In 2015, producer Kevin J. Walsh was clearing out a last-minute parking lot location for Manchester by the Sea’s most memorable scene, and just seven years later, he found himself on one of several battlefields that would define Ridley Scott’s latest historical epic, Napoleon.
Financed by Apple Original Films and distributed by Sony, the Joaquin Phoenix-led film just outperformed expectations with $32.7 million over the five-day Thanksgiving window, and Walsh believes that Napoleon’s production and distribution arrangement is the ideal way forward for streamers who want to make big-budget plays. With the possible exception of Netflix, the remaining streamers haven’t been able to justify the expense of streaming-exclusive blockbusters, but Napoleon has now established that streaming services and traditional studios can work together in mutually beneficial ways.
“We have two studios that are the best at what they do, and they’re working together. So, for us,...
Financed by Apple Original Films and distributed by Sony, the Joaquin Phoenix-led film just outperformed expectations with $32.7 million over the five-day Thanksgiving window, and Walsh believes that Napoleon’s production and distribution arrangement is the ideal way forward for streamers who want to make big-budget plays. With the possible exception of Netflix, the remaining streamers haven’t been able to justify the expense of streaming-exclusive blockbusters, but Napoleon has now established that streaming services and traditional studios can work together in mutually beneficial ways.
“We have two studios that are the best at what they do, and they’re working together. So, for us,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jenny Kim is ready to make a moment as one of the contestants on “Survivor 42.” The 43-year-old creative director from Brooklyn is especially hoping to have host Jeff Probst take notice of one of her moves, as she explains in her CBS interview. “I love when you surprise Jeff and he goes, ‘Wow!'” she laughs. “I wanna get a wow reaction out of him” (watch below).
Born and raised by parents who immigrated from South Korea, Jenny refers to her mother as “the original tiger mom.” Jenny was encouraged by her “tough” mother to be at the top of her class growing up. “Bring home a 99 on a test, ‘What happened to the other two points?’ I’m like, ‘Mom, it’s still an A+.’ Doesn’t matter, it needs to be perfect,” she recalls. This mindset may help her in the game of “Survivor,” especially when competing in Immunity Challenges,...
Born and raised by parents who immigrated from South Korea, Jenny refers to her mother as “the original tiger mom.” Jenny was encouraged by her “tough” mother to be at the top of her class growing up. “Bring home a 99 on a test, ‘What happened to the other two points?’ I’m like, ‘Mom, it’s still an A+.’ Doesn’t matter, it needs to be perfect,” she recalls. This mindset may help her in the game of “Survivor,” especially when competing in Immunity Challenges,...
- 3/3/2022
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
Vertical Entertainment has brokered a deal for the North American distribution rights to The True Adventures of Wolfboy, starring Knives Out and It actor Jaeden Martell (formerly credited as Jaeden Lieberher), Sophie Giannamore (The L Word Generation Q), Chris Messina (Away We Go), Eve Hewson (Bridge of Spies), and John Turturro (The Night Of). Czech-born filmmaker and first-time feature helmer Martin Krejci directed the pic, which will be released on-demand and digital release on Oct. 30.
Written by Olivia Dufault, the drama follows Paul (Martell) who lives an isolated life with his father in upstate New York. He finds making friends impossible due to a rare condition he has known as congenital hypertrichosis – an affliction that causes an abnormal amount of hair growth all over his face and body. On his 13th birthday, Paul receives a mysterious gift that compels him to run away and seek out the mother he has never known.
Written by Olivia Dufault, the drama follows Paul (Martell) who lives an isolated life with his father in upstate New York. He finds making friends impossible due to a rare condition he has known as congenital hypertrichosis – an affliction that causes an abnormal amount of hair growth all over his face and body. On his 13th birthday, Paul receives a mysterious gift that compels him to run away and seek out the mother he has never known.
- 9/24/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Tommy Sheehan on Wednesday night was crowned the winner of Survivor‘s wild 39th season, Island of the Idols. Sheehan was named Sole Survivor and received a whopping $1 million. Sheehan beat out Noura Salman and Dean Kowalski following an 8-2-0 jury vote, while Janet Carbin and Lauren Beck were eliminated in the finale. Kowalski received votes from Elizabeth Biesel and Aaron Meredith, while Salman earned zero votes. This season of Survivor proved to […]
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- 12/19/2019
- by Pablo Mena
- Uinterview
During the 39th season finale of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” fourth grade teacher Tommy Sheehan took home the $1 million prize over Dean Kowalski and Noura Salman by an 8-2-0 jury vote. Even though Tommy won the advantage-heavy season that brought back former winners Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine as special mentors, he wasn’t fans’ number one choice. In fact, it was the fifth-place finisher, lifeguard Janet Carbin, who ended up dominating our recent poll that asked fans to name who they Wanted to join the “Survivor” winners list.
Janet was an incredibly likeable player and an ace fire-starter to boot, which made her a huge target for her fellow finalists. The oldest woman in the game thought she was safe because she had a hidden immunity idol in her pocket, but unbeknownst to her Dean had acquired an idol nullifier at the Island of the Idols, which completely voided her power.
Janet was an incredibly likeable player and an ace fire-starter to boot, which made her a huge target for her fellow finalists. The oldest woman in the game thought she was safe because she had a hidden immunity idol in her pocket, but unbeknownst to her Dean had acquired an idol nullifier at the Island of the Idols, which completely voided her power.
- 12/19/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
After a season of blindsides, betrayals and one player being ejected for inappropriate behavior, “Survivor: Island of the Idols” came to an end on Wednesday with one player winning the $1 million prize. Heading into the Season 39 finale, only five of the original 20 castaways were still in the game: Lauren Beck, Tommy Sheehan, Janet Carbin, Dean Kowalski and Noura Salman. Gold Derby’s racetrack odds favored Tommy to win it all, but did things go according to plan? And how did the contestants react to former winners/secret mentors Sandra Diaz-Twine and Rob Mariano finally revealing themselves?
See‘Survivor’ deaths: Remembering the castaways who’ve passed away, including Rudy Boesch and Jenn Lyon
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of the Season 39 finale, titled “Mama, Look at Me Now,” to find out what happened Wednesday, December 18 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the...
See‘Survivor’ deaths: Remembering the castaways who’ve passed away, including Rudy Boesch and Jenn Lyon
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of the Season 39 finale, titled “Mama, Look at Me Now,” to find out what happened Wednesday, December 18 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the...
- 12/19/2019
- by Kevin Jacobsen and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The fallout from the way the “Survivor” producers dealt with castaway Dan Spilo and his habit of inappropriately touching female players continues apace. He had been warned about his behavior after the tribes merged and the women shared their stories about their experience with him. We had witnessed on camera that he put his hands on Kellee Kim and even kissed her hair at one point. But instead of giving him the heave-ho right then and there, he was allowed to stay. Dan was even among those players receiving the coveted loved-ones reward of sharing time with his young adolescent son on the island.
But at the end of the episode right before this week’s finale, host Jeff Probst made a rare visit to the camp area shared by the players. He told the remaining contestants, “All right, so I need to share some news. I just spoke privately...
But at the end of the episode right before this week’s finale, host Jeff Probst made a rare visit to the camp area shared by the players. He told the remaining contestants, “All right, so I need to share some news. I just spoke privately...
- 12/17/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Forget for a moment who you Think will win “Survivor: Island of the Idols.” Instead, we want to know who you Want to win when the Season 39 finale airs Wednesday, December 18 on CBS.
With only five castaways still in the running to join the “Survivor” winners list, which one are you secretly (or not so secretly) rooting for to prevail: Lauren Beck, Tommy Sheehan, Janet Carbin, Dean Kowalski or Noura Salman? Cast your vote in our poll below and then defend your choice in the comments section.
See‘Survivor’ power rankings: We think Tommy Sheehan will win, but who will he beat in Season 39 finale?
Of course, the season was designed to end with a final six, but real life events got in the way when Dan Spilo had to be removed from the game (a “Survivor” first) because of an off-camera “incident” presumably regarding inappropriate touching. (See host Jeff Probst‘s response.
With only five castaways still in the running to join the “Survivor” winners list, which one are you secretly (or not so secretly) rooting for to prevail: Lauren Beck, Tommy Sheehan, Janet Carbin, Dean Kowalski or Noura Salman? Cast your vote in our poll below and then defend your choice in the comments section.
See‘Survivor’ power rankings: We think Tommy Sheehan will win, but who will he beat in Season 39 finale?
Of course, the season was designed to end with a final six, but real life events got in the way when Dan Spilo had to be removed from the game (a “Survivor” first) because of an off-camera “incident” presumably regarding inappropriate touching. (See host Jeff Probst‘s response.
- 12/16/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“Survivor: Island of the Idols” concludes Wednesday, December 18 as the final five — Lauren Beck, Janet Carbin, Dean Kowalski, Noura Salman and Tommy Sheehan — duke it out for the chance to be one of only three that will plead their case to the jury — Jack Nichting, Kellee Kim, Jamal Shipman, Aaron Meredith, Missy Byrd, Elizabeth Beisel, Karishma Patel and Elaine Stott — that they are most deserving of the million dollar prize. Season 39 began with excitement as for the first time in many seasons the female players of both tribes were in control of early votes based on a shared interest of working together as women. That narrative quickly turned sour once the merge hit and Dan Spilo‘s season-long behavior of inappropriately touching women became a catalyst for the permanent fracturing of the female alliance we all wanted.
Dan’s ejection from the game (the first in series history) at the...
Dan’s ejection from the game (the first in series history) at the...
- 12/14/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
As ”Survivor” fans prepared to sadly bid adieu to funny, sunny and more-adept-than-she-seemed Elaine Stott after she became 14th player to be voted out of the 39th edition of the game at the end of an episode titled “Just Go For It,” something weird happened. The action continued as host Jeff Probst paid a rare visit to the camp space of the players. Clearly something weird was up.
Turns out, it was a continuation of a topic that will likely define this season of the long-running reality show — inappropriate touching of female castaways by handsy Dan Spilo, 48, a Los Angeles talent manager. Probst told the remaining contestants, “All right, so need to share some news. I just spoke privately with Dan and I want to update you guys. A decision has been made and Dan will not be returning to the game. He will not be going back to camp.
Turns out, it was a continuation of a topic that will likely define this season of the long-running reality show — inappropriate touching of female castaways by handsy Dan Spilo, 48, a Los Angeles talent manager. Probst told the remaining contestants, “All right, so need to share some news. I just spoke privately with Dan and I want to update you guys. A decision has been made and Dan will not be returning to the game. He will not be going back to camp.
- 12/12/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
“Survivor” has been on the air for nearly two decades and 600 episodes now, but something happened during Wednesday’s episode that’s never happened before: a player was ejected from the game. The contestant in question was Dan Spilo, a Los Angeles talent manager who was removed by producers because of an “incident” that happened off-camera. After the episode aired on December 11, host Jeff Probst told Entertainment Weekly Dan was “not happy” to be pulled from the game.
“We talked through everything for quite a while, and by the time he got on the boat to leave he had calmed down and was actually very respectful as he departed,” Probst explained. Filming for this 39th season occurred on Mamanuca Islands, Fiji in April 2019. The four-time Emmy-winning host wouldn’t give any details about the specific incident, “out of respect for privacy and confidentiality.” A title card at the end of...
“We talked through everything for quite a while, and by the time he got on the boat to leave he had calmed down and was actually very respectful as he departed,” Probst explained. Filming for this 39th season occurred on Mamanuca Islands, Fiji in April 2019. The four-time Emmy-winning host wouldn’t give any details about the specific incident, “out of respect for privacy and confidentiality.” A title card at the end of...
- 12/12/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
In tonight's episode of Survivor: Island of the Idols, a player was removed from the game for the first time in the show's history. At the very end of the episode, right after tribal council, we saw Jeff Probst approach the camp, which is a rarity in itself. He announced to remaining players Lauren Beck, Janet Carbin, Dean Kowalski, Noura Salman, and Tommy Sheehan that Dan Spilo had been removed from the game. "I just spoke privately with Dan, and i want to update you guys. A decision has been made, and Dan will not be returning to the game. He won't be coming back to camp, he won't be on the jury, he's gone," he said. A message on screen then read: "Dan was...
- 12/12/2019
- E! Online
The “Survivor: Island of the Idols” finale is scheduled for next week, which meant the seven castaways still in the running to win the $1 million prize had everything on the line heading into Wednesday’s episode. On paper both Dean Kowalski and Elaine Stott seemed outnumbered as they came from the original Lairo tribe, compared to the other five original Vokai members Lauren Beck, Janet Carbin, Noura Salman, Tommy Sheehan and Dan Spilo. However, there was a crack in the alliance as Noura had previously contemplated turning on Tommy. According to Gold Derby’s racetrack odds, Lauren and Noura were most in danger of being sent to the jury house in this week’s pre-finale episode. So how’d it all play out?
See‘Survivor’ Ponderosa video: Karishma Patel freaks out when a cockroach flies in her hair [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of...
See‘Survivor’ Ponderosa video: Karishma Patel freaks out when a cockroach flies in her hair [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of...
- 12/12/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
With the “Survivor: Island of the Idols” finale scheduled for December 18, only eight castaways remained in the running to win the $1 million prize. Three of them came from the original Lairo tribe, while the other five were original Vokai members. According to Gold Derby readers’ racetrack odds, Dan and Karishma were most in danger of being sent to the Ponderosa jury house in this week’s loved ones episode. Were they right?
See‘Survivor’ poll results: 36% of fans want Elaine Stott to win ‘Island of the Idols,’ 0% vote for Dan Spilo
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 12, titled “A Very Simple Plan,” to find out what happened Wednesday, December 4 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list.
See‘Survivor’ poll results: 36% of fans want Elaine Stott to win ‘Island of the Idols,’ 0% vote for Dan Spilo
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 12, titled “A Very Simple Plan,” to find out what happened Wednesday, December 4 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list.
- 12/5/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
With only eight castaways left in the running to win “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” we recently asked our readers to vote for who they Hope will join the winners list. Kentucky factory worker Elaine Stott easily topped our poll results with a leading 36% of the vote. Conversely, coming in at 0% was Dan Spilo, the controversial Los Angeles talent manager who was accused of inappropriate touching. Do you agree or disagree with those poll results? Sound off down in the comments section.
See ‘Survivor’ Ponderosa video: Elizabeth Beisel on ‘bittersweet’ elimination thanks to Karishma playing an idol [Watch]
Thanks to her funny personality, Elaine was one of the first major targets of the season. Her name was thrown out by Ronnie Bardah in the first episode, who worried her likeability could carry her far in the game. He was right. Elaine managed to survive that first vote when her allies wrote down Ronnie’s name instead.
See ‘Survivor’ Ponderosa video: Elizabeth Beisel on ‘bittersweet’ elimination thanks to Karishma playing an idol [Watch]
Thanks to her funny personality, Elaine was one of the first major targets of the season. Her name was thrown out by Ronnie Bardah in the first episode, who worried her likeability could carry her far in the game. He was right. Elaine managed to survive that first vote when her allies wrote down Ronnie’s name instead.
- 12/4/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
And then there were eight.
With the finale of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2019 on CBS, the remaining castaways — Lauren Beck, Janet Carbin, Dean Kowalski, Karishma Patel, Noura Salman, Tommy Sheehan, Dan Spilo and Elaine Stott — can already taste the $1 million check. Only three will make it to the end, where they’ll face a bitter jury comprised of 11 people they voted out, blindsided and betrayed. Of the eight players still in the running, which one do you Hope joins the “Survivor” winners list? Vote for your dream pick in our poll below.
See‘Survivor’ Ponderosa video: Elizabeth Beisel on ‘bittersweet’ elimination thanks to Karishma playing an idol [Watch]
In last week’s 11th episode, the Lumuwaku tribe reunited after temporarily being split into two groups that both had to vote someone out. The first group said goodbye to Aaron Meredith, with the second group booting Missy Byrd.
With the finale of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2019 on CBS, the remaining castaways — Lauren Beck, Janet Carbin, Dean Kowalski, Karishma Patel, Noura Salman, Tommy Sheehan, Dan Spilo and Elaine Stott — can already taste the $1 million check. Only three will make it to the end, where they’ll face a bitter jury comprised of 11 people they voted out, blindsided and betrayed. Of the eight players still in the running, which one do you Hope joins the “Survivor” winners list? Vote for your dream pick in our poll below.
See‘Survivor’ Ponderosa video: Elizabeth Beisel on ‘bittersweet’ elimination thanks to Karishma playing an idol [Watch]
In last week’s 11th episode, the Lumuwaku tribe reunited after temporarily being split into two groups that both had to vote someone out. The first group said goodbye to Aaron Meredith, with the second group booting Missy Byrd.
- 12/3/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“Survivor: Island of the Idols” sent home two castaways last week — Aaron Meredith and Missy Byrd — which left only nine players still in the running to win the $1 million prize. Four of those came from the original Lairo tribe, while the other five were original Vokai members. According to Gold Derby readers’ racetrack odds, Elizabeth, Dean and Dan were most in danger of being sent to the Ponderosa jury house in this week’s pre-Thanksgiving episode. Were they right?
SEETommy Sheehan out front to win ‘Survivor: Island of the Idols’ as Season 39 finale looms
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 11, titled “Bring on the Bacon,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 27 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list.
SEETommy Sheehan out front to win ‘Survivor: Island of the Idols’ as Season 39 finale looms
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 11, titled “Bring on the Bacon,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 27 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list.
- 11/28/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Of the nine players left in “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” we think only Five have an actual shot at joining the winner’s list. This handful of castaways have been adept at playing the game from a social standpoint, which means they all have a great shot at winning over the eventual jury. Below we break down our thoughts on those five players in our latest “Survivor” power rankings. In another article we discuss the four we think have no shot at winning Season 39. Do you agree or disagree?
1. Tommy Sheehan – 9/2 odds
In talking with friends throughout the season I’ve found that “Tommy is going to win” is the most polarizing conversation to have. On one hand, the edit has rarely focused on him and his personal journey and hasn’t always cared about showing him in a positive light. On the other hand, out of everyone left...
1. Tommy Sheehan – 9/2 odds
In talking with friends throughout the season I’ve found that “Tommy is going to win” is the most polarizing conversation to have. On one hand, the edit has rarely focused on him and his personal journey and hasn’t always cared about showing him in a positive light. On the other hand, out of everyone left...
- 11/27/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
With only nine players left in “Survivor: Island of the Idols” the path to the end of the game is coming into focus. Of those left, five are from the original Vokai tribe and four are from the original Lairo tribe. A season that began with Vokai outplaying Lairo in challenges and women from both tribes outsmarting the men at tribal councils is now almost evenly blurred, leaving the door open for any one of the nine to outlast the others as sole survivor.
But although technically anyone can still win Season 39, we think there are four players in the game that have no realistic shot at the title. Below we break down our thoughts on those four players. In another article we discuss the five we think can win. Do you agree or disagree?
SEETommy Sheehan out front to win ‘Survivor: Island of the Idols’ as Season 39 finale looms...
But although technically anyone can still win Season 39, we think there are four players in the game that have no realistic shot at the title. Below we break down our thoughts on those four players. In another article we discuss the five we think can win. Do you agree or disagree?
SEETommy Sheehan out front to win ‘Survivor: Island of the Idols’ as Season 39 finale looms...
- 11/27/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Something tells us Tommy Sheehan‘s fellow castaways are going to seriously regret not voting him out of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” during last week’s double elimination episode. This New York school teacher is currently our readers’ prediction for who will win the $1 million prize when the Season 39 finale airs this December on CBS. Tommy tops our winner’s chart with 18/5 odds, far ahead of second place contender Janet Carbin at 5/1 odds.
See‘Survivor’ 39 Ponderosa video: Aaron Meredith, Missy Byrd admit players were ‘not stupid’ to vote them out [Watch]
Tommy’s name was thrown out last week for the first time as a potential boot after his group of five got back to camp following the immunity challenge. Missy Byrd saw him as a huge threat to win the game thanks in part to his bond with Lauren Beck, someone whom Missy wanted to work with. She also...
See‘Survivor’ 39 Ponderosa video: Aaron Meredith, Missy Byrd admit players were ‘not stupid’ to vote them out [Watch]
Tommy’s name was thrown out last week for the first time as a potential boot after his group of five got back to camp following the immunity challenge. Missy Byrd saw him as a huge threat to win the game thanks in part to his bond with Lauren Beck, someone whom Missy wanted to work with. She also...
- 11/24/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
After last week’s two-hour episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” only 11 castaways were still in the running to win the $1 million prize. Six of those came from the original Lairo tribe, while the other five were original Vokai members. According to Gold Derby’s racetrack odds, Dan and Karishma were most in danger of being sent to Ponderosa in this week’s double elimination episode. Were they right?
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Rob refuses to touch Sandra after seeing ‘huge blisters’ on her hands [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 10, titled “Two for the Price of One,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 20 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading...
See‘Survivor’ deleted scene: Rob refuses to touch Sandra after seeing ‘huge blisters’ on her hands [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 10, titled “Two for the Price of One,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 20 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading...
- 11/21/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Kellee Kim, the second member of the “Survivor: Island of the Idols” jury, left tribal council with not one but Two hidden immunity idols in her pocket. Now that she’s a resident of Ponderosa Kellee seems to have no hard feelings about her blindside. “Before tribal I was like, oh my God I have two idols, am I gonna be able to use these idols properly? And then I got voted out!” Watch CBS’s Ponderosa video above.
See‘Survivor’ 39: Let’s talk about preying on Janet’s emotions, Jamal rudely snatching that non-advantage and Kellee’s wasted idols [Poll]
“Throughout the day I definitely had a big sense of paranoia,” Kellee said on her way to visit the reality TV show’s doctor. “Something is off. It could be me. And then I just sort of talked to the people that I trusted and they were like, it’s fine,...
See‘Survivor’ 39: Let’s talk about preying on Janet’s emotions, Jamal rudely snatching that non-advantage and Kellee’s wasted idols [Poll]
“Throughout the day I definitely had a big sense of paranoia,” Kellee said on her way to visit the reality TV show’s doctor. “Something is off. It could be me. And then I just sort of talked to the people that I trusted and they were like, it’s fine,...
- 11/14/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Has there ever been a “Survivor” season that was so consumed by real-world social issues? Here we all thought that super players Sandra Diaz-Twine and Rob Mariano‘s mentoring would be the draw of the show’s 39th season. But the insertion of the Queen and Boston Rob into “Island of the Idols” with their rather obvious lessons on gameplay hasn’t made that big of an impact so far.
What has stood out is some of the behavioral and emotional baggage that the contestants brought with them to Fiji and openly discussed with their tribemates. Consider Karishma Patal‘s sharing her feelings about her traditional arranged marriage. Then there was a respectful verbal discussion about how Jamal Shipman felt when Jack Nichting called his buff a “durag,” which led to a civil talk about white male privilege. Last week, Kellee Kim called out Jamal when he admitted to being “fearful of an all-girls alliance,...
What has stood out is some of the behavioral and emotional baggage that the contestants brought with them to Fiji and openly discussed with their tribemates. Consider Karishma Patal‘s sharing her feelings about her traditional arranged marriage. Then there was a respectful verbal discussion about how Jamal Shipman felt when Jack Nichting called his buff a “durag,” which led to a civil talk about white male privilege. Last week, Kellee Kim called out Jamal when he admitted to being “fearful of an all-girls alliance,...
- 11/14/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
After seven long weeks, the merge finally arrived this week on “Survivor: Island of the Idols.” With 13 castaways still in the running to win the $1 million prize, the original Vokai tribe had a slight seven-to-six numbers advantage over their original Lairo counterparts. Despite those numbers, Gold Derby readers predicted Dan would be the one most likely to get his torch snuffed at the merge. Were they correct?
See‘Survivor’ elimination predictions: Dan Spilo has 29/20 odds to be voted out at the merge
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episodes 8 & 9, titled “We Made It to the Merge,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 13 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this live blog for the most recent updates.
See‘Survivor’ elimination predictions: Dan Spilo has 29/20 odds to be voted out at the merge
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episodes 8 & 9, titled “We Made It to the Merge,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 13 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this live blog for the most recent updates.
- 11/14/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Wednesday’s episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols” will feature the long-awaited merge as the seven original Vokai tribe members and six original Lairo players join together as one. At first glance Vokai seems to have the upper hand in terms of sheer numbers, but our readers think tribal lines won’t be the only determining factor. As of this writing Vokai’s Dan Spilo has 29/20 racetrack odds to be voted out at the merge, just ahead of Lairo’s Aaron Meredith at 71/20 odds.
See‘Survivor’ 39 Ponderosa video: Jack Nichting loses 12 pounds but gains ‘poppin’ abs’ — What did he take to bed with him? [Watch]
Since day one, Dan’s tribe mates have taken issue with his lack of personal boundaries. Everyone from Kellee Kim (at original Vokai) to Elizabeth Beisel (at new Vokai) have been made to feel uncomfortable by Dan’s touchy-feely-cuddly way of connecting. In the season...
See‘Survivor’ 39 Ponderosa video: Jack Nichting loses 12 pounds but gains ‘poppin’ abs’ — What did he take to bed with him? [Watch]
Since day one, Dan’s tribe mates have taken issue with his lack of personal boundaries. Everyone from Kellee Kim (at original Vokai) to Elizabeth Beisel (at new Vokai) have been made to feel uncomfortable by Dan’s touchy-feely-cuddly way of connecting. In the season...
- 11/11/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Even though Jack Nichting was voted out of Wednesday’s seventh episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” he is looking ahead to the next stage of the competition. “I’m freaking pumped to be on the jury!” he shouted during his exit interview at the end of the episode. Jack is now the first member of the jury that will determine the winner of the $1 million prize. He’ll be joined by another jury member each week until only the finalists remain during the Season 39 finale in December.
See ‘Survivor’ 39: 32% of fans say Elaine’s big tribal council move put a target on her back [Poll Results]
After Lairo lost the immunity challenge, the near-unanimous plan back at camp was for Dean Kowalski to be voted out. However, since Kellee Kim and Dean had a mutual friend back at home, she decided to give him her immunity idol in secret in order to protect him.
See ‘Survivor’ 39: 32% of fans say Elaine’s big tribal council move put a target on her back [Poll Results]
After Lairo lost the immunity challenge, the near-unanimous plan back at camp was for Dean Kowalski to be voted out. However, since Kellee Kim and Dean had a mutual friend back at home, she decided to give him her immunity idol in secret in order to protect him.
- 11/7/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
With the merge on the horizon, the Vokai and Lairo camps were dead even at seven members a piece heading into Wednesday’s seventh episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols.” The Vokai tribe had a four-three split with Elizabeth Beisel, Missy Byrd, Aaron Meredith and Elaine Stott on one side and Lauren Beck, Tommy Sheehan and Dan Spilo on the other. Meanwhile, the Lairo tribe was flirting with a girls alliance vs. the three guys. So which castaway ended up getting their torch snuffed by host Jeff Probst?
See‘Survivor’ 39: 32% of fans say Elaine’s big tribal council move put a target on her back [Poll Results]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 7, titled “I Was Born at Night, But Not Last Night,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 6 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section...
See‘Survivor’ 39: 32% of fans say Elaine’s big tribal council move put a target on her back [Poll Results]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 7, titled “I Was Born at Night, But Not Last Night,” to find out what happened Wednesday, November 6 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section...
- 11/7/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
New Vokai member Elaine Stott acted like a boss at tribal council last week when she used an advantage and blocked Jason Linden‘s vote. That convinced Aaron Meredith to join her and the two other original Lairo members, Missy Byrd and Elizabeth Beisel, to snuff out Jason’s torch. As Elaine declared, “I’m gonna play the hero and ride in on my stallion and jump off and save the day for my peeps.”
Of all the 14 castaways still in the game, Elaine is my favorite. This down-to-earth good ol’ gal from Kentucky had likability out the wazoo from the start. In her bio, the 41-year-old factory worker notes that people often underestimate her. That certainly was true of Lauren Beck, who demeaned Elaine’s game by saying she isn’t smart enough to have an idol. However, she is smart enough to get a block the vote advantage,...
Of all the 14 castaways still in the game, Elaine is my favorite. This down-to-earth good ol’ gal from Kentucky had likability out the wazoo from the start. In her bio, the 41-year-old factory worker notes that people often underestimate her. That certainly was true of Lauren Beck, who demeaned Elaine’s game by saying she isn’t smart enough to have an idol. However, she is smart enough to get a block the vote advantage,...
- 11/6/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Heading into tribal council during Wednesday’s sixth episode of “Survivor” Season 39, the newly formed Vokai tribe was composed of four original Vokai members and four original Lairo players. Both groups were willing to force a tie and draw rocks, but then Elaine pulled out her block-a-vote advantage she found thanks to her visit to the Island of the Idols. The Lairo foursome used the advantage to block Jason’s vote and then send him packing with a four-to-three vote. “It sucks,” Jason said in his exit interview with CBS (watch above).
See‘Survivor’ 39 episode 6 recap: Who was voted out in ‘Suck It Up Buttercup’? [Updating Live Blog]
“As a fan it’s a crazy way to go out,” Jason declared moments after Jeff Probst snuffed his torch. “It’s not your typical vote-out. It’s not your typical blindside.” With Jason’s elimination, Lauren, Tommy and Dan are now outnumbered at the...
See‘Survivor’ 39 episode 6 recap: Who was voted out in ‘Suck It Up Buttercup’? [Updating Live Blog]
“As a fan it’s a crazy way to go out,” Jason declared moments after Jeff Probst snuffed his torch. “It’s not your typical vote-out. It’s not your typical blindside.” With Jason’s elimination, Lauren, Tommy and Dan are now outnumbered at the...
- 11/2/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Heading into Wednesday’s sixth episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” Karishma Patel had overwhelming 17/10 odds of being eliminated after being on the chopping block for weeks. This ultimate underdog managed to survive the recent tribe swap despite being at a three-to-five numbers disadvantage along with former Lairo members Tom Laidlaw (who was voted out) and Dean Kowalski. But was Karishma’s time finally up? And what was the “powerful, life changing moment” hinted at in the preview trailer regarding Jamal Shipman and Jack Nichting?
See‘Survivor’ 39 power rankings: Kellee Kim and Janet Carbin hold the throne at new Lairo camp
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 6, titled “Suck It Up Buttercup,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 30 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show...
See‘Survivor’ 39 power rankings: Kellee Kim and Janet Carbin hold the throne at new Lairo camp
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 6, titled “Suck It Up Buttercup,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 30 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show...
- 10/30/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
If CBS’s latest spoiler-filled preview trailer for “Survivor: Island of the Idols” is any indication, it looks like Wednesday’s sixth episode will be a real tearjerker. Something happens between tribe members Jamal Shipman and Jack Nichting that’s described as a “powerful, life-changing moment.” In the promo video (watch above), Jack, a 23-year-old graduate student from Virginia, declares, “It was really cool to share a very human moment because it brought us together as friends.” And Jamal, a 33-year-old college administrator from Rhode Island, proclaims, “I will remember that for the rest of my life.”
See‘Survivor’ 39 power rankings: Kellee Kim and Janet Carbin hold the throne at new Lairo camp
These two former Vokai tribe members are now living at the Lairo camp thanks to last week’s tribe swap. Jamal and Jack have been bonded together since day one when they had a tight three-person alliance with Molly Byman.
See‘Survivor’ 39 power rankings: Kellee Kim and Janet Carbin hold the throne at new Lairo camp
These two former Vokai tribe members are now living at the Lairo camp thanks to last week’s tribe swap. Jamal and Jack have been bonded together since day one when they had a tight three-person alliance with Molly Byman.
- 10/29/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
In “Survivor,” a tribal swap can be the kiss of death for a once powerful player at the same time that it can be a glimmer of hope for someone at the bottom of their old tribe’s totem pole. When the Lairo and Vokai tribes were shaken up on episode 5 of “Island of the Idols,” the five original Vokai members that were swapped to Lairo earned the luckiest of draws. That luck earned them the comfort of feeling safe after they lost the immunity challenge and were tasked with voting one of the three original Lairo members out. The decision to eliminate Tom Laidlaw wasn’t easy, but appears to have been orchestrated by Kellee Kim and Janet Carbin, the two players I’m now considering the most powerful in the game.
Below I discuss in more detail how the tribe swap changes things up. Do you agree with my updated power rankings?...
Below I discuss in more detail how the tribe swap changes things up. Do you agree with my updated power rankings?...
- 10/28/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
It’s that time again, “Survivor” fans — “Drop your buffs” time, that is. Just when we were starting to remember who was living at what camp, Jeff Probst came along and mixed things up with a tribe swap. Vokai went into Wednesday’s episode with a nine-to-seven numbers advantage over Lairo, meaning all of the success they had at the immunity challenges (winning three of four) was squandered after the tribe swap evened things out at eight members apiece. Which contestants took advantage of the switcheroo and whose torch was snuffed by Jeff because of it?
See‘Survivor’ 39 power rankings: A bad decision sends Missy Byrd to the bottom, shifts all power to Tommy Sheehan ahead of tribe swap
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 5, titled “Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 23 at 8/7c.
See‘Survivor’ 39 power rankings: A bad decision sends Missy Byrd to the bottom, shifts all power to Tommy Sheehan ahead of tribe swap
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 5, titled “Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds You,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 23 at 8/7c.
- 10/23/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
We really need to discuss the Lairo female alliance. Prior to episode 4, we were calling Missy Byrd and Chelsea Walker the two most powerful players in the game. Now, as we look forward to episode 5, Chelsea’s been eliminated and Missy plummets to the bottom of these updated power rankings. What happened? To keep it short: Missy made a horrible decision that marks the beginning of the end for the Lairo women’s reign.
In their absence, I raise Tommy Sheehan and the men of Vokai to the top along with that tribe’s most promising female, Kellee Kim. As a tribe, Vokai now heads into the tribe swap with a 9 to 7 numbers advantage and two of its members (Kellee and Jamal Shipman) have hidden immunity idols. Because of Missy’s blunder, Lairo is now more split than ever–Dean Kowalski was blindsided by his entire tribe and lost his budding showmance,...
In their absence, I raise Tommy Sheehan and the men of Vokai to the top along with that tribe’s most promising female, Kellee Kim. As a tribe, Vokai now heads into the tribe swap with a 9 to 7 numbers advantage and two of its members (Kellee and Jamal Shipman) have hidden immunity idols. Because of Missy’s blunder, Lairo is now more split than ever–Dean Kowalski was blindsided by his entire tribe and lost his budding showmance,...
- 10/22/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
After three episodes of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” the Lairo tribe was at a slight numbers disadvantage as they’d voted out two players (Ronnie Bardah and Vince Moua) compared to one (Molly Byman) for the Vokai tribe. Strong females dominated both camps, including the powerful Lairo fivesome and the Vokai underdogs. Did the women successfully vote out another guy in the fourth episode?
See‘Survivor’ preview trailer spoiler: Aaron Meredith calls out ‘dangerous’ showmance between Dean Kowalski and Elizabeth Beisel [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 4, titled “Plan Z,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 16 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this live blog for the most recent updates.
See‘Survivor’ preview trailer spoiler: Aaron Meredith calls out ‘dangerous’ showmance between Dean Kowalski and Elizabeth Beisel [Watch]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 4, titled “Plan Z,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 16 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite castaways on CBS’s reality TV show and who you think will ultimately join the “Survivor” winners list. Keep refreshing/reloading this live blog for the most recent updates.
- 10/16/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
In our first power rankings of Season 39, the “Survivor: Island of the Idols” cast was dominated by the women and in this week’s update they’re still at top with only minor switches in placement. Missy Byrd and Chelsea Walker are leading a five woman alliance at Lairo while Janet Carbin and Lauren Beck join with the most powerful man in the game, Tommy Sheehan, for control at Vokai. In that previous ranking we correctly deemed Vince Moua as one of the more vulnerable players prior to his boot in episode 3, knowing he was on the outside of the female alliance that sacrificed him in order to maintain their power in the gender balance.
Meanwhile at the bottom of the game, Jamal Shipman and Dan Spilo are at odds over who is playing the game harder with both men carrying a huge target on their backs at Vokai. Unlike the men of Vokai,...
Meanwhile at the bottom of the game, Jamal Shipman and Dan Spilo are at odds over who is playing the game harder with both men carrying a huge target on their backs at Vokai. Unlike the men of Vokai,...
- 10/15/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
On “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” there’s a showmance brewing at the Lairo camp, and it’s “dangerous,” proclaims Aaron Meredith. In CBS’s spoiler-filled preview trailer for the Wednesday, October 16 episode (watch above), Aaron can’t stand to see Dean Kowalski and Elizabeth Beisel “sleeping on top of each other.” Last week Aaron tried to get the men on his side, but with Dean now canoodling with one of the females is Aaron worried he might join the powerful all-girls alliance?
SEEVince Moua (‘Survivor’) exit interview after blindside: ‘I relied too much on the trust that I had in the women’
The promo video is split up into three parts after Rob Mariano proclaims everyone who visits the Island of the Idol “gets a lesson.” Lesson 1 is “Don’t couple up” and refers to the aforementioned showmance. It’s a little ironic this is a so-called “Survivor” lesson...
SEEVince Moua (‘Survivor’) exit interview after blindside: ‘I relied too much on the trust that I had in the women’
The promo video is split up into three parts after Rob Mariano proclaims everyone who visits the Island of the Idol “gets a lesson.” Lesson 1 is “Don’t couple up” and refers to the aforementioned showmance. It’s a little ironic this is a so-called “Survivor” lesson...
- 10/13/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Vince Moua, the third castaway voted out of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” was heartbroken after having his torch snuffed by host Jeff Probst in Wednesday’s episode. This 27-year-old admissions counselor from California had gone through a “Survivor” boot camp like no other when Sandra Diaz-Twine and Rob Mariano tasked him with stealing fire from the other camp. Vince succeeded at his mission, stealing ashes since the fire had burned out, and won a hidden immunity idol for his efforts. Unfortunately, he left with that idol in his pocket as he was voted out at tribal council.
“I was just blindsided, I guess you can say,” Vince said in his exit interview at the end of the third episode. He confessed that he brought his idol with him inside of his water bottle and was “really thinking” about using it, but ultimately decided not to. Watch the video above.
“I was just blindsided, I guess you can say,” Vince said in his exit interview at the end of the third episode. He confessed that he brought his idol with him inside of his water bottle and was “really thinking” about using it, but ultimately decided not to. Watch the video above.
- 10/10/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Heading into Wednesday’s third episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” the Lairo and Vokai tribes were even at nine members apiece after the eliminations of Ronnie Bardah and Molly Byman, respectively. Both tribes also possessed one hidden immunity idol: Lairo’s Chelsea Walker found hers in a tree stump almost by accident and Vokai’s Kellee Kim won hers at the Island of the Idols. With the tribes being evenly matched in terms of physical strength and mental acuity, it was anyone’s guess who’d be sent to tribal council this week. So how’d it all play out?
SEEHear her roar! 51% of ‘Survivor’ fans say Lauren Beck’s blindside vote was the best ‘Survivor’ female power move so far [Poll Results]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 3, titled “Honesty Would Be Chill,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 9 at 8/7c.
SEEHear her roar! 51% of ‘Survivor’ fans say Lauren Beck’s blindside vote was the best ‘Survivor’ female power move so far [Poll Results]
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor: Island of the Idols” recap of Season 39, Episode 3, titled “Honesty Would Be Chill,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 9 at 8/7c.
- 10/9/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
On the second episode of “Survivor” 39, one theme became very clear — the female castaways are large, in charge and not messing around. From making fire and winning physical and mental challenges to swaying the votes of their tribe mates, the ladies have been stand-outs.
But the best move so far, according to the show’s fans, was when nanny Lauren Beck rightfully targeted the charismatic law student Molly Byton as a threat after she swiftly wrapped two Voika males — Jamal Shipman and Jack Nichting — around her finger, earning the nickname “Parvati 2.0.” Lauren convinced two other Voika underdogs, Noura Salman and Jason Linden, to vote for Molly and others followed. As the blindsided Molly said during her exit interview, “I’m not sure exactly where I went wrong or what happened or how this tide turned. I guess I got cocky and I’ve been humbled.”
SEEMolly Byman’s ‘Survivor’ 39 exit...
But the best move so far, according to the show’s fans, was when nanny Lauren Beck rightfully targeted the charismatic law student Molly Byton as a threat after she swiftly wrapped two Voika males — Jamal Shipman and Jack Nichting — around her finger, earning the nickname “Parvati 2.0.” Lauren convinced two other Voika underdogs, Noura Salman and Jason Linden, to vote for Molly and others followed. As the blindsided Molly said during her exit interview, “I’m not sure exactly where I went wrong or what happened or how this tide turned. I guess I got cocky and I’ve been humbled.”
SEEMolly Byman’s ‘Survivor’ 39 exit...
- 10/9/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
How great were the women on both the Orange and Purple teams on the second episode of “Survivor: Island of the Idols”? We will count the ways in just a second. But let’s focus on how lame some of the male castaways were — primarily Lairo’s Aaron Meredith and Vokai’s Jamal Shipman — when they acted as if they were somehow large and in charge and then expressed shock when their tribe mates put their own plans into effect without them. Jamal was so cocky, he took a midday nap instead of staying in the loop as others pushed forward their own agenda before that night’s tribal council.
But while he was sleeping, Lauren Beck put into motion her effort to block the over-confident power trio of Molly Byton — aka “Parvati 2.0” — Jack Nichting and Jamal from controlling the game. Lauren had a gut feeling that pretty Molly, with...
But while he was sleeping, Lauren Beck put into motion her effort to block the over-confident power trio of Molly Byton — aka “Parvati 2.0” — Jack Nichting and Jamal from controlling the game. Lauren had a gut feeling that pretty Molly, with...
- 10/5/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
After two episodes, “Survivor” Season 39 is off to a promising start. Both tribes have already attended tribal council so we have a clear idea of who is at the top of each, calling the shots and setting the tone for how their tribe will maneuver through the first stage of the game. In the season premiere, Ronnie Bardah thought he was on the top of the world but received a rude awakening at tribal council when he was voted out nearly unanimously by his Lairo tribe members and due in large part to a strong female alliance. In Wednesday’s second episode, Molly Byman was ousted for sticking too closely to the men of the Vokai tribe, leading the other women to cut her loose sooner rather than later
So far the “Island of the Idols” twist has barely had an impact on the game, but we can expect that...
So far the “Island of the Idols” twist has barely had an impact on the game, but we can expect that...
- 10/3/2019
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Molly Byman, the second castaway voted out of “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” was admittedly “stunned” to have her torch snuffed by host Jeff Probst. In Wednesday’s episode, this 27-year-old law student from Durham, North Carolina thought she was on top of the world, but had a rude awakening at tribal council when the underdogs turned the tables on Molly’s game.
See‘Survivor’: 4 pros and cons of ‘Island of the Idols’ season 39 premiere — will it be a series best?
“I’m stunned, hurt and frankly dizzy from this blindside,” Molly said in her exit interview at the end of Season 39, Episode 2. “I have seen so many blindsides on ‘Survivor’ and you’re always kind of like, how did they not know? And I truly do not know. I’m not sure exactly where I went wrong or what happened or how this tide turned. I guess I...
See‘Survivor’: 4 pros and cons of ‘Island of the Idols’ season 39 premiere — will it be a series best?
“I’m stunned, hurt and frankly dizzy from this blindside,” Molly said in her exit interview at the end of Season 39, Episode 2. “I have seen so many blindsides on ‘Survivor’ and you’re always kind of like, how did they not know? And I truly do not know. I’m not sure exactly where I went wrong or what happened or how this tide turned. I guess I...
- 10/3/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Sandra Diaz-Twine and Rob Mariano are two of the most intelligent “Survivor” winners of all time, which is why CBS invited them back to serve as mentors in Season 39. Dubbed “Survivor: Island of the Idols,” this latest installment is the eighth overall to film in the islands of Fiji. Wednesday’s 90-minute season premiere introduced 20 brand new castaways in a sort of “boot camp” atmosphere where they’re able to take advice from Queen Sandra and Boston Rob. How did it all play out, and who was the first player to get their torch snuffed by Jeff Probst?
See‘Survivor’: Top 21 greatest losers ever — Do You think they were robbed?
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 39, Episode 1, titled “I Vote You Out and That’s It,” to find out what happened Wednesday, September 25 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about...
See‘Survivor’: Top 21 greatest losers ever — Do You think they were robbed?
Below, check out our minute-by-minute “Survivor” recap of Season 39, Episode 1, titled “I Vote You Out and That’s It,” to find out what happened Wednesday, September 25 at 8/7c. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about...
- 9/25/2019
- by John Benutty and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
They’re baaack! Two of the best people to ever play “Survivor” — Sandra Diaz-Twine and Rob Mariano — have signed on for Season 39, which debuts Wednesday, September 25 at 8:00 p.m. on CBS. But of course, there’s a twist. Unlike the last times they played, Queen Sandra and Boston Rob will not be competing for the $1 million prize. Instead, they’ll serve as mentors to the 20 new castaways in what’s being called a “Survivor” boot camp. Click through our Season 39 photo gallery above to meet all of the “Survivor: Island of the Idols” cast members.
SEEWill these 2 Aarp-eligible contestants of ‘Survivor Season 39: Island of the Idols’ defy the show’s ageism? [Poll]
“Between the two of us, we’ve played over 200 days,” Rob reveals in the preview trailer. “We’ve both won the game. Sandra’s the only contestant to ever win twice. We know everything there is to know about ‘Survivor.
SEEWill these 2 Aarp-eligible contestants of ‘Survivor Season 39: Island of the Idols’ defy the show’s ageism? [Poll]
“Between the two of us, we’ve played over 200 days,” Rob reveals in the preview trailer. “We’ve both won the game. Sandra’s the only contestant to ever win twice. We know everything there is to know about ‘Survivor.
- 9/24/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The 39th season of “Survivor,” dubbed “Island of the Idols,” premieres Wednesday, September 25, 2019 on CBS. This time around there’s a brand new twist as a pair of former winners — Sandra Diaz-Twine and “Boston” Rob Mariano — return to act as mentors for the two tribes of players. Click through our Season 39 photo gallery above to meet the 20 new cast members from “Survivor: Island of the Idols.”
Which castaway do you think will outwit, outplay and outlast to win the $1 million grand prize? Gold Derby’s predictions center is now open, so hop in there right now to make your early pick.
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Which castaway do you think will outwit, outplay and outlast to win the $1 million grand prize? Gold Derby’s predictions center is now open, so hop in there right now to make your early pick.
See‘Survivor’: Top 21 greatest losers ever — Do You think they were robbed?
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- 9/10/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
We are just weeks away from the premiere of Survivor Season 39, and CBS has officially unveiled the cast.
Two winners are on the way back to the series -- but they won't be taking part in the competition.
"Boston Rob" Mariana and Sandra Diaz-Twine will serve as mentors to the new group of 18 castaways taking part on Season 39's "Island of the Idols."
The duo will also be the "idols" to the castaways. The new twist will allow some of the cast members to visit the Island of the Idols.
Once there, they will learn new skills and be given lessons on strategy.
They will then be given the option to put the knowledge to use to earn an advantage or take the chance of losing something.
“Lairo” Tribe
Ronnie Bardah (35)
Hometown: Brockton, Mass.
Current Residence: Henderson, Nev.
Occupation: Pro Poker Player
Elizabeth Beisel (26)
Hometown: Saunderstown, R.I.
Current Residence: Saunderstown,...
Two winners are on the way back to the series -- but they won't be taking part in the competition.
"Boston Rob" Mariana and Sandra Diaz-Twine will serve as mentors to the new group of 18 castaways taking part on Season 39's "Island of the Idols."
The duo will also be the "idols" to the castaways. The new twist will allow some of the cast members to visit the Island of the Idols.
Once there, they will learn new skills and be given lessons on strategy.
They will then be given the option to put the knowledge to use to earn an advantage or take the chance of losing something.
“Lairo” Tribe
Ronnie Bardah (35)
Hometown: Brockton, Mass.
Current Residence: Henderson, Nev.
Occupation: Pro Poker Player
Elizabeth Beisel (26)
Hometown: Saunderstown, R.I.
Current Residence: Saunderstown,...
- 9/9/2019
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
CBS’ Survivor has revealed the cast for Season 39 of the long-running reality-tv competition — as well as announced how series vets “Boston Rob” Mariana and Sandra Diaz-Twine fit in.
Premiering on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 8/7c, Season 39 brings back “legendary winners” Boston Rob and Sandra — who together have plated more than 200 days of Survivor — as mentors to a group of 20 new castaways. As such, Boston Rob and Sandra will serve as the “idols” in this season’s “Island of the Idols” twist, in that some castaways will be afforded the opportunity to visit the Island of the Idols to learn skills and strategy.
Premiering on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 8/7c, Season 39 brings back “legendary winners” Boston Rob and Sandra — who together have plated more than 200 days of Survivor — as mentors to a group of 20 new castaways. As such, Boston Rob and Sandra will serve as the “idols” in this season’s “Island of the Idols” twist, in that some castaways will be afforded the opportunity to visit the Island of the Idols to learn skills and strategy.
- 9/9/2019
- TVLine.com
In his career, Matt Damon has earned Oscar noms for lead actor (Good Will Hunting, The Martian), supporting actor (Invictus) and has won one for original screenplay with Ben Affleck (Hunting).
But with Manchester by the Sea, the 46-year-old has his first producing nomination, along with Kimberly Steward, Kevin Walsh, Lauren Beck and Chris Moore, for a film he once planned to direct and star in. Damon spoke with THR about making the movie on budget, how the awards have changed since his 1998 win and why Ben Affleck always will choose him over Jimmy Kimmel.
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But with Manchester by the Sea, the 46-year-old has his first producing nomination, along with Kimberly Steward, Kevin Walsh, Lauren Beck and Chris Moore, for a film he once planned to direct and star in. Damon spoke with THR about making the movie on budget, how the awards have changed since his 1998 win and why Ben Affleck always will choose him over Jimmy Kimmel.
How did you first...
- 2/13/2017
- by Andy Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
La La Land wins top prize at the ceremony.
La La Land was the big winner at the 2017 Baftas, winning five prizes, including best film, best director (Damien Chazelle) and best actress (Emma Stone).
Casey Affleck won leading actor for Manchester by the Sea, with Dev Patel (Lion) and Viola Davis (Fences) winning supporting actor and actress.
I, Daniel Blake won outstanding British film.
The 2017 Baftas took place on Feb 12 at the Royal Albert Hall and were once again hosted once again by Stephen Fry.
Read: Eight talking points ahead of the BaftasThe full list of winners
Winners in bold.
Best Filmarrival Dan Levine, Shawn Levy, David Linde, Aaron RyderI, Daniel Blake Rebecca O’BrienLA La Land Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz, Marc PlattMANCHESTER By The Sea Lauren Beck, Matt Damon, Chris Moore, Kimberly Steward, Kevin J. WalshMOONLIGHT Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele RomanskiLEADING Actressamy Adams ArrivalEMILY Blunt The Girl on the TrainEMMA Stone La La LandMERYL Streep...
La La Land was the big winner at the 2017 Baftas, winning five prizes, including best film, best director (Damien Chazelle) and best actress (Emma Stone).
Casey Affleck won leading actor for Manchester by the Sea, with Dev Patel (Lion) and Viola Davis (Fences) winning supporting actor and actress.
I, Daniel Blake won outstanding British film.
The 2017 Baftas took place on Feb 12 at the Royal Albert Hall and were once again hosted once again by Stephen Fry.
Read: Eight talking points ahead of the BaftasThe full list of winners
Winners in bold.
Best Filmarrival Dan Levine, Shawn Levy, David Linde, Aaron RyderI, Daniel Blake Rebecca O’BrienLA La Land Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz, Marc PlattMANCHESTER By The Sea Lauren Beck, Matt Damon, Chris Moore, Kimberly Steward, Kevin J. WalshMOONLIGHT Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele RomanskiLEADING Actressamy Adams ArrivalEMILY Blunt The Girl on the TrainEMMA Stone La La LandMERYL Streep...
- 2/12/2017
- ScreenDaily
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