“I love to play characters who are ironically interesting and challenging in terms of the way they navigate through life,” shares Linda Lavin about how she chooses roles, including the one she recently portrayed on “Elsbeth.” Her guest appearance on the new CBS drama series was indeed challenging as she stepped into the shoes of the sharp-tongued Gloria, the president of a luxury New York City co-op who is murdered by a real estate agent with a vendetta (Jane Krakowski) and her fed-up tenants. The legendary actress appears in the second episode, “A Classic New York Character,” and calls Gloria “provocative” because of the “evil and dangerous and malicious” things she says. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
Lavin has made many guest appearances in her over 60 years on television, including on “The Good Wife,” which is the series on which Carrie Preston’s character Elsbeth was first introduced. The...
Lavin has made many guest appearances in her over 60 years on television, including on “The Good Wife,” which is the series on which Carrie Preston’s character Elsbeth was first introduced. The...
- 6/6/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
When it comes to the race to win an Emmy, there will be a collective buzz around the award’s 60+ categories until Sept. 15 when we find out who gets the gold.
Arguably one of the most highly competitive awards doesn’t happen at the main event but the weekend before at the Creative Arts ceremony. That’s when the winners in the four guest performer categories (which include guest actor and actress in both comedy and drama genres) are awarded for a one-time or re-curring role. (Think Jamie Lee Curtis’ two-episode performance on FX’s “The Bear” — a likely candidate.)
In looking back at early precursors, this award has quite a checkered past with numerous category name changes and head-scratching nominee groupings over the years. For example, in 1977, the bracket was called outstanding single appearance in a comedy or drama series. There was no separation by genre, so nominees included...
Arguably one of the most highly competitive awards doesn’t happen at the main event but the weekend before at the Creative Arts ceremony. That’s when the winners in the four guest performer categories (which include guest actor and actress in both comedy and drama genres) are awarded for a one-time or re-curring role. (Think Jamie Lee Curtis’ two-episode performance on FX’s “The Bear” — a likely candidate.)
In looking back at early precursors, this award has quite a checkered past with numerous category name changes and head-scratching nominee groupings over the years. For example, in 1977, the bracket was called outstanding single appearance in a comedy or drama series. There was no separation by genre, so nominees included...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jim Halterman
- Variety Film + TV
As Elsbeth‘s first season comes to an end, fans are eagerly looking forward to the arrival of Season 2. Set in the world of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, Elsbeth is the latest spin-off from the notable legal drama. This time, instead of focusing on courtroom proceedings, Elsbeth transitions into a crime procedural. Has Elsbeth Been Renewed for Season 2? CBS gave Elsbeth an early season 2 renewal. This announcement came midway through its debut season, solidifying its status as a hit drama. According to Carrie Preston, she is thrilled to return with the diverse cast: We are...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Alan Cumming is not a fan of dwelling on the past. “I don’t really have prepared ideas or thoughts about things from the past so much,” the actor, singer, novelist, activist, and general polymath says on Zoom as he prepares to embark on his upcoming one-man tour for Uncut, a one-man cabaret (yes, the title is a circumcision joke). “I try to pull the rug from under myself all the time, and not hearken back to things that I’ve done.”
That sort of attitude is what has enabled...
That sort of attitude is what has enabled...
- 6/4/2024
- by Ej Dickson
- Rollingstone.com
Elsbeth’s season 1 is now officially over after the final episode aired a couple of weeks ago, and the upcoming second installment does promise some big changes in the character’s career.
Coming as a spinoff to the 2009 political drama show The Good Wife, Elsbeth follows the eponymous character who originally was seen working as a lawyer in Chicago, but now she shows up again in a quite different position as a private investigator helping the NYPD solve crimes in Big Apple.
Now that Elsbeth has finally proved that her quirky work methods are definitely a key to the local police department’s success in catching criminals, the second season is likely to bring Elsbeth back to something she’s more familiar with.
Following the first season finale, Elsbeth showrunner Jonathan Tolins revealed that the crew had already come up with some ideas for the upcoming second installment, though not...
Coming as a spinoff to the 2009 political drama show The Good Wife, Elsbeth follows the eponymous character who originally was seen working as a lawyer in Chicago, but now she shows up again in a quite different position as a private investigator helping the NYPD solve crimes in Big Apple.
Now that Elsbeth has finally proved that her quirky work methods are definitely a key to the local police department’s success in catching criminals, the second season is likely to bring Elsbeth back to something she’s more familiar with.
Following the first season finale, Elsbeth showrunner Jonathan Tolins revealed that the crew had already come up with some ideas for the upcoming second installment, though not...
- 6/3/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Elsbeth’s first season officially wrapped it all up several days ago, but the show isn’t going anywhere and will bring its quirky detective back to screens already this fall.
Coming as some kind of The Good Wife’s spinoff, Elsbeth follows the eponymous character whose perspicacious skills of an eagle-eyed detective eventually bring her from Chicago to New York Police Department.
While the series puts its focus primarily on Elsbeth’s ups and downs of an investigator within a new and sometimes even suspicious team, the viewers still found another compelling storyline which appears to be nothing else but the character’s clothing style that changes radically from one episode to another.
Well, it’s fair to say that it does seem like just a funny detail that only highlights Elsbeth’s vivid and versatile personality, though, according to the show’s actress, there was one change in...
Coming as some kind of The Good Wife’s spinoff, Elsbeth follows the eponymous character whose perspicacious skills of an eagle-eyed detective eventually bring her from Chicago to New York Police Department.
While the series puts its focus primarily on Elsbeth’s ups and downs of an investigator within a new and sometimes even suspicious team, the viewers still found another compelling storyline which appears to be nothing else but the character’s clothing style that changes radically from one episode to another.
Well, it’s fair to say that it does seem like just a funny detail that only highlights Elsbeth’s vivid and versatile personality, though, according to the show’s actress, there was one change in...
- 6/2/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Over the course of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, viewers saw Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) the lawyer. Now, on her own show, Elsbeth, she’s solving crimes alongside the NYPD; at first, she was ostensibly there as part of a consent decree while secretly investigating Captain Wagner (Wendell Pierce) for possibly corruption, but now, with that case closed (he’s innocent) and everything out in the open, she has an official office at the precinct. But there was a storyline discussed that would’ve brought Elsbeth back into a courtroom. “At one point, we talked about there being a murder and Wagner being arrested for it, and Elsbeth having defending him at the beginning of season 2,” showrunner Jonathan Tolins told TV Insider. However, “it wasn’t the show that was emerging as we worked on the season.” But could we see Elsbeth back in the courtroom for another...
- 6/1/2024
- TV Insider
Elsbeth is a CBS crime procedural that has taken over the Internet like wildfire thanks to its quirky yet charming lead, Elbeth Tascioni, portrayed by Carrie Preston, and its nostalgic formula that takes viewers back to their favorite shows of the 1990s and 2000s.
Even though the show is a spin-off of two other hits, The Good Wife and The Good Fight, many people didn't trust the show enough to be as entertaining as it turned out to be. But now that Elsbeth's quality has been confirmed by thousands of viewers, a slew of positive reviews, and Season 2 on its way, more and more people are showing interest.
Is Elsbeth Renewed for Season 2?
Elsbeth has been officially renewed for season 2 in April 2024, and now fans are guessing which of the characters will return to their screens. Some believe the answer to that question may actually be in the very announcement made by Amy Reisenbach,...
Even though the show is a spin-off of two other hits, The Good Wife and The Good Fight, many people didn't trust the show enough to be as entertaining as it turned out to be. But now that Elsbeth's quality has been confirmed by thousands of viewers, a slew of positive reviews, and Season 2 on its way, more and more people are showing interest.
Is Elsbeth Renewed for Season 2?
Elsbeth has been officially renewed for season 2 in April 2024, and now fans are guessing which of the characters will return to their screens. Some believe the answer to that question may actually be in the very announcement made by Amy Reisenbach,...
- 6/1/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Screambox has revealed the new films that are joining the horror streaming service in June 2024, including Frogman, Coherence, and We Need to Talk About Kevin.
Just announced this week, both Frogman and Coherence are getting sequels, so this summer is the absolute perfect time to catch back up on them and see where it all started!
The croaks are no hoax! Frogman hops onto Screambox exclusively on June 7. The ribbiting found footage curio explores the local legend of an amphibious cryptid.
Coherence will rearrange your brain on Screambox June 14. A group of friends experience a disturbing chain of reality-bending events when a comet passes by in the surreal sci-fi thriller. A sequel to the 2013 cult classic was recently announced.
From master of horror John Carpenter, The Ward haunts Screambox on June 14. Amber Heard (Aquaman), Mamie Gummer (The Good Wife), Danielle Panabaker (Friday the 13th), Jared Harris (Mad Men), and Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria) star.
Just announced this week, both Frogman and Coherence are getting sequels, so this summer is the absolute perfect time to catch back up on them and see where it all started!
The croaks are no hoax! Frogman hops onto Screambox exclusively on June 7. The ribbiting found footage curio explores the local legend of an amphibious cryptid.
Coherence will rearrange your brain on Screambox June 14. A group of friends experience a disturbing chain of reality-bending events when a comet passes by in the surreal sci-fi thriller. A sequel to the 2013 cult classic was recently announced.
From master of horror John Carpenter, The Ward haunts Screambox on June 14. Amber Heard (Aquaman), Mamie Gummer (The Good Wife), Danielle Panabaker (Friday the 13th), Jared Harris (Mad Men), and Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria) star.
- 5/31/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Everyone's favorite Chicago attorney came to the Big Apple as the "police of the police" to keep an eye on the boys in blue while lending a hand to the NYPD string of murder cases.
By the end of Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 1, viewers found out that the lawyer turned sleuth was in NYC for a different matter entirely.
Elsbeth was sent to watch Captain Wagner, but that didn't stop this intrepid purveyor of truth from cracking one murder case after another.
One of the first things audiences likely noticed about this series is that it is a spinoff of a spinoff, as Elsbeth first appeared in The Good Wife.
She then went to The Good Fight, where she continued her quirky approach and eventually got her own series.
Elsbeth has a much more fun and whimsical tone than its fellow series, all of which are part of The Good Wife franchise.
By the end of Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 1, viewers found out that the lawyer turned sleuth was in NYC for a different matter entirely.
Elsbeth was sent to watch Captain Wagner, but that didn't stop this intrepid purveyor of truth from cracking one murder case after another.
One of the first things audiences likely noticed about this series is that it is a spinoff of a spinoff, as Elsbeth first appeared in The Good Wife.
She then went to The Good Fight, where she continued her quirky approach and eventually got her own series.
Elsbeth has a much more fun and whimsical tone than its fellow series, all of which are part of The Good Wife franchise.
- 5/30/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
Elsbeth’s first season got to be a whole new level of success for CBS, as the series’ high ratings eventually paved the way for a second installment to hit the network later this year.
Coming as some kind of spinoff to a 2009 political drama show The Good Wife, Elsbeth keeps its numerous fans on the hook in anticipation for more original characters appearing in the upcoming season, though for now this seemingly brilliant idea still meets some obstacles on its way to the show.
Following Elsbeth’s season 1 finale that tricked absolutely everyone with a cliffhanger that actually never made it to the episode, the series’ showrunner Jonathan Tolins revealed that the crew had always heard fans’ repeated demand to reintroduce The Good Wife’s main characters as guest stars in Elsbeth, but so far it hasn’t been yet decided whether something like this will happen in the upcoming season.
Coming as some kind of spinoff to a 2009 political drama show The Good Wife, Elsbeth keeps its numerous fans on the hook in anticipation for more original characters appearing in the upcoming season, though for now this seemingly brilliant idea still meets some obstacles on its way to the show.
Following Elsbeth’s season 1 finale that tricked absolutely everyone with a cliffhanger that actually never made it to the episode, the series’ showrunner Jonathan Tolins revealed that the crew had always heard fans’ repeated demand to reintroduce The Good Wife’s main characters as guest stars in Elsbeth, but so far it hasn’t been yet decided whether something like this will happen in the upcoming season.
- 5/29/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Elsbeth may follow a character who previously recurred on The Good Wife and The Good Fight, but there’s little connection to the previous two series. Sure, Cary Agos (who was played by Matt Czuchry) was mentioned in the series premiere, as someone who could come in and replace Elsbeth (Carrie Preston), but that was it. Could that change in Season 2? “People keep saying, are you going to have guest stars from The Good Wife? I mean, we’re in a different city. We have very little real estate, and it’s hard because the real money for guest stars usually goes to the murderer. And I don’t think Diane Lockhart [Christine Baranski] is going to kill anybody,” showrunner Jonathan Tolins told TV Insider. “I’m certainly open to it. I would love for it to happen if we can work it out somehow,” he continued. “I always think...
- 5/28/2024
- TV Insider
On May 23, the final episode of the first season of Elsbeth, a spin-off of The Good Wife about a lawyer who leaves her native Chicago for a solo adventure, was released. Elsbeth has a brilliant mind that allows her to look at things from an entirely different angle, and she clearly doesn't want to waste that on just being a lawyer. So she comes to New York at the invitation of the local mayor's office to help the police.
The main character is very similar to Peter Falk's character in the TV series Columbo: she can talk to suspects about abstract topics, quietly extract valuable information from them, and amaze them with non-trivial deductive powers that would make Sherlock Holmes jealous.
But if you've already seen such classics as Columbo, but still need a dose of a lighthearted, yet tense detective story, Peacock (and Prime Video) has the...
The main character is very similar to Peter Falk's character in the TV series Columbo: she can talk to suspects about abstract topics, quietly extract valuable information from them, and amaze them with non-trivial deductive powers that would make Sherlock Holmes jealous.
But if you've already seen such classics as Columbo, but still need a dose of a lighthearted, yet tense detective story, Peacock (and Prime Video) has the...
- 5/27/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Leading Middle East network Mbc Group has ordered an Arabic redo of “The Good Wife” set in Egypt with Tunisian-Egyptian star Hend Sabri (“Finding Ola”) in the lead role. Sabri plays a woman who returns to the legal profession after her husband, who holds a prominent public position, becomes embroiled in scandal.
Licensed by Paramount Global Content Distribution, the Arabic “Good Wife” adaptation, which is titled “Moftaraq Toroq,” is produced by Dubai-based Charisma Group.
Sabri, who in Netflix Arabic original “Finding Ola” played a happy divorcee who embarks on a journey of self-discovery after her divorce, is a top Arab world draw.
Touted by Mbc in a statement as “ground-breaking milestone” in Egyptian long-form TV, the high-end Arabic “Good Wife” adaptation is set to launch on Mbc’s Shahid premium streamer on June 2.
A previous Indian adaptation of the multiple Emmy-winning CBS series titled “The Trial” launched on Disney+ Hotstar last year.
Licensed by Paramount Global Content Distribution, the Arabic “Good Wife” adaptation, which is titled “Moftaraq Toroq,” is produced by Dubai-based Charisma Group.
Sabri, who in Netflix Arabic original “Finding Ola” played a happy divorcee who embarks on a journey of self-discovery after her divorce, is a top Arab world draw.
Touted by Mbc in a statement as “ground-breaking milestone” in Egyptian long-form TV, the high-end Arabic “Good Wife” adaptation is set to launch on Mbc’s Shahid premium streamer on June 2.
A previous Indian adaptation of the multiple Emmy-winning CBS series titled “The Trial” launched on Disney+ Hotstar last year.
- 5/27/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Well, we did it. We made it to the finale of Elsbeth, and all that's left to say is when will the next season be?!
A lot was done differently in Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 10, and it all made for a fantastic ending to an enjoyable season of murder hijinx.
As most viewers likely noticed from the start of the episode, the usually "howcatchem" show shifted gears to a genuine murder mystery.
It was undoubtedly a subtle misdirect to treat audiences, as the trailer promo didn't show who the killer was, and viewers were likely expecting a full rundown at the episode's start.
At least the most likely character from the episode trailer to be the killer was a mislead because Nadine was hilarious and likable.
I believe strongly in kindness and second chances. Also, in the healing power of the sun and certain textiles.
Nadine Permalink: I believe strongly in kindness and second chances.
A lot was done differently in Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 10, and it all made for a fantastic ending to an enjoyable season of murder hijinx.
As most viewers likely noticed from the start of the episode, the usually "howcatchem" show shifted gears to a genuine murder mystery.
It was undoubtedly a subtle misdirect to treat audiences, as the trailer promo didn't show who the killer was, and viewers were likely expecting a full rundown at the episode's start.
At least the most likely character from the episode trailer to be the killer was a mislead because Nadine was hilarious and likable.
I believe strongly in kindness and second chances. Also, in the healing power of the sun and certain textiles.
Nadine Permalink: I believe strongly in kindness and second chances.
- 5/25/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
“The Good Wife” introduced Carrie Preston‘s Elsbeth Tascioni back in 2010. She was so popular with fans that she also featured in the spin-off show “The Good Fight.” Now Preston and Elsbeth take center stage in the brand new spin-off “Elsbeth.”
CBS’ hit drama series follows Elsbeth as she carries out work as an unconventional attorney and helps the NYPD catch criminals with her astute observations. Preston was excellent in her guest role in “The Good Wife” but she is even better here as the main course, as critics have noted.
Ben Travers (Indie Wire) observed: “Preston knows the exact pitch at which to play Elsbeth. Never grating yet always pesky, her unrelenting positivity (and general relentlessness) would undoubtedly get old, fast, in real life. Cops and criminals alike are exhausted by her, but audiences can more easily appreciate her dogged demeanor because a) we know she’s on the right track,...
CBS’ hit drama series follows Elsbeth as she carries out work as an unconventional attorney and helps the NYPD catch criminals with her astute observations. Preston was excellent in her guest role in “The Good Wife” but she is even better here as the main course, as critics have noted.
Ben Travers (Indie Wire) observed: “Preston knows the exact pitch at which to play Elsbeth. Never grating yet always pesky, her unrelenting positivity (and general relentlessness) would undoubtedly get old, fast, in real life. Cops and criminals alike are exhausted by her, but audiences can more easily appreciate her dogged demeanor because a) we know she’s on the right track,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Even though Elsbeth has been officially renewed for a second season, and all fans of the quirky and chaotic investigator will see her again, that doesn't mean there won't be a long hiatus. Now, back to the normal television schedule, the second season of the show will premiere in the fall, at the beginning of the new 2024/25 season.
If you don't remember seeing Carrie Preston before, or your knowledge is limited by The Good Wife and The Good Fight, which were Elsbeth's predecessors, here's the list of movies and TV shows to fill in the blanks and watch before season 2 arrives.
And Then I Go (2017)
Even though Carrie Preston's role in this movie is very small, that doesn't make it any worse. And Then I Go has been praised by critics not only for its intriguing and exciting plot, but also for its strong social commentary on the problem...
If you don't remember seeing Carrie Preston before, or your knowledge is limited by The Good Wife and The Good Fight, which were Elsbeth's predecessors, here's the list of movies and TV shows to fill in the blanks and watch before season 2 arrives.
And Then I Go (2017)
Even though Carrie Preston's role in this movie is very small, that doesn't make it any worse. And Then I Go has been praised by critics not only for its intriguing and exciting plot, but also for its strong social commentary on the problem...
- 5/23/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Alan Cumming isn’t much of a reality TV fan — so as host of Peacock’s “The Traitors,” he enjoys being a bit blind to the baggage that many of the contestants carry to the Scottish Highlands.
“When I go to do ‘The Traitors, I have a crash course in reality TV stars, and random people,” he tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast. “I don’t know who many of the people are. Because I juust don’t watch those shows. And actually I quite like it, just to meet the people on those their own terms — rather than that with all the history they bring.”
Cumming much prefers watching them plot and scheme inside the game of “The Traitors,” vs whatever it is they do on the “Real Housewives” and its ilk. “I think that the culture of these shows is very much about creating drama,” he says. “The structures are the same,...
“When I go to do ‘The Traitors, I have a crash course in reality TV stars, and random people,” he tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast. “I don’t know who many of the people are. Because I juust don’t watch those shows. And actually I quite like it, just to meet the people on those their own terms — rather than that with all the history they bring.”
Cumming much prefers watching them plot and scheme inside the game of “The Traitors,” vs whatever it is they do on the “Real Housewives” and its ilk. “I think that the culture of these shows is very much about creating drama,” he says. “The structures are the same,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Cush Jumbo is fronting a podcast telling the origin stories of big stars.
The Good Wife and Good Fight star has unveiled Sony Music’s Origins with Cush Jumbo at the Podcast Show In London.
Launching in September, Jumbo will speak in each episode with the “crème de la crème of entertainment royalty” about “childhood tales to teenage misadventures and early career struggles,” the show’s synopsis said.
“Each episode will unravel the formative moments that shaped the trajectory of success for some of the world’s most celebrated personalities,” it added.
Jumbo said: “I am thrilled to be partnering with Sony Music to begin my podcasting journey. Origins is all about taking my guests on a trip back down memory lane and I’m delighted that so many incredible people from across all of entertainment will join me for candid, honest and intimate conversations filled with laughter, tears and everything in between.
The Good Wife and Good Fight star has unveiled Sony Music’s Origins with Cush Jumbo at the Podcast Show In London.
Launching in September, Jumbo will speak in each episode with the “crème de la crème of entertainment royalty” about “childhood tales to teenage misadventures and early career struggles,” the show’s synopsis said.
“Each episode will unravel the formative moments that shaped the trajectory of success for some of the world’s most celebrated personalities,” it added.
Jumbo said: “I am thrilled to be partnering with Sony Music to begin my podcasting journey. Origins is all about taking my guests on a trip back down memory lane and I’m delighted that so many incredible people from across all of entertainment will join me for candid, honest and intimate conversations filled with laughter, tears and everything in between.
- 5/23/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Will “The Gilded Age” find Emmys gold?
After its sophomore season, HBO’s historical drama “The Gilded Age” has entered the Emmy race with up to 37 nominations, Variety can exclusively reveal. This includes outstanding drama series, 15 main cast members and the season finale “In Terms of Winning and Losing,” which will represent director Michael Engler and scribe Julian Fellowes in their submissions.
The central couple, Bertha and George Russell, played by Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector, are contenders in the lead acting categories. Coon, an Emmy nominee for the third season of the anthology crime series “Fargo” in 2017, has a solid chance of picking up her second nom, competing against contenders Anna Sawai, Jennifer Aniston and Emma Stone. Already proving to be a big year for the actress, she could find herself in the Oscar race later this year for her remarkable performance in Azazel Jacobs’ family drama “His Three Daughters,...
After its sophomore season, HBO’s historical drama “The Gilded Age” has entered the Emmy race with up to 37 nominations, Variety can exclusively reveal. This includes outstanding drama series, 15 main cast members and the season finale “In Terms of Winning and Losing,” which will represent director Michael Engler and scribe Julian Fellowes in their submissions.
The central couple, Bertha and George Russell, played by Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector, are contenders in the lead acting categories. Coon, an Emmy nominee for the third season of the anthology crime series “Fargo” in 2017, has a solid chance of picking up her second nom, competing against contenders Anna Sawai, Jennifer Aniston and Emma Stone. Already proving to be a big year for the actress, she could find herself in the Oscar race later this year for her remarkable performance in Azazel Jacobs’ family drama “His Three Daughters,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
How do you define Evil — not the concept, but the TV show? When it debuted on CBS back in 2019, Evil was pitched as an offbeat procedural, following a team of paranormal investigators hired by the Catholic Church to confirm or debunk reports of demonic activity. It was set up initially as a monster-of-the-week series, spiked with the sharp wit and social commentary familiar to fans of writer/producers Michelle and Robert King’s The Good Wife and The Good Fight.
As it rolls into its fourth and final season (which will include four “bonus episodes” to close everything out), Evil remains a procedural… sort of. Ever since it moved to Paramount+ for Season 2, the show has gotten darker, crazier, and more complex, while retaining a basic episodic structure. The heroes still chase a new demon nearly each week — but now they’re also dealing with much more.
As it rolls into its fourth and final season (which will include four “bonus episodes” to close everything out), Evil remains a procedural… sort of. Ever since it moved to Paramount+ for Season 2, the show has gotten darker, crazier, and more complex, while retaining a basic episodic structure. The heroes still chase a new demon nearly each week — but now they’re also dealing with much more.
- 5/21/2024
- by Noel Murray
- Primetimer
Exclusive: Ozark‘s Felix Solis has signed on to star opposite Jacob Moran, Madeleine McGraw and Violet McGraw in The Necklace, a horror film from director Juan Pablo Arias Munoz that heads into production in Atlanta in late May.
Written by John Ducey, The Necklace watches as the Davis family navigates through tough times in 1960. Laura Davis has separated from her husband Frank due to his unpredictable temper, fueled by alcohol. As Laura returns to work as a nurse, her daughters, 11-year-old Ellen (Violet McGraw) and 16-year-old Judy (Madeleine McGraw), grapple with the changes in their family dynamics. The plot thickens when Frank attempts to win Laura back with a beautiful antique necklace, which turns out to be a conduit for the tormented soul of an evil boy from long ago, putting Laura and her daughters in grave danger.
Solis will play the role of Detective Callahan. Daniel Aspromonte and...
Written by John Ducey, The Necklace watches as the Davis family navigates through tough times in 1960. Laura Davis has separated from her husband Frank due to his unpredictable temper, fueled by alcohol. As Laura returns to work as a nurse, her daughters, 11-year-old Ellen (Violet McGraw) and 16-year-old Judy (Madeleine McGraw), grapple with the changes in their family dynamics. The plot thickens when Frank attempts to win Laura back with a beautiful antique necklace, which turns out to be a conduit for the tormented soul of an evil boy from long ago, putting Laura and her daughters in grave danger.
Solis will play the role of Detective Callahan. Daniel Aspromonte and...
- 5/21/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The finale is finally upon us! It's been a good season of sleuthing for the Chicago transplant turned unofficial homicide detective.
But all things, good or bad, meaning Elsbeth's functional floral fashion, must end.
Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 10 looks like a tricky one to figure out, though. The only clear thing is that a fashion photographer is murdered, possibly by way of a gunshot.
The promo left a lot to be desired in terms of clues. But as Elsbeth is a "howcatchem," all the pertinent details will be laid out within the first five minutes of the episode.
It's just not very clear who the killer might be, but if we're going by who was featured the most in the trailer and who was the most recognizable face, then it's likely Laura Benanti playing runway model Nadine.
I'm more inclined to believe she is the killer for a couple of reasons.
But all things, good or bad, meaning Elsbeth's functional floral fashion, must end.
Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 10 looks like a tricky one to figure out, though. The only clear thing is that a fashion photographer is murdered, possibly by way of a gunshot.
The promo left a lot to be desired in terms of clues. But as Elsbeth is a "howcatchem," all the pertinent details will be laid out within the first five minutes of the episode.
It's just not very clear who the killer might be, but if we're going by who was featured the most in the trailer and who was the most recognizable face, then it's likely Laura Benanti playing runway model Nadine.
I'm more inclined to believe she is the killer for a couple of reasons.
- 5/21/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
With the first season’s finale coming in already this week, Elsbeth has surely cemented its status as one of the CBS’ top shows in the upcoming years. Ever since it hit the network in February, the series has been a top-notch detective story that eventually received a pretty deserved renewal for yet another season.
Though the detective genre isn’t something uncommon on modern TV with all the diversity of versatile characters embarking on their proper investigations, there’s still something very unique that Elsbeth brings into the genre, and the series’ showrunner knows exactly what his brainchild’s zest is.
Initially introduced in a cameo role in the 2009 political drama show The Good Wife, Elsbeth’s eponymous character now comes up on the main stage proving that she’s far more than just an observer.
Portrayed by Carrie Preston, Elsbeth carries out her own investigations that are shown from quite a peculiar perspective,...
Though the detective genre isn’t something uncommon on modern TV with all the diversity of versatile characters embarking on their proper investigations, there’s still something very unique that Elsbeth brings into the genre, and the series’ showrunner knows exactly what his brainchild’s zest is.
Initially introduced in a cameo role in the 2009 political drama show The Good Wife, Elsbeth’s eponymous character now comes up on the main stage proving that she’s far more than just an observer.
Portrayed by Carrie Preston, Elsbeth carries out her own investigations that are shown from quite a peculiar perspective,...
- 5/20/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Since the character’s inception on the big screen, Bond girls were a staple in most James Bond adaptations, until Casino Royale, as Daniel Craig refrained from using this term. But before Craig took the 007 gig and became the definitive modern James Bond, we had Pierce Brosnan as the charming British spy.
But unlike most Bond girls during the ’60s and ’70s, who were limited to being eye candy with ridiculous names, in Brosnan’s films, they defied those stereotypes. This was apparent in the character of Jinx Johnson, played by Halle Berry, who was even considered for her own spin-off film.
Halle Berry Was Closest to a Female James Bond in Die Another Day
A still from Halle Berry in Die Another Day | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Unlike Bond girls in the past, Halle Berry had no problem going toe to toe with Pierce Brosnan‘s British Spy in Die Another Day,...
But unlike most Bond girls during the ’60s and ’70s, who were limited to being eye candy with ridiculous names, in Brosnan’s films, they defied those stereotypes. This was apparent in the character of Jinx Johnson, played by Halle Berry, who was even considered for her own spin-off film.
Halle Berry Was Closest to a Female James Bond in Die Another Day
A still from Halle Berry in Die Another Day | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Unlike Bond girls in the past, Halle Berry had no problem going toe to toe with Pierce Brosnan‘s British Spy in Die Another Day,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
As a spin-off from such hits as The Good Wife and The Good Fight, Elsbeth was set up for a successful start. However, it's the charm of lead actress Carrie Preston and the twisted mysteries she solves that keep people coming back for more. Though repetitive due to its formula, the show is highly entertaining and has kept many fans coming back for more.
While many viewers are hoping and praying for the second season so the show can have more creative freedom and add some variety to the stories, others are happy with what they're getting. Especially since Elsbeth isn't afraid to reference a show or two to make things more interesting for the most attentive fans.
Who is Joe in Elsbeth?
Appearing in the 9th episode of the show's first season, Joe Dillion, portrayed by Arian Moayed, is a bartender who is dedicated to not only serving the best cocktails,...
While many viewers are hoping and praying for the second season so the show can have more creative freedom and add some variety to the stories, others are happy with what they're getting. Especially since Elsbeth isn't afraid to reference a show or two to make things more interesting for the most attentive fans.
Who is Joe in Elsbeth?
Appearing in the 9th episode of the show's first season, Joe Dillion, portrayed by Arian Moayed, is a bartender who is dedicated to not only serving the best cocktails,...
- 5/20/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Amateur sleuth shows used to be popular in the pre-csi era of television.
These series showcased detectives who were not police officers, were often quirky, and could best the cops at solving murders -- if they could get them to listen.
You're right if you think that sounds exactly like CBS' Elsbeth. Elsbeth has more in common with amateur sleuth series of the past than with the show it spun off from, The Good Wife.
Elsbeth is a modern take on classic shows like Columbo, Murder She Wrote, and Diagnosis Murder. Most shows it owes a debt to are no longer on television, but streaming services have given them new life.
Elsbeth Heralds the Return of Amateur Sleuth Shows
Amateur sleuth shows are part of the cozy mystery genre.
Nowadays, they've fallen out of favor -- these mysteries mostly air as movies on the Hallmark channel.
There was a time...
These series showcased detectives who were not police officers, were often quirky, and could best the cops at solving murders -- if they could get them to listen.
You're right if you think that sounds exactly like CBS' Elsbeth. Elsbeth has more in common with amateur sleuth series of the past than with the show it spun off from, The Good Wife.
Elsbeth is a modern take on classic shows like Columbo, Murder She Wrote, and Diagnosis Murder. Most shows it owes a debt to are no longer on television, but streaming services have given them new life.
Elsbeth Heralds the Return of Amateur Sleuth Shows
Amateur sleuth shows are part of the cozy mystery genre.
Nowadays, they've fallen out of favor -- these mysteries mostly air as movies on the Hallmark channel.
There was a time...
- 5/20/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
There is nothing better than watching a light-hearted yet intriguing TV show after a long day at work, and that is exactly what Elsbeth offers its viewers. The show about the title character, a quirky yet brilliant lawyer who has the skills of a detective and solves the toughest cases, has already won the hearts of many.
However, no show is flawless, and Elsbeth is no exception. Though the show is good, it can't keep viewers interested forever because of the repetitive formula of each and every episode. In fact, in order to keep themselves entertained with the show, fans have started to come up with some peculiar theories.
Who Is Elsbeth Tascioni?
Elsbeth, a character from The Good Wife universe, has appeared on viewers' screens before, but has never really been explored in depth. All that was known about her was the degree of quirkiness to her personality and...
However, no show is flawless, and Elsbeth is no exception. Though the show is good, it can't keep viewers interested forever because of the repetitive formula of each and every episode. In fact, in order to keep themselves entertained with the show, fans have started to come up with some peculiar theories.
Who Is Elsbeth Tascioni?
Elsbeth, a character from The Good Wife universe, has appeared on viewers' screens before, but has never really been explored in depth. All that was known about her was the degree of quirkiness to her personality and...
- 5/18/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Carrie Preston is an acclaimed actress, producer, and director. She has a long list of roles and projects but is most known for her roles as Arlene Fowler in the HBO drama True Blood and Elsbeth Tascioni in the CBS drama The Good Wife.
She won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her work on The Good Wife.
After The Good Wife, she played the same character in the Paramount+ spinoff, The Good Flight.
Now, with the expanding multiverse of The Good Wife, Preston has gone from an accessory to the main event with her role on CBS's Elsbeth as Elsbeth Tascioni.
It is about time Preston is front and center, and we are here to celebrate her long and delightful road to lead lady!
Early Career
Preston started acting in 1985 as Mint Jennifer in the movie Just a Friend. She was also part...
She won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her work on The Good Wife.
After The Good Wife, she played the same character in the Paramount+ spinoff, The Good Flight.
Now, with the expanding multiverse of The Good Wife, Preston has gone from an accessory to the main event with her role on CBS's Elsbeth as Elsbeth Tascioni.
It is about time Preston is front and center, and we are here to celebrate her long and delightful road to lead lady!
Early Career
Preston started acting in 1985 as Mint Jennifer in the movie Just a Friend. She was also part...
- 5/17/2024
- by Eve Pierpont
- TVfanatic
You'd think that in an episode centered around a bar and its owner, Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 9 would have some sort of death by the drink, but in this episode, the murderer went with an oldie but a classic.
In "Sweet Justice," audiences meet Joe, the owner of an exclusive high-end bar who decides to take justice into his own hands by murdering one of his patron's bullies.
It would almost be sweet if his form of justice didn't involve homicide, oh, and killing the wrong woman.
Gracing the small screen this week for yet another familiar face is Arian Moayed.
Surprisingly, he did not already appear in The Good Wife or The Good Fight, but viewers might recognize him from Succession.
As for his character, anyone who frequents Netflix might notice some similarities between this Joe and another who also enjoys stalking women who have caught his eye in a little show called "You.
In "Sweet Justice," audiences meet Joe, the owner of an exclusive high-end bar who decides to take justice into his own hands by murdering one of his patron's bullies.
It would almost be sweet if his form of justice didn't involve homicide, oh, and killing the wrong woman.
Gracing the small screen this week for yet another familiar face is Arian Moayed.
Surprisingly, he did not already appear in The Good Wife or The Good Fight, but viewers might recognize him from Succession.
As for his character, anyone who frequents Netflix might notice some similarities between this Joe and another who also enjoys stalking women who have caught his eye in a little show called "You.
- 5/17/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
One of the best, and rarest, feelings one can experience as a TV viewer is to watch a show and get the distinct feeling that its creators are getting away with something. That they're pushing buttons that someone asked them to avoid. That they're crafting imagery that's going to haunt and unsettle. That they're using a medium commonly associated with comfort and passivity to infuriate, baffle, and intrigue.
And across its four seasons, "Evil" has always felt just like that. Its first season, which aired on CBS, was a "Hannibal"-sized middle finger to decency and typical television sensibilities (that should be read as high praise). Later seasons moved to Paramount+, where the streaming wild west allowed showrunners Robert and Michelle King to really let their freak flag fly. The duo best known for "The Good Wife" were allowed to take every rule they learned while crafting a reliable network...
And across its four seasons, "Evil" has always felt just like that. Its first season, which aired on CBS, was a "Hannibal"-sized middle finger to decency and typical television sensibilities (that should be read as high praise). Later seasons moved to Paramount+, where the streaming wild west allowed showrunners Robert and Michelle King to really let their freak flag fly. The duo best known for "The Good Wife" were allowed to take every rule they learned while crafting a reliable network...
- 5/16/2024
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
There’s nothing more exciting than when a new show meets your high expectations. But it's also very disappointing when the same show ends up being something worse that you have imagined it to be.
The new CBS series called Elsbeth had everyone excited to see the iconic character Elsbeth Tascioni, known from The Good Wife and The Good Fight, being a leading star of her very own TV series.
Elsbeth is a Columbo-like show, following the titular character on her journey to discover whoever committed the crime, although the fans already know who is responsible for that.
And while at first the viewers were captivated by the style of the show and were really interested to see Elsbeth solving all the cases in her own quirky style.
But it seems that it’s just getting too cringey and the fans are no longer interested in seeing the lead character solve the most obvious cases.
The new CBS series called Elsbeth had everyone excited to see the iconic character Elsbeth Tascioni, known from The Good Wife and The Good Fight, being a leading star of her very own TV series.
Elsbeth is a Columbo-like show, following the titular character on her journey to discover whoever committed the crime, although the fans already know who is responsible for that.
And while at first the viewers were captivated by the style of the show and were really interested to see Elsbeth solving all the cases in her own quirky style.
But it seems that it’s just getting too cringey and the fans are no longer interested in seeing the lead character solve the most obvious cases.
- 5/15/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
One thing that many people look for in TV series is an escape from the challenges of reality. Every person is surrounded by a lot of stress these days, so turning on the TV at the end of the day is the easiest way to forget about all the problems and get an easy endorphin or adrenaline rush without actually risking anything.
Of course, people who enjoy fantasy and the supernatural aren't looking for an ounce of realism in the shows they watch, they're much more interested in lore consistency and character design. Those who prefer shows that allude to real-life professionals or events, however, are divided. And CBS' new hit, Elsbeth, just goes to show that divide.
Is Elsbeth Based on Real Life?
Although the show is considered a spin-off of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, you don't even have to watch them to understand what Elsbeth is all about.
Of course, people who enjoy fantasy and the supernatural aren't looking for an ounce of realism in the shows they watch, they're much more interested in lore consistency and character design. Those who prefer shows that allude to real-life professionals or events, however, are divided. And CBS' new hit, Elsbeth, just goes to show that divide.
Is Elsbeth Based on Real Life?
Although the show is considered a spin-off of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, you don't even have to watch them to understand what Elsbeth is all about.
- 5/13/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Some of the greatest comedic actors in Hollywood are known best for their un-shying and generous humor with Robin Williams standing on a pedestal above them all. No matter who the actor encountered, they were all left in an uplifted mood because of his ability to make anyone in the room laugh. No matter how serious the mood, Williams always had a way to bring back the smiles on people’s faces.
Josh Charles in The Veil (2023) | Image via FX
Although comedians are more used to making people laugh, there are rare instances when they too find themselves in a fit of laughter because of one reason or another. Making Williams laugh would be another feat of its own, one that many could have only dreamt of achieving. However, Dead Poets Society star Josh Charles found a way.
Josh Charles Practiced Stand Up Comedy
During an interview on the Rich Eisen Show,...
Josh Charles in The Veil (2023) | Image via FX
Although comedians are more used to making people laugh, there are rare instances when they too find themselves in a fit of laughter because of one reason or another. Making Williams laugh would be another feat of its own, one that many could have only dreamt of achieving. However, Dead Poets Society star Josh Charles found a way.
Josh Charles Practiced Stand Up Comedy
During an interview on the Rich Eisen Show,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Who doesn’t like a lighthearted show with a goofy main character who is a little irritating but still extremely lovable? Well, we dare you to find at least one person who would say no to a series with a lead like that.
CBS’s new show Elsbeth premiered on the network in the end of February this year and is actually related to two other shows, The Good Wife and The Good Fight. So for many viewers, it was the main reason to even start watching the new show.
Elsbeth is a police procedural comedy-drama that follows the main character, Elsbeth Tascioni, who is a rather atypical lawyer who gives up her job and moves to New York to become a detective of sorts. She starts working with the NYPD and helping them solve cases.
The premise of the show is based on a Columbo-like trope where it's already...
CBS’s new show Elsbeth premiered on the network in the end of February this year and is actually related to two other shows, The Good Wife and The Good Fight. So for many viewers, it was the main reason to even start watching the new show.
Elsbeth is a police procedural comedy-drama that follows the main character, Elsbeth Tascioni, who is a rather atypical lawyer who gives up her job and moves to New York to become a detective of sorts. She starts working with the NYPD and helping them solve cases.
The premise of the show is based on a Columbo-like trope where it's already...
- 5/10/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
Makeup design doesn’t always mean prosthetics or extremes — that’s why the Emmy Awards smartly single out contemporary makeup design as its own category. But too often, those more immediately arresting designs are the ones that get all the attention. Not anymore. Join IndieWire in celebrating the makeup artists creating subtle, character-specific work for contemporary shows.
Elsbeth Tascioni has been around for three series now. Carrie Preston introduced the most upbeat litigator of all time with the finesse of a drunken master on “The Good Wife” (winning an Emmy Award for her guest appearance) and reprised the role on the spinoff series “The Good Fight.” Now, the character gets her own CBS series with “Elsbeth,” from “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight” creators Michelle King and Robert King, in which her defense attorney acts as an oddball crime solver while acting as a legal observer for an NYPD consent decree.
Elsbeth Tascioni has been around for three series now. Carrie Preston introduced the most upbeat litigator of all time with the finesse of a drunken master on “The Good Wife” (winning an Emmy Award for her guest appearance) and reprised the role on the spinoff series “The Good Fight.” Now, the character gets her own CBS series with “Elsbeth,” from “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight” creators Michelle King and Robert King, in which her defense attorney acts as an oddball crime solver while acting as a legal observer for an NYPD consent decree.
- 5/10/2024
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
More than a decade after winning a guest acting Emmy for her work as quirky lawyer Elsbeth Tascioni on CBS’s “The Good Wife,” Carrie Preston is now seeking lead category recognition for reprising the character on the same network’s “Elsbeth.” If she is included the upcoming Best Drama Actress lineup, she will make Emmys history as the first performer ever nominated as a lead for a winning dramatic guest role.
Preston was awarded the 2013 Best Drama Guest Actress Emmy for her seventh of 14 “Good Wife” appearances, which were spread over six seasons. After landing a second bid for that series in 2016, she showed up in five episodes of the Paramount+ spinoff “The Good Fight,” with her last appearance occurring one month before the series finale in November 2022. “Elsbeth” premiered this February and has already been renewed for a second season.
At this point, only three performers (all women...
Preston was awarded the 2013 Best Drama Guest Actress Emmy for her seventh of 14 “Good Wife” appearances, which were spread over six seasons. After landing a second bid for that series in 2016, she showed up in five episodes of the Paramount+ spinoff “The Good Fight,” with her last appearance occurring one month before the series finale in November 2022. “Elsbeth” premiered this February and has already been renewed for a second season.
At this point, only three performers (all women...
- 5/10/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Like a dog with a bone, Elsbeth is on the case of a pilfered pooch like she has a bone to pick in Elsbeth Season 1 Episode 8.
Technically, it's the dog's owner that Elsbeth is looking into, but this episode is so crammed with canines that it's hard to focus on anything other than the adorable dogs.
However, at the center of "Artificial Genius" is Quinn, the CEO of a location-based crime alert app called Cerberus. Audiences who watched the Netflix show You will likely recognize Elizabeth Lail as the actress who portrayed Beck.
Elsbeth has solidified certain formulaic practices, such as having a familiar face as the murderer in each episode, but now we can add to that. Elizabeth Lail joins the list of continued actors who have already portrayed characters in The Good Wife universe.
From Elsbeth's spinoff cousin, The Good Fight, Elizabeth Lail was previously seen in The...
Technically, it's the dog's owner that Elsbeth is looking into, but this episode is so crammed with canines that it's hard to focus on anything other than the adorable dogs.
However, at the center of "Artificial Genius" is Quinn, the CEO of a location-based crime alert app called Cerberus. Audiences who watched the Netflix show You will likely recognize Elizabeth Lail as the actress who portrayed Beck.
Elsbeth has solidified certain formulaic practices, such as having a familiar face as the murderer in each episode, but now we can add to that. Elizabeth Lail joins the list of continued actors who have already portrayed characters in The Good Wife universe.
From Elsbeth's spinoff cousin, The Good Fight, Elizabeth Lail was previously seen in The...
- 5/10/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
CBS’ big hit police procedural drama show Elsbeth is wrapping up its first season run, but isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Coming as an unofficial The Good Wife’s spinoff, Elsbeth owes its renewal for yet another season to its compelling plot and some past connections to the 2009 political drama starring Julianna Margulies.
As the show still has its television run and keeps teasing the grand finale, Elsbeth’s main star opened up about one guest star that she would like to have on the show’s set. Fair to say that the actress’ desire coincides with the one of quite a lot of fans across the world.
Talking about the show’s finale at CBS’ fall schedule reveal party last week, Elsbeth Tascioni’s actress Carrie Preston revealed that “it would be really cool” to have Julianna Margulies as a guest star in the show’s next season.
As the show still has its television run and keeps teasing the grand finale, Elsbeth’s main star opened up about one guest star that she would like to have on the show’s set. Fair to say that the actress’ desire coincides with the one of quite a lot of fans across the world.
Talking about the show’s finale at CBS’ fall schedule reveal party last week, Elsbeth Tascioni’s actress Carrie Preston revealed that “it would be really cool” to have Julianna Margulies as a guest star in the show’s next season.
- 5/9/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Record Intake
The European Film Academy has added a record 709 new members in its 2024 annual intake. New members include Cate Blanchett (Australia/U.K.), Jovan Marjanović (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Maria Bakalova (Bulgaria), Juraj Lerotić (Croatia), Anna Hints (Estonia), Ariane Toscan du Plantier (France), Stéphan Castang (France), David Thion (France), Marie-Ange Luciani (France), Latifa Saïd (France), Rebecca Houzel (France), Thomas Hakim (France), Sami Mustafa (France/Kosovo), Mohamed Siam (France), Hanna Bergholm (Finland), Hamze Bytyçi (Germany) and Christian M. Goldbeck (Germany).
The intake also includes Behrooz Karamizade (Germany), Jerry Hoffmann (Germany), Aylin Tezel (Germany), Jasmin Tabatabai (Germany), Sofia Exarchou (Greece), Phedon Papamichael (Greece), Kate McCullough (Ireland), Matteo Garrone (Italy), Enzo d’Alò (Italy), Francesco Montagner (Italy), Uljana Kim (Lithuania), Cindy Jansen (Netherlands), Fatih Rağbet (Netherlands), Cristi Puiu (Romania), Anca Puiu (Romania), Elene Naveriani (Switzerland), Selahattin Paşalı (Turkey), Molly Manning Walker (U.K.), Melanie Hoyes (U.K.), Lizzie Francke (U.K.), Charles Newland (UK), Jad Salfiti (U.
The European Film Academy has added a record 709 new members in its 2024 annual intake. New members include Cate Blanchett (Australia/U.K.), Jovan Marjanović (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Maria Bakalova (Bulgaria), Juraj Lerotić (Croatia), Anna Hints (Estonia), Ariane Toscan du Plantier (France), Stéphan Castang (France), David Thion (France), Marie-Ange Luciani (France), Latifa Saïd (France), Rebecca Houzel (France), Thomas Hakim (France), Sami Mustafa (France/Kosovo), Mohamed Siam (France), Hanna Bergholm (Finland), Hamze Bytyçi (Germany) and Christian M. Goldbeck (Germany).
The intake also includes Behrooz Karamizade (Germany), Jerry Hoffmann (Germany), Aylin Tezel (Germany), Jasmin Tabatabai (Germany), Sofia Exarchou (Greece), Phedon Papamichael (Greece), Kate McCullough (Ireland), Matteo Garrone (Italy), Enzo d’Alò (Italy), Francesco Montagner (Italy), Uljana Kim (Lithuania), Cindy Jansen (Netherlands), Fatih Rağbet (Netherlands), Cristi Puiu (Romania), Anca Puiu (Romania), Elene Naveriani (Switzerland), Selahattin Paşalı (Turkey), Molly Manning Walker (U.K.), Melanie Hoyes (U.K.), Lizzie Francke (U.K.), Charles Newland (UK), Jad Salfiti (U.
- 5/9/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Pedro Pascal has become a household name thanks to projects like Game of Thrones and The Last of Us. But how much has his net worth increased after becoming one of Hollywood’s top stars?
Pedro Pascal’s current net worth Pedro Pascal | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Pascal is currently worth $10 million. It was a fortune that, on the surface, he seemed to accumulate relatively quickly after his breakthrough Game of Thrones role. But his rise to success was a long and slow process.
He’d already been a presence in Hollywood in the 90s, having done bit parts in small shows like Buffy and The Good Wife. There was a point where Pascal’s good friend Sarah Paulson even paid him personally to keep his acting aspirations alive.
It’s unclear how much he earned during his brief time on Game of Thrones. But the...
Pedro Pascal’s current net worth Pedro Pascal | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Pascal is currently worth $10 million. It was a fortune that, on the surface, he seemed to accumulate relatively quickly after his breakthrough Game of Thrones role. But his rise to success was a long and slow process.
He’d already been a presence in Hollywood in the 90s, having done bit parts in small shows like Buffy and The Good Wife. There was a point where Pascal’s good friend Sarah Paulson even paid him personally to keep his acting aspirations alive.
It’s unclear how much he earned during his brief time on Game of Thrones. But the...
- 5/9/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A priest-in-training and two skeptics walk into a bar. The wannabe priest says, “Wanna join my mission?” The two skeptics say, “Sure, why not?” as shadowy figures zoom into focus in the background. A solid joke? No. The premise of the crime procedural Evil? Yes, yes it is.
From The Good Wife and The Good Fight creators Michelle and Robert King, Evil follows a priest-in-training, a forensic psychologist, and contractor who investigate unexplained phenomena for the Catholic Church.
Stream Seasons 1 and 2 now.
A skeptical forensic psychologist and mother of four, Kristen Bouchard (Herbers) is seemingly always downtown at the courthouse serving as an expert witness. That is, until she’s hired by priest-in-training David Acosta (Colter) to become an assessor for the Catholic Church. An assessor, you say? As assessor of what? Well, turns out the Church has a backlog of 500,000 exorcisms and miracle appraisals that they need...
From The Good Wife and The Good Fight creators Michelle and Robert King, Evil follows a priest-in-training, a forensic psychologist, and contractor who investigate unexplained phenomena for the Catholic Church.
Stream Seasons 1 and 2 now.
A skeptical forensic psychologist and mother of four, Kristen Bouchard (Herbers) is seemingly always downtown at the courthouse serving as an expert witness. That is, until she’s hired by priest-in-training David Acosta (Colter) to become an assessor for the Catholic Church. An assessor, you say? As assessor of what? Well, turns out the Church has a backlog of 500,000 exorcisms and miracle appraisals that they need...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ingrid Ostby
- Tudum - Netflix
It's 2024 and one of the best British television personalities, Steven Knight, is in business like never before! Yes, admittedly, his projects these days are not as critically acclaimed as Peaky Blinders, but they always boast a high level of production and, of course, an excellent cast, which has never been wrong with Knight's TV series.
Last year's All the Light We Cannot See delighted us with the talent of young actors like Louis Hofmann and Aria Mia Loberti, as well as Hollywood colossi Hugh Laurie and Mark Ruffalo, while this March the BBC released This Town, led by the excellent British cast of Levi Brown, Jordan Bolger, Ben Rose and Eve Austin.
And the star of the new series, which is now streaming on Hulu, is none other than Elisabeth Moss, along with other equally stellar cast members that we will talk about below. Although the show has failed to impress critics so far,...
Last year's All the Light We Cannot See delighted us with the talent of young actors like Louis Hofmann and Aria Mia Loberti, as well as Hollywood colossi Hugh Laurie and Mark Ruffalo, while this March the BBC released This Town, led by the excellent British cast of Levi Brown, Jordan Bolger, Ben Rose and Eve Austin.
And the star of the new series, which is now streaming on Hulu, is none other than Elisabeth Moss, along with other equally stellar cast members that we will talk about below. Although the show has failed to impress critics so far,...
- 5/7/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Some celebrities have a big name that fans immediately recognize. Others have less of a reputation but just as much talent.
Josh Charles is a mildly successful actor with over forty credits in his portfolio. His career has spanned movies and TV series since the 1980s. While most of his work is lesser known, he's had a few breakthrough roles fans love.
Despite rarely being the main star, Charles has stayed relevant on screen, from his most known character in The Good Wife to his newest endeavor, FX's The Veil. Some of his earlier work should be on everyone's must-watch list.
Josh Charles started his acting career as a supporting character in the 1980s version of Hairspray. A year later, he scored his breakout role alongside Robin Williams -- one of the greatest actors of the time -- in Dead Poet's Society.
With time, Charles achieved success starring on...
Josh Charles is a mildly successful actor with over forty credits in his portfolio. His career has spanned movies and TV series since the 1980s. While most of his work is lesser known, he's had a few breakthrough roles fans love.
Despite rarely being the main star, Charles has stayed relevant on screen, from his most known character in The Good Wife to his newest endeavor, FX's The Veil. Some of his earlier work should be on everyone's must-watch list.
Josh Charles started his acting career as a supporting character in the 1980s version of Hairspray. A year later, he scored his breakout role alongside Robin Williams -- one of the greatest actors of the time -- in Dead Poet's Society.
With time, Charles achieved success starring on...
- 5/3/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
Halle Berry’s portrayal of Storm, the legendary X-Men character, is a testament to her versatility and talent as an actress. Berry not only brought the beloved comic book mutant to life but also left a lasting impact on fans worldwide through her performance in the X-Men movies from 2000-2014.
Halle Berry as the X-Men mutant Storm
However, despite being synonymous with the X-Men franchise, Halle Berry’s role in the 2014 film X-Men: Days of Future Past was significantly reduced. Although Berry was initially supposed to feature prominently in the 2014 sequel, things changed. Surprisingly, fans couldn’t blame the studio for it.
Halle Berry’s Reduced Screentime in X-Men: Days of Future Past
After being at the forefront of the 2003 movie X2 and playing a significant role as Storm, in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand, Halle Berry returned to reprise her role, one last time, in X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Halle Berry as the X-Men mutant Storm
However, despite being synonymous with the X-Men franchise, Halle Berry’s role in the 2014 film X-Men: Days of Future Past was significantly reduced. Although Berry was initially supposed to feature prominently in the 2014 sequel, things changed. Surprisingly, fans couldn’t blame the studio for it.
Halle Berry’s Reduced Screentime in X-Men: Days of Future Past
After being at the forefront of the 2003 movie X2 and playing a significant role as Storm, in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand, Halle Berry returned to reprise her role, one last time, in X-Men: Days of Future Past.
- 5/3/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Hulu’s The Veil started streaming Tuesday with a two-episode premiere. This recap covers the first episode.
Who’s telling bigger lies: a supposed terrorist or the spy sent to find her? That’s the question at the heart of Hulu’s The Veil, a limited series from Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Taboo). In a moment, we’ll want to know what you thought of the premiere. But first, a quick recap:
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Who’s telling bigger lies: a supposed terrorist or the spy sent to find her? That’s the question at the heart of Hulu’s The Veil, a limited series from Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Taboo). In a moment, we’ll want to know what you thought of the premiere. But first, a quick recap:
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- 4/30/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
CBS has been reeling fans in with dramas for over 50 years now, and it doesn't look like the network has any plans to stop.
The network really has something for everybody in its repertoire, whether you're looking for someone quirky and spooky like The Twilight Zone or want a procedural with dramatic flair like NCIS.
There are decades of dramas to be accounted for, but we're going to focus on some of the more recent dramas on CBS.
However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't watch CBS classics like Murder, She Wrote, Gunsmoke, Dallas, The Twlight Zone, and more.
When you're not catching up on older CBS classics, here's what we recommend watching for a more modern setting.
10. Elsbeth
Elsbeth is one of CBS's newest dramas, having first aired on February 29, 2024.
The series follows Elsbeth Tascioni, an offbeat and unconventional but astute attorney. Elsbeth uses her singular point of view to...
The network really has something for everybody in its repertoire, whether you're looking for someone quirky and spooky like The Twilight Zone or want a procedural with dramatic flair like NCIS.
There are decades of dramas to be accounted for, but we're going to focus on some of the more recent dramas on CBS.
However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't watch CBS classics like Murder, She Wrote, Gunsmoke, Dallas, The Twlight Zone, and more.
When you're not catching up on older CBS classics, here's what we recommend watching for a more modern setting.
10. Elsbeth
Elsbeth is one of CBS's newest dramas, having first aired on February 29, 2024.
The series follows Elsbeth Tascioni, an offbeat and unconventional but astute attorney. Elsbeth uses her singular point of view to...
- 4/30/2024
- by Devin Piel
- TVfanatic
It's been nearly six months since the end of the unprecedented 2023 Hollywood labour disputes, which sent shockwaves through the entire entertainment industry with the suspension or cancellation of many popular and not-so-popular movies and TV series. Even now, however, the film and television industries do not seem to have fully recovered, as evidenced by distorted TV schedules, the shortening or bisection of new seasons of scripted shows, and sudden cancellations and renewals.
The case of CBS is particularly telling. While the network's flagship series such as Blue Bloods and Young Sheldon are in their final seasons, other projects are being actively renewed. Recently, CBS reversed its decision to cancel S.W.A.T. due to high ratings and picked up the police procedural for another season. The Good Wife spin-off Elsbeth has also been renewed for a second season.
Against this backdrop, however, there have also been a number of sudden cancellations, decisions...
The case of CBS is particularly telling. While the network's flagship series such as Blue Bloods and Young Sheldon are in their final seasons, other projects are being actively renewed. Recently, CBS reversed its decision to cancel S.W.A.T. due to high ratings and picked up the police procedural for another season. The Good Wife spin-off Elsbeth has also been renewed for a second season.
Against this backdrop, however, there have also been a number of sudden cancellations, decisions...
- 4/30/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Ready to make your 2024 Emmy predictions for Best TV Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress? First, take a look through our photo gallery showcasing the likeliest potential nominees. At this point, 47-year industry veteran Jennifer Jason Leigh is widely predicted to receive her first Emmy notice and win for her contribution to the fifth season of the anthology series “Fargo.”
Leigh is on track to follow Allison Tolman (2014) and Jean Smart (2016) as the third woman to represent “Fargo” in this category. The show has yet to win any acting Emmys but was awarded the Best Limited Series prize on its initial outing.
This particular race is unique in that almost every potential nominee would be new to the category. Indeed, the only hopefuls listed in our predictions center who have competed here before are Olivia Colman (“Secret Invasion”; formerly of “The Night Manager”) and Holland Taylor (“Quiz Lady”; “Hollywood”).
The list...
Leigh is on track to follow Allison Tolman (2014) and Jean Smart (2016) as the third woman to represent “Fargo” in this category. The show has yet to win any acting Emmys but was awarded the Best Limited Series prize on its initial outing.
This particular race is unique in that almost every potential nominee would be new to the category. Indeed, the only hopefuls listed in our predictions center who have competed here before are Olivia Colman (“Secret Invasion”; formerly of “The Night Manager”) and Holland Taylor (“Quiz Lady”; “Hollywood”).
The list...
- 4/30/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Among all the genres that exist today on TV, we can name only a few that keep attracting viewers with its every new show. One of them is definitely a detective drama or any sort of a police drama. But with the recent desire to present everything in dark colors, it seems that CBS’s new show is right what we needed today.
We are talking about Elsbeth, the new spinoff of a popular series The Good Wife, following one of its characters, the goofy Elsbeth Tascioni, brilliantly played by Carrie Preston. She moved to New York to observe her NYPD colleagues at work and maybe catch a criminal or two herself.
Of course, as the genre suggests, she ended up meddling in every possible case herself, immediately realizing who was the criminal and offering her help to detectives and being surprised when they politely (or not) declined the offer.
We are talking about Elsbeth, the new spinoff of a popular series The Good Wife, following one of its characters, the goofy Elsbeth Tascioni, brilliantly played by Carrie Preston. She moved to New York to observe her NYPD colleagues at work and maybe catch a criminal or two herself.
Of course, as the genre suggests, she ended up meddling in every possible case herself, immediately realizing who was the criminal and offering her help to detectives and being surprised when they politely (or not) declined the offer.
- 4/29/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
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