The Brat Pack is a group of actors given that nickname in the 1980s.
Known for appearing in ensemble movies, often together, members of the group didn't join by choice.
A journalist named David Blum initially labeled them that way, which caused many problems for the Brat Pack's members.
The "Brat Pack" Label's Influence on Public Opinion
The term "Brat Pack" was a callback to the Rat Pack, a group of performers in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Those performers included singers Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
They were known for their talent, wit, and charm.
Although, they were also known for heavy partying and involvement in certain scandals.
They were essentially Hollywood's bad boys of the period.
Many of us were kids in the 1980s and were obsessed with Brat Pack members before they had that name.
Known for appearing in ensemble movies, often together, members of the group didn't join by choice.
A journalist named David Blum initially labeled them that way, which caused many problems for the Brat Pack's members.
The "Brat Pack" Label's Influence on Public Opinion
The term "Brat Pack" was a callback to the Rat Pack, a group of performers in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Those performers included singers Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
They were known for their talent, wit, and charm.
Although, they were also known for heavy partying and involvement in certain scandals.
They were essentially Hollywood's bad boys of the period.
Many of us were kids in the 1980s and were obsessed with Brat Pack members before they had that name.
- 6/7/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
For a limited time, viewers can sign up to Max free for an entire week to stream ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ or anything else available on the streamer.
Who will claim the Iron Throne for themselves? Will Rhaenyra Targaryen become the first ruling queen in the history of Westeros, or will Aegon II win the throne for himself? Fans will just have to watch Season 2 of “House of the Dragon,” which premieres Sunday, June 16 on Max and find out for themselves! Max normally starts at $9.99 per month, but for a very limited time the streamer is offering new customers a seven-day free trial to re-watch the first season of the show or anything else they desire before Season 2 becomes available.
Key Details: New customers can sign up for a seven-day trial of Max between now and June 23. By signing up on or after Sunday, June 9, viewers can...
Who will claim the Iron Throne for themselves? Will Rhaenyra Targaryen become the first ruling queen in the history of Westeros, or will Aegon II win the throne for himself? Fans will just have to watch Season 2 of “House of the Dragon,” which premieres Sunday, June 16 on Max and find out for themselves! Max normally starts at $9.99 per month, but for a very limited time the streamer is offering new customers a seven-day free trial to re-watch the first season of the show or anything else they desire before Season 2 becomes available.
Key Details: New customers can sign up for a seven-day trial of Max between now and June 23. By signing up on or after Sunday, June 9, viewers can...
- 6/7/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Lee Gabler, a talent agent and former co-chairman and managing partner at Creative Artists Agency, died June 3 in Los Angeles after suffering a brain injury. He was 84.
After earning his stripes in the 1960s at the mailroom of Ashley Steiner Famous Artists in New York, Gabler was soon promoted to talent agency under the mentorship of agency founder, Ted Ashley. The agency eventually evolved into International Creative Management, and by 1970, Gabler was promoted to executive vice president. He then transferred to the Los Angeles office and became head of the worldwide Television Department. He represented clients such as Weinberger-Daniels-Brooks, Mtm and Bruce Paltrow.
In 1982, CAA recruited Gabler to bolster its television arm, and by 1989 he was head of the division. He was made co-chairman and managing partner in 1996. Gabler and his division represented Aaron Spelling, for whom he negotiated deals for “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Melrose Place;” Paul Junger Witt,...
After earning his stripes in the 1960s at the mailroom of Ashley Steiner Famous Artists in New York, Gabler was soon promoted to talent agency under the mentorship of agency founder, Ted Ashley. The agency eventually evolved into International Creative Management, and by 1970, Gabler was promoted to executive vice president. He then transferred to the Los Angeles office and became head of the worldwide Television Department. He represented clients such as Weinberger-Daniels-Brooks, Mtm and Bruce Paltrow.
In 1982, CAA recruited Gabler to bolster its television arm, and by 1989 he was head of the division. He was made co-chairman and managing partner in 1996. Gabler and his division represented Aaron Spelling, for whom he negotiated deals for “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Melrose Place;” Paul Junger Witt,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Lee Gabler, the talent agent and former co-chairman and managing partner at Creative Artists Agency who orchestrated pioneering television deals, died June 3 in Los Angeles of a brain injury. He was 84 years old.
His death was announced by a Sony Pictures rep. See some reactions from clients and friends below.
Gabler’s began his career in the early 1960s in the mailroom at Ashley Steiner Famous Artists in New York, and soon after was promoted to talent agent under the mentorship of agency founder Ted Ashley. One of Gabler’s first assignments in the Variety Show department was covering The Ed Sullivan Show.
The agency eventually evolved into ICM (International Creative Management) and by 1970 Gabler had risen through the ranks to executive vice president. He transferred to the Los Angeles office and became head of the worldwide Television Department, representing clients such as Weinberger-Daniels-Brooks, Mtm, and Bruce Paltrow. He helped...
His death was announced by a Sony Pictures rep. See some reactions from clients and friends below.
Gabler’s began his career in the early 1960s in the mailroom at Ashley Steiner Famous Artists in New York, and soon after was promoted to talent agent under the mentorship of agency founder Ted Ashley. One of Gabler’s first assignments in the Variety Show department was covering The Ed Sullivan Show.
The agency eventually evolved into ICM (International Creative Management) and by 1970 Gabler had risen through the ranks to executive vice president. He transferred to the Los Angeles office and became head of the worldwide Television Department, representing clients such as Weinberger-Daniels-Brooks, Mtm, and Bruce Paltrow. He helped...
- 6/6/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Lee Gabler, the powerful Hollywood agent who orchestrated landmark television deals during a four-decade career that included 25 years as a stalwart at CAA and a long relationship with David Letterman, has died. He was 84.
Gabler died Monday in Los Angeles from a brain injury, his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Gabler, president of 3000 Pictures at Sony Pictures Entertainment, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Gabler, who started out at the Ashley Steiner Famous Artists agency in New York before coming to prominence at ICM, negotiated agreements for some of the most popular shows in TV history.
They included The West Wing, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, ER, Mad Men, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Amazing Race, Moonlighting, American Idol, House, Beverly Hills, 90210, Northern Exposure, 24, Sex and the City, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Melrose Place, The White Shadow, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Band of Brothers, Tales From the Crypt and Alf.
Gabler died Monday in Los Angeles from a brain injury, his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Gabler, president of 3000 Pictures at Sony Pictures Entertainment, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Gabler, who started out at the Ashley Steiner Famous Artists agency in New York before coming to prominence at ICM, negotiated agreements for some of the most popular shows in TV history.
They included The West Wing, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi, ER, Mad Men, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Amazing Race, Moonlighting, American Idol, House, Beverly Hills, 90210, Northern Exposure, 24, Sex and the City, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Melrose Place, The White Shadow, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Band of Brothers, Tales From the Crypt and Alf.
- 6/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Short answer: Yes, Max is currently offering a free one-week trial of its service for all new users. You can take advantage of the offer on the Max With Ads, Ad-Free, and Ultimate Ad-Free plans. However, it is only available for a limited time through June 23, 2024. 7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max.com
For a limited time, get Max Free for 1 week! Offer ends June 23.
In an entertainment environment with a dizzying number of options, free trials are an excellent way to test the waters of a service before deciding whether or not you want to commit to paying for a service. Throughout its history, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service now known as Max has had an inconsistent history of free trials, but for more than two weeks in June, the platform will be extending a one-week free trial to new customers from June 6 through June 23.
This will allow viewers...
For a limited time, get Max Free for 1 week! Offer ends June 23.
In an entertainment environment with a dizzying number of options, free trials are an excellent way to test the waters of a service before deciding whether or not you want to commit to paying for a service. Throughout its history, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service now known as Max has had an inconsistent history of free trials, but for more than two weeks in June, the platform will be extending a one-week free trial to new customers from June 6 through June 23.
This will allow viewers...
- 6/6/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
The very first Emmy Award for Best Drama Series was presented to ABC’s “Pulitzer Prize Playhouse” in 1951. It is one of 40-plus programs that have been honored as television’s top dramatic series. Scroll through our photo gallery below of every winner for Best Drama Series in Emmy history.
Five shows — “Hill Street Blues,” “L.A. Law,” “The West Wing,” “Mad Men” and “Game of Thrones” — hold the record for most wins in this category with four each. “Hill Street Blues,” “The West Wing” and “Mad Men” all accomplished that feat in consecutive years. HBO’s “Game of Thrones” is also the most-winningest scripted series in Emmy history at 59 trophies. Originally published August 2018.
Five shows — “Hill Street Blues,” “L.A. Law,” “The West Wing,” “Mad Men” and “Game of Thrones” — hold the record for most wins in this category with four each. “Hill Street Blues,” “The West Wing” and “Mad Men” all accomplished that feat in consecutive years. HBO’s “Game of Thrones” is also the most-winningest scripted series in Emmy history at 59 trophies. Originally published August 2018.
- 6/4/2024
- by Tony Ruiz and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
This is the platform’s second price increase since launching in 2020.
On Monday, The Streamable reported that Warner Bros. Discovery was preparing to announce a price increase for its flagship streaming service Max. On Tuesday, the company made the move official by announcing that both of its ad-free plans will increase by $1 per month effective immediately for new customers and next month for existing customers, with annual plans increasing as well. As predicted by our streaming expert David Satin, the price of the Max With Ads plan will remain unchanged.
Key Details: Both of Max’s ad-free plans will see $1 monthly increases. The ad-supported streaming option will remain at its current price. The increases are in effect immediately for new customers and will hit current customers’ bills on or after July 4. 7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max.com
For a limited time, get Max Free for 1 week! Offer ends June 23.
The lower-cost...
On Monday, The Streamable reported that Warner Bros. Discovery was preparing to announce a price increase for its flagship streaming service Max. On Tuesday, the company made the move official by announcing that both of its ad-free plans will increase by $1 per month effective immediately for new customers and next month for existing customers, with annual plans increasing as well. As predicted by our streaming expert David Satin, the price of the Max With Ads plan will remain unchanged.
Key Details: Both of Max’s ad-free plans will see $1 monthly increases. The ad-supported streaming option will remain at its current price. The increases are in effect immediately for new customers and will hit current customers’ bills on or after July 4. 7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max.com
For a limited time, get Max Free for 1 week! Offer ends June 23.
The lower-cost...
- 6/4/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Reports that Max was highly likely to raise its subscription costs first began to circulate in early May.
Max is just days away from the release of its second season of “House of the Dragon,” which is expected to drive huge numbers for the streaming service. Given that fact, and how opportunistic Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has proven to be, it’s hardly surprising that Max appears poised to roll out a price increase this month. Some customers have already received notice that their subscription rate is going up, and it’s essentially guaranteed that more Max subscribers will get news about their costs rising before the week is out.
Key Details: Viewers who receive their Max subscription through Verizon have been notified their price is increasing starting on their next bill. The increase affects Max’s ad-free plan and will see the cost rise by $1 per month...
Max is just days away from the release of its second season of “House of the Dragon,” which is expected to drive huge numbers for the streaming service. Given that fact, and how opportunistic Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has proven to be, it’s hardly surprising that Max appears poised to roll out a price increase this month. Some customers have already received notice that their subscription rate is going up, and it’s essentially guaranteed that more Max subscribers will get news about their costs rising before the week is out.
Key Details: Viewers who receive their Max subscription through Verizon have been notified their price is increasing starting on their next bill. The increase affects Max’s ad-free plan and will see the cost rise by $1 per month...
- 6/3/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
A new ruler will soon be taking over the Texas Renaissance Festival, which is the largest faire worldwide. Max’s “Ren Faire” documents the intense battle to determine who will succeed 86-year-old George Coulam when he eventually passes away. Throughout three episodes, the docuseries highlights George’s run as “king” and what lies ahead when he must step down. The first episode is available to stream on Max beginning Sunday, June 2. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch ‘Ren Faire’ Premiere When: Sunday, June 2, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Ren Faire’ Premiere
“Ren Faire” documents the incredible transfer of power at the Texas Renaissance Festival. For 50 years, founder George Coulam has been known as King George to Texas Renaissance Festival attendees. However, his reign will soon be coming to an end as his mind isn’t as sharp as it once was.
How to Watch ‘Ren Faire’ Premiere When: Sunday, June 2, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Ren Faire’ Premiere
“Ren Faire” documents the incredible transfer of power at the Texas Renaissance Festival. For 50 years, founder George Coulam has been known as King George to Texas Renaissance Festival attendees. However, his reign will soon be coming to an end as his mind isn’t as sharp as it once was.
- 6/2/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Considering that Mark Harmon spent 19 years as NCIS Special Agent Gibson, it's no surprise that this role will forever be the first that comes to mind when the actor's name is mentioned. The show could not have existed as we know it without Harmon, and fans will forever be grateful that he helped shape the dynamic that the other cast members now carry.
But when it comes to Harmon's filmography, it's much more extensive than just one television hit. Throughout his career in entertainment, the actor has appeared in many TV shows, including the medical drama Chicago Hope and the 90s NBC hit Reasonable Doubts.
However, there was one role in particular that perfectly led the actor to his iconic NCIS character.
Why Did Mark Harmon Play on The West Wing?
Created by Aaron Sorkin and originally broadcast on NBC, The West Wing was set primarily in the West Wing...
But when it comes to Harmon's filmography, it's much more extensive than just one television hit. Throughout his career in entertainment, the actor has appeared in many TV shows, including the medical drama Chicago Hope and the 90s NBC hit Reasonable Doubts.
However, there was one role in particular that perfectly led the actor to his iconic NCIS character.
Why Did Mark Harmon Play on The West Wing?
Created by Aaron Sorkin and originally broadcast on NBC, The West Wing was set primarily in the West Wing...
- 5/29/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka have signed on to executive produce “A House Is Not a Disco,” an upcoming documentary about a year in the life of Fire Island Pines. The project is from Brian J. Smith, the star of “Sense8,” who is making it his directing debut.
Harris is an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and singer whose credits include “How I Met Your Mother,” “It’s a Sin” and “Gone Girl.” Burtka is an actor and chef who has appeared on “The West Wing,” “Crossing Jordan” and on Broadway in “Gypsy” and “It Shoulda Been You.” In a statement, Smith thanked the celebrity power couple for their involvement.
“I am incredibly grateful for Neil and David’s support as we bring the magic of Fire Island Pines to audiences nationwide,” Smith said. “Neil and David both instantly connected with the vision we had when we set out to...
Harris is an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and singer whose credits include “How I Met Your Mother,” “It’s a Sin” and “Gone Girl.” Burtka is an actor and chef who has appeared on “The West Wing,” “Crossing Jordan” and on Broadway in “Gypsy” and “It Shoulda Been You.” In a statement, Smith thanked the celebrity power couple for their involvement.
“I am incredibly grateful for Neil and David’s support as we bring the magic of Fire Island Pines to audiences nationwide,” Smith said. “Neil and David both instantly connected with the vision we had when we set out to...
- 5/29/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
“MoviePass, MovieCrash” offers a closer look at the rapid growth of the movie theater ticket subscription service. After taking off and winning the hearts of moviegoers, MoviePass quickly came crashing to the ground. In the new Max documentary, viewers will discover how MoviePass started and why everyone loved it before revealing the details of the huge crash that ended it all. “MoviePass, MovieCrash” begins streaming on Max on Wednesday, May 29. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'MoviePass, MovieCrash' When: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'MoviePass, MovieCrash'
“MoviePass, MovieCrash” highlights the innovative idea of a movie theater subscription service. Members would pay a small fee per month to gain access to discounted movie tickets. At one point, the promotional monthly cost was only $9.95, which created a major spike in subscription numbers.
How to Watch 'MoviePass, MovieCrash' When: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'MoviePass, MovieCrash'
“MoviePass, MovieCrash” highlights the innovative idea of a movie theater subscription service. Members would pay a small fee per month to gain access to discounted movie tickets. At one point, the promotional monthly cost was only $9.95, which created a major spike in subscription numbers.
- 5/29/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
13-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Lady Gaga welcomes viewers into her show at Los Angeles’s Dodger Stadium during her 2022 Chromatica Ball Tour. A new concert special, “Gaga Chromatica Ball” features footage of her biggest hits and most passionate performances. Beginning this weekend, everyone at home has the chance to take in Lady Gaga’s explosive energy from home. “Gaga Chromatica Ball” will be available to stream on Max on-demand on Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. Et You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'Gaga Chromatica Ball' When: Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:00 Pm Edt Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Gaga Chromatica Ball'
Lady Gaga’s Los Angeles performance was a sold-out show with 52,000 guests in attendance. Though many of her fans couldn’t make it to the event, they can get up...
How to Watch 'Gaga Chromatica Ball' When: Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:00 Pm Edt Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Gaga Chromatica Ball'
Lady Gaga’s Los Angeles performance was a sold-out show with 52,000 guests in attendance. Though many of her fans couldn’t make it to the event, they can get up...
- 5/25/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
When the Emmy nominations are announced July 17, something will happen that hasn’t happened in 50 years: The nominees for best drama series will include only one previously nominated show, Netflix’s The Crown. I would love to be able to say that’s because there are so many great dramas out there and that TV Academy members are diligently watching them and championing different great ones this year. But the truth is, this field, historically among the strongest each season, now looks like a wasteland.
Such perennial nominees as HBO’s Succession and Westworld and AMC’s Better Call Saul have ended, along with second-tier contenders like Paramount+’s The Good Fight and Star Trek: Picard. Some ongoing, previously nominated shows were not back in time to be eligible, in some cases because of delays caused by the writers and actors strikes, including Netflix’s Stranger Things, Squid Game and Bodyguard; HBO/Max’s Euphoria,...
Such perennial nominees as HBO’s Succession and Westworld and AMC’s Better Call Saul have ended, along with second-tier contenders like Paramount+’s The Good Fight and Star Trek: Picard. Some ongoing, previously nominated shows were not back in time to be eligible, in some cases because of delays caused by the writers and actors strikes, including Netflix’s Stranger Things, Squid Game and Bodyguard; HBO/Max’s Euphoria,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Witness the awesome spectacle of ‘Furiosa’ in theaters this weekend, or follow this handy guide and find out when you could be streaming it at home.
If watching “Mad Max: Fury Road” in 2015 made you curious to know more about Imperator Furiosa, good news. The grim-faced road warrior is back in a new film that reveals her perilous origin story: “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” which arrives exclusively in theaters on Friday, May 24 — though of course, preview screenings began earlier this week.
Key Details: “Furiosa” is already a favorite of critics and audiences according to Rotten Tomatoes. The film is a Warner Bros. Discovery picture, so it will stream on Max eventually. Viewers will almost certainly have to wait at least 80 days before the movie premieres on Max. Sign Up $9.99+ / month Max.com
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” follows a young Furiosa as she’s snatched away from the Green Place...
If watching “Mad Max: Fury Road” in 2015 made you curious to know more about Imperator Furiosa, good news. The grim-faced road warrior is back in a new film that reveals her perilous origin story: “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” which arrives exclusively in theaters on Friday, May 24 — though of course, preview screenings began earlier this week.
Key Details: “Furiosa” is already a favorite of critics and audiences according to Rotten Tomatoes. The film is a Warner Bros. Discovery picture, so it will stream on Max eventually. Viewers will almost certainly have to wait at least 80 days before the movie premieres on Max. Sign Up $9.99+ / month Max.com
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” follows a young Furiosa as she’s snatched away from the Green Place...
- 5/24/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
“Death by Lighting,” Netflix’s upcoming series about the rise and eventual assassination of U.S. President James Garfield, is adding to its cast.
Variety has learned that Bradley Whitford and Shea Whigham have joined the show as series regulars. In addition, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Paula Malcomson, and Tuppence Middleton have also joined the series.
They will appear alongside previously announced leads Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen, as well as cast members Betty Gilpin and Nick Offerman.
“Death by Lightning” is based on the book “Destiny Of The Republic” by Candice Millard. The official logline states that it “brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield (Shannon), reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau (Macfadyen) — the man who would come to kill him.”
Whitford will appear in the series as Secretary of State James Blaine. Whigham will play Senator Roscoe Conkling.
Variety has learned that Bradley Whitford and Shea Whigham have joined the show as series regulars. In addition, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Paula Malcomson, and Tuppence Middleton have also joined the series.
They will appear alongside previously announced leads Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen, as well as cast members Betty Gilpin and Nick Offerman.
“Death by Lightning” is based on the book “Destiny Of The Republic” by Candice Millard. The official logline states that it “brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield (Shannon), reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau (Macfadyen) — the man who would come to kill him.”
Whitford will appear in the series as Secretary of State James Blaine. Whigham will play Senator Roscoe Conkling.
- 5/24/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Bradley Whitford (The Handmaid’s Tale), and Shea Whigham (Joker) have been tapped as series regulars on Netflix’s new drama series Death by Lightning, joining previously cast Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Shannon, Betty Gilpin and Nick Offerman. Additionally, Stephen McKinley Henderson (Civil War), Paula Malcomson (Parish) and Tuppence Middleton (Downton Abbey) are set as recurring on the series, executive produced by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Paula Malcomson and Tuppence Middleton
Created, written and executive produced by Mike Makowsky based on the book Destiny Of The Republic by Candice Millard, Death by Lightning tells the stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield (Shannon), reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau (Macfadyen) — the man who would come to kill him.
Whitford will play Secretary of State James Blaine. Whigham will portray Senator Roscoe Conkling. McKinley Henderson will play Senator Blanche Bruce, Malcomson will portray Franny Scoville,...
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Paula Malcomson and Tuppence Middleton
Created, written and executive produced by Mike Makowsky based on the book Destiny Of The Republic by Candice Millard, Death by Lightning tells the stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield (Shannon), reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau (Macfadyen) — the man who would come to kill him.
Whitford will play Secretary of State James Blaine. Whigham will portray Senator Roscoe Conkling. McKinley Henderson will play Senator Blanche Bruce, Malcomson will portray Franny Scoville,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Set sail on an all-new experience with “Pretty Little Liars” star Shay Mitchell in Max’s newest unscripted show. In her latest role, the actress welcomes viewers on a fabulous adventure to exotic locations. “Thirst With Shay Mitchell” follows Mitchell as she explores a variety of destinations, samples popular drinks, and dives into their unique history. “Thirst With Shay Mitchell” premieres on Max on Thursday, May 23. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'Thirst With Shay Mitchell' When: Thursday, May 23, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Thirst With Shay Mitchell'
Shay Mitchell is thirsting for a new adventure, and the new Max reality series delivers. “Thirst With Shay Mitchell” follows the actress as she travels the globe and immerses herself in a wide array of cultures. In each location, she tries a new beverage,...
How to Watch 'Thirst With Shay Mitchell' When: Thursday, May 23, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Thirst With Shay Mitchell'
Shay Mitchell is thirsting for a new adventure, and the new Max reality series delivers. “Thirst With Shay Mitchell” follows the actress as she travels the globe and immerses herself in a wide array of cultures. In each location, she tries a new beverage,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Widely respected TV publicity vet Rebecca Marks was honored on Wednesday with the Ben Halpern Lifetime Achievement Award, recognized for her ongoing career as one of the most trusted communications execs in the biz. Marks, who’s now the exec VP of publicity, communications and social media at Warner Bros. Television Group, previously held a lengthy tenure at NBC.
In awarding Marks the prize, Tpec noted that she “has hired, trained and served as a mentor to many of the top PR professionals currently working in the public relations industry.” Her credits include overseeing publicity efforts on series like “Saturday Night Live,” “The Voice,” “Friends,” “The Tonight Show,” “Abbott Elementary,” “The West Wing,” “Young Sheldon” and “Ted Lasso.”
The Ben Halpern Lifetime Achievement Award is named after one of the founders of Tpec (the Television Publicity Executives Committee), which also handed out its second annual Tpec Awards on Thursday — recognizing...
In awarding Marks the prize, Tpec noted that she “has hired, trained and served as a mentor to many of the top PR professionals currently working in the public relations industry.” Her credits include overseeing publicity efforts on series like “Saturday Night Live,” “The Voice,” “Friends,” “The Tonight Show,” “Abbott Elementary,” “The West Wing,” “Young Sheldon” and “Ted Lasso.”
The Ben Halpern Lifetime Achievement Award is named after one of the founders of Tpec (the Television Publicity Executives Committee), which also handed out its second annual Tpec Awards on Thursday — recognizing...
- 5/23/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Humanitas has tapped actors/writers June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer as host of this year’s Humanitas Prizes event, which will take place on Thursday, September 12 (three days before the Emmy Awards) at Avalon Hollywood.
“As writers, actors, and comedians June and Paul work tirelessly to champion stories and the people creating them,” said Humanitas executive director Michelle Franke in a statement. “Year after year, the Humanitas Prizes crowd is warm, engaged, and ready to laugh, and we know they’re going to have a blast with these two leading our show.”
The Humanitas Prizes nominees will be announced later this summer, the org said. The annual prize recognizes “writers exploring the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way” across nine TV and feature categories.
As part of the awards, Humanitas has also launched the Starz #TakeTheLead award, “which will recognize a New Voices Fellowship alum who has demonstrated...
“As writers, actors, and comedians June and Paul work tirelessly to champion stories and the people creating them,” said Humanitas executive director Michelle Franke in a statement. “Year after year, the Humanitas Prizes crowd is warm, engaged, and ready to laugh, and we know they’re going to have a blast with these two leading our show.”
The Humanitas Prizes nominees will be announced later this summer, the org said. The annual prize recognizes “writers exploring the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way” across nine TV and feature categories.
As part of the awards, Humanitas has also launched the Starz #TakeTheLead award, “which will recognize a New Voices Fellowship alum who has demonstrated...
- 5/22/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The book is far from closed on Matthew Perry’s death
Over six months after the Friends star died and was laid to rest in LA’s Forest Lawn Memorial Park, the Los Angeles Police Department and the federal Drug Enforcement Agency are still looking into what happened last October.
“There is an open investigation with the DEA,” an LAPD spokesperson told Deadline today.
Found in a hot tub, Perry died October 28 at age 54 at his home in Los Angeles. On December 15, 2023, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office declared that Perry passed away from the “acute effects of ketamine.” The autopsy report also cited drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine — a drug used to treat opioid use disorder — as contributing to his death.
After confirming the joint investigation with the DEA earlier Tuesday,, the LAPD has just issued a more formal statement:
On October 28, 2023, the...
Over six months after the Friends star died and was laid to rest in LA’s Forest Lawn Memorial Park, the Los Angeles Police Department and the federal Drug Enforcement Agency are still looking into what happened last October.
“There is an open investigation with the DEA,” an LAPD spokesperson told Deadline today.
Found in a hot tub, Perry died October 28 at age 54 at his home in Los Angeles. On December 15, 2023, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office declared that Perry passed away from the “acute effects of ketamine.” The autopsy report also cited drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine — a drug used to treat opioid use disorder — as contributing to his death.
After confirming the joint investigation with the DEA earlier Tuesday,, the LAPD has just issued a more formal statement:
On October 28, 2023, the...
- 5/21/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
It is time to journey into the deserts of Arrakis as the big-screen blockbuster “Dune: Part 2” arrives on Max on Tuesday, May 21. The second installment of director Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s beloved novel was an instant hit at the box office earlier this year and now the continued tales of Paul Atreides are available to stream at home. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'Dune: Part 2' When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Dune: Part 2'
Following the success of 2021’s “Dune,” this year’s sequel continues the exploration of the myth of Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet). As the former ducal heir of House Atreides meets Chani (Zendaya), he continues his plans to exact revenge on those who led to the downfall of his family.
How to Watch 'Dune: Part 2' When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Dune: Part 2'
Following the success of 2021’s “Dune,” this year’s sequel continues the exploration of the myth of Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet). As the former ducal heir of House Atreides meets Chani (Zendaya), he continues his plans to exact revenge on those who led to the downfall of his family.
- 5/21/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Stax Records was founded in 1957 by a brother and sister duo focused on bringing local talent to the ears of their customers. But as audiences will see in the new docuseries “Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.,” which debuts on Max on Monday, May 20, the company soon blossomed into something much bigger. Even as segregation was at its peak in the American South, Stax Records helped Black and white artists come together to produce some of the biggest hits of their day. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch ‘Stax: Soulsville USA’ When: Monday, May 20, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Stax: Soulsville USA’
By 1973, Stax Records was one of the recording industry’s most influential producers of soul music, breaking acts such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Sam & Dave, and many more. In just under two decades,...
How to Watch ‘Stax: Soulsville USA’ When: Monday, May 20, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Stax: Soulsville USA’
By 1973, Stax Records was one of the recording industry’s most influential producers of soul music, breaking acts such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Sam & Dave, and many more. In just under two decades,...
- 5/20/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Get ready to head to one of the world’s greatest cities with Lucy and her family! The new series “Home Sweet Rome!” debuts on Max on Thursday, May 16, and stars Kensington Tallman as Lucy, a 13-year-old girl whose family leaves their California home to start a new life in Rome. The adjustment won’t be easy for Lucy, but she’ll also get to have adventures she’ll remember for the rest of her life! You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'Home Sweet Rome' When: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Home Sweet Rome'
Lucy is living her California dream when her parents tell her they’re crossing an ocean together. Her stepmom Francesca is an Italian pop sensation, and when she decides to return home Lucy’s dad can...
How to Watch 'Home Sweet Rome' When: Thursday, May 16, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Home Sweet Rome'
Lucy is living her California dream when her parents tell her they’re crossing an ocean together. Her stepmom Francesca is an Italian pop sensation, and when she decides to return home Lucy’s dad can...
- 5/16/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
"Vanishing Point" isn't exactly a mainstream classic, but for a portion of moviegoers who like to see cars go fast and people do drugs, it's pretty much unmissable. Based on that description alone, it makes sense that the cult film's audience grew when it was directly referenced in Quentin Tarantino's 2007 road slasher film "Death Proof." Other directors who are major fans of the film include Edgar Wright and Steven Spielberg, who once told Entertainment Weekly it was one of his favorite movies.
The 1971 film didn't feature many stars, but did include a handful of actors who would become famous for other projects in the years following the film. Cleavon Little, who played radio DJ Super Soul in the film, went on to star in Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles" three years later, while actress Charlotte Rampling, who was Oscar nominated for her work in "45 Years" in 2016, apparently appeared as...
The 1971 film didn't feature many stars, but did include a handful of actors who would become famous for other projects in the years following the film. Cleavon Little, who played radio DJ Super Soul in the film, went on to star in Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles" three years later, while actress Charlotte Rampling, who was Oscar nominated for her work in "45 Years" in 2016, apparently appeared as...
- 5/15/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Three and a half decades into his career as a playwright and film and TV writer, Jon Robin Baitz has never been busier, coming off one series, with three others in production or preproduction. Baitz has now signed a big multi-year deal with 20th Television, the studio behind the four series, which all hail from Ryan Murphy Productions. Noone is commenting but I hear the pact — said to be in the premium top range for writing talent — spans five years.
Under the deal, Baitz will develop, write and executive produce original series with 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios, for Disney Entertainment Television, as well as collaborate with Murphy on more projects.
The overall agreement comes on the heels of FX/20th Television/Ryan Murphy Prods.’ limited series Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans, on which Baitz served as an executive producer/showrunner and wrote every episode.
His...
Under the deal, Baitz will develop, write and executive produce original series with 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios, for Disney Entertainment Television, as well as collaborate with Murphy on more projects.
The overall agreement comes on the heels of FX/20th Television/Ryan Murphy Prods.’ limited series Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans, on which Baitz served as an executive producer/showrunner and wrote every episode.
His...
- 5/13/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox Entertainment will unveil its content slate for the 2024-2025 television season to the national advertising community today during its in-person Upfront Presentation at the Manhattan Center. The Fox Fall 2024 schedule adds new dramas, comedies, and unscripted series.
Spanning scripted, reality, and animation, the media company continues to increase program ownership from in-house business units under the Fox Entertainment Studios banner.
Returning Fox series include dramas 9-1-1: Lone Star (Season Five), Accused (Season Two), Alert: Missing Persons Unit (Season Three), and The Cleaning Lady (Season Four); comedy Animal Control (Season Three); and animated series Bob’s Burgers (Season 15), Family Guy (Season 23), The Great North (Season Five), Grimsburg (Season Two), Krapopolis (Season Two), and The Simpsons (Season 36).
The unscripted series include Crime Scene Kitchen (Season Three), The Floor (Season Two), Hell’s Kitchen (Season 23), Lego Masters (Season Five), The Masked Singer (Season 12), MasterChef (Season 15), Name That Tune (Season Five), Next Level Chef...
Spanning scripted, reality, and animation, the media company continues to increase program ownership from in-house business units under the Fox Entertainment Studios banner.
Returning Fox series include dramas 9-1-1: Lone Star (Season Five), Accused (Season Two), Alert: Missing Persons Unit (Season Three), and The Cleaning Lady (Season Four); comedy Animal Control (Season Three); and animated series Bob’s Burgers (Season 15), Family Guy (Season 23), The Great North (Season Five), Grimsburg (Season Two), Krapopolis (Season Two), and The Simpsons (Season 36).
The unscripted series include Crime Scene Kitchen (Season Three), The Floor (Season Two), Hell’s Kitchen (Season 23), Lego Masters (Season Five), The Masked Singer (Season 12), MasterChef (Season 15), Name That Tune (Season Five), Next Level Chef...
- 5/13/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Fox is looking to make a literal splash next Super Bowl Sunday, by slotting the freshman action drama Rescue: Hi-Surf after the Big Game on Feb. 9, 2025.
As Fox has done with its recent Super Bowl lead-outs (Next Level Chef in 2023, The Masked Singer in 2020), rather than try to launch a brand-new show that night, Rescue: Hi-Surf will have already debuted this fall, airing Mondays at 9/8c after 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5.
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As Fox has done with its recent Super Bowl lead-outs (Next Level Chef in 2023, The Masked Singer in 2020), rather than try to launch a brand-new show that night, Rescue: Hi-Surf will have already debuted this fall, airing Mondays at 9/8c after 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 5.
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- 5/13/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Shoots, da kine “Rescue Hi-Surf” is one lucky TV show, brah. Fox just gave it the cherry timeslot after Super Bowl Lix on Feb. 9, 2025. That’s a big vote of confidence for the freshman drama, which is set to premiere this fall on Monday nights at 9 p.m. Et, after “9-1-1: Lone Star.”
Although the impact of the Super Bowl lead-out has varied over the years, it proved to be a huge boon this year to CBS, which launched “Tracker” after Super Bowl Lviii on Feb. 11 and watched that drama turn into a big hit. The last time Fox aired the Super Bowl, in 2023, it ran an episode of its hit food competition series “Next Level Chef.” And in 2020, Fox aired an episode of another unscripted program, “The Masked Singer.”
Fox last ran a scripted program behind the Super Bowl in 2017, when the network launched the series premiere of “24: Legacy,...
Although the impact of the Super Bowl lead-out has varied over the years, it proved to be a huge boon this year to CBS, which launched “Tracker” after Super Bowl Lviii on Feb. 11 and watched that drama turn into a big hit. The last time Fox aired the Super Bowl, in 2023, it ran an episode of its hit food competition series “Next Level Chef.” And in 2020, Fox aired an episode of another unscripted program, “The Masked Singer.”
Fox last ran a scripted program behind the Super Bowl in 2017, when the network launched the series premiere of “24: Legacy,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Fox last month doubled down on its commitment to Rescue: Hi-Surf, picking up seven additional episodes of the lifeguard drama to bring its first season to 19 episodes. The network now is tripling down on the John Wells Productions series by giving it the biggest platform in television, a berth following the 2025 Super Bowl.
A special episode of Rescue Hi-Surf will air on Feb. 9 after Fox Sports’ presentation of Super Bowl Lix, the network announced Monday morning, ahead of its upfront presentation.
This will be the first time in eight years that Fox will give the post-Super Bowl slot to a scripted series; the last two times the network carried the big game, it went with the unscripted The Masked Singer and Next Level Chef as lead-outs.
Fox had been high on Rescue: Hi Surf — which marks ER and The West Wing alum Wells’ broadcast return — from the get-go, giving it...
A special episode of Rescue Hi-Surf will air on Feb. 9 after Fox Sports’ presentation of Super Bowl Lix, the network announced Monday morning, ahead of its upfront presentation.
This will be the first time in eight years that Fox will give the post-Super Bowl slot to a scripted series; the last two times the network carried the big game, it went with the unscripted The Masked Singer and Next Level Chef as lead-outs.
Fox had been high on Rescue: Hi Surf — which marks ER and The West Wing alum Wells’ broadcast return — from the get-go, giving it...
- 5/13/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
On the heels of her knockout performance at “The Roast of Tom Brady” on Netflix, Nikki Glaser’s latest stand-up special will arrive on HBO and Max on Saturday, May 11 at 10 p.m. Et. “Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die” brings the comic’s signature brand of honesty to a sold-out audience to discuss the realities of growing older. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch ‘Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die’ When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00 Pm Edt Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die’
Filmed at Seattle’s Moore Theatre in December 2023, “Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die” broaches a wide range of normally taboo topics, including the comedian’s rationale for not wanting children, the harsh realities of aging for women in Hollywood, her personal sexual fantasies, and the plans that she’s already made for her own death.
How to Watch ‘Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die’ When: Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00 Pm Edt Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die’
Filmed at Seattle’s Moore Theatre in December 2023, “Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die” broaches a wide range of normally taboo topics, including the comedian’s rationale for not wanting children, the harsh realities of aging for women in Hollywood, her personal sexual fantasies, and the plans that she’s already made for her own death.
- 5/11/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Both inside and outside of the squared circle, life for the Von Erich family was full of drama. Now, you can experience all of the highs and lows of one of the most influential families in the history of professional wrestling in the acclaimed film “The Iron Claw.” The movie is available to stream on Max starting on Friday, May 10. This star-studded film was a critical and box office success last year and now you can watch it from home. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'The Iron Claw' When: Friday, May 10, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'The Iron Claw'
Despite unimaginable tragedies, the Von Erich brothers not only stuck together, but continued to chase their dreams, no matter how improbably they might seem. Together, and individually, they made and rewrote history...
How to Watch 'The Iron Claw' When: Friday, May 10, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'The Iron Claw'
Despite unimaginable tragedies, the Von Erich brothers not only stuck together, but continued to chase their dreams, no matter how improbably they might seem. Together, and individually, they made and rewrote history...
- 5/10/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Eric Schultz knows his way around politics. The Washington, D.C. consultant served as deputy White House press secretary during the Obama Administration from 2014-2017. He’s also worked for Sen. Charles Schumer and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
But in the last few years, he’s been getting very familiar with Hollywood, consulting for shows like “Succession” and most recently Alex Garland’s A24 drama “Civil War.”
But now, he’s going in front of the camera. Schultz makes his acting debut with a cameo on Thursday’s season finale of Max’s “The Girls on the Bus.” He plays a press aide who Sadie McCarthy (Melissa Benoist) must convince to let her into a VIP cocktail party at the Democratic National Convention.
“They reached out of the blue and asked me, ‘Would you like to make a cameo?’” Schultz tells me. “It took me probably a nanosecond to say yes.
But in the last few years, he’s been getting very familiar with Hollywood, consulting for shows like “Succession” and most recently Alex Garland’s A24 drama “Civil War.”
But now, he’s going in front of the camera. Schultz makes his acting debut with a cameo on Thursday’s season finale of Max’s “The Girls on the Bus.” He plays a press aide who Sadie McCarthy (Melissa Benoist) must convince to let her into a VIP cocktail party at the Democratic National Convention.
“They reached out of the blue and asked me, ‘Would you like to make a cameo?’” Schultz tells me. “It took me probably a nanosecond to say yes.
- 5/9/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Months before she won the 2023 Best Comedy Supporting Actress Emmy for the first season of FX’s “The Bear,” it was reported that Ayo Edebiri would move up to lead for season two. According to our odds chart, she looks set to become the 12th woman to reap both supporting and lead Emmy bids (in that order) for a single role on a single series. If she takes the gold again, she will become the first to win both comedy actress awards in that order for one show.
Edebiri’s win in the supporting race at the strike-delayed 75th Emmys was preceded by victories in lead for season two at the 2024 Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards. Having just blocked Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”) from achieving back-to-back supporting Emmy honors, she now faces the challenge of fending off two former lead champions: Jean Smart and Quinta Brunson.
Edebiri would...
Edebiri’s win in the supporting race at the strike-delayed 75th Emmys was preceded by victories in lead for season two at the 2024 Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards. Having just blocked Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”) from achieving back-to-back supporting Emmy honors, she now faces the challenge of fending off two former lead champions: Jean Smart and Quinta Brunson.
Edebiri would...
- 5/8/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
17,000 fans. The reunion of an American football dynasty and the coach no one expected to show. Televised live around the world while the reputation of a man considered “the greatest of all time” sits in the hands of savage comedians and one-time foes. What could go wrong?
But here we are, just days after Tom Brady took to the stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles for Sunday’s “The Greatest Roast of All Time,” and the walls are still standing. For decades roast comedy has been a beloved national tradition, once shepherded on TV by Comedy Central. It was a show that often targeted Hollywood legends or zeitgeist icons. It took the willingness of Brady, who holds a record 7 Super Bowl rings, to reinvigorate the format for streaming under host Kevin Hart. And not just any roast, which would typically be shot on a Hollywood backlot and edited ahead of its premiere.
But here we are, just days after Tom Brady took to the stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles for Sunday’s “The Greatest Roast of All Time,” and the walls are still standing. For decades roast comedy has been a beloved national tradition, once shepherded on TV by Comedy Central. It was a show that often targeted Hollywood legends or zeitgeist icons. It took the willingness of Brady, who holds a record 7 Super Bowl rings, to reinvigorate the format for streaming under host Kevin Hart. And not just any roast, which would typically be shot on a Hollywood backlot and edited ahead of its premiere.
- 5/8/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
How High Will Max Prices Rise This Year? What Streaming Alternatives Are Available to Help You Save?
Reports circulated Wednesday that Max is highly likely to raise its prices by the end of 2024 amidst other cost-saving measures.
Warner Bros. Discovery officials warned us it was coming, and now it’s about to arrive. On Wednesday, reports emerged that Wbd’s streaming platform Max was set to raise its price at some point in 2024, as CEO David Zaslav continues to try and dig out from a $40 billion mountain of debt. The Streamable has been tracking the price of a Max subscription since the streamer originally launched as HBO Max in 2020, and we have come to an expert opinion on how much we think you’ll have to pay for the streamer when the price goes up; we’ve also assembled a number of lower-cost alternatives if the rate hike is too much for your budget.
Key Details: With an ad-supported plan starting at $9.99 per month, Max is already...
Warner Bros. Discovery officials warned us it was coming, and now it’s about to arrive. On Wednesday, reports emerged that Wbd’s streaming platform Max was set to raise its price at some point in 2024, as CEO David Zaslav continues to try and dig out from a $40 billion mountain of debt. The Streamable has been tracking the price of a Max subscription since the streamer originally launched as HBO Max in 2020, and we have come to an expert opinion on how much we think you’ll have to pay for the streamer when the price goes up; we’ve also assembled a number of lower-cost alternatives if the rate hike is too much for your budget.
Key Details: With an ad-supported plan starting at $9.99 per month, Max is already...
- 5/8/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The late Matthew Perry was a man of many talents venturing into several mediums of entertainment. While many people know him as Chandler Bing from Friends, he has also made some successful films over the years including Fools Rush In, The Whole Nine Yards, and 17 Again. The actor also made his theatre debut in 2003 with the play Sexual Perversity in Chicago.
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in Friends
He went on to become a playwright with his next venture, The End of Longing, where he plays an exaggerated version of himself named Jack. Jumping from a hit show like Friends to creating/starring in a Broadway show was a completely different experience. The actor stated that he was spoiled by the ‘royal’ treatment on TV shows and he got a reality check while making his play.
Matthew Perry Claims Doing TV Shows Spoiled Him As He Transitioned to Theatre...
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in Friends
He went on to become a playwright with his next venture, The End of Longing, where he plays an exaggerated version of himself named Jack. Jumping from a hit show like Friends to creating/starring in a Broadway show was a completely different experience. The actor stated that he was spoiled by the ‘royal’ treatment on TV shows and he got a reality check while making his play.
Matthew Perry Claims Doing TV Shows Spoiled Him As He Transitioned to Theatre...
- 5/8/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Plot: When Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker faces sudden bankruptcy, political and business interests collide as Charlie defends his empire from those attempting to capitalize on his fall from grace. From Showrunner/ Writer/ Executive Producer David E. Kelley, A Man in Full is based on the New York Times bestselling novel by the late Tom Wolfe.
Review: Jeff Daniels has had a career that includes acclaimed performances on stage in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird and on the big screen in dozens of dramas, as well as his iconic turn in the Dumb and Dumber films opposite Jim Carrey. To say the actor has a wide range would be an understatement. To follow up his brilliant turn in Sorkin’s HBO series The Newsroom, Daniels headlines the limited Netflix series A Man In Full, which has him channeling the most nefarious antagonist characters he has ever played.
Review: Jeff Daniels has had a career that includes acclaimed performances on stage in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird and on the big screen in dozens of dramas, as well as his iconic turn in the Dumb and Dumber films opposite Jim Carrey. To say the actor has a wide range would be an understatement. To follow up his brilliant turn in Sorkin’s HBO series The Newsroom, Daniels headlines the limited Netflix series A Man In Full, which has him channeling the most nefarious antagonist characters he has ever played.
- 5/5/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Upon sweeping the four main drama acting categories at the 2021 Emmy Awards, “The Crown” stars Olivia Colman, Josh O’Connor, Gillian Anderson, and Tobias Menzies all joined a special roster of lead or supporting TV academy honorees who were not part of their shows’ original casts. As members of the expansive Netflix series’ second of three distinct ensembles, this quartet and their co-stars were replaced ahead of season five by a new group of actors, some of whom could be added to said exclusive winners club later this year.
According to Gold Derby’s odds, the performer from the sixth and final season of “The Crown” with the best shot at Emmy glory is supporting female frontrunner Elizabeth Debicki. She played the role of Princess Diana for two seasons, finishing the job started by younger season four cast member Emma Corrin. The characters embodied by predicted nominees Imelda Staunton (Queen Elizabeth II...
According to Gold Derby’s odds, the performer from the sixth and final season of “The Crown” with the best shot at Emmy glory is supporting female frontrunner Elizabeth Debicki. She played the role of Princess Diana for two seasons, finishing the job started by younger season four cast member Emma Corrin. The characters embodied by predicted nominees Imelda Staunton (Queen Elizabeth II...
- 5/3/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
“A Man in Full,” the sprawling Tom Wolfe novel now adapted by screenwriter David E. Kelley into a limited series for Netflix, centers on a protagonist who, for all his resources, can’t bend the world to his will. Over six episodes, the show finds itself in a similar bind. “A Man in Full” boasts an all-star cast, led by Jeff Daniels as Atlanta real estate tycoon Charlie Croker; an Oscar-winning multi-hyphenate behind the camera; and a dense lode of source material. But the show ends up far less than the sum of its parts, an oddly generic and muted take on a larger-than-life American story.
Wolfe spent the bulk of his career as a longform journalist before turning to fiction. His first novel, “Bonfire of the Vanities,” was a social satire of 1980s New York that helped define the Wall Street boom’s impact on culture. For his sophomore effort,...
Wolfe spent the bulk of his career as a longform journalist before turning to fiction. His first novel, “Bonfire of the Vanities,” was a social satire of 1980s New York that helped define the Wall Street boom’s impact on culture. For his sophomore effort,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
Don't let the bastards grind you down! If you don't like what they're saying, change the conversation.
If you've been along for the wild ride that has been Elisabeth Moss' prolific television career over the last two decades, then you probably recognize these quotes from two of her well-known shows.
If not, then you've come to the right place for a crash course in the "Queen of Peak TV." And while Vulture absolutely nailed it with that moniker, they left out the fact that she has a well-established film career.
Luckily, we haven't missed that important fact.
Seriously. The list of films and television shows that Elisabeth Moss has been in spans further than some of our readers' lifetimes.
Her agelessness is right up there with Paul Rudd and Halle Berry.
So, in celebrating the premiere of her new show The Veil on Hulu, here are ten of Elisabeth Moss's greatest hits.
If you've been along for the wild ride that has been Elisabeth Moss' prolific television career over the last two decades, then you probably recognize these quotes from two of her well-known shows.
If not, then you've come to the right place for a crash course in the "Queen of Peak TV." And while Vulture absolutely nailed it with that moniker, they left out the fact that she has a well-established film career.
Luckily, we haven't missed that important fact.
Seriously. The list of films and television shows that Elisabeth Moss has been in spans further than some of our readers' lifetimes.
Her agelessness is right up there with Paul Rudd and Halle Berry.
So, in celebrating the premiere of her new show The Veil on Hulu, here are ten of Elisabeth Moss's greatest hits.
- 4/29/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
The highly anticipated “Sonic the Hedgehog” TV series spinoff, “Knuckles,” is here and it includes a smashingly great cast that’s ready to hit you with your favorite Sega characters.
The six-episode live-action series made its premiere on Friday, April 26. According to Paramount+, the series “follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.” The show takes place between the films “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and was made by many of the same people involved in the films.
The series was created for television by John Whittington and Toby Ascher, who also serve as showrunners during production.
Here’s a complete “Knuckles” cast and character guide. All six episodes are now streaming on Paramount+.
Idris Elba as Knuckles Idris Elba and Knuckles...
The six-episode live-action series made its premiere on Friday, April 26. According to Paramount+, the series “follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade (Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.” The show takes place between the films “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and was made by many of the same people involved in the films.
The series was created for television by John Whittington and Toby Ascher, who also serve as showrunners during production.
Here’s a complete “Knuckles” cast and character guide. All six episodes are now streaming on Paramount+.
Idris Elba as Knuckles Idris Elba and Knuckles...
- 4/27/2024
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
We finally know a bit more about Aaron Sorkin’s long-gestating follow-up to “The Social Network.” He may want to update some “West Wing” set pieces.
Sorkin said during “The Town” podcast that he blames Facebook for the January 6, 2021 insurrection on the Capitol led by right-wing extremists. A sequel is born.
Sorkin knows a thing or two about Facebook: “The Social Network” charted the creation of social media platform Facebook. The Oscar-winning feature was released in 2010 and won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
On “The Town,” when asked about his take on the current state of politics, Sorkin said, “Look, yeah, I’ll be writing about this. I blame Facebook for January 6.”
When pressed for more details, he added: “You’re going to need to buy a movie ticket.”
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Sorkin was previously working on a January 6 script as well. That one was shelved. Sounds...
Sorkin said during “The Town” podcast that he blames Facebook for the January 6, 2021 insurrection on the Capitol led by right-wing extremists. A sequel is born.
Sorkin knows a thing or two about Facebook: “The Social Network” charted the creation of social media platform Facebook. The Oscar-winning feature was released in 2010 and won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
On “The Town,” when asked about his take on the current state of politics, Sorkin said, “Look, yeah, I’ll be writing about this. I blame Facebook for January 6.”
When pressed for more details, he added: “You’re going to need to buy a movie ticket.”
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Sorkin was previously working on a January 6 script as well. That one was shelved. Sounds...
- 4/26/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Aaron Sorkin is reportedly working on a film script that could act as a sequel of sorts to 2010’s The Social Network.
Aaron Sorkin, the famed writer behind films like The Trial Of The Chicago 7 and The Social Network as well TV shows like The West Wing, has been chatting about what he’s working on next.
Sorkin told The Town podcast (via The Hollywood Reporter) that he blames Facebook for the events of 6 January when thousands of Donald Trump supporters attacked the United State Capitol Building in Washington DC.
The podcast hosts asked Sorkin’s thoughts how the social media platform, which was the subject of the 2010 David Fincher-directed film The Social Network, and social media in general had affected democracy. Sorkin wrote the script for The Social Network and even bagged an Oscar for it.
The Social Network. Credit: Sony Pictures
“Look, yeah, I’ll be writing about this,...
Aaron Sorkin, the famed writer behind films like The Trial Of The Chicago 7 and The Social Network as well TV shows like The West Wing, has been chatting about what he’s working on next.
Sorkin told The Town podcast (via The Hollywood Reporter) that he blames Facebook for the events of 6 January when thousands of Donald Trump supporters attacked the United State Capitol Building in Washington DC.
The podcast hosts asked Sorkin’s thoughts how the social media platform, which was the subject of the 2010 David Fincher-directed film The Social Network, and social media in general had affected democracy. Sorkin wrote the script for The Social Network and even bagged an Oscar for it.
The Social Network. Credit: Sony Pictures
“Look, yeah, I’ll be writing about this,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Aaron Sorkin is writing a new movie that could serve as a sequel to The Social Network.
The Oscar-winning screenwriter broke the news when he was asked during a live-from-d.C. edition of The Town podcast about how Facebook and social media have influenced democracy in the years since his 2010 hit.
“Look, yeah, I’ll be writing about this,” Sorkin told Matthew Belloni and Peter Hamby. “I blame Facebook for January 6.”
When asked why he blames a social media company for a pro-Donald Trump mob storming the U.S. Capitol, Sorkin replied, “You’re going to need to buy a movie ticket.”
Pressed if that means he’s writing this idea specifically as a movie, Sorkin replied, “I’m trying. Facebook has been, among other things, tuning its algorithm to promote the most divisive material possible. Because that is what will increase engagement. That is what will get you...
The Oscar-winning screenwriter broke the news when he was asked during a live-from-d.C. edition of The Town podcast about how Facebook and social media have influenced democracy in the years since his 2010 hit.
“Look, yeah, I’ll be writing about this,” Sorkin told Matthew Belloni and Peter Hamby. “I blame Facebook for January 6.”
When asked why he blames a social media company for a pro-Donald Trump mob storming the U.S. Capitol, Sorkin replied, “You’re going to need to buy a movie ticket.”
Pressed if that means he’s writing this idea specifically as a movie, Sorkin replied, “I’m trying. Facebook has been, among other things, tuning its algorithm to promote the most divisive material possible. Because that is what will increase engagement. That is what will get you...
- 4/26/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
HBO’s Emmy Award-winning docuseries “We're Here” is back on the road for Season 4 in “RuPaul's Drag Race” alums Jaida Essence Hall, Priyanka, Sasha Velour, and Latrice Royale take the wheel in the series’ fourth entry as the queens make pit stops in Tennessee and Oklahoma to take an in-depth look at recent LGBTQ+ legislation and spread love through drag. The first episode of “We’re Here” Season 4 will debut on HBO on Friday, April 26, at 9 p.m. Et and will be available to stream on Max. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
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World-renowned drag queens and fellow “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alums Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale take over for Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara, and...
How to Watch ‘We're Here’ Season 4 Premiere When: Friday, April 26, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘We're Here’ Season 4 Premiere
World-renowned drag queens and fellow “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alums Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale take over for Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara, and...
- 4/26/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Change is coming to the country music genre as Black artists, like Beyoncé and Lil Nas X, have entered the room. These big names have had a significant impact on the genre. For example, Beyoncé is the first Black woman to make it on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. A new documentary, “Call Me Country: Beyoncé & Nashville’s Renaissance,” looks at the impact the icon has had on the genre and what this may mean for other country artists. It begins streaming on Max on Friday, April 26. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
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“Call Me Country: Beyoncé & Nashville’s Renaissance” looks at the pop star’s genre-bending move into country music, which has been a major success.
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“Call Me Country: Beyoncé & Nashville’s Renaissance” looks at the pop star’s genre-bending move into country music, which has been a major success.
- 4/26/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
The Veil is another example of why we are in the golden age of brilliant female characters on screen. These strong, smart, and cunning female characters own the screen and set them ablaze. It just so happens that many can be found on FX. A network that celebrates edgy and innovative storytelling, with great female roles at the series center.
Often, these roles subvert female stereotypes. You have Anna Sawai’s brilliant performance in Shōgun, one of the greatest roles in television history, who gives a thoughtful, sumptuous, and cunning performance. Then, last year, in A Murder at the End of the World, Emma Corrin brought to life one of the most complex characters on television in recent memory.
Elisabeth Moss in The Veil (2023) | Image via FX
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Often, these roles subvert female stereotypes. You have Anna Sawai’s brilliant performance in Shōgun, one of the greatest roles in television history, who gives a thoughtful, sumptuous, and cunning performance. Then, last year, in A Murder at the End of the World, Emma Corrin brought to life one of the most complex characters on television in recent memory.
Elisabeth Moss in The Veil (2023) | Image via FX
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- 4/24/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
She’s baaaaack! Audiences soured on the first season of “Velma,” but the series is back for another new batch of episodes. Season 2 of “Velma” debuts on Thursday, April 25 on Max, as a new and frightening mystery grips the small town of Crystal Cove. Velma knows she’s the best candidate to solve this spine-chilling case, but first, she’s got to escape the confines of detention! You can watch Velma: Season 2 with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch ‘Velma’: Season 2 Premiere When: Thursday, April 25, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Velma’: Season 2 Premiere
Ever wondered how the super-sleuths of Mystery, Inc. first came together? Wonder no longer, as “Velma” will show audiences the origins of this mystery-solving team, complete with a few decidedly adult phrases and some raucous humor that will turn the beloved Scooby-Doo franchise on...
How to Watch ‘Velma’: Season 2 Premiere When: Thursday, April 25, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Velma’: Season 2 Premiere
Ever wondered how the super-sleuths of Mystery, Inc. first came together? Wonder no longer, as “Velma” will show audiences the origins of this mystery-solving team, complete with a few decidedly adult phrases and some raucous humor that will turn the beloved Scooby-Doo franchise on...
- 4/24/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
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