Alexander Payne’s Election is making its 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut in time for its 25th anniversary. More details here.
Released in the midst of a glut of teen comedies at the end of the 1990s, Alexander Payne’s searing satire Election may have taken its time to find an audience, but find one it has.
As we covered on an episode of our podcast, the film came through MTV Films, and when it was release time, it wasn’t entirely clear what to do with the movie. Starring Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon, it’s also a film adaptation of a novel, that beat the novel to release. You can hear the podcast episode here.
For some reason, 2024 seems rather appropriate to celebrate the birthday of a film about elections, and Election has been the beneficiary of a 4K remaster ahead of an anniversary release on the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format.
Released in the midst of a glut of teen comedies at the end of the 1990s, Alexander Payne’s searing satire Election may have taken its time to find an audience, but find one it has.
As we covered on an episode of our podcast, the film came through MTV Films, and when it was release time, it wasn’t entirely clear what to do with the movie. Starring Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon, it’s also a film adaptation of a novel, that beat the novel to release. You can hear the podcast episode here.
For some reason, 2024 seems rather appropriate to celebrate the birthday of a film about elections, and Election has been the beneficiary of a 4K remaster ahead of an anniversary release on the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format.
- 5/30/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
"Welcome to Shadyside High. We're gonna have a killer time."
2021's Fear Street trilogy proved to be a major success for Netflix, and amid persistent rumors that the streamer might be planning to develop more adaptations of R.L. Stine's work, we got confirmation that a Fear Street movie was in the works last November.
Netflix recently announced the full cast and a synopsis for Fear Street: Prom Queen (or Fear Street '88: Prom Queen as it's titled in this video), and the streamer has now revealed that filming is officially underway.
We also have a brief behind-the-scenes teaser featuring several members of the cast chatting about the show as they prepare to shoot their scenes. Something tells us their characters won't be having quite as much fun as Prom Night progresses.
Directed by Matt Palmer (Calibre), the ensemble cast includes India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono,...
2021's Fear Street trilogy proved to be a major success for Netflix, and amid persistent rumors that the streamer might be planning to develop more adaptations of R.L. Stine's work, we got confirmation that a Fear Street movie was in the works last November.
Netflix recently announced the full cast and a synopsis for Fear Street: Prom Queen (or Fear Street '88: Prom Queen as it's titled in this video), and the streamer has now revealed that filming is officially underway.
We also have a brief behind-the-scenes teaser featuring several members of the cast chatting about the show as they prepare to shoot their scenes. Something tells us their characters won't be having quite as much fun as Prom Night progresses.
Directed by Matt Palmer (Calibre), the ensemble cast includes India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono,...
- 5/1/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
During the quarantine era of the Covid-19 pandemic, major cultural events were shaped by an internet connection. Many remember the weeks' worth of discussions after watching Netflix's "Tiger King" shortly after the world started shutting down, and the hours spent toiling away in virtual worlds like "Animal Crossing." But for horror fans, one of the biggest events happened in 2021, when Netflix released a trilogy of horror films based on R.L. Stine's "Fear Street" novels, with a new film released three Fridays in a row. Director Leigh Janiak created "Fear Street Part One: 1994," "Fear Street Part Two: 1978," and "Fear Street Part Three: 1666" based on Stine's books but without directly following any specific storyline, and they instantly became must-watch movies.
Horror fans would spend the week between film releases trying to predict what might happen next, share theories on the platform formerly known as Twitter, and get into heated debates...
Horror fans would spend the week between film releases trying to predict what might happen next, share theories on the platform formerly known as Twitter, and get into heated debates...
- 5/1/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Fear Street: Prom Queen, the continuation of the Fear Street film franchise that began with the release of the trilogy of Fear Street Part One: 1994, Fear Street Part Two: 1978, and Fear Street Part Three: 1666 on the Netflix streaming service back in the summer of 2021, is now in production – and with cameras rolling, Netflix decided to release a video that gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the making of Fear Street: Prom Queen. You can check it out in the embed above.
Author R.L. Stine has written over 100 books that have been published under the various Fear Street banners. While the initial trilogy of films wasn’t directly based on any specific Fear Street book, the new movie will be telling a version of the story Stine crafted for his 1992 book The Prom Queen. Here’s the description: A spring night… soft moonlight… five beautiful Prom Queen candidates… dancing couples at the...
Author R.L. Stine has written over 100 books that have been published under the various Fear Street banners. While the initial trilogy of films wasn’t directly based on any specific Fear Street book, the new movie will be telling a version of the story Stine crafted for his 1992 book The Prom Queen. Here’s the description: A spring night… soft moonlight… five beautiful Prom Queen candidates… dancing couples at the...
- 4/30/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Welcome back to Shadyside. Netflix has officially kicked off production on brand new Fear Street movie Fear Street: Prom Queen, which brings the franchise into the 1980s.
Netflix’s Fear Street franchise launched back in Summer 2021 with three movies, the trilogy saga telling one complete story that spanned from 1666 all the way up to 1994.
Coming soon, Fear Street: Prom Queen is based on the same-titled book that R.L. Stine published in 1992, and you can check out first-look behind the scenes footage down below!
In Fear Street: Prom Queen, “Welcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of...
Netflix’s Fear Street franchise launched back in Summer 2021 with three movies, the trilogy saga telling one complete story that spanned from 1666 all the way up to 1994.
Coming soon, Fear Street: Prom Queen is based on the same-titled book that R.L. Stine published in 1992, and you can check out first-look behind the scenes footage down below!
In Fear Street: Prom Queen, “Welcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of...
- 4/30/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
There were many memorable cinematic performances that came from actresses in 1999 (Annette Bening in American Beauty, Samantha Morton in Sweet and Lowdown, Julianne Moore in Magnolia). And then there was a truly iconic turn from Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick, the terrifying antagonist in Alexander Payne’s sharp political satire, Election.
A cunning, ambitious and oh-so-annoying foil to her teacher and would-be mentor, Omaha-area social studies instructor Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), Tracy is at times the worst — for example, when her affair with Mr. McAllister’s best friend is discovered, the teenager has no qualms about abandoning him entirely — and in other moments, Tracy can be the absolute best. At least, she insists on that top slot, no matter what: having the highest grades, getting into the best college, winning a high school election — she’s destined for greatness, which in the time Election takes place means winning the office...
A cunning, ambitious and oh-so-annoying foil to her teacher and would-be mentor, Omaha-area social studies instructor Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), Tracy is at times the worst — for example, when her affair with Mr. McAllister’s best friend is discovered, the teenager has no qualms about abandoning him entirely — and in other moments, Tracy can be the absolute best. At least, she insists on that top slot, no matter what: having the highest grades, getting into the best college, winning a high school election — she’s destined for greatness, which in the time Election takes place means winning the office...
- 4/24/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Yesterday, it was announced that Katherine Waterston (Alien: Covenant), Lili Taylor (The Conjuring), Chris Klein (American Pie), India Fowler (The Nevers), Suzanna Son (Red Rocket), Fina Strazza (Paper Girls), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty), and Ella Rubin (The Idea of You) are set to star in Fear Street: Prom Queen, the continuation of the Fear Street film franchise that began with the release of the trilogy of Fear Street Part One: 1994, Fear Street Part Two: 1978, and Fear Street Part Three: 1666 on the Netflix streaming service back in the summer of 2021. Apparently yesterday was also the day when the project went into production, and Ariana Greenblatt from Barbie was spotted on the set in Toronto – and now OneTakeNews have been able to confirm that Greenblatt is in the cast.
Author R.L. Stine has written over 100 books that have been published under the various Fear Street banners. While the initial...
Author R.L. Stine has written over 100 books that have been published under the various Fear Street banners. While the initial...
- 3/27/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The new blood-soaked Fear Street movie in the works at Netflix has unveiled its first castmembers.
Fear Street: Prom Queen will be led by India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono and Ella Rubin. Chris Klein, Lili Taylor and Katherine Waterston round out the ensemble cast of Matt Palmer’s genre film.
Palmer and Donald McLeary are adapting the novel from R.L. Stine’s popular Fear Street book series, with Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and Kori Adelson producing for Chernin Entertainment.
Fear Street: Prom Queen will be set during prom season at Shadyside High, as “the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown,” according to its logline. “But when a gutsy outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.
Fear Street: Prom Queen will be led by India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono and Ella Rubin. Chris Klein, Lili Taylor and Katherine Waterston round out the ensemble cast of Matt Palmer’s genre film.
Palmer and Donald McLeary are adapting the novel from R.L. Stine’s popular Fear Street book series, with Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping and Kori Adelson producing for Chernin Entertainment.
Fear Street: Prom Queen will be set during prom season at Shadyside High, as “the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown,” according to its logline. “But when a gutsy outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.
- 3/26/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Director Leigh Janiak and the Netflix streaming service brought us a really fun horror event back in the summer of 2021 with the Fear Street trilogy. Three films that were filmed back-to-back-to-back and then released over the course of three weeks – those films being Fear Street Part One: 1994, Fear Street Part Two: 1978, and Fear Street Part Three: 1666. It was an instant franchise, and had the potential to lead to many more films… because, after all, author R.L. Stine has written over 100 books that have been published under the various Fear Street banners. A while back, Scott Stuber, the head of Netflix Film, said they were developing a new standalone Fear Street project. Then Stine took to social media to reveal that the fourth Fear Street movie would be based on his 1992 book The Prom Queen… and now Fear Street: Prom Queen has a cast! Netflix has announced (via Deadline) that the...
- 3/26/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Netflix's shadiest horror franchise is targeting its next set of victims. The slasher series "Fear Street" debuted back in 2021 as three full-length movies set in the fictional but aptly-named town of Shadyside, based on author R.L. Stine's popular "Cheerleaders" sub-trilogy within the "Fear Street" novels. The mega-sized special event was released over the course of three consecutive weeks on the streaming service (check out /Film's spoiler review of the movies here), pulled in a ton of viewers, earned consistently high praise among critics, and served up all sorts of gory kills and supernatural chills -- along with one heck of a memorable kill by a particularly deadly bread slicer. Fans have been clamoring for more sequels ever since and rumors of new movies have swirled since at least 2022, but now we've heard straight from the studio that another release has officially been greenlit.
After all three previous movies...
After all three previous movies...
- 3/26/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Netflix on Tuesday morning unveiled the cast set for Fear Street: Prom Queen, the latest film in its Fear Street horror franchise, based on the book series from R.L. Stine.
The list includes India Fowler (The Nevers), Suzanna Son (Red Rocket), Fina Strazza (Paper Girls), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Ella Rubin (The Idea of You), Chris Klein (Sweet Magnolias), Lili Taylor (Outer Range) and Katherine Waterston (The End We Start From).
Fear Street: Prom Queen takes us back to the town of Shadyside, Ohio, where prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.
Matt Palmer is directing...
The list includes India Fowler (The Nevers), Suzanna Son (Red Rocket), Fina Strazza (Paper Girls), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Ella Rubin (The Idea of You), Chris Klein (Sweet Magnolias), Lili Taylor (Outer Range) and Katherine Waterston (The End We Start From).
Fear Street: Prom Queen takes us back to the town of Shadyside, Ohio, where prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.
Matt Palmer is directing...
- 3/26/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Three years after the ambitious trilogy directed by Leigh Janiak, Netflix is headed back to R.L. Stine‘s Fear Street with brand new feature film Fear Street: Prom Queen.
The new Fear Street movie will be based on the book Fear Street: The Prom Queen, published in 1992, and Bloody Disgusting has been provided with more information this week.
For starters, Fear Street: Prom Queen will be directed by Matt Palmer (Calibre), and we can also exclusively let you know who’s starring in the upcoming horror movie.
The ensemble cast includes India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin (The Idea of You), Chris Klein, with Lili Taylor and Katherine Waterston.
In Fear Street: Prom Queen, “Welcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with...
The new Fear Street movie will be based on the book Fear Street: The Prom Queen, published in 1992, and Bloody Disgusting has been provided with more information this week.
For starters, Fear Street: Prom Queen will be directed by Matt Palmer (Calibre), and we can also exclusively let you know who’s starring in the upcoming horror movie.
The ensemble cast includes India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin (The Idea of You), Chris Klein, with Lili Taylor and Katherine Waterston.
In Fear Street: Prom Queen, “Welcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with...
- 3/26/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Netflix has announced the ensemble cast for the next installment of the “Fear Street” franchise, “Prom Queen.”
The “Fear Street: Prom Queen” cast includes India Fowler (“The Nevers”, “Insomnia”), Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza (“Paper Girls,” “Above the Shadows”), David Iacono, Ella Rubin (“The Idea of You”), Chris Klein with Lili Taylor (“Outer Range,” “Manhunt”) and Katherine Waterston.
The upcoming teenage horror film is based on R.L. Stine’s 1992 “Fear Street” novel “The Prom Queen.” Per the official logline, “Prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.”
Yvonne Bernard, Joan Waricha, Jane Stine will serve as executive producers alongside Caroline Pitofsky,...
The “Fear Street: Prom Queen” cast includes India Fowler (“The Nevers”, “Insomnia”), Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza (“Paper Girls,” “Above the Shadows”), David Iacono, Ella Rubin (“The Idea of You”), Chris Klein with Lili Taylor (“Outer Range,” “Manhunt”) and Katherine Waterston.
The upcoming teenage horror film is based on R.L. Stine’s 1992 “Fear Street” novel “The Prom Queen.” Per the official logline, “Prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.”
Yvonne Bernard, Joan Waricha, Jane Stine will serve as executive producers alongside Caroline Pitofsky,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
A life without Sweet Magnolias would be depressing. We all need feel-good TV shows, and watching the happenings in Serenity fills us with joy, tears, and laughter.
Fortunately, three seasons are available on Netflix, following the drama of leading ladies Maddie Townsend, Dana Sue Sullivan, and Helen Decatur.
Season four is also coming; we can confirm that filming has begun. Read on for everything we know about Sweet Magnolias Season 4, including the release date, possible spoilers, and more.
Has Sweet Magnolias Been Renewed?
Yes, Netflix renewed Sweet Magnolias for Season 4 in October 2023. Even though it had only been three months since it aired, the fanbase had started getting worried because Sweet Magnolias Season 3 didn’t end on a major cliffhanger.
Ending on a cliffhanger sometimes speeds up the renewal process, but there were two months between the air date and the renewal decision for the other seasons.
Sweet Magnolias has...
Fortunately, three seasons are available on Netflix, following the drama of leading ladies Maddie Townsend, Dana Sue Sullivan, and Helen Decatur.
Season four is also coming; we can confirm that filming has begun. Read on for everything we know about Sweet Magnolias Season 4, including the release date, possible spoilers, and more.
Has Sweet Magnolias Been Renewed?
Yes, Netflix renewed Sweet Magnolias for Season 4 in October 2023. Even though it had only been three months since it aired, the fanbase had started getting worried because Sweet Magnolias Season 3 didn’t end on a major cliffhanger.
Ending on a cliffhanger sometimes speeds up the renewal process, but there were two months between the air date and the renewal decision for the other seasons.
Sweet Magnolias has...
- 3/13/2024
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
In life, spewing hate comes easy; finding the good takes effort. That’s my mantra for “Revenge of the Remakes.” Get dirty and identify value where others hastily — maybe unfairly — laid harsh criticisms. Any remake, in any genre, faces biased outrage from peanut galleries who refuse to remove their nostalgia goggles. It’s easy to prey on the hate clickers out there, which is why I use this column as a voice for the misunderstood and wrongly delegitimized. A remake isn’t trash because it’s a remake, there’s more to the equation.
That said (and believed), not all remakes are created equal. With soaring highs come subterranean lows. Sometimes remakes are nothing but a copy-and-paste cash grab, devoid of creative ambitions. These examples fuel smear campaigns about remakes at large — and today, we’re dissecting one of the worst.
John McTiernan’s Rollerball is an unprecedented studio disaster...
That said (and believed), not all remakes are created equal. With soaring highs come subterranean lows. Sometimes remakes are nothing but a copy-and-paste cash grab, devoid of creative ambitions. These examples fuel smear campaigns about remakes at large — and today, we’re dissecting one of the worst.
John McTiernan’s Rollerball is an unprecedented studio disaster...
- 2/21/2024
- by Matt Donato
- bloody-disgusting.com
In January of 1999, two teen movies opened back to back and kicked off what would be one of the most extraordinary years for youth-oriented movies in the history of Hollywood. Both were No. 1 at the box office their first weekend. Both boasted remarkable casts of rising stars — they even shared a star in Paul Walker. And both whipped ancient genre conventions into new combinations that made them fresh and new. Yet for all their similarities, “Varsity Blues” and “She’s All That” couldn’t have been more different: one an R-rated sports drama that tempered its inspirational coming-of-age drama with surprisingly harsh depictions of misogyny and physical and mental abuse, the other a sweet, good-natured romantic comedy nearly as innocent as a Mickey Rooney-Judy Garland vehicle from the 1940s. In their similarities and differences lies the key to why 1999 was such a great year for movies of their type — the 1939 of teen movies.
- 1/30/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
The 1999 coming-of-age comedy "American Pie" was a massive hit when it was released in 1999. Starring a who's-who of upcoming teen talent, "American Pie" delved deeply into the more embarrassing sexual details of being an adolescent boy in the modern day. There were scenes involving bodily fluids, oral sex, and multiple references to creative masturbation. While the bulk of the film -- written by Mike Herz and directed by Paul Weisz -- prided itself on aggressive raunchiness, it wisely ended on a sweet note, allowing the characters to realize that despite having had sex, they still have a lot to look forward to on their journey of growing up.
For a while in the early 2000s, Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Mena Suvari, Shannon Elizabeth, Seann William Scott, Thomas Ian Nicholas, and Natasha Lyonne were household names largely because of the "American Pie" movies. To date, the series has made $990 million.
"American Pie" gave rise to many,...
For a while in the early 2000s, Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Mena Suvari, Shannon Elizabeth, Seann William Scott, Thomas Ian Nicholas, and Natasha Lyonne were household names largely because of the "American Pie" movies. To date, the series has made $990 million.
"American Pie" gave rise to many,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) is celebrating the cinematic contributions of Oscar winner Alexander Payne, including his latest film, “The Holdovers.”
The Queens-based MoMI is curating a special Payne retrospective, culminating in a screening of “The Holdovers” with Payne in attendance on January 10. The exhibit kicks off January 5 with Payne’s feature debut “Citizen Ruth,” which was released in 1996. The independent dark comedy stars Laura Dern as a pregnant woman being used on opposing ends of the abortion debate.
“Alexander Payne has always put this country’s cultural, political, and emotional realities under a microscope — while never forgetting to also make viewers laugh,” the official MoMI press statement reads. “This rare talent, coupled with an enormous skill directing actors, many of whom give career performances under his watchful eye, has carried him through all his films, psychologically acute and often poignant inquiries into the lives of taciturn American...
The Queens-based MoMI is curating a special Payne retrospective, culminating in a screening of “The Holdovers” with Payne in attendance on January 10. The exhibit kicks off January 5 with Payne’s feature debut “Citizen Ruth,” which was released in 1996. The independent dark comedy stars Laura Dern as a pregnant woman being used on opposing ends of the abortion debate.
“Alexander Payne has always put this country’s cultural, political, and emotional realities under a microscope — while never forgetting to also make viewers laugh,” the official MoMI press statement reads. “This rare talent, coupled with an enormous skill directing actors, many of whom give career performances under his watchful eye, has carried him through all his films, psychologically acute and often poignant inquiries into the lives of taciturn American...
- 11/29/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Ryan Reynolds knows the holidays can be stressful, and there’s nothing better after a long day of buying presents with money you don’t have than kicking back with a smooth glass of Aviation Gin. The only thing that could make the crystal clear alcohol better is a Just Friends reunion promo! That’s right, Santa’s Little Helpers, Just Friends stars Ryan Reynolds and Amy Smart are getting cozy in front of a green screen to hock Aviation Gin before the holiday rush!
You can watch the Just Friends reunion below:
It’s a Just FRIENDSgiving miracle! Thank you, Amy Smart. @aviationgin pic.twitter.com/PPfXlLtqLZ
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 20, 2023
In the Just Friends reunion ad, Reynolds transports us to New Jersey circa 2023. While marveling at this year’s decoration spread, Reynolds surveys the cozy room with a satisfied grin and twinkling eyes. When Smart enters from off-screen...
You can watch the Just Friends reunion below:
It’s a Just FRIENDSgiving miracle! Thank you, Amy Smart. @aviationgin pic.twitter.com/PPfXlLtqLZ
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 20, 2023
In the Just Friends reunion ad, Reynolds transports us to New Jersey circa 2023. While marveling at this year’s decoration spread, Reynolds surveys the cozy room with a satisfied grin and twinkling eyes. When Smart enters from off-screen...
- 11/20/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Sweet Magnolias will continue. Netflix has announced its renewal of the popular drama series for a fourth season of ten episodes. Season three arrived in July, and the series has remained in the top ten for ten weeks.
Starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher (above), Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley, Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Justin Bruening, Carson Rowland, Logan Allen, Chris Medlin, Anneliese Judge, Brandon Quinn, and Dion Johnstone, the Sweet Magnolias series follows three women who live in South Carolina and have been friends since childhood. The drama is based on the novels of Sherryl Woods.
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Starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher (above), Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley, Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Justin Bruening, Carson Rowland, Logan Allen, Chris Medlin, Anneliese Judge, Brandon Quinn, and Dion Johnstone, the Sweet Magnolias series follows three women who live in South Carolina and have been friends since childhood. The drama is based on the novels of Sherryl Woods.
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- 10/20/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Netflix is sticking with Sweet Magnolias. The streaming service has renewed the hit show for a fourth season, it announced on Oct. 19.
Netflix renews ‘Sweet Magnolias’ for season 4 (L to R) JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie, Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue, Heather Headley as Helen in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Sweet Magnolias stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Heather Headley, and Brooke Elliott as a trio of longtime friends in the small Southern town of Serenity. Based on a series of novels by Sherryl Woods, the show premiered in 2020. New seasons have consistently been in the list of Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched shows.
Sweet Magnolias Season 4 doesn’t yet have a premiere date. However, Netflix has confirmed that it will consist of 10, 50-minute episodes. Sheryl J. Anderson will return as showrunner and executive producer; Dan Paulson will return as executive producer.
Sweet Magnolias is part of what Netflix is calling its “comfort/lean back” shows,...
Netflix renews ‘Sweet Magnolias’ for season 4 (L to R) JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie, Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue, Heather Headley as Helen in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 | Courtesy of Netflix © 2023
Sweet Magnolias stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Heather Headley, and Brooke Elliott as a trio of longtime friends in the small Southern town of Serenity. Based on a series of novels by Sherryl Woods, the show premiered in 2020. New seasons have consistently been in the list of Netflix’s Top 10 most-watched shows.
Sweet Magnolias Season 4 doesn’t yet have a premiere date. However, Netflix has confirmed that it will consist of 10, 50-minute episodes. Sheryl J. Anderson will return as showrunner and executive producer; Dan Paulson will return as executive producer.
Sweet Magnolias is part of what Netflix is calling its “comfort/lean back” shows,...
- 10/20/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sweet Magnolias Season 4 is a go at Netflix!
The streaming service confirmed Thursday that a new season is officially in the works.
All three leading ladies -- JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley will return for another season since there would be no Magnolias without them.
What is Sweet Magnolias About?
Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (Swisher), Dana Sue (Elliott), and Helen (Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Sweet Magnolias is based on the popular series of novels published by Mira Books, an imprint of Harlequin, by New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the series.
Sheryl J. Anderson (Ties That Bind) returns as showrunner and executive producer. Dan Paulson (Chesapeake Shores), whose Daniel L. Paulson Productions is producing, also returns as an executive producer.
Sweet Magnolias is...
The streaming service confirmed Thursday that a new season is officially in the works.
All three leading ladies -- JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley will return for another season since there would be no Magnolias without them.
What is Sweet Magnolias About?
Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (Swisher), Dana Sue (Elliott), and Helen (Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Sweet Magnolias is based on the popular series of novels published by Mira Books, an imprint of Harlequin, by New York Times best-selling author Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the series.
Sheryl J. Anderson (Ties That Bind) returns as showrunner and executive producer. Dan Paulson (Chesapeake Shores), whose Daniel L. Paulson Productions is producing, also returns as an executive producer.
Sweet Magnolias is...
- 10/19/2023
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
“Sweet Magnolias” has been renewed for a fourth season, Netflix announced on Thursday.
Based on the popular series of novels by author Sherryl Woods, the series “follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc,” according to the official logline, per Netflix. Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Justin Bruening, Carson Rowland, Logan Allen, Chris Medlin, Anneliese Judge, Brandon Quinn and Dion Johnstone join Garcia Swisher, Elliott, and Headley among the cast.
Season 3 of the romantic drama picked up in the aftermath of the brawl at Sullivan’s. Maddie struggled to find the best way to approach her situation with Cal and how to clear her emotional path. Helen faced several difficult decisions about the men in her life and Dana Sue looked for a way to use Miss...
Based on the popular series of novels by author Sherryl Woods, the series “follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc,” according to the official logline, per Netflix. Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Justin Bruening, Carson Rowland, Logan Allen, Chris Medlin, Anneliese Judge, Brandon Quinn and Dion Johnstone join Garcia Swisher, Elliott, and Headley among the cast.
Season 3 of the romantic drama picked up in the aftermath of the brawl at Sullivan’s. Maddie struggled to find the best way to approach her situation with Cal and how to clear her emotional path. Helen faced several difficult decisions about the men in her life and Dana Sue looked for a way to use Miss...
- 10/19/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
“Sweet Magnolias” will return for a fourth season on Netflix, the streamer announced Thursday.
The series, whose third installment was released in July, has scored global success on the streamer, with its first three seasons appearing on Netflix’s global top 10 list for 10 weeks across more than 60 countries. With the new installment’s premiere earlier this summer, “Sweet Magnolias” Season 3 debuted in the top spot on the most-watched TV list as it logged 4.6 million views in its first week on the streamer.
Sheryl J. Anderson will return as showrunner and executive producer for the fourth season alongside Dan Paulson, who returns as an EP for Daniel L. Paulson Productions. The fourth season will consist of 10 50-minute episodes, per the streamer.
Based on the series of novels by Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the show, the show “follows lifelong best friends Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen as they juggle relationships,...
The series, whose third installment was released in July, has scored global success on the streamer, with its first three seasons appearing on Netflix’s global top 10 list for 10 weeks across more than 60 countries. With the new installment’s premiere earlier this summer, “Sweet Magnolias” Season 3 debuted in the top spot on the most-watched TV list as it logged 4.6 million views in its first week on the streamer.
Sheryl J. Anderson will return as showrunner and executive producer for the fourth season alongside Dan Paulson, who returns as an EP for Daniel L. Paulson Productions. The fourth season will consist of 10 50-minute episodes, per the streamer.
Based on the series of novels by Sherryl Woods, who also serves as an executive producer on the show, the show “follows lifelong best friends Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen as they juggle relationships,...
- 10/19/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Netflix is pouring out another round of Sweet Magnolias, renewing the hit series for a fourth season, TVLine has learned.
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Based on Sherryl Woods’ books, Sweet Magnolias stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley as Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen, three lifelong best friends who decide to open a spa in their hometown of Serenity, N.C.
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Sweet Magnolias: Our Questions for Season 4View List
Based on Sherryl Woods’ books, Sweet Magnolias stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley as Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen, three lifelong best friends who decide to open a spa in their hometown of Serenity, N.C.
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The show’s ensemble cast also includes Logan Allen...
- 10/19/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Suzanne Somers, the Emmy nominee and star of hit shows like Three’s Company and Step by Step, died Sunday. She was 76.
Somers died peacefully of breast cancer at her home in Palm Springs, her longtime publicist, R. Couri Hay, announced.
“She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years. Suzanne was surrounded by her loving husband, Alan, her son, Bruce, and her immediate family,” the statement read. “Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on Oct. 16th. Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and they want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly.”
The actress also was known for her roles on She’s the Sheriff and Serial Mom.
Born in San Bruno, California, on Oct. 16, 1946, Suzanne Marie Mahoney was the third of four children in an Irish-American Catholic family. Her father, Frank, was a laborer, and her mother, Marion, a medical secretary.
Somers died peacefully of breast cancer at her home in Palm Springs, her longtime publicist, R. Couri Hay, announced.
“She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years. Suzanne was surrounded by her loving husband, Alan, her son, Bruce, and her immediate family,” the statement read. “Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on Oct. 16th. Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and they want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly.”
The actress also was known for her roles on She’s the Sheriff and Serial Mom.
Born in San Bruno, California, on Oct. 16, 1946, Suzanne Marie Mahoney was the third of four children in an Irish-American Catholic family. Her father, Frank, was a laborer, and her mother, Marion, a medical secretary.
- 10/15/2023
- by Christy Piña and Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sweet Magnolias fans need to know what’s next for the ladies of Serenity. But will Netflix deliver? It’s been months since the third season of the show dropped on the streamer. But so far, there’s been no word on whether we’re getting a Sweet Magnolias Season 4.
Is ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 4 coming to Netflix? (L to R) Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan, Heather Headley as Helen Decatur in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 | Courtesy Of Netflix © 2023
Sweet Magnolias premiered on Netflix in May 2022. Season 2 dropped in February 2022 and season 3 arrived in July 2023.
Unfortunately, as of now, there’s no word on when – or even if – there will be a Sweet Magnolias Season 4. Netflix has shared any updates on the show’s status since the season 3 premiere.
While that’s not great news for fans, it’s not necessarily cause for panic, either. It wasn’t until several months...
Is ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 4 coming to Netflix? (L to R) Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan, Heather Headley as Helen Decatur in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 | Courtesy Of Netflix © 2023
Sweet Magnolias premiered on Netflix in May 2022. Season 2 dropped in February 2022 and season 3 arrived in July 2023.
Unfortunately, as of now, there’s no word on when – or even if – there will be a Sweet Magnolias Season 4. Netflix has shared any updates on the show’s status since the season 3 premiere.
While that’s not great news for fans, it’s not necessarily cause for panic, either. It wasn’t until several months...
- 10/7/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The coming-of-age film American Pie was one of the surprise hit movies of the 1999 film season. Fans quickly became invested in a group of high school friends and their families in the Jason Biggs, Eugene Levy, and Jennifer Coolidge-led big-screen success. Two years later, American Pie 2 revisited the friend group, now college students. However, when the third sequel, American Wedding, was filmed in 2003, many cast favorites were missing. Why was that so?
Why were so many of ‘American Pie’s’ original cast members not a part of ‘American Wedding?’
In 2003, producers of the American Pie film franchise orchestrated the wedding of Jim Levenstein (Jason Biggs) and Michelle Flaherty (Alyson Hannigan) as the centerpiece of American Wedding. The movie intended to bring together the cast of the first two installments as a love letter for the characters and film fans who supported the franchise since 1999.
However, the third installment...
Why were so many of ‘American Pie’s’ original cast members not a part of ‘American Wedding?’
In 2003, producers of the American Pie film franchise orchestrated the wedding of Jim Levenstein (Jason Biggs) and Michelle Flaherty (Alyson Hannigan) as the centerpiece of American Wedding. The movie intended to bring together the cast of the first two installments as a love letter for the characters and film fans who supported the franchise since 1999.
However, the third installment...
- 9/21/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
American Pie is one of those cult classic movies that anyone who grew up in the 1990s has probably seen — many times. It was known for its humor and certainly catered to a more adult audience, but it was loaded with characters that nobody could ever forget.
While it’s been nearly 25 years since the movie was released, some of the actors have remained household names. Where is the American Pie cast today?
The ‘American Pie’ cast in 2012 | Kevin Winter/Getty Images Where is Jason Biggs today?
Jason Biggs was the film’s main star, and he went on to act in movies far beyond American Pie. There have been plenty of film sequels, and he starred in the first four movies, up until 2012. He appeared in films including Eight Below and My Best Friend’s Girl, the latter of which is where he met his now-wife, Jenny Mollen. Today, Biggs is worth about $20 million,...
While it’s been nearly 25 years since the movie was released, some of the actors have remained household names. Where is the American Pie cast today?
The ‘American Pie’ cast in 2012 | Kevin Winter/Getty Images Where is Jason Biggs today?
Jason Biggs was the film’s main star, and he went on to act in movies far beyond American Pie. There have been plenty of film sequels, and he starred in the first four movies, up until 2012. He appeared in films including Eight Below and My Best Friend’s Girl, the latter of which is where he met his now-wife, Jenny Mollen. Today, Biggs is worth about $20 million,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In the midst of a festival setting, catching up with all the best of world cinema and the contemporary avant-garde, you basically hope––sometimes even luckily have––your notion of the moving image genuinely challenged. So you might forget what it’s like to engage with a well-made “nice and normal” movie that frankly works. Basically exactly what you would expect, Alexander Payne’s newest film The Holdovers, directed from a script not written by him––the signs of a good-behavior assignment to make up the critical and commercial failure of his ambitious passion project Downsizing––lives up that notion.
A heavily nostalgic project scored to non-stop Cat Stevens and featuring retro production logos, it blatantly positions itself in the “they don’t make movies like this anymore” camp, recalling Hal Ashby and his ilk’s character-driven dramedies of the ’70s. In fact, its retro appeal went so far I...
A heavily nostalgic project scored to non-stop Cat Stevens and featuring retro production logos, it blatantly positions itself in the “they don’t make movies like this anymore” camp, recalling Hal Ashby and his ilk’s character-driven dramedies of the ’70s. In fact, its retro appeal went so far I...
- 9/11/2023
- by Ethan Vestby
- The Film Stage
Unlike its first two seasons, Sweet Magnolias‘ third outing doesn’t end on any major cliffhangers. In fact, with all the loose ends it ties up, Dana Sue and Ronnie’s vow renewal ceremony could practically double as a series finale — that is, except for one very important event that has yet to take place.
We’re not talking about Maddie and Cal getting engaged, or Helen and Erik finding their way to one another, or even Ty and Annie finally giving things a go. No, we’re talking about the fact that half of the characters on the show...
We’re not talking about Maddie and Cal getting engaged, or Helen and Erik finding their way to one another, or even Ty and Annie finally giving things a go. No, we’re talking about the fact that half of the characters on the show...
- 8/5/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Netflix India is the ultimate destination for binge-watchers who love to explore a variety of genres and formats. Whether you are in the mood for a classic drama, a hilarious comedy, a thrilling action, or a spooky horror, Netflix India has something for you. And this August, Netflix India is bringing you some of the most anticipated and exciting movies and series that you don’t want to miss. Here are the top 10 movies and series coming to Netflix India in August, ranked by their popularity and quality.
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If you are a fan of zombie movies and Korean dramas, then Zombieverse is the perfect show for you. This series follows a group of survivors who try to escape from a zombie-infested Seoul, while also dealing with their personal issues and conflicts. Zombieverse is a mix of horror, comedy, romance, and action that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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If you are a fan of zombie movies and Korean dramas, then Zombieverse is the perfect show for you. This series follows a group of survivors who try to escape from a zombie-infested Seoul, while also dealing with their personal issues and conflicts. Zombieverse is a mix of horror, comedy, romance, and action that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
- 8/2/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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Seann William Scott is the latest actor speaking out about their small paycheck in light of the actor’s strike.
The “American Pie” star — who played the iconic role of Stifler — says he went from starring in the 1999 hit to working as the churro guy at the LA zoo after he was only paid $8,000 for the entire movie.
Scott made the shocking claim while appearing on the “Rick Eisen Show”. The two played a game of truth or dare when he was asked if it was true that “American Pie” was his first feature-length film and whether he was only paid the four-figure number.
“I think so, yeah, because I remember afterwards I bought a used Thunderbird for like $5,000 or maybe $6,000, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, baby’,” he said. “I don’t know what happened to the other $2,000 because I ended up having to work at the LA Zoo as a churro guy,...
The “American Pie” star — who played the iconic role of Stifler — says he went from starring in the 1999 hit to working as the churro guy at the LA zoo after he was only paid $8,000 for the entire movie.
Scott made the shocking claim while appearing on the “Rick Eisen Show”. The two played a game of truth or dare when he was asked if it was true that “American Pie” was his first feature-length film and whether he was only paid the four-figure number.
“I think so, yeah, because I remember afterwards I bought a used Thunderbird for like $5,000 or maybe $6,000, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, baby’,” he said. “I don’t know what happened to the other $2,000 because I ended up having to work at the LA Zoo as a churro guy,...
- 7/29/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
In this new era of actors’ financial transparency, actor Seann William Scott has revealed the paltry amount he was paid to appear in 1999 hit comedy American Pie.
Scott told TV chat show host Rick Elsen that he earned $8,000 for his work on the movie, which went on to make $235million at the box office.
The actor revealed in the interview that it “was a lot of money for me at the time” and revealed he’d splashed out.
“I remember afterwards I bought a used Thunderbird for like $5000 or maybe $6000, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, baby’,” he said. “I don’t know what happened to the other $2000 because I ended up having to work at the LA Zoo as a churro guy, so maybe it was even less than $8000.”
Scott, who hails from Minnesota, played the role of wild lacrosse player Steve Stifler, aka Stifmeister. Scott continued working with the hit sex teen comedy franchise,...
Scott told TV chat show host Rick Elsen that he earned $8,000 for his work on the movie, which went on to make $235million at the box office.
The actor revealed in the interview that it “was a lot of money for me at the time” and revealed he’d splashed out.
“I remember afterwards I bought a used Thunderbird for like $5000 or maybe $6000, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, baby’,” he said. “I don’t know what happened to the other $2000 because I ended up having to work at the LA Zoo as a churro guy, so maybe it was even less than $8000.”
Scott, who hails from Minnesota, played the role of wild lacrosse player Steve Stifler, aka Stifmeister. Scott continued working with the hit sex teen comedy franchise,...
- 7/29/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
The drama never stops in Serenity. From cliffhanger car crashes to surprise paternity reveals, Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias has spent three seasons delivering compulsively binge-able episodes of soapy, heartwarming TV. But could Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue’s story have come to a close? The streamer has yet to reveal if Sweet Magnolias will return for season 4. But the season 3 finale definitely felt like it could be a series finale.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Sweet Magnolias Season 3.]
‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 doesn’t end on a cliffhanger
The first two seasons of Sweet Magnolias didn’t shy away from major cliffhangers. Season 1 cut to black just after Maddie’s (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) son Kyle’s (Logan Allen) prom night car crash. We had to wait until season 2 to find out who was in the car with Kyle and whether they survived the accident. Season 2 ended with Cal (Justin Bruening) getting arrested following a brawl at...
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Sweet Magnolias Season 3.]
‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 doesn’t end on a cliffhanger
The first two seasons of Sweet Magnolias didn’t shy away from major cliffhangers. Season 1 cut to black just after Maddie’s (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) son Kyle’s (Logan Allen) prom night car crash. We had to wait until season 2 to find out who was in the car with Kyle and whether they survived the accident. Season 2 ended with Cal (Justin Bruening) getting arrested following a brawl at...
- 7/24/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Talk about small-town drama. Sweet Magnolias Season 3 has dropped on Netflix, and the 10 new episodes deliver plenty of juicy moments, from a potentially friendship-ending fight between the three Magnolias to a surprise love interest for Maddie’s mom Miss Paula (Caroline Lagerfelt). It also answered our lingering questions from Sweet Magnolias Season 2, including revealing the identity of Serenity tire slasher and her history with Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) and resolving Helen’s (Heather Headley) fraught relationship with her first love, Ryan (Michael Shenefelt).
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Sweet Magnolias Season 3.]
Helen tries to make things work with Ryan in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3
In season 2, Helen thought she had finally put her past with ex-boyfriend Ryan behind her. After recovering from a devastating miscarriage, she was pursuing a new romance with chef Erik (Dion Johnstone) and was considering IVF so that she could achieve her dream of becoming a mother. Then, Ryan – who had returned...
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Sweet Magnolias Season 3.]
Helen tries to make things work with Ryan in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3
In season 2, Helen thought she had finally put her past with ex-boyfriend Ryan behind her. After recovering from a devastating miscarriage, she was pursuing a new romance with chef Erik (Dion Johnstone) and was considering IVF so that she could achieve her dream of becoming a mother. Then, Ryan – who had returned...
- 7/23/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Spin up some margaritas and call over your gals, “Sweet Magnolias” Season 3 is here. Based on the book series by Sherryl Woods, Netflix’s sweet small-town drama follows the intertwined lives of three life-long best friends — Maddie Townsend, Dana Sue Sullivan and Helen Decatur — who call themselves the “Sweet Magnolias.”
Raised together in the idyllic yet gossip-hungry town of Serenity, the trio has been through it all, together. The series follows the stories of the Sweet Magnolias and their families, from the messy first loves and heartbreaks of their kids at Serenity High School to the (even messier) adult trials of romance, parenting and pursuing your dreams.
If you’re wondering who’s who in “Sweet Magnolias,” or who plays them, here’s a handy guide to the residents of Serenity and their tangled family ties.
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JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
Recently divorced and rebuilding her life, Maddie...
Raised together in the idyllic yet gossip-hungry town of Serenity, the trio has been through it all, together. The series follows the stories of the Sweet Magnolias and their families, from the messy first loves and heartbreaks of their kids at Serenity High School to the (even messier) adult trials of romance, parenting and pursuing your dreams.
If you’re wondering who’s who in “Sweet Magnolias,” or who plays them, here’s a handy guide to the residents of Serenity and their tangled family ties.
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JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend
Recently divorced and rebuilding her life, Maddie...
- 7/21/2023
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
Sweet Magnolias: Season Three; Janet Hubert (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) to Guest on Netflix Series
Sweet Magnolias is returning for its third season later this month, and it has been revealed that a familiar face has joined the cast in a guest star role. Ten episodes have been produced for the upcoming season.
JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley, Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Justin Bruening, Carson Rowland, Logan Allen, Chris Medlin, Anneliese Judge, Brandon Quinn, and Dion Johnstone star in the romantic drama series, which follows the lives of three South Carolina women who have been friends since childhood.
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JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley, Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Justin Bruening, Carson Rowland, Logan Allen, Chris Medlin, Anneliese Judge, Brandon Quinn, and Dion Johnstone star in the romantic drama series, which follows the lives of three South Carolina women who have been friends since childhood.
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- 7/9/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Janet Hubert is making her way from Belair to Serenity, Sc as she joins “Sweet Magnolias” for Season 3.
Variety has learned Hubert will guest star as Bev Decatur, Helen’s (Heather Headley) mother. In a moment of crisis, Helen goes to Tampa to visit her mother, needing Bev’s unique blend of humor, compassion, and tough love.
“Following the brawl at Sullivan’s, Maddie wrestles with the best way to help Cal and works to clear her own emotional path. Helen faces difficult decisions about the men in her life. And Dana Sue searches for a way to use Miss Frances’ check to help the community, without upending her family. The identity of the tire slasher sends shockwaves through Serenity, the recall causes unexpected consequences, and there are romantic surprises in every generation. Throughout the season, the ladies tackle these problems — and all the complications they cause — with their trademark warmth,...
Variety has learned Hubert will guest star as Bev Decatur, Helen’s (Heather Headley) mother. In a moment of crisis, Helen goes to Tampa to visit her mother, needing Bev’s unique blend of humor, compassion, and tough love.
“Following the brawl at Sullivan’s, Maddie wrestles with the best way to help Cal and works to clear her own emotional path. Helen faces difficult decisions about the men in her life. And Dana Sue searches for a way to use Miss Frances’ check to help the community, without upending her family. The identity of the tire slasher sends shockwaves through Serenity, the recall causes unexpected consequences, and there are romantic surprises in every generation. Throughout the season, the ladies tackle these problems — and all the complications they cause — with their trademark warmth,...
- 7/6/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Welcome back to Serenity, y’all! Sweet Magnolias, Netflix’s soapy drama about a trio of friends in a small Southern town returns to the streamer for its third season on July 20. The theme for the upcoming 10 episodes? “New relationships and new challenges,” which are “good for the soul,” as Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) says in the official trailer for the upcoming 10 episodes.
Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue pour it out in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3
Maddie, Helen (Heather Headley), and Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) are ride-or-die besties. Whatever drama is happening in their lives, they can count on being able to pour out their troubles to each other during their weekly margarita nights.
“This is the beauty of old friends,” an emotional Helen says in the trailer (via YouTube).
So what’s in store for the ladies of Serenity in season 3? Maddie and her ex Bill (Chris Klein) look like...
Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue pour it out in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3
Maddie, Helen (Heather Headley), and Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) are ride-or-die besties. Whatever drama is happening in their lives, they can count on being able to pour out their troubles to each other during their weekly margarita nights.
“This is the beauty of old friends,” an emotional Helen says in the trailer (via YouTube).
So what’s in store for the ladies of Serenity in season 3? Maddie and her ex Bill (Chris Klein) look like...
- 6/30/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
JoAnna Garcia Swisher can't wait for fans to see what "Sweet Magnolias" season three has in store. "I'm ready for it to come out. I know everyone else feels that same way," she recently told Popsugar, "and I actually know what happens, so I'm ready for everyone to enjoy it. It's just a great season."
Swisher plays Maddie Townsend on the show, which follows three best friends - Maddie, Helen Decatur (Heather Headley), and Dana Sue Sullivan (Brooke Elliott) - as they navigate relationships, teenage kids, and all of life's ups and downs. Swisher said season three, which premieres on July 20, will focus even more closely on the characters' friendships. "I think that the dust is settling in Serenity, but there's still all of these incredible relationships and all this love," she said, adding that the season will look "a little bit deeper into our friendships and the Magnolias' friendships.
Swisher plays Maddie Townsend on the show, which follows three best friends - Maddie, Helen Decatur (Heather Headley), and Dana Sue Sullivan (Brooke Elliott) - as they navigate relationships, teenage kids, and all of life's ups and downs. Swisher said season three, which premieres on July 20, will focus even more closely on the characters' friendships. "I think that the dust is settling in Serenity, but there's still all of these incredible relationships and all this love," she said, adding that the season will look "a little bit deeper into our friendships and the Magnolias' friendships.
- 6/30/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
There’s nothing like friendship.
On Friday, Netflix debuted the official trailer for “Sweet Magnolias” season 3, the drama about three lifelong friends in South Carolina helping each other through life’s struggles.
Read More: JoAnna Garcia Swisher Says Her ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Co-Stars Became Her Support System Following The Death Of Her Mother
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“Following the brawl at Sullivan’s, Maddie wrestles with the best way to help Cal and works to clear her own emotional path,” the official description reads. “Helen faces difficult decisions about the men in her life. And Dana Sue searches for a way to use Miss Frances’ check to help the community, without upending her family.”
Photo courtesy of Netflix
The synopsis continues, “The identity of the tire slasher sends shockwaves through Serenity, the recall causes unexpected consequences, and there are romantic surprises in every generation. Throughout the season, the ladies tackle these problems — and all...
On Friday, Netflix debuted the official trailer for “Sweet Magnolias” season 3, the drama about three lifelong friends in South Carolina helping each other through life’s struggles.
Read More: JoAnna Garcia Swisher Says Her ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Co-Stars Became Her Support System Following The Death Of Her Mother
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“Following the brawl at Sullivan’s, Maddie wrestles with the best way to help Cal and works to clear her own emotional path,” the official description reads. “Helen faces difficult decisions about the men in her life. And Dana Sue searches for a way to use Miss Frances’ check to help the community, without upending her family.”
Photo courtesy of Netflix
The synopsis continues, “The identity of the tire slasher sends shockwaves through Serenity, the recall causes unexpected consequences, and there are romantic surprises in every generation. Throughout the season, the ladies tackle these problems — and all...
- 6/30/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Life in Serenity has never been more dramatic.
Netflix dropped the first trailer for Sweet Magnolia's Season 3.
The trailer featured drama, rivalries, and romance for our favorite Magnolias, which the fans have been waiting for since February 2022.
Cal is dealing with the aftermath of punching Stu and dealing with his anger issues in Sweet Magnolias Season 3.
Like Dana Sue was torn between two men in Sweet Magnolias Season 2, Helen wavers between Ryan's proposal and her connection with Erik this time.
Dana Sue must deal with an old rival who despises her and how well her life has turned out. Any guesses on who this woman is?
The trailer features many juicy details, including a wedding. Which of our lucky ladies do you think it'll be?
The official synopsis of Sweet Magnolias Season 3 reads as follows:
Following the brawl at Sullivan's, Maddie wrestles with the best way to help Cal...
Netflix dropped the first trailer for Sweet Magnolia's Season 3.
The trailer featured drama, rivalries, and romance for our favorite Magnolias, which the fans have been waiting for since February 2022.
Cal is dealing with the aftermath of punching Stu and dealing with his anger issues in Sweet Magnolias Season 3.
Like Dana Sue was torn between two men in Sweet Magnolias Season 2, Helen wavers between Ryan's proposal and her connection with Erik this time.
Dana Sue must deal with an old rival who despises her and how well her life has turned out. Any guesses on who this woman is?
The trailer features many juicy details, including a wedding. Which of our lucky ladies do you think it'll be?
The official synopsis of Sweet Magnolias Season 3 reads as follows:
Following the brawl at Sullivan's, Maddie wrestles with the best way to help Cal...
- 6/30/2023
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Ready to head back to the tight-knit town of Serenity, South Carolina? Netflix’s “Sweet Magnolias” returns for Season 3 on July 20 and the streamer has debuted a handful of first-look images, including the Season 3 poster, so mix up a pitcher of margaritas and call over the girlies, because the feel-good series is almost back.
“Sweet Magnolias” follows Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Helen (Heather Headley) and Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), a tight-knit trio who have been best friends since childhood, as they navigate the highs, lows and heartbreaks of life together.
Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Justin Bruening, Carson Rowland, Logan Allen, Chris Medlin, Anneliese Judge, Brandon Quinn and Dion Johnstone also star.
“Sweet Magnolias” follows Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Helen (Heather Headley) and Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), a tight-knit trio who have been best friends since childhood, as they navigate the highs, lows and heartbreaks of life together.
Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Justin Bruening, Carson Rowland, Logan Allen, Chris Medlin, Anneliese Judge, Brandon Quinn and Dion Johnstone also star.
- 6/30/2023
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
It’s back to the “Futurama!” The trailer has been released for Season 11 of the animated futuristic sitcom. After a decade, the series has defrosted for 10 new episodes which will be added to Hulu on July 24.
Season 11 features “a whole new pandemic in town as the crew explores the future of vaccines, bitcoin, cancel culture, and streaming TV,” said the show’s official synopsis.
New New York will feature the voices of John Dimaggio, Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice Lamarche, Lauren Tom, Phil Lamarr and David Herman. “Futurama” was created by Matt Groening and is executive produced by Groening, Cohen, Ken Keeler and Claudia Katz.
Watch the “Futurama” trailer below.
First Looks
Netflix released the “Sweet Magnolias” Season 3 trailer, which will return with 10 episodes on July 20.
Based on Sherryl Woods’ novel of the same name, “Sweet Magnolias” follows around three best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Helen (Heather Headley...
Season 11 features “a whole new pandemic in town as the crew explores the future of vaccines, bitcoin, cancel culture, and streaming TV,” said the show’s official synopsis.
New New York will feature the voices of John Dimaggio, Billy West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice Lamarche, Lauren Tom, Phil Lamarr and David Herman. “Futurama” was created by Matt Groening and is executive produced by Groening, Cohen, Ken Keeler and Claudia Katz.
Watch the “Futurama” trailer below.
First Looks
Netflix released the “Sweet Magnolias” Season 3 trailer, which will return with 10 episodes on July 20.
Based on Sherryl Woods’ novel of the same name, “Sweet Magnolias” follows around three best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Helen (Heather Headley...
- 6/29/2023
- by McKinley Franklin, Sophia Scorziello and Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Sweet Magnolias is making a big change ahead of its return on Netflix.
Deadline broke the news this week that the role of Katie Townsend would be recast.
The publication revealed that Ella Grace Helton will take on the role for Sweet Magnolias Season 3 -- and beyond.
Helton takes over for departing star Bianca Berry Tarantino.
Scheduling conflicts triggered producers to make the move, with the departing star set to star opposite Natalie Portman on the Apple TV+ drama Lady in the Lake.
As previously reported, Netflix will welcome viewers back to Serenity on Thursday, July 20, with all ten episodes available on that date.
The streaming service has been switching things up recently, with several of its most popular series having their seasons divided into two parts.
You're probably breathing out a huge sigh of relief right about now.
Getting on board with such a change is difficult if you've...
Deadline broke the news this week that the role of Katie Townsend would be recast.
The publication revealed that Ella Grace Helton will take on the role for Sweet Magnolias Season 3 -- and beyond.
Helton takes over for departing star Bianca Berry Tarantino.
Scheduling conflicts triggered producers to make the move, with the departing star set to star opposite Natalie Portman on the Apple TV+ drama Lady in the Lake.
As previously reported, Netflix will welcome viewers back to Serenity on Thursday, July 20, with all ten episodes available on that date.
The streaming service has been switching things up recently, with several of its most popular series having their seasons divided into two parts.
You're probably breathing out a huge sigh of relief right about now.
Getting on board with such a change is difficult if you've...
- 6/11/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Kids, they change so much from day to day: Sweet Magnolias has recast the role of Maddie Townsend and Bill Townsend’s daughter in the upcoming third season, our sister site Deadline reports.
Bianca Berry Tarantino as Katie Townsend Courtesy of Netflix
Ella Grace Helton (United We Fall) will take over for Bianca Berry Tarantino as Katie Townsend, the young child of Joanna Garcia Swisher and Chris Klein’s divorced characters. Tarantino — who recurred for the first two seasons — had to exit the Netflix drama due to scheduling conflicts and can next be seen in the Apple TV+ limited series Lady In the Lake,...
Bianca Berry Tarantino as Katie Townsend Courtesy of Netflix
Ella Grace Helton (United We Fall) will take over for Bianca Berry Tarantino as Katie Townsend, the young child of Joanna Garcia Swisher and Chris Klein’s divorced characters. Tarantino — who recurred for the first two seasons — had to exit the Netflix drama due to scheduling conflicts and can next be seen in the Apple TV+ limited series Lady In the Lake,...
- 6/9/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Maddie and Bill’s precautious daughter will look a little different in the upcoming third season of Sweet Magnolias. Ella Grace Helton (Chosen Family) has joined the popular Netflix family drama, whose third season premieres July 20, in a recasting.
Helton will take over the role of Katie Townsend, daughter of divorced parents Maddie Townsend (Joanna Garcia Swisher) and Bill Townsend (Chris Klein). Helton replaces Bianca Berry Tarantino, who had to exit ahead of the third season due to scheduling conflicts. The role of Katie has been recurring; Tarantino will next be seen in the Apple TV+ limited series Lady In the Lake.
Based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels, Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Like her siblings Ty and Kyle, Katie...
Helton will take over the role of Katie Townsend, daughter of divorced parents Maddie Townsend (Joanna Garcia Swisher) and Bill Townsend (Chris Klein). Helton replaces Bianca Berry Tarantino, who had to exit ahead of the third season due to scheduling conflicts. The role of Katie has been recurring; Tarantino will next be seen in the Apple TV+ limited series Lady In the Lake.
Based on Sherryl Woods’ popular series of novels, Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, Sc.
Like her siblings Ty and Kyle, Katie...
- 6/9/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Network: The CW
Episodes: 184 (hour)
Seasons: Nine
TV show dates: October 7, 2014 -- May 24, 2023
Series status: Ended
Performers include: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Rick Cosnett, Carlos Valdes, Tom Cavanagh, Jesse L. Martin, Keiynan Lonsdale, Neil Sandilands, Hartley Sawyer, Danielle Nicolet, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Chris Klein, Lamonica Garrett, Efrat Dor, Kayla Compton, Brandon McKnight, and Jon Cor.
TV show description:
A spin-off of Arrow, this action series revolves around a young man who, after a freak accident, ends up with the ability to run at super speed. He decides to use his abilities to protect the citizens of his hometown, Central City.
At 11, Barry Allen (Gustin) witnessed the death of his mother in a bizarre incident, and his father was falsely convicted of her murder. Young Allen was...
Episodes: 184 (hour)
Seasons: Nine
TV show dates: October 7, 2014 -- May 24, 2023
Series status: Ended
Performers include: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Rick Cosnett, Carlos Valdes, Tom Cavanagh, Jesse L. Martin, Keiynan Lonsdale, Neil Sandilands, Hartley Sawyer, Danielle Nicolet, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Chris Klein, Lamonica Garrett, Efrat Dor, Kayla Compton, Brandon McKnight, and Jon Cor.
TV show description:
A spin-off of Arrow, this action series revolves around a young man who, after a freak accident, ends up with the ability to run at super speed. He decides to use his abilities to protect the citizens of his hometown, Central City.
At 11, Barry Allen (Gustin) witnessed the death of his mother in a bizarre incident, and his father was falsely convicted of her murder. Young Allen was...
- 5/25/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Netflix is finally headed back to Serenity. Sweet Magnolias Season 3 is coming to the streaming service this July, and it sounds like there is plenty of drama in store for Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue.
‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 premieres July 20 JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Heather Headley in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 | © 2023 Netflix, Inc
Season 2 of Sweet Magnolias premiered in February 2022. That season ended on something of a cliffhanger, with Cal (Justin Bruening) getting arrested following an altercation at Sullivan’s, Ryan’s (Michael Shenefelt) surprise proposal to Helen (Heather Headley), and the shocking revelation that Maddie’s (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) ex Bill (Chris Klein) was Isaac’s (Chris Medlin) father. Plus, Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) reunited with her estranged husband Ronnie (Brandon Quinn).
The finale also introduced a mysterious woman from Dana Sue’s past. The stranger slashed Dana Sue’s tires and accosted her daughter Annie (Anneliese Judge). But who...
‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 premieres July 20 JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Heather Headley in ‘Sweet Magnolias’ Season 3 | © 2023 Netflix, Inc
Season 2 of Sweet Magnolias premiered in February 2022. That season ended on something of a cliffhanger, with Cal (Justin Bruening) getting arrested following an altercation at Sullivan’s, Ryan’s (Michael Shenefelt) surprise proposal to Helen (Heather Headley), and the shocking revelation that Maddie’s (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) ex Bill (Chris Klein) was Isaac’s (Chris Medlin) father. Plus, Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) reunited with her estranged husband Ronnie (Brandon Quinn).
The finale also introduced a mysterious woman from Dana Sue’s past. The stranger slashed Dana Sue’s tires and accosted her daughter Annie (Anneliese Judge). But who...
- 5/25/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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