It looks like the Star Wars franchise is on a roll as Leslye Headland’s The Acolyte is the newest addition to the franchise. The show had created immense hype prior to its release date, and it has managed to live up to the buzz. The series has featured a magnetic and compelling storyline that would make its viewers want to watch the episodes immediately before it is even released.
The poster of The Acolyte. Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd
The prequel series has a significant impact on the viewers because everything about the show is just perfect down to the last minute detail. Despite the show being a knockout, Headland has been the center of criticism because fans have criticized her ideas and how the show is too woke compared to the other movies and TV series in the franchise; and she can’t catch a break from making the fans mad about her ideas.
The poster of The Acolyte. Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd
The prequel series has a significant impact on the viewers because everything about the show is just perfect down to the last minute detail. Despite the show being a knockout, Headland has been the center of criticism because fans have criticized her ideas and how the show is too woke compared to the other movies and TV series in the franchise; and she can’t catch a break from making the fans mad about her ideas.
- 6/7/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
The movie M*A*S*H, which was released in 1970 and won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, was followed by a TV show about the everyday life of a mobile hospital during the Korean War.
It ran for 11 seasons, and the final episode, Goodbye, Farewell and Amen, still holds the title of most-watched episode in US television history, attracting twice as many viewers on the small screen as Friends – 105 million versus 52 million.
What Was M*A*S*H About?
The series follows the lives of a group of surgeons working in a mobile military hospital during the Korean War in the early 1950s. The characters of M*A*S*H try to escape the hard work of everyday life. This results in erratic and inappropriate behavior that helps them maintain their sanity in an unhealthy environment.
The doctors are serious people who turn to humor to escape the oppressive atmosphere of the operating...
It ran for 11 seasons, and the final episode, Goodbye, Farewell and Amen, still holds the title of most-watched episode in US television history, attracting twice as many viewers on the small screen as Friends – 105 million versus 52 million.
What Was M*A*S*H About?
The series follows the lives of a group of surgeons working in a mobile military hospital during the Korean War in the early 1950s. The characters of M*A*S*H try to escape the hard work of everyday life. This results in erratic and inappropriate behavior that helps them maintain their sanity in an unhealthy environment.
The doctors are serious people who turn to humor to escape the oppressive atmosphere of the operating...
- 6/1/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Pixar is currently getting backlash from fans after reports of planning to reboot beloved animated films. The animation studio reportedly wants to balance the number of sequels and spinoffs to remind fans of movies they once loved.
Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Studios
The decision, which is yet to be confirmed, has caused an uproar from fans who either didn’t want their favorite animated films to be rebooted or would rather go for a sequel.
Pixar Is Reportedly Planning to Reboot Finding Nemo and The Incredibles
In a report from Bloomberg Businessweek, Pixar President Jim Morris announced that Pixar Studios is mulling over the plan of rebooting old animated movies.
Every hit of yesteryear is being considered for a reboot, with Finding Nemo and The Incredibles regarded as particularly strong candidates for new titles.
This has come as a shock to many fans as Finding Nemo and The Incredibles...
Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Studios
The decision, which is yet to be confirmed, has caused an uproar from fans who either didn’t want their favorite animated films to be rebooted or would rather go for a sequel.
Pixar Is Reportedly Planning to Reboot Finding Nemo and The Incredibles
In a report from Bloomberg Businessweek, Pixar President Jim Morris announced that Pixar Studios is mulling over the plan of rebooting old animated movies.
Every hit of yesteryear is being considered for a reboot, with Finding Nemo and The Incredibles regarded as particularly strong candidates for new titles.
This has come as a shock to many fans as Finding Nemo and The Incredibles...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival concluded on Saturday, May 25 following two weeks packed with screenings, stars, press and parties. With the prizes having been handed out for the festival’s 77th anniversary, we can now start looking at what contenders might be in the best spot to get into the upcoming Oscar race. Let’s examine the winners from this year’s festival and see the history that each category has when it comes to the Oscars.
In recent years, we’ve seen the festival serve as a huge springboard for major players in the Oscar derby. Three of the last four winners of the festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, have nabbed Best Picture nominations: “Parasite” (2019), “Triangle of Sadness” (2022) and “Anatomy of a Fall” (2023). Other big winners at recent festivals that became big Oscar players include “Drive My Car,” “The Zone of Interest” and “BlacKkKlansman.” This year’s...
In recent years, we’ve seen the festival serve as a huge springboard for major players in the Oscar derby. Three of the last four winners of the festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, have nabbed Best Picture nominations: “Parasite” (2019), “Triangle of Sadness” (2022) and “Anatomy of a Fall” (2023). Other big winners at recent festivals that became big Oscar players include “Drive My Car,” “The Zone of Interest” and “BlacKkKlansman.” This year’s...
- 5/25/2024
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
Prior to creating the hit absurdist sitcom "Night Court," Reinhold Weege was a writer on "Barney Miller" and on "M*A*S*H," for which he received a grand reputation in American television. "Night Court," however, launched him into the stratosphere, as the show was part of the invaluable NBC Thursday night lineup that revolutionized television. "Night Court" came at the end of a block of programming that included "The Cosby Show" (which was responsible for saving "Night Court"), "Cheers," and "Family Ties," and the four sitcoms collectively buoyed the network to new heights. The series was nominated for 12 Emmys during its 1984 to 1992 run, with four wins going to star John Larroquette.
Despite the success of the show, Weege remained an affable, unglamorous, street-level bloke, flaunting his Chicago roots with pride. In the 2022 book "Barney Miller and the Files Of the Ol' One-Two" by Otto W. Bruno, Weege preferred presenting himself as low-fi and unassuming,...
Despite the success of the show, Weege remained an affable, unglamorous, street-level bloke, flaunting his Chicago roots with pride. In the 2022 book "Barney Miller and the Files Of the Ol' One-Two" by Otto W. Bruno, Weege preferred presenting himself as low-fi and unassuming,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
This Sunday night on A&e, get ready for an action-packed episode of “WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures” titled “Triple H.” As a 14-time world champion and a legend in the world of sports entertainment, Triple H’s career has left an indelible mark on wrestling fans worldwide. Now, with Booker T leading the charge, the team is on a mission to pay tribute to the former Treasures lead himself.
Join the journey as Booker T and the crew delve into the storied career of Triple H, searching for iconic memorabilia and cherished artifacts that showcase his remarkable legacy. From championship belts to iconic costumes, every piece of memorabilia uncovered tells a story of Triple H’s incredible journey through the world of professional wrestling.
Tune in at 9:00 Pm this Sunday, May 5th, 2024, and join the hunt for WWE’s most coveted treasures. With its blend of nostalgia, excitement, and reverence for wrestling history,...
Join the journey as Booker T and the crew delve into the storied career of Triple H, searching for iconic memorabilia and cherished artifacts that showcase his remarkable legacy. From championship belts to iconic costumes, every piece of memorabilia uncovered tells a story of Triple H’s incredible journey through the world of professional wrestling.
Tune in at 9:00 Pm this Sunday, May 5th, 2024, and join the hunt for WWE’s most coveted treasures. With its blend of nostalgia, excitement, and reverence for wrestling history,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The WWE world was hit with shocking news at the beginning of the year as Vince McMahon was charged with a damaging lawsuit. The former Tko board member was accused by his former associate of alleged se*ual abuse and s*x trafficking after which McMahon officially stepped down from the Tko board.
Vince McMahon
Since the allegations, everyone believed that McMahon’s tenure and relationship with the WWE would soon come to an end. It has now been reported that McMahon has sold his remaining shares in the Tko, doubling down on the fact that his association with the company is now over.
Vince McMahon Sells His Tko Shares, Putting an End to His Ties With WWE Vince McMahon will have no connection/link with WWE going forward
In January of this year, shocking reports about a lawsuit against Vince McMahon caused a stir in the WWE and fans.
Vince McMahon
Since the allegations, everyone believed that McMahon’s tenure and relationship with the WWE would soon come to an end. It has now been reported that McMahon has sold his remaining shares in the Tko, doubling down on the fact that his association with the company is now over.
Vince McMahon Sells His Tko Shares, Putting an End to His Ties With WWE Vince McMahon will have no connection/link with WWE going forward
In January of this year, shocking reports about a lawsuit against Vince McMahon caused a stir in the WWE and fans.
- 4/27/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
The world of WWE is filled with chaotic plots and unexpected events, and a love triangle with Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, and Kurt Angle is something many would never anticipate, but it happened anyway.
Stephanie McMahon via CBS Miami
Surprisingly, the story was orchestrated by former WWE chairman Vince McMahon, who made his daughter and Angle kiss on screen. According to the latter, it was not the most uncomfortable smooch ever.
WWE’s Kurt Angle Was Not Thrilled To Share A Steamy Kiss With Stephanie McMahon
Speaking on his podcast, The Kurt Angle Show, wrestler Kurt Angle talked about how uneasy it felt for him to kiss Stephanie McMahon. He was in a love triangle situation with her and her now-husband Triple H.
“It was weird. It was very uncomfortable. Vince, not only was he directing, he was literally two feet away from us.”
Suggested“What a hypocrite I am...
Stephanie McMahon via CBS Miami
Surprisingly, the story was orchestrated by former WWE chairman Vince McMahon, who made his daughter and Angle kiss on screen. According to the latter, it was not the most uncomfortable smooch ever.
WWE’s Kurt Angle Was Not Thrilled To Share A Steamy Kiss With Stephanie McMahon
Speaking on his podcast, The Kurt Angle Show, wrestler Kurt Angle talked about how uneasy it felt for him to kiss Stephanie McMahon. He was in a love triangle situation with her and her now-husband Triple H.
“It was weird. It was very uncomfortable. Vince, not only was he directing, he was literally two feet away from us.”
Suggested“What a hypocrite I am...
- 4/16/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
ABC has announced two superstar guests will appear on Season 22 of “American Idol” next week. On Sunday’s “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night,” the 2024 inductees will be announced live by host Ryan Seacrest and judge Lionel Richie (who is an inductee himself). Gene Simmons of the band Kiss will serve as a mentor the the Top 14 as they prepare to sing songs from some of America’s most iconic artists.
Nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 are Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & The Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O’Connor, Ozzy Osbourne, Sade and A Tribe Called Quest.
On Monday, April 22, Meghan Trainor will mentor the Top 12 as they belt out some of music’s biggest chart-toppers on “Billboard #1 Hits Night.” Two artists will go home each night based on America’s vote,...
Nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 are Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & The Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O’Connor, Ozzy Osbourne, Sade and A Tribe Called Quest.
On Monday, April 22, Meghan Trainor will mentor the Top 12 as they belt out some of music’s biggest chart-toppers on “Billboard #1 Hits Night.” Two artists will go home each night based on America’s vote,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
It was a crazy night 2 at the WWE WrestleMania 40. And, guess what? American Youtuber and rapper Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, was present there.
IShowSpeed at WrestleMania 40 | Image Credit: WWE
He was seen dressed as a blue Prime bottle and popped up near the end of the match just to get knocked out via Randy Orton’s famous Rko move.
And, later he took to X profile to say three words about WWE. His getting Rko gave so many memes to netizens.
YouTuber IShowSpeed Received Rko At WWE WrestleMania 40
IShowSpeed was at WrestleMania 40 night 2 to promote Logan Paul and Ksi’s co-owned energy drink Prime. However, the popular streamer got the taste of an Rko from Randy Orton on the announce table. Paul retained the championship over Kevin Owens and Randy Orton.
IShowSpeed got Rko from Randy Orton at WrestleMania 40 | Image Credit: WWE
He came to save...
IShowSpeed at WrestleMania 40 | Image Credit: WWE
He was seen dressed as a blue Prime bottle and popped up near the end of the match just to get knocked out via Randy Orton’s famous Rko move.
And, later he took to X profile to say three words about WWE. His getting Rko gave so many memes to netizens.
YouTuber IShowSpeed Received Rko At WWE WrestleMania 40
IShowSpeed was at WrestleMania 40 night 2 to promote Logan Paul and Ksi’s co-owned energy drink Prime. However, the popular streamer got the taste of an Rko from Randy Orton on the announce table. Paul retained the championship over Kevin Owens and Randy Orton.
IShowSpeed got Rko from Randy Orton at WrestleMania 40 | Image Credit: WWE
He came to save...
- 4/8/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
The grit, the gory, and the glory are more than enough to launch anyone into a full-blown panic attack mode in the wrestling world, and the Australian professional wrestler and current Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley was no exception to this. As it turns out, the hardcore WWE star has a super soft and insecure side to herself.
Rhea Ripley. | Credit: WWE.
This comes after the revelation from the Mosh Pit Kid herself, who admitted to having a straight-up panic attack for quite some time backstage before her incredible moment at WrestleMania 40. But this miserableness wasn’t because she was scared of her opponent Becky Lynch, but rather because of nervousness due to a personal thought of Ripley’s.
WWE Star Rhea Ripley was Brutally Panicking Before WrestleMania Event
In the ring, every wrestler seems as formidable as ever when they crash upon their opponent with full might and strength,...
Rhea Ripley. | Credit: WWE.
This comes after the revelation from the Mosh Pit Kid herself, who admitted to having a straight-up panic attack for quite some time backstage before her incredible moment at WrestleMania 40. But this miserableness wasn’t because she was scared of her opponent Becky Lynch, but rather because of nervousness due to a personal thought of Ripley’s.
WWE Star Rhea Ripley was Brutally Panicking Before WrestleMania Event
In the ring, every wrestler seems as formidable as ever when they crash upon their opponent with full might and strength,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Devout Cody Rhodes fans are cheering the primal babyface of the company right now chanting his name all along on his road to WrestleMania 40. There are only a few hours to the biggest WWE event but fans are not particularly happy as Tripple H gave concerning hint involving Rhodes’ fate in the event.
WrestleMania 40 will have Cody Rhodes Vs. Roman Reigns as the main event. Credit: WWE
The Bloodline is dominating WWE right now but Rhodes’ buzz and fans’ obsession with him finishing the story have created intense suspense for WrestleMania 40. Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins are going to face The Rock and Roman Reigns at the biggest WWE event in a tag match which will determine Rhodes’ fate in his title shot against Reigns on day 2.
Triple H Addresses Fans’ Frustration Ahead Of WrestleMania 40
Triple H. Credit: ESPN
The current chief content officer and head of creative for WWE,...
WrestleMania 40 will have Cody Rhodes Vs. Roman Reigns as the main event. Credit: WWE
The Bloodline is dominating WWE right now but Rhodes’ buzz and fans’ obsession with him finishing the story have created intense suspense for WrestleMania 40. Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins are going to face The Rock and Roman Reigns at the biggest WWE event in a tag match which will determine Rhodes’ fate in his title shot against Reigns on day 2.
Triple H Addresses Fans’ Frustration Ahead Of WrestleMania 40
Triple H. Credit: ESPN
The current chief content officer and head of creative for WWE,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
The Karate Kid, a 1984 classic film, has remained a cornerstone of pop culture for nearly 40 years. The coming-of-age story follows Daniel Larusso, a young boy bullied by a vicious karate gang, who seeks guidance from an unlikely mentor – Mr. Miyagi, the gentle apartment maintenance man.
Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio in a still from The Karate Kid series
The story of Mr. Miyagi is deeply tragic. He was an immigrant who fought in World War II, and his wife and child died due to problems during childbirth in an American internment camp. However, the casting of Pat Morita, the actor who brought Mr. Miyagi to life, almost never happened due to a surprising reason.
Karate Kid‘s Pat Morita Casting Hanged in Balance Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid
Even though Pat Morita’s portrayal of Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid is now legendary, there was...
Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio in a still from The Karate Kid series
The story of Mr. Miyagi is deeply tragic. He was an immigrant who fought in World War II, and his wife and child died due to problems during childbirth in an American internment camp. However, the casting of Pat Morita, the actor who brought Mr. Miyagi to life, almost never happened due to a surprising reason.
Karate Kid‘s Pat Morita Casting Hanged in Balance Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid
Even though Pat Morita’s portrayal of Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid is now legendary, there was...
- 4/3/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
The classic sitcom series "M*A*S*H" was incredibly ahead of its time, managing to get quite a bit of mature material past network censors. Sometimes that material had to deal with the anti-war nature of the series and the difficult conditions the characters found themselves in, and sometimes that material was just bawdy. Seriously, there are a lot of sex jokes in "M*A*S*H" and quite a few people are knocking combat boots, but originally there was going to be even more sex, and more adultery. There's already an awful lot of adultery on "M*A*S*H," with several major characters cheating on their spouses, but the original plan would have taken that up several notches.
The adultery in "M*A*S*H" has a complicated legacy — the early seasons are a bit more laid-back with the characters' morals and there's quite a bit of marital infidelity, while...
The adultery in "M*A*S*H" has a complicated legacy — the early seasons are a bit more laid-back with the characters' morals and there's quite a bit of marital infidelity, while...
- 3/17/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
It seems that the decision to cancel Superman & Lois after its fourth season was influenced by James Gunn’s DC Universe, particularly Superman: Legacy. Brad Schwartz, the president of The CW, shared insights into the show’s conclusion at the Television Critics Association event. He explained that the series was brought to an end due to Warner Bros.
Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch in Superman and Lois
Considering DC Studios’ efforts to establish a unified DC Universe, the cancellation may not come as a complete surprise. With DC Studios aiming for a unified DC cinematic universe, it’s understandable that having different Superman portrayals across TV and film could get confusing. Superman & Lois was developed by Todd Helbing and Greg Berlanti for The CW network. The show stars Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent/Superman and Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane.
Suggested“At least it will end with dignity”:...
Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch in Superman and Lois
Considering DC Studios’ efforts to establish a unified DC Universe, the cancellation may not come as a complete surprise. With DC Studios aiming for a unified DC cinematic universe, it’s understandable that having different Superman portrayals across TV and film could get confusing. Superman & Lois was developed by Todd Helbing and Greg Berlanti for The CW network. The show stars Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent/Superman and Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane.
Suggested“At least it will end with dignity”:...
- 2/18/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
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The IRS has begun accepting tax returns, and you can file yours early to avoid the panic of running right up to the deadline. If you’re filing your taxes online for the first time, we’ve collected all of the information and resources you’ll need to get it done quickly, easily, and inexpensively.
file online with turbotax When Is Tax Day 2024?
The last day to submit your taxes on time,...
The IRS has begun accepting tax returns, and you can file yours early to avoid the panic of running right up to the deadline. If you’re filing your taxes online for the first time, we’ve collected all of the information and resources you’ll need to get it done quickly, easily, and inexpensively.
file online with turbotax When Is Tax Day 2024?
The last day to submit your taxes on time,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Brandt Ranj
- Rollingstone.com
When it comes to talking about TV shows with a real-world message, actors, writers, and others involved have to walk a fine line between self-deprecating and self-important. Can a show make its viewers better people? Can it actually change the world? These are questions the cast and crew of "M*A*S*H" seem to get asked a lot, as a recent retrospective on the series titled "M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television" demonstrates.
The special includes commentary from "M*A*S*H" alums who tell stories about the impact the groundbreaking dramedy series had on them personally and on the world at large. In one archival footage scene, someone at a press conference asked actor William Christopher about whether the Vietnam-era show could've changed Americans' opinions about the war. "'M*A*S*H,' in its development, began to deal with social issues, and we all felt that the...
The special includes commentary from "M*A*S*H" alums who tell stories about the impact the groundbreaking dramedy series had on them personally and on the world at large. In one archival footage scene, someone at a press conference asked actor William Christopher about whether the Vietnam-era show could've changed Americans' opinions about the war. "'M*A*S*H,' in its development, began to deal with social issues, and we all felt that the...
- 1/14/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
What do "Happy Days" and "M*A*S*H" have in common? Well, for one thing, they're both era-defining TV shows of the 1970s that took place in the 1950s. "M*A*S*H" was set during the Korean War (even if its satirical target was the more recent Vietnam War), which unfolded from 1950 to 1953. It's a well-known joke that thanks to its 11-season run (1972 to 1983), the series lasted longer than the war it was set in.
That's not the only historical incongruity in "M*A*S*H" — there's a small but telling one in season 4, episode 21, "The Novocaine Mutiny," as first noted in "TV's M*A*S*H: The Ultimate Guide Book" by Ed Solomonson and Mark O'Neill. In this episode, Major Frank Burns (Larry Linville) is left in command and predictably behaves like a tyrant. He begins searching officers' quarters for "stolen" (actually gambled) money. When he gets to Radar's (Gary Burghoff) office,...
That's not the only historical incongruity in "M*A*S*H" — there's a small but telling one in season 4, episode 21, "The Novocaine Mutiny," as first noted in "TV's M*A*S*H: The Ultimate Guide Book" by Ed Solomonson and Mark O'Neill. In this episode, Major Frank Burns (Larry Linville) is left in command and predictably behaves like a tyrant. He begins searching officers' quarters for "stolen" (actually gambled) money. When he gets to Radar's (Gary Burghoff) office,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Though it’s been off the air for more than 40 years, the legacy of the classic sitcom M*A*S*H” is still strong. In fact, the show’s finale still holds the record, even after all these years, for the most-watched scripted television episode ever. And, through syndication and streaming, the show’s audience continues to grow, too. M*A*S*H has always enjoyed a special relationship with its fans; speaking at Steel City Con a few years ago, Loretta Swit (who played Nurse “Hot Lips” Houlihan) talked about how she’d heard from one fan in particular whose life had literally been transformed by the show. (Click on the media bar below to hear Loretta Swit) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Loretta_Swit_MASH_Fans_.mp3
M*A*S*H is currently streaming on Hulu.
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M*A*S*H is currently streaming on Hulu.
The post Loretta Swit: How Meaningful ‘M*A*S*H’ Could Be appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 1/4/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
On Monday, Jan. 1, M*A*S*H fans are invited to ring in the new year with M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television, a two-hour special airing on Fox and featuring new interviews with series vets Alan Alda (who played Capt. Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce), Loretta Swit (Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan), Gary Burghoff (Cpl. Walter “Radar” O’Reilly), Jamie Farr (Cpl./Sgt. Maxwell Q. “Max” Klinger) and Mike Farrell (Capt. B.J. Hunnicutt), as well as the late Wayne Rogers (Capt. “Trapper” John McIntyre) and William Christopher (Father Francis Mulcahy).
M*A*S*H executive producers Gene Reynolds and...
M*A*S*H executive producers Gene Reynolds and...
- 1/2/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
On September 17, 1972, "M*A*S*H" (short for Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) first aired on CBS, and went on to span 251 episodes over 11 years. The series featured an ensemble cast playing personnel in a US Mash in the Korean War and used dark comedy/satire to underline key issues and flesh out civilian attitudes toward the US Army. The camaraderie that the cast developed over years of filming together was clear on the screen; they were part of something so special that still resonates more than 36 years after its release.
The series finale of "M*A*S*H," titled "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen," chronicled the final days of the Korean War while also wrapping up the core characters' storylines. A ceasefire is called, prompting everyone in the Mash unit to celebrate the end of the war, where they spend one last party together before going their separate ways. While this marked the end of a long-running series,...
The series finale of "M*A*S*H," titled "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen," chronicled the final days of the Korean War while also wrapping up the core characters' storylines. A ceasefire is called, prompting everyone in the Mash unit to celebrate the end of the war, where they spend one last party together before going their separate ways. While this marked the end of a long-running series,...
- 12/25/2023
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Movies and television have been competing for the same audience's time and money since TV was invented, but they've also formed a strange symbiosis. There have been a heck of a lot of movies based on TV shows, and a heck of a lot of TV shows based on movies.
Some of those shows based on movies have been major pop culture milestones, like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "The Karate Kid," and "Friday Night Lights." And of course a whole lot of been almost completely forgotten, like the sitcoms based on "Dirty Dancing," "Working Girl," and "Animal House."
But one thing these TV shows usually have in common is that they're almost always based on a hit movie. It's not surprising when a blockbuster like "M*A*S*H" or "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" gets turned into a television series. It's even common for smaller, but critically acclaimed films...
Some of those shows based on movies have been major pop culture milestones, like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "The Karate Kid," and "Friday Night Lights." And of course a whole lot of been almost completely forgotten, like the sitcoms based on "Dirty Dancing," "Working Girl," and "Animal House."
But one thing these TV shows usually have in common is that they're almost always based on a hit movie. It's not surprising when a blockbuster like "M*A*S*H" or "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" gets turned into a television series. It's even common for smaller, but critically acclaimed films...
- 12/18/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
Comedic breaking: it's been around for pretty much as long as performances. Flip through classic TV channels and you'll find Rue McClanahan delivering her lines into the back of her hand to hide giggles in episodes of "The Golden Girls," Mary Tyler Moore barely suppressing her grin in"The Dick Van Dyke Show," and Horatio Sanz wiping away tears with Mickey Mouse waffles on "Saturday Night Live." Breaking seems like an unstoppable phenomenon, especially once more than one castmate well and truly gets the giggles, but it's also a surprisingly controversial one: for every person who laughs along with the actors, there seems to be another who thinks breaking is unfunny and unprofessional.
Larry Gelbart, who created the influential and long-running '70s sitcom "M*A*S*H," was apparently not into character breaks, and he told author Ed Solomonson that one actor in the show's ensemble cast did it more than any other.
Larry Gelbart, who created the influential and long-running '70s sitcom "M*A*S*H," was apparently not into character breaks, and he told author Ed Solomonson that one actor in the show's ensemble cast did it more than any other.
- 12/17/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Realizing they needed a voice over actor to provide the narration for a new show in development called Arrested Development, producer Ron Howard looked around the empty recording studio, finding no voice over actor in sight. So this Oscar winning former child star stepped in to provide a temporary voice track, you know just as a filler until they could find a better voice, of course. But a better voice never came because Ron Howard’s comforting and gentle tone mixed with a dry yet kinda goofy speech pattern was the perfect fit for the sense of humor of this show. But this was not the only time Ron Howard stepped up and became an unexpected perfect fit, he’s been doing that all his life – from being in front of the camera in classic TV shows and behind the camera for a hefty handful of wonderful motion pictures… and more!
- 12/15/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The mass shooting last month in Maine — perpetrated by an Army reservist allowed to keep his guns reportedly bought days before he underwent psychiatric evaluations due to his erratic behavior that included hearing voices that were not there — briefly reopened debate about whether a standardized red-flag law could have prevent the massacre of 18, and the injury of 13 others. Each new shooting rampage seems to elicit fresh conversation about a crackdown on semi-automatic weapons and the need to keep firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill. Met with resistance from the gun lobby, those cries are stifled amid patronizing calls for it being “a time to heal” — until the next massacre re-opens the wound.
In light of the latest shooting, how does it look that every year, a federal program trains 500,000 children as young as 8 years old to shoot guns, funded by more than $1 million from the NRA and the gun manufacturing lobby?...
In light of the latest shooting, how does it look that every year, a federal program trains 500,000 children as young as 8 years old to shoot guns, funded by more than $1 million from the NRA and the gun manufacturing lobby?...
- 11/19/2023
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Robert Altman's "M*A*S*H" was a New Hollywood sensation upon its release in 1970. It announced Altman as one of the most exciting filmmakers in Hollywood, and turned Elliott Gould and Donald Sutherland into A-list movie stars. Several of the supporting cast — namely Robert Duvall, Sally Kellerman, and Tom Skerritt — got a career boost as well. So when Larry Gelbart sold CBS on the idea of a sitcom adaptation of the material two years later, these actors were far too prominent to reprise their roles in the series (it's worth noting that television was considered small time in relation to movies back then).
Gary Burghoff was a different story. As Corporal Walter "Radar" O'Reilly, the diminutive Burghoff didn't pop on your first viewing of the movie. He darted to and fro in the background, but never strayed too far from his superior, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake (Roger Blake). Radar didn't participate in the company's shenanigans,...
Gary Burghoff was a different story. As Corporal Walter "Radar" O'Reilly, the diminutive Burghoff didn't pop on your first viewing of the movie. He darted to and fro in the background, but never strayed too far from his superior, Lieutenant Colonel Henry Blake (Roger Blake). Radar didn't participate in the company's shenanigans,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
"M*A*S*H" is often remembered these days for its heartfelt progressivism and genre-blending drama, but when it wasn't making us think or bringing us to tears, the long-running sitcom had viewers doubled over in stitches. A bawdy comedy from day one, "M*A*S*H" was often able to interject wild, unexpected jokes into its fast-paced episodes thanks in part to star Alan Alda's knack for nimble verbal comedy. His character, surgeon Hawkeye Pierce, started the series as a motor-mouthed womanizer with a knack for disarming everyone around him with his charming (and exhausting) teasing sensibilities.
Since "M*A*S*H" was largely filmed in the 1970s but set in the '50s, its humor often felt even edgier than it was. It was easy to forget the jokes were coming from the mouths of actors who'd already witnessed the free love movement and a move away from the starch shirts, pleated dresses, and idyllic TV...
Since "M*A*S*H" was largely filmed in the 1970s but set in the '50s, its humor often felt even edgier than it was. It was easy to forget the jokes were coming from the mouths of actors who'd already witnessed the free love movement and a move away from the starch shirts, pleated dresses, and idyllic TV...
- 11/4/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
I watched Friends when it originally aired. I was in college in the 1990s, when the sitcom launched and became a cultural phenomenon. I carved Thursday nights out of my calendar, reserving the 8 p.m. hour for my Friends obsession, refusing to go out until after my weekly visit with Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe. I was experiencing many of the same things my Friends were: first love, first job and learning who I was — a little Ocd (Monica), deflecting (Chandler) and a dash responsible dork (Ross).
Needless to say, Matthew Perry’s passing has been as emotional a blow for me, as it has for so many others. I remember when Kurt Cobain died and felt the impact of Magic Johnson’s revelation that he was HIV positive. Neither came close to mirroring how I feel now after Perry’s tragic death Saturday at age 54.
The love...
Needless to say, Matthew Perry’s passing has been as emotional a blow for me, as it has for so many others. I remember when Kurt Cobain died and felt the impact of Magic Johnson’s revelation that he was HIV positive. Neither came close to mirroring how I feel now after Perry’s tragic death Saturday at age 54.
The love...
- 11/1/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The "M*A*S*H" finale is the stuff of legends. The end of the long-running Korean War sitcom, a two-and-a-half-hour-long conclusion called "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen," aired over 40 years ago, yet it still holds space in the collective hearts and minds of Americans who witnessed it — and in the record books. Depending on how you measure it, "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen" is either still the most-watched TV telecast of all time outside of the moon landing (over 120 million people tuned in) or one that's since been bested mostly by Super Bowls (closer to 106 million people watched the complete episode).
Either way, the show's goodbye was impressive, as are the stories that surround its nation-uniting first broadcast. In a retrospective by The Hollywood Reporter in 2018, series writer David Pollock recalled the bare streets that accompanied the show's ending. After catching an early showing for the show's crew, he says, "We...
Either way, the show's goodbye was impressive, as are the stories that surround its nation-uniting first broadcast. In a retrospective by The Hollywood Reporter in 2018, series writer David Pollock recalled the bare streets that accompanied the show's ending. After catching an early showing for the show's crew, he says, "We...
- 10/29/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival has been rescheduled “in light of the deeply troubling circumstances resulting in the loss of innocent lives” due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
In a statement to press on Tuesday, the festival confirmed that it will now take place from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2 instead of its previous dates of Oct. 13 to 20.
“The Gff team remains committed to hosting the festival, using this opportunity to reinforce and amplify our central theme, ‘Cinema for Humanity.’ This theme champions unity and empathy, and we’re dedicated to weaving it throughout all festival activities,” the statement reads. “We firmly believe in the profound power of cinema to unite people, as we also understand the weight of the current situation and the importance of collective reflection. It is crucial that we provide space for healing, understanding, and solidarity to prevail.”
The statement continued, “Our commitment to showcasing the impactful work...
In a statement to press on Tuesday, the festival confirmed that it will now take place from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2 instead of its previous dates of Oct. 13 to 20.
“The Gff team remains committed to hosting the festival, using this opportunity to reinforce and amplify our central theme, ‘Cinema for Humanity.’ This theme champions unity and empathy, and we’re dedicated to weaving it throughout all festival activities,” the statement reads. “We firmly believe in the profound power of cinema to unite people, as we also understand the weight of the current situation and the importance of collective reflection. It is crucial that we provide space for healing, understanding, and solidarity to prevail.”
The statement continued, “Our commitment to showcasing the impactful work...
- 10/10/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Sean Penn’s “C*A*U*G*H*T” has dropped out of the France-based TV trade conference MIPCOM due to war in Israel, according to multiple media reports.
Originally, the Australian series was supposed to hold a Media Mastermind Keynote at the international TV conference on October 18. Penn, series star Matthew Fox and creator, writer and director Kick Gurry were all supposed to be in attendance.
“In light of the current situation unfolding in Israel, we have taken the decision not to showcase ‘C*A*U*G*H*T’ at MIPCOM this year,” Fremantle said in a statement to Variety. “At this time, our hearts and thoughts are with our colleagues and our partners in Israel, and all those affected.”
Set in Cannes, MIPCOM is an international conference for TV and entertainment executives. It features several keynote presentations as well as international premieres and takes place from October 16 to October 19. This year,...
Originally, the Australian series was supposed to hold a Media Mastermind Keynote at the international TV conference on October 18. Penn, series star Matthew Fox and creator, writer and director Kick Gurry were all supposed to be in attendance.
“In light of the current situation unfolding in Israel, we have taken the decision not to showcase ‘C*A*U*G*H*T’ at MIPCOM this year,” Fremantle said in a statement to Variety. “At this time, our hearts and thoughts are with our colleagues and our partners in Israel, and all those affected.”
Set in Cannes, MIPCOM is an international conference for TV and entertainment executives. It features several keynote presentations as well as international premieres and takes place from October 16 to October 19. This year,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
The popularity of "M*A*S*H" is well-documented: Its record-setting finale telecast, which captivated 125 million people in total, is cited in media studies lessons, bar trivia games, and world record books alike. But when we talk about how "M*A*S*H" went out on a high note with the most-watched non-Super Bowl telecast of all time, we don't often talk about what those viewership numbers make clear: The show ended while plenty of fans were still clamoring for more.
"M*A*S*H" ran for 11 seasons before bowing out with the feature-length finale, "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen." But unlike most shows that fizzle out after a long run or are canceled after a short one, "M*A*S*H" didn't have trouble getting audiences' attention. According to classic TV ratings databases, nine of the show's seasons were among the top 10 most-watched shows on TV, and millions of fans tuned in regularly even before its big finish. By all indications, the...
"M*A*S*H" ran for 11 seasons before bowing out with the feature-length finale, "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen." But unlike most shows that fizzle out after a long run or are canceled after a short one, "M*A*S*H" didn't have trouble getting audiences' attention. According to classic TV ratings databases, nine of the show's seasons were among the top 10 most-watched shows on TV, and millions of fans tuned in regularly even before its big finish. By all indications, the...
- 10/8/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
It plays pretty tame by today's standards, but when "M*A*S*H" premiered on CBS in 1972, it pushed the network envelope in terms of language and operating room gore. As the series got deeper into its run, it occasionally eschewed the use of a laugh track (primarily on episodes that were not aiming for the funny bone).
It took "M*A*S*H" a season to become one of the biggest hits on television, but even when it did the network censors had a job to do, and they did it by the book. They were especially strict when it came to anything that might be perceived as off-color humor, which meant they went well beyond the verbiage rattled off by comedian George Carlin in his classic "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" routine.
This often rubbed series developer Larry Gelbart the wrong way, especially since the show's inspiration was Robert Altman's very R-rated 1970 feature film.
It took "M*A*S*H" a season to become one of the biggest hits on television, but even when it did the network censors had a job to do, and they did it by the book. They were especially strict when it came to anything that might be perceived as off-color humor, which meant they went well beyond the verbiage rattled off by comedian George Carlin in his classic "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television" routine.
This often rubbed series developer Larry Gelbart the wrong way, especially since the show's inspiration was Robert Altman's very R-rated 1970 feature film.
- 9/21/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
In the history of television, M*A*S*H stands as an iconic show that forever changed the landscape of comedy. With its unique blend of humor and heart, this classic war comedy left quite the mark on audiences worldwide. But beyond the laughter, M*A*S*H delivered something far more profound. The show itself tackled important social and political issues of its time, making it more than just a sitcom. With its satirical take on the Vietnam War, M*A*S*H sparked meaningful conversations about the realities of war. The show’s dedication to addressing sensitive topics and humanizing the characters touched the hearts of millions and...
- 9/21/2023
- by Ima Whyte
- TVovermind.com
It's easy to take the television version of "M*A*S*H" for granted. Based on Robert Altman's raucous New Hollywood comedy, the series gracefully sanded down the film's problematic edges and presented a more bracingly humanistic view of combat medical personnel struggling to maintain their sanity while watching one young man after another die on their operating tables. But once the show became a Nielsen ratings juggernaut and entered syndication, it was unavoidably consumed as couch potato comfort food just like every other hit sitcom. It was a first-rate homework diversion. College kids devised drinking games around it.
And yet while most episodes of "M*A*S*H" were strictly laugh riots, the writers, led at the outset by the great Larry Gelbart (who departed the series after Season 4), never lost sight of the war in which the show was set (nor the ongoing war it was often commenting on). This wasn't "Hogan's Heroes.
And yet while most episodes of "M*A*S*H" were strictly laugh riots, the writers, led at the outset by the great Larry Gelbart (who departed the series after Season 4), never lost sight of the war in which the show was set (nor the ongoing war it was often commenting on). This wasn't "Hogan's Heroes.
- 9/11/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
“On the Go,” a spirited, freewheeling road movie capturing the first lead performance in a movie of ‘Elite’ star Omar Ayuso, has clinched its first major sales, selling to Salzgeber for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and to Cineplex for Taiwan.
Paris-based MPM Premium picked up world sales rights to “On the Go” in the run-up to the Locarno Festival where it world premiered in its Filmmakers of the Present section.
The feature debut of directors Maria Gisèle Royo and Julia de Castro, “On the Go” is set against a contemporary Andalusia of music, dance, sex and sensuality against which Ayuso playing a role far from his Elite persona as a Grindr addict with vengeance in his heart, Ayuso is caught in opening scenes setting fire to a night club before being collected Milagros (De Castro), set on motherhood but unemployed and arriving in Seville in her father’s ’67 Corvair to...
Paris-based MPM Premium picked up world sales rights to “On the Go” in the run-up to the Locarno Festival where it world premiered in its Filmmakers of the Present section.
The feature debut of directors Maria Gisèle Royo and Julia de Castro, “On the Go” is set against a contemporary Andalusia of music, dance, sex and sensuality against which Ayuso playing a role far from his Elite persona as a Grindr addict with vengeance in his heart, Ayuso is caught in opening scenes setting fire to a night club before being collected Milagros (De Castro), set on motherhood but unemployed and arriving in Seville in her father’s ’67 Corvair to...
- 9/8/2023
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Robert Klane, the writer-director best known for penning Weekend at Bernie’s and National Lampoon’s European Vacation, died Aug. 29 of kidney failure in Woodland Hills, CA. He was 81.
Besides the 1989 movie that starred Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman, Klane also wrote for Tracey Takes On …,The Odd Couple: Together Again, The Man With One Red Shoe and Unfaithfully Yours. He also worked in the writers rooms for M*A*S*H* and The Michele Lee Show.
“Klane’s satirical and daring writing pushed the boundaries of good taste, while depicting the unfairness of life through themes of sex, family, madness and death,” Klane’s son, Jon, said in a statement.
Born in Long Island, Klane earned his English degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He penned two novels —The Horse is Dead and Where’s Poppa? — the latter of which was adapted by Klane into a...
Besides the 1989 movie that starred Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman, Klane also wrote for Tracey Takes On …,The Odd Couple: Together Again, The Man With One Red Shoe and Unfaithfully Yours. He also worked in the writers rooms for M*A*S*H* and The Michele Lee Show.
“Klane’s satirical and daring writing pushed the boundaries of good taste, while depicting the unfairness of life through themes of sex, family, madness and death,” Klane’s son, Jon, said in a statement.
Born in Long Island, Klane earned his English degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He penned two novels —The Horse is Dead and Where’s Poppa? — the latter of which was adapted by Klane into a...
- 9/4/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Susan Sarandon, playing the U.S. Secretary of State Alaska Adams, gets the better of Bryan Brown, as the Australian prime minister, in a fast-paced verbal duel that represents the first footage from the Sean Penn-produced satirical comedy series “C*A*U*G*H*T.”
An elite team of Aussie soldiers is sent to an island nation to retrieve a secret file that has gone astray. Mistaken for Americans, they are captured by freedom fighters and produce a hostage video that goes viral. When the soldiers achieve celebrity status on social media, they realize that being caught might just be the best thing that could’ve happened to them.
“C*A*U*G*H*T” explores themes of identity, fame, and the absurdity of the viral age. “Why can’t we comedically deconstruct the intellectual ideas that humanity is facing right now?” says Kick Gurry who directs, produces and stars in the six-part series.
An elite team of Aussie soldiers is sent to an island nation to retrieve a secret file that has gone astray. Mistaken for Americans, they are captured by freedom fighters and produce a hostage video that goes viral. When the soldiers achieve celebrity status on social media, they realize that being caught might just be the best thing that could’ve happened to them.
“C*A*U*G*H*T” explores themes of identity, fame, and the absurdity of the viral age. “Why can’t we comedically deconstruct the intellectual ideas that humanity is facing right now?” says Kick Gurry who directs, produces and stars in the six-part series.
- 8/30/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Of all the popular older shows, "M*A*S*H" is probably the hardest for modern viewers to wrap their heads around. Not only did it go on for eight years longer than the war it was based on, but its finale was watched live by 106 million viewers, or over 60% of all American households. Considering that the recent series finale of "Succession" only brought in an estimated 2.9 million live viewers, this number seems almost impossibly high. Some other huge finales were "Cheers" in 1993 with 84 million viewers, "Seinfeld" in 1998 with 76 million, and "Friends" in 2004 with 66 million.
Of those shows, "M*A*S*H" seems to have stuck around the least in the public consciousness. Everyone still loves Ted Danson, "Friends" had a big resurgence in popularity in 2019, and Netflix bought Seinfeld for $500 million in 2021. While "M*A*S*H" is still referenced a decent amount in pop culture, it sure doesn't seem like Netflix would ever spend $500 million to buy...
Of those shows, "M*A*S*H" seems to have stuck around the least in the public consciousness. Everyone still loves Ted Danson, "Friends" had a big resurgence in popularity in 2019, and Netflix bought Seinfeld for $500 million in 2021. While "M*A*S*H" is still referenced a decent amount in pop culture, it sure doesn't seem like Netflix would ever spend $500 million to buy...
- 8/17/2023
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
For "M*A*S*H" fans, the best time of year is pretty much whenever cast members from the beloved military comedic drama end up in the same place. It's rare to see these actors and artists, now mostly in their 80s, reunite, so when they do get together, it always feels like a special celebration. The most recent reunion came earlier this year when B.J. Hunnicutt actor Mike Farrell popped over to Alan Alda's long-running science and communication podcast "Clear+Vivid" to help him read a scene from "M*A*S*H." Except, there was a catch: the brand new scene from the show that ended back in 1983 was actually written by artificial intelligence, with some strong guidance from Alda.
If you recoiled a bit at the mention of AI writing there, that's totally understandable. But it's worth noting that this podcast was recorded before AI became...
If you recoiled a bit at the mention of AI writing there, that's totally understandable. But it's worth noting that this podcast was recorded before AI became...
- 8/16/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
This was the year that San Diego Comic-Con was supposed to collapse. After all, with Hollywood studios pulling out and stars not able to promote their work, all due to the double whammy of the actors and writers strikes, why would people even bother to attend?
Well, about 150,000 attendees did, indeed, show up. There were no mass hotel cancellations nor mass refunds issued for badges, which were purchased months in advance. And an interesting thing happened on the way to the Comic-Con apocalypse. There was a renewed focus on comics and other graphic arts, even as Hollywood showed up in a diminished capacity.
“This year, more than ever, it felt like the real focus was the talent behind the origins of a lot of their entertainment,” says Jimmy Palmiotti, a writer-artist who has worked for Marvel and DC and created the comic Painkiller Jane, which was adapted into a SyFy series in 2007.
By all accounts,...
Well, about 150,000 attendees did, indeed, show up. There were no mass hotel cancellations nor mass refunds issued for badges, which were purchased months in advance. And an interesting thing happened on the way to the Comic-Con apocalypse. There was a renewed focus on comics and other graphic arts, even as Hollywood showed up in a diminished capacity.
“This year, more than ever, it felt like the real focus was the talent behind the origins of a lot of their entertainment,” says Jimmy Palmiotti, a writer-artist who has worked for Marvel and DC and created the comic Painkiller Jane, which was adapted into a SyFy series in 2007.
By all accounts,...
- 7/24/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When the San Diego Comic-Con moderator of the “Project K” Hall H panel said this was the first Indian film to ever come to through the convention, it almost seemed impossible. But some haphazard googling confirmed it’s true, not counting bootlegs from back in the day when those vendors were still allowed here.
So it makes sense that the massive show the producers of the science fiction action film — they call the genre “Spice Punk” — put on in Hall H was as much hype for this particular movie as it was for India’s film industry itself. The panel opened with a performance by an all-male drum line joined midway by an all-female dance troupe clad in white and carrying electric torches.
This was followed, after some banter between the moderator and producer Rana Daggubati, a panel guest who practically served as co-moderator, by a sizzle reel devoted to...
So it makes sense that the massive show the producers of the science fiction action film — they call the genre “Spice Punk” — put on in Hall H was as much hype for this particular movie as it was for India’s film industry itself. The panel opened with a performance by an all-male drum line joined midway by an all-female dance troupe clad in white and carrying electric torches.
This was followed, after some banter between the moderator and producer Rana Daggubati, a panel guest who practically served as co-moderator, by a sizzle reel devoted to...
- 7/21/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
The Hollywood Double Strike and the subsequent exodus of studios and stars from San Diego Comic-Con 2023 didn’t cause fans to stay away — huge crowds lined up outside the Convention Center on Thursday morning before the convention floor opened, and once the doors were pulled back, things were as packed as ever.
But for Hall H, normally the site of Comic-Con’s biggest panels (and largest crowd), it was a very different story.
The Room seats 6500 people and in a normal year, it’s at full capacity well before the first panel begins, leaving thousands of fans still waiting in line outside, hoping that enough people leave to make room for them to get in before the day ends.
That was not the case on Thursday.
Photo by Ross Lincoln for TheWrap
According to a Comic-Con security staffer, as late as 30 minutes before the panel began the room had maybe 1500 people inside.
But for Hall H, normally the site of Comic-Con’s biggest panels (and largest crowd), it was a very different story.
The Room seats 6500 people and in a normal year, it’s at full capacity well before the first panel begins, leaving thousands of fans still waiting in line outside, hoping that enough people leave to make room for them to get in before the day ends.
That was not the case on Thursday.
Photo by Ross Lincoln for TheWrap
According to a Comic-Con security staffer, as late as 30 minutes before the panel began the room had maybe 1500 people inside.
- 7/20/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
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This year’s San Diego Comic-Con will look very different from what people have come to expect over the last 15 years or so.
Thanks to the first double strike to hit the American entertainment industry since 1960, almost no members of the Writers Guild of America or SAG-AFTRA who work in TV or film will be attending in any official capacity. And without stars and scribes to draw in fans, TV and movie studios have mostly pulled out too.
That means, at this storied gathering of geeks, the comic book creators who are the ostensible reason the event exists will have the floor almost entirely to themselves.
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This year’s San Diego Comic-Con will look very different from what people have come to expect over the last 15 years or so.
Thanks to the first double strike to hit the American entertainment industry since 1960, almost no members of the Writers Guild of America or SAG-AFTRA who work in TV or film will be attending in any official capacity. And without stars and scribes to draw in fans, TV and movie studios have mostly pulled out too.
That means, at this storied gathering of geeks, the comic book creators who are the ostensible reason the event exists will have the floor almost entirely to themselves.
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‘A Once-in-a-Generation Reckoning': How the Actors’ Strike Changes the Game
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- 7/19/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln and Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
After making a big splash at Comic-Con in 2022, Marvel Studios will skip Hall H this year, TheWrap has exclusively learned.
Marvel will however have a presence on the convention floor.
The studio, which has always given convention-goers flashy first looks at upcoming movies and shows, currently has multiple productions on pause due to the ongoing writer’s strike. The productions currently on pause include “Blade,” “Thunderbolts,” “Daredevil” and “Wonder Man.”
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The writer’s strike, along with a potential strike by SAG-AFTRA, is making it tough for studios to show up to the annual convention without product and performers to promote their projects. If SAG-AFTRA is unable to reach a deal on a new labor contract and orders a strike, actors would not be able to do...
Marvel will however have a presence on the convention floor.
The studio, which has always given convention-goers flashy first looks at upcoming movies and shows, currently has multiple productions on pause due to the ongoing writer’s strike. The productions currently on pause include “Blade,” “Thunderbolts,” “Daredevil” and “Wonder Man.”
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Samuel L. Jackson Says Julia Louis-Dreyfus Taunted Him at the Oscars About Her New MCU Character: ‘We’re Gonna Fight!’ (Video)
The writer’s strike, along with a potential strike by SAG-AFTRA, is making it tough for studios to show up to the annual convention without product and performers to promote their projects. If SAG-AFTRA is unable to reach a deal on a new labor contract and orders a strike, actors would not be able to do...
- 6/20/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Eileen Saki, the Japanese-American actress best known for playing bar owner Rosie in the hit sitcom M*A*S*H, has died. She was 79. Saki’s husband, producer Bob Borgen, confirmed the passing to Fox News Digital. She died on Monday, May 1, in Los Angeles, California, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. “Eileen passed away just two months after being diagnosed with Advanced Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer,” Borgen told Fox. “She was working up until January 2023 and shot big commercials in October and November — in fact, she got a callback for her last audition and was happy about that.” Borgen continued, “She loved her time on M*A*S*H and appreciated all the messages she received from M*A*S*H fans and former cast members during the last few weeks.” Saki starred in nine episodes of the popular CBS sitcom, which revolved around a team of doctors and support staff stationed...
- 5/3/2023
- TV Insider
Eileen Saki, known for her role as bar owner Rosie in “M*A*S*H,” died on Monday in Los Angeles after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 79.
Saki’s rep confirmed her death to Variety. The actor was featured on nine episodes of “M*A*S*H,” the television series based on the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital that cared for patients during the Korean War. The TV series aired from 1972 to 1983.
Saki played the role of Rosie, the local bar owner of “Rosie’s Bar.” She was the third actor to take over the role and the longest to do so. Her career in acting continued on with roles featured in other projects such as Dr. Fujimoto in the 1984 film “Splash” with Tom Hanks, “CHiPs” and “History of the World: Part I.”
Saki was born in Japan and was the daughter of a gardener, she revealed on the “M*A*S...
Saki’s rep confirmed her death to Variety. The actor was featured on nine episodes of “M*A*S*H,” the television series based on the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital that cared for patients during the Korean War. The TV series aired from 1972 to 1983.
Saki played the role of Rosie, the local bar owner of “Rosie’s Bar.” She was the third actor to take over the role and the longest to do so. Her career in acting continued on with roles featured in other projects such as Dr. Fujimoto in the 1984 film “Splash” with Tom Hanks, “CHiPs” and “History of the World: Part I.”
Saki was born in Japan and was the daughter of a gardener, she revealed on the “M*A*S...
- 5/2/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Eileen Saki, who played bar owner Rosie on M*A*S*H, died Monday, her husband Bob Borgen confirmed. She was 79.
Saki, whose real name was Minako Borgen, gave life to Rosie in the Korean War dramedy series. Rosie was the owner and proprietor of Rosie’s Bar, the local off-base watering hole for GIs, particularly the personnel assigned to the 4077th.
Co-star Jeff Maxwell shared a message on social media after learning about Saki’s loss.
“Our sweet Eileen. Our sassy Rosie. On behalf of her husband Bob, we extend sincere appreciation for the hundreds of M*A*S*H fans who filled Eileen’s final days with peace, encouragement, and love. She read every email and responded to as many as she could,” Maxwell shared on Facebook. “We will share more remembrances of Eileen Saki throughout the day. You are invited to do the same. Our sweet, sweet Eileen.
Saki, whose real name was Minako Borgen, gave life to Rosie in the Korean War dramedy series. Rosie was the owner and proprietor of Rosie’s Bar, the local off-base watering hole for GIs, particularly the personnel assigned to the 4077th.
Co-star Jeff Maxwell shared a message on social media after learning about Saki’s loss.
“Our sweet Eileen. Our sassy Rosie. On behalf of her husband Bob, we extend sincere appreciation for the hundreds of M*A*S*H fans who filled Eileen’s final days with peace, encouragement, and love. She read every email and responded to as many as she could,” Maxwell shared on Facebook. “We will share more remembrances of Eileen Saki throughout the day. You are invited to do the same. Our sweet, sweet Eileen.
- 5/2/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
A decade ago, the visual effects industry hit a creative high note when Ang Lee’s adaptation of Life of Pi — highlighted by an extraordinary photoreal CG Bengal tiger — won the VFX honor at the 2013 BAFTA awards. But the celebration quickly turned to devastation when, shortly after, in Los Angeles, the film’s lead VFX company, Rhythm & Hues (R&h), began calling artists to let them go. Recalls Academy member and former employee Gene Kozicki, “It didn’t matter if you were an Academy Award-winning VFX supervisor or a production manager with 13 years’ tenure — if you weren’t working on a show right then, you were laid off.” Weeks before its work collected the VFX honor at the Oscars, the 25-year-old studio filed for bankruptcy.
The shocking occurrence led to a reckoning in the VFX community, exposing to the world what looked like a broken business model, attributed to...
The shocking occurrence led to a reckoning in the VFX community, exposing to the world what looked like a broken business model, attributed to...
- 3/1/2023
- by Katie Kilkenny and Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rian Johnson’s case-of-the-week mystery series “Poker Face” is a hit with audiences and critics, but the Peacock show’s stylish throwback title sequence has its own devoted fanbase.
“People have been writing to say, ‘I cheered when this yellow type and a copyright block came up,'” said Marke Johnson, the founder and creative director of The Made Shop, the Denver-based design studio behind the credits. “It’s funny that whether you know the type or not, it’s this alchemy of details. This shade of yellow, this type of shadow, this type of optical effect, all coalesces, and it has been really rewarding.”
Inspired by TV mystery series like “Columbo” and “Murder, She Wrote,” “Poker Face” follows human lie detector Charlie (Natasha Lyonne) as she travels the country, always managing to stumble into a murder. “Poker Face” isn’t Johnson’s first collaboration with the filmmaker, who also happens to be his cousin.
“People have been writing to say, ‘I cheered when this yellow type and a copyright block came up,'” said Marke Johnson, the founder and creative director of The Made Shop, the Denver-based design studio behind the credits. “It’s funny that whether you know the type or not, it’s this alchemy of details. This shade of yellow, this type of shadow, this type of optical effect, all coalesces, and it has been really rewarding.”
Inspired by TV mystery series like “Columbo” and “Murder, She Wrote,” “Poker Face” follows human lie detector Charlie (Natasha Lyonne) as she travels the country, always managing to stumble into a murder. “Poker Face” isn’t Johnson’s first collaboration with the filmmaker, who also happens to be his cousin.
- 2/17/2023
- by Simon Thompson
- Indiewire
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