For a while, Jar Jar Binks seemed to be the most hated character in cinema. The backlash against him was something to behold following the release of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 25 years ago, but attitudes towards the Gungan have softened somewhat as a new generation has embraced the character. While speaking with Inverse, Best revealed that Star Wars creator George Lucas gave him a valuable piece of advice at the height of the Jar Jar backlash.
“I think it’s wonderful the younger generations are embracing not only the prequels, but Jar Jar specifically,” Best said. “This is something that George kind of predicted when all the backlash happened. He was like, ‘Thirty years from now, nobody’s going to be talking about this.’ And it was tough to realize that in the moment, but now here we are, 25 years later, and he was right.“
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“I think it’s wonderful the younger generations are embracing not only the prequels, but Jar Jar specifically,” Best said. “This is something that George kind of predicted when all the backlash happened. He was like, ‘Thirty years from now, nobody’s going to be talking about this.’ And it was tough to realize that in the moment, but now here we are, 25 years later, and he was right.“
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- 5/16/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Get ready for a stylish transformation in the upcoming episode of “Omg Fashun” titled “Junk in the Trunk,” airing on E! at 9:30 Pm on Monday, May 20th, 2024. In this exciting installment, viewers will witness the magic of fashion as the Disruptors take on the challenge of turning Julia’s forgotten junk drawer gems into fashion-forward pieces.
The Disruptors, known for their innovative and creative approach to fashion, will work their magic to breathe new life into items that were once considered clutter. From old trinkets to overlooked treasures, nothing is off-limits as they reimagine and reinvent these forgotten pieces into stunning fashion statements.
Viewers can expect to be amazed as the Disruptors showcase their talent and creativity, demonstrating how even the most unlikely materials can be transformed into something extraordinary. With their keen eye for design and unparalleled skills, the Disruptors will prove that fashion truly knows no bounds.
The Disruptors, known for their innovative and creative approach to fashion, will work their magic to breathe new life into items that were once considered clutter. From old trinkets to overlooked treasures, nothing is off-limits as they reimagine and reinvent these forgotten pieces into stunning fashion statements.
Viewers can expect to be amazed as the Disruptors showcase their talent and creativity, demonstrating how even the most unlikely materials can be transformed into something extraordinary. With their keen eye for design and unparalleled skills, the Disruptors will prove that fashion truly knows no bounds.
- 5/13/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
7 Cameos and Easter Eggs in Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 - Main Image
Star Wars: The Bad Batch is a series that will keep you hooked. Each episode is a journey through the Star Wars universe, peppered with Easter eggs and surprise cameos that make it a must-watch for fans.
Season 3, in particular, has been rich with these callbacks and references, leaving audiences eager for more after the epic finale. Let's take a closer look and see what you might have missed in the latest season.
Star Wars: The Bad Bath Mentions Project Necromancer
In Season 3, Episode 3, we got a deeper dive into the sinister side of the Empire's machinations. Doctor Hemlock mentions Project Necromancer to Palpatine, a callback to The Mandalorian season three.
Hemlock elaborates on the project's aim to create clones with high M-counts, which, if successful, could give Palpatine the key to eternal life. This ties...
Star Wars: The Bad Batch is a series that will keep you hooked. Each episode is a journey through the Star Wars universe, peppered with Easter eggs and surprise cameos that make it a must-watch for fans.
Season 3, in particular, has been rich with these callbacks and references, leaving audiences eager for more after the epic finale. Let's take a closer look and see what you might have missed in the latest season.
Star Wars: The Bad Bath Mentions Project Necromancer
In Season 3, Episode 3, we got a deeper dive into the sinister side of the Empire's machinations. Doctor Hemlock mentions Project Necromancer to Palpatine, a callback to The Mandalorian season three.
Hemlock elaborates on the project's aim to create clones with high M-counts, which, if successful, could give Palpatine the key to eternal life. This ties...
- 5/10/2024
- EpicStream
The series about the lives of high school students ran for exactly ten years – from 1990 to 2000. The most successful seasons of Beverly Hills, 90210 were watched by 14.5 million viewers in the US alone, and by the same number of fans around the world.
During this time, the main characters evolved from shallow high school students to complex personalities, dealing not only with common teenage problems, but also with more serious issues such as alcoholism and domestic violence.
Despite the fact that the main characters became world famous, Beverly Hills, 90210 was the first and last major project for most of the cast.
1. Tori Spelling – Donna Martin
Tori Spelling began acting in the early 1980s, but her real breakthrough came on Beverly Hills, 90210, which was produced by her father, Aaron Spelling. Although Tori stated that she was cast on a general basis and under a different name, she took an...
During this time, the main characters evolved from shallow high school students to complex personalities, dealing not only with common teenage problems, but also with more serious issues such as alcoholism and domestic violence.
Despite the fact that the main characters became world famous, Beverly Hills, 90210 was the first and last major project for most of the cast.
1. Tori Spelling – Donna Martin
Tori Spelling began acting in the early 1980s, but her real breakthrough came on Beverly Hills, 90210, which was produced by her father, Aaron Spelling. Although Tori stated that she was cast on a general basis and under a different name, she took an...
- 5/1/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Exclusive: The Wolper Organization has tapped Jordan Allen-Dutton (Robot Chicken) to pen the script for its recently announced Richard Simmons biopic produced by and starring Pauly Shore, Deadline has learned.
While the title of the film hasn’t yet been disclosed, nor specifics to the approach it’ll take in depicting the life of the famed fitness guru, producer Mark Wolper has shared that it will be “a dramatic and heartfelt feature in the tone of Little Miss Sunshine.” Shore came to the project after campaigning for years to play Simmons in a feature, given popular online opinion that no one resembles the fitness icon more than him. Previously, he portrayed Simmons in The Court Jester, a short film written and directed by Jake Lewis that sold out multiple screenings in Park City, Ut earlier this year and garnered over a million views on YouTube in 24 hours.
While Simmons has...
While the title of the film hasn’t yet been disclosed, nor specifics to the approach it’ll take in depicting the life of the famed fitness guru, producer Mark Wolper has shared that it will be “a dramatic and heartfelt feature in the tone of Little Miss Sunshine.” Shore came to the project after campaigning for years to play Simmons in a feature, given popular online opinion that no one resembles the fitness icon more than him. Previously, he portrayed Simmons in The Court Jester, a short film written and directed by Jake Lewis that sold out multiple screenings in Park City, Ut earlier this year and garnered over a million views on YouTube in 24 hours.
While Simmons has...
- 4/24/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Tim Meadows and Stephanie Beatriz have been cast in key voice roles for the upcoming animated comedy/sci-fi feature film “Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture,” directed by Michael Skolnick (“The Gliksmans”).
Mack Williams of Pig Apple and Michael Bitton of 14th Street Music have also signed on as Animation Director and Composer, respectively.
Beatriz and Meadows join previously announced cast members Andy Richter and Matt Walsh, who will also serve as creative producers, as well as Seth Green, Pamela Adlon, Lou Ferrigno and Clare Grant (“Hanky Panky”).
Andy Richter, Matt Walsh
“Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture” is written and produced by Skolnick, Keegan Cotton, Jordan Lewandowski and Seth Morton.
Set in a 1960s idyllic American town, the film centers on a young boy named Harry, who is convinced that his dad, a chair designer, was abducted by aliens. Determined to prove his theory, Harry runs away from home...
Mack Williams of Pig Apple and Michael Bitton of 14th Street Music have also signed on as Animation Director and Composer, respectively.
Beatriz and Meadows join previously announced cast members Andy Richter and Matt Walsh, who will also serve as creative producers, as well as Seth Green, Pamela Adlon, Lou Ferrigno and Clare Grant (“Hanky Panky”).
Andy Richter, Matt Walsh
“Harry and the Mutant Mid-Century Furniture” is written and produced by Skolnick, Keegan Cotton, Jordan Lewandowski and Seth Morton.
Set in a 1960s idyllic American town, the film centers on a young boy named Harry, who is convinced that his dad, a chair designer, was abducted by aliens. Determined to prove his theory, Harry runs away from home...
- 4/16/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Caity Lotz (Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow) and Kyle Schmid (Big Sky, Being Human) are quite the deadly pair in an upcoming Lifetime movie about a love triangle gone very wrong, TVLine can exclusively reveal.
The network has greenlit the Ripped from the Headlines film Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story — which stars the real-life couple and Larissa Dias (When Calls the Heart) — as part of its summer slate.
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The network has greenlit the Ripped from the Headlines film Yoga Teacher Killer: The Kaitlin Armstrong Story — which stars the real-life couple and Larissa Dias (When Calls the Heart) — as part of its summer slate.
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- 4/15/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Annie, are you okay? You look like you might faint after producer Graham King turned up at CinemaCon to surprise the crowd with a first look at Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Michael. Said to be an emotionally intense depiction of the King of Pop, Michael is positioning itself as a Huge event film. JoBlo’s editor-in-chief, Chris Bumbray, is in the crowd and says Michael will surely be controversial.
During his presentation, Graham said he knows everyone has an opinion about Michael Jackson, for good or ill. However, he did change the world of pop music forever, and his controversy made him a fascinating subject for Fuqua’s film. Graham also said Jackson was an enigma, but behind everything was a man with a very complicated, difficult life.
Michael contains 30 songs from Jackson’s legendary catalog. Next, a trailer played for the crowd, showing Jaafar Jackson as the Gloved One.
During his presentation, Graham said he knows everyone has an opinion about Michael Jackson, for good or ill. However, he did change the world of pop music forever, and his controversy made him a fascinating subject for Fuqua’s film. Graham also said Jackson was an enigma, but behind everything was a man with a very complicated, difficult life.
Michael contains 30 songs from Jackson’s legendary catalog. Next, a trailer played for the crowd, showing Jaafar Jackson as the Gloved One.
- 4/10/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, founded by Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, John Harvatine IV and Eric Towner, has brought on former Skydance Animation and Disney Television exec Jonathan Schneider as President.
In his new role, Schneider is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the studio’s strategy, growth and operations alongside the creative team.
Schneider joins the studio after a four-year stint as SVP, Operations & Business Strategy at Skydance Animation. Before that, he was a VP of Strategy at Disney Television. Schneider began his career in development at Nickelodeon and Disney Television Animation.
“Jonathan’s incredible scope of experience & expertise is exactly what Stoopid Buddy Stoodios needs to continue to grow & realize our vision,” said Green. “I’m very excited about the future we’re building together.”
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios is behind the longest running stop-motion show on television, Robot Chicken, as well as Crossing Swords on Hulu, Marvel’s M.
In his new role, Schneider is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the studio’s strategy, growth and operations alongside the creative team.
Schneider joins the studio after a four-year stint as SVP, Operations & Business Strategy at Skydance Animation. Before that, he was a VP of Strategy at Disney Television. Schneider began his career in development at Nickelodeon and Disney Television Animation.
“Jonathan’s incredible scope of experience & expertise is exactly what Stoopid Buddy Stoodios needs to continue to grow & realize our vision,” said Green. “I’m very excited about the future we’re building together.”
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios is behind the longest running stop-motion show on television, Robot Chicken, as well as Crossing Swords on Hulu, Marvel’s M.
- 4/2/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Paula Abdul is among an ensemble cast for a feature-length podcast from Steven Jay Rubin (Bleacher Bums), Billy Riback (Home Improvement) and stand-up comic Bruce Smirnoff.
The American Idol star is starring in Spacemen From Planet Judy alongside Phil Hendrie (Rick and Morty), Hal Rudnick (Reno 911), John Mariano (The Offer) and Eric Waddell (Funny You Should Ask).
It begins when all of Earth’s gay males, and two straight men dressed in drag because there was a mix-up in their Halloween costumes, are abducted to the distant planet Judy (named after Judy Garland), the gay haven world of the universe, where they will live in freedom without oppression.
Inadvertently kidnapped, bumbling information technology specialists Mitch (Hendrie) and Lenny (Rudnick) find themselves on an exotic world of constant partying, mingling and cuddling, all run by the Golden Ram Man (Mariano), a mad tyrant who abhors insubordination and seeded grapes.
The American Idol star is starring in Spacemen From Planet Judy alongside Phil Hendrie (Rick and Morty), Hal Rudnick (Reno 911), John Mariano (The Offer) and Eric Waddell (Funny You Should Ask).
It begins when all of Earth’s gay males, and two straight men dressed in drag because there was a mix-up in their Halloween costumes, are abducted to the distant planet Judy (named after Judy Garland), the gay haven world of the universe, where they will live in freedom without oppression.
Inadvertently kidnapped, bumbling information technology specialists Mitch (Hendrie) and Lenny (Rudnick) find themselves on an exotic world of constant partying, mingling and cuddling, all run by the Golden Ram Man (Mariano), a mad tyrant who abhors insubordination and seeded grapes.
- 3/27/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Micheal, is one of the most anticipated film projects in recent memory. Bringing the King of Pop’s story to life on the silver screen is a Herculean task, and you need shining stars to help it burn bright on screens. Today, Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International announced new vital roles for the forthcoming film, including actors to play La Toya Jackson, Dick Clark, Diana Ross, and more!
Per today’s official press release courtesy of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International:
Larenz Tate plays Berry Gordy, the Motown Records founder and impresario. Gordy is the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross,...
Per today’s official press release courtesy of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International:
Larenz Tate plays Berry Gordy, the Motown Records founder and impresario. Gordy is the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is embracing the Motown sound — announcing key castings including Larenz Tate as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and Kat Graham as the legendary Diana Ross.
As the film chronicles Jackson’s rise to prominence — first as a member of the Jackson 5, then as a solo artist — the record label will factor in significantly. “Power” franchise star Tate (who coincidentally played “Thriller” producer Quincy Jones in 2004’s “Ray”) takes on the Motown impresario Gordy, who redefined American music by platforming such acts as the Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Diana Ross & the Supremes.
Graham portrays Ross, who, as lead singer of the chart-topping group, was asked to officially introduce the Jackson 5 to the world and remained a lifelong influence on Michael Jackson.
Other new cast members of the Lionsgate...
As the film chronicles Jackson’s rise to prominence — first as a member of the Jackson 5, then as a solo artist — the record label will factor in significantly. “Power” franchise star Tate (who coincidentally played “Thriller” producer Quincy Jones in 2004’s “Ray”) takes on the Motown impresario Gordy, who redefined American music by platforming such acts as the Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Diana Ross & the Supremes.
Graham portrays Ross, who, as lead singer of the chart-topping group, was asked to officially introduce the Jackson 5 to the world and remained a lifelong influence on Michael Jackson.
Other new cast members of the Lionsgate...
- 3/25/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Star Wars fans haven’t seen Lando Calrissian – that is, the Billy Dee Williams version – on the big screen in five years. But will we ever again? With so many Star Wars projects on the horizon, it’s possible that Lando could turn up in some corner of the galaxy…But would Williams ever don the cape again? Sure – provided you show him the dough.
As Billy Dee Williams told Radio Times on any potential return to the character, “Pay me a lot of money and I’ll sell my soul.” As portrayed by Williams, Lando Calrissian first appeared in 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back, a former friend of Han Solo’s and one-time owner of the Millennium Falcon, the lore of which would be explored later in the Star Wars saga. Williams would return as Lando for 1983’s Return of the Jedi but wouldn’t reprise the character again – in the flesh,...
As Billy Dee Williams told Radio Times on any potential return to the character, “Pay me a lot of money and I’ll sell my soul.” As portrayed by Williams, Lando Calrissian first appeared in 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back, a former friend of Han Solo’s and one-time owner of the Millennium Falcon, the lore of which would be explored later in the Star Wars saga. Williams would return as Lando for 1983’s Return of the Jedi but wouldn’t reprise the character again – in the flesh,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The 1990 television adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel "It" may be best known for Tim Curry's performance as Pennywise, who made an entire generation seriously terrified of clowns, but it would be nothing without the heart and soul of the Loser's Club. In the 1950s, a group of misfit kids growing up in Derry, Maine are brought together, partially because they don't belong anywhere else, but also because they happen to be targeted by the malevolent force that haunts their town, stealing and murdering its local children. Together, they have to face off against Pennywise to stop the killing once and for all. That's what they think, anyway. But despite defeating Pennywise as children, they're forced to return to Derry as adults and once again confront the terrors of their youth.
As a result of this, "It" has an interesting casting dilemma of finding not only seven...
As a result of this, "It" has an interesting casting dilemma of finding not only seven...
- 3/23/2024
- by Audrey Fox
- Slash Film
Outside, the rain was relentless; inside the lobby of Los Angeles’ NuArt Theater, so was the cheer. At a sold-out March 6 premiere for the crowdsource-funded “Our T2 Remake,” a full-length parody of “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” produced entirely with AI tools, the energy recalled Sundance circa 1995.
Among the supporters were Caleb Ward, co-founder of AI filmmaking education platform Curious Refuge and creator of last year’s viral AI short “Star Wars by Wes Anderson;” Dave Clark, who created another viral AI video with his Adidas spec and whose short film “Another” would precede the feature; Nem Perez, founder of AI storyboarding mobile app Storyblocker Studios and the director of “T2 Remake”; and Jeremy Boxer, the former Vimeo creative director who now runs consultancy Boxer and is the cofounder of community group Friends With AI.
With the audience seated, ready to applaud the AI creations, hosts Perez and executive producer Sway Molina...
Among the supporters were Caleb Ward, co-founder of AI filmmaking education platform Curious Refuge and creator of last year’s viral AI short “Star Wars by Wes Anderson;” Dave Clark, who created another viral AI video with his Adidas spec and whose short film “Another” would precede the feature; Nem Perez, founder of AI storyboarding mobile app Storyblocker Studios and the director of “T2 Remake”; and Jeremy Boxer, the former Vimeo creative director who now runs consultancy Boxer and is the cofounder of community group Friends With AI.
With the audience seated, ready to applaud the AI creations, hosts Perez and executive producer Sway Molina...
- 3/14/2024
- by Bill Desowitz and Dana Harris-Bridson
- Indiewire
Dan Harmon has established a pretty neat little entertainment empire, creating the beloved cult hit "Community" before co-creating "Rick and Morty" and overseeing Apple TV+'s "Strange Planet" and Fox's "Krapopolis." But it's been a rocky road to success for Harmon, who was previously kicked off his own show before being rehired, and in 2018 had to publicly apologize for his prior mistreatment of "Community" writer Megan Ganz — and those are just a couple of examples of the man's controversies. Despite these debacles, however, Harmon has been an entertainment mainstay for well over a decade at this point, and during that time he's not only managed to create several of his own successful shows, but he's also apparently been fairly influential in perhaps the biggest Hollywood success story of the modern era: the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In the same way we wouldn't have "Rick and Morty" or "Community" without Dan Harmon,...
In the same way we wouldn't have "Rick and Morty" or "Community" without Dan Harmon,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
"Star Wars" has infiltrated every aspect of pop culture, whether it's lightsabers or just the "pew pew pew" sound effect that blasters make. Still, for the most part, our universe is pretty separate from George Lucas' galaxy far, far away. We (sadly) don't have blue milk, and jizz is not the number one music genre in the world. We don't have droids either, although the "Star Wars" galaxy doesn't have cellphones or the internet.
And yet, it seems there is one thing all universes, fictional and otherwise, can agree on — how refreshing it is to have a cold beer. Sometimes, when you're fighting the Empire, you need to relax. Some people take to death sticks. Others take to Cerveza Cristal.
Indeed, the latest online "Star Wars" sensation is a series of commercials that aired on Chilean Canal 13 in the early 2000s. When the original trilogy aired in the country,...
And yet, it seems there is one thing all universes, fictional and otherwise, can agree on — how refreshing it is to have a cold beer. Sometimes, when you're fighting the Empire, you need to relax. Some people take to death sticks. Others take to Cerveza Cristal.
Indeed, the latest online "Star Wars" sensation is a series of commercials that aired on Chilean Canal 13 in the early 2000s. When the original trilogy aired in the country,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The sequel to 2010’s legendary animated film Megamind was released recently on Peacock to negative responses and extreme criticism. Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate acted as a sequel as well as a pilot for Peacock’s Megamind Rules! TV show. However, fans of the iconic film were not happy with the resulting product, with the film scoring a lousy 0%.
The sequel has been in the making for over ten years and has infuriated fans as their time has been wasted. The film is reportedly the worst-rated film by DreamWorks Animation, who are also awaiting the release of Kung Fu Panda 4. Despite being a popular IP, the film failed to impress any of the audiences, and here are three reasons behind the failure of the sequel.
Lack of Will Farrell, Brad Pitt, and David Cross A still from Megamind
Half of the charm of the original Megamind film was the...
The sequel has been in the making for over ten years and has infuriated fans as their time has been wasted. The film is reportedly the worst-rated film by DreamWorks Animation, who are also awaiting the release of Kung Fu Panda 4. Despite being a popular IP, the film failed to impress any of the audiences, and here are three reasons behind the failure of the sequel.
Lack of Will Farrell, Brad Pitt, and David Cross A still from Megamind
Half of the charm of the original Megamind film was the...
- 3/5/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
One cannot understate the strange cultural dominance Hugh Wilson's 1984 comedy "Police Academy" held over the pop zeitgeist throughout the 1980s. Clearly a child of "Animal House," "Police Academy" was a traditional snobs-vs.-slobs comedy that pitted winking wiseacres against their stern commanding officers at a police school in an unnamed city. I've long had a theory that the "Police Academy" movies take place in Metropolis, the city where Superman lives. With Superman taking care of major crimes, the local police force would likely become complacent, unused to enforcing the law.
None of the "Police Academy" movies were well-reviewed, recognized by critics as crass, dumb, and low-brow. This is a series that banks on misogyny, offensive stereotypes, and a lot of crotch/sex humor. There is no wit to the "Police Academy" movies. Roger Ebert famously gave the first film zero stars, citing merely how dreadfully unfunny and uninspired it is.
None of the "Police Academy" movies were well-reviewed, recognized by critics as crass, dumb, and low-brow. This is a series that banks on misogyny, offensive stereotypes, and a lot of crotch/sex humor. There is no wit to the "Police Academy" movies. Roger Ebert famously gave the first film zero stars, citing merely how dreadfully unfunny and uninspired it is.
- 2/10/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Will "Star Wars Detours", the unaired, 52-episode CG-animated comedy TV series, produced by Lucasfilm and "Robot Chicken" creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, ever stream on Disney+ ?:
"...'Star Wars: Detours' differentiated from other 'Star Wars' animated series...
"...revealing a satiric, foul-mouthed, but beloved parody of the 'Star Wars' franchise...
"...with a comedic take on what happened between the prequel trilogy ('Episodes I–III') and the original trilogy ('Episodes IV–VI')..."
Cast includes Dee Bradley Baker, Abraham Benrubi, Ahmed Best, Anthony Daniels, Felicia Day, Donald Faison...
...Nat Faxon, Seth Green, Jennifer Hale, Zachary Levi, Joel McHale...
...Breckin Meyer, Dan Milano, Andy Richter, Cree Summer, Catherine Taber...
....Billy Dee Williams, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Grey DeLisle and Seth MacFarlane.
Click the images to enlarge...
"...'Star Wars: Detours' differentiated from other 'Star Wars' animated series...
"...revealing a satiric, foul-mouthed, but beloved parody of the 'Star Wars' franchise...
"...with a comedic take on what happened between the prequel trilogy ('Episodes I–III') and the original trilogy ('Episodes IV–VI')..."
Cast includes Dee Bradley Baker, Abraham Benrubi, Ahmed Best, Anthony Daniels, Felicia Day, Donald Faison...
...Nat Faxon, Seth Green, Jennifer Hale, Zachary Levi, Joel McHale...
...Breckin Meyer, Dan Milano, Andy Richter, Cree Summer, Catherine Taber...
....Billy Dee Williams, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Grey DeLisle and Seth MacFarlane.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 12/23/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
David Lynch had some hesitations about acting in Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans. However, once he took on the role of John Ford, he had one simple request — a bag of Cheetos.
“Well, Cheetos, number one, I love them,” he told Empire magazine of his requirement for appearing in the film loosely based on Spielberg’s life. “And any chance I can, I get them. But I know that they’re not exactly health food. So when I do leave the house and I get a chance to… But I don’t get them that often, honestly.”
He continued, “If I do get them, I want a big bag. Because once you start… you need to have a lot before you could slow down and actually stop. Otherwise, with a small bag, then you’d be prowling for days to find more […] It’s incredible flavour.”
The director of films like Dune,...
“Well, Cheetos, number one, I love them,” he told Empire magazine of his requirement for appearing in the film loosely based on Spielberg’s life. “And any chance I can, I get them. But I know that they’re not exactly health food. So when I do leave the house and I get a chance to… But I don’t get them that often, honestly.”
He continued, “If I do get them, I want a big bag. Because once you start… you need to have a lot before you could slow down and actually stop. Otherwise, with a small bag, then you’d be prowling for days to find more […] It’s incredible flavour.”
The director of films like Dune,...
- 12/20/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
20th Century Fox wasn’t sure what it had in Star Wars, and apparently, neither did George Lucas. The director was building up his company, Lucasfilm, and unleashed his secret weapon: Charley Lippincott. He whipped people into a previously unknown frenzy by working the fans at science fiction and comics conventions. He saw to it DelRey had the novelization out months before the film, as well as three of the six-issue comics adaptation from Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin at Marvel. These people were lined up for day one, and the word of the month spread so fast that it endured throughout the summer of 1977.
Before the Special came the finale from The Donny and Marie Show, which Donny discusses on the documentary.
As we learn in the wonderfully entertaining A Disturbance in the Force, a 90-minute documentary from directors Jeremy Coon and Steve Kozak, despite all his statements saying he had everything planned out,...
Before the Special came the finale from The Donny and Marie Show, which Donny discusses on the documentary.
As we learn in the wonderfully entertaining A Disturbance in the Force, a 90-minute documentary from directors Jeremy Coon and Steve Kozak, despite all his statements saying he had everything planned out,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Exclusive: We understand that Guardians of the Galaxy alum Sean Gunn is set to take on the role of evil businessman Maxwell Lord in the new DC Universe that’s being overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran.
The role was previously played by Pedro Pascal in the 2020 movie Wonder Woman 1984.
It’s not clear if Sean Gunn’s Maxwell Lord will make a cameo in brother Gunn’s Superman: Legacy which will go into production next year. The character, as I hear it, will be referenced in the background of Legacy but will appear in future DC projects. A similar motif will occur for other characters in the new DC Universe, the first phase which is named Gods and Monsters: Chapter One. Stay tuned.
Maxwell Lord debuted in 1987’s Justice League #1 created by Keith Giffen, J. M. DeMatteis, and Kevin Maguire. Initially conceived as an amigo to the...
The role was previously played by Pedro Pascal in the 2020 movie Wonder Woman 1984.
It’s not clear if Sean Gunn’s Maxwell Lord will make a cameo in brother Gunn’s Superman: Legacy which will go into production next year. The character, as I hear it, will be referenced in the background of Legacy but will appear in future DC projects. A similar motif will occur for other characters in the new DC Universe, the first phase which is named Gods and Monsters: Chapter One. Stay tuned.
Maxwell Lord debuted in 1987’s Justice League #1 created by Keith Giffen, J. M. DeMatteis, and Kevin Maguire. Initially conceived as an amigo to the...
- 12/8/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
There are “child stars,” and then there are performers that start working during childhood only to become bona fide, beloved screen icons, enjoying long, varied careers throughout their lives. Following in the footsteps of Shirley Temple, Natalie Wood and Mickey Rooney, Macaulay Culkin has — for three decades and counting — been a contemporary standard bearer for that personal and professional journey.
Culkin became a full-fledged cultural phenomenon after the explosive commercial success of his fifth film, 1990’s “Home Alone,” which he made when he was just 10 years old. The film grossed $476 million worldwide, due in direct part to his mischievous-yet-vulnerable performance as Kevin McAllister. But beginning in his teenage years, Culkin began seeking projects that piqued his artistic interests rather than sustaining his immediate and colossal celebrity. Even without any expectation for those subsequent efforts to reach the same stratospheric heights as his early breakthrough, Culkin’s star wattage has barely flickered,...
Culkin became a full-fledged cultural phenomenon after the explosive commercial success of his fifth film, 1990’s “Home Alone,” which he made when he was just 10 years old. The film grossed $476 million worldwide, due in direct part to his mischievous-yet-vulnerable performance as Kevin McAllister. But beginning in his teenage years, Culkin began seeking projects that piqued his artistic interests rather than sustaining his immediate and colossal celebrity. Even without any expectation for those subsequent efforts to reach the same stratospheric heights as his early breakthrough, Culkin’s star wattage has barely flickered,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Scott Huver
- Variety Film + TV
TBS original comedy “Miracle Workers” has been canceled after four seasons, Variety has confirmed. The cancellation comes just months after the series finale aired in August.
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, Season 4 (aptly titled “End Times”) of the anthology comedy picked up with wasteland warrior (Daniel Radcliffe) and a ruthless warlord (Geraldine Viswanathan) as they face the most dystopian nightmare of all: settling down in the suburbs. “Together they navigate the existential horrors of married life and small-town living, all under the dubious guidance of a wealthy junk trader (Steve Buscemi),” reads the description. Previous seasons covered the Oregon Trail and the Dark Ages.
In addition to Radcliffe and Viswanathan, the series also starred Karan Soni (“Deadpool”) and Jon Bass (“She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”), and Karan Soni. Guest stars this season include, Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”), Garcelle Beauvais (“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”), Kyle Mooney (“Saturday Night Live”), Ego Nwodim...
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, Season 4 (aptly titled “End Times”) of the anthology comedy picked up with wasteland warrior (Daniel Radcliffe) and a ruthless warlord (Geraldine Viswanathan) as they face the most dystopian nightmare of all: settling down in the suburbs. “Together they navigate the existential horrors of married life and small-town living, all under the dubious guidance of a wealthy junk trader (Steve Buscemi),” reads the description. Previous seasons covered the Oregon Trail and the Dark Ages.
In addition to Radcliffe and Viswanathan, the series also starred Karan Soni (“Deadpool”) and Jon Bass (“She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”), and Karan Soni. Guest stars this season include, Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”), Garcelle Beauvais (“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”), Kyle Mooney (“Saturday Night Live”), Ego Nwodim...
- 11/22/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
It’s been a long wait for Invincible season 2. Ever since father-son duo Nolan and Mark Grayson signed off in a symphony of bloody violence in early 2021, fans have been clamoring for more superheroic action. Now the time has finally come as Invincible season 2 is set to premiere its first episode on Nov. 3 on Prime Video.
While Invincible and Omni-Man naturally take up a lot of the attention for this very good Amazon series, let’s not forget the rest of the expansive cast of characters that make up the world created by comic writer and show producer Robert Kirkman. Like any good superhero saga worth its salt, Invincible has a very deep bench of compelling heroes, villains, aliens, civilians, and more.
The bench is so deep, in fact, that it can be hard to keep track of everyone. With that in mind, here is a helpful refresher on...
While Invincible and Omni-Man naturally take up a lot of the attention for this very good Amazon series, let’s not forget the rest of the expansive cast of characters that make up the world created by comic writer and show producer Robert Kirkman. Like any good superhero saga worth its salt, Invincible has a very deep bench of compelling heroes, villains, aliens, civilians, and more.
The bench is so deep, in fact, that it can be hard to keep track of everyone. With that in mind, here is a helpful refresher on...
- 11/3/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Comedian Brad Williams has unveiled his latest comedy special, Starfish, announcing that it will premiere exclusively on the streaming platform Veeps on Thursday, December 21st around 5 p.m. Pt.
Williams’ new hour, filmed at Sony Hall in New York City, sees him talk about navigating relationships and everyday life as a little person. He says that he selected the 21st as its premiere date given the fact that
“it’s the shortest day of the year!”
While the special will be available for free for Veeps All Access subscribers, fans can purchase individual tickets on veeps.com for $14.99 with pre-order code Brad, or for $19.99 day of show. All Access subscribers will be able to enjoy it as many times as they like for a full year following the livestream, with the special to be made available to other ticket holders for seven days post-airing.
Directors for Brad Williams: Starfish...
Williams’ new hour, filmed at Sony Hall in New York City, sees him talk about navigating relationships and everyday life as a little person. He says that he selected the 21st as its premiere date given the fact that
“it’s the shortest day of the year!”
While the special will be available for free for Veeps All Access subscribers, fans can purchase individual tickets on veeps.com for $14.99 with pre-order code Brad, or for $19.99 day of show. All Access subscribers will be able to enjoy it as many times as they like for a full year following the livestream, with the special to be made available to other ticket holders for seven days post-airing.
Directors for Brad Williams: Starfish...
- 11/2/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The slasher boom of the 1980s was a wild time, where filmmakers were attempting to capitalize off of the popularity of films like John Carpenter's "Halloween" and Sean S. Cunningham's "Friday the 13th," while also trying not to appear like a cheap rip-off of either title. This led to success stories like the "Child's Play/Chucky" franchise, or colossal failures like "Boggy Creek II: And the Legend Continues." And then there are films like 1983's "Sleepaway Camp," a slasher film viewed as a classic by some and unforgivable schlock by others. There are five (you read that right) films in the series, but none have been able to capture the magic or reputation of the first one. Introducing scream queen Felissa Rose in her very first feature, "Sleepaway Camp" is a notorious bit of '80s camp (literal and metaphorical) known for casting actual teenagers to play the campers.
- 10/30/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
More than 100 artists contributed to our “Our Frasier Remake,” a frame-by-frame redo of a 1994 episode of NBC sitcom “Frasier,” with the Seattle psychiatrist reimagined as a Lego figure, as Claymation and a dazzling array of other animation styles.
The trailer for the indie project, which follows similar projects “Our Robocop Remake and “Our Footloose Remake,” dropped on Wednesday. It will premiere on Oct. 11 in theaters in Los Angeles, Seattle and Austin, the day before the official reboot, which sees Kelsey Grammer returning to his Emmy-winning role, debuts on Paramount+
“Our Frasier Remake” redoes the Season 1 finale, with 185 uniquely animated segments: A different artist is responsible for each section, reimagining it in their own visual style.
Creator/director Jacob Reed said the episode is “a thinly veiled question about whether or not a spin-off of ‘Cheers’ called ‘Frasier’ was worth it.”
“Three decades later, we’re asking the same question about the reboot,...
The trailer for the indie project, which follows similar projects “Our Robocop Remake and “Our Footloose Remake,” dropped on Wednesday. It will premiere on Oct. 11 in theaters in Los Angeles, Seattle and Austin, the day before the official reboot, which sees Kelsey Grammer returning to his Emmy-winning role, debuts on Paramount+
“Our Frasier Remake” redoes the Season 1 finale, with 185 uniquely animated segments: A different artist is responsible for each section, reimagining it in their own visual style.
Creator/director Jacob Reed said the episode is “a thinly veiled question about whether or not a spin-off of ‘Cheers’ called ‘Frasier’ was worth it.”
“Three decades later, we’re asking the same question about the reboot,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Based on their responses online, the Hollywood writers impacted by the WGA strike are happy with their deal – a lot happier than the last time around.
This new three-year contract between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers includes significant gains for the guild, including substantial raises, minimum staffing requirements, a 26% increase to residuals and guaranteed protections on A.I.
Throughout the strike, social media, X in particular, has been a reliable way for writers to share their stories and saltiest hot-takes. But after the WGA accepted the AMPTP’s deal, that refrain of complaints has turned into one of celebration – contrasted with the end of the 2007-2008 strike, which brought its share of grumbling.
The 2023 deal has been called “tremendous,” “exquisite” and “incredible.” “The writers low-key kicked the AMPTP’s collective ass,” Paul McCallion, a New York-based writer and actor, wrote.
“Holy f–king s–t,...
This new three-year contract between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers includes significant gains for the guild, including substantial raises, minimum staffing requirements, a 26% increase to residuals and guaranteed protections on A.I.
Throughout the strike, social media, X in particular, has been a reliable way for writers to share their stories and saltiest hot-takes. But after the WGA accepted the AMPTP’s deal, that refrain of complaints has turned into one of celebration – contrasted with the end of the 2007-2008 strike, which brought its share of grumbling.
The 2023 deal has been called “tremendous,” “exquisite” and “incredible.” “The writers low-key kicked the AMPTP’s collective ass,” Paul McCallion, a New York-based writer and actor, wrote.
“Holy f–king s–t,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Actor Sydney Sweeney has been building a name for herself in Hollywood for a little over a decade. Her most recent claim to fame is portraying Cassie Howard on Max’s hit drama, Euphoria. Here’s a look at Sweeney’s rise to fame, her most impressive performances, and her evolving perceptions of filming sex scenes.
Sydney Sweeney movies and TV shows
Only in her mid-twenties, Sweeney has already made a name for herself in Hollywood. According to IMDb, here are all of the mainstream movies and TV shows that have helped to thrust Sweeney into the spotlight over the years:
Lisa in the 2009 film Zmd: Zombies of Mass Destruction Young Alice in the 2010 film The Ward Emily in the 2013 film Spiders 3D Annie in the 2014 film Angels in Stardust Julia in the 2015 film The Martial Arts Kid Sam in the 2017 film Dead Ant Shooting Star in the 2018 film Under...
Sydney Sweeney movies and TV shows
Only in her mid-twenties, Sweeney has already made a name for herself in Hollywood. According to IMDb, here are all of the mainstream movies and TV shows that have helped to thrust Sweeney into the spotlight over the years:
Lisa in the 2009 film Zmd: Zombies of Mass Destruction Young Alice in the 2010 film The Ward Emily in the 2013 film Spiders 3D Annie in the 2014 film Angels in Stardust Julia in the 2015 film The Martial Arts Kid Sam in the 2017 film Dead Ant Shooting Star in the 2018 film Under...
- 9/16/2023
- by Suse Forrest
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Hulu has been making targeted investments to build out its animation catalog and recently created a dedicated “Animayhem” hub on its service for its adult animation and anime content. Fox’s “Animation Domination” predates the streaming wars and Hulu is continuing that tradition by leaning into the strength of its animation programming, including many of the long-running shows that formed the cornerstone of Fox’s programming block.
In a sign of how far Hulu has come in its push to dominate the adult animation landscape, eight of the 10 most in-demand adult animation series in the past year were available to stream on Hulu. Six of these were available exclusively on the service. However, the most in-demand adult animated comedy in the U.S. in the past year, “South Park,” was only available to stream on Max.
Demand for animated comedies, July 2022-Aug. 2023, U.S. (Parrot Analytics)
And two of the top 10 that have ended,...
In a sign of how far Hulu has come in its push to dominate the adult animation landscape, eight of the 10 most in-demand adult animation series in the past year were available to stream on Hulu. Six of these were available exclusively on the service. However, the most in-demand adult animated comedy in the U.S. in the past year, “South Park,” was only available to stream on Max.
Demand for animated comedies, July 2022-Aug. 2023, U.S. (Parrot Analytics)
And two of the top 10 that have ended,...
- 8/21/2023
- by Christofer Hamilton
- The Wrap
It was a long time coming, but Sam Elliott finally earned his first Oscar nomination for “A Star Is Born” (2018). He contended as Best Supporting Actor for this musical drama about a failing rockstar (Bradley Cooper) who falls in love with a rising pop star (Lady Gaga), but can’t kick his drug and alcohol addiction despite the best efforts of his girlfriend and his older brother/manager (Elliott). Let’s take a look back at 15 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best.
In a career spanning 50 years, Elliott has received scant awards recognition for his film career. He has, however, contended at the Emmys for his work in “Buffalo Girls” (Best Movie/Mini Supporting Actor in 1995) and “Robot Chicken” (Best Voice-Over Performer in 2013). He competed at the Golden Globes for “Buffalo Girls” and once more for “Conagher” (Best TV Movie/Mini Actor in 1992).
An overdue narrative has been...
In a career spanning 50 years, Elliott has received scant awards recognition for his film career. He has, however, contended at the Emmys for his work in “Buffalo Girls” (Best Movie/Mini Supporting Actor in 1995) and “Robot Chicken” (Best Voice-Over Performer in 2013). He competed at the Golden Globes for “Buffalo Girls” and once more for “Conagher” (Best TV Movie/Mini Actor in 1992).
An overdue narrative has been...
- 8/5/2023
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The late, great Paul Reubens completely changed the landscape of comedy with his character of Pee-wee Herman, becoming one of the handful of celebrities like Jim "Ernest P. Worrell" Varney, Cassandra "Elvira" Peterson, and Glenn "Divine" Milstead who become synonymous with their most famous roles. Honestly, there were probably a lot of people who learned of his passing at the same time they learned his actual name. Don't get me wrong, Pee-wee Herman is one of the greatest and most influential characters ever shown on screen and his hopeful embrace of the weird and creative has certainly made the world a better place. But Reubens was so much more than Pee-wee Herman and brought a number of other hilarious roles to life.
Who could forget his incredible turn on "30 Rock" as Prince Gerhardt, the inbred royal with a baby doll hand, or his role as FBI Agent Bob in "Matilda,...
Who could forget his incredible turn on "30 Rock" as Prince Gerhardt, the inbred royal with a baby doll hand, or his role as FBI Agent Bob in "Matilda,...
- 7/31/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Hollywood stars are reacting to the the news of Paul Reubens’ death. The late actor known for playing Pee-wee Herman on stage, television and film died Monday at age 70. His death was announced on his official Facebook page revealing that the actor had cancer for years, a diagnosis he had not shared publicly.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness,” a statement read. “Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
A statement from Reubens was also shared with the announcement, in which the late actor said,...
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness,” a statement read. “Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
A statement from Reubens was also shared with the announcement, in which the late actor said,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If you thought Negan was poorly handled in the last season of The Walking Dead, you’re in good company, as his portrayer, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, has come out to express disappointment over how the character was written, saying he would have much rather seen him “walk off into the sunset.”
Speaking on Kelly Ripa’s podcast (via Entertainment Weekly), Morgan said, “You know, I don’t know that he would’ve gotten married again, and they had Negan get married at the end of The Walking Dead…We never saw the story of how he met this person and why he would’ve married her, which always kind of bummed me out, because I think he was so in love with his wife, Lucille, and it had made such a production out of the whole Lucille of it all.” Lucille, of course, wasn’t just the name of Negan’s first wife,...
Speaking on Kelly Ripa’s podcast (via Entertainment Weekly), Morgan said, “You know, I don’t know that he would’ve gotten married again, and they had Negan get married at the end of The Walking Dead…We never saw the story of how he met this person and why he would’ve married her, which always kind of bummed me out, because I think he was so in love with his wife, Lucille, and it had made such a production out of the whole Lucille of it all.” Lucille, of course, wasn’t just the name of Negan’s first wife,...
- 6/22/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Elijah Wood, a renowned American actor, has captivated audiences with his versatile and impressive performances for over three decades. Born on January 28, 1981, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Wood’s career as an actor began at a young age. He has starred in numerous films and television series, most notably as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s blockbuster The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. This article delves into the life and career of this iconic actor, showcasing his incredible journey from child star to accomplished Hollywood actor.
Early Life and Childhood Elijah Wood. Depostiphotos
Elijah Jordan Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the second of three children to Debbie Krause and Warren Wood. His parents managed a local delicatessen together. Wood’s ancestry includes English, German, Austrian, and Danish roots. As a child, Wood displayed a natural talent for performing, which led his mother to take him to the...
Early Life and Childhood Elijah Wood. Depostiphotos
Elijah Jordan Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the second of three children to Debbie Krause and Warren Wood. His parents managed a local delicatessen together. Wood’s ancestry includes English, German, Austrian, and Danish roots. As a child, Wood displayed a natural talent for performing, which led his mother to take him to the...
- 6/10/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, better known to wrestling fans as The Iron Sheik, is no longer with us. According to the wrestling legend’s Twitter account, the beloved athlete died at 81. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of The Iron Sheik,” the announcement reads, “but we also take solace unknowing that he departed this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations to come.”
Respect The Legend Forever pic.twitter.com/Cr6CC9pXSO
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) June 7, 2023
According to his official bio on the WWE website, The Iron Sheik began his amateur wrestling career in his native Iran. As a master of the suplex, he often dominated opponents with hard-hitting moves, including the Camel Clutch maneuver. In 1983, The Iron Sheik became WWE Champion after he defeated Bob Backlund at Madison Square Garden. However, his victory was short-lived...
Respect The Legend Forever pic.twitter.com/Cr6CC9pXSO
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) June 7, 2023
According to his official bio on the WWE website, The Iron Sheik began his amateur wrestling career in his native Iran. As a master of the suplex, he often dominated opponents with hard-hitting moves, including the Camel Clutch maneuver. In 1983, The Iron Sheik became WWE Champion after he defeated Bob Backlund at Madison Square Garden. However, his victory was short-lived...
- 6/7/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The man born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri but known to millions of pro wrestling fans as The Iron Sheik has died. He was 81.
His death was announced on his official Twitter page. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of The Iron Sheik,” the announcement reads, “but we also take solace unknowing that he departed this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations to come.”
A cause of death was not disclosed. Read the entire statement below.
According to his official bio at the WWE website, Vaziri was an amateur wrestler in his native Iran before becoming a leading star and top villain, or “heel,” of professional wrestling during the World Wrestling Federation’s heyday in the 1980s. He had relocated to the United States in the early 1970s to work for as a wrestling coach and trainer for the U.
His death was announced on his official Twitter page. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of The Iron Sheik,” the announcement reads, “but we also take solace unknowing that he departed this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations to come.”
A cause of death was not disclosed. Read the entire statement below.
According to his official bio at the WWE website, Vaziri was an amateur wrestler in his native Iran before becoming a leading star and top villain, or “heel,” of professional wrestling during the World Wrestling Federation’s heyday in the 1980s. He had relocated to the United States in the early 1970s to work for as a wrestling coach and trainer for the U.
- 6/7/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
A Blue Demon Jr. Lucha Libre Universe is in the works. Candle Media’s Exile Content Studio and L.A.-based film company Moxie 88 have joined forces to produce a range of content based on Mexican wrestling icon, Blue Demon Jr.
The new 360-degree pact aims to expand the use of Blue Demon Jr.’s likeness in the areas of film, television, animation and merchandising on a worldwide scale.
As the adopted son of Blue Demon, the legendary 1950s Mexican wrestling (Lucha Libre) icon who inspired hundreds of comic books and nearly 30 feature films, Blue Demon Jr. has continued the noble tradition, stamping his own style on the wildly popular sport. He became the first Mexican and second masked wrestler to claim the prestigious Nwa World Heavyweight Championship and has sold out shows at Madison Square Garden.
Not unlike a superhero, Blue Demon Jr.’s mask represents justice and an unwavering pursuit of righteousness.
The new 360-degree pact aims to expand the use of Blue Demon Jr.’s likeness in the areas of film, television, animation and merchandising on a worldwide scale.
As the adopted son of Blue Demon, the legendary 1950s Mexican wrestling (Lucha Libre) icon who inspired hundreds of comic books and nearly 30 feature films, Blue Demon Jr. has continued the noble tradition, stamping his own style on the wildly popular sport. He became the first Mexican and second masked wrestler to claim the prestigious Nwa World Heavyweight Championship and has sold out shows at Madison Square Garden.
Not unlike a superhero, Blue Demon Jr.’s mask represents justice and an unwavering pursuit of righteousness.
- 6/7/2023
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
HBO’s upcoming series The Idol has gone through at least one major creative overhaul since it was announced, with co-creator Amy Seimetz leaving the show in April 2022. Euphoria’s Sam Levinson and Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) then took over as creators for the series, reshaping it to fit their vision and the version of the show set to premiere June 4, 2023.
We don’t know much about the series, other than HBO’s official logline that reads “After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn’s (Lily-Rose Depp) last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye), a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest and darkest depths of her soul?”
Many details on The Idol’s characters, including their names,...
We don’t know much about the series, other than HBO’s official logline that reads “After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn’s (Lily-Rose Depp) last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye), a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest and darkest depths of her soul?”
Many details on The Idol’s characters, including their names,...
- 6/4/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
TBS will premiere anthology comedy series “Miracle Workers: End Times” on Monday, July 10 at 10pm Et/Pt. Daniel Radcliffe (“Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”), Steve Buscemi (“Boardwalk Empire”), Geraldine Viswanathan (“Bad Education”), Karan Soni (“Deadpool”) and Jon Bass (“She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”) return in the fourth installment of the series as all-new characters in a dystopian future full of radioactive mutants, killer robots and a tyrannical homeowner’s association with outrageous annual fees. In a post-apocalyptic future, a wasteland warrior (Daniel Radcliffe) and a ruthless warlord (Geraldine Viswanathan) face the most dystopian nightmare of all: settling down in the suburbs. Together they navigate the existential horrors of married life and small-town living, all under the dubious guidance of a wealthy junk trader (Steve Buscemi). Also starring Jon Bass as the couple’s faithful war dog, and Karan Soni as a kill-bot who loves to party. Guest stars this season include,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
TBS has set a summer premiere date for Season 4 of its anthology comedy series Miracle Workers. Miracle Workers: End Times will debut Monday, July 10 at 10 Pm. As we previously reported, TBS, in January, had pushed the premiere dates for several series, including Miracle Workers, which initially had been slotted for January 16, amid TNets’ original programming overhaul. TBS also released a first-look teaser of the upcoming season (watch above).
Daniel Radcliffe, Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Viswanathan, Karan Soni and Jon Bass will return for the fourth installment as new characters in a dystopian future full of radioactive mutants, killer robots and a tyrannical homeowner’s association with outrageous annual fees.
In a post-apocalyptic future, a wasteland warrior (Radcliffe) and a ruthless warlord (Viswanathan) face the most dystopian nightmare of all: settling down in the suburbs. Together they navigate the existential horrors of married life and small-town living, all under the dubious guidance...
Daniel Radcliffe, Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Viswanathan, Karan Soni and Jon Bass will return for the fourth installment as new characters in a dystopian future full of radioactive mutants, killer robots and a tyrannical homeowner’s association with outrageous annual fees.
In a post-apocalyptic future, a wasteland warrior (Radcliffe) and a ruthless warlord (Viswanathan) face the most dystopian nightmare of all: settling down in the suburbs. Together they navigate the existential horrors of married life and small-town living, all under the dubious guidance...
- 5/31/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans of Joe Dante’s “Gremlins” (1984) wanting to know how mysterious shop owner Mr. Wing (Keye Luke) first met Gizmo (Howie Mandel) and the rest of the mogwai creatures finally get an answer in the new animated prequel “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” (now streaming on Max). In this new origin story from showrunner Tze Chun (“I’m a Virgo”) and executive producer Brendan Hay (“Robot Chicken”), 10-year-old Sam Wing (Izaac Wang) and young Gizmo (Aj LoCascio) attempt to transport the mogwai from 1920 Shanghai to their ancestral home in the Valley of Jade.
The pair are accompanied by teenage street thief Ellie (Gabrielle Nevaeh) and pursued by sorcerer/industrialist Riley Greene (Matthew Rhys), who knows how destructive the mogwai can be if exposed to water or fed after midnight and wants them for his own army of assassins.
“I think that what Joe did with those original ‘Gremlins’ movies is so iconic,...
The pair are accompanied by teenage street thief Ellie (Gabrielle Nevaeh) and pursued by sorcerer/industrialist Riley Greene (Matthew Rhys), who knows how destructive the mogwai can be if exposed to water or fed after midnight and wants them for his own army of assassins.
“I think that what Joe did with those original ‘Gremlins’ movies is so iconic,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
After two decades of being frozen in time, or canceled for lack of a better word, the amusing genetic copies of Abe Lincoln, Joan of Arc, JFK, and Cleopatra are ready to defrost and enter a new era of high school drama. The long-awaited revival of the early 2000s adult animated cult classic, Clone High is about to rise from its MTV ashes and mosey on over to Max (formerly known as HBO Max). The Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Bill Lawrence-created series centers around idiosyncratic teenage clone versions of prolific historical figures dealing with interpersonal drama with each other while facing the trials and tribulations of high school. And all under the watchful eye of secret government employees, out to prepare the teens to become ruthless world leaders.
Since the cancellation of the series’ original run back in 2003 for Gandhi-related purposes, the landscape of animation has shifted. More...
Since the cancellation of the series’ original run back in 2003 for Gandhi-related purposes, the landscape of animation has shifted. More...
- 5/23/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
On Tuesday, May 23, HBO Max is going away — when it will be reskinned as Max, stocked with more than twice the total amount of programming. Max’s expanded streaming menu includes the addition of hundreds of episodes of Discovery+ shows, and it’s set to get dozens of new TV shows and movies over the next month.
The new Max will feature 35,000 hours of programming, more than double what has been available on HBO Max. According to Warner Bros. Discovery, the service will be continuously updated with fresh content, averaging more than 40 new movie titles and TV seasons per month.
See Also: Max’s Priciest Plan Will Have 1,000-Plus Movies and Episodes in 4K Ultra HD
Max will continue to serve as the streaming home for HBO originals, Warner Bros. films, Max originals, the DC universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Adult Swim and Cartoon Network. On top of that,...
The new Max will feature 35,000 hours of programming, more than double what has been available on HBO Max. According to Warner Bros. Discovery, the service will be continuously updated with fresh content, averaging more than 40 new movie titles and TV seasons per month.
See Also: Max’s Priciest Plan Will Have 1,000-Plus Movies and Episodes in 4K Ultra HD
Max will continue to serve as the streaming home for HBO originals, Warner Bros. films, Max originals, the DC universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Adult Swim and Cartoon Network. On top of that,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
With so many streaming services on the market, sometimes it’s the little things that keep you coming back to your streamer of choice. Whether that’s the colors on the menu, the sound it makes when you click on a new tile, or the selection of avatars available for your individual profile. With the launch of Warner Bros. Discovery’s new and improved streaming service Max coming next week, the company has announced a truly massive list of avatars that will be available starting Tuesday, May 23 when HBO Max and discovery+ essentially are merged into a single platform.
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com
Get 20% Off Your Next Year of Max When Pre-Paid Annually
Wbd says that when all of HBO Max’s library is joined by the majority of discovery+’s content, there will be twice as many titles available as before, and Max’s profiles will...
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com
Get 20% Off Your Next Year of Max When Pre-Paid Annually
Wbd says that when all of HBO Max’s library is joined by the majority of discovery+’s content, there will be twice as many titles available as before, and Max’s profiles will...
- 5/18/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
You know Michaela Watkins, right? She was on “Saturday Night Live” and was the star of “Casual” and “Enlightened.” You’ve heard her voice work on “Big Mouth” and “Robot Chicken,” and she was in indie gems like “In a World,” “Sword of Trust,” and “Thanks for Sharing.” You know her from somewhere.
“I get to work all the time, and nobody really knows who I am,” she recently told IndieWire. And, as Watkins makes clear, that’s no complaint. She’s got a great acting career, one that started quite late by Hollywood standards. A former member of improv troupe The Groundlings, she spent a decade bumping around in single-episode, minor-role stints before spending a year as an “SNL” featured player in 2008.
From there, she spent a season on “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” starring opposite another former SNL star, Julia Louis-Dreyfus — who’s now her co-star in...
“I get to work all the time, and nobody really knows who I am,” she recently told IndieWire. And, as Watkins makes clear, that’s no complaint. She’s got a great acting career, one that started quite late by Hollywood standards. A former member of improv troupe The Groundlings, she spent a decade bumping around in single-episode, minor-role stints before spending a year as an “SNL” featured player in 2008.
From there, she spent a season on “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” starring opposite another former SNL star, Julia Louis-Dreyfus — who’s now her co-star in...
- 5/17/2023
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
"Star Wars Detours", the unaired, 52-episode CG-animated comedy TV series, produced by Lucasfilm and "Robot Chicken" creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, will stream in 2023 on Disney+ :
"...'Star Wars: Detours' differentiated from other 'Star Wars' animated series...
"...revealing a satiric, foul-mouthed, but beloved parody of the 'Star Wars' franchise...
"...with a comedic take on what happened between the prequel trilogy ('Episodes I–III') and the original trilogy ('Episodes IV–VI')..."
Cast includes Dee Bradley Baker, Abraham Benrubi, Ahmed Best, Anthony Daniels, Felicia Day, Donald Faison...
...Nat Faxon, Seth Green, Jennifer Hale, Zachary Levi, Joel McHale...
...Breckin Meyer, Dan Milano, Andy Richter, Cree Summer, Catherine Taber...
....Billy Dee Williams, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Grey DeLisle and Seth MacFarlane.
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"...'Star Wars: Detours' differentiated from other 'Star Wars' animated series...
"...revealing a satiric, foul-mouthed, but beloved parody of the 'Star Wars' franchise...
"...with a comedic take on what happened between the prequel trilogy ('Episodes I–III') and the original trilogy ('Episodes IV–VI')..."
Cast includes Dee Bradley Baker, Abraham Benrubi, Ahmed Best, Anthony Daniels, Felicia Day, Donald Faison...
...Nat Faxon, Seth Green, Jennifer Hale, Zachary Levi, Joel McHale...
...Breckin Meyer, Dan Milano, Andy Richter, Cree Summer, Catherine Taber...
....Billy Dee Williams, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Grey DeLisle and Seth MacFarlane.
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- 5/9/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Adam Scott never wanted to be anything other than an actor. He has been devoted to his craft ever since his days of appearing in plays in high school. His first notable professional gig was playing a strung-out deliverer of exposition in the not-at-all-remembered 1994 MTV series "Dead at 21," one of the most 1990s things ever. A few years later, Scott appeared in the final theatrically released "Hellraiser" movie, "Hellraiser: Bloodline" in which he played a sweaty, immortal French aristocrat. That same year, he played the unnamed helmsman of the U.S.S. Defiant in "Star Trek: First Contact." Incidentally, his "Star Trek" character has recently shown up in the video game "Star Trek: Timelines" where he was named Helsman Wyatt, presumably after Ben Wyatt, Scott's character on "Parks and Recreation."
Scott has since had a varied, textured career that included both high-profile jobs and low-profile nothings (this author may...
Scott has since had a varied, textured career that included both high-profile jobs and low-profile nothings (this author may...
- 5/8/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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