Halloween is upon us, so stay safe out there — and stay away from the taco meat.
Tonight, America’s costumed children will venture out in search of treats, trickster teenagers will commit playful acts of vandalism and us older, sensible folk will hole up in our homes, eat candy and re-watch festive, barely frightening and deliciously nostalgic TV shows and movies from our own childhoods.
While horror films are the traditional fare for a night such as tonight, the last half-century of American culture embracing the theme of the season has led to every syndicated TV show at least attempting a Halloween episode, and, for those of us who prefer laughs to gasps, we’d rather settle in with a sitcom than a slasher while we eat cupcakes decorated like skulls and drink punch that we’ll pretend is blood.
But although most every American sitcom has made at least one Halloween episode,...
Tonight, America’s costumed children will venture out in search of treats, trickster teenagers will commit playful acts of vandalism and us older, sensible folk will hole up in our homes, eat candy and re-watch festive, barely frightening and deliciously nostalgic TV shows and movies from our own childhoods.
While horror films are the traditional fare for a night such as tonight, the last half-century of American culture embracing the theme of the season has led to every syndicated TV show at least attempting a Halloween episode, and, for those of us who prefer laughs to gasps, we’d rather settle in with a sitcom than a slasher while we eat cupcakes decorated like skulls and drink punch that we’ll pretend is blood.
But although most every American sitcom has made at least one Halloween episode,...
- 10/31/2024
- Cracked
[Editor’s note: this list was originally published in October 2023. It has since been updated with new entries.]
What’s better than seeing your favorite sitcom characters shed their hum-drum outfits and status quo subplots for the theatrical costumes and hair-raising horror that only comes with Halloween? From “Freaks and Geeks” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” to “Parks and Recreation” and “Bob’s Burgers,” the best TV comedies celebrate October 31 with seasonal half-hours that inspire as much festive fun as they do nail-biting fear.
The most memorable Halloween sitcom episodes go beyond tossing pumpkins at the set dressing and instead dig deep to figure out what the annual celebration of things that go bump in the night might really mean to their characters. Stand-out shows find ways to bring specificity to their Halloween renderings, carefully considering everything from the narratively powerful meaning (or dramatically ironic coding!) behind characters’ costumes to the range of All Hallows’ Eve settings that can fit a story best.
A costume party can be...
What’s better than seeing your favorite sitcom characters shed their hum-drum outfits and status quo subplots for the theatrical costumes and hair-raising horror that only comes with Halloween? From “Freaks and Geeks” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” to “Parks and Recreation” and “Bob’s Burgers,” the best TV comedies celebrate October 31 with seasonal half-hours that inspire as much festive fun as they do nail-biting fear.
The most memorable Halloween sitcom episodes go beyond tossing pumpkins at the set dressing and instead dig deep to figure out what the annual celebration of things that go bump in the night might really mean to their characters. Stand-out shows find ways to bring specificity to their Halloween renderings, carefully considering everything from the narratively powerful meaning (or dramatically ironic coding!) behind characters’ costumes to the range of All Hallows’ Eve settings that can fit a story best.
A costume party can be...
- 10/31/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
As you’ve probably heard by now, Donald Trump has been spending the final weeks of his campaign cosplaying as people who actually work for a living. First it was a visit to McDonald’s, and then yesterday, he decided to put on a reflective vest and ride around in the passenger’s seat of a garbage truck as it slowly circled an airport tarmac next to Trump’s private plane. You know, typical garbage collector stuff.
He followed it up by appearing at a rally while still wearing the vest. Why? Because a staff member told him it made him “look thinner.”
The ridiculous stunt was Trump’s way of trolling Joe Biden for referring to his followers as “garbage,” in response to Tony Hinchcliffe’s recent Trump rally stand-up set. If it seemed so goofy that it could have been the plot of a sitcom, that’s possibly because...
He followed it up by appearing at a rally while still wearing the vest. Why? Because a staff member told him it made him “look thinner.”
The ridiculous stunt was Trump’s way of trolling Joe Biden for referring to his followers as “garbage,” in response to Tony Hinchcliffe’s recent Trump rally stand-up set. If it seemed so goofy that it could have been the plot of a sitcom, that’s possibly because...
- 10/31/2024
- Cracked
Comcast president Mike Cavanaugh floated the possibility during the company’s third-quarter earnings call with analysts.
Quarterly earnings reports often make for somewhat dry reading, but they’re still must-haves for analysts because many times company executives use them to make big announcements. Comcast president Mike Cavanaugh did just that on Thursday, using his company’s conference call to discuss its third-quarter earnings as a platform to announce that it was considering spinning off popular cable channels like Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, and USA Network into their own business, a move that could help Comcast focus more on scaling its streaming service Peacock.
Key Details: Cavanaugh said more specifics about the plan would be available once Comcast reached “firm conclusions. The executive also said Comcast was still on the lookout for potential streaming joint ventures or other partnerships. Other media firms like Wbd have been urged to separate their cable and streaming businesses by analysts.
Quarterly earnings reports often make for somewhat dry reading, but they’re still must-haves for analysts because many times company executives use them to make big announcements. Comcast president Mike Cavanaugh did just that on Thursday, using his company’s conference call to discuss its third-quarter earnings as a platform to announce that it was considering spinning off popular cable channels like Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, and USA Network into their own business, a move that could help Comcast focus more on scaling its streaming service Peacock.
Key Details: Cavanaugh said more specifics about the plan would be available once Comcast reached “firm conclusions. The executive also said Comcast was still on the lookout for potential streaming joint ventures or other partnerships. Other media firms like Wbd have been urged to separate their cable and streaming businesses by analysts.
- 10/31/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The NBCUniversal streamer isn’t competing with Netflix and Prime Video in terms of subscribers, but it is slowly moving toward profitability.
All of a sudden it’s late October, and for many entertainment companies that means it’s time to start reporting third-quarter earnings. NBCUniversal revealed its quarterly earnings report for Peacock on Thursday, Oct. 31, and as part of the report informed analysts and observers that it had gained 3 million subscribers, taking its new total to 36 million after ending Q2 with 33.5 million customers.
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Financially, Peacock had another encouraging quarter. Its revenue brought in during the quarter was $1.5 billion, a year-over-year increase of 82%. An increase in revenue is hardly surprising, considering Q3 was the first full quarter in which Peacock's new prices were in effect, and the streamer also had the benefit of hosting the Olympics and the starts of new NFL and college football seasons.
All of a sudden it’s late October, and for many entertainment companies that means it’s time to start reporting third-quarter earnings. NBCUniversal revealed its quarterly earnings report for Peacock on Thursday, Oct. 31, and as part of the report informed analysts and observers that it had gained 3 million subscribers, taking its new total to 36 million after ending Q2 with 33.5 million customers.
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Financially, Peacock had another encouraging quarter. Its revenue brought in during the quarter was $1.5 billion, a year-over-year increase of 82%. An increase in revenue is hardly surprising, considering Q3 was the first full quarter in which Peacock's new prices were in effect, and the streamer also had the benefit of hosting the Olympics and the starts of new NFL and college football seasons.
- 10/31/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Imagine being so bad at comedy and so irredeemably racist that Ann Coulter thinks she can write a more palatable stand-up set than you.
Tony Hinchcliffe doesn’t have to imagine it — that’s exactly what happened when Comedy Central paired him with the far-right author and pundit while he was working as a joke writer for The Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe. A veteran of the roast circuit, Hinchcliffe fashioned himself as a protégé of Roastmaster General Jeff Ross while working both behind the scenes and onstage for the popular series of celebrity roasts, including the 2016 special where the slate of celebrity guests famously turned the tip of their flamethrowers from the Parks and Recreation to the woman who once called for “Jews to be perfected, as they say” in order to turn America into a true Christian theocracy.
When Coulter made the confusing decision to guest star...
Tony Hinchcliffe doesn’t have to imagine it — that’s exactly what happened when Comedy Central paired him with the far-right author and pundit while he was working as a joke writer for The Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe. A veteran of the roast circuit, Hinchcliffe fashioned himself as a protégé of Roastmaster General Jeff Ross while working both behind the scenes and onstage for the popular series of celebrity roasts, including the 2016 special where the slate of celebrity guests famously turned the tip of their flamethrowers from the Parks and Recreation to the woman who once called for “Jews to be perfected, as they say” in order to turn America into a true Christian theocracy.
When Coulter made the confusing decision to guest star...
- 10/30/2024
- Cracked
As the holiday season approaches, television is set to deliver a mix of high-octane drama, captivating sci-fi, and returning fan favorites to keep viewers entertained. According to the Whip Watch Report for November 2024, U.S. audiences are especially excited about HBO’s “Dune: Prophecy” and Netflix’s returning hit “Arcane,” topping the list of most-anticipated new and returning shows, respectively. This diverse array of TV content promises to make November a banner month for television fans, blending epic world-building, thrilling storytelling, and some much-awaited returns.
Top 5 Most-Anticipated New Shows Dune: Prophecy
Leading the new series lineup is “Dune: Prophecy,” HBO’s ambitious adaptation that delves into the origins of the “Dune” universe. With “Dune: Prophecy” set to premiere on Nov. 17, fans of the legendary sci-fi epic are eagerly awaiting this prequel that expands the backstory of Frank Herbert’s complex world. Following the success of the “Dune” films, this series...
Top 5 Most-Anticipated New Shows Dune: Prophecy
Leading the new series lineup is “Dune: Prophecy,” HBO’s ambitious adaptation that delves into the origins of the “Dune” universe. With “Dune: Prophecy” set to premiere on Nov. 17, fans of the legendary sci-fi epic are eagerly awaiting this prequel that expands the backstory of Frank Herbert’s complex world. Following the success of the “Dune” films, this series...
- 10/30/2024
- by Jerry Inman
- The Wrap
The expanded agreement between Universal and Netflix will see the world’s largest streamer get Universal’s live-action and animated movies after they debut on Peacock first.
The dinosaurs of the “Jurassic World” franchise and the hotrods of the “Fast and Furious” movies will be roaring onto Netflix in the not-too-distant future. That comes thanks to a newly expanded deal between Universal and Netflix, which will see animated movies from Universal partners like DreamWorks continue to stream on Netflix and will also include live-action movies from the studio for the first time.
Key Details: Live-action Universal movies will begin streaming on Netflix in 2027. Films will stream on Peacock first for eight months before shifting exclusively to Netflix for 10 months. Netflix can also license past Universal movies as part of the deal. Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.com
With this extension, the deal between Universal and Netflix is growing to include live-action...
The dinosaurs of the “Jurassic World” franchise and the hotrods of the “Fast and Furious” movies will be roaring onto Netflix in the not-too-distant future. That comes thanks to a newly expanded deal between Universal and Netflix, which will see animated movies from Universal partners like DreamWorks continue to stream on Netflix and will also include live-action movies from the studio for the first time.
Key Details: Live-action Universal movies will begin streaming on Netflix in 2027. Films will stream on Peacock first for eight months before shifting exclusively to Netflix for 10 months. Netflix can also license past Universal movies as part of the deal. Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.com
With this extension, the deal between Universal and Netflix is growing to include live-action...
- 10/29/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
"It's good for me. Makes me feel useful." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a comedy series called A Man on the Inside, which will be streaming later in November. This is the next series from Mike Schur, known for creating "Parks & Rec", "The Good Place", "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". This time he's borrowing from another source - this fun series is based on Oscar-nominated Chilean documentary film called The Mole Agent, which was included as one of my favorite documentaries of 2020. Retired professor Charles feels life has nothing new in store for him. He’s become stuck in his routine and grown distant from his daughter. But when he spies a classified ad from a private investigator, he’s inspired to roll the dice on a new adventure, going undercover into the Pacific View Retirement Home in San Francisco to solve the mystery of a stolen family heirloom. Ted Danson...
- 10/28/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Nick Offerman is the latest addition to the upcoming Apple TV+ series “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” Variety has learned.
Offerman will star in the series alongside previously announced cast members Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, and Michelle Pfeiffer. The eight-episode show was ordered to series at Apple back in February after a multi-platform bidding war. It is based on the Rufi Thorpe novel of the same name, which was published in June.
Per the description of the novel’s plot, it focuses on Margo Millet (Fanning), the daughter of a Hooters waitress (Pfeiffer) and an ex-pro wrestler (Offerman). Now an unemployed single mother in her early 20s, Margo is struggling to make ends meet, leading her to launch an OnlyFans account. When her father reenters her life, she starts incorporating his lessons from the pro wrestling world into her OnlyFans work, leading to unexpected success.
It was reported earlier this year...
Offerman will star in the series alongside previously announced cast members Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, and Michelle Pfeiffer. The eight-episode show was ordered to series at Apple back in February after a multi-platform bidding war. It is based on the Rufi Thorpe novel of the same name, which was published in June.
Per the description of the novel’s plot, it focuses on Margo Millet (Fanning), the daughter of a Hooters waitress (Pfeiffer) and an ex-pro wrestler (Offerman). Now an unemployed single mother in her early 20s, Margo is struggling to make ends meet, leading her to launch an OnlyFans account. When her father reenters her life, she starts incorporating his lessons from the pro wrestling world into her OnlyFans work, leading to unexpected success.
It was reported earlier this year...
- 10/28/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Meet Margo’s dad.
Nick Offerman has joined Apple TV+’s upcoming adaptation of Margo’s Got Money Troubles as the title character’s father, TVLine has learned.
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Offerman will play Jinx. As previously reported, Michelle Pfeiffer will play Margo’s mom, Shyanne.
Based on Rufi Thorpe’s novel of the same name, the eight-episode series follows Margo Millet (played by The Great‘s Elle Fanning), the child of...
Nick Offerman has joined Apple TV+’s upcoming adaptation of Margo’s Got Money Troubles as the title character’s father, TVLine has learned.
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Offerman will play Jinx. As previously reported, Michelle Pfeiffer will play Margo’s mom, Shyanne.
Based on Rufi Thorpe’s novel of the same name, the eight-episode series follows Margo Millet (played by The Great‘s Elle Fanning), the child of...
- 10/28/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Emmy winner Nick Offerman is set to star in Margo’s Got Money Troubles, joining Elle Fanning, fellow Emmy winner Nicole Kidman and Michelle Pfeiffer in the Apple TV+ series based on Rufi Thorpe’s novel. The eight-part series, set in the world of OnlyFans with a wrestling twist, hails from prolific TV creator David E. Kelley and A24, with Fanning and Kidman also executive producing.
Fanning stars as Margo Millet, the child of a Hooters waitress (Pfeiffer) and an ex-pro wrestler (Offerman), who becomes pregnant after a brief affair with an English professor at the local junior college she attends. Now, at twenty, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. When her estranged father, Jinx (Offerman), shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Margo starts an...
Fanning stars as Margo Millet, the child of a Hooters waitress (Pfeiffer) and an ex-pro wrestler (Offerman), who becomes pregnant after a brief affair with an English professor at the local junior college she attends. Now, at twenty, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. When her estranged father, Jinx (Offerman), shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Margo starts an...
- 10/28/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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Peacock has some pretty big premieres on the calendar for this week. Not only is “Despicable Me 4” making its streaming debut on Thursday, Oct. 31, but the new series “The Day of the Jackal” is coming to the streamer on Nov. 14 as well. Viewers who want to sign up for Peacock to stream these titles and much more can take $40 off an annual subscription to ad-supported Peacock Premium (normally $80 per year) or ad-free Peacock Premium Plus (normally $140) with a special promo code.
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- 10/28/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Like any other character-based storytelling format, television is chock full of common tropes.
Sometimes, tropes are overdone or offensive, but they often exist to give the audience a sense of familiarity and relatability.
If I had to choose a favorite trope, it would be the concept of found family, and I wouldn’t even have to think about it.
(Jack Zeman/Fox)
A grouchy, tough boss has a soft spot for a rough-around-the-edge intern and becomes a parental figure for them.
A set of childhood best friends grow into adulthood together, sharing all of life’s challenges and celebrations like siblings.
Sometimes, a character gets the “Dirty Uncle Sal” treatment.
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Sometimes, tropes are overdone or offensive, but they often exist to give the audience a sense of familiarity and relatability.
If I had to choose a favorite trope, it would be the concept of found family, and I wouldn’t even have to think about it.
(Jack Zeman/Fox)
A grouchy, tough boss has a soft spot for a rough-around-the-edge intern and becomes a parental figure for them.
A set of childhood best friends grow into adulthood together, sharing all of life’s challenges and celebrations like siblings.
Sometimes, a character gets the “Dirty Uncle Sal” treatment.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 Episode 6 Spoilers: Sophia Bush Stirs Things Upby Haley Whitmire White 11 Examples of Found Family on TV that Prove Genetics Aren’t Everythingby Haley Whitmire White Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 Episode 5 Review: You Make My Heart Explodeby Haley Whitmire...
- 10/28/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
Netflix has released a trailer for its upcoming comedy series A Man on the Inside, which features a reunion of star Ted Danson and creator Mike Schur after they worked together on The Good Place.
The show, which Netflix gave a straight-to-series order in March 2023, is based on the Oscar-nominated documentary The Mole Agent. Danson plays Charles, a retired professor who’s in a rut following the death of his wife, having grown distant from his daughter, Emily (Mary Elizabeth Ellis). Netflix describes the show this way:
“When Charles spies a classified ad from private investigator Julie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada), he’s inspired to roll the dice on a new adventure. Charles’ mission: to go undercover inside the Pacific View Retirement Home in San Francisco and solve the mystery of a stolen family heirloom. Everyone, residents and staff alike, is a potential suspect, and it’s up to Charles to...
The show, which Netflix gave a straight-to-series order in March 2023, is based on the Oscar-nominated documentary The Mole Agent. Danson plays Charles, a retired professor who’s in a rut following the death of his wife, having grown distant from his daughter, Emily (Mary Elizabeth Ellis). Netflix describes the show this way:
“When Charles spies a classified ad from private investigator Julie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada), he’s inspired to roll the dice on a new adventure. Charles’ mission: to go undercover inside the Pacific View Retirement Home in San Francisco and solve the mystery of a stolen family heirloom. Everyone, residents and staff alike, is a potential suspect, and it’s up to Charles to...
- 10/28/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ted Danson is going undercover to solve crime in the unlikeliest of places — a retirement home.
The “Cheers” icon leads Netflix series “A Man on the Inside,” which is based on Maite Alberdi‘s Oscar-nominated 2021 documentary “The Mole Agent.” Danson’s “The Good Place” showrunner Mike Schur is the creator of the series, with Alberdi executive producing.
The official synopsis reads: “Retired professor Charles (Danson) feels life has nothing new in store for him. A year after his wife’s passing, he’s become stuck in his routine and grown distant from his daughter Emily (Mary Elizabeth Ellis). But when he spies a classified ad from private investigator Julie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada), he’s inspired to roll the dice on a new adventure. Charles’ mission: to go undercover inside the Pacific View Retirement Home in San Francisco and solve the mystery of a stolen family heirloom. Everyone, residents and staff alike,...
The “Cheers” icon leads Netflix series “A Man on the Inside,” which is based on Maite Alberdi‘s Oscar-nominated 2021 documentary “The Mole Agent.” Danson’s “The Good Place” showrunner Mike Schur is the creator of the series, with Alberdi executive producing.
The official synopsis reads: “Retired professor Charles (Danson) feels life has nothing new in store for him. A year after his wife’s passing, he’s become stuck in his routine and grown distant from his daughter Emily (Mary Elizabeth Ellis). But when he spies a classified ad from private investigator Julie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada), he’s inspired to roll the dice on a new adventure. Charles’ mission: to go undercover inside the Pacific View Retirement Home in San Francisco and solve the mystery of a stolen family heirloom. Everyone, residents and staff alike,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Demi Moore and Rob Lowe are counted among the best stars that came out from the Brat Pack genre of films in the 1980s. Brat Pack referred to a group of young actors who co-starred in many coming-of-age films of that time. While Moore and Lowe were a hit on-screen pair after co-starring in St. Elmo’s Fire and About Last Night, they also “had a thing” off-screen.
Demi Moore and Rob Lowe in About Last Night | Credits: TriStar Pictures
Demi Moore has earlier claimed in her memoir Inside Out that her memories with Rob Lowe are clouded due to her past drug addiction. But she thanked the Perfect Strangers actor for beautifully talking about their brief relationship in his memoir Stories I Only Tell My Friends.
Rob Lowe’s confession of brief love with Demi Moore impressed the Ghost actress Demi Moore with Emilio Estevez in Wisdom | Credits: 20th Century Fox
Recently,...
Demi Moore and Rob Lowe in About Last Night | Credits: TriStar Pictures
Demi Moore has earlier claimed in her memoir Inside Out that her memories with Rob Lowe are clouded due to her past drug addiction. But she thanked the Perfect Strangers actor for beautifully talking about their brief relationship in his memoir Stories I Only Tell My Friends.
Rob Lowe’s confession of brief love with Demi Moore impressed the Ghost actress Demi Moore with Emilio Estevez in Wisdom | Credits: 20th Century Fox
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- 10/28/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Here’s why Marvel took a chance on Chris Pratt ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Remember when Chris Pratt danced on an alien planet to “Come And Get Your Love” in Guardians of the Galaxy? That was 2014, and the MCU was forever changed! A decade later, Pratt reflected on how Peter Quill transformed his life. He celebrated with an Instagram post, expressing gratitude for the journey and his fantastic cast and crew.
Let’s rewind for a second. Pratt was known as the charmingly awkward Andy Dwyer on Parks and Recreation before he was a galaxy-saving heron. But when Guardians came knocking, he wasn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet for himself. He thought, “I wasn’t physically right for it,” but felt he could nail the role.
After an audition that dazzled Marvel, he lost 60 pounds. He transformed from a lovable goofball into the roguishly charming Star-Lord we all adore.
Remember when Chris Pratt danced on an alien planet to “Come And Get Your Love” in Guardians of the Galaxy? That was 2014, and the MCU was forever changed! A decade later, Pratt reflected on how Peter Quill transformed his life. He celebrated with an Instagram post, expressing gratitude for the journey and his fantastic cast and crew.
Let’s rewind for a second. Pratt was known as the charmingly awkward Andy Dwyer on Parks and Recreation before he was a galaxy-saving heron. But when Guardians came knocking, he wasn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet for himself. He thought, “I wasn’t physically right for it,” but felt he could nail the role.
After an audition that dazzled Marvel, he lost 60 pounds. He transformed from a lovable goofball into the roguishly charming Star-Lord we all adore.
- 10/28/2024
- by Heena Singh
- KoiMoi
Gaganachari Ott release: Here’s where you should watch it (Photo Credit – Instagram)
If you’re a fan of mockumentary shows like Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, or The Office, there’s exciting news for you in Malayalam cinema. A fresh addition to the genre, though with a unique twist, has just arrived. Gaganachari, a mockumentary with a sci-fi comedy core, has been quietly released on Ott.
Cast and Crew
Arun Chandu directs Gaganachari, and Chandu and Siva Sai co-write the screenplay. The film stars Kerala’s transport minister, Ganesh Kumar, Gokul Suresh, Aju Varghese, Anarkali Marikar, and John Kaippallil. Sankar Sharma provides the music, while Surjith S Pai handles the cinematography. Editing is by Ceejay Achu and Aravind Manmadhan, with Vineesh Nakulan as the visual effects supervisor. Produced by Vinayaka Ajith and Krishand as executive producer, the film is a joint production of Ajith Vinayaka Films and Krishand Films.
If you’re a fan of mockumentary shows like Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, or The Office, there’s exciting news for you in Malayalam cinema. A fresh addition to the genre, though with a unique twist, has just arrived. Gaganachari, a mockumentary with a sci-fi comedy core, has been quietly released on Ott.
Cast and Crew
Arun Chandu directs Gaganachari, and Chandu and Siva Sai co-write the screenplay. The film stars Kerala’s transport minister, Ganesh Kumar, Gokul Suresh, Aju Varghese, Anarkali Marikar, and John Kaippallil. Sankar Sharma provides the music, while Surjith S Pai handles the cinematography. Editing is by Ceejay Achu and Aravind Manmadhan, with Vineesh Nakulan as the visual effects supervisor. Produced by Vinayaka Ajith and Krishand as executive producer, the film is a joint production of Ajith Vinayaka Films and Krishand Films.
- 10/27/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
We’ve got a Pawnee family reunion to show you, and it’s as sweet as Sweetums.
Jenny Slate got a heartwarming surprise on Friday’s The Drew Barrymore Show when her Parks and Recreation co-star and TV dad Henry Winkler popped up in the audience posing as a fan. Slate got emotional when she saw Winkler, who asked her: “Can I have some of that money back?” (Slate’s character Mona-Lisa Saperstein, you’ll remember, always begged Winkler’s character Lu for cash, sticking out her hand and demanding, “Money, please!”)
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Jenny Slate got a heartwarming surprise on Friday’s The Drew Barrymore Show when her Parks and Recreation co-star and TV dad Henry Winkler popped up in the audience posing as a fan. Slate got emotional when she saw Winkler, who asked her: “Can I have some of that money back?” (Slate’s character Mona-Lisa Saperstein, you’ll remember, always begged Winkler’s character Lu for cash, sticking out her hand and demanding, “Money, please!”)
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- 10/26/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The star-studded thriller is already receiving Oscar buzz, which could impact when it arrives on streaming.
Time to send up the black smoke! Ralph Fiennes’ new papal drama movie “Conclave” is hitting theaters on Friday, Oct. 25. The movie is already generating awards chatter around Hollywood which could impact when you will be able to watch it at home. So, we will run through all of the information you need in order to figure out when and where it will be available to stream.
Key Details: Critics and audiences alike are raving about “Conclave.” The film is distributed by Focus Features, which means it will head to Peacock first. The wait for other Focus Features movies has been a short one, but “Conclave” could change that. Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.com Watch the Trailer for ‘Conclave’:
“Conclave” stars Fiennes as Cardinal-Dean Thomas Lawrence, who will lead the College of...
Time to send up the black smoke! Ralph Fiennes’ new papal drama movie “Conclave” is hitting theaters on Friday, Oct. 25. The movie is already generating awards chatter around Hollywood which could impact when you will be able to watch it at home. So, we will run through all of the information you need in order to figure out when and where it will be available to stream.
Key Details: Critics and audiences alike are raving about “Conclave.” The film is distributed by Focus Features, which means it will head to Peacock first. The wait for other Focus Features movies has been a short one, but “Conclave” could change that. Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.com Watch the Trailer for ‘Conclave’:
“Conclave” stars Fiennes as Cardinal-Dean Thomas Lawrence, who will lead the College of...
- 10/25/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Marvel’s Agatha All Along starring Kathryn Hahn in her own witchy spinoff series from WandaVision will arrive just in time for the start of fall, which is Sept. 22 according to the calendar.
Hahn’s Agatha Harkness, who hid in plain sight during Wanda Maximoff’s (Elizabeth Olson) television series that took on a different genre each episode, will now face her own demons after haunting Wanda within The Hex that was Westview. Not only will the series debut as fall stars, but the final episodes will also arrive just in time for Halloween.
Follow along below for more details about the Agatha All Along release schedule:
When does Agatha All Along come out?
The show will debut Wednesday, Sept. 18.
How many episodes are in Agatha All Along?
The show has nine episodes in total.
When are new episodes of Agatha All Alongstreaming on Disney+? Will they arrive weekly or all at once?...
Hahn’s Agatha Harkness, who hid in plain sight during Wanda Maximoff’s (Elizabeth Olson) television series that took on a different genre each episode, will now face her own demons after haunting Wanda within The Hex that was Westview. Not only will the series debut as fall stars, but the final episodes will also arrive just in time for Halloween.
Follow along below for more details about the Agatha All Along release schedule:
When does Agatha All Along come out?
The show will debut Wednesday, Sept. 18.
How many episodes are in Agatha All Along?
The show has nine episodes in total.
When are new episodes of Agatha All Alongstreaming on Disney+? Will they arrive weekly or all at once?...
- 10/24/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Spoiler Alert !!!Spoiler Warning for Agatha All Along Episode 7
Aubrey Plaza only debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Disney+’s Agatha All Along, but fans have seemingly missed a major hint about her character in 2012’s The Avengers. Indeed, Marvel may have been secretly prepping to introduce the ever-powerful Lady Death for years!
Credits: Aubrey Plaza in Agatha All Along / Disney+
While the famed character is yet to make her big-screen debut, fans can anticipate that Plaza will have a more significant part in the entire saga because of the magnitude that Rio Vidal plays in the series.
Aubrey Plaza’s Major Revelation in Agatha All Along Has a Possible Link to MCU’s The Avengers
With Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha All Along finally confirming the real identity of Aubrey Plaza’s Rio Vidal in Episode 7, the story moves forward in an exciting direction now that she’s revealed to be Death.
Aubrey Plaza only debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Disney+’s Agatha All Along, but fans have seemingly missed a major hint about her character in 2012’s The Avengers. Indeed, Marvel may have been secretly prepping to introduce the ever-powerful Lady Death for years!
Credits: Aubrey Plaza in Agatha All Along / Disney+
While the famed character is yet to make her big-screen debut, fans can anticipate that Plaza will have a more significant part in the entire saga because of the magnitude that Rio Vidal plays in the series.
Aubrey Plaza’s Major Revelation in Agatha All Along Has a Possible Link to MCU’s The Avengers
With Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha All Along finally confirming the real identity of Aubrey Plaza’s Rio Vidal in Episode 7, the story moves forward in an exciting direction now that she’s revealed to be Death.
- 10/24/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
When Community Flipped Classic Sitcom Tropes on Their Heads – A Game-Changing Moment! ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )
Back in the glory days of Thursday night TV, Community wasn’t just a sitcom—it was a deliciously meta-wrecking ball to the whole genre. While The Office, Parks and Recreation, and 30 Rock played the hits, Community dove headfirst into chaotic paintball wars, alternate realities, and a talking ass-crack bandit. Oh yeah, it got weird. And that’s precisely why we loved it.
Dan Harmon, the mad scientist who later cooked up Rick and Morty, was the brains behind this bizarre brilliance. The show kicked off with Joel McHale’s Jeff Winger—Mr. Slick Lawyer Guy was forced back to school because his degree was as fake as a plastic plant. He pulls together a ragtag study group of lovable misfits: washed-up businessman Pierce, social justice warrior Britta, straight-a student Annie, ex-jock Troy,...
Back in the glory days of Thursday night TV, Community wasn’t just a sitcom—it was a deliciously meta-wrecking ball to the whole genre. While The Office, Parks and Recreation, and 30 Rock played the hits, Community dove headfirst into chaotic paintball wars, alternate realities, and a talking ass-crack bandit. Oh yeah, it got weird. And that’s precisely why we loved it.
Dan Harmon, the mad scientist who later cooked up Rick and Morty, was the brains behind this bizarre brilliance. The show kicked off with Joel McHale’s Jeff Winger—Mr. Slick Lawyer Guy was forced back to school because his degree was as fake as a plastic plant. He pulls together a ragtag study group of lovable misfits: washed-up businessman Pierce, social justice warrior Britta, straight-a student Annie, ex-jock Troy,...
- 10/24/2024
- by Heena Singh
- KoiMoi
To know Kristen Bell is to love her. Not just because she's delightful, hilarious, and super talented, but because you more than likely have adored a project she has starred in. Whether you met her as the quick witted teen detective in Veronica Mars or have had her singing voice playing in your home for years thanks to Disney's Frozen franchise, she's had a presence on your screen.
From her narration role on The CW's teen drama Gossip Girl, which returns to Netflix in the US in October 2024, to her latest beloved romantic comedy series on Netflix, Bell has been part of so many movies and shows that people simply love. Thankfully, lots of them are available to watch on Netflix. Here are all of the Kristen Bell movies and shows currenly on Netflix!
Nobody Wants This. Kristen Bell as Joanne in episode 108 of Nobody Wants This. | Cr. Adam Rose...
From her narration role on The CW's teen drama Gossip Girl, which returns to Netflix in the US in October 2024, to her latest beloved romantic comedy series on Netflix, Bell has been part of so many movies and shows that people simply love. Thankfully, lots of them are available to watch on Netflix. Here are all of the Kristen Bell movies and shows currenly on Netflix!
Nobody Wants This. Kristen Bell as Joanne in episode 108 of Nobody Wants This. | Cr. Adam Rose...
- 10/23/2024
- by Reed Gaudens
- Netflix Life
New data from Parks Associates highlights the successes streamers have had in moving viewers to ad plans.
Streaming providers have accomplished something that all businesses wish they could do at will: change customer attitudes. Streamers have affected a big change in feelings regarding ads; there was a time when streaming customers thought ads were a thing of the past, and it was unthinkable that services would start forcing customers to watch commercials with their on-demand content. Now, a new survey from Parks Associates shows that customers are increasingly accepting of ads, as well as the reason behind their willingness to accept commercials.
Key Details: On average, 57% of customers of Max, Netflix, Disney+, Discovery+, Prime Video, Paramount+, Hulu, and Peacock are ad-supported customers. Viewers increasingly see ad-supported plans as a good way to give a streamer an initial try. The survey also shows the increased efficacy of bundled streaming products. Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.
Streaming providers have accomplished something that all businesses wish they could do at will: change customer attitudes. Streamers have affected a big change in feelings regarding ads; there was a time when streaming customers thought ads were a thing of the past, and it was unthinkable that services would start forcing customers to watch commercials with their on-demand content. Now, a new survey from Parks Associates shows that customers are increasingly accepting of ads, as well as the reason behind their willingness to accept commercials.
Key Details: On average, 57% of customers of Max, Netflix, Disney+, Discovery+, Prime Video, Paramount+, Hulu, and Peacock are ad-supported customers. Viewers increasingly see ad-supported plans as a good way to give a streamer an initial try. The survey also shows the increased efficacy of bundled streaming products. Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.
- 10/23/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Data from Parrot Analytics shows that ‘Yellowstone’ drove more subscriber acquisition for Peacock this year than any other TV show..
“Yellowstone” continues to be one of the most popular shows on television, despite the fact that it’s been nearly two years since new episodes of the series aired on Paramount Network. The Western drama centering on the Dutton family and their Yellowstone ranch in Montana is about to return with the second half of its fifth season, but they won’t be available to stream right away, as it will be a few months before you can stream them on-demand on Peacock. A new survey from Parrot Analytics shows just how important the blockbuster show is to Peacock, and highlights where customers who sign up to the service to watch it are coming from.
Key Details: Parrot found that “Yellowstone” accounted for 3.71% of all customer acquisitions between January and August.
“Yellowstone” continues to be one of the most popular shows on television, despite the fact that it’s been nearly two years since new episodes of the series aired on Paramount Network. The Western drama centering on the Dutton family and their Yellowstone ranch in Montana is about to return with the second half of its fifth season, but they won’t be available to stream right away, as it will be a few months before you can stream them on-demand on Peacock. A new survey from Parrot Analytics shows just how important the blockbuster show is to Peacock, and highlights where customers who sign up to the service to watch it are coming from.
Key Details: Parrot found that “Yellowstone” accounted for 3.71% of all customer acquisitions between January and August.
- 10/22/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Provided you skip past the episodes where Louis C.K. plays a disquietingly aggressive cop, Parks and Recreation can be a very comforting show — although perhaps not quite to the degree that noted televisual sedative Frasier is. Parks and Rec’s calming effect seems to be the result of its overall chill vibe, lovable characters, and perhaps most importantly, the show’s unrelenting political optimism.
Leslie Knope herself, Amy Poehler, was recently asked by Variety about the possibility of getting more Parks and Rec content this election year, possibly because political optimism isn’t exactly plentiful these days. The idea isn’t all that crazy considering that, five years after the series finale, we got a Zoom reunion in 2020. And it wasn’t just a lazy reading of an old script, like with some other pandemic-era Zoom reunions, it was an in-universe check-in with each character, and genuinely very funny.
And...
Leslie Knope herself, Amy Poehler, was recently asked by Variety about the possibility of getting more Parks and Rec content this election year, possibly because political optimism isn’t exactly plentiful these days. The idea isn’t all that crazy considering that, five years after the series finale, we got a Zoom reunion in 2020. And it wasn’t just a lazy reading of an old script, like with some other pandemic-era Zoom reunions, it was an in-universe check-in with each character, and genuinely very funny.
And...
- 10/22/2024
- Cracked
It’s been 16 years since Amy Poehler was a cast member on Saturday Night Live, but that also might be the exact same amount of time that’s passed since the average SNL “fan” actually watched it.
From 2001 to 2008, Poehler carved a place for herself among the comedy greats with her powerful, high-energy performances on SNL, hosting the venerated “Weekend Update” segment and playing celebrities ranging from Hillary Clinton to Michael Jackson. A veteran of the Chicago improvisational comedy scene who co-founded the comedy group The Upright Citizens Brigade that turned into one of the most influential training and performance institutions in entertainment, Poehler had an immense impact on her collaborators at SNL, namely her recurring current partner Tina Fey. During her tenure, Poehler also left an equally strong impression on the SNL fandom, who considers her not only one of the show’s all-time best cast members, but one...
From 2001 to 2008, Poehler carved a place for herself among the comedy greats with her powerful, high-energy performances on SNL, hosting the venerated “Weekend Update” segment and playing celebrities ranging from Hillary Clinton to Michael Jackson. A veteran of the Chicago improvisational comedy scene who co-founded the comedy group The Upright Citizens Brigade that turned into one of the most influential training and performance institutions in entertainment, Poehler had an immense impact on her collaborators at SNL, namely her recurring current partner Tina Fey. During her tenure, Poehler also left an equally strong impression on the SNL fandom, who considers her not only one of the show’s all-time best cast members, but one...
- 10/21/2024
- Cracked
Aubrey Plaza is widely recognized for her portrayal of April Ludgate in Parks and Recreation, where her deadpan humor brought her significant fame. She has also showcased her talent in acclaimed projects like Legion, Ingrid Goes West, and The White Lotus, demonstrating her versatility in both drama and comedy.
Currently, Plaza stars in the MCU series Agatha All Along, and her latest film, Megalopolis, was released on September 27, 2024, receiving mixed reviews.
Watching Plaza on screen, it’s hard to believe that her career almost didn’t happen due to a serious medical condition she faced at the age of 20, which went undiagnosed because of her youth.
While visiting a friend, Plaza experienced a stroke that struck mid-sentence, and she immediately realized something was wrong when she lost her ability to speak.
Yes. I was 20, and I was living in Queens, in Astoria. And I was going to my friend’s apartment for lunch.
Currently, Plaza stars in the MCU series Agatha All Along, and her latest film, Megalopolis, was released on September 27, 2024, receiving mixed reviews.
Watching Plaza on screen, it’s hard to believe that her career almost didn’t happen due to a serious medical condition she faced at the age of 20, which went undiagnosed because of her youth.
While visiting a friend, Plaza experienced a stroke that struck mid-sentence, and she immediately realized something was wrong when she lost her ability to speak.
Yes. I was 20, and I was living in Queens, in Astoria. And I was going to my friend’s apartment for lunch.
- 10/21/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Aubrey Plaza is best known for her role as April Ludgate in ‘Parks and Recreation,’ where her deadpan humor won her widespread recognition and fame. She has also starred in notable projects like ‘Legion,’ ‘Ingrid Goes West,’ and ‘The White Lotus’, showing us just how talented she is in both dramatic and comedy roles.
Currently, Plaza is the star of the MCU show ‘Agatha All Along’ and her latest movie, ‘Megalopolis’ was released on September 27, 2024, to a mixed reception.
Watching Plaza on screen, it’s easy to forget that her career almost never happened, as the actress suffered from a severe medical condition while she was 20 years old that easily went undiagnosed due to her age.
As it turns out the actress suffered a stroke when she was visiting her friend. The stroke happened mid-sentence and she was immediately aware that something was wrong as she lost the ability to talk.
Currently, Plaza is the star of the MCU show ‘Agatha All Along’ and her latest movie, ‘Megalopolis’ was released on September 27, 2024, to a mixed reception.
Watching Plaza on screen, it’s easy to forget that her career almost never happened, as the actress suffered from a severe medical condition while she was 20 years old that easily went undiagnosed due to her age.
As it turns out the actress suffered a stroke when she was visiting her friend. The stroke happened mid-sentence and she was immediately aware that something was wrong as she lost the ability to talk.
- 10/21/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Horrifying Story of Aubrey Plaza Suffering a Stroke in Her 20s Which Left Her With Temporary Aphasia
Ever since she made her splash in the film industry with 2009’s comedy piece Mystery Team, Aubrey Plaza has proven she can do wonders for Hollywood’s entertainment industry. Be it action, drama, dark comedy, or superhero magic, the actress has shown her excellent chops across all fields, with her most recent gig gaining her recognition being that of Rio Vidal in Agatha All Along.
Aubrey Plaza. | Credits: Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre/Lionsgate.
But while onscreen, she may seem the perfect actress who knows how to bring to life the characters assigned to her, offscreen, Plaza’s life has been met with some tragedies. One of these includes the time she suffered a stroke out of nowhere when she was only 20. While the circumstances in which this happened were unusually normal, it still scarred her brutally for some time.
Of course, over the time that has passed ever since,...
Aubrey Plaza. | Credits: Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre/Lionsgate.
But while onscreen, she may seem the perfect actress who knows how to bring to life the characters assigned to her, offscreen, Plaza’s life has been met with some tragedies. One of these includes the time she suffered a stroke out of nowhere when she was only 20. While the circumstances in which this happened were unusually normal, it still scarred her brutally for some time.
Of course, over the time that has passed ever since,...
- 10/21/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Amy Poehler is ready to laugh. Poehler, who will be honored with Variety’s Legends and Groundbreakers Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival on Oct. 20, notes there is a running joke around the offices of her production company, Paper Kite. “You know how people talk about living in unprecedented times? We’re like, ‘Let’s get back into precedented times.’ So, we’re calling 2025 ‘The Year of Precedented Times.’ And I think 2025 is The Year of Comedy.”
Poehler elaborates, “We’ve had a lot of incredible art that’s come out of these deep, dystopian fears we’ve all been experiencing, which is great. But it kind of feels like we want to get back to laughing.” As for what makes her laugh, Poehler hesitates. “I have the pleasure and privilege of actually being friends with these amazing funny people,” she admits. “So, the first thought that comes to my mind is my friends.
Poehler elaborates, “We’ve had a lot of incredible art that’s come out of these deep, dystopian fears we’ve all been experiencing, which is great. But it kind of feels like we want to get back to laughing.” As for what makes her laugh, Poehler hesitates. “I have the pleasure and privilege of actually being friends with these amazing funny people,” she admits. “So, the first thought that comes to my mind is my friends.
- 10/19/2024
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
The much-anticipated return of Agatha Harkness in Agatha All Along has arrived, marking the witch’s solo series after her pivotal role in WandaVision. With a new coven and old acquaintances resurfacing, Agatha embarks on a magical journey that promises excitement, power plays, and nostalgia for WandaVision fans. Here’s a guide to the cast and characters that make up Agatha All Along.
‘Agatha All Along’: Complete Cast & Characters Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness
Leading the Agatha All Along cast is the ever-powerful Agatha Harkness, played by Kathryn Hahn. In WandaVision, Agatha revealed herself to be a witch capable of siphoning the powers of others, only to be trapped in the town of Westview by Wanda Maximoff. In Agatha All Along, she is awakened from her trance by an unexpected visitor and sets out on a new magical quest.
Hahn’s illustrious career includes roles in Step Brothers (2008), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty...
‘Agatha All Along’: Complete Cast & Characters Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness
Leading the Agatha All Along cast is the ever-powerful Agatha Harkness, played by Kathryn Hahn. In WandaVision, Agatha revealed herself to be a witch capable of siphoning the powers of others, only to be trapped in the town of Westview by Wanda Maximoff. In Agatha All Along, she is awakened from her trance by an unexpected visitor and sets out on a new magical quest.
Hahn’s illustrious career includes roles in Step Brothers (2008), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty...
- 10/19/2024
- by Naveed Zahir
- High on Films
Kathryn Hahn’s children love the fact she’s part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).The 51-year-old actress reprised her role as Agatha Harkness in Disney+ series ‘Agatha All Along’ and she is “very proud” to be part of the comic book world, particularly because of the enthusiasm of her and husband Ethan Sandler’s teenagers Leonard, 17, and 15-year-old Mae.She told Britain’s Hello! magazine: “They love it, my daughter especially.“My kids were my entrance into Marvel, so this is a big deal for all of us as a family, even if my son pretends he’s way too cool for it all.“I feel very proud to be a small part of something so huge.”Despite her success over the years, the former ‘Parks and Recreation’ star has found she gets recognised “way more” now as a result of playing Agatha.She said: “It’s been a transition.
- 10/19/2024
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
We all adore Chris Pratt for that quirky yet adventurous role in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. He has become one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. Pratt began small but he rose through the ranks and soon became part of some major blockbuster franchises. He has shown his versatility through his roles in action blockbusters like Jurassic World and also his comedic roles in sitcoms like Parks and Recreation.
But Pratt isn’t just known for his on-screen success. He is also a family man. The actor, who is currently married to Katherine Schwarzenegger, can often be spotted spending precious time with the family, keeping his stormy profession in check with his lighter self back home. The Lego Movie star and his wife Schwarzenegger are now all set to welcome their third child, and Pratt is thrilled about expanding their family.
How many children does Chris Pratt have?...
But Pratt isn’t just known for his on-screen success. He is also a family man. The actor, who is currently married to Katherine Schwarzenegger, can often be spotted spending precious time with the family, keeping his stormy profession in check with his lighter self back home. The Lego Movie star and his wife Schwarzenegger are now all set to welcome their third child, and Pratt is thrilled about expanding their family.
How many children does Chris Pratt have?...
- 10/18/2024
- by Sohini Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Is Peacock about to solidify its sports lineup with regional sports networks? That’s the report from The Wall Street Journal.
According to the article, Peacock will begin offering NBC-owned RSNs in early 2025. That makes Peacock much more attractive for sports fans in Boston, Philadelphia, and California. Currently, the NBC-owned RSNs are only available on Directv Stream, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV. Peacock would offer those channels at a far lower monthly price.
Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.com
Peacock would likely offer these channels for an additional price on top of the normal subscription. We don’t know if all viewers in an area would have to pay for the channels whether they watch them or not.
One of the big problems with the regional sports model is that all subscribers in an area have to pay the fees when paying for a live TV provider. If...
According to the article, Peacock will begin offering NBC-owned RSNs in early 2025. That makes Peacock much more attractive for sports fans in Boston, Philadelphia, and California. Currently, the NBC-owned RSNs are only available on Directv Stream, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV. Peacock would offer those channels at a far lower monthly price.
Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.com
Peacock would likely offer these channels for an additional price on top of the normal subscription. We don’t know if all viewers in an area would have to pay for the channels whether they watch them or not.
One of the big problems with the regional sports model is that all subscribers in an area have to pay the fees when paying for a live TV provider. If...
- 10/16/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
When it comes to network television, shows often find their success by anchoring couples for fans to fall in love with. But it’s Chicago Fire’s friendships that set it apart.
Don’t get me wrong, Chicago Fire has had its fair share of popular ‘ships: Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide (Stellaride). Sylvie Brett and Matt Casey (Brettsey).
There’s also Trudy Platt and Randall “Mouch” McHolland (Plouch), and my personal favorite: the Herrmanns (Christopher and Cindy).
(NBC/George Burns Jr.) Romance is Great, but It’s Not Everything
No one can deny the importance of a powerful couple in a popular TV show.
What would Grey’s Anatomy have been without Meredith and Derek?
Can you even imagine The Office without Jim and Pam or Parks & Recreation without Leslie and Ben?
Sans David and Patrick, Schitt’s Creek would have been a much less heartwarming show. The same goes...
Don’t get me wrong, Chicago Fire has had its fair share of popular ‘ships: Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide (Stellaride). Sylvie Brett and Matt Casey (Brettsey).
There’s also Trudy Platt and Randall “Mouch” McHolland (Plouch), and my personal favorite: the Herrmanns (Christopher and Cindy).
(NBC/George Burns Jr.) Romance is Great, but It’s Not Everything
No one can deny the importance of a powerful couple in a popular TV show.
What would Grey’s Anatomy have been without Meredith and Derek?
Can you even imagine The Office without Jim and Pam or Parks & Recreation without Leslie and Ben?
Sans David and Patrick, Schitt’s Creek would have been a much less heartwarming show. The same goes...
- 10/16/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Emmy Award winner Ben Schwartz has joined the 20th Century feature Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice as part of the ensemble cast, which includes Vince Vaughn, James Marsden, Eiza Gonzalez, Jimmy Tatro and Arturo Castro.
The film is a buddy action comedy from writer and director BenDavid Grabinski set in the criminal underworld. Character names and descriptions have yet to be revealed.
Deadline first reported in May that 20th Century landed the project following a heated bidding war. Andrew Lazar is producing.
Schwartz received an Emmy Award in 2009 for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special for his collaboration with host Hugh Jackman’s opening number in ABC’s 81st Annual Academy Awards. He has an additional three nominations for both acting and writing.
His recent TV credits include Lord & Miller’s AppleTV+ miniseries The Afterparty and the Greg Daniels and Steve Carell Netflix series Space Force, both...
The film is a buddy action comedy from writer and director BenDavid Grabinski set in the criminal underworld. Character names and descriptions have yet to be revealed.
Deadline first reported in May that 20th Century landed the project following a heated bidding war. Andrew Lazar is producing.
Schwartz received an Emmy Award in 2009 for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special for his collaboration with host Hugh Jackman’s opening number in ABC’s 81st Annual Academy Awards. He has an additional three nominations for both acting and writing.
His recent TV credits include Lord & Miller’s AppleTV+ miniseries The Afterparty and the Greg Daniels and Steve Carell Netflix series Space Force, both...
- 10/15/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Have you ever scrolled through social media just to find your favorite celebrity looking completely different? Fans have witnessed numerous dramatic celebrity transformations in recent years, from impressive weight loss journeys to complete facial makeovers. Celebrities like Chris Pratt and members of the Kardashian family have undergone significant physical changes.
Chris Pratt in Parks and Recreation | Credits: NBC; Chris Pratt in Guardians of the Galaxy | Credits: Marvel Studios
While it is not anyone’s place to judge these transformations, some of these celebrities have faced severe trolling for their new looks. Here are some of the celebrity transformations that either left fans in awe or raised eyebrows.
1. Chris Pratt Chris Pratt as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy | Credits: Marvel Studios
Chris Pratt went from everyone’s favorite goofy and chubby guy Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation to the ripped-up Star-Lord in Marvel films. According to Pratt, he lost...
Chris Pratt in Parks and Recreation | Credits: NBC; Chris Pratt in Guardians of the Galaxy | Credits: Marvel Studios
While it is not anyone’s place to judge these transformations, some of these celebrities have faced severe trolling for their new looks. Here are some of the celebrity transformations that either left fans in awe or raised eyebrows.
1. Chris Pratt Chris Pratt as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy | Credits: Marvel Studios
Chris Pratt went from everyone’s favorite goofy and chubby guy Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation to the ripped-up Star-Lord in Marvel films. According to Pratt, he lost...
- 10/15/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Mayim Bialik always had Jim Parsons in her corner, and that’s something she’ll never forget. Back when The Big Bang Theory was still dominating screens, Parsons went to bat for Bialik, standing up to the show’s producers when things got heated. He wasn’t just playing a genius on TV—he was one behind the scenes too, making sure Bialik got the respect she deserved.
Jim Parsons from The Big Bang Theory | Credits: Warner Bros
Parsons proved that loyalty and friendship could still exist in the cutthroat world of Hollywood. Looking back, Bialik knows that without his fight, her journey on the show might’ve been a whole different story. And for that, she’ll always be grateful.
Jim Parsons Fought to Keep Mayim Bialik on The Big Bang Theory, Changing the Show Forever Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik in The Big Bang Thory | Credits: Warner Bros...
Jim Parsons from The Big Bang Theory | Credits: Warner Bros
Parsons proved that loyalty and friendship could still exist in the cutthroat world of Hollywood. Looking back, Bialik knows that without his fight, her journey on the show might’ve been a whole different story. And for that, she’ll always be grateful.
Jim Parsons Fought to Keep Mayim Bialik on The Big Bang Theory, Changing the Show Forever Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik in The Big Bang Thory | Credits: Warner Bros...
- 10/15/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Apple TV+’s post-apocalyptic science fiction series Silo (read our 8/10 review Here) is based on a series of stories written by author Hugh Howey. It started with a short story called Wool, and at one point the plan was to call the Apple TV+ series Wool as well. There’s plenty of Howey stories to continue pulling inspiration from is Silo has a multiple season run: Holston, Proper Gauge, Casting Off, The Stranded, Legacy, Order, Pact, and Dust... with more to come. We’ll get to see more of this Howey-inspired story play out when Silo season 2 begins airing on November 15th – and with that date just one month away, a trailer for the new episodes has arrived online. You can check it out in the embed above.
Silo follows the last 10,000 people on Earth as they navigate life in their mile-deep underground home protecting them from the toxic outside world.
Silo follows the last 10,000 people on Earth as they navigate life in their mile-deep underground home protecting them from the toxic outside world.
- 10/14/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Željko Ivanek (Damages), Barry Shabaka Henley (Bob Hearts Abishola) and Vonde Curtis Hall (Justified: City Primeval) are among newly revealed cast for Death by Lightning, Netflix’s limited series about President James Garfield and his admirer/eventual assassin, Charles Guiteau.
Based on Candace Millard’s 2011 book Destiny of the Republic, the Netflix series “brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield (played by George & Tammy‘s Michael Shannon), reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau (Succession‘s Matthew Macfadyen) — the man who would come to kill him.”
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Based on Candace Millard’s 2011 book Destiny of the Republic, the Netflix series “brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of James Garfield (played by George & Tammy‘s Michael Shannon), reluctant 20th president of the United States, and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau (Succession‘s Matthew Macfadyen) — the man who would come to kill him.”
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- 10/11/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Ever since The Office ended in 2012, other shows have done their best to follow in its footsteps. The biggest reason The Office worked so well is that it followed a mockumentary-style dynamic. Nine seasons of The Office shed light on the mundane lives of a random group of employees working at a paper company. Other TV shows that have emulated The Office‘s magic include Modern Family, Abbott Elementary, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Now, the most recent show to hop on this bandwagon is called St. Denis Medical. This time around, the mockumentary-style show will follow a group of doctors and nurses working at a hospital.
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The first episode of St. Denis Medical will premiere on November 12, 2024, on NBC. The show starts with a bang since the first two episodes will air back-to-back. Anyone who enjoys medical-themed entertainment will likely find amusement in this show. St. Denis Medical...
Details About St. Denis Medical
The first episode of St. Denis Medical will premiere on November 12, 2024, on NBC. The show starts with a bang since the first two episodes will air back-to-back. Anyone who enjoys medical-themed entertainment will likely find amusement in this show. St. Denis Medical...
- 10/11/2024
- by Stephanie Harper
- TV Shows Ace
A fail on the Fox game show The Floor has left the internet floored, and an expertly timed camera pan was the very shady cherry on top. The clip was shared on X (formerly Twitter) over the weekend, with two female contestants facing off in a 45-second round called the quiz duel under the category of sitcoms for the most points. With full-screen cast photos behind them, they identified one sitcom after another with ease. Heather got Parks and Recreation (fitting since the show is hosted by Rob Lowe), Julie Anne got Golden Girls, and Heather got Will and Grace. Then came trouble. – y’all please look at this! I’m screaming! pic.twitter.com/1yWK0mizon — Rob Milton (@therobmilton) October 4, 2024 The last photo was of ABC’s Black-ish, and Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross (Emmy nominated!) were displayed, neither of them buzzed in. “Um, pass,” Julie Anne uttered and an incorrect buzzer sounded,...
- 10/7/2024
- TV Insider
Yelyna De León will star in and direct the romantic comedy “20 Pounds to Happiness” from “Real Women Have Curves” writer Josefina López.
Carlo Mendez and Riley Shanahan co-star in the film, which also features Christiana Leucas, Soledad St. Hilaire, Iyari Limon, Rafael Sigler and Tricia Cruz.
“20 Pounds to Happiness” marks De León’s debut as a feature film director. The movie follows a full-figured Latina in a “Real Women Have Curves” support group who must decide between staying loyal to her girlfriends or risking the loss of her dream man. López and De León serve as producers.
De León’s credits as an actor include “Will and Grace,” “Snowfall,” “Ray Donovan,” “Shamelsss,” “A Better Life” and “East Side Story.” She also wrote, produced and acted in the murder mystery film “Murder in the Woods” alongside Danny Trejo.
Mendez is a Cuban-American actor with television roles in “9-1-1,” “Superior Donuts,” “Parks and Recreation...
Carlo Mendez and Riley Shanahan co-star in the film, which also features Christiana Leucas, Soledad St. Hilaire, Iyari Limon, Rafael Sigler and Tricia Cruz.
“20 Pounds to Happiness” marks De León’s debut as a feature film director. The movie follows a full-figured Latina in a “Real Women Have Curves” support group who must decide between staying loyal to her girlfriends or risking the loss of her dream man. López and De León serve as producers.
De León’s credits as an actor include “Will and Grace,” “Snowfall,” “Ray Donovan,” “Shamelsss,” “A Better Life” and “East Side Story.” She also wrote, produced and acted in the murder mystery film “Murder in the Woods” alongside Danny Trejo.
Mendez is a Cuban-American actor with television roles in “9-1-1,” “Superior Donuts,” “Parks and Recreation...
- 10/7/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Two New Girl roomies are reuniting.
Lamorne Morris will guest-star on Damon Wayans Jr.’s upcoming CBS sitcom Poppa’s House, our sister site Deadline reports. Morris and Wayans Jr., of course, played Winston and Coach on the aforementioned Fox comedy.
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Lamorne will appear in a February episode as a film school classmate of Wayans Jr.’s character, whom he tries to convince to return to filmmaking.
Lamorne Morris will guest-star on Damon Wayans Jr.’s upcoming CBS sitcom Poppa’s House, our sister site Deadline reports. Morris and Wayans Jr., of course, played Winston and Coach on the aforementioned Fox comedy.
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Lamorne will appear in a February episode as a film school classmate of Wayans Jr.’s character, whom he tries to convince to return to filmmaking.
- 10/4/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
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We’ve all been there at one point or the other: You’ve cut your cable TV (or never even had it in the first place), but you still want to watch a game or an awards show on a local channel like NBC. If you’re not sure how to pull off this streaming feat, we’ve got some great news for you: It’s easier than...
We’ve all been there at one point or the other: You’ve cut your cable TV (or never even had it in the first place), but you still want to watch a game or an awards show on a local channel like NBC. If you’re not sure how to pull off this streaming feat, we’ve got some great news for you: It’s easier than...
- 10/3/2024
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
Disney+ subscribers tuning in to Agatha All Along are spinning theories that Aubrey Plaza's Rio Vidal may secretly be the Marvel villain Lady Death.
Parks & Recreation star Plaza joined the MCU with Agatha All Along as Rio Vidal, a green witch with a romantic history with Agatha Harkness.
But before discussing why Agatha All Along viewers think Plaza's Rio Vidal is hiding a gloomy secret, it's first essential to establish who Lady Death is.
Read full article on The Direct.
Parks & Recreation star Plaza joined the MCU with Agatha All Along as Rio Vidal, a green witch with a romantic history with Agatha Harkness.
But before discussing why Agatha All Along viewers think Plaza's Rio Vidal is hiding a gloomy secret, it's first essential to establish who Lady Death is.
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- 10/3/2024
- by Sam Hargrave
- The Direct
The upcoming Netflix limited drama series “The Beast in Me” has added four new cast members, Variety has learned.
Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales, David Lyons, and Tim Guinee will all star in the show alongside previously announced leads Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. The show was originally picked up to series at the streamer back in March.
The official description of the series states:
“Since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write, a ghost of her former self. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis (Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth – chasing his demons while...
Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales, David Lyons, and Tim Guinee will all star in the show alongside previously announced leads Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. The show was originally picked up to series at the streamer back in March.
The official description of the series states:
“Since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write, a ghost of her former self. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis (Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth – chasing his demons while...
- 10/3/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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