Exclusive: Christopher Landon’s Drop has added British writer/performer Ed Weeks to the Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse’s fast-paced thriller.
Weeks joins a cast that includes Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane and Jacob Robinson. Pic’s logline is under wraps. Universal is releasing the pic.
Weeks starred as “Dr. Jeremy Reed” in Fox’s The Mindy Project. He can currently be seen in Paramount+’s French Girl, opposite Zach Braff, which premiered at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. He most recently starred in the Fox Broadcasting series LA to Vegas opposite Dylan McDermott. Additional feature credits include the HBO feature film The Leisure Class, produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, and Negin Fasad and Jeremy Redleaf’s 3rd Street Blackout. His television credits include Channel 4’s The It Crowd, Dirty Sexy Funny (Comedy Central), and The BBC’s My Family and Not Going Out. Weeks has...
Weeks joins a cast that includes Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane and Jacob Robinson. Pic’s logline is under wraps. Universal is releasing the pic.
Weeks starred as “Dr. Jeremy Reed” in Fox’s The Mindy Project. He can currently be seen in Paramount+’s French Girl, opposite Zach Braff, which premiered at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. He most recently starred in the Fox Broadcasting series LA to Vegas opposite Dylan McDermott. Additional feature credits include the HBO feature film The Leisure Class, produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, and Negin Fasad and Jeremy Redleaf’s 3rd Street Blackout. His television credits include Channel 4’s The It Crowd, Dirty Sexy Funny (Comedy Central), and The BBC’s My Family and Not Going Out. Weeks has...
- 5/13/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount+ today debuted the official trailer and key art for season two of the original animated series Transformers: EarthSpark. The first nine episodes of the second season will premiere on Friday, June 7, exclusively on Paramount in the U.S. and Canada, and on June 8 in the U.K., Australia, and Italy, with additional territories to be announced at a later date.
Transformers: EarthSpark introduces a new generation of Transformers robots – the first to be born on Earth – and together with the humans who welcome them and care for them, they’ll redefine what it means to be a family. In season two, the Emberstone has shattered, and it’s a race against the Decepticons to find all the pieces.
Limitless power will be at the fingertips of whoever holds the artifact… Amidst the chaos, Robby meets someone special; Mo uncovers an ancient secret in Witwicky, and the Terrans level up.
Transformers: EarthSpark introduces a new generation of Transformers robots – the first to be born on Earth – and together with the humans who welcome them and care for them, they’ll redefine what it means to be a family. In season two, the Emberstone has shattered, and it’s a race against the Decepticons to find all the pieces.
Limitless power will be at the fingertips of whoever holds the artifact… Amidst the chaos, Robby meets someone special; Mo uncovers an ancient secret in Witwicky, and the Terrans level up.
- 5/13/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The door is back open for Deerfield’s mystery machine! Led by Chris O’Dowd (“The It Crowd”), Apple TV+’s ensemble comedy series “The Big Door Prize” is for its Season 2 premiere and its small-town residents are readying themselves for the “next stage”… whatever that may be. “The Big Door Prize” Season 2 will premiere on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, April 24 with three new episodes. You can watch The Big Door Prize: Season 2 with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
How to Watch ‘The Big Door Prize’ Season 2 Premiere When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘The Big Door Prize’ Season 2 Premiere
Created by David West Read (“Schitt's Creek”) and based on M.O. Walsh’s novel of the same name, Apple TV+’s “The Big Door Prize” is set in a small town...
How to Watch ‘The Big Door Prize’ Season 2 Premiere When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘The Big Door Prize’ Season 2 Premiere
Created by David West Read (“Schitt's Creek”) and based on M.O. Walsh’s novel of the same name, Apple TV+’s “The Big Door Prize” is set in a small town...
- 4/24/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
This article contains casting spoilers for all eight episodes of Fallout.
The Fallout gaming franchise presents a big storytelling universe to play in. And that’s exactly what drew showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner to the Prime Video TV adaptation in the first place.
“It’s more creatively interesting to be able to build our own story in the world that they’ve carved out for us,” Wagner told Den of Geek. “That’s historically been the trajectory of Fallout. It’s traded hands many times, with different creative teams taking it over. It’s kept it fresh, kept it relevant. We chose to just vainly look at this as our Fallout.”
Of course, a big storytelling universe also requires a big cast to fill it up. Prime Video’s Fallout isn’t wanting for compelling lead characters thanks to Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell), Maximus (Aaron Moten), and The Ghoul...
The Fallout gaming franchise presents a big storytelling universe to play in. And that’s exactly what drew showrunners Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner to the Prime Video TV adaptation in the first place.
“It’s more creatively interesting to be able to build our own story in the world that they’ve carved out for us,” Wagner told Den of Geek. “That’s historically been the trajectory of Fallout. It’s traded hands many times, with different creative teams taking it over. It’s kept it fresh, kept it relevant. We chose to just vainly look at this as our Fallout.”
Of course, a big storytelling universe also requires a big cast to fill it up. Prime Video’s Fallout isn’t wanting for compelling lead characters thanks to Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell), Maximus (Aaron Moten), and The Ghoul...
- 4/11/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Something is going Bump at Warner Bros. Animation, with President Bill Damaschke looking to turn the studio’s reputation around with an exciting announcement. A new animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat wants to play at WB, and cast members are already creating chaos and giving nervous fish a panic attack. Saturday Night Live and Barry star Bill Hader plays the Cat, with Quinta Brunson, Bowen Yang, Xochitl Gomez, Matt Berry and Paula Pell starring as primary cast members.
Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja direct the new feature version of The Cat in the Hat from a script they wrote. Hoping to cause family-friendly havoc in theaters on March 6, 2026, The Cat in the Hat focuses on an imaginative cat trying to cheer up a pair of siblings who’ve moved to a new town. As the adventure unfolds, the Cat introduces the children to his friends,...
Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja direct the new feature version of The Cat in the Hat from a script they wrote. Hoping to cause family-friendly havoc in theaters on March 6, 2026, The Cat in the Hat focuses on an imaginative cat trying to cheer up a pair of siblings who’ve moved to a new town. As the adventure unfolds, the Cat introduces the children to his friends,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Britbox offers a wide variety of shows from the BBC, ITV and other content partners. (Courtesy image)
The British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) commercial arm BBC Studios is buying out peer broadcaster ITV’s stake in their streaming-focused joint venture Britbox International, the companies confirmed on Friday.
The announcement was made in a regulatory filing that affirmed BBC Studios will spend £225 million (around $321 million) to acquire ITV’s 50 percent stake in Britbox, giving BBC Studios full control of the streaming service.
As part of the deal, BritBox International CEO Reemah Sakaan will leave the company in the near future, with a new executive leadership team expected to be announced by the BBC in the coming days. She will remain with Britbox through the transitional period, the BBC said.
The deal values Britbox International at just north of £500 million (around $631 million).
“This is an important acquisition for us,” Tom Fussell, the CEO of BBC Studios,...
The British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) commercial arm BBC Studios is buying out peer broadcaster ITV’s stake in their streaming-focused joint venture Britbox International, the companies confirmed on Friday.
The announcement was made in a regulatory filing that affirmed BBC Studios will spend £225 million (around $321 million) to acquire ITV’s 50 percent stake in Britbox, giving BBC Studios full control of the streaming service.
As part of the deal, BritBox International CEO Reemah Sakaan will leave the company in the near future, with a new executive leadership team expected to be announced by the BBC in the coming days. She will remain with Britbox through the transitional period, the BBC said.
The deal values Britbox International at just north of £500 million (around $631 million).
“This is an important acquisition for us,” Tom Fussell, the CEO of BBC Studios,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
You have until 11pm Est to save 67% on BritBox - Making it just $9 for 3 months.
The deepest discount we’ve seen on BritBox comes to a close tonight. The last time we saw a deal like this was on Black Friday, so you may need to wait another 9 months until you see something like this again.
Customers who sign up online between now and 11 pm Est on Feb 20 can get BritBox for just $9 total for three months of streaming. That breaks out to $3 per month, which is 67% off the standard monthly subscription. This deal is only available for the monthly BritBox plan and you can’t get this deal by signing up via your TV.
How to Get Three Months of BritBox for $9 Total Click here to get the deal from BritBox. Click “Sign Up and Save,” then create your BritBox account. Choose the monthly plan when signing up. Enter...
The deepest discount we’ve seen on BritBox comes to a close tonight. The last time we saw a deal like this was on Black Friday, so you may need to wait another 9 months until you see something like this again.
Customers who sign up online between now and 11 pm Est on Feb 20 can get BritBox for just $9 total for three months of streaming. That breaks out to $3 per month, which is 67% off the standard monthly subscription. This deal is only available for the monthly BritBox plan and you can’t get this deal by signing up via your TV.
How to Get Three Months of BritBox for $9 Total Click here to get the deal from BritBox. Click “Sign Up and Save,” then create your BritBox account. Choose the monthly plan when signing up. Enter...
- 2/20/2024
- by Mike Nelson
- The Streamable
90 days of BritBox for just $9? That’s better than the BritBox Black Friday deal last year. But you have to hurry to get it.
Presidents Day may be uniquely American, but BritBox doesn’t want to feel left out of the party. This streamer normally costs $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year, but this weekend new customers can sign up for a fantastic introductory price.
Customers who sign up online between now and February 20 can get BritBox for just $9 total for three months of streaming. That breaks out to $3 per month, which is 67% off the standard monthly subscription rate and better than the Black Friday deal they ran in November. This deal is only available for the monthly BritBox plan; the annual plan does not have any discounts currently. And one more important thing to note: You can’t get this deal by signing up via your TV per the terms of the promotion.
Presidents Day may be uniquely American, but BritBox doesn’t want to feel left out of the party. This streamer normally costs $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year, but this weekend new customers can sign up for a fantastic introductory price.
Customers who sign up online between now and February 20 can get BritBox for just $9 total for three months of streaming. That breaks out to $3 per month, which is 67% off the standard monthly subscription rate and better than the Black Friday deal they ran in November. This deal is only available for the monthly BritBox plan; the annual plan does not have any discounts currently. And one more important thing to note: You can’t get this deal by signing up via your TV per the terms of the promotion.
- 2/16/2024
- by Mike Nelson
- The Streamable
This week saw a “Black Monday” for the TV industry due to the proposed layoffs at Channel 4 and Paramount, according to storied The Office and It Crowd producer Ash Atalla.
Atalla predicted there will be “less” shows made this year, “not more,” and that freelancers are “hurting” due to the industry slowdown, compounded by the redundancy plans.
On Monday, Channel 4, for which Atalla’s Roughcut TV has made a wealth of shows down the years including current hit Big Boys, announced it will be laying off around 240 staff as part of a ‘Fast Forward’ strategy, which will see Film4 and TV drama commissioning merged. Channel 5-owner Paramount, meanwhile, is prepping to make hundreds of layoffs in the States and UK-based international studios boss Maria Kyriacou is leaving.
“Yesterday felt like a ‘Black Monday’ in the world of TV,” Atalla said last night on a Royal Television Society panel.
Atalla predicted there will be “less” shows made this year, “not more,” and that freelancers are “hurting” due to the industry slowdown, compounded by the redundancy plans.
On Monday, Channel 4, for which Atalla’s Roughcut TV has made a wealth of shows down the years including current hit Big Boys, announced it will be laying off around 240 staff as part of a ‘Fast Forward’ strategy, which will see Film4 and TV drama commissioning merged. Channel 5-owner Paramount, meanwhile, is prepping to make hundreds of layoffs in the States and UK-based international studios boss Maria Kyriacou is leaving.
“Yesterday felt like a ‘Black Monday’ in the world of TV,” Atalla said last night on a Royal Television Society panel.
- 1/31/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Stream ‘Luther,’ ‘Downton Abbey’ and much more new and classic British TV with a subscription to BritBox.
British TV has a dedicated following essentially everywhere around the world. The quirky, dry British wit creates rollicking laughter in a certain crowd every time, and British murder mysteries have a huge and passionate fanbase.
That’s why BritBox dedicates itself to offering the very best in British television, with titles such as Irvine Welsh’s “Crime” and its new original series “Archie” alongside classic titles like “Keeping Up Appearances” and fan favorites like “Downton Abbey” and “Luther.” For a limited time, new customers can take 20% off an annual subscription to BritBox and stream their favorite shows all year long for $71.99 instead of $89.99!
How to Get Annual BritBox Subscription for $71.99 (20% off) Click here to activate the deal from BritBox. Click “Sign Up and Save.” Enter your payment and contact information to finish signing up.
British TV has a dedicated following essentially everywhere around the world. The quirky, dry British wit creates rollicking laughter in a certain crowd every time, and British murder mysteries have a huge and passionate fanbase.
That’s why BritBox dedicates itself to offering the very best in British television, with titles such as Irvine Welsh’s “Crime” and its new original series “Archie” alongside classic titles like “Keeping Up Appearances” and fan favorites like “Downton Abbey” and “Luther.” For a limited time, new customers can take 20% off an annual subscription to BritBox and stream their favorite shows all year long for $71.99 instead of $89.99!
How to Get Annual BritBox Subscription for $71.99 (20% off) Click here to activate the deal from BritBox. Click “Sign Up and Save.” Enter your payment and contact information to finish signing up.
- 12/27/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
90 days of BritBox for just $10? It sounds too good to be true, but that offer is available now!
Thanksgiving and Black Friday may be uniquely American events, but BritBox doesn’t want to feel left out of the party. This streamer normally costs $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year, but this week new customers can sign up for a fantastic introductory price.
Customers who sign up between now and Dec. 3 can get BritBox for just $10 total for three months of streaming. That breaks out to $3.33 per month, which is 63% off the standard monthly subscription rate. This deal is only available for the monthly BritBox plan; the annual plan does not have any discounts currently.
How to Get Three Months of BritBox for $10 Total Click here to get the deal from BritBox. Click “Sign Up and Save,” then create your BritBox account. Choose the monthly plan when signing up. Enter your payment information and finish subscribing.
Thanksgiving and Black Friday may be uniquely American events, but BritBox doesn’t want to feel left out of the party. This streamer normally costs $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year, but this week new customers can sign up for a fantastic introductory price.
Customers who sign up between now and Dec. 3 can get BritBox for just $10 total for three months of streaming. That breaks out to $3.33 per month, which is 63% off the standard monthly subscription rate. This deal is only available for the monthly BritBox plan; the annual plan does not have any discounts currently.
How to Get Three Months of BritBox for $10 Total Click here to get the deal from BritBox. Click “Sign Up and Save,” then create your BritBox account. Choose the monthly plan when signing up. Enter your payment information and finish subscribing.
- 11/21/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Ready to enjoy the best of British television? Now, you can enjoy Britbox at a great discount. Subscribe by November 18 and you can get 20% off the annual subscription plan. You’ll save $35 over the course of the year with this limited-time deal.
Get the Deal! $5.99/month with annual plan BritBox.com Save nearly $3/month with code Secretsale - Offer ends Nov. 18
When you subscribe to Britbox, you’ll get access to popular series like “The Curse,” “Shetland,” “Pride and Prejudice,” “Doctor Who,” “Downton Abbey,” “The It Crowd,” “The Buccaneers,” “The Night Manager,” and “Midsomer Murders.”
You’ll also see movies like “Women of World War One,” “The Slab Boys,” “Coronation Street at Christmas,” “The Wedding of the Century,” “A Royal Scandal,” “When the Queen Spoke to the Nation,” and “An Interview with Brian Cox.”
From mysteries to histories, comedy to cookery, BritBox brings you the best of British television, direct from the UK.
Get the Deal! $5.99/month with annual plan BritBox.com Save nearly $3/month with code Secretsale - Offer ends Nov. 18
When you subscribe to Britbox, you’ll get access to popular series like “The Curse,” “Shetland,” “Pride and Prejudice,” “Doctor Who,” “Downton Abbey,” “The It Crowd,” “The Buccaneers,” “The Night Manager,” and “Midsomer Murders.”
You’ll also see movies like “Women of World War One,” “The Slab Boys,” “Coronation Street at Christmas,” “The Wedding of the Century,” “A Royal Scandal,” “When the Queen Spoke to the Nation,” and “An Interview with Brian Cox.”
From mysteries to histories, comedy to cookery, BritBox brings you the best of British television, direct from the UK.
- 11/15/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
It feels like we’ve been hearing about Krapopolis since the days of ancient Greece, doesn’t it? Fox first ordered the animated comedy from Dan Harmon more than three years ago, and after multiple delays, it’s now quite possibly the only TV show ever to have been renewed for three seasons before even airing a single episode. So now that it’s finally arrived, was it worth the wait? Actually, to my pleasant surprise, it was. Krapopolis — debuting this Sunday, Sept. 24 at 8/7c; I’ve seen the first three episodes — is a very worthy occupant of Fox’s vaunted Sunday night animation block,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Two of the UK’s top comedy stars, Richard Ayoade and Jonathan Ross, have received backlash on social media after reviewing The It Crowd writer Graham Linehan’s memoir.
Irish scribe Linehan has gone from the writer of much-loved Channel 4 comedies The It Crowd, Father Ted and Black Books to an outspoken anti-transgender activist in recent years, leading many in the UK and Ireland to boycott him.
His book, Tough Crowd, has gone on pre-sale on Amazon this week. Its reviews section displays favorable quotes from talk show host and writer Ross and actor-director Ayoade, who starred in The It Crowd between 2006 and 2013. Other advocates include author John Boyne, anti-trans journalist Helen Joyce, comic Simon Evans and British TV director Lissa Evans.
Ross was quoted saying the book is “one of the most compelling and unflinchingly honest memoirs I’ve read in many years. It’s also the funniest,...
Irish scribe Linehan has gone from the writer of much-loved Channel 4 comedies The It Crowd, Father Ted and Black Books to an outspoken anti-transgender activist in recent years, leading many in the UK and Ireland to boycott him.
His book, Tough Crowd, has gone on pre-sale on Amazon this week. Its reviews section displays favorable quotes from talk show host and writer Ross and actor-director Ayoade, who starred in The It Crowd between 2006 and 2013. Other advocates include author John Boyne, anti-trans journalist Helen Joyce, comic Simon Evans and British TV director Lissa Evans.
Ross was quoted saying the book is “one of the most compelling and unflinchingly honest memoirs I’ve read in many years. It’s also the funniest,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Daveed Diggs, Jane Lynch and Ben Stiller are among the slew of celebrities set to guest star on Fox’s upcoming adult animated series “Krapopolis.”
Additional guest stars who will appear on the Dan Harmon-created show include Susan Sarandon, Joel McHale, Dave Franco, Yvette Nicole Brown, Will Forte, Steve Buscemi, Stephanie Beatriz, David Cross, Keith David, Chris Hardwick, Tim Meadows, Bobby Moynihan, Jim Rash, Rob Ubach and Amber Stevens West.
The guest stars join the previously announced cast of the show, which will be led by Hannah Waddingham, Richard Ayoade (“The It Crowd”), Matt Berry (“What We Do in The Shadows”), Pam Murphy (“Mapleworth Murders) and Duncan Trussell (“The Midnight Gospel”).
The news comes weeks before the network will launch the long-awaited series as “Krapopolis” premieres Sept. 24 with its first two episodes at 8 p.m. Et following the NFL doubleheader on Fox.
Created by Harmon, who also created “Community” and “Rick and Morty,...
Additional guest stars who will appear on the Dan Harmon-created show include Susan Sarandon, Joel McHale, Dave Franco, Yvette Nicole Brown, Will Forte, Steve Buscemi, Stephanie Beatriz, David Cross, Keith David, Chris Hardwick, Tim Meadows, Bobby Moynihan, Jim Rash, Rob Ubach and Amber Stevens West.
The guest stars join the previously announced cast of the show, which will be led by Hannah Waddingham, Richard Ayoade (“The It Crowd”), Matt Berry (“What We Do in The Shadows”), Pam Murphy (“Mapleworth Murders) and Duncan Trussell (“The Midnight Gospel”).
The news comes weeks before the network will launch the long-awaited series as “Krapopolis” premieres Sept. 24 with its first two episodes at 8 p.m. Et following the NFL doubleheader on Fox.
Created by Harmon, who also created “Community” and “Rick and Morty,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
“Avoidance,” featuring BAFTA-winning British comedian Romesh Ranganathan, will premiere on BritBox International in North America and South Africa in September.
Created and written by Ranganathan and Benjamin Green (“Romantic Getaway”) and starring Ranganathan, the series follows anti-hero Jonathan who is struggling to get back on his feet after breaking up with partner Claire. After Claire has accused him of being impossible to live with and keen to avoid conflict at all costs, Jonathan moves in with his sister and her wife. For the sake of his nine-year-old son, Spencer, Jonathan starts to rebuild his life and pull himself together.
The series will premiere Sept. 20. “Avoidance” is also available on BritBox in Australia.
BritBox will also debut Season 2 of “The Curse” on September 6. Set 18 months after the first season, which saw the show’s cast accidentally pull off the biggest gold heist in history, this time the action moves to Spain...
Created and written by Ranganathan and Benjamin Green (“Romantic Getaway”) and starring Ranganathan, the series follows anti-hero Jonathan who is struggling to get back on his feet after breaking up with partner Claire. After Claire has accused him of being impossible to live with and keen to avoid conflict at all costs, Jonathan moves in with his sister and her wife. For the sake of his nine-year-old son, Spencer, Jonathan starts to rebuild his life and pull himself together.
The series will premiere Sept. 20. “Avoidance” is also available on BritBox in Australia.
BritBox will also debut Season 2 of “The Curse” on September 6. Set 18 months after the first season, which saw the show’s cast accidentally pull off the biggest gold heist in history, this time the action moves to Spain...
- 8/7/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
We all like to think of ourselves as the world’s most active, attentive and award-worthy parents, but let’s face it: we sometimes rely on some good old-fashioned screentime to keep the children entertained while we, you know, Actually Get Stuff Done.
But if you’ve watched so much Hey Duggee and Bluey that you’ve started to get a complex that a cartoon dog is doing a better job of looking after the kids than you, maybe it’s time to look for some new kids’ TV shows over on Netflix.
The streaming giant is famous for classics like Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol, but what are the other best kid-friendly TV shows on the Children section? Let’s take a look:
For Pre-School Kids Cocomelon
Cocomelon is utterly terrifying, but thankfully not for the kids. This animated musical show started as a YouTube channel but now has...
But if you’ve watched so much Hey Duggee and Bluey that you’ve started to get a complex that a cartoon dog is doing a better job of looking after the kids than you, maybe it’s time to look for some new kids’ TV shows over on Netflix.
The streaming giant is famous for classics like Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol, but what are the other best kid-friendly TV shows on the Children section? Let’s take a look:
For Pre-School Kids Cocomelon
Cocomelon is utterly terrifying, but thankfully not for the kids. This animated musical show started as a YouTube channel but now has...
- 7/20/2023
- by Jbindeck2015
- Den of Geek
Aside from its regular “Fox Animation Domination” block on Sunday nights, Fox’s fall schedule is taking a more alternative approach this year as the WGA strike continues to remain an issue for Hollywood.
In similar fashion to other broadcast networks, Fox’s fall schedule was notably missing mention of its scripted series premiere dates. Those programming blocks have instead been filled with unscripted shows like “Celebrity Name that Tune” and “Kitchen Nightmares” and animated series like newcomer”Krapopolis” (which recently got a long overdue premiere date) and mainstays like “The Simpsons,” “Bob’s Burgers” and “Family Guy.”
Hosted by Jane Krakowski and band leader Randy Jackson, “Celebrity Name That Tune” is an all-celebrity edition with games that will test the musical knowledge of athletes, musicians, actors, TV personalities, comedians and Olympians as they play for their favorite charities with a chance to win over $150,000. The show is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment,...
In similar fashion to other broadcast networks, Fox’s fall schedule was notably missing mention of its scripted series premiere dates. Those programming blocks have instead been filled with unscripted shows like “Celebrity Name that Tune” and “Kitchen Nightmares” and animated series like newcomer”Krapopolis” (which recently got a long overdue premiere date) and mainstays like “The Simpsons,” “Bob’s Burgers” and “Family Guy.”
Hosted by Jane Krakowski and band leader Randy Jackson, “Celebrity Name That Tune” is an all-celebrity edition with games that will test the musical knowledge of athletes, musicians, actors, TV personalities, comedians and Olympians as they play for their favorite charities with a chance to win over $150,000. The show is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment,...
- 7/11/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Fox’s upcoming animated comedy series “Krapopolis” has secured a September premiere date.
The series, created by “Community” and “Rick and Morty” writer Dan Harmon, will debut Sept. 24 on Fox with its first two episodes at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt following the NFL doubleheader.
“Krapopolis” will then move to its permanent timeslot at 8:30-9 p.m. Et/Pt the following week on Oct. 1. Beginning that week, “The Simpsons” will kick off Sunday nights at 8 p.m., with “Krapopolis” following at 8:30 p.m. before “Bob’s Burgers” airs at 9 p.m. and “Family Guy” premieres at 9:30 p.m.
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Dan Harmon’s Fox Animated Series ‘Krapopolis’ to Star Hannah Waddingham, Richard Ayoade and Matt Berry
The series, which already secured an early renewal for its second and third installments last year, centers on a dysfunctional family of humans, monsters and gods in mythical ancient Greece who...
The series, created by “Community” and “Rick and Morty” writer Dan Harmon, will debut Sept. 24 on Fox with its first two episodes at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt following the NFL doubleheader.
“Krapopolis” will then move to its permanent timeslot at 8:30-9 p.m. Et/Pt the following week on Oct. 1. Beginning that week, “The Simpsons” will kick off Sunday nights at 8 p.m., with “Krapopolis” following at 8:30 p.m. before “Bob’s Burgers” airs at 9 p.m. and “Family Guy” premieres at 9:30 p.m.
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Dan Harmon’s Fox Animated Series ‘Krapopolis’ to Star Hannah Waddingham, Richard Ayoade and Matt Berry
The series, which already secured an early renewal for its second and third installments last year, centers on a dysfunctional family of humans, monsters and gods in mythical ancient Greece who...
- 7/10/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Scott Caan and Dania Ramirez in Fox’s ‘Alert’ (Photo by Shane Mahood © 2022 Fox Media LLC)
Fox’s 2023-2024 primetime lineup will include two new animated shows, two new dramas, and two new unscripted series. The new additions to Fox’s upcoming season will be joining returning dramas 9-1-1: Lone Star (season five), Accused (season two), Alert: Missing Persons Unit (season two), and The Cleaning Lady (season three).
The network’s comedy roster will include Animal Control (season two), Bob’s Burgers (season 14), Family Guy (season 22), The Great North (season four), and The Simpsons (season 35). And Fox is leaning heavily into their lineup of unscripted series which includes Farmer Wants a Wife (season two), Hell’s Kitchen (season 22), I Can See Your Voice (season three), Lego Masters (season four), The Masked Singer (season 10), Name That Tune (season three), Next Level Chef (season three) and Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test...
Fox’s 2023-2024 primetime lineup will include two new animated shows, two new dramas, and two new unscripted series. The new additions to Fox’s upcoming season will be joining returning dramas 9-1-1: Lone Star (season five), Accused (season two), Alert: Missing Persons Unit (season two), and The Cleaning Lady (season three).
The network’s comedy roster will include Animal Control (season two), Bob’s Burgers (season 14), Family Guy (season 22), The Great North (season four), and The Simpsons (season 35). And Fox is leaning heavily into their lineup of unscripted series which includes Farmer Wants a Wife (season two), Hell’s Kitchen (season 22), I Can See Your Voice (season three), Lego Masters (season four), The Masked Singer (season 10), Name That Tune (season three), Next Level Chef (season three) and Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test...
- 5/15/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Redbox isn’t just a big, red disc rental kiosk at your local grocery store any longer. The Redbox app still offers users the ability to rent or purchase movies, but it also offers a wide variety of entertainment through both on-demand video and free ad-supported TV (Fast) channels.
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That variety is getting a little wider in the coming weeks, as Redbox’s parent company Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Csse) has announced that the service will bring on a total of eight new Fast channels from different providers. Chicken Soup says its channel count will rise above 180 soon, and that users should expect more channel additions in the coming months.
“Our Fast streaming platform gives cost-conscious consumers access to thousands of hours of free content available on over 160 touchpoints,” Csse chief digital officer Adam Mosan said. “These additional channels will offer entertaining programming...
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That variety is getting a little wider in the coming weeks, as Redbox’s parent company Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Csse) has announced that the service will bring on a total of eight new Fast channels from different providers. Chicken Soup says its channel count will rise above 180 soon, and that users should expect more channel additions in the coming months.
“Our Fast streaming platform gives cost-conscious consumers access to thousands of hours of free content available on over 160 touchpoints,” Csse chief digital officer Adam Mosan said. “These additional channels will offer entertaining programming...
- 4/17/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
New Girl is moving out of Netflix this April.
After nearly 10 years on the platform, all seven seasons of the Zooey Deschanel-starring Fox comedy are exiting the platform on Sunday.
But fans will soon be able to reunite with Deschanel’s Jess, Nick (Jake Johnson), Schmidt (Max Greenfield), Winston (Lamorne Morris) and more on April 17 when New Girl starts streaming on Hulu and Peacock.
Later in the month, Netflix subscribers will lose access to Alex Gibney’s Julian Assange documentary We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks and Bill Nye: Science Guy, which follows the beloved children’s television host as he takes on the anti-science movement, including those who deny climate change and evolution.
By the end of the month, several movies will leave Netflix, including Leap Year, Road to Perdition and action films Den of Thieves and Empire State.
And Edgar Wright’s 2010 movie version of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World...
After nearly 10 years on the platform, all seven seasons of the Zooey Deschanel-starring Fox comedy are exiting the platform on Sunday.
But fans will soon be able to reunite with Deschanel’s Jess, Nick (Jake Johnson), Schmidt (Max Greenfield), Winston (Lamorne Morris) and more on April 17 when New Girl starts streaming on Hulu and Peacock.
Later in the month, Netflix subscribers will lose access to Alex Gibney’s Julian Assange documentary We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks and Bill Nye: Science Guy, which follows the beloved children’s television host as he takes on the anti-science movement, including those who deny climate change and evolution.
By the end of the month, several movies will leave Netflix, including Leap Year, Road to Perdition and action films Den of Thieves and Empire State.
And Edgar Wright’s 2010 movie version of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World...
- 4/9/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
At first glance, Apple TV+’s “The Big Door Prize” may resemble Adam Sandler’s “Click” or even the streamer’s own “Severance,” but this soft sci-fi comedy from “Schitt’s Creek” writer and producer David West Read is far less entrenched in the practical mysteries of its novum than either of those titles.
History teacher Dusty Hubbard (Chris O’Dowd) is perfectly content with his existence, but everyone around him, including his wife and highschool sweetheart, Cass (Gabrielle Dennis), can’t resist looking toward broader horizons. While stopping for coffee on the morning of his 40th birthday, Dusty notices something strange in Mr. Johnson’s (Peter Kerr) general store: a glowing cubicle of unknown origin that will reveal your life’s potential for a few quarters. His initial reaction is one of passive annoyance, but when friends, family, and neighbors begin altering their lives in dramatic ways, Dusty desperately tries to...
History teacher Dusty Hubbard (Chris O’Dowd) is perfectly content with his existence, but everyone around him, including his wife and highschool sweetheart, Cass (Gabrielle Dennis), can’t resist looking toward broader horizons. While stopping for coffee on the morning of his 40th birthday, Dusty notices something strange in Mr. Johnson’s (Peter Kerr) general store: a glowing cubicle of unknown origin that will reveal your life’s potential for a few quarters. His initial reaction is one of passive annoyance, but when friends, family, and neighbors begin altering their lives in dramatic ways, Dusty desperately tries to...
- 4/3/2023
- by Ronald Meyer
- Gold Derby
It’s time to binge as much “New Girl” as possible on Netflix before the beloved Fox sitcom leaves the streaming service. It’s one of a handful of shows and movies due to leave Netflix this month. The binge-worthy TV series leaves Netflix on April 9, while the comedy series “The It Crowd” departs on April 25 and “Ash vs. Evil Dead” exits on April 28.
Movies due to leave Netflix in April include “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and “Leap Year.” Check out the full list of what’s leaving Netflix below.
Also Read:
Here’s What’s New on Netflix in April 2023
Leaving April 1
Turbo Fast: Seasons 1-3
Leaving April 3
What Lies Below
Leaving April 7
Hush
Leaving April 9
New Girl: Seasons 1-7
Leaving April 11
Married at First Sight: Season 10
Leaving April 12
The Baker and the Beauty: Season 1
Leaving April 18
Cuckoo: Seasons 1-5
Leaving April 20
The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show...
Movies due to leave Netflix in April include “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and “Leap Year.” Check out the full list of what’s leaving Netflix below.
Also Read:
Here’s What’s New on Netflix in April 2023
Leaving April 1
Turbo Fast: Seasons 1-3
Leaving April 3
What Lies Below
Leaving April 7
Hush
Leaving April 9
New Girl: Seasons 1-7
Leaving April 11
Married at First Sight: Season 10
Leaving April 12
The Baker and the Beauty: Season 1
Leaving April 18
Cuckoo: Seasons 1-5
Leaving April 20
The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show...
- 4/1/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
In 2009, Chris O’Dowd bought a one-way ticket to Los Angeles. Back then, he was known as the dishevelled, 6ft 4in star of The It Crowd, playing work-shy Roy “Have you tried turning it on and off again?” Trenneman. On the cusp of 30, he’d just been told that, after three series of the Channel 4 sitcom, the show’s budget was being slashed. There was a threat that the next run would be cut down from six to four episodes. “I remember thinking, ‘Well, if I’m in a really big show on TV, and I can’t really pay my rent with what that would pay, then this isn’t a system that’s sustainable for me,’” he says, sipping from a bottle of fizzy water. Just as well, then, that the flight to America changed his life. He met his future wife there. And backstage at a Louis Ck gig,...
- 4/1/2023
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
Apple TV+”s The Big Door Prize comes armed with a deceptively simple elevator pitch. Based on a book of the same name by M.O. Walsh, this 10 episode series ponders “if a nondescript machine in a corner store promised to tell you your ultimate destiny, would you want to know it?”
At first, you might be thinking “sure, why not?” That concept is not markedly different from what a psychic or boardwalk fortune teller might guarantee. And in the case of the butterfly-branded “Morpho machine,” receiving your reading would actually be far cheaper at only $2. It’s all just fun and games, now who has four quarters?
But what if seemingly everyone in your small American town who utilized the Morpho machine appeared to be fundamentally changed by the experience? What if dozens of your peers completely rearranged the details of their lives to better fit its ultimate vision for them?...
At first, you might be thinking “sure, why not?” That concept is not markedly different from what a psychic or boardwalk fortune teller might guarantee. And in the case of the butterfly-branded “Morpho machine,” receiving your reading would actually be far cheaper at only $2. It’s all just fun and games, now who has four quarters?
But what if seemingly everyone in your small American town who utilized the Morpho machine appeared to be fundamentally changed by the experience? What if dozens of your peers completely rearranged the details of their lives to better fit its ultimate vision for them?...
- 3/29/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
“If you want to make a TV drama about opium smokers, sadomasochists and imperial slavery in the 19th century, then write your own,” whines The Daily Mail‘s Peter Hitchens about Steven Knight’s new Great Expectations adaptation, presumably forgetting that in 2017, Knight did exactly that in 8-part Gothic Regency thriller Taboo.
Knight’s previous series starring Tom Hardy, bleeds into his take on Charles Dickens’ class and snobbery novel, which loses the comedy and grimes up the characters with the addition of adult content. Great Expectations returns to Knight’s constant theme of social mobility, moving away from ones roots, and the upper classes being mad, evil bastards, as explored in six series of Peaky Blinders.
Here’s the impressive cast amassed for this six-part drama.
Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham
Nobody needs an introduction to Olivia Colman, she’s been firmly in national treasure territory for years now,...
Knight’s previous series starring Tom Hardy, bleeds into his take on Charles Dickens’ class and snobbery novel, which loses the comedy and grimes up the characters with the addition of adult content. Great Expectations returns to Knight’s constant theme of social mobility, moving away from ones roots, and the upper classes being mad, evil bastards, as explored in six series of Peaky Blinders.
Here’s the impressive cast amassed for this six-part drama.
Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham
Nobody needs an introduction to Olivia Colman, she’s been firmly in national treasure territory for years now,...
- 3/26/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Apple TV+ is having success with charming dramedy of late. The Jason Segel and Harrison Ford-led "Shrinking" delighted audiences with its exploration of grief mixed with light-hearted comedy, and was just rewarded with a second-season renewal. Now, it looks like Tim Cook's streaming service is providing similarly heartfelt yet challenging fare in the form of "The Big Door Prize."
Based on M.O. Walsh's novel of the same name, the upcoming series will see Chris O'Dowd lead an ensemble cast. O'Dowd plays school teacher Dusty, who's seemingly content with his life until a mysterious machine shows up in his small Louisiana town and begins to make everyone, including himself, question their life trajectory.
With an affable fellow like O'Dowd in the lead role, and coming from "Schitt's Creek" writer David West Read, you can imagine the wholesome energy this dramedy will provide. Read, who's also just been announced as...
Based on M.O. Walsh's novel of the same name, the upcoming series will see Chris O'Dowd lead an ensemble cast. O'Dowd plays school teacher Dusty, who's seemingly content with his life until a mysterious machine shows up in his small Louisiana town and begins to make everyone, including himself, question their life trajectory.
With an affable fellow like O'Dowd in the lead role, and coming from "Schitt's Creek" writer David West Read, you can imagine the wholesome energy this dramedy will provide. Read, who's also just been announced as...
- 3/18/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Graham Linehan has spoken out about the resulting fallout after sharing his views opposing the trans rights movement, claiming he was asked to disassociate himself from the Father Ted stage musical.
Linehan is known to many for being the co-creator and co-writer of the classic sitcom, along with Arthur Mathews, as well as of shows including Black Books and The It Crowd.
He was suspended from Twitter in 2020 after making a series of controversial remarks about transgender people, but has since been reinstated on the platform.
Though he was reinstated in 2022, Linehan has claimed that his career and social status have not recovered since he began making critical remarks about the trans community.
In an interview with The Times, Linehan claimed that despite previously being involved in reforming Father Ted for the theatre, he’d been asked to end his involvement with the show due to the controversy surrounding him.
Linehan is known to many for being the co-creator and co-writer of the classic sitcom, along with Arthur Mathews, as well as of shows including Black Books and The It Crowd.
He was suspended from Twitter in 2020 after making a series of controversial remarks about transgender people, but has since been reinstated on the platform.
Though he was reinstated in 2022, Linehan has claimed that his career and social status have not recovered since he began making critical remarks about the trans community.
In an interview with The Times, Linehan claimed that despite previously being involved in reforming Father Ted for the theatre, he’d been asked to end his involvement with the show due to the controversy surrounding him.
- 3/17/2023
- by Nicole Vassell
- The Independent - TV
The UK owes many of its proudest creations to other countries. Our national dish is chicken tikka masala, the Romans gave us everything from plumbing to underfloor heating, and let’s not even get started on the Royal family.
So it should come as no surprise that some top UK TV shows are based on original series from around the world. Some of these are obvious, like Drag Race UK and Law & Order being imported from the US, or The Masked Singer originating in South Korea, but some UK remakes are less up front about their international origins.
Hullraisers
Lucy Beaumont developed this Hull-based sitcom about the lives of three hilarious, bawdy and chaotic women, which debuted on Channel 4 in spring 2022 and has already been commissioned for a second series. But despite being a gorgeous and all-too-rare depiction of working-class British wit, Hullraisers is actually based on an Israeli sitcom called Little Mom,...
So it should come as no surprise that some top UK TV shows are based on original series from around the world. Some of these are obvious, like Drag Race UK and Law & Order being imported from the US, or The Masked Singer originating in South Korea, but some UK remakes are less up front about their international origins.
Hullraisers
Lucy Beaumont developed this Hull-based sitcom about the lives of three hilarious, bawdy and chaotic women, which debuted on Channel 4 in spring 2022 and has already been commissioned for a second series. But despite being a gorgeous and all-too-rare depiction of working-class British wit, Hullraisers is actually based on an Israeli sitcom called Little Mom,...
- 3/14/2023
- by Lauravickersgreen
- Den of Geek
Dan Harmon’s upcoming animated comedy “Krapopolis” hasn’t yet broadcast a single frame but, in an unprecedented move, Fox has already renewed the show for a further two seasons, president of scripted programming Michael Thorn revealed on Wednesday.
“Krapopolis,” which features an all-star voice cast including Richard Ayoade (“The It Crowd”), Hannah Waddingham (“Ted Lasso”) and Matt Berry (“Toast of London”) is set in Ancient Greece but, despite the olde-worlde get-up, it turns out Ancient Greece has a lot of similarities to the present day.
Ahead of previewing the show at London TV Screenings on Thursday, Thorn sat down with Variety to discuss the show and why Fox is betting on it being a runaway hit.
What was the decision behind the third season renewal when you haven’t even broadcast Season 1 yet?
I think the third season pick-up really speaks to our commitment to the show and frankly the quality of the series.
“Krapopolis,” which features an all-star voice cast including Richard Ayoade (“The It Crowd”), Hannah Waddingham (“Ted Lasso”) and Matt Berry (“Toast of London”) is set in Ancient Greece but, despite the olde-worlde get-up, it turns out Ancient Greece has a lot of similarities to the present day.
Ahead of previewing the show at London TV Screenings on Thursday, Thorn sat down with Variety to discuss the show and why Fox is betting on it being a runaway hit.
What was the decision behind the third season renewal when you haven’t even broadcast Season 1 yet?
I think the third season pick-up really speaks to our commitment to the show and frankly the quality of the series.
- 3/2/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Fox is betting big on its upcoming animated series Krapopolis.
The network and its Emmy-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment triple-down on the upcoming animated comedy Krapopolis with a third season renewal, well ahead of the show's planned series premiere.
The news broke this week at London Screenings by Michael Thorn, President, Scripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment.
From Emmy Award winner, creator, and executive producer Dan Harmon and produced by Fox's Bento Box Entertainment, Krapopolis will make its series premiere during the 2023-24 Season.
The series has been delayed in the past, but it sounds like the network wants to give it the best launch pad.
Thanks to early response, the series earned a season two renewal last October.
"The 2023-24 Season is the perfect launching pad for this highly-anticipated and very funny animated comedy, complete with multiple seasons of epic laughs for fans," said Thorn.
"The more we see from production,...
The network and its Emmy-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment triple-down on the upcoming animated comedy Krapopolis with a third season renewal, well ahead of the show's planned series premiere.
The news broke this week at London Screenings by Michael Thorn, President, Scripted Programming, of Fox Entertainment.
From Emmy Award winner, creator, and executive producer Dan Harmon and produced by Fox's Bento Box Entertainment, Krapopolis will make its series premiere during the 2023-24 Season.
The series has been delayed in the past, but it sounds like the network wants to give it the best launch pad.
Thanks to early response, the series earned a season two renewal last October.
"The 2023-24 Season is the perfect launching pad for this highly-anticipated and very funny animated comedy, complete with multiple seasons of epic laughs for fans," said Thorn.
"The more we see from production,...
- 3/2/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
"Krapopolis", the new animated TV series from Emmy Award-winner Dan Harmon ("Community"), set in mythical Ancient Greece, following a flawed family of humans, gods and monsters, has been renewed for Season Two and Three before the premiere airs Spring 2023:
Voice cast includes Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham ("Ted Lasso"), Richard Ayoade ("The It Crowd"), Matt Berry ("What We Do in The Shadows"), Pam Murphy ("Mapleworth Murders") and Duncan Trussell ("The Midnight Gospel").
Ayoade voices "Tyrannis", the mortal son of a goddess. He's the benevolent 'King of Krapopolis' trying to make do in a city that lives up to its name. Waddingham plays "Deliria," Tyrannis' mother, goddess of self-destruction and questionable choices. Within her extended 'Olympian' family - forged in patricide and infidelity - she's known as the trashy one.
Berry is "Shlub," Tyrannis' father, a 'mantitaur'. He is oversexed and underemployed, claims to be an artist and has literally never paid for anything,...
Voice cast includes Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham ("Ted Lasso"), Richard Ayoade ("The It Crowd"), Matt Berry ("What We Do in The Shadows"), Pam Murphy ("Mapleworth Murders") and Duncan Trussell ("The Midnight Gospel").
Ayoade voices "Tyrannis", the mortal son of a goddess. He's the benevolent 'King of Krapopolis' trying to make do in a city that lives up to its name. Waddingham plays "Deliria," Tyrannis' mother, goddess of self-destruction and questionable choices. Within her extended 'Olympian' family - forged in patricide and infidelity - she's known as the trashy one.
Berry is "Shlub," Tyrannis' father, a 'mantitaur'. He is oversexed and underemployed, claims to be an artist and has literally never paid for anything,...
- 3/2/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Krapopolis is back for a third season — before its first one even premiered.
Dan Harmon’s animated comedy has been renewed for season three, Fox Entertainment announced at London Screenings.
The Emmy winner’s newest project will make its series debut during the 2023-24 season. Propelled by early fan response, Krapopolis was previously renewed for season two in October.
“The 2023-24 season is the perfect launching pad for this highly anticipated and very funny animated comedy, complete with multiple seasons of epic laughs for fans,” said Michael Thorn, Fox Entertainment’s president of scripted programming.
He continued, “The more we see from production, the more excited we are about their creativity, story arcs, flawless execution, brilliant voice cast and ability to pump out episode after episode of astonishing events and outrageous, unexpected hilarity.”
According to the network, Krapopolis is set in mythical ancient Greece and tells the story of a dysfunctional family of humans,...
Dan Harmon’s animated comedy has been renewed for season three, Fox Entertainment announced at London Screenings.
The Emmy winner’s newest project will make its series debut during the 2023-24 season. Propelled by early fan response, Krapopolis was previously renewed for season two in October.
“The 2023-24 season is the perfect launching pad for this highly anticipated and very funny animated comedy, complete with multiple seasons of epic laughs for fans,” said Michael Thorn, Fox Entertainment’s president of scripted programming.
He continued, “The more we see from production, the more excited we are about their creativity, story arcs, flawless execution, brilliant voice cast and ability to pump out episode after episode of astonishing events and outrageous, unexpected hilarity.”
According to the network, Krapopolis is set in mythical ancient Greece and tells the story of a dysfunctional family of humans,...
- 3/2/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Great Expectations, Steven Knight’s anticipated return to the world of Charles Dickens, has debuted its first teaser trailer (check it out above). The FX/BBC adaptation stars Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham and Fionn Whitehead as Pip along with Tom Sweet as the young Pip. In the brief look at the upcoming limited series, Miss Havisham meets young Pip when he arrives at Satis House for the first time, as she ominously grins, “What a prized creature we have fished from the river.”
The limited series is due to air in the spring on BBC One and iPlayer and will stream on Hulu in the U.S. Internationally, it will be available to stream on Star+ in Latin America and on Disney+ under the Star banner at a later date.
Great Expectations is the coming-of-age story of Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life until...
The limited series is due to air in the spring on BBC One and iPlayer and will stream on Hulu in the U.S. Internationally, it will be available to stream on Star+ in Latin America and on Disney+ under the Star banner at a later date.
Great Expectations is the coming-of-age story of Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life until...
- 2/6/2023
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+ bills "The Big Door Prize" as a heartwarming and character-driven comedy. That description isn't wrong, but the show based on the novel of the same name by M.O. Walsh is more than that. To say more will get into spoilers, but it will likely surprise audiences (in a good way) when they sit back and watch what happens to a small town when a mysterious machine appears that will spit out your life's potential on a neat, blue business card.
I talked with Chris O'Dowd ("The It Crowd"), the lead of the ensemble cast, as well as showrunner David West Read ("Schitt's Creek") during the Television Critics Association winter press tour. During our conversation, we talked about theremins (a weird musical instrument you play by waving your hands through the air), but we also talked about some of the more serious themes that the show explores. Read on for that discussion.
I talked with Chris O'Dowd ("The It Crowd"), the lead of the ensemble cast, as well as showrunner David West Read ("Schitt's Creek") during the Television Critics Association winter press tour. During our conversation, we talked about theremins (a weird musical instrument you play by waving your hands through the air), but we also talked about some of the more serious themes that the show explores. Read on for that discussion.
- 1/27/2023
- by Vanessa Armstrong
- Slash Film
British sitcoms have long been the source of reboot attempts in America.
The big one that springs to mind is The Office, which became a global hit and, following its addition to Netflix, one of its most-watched titles. A recent success has been Ghosts, which received acclaim upon its debut in 2021.
However, there have been many botched attempts – Spaced, The Inbetweeners and The It Crowd, to name a few.
There have also been several attempts to do a US version of Peep Show in the past, all of which have failed – but FX is going to give it another go, with series creators Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain on board as executive producers.
However, the former will not be scripting the pilot due to his commitments with HBO’s Succession. Emmy-nominated Stefani Robinson, who worked on Atlanta and What We Dp in the Shadows, will write the first episode.
As...
The big one that springs to mind is The Office, which became a global hit and, following its addition to Netflix, one of its most-watched titles. A recent success has been Ghosts, which received acclaim upon its debut in 2021.
However, there have been many botched attempts – Spaced, The Inbetweeners and The It Crowd, to name a few.
There have also been several attempts to do a US version of Peep Show in the past, all of which have failed – but FX is going to give it another go, with series creators Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain on board as executive producers.
However, the former will not be scripting the pilot due to his commitments with HBO’s Succession. Emmy-nominated Stefani Robinson, who worked on Atlanta and What We Dp in the Shadows, will write the first episode.
As...
- 12/14/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
Matt Lucas’ time in the tent is over.
The Little Britain star announced Tuesday (6 December) that he was stepping down as one half of the hosting team on Channel 4’s The Great British Bake Off.
While fans have expressed their sadness at the comedian’s decision to move on, it does mean the door is open for another presenter to take on one of the most coveted jobs in television.
Whoever is chosen will join The Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding – who has hosted the show since it moved to Channel 4 in 2017 – succeeding his past co-presenters Sandi Toksvig and Lucas.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the most likely replacements for Lucas as well as some who we just think have what it takes to make the tent hum with amusement.
Richard Ayoade
Ayoade is my top pick for Lucas’ replacement for several reasons. Chiefly, he is hilarious and his bookish,...
The Little Britain star announced Tuesday (6 December) that he was stepping down as one half of the hosting team on Channel 4’s The Great British Bake Off.
While fans have expressed their sadness at the comedian’s decision to move on, it does mean the door is open for another presenter to take on one of the most coveted jobs in television.
Whoever is chosen will join The Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding – who has hosted the show since it moved to Channel 4 in 2017 – succeeding his past co-presenters Sandi Toksvig and Lucas.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the most likely replacements for Lucas as well as some who we just think have what it takes to make the tent hum with amusement.
Richard Ayoade
Ayoade is my top pick for Lucas’ replacement for several reasons. Chiefly, he is hilarious and his bookish,...
- 12/7/2022
- by Tom Murray and Louis Chilton
- The Independent - TV
Mark Heap & More Join Itvx Drama ‘Significant Other’
Mark Heap, Kéllé Bryan (Me and Mrs Jones) and Shaun Williamson are among cast added to Itvx comedy Significant Other. Katherine Parkinson and Youssef Kerkour (Stay Close) have already been announced as leads on the show, which is from ITV Studios-owned Quay Street Productions. Further cast unveiled today includes Ben Bailey Smith, Sue Vincent, Olivia Poulet and Will Ash. The series follows the “unromantic romance of two people whose drastic, but fateful, first meeting turns their lives around.” Based on Yes Studios’ Israeli series of the same name, it is currently filming in Manchester, UK and will debut on upcoming streaming service Itvx in 2023. ITV Studios has international distribution rights.
‘Drag Race’ On Starting Grid In Asia
Veteran distributor Gary Pudney’s O4 Media has struck a deal to...
Mark Heap, Kéllé Bryan (Me and Mrs Jones) and Shaun Williamson are among cast added to Itvx comedy Significant Other. Katherine Parkinson and Youssef Kerkour (Stay Close) have already been announced as leads on the show, which is from ITV Studios-owned Quay Street Productions. Further cast unveiled today includes Ben Bailey Smith, Sue Vincent, Olivia Poulet and Will Ash. The series follows the “unromantic romance of two people whose drastic, but fateful, first meeting turns their lives around.” Based on Yes Studios’ Israeli series of the same name, it is currently filming in Manchester, UK and will debut on upcoming streaming service Itvx in 2023. ITV Studios has international distribution rights.
‘Drag Race’ On Starting Grid In Asia
Veteran distributor Gary Pudney’s O4 Media has struck a deal to...
- 11/14/2022
- by Jesse Whittock and Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)
The Movie: "Submarine"
Where You Can Stream It: Tubi TV
The Pitch: Based on Joe Dunthorne's novel of the same name and set in the mid-1980s, "Submarine" follows Oliver Tate (Craig Roberts), a Welsh teen determined to lose his virginity before his upcoming 16th birthday. He sets his sights on the fierce and feisty Jordana (Yasmin Paige), assured that she will be his perfect first time. While sex is a major priority for Oliver, it certainly isn't the only thing on his mind. He's also desperate to keep his parents' relationship strong, as his depressed marine-biologist father Lloyd (Noah Taylor) fears he will lose his wife Jill (Sally Hawkins) to her recently returned spiritual guru ex-lover Graham Purvis (Paddy Considine...
The Movie: "Submarine"
Where You Can Stream It: Tubi TV
The Pitch: Based on Joe Dunthorne's novel of the same name and set in the mid-1980s, "Submarine" follows Oliver Tate (Craig Roberts), a Welsh teen determined to lose his virginity before his upcoming 16th birthday. He sets his sights on the fierce and feisty Jordana (Yasmin Paige), assured that she will be his perfect first time. While sex is a major priority for Oliver, it certainly isn't the only thing on his mind. He's also desperate to keep his parents' relationship strong, as his depressed marine-biologist father Lloyd (Noah Taylor) fears he will lose his wife Jill (Sally Hawkins) to her recently returned spiritual guru ex-lover Graham Purvis (Paddy Considine...
- 10/13/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
"Krapopolis", the new animated TV series from Emmy Award-winner Dan Harmon ("Rick and Morty"), set in mythical Ancient Greece, following a flawed family of humans, gods and monsters, who try to run one of the world's first cities without killing each other, has been renewed for a second season, before the airing of a sneak peek episode November 27, 2022 and series premiere in 2023 on Fox:
Voice cast includes Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham ("Ted Lasso"), Richard Ayoade ("The It Crowd"), Matt Berry ("What We Do in The Shadows"), Pam Murphy ("Mapleworth Murders") and Duncan Trussell ("The Midnight Gospel").
Ayoade voices "Tyrannis", the mortal son of a goddess. He's the benevolent 'King of Krapopolis' trying to make do in a city that lives up to its name. Waddingham plays "Deliria," Tyrannis' mother, goddess of self-destruction and questionable choices. Within her extended 'Olympian' family - forged in patricide and infidelity - she's known as the trashy one.
Voice cast includes Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham ("Ted Lasso"), Richard Ayoade ("The It Crowd"), Matt Berry ("What We Do in The Shadows"), Pam Murphy ("Mapleworth Murders") and Duncan Trussell ("The Midnight Gospel").
Ayoade voices "Tyrannis", the mortal son of a goddess. He's the benevolent 'King of Krapopolis' trying to make do in a city that lives up to its name. Waddingham plays "Deliria," Tyrannis' mother, goddess of self-destruction and questionable choices. Within her extended 'Olympian' family - forged in patricide and infidelity - she's known as the trashy one.
- 10/7/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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Fox is doubling down on Krapopolis.
The broadcaster has renewed Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon’s upcoming animated series ahead of its 2023 series premiere.
“As you can imagine, anything Dan Harmon does is unflinchingly irreverent and filled with his signature, bold characters; and these early episodes of Krapopolis far surpass even our highest expectations,” said Fox entertainment president Michael Thorn. “While we continue to evolve Fox’s animation brand, it’s a true delight watching Dan and his team work their magic on Krapopolis. But it’s an even bigger thrill to be so confident in this special project to be able to reward it with an early renewal.”
Krapopolis is “set in mythical ancient Greece and tells the story of a dysfunctional family of humans, gods and monsters that try their hand at running the world’s first cities — without trying to kill each other.
Fox is doubling down on Krapopolis.
The broadcaster has renewed Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon’s upcoming animated series ahead of its 2023 series premiere.
“As you can imagine, anything Dan Harmon does is unflinchingly irreverent and filled with his signature, bold characters; and these early episodes of Krapopolis far surpass even our highest expectations,” said Fox entertainment president Michael Thorn. “While we continue to evolve Fox’s animation brand, it’s a true delight watching Dan and his team work their magic on Krapopolis. But it’s an even bigger thrill to be so confident in this special project to be able to reward it with an early renewal.”
Krapopolis is “set in mythical ancient Greece and tells the story of a dysfunctional family of humans, gods and monsters that try their hand at running the world’s first cities — without trying to kill each other.
- 10/7/2022
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ahead of its series premiere, Fox has renewed its upcoming animated comedy series Krapopolis from creator Dan Harmon. “As you can imagine, anything Dan Harmon does is unflinchingly irreverent and filled with his signature, bold characters; and these early episodes of Krapopolis far surpass even our highest expectations,” said Fox’s President of Entertainment Michael Thorn. “While we continue to evolve Fox’s animation brand, it’s a true delight watching Dan and his team work their magic on Krapopolis. But it’s an even bigger thrill to be so confident in this special project to be able to reward it with an early renewal.” Krapopolis centers around a flawed family of humans, gods, and monsters that try to run one of the world’s first cities set in ancient Greece without killing each other. It was previously announced that Ted Lasso‘s Hannah Waddingham, The It Crowd‘s Richard Ayoade,...
- 10/7/2022
- TV Insider
Dan Harmon’s “Krapopolis” has scored a Season 2 order from Fox Entertainment before it’s even debuted its first season. The “Community” and “Ricky & Morty” vet’s latest animated series will premiere in 2023.
Set in ancient Greece, “Krapopolis” follows a dysfunctional family of humans, gods and monsters as they try to govern the world’s first cities to varying degrees of success. The comedy series features voiceover performances from Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham (“Ted Lasso”), Richard Ayoade (“The It Crowd”), Matt Berry (“What We Do in The Shadows”), Pam Murphy (“Mapleworth Murders”) and Duncan Trussell (“The Midnight Gospel”). It comes as part of Harmon’s direct animation deal with Fox Entertainment.
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Set in ancient Greece, “Krapopolis” follows a dysfunctional family of humans, gods and monsters as they try to govern the world’s first cities to varying degrees of success. The comedy series features voiceover performances from Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham (“Ted Lasso”), Richard Ayoade (“The It Crowd”), Matt Berry (“What We Do in The Shadows”), Pam Murphy (“Mapleworth Murders”) and Duncan Trussell (“The Midnight Gospel”). It comes as part of Harmon’s direct animation deal with Fox Entertainment.
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- 10/7/2022
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
"Krapopolis", the new animated TV series from Emmy Award-winner Dan Harmon ("Rick and Morty") is set in mythical Ancient Greece, following a flawed family of humans, gods and monsters, who try to run one of the world's first cities without killing each other, airing a sneak peek episode November 27, 2022, before the series premiere in 2023 on Fox:
Voice cast includes Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham ("Ted Lasso"), Richard Ayoade ("The It Crowd"), Matt Berry ("What We Do in The Shadows"), Pam Murphy ("Mapleworth Murders") and Duncan Trussell ("The Midnight Gospel").
Ayoade voices "Tyrannis", the mortal son of a goddess. He's the benevolent 'King of Krapopolis' trying to make do in a city that lives up to its name. Waddingham plays "Deliria," Tyrannis' mother, goddess of self-destruction and questionable choices. Within her extended 'Olympian' family - forged in patricide and infidelity - she's known as the trashy one.
Berry is "Shlub," Tyrannis' father,...
Voice cast includes Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham ("Ted Lasso"), Richard Ayoade ("The It Crowd"), Matt Berry ("What We Do in The Shadows"), Pam Murphy ("Mapleworth Murders") and Duncan Trussell ("The Midnight Gospel").
Ayoade voices "Tyrannis", the mortal son of a goddess. He's the benevolent 'King of Krapopolis' trying to make do in a city that lives up to its name. Waddingham plays "Deliria," Tyrannis' mother, goddess of self-destruction and questionable choices. Within her extended 'Olympian' family - forged in patricide and infidelity - she's known as the trashy one.
Berry is "Shlub," Tyrannis' father,...
- 10/4/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Matt Berry, the Englishman known for his trademark epic, boomy voice, has always embraced a unique persona ever since his first start on stage. Despite and indeed because of his highly theatrical delivery, the actor mostly appears in comedic roles, such as title character Steven Toast on "Toast of London," the incompetent CEO Douglas Reynholm in "The It Crowd," and most recently and perhaps famously, the horny vampire Laszlo on "What We Do in the Shadows."
The contrast between his royal-like demeanor and his penchant for absurdity defines Berry's humor. "Cigars, whiskey, open fire, Shakespeare, but all in the shape of a big hairy bear," sums up his "Toast of London" co-star Morgana Robinson. The actor has an impressive background in and passion for music, which helped him discover his brand of comedy and continues to influence his performances, including co-writing the musical parody "Ad/BC: A Rock Opera" with...
The contrast between his royal-like demeanor and his penchant for absurdity defines Berry's humor. "Cigars, whiskey, open fire, Shakespeare, but all in the shape of a big hairy bear," sums up his "Toast of London" co-star Morgana Robinson. The actor has an impressive background in and passion for music, which helped him discover his brand of comedy and continues to influence his performances, including co-writing the musical parody "Ad/BC: A Rock Opera" with...
- 9/28/2022
- by Andrew Housman
- Slash Film
Get ready to enter the World of Dreams. During Netflix's Tudum fan event, which is a smorgasbord of updates for all the things the streamer has on its docket, Jason Momoa introduced a sneak peak clip of the upcoming film "Slumberland." Based on the the acclaimed comic strip "Little Nemo In Slumberland" by Winsor McCay, Momoa portrays the eccentric outlaw Flip. Horns, height, and all!
The sneak peak clip focuses on Marlow Barkley's Nemo and Momoa's Flip as they are about to transition from the Waking World to the Dream World. Serving as an introduction for both Nemo and the audience, Flip breaks down the rules of travel between the realms. In the process, we also see how the world transforms around them. Glittery and gold, the realm (and Flip) go from drab to fab. Try not to be distracted, though. Pay attention to those rules.
Rule number one,...
The sneak peak clip focuses on Marlow Barkley's Nemo and Momoa's Flip as they are about to transition from the Waking World to the Dream World. Serving as an introduction for both Nemo and the audience, Flip breaks down the rules of travel between the realms. In the process, we also see how the world transforms around them. Glittery and gold, the realm (and Flip) go from drab to fab. Try not to be distracted, though. Pay attention to those rules.
Rule number one,...
- 9/24/2022
- by Sarah Musnicky
- Slash Film
(Welcome to ...And More, our no-frills, zero B.S. guide to when and where you can watch upcoming movies and shows, and everything else you could possibly stand to know.)
It seems like Jason Momoa has grown weary of spending all his free time under the sea as Aquaman, because he's decided to embody a new mythological creature with a look that I promise you could never anticipate. Momoa is set to become a nine-foot-tall half-man, half-beast creature with shaggy fur and long tusks. What kind of horrifying tale could require such a monster, you ask? Just the story of Little Nemo — not the fish, but an adorable little girl who embarks on a fantastical journey through dreams to find her father. All of this takes place in Netflix's upcoming film "Slumberland," and if it sounds familiar, then you might be recalling the Winsor McCay comic strip that inspired the movie's story.
It seems like Jason Momoa has grown weary of spending all his free time under the sea as Aquaman, because he's decided to embody a new mythological creature with a look that I promise you could never anticipate. Momoa is set to become a nine-foot-tall half-man, half-beast creature with shaggy fur and long tusks. What kind of horrifying tale could require such a monster, you ask? Just the story of Little Nemo — not the fish, but an adorable little girl who embarks on a fantastical journey through dreams to find her father. All of this takes place in Netflix's upcoming film "Slumberland," and if it sounds familiar, then you might be recalling the Winsor McCay comic strip that inspired the movie's story.
- 8/30/2022
- by Shania Russell
- Slash Film
Jason Momoa is all over the place these days. In addition to preparing for the release of the next "Aquaman" movie and playing the villain in the tenth installment of the "Fast and Furious" franchise, he's also set to star in the live-action "Minecraft" adaptation, an action-comedy called "Shots! Shots! Shots!," the fantasy murder mystery "The Executioner," a Hawaiian historical drama "Chief of War," and much more. Since the statuesque beefcake of an actor is someone that many consider the man of their dreams, I don't think too many people will be complaining.
In fact, the former "Game of Thrones" star has also taken a starring role in the World of Dreams. Based on the acclaimed comic strip "Little Nemo In Slumberland" by Winsor McCay, he will appear in the upcoming Netflix movie "Slumberland." Ahead of the film's fall premiere, the streamer has released the first teaser that gives off...
In fact, the former "Game of Thrones" star has also taken a starring role in the World of Dreams. Based on the acclaimed comic strip "Little Nemo In Slumberland" by Winsor McCay, he will appear in the upcoming Netflix movie "Slumberland." Ahead of the film's fall premiere, the streamer has released the first teaser that gives off...
- 8/24/2022
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
Katherine Parkinson (“The It Crowd”) and Youssef Kerkour (“House of Gucci”) have been tapped to lead upcoming Itvx comedy drama “Significant Other.”
The series, which will start filming in Manchester, U.K. next month, tells the story of Anna (Parkinson) and Sam (Kerkour). They are “two lonely neighbours in their mid-40’s, who embark on a hesitant, obstacle-filled relationship after drastic life events bring them together,” according to the logline.
After a drastic but fateful first meeting, their un-romantic relationship soon turns their lives around, with defensive Anna and emotionally vulnerable Sam finding they influence each other for the better.
Variety can reveal David Sant (“Spitting Image”) is set to direct the series, which is set to be produced by Quay Street Productions, part of ITV Studios. It is based on Yes Studios’ Israeli series of the same name, which was created by Dana Modan, Assi Cohen and Ram Nehari...
The series, which will start filming in Manchester, U.K. next month, tells the story of Anna (Parkinson) and Sam (Kerkour). They are “two lonely neighbours in their mid-40’s, who embark on a hesitant, obstacle-filled relationship after drastic life events bring them together,” according to the logline.
After a drastic but fateful first meeting, their un-romantic relationship soon turns their lives around, with defensive Anna and emotionally vulnerable Sam finding they influence each other for the better.
Variety can reveal David Sant (“Spitting Image”) is set to direct the series, which is set to be produced by Quay Street Productions, part of ITV Studios. It is based on Yes Studios’ Israeli series of the same name, which was created by Dana Modan, Assi Cohen and Ram Nehari...
- 8/22/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
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