“Abba Zabba, you my only friend!” Imagine they made a Half Baked 2. That sounds like a slam dunk, right? After all, the original didn’t set the box office on fire, but it’s presumably made a mint on home video. Well, it looks like Universal finally pulled the trigger on a Half Baked 2, but of the original cast, the only person to return is Rachel True, who played the love interest, Mary Jane. Yes folks, it happened, and the sequel, Half Baked: Totally High, is going straight to Blu-ray, with an April 16th release date.
All this begs the question, why, twenty-five years later, make a Half Baked sequel without either Dave Chappelle, an infinitely bigger star now than he was in 1998, and Jim Breuer? Chappelle, I kind of get – the man is busy and would probably cost millions and millions to get, but Jim Breuer? Could...
All this begs the question, why, twenty-five years later, make a Half Baked sequel without either Dave Chappelle, an infinitely bigger star now than he was in 1998, and Jim Breuer? Chappelle, I kind of get – the man is busy and would probably cost millions and millions to get, but Jim Breuer? Could...
- 3/10/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Thanks to the runaway success of The Blair Witch Project in 1999, found footage movies quickly became the hottest thing in horror. By relying on camcorders, surveillance footage, and other unlikely camera sources, filmmakers could not only add some verisimilitude to their stories but could also do it on the cheap. But just as quickly, found footage became the most hated subgenre, as fans and critics decried its rigid constraints, laughing at the ridiculous ways characters justified recording when they should be running.
Just as the subgenre died, a new and more relevant approach emerged: desktop movies taking place entirely on computer screens, using webcams, streaming video, and recordings to tell their stories. Not only do desktop movies offer more variety in visual style, but they also better reflect our actual lives, as we spend a lot of time staring at computer and phone screens.
Exciting as the subgenre certainly is,...
Just as the subgenre died, a new and more relevant approach emerged: desktop movies taking place entirely on computer screens, using webcams, streaming video, and recordings to tell their stories. Not only do desktop movies offer more variety in visual style, but they also better reflect our actual lives, as we spend a lot of time staring at computer and phone screens.
Exciting as the subgenre certainly is,...
- 1/21/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Phoebe's life may be changing in the first season of the Everything's Trash TV show on Freeform. As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Everything's Trash is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Everything's Trash here. *Status Update Below.
A Freeform single-camera comedy-drama series, the Everything's Trash TV show is written and executive produced by its star, Phoebe Robinson. The series also stars Jordan Carlos, Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor, and Moses Storm. The story follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something outspoken podcast star making her professional mark and sharing her views on money, politics, body image,...
A Freeform single-camera comedy-drama series, the Everything's Trash TV show is written and executive produced by its star, Phoebe Robinson. The series also stars Jordan Carlos, Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor, and Moses Storm. The story follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something outspoken podcast star making her professional mark and sharing her views on money, politics, body image,...
- 11/13/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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Airing on the Freeform cable channel, the Everything's Trash TV show is written and executive produced by its star, Phoebe Robinson. The series also stars Jordan Carlos, Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor, and Moses Storm. The story follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something outspoken podcast star making her professional mark and sharing her views on money, politics, body image, and everything in between. She's thriving (kind of) while...
It looks like Phoebe's life may be changing. Has the Everything's Trash TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Freeform? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Everything's Trash, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the Freeform cable channel, the Everything's Trash TV show is written and executive produced by its star, Phoebe Robinson. The series also stars Jordan Carlos, Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor, and Moses Storm. The story follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something outspoken podcast star making her professional mark and sharing her views on money, politics, body image, and everything in between. She's thriving (kind of) while...
- 11/13/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Despite low traditional ratings, it's been a while since Freeform has cancelled one of its new shows. It appears that Disney is taking a long-view approach with the channel's programming, ensuring that they have lots of different kinds of shows for the company's streaming platforms. Will Everything's Trash be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A comedy-drama series, the Everything's Trash TV show is written and executive produced by its star, Phoebe Robinson. The series also stars Jordan Carlos, Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor, and Moses Storm. The story follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something outspoken podcast star making her professional mark and sharing her views on money, politics, body image, and everything in between. She's thriving (kind of) while living a broke and messy life in Brooklyn. Significant people in Phoebe's life are Michael (Storm), her offbeat best friend and roommate who's also...
A comedy-drama series, the Everything's Trash TV show is written and executive produced by its star, Phoebe Robinson. The series also stars Jordan Carlos, Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor, and Moses Storm. The story follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something outspoken podcast star making her professional mark and sharing her views on money, politics, body image, and everything in between. She's thriving (kind of) while living a broke and messy life in Brooklyn. Significant people in Phoebe's life are Michael (Storm), her offbeat best friend and roommate who's also...
- 11/13/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Phoebe's ups and downs won't continue on Freeform. The cable channel has cancelled Everything's Trash, so viewers won't see a second season. The first season of 10 episodes finished airing in September.
A comedy-drama series, the Everything's Trash TV show is written and executive produced by its star, Phoebe Robinson. The series also stars Jordan Carlos, Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor, and Moses Storm. The story follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something outspoken podcast star making her professional mark and sharing her views on money, politics, body image, and everything in between. She's thriving (kind of) while living a broke and messy life in Brooklyn. Significant people in Phoebe's life are Michael (Storm), her offbeat best friend and roommate who's also a video game live-streamer, and Malika (Cash), Phoebe's savvy and smart producer. She's also very close with her "perfect"...
A comedy-drama series, the Everything's Trash TV show is written and executive produced by its star, Phoebe Robinson. The series also stars Jordan Carlos, Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor, and Moses Storm. The story follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something outspoken podcast star making her professional mark and sharing her views on money, politics, body image, and everything in between. She's thriving (kind of) while living a broke and messy life in Brooklyn. Significant people in Phoebe's life are Michael (Storm), her offbeat best friend and roommate who's also a video game live-streamer, and Malika (Cash), Phoebe's savvy and smart producer. She's also very close with her "perfect"...
- 11/11/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: Half Baked 2, the sequel to the 1998 cult comedy, has finished production in Baton Rouge, LA with Rachel True reprising her role as Mary Jane in the Universal 1440 Entertainment title. Also joining the cast is Maze Runner‘s Dexter Darden, as well as Moses Storm, Ramona Young (Never Have I Ever), Ash Santos (True Story), Joel Courtney, and David Koechner and his best friends Miles (Storm) and Cori (Young) as they search for the money to bury their other best friend Bruce (Courtney), who died from smoking the most powerful joint in the world. Michael Tiddes directs off a script by Justin Hires. Pic is produced by Griff Furst.
“We are thrilled to announce the next chapter in Half Baked, with new characters and a hilarious story that is sure to satisfy followers of the original film while attracting a whole new generation of fans,” said Glenn Ross, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Universal 1440 Entertainment. “The sequel features a talented young cast alongside Rachel True reprising her role as the fan-favorite ‘Mary Jane.’ We can’t wait to show audiences where the story goes from here.”
Half Baked 2 will debut on non-theatrical platforms worldwide next year from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production arm of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. The original 1998 movie, which also starred Dave Chappelle and Jim Breuer, grossed 17.4M at the domestic box office.
“We are thrilled to announce the next chapter in Half Baked, with new characters and a hilarious story that is sure to satisfy followers of the original film while attracting a whole new generation of fans,” said Glenn Ross, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Universal 1440 Entertainment. “The sequel features a talented young cast alongside Rachel True reprising her role as the fan-favorite ‘Mary Jane.’ We can’t wait to show audiences where the story goes from here.”
Half Baked 2 will debut on non-theatrical platforms worldwide next year from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production arm of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. The original 1998 movie, which also starred Dave Chappelle and Jim Breuer, grossed 17.4M at the domestic box office.
- 11/11/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform has canceled comedian Phoebe Robinson’s comedy series “Everything’s Trash,” Variety has confirmed. The show premiered on July 13 and ran for 10 episodes leading to the Sept. 7 series finale.
Based on Robinson’s 2018 book entitled “Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay,” the comedy followed 30-something famously outspoken podcaster Phoebe (Robinson), who is said to “make her mark on the culture while living a broke and pleasantly messy life in Brooklyn. After her seemingly perfect older brother declares for public office, she’s then forced to embark on her adulting journey.” Nneka Okafor (“NCIS: New Orleans”), Toccara Cash (“Station 19”), Jordan Carlos (“The Nighly Show with Larry Wilmore”), and Moses Storm (“Arrested Development”) also starred.
In addition to creating and writing the series, Robinson also served as an executive producer alongside Jonathan Groff. Jose Acevedo and Lauren Bans co-executive produced. Laura Gutin executive produced with Chioke Nassor, who also directed an episode.
Based on Robinson’s 2018 book entitled “Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay,” the comedy followed 30-something famously outspoken podcaster Phoebe (Robinson), who is said to “make her mark on the culture while living a broke and pleasantly messy life in Brooklyn. After her seemingly perfect older brother declares for public office, she’s then forced to embark on her adulting journey.” Nneka Okafor (“NCIS: New Orleans”), Toccara Cash (“Station 19”), Jordan Carlos (“The Nighly Show with Larry Wilmore”), and Moses Storm (“Arrested Development”) also starred.
In addition to creating and writing the series, Robinson also served as an executive producer alongside Jonathan Groff. Jose Acevedo and Lauren Bans co-executive produced. Laura Gutin executive produced with Chioke Nassor, who also directed an episode.
- 11/11/2022
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
It’s one and done for Everything’s Trash.
Freeform has cancelled Phoebe Robinson’s comedy series after just one season, TVLine has confirmed. The show’s Sept. 7 freshman finale now serves as its series finale.
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Based on Robinson’s 2018 book Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay, the series starred Robinson — who also created, wrote and exec-produced the show — as Phoebe, a podcast host navigating life and sex in Brooklyn.
Freeform has cancelled Phoebe Robinson’s comedy series after just one season, TVLine has confirmed. The show’s Sept. 7 freshman finale now serves as its series finale.
More from TVLineFreeform Sets grown-ish Return, Watchful Eye Premiere for Early 2023Good Trouble Boss Talks Davia and Dennis' Big Moment, Teases Callie's Reaction to Mariana's Dangerous MoveGood Trouble Renewed for Season 5
Based on Robinson’s 2018 book Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay, the series starred Robinson — who also created, wrote and exec-produced the show — as Phoebe, a podcast host navigating life and sex in Brooklyn.
- 11/11/2022
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Freeform will not be ordering a second season of Everything’s Trash, its comedy series starring, written by and executive produced by 2 Dope Queens’ Phoebe Robinson.
Everything’s Trash, which premiered July 13 and wrapped its first season run Sept. 7, was Freeform’s least watched and lowest rated original series in linear ratings this year. The majority of viewing for Freeform series comes from Hulu but the network does not reveal streaming viewing data, so it is unclear whether the comedy got traction on digital.
Based on Robinson’s book, Everything’s Trash follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something podcast star navigating her messy life. Forced to grow up when her older brother Jayden emerges as a leading political candidate, she relies on her friends and close-knit family to help her figure out adulthood.
The series also stars Jordan Carlos, Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor and Moses Storm.
Everything’s Trash was...
Everything’s Trash, which premiered July 13 and wrapped its first season run Sept. 7, was Freeform’s least watched and lowest rated original series in linear ratings this year. The majority of viewing for Freeform series comes from Hulu but the network does not reveal streaming viewing data, so it is unclear whether the comedy got traction on digital.
Based on Robinson’s book, Everything’s Trash follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something podcast star navigating her messy life. Forced to grow up when her older brother Jayden emerges as a leading political candidate, she relies on her friends and close-knit family to help her figure out adulthood.
The series also stars Jordan Carlos, Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor and Moses Storm.
Everything’s Trash was...
- 11/11/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“Everything’s Trash” at Freeform has cast Anand Desai-Barochia in a guest star role, Variety has learned exclusively.
The series is based on Phoebe Robinson’s book “Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay.” Robinson stars in the series as Phoebe, described as a “30-something outspoken podcast star making her professional mark while living a broke and delightfully messy life in Brooklyn. When her ‘perfect’ older brother launches a political campaign, she’s forced to start her adulting journ-journ.”
Desai-Barochia will play Gael, the CEO of Limelight Media, which is a major podcast venture. The official character description says he is “charismatic and globetrotting. He is a fan of Phoebe and Malika’s work and wants to be in business with them. Gael and Phoebe spark to each other almost immediately…their chemistry is natural and undeniable.”
Desai-Barochia is best known for playing Janzo on The CW fantasy adventure series “The Outpost” for four seasons.
The series is based on Phoebe Robinson’s book “Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay.” Robinson stars in the series as Phoebe, described as a “30-something outspoken podcast star making her professional mark while living a broke and delightfully messy life in Brooklyn. When her ‘perfect’ older brother launches a political campaign, she’s forced to start her adulting journ-journ.”
Desai-Barochia will play Gael, the CEO of Limelight Media, which is a major podcast venture. The official character description says he is “charismatic and globetrotting. He is a fan of Phoebe and Malika’s work and wants to be in business with them. Gael and Phoebe spark to each other almost immediately…their chemistry is natural and undeniable.”
Desai-Barochia is best known for playing Janzo on The CW fantasy adventure series “The Outpost” for four seasons.
- 9/2/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Marisa Garcia and Ben Shimmel have been promoted to agent positions at WME, Variety has learned exclusively.
Both Garcia and Shimmel are veterans of the talent agency’s comedy division and will continue to work for the department in their new roles, supporting the agency’s comedy roster, which includes several of the industry’s top talents, such as Amy Schumer, Hasan Minhaj and Jerrod Carmichael, who are all honorees at this year’s prestigious Just for Laugh’s Montreal comedy festival. Other WME clients include Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Bill Burr and 2022 Variety Comics to Watch honoree Moses Storm.
In her new role, Garcia will focus on live touring for the agency’s comedy and digital entertainment roster. Garcia initially joined WME as an assistant in 2019, and was promoted to a coordinator for the comedy department in 2021 as a member of the agency’s trainee program. Before joining the agency,...
Both Garcia and Shimmel are veterans of the talent agency’s comedy division and will continue to work for the department in their new roles, supporting the agency’s comedy roster, which includes several of the industry’s top talents, such as Amy Schumer, Hasan Minhaj and Jerrod Carmichael, who are all honorees at this year’s prestigious Just for Laugh’s Montreal comedy festival. Other WME clients include Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Bill Burr and 2022 Variety Comics to Watch honoree Moses Storm.
In her new role, Garcia will focus on live touring for the agency’s comedy and digital entertainment roster. Garcia initially joined WME as an assistant in 2019, and was promoted to a coordinator for the comedy department in 2021 as a member of the agency’s trainee program. Before joining the agency,...
- 7/21/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Network: Freeform
Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: July 13, 2022 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Phoebe Robinson, Jordan Carlos, Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor, and Moses Storm.
TV show description:
A single-camera comedy-drama series, the Everything's Trash TV show is written, executive produced and stars Phoebe Robinson.
The story follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something outspoken podcast star making her professional mark and sharing her views on money, politics, body image, and everything in between. She's thriving (kind of) while living a broke and messy life in Brooklyn.
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Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: July 13, 2022 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Phoebe Robinson, Jordan Carlos, Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor, and Moses Storm.
TV show description:
A single-camera comedy-drama series, the Everything's Trash TV show is written, executive produced and stars Phoebe Robinson.
The story follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something outspoken podcast star making her professional mark and sharing her views on money, politics, body image, and everything in between. She's thriving (kind of) while living a broke and messy life in Brooklyn.
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- 7/14/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Phoebe Robinson once dreamed of having her own scripted half-hour comedy series. That dream is now a reality. Based on her 2018 book of the same name, "Everything's Trash" follows the "2 Dope Queens" podcast cohost as a 30-something fictionalized version of herself named Phoebe Hill as she navigates her beautifully messy life. However, when her older brother, Jayden (Jordan Carlos), decides to launch his political career, Phoebe is forced to grow up with some support from her family and friends.
"It feels so exciting," Robinson, 37, tells Popsugar of fulfilling her years-long sitcom goal. "I keep pinching myself, because I'm just like, 'It's happening. It's all happening.' I'm so pumped, and this is just the show and the story that I wanted to tell. As someone who used to watch TV all the time as a kid up until now, I'm just happy that I get to have a show that's part of this TV landscape.
"It feels so exciting," Robinson, 37, tells Popsugar of fulfilling her years-long sitcom goal. "I keep pinching myself, because I'm just like, 'It's happening. It's all happening.' I'm so pumped, and this is just the show and the story that I wanted to tell. As someone who used to watch TV all the time as a kid up until now, I'm just happy that I get to have a show that's part of this TV landscape.
- 7/13/2022
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
‘Everything’s Trash’ Helmers Phoebe Robinson and Jonathan Groff Extend Overall Deal at ABC Signature
“Everything’s Trash” creator, star and executive producer Phoebe Robinson and showrunner and executive producer Jonathan Groff have both extended their overall deal with ABC Signature. “Everything’s Trash,” their comedy series based on Robinson’s essay collection “Everything’s Trash, but It’s Okay,” premieres on Freeform on July 13 and streams on Hulu the next day.
Robinson, via her Tiny Productions banner, will continue to develop and produce projects across all Disney platforms for the studio. She is best known for, with Jessica Williams, having co-hosted the podcast “2 Dope Queens,” which was later adapted into an HBO series.
“I’m so happy to continue my relaysh with ABC Signature, three years and counting, which is longer than some marriages. Hey-o!” said Robinson. “In all seriousness, having their support in launching my new show, ‘Everything’s Trash,’ has meant the world to me, and I cannot wait to birth other TV babies with the studio as my doula.
Robinson, via her Tiny Productions banner, will continue to develop and produce projects across all Disney platforms for the studio. She is best known for, with Jessica Williams, having co-hosted the podcast “2 Dope Queens,” which was later adapted into an HBO series.
“I’m so happy to continue my relaysh with ABC Signature, three years and counting, which is longer than some marriages. Hey-o!” said Robinson. “In all seriousness, having their support in launching my new show, ‘Everything’s Trash,’ has meant the world to me, and I cannot wait to birth other TV babies with the studio as my doula.
- 7/13/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
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Phoebe Robinson is staying at Disney.
The creator and star of Everything’s Trash, which premieres Wednesday night on Freeform, has extended her overall deal with ABC Signature. Separately, Jonathan Groff — who’s serving as showrunner for Everything’s Trash — has also re-upped with the studio. Both signed multi-year extensions.
“I’m so happy to continue my relaysh with ABC Signature, three years and counting, which is longer than some marriages. Hey-o!” Robinson said in a statement. “In all seriousness, having their support in launching my new show, Everything’s Trash, has meant the world to me, and I cannot wait to birth other TV babies with the studio as my doula. Lol. What?”
Said ABC Signature president Jonnie Davis, “It’s been a fantastic partnership with Phoebe and we are thrilled to extend it. We can’t wait for everyone to see her brilliance in...
Phoebe Robinson is staying at Disney.
The creator and star of Everything’s Trash, which premieres Wednesday night on Freeform, has extended her overall deal with ABC Signature. Separately, Jonathan Groff — who’s serving as showrunner for Everything’s Trash — has also re-upped with the studio. Both signed multi-year extensions.
“I’m so happy to continue my relaysh with ABC Signature, three years and counting, which is longer than some marriages. Hey-o!” Robinson said in a statement. “In all seriousness, having their support in launching my new show, Everything’s Trash, has meant the world to me, and I cannot wait to birth other TV babies with the studio as my doula. Lol. What?”
Said ABC Signature president Jonnie Davis, “It’s been a fantastic partnership with Phoebe and we are thrilled to extend it. We can’t wait for everyone to see her brilliance in...
- 7/13/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Everything’s Trash is, first and foremost, an excellent showcase for the towering charm of executive producer and star Phoebe Robinson. As Phoebe Hill, a broke 30something podcaster trying halfheartedly to get her act together in Brooklyn, she’s basically impossible not to like, even though the entire series revolves around her being (as she puts it) “hella messy.”
Case in point: In the premiere, Phoebe nearly derails her brother Jayden’s political campaign launch when she’s caught sleeping with a member of his rival’s team, and then adds to the mini-scandal with a very public wardrobe malfunction. Yet the drama of it all only makes Phoebe seem more lovable — simultaneously relatable and aspirational. A lot of us, after all, have hooked up with people we maybe shouldn’t have; most of us only wish we could bounce back from it with Phoebe’s confidence,...
Everything’s Trash is, first and foremost, an excellent showcase for the towering charm of executive producer and star Phoebe Robinson. As Phoebe Hill, a broke 30something podcaster trying halfheartedly to get her act together in Brooklyn, she’s basically impossible not to like, even though the entire series revolves around her being (as she puts it) “hella messy.”
Case in point: In the premiere, Phoebe nearly derails her brother Jayden’s political campaign launch when she’s caught sleeping with a member of his rival’s team, and then adds to the mini-scandal with a very public wardrobe malfunction. Yet the drama of it all only makes Phoebe seem more lovable — simultaneously relatable and aspirational. A lot of us, after all, have hooked up with people we maybe shouldn’t have; most of us only wish we could bounce back from it with Phoebe’s confidence,...
- 7/12/2022
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jon Hamm will be featured as the celebrity guest in the premiere of game show revival “Password,” NBC has announced.
Based on the original show, which ran from 1961 to 1975 (and has been revived in several forms since then), “Password” pits two teams compete against each other as they solve word puzzles using one-word clues. The team that solves for the password ultimately takes home 25,000. Each team consists of a contestant and a celebrity player, with executive producer Jimmy Fallon leading one team and a rotating guest leading the other. The series premiere will see Fallon compete against Hamm in an episode dedicated to Betty White, a frequent player on the original “Password” and the wife of the show’s original host Allen Ludden.
In addition to Hamm, Yvette Nicole Brown, Tony Hale, Chelsea Handler, Heidi Klum, Joel McHale, Chrissy Metz, Martin Short, J.B. Smoove and Meghan Trainor have been confirmed...
Based on the original show, which ran from 1961 to 1975 (and has been revived in several forms since then), “Password” pits two teams compete against each other as they solve word puzzles using one-word clues. The team that solves for the password ultimately takes home 25,000. Each team consists of a contestant and a celebrity player, with executive producer Jimmy Fallon leading one team and a rotating guest leading the other. The series premiere will see Fallon compete against Hamm in an episode dedicated to Betty White, a frequent player on the original “Password” and the wife of the show’s original host Allen Ludden.
In addition to Hamm, Yvette Nicole Brown, Tony Hale, Chelsea Handler, Heidi Klum, Joel McHale, Chrissy Metz, Martin Short, J.B. Smoove and Meghan Trainor have been confirmed...
- 6/30/2022
- by Wilson Chapman and Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
Amy Schumer, Hasan Minhaj, Taylor Tomlinson and Jerrod Carmichael will receive awards at the Just for Laughs award show next month.
The ceremony will take place at the Just For Laughs Montreal festival, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The award show, which takes place July 29 at the DoubleTree, will see Schumer receive an award for comedy person of the year. In addition, Minhaj will be named stand up comedian of the year, Tomlinson will receive the festival’s breakout comedy star award and Carmichael will accept the best comedy special award, for his recent HBO Max special “Rothaniel.”
In addition, Just For Laughs also announced that Schumer will perform an extra show at the festival in addition to her previously announced set. Carmichael has also been confirmed to perform. Additional new performers announced include Amanda Seales, Pete Holmes, Chris Distefano and Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld, who will bring...
The ceremony will take place at the Just For Laughs Montreal festival, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The award show, which takes place July 29 at the DoubleTree, will see Schumer receive an award for comedy person of the year. In addition, Minhaj will be named stand up comedian of the year, Tomlinson will receive the festival’s breakout comedy star award and Carmichael will accept the best comedy special award, for his recent HBO Max special “Rothaniel.”
In addition, Just For Laughs also announced that Schumer will perform an extra show at the festival in addition to her previously announced set. Carmichael has also been confirmed to perform. Additional new performers announced include Amanda Seales, Pete Holmes, Chris Distefano and Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld, who will bring...
- 6/29/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Chances are you’re either deeply familiar with the wide world of gamers and streamers, or you’re so completely unaware of how far it reaches that the very idea of “esports” is enough to make your head spin. As part of the latter camp, but with a sister very much entrenched in the former, I approached “Players” — the new Paramount+ comedy about a professional gaming team wrestling for relevance — with equal parts caution and curiosity. Could this scripted show delving into what makes gaming so huge make me finally understand why? Or would it rely on niche enough jargon and humor that it’d fly right over my head?
After watching the better part of its 10-episode season, the answer is…well, a bit of both. But in framing the series like a classic sports docuseries in the vein of a “Last Dance,” co-creators Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda...
After watching the better part of its 10-episode season, the answer is…well, a bit of both. But in framing the series like a classic sports docuseries in the vein of a “Last Dance,” co-creators Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda...
- 6/16/2022
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
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When you think of the two-season run of Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda’s American Vandal, you probably think of drawn dicks and the Turd Burglar.
Or, if you’re more obsessed with the realities of the television industry, maybe you remember American Vandal as one of the earliest signs of Netflix’s shift to an “ownership is everything” ethos; the show was canceled after two wildly acclaimed seasons because it was a CBS Television Studios production and not a Netflix original.
When I reflect on American Vandal, it’s mostly on the commitment to the exaggerated bit. Both seasons were one-joke mockumentary gags that somehow ended up being less funny and more successful because of Perrault and Yacenda’s astonishingly sincere approach to the stories they were telling and not simply to extended and escalating gags.
After a strangely long absence — they...
When you think of the two-season run of Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda’s American Vandal, you probably think of drawn dicks and the Turd Burglar.
Or, if you’re more obsessed with the realities of the television industry, maybe you remember American Vandal as one of the earliest signs of Netflix’s shift to an “ownership is everything” ethos; the show was canceled after two wildly acclaimed seasons because it was a CBS Television Studios production and not a Netflix original.
When I reflect on American Vandal, it’s mostly on the commitment to the exaggerated bit. Both seasons were one-joke mockumentary gags that somehow ended up being less funny and more successful because of Perrault and Yacenda’s astonishingly sincere approach to the stories they were telling and not simply to extended and escalating gags.
After a strangely long absence — they...
- 6/15/2022
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Variety has named its 10 Comics to Watch for 2022. This year’s honorees will be profiled in the July 20 issue of Variety and be honored at this year’s Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, held in Montreal July 13-31. There will be a panel and cocktail reception held on July 29, followed by a performance showcase July 30.
Variety has been presenting the 10 Comics to Watch list since 2000 and has included such names as Tiffany Haddish, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt and Quinta Brunson.
The list is comprised of stand-up comedians, writers and content creators selected by a panel that includes Variety editors and those in the comedy community that scout, book, cast and represent comics.
Says Christine Walters, creative director, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO and ComedyCON: “We look forward to welcoming the hilarious new class of Variety 10 Comics to Watch in this, our 40th anniversary year of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.
Variety has been presenting the 10 Comics to Watch list since 2000 and has included such names as Tiffany Haddish, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt and Quinta Brunson.
The list is comprised of stand-up comedians, writers and content creators selected by a panel that includes Variety editors and those in the comedy community that scout, book, cast and represent comics.
Says Christine Walters, creative director, Just For Laughs ComedyPRO and ComedyCON: “We look forward to welcoming the hilarious new class of Variety 10 Comics to Watch in this, our 40th anniversary year of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.
- 6/3/2022
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ has set a premiere date for Players, the new gamer comedy series. The series will take viewers into the world of Esports. The series stars Misha Brooks, Da'Jour Jones, and Ely Henry, Kyle Braxton. Holly Chou, Stephen Schneider, Peter Thurnwald, Youngbin Chung, Moses Storm, Alexa Mansour, Noh "Arrow" Dong-Hyeon, Michael "Miko" Ahn, Luke Tennie, and Dan Perrault.
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- 5/10/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Fresh off the first-ever Netflix is a Joke comedy festival, the streamer confirmed which performances will be available to view in the coming weeks, including tributes to late comedians such as Bob Saget and Robin Williams and the yet-to-be-announced date for Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias’s groundbreaking set at Dodger Stadium.
Featuring a wide range of events and stars, the festival also made headlines for some of its comedians’ jokes, such as Pete Davidson’s digs at Kanye West. But the biggest news of the fest was when Dave Chappelle was tackled on stage during his set at the Hollywood Bowl, with the attacker being charged with four misdemeanor counts. For its part, Netflix responded by saying, “We care deeply about the safety of creators and we strongly defend the right of stand-up comedians to perform on stage without fear of violence.” Chappelle’s four sold-out shows are not included in...
Featuring a wide range of events and stars, the festival also made headlines for some of its comedians’ jokes, such as Pete Davidson’s digs at Kanye West. But the biggest news of the fest was when Dave Chappelle was tackled on stage during his set at the Hollywood Bowl, with the attacker being charged with four misdemeanor counts. For its part, Netflix responded by saying, “We care deeply about the safety of creators and we strongly defend the right of stand-up comedians to perform on stage without fear of violence.” Chappelle’s four sold-out shows are not included in...
- 5/9/2022
- by Sasha Urban and Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
The People’s Choice Awards will air an offshoot dedicated to Latin Music on Telemundo in the spring of 2023, NBCUniversal announced.
The People’s Choice Latin Music Awards is an extension of the annual telecast on E! and NBC. It will celebrate “all genres of Hispanic music, entertainment, style and pop culture, chosen entirely by the audience in the same spirit of the established brand,” per Telemundo.
“Furthering our mission to offer the best entertainment properties for the full spectrum of Latino audiences in the U.S., we are pleased to leverage the power of the NBCUniversal portfolio to deliver a fully-tailored version of one of the most successful awards shows,” said Ronald Day, president of entertainment and content for Telemundo. “As we continue to offer innovative content to our audiences, we are pleased to give fans the power to honor their favorite Latino stars in music, entertainment and pop culture.
The People’s Choice Latin Music Awards is an extension of the annual telecast on E! and NBC. It will celebrate “all genres of Hispanic music, entertainment, style and pop culture, chosen entirely by the audience in the same spirit of the established brand,” per Telemundo.
“Furthering our mission to offer the best entertainment properties for the full spectrum of Latino audiences in the U.S., we are pleased to leverage the power of the NBCUniversal portfolio to deliver a fully-tailored version of one of the most successful awards shows,” said Ronald Day, president of entertainment and content for Telemundo. “As we continue to offer innovative content to our audiences, we are pleased to give fans the power to honor their favorite Latino stars in music, entertainment and pop culture.
- 5/6/2022
- by Sasha Urban and Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Freeform is firming up its plans for the summer, and there are some fan-favorites on its schedule.
The third -- and final -- season of Motherland: Fort Salem will premiere Tuesday, June 21, at 10/9c.
"The end of season 2 of Motherland: Fort Salem left Abigail, Tally, Raelle and Scylla fugitives on the run," reads the logline.
"Now without a military nor a home, they seek protection alongside the Dodger community in the Cession - but laying low and staying out of trouble has never been their strong suit."
"With witch hunters working against them from inside the White House, our heroes must call upon ancient forces in the final battle for their right to exist."
The series stars Taylor Hickson, Jessica Sutton, Ashley Nicole Williams, Amalia Holm, Demetria McKinney and Lyne Renée.
In addition, fan-favorites Sheryl Lee Ralph (as President Wade), Victor Webster (as Blanton Silver), Tony Giroux (as Adil) and...
The third -- and final -- season of Motherland: Fort Salem will premiere Tuesday, June 21, at 10/9c.
"The end of season 2 of Motherland: Fort Salem left Abigail, Tally, Raelle and Scylla fugitives on the run," reads the logline.
"Now without a military nor a home, they seek protection alongside the Dodger community in the Cession - but laying low and staying out of trouble has never been their strong suit."
"With witch hunters working against them from inside the White House, our heroes must call upon ancient forces in the final battle for their right to exist."
The series stars Taylor Hickson, Jessica Sutton, Ashley Nicole Williams, Amalia Holm, Demetria McKinney and Lyne Renée.
In addition, fan-favorites Sheryl Lee Ralph (as President Wade), Victor Webster (as Blanton Silver), Tony Giroux (as Adil) and...
- 5/4/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Stephen Schneider (Broad City) has joined the cast of Paramount+’s upcoming esports series Players. The series hails from American Vandal co-creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, Funny or Die, Riot Games and CBS Studios.
Players, co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs; follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny or Die. Funny or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Schneider is set for a recurring role. No charcter details have been revealed. He will appear opposite Da’Jour Jones,...
Players, co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs; follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny or Die. Funny or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Schneider is set for a recurring role. No charcter details have been revealed. He will appear opposite Da’Jour Jones,...
- 3/22/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ely Henry (Connecting) has joined the cast of Players, Paramount+ upcoming esports series. Players comes from American Vandal co-creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, Funny or Die, Riot Games and CBS Studios.
Co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs, Players follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Players is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny or Die. Funny or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Henry will be a series regular alongside Da’Jour Jones and Misha Brooks. Additional cast members are Noh Arrow Dong-Hyeon,...
Co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs, Players follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Players is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny or Die. Funny or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Henry will be a series regular alongside Da’Jour Jones and Misha Brooks. Additional cast members are Noh Arrow Dong-Hyeon,...
- 3/4/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Paramount+ has added Moses Storm (I’m Dying Up Here) to its upcoming esports series Players.
The docu-style series comes from Peabody-winning American Vandal co-creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, Funny or Die, Riot Games and CBS Studios.
Co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs, Players follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Players is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny or Die. Funny or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Storm will recur as Guru. A former member of the team who transitioned to streaming instead,...
The docu-style series comes from Peabody-winning American Vandal co-creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, Funny or Die, Riot Games and CBS Studios.
Co-created and executive produced by Yacenda and Perrault, who also directs, Players follows a fictional pro League of Legends esports team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.
Players is produced by CBS Studios in association with Funny or Die. Funny or Die’s Joe Farrell and Mike Farah also serve as executive producers alongside Tim McAuliffe, Riot Games, 3Arts’ Ari Lubet and Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ Todd Sellers.
Storm will recur as Guru. A former member of the team who transitioned to streaming instead,...
- 2/17/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform has ordered a half-hour comedy series called “Everything’s Trash” from executive producer and writer Phoebe Robinson and Jonathan Groff.
Robinson, known for her podcast and HBO series “2 Dope Queens” as well as serving as a writer on “Portlandia,” will star as Phoebe, a 30-something podcaster with a messy life who’s trying to figure out adulthood with the help of her friends and family. She’s forced to grow up when her older brother Jayden (Jordan Carlos) becomes a political candidate, and the two must learn to set boundaries as Jayden’s “Barack Obama-esque aspirations” clash with Phoebe’s wild side. The series is based on Robinson’s book “Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay.”
The cast also includes Toccarra Cash as Phoebe’s podcast producer and friend Malika, Nneka Okafor as Phoebe’s sister-in-law Jessie and Moses Storm as Phoebe’s best friend and roommate Michael.
Robinson, known for her podcast and HBO series “2 Dope Queens” as well as serving as a writer on “Portlandia,” will star as Phoebe, a 30-something podcaster with a messy life who’s trying to figure out adulthood with the help of her friends and family. She’s forced to grow up when her older brother Jayden (Jordan Carlos) becomes a political candidate, and the two must learn to set boundaries as Jayden’s “Barack Obama-esque aspirations” clash with Phoebe’s wild side. The series is based on Robinson’s book “Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay.”
The cast also includes Toccarra Cash as Phoebe’s podcast producer and friend Malika, Nneka Okafor as Phoebe’s sister-in-law Jessie and Moses Storm as Phoebe’s best friend and roommate Michael.
- 9/30/2021
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Everything’s Trash, Phoebe Robinson’s TV adaptation of her book, has scored a series order at Freeform.
The Disney-owned network has ordered the half-hour comedy series after picking up a pilot order earlier this year.
Starring, written by and exec produced by the 2 Dope Queens star Robinson, the series follows Phoebe, a 30-something podcast star navigating her messy life. Forced to grow up when her older brother Jayden emerges as a leading political candidate, she relies on her friends and close-knit family to help her figure out adulthood.
The series also stars Jordan Carlos (First Wives Club) as Jayden, Phoebe’s extremely intelligent, Blerd-y older brother with big dreams for his community, who has recently emerged as a leading political candidate. Their boundary-less relationship must change as Phoebe’s wild yet entertaining behavior threatens to overshadow his Barack Obama-esque aspirations.
Toccarra Cash (Station 19) plays Malika, Phoebe’s savvy,...
The Disney-owned network has ordered the half-hour comedy series after picking up a pilot order earlier this year.
Starring, written by and exec produced by the 2 Dope Queens star Robinson, the series follows Phoebe, a 30-something podcast star navigating her messy life. Forced to grow up when her older brother Jayden emerges as a leading political candidate, she relies on her friends and close-knit family to help her figure out adulthood.
The series also stars Jordan Carlos (First Wives Club) as Jayden, Phoebe’s extremely intelligent, Blerd-y older brother with big dreams for his community, who has recently emerged as a leading political candidate. Their boundary-less relationship must change as Phoebe’s wild yet entertaining behavior threatens to overshadow his Barack Obama-esque aspirations.
Toccarra Cash (Station 19) plays Malika, Phoebe’s savvy,...
- 9/30/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform is rounding out its series regular cast for Everything’s Trash, its half-hour comedy pilot starring, written and executive produced by Phoebe Robinson, inspired by her book Everything’s Trash But It’s Ok. Jordan Carlos (First Wives Club), Toccarra Cash, Nneka Okafor (God Friended Me) and Moses Storm (Sunnyside) will join Robinson in the pilot from ABC Signature. Additionally, Chioke Nassor has been tapped to direct and co-executive produce the pilot.
The series follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something podcast star navigating her messy life, but when her younger brother Jayden emerges as a leading politician, she’s forced to grow up, so she relies on her friends and close-knit family to help her figure out adulthood, since she doesn’t seem to have a clue.
Carlos will play Jayden, Phoebe’s Blerd-y younger brother who was recently elected as a NY State representative.
The series follows Phoebe (Robinson), a 30-something podcast star navigating her messy life, but when her younger brother Jayden emerges as a leading politician, she’s forced to grow up, so she relies on her friends and close-knit family to help her figure out adulthood, since she doesn’t seem to have a clue.
Carlos will play Jayden, Phoebe’s Blerd-y younger brother who was recently elected as a NY State representative.
- 5/4/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max released a trailer for Season 4 of “Gomorrah,” which launches on May 20.
The new season focuses on Genny, who, in order to protect his family, commits to legit business and tries to escape the world in which his father raised him.
“Gomorrah” stars Salvatore Esposito, Ivana Lotito, Cristiana Dell’Anna, Arturo Muselli and Loris De Luna.
Based on the book by Roberto Saviano, “Gomorrah” is executive produced by Riccardo Tozzi, Gina Gardini, Giovanni Stabilini, Marco Chimenz, Nils Hartman and Sonia Rovai. The series is developed by Saviano and Stefano Bises, alongside Leonardo Fasoli and Maddalena Ravagli, who also serve as writers with Enrico Audenino and Monica Zapelli. The fourth season is directed by Claudio Cupellini, Marco D’Amore, Enrico Rosati, Ciro Visco and Francesca Comencini, who is also the artistic supervisor.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
First Looks
PBS released a trailer for “Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten,...
The new season focuses on Genny, who, in order to protect his family, commits to legit business and tries to escape the world in which his father raised him.
“Gomorrah” stars Salvatore Esposito, Ivana Lotito, Cristiana Dell’Anna, Arturo Muselli and Loris De Luna.
Based on the book by Roberto Saviano, “Gomorrah” is executive produced by Riccardo Tozzi, Gina Gardini, Giovanni Stabilini, Marco Chimenz, Nils Hartman and Sonia Rovai. The series is developed by Saviano and Stefano Bises, alongside Leonardo Fasoli and Maddalena Ravagli, who also serve as writers with Enrico Audenino and Monica Zapelli. The fourth season is directed by Claudio Cupellini, Marco D’Amore, Enrico Rosati, Ciro Visco and Francesca Comencini, who is also the artistic supervisor.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
First Looks
PBS released a trailer for “Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten,...
- 5/4/2021
- by Antonio Ferme and Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Conan will come to an end on June 24.
This comes more than 10 years after the former host of The Tonight Show kicked off his eponymous show on TBS.
The final weeks of the show will include a lineup of special guests and the finale will be an extended hour-long finale that will look back at his lengthy late-night career.
O’Brien has fronted more than 1,400 episodes of the show, which launched after the comedian’s acrimonious departure from the NBC show.
Conan, which was re-tooled into a half-hour format in 2019, had previously been renewed through to 2022. The show’s Conan Without Borders travel specials featuring O’Brien traveling to other countries will continue to air on TBS. Conan, which airs Monday through Thursdays at 11pm, is produced by Conaco and exec produced by Jeff Ross.
From June, he will turn his focus to developing a weekly variety show for HBO...
This comes more than 10 years after the former host of The Tonight Show kicked off his eponymous show on TBS.
The final weeks of the show will include a lineup of special guests and the finale will be an extended hour-long finale that will look back at his lengthy late-night career.
O’Brien has fronted more than 1,400 episodes of the show, which launched after the comedian’s acrimonious departure from the NBC show.
Conan, which was re-tooled into a half-hour format in 2019, had previously been renewed through to 2022. The show’s Conan Without Borders travel specials featuring O’Brien traveling to other countries will continue to air on TBS. Conan, which airs Monday through Thursdays at 11pm, is produced by Conaco and exec produced by Jeff Ross.
From June, he will turn his focus to developing a weekly variety show for HBO...
- 5/4/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Conan O’Brien is getting out of the nightly game and has swapped his daily show for a weekly variety series on HBO Max.
The move means that O’Brien will no longer front a late-night talk show for the first time in 28 years.
Conan, which has aired on TBS since 2010, will conclude at the end of its tenth season in June 2021. He has fronted over 1,400 episodes of the show, which launched after the comedian’s acrimonious departure from The Tonight Show.
“In 1993 Johnny Carson gave me the best advice of my career: ‘As soon as possible, get to a streaming platform.’ I’m thrilled that I get to continue doing whatever the hell it is I do on HBO Max, and I look forward to a free subscription,” joked O’Brien.
The move comes weeks after Jeff Ross, who exec produces Conan and has worked with the former Simpsons writer for many years,...
The move means that O’Brien will no longer front a late-night talk show for the first time in 28 years.
Conan, which has aired on TBS since 2010, will conclude at the end of its tenth season in June 2021. He has fronted over 1,400 episodes of the show, which launched after the comedian’s acrimonious departure from The Tonight Show.
“In 1993 Johnny Carson gave me the best advice of my career: ‘As soon as possible, get to a streaming platform.’ I’m thrilled that I get to continue doing whatever the hell it is I do on HBO Max, and I look forward to a free subscription,” joked O’Brien.
The move comes weeks after Jeff Ross, who exec produces Conan and has worked with the former Simpsons writer for many years,...
- 11/17/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeff Ross, executive producer of TBS’ Conan, is no stranger to the late-night business, having worked with Conan O’Brien since 1993. He has seen more than most in the late-night trenches, having been showrunner of NBC’s The Tonight Show during the Jay Leno fiasco in 2010.
Conan has been on the WarnerMedia-owned network for 10 years and was retooled into a half-hour format in 2019. The host and Ross, who oversee a booming digital business and podcast factory via Team Coco, now are considering what the future holds.
Ross told Deadline that he’s questioned the future of the genre and believes late-night shows are now “kind of dinosaurs in the business.”
Last year, TBS announced that it had struck a deal with O’Brien and Ross to renew the show through 2022. “I think we are, in the not so distant future, looking at doing something different or a different version of...
Conan has been on the WarnerMedia-owned network for 10 years and was retooled into a half-hour format in 2019. The host and Ross, who oversee a booming digital business and podcast factory via Team Coco, now are considering what the future holds.
Ross told Deadline that he’s questioned the future of the genre and believes late-night shows are now “kind of dinosaurs in the business.”
Last year, TBS announced that it had struck a deal with O’Brien and Ross to renew the show through 2022. “I think we are, in the not so distant future, looking at doing something different or a different version of...
- 10/16/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated, 12 Pm: HBO Max has set an August 20 premiere date for the first round of its previously announced stand-up specials as part of its Summer Comedy Festival programming lineup. Solo specials from Rose Matafeo, Beth Stelling, and James Veitch, as well as a multi-act special from the Ha Comedy Festival, hosted by Anjelah Johnson, and featuring a lineup of America’s top Latinx comics, will all launch on that date. You can watch a preview here.
Previous, July 22: HBO Max has set five previously announced stand-up specials produced by Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco. Beginning in August, the platform will air hour-long specials from Conan alums Beth Stelling and James Veitch filmed before the production shutdown.
Hour long specials from Chris Redd and Moses Storm will be filmed and released at a later date along with two multi act specials hosted by O’Brien featuring Naomi Ekperigin, Solomon Georgio,...
Previous, July 22: HBO Max has set five previously announced stand-up specials produced by Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco. Beginning in August, the platform will air hour-long specials from Conan alums Beth Stelling and James Veitch filmed before the production shutdown.
Hour long specials from Chris Redd and Moses Storm will be filmed and released at a later date along with two multi act specials hosted by O’Brien featuring Naomi Ekperigin, Solomon Georgio,...
- 8/3/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s roundup, Disney Plus has released first footage of “Marvel’s 616” and Tiffany Boone was cast in Hulu’s “Nine Perfect Strangers.”
Casting
Tiffany Boone has been cast in the upcoming Hulu adaptation of “Nine Perfect Strangers“ as the character Delilah. Other cast members currently include Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, and Luke Evans. Boone recently starred in the Hulu series “Little Fires Everywhere” and Amazon’s “Hunters.” She is also known for her role in the Showtime drama “The Chi.” She is repped by ICM and Vault Entertainment.
Dates
HBO announced its limited series “The Third Day” will premiere Sept. 14. The show’s six episodes are divided into “Summer” and “Winter.” “Summer” follows Sam (Jude Law) who discovers a mysterious island off the British coast, and “Winter” tells the story of Helen (Naomie Harris) whose arrival on the island precipitates confusion. The first three episodes are written by...
Casting
Tiffany Boone has been cast in the upcoming Hulu adaptation of “Nine Perfect Strangers“ as the character Delilah. Other cast members currently include Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, and Luke Evans. Boone recently starred in the Hulu series “Little Fires Everywhere” and Amazon’s “Hunters.” She is also known for her role in the Showtime drama “The Chi.” She is repped by ICM and Vault Entertainment.
Dates
HBO announced its limited series “The Third Day” will premiere Sept. 14. The show’s six episodes are divided into “Summer” and “Winter.” “Summer” follows Sam (Jude Law) who discovers a mysterious island off the British coast, and “Winter” tells the story of Helen (Naomie Harris) whose arrival on the island precipitates confusion. The first three episodes are written by...
- 7/22/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
Saturday Night Live regular Chris Redd will star in a comedy special on HBO Max.
The show is one of a set of stand-up specials produced by Conan O'Brien's Team Coco. The first two, featuring comedians Beth Stelling and James Veitch, will debut on Aug. 20 on the WarnerMedia-owned streamer. Specials from Redd and Moses Storm will film later.
O'Brien will also host two multi-act specials featuring comics Naomi Ekperigin, Solomon Georgio, Ismo and Tommy Johnagin.
A solo special starring Rose Matafeo, titled Horndog, and the multi-act Ha Comedy Festival: The Art of Comedy, hosted by Anjelah Johnson, also premiere Aug....
The show is one of a set of stand-up specials produced by Conan O'Brien's Team Coco. The first two, featuring comedians Beth Stelling and James Veitch, will debut on Aug. 20 on the WarnerMedia-owned streamer. Specials from Redd and Moses Storm will film later.
O'Brien will also host two multi-act specials featuring comics Naomi Ekperigin, Solomon Georgio, Ismo and Tommy Johnagin.
A solo special starring Rose Matafeo, titled Horndog, and the multi-act Ha Comedy Festival: The Art of Comedy, hosted by Anjelah Johnson, also premiere Aug....
- 7/22/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Freshman series Indebted, which marked The Nanny star Fran Drescher’s return to network comedy, has been cancelled at NBC.
It joins Bluff City Law and Sunnyside, which have also both now been officially axed.
Indebted, which comes from writer Dan Levy, Sony Pictures Television and Doug Robinson Productions, launched in February and ran for 12 episodes.
Starring Drescher, Adam Pally, Abby Elliott, Steven Weber and Jessy Hodges, the series was centered around young parents Dave and Rebecca, who were ready to reclaim their lives after years of diapers and sleepless nights, but things take an unexpected turn when Dave’s parents show up unannounced and broke.
2019-20 TV Renewals And Cancellations
It is the latest cancellation at NBC, which earlier this month axed Perfect Harmony and Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector. Confirmations for Sunnyside and Bluff City Law were also expected.
Bluff City Law, which starred Jimmy Smits as a civil rights lawyer,...
It joins Bluff City Law and Sunnyside, which have also both now been officially axed.
Indebted, which comes from writer Dan Levy, Sony Pictures Television and Doug Robinson Productions, launched in February and ran for 12 episodes.
Starring Drescher, Adam Pally, Abby Elliott, Steven Weber and Jessy Hodges, the series was centered around young parents Dave and Rebecca, who were ready to reclaim their lives after years of diapers and sleepless nights, but things take an unexpected turn when Dave’s parents show up unannounced and broke.
2019-20 TV Renewals And Cancellations
It is the latest cancellation at NBC, which earlier this month axed Perfect Harmony and Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector. Confirmations for Sunnyside and Bluff City Law were also expected.
Bluff City Law, which starred Jimmy Smits as a civil rights lawyer,...
- 6/16/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
"I'm gunna give you lovebirds a choice." Paramount has debuted the first official trailer for a comedy called The Lovebirds, starring Kumail Nanjiani & Issa Rae. This young couple is unintentionally pulled into a bizarre (and hilarious) murder mystery. Working to clear their names and solve the case, they need to figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night. It doesn't surprise me that Hollywood has already come up with a comedic spoof of Queen & Slim, as that's pretty much what this is, with some other twists. Like the weird mask scene at the end? In addition to Nanjiani & Rae, the cast includes Paul Sparks, Anna Camp, Kyle Bornheimer, and Moses Storm. This just looks painfully bad, comedy in the worst of ways trying to mock another good film. How are they still making comedies like this? Who laughs at this? Here's the first official trailer (+ poster...
- 1/16/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae try to clear their names and find the criminal responsible for a murder in the trailer for Paramount Pictures' The Lovebirds.
The film follows Jibran (Nanjiani) and Leilani (Rae), who experience a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally involved in a bizarre crime. Their journey takes them from one extreme circumstance to the next. Together they must figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.
Anna Camp, Paul Sparks, Kyle Bornheimer and Moses Storm also star in the film, which was directed by Michael Showalter.
The trailer opens ...
The film follows Jibran (Nanjiani) and Leilani (Rae), who experience a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally involved in a bizarre crime. Their journey takes them from one extreme circumstance to the next. Together they must figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.
Anna Camp, Paul Sparks, Kyle Bornheimer and Moses Storm also star in the film, which was directed by Michael Showalter.
The trailer opens ...
- 1/16/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae try to clear their names and find the criminal responsible for a murder in the trailer for Paramount Pictures' The Lovebirds.
The film follows Jibran (Nanjiani) and Leilani (Rae), who experience a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally involved in a bizarre crime. Their journey takes them from one extreme circumstance to the next. Together they must figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.
Anna Camp, Paul Sparks, Kyle Bornheimer and Moses Storm also star in the film, which was directed by Michael Showalter.
The trailer opens ...
The film follows Jibran (Nanjiani) and Leilani (Rae), who experience a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally involved in a bizarre crime. Their journey takes them from one extreme circumstance to the next. Together they must figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.
Anna Camp, Paul Sparks, Kyle Bornheimer and Moses Storm also star in the film, which was directed by Michael Showalter.
The trailer opens ...
- 1/16/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Network: NBC
Episodes: 11 (half-hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: September 26, 2019 -- December 5, 2019
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Kal Penn, Joel Kim Booster, Kiran Deol, Poppy Liu, Diana-Maria Riva, Samba Schutte, and Moses Storm.
TV show description:
Garrett Modi (Penn) was the youngest New York City Councilman. Living the American Dream, he mingled with the political elite, was invited to star-studded parties, and was the pride of Queens.
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Episodes: 11 (half-hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: September 26, 2019 -- December 5, 2019
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Kal Penn, Joel Kim Booster, Kiran Deol, Poppy Liu, Diana-Maria Riva, Samba Schutte, and Moses Storm.
TV show description:
Garrett Modi (Penn) was the youngest New York City Councilman. Living the American Dream, he mingled with the political elite, was invited to star-studded parties, and was the pride of Queens.
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- 12/6/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Last week, NBC pulled its freshman comedy Sunnyside from its Thursday night schedule and will air the fourth episode on Thursday, which will be the last on the linear network. The comedy co-created by Kal Penn and Matt Murray and executive produced by Mike Schur will air its remaining seven episodes on NBC’s digital platforms, but it isn’t 100 percent clear if the show has been canceled.
During a screening event of the fourth episode, Murray told Deadline that they pulled the comedy off the network before they were supposed to shoot episode 10 — which was going to be the final episode. “They did not tell us to stop production,” he said. “We shot episode 10 after they made the announcement and we are shooting the 11th episode now. It’s very confusing to me, but as someone who loves the cast and the writers, we’re doing everything we can to give ourselves a shot.
During a screening event of the fourth episode, Murray told Deadline that they pulled the comedy off the network before they were supposed to shoot episode 10 — which was going to be the final episode. “They did not tell us to stop production,” he said. “We shot episode 10 after they made the announcement and we are shooting the 11th episode now. It’s very confusing to me, but as someone who loves the cast and the writers, we’re doing everything we can to give ourselves a shot.
- 10/24/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC pulled “Sunnyside” from its schedule earlier this week, but the Kal Penn comedy will continue streaming Season 1 on Hulu. That wasn’t always a guarantee.
On Tuesday, NBC announced that it was pulling freshman sitcom “Sunnyside” from its schedule after just four episodes, banishing the remainder of the season to its digital platforms and effectively canceling the show.
NBC simultaneously announced that it had commissioned an additional episode, bringing the total number of installments for the season from 10 to 11. According to an individual close to the show’s producers, the episode won’t actually wrap up the run, which has an ending — it will instead be shoehorned into the existing story arc, around Episode 8 or 9.
The “Sunnyside” writing staff is scrambling to get that script ready for production, the individual tells us.
Also Read: 'Sunnyside' Pulled From NBC Schedule, Will Finish Season as Digital-Only Series
Hulu’s...
On Tuesday, NBC announced that it was pulling freshman sitcom “Sunnyside” from its schedule after just four episodes, banishing the remainder of the season to its digital platforms and effectively canceling the show.
NBC simultaneously announced that it had commissioned an additional episode, bringing the total number of installments for the season from 10 to 11. According to an individual close to the show’s producers, the episode won’t actually wrap up the run, which has an ending — it will instead be shoehorned into the existing story arc, around Episode 8 or 9.
The “Sunnyside” writing staff is scrambling to get that script ready for production, the individual tells us.
Also Read: 'Sunnyside' Pulled From NBC Schedule, Will Finish Season as Digital-Only Series
Hulu’s...
- 10/18/2019
- by Tony Maglio and Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Can Garrett get back on track in the first season of the Sunnyside TV show on NBC? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Sunnyside is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Sunnyside here. *Status update below.
An NBC single-camera comedy series, Sunnyside stars Kal Penn, Joel Kim Booster, Kiran Deol, Poppy Liu, Diana-Maria Riva, Samba Schutte, and Moses Storm. Garrett Modi (Penn) was the youngest New York City Councilman. However, instead of spending his time in office helping the people that elected him, Garrett lost his way and was seduced by the power and...
An NBC single-camera comedy series, Sunnyside stars Kal Penn, Joel Kim Booster, Kiran Deol, Poppy Liu, Diana-Maria Riva, Samba Schutte, and Moses Storm. Garrett Modi (Penn) was the youngest New York City Councilman. However, instead of spending his time in office helping the people that elected him, Garrett lost his way and was seduced by the power and...
- 10/16/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Last season, NBC introduced just two new sitcoms -- Abby's and I Feel Bad -- and both of them were cancelled due to very low ratings. Will the peacock network have better luck this time around with the Sunnyside TV series? Will Sunnyside be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
A single-camera comedy series, Sunnyside stars Kal Penn, Joel Kim Booster, Kiran Deol, Poppy Liu, Diana-Maria Riva, Samba Schutte, and Moses Storm. Garrett Modi (Penn) was the youngest New York City Councilman. However, instead of spending his time in office helping the people that elected him, Garrett lost his way and was seduced by the power and glamour of politics. In the midst of his downward spiral, he's arrested for public intoxication and stupidity. It's captured on video and his political career is...
A single-camera comedy series, Sunnyside stars Kal Penn, Joel Kim Booster, Kiran Deol, Poppy Liu, Diana-Maria Riva, Samba Schutte, and Moses Storm. Garrett Modi (Penn) was the youngest New York City Councilman. However, instead of spending his time in office helping the people that elected him, Garrett lost his way and was seduced by the power and glamour of politics. In the midst of his downward spiral, he's arrested for public intoxication and stupidity. It's captured on video and his political career is...
- 10/16/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The sun will set on the Sunnyside TV show. The NBC sitcom has been cancelled and is being pulled from the schedule so, there won't be a second season. However, the remaining episodes will still be made available.
Airing on Thursday nights, Sunnyside stars Kal Penn, Joel Kim Booster, Kiran Deol, Poppy Liu, Diana-Maria Riva, Samba Schutte, and Moses Storm. Garrett Modi (Penn) was the youngest New York City Councilman. However, instead of spending his time in office helping the people that elected him, Garrett lost his way and was seduced by the power and glamour of politics. In the midst of his downward spiral, he's arrested for public intoxication and stupidity. It's captured on video and his political career is ended. Having hit bottom, Garrett stays with his sister, Mallory (Deol), and wonders where it all went...
Airing on Thursday nights, Sunnyside stars Kal Penn, Joel Kim Booster, Kiran Deol, Poppy Liu, Diana-Maria Riva, Samba Schutte, and Moses Storm. Garrett Modi (Penn) was the youngest New York City Councilman. However, instead of spending his time in office helping the people that elected him, Garrett lost his way and was seduced by the power and glamour of politics. In the midst of his downward spiral, he's arrested for public intoxication and stupidity. It's captured on video and his political career is ended. Having hit bottom, Garrett stays with his sister, Mallory (Deol), and wonders where it all went...
- 10/16/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The first schedule change of the 2019 fall TV season is upon us. NBC is moving Sunnyside, the Thursday-night comedy co-created by and starring Kal Penn, online following the Thursday, Oct. 17 episode. New episodes, including a recently ordered one, will be available to viewers online. In its place, NBC is starting the final season of Will & Grace on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 9:30 p.m. Sunnyside stars Penn as Garrett Modi, a former city councilman who embarks on a redemption tour by helping immigrants pass their citizenship test. The series featured arguably the most diverse cast on television with Penn, Diana-Maria Riva, Joel Kim Booster, Kiran Deol, Poppy Liu, Moses Storm and Samba Schutte all as series...
- 10/16/2019
- E! Online
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