Gaten Matarazzo was just 14 years old when he landed the biggest role of his career so far as Dustin Henderson in Netflix’s Stranger Things. However, not long before joining his young friends in their battle against the supernatural forces of Hawkins, Matarazzo starred in a brief role in the popular crime thriller The Blacklist.
The Emmy-winning series, which ran for nearly a decade, The Blacklist marked Matarazzo’s on-screen debut with a small but significant role as Finn in its second season.
Gaten Matarazzo made his on-screen debut with a small role in The Blacklist
Gaten Matarazzo is a multi-talented performer who has ventured into acting, music, and voice work since rising to fame through the Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things.
Related: Everyone’s Freaking Out After Stranger Things Star Gaten Matarazzo’s Upsetting Reveal about a Creepy Fan Confession
However, before gaining widespread recognition as Dustin Henderson, Matarazzo began his career on Broadway.
The Emmy-winning series, which ran for nearly a decade, The Blacklist marked Matarazzo’s on-screen debut with a small but significant role as Finn in its second season.
Gaten Matarazzo made his on-screen debut with a small role in The Blacklist
Gaten Matarazzo is a multi-talented performer who has ventured into acting, music, and voice work since rising to fame through the Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things.
Related: Everyone’s Freaking Out After Stranger Things Star Gaten Matarazzo’s Upsetting Reveal about a Creepy Fan Confession
However, before gaining widespread recognition as Dustin Henderson, Matarazzo began his career on Broadway.
- 5/23/2025
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
CAA has announced that the tenth annual CAA Moebius Film Festival, a two-day screening series showcasing graduate student filmmakers, will take place May 28–29, 2025.
Marking its tenth anniversary, this year’s festival features its broadest representation of film programs to date, with graduate student filmmakers from a growing list of distinguished institutions. For the first time, Columbia University joins a lineup that includes returning schools such as Chapman University, the American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory, New York University (NYU), England’s National Film and Television School (Nfts) and CalArts, among others.
The tenth edition of the Moebius Film Festival will spotlight 10 short films selected from a record-breaking 170+ submissions, showcasing both live-action and animated works. This year’s lineup explores themes of self-actualization, coming-of-age and family, spanning genres from drama and comedy to horror, all in service of the festival’s mission to champion cultural and artistic diversity.
Since its founding in...
Marking its tenth anniversary, this year’s festival features its broadest representation of film programs to date, with graduate student filmmakers from a growing list of distinguished institutions. For the first time, Columbia University joins a lineup that includes returning schools such as Chapman University, the American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory, New York University (NYU), England’s National Film and Television School (Nfts) and CalArts, among others.
The tenth edition of the Moebius Film Festival will spotlight 10 short films selected from a record-breaking 170+ submissions, showcasing both live-action and animated works. This year’s lineup explores themes of self-actualization, coming-of-age and family, spanning genres from drama and comedy to horror, all in service of the festival’s mission to champion cultural and artistic diversity.
Since its founding in...
- 5/21/2025
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Radio Silence, the filmmaking team behind Ready or Not, Abigail, and the two most recent Scream sequels, are gearing up to go into production on Ready or Not 2 – but while Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are directing that sequel and producing it with Chad Villella, the trio are also producing a feature expansion of Colleen McGuinness’ short film Loser. Deadline reports that Angourie Rice, who also starred in the short, is set to star in the Loser feature alongside Ella Purnell (Fallout), Finn Bennett (True Detective: Night Country), and Lukas Gage (The White Lotus).
Details on the characters being played by Purnell, Bennett, and Gage have not been revealed, but we know that Rice will be playing Alice, a brilliant but troubled physicist, as she attempts to heal her trauma by using time travel, but gets caught in a twisty, cat-and-mouse game of murder and violence in New York City.
Details on the characters being played by Purnell, Bennett, and Gage have not been revealed, but we know that Rice will be playing Alice, a brilliant but troubled physicist, as she attempts to heal her trauma by using time travel, but gets caught in a twisty, cat-and-mouse game of murder and violence in New York City.
- 12/13/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Christopher Mintz-Plasse's net worth is around $8 million, gained from various acting roles since his debut in Superbad. Mintz-Plasse has successfully diversified his career with voice acting in films like How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls. He has been part of at least three bands, currently playing with Colorvision, showcasing his musical talents alongside acting.
Christopher Mintz-Plasse has been working since 2007, when he was just a teenager, and in those years, he has managed to amass an impressive net worth. Comedy movies like Superbad only come around once every few years, so when a genre-defining one like that drops, everyone in it suddenly becomes a massive Hollywood star. That's exactly what happened to Mintz-Plasse, who made his acting and film debut as Superbad's Fogell, aka "McLovin". It's a role that could have typecast him had he not managed to branch out into other movies and shows.
Since Superbad,...
Christopher Mintz-Plasse has been working since 2007, when he was just a teenager, and in those years, he has managed to amass an impressive net worth. Comedy movies like Superbad only come around once every few years, so when a genre-defining one like that drops, everyone in it suddenly becomes a massive Hollywood star. That's exactly what happened to Mintz-Plasse, who made his acting and film debut as Superbad's Fogell, aka "McLovin". It's a role that could have typecast him had he not managed to branch out into other movies and shows.
Since Superbad,...
- 7/7/2024
- by Zachary Moser
- ScreenRant
Fan interactions could be peculiar for some stars, however, for the Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo, it took a seriously unsettling turn. The 21-year-old actor, significantly known for playing the role of Dustin Henderson in the hit Netflix sci-fi horror drama, began his acting career at an early age.
Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo | Credit: Netflix
Starting from Broadway, he later transitioned into on-screen roles with the 2015 TV series, The Blacklist. And the actor recently recalled an uncomfortable fan encounter involving a woman in her 40s, prompting widespread concern among the public.
Gaten Matarazzo Recalled an Unsettling Fan Encounter
In a recent appearance on the Inside of You podcast, Gaten Matarazzo discussed some of the uncomfortable fan interactions he has had in his career. However, one particular incident among all that stood out, is the time when he met a woman in her 40s, who claimed to have a crush...
Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo | Credit: Netflix
Starting from Broadway, he later transitioned into on-screen roles with the 2015 TV series, The Blacklist. And the actor recently recalled an uncomfortable fan encounter involving a woman in her 40s, prompting widespread concern among the public.
Gaten Matarazzo Recalled an Unsettling Fan Encounter
In a recent appearance on the Inside of You podcast, Gaten Matarazzo discussed some of the uncomfortable fan interactions he has had in his career. However, one particular incident among all that stood out, is the time when he met a woman in her 40s, who claimed to have a crush...
- 5/29/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
When it comes to kind celebs in the realm of showbiz, Keanu Reeves is often the first name to pop up, and for good reasons. From his involvement in several charities to the actor once accompanying his fellow stranded travelers on a road trip, there are a plethora of stories to support the claims of the actor being an upstanding guy.
But The Matrix actor isn’t the lone star in Hollywood who never shies away from making his fans’ day, as Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo is also walking in Reeves’ footsteps.
Gaten Matarazzo Wins Over Fans After Making a Fan’s Day Gaten Matarazzo – Stranger Things (via Netflix)
Since rising to prominence back in 2016, Gaten Matarazzo has always been adamant about having a positive impact on his audience. This was reflected when the actor decided that whenever a fan would stop him and ask to take a picture with them,...
But The Matrix actor isn’t the lone star in Hollywood who never shies away from making his fans’ day, as Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo is also walking in Reeves’ footsteps.
Gaten Matarazzo Wins Over Fans After Making a Fan’s Day Gaten Matarazzo – Stranger Things (via Netflix)
Since rising to prominence back in 2016, Gaten Matarazzo has always been adamant about having a positive impact on his audience. This was reflected when the actor decided that whenever a fan would stop him and ask to take a picture with them,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson and Joe Manganiello team up in upcoming Shout! Studios thriller The Kill Room, and the official trailer for the rated “R” movie has arrived.
The Kill Room will release in theaters on September 28, 2023.
IGN debuted the trailer this week. Check it out below.
The dark comedic thriller was directed by Nicol Paone and written by Jonathan Jacobson.
The Kill Room follows “an art dealer (Thurman) who teams with a hitman (Manganiello) and his boss (Jackson) for a money laundering scheme. The plan accidentally turns the hired killer into an overnight avant-garde sensation, forcing the dealer to play the art world against the underworld.”
Maya Hawke, Thurman’s real life daughter, also stars in the film.
“’The Kill Room’ is a sharp, darkly comic evisceration of the art collecting scene, delivered with wily relish by Uma Thurman and director Nicol Paone. We’re confident this will...
The Kill Room will release in theaters on September 28, 2023.
IGN debuted the trailer this week. Check it out below.
The dark comedic thriller was directed by Nicol Paone and written by Jonathan Jacobson.
The Kill Room follows “an art dealer (Thurman) who teams with a hitman (Manganiello) and his boss (Jackson) for a money laundering scheme. The plan accidentally turns the hired killer into an overnight avant-garde sensation, forcing the dealer to play the art world against the underworld.”
Maya Hawke, Thurman’s real life daughter, also stars in the film.
“’The Kill Room’ is a sharp, darkly comic evisceration of the art collecting scene, delivered with wily relish by Uma Thurman and director Nicol Paone. We’re confident this will...
- 8/4/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Shout! Studios announced on Thursday they are releasing Yale Entertainment’s darkly comedic thriller The Kill Room, in theaters nationwide September 29, 2023. Oscar®-nominee Uma Thurman and Academy Award® recipient actor Samuel L. Jackson have teamed up for the first time since Pulp Fiction for The Kill Room, directed by Nicol Paone and written by Jonathan Jacobson.
The dark comedic thriller follows an art dealer (Thurman) who teams with a hitman (Manganiello) and his boss (Jackson) for a money laundering scheme that accidentally turns the hitman into an overnight Avant-Garde sensation, forcing the dealer to play the art world against the underworld.
Thurman (Kill Bill: Vol.1 and Kill Bill: Vol.2), Joe Manganiello, and Samuel L. Jackson lead a stellar cast of Debi Mazar, Dree Hemingway, Amy Keum, Candy Buckley, Larry Pine, Jennifer Kim, Matthew Maher, Tom Pecinka (The Survivalist), and Alexander Sokovikov.
Director Nicol Paone said, “Working with Uma, Sam, Joe,...
The dark comedic thriller follows an art dealer (Thurman) who teams with a hitman (Manganiello) and his boss (Jackson) for a money laundering scheme that accidentally turns the hitman into an overnight Avant-Garde sensation, forcing the dealer to play the art world against the underworld.
Thurman (Kill Bill: Vol.1 and Kill Bill: Vol.2), Joe Manganiello, and Samuel L. Jackson lead a stellar cast of Debi Mazar, Dree Hemingway, Amy Keum, Candy Buckley, Larry Pine, Jennifer Kim, Matthew Maher, Tom Pecinka (The Survivalist), and Alexander Sokovikov.
Director Nicol Paone said, “Working with Uma, Sam, Joe,...
- 8/4/2023
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Television Movie
Weekly Commentary: It’s a “weird” season, but there have been pleasant surprises.
“Prey,” the Predator prequel, which was filmed in the Stoney Nakoda First Nation west of Calgary nabbed six inspired nominations including outstanding television movie, directing and writing. And while Indigenous Peoples...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Television Movie
Weekly Commentary: It’s a “weird” season, but there have been pleasant surprises.
“Prey,” the Predator prequel, which was filmed in the Stoney Nakoda First Nation west of Calgary nabbed six inspired nominations including outstanding television movie, directing and writing. And while Indigenous Peoples...
- 8/3/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
With its list of new releases for August 2023, Prime Video is relying on a heaping dose of fun library movies.
The first of the month brings a big influx of worthwhile flicks, including Galaxy Quest, Saw, F9: The Fast Saga, and Jurassic Park (the last two via Amazon’s Freevee free streaming option). Then some other recents hits arrive later on like the appropriately titled Cocaine Bear on Aug. 15 and the Chris Pine-starring Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves on Aug. 25.
August also sees the arrival of a major Amazon Original movie in the form of Red, White & Royal Blue. Based on a New York Times bestselling book, this LGBTQ romance follows a U.S. president’s son and a British prince. Over on the TV side of things, Prime Video subscribers can check out the Sigourney Weaver project The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart on Aug. 4 and Harlan Coben’s Shelter on Aug.
The first of the month brings a big influx of worthwhile flicks, including Galaxy Quest, Saw, F9: The Fast Saga, and Jurassic Park (the last two via Amazon’s Freevee free streaming option). Then some other recents hits arrive later on like the appropriately titled Cocaine Bear on Aug. 15 and the Chris Pine-starring Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves on Aug. 25.
August also sees the arrival of a major Amazon Original movie in the form of Red, White & Royal Blue. Based on a New York Times bestselling book, this LGBTQ romance follows a U.S. president’s son and a British prince. Over on the TV side of things, Prime Video subscribers can check out the Sigourney Weaver project The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart on Aug. 4 and Harlan Coben’s Shelter on Aug.
- 8/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson and Joe Manganiello are set to team up in upcoming Shout! Studios thriller The Kill Room, and the film now has a release date.
Deadline reports that The Kill Room will release in theaters on September 28, 2023.
The dark comedic thriller was directed by Nicol Paone and written by Jonathan Jacobson.
The Kill Room follows “an art dealer (Thurman) who teams with a hitman (Manganiello) and his boss (Jackson) for a money laundering scheme. The plan accidentally turns the hired killer into an overnight avant-garde sensation, forcing the dealer to play the art world against the underworld.”
“’The Kill Room’ is a sharp, darkly comic evisceration of the art collecting scene, delivered with wily relish by Uma Thurman and director Nicol Paone. We’re confident this will play very well with audiences who like their entertainment both witty and visceral,” Jordan Fields, senior VP of acquisitions and originals at Shout,...
Deadline reports that The Kill Room will release in theaters on September 28, 2023.
The dark comedic thriller was directed by Nicol Paone and written by Jonathan Jacobson.
The Kill Room follows “an art dealer (Thurman) who teams with a hitman (Manganiello) and his boss (Jackson) for a money laundering scheme. The plan accidentally turns the hired killer into an overnight avant-garde sensation, forcing the dealer to play the art world against the underworld.”
“’The Kill Room’ is a sharp, darkly comic evisceration of the art collecting scene, delivered with wily relish by Uma Thurman and director Nicol Paone. We’re confident this will play very well with audiences who like their entertainment both witty and visceral,” Jordan Fields, senior VP of acquisitions and originals at Shout,...
- 7/27/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson and Joe Manganiello are set to team up in upcoming Shout Studios thriller The Kill Room, Variety reports today.
The dark comedic thriller was directed by Nicol Paone and written by Jonathan Jacobson.
The Kill Room follows “an art dealer (Thurman) who teams with a hitman (Manganiello) and his boss (Jackson) for a money laundering scheme. The plan accidentally turns the hired killer into an overnight avant-garde sensation, forcing the dealer to play the art world against the underworld.”
“’The Kill Room’ is a sharp, darkly comic evisceration of the art collecting scene, delivered with wily relish by Uma Thurman and director Nicol Paone. We’re confident this will play very well with audiences who like their entertainment both witty and visceral,” Jordan Fields, senior VP of acquisitions and originals at Shout, told Variety.
The cast also includes Debi Mazar, Dree Hemingway (“The Unicorn,” “Starlet”), Amy Keum (“Honor Society,...
The dark comedic thriller was directed by Nicol Paone and written by Jonathan Jacobson.
The Kill Room follows “an art dealer (Thurman) who teams with a hitman (Manganiello) and his boss (Jackson) for a money laundering scheme. The plan accidentally turns the hired killer into an overnight avant-garde sensation, forcing the dealer to play the art world against the underworld.”
“’The Kill Room’ is a sharp, darkly comic evisceration of the art collecting scene, delivered with wily relish by Uma Thurman and director Nicol Paone. We’re confident this will play very well with audiences who like their entertainment both witty and visceral,” Jordan Fields, senior VP of acquisitions and originals at Shout, told Variety.
The cast also includes Debi Mazar, Dree Hemingway (“The Unicorn,” “Starlet”), Amy Keum (“Honor Society,...
- 7/6/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Shout Studios acquired North American rights to “The Kill Room,” a thriller starring Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson and Joe Manganiello.
The distribution and production division of indie Shout Factory has emerged victorious in a bidding war at Cannes Film Festival. Shout Studios plans to release the film in theaters this fall.
“The Kill Room” was directed by Nicol Paone and written by Jonathan Jacobson. The dark comedic-thriller follows an art dealer (Thurman) who teams with a hitman (Manganiello) and his boss (Jackson) for a money laundering scheme. The plan accidentally turns the hired killer into an overnight avant-garde sensation, forcing the dealer to play the art world against the underworld.
“’The Kill Room’ is a sharp, darkly comic evisceration of the art collecting scene, delivered with wily relish by Uma Thurman and director Nicol Paone. We’re confident this will play very well with audiences who like their entertainment both witty and visceral,...
The distribution and production division of indie Shout Factory has emerged victorious in a bidding war at Cannes Film Festival. Shout Studios plans to release the film in theaters this fall.
“The Kill Room” was directed by Nicol Paone and written by Jonathan Jacobson. The dark comedic-thriller follows an art dealer (Thurman) who teams with a hitman (Manganiello) and his boss (Jackson) for a money laundering scheme. The plan accidentally turns the hired killer into an overnight avant-garde sensation, forcing the dealer to play the art world against the underworld.
“’The Kill Room’ is a sharp, darkly comic evisceration of the art collecting scene, delivered with wily relish by Uma Thurman and director Nicol Paone. We’re confident this will play very well with audiences who like their entertainment both witty and visceral,...
- 7/6/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s awards columnist Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself. There will be regular updates to reflect new developments.
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
Andor (Disney+)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Old Man (FX)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Possibilities
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix) — podcast [Shonda Rhimes]
The Boys (Amazon)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power...
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
Andor (Disney+)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Old Man (FX)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Possibilities
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix) — podcast [Shonda Rhimes]
The Boys (Amazon)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power...
- 6/24/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s awards columnist Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself. There will be regular updates to reflect new developments.
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Old Man (FX)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Possibilities
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix) — podcast [Shonda Rhimes]
The Boys (Amazon)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power...
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Old Man (FX)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Possibilities
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix) — podcast [Shonda Rhimes]
The Boys (Amazon)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power...
- 6/16/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The wolf pack is hoping for Emmys love.
“Teen Wolf: The Movie,” Paramount+’s adaptation of the MTV supernatural-thriller series, has been submitted for the Primetime Emmy Awards for outstanding television movie, Variety has learned exclusively.
Moreover, the streamer also submitted the film in five other categories: lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie (Tyler Posey), directing (Russell Mulcahy), writing, prosthetic makeup and original music and lyrics (“Lemon” by Tyler Posey). This provides Posey, who plays the True Alpha werewolf Scott and produces the film, three chances for recognition.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories.
An unlikely contender to receive recognition, primarily based on the Academy ignoring the MTV original series, it’s fun to see networks throw hail marys for its genre programming. This year, the TV movie race is expected to have an abundance of genre films such...
“Teen Wolf: The Movie,” Paramount+’s adaptation of the MTV supernatural-thriller series, has been submitted for the Primetime Emmy Awards for outstanding television movie, Variety has learned exclusively.
Moreover, the streamer also submitted the film in five other categories: lead actor in a limited or anthology series or movie (Tyler Posey), directing (Russell Mulcahy), writing, prosthetic makeup and original music and lyrics (“Lemon” by Tyler Posey). This provides Posey, who plays the True Alpha werewolf Scott and produces the film, three chances for recognition.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories.
An unlikely contender to receive recognition, primarily based on the Academy ignoring the MTV original series, it’s fun to see networks throw hail marys for its genre programming. This year, the TV movie race is expected to have an abundance of genre films such...
- 6/13/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s awards columnist Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself. There will be regular updates to reflect new developments.
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Old Man (FX)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Possibilities
The Boys (Amazon)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story...
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Old Man (FX)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Possibilities
The Boys (Amazon)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story...
- 6/8/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s awards columnist Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself. There will be regular updates to reflect new developments.
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Andor (Disney+)
The Old Man (FX)
The Boys (Amazon)
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Possibilities
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story...
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Major Threats
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
Andor (Disney+)
The Old Man (FX)
The Boys (Amazon)
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Possibilities
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story...
- 6/2/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s awards columnist Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself. There will be regular updates to reflect new developments.
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
Major Threats
Andor (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Old Man (FX)
The Boys (Amazon)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Bad Sisters (Apple...
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
Major Threats
Andor (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Old Man (FX)
The Boys (Amazon)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Bad Sisters (Apple...
- 5/25/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s awards columnist Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself. There will be regular updates to reflect new developments.
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
Major Threats
Andor (Disney+)
1923 (Paramount+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
The Old Man (FX)
The Boys (Amazon)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Bad Sisters (Apple...
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
Major Threats
Andor (Disney+)
1923 (Paramount+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
The Old Man (FX)
The Boys (Amazon)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Bad Sisters (Apple...
- 5/4/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Angourie Rice is an expert at playing a teenager, even though she turned 22 this past January. Last year, the actor starred as the teenage version of Rebel Wilson in Netflix's "Senior Year," as well as a hilariously driven student in the irreverent comedy "Honor Society." Rice also appeared in the McU's Spider-Man movies as Betty Brant, and in 2021's "Mare of Easttown" she played Siobhan, Mare's stubborn daughter. Now, in Apple TV+ series "The Last Thing He Told Me," based on Laura Dave's bestselling novel of the same name, Rice stars as reeling high schooler Bailey opposite of Jennifer Garner, who plays her stepmom, Hannah, whom she can't connect with, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who plays her missing dad, Owen.
"What I really liked about Bailey is that she had such a clear idea of what she loved and what she wanted to do," Rice tells Popsugar. "I really...
"What I really liked about Bailey is that she had such a clear idea of what she loved and what she wanted to do," Rice tells Popsugar. "I really...
- 4/13/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s awards columnist Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself. There will be regular updates to reflect new developments.
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
Major Threats
Andor (Disney+)
1923 (Paramount)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
The Old Man (FX)
The Boys (Amazon)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Your Honor...
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
Major Threats
Andor (Disney+)
1923 (Paramount)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
The Old Man (FX)
The Boys (Amazon)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Your Honor...
- 4/13/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo opens up about his deep fear of the show ending with season 5. For four seasons of Netflix's hit series, Matarazzo has endeared himself to audiences as Dustin Henderson, an integral member of the show's close-knit friend group. Matarazzo and the rest of the show's massive ensemble cast will return in Stranger Things season 5, which will be the final season of the hit Netflix series, and finish the fight against the big bad Vecna.
During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Matarazzo opened up about his biggest concern that comes with Stranger Things season 5 ending the popular Netflix show. The Dustin actor has a "deep fear" of the show ending since he will be losing "pretty great job security" and it will be "back to freelance.” Read his full comments or watch a video below, starting at 2:23:
There’s...
During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Matarazzo opened up about his biggest concern that comes with Stranger Things season 5 ending the popular Netflix show. The Dustin actor has a "deep fear" of the show ending since he will be losing "pretty great job security" and it will be "back to freelance.” Read his full comments or watch a video below, starting at 2:23:
There’s...
- 3/21/2023
- by Adam Bentz
- ScreenRant
“Stranger Things” star Gaten Matarazzo told Jimmy Fallon during a recent interview on “The Tonight Show” that he’s living in “deep fear” of “Stranger Things” ending after its five-season run on Netflix. The cast will shoot the fifth and final season this year. Playing Dustin, Matarazzo has been a “Stranger Things” lead since the pilot episode.
“It’s interesting to constantly just be reminded how much people have resonated with it,” Matarazzo said when asked about the series coming to an end. “I mean, it’s something that’s so important to all of us and has just been essential to the growth that I’ve had over all of my teenage years into my 20s. It’s the defining aspect of the past 10 years of my life, practically the past decade.”
When Fallon asked if it was “bittersweet” to have to say goodbye to the show, Matarazzo replied,...
“It’s interesting to constantly just be reminded how much people have resonated with it,” Matarazzo said when asked about the series coming to an end. “I mean, it’s something that’s so important to all of us and has just been essential to the growth that I’ve had over all of my teenage years into my 20s. It’s the defining aspect of the past 10 years of my life, practically the past decade.”
When Fallon asked if it was “bittersweet” to have to say goodbye to the show, Matarazzo replied,...
- 3/21/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
TV fans are days away from being inundated with Emmy contenders. Due to tweaks to the Academy’s eligibility timeline, new seasons have to complete their runs prior to May 31 if they want all episodes to be considered for this year’s ceremony — which means weekly releases have to start a bit earlier, hybrid releases may come out in bigger batches, and all-at-once drops could have a slight edge. (Recency bias: It’s real.)
It also means the field as we see it today is about to dramatically shift in the coming weeks. Winter awards always feature a mix of last Emmy season’s favorites and the coming season’s hopefuls, which makes them particularly meaningful for freshman series yet to be considered by TV Academy members. And with Sunday night’s WGA Awards marking an unofficial end to the 2022 calendar year’s awards cycle, at least one major player has emerged.
It also means the field as we see it today is about to dramatically shift in the coming weeks. Winter awards always feature a mix of last Emmy season’s favorites and the coming season’s hopefuls, which makes them particularly meaningful for freshman series yet to be considered by TV Academy members. And with Sunday night’s WGA Awards marking an unofficial end to the 2022 calendar year’s awards cycle, at least one major player has emerged.
- 3/6/2023
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
The 75th Writers Guild of America Awards took place Sunday night, wrapping up the final weekend of guild awards before the Oscars next week. Both screenplay categories are tight at the Oscars, but not all the contenders were present at WGA.
That’s because the guild’s strict rules disqualify a number of scripts every year. This year, ineligible original screenplays include Oscar nominees “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Triangle of Sadness,” as well as “Aftersun,” “Rrr” and “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.” Oscar nominees “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “Living” are among the ineligible adapted scripts, which also include “The Whale,” “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” and “The Quiet Girl.”
The WGA’s original screenplay nominees are “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert), “The Fabelmans (Steven Spielberg & Tony Kushner), “The Menu” (Seth Reiss & Will Tracy), “Nope” (Jordan Peele...
That’s because the guild’s strict rules disqualify a number of scripts every year. This year, ineligible original screenplays include Oscar nominees “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “Triangle of Sadness,” as well as “Aftersun,” “Rrr” and “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.” Oscar nominees “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “Living” are among the ineligible adapted scripts, which also include “The Whale,” “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” and “The Quiet Girl.”
The WGA’s original screenplay nominees are “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert), “The Fabelmans (Steven Spielberg & Tony Kushner), “The Menu” (Seth Reiss & Will Tracy), “Nope” (Jordan Peele...
- 3/6/2023
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Scream queen Sarah Michelle Gellar is back on the small screen, and we’re here for it! Edo Van Belkom’s “Wolf Pack” will leap off the pages in a new TV adaptation starring Gellar. “Teen Wolf” creator Jeff Davis has a two-in-one rollout of wolf-themed stories arriving at the end of January with the original spin-off film coming out the same day as “Wolf Pack.” Davis serves as executive producer on “Wolf Pack” in addition to writing as a part of his multi-year deal with MTV Entertainment Studios.
Joe Genier, Mike Elliott and Karen Gorodetzky also serve as executive producers for Capital Arts, and Jason Ensler, Michelle Gellar and Christian Taylor executive produce as well on the Paramount+ original series. Gellar plays a major role in the series, trading vampires for werewolves.
Fans of “Teen Wolf” or Sarah Michelle Gellar or Ed Van Belkom’s books may be wondering how to watch “Wolf Pack,...
Joe Genier, Mike Elliott and Karen Gorodetzky also serve as executive producers for Capital Arts, and Jason Ensler, Michelle Gellar and Christian Taylor executive produce as well on the Paramount+ original series. Gellar plays a major role in the series, trading vampires for werewolves.
Fans of “Teen Wolf” or Sarah Michelle Gellar or Ed Van Belkom’s books may be wondering how to watch “Wolf Pack,...
- 1/26/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Nickelodeon has started production on a “Zoey 101” original sequel film.
Jamie Lynn Spears will reprise her role as the titular character in the film, currently titled “Zoey 102.” She will be joined by fellow original cast members Erin Sanders (“Quinn Pensky”), Sean Flynn (“Chase Matthews”), Matthew Underwood (“Logan Reese”), Christopher Massey (“Michael Barrett”), Abby Wilde (“Stacey Dillsen”) and Jack Salvatore (“Mark Del Figgalo”).
Based on the original franchise created by former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider, “Zoey 102” will reintroduce fans to the Pacific Coast Academy alumni as they reunite for a wedding in the present day.
Production is underway in North Carolina, with a premiere slated for later this year exclusively on Paramount+.
“I’m beyond thrilled to be back alongside my Pca family and continue the story of Zoey and all the characters fans know and love. As an executive producer, it’s been an exciting opportunity to work with...
Jamie Lynn Spears will reprise her role as the titular character in the film, currently titled “Zoey 102.” She will be joined by fellow original cast members Erin Sanders (“Quinn Pensky”), Sean Flynn (“Chase Matthews”), Matthew Underwood (“Logan Reese”), Christopher Massey (“Michael Barrett”), Abby Wilde (“Stacey Dillsen”) and Jack Salvatore (“Mark Del Figgalo”).
Based on the original franchise created by former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider, “Zoey 102” will reintroduce fans to the Pacific Coast Academy alumni as they reunite for a wedding in the present day.
Production is underway in North Carolina, with a premiere slated for later this year exclusively on Paramount+.
“I’m beyond thrilled to be back alongside my Pca family and continue the story of Zoey and all the characters fans know and love. As an executive producer, it’s been an exciting opportunity to work with...
- 1/12/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
A follow-up movie based on Nickelodeon’s popular live-action series Zoey 101 is in the works for premiere on Paramount+. Nickelodeon announced today it has begun production on Zoey 102 (working title), a full-length original YA movie based on characters from the hit live-action series.
Jamie Lynn Spears returns to reprise her role as Zoey Brooks and will executive produce. Original series cast members also returning to reprise their roles are Erin Sanders (Quinn Pensky), Sean Flynn (Chase Matthews), Matthew Underwood (Logan Reese), Christopher Massey (Michael Barret), Abby Wilde (Stacey Dillsen) and Jack Salvatore (Mark Del Figgalo).
The movie follows Pacific Coast Academy alumni as they reunite for a wedding in the present day. Production is underway in North Carolina, with a premiere slated for later this year exclusively on Paramount+.
Said Spears, “I’m beyond thrilled to be back alongside my Pca family and continue the story of Zoey and...
Jamie Lynn Spears returns to reprise her role as Zoey Brooks and will executive produce. Original series cast members also returning to reprise their roles are Erin Sanders (Quinn Pensky), Sean Flynn (Chase Matthews), Matthew Underwood (Logan Reese), Christopher Massey (Michael Barret), Abby Wilde (Stacey Dillsen) and Jack Salvatore (Mark Del Figgalo).
The movie follows Pacific Coast Academy alumni as they reunite for a wedding in the present day. Production is underway in North Carolina, with a premiere slated for later this year exclusively on Paramount+.
Said Spears, “I’m beyond thrilled to be back alongside my Pca family and continue the story of Zoey and...
- 1/12/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The freshman series “Abbott Elementary,” “Andor,” “The Bear” and “Severance” and returnees “Better Call Saul,” “Hacks” and “Barry” are among the nominees for the 2023 Writers Guild Awards for television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing announced today by WGA West and WGA East. “The Bear,” “Severance” and “Saul” all landed three nominations apiece, as did “The Simpsons” in animation. “Yellowjackets” and “The Crown” will join “Saul,” “Andor” and “Severance” in the drama series lineup, while comedy series features “Only Murders in the Building” taking on “The Bear,” “Hacks,” “Barry” and “Abbott.” In the new series category, “Bad Sisters” fills out the list alongside “Andor,” “Abbott,” “The Bear” and “Severance.” Vying in the limited series lineup are “The Dropout,” “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” “Pam & Tommy,” “The Staircase” and Emmy/Golden Globes champ “The White Lotus.” See‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘The White Lotus,’ ‘House of the Dragon’ among big TV...
- 1/11/2023
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Nominees have been announced for the 75th annual Writers Guild Awards, to be held on Sunday, March 5 in concurrent ceremonies at the Edison Ballroom in New York and Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
In addition to usual suspects like Better Call Saul, The Crown, Hacks and Barry, this year’s nominees include first-time contenders such as Andor, Severance, Yellowjackets, Abbott Elementary and The Bear.
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This...
In addition to usual suspects like Better Call Saul, The Crown, Hacks and Barry, this year’s nominees include first-time contenders such as Andor, Severance, Yellowjackets, Abbott Elementary and The Bear.
More from TVLineWriters Guild Awards: Yellowjackets, Loki Among New Series Scoring NodsWriters Guild Awards: The Americans, Mrs. Maisel and Barry Among WinnersWriters Guild Awards: FX Wins Big With Atlanta, O.J. and The Americans
This...
- 1/11/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
AMC’s veteran drama series “Better Call Saul” is sharing the spotlight with newcomers FX’s “The Bear” and Apple TV+’s “Severance,” as all three shows scored three nominations for this year’s WGA Awards. Other new series nabbing multiple nominations include Apple TV+’s “Bad Sisters,” ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” and Disney+’s “Andor,” with HBO Max’s “Hacks” also garnering two mentions.
The Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) announced nominees for TV and news categories on Wednesday morning. Winners will be awarded at the guilds’ annual ceremony on March 5.
In animation, Fox’s “The Simpsons” was thrice nominated, with network stablemate “Bob’s Burgers,” Prime Video’s “Undone,” and Adult Swim’s “Tuca and Bertie” rounding out the category.
For limited series, Hulu and HBO/HBO Max split the category, with Hulu’s “The Dropout,” “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” and...
The Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) announced nominees for TV and news categories on Wednesday morning. Winners will be awarded at the guilds’ annual ceremony on March 5.
In animation, Fox’s “The Simpsons” was thrice nominated, with network stablemate “Bob’s Burgers,” Prime Video’s “Undone,” and Adult Swim’s “Tuca and Bertie” rounding out the category.
For limited series, Hulu and HBO/HBO Max split the category, with Hulu’s “The Dropout,” “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” and...
- 1/11/2023
- by Libby Hill
- The Wrap
Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo wants to see a film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. For four seasons of Netflix's hit series, Matarazzo has endeared himself to audiences with his performance as the fan-favorite Dustin Henderson, an integral part of the show's core friend group. Fresh off the success of Stranger Things season 4, Matarazzo has remained busy, proving himself as a more than capable leading man in the romantic coming-of-age comedy Honor Society for Paramount+. He also recently provided the voice of the lovable Boris the Drago in the animated film, My Father's Dragon.
In addition to being a versatile actor, both on the stage and screen, Matarazzo is a well-known gaming enthusiast and lifelong Nintendo fan. The Stranger Things star has primarily been a longtime fan time of the Pokémon anime series, though there is one particular Nintendo franchise he thinks is ripe for a film adaptation.
In addition to being a versatile actor, both on the stage and screen, Matarazzo is a well-known gaming enthusiast and lifelong Nintendo fan. The Stranger Things star has primarily been a longtime fan time of the Pokémon anime series, though there is one particular Nintendo franchise he thinks is ripe for a film adaptation.
- 12/22/2022
- by Adam Bentz
- ScreenRant
Get out your pink shirts and hide your burn books because we've got some pretty fetch news to share. The Broadway adaptation of the hit movie "Mean Girls" is getting the movie musical treatment, bringing Cady, Janis, Damian, and the Plastics to the streaming screen. This means that "Mean Girls" is now joining the ranks of other favorites like "The Producers," "Little Shop of Horrors," "The Phantom of the Opera," and "Hairspray" as a movie that became a musical that then became a movie musical.
The "Mean Girls" musical is one of the best film-to-stage adaptations in recent years, so the announcement of the movie musical is very exciting. Not to make anyone feel so old that they spontaneously age into dust or anything, but the Lindsay Lohan-starring "Mean Girls" turns 20 in two years. The movie musical is the perfect way to get everyone in the mood for the...
The "Mean Girls" musical is one of the best film-to-stage adaptations in recent years, so the announcement of the movie musical is very exciting. Not to make anyone feel so old that they spontaneously age into dust or anything, but the Lindsay Lohan-starring "Mean Girls" turns 20 in two years. The movie musical is the perfect way to get everyone in the mood for the...
- 12/10/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Paramount’s upcoming “Mean Girls” movie musical has set its main cast — and it’s so fetch.
Reneé Rapp, Angourie Rice, Jaquel Spivey and Auli’i Cravalho will star in the film, based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical adapted from the iconic 2004 movie. Rapp, who played Regina George in the Broadway musical, will reprise her role in the film. Rice, Spivey and Cravalho will play Cady, Damian and and Janis, respectively.
Original film and stage musical writer Tina Fey is penning the movie, with Arturo Perez and and Samantha Jayne directing. The music is by Jeff Richmond with lyrics from Nell Benjamin.
Lorne Michaels is producing with Fey. Erin David, Caroline Maroney, and Micah Frank are overseeing for Broadway Video, and Eric Gurian and Richmond for Little Stranger. Paramount Pictures is adapting the film for Paramount+.
Rapp can currently be seen starring in Season 2 of HBO Max’s “Sex Lives of College Girls.
Reneé Rapp, Angourie Rice, Jaquel Spivey and Auli’i Cravalho will star in the film, based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical adapted from the iconic 2004 movie. Rapp, who played Regina George in the Broadway musical, will reprise her role in the film. Rice, Spivey and Cravalho will play Cady, Damian and and Janis, respectively.
Original film and stage musical writer Tina Fey is penning the movie, with Arturo Perez and and Samantha Jayne directing. The music is by Jeff Richmond with lyrics from Nell Benjamin.
Lorne Michaels is producing with Fey. Erin David, Caroline Maroney, and Micah Frank are overseeing for Broadway Video, and Eric Gurian and Richmond for Little Stranger. Paramount Pictures is adapting the film for Paramount+.
Rapp can currently be seen starring in Season 2 of HBO Max’s “Sex Lives of College Girls.
- 12/9/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, and Jaquel Spivey join the ensemble cast of Paramount Pictures’ new Mean Girls film based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical in the roles of Cady, Regina, Janis and Damian, respectively.
Lorne Michaels is producing with Tina Fey. Erin David, Caroline Maroney, and Micah Frank are overseeing for Broadway Video, and Eric Gurian and Jeff Richmond for Little Stranger. Arturo Perez and Samantha Jayne are directing with Fey writing the adaptation.
The film is based on the stage musical Mean Girls written by Fey, with music by Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Paramount Pictures is adapting the new film for Paramount+.
Most recently, Rice starred in Paramount+ and Awesomeness films’ dark comedy Honor Society in which Rice played the titular role of Honor. The feature quickly rose to #1 on the streamer following its release. Rice also appeared alongside Rebel Wilson in the Netflix comedy Senior Year.
Lorne Michaels is producing with Tina Fey. Erin David, Caroline Maroney, and Micah Frank are overseeing for Broadway Video, and Eric Gurian and Jeff Richmond for Little Stranger. Arturo Perez and Samantha Jayne are directing with Fey writing the adaptation.
The film is based on the stage musical Mean Girls written by Fey, with music by Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. Paramount Pictures is adapting the new film for Paramount+.
Most recently, Rice starred in Paramount+ and Awesomeness films’ dark comedy Honor Society in which Rice played the titular role of Honor. The feature quickly rose to #1 on the streamer following its release. Rice also appeared alongside Rebel Wilson in the Netflix comedy Senior Year.
- 12/9/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
If you're ready for something not only entertaining but also actually interesting, find out where to watch Honor Society.
“It’s been a 4-year plan, and it’s coming to a close today.” Thus begins the Oran Zegman-directed film, Honor Society, with lead actress Angourie Rice speaking perkily to the camera in a manner reminiscent of 1980s John Hughes classics, like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Also like Ferris Bueller, what begins as a deceptively fun flick focusing on typical high school antics and angst soon reveals unexpected layers of thoughtful complexity — and some serious surprises. This is a film you’ll want to watch more than once, and you’ll tell your friends where to watch Honor Society, starring Angourie Rice — MCU’s Betty Brant from the Spider-Man franchise — and Stranger Things star, Gatten Matarazzo.
Critics call Honor Society, “compelling," and New York Times critic Glenn Kenny calls...
“It’s been a 4-year plan, and it’s coming to a close today.” Thus begins the Oran Zegman-directed film, Honor Society, with lead actress Angourie Rice speaking perkily to the camera in a manner reminiscent of 1980s John Hughes classics, like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Also like Ferris Bueller, what begins as a deceptively fun flick focusing on typical high school antics and angst soon reveals unexpected layers of thoughtful complexity — and some serious surprises. This is a film you’ll want to watch more than once, and you’ll tell your friends where to watch Honor Society, starring Angourie Rice — MCU’s Betty Brant from the Spider-Man franchise — and Stranger Things star, Gatten Matarazzo.
Critics call Honor Society, “compelling," and New York Times critic Glenn Kenny calls...
- 11/21/2022
- by Coleen Figner
- ScreenRant
For most Stranger Things fans, following the Stranger Things cast on Instagram is essential to keeping up with the show. But if you have yet to follow the Season four stars, there is some catching up to do! Season four has an incredibly talented cast with massive fan followings on Instagram. If you have watched all four seasons and want more Stranger Things content, following the cast on Instagram can give you some behind-the-scenes insight, while showing you a glimpse of what the cast is up to outside the show.
After following the cast on Instagram, you can find some Stranger Things merchandise or trendy apparel to support your favorite characters. Plus, you can further support your favorite cast member by buying a product from their business, listening to their songs, or watching their newest movies. Check out which cast members have Instagram below, and follow them to stay in the loop!
After following the cast on Instagram, you can find some Stranger Things merchandise or trendy apparel to support your favorite characters. Plus, you can further support your favorite cast member by buying a product from their business, listening to their songs, or watching their newest movies. Check out which cast members have Instagram below, and follow them to stay in the loop!
- 11/18/2022
- by Sophia Ortega
- ScreenRant
Stars: Megan Best, Kerri Medders, Tiera Skovbye, Missi Pyle, Samuel Braun, Gino Anania | Written by Dana Schwartz, Rebekah McKendry | Directed by Karen Lam
No, you’re not imagining things, I’m reviewing a film from the Bring It On franchise. Bring It On: Cheer or Die takes the never-ending series into horror territory and revisits the classic slasher trope of a killer mascot knocking off the cheer squad. That might not have gotten me curious, but it was a couple of the people involved behind the camera that convinced me to give it a look.
I was familiar with director Karen Lam from her short film Doll Parts which was included in the Shevenge anthology. And the script was co-written by Dana Schwartz (She-Hulk: Attorney at Law) and Rebekah McKendry who directed one of the best films I’ve seen this year, Glorious as well as co-writing and co-directing the Christmas horror anthology,...
No, you’re not imagining things, I’m reviewing a film from the Bring It On franchise. Bring It On: Cheer or Die takes the never-ending series into horror territory and revisits the classic slasher trope of a killer mascot knocking off the cheer squad. That might not have gotten me curious, but it was a couple of the people involved behind the camera that convinced me to give it a look.
I was familiar with director Karen Lam from her short film Doll Parts which was included in the Shevenge anthology. And the script was co-written by Dana Schwartz (She-Hulk: Attorney at Law) and Rebekah McKendry who directed one of the best films I’ve seen this year, Glorious as well as co-writing and co-directing the Christmas horror anthology,...
- 9/30/2022
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Greg Mottola's celebrated teen comedy "Superbad" will celebrate its 15th anniversary this week. People old enough to watch raunchy, R-rated comedies in 2007 will likely recall the overwhelmingly positive response it received. It crept into the pop consciousness, and "Superbad" became slowly canonized in the years after its release. Actors Jonah Hill and Emma Stone (previously credited as Emily Stone) had breakthrough performances, and reliable comedic actors like David Krumholtz, Dave Franco, Kevin Corrigan, Martin Starr, and Joe Lo Truglio strengthened an already solid comedy script written by Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg.
One of the most recognizable actors from "Superbad" is Christopher Mintz-Plasse, the dorky best friend of the film's two 17-year-old leads. Mintz-Plasse's character, Fogell, has, against all odds, managed to secure that most coveted of high school artifacts: a fake ID. He intends to use it to buy some contraband beer for an all-out, end-of-high-school party that night.
One of the most recognizable actors from "Superbad" is Christopher Mintz-Plasse, the dorky best friend of the film's two 17-year-old leads. Mintz-Plasse's character, Fogell, has, against all odds, managed to secure that most coveted of high school artifacts: a fake ID. He intends to use it to buy some contraband beer for an all-out, end-of-high-school party that night.
- 8/17/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
(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: "Honor Society"
Where You Can Stream It: Paramount+
The Pitch: With streaming services and giant studios crumbling before our very eyes, it's the perfect time to give some love to underappreciated streaming platforms and the movies they fail to properly promote but are great fun. Case in point: "Honor Society," a movie that quietly debuted on the platform without the parades and celebrations it deserved, and one of the best high school-set coming-of-age comedies in years.
The post The Daily Stream: Honor Society Mixes Caper Thrills With High School Drama appeared first on /Film.
The Movie: "Honor Society"
Where You Can Stream It: Paramount+
The Pitch: With streaming services and giant studios crumbling before our very eyes, it's the perfect time to give some love to underappreciated streaming platforms and the movies they fail to properly promote but are great fun. Case in point: "Honor Society," a movie that quietly debuted on the platform without the parades and celebrations it deserved, and one of the best high school-set coming-of-age comedies in years.
The post The Daily Stream: Honor Society Mixes Caper Thrills With High School Drama appeared first on /Film.
- 8/5/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Gaten Matarazzo is having one of the best summers of his career. He kicked off the summer by reprising his role as Dustin Henderson in the highly anticipated fourth season of Netflix's Stranger Things, returned to Broadway in Dear Evan Hansen, and recently made his Paramount+ debut starring in the original movie Honor Society. Matarazzo plays a bit of a romantic interest for the lead character, Honor, who is desperately trying to take down her academic competition so that she's the one her guidance counselor chooses to recommend to Harvard University.
On the surface, the coming-of-age movie seems like a run-of-the-mill story, but fans were surprised to learn that it had a few shocking twists and turns up its sleeve. It also ends up having an impactful and important message for viewers of all ages. While no other movie pulls off the same twist reveal, there are a handful...
On the surface, the coming-of-age movie seems like a run-of-the-mill story, but fans were surprised to learn that it had a few shocking twists and turns up its sleeve. It also ends up having an impactful and important message for viewers of all ages. While no other movie pulls off the same twist reveal, there are a handful...
- 8/2/2022
- ScreenRant
Stars: Angourie Rice, Gaten Matarazzo, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Armani Jackson, Avery Konrad | Written by David A. Goodman | Directed by Oran Zegman
Honor (Angourie Rice) is an ambitious high school senior whose sole focus is getting into an Ivy League college… assuming she can first score the coveted recommendation from her guidance counselor, Mr. Calvin (Christopher Mintz-Plasse). Willing to do whatever it takes, Honor concocts a Machiavellian-like plan to take down her top three student competitors, until things take a turn when she unexpectedly falls for her biggest competition, Michael (Gaten Matarazzo).
By taking a quick look at all of the promotional material for Oran Zegman‘s Honor Society, one would be forgiven for thinking it’s a cute and sweet coming-of-age high-school comedy with little else to offer. In all reality, it is all that but it also comes packed with some surprisingly dark and highly emotional material that took me completely off-guard.
Honor (Angourie Rice) is an ambitious high school senior whose sole focus is getting into an Ivy League college… assuming she can first score the coveted recommendation from her guidance counselor, Mr. Calvin (Christopher Mintz-Plasse). Willing to do whatever it takes, Honor concocts a Machiavellian-like plan to take down her top three student competitors, until things take a turn when she unexpectedly falls for her biggest competition, Michael (Gaten Matarazzo).
By taking a quick look at all of the promotional material for Oran Zegman‘s Honor Society, one would be forgiven for thinking it’s a cute and sweet coming-of-age high-school comedy with little else to offer. In all reality, it is all that but it also comes packed with some surprisingly dark and highly emotional material that took me completely off-guard.
- 8/1/2022
- by Caillou Pettis
- Nerdly
The Paramount Plus film about a high school girl singularly obsessed with getting into Harvard is an enjoyably fanged journey through senior year
Honor Society, a dark comedy about prestige-obsessed high school students, opens with familiar faces of pop feminism: Beyoncé and Billie Eilish. They’re the faces Honor Rose (the Spider-man movies’ Angourie Rice) sees on her wall as she undergoes her lengthy morning routine before senior year – white strips for her teeth, jade roll on her face, straightener on her blonde bob. The montage recalls the opening scene of Booksmart, another sharp film about overachieving teenage girls. But whereas Booksmart’s ambitious protagonists sincerely worshipped Rbg, Michelle Obama and Gloria Steinem with contempt for the less driven, Honor’s posters are proudly utilitarian, her attitude pure disdain. “They’re all bullshit,” she says to us, “but these are the gods of my people, so I must worship them.
Honor Society, a dark comedy about prestige-obsessed high school students, opens with familiar faces of pop feminism: Beyoncé and Billie Eilish. They’re the faces Honor Rose (the Spider-man movies’ Angourie Rice) sees on her wall as she undergoes her lengthy morning routine before senior year – white strips for her teeth, jade roll on her face, straightener on her blonde bob. The montage recalls the opening scene of Booksmart, another sharp film about overachieving teenage girls. But whereas Booksmart’s ambitious protagonists sincerely worshipped Rbg, Michelle Obama and Gloria Steinem with contempt for the less driven, Honor’s posters are proudly utilitarian, her attitude pure disdain. “They’re all bullshit,” she says to us, “but these are the gods of my people, so I must worship them.
- 7/29/2022
- by Adrian Horton
- The Guardian - Film News
Looking for a sweet teen binge this summer? Paramount+ is serving up the perfect remedy with its new movie Honor Society. Following the titular Honor, she’s a girl on a mission as her senior year approaches its end. Eager to make it into Harvard, she’s assuming she’ll be guidance counselor Mr. Calvin’s (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) first pick for a recommendation, but she soon learns that’s not the case. Willing to do anything it takes to earn the coveted rec, Honor comes up with a plan to take down her top three student competitors, one of which happens to be outcast, Michael (Stranger Things‘ Gaten Matarazzo). The only problem? She begins to fall for the competition. Below, Matarazzo fills us in on his character and what to expect. (Credit: Michael Courtney/Nickelodeon/Paramount+) Honor Society may be considered a teen rom-com, but it’s a little different from its predecessors.
- 7/29/2022
- TV Insider
Gaten Matarazzo's first "Dear Evan Hansen" show doubled as a mini "Stranger Things" cast reunion. Costars Sadie Sink and Maya Hawke attended Matarazzo's opening night for the Tony-winning Broadway musical on July 19 to watch him portray Hansen's family friend Jared Kleinman on stage. Now, Matarazzo is opening up about what his friends' support meant to him.
"I didn't even know they were there," Matarazzo told Popsugar about his friends' appearance while promoting his new Paramount+ film "Honor Society." "Just to see them there was like the icing on the cake. They were just so ecstatic for me. It just almost made me very, very emotional. And I don't think they know that, how much it really meant to me, but I'll text them."
Matarazzo added that the whole cast are always really supportive of each other's projects. "Caleb [McLaughlin] was just working back to back on two projects in different cities,...
"I didn't even know they were there," Matarazzo told Popsugar about his friends' appearance while promoting his new Paramount+ film "Honor Society." "Just to see them there was like the icing on the cake. They were just so ecstatic for me. It just almost made me very, very emotional. And I don't think they know that, how much it really meant to me, but I'll text them."
Matarazzo added that the whole cast are always really supportive of each other's projects. "Caleb [McLaughlin] was just working back to back on two projects in different cities,...
- 7/28/2022
- by Victoria Messina
- Popsugar.com
Image Source: Netflix
Gaten Matarazzo is still reeling from the fan reaction to the "Stranger Things" finale, which was released on July 1. Lots of people have told him that his scenes as Dustin reacting to Eddie's death made them cry. "It's such a weird thing to say thank you to," he tells Popsugar. "They're like, 'You made me cry,' and it's like, 'Oh, thank you.'"
Matarazzo admits that filming Eddie's (Joseph Quinn) death scene was extremely hard. "We knew that it was going to be close to the end of our journey on the show together, and to wrap it up in such a really intense and really, really scary way was satisfying, but really difficult," he explains.
"I was going into it really scared, like, 'I need to cry, I need to do all this stuff, I need to be focused,'" Matarazzo says. "[But then I thought], just chill out,...
Gaten Matarazzo is still reeling from the fan reaction to the "Stranger Things" finale, which was released on July 1. Lots of people have told him that his scenes as Dustin reacting to Eddie's death made them cry. "It's such a weird thing to say thank you to," he tells Popsugar. "They're like, 'You made me cry,' and it's like, 'Oh, thank you.'"
Matarazzo admits that filming Eddie's (Joseph Quinn) death scene was extremely hard. "We knew that it was going to be close to the end of our journey on the show together, and to wrap it up in such a really intense and really, really scary way was satisfying, but really difficult," he explains.
"I was going into it really scared, like, 'I need to cry, I need to do all this stuff, I need to be focused,'" Matarazzo says. "[But then I thought], just chill out,...
- 7/28/2022
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
She’s only 21, but Australian actor Angourie Rice has earned respect in Hollywood for stacking up diverse roles in The Nice Guys, The Beguiled, Jasper Jones, Mare of Easttown, not to mention a few Spider-Man movies. Now she has her first starring role in Honor Society for Paramount+. She talks about how it helped her to be able to relate so much to her character in that film, and why talking directly to the camera was oddly easy. We chat about her podcast, The Community Library, which is a celebration of literature and storytelling of all kinds. This leads to […]
The post Back to One, Episode 213: Angourie Rice first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post Back to One, Episode 213: Angourie Rice first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 7/26/2022
- by Peter Rinaldi
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
She’s only 21, but Australian actor Angourie Rice has earned respect in Hollywood for stacking up diverse roles in The Nice Guys, The Beguiled, Jasper Jones, Mare of Easttown, not to mention a few Spider-Man movies. Now she has her first starring role in Honor Society for Paramount+. She talks about how it helped her to be able to relate so much to her character in that film, and why talking directly to the camera was oddly easy. We chat about her podcast, The Community Library, which is a celebration of literature and storytelling of all kinds. This leads to […]
The post Back to One, Episode 213: Angourie Rice first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post Back to One, Episode 213: Angourie Rice first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 7/26/2022
- by Peter Rinaldi
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
This July on Paramount+ will play host to a new season of “Blood & Treasure,” “SkyMed” and a few from the vault.
After the upcoming soccer documentary “The Only” premieres on July 12, Paramount+ original dark comedy “Honor Society” arrives on July 29, starring “Mare of Easttown’s” Angourie Rice and “Stranger Things'” actor Gaten Matarazzo.
As for original series, a couple of shows will premiere this July, including “Blood & Treasure,” which was formerly on CBS and has moved exclusively to Paramount+ for its second season, which will premiere July 17.
Here’s What’s New
July 1:
“A Very Brady Sequel”
“Betrayed”
“Beverly Hills Cop”
“Beverly Hills Cop II”
“Beverly Hills Cop III”
“Bluejay”
“Body of Evidence”
“Carrie”
“Charlotte’s Web”
“Clue”
“Clueless”
“Coffy”
“Gandhi”
“Ghost”
“Gladiator”
“Internal Affairs”
“Into the Wild”
“King Kong”
“Lincoln”
“Mandela”
“Midnight In Paris”
“Mississippi Burning”
“Mystic Pizza”
“Orphan”
“Pet Sematary”
“Seabiscuit”
“Slash”
“So I Married An Axe Murderer...
After the upcoming soccer documentary “The Only” premieres on July 12, Paramount+ original dark comedy “Honor Society” arrives on July 29, starring “Mare of Easttown’s” Angourie Rice and “Stranger Things'” actor Gaten Matarazzo.
As for original series, a couple of shows will premiere this July, including “Blood & Treasure,” which was formerly on CBS and has moved exclusively to Paramount+ for its second season, which will premiere July 17.
Here’s What’s New
July 1:
“A Very Brady Sequel”
“Betrayed”
“Beverly Hills Cop”
“Beverly Hills Cop II”
“Beverly Hills Cop III”
“Bluejay”
“Body of Evidence”
“Carrie”
“Charlotte’s Web”
“Clue”
“Clueless”
“Coffy”
“Gandhi”
“Ghost”
“Gladiator”
“Internal Affairs”
“Into the Wild”
“King Kong”
“Lincoln”
“Mandela”
“Midnight In Paris”
“Mississippi Burning”
“Mystic Pizza”
“Orphan”
“Pet Sematary”
“Seabiscuit”
“Slash”
“So I Married An Axe Murderer...
- 7/2/2022
- by Charna Flam
- The Wrap
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