IllumiNative is honoring Native American leaders and artists at the inaugural Los Angeles edition of its Indigenous House.
Reservation Dogs showrunner Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/Muscogee Creek) and Prey producer Jhane Myers (Comanche/Blackfeet) are among the recipients of the first Native Power Builder Awards, alongside Ndn Collective director of policy and advocacy Jade Begay (Diné/Tesuque Pueblo), U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk) and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
The ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 13 at NeueHouse Hollywood as part of a larger celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day (which is actually Oct. 9, but who wants to party on a Monday night?). The evening will open with a blessing song from Kahara Hodges (Diné) and also feature a presentation from the Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo (Shoshone/Hopi/Mexican) as well as music from Doc Native and Spencer Battiest (Florida Seminole/Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), Pj Vegas (Yaqui...
Reservation Dogs showrunner Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/Muscogee Creek) and Prey producer Jhane Myers (Comanche/Blackfeet) are among the recipients of the first Native Power Builder Awards, alongside Ndn Collective director of policy and advocacy Jade Begay (Diné/Tesuque Pueblo), U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk) and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
The ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 13 at NeueHouse Hollywood as part of a larger celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day (which is actually Oct. 9, but who wants to party on a Monday night?). The evening will open with a blessing song from Kahara Hodges (Diné) and also feature a presentation from the Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo (Shoshone/Hopi/Mexican) as well as music from Doc Native and Spencer Battiest (Florida Seminole/Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), Pj Vegas (Yaqui...
- 10/2/2023
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New York, NY— September 29, 2023 — This year, Marvel Comics continues its tradition of assembling an extraordinary array of Indigenous and Native talent to celebrate Native American Heritage Month! In the same spirit as last year’s Marvel’s Voices: Heritage one-shot, fans will see new adventures starring their favorite Indigenous and First Nations superheroes and see them take center stage on stunning variant covers this November!
Ghost Rider #20 and Sensational She-hulk #2 will both have thrilling backup stories written and drawn by Indigenous and First Nations creators. These tales will feature the titular heroes fighting bravely alongside fellow Marvel icons: Kushala, aka the Spirit Rider, and Wyatt Wingfoot. These eight-page specials will give readers a chance to discover Kushala and Wyatt Wingfoot’s goals and legacy, all while setting them up for exciting future journeys in the Marvel Universe. In addition, these two extra-sized issues will have Marvel’s Voices Heritage Variant...
Ghost Rider #20 and Sensational She-hulk #2 will both have thrilling backup stories written and drawn by Indigenous and First Nations creators. These tales will feature the titular heroes fighting bravely alongside fellow Marvel icons: Kushala, aka the Spirit Rider, and Wyatt Wingfoot. These eight-page specials will give readers a chance to discover Kushala and Wyatt Wingfoot’s goals and legacy, all while setting them up for exciting future journeys in the Marvel Universe. In addition, these two extra-sized issues will have Marvel’s Voices Heritage Variant...
- 10/2/2023
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Peacock will not be ordering a third season of Rutherford Falls, its comedy series co-created/executive produced by Sierra Teller Ornelas, Ed Helms and Mike Schur. The cancellation of the show, starring Helms and Jana Schmieding, comes two and a half months after the Season 2 premiere June 16. In a statement following the decision, Ornelas indicated that the series will explore finding a new home on another platform.
The critically acclaimed series, hailed for its Native representation both in front of and behind the camera, landed at Peacock in turnaround having been originally developed at Apple TV+. Its cancellation follows Peacock’s decision in late June to scrap Schur’s high-profile Field of Dreams TV series reboot a month before start of production.
Schur, creator/executive producer of The Good Place, co-creator/exec producer of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Parks and Recreation and executive producer of Hacks, is one of the biggest...
The critically acclaimed series, hailed for its Native representation both in front of and behind the camera, landed at Peacock in turnaround having been originally developed at Apple TV+. Its cancellation follows Peacock’s decision in late June to scrap Schur’s high-profile Field of Dreams TV series reboot a month before start of production.
Schur, creator/executive producer of The Good Place, co-creator/exec producer of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Parks and Recreation and executive producer of Hacks, is one of the biggest...
- 9/2/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock has released the official trailer for Season 2 of Rutherford Falls, the comedy series from Sierra Teller Ornelas, Ed Helms and Mike Schur, ahead of its release later this month.
In the first season, we meet lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call. After the mayor decides to move a statue of Nathan’s ancestor because car drivers keep crashing into it, Nathan embarks on a mission to keep the statue in place. That causes Reagan to juggle loyalty to her friend and to her people, the Minishonka Nation.
In Season 2, Nathan and Reagan help each other tackle work, romance, and major changes to their small town and the Native American reservation it borders, initiated by Tribal Casino C.E.O. Terry Thomas (Michael Greyeyes). Jesse Leigh and Dustin Milligan also star.
In the first season, we meet lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call. After the mayor decides to move a statue of Nathan’s ancestor because car drivers keep crashing into it, Nathan embarks on a mission to keep the statue in place. That causes Reagan to juggle loyalty to her friend and to her people, the Minishonka Nation.
In Season 2, Nathan and Reagan help each other tackle work, romance, and major changes to their small town and the Native American reservation it borders, initiated by Tribal Casino C.E.O. Terry Thomas (Michael Greyeyes). Jesse Leigh and Dustin Milligan also star.
- 6/1/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The friendship of two lifelong pals is put to the test in “Rutherford Falls,” a Peacock original comedy from co-creators Ed Helms, Michael Schur, and Sierra Teller Ornelas. The new series was well-received by critics and earned a Rotten Tomatoes score of 94. Ed Helms stars as the lead character, Nathan Rutherford, the descendant of the town’s white colonial founder. Lead actress Jana Schmieding plays opposite Helms as Reagan Well, Nathan’s best friend who’s also part of the indigenous Minishonka Nation in New York.
Below is a complete guide to the characters we meet in season one of “Rutherford Falls.” We’ve also included info about the next season, the show’s writers, and where you can watch the talented cast perform their work today.
Main Characters of “Rutherford Falls”
The town of Rutherford Falls is full of interesting characters played by a diverse cast. Here are the...
Below is a complete guide to the characters we meet in season one of “Rutherford Falls.” We’ve also included info about the next season, the show’s writers, and where you can watch the talented cast perform their work today.
Main Characters of “Rutherford Falls”
The town of Rutherford Falls is full of interesting characters played by a diverse cast. Here are the...
- 5/4/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Exclusive: Sterlin Harjo has signed with CAA.
Harjo co-created and executive produces FX’s freshman hit Reservation Dogs alongside Taika Waititi. Harjo also served as showrunner and pilot director. The duo is currently in pre-production on Season 2.
The series is notable for being the first to feature an all-Native team of writers, directors, and series regulars, and is one of Hulu and FX’s most-watched programs.
Harjo, a citizen of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, also has several projects set up at FX through his overall deal, as well as others at Amazon and Showtime, alongside frequent collaborators, including Heather Rae, Ethan Hawke, Bobby Wilson, and Bird Runningwater, among others.
The series was recently honored with the Best Ensemble Cast award at the Independent Spirit Awards and was nominated for Best Comedy Series at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday.
“Of course you want people to like the show but...
Harjo co-created and executive produces FX’s freshman hit Reservation Dogs alongside Taika Waititi. Harjo also served as showrunner and pilot director. The duo is currently in pre-production on Season 2.
The series is notable for being the first to feature an all-Native team of writers, directors, and series regulars, and is one of Hulu and FX’s most-watched programs.
Harjo, a citizen of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, also has several projects set up at FX through his overall deal, as well as others at Amazon and Showtime, alongside frequent collaborators, including Heather Rae, Ethan Hawke, Bobby Wilson, and Bird Runningwater, among others.
The series was recently honored with the Best Ensemble Cast award at the Independent Spirit Awards and was nominated for Best Comedy Series at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday.
“Of course you want people to like the show but...
- 3/18/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The Writers Guild of America revealed nominations Thursday in television, new media, news, radio/audio and promotional categories for the 2022 WGA Awards, which are scheduled to take place Sunday, March 20 hosted by the WGA West and WGA East.
Nominees in the marquee TV categories include reigning Comedy Series winners Ted Lasso from Apple TV+, with newcomers to the list including several shows with multiple noms: HBO Max’s Emmy winner Hacks, Showtime’s Yellowjackets, Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building and Disney+’s Marvel series Loki. That group along with FX’s Reservation Dogs comprise the awards’ New Series nominees list.
The wide-ranging list also includes noms for Netflix’s Maid and Midnight Mass, HBO’s critically lauded The White Lotus and Emmy winner Mare of Easttown, Amazon Prime Video’s The Underground Railroad and Disney+’s WandaVision in the longform categories.
Other notables: noms for Taylor Sheridan’s...
Nominees in the marquee TV categories include reigning Comedy Series winners Ted Lasso from Apple TV+, with newcomers to the list including several shows with multiple noms: HBO Max’s Emmy winner Hacks, Showtime’s Yellowjackets, Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building and Disney+’s Marvel series Loki. That group along with FX’s Reservation Dogs comprise the awards’ New Series nominees list.
The wide-ranging list also includes noms for Netflix’s Maid and Midnight Mass, HBO’s critically lauded The White Lotus and Emmy winner Mare of Easttown, Amazon Prime Video’s The Underground Railroad and Disney+’s WandaVision in the longform categories.
Other notables: noms for Taylor Sheridan’s...
- 1/13/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
“Only Murders in the Building,” “Hacks,” “Loki” and “Yellowjackets” are among the top nominees for this year’s Writers Guild Awards, announced on Thursday. Winners will be honored at a joint 2021 Writers Guild Awards ceremony on Sunday, March 20, 2022.
The nominations from the Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) include outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing during 2021. The WGA Awards announcement caps a busy week that also included the Golden Globes’ unusual non-ceremony ceremony on Sunday, and this year’s SAG Awards nominations on Wednesday.
“Only Murders” led the WGA tally with three noms, including comedy, new series and comedy episodic. Shows with two nominations include “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Loki,” “The Morning Show,” “Succession,” “Yellowjackets,” “Hacks,” “Reservation Dogs,” “Bob’s Burgers” and “The Simpsons.” HBO led all networks with nine; followed by Apple TV Plus, FX, Hulu, NBC, Netflix and PBS,...
The nominations from the Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) include outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing during 2021. The WGA Awards announcement caps a busy week that also included the Golden Globes’ unusual non-ceremony ceremony on Sunday, and this year’s SAG Awards nominations on Wednesday.
“Only Murders” led the WGA tally with three noms, including comedy, new series and comedy episodic. Shows with two nominations include “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Loki,” “The Morning Show,” “Succession,” “Yellowjackets,” “Hacks,” “Reservation Dogs,” “Bob’s Burgers” and “The Simpsons.” HBO led all networks with nine; followed by Apple TV Plus, FX, Hulu, NBC, Netflix and PBS,...
- 1/13/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
When Mike Schur, Ed Helms and I pitched our show “Rutherford Falls,” I wore my “power pieces” to every meeting. I sported Native American jewelry that I knew would make me enter each room with my chin a little higher, and my back a little more straight. On my wrist was an ornately designed silver bracelet by Navajo silversmith Cody Sanderson. It’s the kind of bracelet that non-Native people think is cool and Native people will brake hard in the middle of traffic to yell, “Holy hell, is that a Cody Sanderson bracelet?!” I can’t speak for all Native Americans, we’re not a monolith, but from the beginning, a lot of us liked to stunt.
Navajo weavers would unwind government-issued blankets, mix and re-spin different colors to weave our own dresses. We take the things around us, mix it with centuries of art and design, and make it our own.
Navajo weavers would unwind government-issued blankets, mix and re-spin different colors to weave our own dresses. We take the things around us, mix it with centuries of art and design, and make it our own.
- 11/17/2021
- by Sierra Teller Ornelas
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: One day after the Season 1 finale of Reservation Dogs launched on FX on Hulu, the dramady opened up its writers room for Season 2 – and they’re going large.
Almost doubling in size, the all-Indigenous staffed room will also see star Devery Jacobs stepping behind the camera too for the next season.
“She’s made films and it’s something that she’s always wanted,” Reservation Dogs creator Sterlin Harjo told Deadline about the actress, who portrays Elora Danan on the acclaimed dramedy. “I found myself on set, sometimes we would lean on her, like there would be something that Elora Danan was going through and we would go to Devery for the answer and she would give us this very thoughtful answer,” the showrunner said.
“Sometimes she would even bring the issue up to us, like you know, something that she felt like Elora wouldn’t do or needed to do,...
Almost doubling in size, the all-Indigenous staffed room will also see star Devery Jacobs stepping behind the camera too for the next season.
“She’s made films and it’s something that she’s always wanted,” Reservation Dogs creator Sterlin Harjo told Deadline about the actress, who portrays Elora Danan on the acclaimed dramedy. “I found myself on set, sometimes we would lean on her, like there would be something that Elora Danan was going through and we would go to Devery for the answer and she would give us this very thoughtful answer,” the showrunner said.
“Sometimes she would even bring the issue up to us, like you know, something that she felt like Elora wouldn’t do or needed to do,...
- 9/21/2021
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
“Rutherford Falls” has been renewed for Season 2 at Peacock.
The comedy series is about two lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Ed Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call. Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Leigh, and Dustin Milligan also star. The series has received praise for the fact that it features a large number of Indigenous actors as well as several Indigenous writers, including series co-creator Sierra Teller Ornelas.
“We are so proud to be a part of ‘Rutherford Falls’ a smart comedy and a breakthrough moment for Native representation in comedy both in front of and behind the camera,” said Lisa Katz, president of scripted content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “’Rutherford Falls’ embodies the modern, original, and inclusive storytelling viewers want and we are excited to develop season two alongside Sierra, Mike, Ed and the incredible cast.
The comedy series is about two lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Ed Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call. Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Leigh, and Dustin Milligan also star. The series has received praise for the fact that it features a large number of Indigenous actors as well as several Indigenous writers, including series co-creator Sierra Teller Ornelas.
“We are so proud to be a part of ‘Rutherford Falls’ a smart comedy and a breakthrough moment for Native representation in comedy both in front of and behind the camera,” said Lisa Katz, president of scripted content for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “’Rutherford Falls’ embodies the modern, original, and inclusive storytelling viewers want and we are excited to develop season two alongside Sierra, Mike, Ed and the incredible cast.
- 7/8/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Peacock has handed comedy Rutherford Falls a second season.
The comedy, which premiered in April, comes from Sierra Teller Ornelas, Ed Helms and Mike Schur.
The ten-episode series follows two lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call. Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Leigh and Dustin Milligan also feature.
Teller Ornelas, who co-created the series with The Office alum Helms and Parks and Recreation’s Schur, is showrunner and exec produces along with the pair. Mike Falbo, David Miner and Morgan Sackett also serve as executive producers. It is produced by Universal Television, in association with Fremulon, 3 Arts Entertainment and Pacific Electric Picture Company.
The series is notable for its Native representation in comedy television both in front of and behind the camera. It has one of the largest Indigenous writer...
The comedy, which premiered in April, comes from Sierra Teller Ornelas, Ed Helms and Mike Schur.
The ten-episode series follows two lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call. Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Leigh and Dustin Milligan also feature.
Teller Ornelas, who co-created the series with The Office alum Helms and Parks and Recreation’s Schur, is showrunner and exec produces along with the pair. Mike Falbo, David Miner and Morgan Sackett also serve as executive producers. It is produced by Universal Television, in association with Fremulon, 3 Arts Entertainment and Pacific Electric Picture Company.
The series is notable for its Native representation in comedy television both in front of and behind the camera. It has one of the largest Indigenous writer...
- 7/8/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“Rutherford Falls” has been renewed for Season 2 at Peacock, the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service said Thursday.
Co-created by Michael Schur, Ed Helms (“The Office”) and Sierra Teller Ornelas (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Superstore”), “Rutherford Falls” is a comedy about two lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call.
The first season of the show premiered April 22. Peacock said the second season will debut in 2022.
Along with Helms and Schmieding, “Rutherford Falls” stars Michael Greyeyes (“I Know This Much Is True”), Jesse Leigh (“Heathers”) and Dustin Milligan (“Schitt’s Creek”).
The show marks a breakthrough in terms of Native representation in comedy television, both in front of the camera with Native actors Schmieding (Cheyenne River Lakota Sioux) and Greyeyes ([Nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation – Treaty Six Territory in Saskatchewan]), and behind the scenes. The show boasts one of the largest Indigenous writer’s...
Co-created by Michael Schur, Ed Helms (“The Office”) and Sierra Teller Ornelas (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Superstore”), “Rutherford Falls” is a comedy about two lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call.
The first season of the show premiered April 22. Peacock said the second season will debut in 2022.
Along with Helms and Schmieding, “Rutherford Falls” stars Michael Greyeyes (“I Know This Much Is True”), Jesse Leigh (“Heathers”) and Dustin Milligan (“Schitt’s Creek”).
The show marks a breakthrough in terms of Native representation in comedy television, both in front of the camera with Native actors Schmieding (Cheyenne River Lakota Sioux) and Greyeyes ([Nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation – Treaty Six Territory in Saskatchewan]), and behind the scenes. The show boasts one of the largest Indigenous writer’s...
- 7/8/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
For decades, Indigenous filmmakers and content creators have been chipping away at a wall of obstacles that for too long has silenced them. But at the intersection of Covid-19 lockdowns, streaming technology and diversity initiatives, a variety of Native productions have emerged and made their way to audiences.
Recent social movements have highlighted a lack of diversity and representation in Hollywood. While those movements have gained traction for some in recent years, inclusion for most Native creatives had yet to be realized. Inclusion—whose stories are told and who gets to tell them—is more than just entertainment and job creation for Native Americans. It is the path to reclaiming their narratives.
Native creatives have embraced the current opportunities and have found a way to finally tell their stories with their unique voices. Showrunners, writers and actors are now positioned to control content and offer realistic depictions of Native lives and experiences.
Recent social movements have highlighted a lack of diversity and representation in Hollywood. While those movements have gained traction for some in recent years, inclusion for most Native creatives had yet to be realized. Inclusion—whose stories are told and who gets to tell them—is more than just entertainment and job creation for Native Americans. It is the path to reclaiming their narratives.
Native creatives have embraced the current opportunities and have found a way to finally tell their stories with their unique voices. Showrunners, writers and actors are now positioned to control content and offer realistic depictions of Native lives and experiences.
- 6/17/2021
- by Joely Proudfit
- Variety Film + TV
When Sierra Teller Ornelas was in pre-production on her new Peacock comedy “Rutherford Falls,” she found inspiration in a quote she read from showrunner Prentice Penny describing his movie “Uncorked” as “This is Black people on a Tuesday.”
The film, which follows a young man on his quest to become a master sommelier, did not take place at a major life event such as a wedding, nor did it result in tragedy; it told a slice of life story. And that was what Teller Ornelas wanted to do with “Rutherford Falls,” a show that centers on the relationships between members of a Native American reservation and the residents of the neighboring titular town.
“We were very fortunate to show Native people as complex people who have multiple points of view,” she tells Variety. “For us to be mundane, to not be trauma porn people, to just be human beings that...
The film, which follows a young man on his quest to become a master sommelier, did not take place at a major life event such as a wedding, nor did it result in tragedy; it told a slice of life story. And that was what Teller Ornelas wanted to do with “Rutherford Falls,” a show that centers on the relationships between members of a Native American reservation and the residents of the neighboring titular town.
“We were very fortunate to show Native people as complex people who have multiple points of view,” she tells Variety. “For us to be mundane, to not be trauma porn people, to just be human beings that...
- 4/21/2021
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
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