At just 17, McKenna Grace already has a number of TV and movie hits on her hands. From starring in the charming drama-comedy Gifted in 2017 to her career defining role as a child bride in the popular dystopian series The Handmaid’s Tale, Grace has accumulated praise from all corners of the industry.
Recently, McKenna returned for a second helping in the latest instalment of the rebooted Ghostbusters franchise as Phoebe. In a conversation with HeyUGuys earlier this week, the young actor talked to us about her reaction to the insane Ghostbusters fandom and her time on the film’s press tour alongside.
We also spoke to director Gil Kenan about working alongside his friend Jason Reitman on the second instalment of this very daring reboot of a much loved franchise. Kenan talked about swapping roles with Reitman who directed the first film in the current series. He also spoke about working with James Acaster,...
Recently, McKenna returned for a second helping in the latest instalment of the rebooted Ghostbusters franchise as Phoebe. In a conversation with HeyUGuys earlier this week, the young actor talked to us about her reaction to the insane Ghostbusters fandom and her time on the film’s press tour alongside.
We also spoke to director Gil Kenan about working alongside his friend Jason Reitman on the second instalment of this very daring reboot of a much loved franchise. Kenan talked about swapping roles with Reitman who directed the first film in the current series. He also spoke about working with James Acaster,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Surpassing Expectations with Ghostbusters Frozen Empire The specter of success looms large over Gil Kenan’s latest foray into the legendary Ghostbusters franchise, Frozen Empire. Despite being tethered to the legacy of its predecessors, this sequel has carved out its own niche, earning accolades for its innovation and engaging narrative. Stepping in as director, Kenan has managed to balance nods to the past while steering the series into new territory. The film, serving as both a direct follow-up to Ghostbusters: Afterlife and a respectful nod to the original films, has garnered a financial success, grossing over $190 million globally. This feat
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- 5/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Saturday Night Live turned in some comedy gold with a recent Beavis and Butt-Head sketch.
And the segment was so funny that the host and several cast members broke into laughter on live television.
The Beavis and Butt-Head sketch has gone viral, partially because of how good host Ryan Gosling was in the part. But the humor was also elevated by several cast members breaking character.
Sometimes, an SNL sketch can break down if the people in it can’t stick to their characters. But other times, having the host break character can add to viewer enjoyment.
Ryan Gosling is someone already known for breaking character on SNL. He has done it in the past, and it happened again several times during other sketches on the April 13 episode.
But one person kept it together during the Beavis and Butt-Head sketch – Saturday Night Live veteran Kenan Thompson.
How did Kenan Thompson...
And the segment was so funny that the host and several cast members broke into laughter on live television.
The Beavis and Butt-Head sketch has gone viral, partially because of how good host Ryan Gosling was in the part. But the humor was also elevated by several cast members breaking character.
Sometimes, an SNL sketch can break down if the people in it can’t stick to their characters. But other times, having the host break character can add to viewer enjoyment.
Ryan Gosling is someone already known for breaking character on SNL. He has done it in the past, and it happened again several times during other sketches on the April 13 episode.
But one person kept it together during the Beavis and Butt-Head sketch – Saturday Night Live veteran Kenan Thompson.
How did Kenan Thompson...
- 4/20/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
British-American filmmaker Gil Kenan, who has directed ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’, has said that the ‘Ghostbusters’ franchise changed his life as a kid with its unique blend of horror and comedy.
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ sees the return of the Spengler family to the New York City firehouse where it all began. They join forces with the original Ghostbusters, who have established a top-secret research lab to take ghost-busting to new heights. Things go awry when their discovery of an ancient artefact unexpectedly unleashes an evil force, putting the world at risk of a second Ice Age.
Talking about the impact of the film on him as a child, Kenan said: “‘Ghostbusters’ changed my life as a kid – the unique blend of scares and comedy. I had never experienced anything like it in a movie theatre before. What really got me was the fun of it all, the joy on screen. It was that feeling,...
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ sees the return of the Spengler family to the New York City firehouse where it all began. They join forces with the original Ghostbusters, who have established a top-secret research lab to take ghost-busting to new heights. Things go awry when their discovery of an ancient artefact unexpectedly unleashes an evil force, putting the world at risk of a second Ice Age.
Talking about the impact of the film on him as a child, Kenan said: “‘Ghostbusters’ changed my life as a kid – the unique blend of scares and comedy. I had never experienced anything like it in a movie theatre before. What really got me was the fun of it all, the joy on screen. It was that feeling,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
It got as far as dress rehearsal, but the powers that be at Saturday Night Live opted not to include a Weekend Update visit from Kenan Thompson’s O.J. Simpson on this weekend’s live show.
According to multiple tipsters who were in the audience at dress rehearsal, the segment saw Thompson-as-o.J. dressed as an angel, complete with a halo above his head, telling Colin Jost about his new life in heaven.
As the bit progressed, it became clear that unbeknownst to him, O.J. is in hell. He described seeing great food everywhere, but it turning to dust whenever he tries to eat it. He said he was back to the physical shape he was in as a professional football player, but whenever he tries to score, he’s off by a yard and has to return to the other end of the field.
When Colin Jost...
According to multiple tipsters who were in the audience at dress rehearsal, the segment saw Thompson-as-o.J. dressed as an angel, complete with a halo above his head, telling Colin Jost about his new life in heaven.
As the bit progressed, it became clear that unbeknownst to him, O.J. is in hell. He described seeing great food everywhere, but it turning to dust whenever he tries to eat it. He said he was back to the physical shape he was in as a professional football player, but whenever he tries to score, he’s off by a yard and has to return to the other end of the field.
When Colin Jost...
- 4/16/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Musician Naomi McPherson is joining the star-packed cast of SNL 1975, Jason Reitman’s forthcoming film about the debut night of the long-running NBC sketch series Saturday Night Live.
McPherson, who uses they/them pronouns, will make their acting debut as singer-songwriter Janis Ian, a musical guest on the first episode of SNL that aired Oct. 11, 1975. Reitman is directing the Sony Pictures project that focuses on the behind-the-scenes moments leading up to that initial broadcast. The cast includes Gabriel Labelle as series creator Lorne Michaels, Cooper Hoffman as former NBC exec Dick Ebersol and Rachel Sennott as Michaels’ ex-wife and former SNL writer Rosie Shuster.
McPherson is a member of the Los Angeles-based band Muna and handles production duties for most of the group’s music. Muna has spent the past two years touring in support of the self-titled 2022 album that includes the single “Silk Chiffon” featuring Phoebe Bridgers. The band,...
McPherson, who uses they/them pronouns, will make their acting debut as singer-songwriter Janis Ian, a musical guest on the first episode of SNL that aired Oct. 11, 1975. Reitman is directing the Sony Pictures project that focuses on the behind-the-scenes moments leading up to that initial broadcast. The cast includes Gabriel Labelle as series creator Lorne Michaels, Cooper Hoffman as former NBC exec Dick Ebersol and Rachel Sennott as Michaels’ ex-wife and former SNL writer Rosie Shuster.
McPherson is a member of the Los Angeles-based band Muna and handles production duties for most of the group’s music. Muna has spent the past two years touring in support of the self-titled 2022 album that includes the single “Silk Chiffon” featuring Phoebe Bridgers. The band,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The movie About Dry Grasses by Nuri Bilge Ceylan takes you into a village with snowy mountains where life moves slowly. It feels like you’re right there, watching the characters go about their lives. The story revolves around three main characters: Samet, Kenan, and Nuray. Samet is a middle-aged man who wants to leave the village for Istanbul because he doesn’t like the boring people or their traditional ways. But he’s stuck working as an elementary teacher there. Kenan, his colleague and roommate, seems like a simple man who is happy with his ordinary life. Both Samet and Kenan are attracted to Nuray, who’s an artist, an English teacher, and a leftist. The movie explores their relationships and how they unfold. Then, there’s a big incident at the school where Samet and Kenan are accused of doing something inappropriate with their students. What really happened?...
- 4/11/2024
- by Sutanuka Banerjee
- Film Fugitives
[This story contains spoilers for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.]
You’ve got questions and Emily Alyn Lind has answers.
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, when Mckenna Grace’s Phoebe Spengler was sidelined by the Ghostbusters’ longtime bureaucratic nemesis, Walter Peck (William Atherton), the young Ghostbusting hero went on an unexpected journey that quickly introduced her to Lind’s surprise character, Melody.
Melody was nowhere to be found in the marketing for the film, but as soon as she’s introduced opposite Phoebe during a park-based chess match, it becomes clear why director Gil Kenan and Sony played their cards close to their vest. Melody is not only a ghost in the form of a 16-year-old girl, but she also interacts with Phoebe on a very human and relatable level. In other words, she’s a far cry from the typical apparitions that the franchise has offered up, and she further expands on how Ghost Egon was utilized in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021).
Naturally,...
You’ve got questions and Emily Alyn Lind has answers.
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, when Mckenna Grace’s Phoebe Spengler was sidelined by the Ghostbusters’ longtime bureaucratic nemesis, Walter Peck (William Atherton), the young Ghostbusting hero went on an unexpected journey that quickly introduced her to Lind’s surprise character, Melody.
Melody was nowhere to be found in the marketing for the film, but as soon as she’s introduced opposite Phoebe during a park-based chess match, it becomes clear why director Gil Kenan and Sony played their cards close to their vest. Melody is not only a ghost in the form of a 16-year-old girl, but she also interacts with Phoebe on a very human and relatable level. In other words, she’s a far cry from the typical apparitions that the franchise has offered up, and she further expands on how Ghost Egon was utilized in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021).
Naturally,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marc Summers is opening up about his experience on the set of the docu-series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.
The now 72-year-old served as host of the popular game show Double Dare on Nickelodeon from 1986 to 1993, and returned for the show’s reboot in 2018.
Marc has revealed that he was originally a part of the Quiet on Set docu-series, but he actually walked out the interview and refused to continue being a part of it.
Keep reading to find out what happened…
The host revealed in a new interview that he was asked to be a part of it, but he was not told what the docu-series was really about – talking about the toxic culture behind-the-scenes at the network.
“They asked me what I thought of Nick, and the first 10 to 12 seconds, from what I understand, in this documentary is me saying all these wonderful things.
The now 72-year-old served as host of the popular game show Double Dare on Nickelodeon from 1986 to 1993, and returned for the show’s reboot in 2018.
Marc has revealed that he was originally a part of the Quiet on Set docu-series, but he actually walked out the interview and refused to continue being a part of it.
Keep reading to find out what happened…
The host revealed in a new interview that he was asked to be a part of it, but he was not told what the docu-series was really about – talking about the toxic culture behind-the-scenes at the network.
“They asked me what I thought of Nick, and the first 10 to 12 seconds, from what I understand, in this documentary is me saying all these wonderful things.
- 4/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Updated with statement from Quiet on Set directors: Marc Summers, former host of Nickelodeon’s Double Dare, is sharing an experience he had during an interview for ID’s Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Children’s TV docuseries. During an interview on Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, Summers told the hosts he agreed to do an interview about Nickelodeon, but was not told that it involved a docuseries that was set to uncover the toxic culture behind children’s shows at the network in the late 1990s and 2000s.
“They asked me what I thought of Nick, and the first 10 to 12 seconds, from what I understand, in this documentary is me saying all these wonderful things. But they did a bait and switch on me,” Summers said in a preview of the interview, set to air on Friday. “They ambushed me. They never told me what this documentary was really about.
“They asked me what I thought of Nick, and the first 10 to 12 seconds, from what I understand, in this documentary is me saying all these wonderful things. But they did a bait and switch on me,” Summers said in a preview of the interview, set to air on Friday. “They ambushed me. They never told me what this documentary was really about.
- 4/4/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Marc Summers is speaking out about his experience being interviewed for ID’s “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” documentary. During an appearance on “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,” the longtime host, said he was called and asked to be part of a doc about Nickelodeon. At the time he agreed, he didn’t know it was set to expose toxic behavior at the network.
“They asked me what I thought of Nick and the first 10 to 12 seconds, from what I understand, in this documentary, is me saying all these wonderful things. But they did a bait and switch on me,” Summers says in a sneak peek of the interview, set to go live on Friday. “They ambushed me. They never told me what this documentary was really about. And so they showed me a video of something that I couldn’t believe was on Nickelodeon.
“They asked me what I thought of Nick and the first 10 to 12 seconds, from what I understand, in this documentary, is me saying all these wonderful things. But they did a bait and switch on me,” Summers says in a sneak peek of the interview, set to go live on Friday. “They ambushed me. They never told me what this documentary was really about. And so they showed me a video of something that I couldn’t believe was on Nickelodeon.
- 4/4/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Sharpen your pitchforks and ready your tiki torches for the return of Velma, the mature-rated and highly controversial animated Scooby-Doo reboot series on Max! Max announced the show’s April 25 return via the network’s Twitter/X account, saying, “all the new movies, series, and shows coming your way this April,” alongside an image with TV series and features coming to Max throughout the month. Velma: Season 2 is coming, whether people like it or not, and I am ready for the discourse!
Not a joke. All new movies, series, and shows coming your way this April on Max. pic.twitter.com/kN64qEtyJk
— Max (@StreamOnMax) April 1, 2024
Other notable releases on the TV list include dates for Conan O’Brien Must Go (April 18), The Jinx – Part Two (April 21), We’re Here Season 4 (April 26), and Robert Downey Jr.’s The Sympathizer (April 14). The funny thing about Velma is that despite getting raked...
Not a joke. All new movies, series, and shows coming your way this April on Max. pic.twitter.com/kN64qEtyJk
— Max (@StreamOnMax) April 1, 2024
Other notable releases on the TV list include dates for Conan O’Brien Must Go (April 18), The Jinx – Part Two (April 21), We’re Here Season 4 (April 26), and Robert Downey Jr.’s The Sympathizer (April 14). The funny thing about Velma is that despite getting raked...
- 4/2/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
From the early days at the Edinburgh Fringe to recognition as a gifted character actor with comedy chops, Lolly Adefope has always cherished the camaraderie of the cast
Switch on any of your favourite comedies from the last five years and there’s Lolly Adefope, glamorous and wry, not just stealing the show, but holding it aloft as she marches out of the shop to the sound of rapturous alarms. She was Fran, the droll, sexy best friend in Shrill, a comedy about, among other things, the politics of being fat. She was Ruth Duggan, the reporter who treated Steve Coogan’s character with venomous contempt in This Time with Alan Partridge. She was Lady Daphne in Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn, exquisitely disgusted by her husband and the aristocratic world in which she has landed and, in fact, by everything. It’s tempting to carry on, actually, listing Adefope’s supporting roles,...
Switch on any of your favourite comedies from the last five years and there’s Lolly Adefope, glamorous and wry, not just stealing the show, but holding it aloft as she marches out of the shop to the sound of rapturous alarms. She was Fran, the droll, sexy best friend in Shrill, a comedy about, among other things, the politics of being fat. She was Ruth Duggan, the reporter who treated Steve Coogan’s character with venomous contempt in This Time with Alan Partridge. She was Lady Daphne in Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn, exquisitely disgusted by her husband and the aristocratic world in which she has landed and, in fact, by everything. It’s tempting to carry on, actually, listing Adefope’s supporting roles,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Eva Wiseman
- The Guardian - Film News
I’ll start with an important disclaimer for all readers since the following hot take will inevitably trigger strong reactions. As someone from a small European country and born in 1994, Ghostbusters (1984) was never a defining classic of my childhood or adolescence, so I don’t feel the nostalgia that many others have for the original film, although I do enjoy it. That said, I (re)watched it, along with Ghostbusters II and Ghostbusters: Afterlife this week in preparation for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and – here it comes – I consider the 2021 sequel my favorite movie in the famous franchise. In fact, comparing it directly with the original – here it comes again – beyond the inevitable audiovisual improvements, I find Afterlife to have better humor, characters, and cast.
I understand if you want to close the page after reading this first paragraph, but the truth is we all look at the world differently and...
I understand if you want to close the page after reading this first paragraph, but the truth is we all look at the world differently and...
- 3/29/2024
- by Manuel Sao Bento
- Talking Films
Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan conducted an extensive series of interviews with the living cast, writers and crew of the first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live, which aired on October 11, 1975 on NBC and has been going ever since. The result of their efforts is Sony Pictures’ upcoming SNL 1975, a movie retelling the story of that night.
The pic, which Reitman and Kenan co-wrote and which Reitman is directing, tells the chaotic behind-the-scenes story of what happened that first night, just before the live cameras clicked on to launch a late-night institution and a slew of eventual stars among the young, mostly unknown troupe of comedians including John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase and Gilda Radner, all under the watchful eye of creator Lorne Michaels.
Related: Who’s In The Season 49 Cast of ‘Saturday Night Live’
Some of the fun with SNL 1975 is following as the cast assembles to...
The pic, which Reitman and Kenan co-wrote and which Reitman is directing, tells the chaotic behind-the-scenes story of what happened that first night, just before the live cameras clicked on to launch a late-night institution and a slew of eventual stars among the young, mostly unknown troupe of comedians including John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase and Gilda Radner, all under the watchful eye of creator Lorne Michaels.
Related: Who’s In The Season 49 Cast of ‘Saturday Night Live’
Some of the fun with SNL 1975 is following as the cast assembles to...
- 3/29/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Oscar-nominated actor Willem Dafoe is set to join the ensemble cast of of Sony Pictures’ SNL 1975 (working title), which will be directed by Jason Reitman and based on the real-life behind-the-scenes accounts of the opening episode of Saturday Night Live. Reitman and Gil Kenan penned the script.
Dafoe will play David Tebet, who was VP Talent Relations at NBC when SNL launched.
On October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. SNL 1975 is the true story of what happened behind the scenes that night in the moments leading up to the first broadcast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. It depicts the chaos and magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, counting down the minutes in real time to the infamous words, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”
The screenplay is based on an extensive series of interviews conducted by...
Dafoe will play David Tebet, who was VP Talent Relations at NBC when SNL launched.
On October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. SNL 1975 is the true story of what happened behind the scenes that night in the moments leading up to the first broadcast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. It depicts the chaos and magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, counting down the minutes in real time to the infamous words, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”
The screenplay is based on an extensive series of interviews conducted by...
- 3/29/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Jon Batiste is tackling dual responsibilities with Jason Reitman’s forthcoming feature that will focus on the opening night for NBC’s long-running sketch series Saturday Night Live.
Batiste will compose the score for the Sony Pictures film SNL 1975, and he will also appear in the movie as keyboardist and singer Billy Preston, who was the show’s first musical guest when it debuted Oct. 11, 1975. Centering on the behind-the-scenes moments leading up to that initial broadcast, Reitman’s film stars Gabriel Labelle as series creator Lorne Michaels, Cooper Hoffman as former NBC exec Dick Ebersol and Rachel Sennott as Michaels’ ex-wife and former SNL writer Rosie Shuster.
Reitman and Gil Kenan wrote the screenplay based on their interviews with living cast, scribes and crew about the launch of the show that is currently airing its 49th season. Reitman, Kenan, Jason Blumenfeld and Peter Rice serve as producers on SNL 1975...
Batiste will compose the score for the Sony Pictures film SNL 1975, and he will also appear in the movie as keyboardist and singer Billy Preston, who was the show’s first musical guest when it debuted Oct. 11, 1975. Centering on the behind-the-scenes moments leading up to that initial broadcast, Reitman’s film stars Gabriel Labelle as series creator Lorne Michaels, Cooper Hoffman as former NBC exec Dick Ebersol and Rachel Sennott as Michaels’ ex-wife and former SNL writer Rosie Shuster.
Reitman and Gil Kenan wrote the screenplay based on their interviews with living cast, scribes and crew about the launch of the show that is currently airing its 49th season. Reitman, Kenan, Jason Blumenfeld and Peter Rice serve as producers on SNL 1975...
- 3/28/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kenan Thompson isn’t staying quiet about what he experienced on the Nickelodeon sets.
The longtime “SNL” star, who was a child actor on sketch series “All That” and “Kenan & Kel,” addressed the explosive docuseries “Quiet on Set” that detailed abuse claims from top executives at the network. During an appearance on “The Tamron Hall Show” in the below video, Thompson called coming to terms with the allegations “a tough subject,” especially as he was on the cusp of the era of the Nickelodeon stars in question.
“It’s tough for me because I can’t really speak on things that I never witnessed, you know what I’m saying? Because all these things happened after I left, basically,” Thompson said. “My heart goes out to anybody that’s been victimized, or their families. I think it’s a good thing that the doc is out and it’s putting things on display,...
The longtime “SNL” star, who was a child actor on sketch series “All That” and “Kenan & Kel,” addressed the explosive docuseries “Quiet on Set” that detailed abuse claims from top executives at the network. During an appearance on “The Tamron Hall Show” in the below video, Thompson called coming to terms with the allegations “a tough subject,” especially as he was on the cusp of the era of the Nickelodeon stars in question.
“It’s tough for me because I can’t really speak on things that I never witnessed, you know what I’m saying? Because all these things happened after I left, basically,” Thompson said. “My heart goes out to anybody that’s been victimized, or their families. I think it’s a good thing that the doc is out and it’s putting things on display,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Former Nickelodeon star Kenna Thompson is speaking out about Investigation Discovery’s four-part docuseries titled Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. The show gained widespread attention for exposing the dark secrets of Nickelodeon and its powerful figures at the time. The show reveals the horrifying truth of what happened behind the scenes, including allegations of toxic work environments, harassment, and more.
Kenan Thompson on SNL
Kenan Thompson Addresses Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
The internet was shocked by the revelations in the Discovery documentaries, which included in-depth interviews with former Nickelodeon child stars. They recounted the toxic work environment while working under Dan Schneider, who was at the time the Bossman of the network and produced almost all the major shows the channel hosted.
Allegations of s-xism, racism, and verbal abuse were raised by the famous stars who were involved with the network for most of their childhood.
Kenan Thompson on SNL
Kenan Thompson Addresses Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
The internet was shocked by the revelations in the Discovery documentaries, which included in-depth interviews with former Nickelodeon child stars. They recounted the toxic work environment while working under Dan Schneider, who was at the time the Bossman of the network and produced almost all the major shows the channel hosted.
Allegations of s-xism, racism, and verbal abuse were raised by the famous stars who were involved with the network for most of their childhood.
- 3/28/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Former Nickelodeon star Kenan Thompson has finally broken his silence about Quiet On The Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV. The documentary has gone viral online, with many people demanding action from the network after hearing about what child actors went through in the 90s and early 2000s. Kenan Thompson was a major part of Nick at that time, taking on roles on All That and Kenan & Kel. Continue reading to see what he had to say about the groundbreaking docuseries.
Quiet On The Set Uncovers Abuse At Nickelodeon
Kenan Thompson was a guest on the Tamron Hall Show on Wednesday. During their conversation, Tamron asked the Saturday Night Live star what he thought about the docuseries.
Quiet On The Set gives viewers a disturbing look at what was happening behind the scenes on some of the most popular kid’s TV shows. The series mainly focuses on producer...
Quiet On The Set Uncovers Abuse At Nickelodeon
Kenan Thompson was a guest on the Tamron Hall Show on Wednesday. During their conversation, Tamron asked the Saturday Night Live star what he thought about the docuseries.
Quiet On The Set gives viewers a disturbing look at what was happening behind the scenes on some of the most popular kid’s TV shows. The series mainly focuses on producer...
- 3/28/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Kenan Thompson opened up about his relationship with Amanda Bynes.
As child stars, the actors appeared on All That together, and they both had successful careers working with Nickelodeon throughout their youth.
He wrote about Amanda in his memoir When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice From a Professional Clown. During a recent interview, Kenan, 45, revealed the last time that he and Amanda, 37, had been in touch and where they stand in 2024.
Read more for the latest about Amanda Bynes and Kenan Thompson…
While on the Tamron Hall Show, Kenan explained that he and Amanda hadn’t spoken in years.
“I unfortunately haven’t spoken to Amanda since she was really, really young,” he explained. “Like when she was doing her first movies. I think the soccer movie [She's the Man] was around that time, was the last time I actually saw her. I’m...
As child stars, the actors appeared on All That together, and they both had successful careers working with Nickelodeon throughout their youth.
He wrote about Amanda in his memoir When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice From a Professional Clown. During a recent interview, Kenan, 45, revealed the last time that he and Amanda, 37, had been in touch and where they stand in 2024.
Read more for the latest about Amanda Bynes and Kenan Thompson…
While on the Tamron Hall Show, Kenan explained that he and Amanda hadn’t spoken in years.
“I unfortunately haven’t spoken to Amanda since she was really, really young,” he explained. “Like when she was doing her first movies. I think the soccer movie [She's the Man] was around that time, was the last time I actually saw her. I’m...
- 3/28/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Kenan Thompson expressed his support for his former Nickelodeon peers who shared their allegations of abuse and misconduct in the Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV docuseries.
The actor and comedian, who to rose fame in the Nineties following his roles on Dan Schneider-produced shows Kenan & Kel and All That, spoke on Wednesday’s episode of the Tamron Hall Show.
“It’s a tough subject because, it’s tough for me because I can’t really speak on things that I’ve never witnessed,” Thompson said.
The actor and comedian, who to rose fame in the Nineties following his roles on Dan Schneider-produced shows Kenan & Kel and All That, spoke on Wednesday’s episode of the Tamron Hall Show.
“It’s a tough subject because, it’s tough for me because I can’t really speak on things that I’ve never witnessed,” Thompson said.
- 3/28/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Nickelodeon alum Kenan Thompson weighed in on the startling new docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.
The multi-part docuseries was released by Investigation Discovery and featured interviews from former child stars, parents and other Nickelodeon employees. One of the most notable participants was Drake Bell, who revealed that he had been molested by a dialogue coach while working as a teen actor.
Other revelations focused on former Nickelodeon head Dan Schneider, who was accused of creating a toxic workplace while with the network. He was let go by the network in 2018.
Kenan, who came up on Nickelodeon with projects such as All That, Kenan & Kel and Good Burger, responded to the docuseries in a recent interview. He reflected on his own experience and why Quiet on Set was “definitely tough” to watch.
Keep reading to find out more…
While on the Tamron Hall Show, Kenan reflected...
The multi-part docuseries was released by Investigation Discovery and featured interviews from former child stars, parents and other Nickelodeon employees. One of the most notable participants was Drake Bell, who revealed that he had been molested by a dialogue coach while working as a teen actor.
Other revelations focused on former Nickelodeon head Dan Schneider, who was accused of creating a toxic workplace while with the network. He was let go by the network in 2018.
Kenan, who came up on Nickelodeon with projects such as All That, Kenan & Kel and Good Burger, responded to the docuseries in a recent interview. He reflected on his own experience and why Quiet on Set was “definitely tough” to watch.
Keep reading to find out more…
While on the Tamron Hall Show, Kenan reflected...
- 3/28/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Kenan Thompson has talked about his time working with Dan Schneider at Nickelodeon for the first time since the release of the documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.
The veteran Saturday Night Live cast member worked on Schneider-produced shows All That and its spinoff series, Kenan & Kel, in the 1990s.
During Wednesday’s Tamron Hall Show, he talked about his experience now that the documentary has blown the lid off the situation (Thompson’s comments on it start at 6:30 in the above video.)
“It’s tough. It’s a tough subject, you know?” Thompson said. “It’s tough for me because I can’t really speak on things that I never witnessed, you know what I’m saying? Because all these things happened after I left, basically.”
He continued, “Dan wasn’t really on Kenan & Kel like that,” he said. “I mean, he got a ‘created by’ credit,...
The veteran Saturday Night Live cast member worked on Schneider-produced shows All That and its spinoff series, Kenan & Kel, in the 1990s.
During Wednesday’s Tamron Hall Show, he talked about his experience now that the documentary has blown the lid off the situation (Thompson’s comments on it start at 6:30 in the above video.)
“It’s tough. It’s a tough subject, you know?” Thompson said. “It’s tough for me because I can’t really speak on things that I never witnessed, you know what I’m saying? Because all these things happened after I left, basically.”
He continued, “Dan wasn’t really on Kenan & Kel like that,” he said. “I mean, he got a ‘created by’ credit,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Kenan Thompson is speaking out following the shocking allegations on Nickelodeon sets revealed in the Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV docuseries.
The actor and comedian, who previously rose to fame following his roles on Nickelodeon shows Kenan & Kel and All That in the late ’90s and early 2000s, recently opened up about his experience on the sets as well as gave his support for those who shared their personal stories in the doc.
“It’s a tough subject because, it’s tough for me because I can’t really speak on things that I’ve never witnessed,” Thompson said on Wednesday’s episode of the daytime talk show Tamron Hall. “You know what I’m saying? Because all these things happened after I left, basically, and Dan [Schneider] wasn’t really on Kenan & Kel like that. I mean, he got a ‘created by’ credit, but it was a different showrunner.
The actor and comedian, who previously rose to fame following his roles on Nickelodeon shows Kenan & Kel and All That in the late ’90s and early 2000s, recently opened up about his experience on the sets as well as gave his support for those who shared their personal stories in the doc.
“It’s a tough subject because, it’s tough for me because I can’t really speak on things that I’ve never witnessed,” Thompson said on Wednesday’s episode of the daytime talk show Tamron Hall. “You know what I’m saying? Because all these things happened after I left, basically, and Dan [Schneider] wasn’t really on Kenan & Kel like that. I mean, he got a ‘created by’ credit, but it was a different showrunner.
- 3/27/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Ghostbusters Netflix Series Is In Development, With Scripts & Key Art In The Works. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Gil Kenan, the director of Frozen Empire, dropped some news about the Ghostbusters Netflix cartoon. It’s called “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” and picks up after the 2021 flick “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” mixing in both new and old Ghostbusters characters. These recent movies are like building on the universe set up in the ’80s originals, just like how “The Real Ghostbusters” cartoon did from ’86 to ’91, and its follow-up “Extreme Ghostbusters” in ’97.
Kenan was chatting on “A Trip to the Movies with Alex Zane” about this new Ghostbusters cartoon for Netflix. He said that he had just checked out this big art presentation for the show and that they were full steam ahead with making scripts and artwork. While he remained somewhat cryptic regarding specific details, he expressed that the current era presents an exhilarating opportunity for...
Gil Kenan, the director of Frozen Empire, dropped some news about the Ghostbusters Netflix cartoon. It’s called “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” and picks up after the 2021 flick “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” mixing in both new and old Ghostbusters characters. These recent movies are like building on the universe set up in the ’80s originals, just like how “The Real Ghostbusters” cartoon did from ’86 to ’91, and its follow-up “Extreme Ghostbusters” in ’97.
Kenan was chatting on “A Trip to the Movies with Alex Zane” about this new Ghostbusters cartoon for Netflix. He said that he had just checked out this big art presentation for the show and that they were full steam ahead with making scripts and artwork. While he remained somewhat cryptic regarding specific details, he expressed that the current era presents an exhilarating opportunity for...
- 3/27/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Seth Meyers is sharing his thoughts on rumors that Lorne Michaels is ready to bid farewell to Saturday Night Live and retiring from the NBC late-night sketch show.
The Late Night host recently made an appearance on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out, where the podcast host asked Meyers about Michaels leaving SNL.
“Are you gonna take over for Lorne, or is it Tina [Fey] and then you?” Birbiglia asked, to which Meyers responded, “I think this is a false narrative that Lorne is going anywhere.”
Meyers was a head writer at SNL and worked on the sketch show between 2001 and 2014. The actor doesn’t think Michaels was completely serious when he said he wanted to retire from the comedy show after its 50th season.
“I think it made sense for Lorne — who’s, yeah, got a flair for the dramatic — to say, ‘I think I’ll be done at 50,'” Meyers said.
The Late Night host recently made an appearance on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out, where the podcast host asked Meyers about Michaels leaving SNL.
“Are you gonna take over for Lorne, or is it Tina [Fey] and then you?” Birbiglia asked, to which Meyers responded, “I think this is a false narrative that Lorne is going anywhere.”
Meyers was a head writer at SNL and worked on the sketch show between 2001 and 2014. The actor doesn’t think Michaels was completely serious when he said he wanted to retire from the comedy show after its 50th season.
“I think it made sense for Lorne — who’s, yeah, got a flair for the dramatic — to say, ‘I think I’ll be done at 50,'” Meyers said.
- 3/27/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
This article contains some Ghostbusters: forzen empire spoilers.
You know about Zuul. You know about Gozer. You know about Vigo the Carpathian. You might even know about Dr. Rowan North. But for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, director Gil Kenan needed to pit the next generation of Ghostbusters against an all-new spook we’ve never seen before.
“You don’t get many opportunities in this world to create a Ghostbusters villain. And I took on that role with relish,” Kenan tells Den of Geek. That enthusiasm resulted in Garraka, a horned creature who can not only cover the world in ice but also controls other ghosts with a type of telepathy. To defeat this threat, the Ghostbusters need more than their tools and their talent. They must also get help from the slacker Nadeem (Kumail Nanjiani), who happens to be the last in a line of ancinet warriors called Fire Masters,...
You know about Zuul. You know about Gozer. You know about Vigo the Carpathian. You might even know about Dr. Rowan North. But for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, director Gil Kenan needed to pit the next generation of Ghostbusters against an all-new spook we’ve never seen before.
“You don’t get many opportunities in this world to create a Ghostbusters villain. And I took on that role with relish,” Kenan tells Den of Geek. That enthusiasm resulted in Garraka, a horned creature who can not only cover the world in ice but also controls other ghosts with a type of telepathy. To defeat this threat, the Ghostbusters need more than their tools and their talent. They must also get help from the slacker Nadeem (Kumail Nanjiani), who happens to be the last in a line of ancinet warriors called Fire Masters,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
He’s said it before, and he’ll almost certainly say it again. Seth Meyers does not think that Lorne Michaels will be stepping down from Saturday Night Live anytime soon.
That’s despite the fact that Michaels himself has said that he’s considering leaving SNL following the NBC sketch show’s 50th anniversary next year.
Meyers reiterated his stance during a guest appearance on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out podcast, out today. Birbiglia asked Meyers point-blank whether he’d be taking over for Michaels at some point, “or is it Tina [Fey] and then you?”
“I really don’t… I think this is a false narrative that Lorne is going anywhere,” said Meyers. “I think it made sense for Lorne who’s, yeah, got a flare for the dramatic to say, ‘I think I’ll be done at 50.’ Yeah. But now, it’s not like Lorne’s got...
That’s despite the fact that Michaels himself has said that he’s considering leaving SNL following the NBC sketch show’s 50th anniversary next year.
Meyers reiterated his stance during a guest appearance on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out podcast, out today. Birbiglia asked Meyers point-blank whether he’d be taking over for Michaels at some point, “or is it Tina [Fey] and then you?”
“I really don’t… I think this is a false narrative that Lorne is going anywhere,” said Meyers. “I think it made sense for Lorne who’s, yeah, got a flare for the dramatic to say, ‘I think I’ll be done at 50.’ Yeah. But now, it’s not like Lorne’s got...
- 3/25/2024
- by Jeff Sneider
- LateNighter
Stars: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, William Atherton, James Acaster | Written by Gil Kenan, Jason Reitman | Directed by Gil Kenan
The Ghostbusters are back in New York for the second instalment of the sequel-slash-reboot series, following 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife. This time round, it’s directed by Gil Kenan, who co-wrote both Afterlife and Frozen Empire with Jason Reitman. Effectively energised by the New York setting, the sequel has evidently learned from the disastrous mistakes of the previous film and emerges as an entertaining adventure in its own right, though it’s not entirely without problems.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire jumps right into the Ghostbusting action, with the new team – former science teacher Gary Groobersom (Paul Rudd), Callie Spengler (Carrie Coon) and her two teenage children Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace...
The Ghostbusters are back in New York for the second instalment of the sequel-slash-reboot series, following 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife. This time round, it’s directed by Gil Kenan, who co-wrote both Afterlife and Frozen Empire with Jason Reitman. Effectively energised by the New York setting, the sequel has evidently learned from the disastrous mistakes of the previous film and emerges as an entertaining adventure in its own right, though it’s not entirely without problems.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire jumps right into the Ghostbusting action, with the new team – former science teacher Gary Groobersom (Paul Rudd), Callie Spengler (Carrie Coon) and her two teenage children Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace...
- 3/25/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
Worldwide box office March 22-24 RankFilm (distributor)3-day (world)Cume (world)3-day (int’l)Cume (int’l)Territories 1. Kung Fu Panda 4 (Universal) $72m $268.1m $55.2m $134.9m 70 2. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Sony) $61.6m $61.6m $16.4m $16.4m 26 3. Dune: Part Two (Warner Bros) $48.3m $574.3m $30.7m $341m 74 4. Immaculate (various) $7.5m $7.5m $2.2m $2.2m 23 5. The Pig, The Snake And The Pigeon (various) $6.6m $85.1m $6.6m $85.1m 1 6. Exhuma (various) $6.1m $74.9m $5.6m $74.3m 8 7. Arthur The King (various) $4.8m $15.1m $0.4m $0.5m 8 8. Imaginary (various) $4.7m $34.9m $1.9m $11.3m 44 9. Haikyu!! The Movie: Decisive Battle At The Garbage Dump (Toho) $4.1m $47m $4.1m $47m 1 10. Late Night With The Devil...
- 3/25/2024
- ScreenDaily
So maybe Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire hasn’t exactly been a worthwhile installment in the ongoing franchise. But it has at least given fans another slice of nostalgia, bringing back the surviving core Ghostbusters, not to mention Janine and that dickless Walter Peck. But there are still a few familiar faces that are sorely missing. So, where were Dana and Louis? Well, it turns out they weren’t really even considered for returns.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Frozen Empire director Gil Kenan partly dodged why both Rick Moranis’ Louis Tully— the one-time possessed neighbor of Sigourney Weaver’s Dana Barrett, was absent. “That would be a Jason Reitman question. That was more of an Afterlife story. We never wrote a role for Louis Tully in Frozen Empire. We’ve got enough characters in this story. I love Tully by the way. I’m a huge Rick Moranis fan. Louis Tully...
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Frozen Empire director Gil Kenan partly dodged why both Rick Moranis’ Louis Tully— the one-time possessed neighbor of Sigourney Weaver’s Dana Barrett, was absent. “That would be a Jason Reitman question. That was more of an Afterlife story. We never wrote a role for Louis Tully in Frozen Empire. We’ve got enough characters in this story. I love Tully by the way. I’m a huge Rick Moranis fan. Louis Tully...
- 3/24/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Sony’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire had no trouble winning a relatively quiet weekend at the box office: Stronger-than-expected Saturday turnout rescued the movie from opening behind the franchise’s last installment.
Sunday estimates show Frozen Empire launching with $45.2 million in North America thanks to multi-generational turnout and families. In 2021, the pandemic-challenged Ghostbusters: Afterlife debuted to $44 million. The new movie will need to have decent legs, considering it cost more to make — $100 million, versus $75 million for Afterlife. And there’s still concern that the film hasn’t broadened out to any notable degree in terms of new fans.
Overseas, the Sony tentpole started off with $16.4 million from 25 markets — it has a staggered rollout for competitive reasons — for a global start of $61.6 million. In like-for-like markets, Sony says it is pacing 15 percent ahead of Afterlife. The U.K. leads with $5.3 million, followed quickly by Mexico with $5.2 million.
On Saturday, rival studios showed...
Sunday estimates show Frozen Empire launching with $45.2 million in North America thanks to multi-generational turnout and families. In 2021, the pandemic-challenged Ghostbusters: Afterlife debuted to $44 million. The new movie will need to have decent legs, considering it cost more to make — $100 million, versus $75 million for Afterlife. And there’s still concern that the film hasn’t broadened out to any notable degree in terms of new fans.
Overseas, the Sony tentpole started off with $16.4 million from 25 markets — it has a staggered rollout for competitive reasons — for a global start of $61.6 million. In like-for-like markets, Sony says it is pacing 15 percent ahead of Afterlife. The U.K. leads with $5.3 million, followed quickly by Mexico with $5.2 million.
On Saturday, rival studios showed...
- 3/24/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Mid-Credits Scene Hints At The Franchise’s Future? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has a mid-credits scene enhancing the narrative; this installment serves as either the fourth canonical film or the fifth, if counting the 2016 reboot. It seamlessly continues the storyline and character development initiated in Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Through the ensemble cast, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire unites experienced and emerging ghostbusters in a thrilling confrontation with the formidable new antagonist, Garraka, whose icy, lethal abilities pose a grave threat.
As Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire nears its conclusion, audiences observe Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) and the other characters teaming up to defeat Garraka.
Mid-credits scene of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
During the mid-credits scene of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Mini Puft Marshmallows are caught in the act of hijacking a marshmallow truck. Upon spotting a Puft Marshmallow truck at a gas station, they swiftly take control of the vehicle. As the...
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has a mid-credits scene enhancing the narrative; this installment serves as either the fourth canonical film or the fifth, if counting the 2016 reboot. It seamlessly continues the storyline and character development initiated in Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Through the ensemble cast, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire unites experienced and emerging ghostbusters in a thrilling confrontation with the formidable new antagonist, Garraka, whose icy, lethal abilities pose a grave threat.
As Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire nears its conclusion, audiences observe Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) and the other characters teaming up to defeat Garraka.
Mid-credits scene of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
During the mid-credits scene of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Mini Puft Marshmallows are caught in the act of hijacking a marshmallow truck. Upon spotting a Puft Marshmallow truck at a gas station, they swiftly take control of the vehicle. As the...
- 3/24/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Farce has played a significant role in the history of "Frasier," despite the sitcom being renowned for its more sophisticated comedy. Somehow, putting Kelsey Grammer's pompous yet lovable Dr. Crane at the center of some ridiculous hijinks served only to highlight how absurd a figure he could be rather than undermining the otherwise highbrow humor of the series. Farce proved a worthy technique for knocking both Frasier and often his brother, Niles (David Hyde Pierce) off their high horses in particularly hilarious fashion.
It's not surprising, then, that farcical episodes are among the series best, from the famous Ski Lodge episode in season five to the dead seal episode, which was inspired by real events. But it took some time for the series to develop its unique spin on the genre. During the inaugural season of the show, which aired all the way back in 1993, the writers didn't attempt a single farce.
It's not surprising, then, that farcical episodes are among the series best, from the famous Ski Lodge episode in season five to the dead seal episode, which was inspired by real events. But it took some time for the series to develop its unique spin on the genre. During the inaugural season of the show, which aired all the way back in 1993, the writers didn't attempt a single farce.
- 3/24/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The “Ghostbusters” franchise has had a tumultuous run in the 21st century. Paul Feig’s attempt to retool the series with an all-star cast of female comedians including Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones with 2016’s “Ghostbusters” was a fairly standard studio reboot, but online backlash about the gender-swapped casting launched a culture war fight that arguably exceeded the actual film in terms of influence.
The series was re-launched again when Jason Reitman directed 2019’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” but the “Up in the Air” director quickly found himself in hot water when his comments about planning to “hand the movie back to the fans” were interpreted by many as a sexist dig at the female-led reboot.
The latest entry in the franchise, this weekend’s “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” serves as a continuation of both the story Reitman launched in “Afterlife” and the original films directed by his father,...
The series was re-launched again when Jason Reitman directed 2019’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” but the “Up in the Air” director quickly found himself in hot water when his comments about planning to “hand the movie back to the fans” were interpreted by many as a sexist dig at the female-led reboot.
The latest entry in the franchise, this weekend’s “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” serves as a continuation of both the story Reitman launched in “Afterlife” and the original films directed by his father,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Mckenna Grace is back as Phoebe Spengler in the newly released Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the fifth movie of the popular supernatural franchise Ghostbusters. The newest film in the franchise features the old and a new team of Ghostbusters who are tasked with saving the world from a new paranormal threat called Garraka.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
While the movie has been receiving some positive reviews from fans for its blend of humor, action, and supernatural elements, many might not have liked how the tale was changed a bit related to Mckenna’s character. And in a new interview, the actress revealed why such a change was necessary.
Mckenna Grace on Why Her Character Had an Important Change Mckenna Grace as Phoebe in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Mckenna Grace as Phoebe Spengler shines throughout the Ghostbuster franchise. Not only was the actress’s casting and portrayal loved by fans when she starred in Ghostbusters: Afterlife,...
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
While the movie has been receiving some positive reviews from fans for its blend of humor, action, and supernatural elements, many might not have liked how the tale was changed a bit related to Mckenna’s character. And in a new interview, the actress revealed why such a change was necessary.
Mckenna Grace on Why Her Character Had an Important Change Mckenna Grace as Phoebe in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Mckenna Grace as Phoebe Spengler shines throughout the Ghostbuster franchise. Not only was the actress’s casting and portrayal loved by fans when she starred in Ghostbusters: Afterlife,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is in theaters now and it’s a lot of frosty fun.
The film, a direct follow-up to “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and the fourth film in the mainline “Ghostbusters” continuity (which began back with 1984’s “Ghostbusters”), follows the Spangler family as they move into the iconic New York City firehouse that originally handled the Ghostbusters. There, they uncover an ancient evil that threatens to destroy Manhattan – and the entire world.
But are the Ghostbusters successful in thwarting this newest foe? Or will some of them sacrifice themselves for the good of mankind?
Before we break down the ending of “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” with some commentary from director and co-writer Gil Kenan, we must issue a sternly worded spoiler warning.
Where are the Ghostbusters at the end of “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?”
Good question actually!
The original Ghostbusters, as well as the new Ghostbusters, have effectively been grounded. Walter Peck...
The film, a direct follow-up to “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and the fourth film in the mainline “Ghostbusters” continuity (which began back with 1984’s “Ghostbusters”), follows the Spangler family as they move into the iconic New York City firehouse that originally handled the Ghostbusters. There, they uncover an ancient evil that threatens to destroy Manhattan – and the entire world.
But are the Ghostbusters successful in thwarting this newest foe? Or will some of them sacrifice themselves for the good of mankind?
Before we break down the ending of “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” with some commentary from director and co-writer Gil Kenan, we must issue a sternly worded spoiler warning.
Where are the Ghostbusters at the end of “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?”
Good question actually!
The original Ghostbusters, as well as the new Ghostbusters, have effectively been grounded. Walter Peck...
- 3/22/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
When Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan first conceived what would become 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife, their top order of business was to reframe the franchise around a 12-year-old girl with a proton pack. Well, since then, Mckenna Grace has proven time and time again that her co-writers/directors made the absolutely right choice, as her fan-favorite character of Phoebe Spengler is currently the definitive hero of the Ghosbusters franchise.
In the Kenan-directed Afterlife sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, it’s been two years since Phoebe led the Ghostbusters to victory over Gozer at Egon Spengler’s Oklahoma farm, and she and the rest of the Spengler-Grooberson family are now full-fledged Ghostbusters, operating out of the famous New York City firehouse from Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989).
But early on in Frozen Empire, the Ghostbusters’ pursuit of a ghost causes some of their signature damage to the city, and an old foe, William Atherton’s Walter Peck,...
In the Kenan-directed Afterlife sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, it’s been two years since Phoebe led the Ghostbusters to victory over Gozer at Egon Spengler’s Oklahoma farm, and she and the rest of the Spengler-Grooberson family are now full-fledged Ghostbusters, operating out of the famous New York City firehouse from Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989).
But early on in Frozen Empire, the Ghostbusters’ pursuit of a ghost causes some of their signature damage to the city, and an old foe, William Atherton’s Walter Peck,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Plot: Former child stars from Nickelodeon look back on their time with the network, sharing troubling stories about their relationship with programming guru Dan Schneider.
Review: I must admit to complete ignorance regarding Nickelodeon’s empire of kids’ programming from the ’90s and 2000s. For one thing, I was born in ’81, so by the time these shows got popular, I was too old. For another, I’m Canadian and we don’t have Nickelodeon here. I remember when Good Burger came out in 1996, I had no idea why it was considered such a big deal, as I’d never heard of Kenan and Kel. Yet, over the last decade or so, working in the entertainment journalism sphere, I couldn’t help but hear a lot of whispers about Dan Schneider, the producer who ran a mini-empire of kids programming on the network.
Of course, we’ve all had a front-row...
Review: I must admit to complete ignorance regarding Nickelodeon’s empire of kids’ programming from the ’90s and 2000s. For one thing, I was born in ’81, so by the time these shows got popular, I was too old. For another, I’m Canadian and we don’t have Nickelodeon here. I remember when Good Burger came out in 1996, I had no idea why it was considered such a big deal, as I’d never heard of Kenan and Kel. Yet, over the last decade or so, working in the entertainment journalism sphere, I couldn’t help but hear a lot of whispers about Dan Schneider, the producer who ran a mini-empire of kids programming on the network.
Of course, we’ve all had a front-row...
- 3/22/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The Ghostbusters: Afterlife (watch it Here) sequel Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (which, of course, also serves as a sequel to the original Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II) is now in theatres – and in the review of the film that was written by JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray (you can read it at This Link), Bumbray said that it feels like it was “aimed at building the franchise out more extensively.” While talking to The Hollywood Reporter, franchise co-creator Dan Aykroyd hinted that we could see the franchise expand with globe-trotting adventures.
Aykroyd said, “We like New York, but that’s not to say that we couldn’t make New York the base and travel off somewhere else. But… hey, there are ghosts around the world.“
While the first two films and Frozen Empire are set in New York, Afterlife took place in Oklahoma. It sounds like Aykroyd wouldn’t mind seeing the...
Aykroyd said, “We like New York, but that’s not to say that we couldn’t make New York the base and travel off somewhere else. But… hey, there are ghosts around the world.“
While the first two films and Frozen Empire are set in New York, Afterlife took place in Oklahoma. It sounds like Aykroyd wouldn’t mind seeing the...
- 3/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Let the ghost hunting begin.
Sony’s spring event pic Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has started off its North American box office run with $4.7 million in Thursday previews before rolling out everywhere on Friday.
That compares to $4.5 million in previews for the last film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which succeeded in restoring the luster to the classic franchise created by the late Ivan Reitman. His son, Jason Reitman, directed Afterlife, but this time turned over helming duties to series co-scribe Gil Kenan.
Sony expects Frozen Empire to top the weekend’s box office chart with an opening in the $43 million to $44 million range, while tracking services are suggesting $45 million or more. (Afterlife, which debuted amid the challenges posed by the pandemic era, debuted to $44 million domestically). Critics didn’t exactly embrace either film, with Frozen Empire presently sporting a not-so-fresh score of 44 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Positive audience reaction, however, may boost the movie’s box office potential.
Sony’s spring event pic Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has started off its North American box office run with $4.7 million in Thursday previews before rolling out everywhere on Friday.
That compares to $4.5 million in previews for the last film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which succeeded in restoring the luster to the classic franchise created by the late Ivan Reitman. His son, Jason Reitman, directed Afterlife, but this time turned over helming duties to series co-scribe Gil Kenan.
Sony expects Frozen Empire to top the weekend’s box office chart with an opening in the $43 million to $44 million range, while tracking services are suggesting $45 million or more. (Afterlife, which debuted amid the challenges posed by the pandemic era, debuted to $44 million domestically). Critics didn’t exactly embrace either film, with Frozen Empire presently sporting a not-so-fresh score of 44 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Positive audience reaction, however, may boost the movie’s box office potential.
- 3/22/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gil Kenan was able to share the 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' story with the original movie's director Ivan Reitman before his death.The 47-year-old filmmaker has helmed the latest picture in the supernatural franchise and admits that the approval of the late director – who passed away aged 75 in 2022 – kept the crew going through the writing process.Gil told The Hollywood Reporter: "We pitched an almost complete version of this film's story outline to Ivan before his passing, and that was really meaningful."Obviously, we didn't know that he wouldn't be with us for the film, but his validation of the pitch and his joy at hearing it was something that kept us going through the writing."Ivan's son Jason Reitman – who had been behind the camera on the 2021 flick 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' - decided not to direct 'Frozen Empire' and Kenan was "honoured" to be given the...
- 3/22/2024
- by Alex Getting
- Bang Showbiz
The release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is upon us, and although the late Ivan Reitman sadly won’t get to see the movie, he did give his blessing before he died in 2022.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire director Gil Kenan told THR that Jason Reitman and himself did get to pitch the story for the sequel to Ivan Reitman. “We pitched an almost complete version of this film’s story outline to Ivan before his passing, and that was really meaningful,” Kenan said. “Obviously, we didn’t know that he wouldn’t be with us for the film, but his validation of the pitch and his joy at hearing it was something that kept us going through the writing.“
Kenan added, “I’m obviously very grateful to Jason for entrusting me with his family’s franchise. But I’m also really grateful that I was able to have a front row seat...
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire director Gil Kenan told THR that Jason Reitman and himself did get to pitch the story for the sequel to Ivan Reitman. “We pitched an almost complete version of this film’s story outline to Ivan before his passing, and that was really meaningful,” Kenan said. “Obviously, we didn’t know that he wouldn’t be with us for the film, but his validation of the pitch and his joy at hearing it was something that kept us going through the writing.“
Kenan added, “I’m obviously very grateful to Jason for entrusting me with his family’s franchise. But I’m also really grateful that I was able to have a front row seat...
- 3/21/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
When Gil Kenan co-wrote Ghostbusters: Afterlife with his creative partner Jason Reitman, they knew full well that they were penning a touching tribute to Ghostbusters co-creator Harold Ramis and his character of Egon Spengler. Upon the release of Afterlife in November 2021, they ramped up their efforts to crack the story that would eventually become its sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, however, just a few months later, another Ghostbusters co-creator, Ivan Reitman, passed away, turning Frozen Empire into an homage to the beloved filmmaker.
As it turned out, Kenan and Jason Reitman had the chance to share their Frozen Empire story outline with Ivan before he passed on.
“We pitched an almost complete version of this film’s story outline to Ivan before his passing, and that was really meaningful,” Kenan tells The Hollywood Reporter. “Obviously, we didn’t know that he wouldn’t be with us for the film, but his...
As it turned out, Kenan and Jason Reitman had the chance to share their Frozen Empire story outline with Ivan before he passed on.
“We pitched an almost complete version of this film’s story outline to Ivan before his passing, and that was really meaningful,” Kenan tells The Hollywood Reporter. “Obviously, we didn’t know that he wouldn’t be with us for the film, but his...
- 3/21/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Carrie Coon is pleased that her 'Ghostbusters' character is "grounded in reality".The 43-year-old actress returns as Callie Spengler in 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' and praised the film's writers for making her alter ego a mother with flaws.Carrie told The Hollywood Reporter: "Callie feels like a very real mom who's maybe not always great at the job, and makes mistakes and has to make repairs."That, to me, feels really grounded in reality in a way that movie moms aren't always, especially when they're serving a function in a story like Callie kind of is in this second film."And so I just appreciate that (co-writers Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan) are always writing a family dynamic that feels like it could be very, very real, even though we're busting ghosts."The 'Gone Girl' actress has admiration for Jason after he handed the...
- 3/21/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
The new film in the “Ghostbusters” series, a sequel to the reboot of the franchise – Ghostbusters: Afterlife – continues the goodwill and fan service carried out by Jason Reitman’s 2021 film. This time around though, Reitman assumes the role of producer/co-writer and hands the reigns of the series off to director Gil Kenan. The result – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – again plays as a well-meaning and, overall, rather entertaining ode to the original films and any nostalgia the viewer may have for the property itself.
In Frozen Empire, the Spengler family have assumed the mantle of “official” Ghostbusters and now operate out of the iconic New York City firehouse. Initially things seem to be going well for the new team, but when an evil force is mistakenly unleashed from an ancient artifact, the current crop of Ghostbusters must again enlist their predecessors to prevent the world from falling into a second Ice Age.
In Frozen Empire, the Spengler family have assumed the mantle of “official” Ghostbusters and now operate out of the iconic New York City firehouse. Initially things seem to be going well for the new team, but when an evil force is mistakenly unleashed from an ancient artifact, the current crop of Ghostbusters must again enlist their predecessors to prevent the world from falling into a second Ice Age.
- 3/21/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
Why do these new Ghostbusters movies land so unremarkably? Not Paul Feig’s 2016 reboot, which was attacked by pissant trolls. My opening statement is reserved for Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Gil Kenan’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Kenan tackles the third sequel in recognized Ghostbusters continuity, which hardly gives audiences a reason to stay excited about any more franchise continuations. Plotting feels superficially engineered to sell the nostalgia thrills of seeing the original Ghostbusters suit up or so we can relive old scenes anew; a film built around team poses and one-liners that misremember how Ivan Reitman’s predecessors made bustin’ feel so good.
After the events of Afterlife, the Spenglers and Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd) move into the iconic New York City firehouse where it all started. Callie Spengler (Carrie Coon) sees her romance with Gary flourish, while her kids Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) make spectral entrapment a family business.
After the events of Afterlife, the Spenglers and Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd) move into the iconic New York City firehouse where it all started. Callie Spengler (Carrie Coon) sees her romance with Gary flourish, while her kids Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) make spectral entrapment a family business.
- 3/21/2024
- by Matt Donato
- DailyDead
Before Carrie Coon busted ghosts with a proton pack in the Ghostbusters franchise, she battled the ghostly figures of the Guilty Remnant with a garden hose on The Leftovers. Of course, both projects are wildly different in genre and tone, but they’re two of several examples where Coon has added a welcome complexity to mother characters that is not as common as it should be. In Gil Kenan’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Coon picks up right where she left off in Jason Reitman’s 2021 franchise revival, Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Her Callie Spengler character, along with boyfriend Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd) and her two teenage children, Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) and Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), are now full-fledged Ghostbusters, operating out of the famous firehouse in New York City.
“Callie feels like a very real mom who’s maybe not always great at the job, and makes mistakes and has to make repairs.
“Callie feels like a very real mom who’s maybe not always great at the job, and makes mistakes and has to make repairs.
- 3/20/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bill Murray and Paul Rudd in Ghostbusters: Frozen EmpirePhoto: Jaap Buitendijk/Sony Pictures Entertainment
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire opens with what’s meant to be a thrilling car-chase ride through lower Manhattan, where we get to see the new Ghostbusters—that’d be the Spengler family (plus Gary!)—in action. Mom,...
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire opens with what’s meant to be a thrilling car-chase ride through lower Manhattan, where we get to see the new Ghostbusters—that’d be the Spengler family (plus Gary!)—in action. Mom,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Manuel Betancourt
- avclub.com
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