Starz’s P-Valley has set Nicholas G. Sims, De’Adre Aziza, Brandon J. Dirden, Moritz J. Williams, Chaz Hodges, Bella Blaq and Jay Jones as new recurring cast for Season 3. Production kicked off recently in Atlanta.
Sims joins in the recurring role of “Calvin,” a passionate member of the Chief-Fi-Chiefs, Chucalissa’s oldest gang. Aziza will play Red, the first lady of the Hurt Village Hustlas. Dirden will play “Detective Sykes,” a dogged officer investigating the recent uptick in crime in Chucalissa. Williams will play “Chance,” the new Sweeper who’s got the Pynk in a tizzy!
Hodges will play “Sage,” a quirky employee of Roulette (Gail Bean) who marches to the beat of her own drummer. Rapper Bella Blaq will play “Elaine,” a brash and bold employee of Roulette. Jones returns as “Prince,” the hot-headed leader of the Hurt Village Hustlas, the younger and rowdier of Chucalissa’s two preeminent gangs.
Sims joins in the recurring role of “Calvin,” a passionate member of the Chief-Fi-Chiefs, Chucalissa’s oldest gang. Aziza will play Red, the first lady of the Hurt Village Hustlas. Dirden will play “Detective Sykes,” a dogged officer investigating the recent uptick in crime in Chucalissa. Williams will play “Chance,” the new Sweeper who’s got the Pynk in a tizzy!
Hodges will play “Sage,” a quirky employee of Roulette (Gail Bean) who marches to the beat of her own drummer. Rapper Bella Blaq will play “Elaine,” a brash and bold employee of Roulette. Jones returns as “Prince,” the hot-headed leader of the Hurt Village Hustlas, the younger and rowdier of Chucalissa’s two preeminent gangs.
- 5/20/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Good luck to you and all who plod along dusty roads with you if the first chapter of Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga” compels you to seek out the forthcoming second one. This Civil War-era, Old West expansion epic is a $100 million vanity project that finds the actor/filmmaker in familiar terrain, and with the gall to cast himself as an apparently swoon-inducing cowboy in a world where all the women are either ball busters, prostitutes, or profoundly stupid, and the men hayseeds or Great American Heroes.
Told across four interwoven tales in and around the territories that became Wyoming, Montana, and Kansas, “Horizon” gets its title from a fictional pioneer settlement in the 1860s that’s stomped out an Apache tribe now battling to get back their land. But their patted-on inclusion at all feels like a committee-driven, gun-to-the-head corrective rather than an organic necessity of the story.
Told across four interwoven tales in and around the territories that became Wyoming, Montana, and Kansas, “Horizon” gets its title from a fictional pioneer settlement in the 1860s that’s stomped out an Apache tribe now battling to get back their land. But their patted-on inclusion at all feels like a committee-driven, gun-to-the-head corrective rather than an organic necessity of the story.
- 5/20/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
For the last two years in a row, one of the major premieres at the Cannes Film Festival has been a mainstream film that works with the trappings and tropes of the Western genre. But there’s not much connection between Martin Scorsese’s Oklahoma-set 1920s period piece “Killers of the Flower Moon,” one of the hits of last year’s festival, and Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga,” which had its premiere at the Grand Theatre Lumiere on Sunday evening.
For Scorsese, approaching that location and time period meant thinking hard about what he could bring to a genre that he felt had peaked with directors like John Ford and Howard Hawks in the 1940s and ’50s, and essentially been ended by Sam Peckinpah’s revisionist Western “The Wild Bunch” in the late 1968s.
Costner, though, has little interest in revisionist thinking about the genre; “Horizon” is proudly,...
For Scorsese, approaching that location and time period meant thinking hard about what he could bring to a genre that he felt had peaked with directors like John Ford and Howard Hawks in the 1940s and ’50s, and essentially been ended by Sam Peckinpah’s revisionist Western “The Wild Bunch” in the late 1968s.
Costner, though, has little interest in revisionist thinking about the genre; “Horizon” is proudly,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Did Benson do the right thing?
On Law & Order: Svu Season 25 Episode 12, she wanted to get closure and justice for Sykes and other families of children who went missing in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Sykes hated her for it, and finding Crystal's body after all these years broke her heart. Still, Benson's work allowed the families to get answers, which can be an important part of healing.
Shannah Sykes is No Amanda Rollins
Maybe it was because Rollins was fresh in my mind after Law & Order: Svu Season 25 Episode 11, but it felt like the Svu writers were trying too hard to make Sykes into Rollins 2.0.
Like Rollins, Sykes has a troubled past and deals with her demons through addictive behavior.
When Benson confronted her about her three-day bender, it reminded me of once when Rollins was gambling and trying to pretend the reason she...
On Law & Order: Svu Season 25 Episode 12, she wanted to get closure and justice for Sykes and other families of children who went missing in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Sykes hated her for it, and finding Crystal's body after all these years broke her heart. Still, Benson's work allowed the families to get answers, which can be an important part of healing.
Shannah Sykes is No Amanda Rollins
Maybe it was because Rollins was fresh in my mind after Law & Order: Svu Season 25 Episode 11, but it felt like the Svu writers were trying too hard to make Sykes into Rollins 2.0.
Like Rollins, Sykes has a troubled past and deals with her demons through addictive behavior.
When Benson confronted her about her three-day bender, it reminded me of once when Rollins was gambling and trying to pretend the reason she...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Emily The Criminal, the 2022 crime thriller starring Aubrey Plaza, is the latest movie set to be turned into a television series.
Legendary Television is developing a series based on the film, which was written and directed by John Patton Ford, with Plaza, who will not star, exec producing. It comes after the company acquired the rights in a competitive situation.
The film follows Emily (Plaza), who is saddled with student debt and locked out of the job market due to a minor criminal record. Desperate for income, she takes a shady gig as a “dummy shopper,” buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a handsome and charismatic middleman named Youcef (Theo Rossi). Faced with a series of dead-end job interviews, Emily soon finds herself seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills of black-market capitalism, and increasingly interested in her mentor Youcef. Together, they hatch a plan to...
Legendary Television is developing a series based on the film, which was written and directed by John Patton Ford, with Plaza, who will not star, exec producing. It comes after the company acquired the rights in a competitive situation.
The film follows Emily (Plaza), who is saddled with student debt and locked out of the job market due to a minor criminal record. Desperate for income, she takes a shady gig as a “dummy shopper,” buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a handsome and charismatic middleman named Youcef (Theo Rossi). Faced with a series of dead-end job interviews, Emily soon finds herself seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills of black-market capitalism, and increasingly interested in her mentor Youcef. Together, they hatch a plan to...
- 5/2/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready for an emotionally charged episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” as Season 25 Episode 12, titled “Marauder,” airs on NBC at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, May 9, 2024. In this gripping installment, Agent Sykes finds herself grappling with the anniversary of her sister’s disappearance, struggling to cope with the unresolved trauma.
Meanwhile, Benson becomes immersed in a cold case from Manhattan, sensing that it could hold the key to providing closure for both herself and Agent Sykes. As the two investigators delve deeper into the case, they uncover shocking truths and unexpected connections that shed new light on the mysteries of the past.
With powerful performances and compelling storytelling, “Marauder” promises to deliver an unforgettable viewing experience for fans of the long-running series. Join Benson, Agent Sykes, and the rest of the Svu team as they navigate the complexities of justice and seek solace in the face of tragedy.
Meanwhile, Benson becomes immersed in a cold case from Manhattan, sensing that it could hold the key to providing closure for both herself and Agent Sykes. As the two investigators delve deeper into the case, they uncover shocking truths and unexpected connections that shed new light on the mysteries of the past.
With powerful performances and compelling storytelling, “Marauder” promises to deliver an unforgettable viewing experience for fans of the long-running series. Join Benson, Agent Sykes, and the rest of the Svu team as they navigate the complexities of justice and seek solace in the face of tragedy.
- 5/2/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 25 Episode 12 episode titled Marauder!
Find out everything you need to know about the Marauder episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Marauder Season 25 Episode 12 Preview
In the upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” titled “Marauder,” airing on NBC at 9:00 Pm on May 9, 2024, viewers are in for an emotionally charged and suspenseful installment.
Agent Sykes, portrayed by Jamie Gray Hyder, finds herself grappling with personal demons as the anniversary of her sister’s disappearance weighs heavily on her mind. Struggling to cope with the unresolved trauma, Sykes navigates through a storm of emotions while attempting to maintain her composure in the face of professional challenges.
Meanwhile, Captain Olivia Benson,...
Find out everything you need to know about the Marauder episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Marauder Season 25 Episode 12 Preview
In the upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” titled “Marauder,” airing on NBC at 9:00 Pm on May 9, 2024, viewers are in for an emotionally charged and suspenseful installment.
Agent Sykes, portrayed by Jamie Gray Hyder, finds herself grappling with personal demons as the anniversary of her sister’s disappearance weighs heavily on her mind. Struggling to cope with the unresolved trauma, Sykes navigates through a storm of emotions while attempting to maintain her composure in the face of professional challenges.
Meanwhile, Captain Olivia Benson,...
- 5/2/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
King Charles has finally announced a return to royal duties. The United Kingdom’s king has refrained from many of his regular public-facing duties since being diagnosed with cancer. However, a royal commentator claims something important is missing from this announcement, raising eyebrows. Here are the details.
King Charles’ announcement and what wasn’t said
On April 26, the royal family’s Instagram account announced that Charles would be returning to public-facing duties after a “period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis.” However, royal commentator Daniela Elser of News.com.au believes there is much more than meets the eye regarding the careful wording of the statement.
She writes, “It’s worth looking at what the palace has said and, perhaps more importantly, what it has not. According to the palace, Charles’ ‘doctors are sufficiently pleased with the progress made so far that the King is now able to resume several public-facing duties.
King Charles’ announcement and what wasn’t said
On April 26, the royal family’s Instagram account announced that Charles would be returning to public-facing duties after a “period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis.” However, royal commentator Daniela Elser of News.com.au believes there is much more than meets the eye regarding the careful wording of the statement.
She writes, “It’s worth looking at what the palace has said and, perhaps more importantly, what it has not. According to the palace, Charles’ ‘doctors are sufficiently pleased with the progress made so far that the King is now able to resume several public-facing duties.
- 4/29/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A new report claims those closest to King Charles believe he is more ill than previously announced. Charles was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and remains under a doctor’s care. However, sources claim he is “really unwell.”
Those closest to King Charles claim he is ‘determined’ to regain his health
The Daily Beast royalist correspondent Tom Sykes shared details surrounding King Charles’ health. His sources claim the king is “determined” to regain the vitality he enjoyed before a January 2024 cancer diagnosis.
Sykes’ royal sources say of the king’s current health, “it’s not good.” The author claims to have spoken to friends of those within the royal circle who expressed their concern about Charles’s well-being.
“Of course, he is determined to beat it, and they throw everything at it. Everyone is staying optimistic, but he is really very unwell. More than they are letting on,” claims...
Those closest to King Charles claim he is ‘determined’ to regain his health
The Daily Beast royalist correspondent Tom Sykes shared details surrounding King Charles’ health. His sources claim the king is “determined” to regain the vitality he enjoyed before a January 2024 cancer diagnosis.
Sykes’ royal sources say of the king’s current health, “it’s not good.” The author claims to have spoken to friends of those within the royal circle who expressed their concern about Charles’s well-being.
“Of course, he is determined to beat it, and they throw everything at it. Everyone is staying optimistic, but he is really very unwell. More than they are letting on,” claims...
- 4/26/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Popular television personality Jimmy Kimmel was chosen as the official host of the 2024 Academy Awards that concluded in March. This was the 4th opportunity for the celebrity to anchor the coveted Oscars after previously doing so in 2017, 2018, and 2023. He now stands in 4th place along with Whoopi Goldberg in the list of celebrities who have hosted the awards maximum times.
Television personality Jimmy Kimmel (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
During the ceremony, Kimmel publicly read out a post by Donald Trump trolling his performance as a host, and followed it up with his own scathing reply to the former President. Trump who once again took to social media to roast the presenter, ended up making a big faux pas when he mixed him up with Al Pacino. Kimmel then hit back with a trademark priceless comment that is trending on social media.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Epic Reply To Donald Trump Is...
Television personality Jimmy Kimmel (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
During the ceremony, Kimmel publicly read out a post by Donald Trump trolling his performance as a host, and followed it up with his own scathing reply to the former President. Trump who once again took to social media to roast the presenter, ended up making a big faux pas when he mixed him up with Al Pacino. Kimmel then hit back with a trademark priceless comment that is trending on social media.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Epic Reply To Donald Trump Is...
- 4/18/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
The creepy creations of horror manga master Junji Ito have inspired their fair share of fashion collabs. Today we can add one more to the list, as Drop Dead Clothing teams up with Ito for a new collection of manga-inspired coordinates. The new collection includes jackets, hoodies, hats and more with imagery from Uzumaki , No Longer Human and Remina : Related: Junji Ito Collection Launches at Bershka with Crunchyroll Collaboration Drop Dead Clothing is owned by British singer/songwriter Oli Sykes, who is also the lead singer of UK band Bring Me the Horizon. Sykes and Drop Dead artist Ben Ashton-Bell also created the graphic novel Raised by Raptors in 2013. Related: Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre Anime Counts Its Curses in New Trailer Shop the full collection now on the Drop Dead Clothing website. You can watch all of the Junji Ito Collection anthology anime right here...
- 4/2/2024
- by Kara Dennison
- Crunchyroll
Amanda Rollins will return for another visit!
Her absence has left a hole in the Law & Order: Svu universe that no one else has filled despite three new detectives joining the unit. A visit isn't the same as Rollins returning full-time, but it's welcome news.
With Benson's need to help survivors becoming increasingly obsessive, Rollins' return could provide much-needed balance.
Benson has always gone the extra mile to support the survivors she works with, but lately, it's gone beyond dedication. She can't get victims out of her mind and relax until they're taken care of.
This is becoming a serious problem, and the trauma-informed therapy she's getting isn't enough to solve it. She could burn out or have a mental health crisis if she doesn't get it under control.
Enter Rollins. As Benson's best friend, she could help provide some much-needed balance.
Rollins Knows What Addiction Is Like
Rollins has...
Her absence has left a hole in the Law & Order: Svu universe that no one else has filled despite three new detectives joining the unit. A visit isn't the same as Rollins returning full-time, but it's welcome news.
With Benson's need to help survivors becoming increasingly obsessive, Rollins' return could provide much-needed balance.
Benson has always gone the extra mile to support the survivors she works with, but lately, it's gone beyond dedication. She can't get victims out of her mind and relax until they're taken care of.
This is becoming a serious problem, and the trauma-informed therapy she's getting isn't enough to solve it. She could burn out or have a mental health crisis if she doesn't get it under control.
Enter Rollins. As Benson's best friend, she could help provide some much-needed balance.
Rollins Knows What Addiction Is Like
Rollins has...
- 3/19/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
It’s Oscar time and the red carpet will be laid out on the 10th of March to welcome Hollywood’s top celebrities who will compete for the coveted golden statuette. While the winning performances in each category will be the main focus of the Academy awards, an important cog in the Oscar wheel is the host of the ceremony who brings the events a full circle.
Television host Jimmy Kimmel on his talk show
This year, popular television host Jimmy Kimmel will reprise his Oscar hosting duties in what will be his 4th time anchoring the show after 2017, 2018, and 2023. Last year, Kimmel spoke about the detailed preparation that one had to do for the event and the surprisingly low pay check that the Academy had earmarked for Oscar hosts.
Jimmy Kimmel Busted The Myth Surrounding Oscar Hosts’ Pay Day
Jimmy Kimmel is back again to host the Academy Awards on March 10th,...
Television host Jimmy Kimmel on his talk show
This year, popular television host Jimmy Kimmel will reprise his Oscar hosting duties in what will be his 4th time anchoring the show after 2017, 2018, and 2023. Last year, Kimmel spoke about the detailed preparation that one had to do for the event and the surprisingly low pay check that the Academy had earmarked for Oscar hosts.
Jimmy Kimmel Busted The Myth Surrounding Oscar Hosts’ Pay Day
Jimmy Kimmel is back again to host the Academy Awards on March 10th,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
If Olivia Benson's learned one thing during her 25 years working for the Special Victims Unit, it's that there's always some disturbing new low perps will hit.
Law & Order: Svu Season 25 Episode 6 featured another group of perps targeting tourists -- and the entitled college boy trope has been done to death too.
Yet this story felt fresh and compelling despite how bizarre the whole thing was.
On the surface, this one fell firmly into the 'too bizarre to believe' camp.
As the cops pointed out several times, these guys drove five hours to find girls to have one-night stands with -- and that was only the beginning of their misconduct.
They had a needlessly complex competition in which they used pins to keep track of who slept with girls from what countries and stolen DNA samples to prove they weren't randomly placing pins without doing the deed.
I guess this is...
Law & Order: Svu Season 25 Episode 6 featured another group of perps targeting tourists -- and the entitled college boy trope has been done to death too.
Yet this story felt fresh and compelling despite how bizarre the whole thing was.
On the surface, this one fell firmly into the 'too bizarre to believe' camp.
As the cops pointed out several times, these guys drove five hours to find girls to have one-night stands with -- and that was only the beginning of their misconduct.
They had a needlessly complex competition in which they used pins to keep track of who slept with girls from what countries and stolen DNA samples to prove they weren't randomly placing pins without doing the deed.
I guess this is...
- 3/1/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
Fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
The 5 episode search for Maddie that few viewers enjoyed has ended, and Law & Order: Svu Season 25 Episode 5, and we got as happy an ending as we could, under the circumstances.
We also got a new detective, and she appears to be the closest thing Benson has to a kindred spirit.
Benson's been traumatized since Maddie's disappearance, tormenting herself with her realization that she passed Maddie and her kidnapper while coming out of the tunnel.
But she wasn't the only one upset. Her behavior was utterly rational compared to Agent Sykes, who she had to stop from getting in the suspect's face or taking her frustration out on Carisi.
Sykes' difficulty controlling herself and her traumatic backstory don't seem like they make her great Svu material. But then again, she has been an FBI expert on child abductions for a decade, and...
The 5 episode search for Maddie that few viewers enjoyed has ended, and Law & Order: Svu Season 25 Episode 5, and we got as happy an ending as we could, under the circumstances.
We also got a new detective, and she appears to be the closest thing Benson has to a kindred spirit.
Benson's been traumatized since Maddie's disappearance, tormenting herself with her realization that she passed Maddie and her kidnapper while coming out of the tunnel.
But she wasn't the only one upset. Her behavior was utterly rational compared to Agent Sykes, who she had to stop from getting in the suspect's face or taking her frustration out on Carisi.
Sykes' difficulty controlling herself and her traumatic backstory don't seem like they make her great Svu material. But then again, she has been an FBI expert on child abductions for a decade, and...
- 2/23/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
Cease all on-foot pursuit of neon-colored energy-drink vans! Quit wearing all beaded bracelets lifted from life-size sex dolls! Maddie Flynn, the teenager who went missing in Law & Order: Svu‘s Season 25 premiere, has been found.
Thursday’s episode of the procedural reveals that Maddie had, indeed, been trafficked by the same “George” who doped up Tanya Garcia and left her for dead in a Jersey motel. The good news: Maddie is alive! The bad news: She’s been made to look like a boy, loaded up on fentanyl and sold to a pervert with a thing for trees.
Thursday’s episode of the procedural reveals that Maddie had, indeed, been trafficked by the same “George” who doped up Tanya Garcia and left her for dead in a Jersey motel. The good news: Maddie is alive! The bad news: She’s been made to look like a boy, loaded up on fentanyl and sold to a pervert with a thing for trees.
- 2/23/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Catalyst Studios is producing and launching world sales on boxing drama Undercard, written and to be directed by Tamika Miller (Honor Student) and set to star Emmy winner Wanda Sykes in her first dramatic film role.
The movie will chart the story of a female boxing trainer (Sykes), who after abandoning her son, rises from the ashes to coach him in the biggest fight of his career.
The film is currently in pre-production, with Catalyst introducing the film to buyers at this week’s European Film Market.
Pic is co-written by Anita M. Cal and is produced by Anne Clements, Catalyst Studios’ Paul Kampf and Mark Pennell, with Catalyst Chairperson Holly Levow executive-producing.
Comedian and actress Sykes is best known for roles in History Of The World: Part II, The Upshaws, Monster In Law and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Her latest comedy special I’m An Entertainer was nominated for a Golden Globe,...
The movie will chart the story of a female boxing trainer (Sykes), who after abandoning her son, rises from the ashes to coach him in the biggest fight of his career.
The film is currently in pre-production, with Catalyst introducing the film to buyers at this week’s European Film Market.
Pic is co-written by Anita M. Cal and is produced by Anne Clements, Catalyst Studios’ Paul Kampf and Mark Pennell, with Catalyst Chairperson Holly Levow executive-producing.
Comedian and actress Sykes is best known for roles in History Of The World: Part II, The Upshaws, Monster In Law and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Her latest comedy special I’m An Entertainer was nominated for a Golden Globe,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Linnea Quigley has more than earned her spot as a preeminent scream queen. In addition to genre classics like The Return of the Living Dead, Silent Night, Deadly Night, and Night of the Demons, the actress was so prolific throughout the ’80s and ’90s that some of her micro-budget B-movies are still being discovered to this day. Scream Queen is, in fact, the second “lost” Quigley film unearthed by Visual Vengeance, following Heartland of Darkness.
25 years after its inception, Scream Queen is reaching viewers on Blu-ray. The bulk of the flick was shot on S-vhs in less than a week in early 1998 with the rest being piecemealed together on weekends. Post-production was finally completed in 2002, after which it received a blink-and-you-miss-it VHS release. A DVD release was planned in 2012 but fell through at the last minute due to the distributor’s bankruptcy.
Scream Queen was the first “real” movie written...
25 years after its inception, Scream Queen is reaching viewers on Blu-ray. The bulk of the flick was shot on S-vhs in less than a week in early 1998 with the rest being piecemealed together on weekends. Post-production was finally completed in 2002, after which it received a blink-and-you-miss-it VHS release. A DVD release was planned in 2012 but fell through at the last minute due to the distributor’s bankruptcy.
Scream Queen was the first “real” movie written...
- 1/23/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Heading into Sunday’s Golden Globe ceremony, Ricky Gervais was not confident he would win the first-ever award for Best TV Stand-Up Comedy Performance. “I’m nominated for another Golden Globe tonight,” he wrote early Sunday about his “Armageddon” Netflix special. “Won’t win, but it’s nice to still be up there in the mix, flying the flag.” Well, he did end up winning, but he wasn’t in attendance to accept his prize.
Hours after the ceremony wrapped up, Gervais posted a three-word acceptance speech on social media as only he could: “I f***ing won!” The comedian accompanied the remark with a photo of him holding a Golden Globe from when he hosted the ceremony years earlier — see below.
I fucking won! pic.twitter.com/qi7np1J6KQ
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 8, 2024
Gervais later followed that up with some more, shall we say, heartfelt words of wisdom.
Hours after the ceremony wrapped up, Gervais posted a three-word acceptance speech on social media as only he could: “I f***ing won!” The comedian accompanied the remark with a photo of him holding a Golden Globe from when he hosted the ceremony years earlier — see below.
I fucking won! pic.twitter.com/qi7np1J6KQ
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 8, 2024
Gervais later followed that up with some more, shall we say, heartfelt words of wisdom.
- 1/8/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Heading into the 2024 Golden Globes on Sunday, January 7, “Succession” was the show to beat as it scored a record nine nominations — more than any other television show in history. Some of the other top nominees on the TV side were “The Bear” and “Only Murders in the Building” with five noms apiece, and “The Crown” with four bids. But which shows ended up being the big winners during the three-hour ceremony?
Best TV Movie/Limited Series Actress was the first TV category handed out this year, and it went to Ali Wong (“Beef”), who is also predicted to prevail at next week’s Emmys. She beat out Riley Keough (“Daisy Jones & the Six”), Brie Larson (“Lessons in Chemistry”), Elizabeth Olson (“Love and Death”), Juno Temple (“Fargo”) and Rachel Weisz (“Dead Ringers”).
Best TV Movie/Limited Series Actor was up next, with Wong’s co-star Steven Yeun (“Beef”) winning, which...
Best TV Movie/Limited Series Actress was the first TV category handed out this year, and it went to Ali Wong (“Beef”), who is also predicted to prevail at next week’s Emmys. She beat out Riley Keough (“Daisy Jones & the Six”), Brie Larson (“Lessons in Chemistry”), Elizabeth Olson (“Love and Death”), Juno Temple (“Fargo”) and Rachel Weisz (“Dead Ringers”).
Best TV Movie/Limited Series Actor was up next, with Wong’s co-star Steven Yeun (“Beef”) winning, which...
- 1/8/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
No, you’re not going crazy: the Golden Globes will be presenting a brand new award for Best TV Stand-Up Comedy Performance during the Sunday, January 7 telecast. The six inaugural nominees are some of the funniest emcees working today, but it’s Chris Rock who is predicted to make history by becoming the category’s first-ever winner, per Gold Derby odds. He’s nominated for his buzzed-about live Netflix special, “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,” which drew eyeballs for the way in which he addressed the infamous Will Smith slap at the Oscars.
Rock has leading 18/5 odds to prevail on Sunday night. The other nominees, in descending order, are: “Trevor Noah: Where Was I” (Netflix) at 9/2 odds, “Ricky Gervais: Armageddon” (Netflix) at 9/2 odds, “Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer” (Netflix) at 11/2 odds, “Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love” (HBO) at 6/1 odds, and “Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact” (Netflix) at 15/2 odds.
See 2024 Golden...
Rock has leading 18/5 odds to prevail on Sunday night. The other nominees, in descending order, are: “Trevor Noah: Where Was I” (Netflix) at 9/2 odds, “Ricky Gervais: Armageddon” (Netflix) at 9/2 odds, “Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer” (Netflix) at 11/2 odds, “Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love” (HBO) at 6/1 odds, and “Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact” (Netflix) at 15/2 odds.
See 2024 Golden...
- 1/5/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“I’m hosting the Grammys,” announced Trevor Noah on his podcast “What Now?” “I’m excited about that. It’s a lot of fun. I enjoy the Grammys because I get to watch the show in person and then just experience and comment on it in person while it is happening.” Watch the clip of his announcement at the bottom of this post.
This isn’t the first time the comedian has emceed the annual music event. Far from it. This will be his fourth time in a row presenting the show. He took the reins in 2021 and 2022 for the ceremonies that had to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic, and then in 2023 the Grammys returned to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The awards will be back at that venue this time around too. They will air on CBS on February 4, 2024.
SEEWill Coco Jones follow the same Grammy...
This isn’t the first time the comedian has emceed the annual music event. Far from it. This will be his fourth time in a row presenting the show. He took the reins in 2021 and 2022 for the ceremonies that had to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic, and then in 2023 the Grammys returned to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The awards will be back at that venue this time around too. They will air on CBS on February 4, 2024.
SEEWill Coco Jones follow the same Grammy...
- 12/14/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The prophecy may now come to pass: There’s a good chance Jeremy Allen White wins a Golden Globe Award for Season 2 of “The Bear,” a week before he wins an Emmy… for Season 1 of “The Bear.” Ditto the show’s Ayo Edibiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
And so goes the most unusual TV awards season ever, where a delayed Primetime Emmys — with its June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023, eligibility window — falls smack into a Globes, Critics’ Choice and guild awards season with a January to December, 2023 time frame.
The Hollywood strikes also may have had an impact on the even more limited-than-usual showing for broadcast networks at the Globes. ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” was the sole broadcast nominee, and even it saw its fortunes drop to just two nods: Best comedy and best female actor in a comedy (Quinta Brunson).
Interestingly, despite the difference in eligibility dates, the Globes’ comedy nominations were...
And so goes the most unusual TV awards season ever, where a delayed Primetime Emmys — with its June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023, eligibility window — falls smack into a Globes, Critics’ Choice and guild awards season with a January to December, 2023 time frame.
The Hollywood strikes also may have had an impact on the even more limited-than-usual showing for broadcast networks at the Globes. ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” was the sole broadcast nominee, and even it saw its fortunes drop to just two nods: Best comedy and best female actor in a comedy (Quinta Brunson).
Interestingly, despite the difference in eligibility dates, the Globes’ comedy nominations were...
- 12/11/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Before the Golden Globes nominations announcement officially kicked off a few minutes past the totally-not-ungodly hour of 5 a.m. Pacific, Dick Clark Productions executive vp television Barry Adelman was heard reviewing Globes president Helen Hoehne’s teleprompter copy, murmuring the phrase “most culturally diverse major awards body” over and over again.
Diversity — or the lack thereof among its voting body — was what led to the awards show losing its 2022 telecast and to the dissolution of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association this summer. The Globes’ new owners — Dcp and Eldridge (Dcp is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge that also owns The Hollywood Reporter) — want to emphasize that the awards organization has turned over a new leaf. “This has been a year of exciting change for the Golden Globes,” Hoehne said in her opening remarks, invoking the language Adelman reviewed earlier. “Not only...
Diversity — or the lack thereof among its voting body — was what led to the awards show losing its 2022 telecast and to the dissolution of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association this summer. The Globes’ new owners — Dcp and Eldridge (Dcp is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge that also owns The Hollywood Reporter) — want to emphasize that the awards organization has turned over a new leaf. “This has been a year of exciting change for the Golden Globes,” Hoehne said in her opening remarks, invoking the language Adelman reviewed earlier. “Not only...
- 12/11/2023
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Golden Globes displayed a fair amount of consensus with the Recording Academy when it unveiled its first Golden Globe nominations for Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television, giving nominations Monday to such recently Grammy-nominated comedians as Chris Rock, Wanda Sykes, Trevor Noah and Sarah Silverman.
Rock was nominated for Netflix’s Selective Outrage, which was certainly the most discussed special of the year given its kickoff of a livestreaming initiative for the service, as well as Rock’s long anticipated dissection of his altercation with Will Smith at the 94th Academy Awards, when Smith rose from the audience and slapped Rock on stage after a joke made at the expense of his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
Establishing itself in recent years as the leading purveyor of stand-up specials, Netflix leads this morning’s noms haul in the category with a commanding five nominations out of six, seeing Sykes recognized...
Rock was nominated for Netflix’s Selective Outrage, which was certainly the most discussed special of the year given its kickoff of a livestreaming initiative for the service, as well as Rock’s long anticipated dissection of his altercation with Will Smith at the 94th Academy Awards, when Smith rose from the audience and slapped Rock on stage after a joke made at the expense of his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
Establishing itself in recent years as the leading purveyor of stand-up specials, Netflix leads this morning’s noms haul in the category with a commanding five nominations out of six, seeing Sykes recognized...
- 12/11/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“House of the Dragon” Gets Official Season 2 Teaser
Things are heating up at HBO, which has released the first official teaser for Season 2 of its “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon.”
Based on George R. R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the critically acclaimed series is set 200 years before the events of its flagship series and tells the story of House Targaryen. Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans lead the cast with Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham making up the ensemble of the high fantasy series.
Watch the teaser for Season 2 of “House of the Dragon” below:
Season 2 will see the addition of new cast members Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, Kieran Bew as Hugh, Tom Bennett as Ulf,...
Things are heating up at HBO, which has released the first official teaser for Season 2 of its “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon.”
Based on George R. R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the critically acclaimed series is set 200 years before the events of its flagship series and tells the story of House Targaryen. Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans lead the cast with Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham making up the ensemble of the high fantasy series.
Watch the teaser for Season 2 of “House of the Dragon” below:
Season 2 will see the addition of new cast members Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, Kieran Bew as Hugh, Tom Bennett as Ulf,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
The Upshaws are back at it! The family comedy starring Mike Epps and Kim Fields has been renewed for a 10-episode Season 6, Netflix announced Friday.
The steamer also revealed that all six episodes of the upcoming Season 5 will debut in Spring 2024.
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Created by Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes (who also serve...
The steamer also revealed that all six episodes of the upcoming Season 5 will debut in Spring 2024.
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Created by Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes (who also serve...
- 12/1/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Another season of “The Upshaws” is coming to Netflix, Variety has confirmed. Production on the 10-episode season is scheduled to start in 2024.
As with Season 2, Season 3 was also split into two parts with the first eight episodes arriving on streamer on Aug. 17. The six episode Part 5 is slated to premiere in Spring 2024.
Starring Mike Epps, the series follows Bennie Upshaw (Epps), “the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family — wife Regina (Kim Fields), their two young daughters and firstborn son (Jermelle Simon), the teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis) — and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law (Wanda Sykes), all without a blueprint for success. But the Upshaws are determined to make it work, and make it to the next level, together. In this upcoming part,...
As with Season 2, Season 3 was also split into two parts with the first eight episodes arriving on streamer on Aug. 17. The six episode Part 5 is slated to premiere in Spring 2024.
Starring Mike Epps, the series follows Bennie Upshaw (Epps), “the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family — wife Regina (Kim Fields), their two young daughters and firstborn son (Jermelle Simon), the teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis) — and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law (Wanda Sykes), all without a blueprint for success. But the Upshaws are determined to make it work, and make it to the next level, together. In this upcoming part,...
- 12/1/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Netflix has picked up another installment of its popular multi-camera comedy series The Upshaws. The blue-collar sitcom created by Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes has been renewed for a 10-episode fourth season.
After the 10-episode first season, Seasons 2 and 3 of The Upshaws have been released in two parts — of eight and six episodes each, respectively — so the renewal is for Part 6 of the series, as officially referred to by Netflix.
Production on the 10-episode new season, which will be released in one batch, will begin next year. The six-episode Part 5 of The Upshaws (second half of Season 3), is slated to premiere in spring 2024.
Somewhat flying under the radar, The Upshaws has been a sturdy performer for Netflix in a genre — multi-camera sitcom — that has been challenging for streamers. With the renewal, The Upshaws is tying The Ranch as the second-longest-running original multi-camera comedy on Netflix in number of seasons,...
After the 10-episode first season, Seasons 2 and 3 of The Upshaws have been released in two parts — of eight and six episodes each, respectively — so the renewal is for Part 6 of the series, as officially referred to by Netflix.
Production on the 10-episode new season, which will be released in one batch, will begin next year. The six-episode Part 5 of The Upshaws (second half of Season 3), is slated to premiere in spring 2024.
Somewhat flying under the radar, The Upshaws has been a sturdy performer for Netflix in a genre — multi-camera sitcom — that has been challenging for streamers. With the renewal, The Upshaws is tying The Ranch as the second-longest-running original multi-camera comedy on Netflix in number of seasons,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Two further lost British sitcom episodes have been discovered via the BFI’s Missing Believed Wiped initiative. Here are the details.
Thanks to the hard work of the BFI, it’s an incredible time to be a fan of vintage British comedy.
In the last few months, the entire series of The Complete And Utter History of Britain and episodes of Til Death Us Do Part, Hugh and I and Sykes and a… have been found.
We can now add two more to the list, according to the British Comedy Guide. The first is the fifth episode of 1964 series Lance At Large, the first sitcom by The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin writer David Nobbs.
Previously thought entirely wiped, the show was written by Nobbs and Peter Tinniswood, and starred Lance Percival and Bernard Spear. The recovered episode also features guest stars Fred Emney, Hugh Paddick and Diana Chappell.
Thanks to the hard work of the BFI, it’s an incredible time to be a fan of vintage British comedy.
In the last few months, the entire series of The Complete And Utter History of Britain and episodes of Til Death Us Do Part, Hugh and I and Sykes and a… have been found.
We can now add two more to the list, according to the British Comedy Guide. The first is the fifth episode of 1964 series Lance At Large, the first sitcom by The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin writer David Nobbs.
Previously thought entirely wiped, the show was written by Nobbs and Peter Tinniswood, and starred Lance Percival and Bernard Spear. The recovered episode also features guest stars Fred Emney, Hugh Paddick and Diana Chappell.
- 12/1/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The only way to reach Todd Snider is to call his landline. He’s never had a cell phone. Never cared to own one, either. If you want to find him, hopefully he’s home when you ring or you’re lucky enough to run into him by happenstance.
“I’ve always been into being a troubadour. I love the chaos, that life of adventure — that’s what struck me. I had a predisposition for it,” the singer-songwriter tells Rolling Stone from his Nashville home. “I was [already] a hitchhike and sofa circuit person.
“I’ve always been into being a troubadour. I love the chaos, that life of adventure — that’s what struck me. I had a predisposition for it,” the singer-songwriter tells Rolling Stone from his Nashville home. “I was [already] a hitchhike and sofa circuit person.
- 11/27/2023
- by Garret K. Woodward
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Colin Jost, Wanda Sykes and a group of SNL alum are the voice stars of a new scripted comedy podcast series.
Jost, who is head writer at SNL and star of Weekend Update, and Sykes, who recently starred in Max’s The Other Two, are starring in Trust Fall.
The series was written, directed and exec produced by SNL writer Claire Friedman. It launches on November 30.
Jost stars as Trent Brockett, a sad-sack corporate drone vying for a big promotion. But when he discovers that his boss only wants to promote “family men,” Trent invents a fake wife to try and land the job. Only one problem: the corporate retreat in Aspen is just days away, and Trent is very, very single. He signs up for a Sugar Daddy dating app and meets Carla, a smart, beautiful woman. When they meet in real life, Trent discovers that Carla is just…...
Jost, who is head writer at SNL and star of Weekend Update, and Sykes, who recently starred in Max’s The Other Two, are starring in Trust Fall.
The series was written, directed and exec produced by SNL writer Claire Friedman. It launches on November 30.
Jost stars as Trent Brockett, a sad-sack corporate drone vying for a big promotion. But when he discovers that his boss only wants to promote “family men,” Trent invents a fake wife to try and land the job. Only one problem: the corporate retreat in Aspen is just days away, and Trent is very, very single. He signs up for a Sugar Daddy dating app and meets Carla, a smart, beautiful woman. When they meet in real life, Trent discovers that Carla is just…...
- 11/8/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Olivia Rodrigo has been added to the performance line-up of this Friday’s 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and she’ll reportedly be appearing on stage with inductee Sheryl Crow.
The Rock Hall announced Rodrigo’s appearance today, posting on Instagram that the Guts singer “will perform with one of her heroes” at the induction ceremony this Friday. The mystery guest didn’t stay a mystery for long though: In an interview with The New York Times, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, apparently couldn’t contain himself, revealing that Rodrigo will perform with Crow.
“Olivia Rodrigo is coming in this year,” Sykes said in the interview. “Last year she got up and sang ‘You’re So Vain’ by Carly Simon. She’s going to play with Sheryl Crow this year. It’s this mutual admiration that connects the past with the present.
The Rock Hall announced Rodrigo’s appearance today, posting on Instagram that the Guts singer “will perform with one of her heroes” at the induction ceremony this Friday. The mystery guest didn’t stay a mystery for long though: In an interview with The New York Times, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, apparently couldn’t contain himself, revealing that Rodrigo will perform with Crow.
“Olivia Rodrigo is coming in this year,” Sykes said in the interview. “Last year she got up and sang ‘You’re So Vain’ by Carly Simon. She’s going to play with Sheryl Crow this year. It’s this mutual admiration that connects the past with the present.
- 11/1/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Age continues to be an issue for the Biden administration, as voters worry President Joe Biden is too old to serve out a second term, should he win re-election. But MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” crew had some advice for Biden: simply embrace it.
On Monday morning’s episode of the show, host Joe Scarborough was once again frustrated by new polling putting Biden at low odds against Trump, but noted that the Republican party is clearly “divided” right now. Scarborough posed the question of whether a “viable, strong message” from Democrats could give them the edge over the next year, and panelist Charlie Sykes argued yes.
He even had that message ready to go.
“It’s not really that complicated. Joe Biden can say, ‘Yes, I’m old, but he is crazy. They are crazy, and they are dangerous, and they are burning it down,'” he said, earning a laugh from host Mika Brzezinski.
On Monday morning’s episode of the show, host Joe Scarborough was once again frustrated by new polling putting Biden at low odds against Trump, but noted that the Republican party is clearly “divided” right now. Scarborough posed the question of whether a “viable, strong message” from Democrats could give them the edge over the next year, and panelist Charlie Sykes argued yes.
He even had that message ready to go.
“It’s not really that complicated. Joe Biden can say, ‘Yes, I’m old, but he is crazy. They are crazy, and they are dangerous, and they are burning it down,'” he said, earning a laugh from host Mika Brzezinski.
- 9/25/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself.
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
The Bear (FX)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Wednesday (Netflix)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
The Bear (FX)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Wednesday (Netflix)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
- 8/21/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s executive editor of awards coverage Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself.
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
The Bear (FX)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Wednesday (Netflix)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
*Best Drama Series*
Projected Standings
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Andor (Disney+)
The Crown (Netflix)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
*Best Comedy Series*
Projected Standings
The Bear (FX)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO/Max)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Wednesday (Netflix)
*Best Limited Or Anthology Series*
Projected Standings
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer...
- 8/16/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Based on Gold Derby’s odds, one of the absolute tightest 2023 Creative Arts Emmy races involves Best Variety Special Writing contenders Chris Rock and John Mulaney, both of whom have previously conquered the category and are now facing off for the first time ever. Having both pushed their comedy to new levels of boldness in their respective Netflix specials “Selective Outrage” and “Baby J,” they provide voters with a truly tough choice when it comes to honoring the most impressive writing of the year.
This contest is made even more interesting by the fact that Rock and Wanda Sykes (“I’m an Entertainer”) are competing against each other after jointly earning four writing nominations and one win for “The Chris Rock Show” over two decades ago. Also included in this lineup are the sketch comedy special “Would It Kill You to Laugh?” and the career retrospective “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love....
This contest is made even more interesting by the fact that Rock and Wanda Sykes (“I’m an Entertainer”) are competing against each other after jointly earning four writing nominations and one win for “The Chris Rock Show” over two decades ago. Also included in this lineup are the sketch comedy special “Would It Kill You to Laugh?” and the career retrospective “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love....
- 8/4/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Five years after scoring back-to-back Emmy wins for helming the 89th and 90th Oscars, Glenn Weiss could clinch his fifth Best Variety Special Directing trophy for his work on the latest Academy Awards ceremony. Given the knowledge that Jimmy Kimmel hosted said two 2010s Oscars events as well as the one Weiss is currently nominated for, a majority of Gold Derby’s Emmy predictors expect history to simply repeat itself, and they are wise to think so.
Weiss’s most formidable challengers in this contest are producing Emmy winner Jay-Z and seven-time directing nominee Hamish Hamilton, who are recognized for conducting Rihanna’s halftime performance at the most recent Super Bowl. Also in the mix are the directors of the stand-up specials “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” and “Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer” and the career retrospective “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love.”
In order to determine just how...
Weiss’s most formidable challengers in this contest are producing Emmy winner Jay-Z and seven-time directing nominee Hamish Hamilton, who are recognized for conducting Rihanna’s halftime performance at the most recent Super Bowl. Also in the mix are the directors of the stand-up specials “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” and “Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer” and the career retrospective “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love.”
In order to determine just how...
- 8/4/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Although the Emmy Award for Best Pre-Recorded Variety Special has not gone to a retrospective program of any kind since the category was established in 2018, several such winners were crowned over the preceding decades when all variety specials competed for the same prize. This year’s pre-recorded program lineup happens to include two televised celebrations of industry legends, one of which – “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love” – is heavily favored to become the first special of its kind to achieve this exact honor.
The other commemorative special that could block the Burnett one’s path to victory is “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music & Laughter.” Based on the untested nature of their format, both will have to watch out for every one of their fellow nominees, which include “Lizzo: Live in Concert” and Netflix stand-up specials starring John Mulaney, Trevor Noah, and Wanda Sykes.
In order to...
The other commemorative special that could block the Burnett one’s path to victory is “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music & Laughter.” Based on the untested nature of their format, both will have to watch out for every one of their fellow nominees, which include “Lizzo: Live in Concert” and Netflix stand-up specials starring John Mulaney, Trevor Noah, and Wanda Sykes.
In order to...
- 8/4/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Should Ron DeSantis be elected president, he has promised to start “slitting throats” on the first day of his term. And “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough was outright floored at that language on Friday morning, calling it part of a “calculated campaign” to foment another civil war.
DeSantis made his graphic promise at a campaign event in New Hampshire on Sunday, saying “We’re going to have all these deep state people, you know, we are going to start slitting throats on day one.” On Friday, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough had trouble wrapping his head around how his former party “has become such a violent party with such violent rhetoric.”
“I can’t even imagine how our party got to a point where a frontrunner — guy in second place — would say ‘I’m going after the deep state and I’m going to start slitting throats on my first day in office,...
DeSantis made his graphic promise at a campaign event in New Hampshire on Sunday, saying “We’re going to have all these deep state people, you know, we are going to start slitting throats on day one.” On Friday, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough had trouble wrapping his head around how his former party “has become such a violent party with such violent rhetoric.”
“I can’t even imagine how our party got to a point where a frontrunner — guy in second place — would say ‘I’m going after the deep state and I’m going to start slitting throats on my first day in office,...
- 8/4/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Netflix has released the trailer for Season 4 of The Upshaws ahead of its August 17 premiere.
The trailer introduces us to two new faces, Jenifer Lewis (Black-ish) and Marsha Warfield (Night Court), who will join as guest stars in the upcoming season. Lewis will portray Dr. Pearl Edmunds, Regina’s (Kim Fields) new no-nonsense therapist helping her strike a balance between the prioritization of herself, her mental health and her countless family obligations. Warfield will appear in an as-yet undisclosed role.
Related: 2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Created by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes, who also stars, The Upshaws revolves around Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps), the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, He is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family — wife Regina (Fields), their two young daughters and firstborn son (Jermelle Simon), the teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis) — and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law (Sykes), all without a blueprint for success. But the Upshaws are determined to make it work, and make it to the next level, together.
Journey Christine also stars as Maya Upshaw.
In the upcoming Part 4, the Upshaws continue to ride life’s ups and downs, including new jobs, bigger dreams, health struggles and some major life surprises but still hanging on with the love that comes with family.
Epps, Sykes, Hicks, Page Hurwitz , Niles Kirchner, Annie Levine Emerson and Jonathan Emerson executive produce.
The trailer introduces us to two new faces, Jenifer Lewis (Black-ish) and Marsha Warfield (Night Court), who will join as guest stars in the upcoming season. Lewis will portray Dr. Pearl Edmunds, Regina’s (Kim Fields) new no-nonsense therapist helping her strike a balance between the prioritization of herself, her mental health and her countless family obligations. Warfield will appear in an as-yet undisclosed role.
Related: 2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Created by Regina Y. Hicks and Wanda Sykes, who also stars, The Upshaws revolves around Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps), the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, He is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family — wife Regina (Fields), their two young daughters and firstborn son (Jermelle Simon), the teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis) — and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law (Sykes), all without a blueprint for success. But the Upshaws are determined to make it work, and make it to the next level, together.
Journey Christine also stars as Maya Upshaw.
In the upcoming Part 4, the Upshaws continue to ride life’s ups and downs, including new jobs, bigger dreams, health struggles and some major life surprises but still hanging on with the love that comes with family.
Epps, Sykes, Hicks, Page Hurwitz , Niles Kirchner, Annie Levine Emerson and Jonathan Emerson executive produce.
- 8/3/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Loretta Devine will step in for her old Dreamgirls co-star Jennifer Holliday in the upcoming New York City Center gala presentation of Pal Joey starring Ephraim Sykes.
Holliday had been previously announced for the role of nightclub owner Lucille Wallace but bowed out due to scheduling conflicts. The production runs Nov. 1-5 at City Center, starting with a benefit performance to be followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.
Both Devine and Holliday became Broadway stars for their performances in the original production of Dreamgirls in 1981, with Devine playing Lorrell Robinson and Holliday playing Effie Melody White.
The starry gala presentation of Pal Joey will be co-directed by Savion Glover and Tony Goldwyn, with Glover choreographing. The musical is being reconceived, with the character of Joey Evans portraying the character as a Black jazz singer who refuses to compromise on his craft...
Holliday had been previously announced for the role of nightclub owner Lucille Wallace but bowed out due to scheduling conflicts. The production runs Nov. 1-5 at City Center, starting with a benefit performance to be followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.
Both Devine and Holliday became Broadway stars for their performances in the original production of Dreamgirls in 1981, with Devine playing Lorrell Robinson and Holliday playing Effie Melody White.
The starry gala presentation of Pal Joey will be co-directed by Savion Glover and Tony Goldwyn, with Glover choreographing. The musical is being reconceived, with the character of Joey Evans portraying the character as a Black jazz singer who refuses to compromise on his craft...
- 7/13/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Lil Uzi Vert is taking their metalcore era on the road. On Friday, the rap star announced that they’ll be heading on their The Pink Tape Tour across the United States later this year.
The tour will start in Minneapolis on Oct. 21, before making its way to cities such as Boston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, and New York City. Uzi will conclude the run in their native Philadelphia on Nov. 22.
Tickets for the tour are set to go on sale Friday at 2 p.m. local time. The new run...
The tour will start in Minneapolis on Oct. 21, before making its way to cities such as Boston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, and New York City. Uzi will conclude the run in their native Philadelphia on Nov. 22.
Tickets for the tour are set to go on sale Friday at 2 p.m. local time. The new run...
- 7/7/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Los Angeles, June 7 (Ians) Singer-songwriter Dua Lipa and music label Warner Records have won their bid to dismiss a copyright lawsuit against hit song ‘Levitating’.
The songstress and label were being sued by Artikal who claimed the 2020 tuned copies the core hook from their song titled ‘Live Your Life’, which was released in 2017, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’.
Artikal Sound System had put forward a theory that claimed that one of Dua Lipa’s co-writers had previously worked with a woman who was allegedly taught guitar by the brother-in-law of one band member.
According to Billboard, in her ruling, U.S. District Judge Sunshine S. Sykes appeared to be unimpressed as she said: “These attenuated links, which bear little connection to either of the two musical compositions at issue here. Also do not suggest a reasonable likelihood that defendants actually encountered plaintiffs’ song.”
Judge Sykes also found that there was no...
The songstress and label were being sued by Artikal who claimed the 2020 tuned copies the core hook from their song titled ‘Live Your Life’, which was released in 2017, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’.
Artikal Sound System had put forward a theory that claimed that one of Dua Lipa’s co-writers had previously worked with a woman who was allegedly taught guitar by the brother-in-law of one band member.
According to Billboard, in her ruling, U.S. District Judge Sunshine S. Sykes appeared to be unimpressed as she said: “These attenuated links, which bear little connection to either of the two musical compositions at issue here. Also do not suggest a reasonable likelihood that defendants actually encountered plaintiffs’ song.”
Judge Sykes also found that there was no...
- 6/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
John Leguizamo, Busy Philipps, Tony Kushner, Neil Gaiman, Al Franken and Wanda Sykes were among those who took to the stage during WGA East’s Rally at 30 Rockefeller Center on Tuesday, appearing alongside union leaders from SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, Actor’s Equity and more pledging that “all of labor stands behind the writers.”
Cynthia Nixon, Ilana Glazer, Warren Leight and labor leaders Rebecca Damon from SAG-AFTRA, Kate Shindle of Actors Equity and Matt Loeb of IATSE were also among those who spoke, with Mark Ruffalo and Susan Sarandon making crowd appearances.
Both of those actors’ messages of solidarity were more prominently shared on social media as Ruffalo encouraged SAG members to vote yes on the strike authorization and stand in solidarity with the WGA if they are concerned about “AI protections, and the future of television and entertainment.” Sarandon, meanwhile, tweeted, “NYC is a Union town. Stronger Together!!!” alongside of video of the rally.
Cynthia Nixon, Ilana Glazer, Warren Leight and labor leaders Rebecca Damon from SAG-AFTRA, Kate Shindle of Actors Equity and Matt Loeb of IATSE were also among those who spoke, with Mark Ruffalo and Susan Sarandon making crowd appearances.
Both of those actors’ messages of solidarity were more prominently shared on social media as Ruffalo encouraged SAG members to vote yes on the strike authorization and stand in solidarity with the WGA if they are concerned about “AI protections, and the future of television and entertainment.” Sarandon, meanwhile, tweeted, “NYC is a Union town. Stronger Together!!!” alongside of video of the rally.
- 5/23/2023
- by Abbey White and Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Wanda Sykes doesn’t mind if you call her a “woke comic.” Speaking to Variety ahead of the release of her I’m an Entertainer comedy special on Netflix, the comedian addressed controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle and his transphobic jokes.
During her special, Sykes called out some of the laws that aim to ban trans women from women’s restrooms
“I knew that it’s such a delicate issue to talk about. I’m not trans, but they have my support, 100%,” the comic said. “I wanted to find something where...
During her special, Sykes called out some of the laws that aim to ban trans women from women’s restrooms
“I knew that it’s such a delicate issue to talk about. I’m not trans, but they have my support, 100%,” the comic said. “I wanted to find something where...
- 5/23/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Wanda Sykes isn’t keen on hosting the Oscars again.
The comedian co-hosted the 2022 Academy Awards with Amy Schumer and Regina Hall. During the ceremony, Best Actor winner Will Smith infamously slapped presenter Chris Rock; Sykes previously called the experience of witnessing the attack traumatizing.
When asked in a Variety cover story while promoting her Netflix special “I’m an Entertainer” whether she would be open to hosting the Oscars again, Sykes replied, “No. I don’t think so.”
The “Other Two” star added, “I mean, it was fun doing it with Amy and Regina. But solo? No, thank you.”
Sykes revealed that Smith later reached out to her.
“When he called, I had the worst throat cold. It wasn’t Covid, but I was just really sick,” Sykes said. “And I was like, ‘Hey, I appreciate you reaching out. When I feel better, I’ll get in touch.’ But by then,...
The comedian co-hosted the 2022 Academy Awards with Amy Schumer and Regina Hall. During the ceremony, Best Actor winner Will Smith infamously slapped presenter Chris Rock; Sykes previously called the experience of witnessing the attack traumatizing.
When asked in a Variety cover story while promoting her Netflix special “I’m an Entertainer” whether she would be open to hosting the Oscars again, Sykes replied, “No. I don’t think so.”
The “Other Two” star added, “I mean, it was fun doing it with Amy and Regina. But solo? No, thank you.”
Sykes revealed that Smith later reached out to her.
“When he called, I had the worst throat cold. It wasn’t Covid, but I was just really sick,” Sykes said. “And I was like, ‘Hey, I appreciate you reaching out. When I feel better, I’ll get in touch.’ But by then,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Though Wanda Sykes began working on “I’m an Entertainer,” her latest Netflix stand-up special, in 2019, hardly any of the material she wrote prior to March 2020 made it into the show. Instead, it was the radioactive events of the pandemic era — from Covid vaccinations to the Jan. 6 insurrection, the battle over trans rights to the murders of Black Americans like George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Elijah McClain — that Sykes was drawn to.
Those deaths and the racial reckoning that followed were not obvious fodder for making people laugh. “All that stuff just kept piling on,” Sykes says, her voice softer and more tentative than the tart Southern twang she deploys on stage. “I knew I wanted to talk about it, but I just didn’t know how to make it funny. We were all just so angry.”
So the 59-year-old comedian began with herself, digging deep into her...
Those deaths and the racial reckoning that followed were not obvious fodder for making people laugh. “All that stuff just kept piling on,” Sykes says, her voice softer and more tentative than the tart Southern twang she deploys on stage. “I knew I wanted to talk about it, but I just didn’t know how to make it funny. We were all just so angry.”
So the 59-year-old comedian began with herself, digging deep into her...
- 5/23/2023
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Must-watch comedy series, eye-opening documentaries and an expansion of the “Bridgerton” universe are among the noteworthy additions to Netflix this month. May 12 sees the premiere of Jennifer Lopez’s new Netflix original film “The Mother,” in which she plays an assassin lured back in for one last job. And on May 23, the documentary “Victim/Suspect” examines how sexual assault victims too often get turned into suspects when they report their assaults.
“Queen Charlotte,” the “Bridgerton” prequel series, arrives on May 4 while a new season of Tim Robinson’s sketch series “I Think You Should Leave” drops on May 30. And if you missed the most recent season of the niche (but delightful) comedy series “Documentary Now!,” you can stream that on Netflix starting May 9.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Netflix in May 2023 below.
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“Queen Charlotte,” the “Bridgerton” prequel series, arrives on May 4 while a new season of Tim Robinson’s sketch series “I Think You Should Leave” drops on May 30. And if you missed the most recent season of the niche (but delightful) comedy series “Documentary Now!,” you can stream that on Netflix starting May 9.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Netflix in May 2023 below.
Also Read:
The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now Arriving May 1
Above Suspicion
Airport...
- 5/1/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
“Morning Joe” reported Monday that several top Republican Party donors are backing away from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed 2024 presidential bid following his hard-line banning of abortions in his state after six weeks.
Speaking with co-host Joe Scarborough, political commentator and The Bulwark editor-in-chief Charlie Sykes said the continued culture wars happening within the GOP is a case of “the normies” of the party continuing to “empower the crazies.”
The segment began with co-host Mika Brzezinski citing a new Financial Times story that quotes one key Republican donor on DeSantis, saying, “Because of his stance on abortion and book banning, myself and a bunch of friends are holding our powder dry.”
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Speaking with co-host Joe Scarborough, political commentator and The Bulwark editor-in-chief Charlie Sykes said the continued culture wars happening within the GOP is a case of “the normies” of the party continuing to “empower the crazies.”
The segment began with co-host Mika Brzezinski citing a new Financial Times story that quotes one key Republican donor on DeSantis, saying, “Because of his stance on abortion and book banning, myself and a bunch of friends are holding our powder dry.”
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“Despite not even jumping into the 2024 presidential race yet, Florida governor Ron DeSantis is already losing support...
- 4/17/2023
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
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