From documentaries about war in Ukraine and Gaza to the sweetness of “Bluey” to the earthiness of “Somebody Somewhere” and “Reservation Dogs” to the Mel Brooks canon, the 84th annual Peabody Awards ceremony on Sunday saluted an array of standout TV programs, movies, documentaries, podcasts, video games and more.
The respected awards, adminstered by the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications, were held at the Beverly Wilshire hotel, marking the first time the Peabodys were handed out on the West Coast after decades in New York.
“Finally, Los Angeles gets an awards show,” host Kumail Nanjiani quipped at the start of the two hour-plus ceremony.
The high volume of conflict in the world and in the U.S. — from school shootings to hate crimes to the spike in political extremism — was reflected in the programs selected for this year’s honors and in the comments on stage fromwinners.
The respected awards, adminstered by the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications, were held at the Beverly Wilshire hotel, marking the first time the Peabodys were handed out on the West Coast after decades in New York.
“Finally, Los Angeles gets an awards show,” host Kumail Nanjiani quipped at the start of the two hour-plus ceremony.
The high volume of conflict in the world and in the U.S. — from school shootings to hate crimes to the spike in political extremism — was reflected in the programs selected for this year’s honors and in the comments on stage fromwinners.
- 6/10/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
The Peabody Awards made its long-overdue Los Angeles debut at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Sunday.
Hosted by Kumail Nanjiani, the 84th annual awards ceremony recognized Mel Brooks, Quinta Brunson, Star Trek and more storytellers for its first time on the West Coast since it launched in 1940.
Brooks received the Career Achievement Award for breaking “ground through his use of comedy as a form of resistance” throughout his storied career, according to Peabody.
Brunson was honored with the Trailblazer Award for shining “a light on the challenges faced by public school teachers” through her ABC series Abbott Elementary, as well as opening “doors for the next generation of Black leaders in television.”
The Institutional Award went to Star Trek for the TV franchise’s “enduring dedication to storytelling that projects the best of humanity into the distant future” nearly 60 years after it first debuted.
Unanimously voted on by 32 jurors from 1,100 entries,...
Hosted by Kumail Nanjiani, the 84th annual awards ceremony recognized Mel Brooks, Quinta Brunson, Star Trek and more storytellers for its first time on the West Coast since it launched in 1940.
Brooks received the Career Achievement Award for breaking “ground through his use of comedy as a form of resistance” throughout his storied career, according to Peabody.
Brunson was honored with the Trailblazer Award for shining “a light on the challenges faced by public school teachers” through her ABC series Abbott Elementary, as well as opening “doors for the next generation of Black leaders in television.”
The Institutional Award went to Star Trek for the TV franchise’s “enduring dedication to storytelling that projects the best of humanity into the distant future” nearly 60 years after it first debuted.
Unanimously voted on by 32 jurors from 1,100 entries,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Glenn Garner and Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
In an emotional conversation with Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson, Jennifer Aniston struggled to hold back tears as they discussed the impact of Friends. This heartfelt moment was part of Variety’s ongoing Actors on Actors series. Aniston, who played the beloved character Rachel Green, got visibly emotional when Brunson mentioned her admiration for Friends’ ensemble cast. I just want you to know, I learned about the beauty of an ensemble through watching Friends, Brunson shared, to which Aniston replied, Well, you just gave me goosebumps. The Impact of Friends and Memories with Perry During their chat, Aniston also reflected on...
- 6/9/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Critics’ Choice Association kicked off Pride Month on Friday with its first-ever Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television.
Hosted by Joy Ride and Good Trouble star Sherry Cola, the inaugural gala recognized the achievements of the LGBTQ entertainment community, with Nathan Lane, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and RuPaul’s Drag Race among the honorees.
Lane was presented with the Career Achievement Award, following years of seminal onscreen roles in The Birdcage, The Lion King and Dicks: The Musical. Rodriguez earned the Vanguard Award for her performance on the Apple TV+ series Loot, and Rpdr was presented with the Trailblazer Award.
“It’s so special, celebrating the work and the resilience and the beauty of the LGBTQ+ community,” Cola told Cca on the red carpet. “That’s all I care about. When I wake up, that’s the mantra. Let’s keep fighting and make noise, and not settle for anything less than what we deserve.
Hosted by Joy Ride and Good Trouble star Sherry Cola, the inaugural gala recognized the achievements of the LGBTQ entertainment community, with Nathan Lane, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and RuPaul’s Drag Race among the honorees.
Lane was presented with the Career Achievement Award, following years of seminal onscreen roles in The Birdcage, The Lion King and Dicks: The Musical. Rodriguez earned the Vanguard Award for her performance on the Apple TV+ series Loot, and Rpdr was presented with the Trailblazer Award.
“It’s so special, celebrating the work and the resilience and the beauty of the LGBTQ+ community,” Cola told Cca on the red carpet. “That’s all I care about. When I wake up, that’s the mantra. Let’s keep fighting and make noise, and not settle for anything less than what we deserve.
- 6/9/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Jennifer Aniston teared up during a recent interview when she was asked about re-watching Friends, the show that made her and late actor Matthew Perry stars. Aniston starred in the hit NBC sitcom from 1994 to 2004 alongside Perry, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, and Courteney Cox. An Emotional Moment During their interview for Variety’s Actors on Actors series, Quinta Brunson suggested asking Aniston what it’s like to watch Friends now. Before Brunson could even ask the question, Aniston said, Oh God, don’t make me cry. Aniston added emotionally, I’m sorry, I just started thinking about—, seemingly about to...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Abbott Elementary’s Mr. Johnson typically makes you laugh. This time, he made folks cry.
In the season three finale of the Emmy-winning series, the janitor and Quinta Brunson’s Janine Teagues have a short but serious talk about pursuing life and living with regrets. “It’ll be all right, trust me,” he reassures her.
“I got a lot of compliments from not only Quinta but from the producers and the writers, and some of them even got a little teary and got a little emotional about it,” William Stanford Davis tells The Hollywood Reporter. “You got to see a different side of [Mr. Johnson]. He’s a three-dimensional character. Every time we shot it, [Quinta and I] were like, ‘Wow.’ I’m hoping it affected the audience in the same way.”
Quinta Brunson and Willian Stanford Davis in ‘Abbott Elementary’
The moment for Davis, 72, was emotional for another reason: He says Brunson, who created the ABC hit,...
In the season three finale of the Emmy-winning series, the janitor and Quinta Brunson’s Janine Teagues have a short but serious talk about pursuing life and living with regrets. “It’ll be all right, trust me,” he reassures her.
“I got a lot of compliments from not only Quinta but from the producers and the writers, and some of them even got a little teary and got a little emotional about it,” William Stanford Davis tells The Hollywood Reporter. “You got to see a different side of [Mr. Johnson]. He’s a three-dimensional character. Every time we shot it, [Quinta and I] were like, ‘Wow.’ I’m hoping it affected the audience in the same way.”
Quinta Brunson and Willian Stanford Davis in ‘Abbott Elementary’
The moment for Davis, 72, was emotional for another reason: He says Brunson, who created the ABC hit,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jennifer Aniston got emotional during a recent Variety interview when asked about her former Friends co-star, Matthew Perry. Perry, who was found dead in October at the age of 54, was a significant part of Aniston’s life and career. During the Variety‘s Actors on Actors series, Aniston, 55, spoke with Quinta Brunson from Abbott Elementary. When Brunson asked what it’s like rewatching episodes of Friends in 2024, especially after Perry’s death, Aniston teared up. She responded with a sentimental Oh God, don’t make me cry. Aniston’s reaction prompted Brunson to sympathetically note, But you’re already crying. Do you want a...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
While television had been a part of each past IndieWire Honors celebration, the medium took center stage on the evening of Thursday, June 6, with an event that celebrated the creators and stars of such well-regarded shows as “Abbott Elementary,” “Expats,” “Fellow Travelers,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” and “True Detective: Night Country.”
Even before the awards ceremony began, as talent started filing into the Citizen News venue in the heart of Hollywood, it was a marvel to see “Palm Royale” star and Vanguard Award recipient Carol Burnett hold court as fellow honorees like “Under the Bridge” producer/star Riley Keough, recipient of the Maverick Award, and “Abbott Elementary” creator/star Quinta Brunson, recipient of the Visionary Award (and whom Burnett presented an Emmy to in January), came to greet the comedy legend.
Serving as host was comedian Alex Edelman, of HBO special “Just For Us,” who teased that among the “13 incredible...
Even before the awards ceremony began, as talent started filing into the Citizen News venue in the heart of Hollywood, it was a marvel to see “Palm Royale” star and Vanguard Award recipient Carol Burnett hold court as fellow honorees like “Under the Bridge” producer/star Riley Keough, recipient of the Maverick Award, and “Abbott Elementary” creator/star Quinta Brunson, recipient of the Visionary Award (and whom Burnett presented an Emmy to in January), came to greet the comedy legend.
Serving as host was comedian Alex Edelman, of HBO special “Just For Us,” who teased that among the “13 incredible...
- 6/8/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
The first ever TV-only version of IndieWire Honors took place Thursday, June 6.
“This will be another extraordinary IndieWire Honors, the awards evening that isn’t like any other,” Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire’s senior VP and Editor in Chief said when announcing the event. “It’s our first one dedicated to the best of TV and we’re proud to have an opportunity to celebrate these artists.”
Alex Edelman hosted the event, which handed out awards to 13 stars of the TV season picked by IndieWire’s staff. At the awards ceremony at Citizen News in Hollywood, there was a cocktail party vibe that allowed guests to mingle, celebrate each other’s work, and even sneak a glance at honoree and all-around icon Carol Burnett, who accepted the Vanguard Award for her performance on Apple TV+’s “Palm Royale.”
Dakota Fanning received the Performance Award for her stellar work in Netflix’s “Ripley.
“This will be another extraordinary IndieWire Honors, the awards evening that isn’t like any other,” Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire’s senior VP and Editor in Chief said when announcing the event. “It’s our first one dedicated to the best of TV and we’re proud to have an opportunity to celebrate these artists.”
Alex Edelman hosted the event, which handed out awards to 13 stars of the TV season picked by IndieWire’s staff. At the awards ceremony at Citizen News in Hollywood, there was a cocktail party vibe that allowed guests to mingle, celebrate each other’s work, and even sneak a glance at honoree and all-around icon Carol Burnett, who accepted the Vanguard Award for her performance on Apple TV+’s “Palm Royale.”
Dakota Fanning received the Performance Award for her stellar work in Netflix’s “Ripley.
- 6/7/2024
- by Erin Strecker
- Indiewire
When Peabody holds its 84th awards ceremony on June 9, it will finally be in Los Angeles — after four years of trying. The org had decided in 2020 to move its annual event from New York to the West Coast. And then the Covid-19 pandemic hit, and the ceremony went virtual for three years. Last year, it was ready to try again — until the Hollywood strikes forced another in-person cancellation.
Now, Peabody and its executive director, Jeffrey Jones, are ready to give it another shot. “I don’t know what’s going to stop us now,” says Jones, trying not to jinx it. But speaking to Variety just weeks before the event, he was optimistic that this year’s Peabody Awards, held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and hosted by Oscar- and Emmy-nominated comedian-actor-writer Kumail Nanjiani, would be worth the wait.
Jones has been eager to expand the awareness of Peabody (which...
Now, Peabody and its executive director, Jeffrey Jones, are ready to give it another shot. “I don’t know what’s going to stop us now,” says Jones, trying not to jinx it. But speaking to Variety just weeks before the event, he was optimistic that this year’s Peabody Awards, held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and hosted by Oscar- and Emmy-nominated comedian-actor-writer Kumail Nanjiani, would be worth the wait.
Jones has been eager to expand the awareness of Peabody (which...
- 6/7/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Welcome to Emmy Experts Typing, a weekly column in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Emmy race — via Slack, of course. This week, we revisit comedy, which has some open slots in every category.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’re back to type about the Emmys comedy race, which means you can expect a whole lot of “Hacks” here at the start since we’re both certified members of its stan club. At least anecdotally, the show’s momentum continues to build after its incredible Season 3 finale — so much so that at least one half-baked hot take about how “Hacks” isn’t a “good comedy” was published this week. I’m here for all the “Hacks” attention, and I remain convinced it can win Hannah Einbinder her deserved Emmy plus perhaps bring another writing award to the shelves of Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’re back to type about the Emmys comedy race, which means you can expect a whole lot of “Hacks” here at the start since we’re both certified members of its stan club. At least anecdotally, the show’s momentum continues to build after its incredible Season 3 finale — so much so that at least one half-baked hot take about how “Hacks” isn’t a “good comedy” was published this week. I’m here for all the “Hacks” attention, and I remain convinced it can win Hannah Einbinder her deserved Emmy plus perhaps bring another writing award to the shelves of Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky.
- 6/7/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Jennifer Aniston recently took a stroll down memory lane with Quinta Brunson during their Variety’s Actors on Actors interview, reminiscing about the beloved sitcom Friends as it nears its 30th anniversary. Reflecting on its early days, she shared a humorous anecdote involving her co-star Lisa Kudrow. Memories from Friends’ Early Days Aniston humorously recounted a time when she and Matthew Perry played a lighthearted prank on Kudrow while she was getting her hair colored. The playful moment, she admitted, got slightly out of control: It definitely flew out of control, and that was unfortunate. But the excitement we had, it...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Mega
Jennifer Aniston cannot think about "Friends" without getting emotional.
The actress, who rose to fame alongside late actor Matthew Perry on the 90s sitcom, recently burst into tears while discussing the show's 30th anniversary. However, she claimed her emotions didn't come from a painful place but a happy one.
Jennifer Aniston is one of the five surviving "Friends" from the series, which revolved around the lives of six pals in Manhattan, New York City.
Jennifer Aniston & Quinta Brunson Share An Emotional Moment About 'Friends'
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Quinta Brunson (@quintab)
During an episode of Variety's "Actors on Actors" series, Aniston was interviewed by "Abbott Elementary" star Quinta Brunson. A clip of their emotional moment was shared on the Magazine's X page, capturing the former's tearful reaction to a question.
Someone offscreen prompted Brunson to ask Aniston what it was like to watch "Friends" now.
Jennifer Aniston cannot think about "Friends" without getting emotional.
The actress, who rose to fame alongside late actor Matthew Perry on the 90s sitcom, recently burst into tears while discussing the show's 30th anniversary. However, she claimed her emotions didn't come from a painful place but a happy one.
Jennifer Aniston is one of the five surviving "Friends" from the series, which revolved around the lives of six pals in Manhattan, New York City.
Jennifer Aniston & Quinta Brunson Share An Emotional Moment About 'Friends'
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Quinta Brunson (@quintab)
During an episode of Variety's "Actors on Actors" series, Aniston was interviewed by "Abbott Elementary" star Quinta Brunson. A clip of their emotional moment was shared on the Magazine's X page, capturing the former's tearful reaction to a question.
Someone offscreen prompted Brunson to ask Aniston what it was like to watch "Friends" now.
- 6/7/2024
- by Afouda Bamidele
- The Blast
Jennifer Aniston Broke Down Talking about Her ‘Friends’ Co-star Mathew Perry’s Death ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Facebook )
Being a Friends fan in the last year since Mathew Perry’s death has not been easy. Beloved actor and ‘Friends’ star Mathew Perry passed away, and life would never be this way for many fans, especially the co-stars. Jennifer Aniston looks still shaken up by Perry’s death. The Morning Show actress broke down as she remembered Mathew Perry.
Jennifer Aniston can still recall the day the popular NBC sitcom Friends debuted as if it were yesterday. In a new interview with Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson, the 55-year-old actress opened up about the beloved series’ three-decade milestone, her relationship with her co-stars, and the ongoing “gift” that starring in one of the most popular shows of all time provided her.
Aniston’s tears over the late Matthew Perry, who...
Being a Friends fan in the last year since Mathew Perry’s death has not been easy. Beloved actor and ‘Friends’ star Mathew Perry passed away, and life would never be this way for many fans, especially the co-stars. Jennifer Aniston looks still shaken up by Perry’s death. The Morning Show actress broke down as she remembered Mathew Perry.
Jennifer Aniston can still recall the day the popular NBC sitcom Friends debuted as if it were yesterday. In a new interview with Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson, the 55-year-old actress opened up about the beloved series’ three-decade milestone, her relationship with her co-stars, and the ongoing “gift” that starring in one of the most popular shows of all time provided her.
Aniston’s tears over the late Matthew Perry, who...
- 6/7/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
The much-anticipated lineup for this year’s Actors on Actors conversation series has been announced, and one pairing that stands out is Jennifer Aniston and Quinta Brunson. Despite their very different ascents to fame, both actresses star in beloved sitcoms—Friends and Abbott Elementary, respectively. For fans, it’s an intriguing match, given Aniston’s earlier remarks about the changing nature of celebrity. During a poignant moment in their discussion, Quinta shared how Bruce Almighty served as her comfort film during tough times. She revealed to Jennifer,I watched on repeat while going through a rough patch; it was my depression movie. Diverging Paths to...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Friends is just a few months shy of turning 30 years old, a fact that Jennifer Aniston and Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson reflected on for Variety’s popular Actors on Actors series in an interview published Thursday.
During the heartfelt discussion, Aniston recalled Friends’ early days, when she and Matthew Perry pulled a light prank on co-star Lisa Kudrow as she was getting her hair done.
“It’s so strange to even think that it’s 30 years old,” Aniston said after Brunson brought up the anniversary. “I remember the day...
During the heartfelt discussion, Aniston recalled Friends’ early days, when she and Matthew Perry pulled a light prank on co-star Lisa Kudrow as she was getting her hair done.
“It’s so strange to even think that it’s 30 years old,” Aniston said after Brunson brought up the anniversary. “I remember the day...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Deadline’s TV Talk podcast is back for another season taking listeners all the way to the 76th Emmy Awards ceremony September 15. Strap in.
Hold on, we’re doing this again already?
Yep.
In this year of two Emmy Awards, Deadline’s TV Talk podcast has returned to get into the small-screen candidates, the contenders and the winners for the 76th Emmys.
As you can hear above, it’s all about the very serious business of being funny this week with the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. With just days to go before TV Academy voters start choosing who should be nominated, Awards Columnist/Chief Film Critic Pete Hammond and Executive Editor Dominic Patten give their picks for the valued spots in the always highly competitive category.
There’s no Barry, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel or Ted Lasso this time round, because there’s no more of AppleTV...
Hold on, we’re doing this again already?
Yep.
In this year of two Emmy Awards, Deadline’s TV Talk podcast has returned to get into the small-screen candidates, the contenders and the winners for the 76th Emmys.
As you can hear above, it’s all about the very serious business of being funny this week with the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. With just days to go before TV Academy voters start choosing who should be nominated, Awards Columnist/Chief Film Critic Pete Hammond and Executive Editor Dominic Patten give their picks for the valued spots in the always highly competitive category.
There’s no Barry, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel or Ted Lasso this time round, because there’s no more of AppleTV...
- 6/6/2024
- by Dominic Patten and Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
During the third seasons of their respective series, “Abbott Elementary” and “The Morning Show,” Quinta Brunson’s Janine Teagues and Jennifer Aniston’s Alex Levy both overcame significant challenges. Janine moved from teaching at Abbott to working at the Philadelphia school district, where she tried to effect systemic change. “I’m excited for how much she’s grown in this time,” Brunson, the Emmy winner and creator of “Abbott Elementary,” tells Aniston. “And now she’s back at Abbott, but she’s there with a newfound understanding of who she is.”
Meanwhile, Alex found herself enmeshed professionally and personally with the diabolical tech billionaire Paul Marks (Jon Hamm), who wanted to buy and then dismantle Uba, the TV network where Alex is a star anchor. But after finding out what he was really up to, Alex exposed Paul, thwarting the sale. Their budding romance went into the toilet, along with his purchase of Uba.
Meanwhile, Alex found herself enmeshed professionally and personally with the diabolical tech billionaire Paul Marks (Jon Hamm), who wanted to buy and then dismantle Uba, the TV network where Alex is a star anchor. But after finding out what he was really up to, Alex exposed Paul, thwarting the sale. Their budding romance went into the toilet, along with his purchase of Uba.
- 6/6/2024
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
“It’s all about high and low,” exclaimed Michael Kors. “It always has been. Isn’t that what fashion’s all about?”
Tucked into a leather-lined booth in an elegant dining room replete with ivory flowers, passed trays of rosé champagne, spicy tuna cones and caviar handed out by handsome tux-ed waiters, he peered out into the softly lit, glorious sea of ladies during cocktail hour — many boldface names — decked out in his classic slinky black and gold jersey numbers — and chuckled: “Nobody would believe we’re in Canters!”
That’s right: Canter’s Deli on Fairfax, the old school almost hundred-year-old hangout for neighborhood regulars by day, and late-night post-club hipsters by night. Known for bagels, pastrami sandwiches, fat fries and Dr. Brown’s soda, not for being a celebrity hotspot.
Excuse me?
“Spago and Canters! That’s all you need to know!” laughed Kors. “I started a trend! But...
Tucked into a leather-lined booth in an elegant dining room replete with ivory flowers, passed trays of rosé champagne, spicy tuna cones and caviar handed out by handsome tux-ed waiters, he peered out into the softly lit, glorious sea of ladies during cocktail hour — many boldface names — decked out in his classic slinky black and gold jersey numbers — and chuckled: “Nobody would believe we’re in Canters!”
That’s right: Canter’s Deli on Fairfax, the old school almost hundred-year-old hangout for neighborhood regulars by day, and late-night post-club hipsters by night. Known for bagels, pastrami sandwiches, fat fries and Dr. Brown’s soda, not for being a celebrity hotspot.
Excuse me?
“Spago and Canters! That’s all you need to know!” laughed Kors. “I started a trend! But...
- 6/6/2024
- by Merle Ginsberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Universal Pictures’ untitled coming-of-age musical from director Michel Gondry and producer Pharrell Williams has two new additions, the studio announced on Wednesday: Quinta Brunson, the creator and star of hit ABC comedy Abbott Elementary, and eight-time Grammy winner Anderson .Paak.
No character details have been disclosed. Set in Virginia Beach in the summer of 1977, the film pays homage to the neighborhood where Williams grew up, and its Atlantis Apartments, in particular.
As previously announced, Kelvin Harrison Jr. leads an ensemble that also includes Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Halle Bailey, Brian Tyree Henry, Missy Elliott, Janelle Monáe, Tim Meadows, Jaboukie Young-White, Jamilah Rosemond and Jayson Lee.
Written by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson, the film’s being produced by Williams and Mimi Valdés for i am Other, as well as Gil Netter for Netter Films. Universal’s Senior Vice President of Production Development Ryan Jones and Director of Production Development Christine Sun...
No character details have been disclosed. Set in Virginia Beach in the summer of 1977, the film pays homage to the neighborhood where Williams grew up, and its Atlantis Apartments, in particular.
As previously announced, Kelvin Harrison Jr. leads an ensemble that also includes Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Halle Bailey, Brian Tyree Henry, Missy Elliott, Janelle Monáe, Tim Meadows, Jaboukie Young-White, Jamilah Rosemond and Jayson Lee.
Written by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson, the film’s being produced by Williams and Mimi Valdés for i am Other, as well as Gil Netter for Netter Films. Universal’s Senior Vice President of Production Development Ryan Jones and Director of Production Development Christine Sun...
- 6/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
On Tuesday, June 4, ABC celebrated the award-winning series “Abbott Elementary” at Disney FYC Fest in Los Angeles. Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford was on the DGA Theater red carpet to interview stars Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter and William Stanford Davis. Watch the exclusive red-carpet interviews above.
In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible educators may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
See Susan Michalek (‘Abbott Elementary’ costume designer) on shopping ‘from price points that teachers can afford’
Brunson created the series and serves as...
In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible educators may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
See Susan Michalek (‘Abbott Elementary’ costume designer) on shopping ‘from price points that teachers can afford’
Brunson created the series and serves as...
- 6/5/2024
- by Latasha Ford and Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
On June 6, the 2024 IndieWire Honors ceremony will celebrate thirteen creators and stars responsible for some of the most stellar work of the TV season. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, this event is a new edition of its IndieWire Honors event focused entirely on television. In the days leading up to the event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.
Ahead, “Abbott Elementary” executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker tell IndieWire about the many qualities that set our Visionary Award honoree, Emmy-winning writer and actress Quinta Brunson, apart from the crowd.
“Do you guys remember that two-part episode in the ninth season of ‘Family Matters’ where Urkel goes to space?” This is a sincere question Quinta has asked us. To talk with Quinta is to talk with someone who has an encyclopedic knowledge of television comedy. She loves television in a...
Ahead, “Abbott Elementary” executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker tell IndieWire about the many qualities that set our Visionary Award honoree, Emmy-winning writer and actress Quinta Brunson, apart from the crowd.
“Do you guys remember that two-part episode in the ninth season of ‘Family Matters’ where Urkel goes to space?” This is a sincere question Quinta has asked us. To talk with Quinta is to talk with someone who has an encyclopedic knowledge of television comedy. She loves television in a...
- 6/4/2024
- by Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker
- Indiewire
On June 6, the 2024 IndieWire Honors ceremony will celebrate 13 creators and stars responsible for some of the most stellar work of the TV season. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, the event is a new edition of previous IndieWire Honors ceremonies, this time focused entirely on television. We’re showcasing their work with new interviews leading up to the Los Angeles celebration.
The 75th Primetime Emmys had Quinta Brunson in her feelings before she was even called to the stage to accept the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. “It was such a celebration of television,” the “Abbott Elementary” creator/star told IndieWire over Zoom. “I remember the beginning of the ceremony ran through a number of famous sitcoms, just things that have raised me and always inspired me to want to make a comedy myself, and make TV. And it was already emotional for me,...
The 75th Primetime Emmys had Quinta Brunson in her feelings before she was even called to the stage to accept the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. “It was such a celebration of television,” the “Abbott Elementary” creator/star told IndieWire over Zoom. “I remember the beginning of the ceremony ran through a number of famous sitcoms, just things that have raised me and always inspired me to want to make a comedy myself, and make TV. And it was already emotional for me,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Nickelodeon has revealed a star-studded list of nominees for its annual Kids’ Choice Awards. Leading the pack with six noms is Taylor Swift, followed by Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé, with four noms each.
First-time nominees include Halle Bailey, Austin Butler, Sabrina Carpenter, Kai Cenat, Timothée Chalamet, Luke Combs, Ariana DeBose, Ayo Edebiri, Ryan Gosling, Reneé Rapp, Margot Robbie, Paul Rudd, among others. Musical performances and presenters will be announced at a later date.
This year’s show will also feature enhanced graphics, high-tech motion capture and augmented reality, according to Nick, along with celebrity collaborations and stunts as Nickelodeon celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants’ special birthday; and the net’s signature orange blimp award and epic slimings.
Hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Patrick Star (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke), Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 will premiere live from their undersea home of Bikini Bottom on Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.
First-time nominees include Halle Bailey, Austin Butler, Sabrina Carpenter, Kai Cenat, Timothée Chalamet, Luke Combs, Ariana DeBose, Ayo Edebiri, Ryan Gosling, Reneé Rapp, Margot Robbie, Paul Rudd, among others. Musical performances and presenters will be announced at a later date.
This year’s show will also feature enhanced graphics, high-tech motion capture and augmented reality, according to Nick, along with celebrity collaborations and stunts as Nickelodeon celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants’ special birthday; and the net’s signature orange blimp award and epic slimings.
Hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Patrick Star (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke), Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 will premiere live from their undersea home of Bikini Bottom on Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.
- 6/4/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Presented in partnership with Disney, IndieWire’s “Pass the Remote” FYC series dissected the work of artists and craftspeople throughout the industry with screenings of their work at the Vidiots Foundation in Los Angeles’s Eagle Rock neighborhood. This is IndieWire’s first TV screening and panel series, and each event featured in-person discussions with TV’s behind-the-scenes players moderated by IndieWire editors and others.
“We’re excited to offer evenings of great TV and the first-person experiences of its creators,” said IndieWire senior VP and editor in chief Dana Harris-Bridson in a statement launching the series. “Partnering with Vidiots, one of our favorite screening locations, makes this a true IndieWire event.”
“We’re thrilled to launch this new series with FX, Disney, Hulu, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Nat Geo, and ABC and celebrate such a wide range of excellence in TV,” said IndieWire Senior VP & Publisher James Israel.
“Pass the...
“We’re excited to offer evenings of great TV and the first-person experiences of its creators,” said IndieWire senior VP and editor in chief Dana Harris-Bridson in a statement launching the series. “Partnering with Vidiots, one of our favorite screening locations, makes this a true IndieWire event.”
“We’re thrilled to launch this new series with FX, Disney, Hulu, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Nat Geo, and ABC and celebrate such a wide range of excellence in TV,” said IndieWire Senior VP & Publisher James Israel.
“Pass the...
- 6/3/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Xochitl Gomez, best known for playing Marvel heroine America Chavez in the studio’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, is shooting Hive, a horror short from rising Colombian-American filmmaker Felipe Vargas.
Written and directed by Vargas, Hive stars Gomez as a teenage babysitter who loses the young girl she’s taking care of at an idyllic playground and is forced to confront an insidious entity hidden among the children. Gomez stars alongside Lorelei Olivia Mote, a tyke who has appeared in American Horror Story and Daisy Jones & the Six.
The story is being told in real time and and set in the bright daylight of the outdoors, something the filmmakers think differentiates their project from most horror projects.
“Working with Felipe on Hive brought me back to the pure fun of filmmaking,” Gomez tells The Hollywood Reporter. “He’s precise and playful, being aware of every detail...
Written and directed by Vargas, Hive stars Gomez as a teenage babysitter who loses the young girl she’s taking care of at an idyllic playground and is forced to confront an insidious entity hidden among the children. Gomez stars alongside Lorelei Olivia Mote, a tyke who has appeared in American Horror Story and Daisy Jones & the Six.
The story is being told in real time and and set in the bright daylight of the outdoors, something the filmmakers think differentiates their project from most horror projects.
“Working with Felipe on Hive brought me back to the pure fun of filmmaking,” Gomez tells The Hollywood Reporter. “He’s precise and playful, being aware of every detail...
- 5/31/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Watch ‘Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter’ Featuring Top Drama Actresses Tonight on IFC and AMC+
Seven of the top actresses starring in some of TV’s hottest drama series take center stage in Friday’s episode of Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter.
Jennifer Aniston, Jodie Foster, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Anna Sawai, Sofía Vergara and Naomi Watts weigh in on everything from method acting to menopause to snorting coke (onscreen) during the lively discussion. The full episode premieres at 10 p.m. Pt on Friday, May 31, on IFC, and will be available to stream on AMC+.
Hosted by Emmy-nominated actress and comedian Yvonne Orji (Insecure), Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter — now in its second season — showcases five episodes of Emmy contenders: Comedy Actresses, Drama Actors, Comedy Actors, Drama Actresses and Stand-Up. New episodes of the Emmy-nominated series premiere weekly on Fridays.
See the full schedule below.
Comedy Actress – premiered Friday, May 24 at 10 p.m. Pt on IFC and available to stream on AMC+ Quinta Brunson,...
Jennifer Aniston, Jodie Foster, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Anna Sawai, Sofía Vergara and Naomi Watts weigh in on everything from method acting to menopause to snorting coke (onscreen) during the lively discussion. The full episode premieres at 10 p.m. Pt on Friday, May 31, on IFC, and will be available to stream on AMC+.
Hosted by Emmy-nominated actress and comedian Yvonne Orji (Insecure), Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter — now in its second season — showcases five episodes of Emmy contenders: Comedy Actresses, Drama Actors, Comedy Actors, Drama Actresses and Stand-Up. New episodes of the Emmy-nominated series premiere weekly on Fridays.
See the full schedule below.
Comedy Actress – premiered Friday, May 24 at 10 p.m. Pt on IFC and available to stream on AMC+ Quinta Brunson,...
- 5/31/2024
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Janine (Quinta Brunson) has taken on a fellowship in the school district, and she and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) put their relationship on pause — due to mixed signals. Overall, the teachers are maturing and growing. “Abbott Elementary” artisans worked to reflect that growth through their respective crafts in the ABC series’ junior year.
In the first two seasons, Janine’s wardrobe was mainly long skirts paired with turtlenecks. According to series costume designer Susan Michalek, the idea was that her clothes were baggy. “We never did fittings to make the clothes fit. They were just last minute and let’s put a belt on it.” In Season 3, her character takes on more job responsibilities, and “the clothing is fitted. She has shorter skirts.” Michalek notes that as the season progresses, Janine’s neckline changes, and stripes, prints and the odd brooch add to Janine’s emerging professional confidence.
Hair department...
In the first two seasons, Janine’s wardrobe was mainly long skirts paired with turtlenecks. According to series costume designer Susan Michalek, the idea was that her clothes were baggy. “We never did fittings to make the clothes fit. They were just last minute and let’s put a belt on it.” In Season 3, her character takes on more job responsibilities, and “the clothing is fitted. She has shorter skirts.” Michalek notes that as the season progresses, Janine’s neckline changes, and stripes, prints and the odd brooch add to Janine’s emerging professional confidence.
Hair department...
- 5/31/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
8 Best Workplace Comedy Shows That Will Help You Overcome Your Office Blues(Photo Credit –IMDb)
While the workplace might not be the best place to have fun, workplace comedies do make up for one of the best sitcom genres. Featuring relatable situations with a humorous twist, these shows provide the audiences with comic relief after long days at work.
From office romances and politics to flamboyant managers and struggling employees, these shows have all the right elements to keep the viewers hooked. Here, we have curated a list of eight best workplace comedy series that will surely help you get through your office blues.
1. The Office (2005–2013)
Probably the first show that comes to everyone’s mind when they think of a workplace sitcom, The Office continues to be loved by viewers even a decade after its conclusion. The NBC series follows the daily lives of employees at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company,...
While the workplace might not be the best place to have fun, workplace comedies do make up for one of the best sitcom genres. Featuring relatable situations with a humorous twist, these shows provide the audiences with comic relief after long days at work.
From office romances and politics to flamboyant managers and struggling employees, these shows have all the right elements to keep the viewers hooked. Here, we have curated a list of eight best workplace comedy series that will surely help you get through your office blues.
1. The Office (2005–2013)
Probably the first show that comes to everyone’s mind when they think of a workplace sitcom, The Office continues to be loved by viewers even a decade after its conclusion. The NBC series follows the daily lives of employees at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
The line-up for the new series of Variety’s Actors On Actors has been revealed, with high profile movie performers interviewing each other.
Variety’s Actors On Actors is one of the most delightful series you can watch as a film fan. The central conceit is that two actors sit down for a natter about their work, often going off on tangents, acting as a unique insight into the industry.
Generally, the pairings are quite surprising, with the actors concerned often never having worked together and, in some cases, seeming quite random, but each one is fascinating and, usually, an absolute hoot. You can see Kate Winslet shooting the breeze with Gary Oldman, for example, or Beanie Feldstein with Florence Pugh – we are still waiting for Jason Statham to make an appearence.
Variety has revealed this year’s Actors on Actors lineup. Here’s what’s in store…
Leo Woodall...
Variety’s Actors On Actors is one of the most delightful series you can watch as a film fan. The central conceit is that two actors sit down for a natter about their work, often going off on tangents, acting as a unique insight into the industry.
Generally, the pairings are quite surprising, with the actors concerned often never having worked together and, in some cases, seeming quite random, but each one is fascinating and, usually, an absolute hoot. You can see Kate Winslet shooting the breeze with Gary Oldman, for example, or Beanie Feldstein with Florence Pugh – we are still waiting for Jason Statham to make an appearence.
Variety has revealed this year’s Actors on Actors lineup. Here’s what’s in store…
Leo Woodall...
- 5/30/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The cast of Abbott Elementary has been working hard at Willard R. Abbott Elementary, but no one more than second-grade teacher Janine Teagues.
The main cast has remained mostly the same since the comedy's inception.
Quinta Brunson stepped in a different light as we saw her work in her new role as a temporary fellowship in the school district.
This gave Season 3 a little twist, following her trying to adjust to bureaucracy and her co-workers' happenings.
The cast brings mightier humor to our TV screens each new season.
Meet Abbott Elementary Season 4 cast and characters:
Quinta Brunson (Janine Teagues)
Janine Teagues is the main character of Abbott Elementary and a second-grade teacher. She always remains optimistic despite the school's underfunding and lack of essentials.
In season 3, she was offered a temporary fellowship at the school district.
Her mission is to help the lives of her students, and her cheeriness can...
The main cast has remained mostly the same since the comedy's inception.
Quinta Brunson stepped in a different light as we saw her work in her new role as a temporary fellowship in the school district.
This gave Season 3 a little twist, following her trying to adjust to bureaucracy and her co-workers' happenings.
The cast brings mightier humor to our TV screens each new season.
Meet Abbott Elementary Season 4 cast and characters:
Quinta Brunson (Janine Teagues)
Janine Teagues is the main character of Abbott Elementary and a second-grade teacher. She always remains optimistic despite the school's underfunding and lack of essentials.
In season 3, she was offered a temporary fellowship at the school district.
Her mission is to help the lives of her students, and her cheeriness can...
- 5/29/2024
- by Eve Pierpont
- TVfanatic
On June 6, the 2024 IndieWire Honors ceremony will celebrate thirteen creators and stars responsible for some of the most stellar work of the TV season. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, this event is a new edition of its IndieWire Honors event focused entirely on television. Alex Edelman will host the event. We’re showcasing their work with new interviews leading up to the Los Angeles event.
Alex Edelman’s recollection of attending a Neo-Nazi cocktail party in New York City without telling anyone that he’s Jewish is the marquee moment in “Just for Us,” his blockbuster one-man show that later became an acclaimed HBO special. The anecdote manages to turn a horrifying situation into a comedic exploration of the logical fallacies that are required to maintain a bigoted worldview thanks to Edelman’s sharp wit and his fast-paced delivery. But even as his tale of undercover racism...
Alex Edelman’s recollection of attending a Neo-Nazi cocktail party in New York City without telling anyone that he’s Jewish is the marquee moment in “Just for Us,” his blockbuster one-man show that later became an acclaimed HBO special. The anecdote manages to turn a horrifying situation into a comedic exploration of the logical fallacies that are required to maintain a bigoted worldview thanks to Edelman’s sharp wit and his fast-paced delivery. But even as his tale of undercover racism...
- 5/29/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
In 2005, Hamilton and Girls5Eva star Renee Elise Goldsberry went back home to Chicago to visit her dad. She accompanied him to church, where the reverend made a to-do of her presence. “We have a guest,” he announced to the congregation, and then proceeded to tick off her professional accomplishments, which, at that point, included a soap opera and a stint on Broadway.
Goldsberry didn’t immediately recognize herself in the introduction. “I’m looking around, like, “Who’s in the house when I’m here?” she says. “Because the year I had, I’d had two very painful miscarriages. One was in the second trimester. It was terribly painful.”
She stood up and waved, nevertheless, but it served as a stark reminder that describing her as a Tony winner or a Grammy winner or whatever else her IMDb profile offers is not fully representative of who she is. “And quite honestly,...
Goldsberry didn’t immediately recognize herself in the introduction. “I’m looking around, like, “Who’s in the house when I’m here?” she says. “Because the year I had, I’d had two very painful miscarriages. One was in the second trimester. It was terribly painful.”
She stood up and waved, nevertheless, but it served as a stark reminder that describing her as a Tony winner or a Grammy winner or whatever else her IMDb profile offers is not fully representative of who she is. “And quite honestly,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Perfetti Thinks ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 4 Might Be Even More Meta Than Season 3 [Interview]
After three critically acclaimed and award-winning seasons, Chris Perfetti still finds it hard to watch himself on “Abbott Elementary.” But as Jacob, the “social puppy dog” of “Abbott’s” faculty, Perfetti finds himself more and more ingrained in different storylines and he’s having to get more comfortable with it. Especially considering the strikes limited the 2024 season to just 14 episodes.
Read More: Janelle James recognizes Ava’s “hustle” on “Abbott Elementary” [Interview]
Perfetti also humbly admits that the show’s star and creator, Quinta Brunson, has to pretty much explain a substantial number of pop culture references to him.
Continue reading Chris Perfetti Thinks ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 4 Might Be Even More Meta Than Season 3 [Interview] at The Playlist.
Read More: Janelle James recognizes Ava’s “hustle” on “Abbott Elementary” [Interview]
Perfetti also humbly admits that the show’s star and creator, Quinta Brunson, has to pretty much explain a substantial number of pop culture references to him.
Continue reading Chris Perfetti Thinks ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 4 Might Be Even More Meta Than Season 3 [Interview] at The Playlist.
- 5/28/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Welcome to Emmy Experts Typing, a weekly column in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Emmy race — via Slack, of course. This week, we reassess drama, now with “Shōgun.”
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! It’s Friday and we went from having no clear frontrunner in the Best Drama Series category to what seems like a runway favorite. Last week, FX finally announced “Shōgun” will compete as a drama series as two additional seasons are being planned for… sometime in the future. Good for Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo and producer and star Hiroyuki Sanada. Not only will they get paid for spearheading the year’s one real breakout show not named “Baby Reindeer,” but they’re also more likely than ever to win Emmys for their work. Or maybe they were always going to win. Regardless! It didn’t take me long to...
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! It’s Friday and we went from having no clear frontrunner in the Best Drama Series category to what seems like a runway favorite. Last week, FX finally announced “Shōgun” will compete as a drama series as two additional seasons are being planned for… sometime in the future. Good for Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo and producer and star Hiroyuki Sanada. Not only will they get paid for spearheading the year’s one real breakout show not named “Baby Reindeer,” but they’re also more likely than ever to win Emmys for their work. Or maybe they were always going to win. Regardless! It didn’t take me long to...
- 5/24/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
The Saturday May 25 episode of Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter, airing on IFC, features a celebrated lineup of comedic talent. Quinta Brunson from Abbott Elementary, Maya Rudolph from Loot, Kristen Wiig from Palm Royale, Ego Nwodim from Saturday Night Live, Michelle Buteau from Survival of the Thickest, and Renee Elise Goldsberry from Girls5Eva […]
Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter: Comedy Actress...
Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter: Comedy Actress...
- 5/24/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Another school year has come to an end on Abbott Elementary. Despite being on the shorter side due to the dual Hollywood strikes, Season 3 of ABC’s hit mockumentary sitcom has been stellar overall — in just 14 episodes, it’s tackled teaching woes, career pivots, breakups, and plenty of other shenanigans.
This season has heavily focused on Janine’s (Quinta Brunson) district storyline, leaving her will-they/won’t-they? romance with Gregory (Tyler James Williams) mostly just simmering in the background. Although fans have been invested in the couple from the very beginning, the show has never been in a real rush for them to actually get together.
This season has heavily focused on Janine’s (Quinta Brunson) district storyline, leaving her will-they/won’t-they? romance with Gregory (Tyler James Williams) mostly just simmering in the background. Although fans have been invested in the couple from the very beginning, the show has never been in a real rush for them to actually get together.
- 5/23/2024
- by Kelly Martinez
- Primetimer
“Wayne’s World” is looking to party on in 2024.
The iconic buddy comedy lands a live stage reading courtesy of nonprofit arts organization Film Independent, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, and Mubi. The new version of “Wayne’s World” will have a cast solely comprised of women, queer, and non-binary actors, with Abbi Jacobson and Zoe Lister-Jones in the two lead roles originally played by Mike Myers and Dana Carvey.
In addition to Jacobson’s Wayne and Lister-Jones’ Garth, Kate Berlant plays agent Benjamin who was originally portrayed by Rob Lowe in the film. Nicole Byer stars as Russel, Poppy Cassandra’s character.
The cast additionally includes Robby Hoffman and Poppy Liu, with more names to be announced. The full “Wayne’s World” reinvention will take place at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ Bram Goldsmith Theater on Wednesday, June 11.
Lister-Jones will also direct the stage reading, following...
The iconic buddy comedy lands a live stage reading courtesy of nonprofit arts organization Film Independent, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, and Mubi. The new version of “Wayne’s World” will have a cast solely comprised of women, queer, and non-binary actors, with Abbi Jacobson and Zoe Lister-Jones in the two lead roles originally played by Mike Myers and Dana Carvey.
In addition to Jacobson’s Wayne and Lister-Jones’ Garth, Kate Berlant plays agent Benjamin who was originally portrayed by Rob Lowe in the film. Nicole Byer stars as Russel, Poppy Cassandra’s character.
The cast additionally includes Robby Hoffman and Poppy Liu, with more names to be announced. The full “Wayne’s World” reinvention will take place at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ Bram Goldsmith Theater on Wednesday, June 11.
Lister-Jones will also direct the stage reading, following...
- 5/23/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“Welcome to The View, ladies!” Michelle Buteau whoops as the comedy actress roundtable veers into more dramatic territory. It was a question about the most transformative performances or periods of their collective careers that has sent this Emmy-worthy sextet — Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson, Saturday Night Live’s Ego Nwodim, Loot’s Maya Rudolph, Palm Royale’s Kristen Wiig, Girls5eva’s Renée Elise Goldsberry and Survival of the Thickest’s Buteau — down a rabbit hole of self-doubt and self-discovery. And though a succession of big belly laughs punctuate the hourlong conversation at The Georgian Hotel in mid-April, the actresses also get serious about their fertility struggles and identity crises.
What is the funniest or strangest feedback you’ve gotten or read about yourself?
RENÉE Elise Goldsberry I won an award for being the No. 1 vegetarian …
All Ooooh.
Goldsberry … (Whispers) But I’m not a vegetarian.
Kristen Wiig Same! It’s,...
What is the funniest or strangest feedback you’ve gotten or read about yourself?
RENÉE Elise Goldsberry I won an award for being the No. 1 vegetarian …
All Ooooh.
Goldsberry … (Whispers) But I’m not a vegetarian.
Kristen Wiig Same! It’s,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Abbott Elementary Season 3, Episode 14, “Party.”] Abbott Elementary‘s third season came to a close with a shocking turn of events in Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory’s (Tyler James Williams) relationship as she hosts a party for her colleagues. The end-of-school-year celebration is carefully crafted as Janine designates different sections of her small apartment for specific people and activities. One individual who acknowledges her planning is Gregory, who clearly still has feelings for her despite being deterred from exploring things further in the previous installment. When guests like Manny (Josh Segarra) and Olivia (Lana Condor) arrive, the tension between Janine and Gregory is further exacerbated as they continue to be unsure about where they stand with one another. As the party gets out of control, the lights go out, and Janine shares a quiet moment with Gregory in her bedroom. But just as they are about to kiss, Mr. Johnson...
- 5/23/2024
- TV Insider
[This story contains spoilers from the Abbott Elementary season three finale, “Party.”]
If there’s one issue viewers have had with the beloved ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary over its three seasons, it’s that Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) have yet to take their working relationship to the next level, as fans have been shipping the pair since its season one debut.
After a painstaking episode 13, “Smith Playground,” in which Janine and Gregory’s plans to tell each other how they feel are thwarted by fellow teacher, Mr. Morton’s bitter warning to “never date someone you work with,” audiences began to lose hope. But in the final minutes of the season three finale episode, “Party,” which aired Wednesday night, the two share a passionate kiss at Janine’s end of the school year bash, putting an end to the tortuous will-they-won’t they dynamic between the teachers.
“I think this season with...
If there’s one issue viewers have had with the beloved ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary over its three seasons, it’s that Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) have yet to take their working relationship to the next level, as fans have been shipping the pair since its season one debut.
After a painstaking episode 13, “Smith Playground,” in which Janine and Gregory’s plans to tell each other how they feel are thwarted by fellow teacher, Mr. Morton’s bitter warning to “never date someone you work with,” audiences began to lose hope. But in the final minutes of the season three finale episode, “Party,” which aired Wednesday night, the two share a passionate kiss at Janine’s end of the school year bash, putting an end to the tortuous will-they-won’t they dynamic between the teachers.
“I think this season with...
- 5/23/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert! This post contains details from the Season 3 finale of ABC’s Abbott Elementary.
The last day of school is always cause for celebration, and the teachers of Abbott Elementary sure know how to throw a party.
Fresh off her stint at the district, Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) made it back to her second-grade students in time to send them off for the summer and back to her co-workers in time to host them in her tiny apartment for a bit of a celebration in the Season 3 finale. Naturally, the documentary crew was also invited along for the ride.
“We knew we wanted it to end with Janine throwing a party, mostly because it was a year of her getting herself out of her comfort zone, pushing herself in ways she hadn’t before,” executive producer Justin Halpern told Deadline. “This party is something that she wouldn’t have probably done that long ago.
The last day of school is always cause for celebration, and the teachers of Abbott Elementary sure know how to throw a party.
Fresh off her stint at the district, Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) made it back to her second-grade students in time to send them off for the summer and back to her co-workers in time to host them in her tiny apartment for a bit of a celebration in the Season 3 finale. Naturally, the documentary crew was also invited along for the ride.
“We knew we wanted it to end with Janine throwing a party, mostly because it was a year of her getting herself out of her comfort zone, pushing herself in ways she hadn’t before,” executive producer Justin Halpern told Deadline. “This party is something that she wouldn’t have probably done that long ago.
- 5/23/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson revealed on Wednesday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show that her career goal is to ghostwrite one of Hallmark’s many Christmas movies.
“My TV doesn’t leave that channel during Christmastime — neither me or my husband celebrate Christmas, but I love them so much and I really want to ghostwrite one,” Brunson told Barrymore. “I think I’d be good at it. I hope they let me.”
If it happens, Brunson said she would do it under a pseudonym.
“It’s gonna be under a fake pen name. It won’t be me so you guys don’t know, because I don’t want you to be biased!” Brunson said. “I want you to just enjoy the movie — or not enjoy it — the same way you do the other ones.
“My TV doesn’t leave that channel during Christmastime — neither me or my husband celebrate Christmas, but I love them so much and I really want to ghostwrite one,” Brunson told Barrymore. “I think I’d be good at it. I hope they let me.”
If it happens, Brunson said she would do it under a pseudonym.
“It’s gonna be under a fake pen name. It won’t be me so you guys don’t know, because I don’t want you to be biased!” Brunson said. “I want you to just enjoy the movie — or not enjoy it — the same way you do the other ones.
- 5/23/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
From Whitney Houston to Elvis, there is no shortage of iconic singers who inspire sweeping films that dramatize their life stories. No matter the genre, cinematic features have captured the careers of the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley to country singer Jonny Cash. Most recently, Back to Black (2024) launched in theaters to capture the life and musical career of Amy Winehouse.
Still other films in the works will add to the canon of singer biography movies, like Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown and nephew to Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle the late Michael Jackson in Michael.
We’ve compiled a list of music-centric biopics available to stream should the urge overcome viewers.
Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment /Courtesy Everett Collection
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (2022)
Naomi Ackie embodied singer Whitney Houston in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
Still other films in the works will add to the canon of singer biography movies, like Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown and nephew to Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle the late Michael Jackson in Michael.
We’ve compiled a list of music-centric biopics available to stream should the urge overcome viewers.
Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment /Courtesy Everett Collection
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (2022)
Naomi Ackie embodied singer Whitney Houston in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
- 5/22/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and is about to make award show history? Sponge! Bob! Square! Pants!
With his best friend Patrick Star by his side, the porous icon will host the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024, marking the first time (ever!) that animated characters will host a full-length award show. SpongeBob and Patrick are voiced by Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke, respectively.
More from TVLineThe Thundermans Gets Spinoff Series - Which Original Cast Members Are Involved?GLAAD Media Awards 2024: Heartstopper and The Last of Us Among Second Wave of Winners - View Full ListThe Fairly OddParents:...
With his best friend Patrick Star by his side, the porous icon will host the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024, marking the first time (ever!) that animated characters will host a full-length award show. SpongeBob and Patrick are voiced by Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke, respectively.
More from TVLineThe Thundermans Gets Spinoff Series - Which Original Cast Members Are Involved?GLAAD Media Awards 2024: Heartstopper and The Last of Us Among Second Wave of Winners - View Full ListThe Fairly OddParents:...
- 5/22/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Five acclaimed costume designers take us behind the scenes of their costume fittings to reveal the unexpected sparks of inspiration that happen when the wardrobes they created or sourced are paired with their performers for the first time.
In an exclusive video roundtable interview with Gold Derby as part of our Meet the Experts: Costume Designers panel, “Abbott Elementary” costume designer Susan Michalek, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” costume designer Lou Eyrich, “Shōgun” costume designer Carlos Rosario, “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” costume designer Bernadette Croft and “The Wheel of Time” costume designer Sharon Gilham discuss what they love most about collaborating with the on-screen talent of their projects. Watch the full roundtable above. Click on each person’s name to watch an individual chat.
“It takes about two-three people to dress anybody with any of those costumes for about 45 minutes or an hour,” reveals Rosario about the arduous process of fitting his “Shōgun” performers.
In an exclusive video roundtable interview with Gold Derby as part of our Meet the Experts: Costume Designers panel, “Abbott Elementary” costume designer Susan Michalek, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” costume designer Lou Eyrich, “Shōgun” costume designer Carlos Rosario, “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” costume designer Bernadette Croft and “The Wheel of Time” costume designer Sharon Gilham discuss what they love most about collaborating with the on-screen talent of their projects. Watch the full roundtable above. Click on each person’s name to watch an individual chat.
“It takes about two-three people to dress anybody with any of those costumes for about 45 minutes or an hour,” reveals Rosario about the arduous process of fitting his “Shōgun” performers.
- 5/22/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
IndieWire launched our “Pass the Remote” FYC TV screening series, produced in partnership with Disney, with a dynamic casting directors panel April 25, two Disney Storytellers panels April 29, and a panel about “Abbott Elementary” May 20.
Next up? A “Jim Henson Idea Man” panel on May 24 celebrating the documentary about the Muppets creator, which just premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Like all events in the “Pass the Remote” screening series, it will take place at the Vidiots Foundation in Los Angeles’s Eagle Rock neighborhood.
Legendary director Ron Howard will be in attendance on the panel, as will composer David Fleming and editor Paul Crowder. Howard is a two-time Oscar winner. In recent vintage, he’s become a more prolific documentary director, with films such as “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week” (2016), “Pavarotti” (2019), “Rebuilding Paradise” (2020), and 2022’s profile of Jose Andres and the World Central Kitchen, “We Feed People.”
“Jim Henson...
Next up? A “Jim Henson Idea Man” panel on May 24 celebrating the documentary about the Muppets creator, which just premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Like all events in the “Pass the Remote” screening series, it will take place at the Vidiots Foundation in Los Angeles’s Eagle Rock neighborhood.
Legendary director Ron Howard will be in attendance on the panel, as will composer David Fleming and editor Paul Crowder. Howard is a two-time Oscar winner. In recent vintage, he’s become a more prolific documentary director, with films such as “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week” (2016), “Pavarotti” (2019), “Rebuilding Paradise” (2020), and 2022’s profile of Jose Andres and the World Central Kitchen, “We Feed People.”
“Jim Henson...
- 5/22/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
As the Television Academy continues to review submissions, NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” will see at least 17 of its 20 guest hosts of Season 49 listed on the Emmy ballot in the guest acting race, the highest number of the past five seasons.
The most recent season of the iconic sketch comedy show, which heads into its 50th year, featured an impressive lineup of emcees. Those confirmed to be submitted include comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Ramy Youssef; former “SNL” cast members Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph; and Hollywood A-listers Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Jacob Elordi, Ayo Edebiri, Sydney Sweeney, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason Momoa.
Musical stars Bad Bunny and Dua Lipa, along with actor Dakota Johnson, have not yet been confirmed to be submitted for consideration.
Multiple sources and representatives confirmed to Variety exclusively that all submissions were made by the network or talent representatives,...
The most recent season of the iconic sketch comedy show, which heads into its 50th year, featured an impressive lineup of emcees. Those confirmed to be submitted include comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Ramy Youssef; former “SNL” cast members Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph; and Hollywood A-listers Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Jacob Elordi, Ayo Edebiri, Sydney Sweeney, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason Momoa.
Musical stars Bad Bunny and Dua Lipa, along with actor Dakota Johnson, have not yet been confirmed to be submitted for consideration.
Multiple sources and representatives confirmed to Variety exclusively that all submissions were made by the network or talent representatives,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Abbott Elementary‘s third season closes its run on May 22, and in anticipation of the episode’s arrival, TV Insider caught up with star Tyler James Williams, who is teasing that when it comes to what’s in store, fans are “not ready.” As viewers saw in the previous installment, the Abbott crew took their students to a playground for an epic field trip that ended in a competition against the school led by Ava’s (Janelle James) frenemy Crystal (Tatyana Ali). At the same time, Jacob (Chris Perfetti) hinted to Gregory (Tyler James Williams) and Janine (Quinta Brunson) that romantic feelings remained between them. Disney/Gilles Mingasson Just as fans thought they’d get a romantic payoff, Mr. Morton (Jerry Minor) chimed in to warn about the dangers of dating a coworker as he and his wife deal with hardships over their unraveling marriage. Ava also chimed in, suggesting...
- 5/21/2024
- TV Insider
Editor’s note: This post was previously published on Thursday, May 16. It’s been updated to include more honorees, including Fisher Stevens, for this edition of IndieWire Honors.
IndieWire, the definitive outlet for creative independence in film and TV, announced on Thursday, May 16 a new edition of its IndieWire Honors event focused entirely on television. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, IndieWire Honors is a celebration of the creators and stars responsible for some of the most stellar work of the TV season.
Hosted by “Just for Us” comedian Alex Edelman, the latest edition of the event will be celebrated at an intimate cocktail reception taking place Thursday, June 6 in Los Angeles. Exclusive editorial content, including honoree profiles, will also be featured on IndieWire beginning May 29 and will continue throughout the lead-up to the awards night, followed up video interviews and more content from the event. Other honorees...
IndieWire, the definitive outlet for creative independence in film and TV, announced on Thursday, May 16 a new edition of its IndieWire Honors event focused entirely on television. Curated and selected by IndieWire’s editorial team, IndieWire Honors is a celebration of the creators and stars responsible for some of the most stellar work of the TV season.
Hosted by “Just for Us” comedian Alex Edelman, the latest edition of the event will be celebrated at an intimate cocktail reception taking place Thursday, June 6 in Los Angeles. Exclusive editorial content, including honoree profiles, will also be featured on IndieWire beginning May 29 and will continue throughout the lead-up to the awards night, followed up video interviews and more content from the event. Other honorees...
- 5/21/2024
- by IndieWire Staff
- Indiewire
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.