For a show filled with constant troublemakers, it makes sense that "The Simpsons" would feature multiple recurring lawyer characters. The most memorable is Lionel Hutz, the incompetent bozo who usually represents a member of the Simpson family; when he's taking on the case, that's a sure sign that whoever he's defending is going to jail. He's a familiar archetype, one we see echoes of with the incompetent alien chicken lawyer on "Futurama" or the perpetually anxious Ted on "Scrubs." Any lawyer who strays from the expected image of a smart, calculating, dignified man is always a welcome addition to a sitcom, but "The Simpsons" is unique in that it offers a counterpart.
Mr. Burns' lawyer, the blue-eyed New Yorker with the nasal voice, is the polar opposite of Lionel Hutz. He's an extremely efficient soulless drone, someone who tends to win his cases even if his methods aren't particularly ethical.
Mr. Burns' lawyer, the blue-eyed New Yorker with the nasal voice, is the polar opposite of Lionel Hutz. He's an extremely efficient soulless drone, someone who tends to win his cases even if his methods aren't particularly ethical.
- 5/12/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Get ready for another delightful episode of “The Simpsons” as Season 35 Episode 18, titled “Bart’s Brain,” hits the screens this Sunday at 8:00 Pm on Fox. In this installment, viewers can look forward to Bart Simpson embarking on a new adventure as he makes a new friend.
Bart’s mischievous nature often leads him into all sorts of escapades, but this time, it seems he’s found someone who resonates with him on a deeper level. As Bart navigates the complexities of friendship, audiences can expect plenty of humor, heartwarming moments, and perhaps even a few life lessons along the way.
Throughout its illustrious run, “The Simpsons” has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with its endearing characters, clever humor, and insightful commentary on contemporary life. In “Bart’s Brain,” viewers can anticipate another dose of the show’s trademark wit and charm as Bart forges a new connection that...
Bart’s mischievous nature often leads him into all sorts of escapades, but this time, it seems he’s found someone who resonates with him on a deeper level. As Bart navigates the complexities of friendship, audiences can expect plenty of humor, heartwarming moments, and perhaps even a few life lessons along the way.
Throughout its illustrious run, “The Simpsons” has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with its endearing characters, clever humor, and insightful commentary on contemporary life. In “Bart’s Brain,” viewers can anticipate another dose of the show’s trademark wit and charm as Bart forges a new connection that...
- 5/12/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
In 2021, in the months leading to the release of "Space Jam: A New Legacy," the New York Times published an editorial which said cartoon character Pepé Le Pew "normalized rape culture." In that same piece, the author also wrote that Speedy Gonzales had friends who "helped popularize the corrosive stereotype of the drunk and lethargic Mexicans."
In recent years, "Looney Tunes" stopped featuring rifles in new portrayals of Elmer Fudd, so why couldn't change its portrayal of Pepé Le Pew or Speedy, too? While France did nothing to defend Le Pew, Latinos in the U.S. and across Latin America jumped at the chance to defend Speedy Gonzales from never saying "Ándale! Ándale! Arriba! Arriba!" again. Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, who voiced Speedy in "Space Jam 2," defended the character on social media.
Few would argue that the character isn't racist or an outdated stereotype, but Speedy still engenders passionate love...
In recent years, "Looney Tunes" stopped featuring rifles in new portrayals of Elmer Fudd, so why couldn't change its portrayal of Pepé Le Pew or Speedy, too? While France did nothing to defend Le Pew, Latinos in the U.S. and across Latin America jumped at the chance to defend Speedy Gonzales from never saying "Ándale! Ándale! Arriba! Arriba!" again. Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, who voiced Speedy in "Space Jam 2," defended the character on social media.
Few would argue that the character isn't racist or an outdated stereotype, but Speedy still engenders passionate love...
- 5/12/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
The Simpsons fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 35 Episode 18 episode titled Bart’s Brain!
Find out everything you need to know about the Bart’s Brain episode of The Simpsons, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
The Simpsons Bart’s Brain Season 35 Episode 18 Preview
Get ready for another hilarious adventure with the upcoming episode of “The Simpsons” titled “Bart’s Brain,” airing on Fox at 8:00 Pm on May 19, 2024. In this episode, Bart Simpson finds himself forging an unexpected friendship, leading to a series of laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming encounters.
As Bart navigates the ups and downs of his latest escapade, viewers can expect the trademark humor and wit that have made “The Simpsons” a beloved animated classic for decades. From clever wordplay to clever sight gags, “Bart’s Brain” promises to deliver the laughs...
Find out everything you need to know about the Bart’s Brain episode of The Simpsons, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
The Simpsons Bart’s Brain Season 35 Episode 18 Preview
Get ready for another hilarious adventure with the upcoming episode of “The Simpsons” titled “Bart’s Brain,” airing on Fox at 8:00 Pm on May 19, 2024. In this episode, Bart Simpson finds himself forging an unexpected friendship, leading to a series of laugh-out-loud moments and heartwarming encounters.
As Bart navigates the ups and downs of his latest escapade, viewers can expect the trademark humor and wit that have made “The Simpsons” a beloved animated classic for decades. From clever wordplay to clever sight gags, “Bart’s Brain” promises to deliver the laughs...
- 5/12/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
TV crossovers have been a thing for the vast majority of the medium's history as a popular form of entertainment. From "The Jetsons" meeting "The Flinstones" to "The Simpsons" meeting the characters from "Futurama," there's a rich history here. But not every crossover is quite so obvious. For example, the Fox crime drama "Bones" ended up crossing with, oddly enough, Seth MacFarlane's animated sitcom "Family Guy." Bizarre though it may sound, both shows aired on the same network at the same time, and there was a good enough reason to bring these characters into the same universe at the time.
The episode in question was the second to last episode of "Bones" season 4, entitled "The Critic in the Cabernet." While the main plot involves human remains found inside a wine barrel during a tasting, the crossover has to do with the episode's B-plot. In the episode, Emily Deschanel's...
The episode in question was the second to last episode of "Bones" season 4, entitled "The Critic in the Cabernet." While the main plot involves human remains found inside a wine barrel during a tasting, the crossover has to do with the episode's B-plot. In the episode, Emily Deschanel's...
- 5/12/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Although "The Simpsons" has a reputation as a show that's been dragged out long beyond its natural life span (never mind that it's still given us some banger episodes in recent seasons), it's worth noting that Fox easily could've milked the franchise way more than it has. As the show itself parodied in season 8's "The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase," there were all sorts of shameless spinoff ideas Fox easily might've tried. Why not attempt its own "Frasier" or "Better Call Saul" or "Young Sheldon"? With such a massive hit as "The Simpsons" on its hands, why was the 2007 movie the most ambitious thing we ever got?
Turns out, it wasn't for lack of trying. Fox was genuinely interested in cashing in even more on the success of "The Simpsons," and creator Matt Groening made at least some attempt to pitch them ideas. As "Simpsons" writer and former showrunner Mike Reiss...
Turns out, it wasn't for lack of trying. Fox was genuinely interested in cashing in even more on the success of "The Simpsons," and creator Matt Groening made at least some attempt to pitch them ideas. As "Simpsons" writer and former showrunner Mike Reiss...
- 5/11/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
"May the 12th Be With You," a new Mother's Day-themed short from The Simpsons, is now streaming exclusively on Disney+. In that, Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroes, villains and a surprising old friend.
Earlier this week, we sat down with showrunner, writer, and executive producer of the long-running series, Al Jean. His name has been popping up in The Simpsons' credits since 1989, and is responsible for penning some of the show's most iconic episodes.
For "May the 12th Be With You," he set out to deliver a special celebration of Mother's Day that puts Marge front and centre...along with an insane number of cameos which should mean this short demands repeat viewings for anyone hoping to catch them all.
In this interview, The Simpsons veteran talks about the inspiration for this story,...
Earlier this week, we sat down with showrunner, writer, and executive producer of the long-running series, Al Jean. His name has been popping up in The Simpsons' credits since 1989, and is responsible for penning some of the show's most iconic episodes.
For "May the 12th Be With You," he set out to deliver a special celebration of Mother's Day that puts Marge front and centre...along with an insane number of cameos which should mean this short demands repeat viewings for anyone hoping to catch them all.
In this interview, The Simpsons veteran talks about the inspiration for this story,...
- 5/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
After their 2014 collaboration, The Simpsons and Family Guy reunited once again in a surprising move, for a mini crossover short for Disney+. Two of animation’s most beloved families came together for a side-splitting encounter that has left fans of both shows craving for more.
A still from The Simpsons
In the new Disney+ special, The Simpsons: May The 12th Be With You, the Simpsons family celebrated Star Wars in an unorthodox way, in which the Family Guy members arrive in Springfield. The unexpected crossover left viewers surprised; but more than anything, the episode’s cheeky dig at Disney is what stunned fans the most.
The Simpsons and Family Guy’s 2014 Crossover
Spanning decades The Simpsons and Family Guy have been two of the most beloved and longest-running animated series that still remain relatable with their humor and subtleties. Therefore, as per The Cs Monitor, in a 2014 installment of Family Guy,...
A still from The Simpsons
In the new Disney+ special, The Simpsons: May The 12th Be With You, the Simpsons family celebrated Star Wars in an unorthodox way, in which the Family Guy members arrive in Springfield. The unexpected crossover left viewers surprised; but more than anything, the episode’s cheeky dig at Disney is what stunned fans the most.
The Simpsons and Family Guy’s 2014 Crossover
Spanning decades The Simpsons and Family Guy have been two of the most beloved and longest-running animated series that still remain relatable with their humor and subtleties. Therefore, as per The Cs Monitor, in a 2014 installment of Family Guy,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Now that Fox's parent company no longer owns shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy, the network has been working to establish new animated series. Can this series become a hit for Fox? Will Housebroken be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
An animated comedy series, the Housebroken TV show stars Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte, Clea DuVall, Nat Faxon, Sharon Horgan, Tony Hale, Sam Richardson, and Jason Mantzoukas, with Bresha Webb, Greta Lee, and Maria Bamford in guest roles. The series follows a group of neighborhood pets and stray animals as they work through their issues inside and outside their therapy group. Honey (Kudrow), a standard poodle, opens her living room for the group to come and support each other through the misery, mayhem, and majesty that...
An animated comedy series, the Housebroken TV show stars Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte, Clea DuVall, Nat Faxon, Sharon Horgan, Tony Hale, Sam Richardson, and Jason Mantzoukas, with Bresha Webb, Greta Lee, and Maria Bamford in guest roles. The series follows a group of neighborhood pets and stray animals as they work through their issues inside and outside their therapy group. Honey (Kudrow), a standard poodle, opens her living room for the group to come and support each other through the misery, mayhem, and majesty that...
- 5/11/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The following contains spoilers for "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."
It's been 7 years since "War of the Planet of the Apes" brought to an end the story of Caesar the first ape capable of speech, who led a revolution and forever changed the world. Now, we're entering a new chapter in the "Planet of the Apes" saga with "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," set generations after the events of the previous film.
The movie follows Noa (Owen Teague), a member of the Eagle Clan who witnesses that entire clan being conquered and taken captive by a tyrannical king named Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand). When Noa sets out to free his people, he joins forces with Raka (Peter Macon), an orangutan from the Order of Caesar, and a human named Mae (Freya Allan) who is also on the run from Proximus' apes.
Proximus needs Mae because she...
It's been 7 years since "War of the Planet of the Apes" brought to an end the story of Caesar the first ape capable of speech, who led a revolution and forever changed the world. Now, we're entering a new chapter in the "Planet of the Apes" saga with "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," set generations after the events of the previous film.
The movie follows Noa (Owen Teague), a member of the Eagle Clan who witnesses that entire clan being conquered and taken captive by a tyrannical king named Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand). When Noa sets out to free his people, he joins forces with Raka (Peter Macon), an orangutan from the Order of Caesar, and a human named Mae (Freya Allan) who is also on the run from Proximus' apes.
Proximus needs Mae because she...
- 5/10/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Honey the therapy dog might need to seek some external help after Fox canceled animated series Housebroken.
The series has aired two seasons on the network but struggled to break through. Season two of the show, which concluded in August 2023, averaged 1M viewers and a 0.1 L7 rating among Adults 18-49.
The series, which comes from Veep’s Gabrielle Allan, Jennifer Crittenden and Clea DuVall, features the voices of Lisa Kudrow, Nat Faxon, Will Forte, Tony Hale, Sharon Horgan, Jason Mantzoukas, Sam Richardson and DuVall.
It follows a group of neighborhood pets and stray animals as they work through their issues inside and outside their therapy group. Kudrow voices Honey, a standard poodle, who opens her living room for the group to come and support each other through the misery, mayhem and majesty that is being a pet.
The series is produced by Kapital Entertainment and Fox Entertainment. It is created and executive-produced by Gabrielle Allan,...
The series has aired two seasons on the network but struggled to break through. Season two of the show, which concluded in August 2023, averaged 1M viewers and a 0.1 L7 rating among Adults 18-49.
The series, which comes from Veep’s Gabrielle Allan, Jennifer Crittenden and Clea DuVall, features the voices of Lisa Kudrow, Nat Faxon, Will Forte, Tony Hale, Sharon Horgan, Jason Mantzoukas, Sam Richardson and DuVall.
It follows a group of neighborhood pets and stray animals as they work through their issues inside and outside their therapy group. Kudrow voices Honey, a standard poodle, who opens her living room for the group to come and support each other through the misery, mayhem and majesty that is being a pet.
The series is produced by Kapital Entertainment and Fox Entertainment. It is created and executive-produced by Gabrielle Allan,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The animated comedy “Housebroken” has been canceled at Fox after two seasons.
The series aired its second season at the broadcaster last year. It originally debuted on Fox in May 2021 and was renewed for its second season in August of that year. According to Nielsen data, it was averaging approximately 1 million viewers and a 0.1 rating in adults 18-49 in the Live+7 ratings in its second season. Streaming data for the show is not publicly available. It remains available to stream on both Tubi and Hulu.
The show featured an all-star voice cast that included Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte, Clea DuVall, Nat Faxon, Sharon Horgan, Tony Hale, Sam Richardson and Jason Mantzoukas. Per the official logline, the series followed “a group of neighborhood animals as they work through their issues, inside and outside their therapy group.”
“Housebroken” was created by Gabrielle Allan, Jennifer Crittenden and DuVall. All three also served as edecutive producers along with Horgan,...
The series aired its second season at the broadcaster last year. It originally debuted on Fox in May 2021 and was renewed for its second season in August of that year. According to Nielsen data, it was averaging approximately 1 million viewers and a 0.1 rating in adults 18-49 in the Live+7 ratings in its second season. Streaming data for the show is not publicly available. It remains available to stream on both Tubi and Hulu.
The show featured an all-star voice cast that included Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte, Clea DuVall, Nat Faxon, Sharon Horgan, Tony Hale, Sam Richardson and Jason Mantzoukas. Per the official logline, the series followed “a group of neighborhood animals as they work through their issues, inside and outside their therapy group.”
“Housebroken” was created by Gabrielle Allan, Jennifer Crittenden and DuVall. All three also served as edecutive producers along with Horgan,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Fox is foreclosing on Housebroken.
The broadcast network has opted to cancel the animated comedy after a two-season run.
From creators Gabrielle Allan, Jennifer Crittenden and Clea DuVall and featuring a star-studded voice cast that included Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte and Maria Bamford, the second season of the comedy wrapped in August 2023.
The cancellation, however, is not a surprise considering that animated shows take longer to produce, and if Fox wanted to bring back Housebroken, production on a third season should have begun months ago.
Sources say the network was pleased with the show’s creative, but the lackluster ratings — season two averaged a mere 1 million viewers among the all-important advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic — gave Fox executives little choice but to cancel it.
Fox owns the show and produces it in-house via its deal with Bento Box Entertainment, the animation company behind Bob’s Burgers.
Even with the Housebroken cancellation, Fox...
The broadcast network has opted to cancel the animated comedy after a two-season run.
From creators Gabrielle Allan, Jennifer Crittenden and Clea DuVall and featuring a star-studded voice cast that included Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte and Maria Bamford, the second season of the comedy wrapped in August 2023.
The cancellation, however, is not a surprise considering that animated shows take longer to produce, and if Fox wanted to bring back Housebroken, production on a third season should have begun months ago.
Sources say the network was pleased with the show’s creative, but the lackluster ratings — season two averaged a mere 1 million viewers among the all-important advertiser-coveted adults 18-49 demographic — gave Fox executives little choice but to cancel it.
Fox owns the show and produces it in-house via its deal with Bento Box Entertainment, the animation company behind Bob’s Burgers.
Even with the Housebroken cancellation, Fox...
- 5/10/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Alert: Missing Persons Unit will continue to report for duty, now that Fox has renewed the procedural for Season 3. An episode count has not yet been determined.
The news comes four days ahead of Alert: Mpu‘s Season 2 finale, airing Tuesday, May 14 (at 9/8c). TVLine’s Renewal/Cancellation scorecard has thusly been updated.
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Season-to-date, Alert: Mpu has been averaging...
The news comes four days ahead of Alert: Mpu‘s Season 2 finale, airing Tuesday, May 14 (at 9/8c). TVLine’s Renewal/Cancellation scorecard has thusly been updated.
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Season-to-date, Alert: Mpu has been averaging...
- 5/10/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich and Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Today sees the release of "May the 12th Be With You," a new Mother's Day-themed short from The Simpsons, exclusively on Disney+. In that, Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroes, villains and a surprising old friend.
Earlier this week, we sat down for a chat with The Simpsons writer, executive producer, and showrunner Al Jean, a name you'll have seen in the show's credits since 1989.
We'll bring you the full interview soon, but while we had Al on the line, we asked if there's been any talk of making a sequel to 2007's The Simpsons Movie. It was a box office hit which grossed $536.4 million worldwide and, with the franchise finding success on streaming, we wondered if a follow-up could even skip theaters and head to Disney+/Hulu instead.
"There’s talk and I think something will happen,...
Earlier this week, we sat down for a chat with The Simpsons writer, executive producer, and showrunner Al Jean, a name you'll have seen in the show's credits since 1989.
We'll bring you the full interview soon, but while we had Al on the line, we asked if there's been any talk of making a sequel to 2007's The Simpsons Movie. It was a box office hit which grossed $536.4 million worldwide and, with the franchise finding success on streaming, we wondered if a follow-up could even skip theaters and head to Disney+/Hulu instead.
"There’s talk and I think something will happen,...
- 5/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
No man is an island. As much as we hate to admit it, sometimes, no one gets anywhere in life without someone believing in them. The same is true for Hollywood. It takes the stars aligning (pun intended) for any success story for anyone to really make it, and especially to escape the shadow of how they may be initially perceived.
There may be no better example of that than Mr. Channing Tatum. He told GQ in 2009, “I got crazy lucky. Like, sometimes I think I won the lottery or something. I don’t really know how I got here. But I just keep moving forward, and it just keeps getting better and better.” Had the stars aligned differently, he could have been just an exotic dancer and never entered the public consciousness. Or just a model. Or just played a jock. Or just played generic romantic leads. Or just played generic action roles.
There may be no better example of that than Mr. Channing Tatum. He told GQ in 2009, “I got crazy lucky. Like, sometimes I think I won the lottery or something. I don’t really know how I got here. But I just keep moving forward, and it just keeps getting better and better.” Had the stars aligned differently, he could have been just an exotic dancer and never entered the public consciousness. Or just a model. Or just played a jock. Or just played generic romantic leads. Or just played generic action roles.
- 5/10/2024
- by Derek Mitchell
- JoBlo.com
Wcth Photo: Loretta Walsh, Hrothgar Mathews, Ben Rosenbaum, Amanda Wong, Chris McNally, Kavan Smith, Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton, Viv Leacock, Erin Krakow, Martin Cummins, Kevin McGarry Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Ricardo Hubbs
Hearties celebrate as the Wcth Hearties Family Reunion for 2024 has been announced. During the event, fans meet up for a special weekend in Vancouver, Canada, the set for their favorite Hallmark Channel series.
This event has been ongoing since season 3 and fans will be able to visit the Jamestown movie set to meet their favorite When Calls the Heart stars. Read on to find out what we know so far for this beloved event.
Wcth Hearties Family Reunion for 2024
Each year the Hearties Family Reunion happens in the fall. However, plans are made in the spring, when the dates for the latest Hearties Family Reunion are revealed. During the event, Hearties get to meet their favorite cast members on the Jamestown movie set,...
Hearties celebrate as the Wcth Hearties Family Reunion for 2024 has been announced. During the event, fans meet up for a special weekend in Vancouver, Canada, the set for their favorite Hallmark Channel series.
This event has been ongoing since season 3 and fans will be able to visit the Jamestown movie set to meet their favorite When Calls the Heart stars. Read on to find out what we know so far for this beloved event.
Wcth Hearties Family Reunion for 2024
Each year the Hearties Family Reunion happens in the fall. However, plans are made in the spring, when the dates for the latest Hearties Family Reunion are revealed. During the event, Hearties get to meet their favorite cast members on the Jamestown movie set,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Anne King
- Celebrating The Soaps
In the "Futurama" episode "A Fishful of Dollars", Fry (Billy West) remembers that he had 93 cents in his savings account when he was cryogenically frozen in 1999. After a thousand years of .25% interest, however, that amount had grown into a fortune of 4.3 billion dollars. Thankfully, inflation hasn't kept pace, and Fry is suddenly one of the wealthiest people on the planet. As anyone with abrupt access to a massive fortune might, Fry immediately begins to squander his riches on frivolous things. He buys the Mona Lisa merely so he may use it as a clay pigeon for skeet shooting. He tries to recreate a slobby, 20th-century apartment just as he remembered it. Most notably, he buys an ancient can of anchovies at auction, a valuable commodity indeed, given that anchovies went extinct many years before. The anchovies, still sealed, are guaranteed to be edible.
Unbeknownst to Fry, however, the anchovies are...
Unbeknownst to Fry, however, the anchovies are...
- 5/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Every year Wcth fans get together for a special weekend in the Vancouver, Canada location where they film their favorite Hallmark series. Although it happens every fall, they start preparing in the spring when they announced the dates for the Hearties Family Reunion. This event has been happening since Season 3. Hearties get to see the Jamestown Movie Set and meet their favorite stars.
The 2024 event has been announced. What are the dates? Here is the latest information.
Wcth Photo: Jaeda Lily Miller, Erin Krakow, Amanda Wong, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith, Pascale Hutton, Loretta Walsh, Johannah Newmarch, Natasha Burnett Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Ricardo Hubbs Set The Date For The 2024 Hearties Family Reunion
Late on Tuesday, the Hearties Family Reunion posted on their Instagram page a save-the-date post. “Hi #Hearties…we have some fun news for you to celebrate…after Season 11! Are you ready for the next Hearties Family Reunion? Please...
The 2024 event has been announced. What are the dates? Here is the latest information.
Wcth Photo: Jaeda Lily Miller, Erin Krakow, Amanda Wong, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith, Pascale Hutton, Loretta Walsh, Johannah Newmarch, Natasha Burnett Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Ricardo Hubbs Set The Date For The 2024 Hearties Family Reunion
Late on Tuesday, the Hearties Family Reunion posted on their Instagram page a save-the-date post. “Hi #Hearties…we have some fun news for you to celebrate…after Season 11! Are you ready for the next Hearties Family Reunion? Please...
- 5/8/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
To choose emotion over action is how madness lies, or at least that's how it seems when it comes to television ratings in this Golden Age of procedurals.
It is rare to see a drama series deviate from by-the-numbers plots featuring by-the-book law enforcement characters because networks opt to make spinoffs within that formula rather than create new shows outside of it.
Someone apparently forgot to tell AMC because their deliciously non-formulaic series Interview With the Vampire is set to return for a highly-anticipated second season on May 12.
One could argue that this television series is a twice-over spinoff of Anne Rice's 1976 novel, the source material of the 1994 theatrical film starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Kirsten Dunst.
A better take might be to acknowledge how well this adaptation updates the original story to satisfy fans from both back in the day and now.
Rather than replicate the (perhaps overly) faithful-to-the-book film version,...
It is rare to see a drama series deviate from by-the-numbers plots featuring by-the-book law enforcement characters because networks opt to make spinoffs within that formula rather than create new shows outside of it.
Someone apparently forgot to tell AMC because their deliciously non-formulaic series Interview With the Vampire is set to return for a highly-anticipated second season on May 12.
One could argue that this television series is a twice-over spinoff of Anne Rice's 1976 novel, the source material of the 1994 theatrical film starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Kirsten Dunst.
A better take might be to acknowledge how well this adaptation updates the original story to satisfy fans from both back in the day and now.
Rather than replicate the (perhaps overly) faithful-to-the-book film version,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Paullette Gaudet
- TVfanatic
UTA has signed Southern comedian, writer, and actor Fortune Feimster for representation in all areas.
Becoming a household name through her Netflix specials Sweet & Salty and Good Fortune, both of which were nominated for a Critics Choice Award, Feimster just filmed her third for the streamer in Seattle, Wa.
Currently, Feimster’s shooting the second season of Fubar, Netflix’s action comedy series led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, which came in at No. 1 globally in its first 10 days of release and topped 100 million views in less than a week. A North Carolina native who began her ascent to popularity as a writer and panelist on E’s hit show Chelsea Lately, she’s been a series regular on The Mindy Project (Hulu) and Kenan (NBC), recurred on CBS’s Life in Pieces, and guest starred on numerous series, including 2 Broke Girls, Workaholics, Glee, and Tales of the City.
Feimster’s film credits include Family Switch,...
Becoming a household name through her Netflix specials Sweet & Salty and Good Fortune, both of which were nominated for a Critics Choice Award, Feimster just filmed her third for the streamer in Seattle, Wa.
Currently, Feimster’s shooting the second season of Fubar, Netflix’s action comedy series led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, which came in at No. 1 globally in its first 10 days of release and topped 100 million views in less than a week. A North Carolina native who began her ascent to popularity as a writer and panelist on E’s hit show Chelsea Lately, she’s been a series regular on The Mindy Project (Hulu) and Kenan (NBC), recurred on CBS’s Life in Pieces, and guest starred on numerous series, including 2 Broke Girls, Workaholics, Glee, and Tales of the City.
Feimster’s film credits include Family Switch,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Tracy Morgan will star in a new Paramount+ comedy series that is set in the same world as the CBS show “The Neighborhood,” Variety has learned.
The half-hour multi-cam comedy is titled “Crutch.” Morgan stars in the series as Francois “Frank” Crutchfield, or Crutch to those who know him well. The character is described as “a Harlem widower whose empty-nest plans are put on hold after his millennial son and free-spirited daughter move back home.”
“The Neighborhood” star and executive producer Cedric the Entertainer will also executive produce “Crutch,” with CBS Studios producing. Production will begin later this year.
“I’m excited to be expanding our ‘The Neighborhood’ universe by producing a show with the legendary comedian Tracy Morgan,” said Cedric The Entertainer. “This new character is the close cousin to my character Calvin Butler, and you will enjoy some of their many similarities. Morgan plays Crutch, a ‘say-it-like-it-is’ widowed...
The half-hour multi-cam comedy is titled “Crutch.” Morgan stars in the series as Francois “Frank” Crutchfield, or Crutch to those who know him well. The character is described as “a Harlem widower whose empty-nest plans are put on hold after his millennial son and free-spirited daughter move back home.”
“The Neighborhood” star and executive producer Cedric the Entertainer will also executive produce “Crutch,” with CBS Studios producing. Production will begin later this year.
“I’m excited to be expanding our ‘The Neighborhood’ universe by producing a show with the legendary comedian Tracy Morgan,” said Cedric The Entertainer. “This new character is the close cousin to my character Calvin Butler, and you will enjoy some of their many similarities. Morgan plays Crutch, a ‘say-it-like-it-is’ widowed...
- 5/6/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
"Star Trek: Voyager" entered its early stages of production in 1993. Meanwhile, "Star Trek: The Next Generation" was filming its seventh and final season, and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" was working on its second. 1993 was an optimistic time in the U.S. The Gulf War had wrapped, Bill Clinton had been elected president, and the economy was booming. Yes, there were certainly still massive problems with the country, but for a brief span, it felt like the nation was at peace.
Of course, one only needs to look at the pop media of the 1990s to see how much angst there still was in the lurking in hearts of the people. '90s pop music often described the injustices of a racist police state, or how much people felt marginalized and dismissed. '90s media was also self-reflexive, pointing out that the old-world tropes and genres no longer worked. Deconstruction was necessary.
Of course, one only needs to look at the pop media of the 1990s to see how much angst there still was in the lurking in hearts of the people. '90s pop music often described the injustices of a racist police state, or how much people felt marginalized and dismissed. '90s media was also self-reflexive, pointing out that the old-world tropes and genres no longer worked. Deconstruction was necessary.
- 5/6/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Netflix Announces “Cobra Kai” Final Season Premiere Date
Wax off. Netflix has announced the premiere date for the sixth and final season of the “Karate Kid” sequel series “Cobra Kai,” starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. The martial arts dramedy will conclude its run with a three-part final season, with the first part premiering on Thursday, July 18.
Picking up with Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley, Season 6 will follow the senseis and students as they decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai, the world championships of karate.
Watch the date announcement and first-look video for Season 6 of “Cobra Kai” below:
The series, which initially began on YouTube Premium (then-YouTube Red), Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, Jacob Bertrand, and more.
The second half of “Cobra Kai” Season 6 will premiere on Thursday, Nov. 28, followed by the series finale in 2025 with an official date to be announced later.
Wax off. Netflix has announced the premiere date for the sixth and final season of the “Karate Kid” sequel series “Cobra Kai,” starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. The martial arts dramedy will conclude its run with a three-part final season, with the first part premiering on Thursday, July 18.
Picking up with Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley, Season 6 will follow the senseis and students as they decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai, the world championships of karate.
Watch the date announcement and first-look video for Season 6 of “Cobra Kai” below:
The series, which initially began on YouTube Premium (then-YouTube Red), Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, Jacob Bertrand, and more.
The second half of “Cobra Kai” Season 6 will premiere on Thursday, Nov. 28, followed by the series finale in 2025 with an official date to be announced later.
- 5/6/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Recording artist Dua Lipa just released her latest album this past week, so there's no better time for the pop star to pull double duty as the host and musical guest of "Saturday Night Live." Of course, her first time taking on the honor unfortunately comes after Ryan Gosling hosted a banger of an episode, packed with viral gems like the Beavis and Butt-Head sketch. But if your expectations were firmly in check, then you probably enjoyed this lukewarm, fairly amusing but not raucously hilarious episode of "SNL."
Thankfully, Dua Lipa turned out to be a solid host alongside her musical guest duties. She was game to jump into a variety of characters, didn't severely derail any sketches with subpar performances, and she was even willing to make jokes at her own expense during the monologue. However, the sketches were not exactly of the highest quality, and though Dua Lipa did her best,...
Thankfully, Dua Lipa turned out to be a solid host alongside her musical guest duties. She was game to jump into a variety of characters, didn't severely derail any sketches with subpar performances, and she was even willing to make jokes at her own expense during the monologue. However, the sketches were not exactly of the highest quality, and though Dua Lipa did her best,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Groundskeeper Willie, the aggressively Scottish handyman who works for Springfield Elementary School on "The Simpsons," first appeared in the episode "Principal Charming", the one where Principal Skinner (Harry Shearer) attempted to seduce and marry Aunt Patty (Julie Kavner). Skinner and Patty bond over their mutual grumpiness, as he is a stern taskmaster with his students and she is a general misanthrope. Groundskeeper Willie doesn't play a major part in the story, except when Bart (Nancy Cartwright) breaks into his supply shed to steal grass killer. Skinner will pull a similar prank later in the episode. Willie has two lines in the episode: "You'll be back" and "I told you you'd be back."
Groundskeeper Willie (Dan Castellaneta) went on to appear in at least 53 additional episodes of the series, a number that will only continue to grow. He has been greased up by Lunchlady Doris (Doris Grau), fallen in love with his tractor,...
Groundskeeper Willie (Dan Castellaneta) went on to appear in at least 53 additional episodes of the series, a number that will only continue to grow. He has been greased up by Lunchlady Doris (Doris Grau), fallen in love with his tractor,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Get ready for a hilarious new episode of “The Simpsons” with Season 35 Episode 17 titled “The Tipping Point,” airing at 8:00 Pm on Sunday, May 12, 2024, on Fox. In this uproarious installment, viewers are in for a wild ride as Homer Simpson finds himself at odds with tipping culture gone awry.
As Homer grapples with the pressures of tipping, his antics and misadventures lead to uproarious chaos and mayhem in typical Simpson fashion. From awkward encounters to outrageous misunderstandings, viewers can expect plenty of laughs as Homer navigates through the absurdities of tipping etiquette.
With its signature blend of humor and satire, “The Simpsons” continues to deliver biting social commentary and side-splitting comedy that resonates with audiences of all ages. Don’t miss “The Tipping Point” on Fox at 8:00 Pm on Sunday, May 12, 2024, for an evening of laughter and entertainment that’s sure to leave you in stitches.
Release Date & Time:...
As Homer grapples with the pressures of tipping, his antics and misadventures lead to uproarious chaos and mayhem in typical Simpson fashion. From awkward encounters to outrageous misunderstandings, viewers can expect plenty of laughs as Homer navigates through the absurdities of tipping etiquette.
With its signature blend of humor and satire, “The Simpsons” continues to deliver biting social commentary and side-splitting comedy that resonates with audiences of all ages. Don’t miss “The Tipping Point” on Fox at 8:00 Pm on Sunday, May 12, 2024, for an evening of laughter and entertainment that’s sure to leave you in stitches.
Release Date & Time:...
- 5/5/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The Simpsons fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 35 Episode 17 episode titled The Tipping Point!
Find out everything you need to know about the The Tipping Point episode of The Simpsons, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
The Simpsons The Tipping Point Season 35 Episode 17 Preview
Get ready for a hilarious new episode of “The Simpsons” titled “The Tipping Point,” airing on Fox at 8:00 Pm on May 12, 2024. In this uproarious installment, viewers will join the beloved Simpson family as they navigate the chaotic world of tipping culture gone awry.
As the episode unfolds, Homer finds himself at wit’s end as he grapples with the absurdities of tipping etiquette taken to the extreme. With his trademark humor and wit, Homer loses his mind over the tipping culture run amok, leading to a series of outrageous misadventures...
Find out everything you need to know about the The Tipping Point episode of The Simpsons, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
The Simpsons The Tipping Point Season 35 Episode 17 Preview
Get ready for a hilarious new episode of “The Simpsons” titled “The Tipping Point,” airing on Fox at 8:00 Pm on May 12, 2024. In this uproarious installment, viewers will join the beloved Simpson family as they navigate the chaotic world of tipping culture gone awry.
As the episode unfolds, Homer finds himself at wit’s end as he grapples with the absurdities of tipping etiquette taken to the extreme. With his trademark humor and wit, Homer loses his mind over the tipping culture run amok, leading to a series of outrageous misadventures...
- 5/5/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
Today, in celebration of the annual Star Wars fan holiday, Disney+ debuted the new trailer and poster for Lucasfilm’s upcoming The Acolyte series. The thrilling, suspenseful live-action Star Wars series launches on Tuesday, June 4, with the first two episodes exclusively on Disney+.
In The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems….
Leslye Headland created the series based on Star Wars by George Lucas and serves as an executive producer along with Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King, and Jason Micallef.
Charmaine DeGraté and Kor Adana are the co-executive producers. Rayne Roberts, Damian Anderson, Eileen Shim, and Rob Bredow are the producers.
The Acolyte series stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto,...
In The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems….
Leslye Headland created the series based on Star Wars by George Lucas and serves as an executive producer along with Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King, and Jason Micallef.
Charmaine DeGraté and Kor Adana are the co-executive producers. Rayne Roberts, Damian Anderson, Eileen Shim, and Rob Bredow are the producers.
The Acolyte series stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
To quote Space Ghost himself, "I'll be dead long before you were born, and I'll be dead long before you'll be dead."
In 1994, producer Mike Lazzo donned a pith helmet, filled his arms with machetes, and trekked into the darkest corners of the bleak, terrifying Hanna-Barbera cartoon library. In the depths, he re-discovered a long-forgotten, one-season animated series from 1966 called "Space Ghost," a superhero show about a white-clad, cape-wearing starship captain who fought bud-like villains in the inky void of the cosmos. Space Ghost, voiced by Gary Owens, could pass through walls and oversaw a pair of sidekicks named Jan (Ginny Tyler) and Jace (Tim Matheson) as well as a chimp named Blip (Don Messick).
Like most of Hanna-Barbera's output, "Space Ghost" was strange and awful. 20 years later, reruns of shows like "Space Ghost" were increasingly enjoyed exclusively by college students under the influence of potent smokables. One would be...
In 1994, producer Mike Lazzo donned a pith helmet, filled his arms with machetes, and trekked into the darkest corners of the bleak, terrifying Hanna-Barbera cartoon library. In the depths, he re-discovered a long-forgotten, one-season animated series from 1966 called "Space Ghost," a superhero show about a white-clad, cape-wearing starship captain who fought bud-like villains in the inky void of the cosmos. Space Ghost, voiced by Gary Owens, could pass through walls and oversaw a pair of sidekicks named Jan (Ginny Tyler) and Jace (Tim Matheson) as well as a chimp named Blip (Don Messick).
Like most of Hanna-Barbera's output, "Space Ghost" was strange and awful. 20 years later, reruns of shows like "Space Ghost" were increasingly enjoyed exclusively by college students under the influence of potent smokables. One would be...
- 5/4/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Eiichiro Oda has always been one for foreshadowing with some of the most subtle details possible. One Piece being as long as it is, the foreshadowing is almost endless, taking fans back hundreds of episodes and chapters behind to discover how the mangaka gave away major details without paying any attention. While he is not the first to do so, the attention to detail brings about a certain sense of thrill when discovering how easily such things get missed.
Boa Hancock in One Piece
While manga and anime are both ongoing at a steady pace, the other spectrum of the world is seeing the escalating feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. At first glance, the two of them have no relation whatsoever. Even if one scratches their heads until their hair falls off, it would make little to no sense. However, that is far from the case.
Eiichiro Oda’s...
Boa Hancock in One Piece
While manga and anime are both ongoing at a steady pace, the other spectrum of the world is seeing the escalating feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. At first glance, the two of them have no relation whatsoever. Even if one scratches their heads until their hair falls off, it would make little to no sense. However, that is far from the case.
Eiichiro Oda’s...
- 5/4/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Hey, TV fans! Can you believe that some of the shows we can’t imagine life without were this close to disappearing from our screens?
I know, it’s mind-blowing! Imagine our beloved characters and their crazy adventures being cut short – it’s like a nightmare.
Well, get ready for a wild ride because we’re diving into the jaw-dropping stories of iconic TV series hanging by a thread. From last-minute saves to unexpected twists, these shows have quite the tale to tell.
So, prepare to be amazed as we uncover the shocking truth behind why these fan favorites almost bit the dust!
1. Friends
Yes, you read that right. The beloved sitcom “Friends” was once in danger of facing the chopping block.
As someone who’s laughed and cried along with Monica, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe, learning about the show’s near-cancellation felt like a shock.
Related: 15 TV...
I know, it’s mind-blowing! Imagine our beloved characters and their crazy adventures being cut short – it’s like a nightmare.
Well, get ready for a wild ride because we’re diving into the jaw-dropping stories of iconic TV series hanging by a thread. From last-minute saves to unexpected twists, these shows have quite the tale to tell.
So, prepare to be amazed as we uncover the shocking truth behind why these fan favorites almost bit the dust!
1. Friends
Yes, you read that right. The beloved sitcom “Friends” was once in danger of facing the chopping block.
As someone who’s laughed and cried along with Monica, Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe, learning about the show’s near-cancellation felt like a shock.
Related: 15 TV...
- 5/3/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
In 2023, generative artificial intelligence company Runway launched its AI Film Festival and received about 300 short-film submissions. A year later, the festival received over 3,000 and its 10 finalists premiered May 1 at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles.
In the last year, AI also has become a major point of contention in Hollywood, a topic of several labor strikes, and multiple panicked headlines. Meanwhile, filmmakers are using it.
“Among my peers, the reality is there’s more people using it than they’d like to admit,” said Paul Trillo, an AI filmmaker who spoke on a panel discussion at Wednesday’s Aiff moderated by IndieWire editor in chief Dana Harris-Bridson. “I’ve even seen people that pretend to be anti-ai, and they are using Midjourney, ChatGPT, they try and take a stance, but I know people are using things.”
Joining Trillo on the panel were Emmy-winning animator Joel Kuwahara, tech writer, artist, and...
In the last year, AI also has become a major point of contention in Hollywood, a topic of several labor strikes, and multiple panicked headlines. Meanwhile, filmmakers are using it.
“Among my peers, the reality is there’s more people using it than they’d like to admit,” said Paul Trillo, an AI filmmaker who spoke on a panel discussion at Wednesday’s Aiff moderated by IndieWire editor in chief Dana Harris-Bridson. “I’ve even seen people that pretend to be anti-ai, and they are using Midjourney, ChatGPT, they try and take a stance, but I know people are using things.”
Joining Trillo on the panel were Emmy-winning animator Joel Kuwahara, tech writer, artist, and...
- 5/3/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Years after the iconic TV series that cemented his status as a comedic legend, Jerry Seinfeld makes a triumphant comeback with a film that’s been prematurely criticized for its seemingly ludicrous storyline and perceived lack of depth. Yes, it’s silly, ridiculous, and shallow, but isn’t that the point? After all, “Barbie” was hailed over “Oppenheimer” by many because making people laugh is, in essence, a far more challenging task than repackaging drama and history.
Jerry Seinfeld proves yet again that he’s a master of comedy in this film that, at least to us, is anything but foolish. It’s a cinematic homage to the 60s, echoing the spirit of early seasons of The Simpsons with its relentless pace, agility, and irony.
This narrative unfolds a piece of American history focused on Pop-Tarts, which, much like Andy Warhol (note the uncanny resemblance), faced scorn from the era’s more traditional art critics.
Jerry Seinfeld proves yet again that he’s a master of comedy in this film that, at least to us, is anything but foolish. It’s a cinematic homage to the 60s, echoing the spirit of early seasons of The Simpsons with its relentless pace, agility, and irony.
This narrative unfolds a piece of American history focused on Pop-Tarts, which, much like Andy Warhol (note the uncanny resemblance), faced scorn from the era’s more traditional art critics.
- 5/3/2024
- by Martin Cid
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Today, Disney+ announced that May the 12th Be With You, a new promotional short from The Simpsons, will launch on May 10, exclusively on Disney+.
In the upcoming short, it’s Mother’s Day, and Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroes, villains, and a surprising old friend.
May the 12th Be With You is the latest in a collection of shorts from The Simpsons created exclusively for Disney+. All of the shorts and more can be found in The Simpsons collection on the streaming service.
The collection includes the shorts Maggie Simpson in Rogue Not Quite One (2024 Webby Winner), The Simpsons meet the Bocellis in Feliz Navidad, Welcome to the Club, When Billie Met Lisa (Emmy® nominated), Maggie Simpson in The Force Awakens from Its Nap (Emmy nominated), The Good, The Bart, and The Loki,...
In the upcoming short, it’s Mother’s Day, and Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroes, villains, and a surprising old friend.
May the 12th Be With You is the latest in a collection of shorts from The Simpsons created exclusively for Disney+. All of the shorts and more can be found in The Simpsons collection on the streaming service.
The collection includes the shorts Maggie Simpson in Rogue Not Quite One (2024 Webby Winner), The Simpsons meet the Bocellis in Feliz Navidad, Welcome to the Club, When Billie Met Lisa (Emmy® nominated), Maggie Simpson in The Force Awakens from Its Nap (Emmy nominated), The Good, The Bart, and The Loki,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Anthony Hopkins is taking on yet another iconic figure, this time from the world of music.
The stage and screen legend — a two-time Academy Award winner — is attached to star as George Frideric Handel in “The King of Covent Garden,” set during the period the famed opera composer worked on his choral masterpiece “Messiah.” Embankment Films has launched global pre-sales on the project, which is scheduled for a late fall 2025 release.
Andrew Levitas (“Minimata”) will direct “The King of Covent Garden” from a script by Tim Slover, with the filmmakers pitching the feature as “a powerfully majestic celebration of genius breaking all the rules to create an anthem inspiring the popular imagination of global audiences.” Dan Lupovitz (“Death Defying Acts,” “Simpatico”) and Kevan Van Thompson (“Ballerina,” “Jojo Rabbit”) will produce.
Global operatic mezzo-soprano star Katherine Jenkins joins Peter Touche (“Military Wives,” “Blinded by the Light”) as executive producer, adding her musical performance,...
The stage and screen legend — a two-time Academy Award winner — is attached to star as George Frideric Handel in “The King of Covent Garden,” set during the period the famed opera composer worked on his choral masterpiece “Messiah.” Embankment Films has launched global pre-sales on the project, which is scheduled for a late fall 2025 release.
Andrew Levitas (“Minimata”) will direct “The King of Covent Garden” from a script by Tim Slover, with the filmmakers pitching the feature as “a powerfully majestic celebration of genius breaking all the rules to create an anthem inspiring the popular imagination of global audiences.” Dan Lupovitz (“Death Defying Acts,” “Simpatico”) and Kevan Van Thompson (“Ballerina,” “Jojo Rabbit”) will produce.
Global operatic mezzo-soprano star Katherine Jenkins joins Peter Touche (“Military Wives,” “Blinded by the Light”) as executive producer, adding her musical performance,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
The UK’s Embankment Films has launched global pre-sales on The King Of Covent Garden starring Anthony Hopkins as composer George Frideric Handel.
The film is billed as a celebration of the genius of the Baroque composer, who was born in what is modern-day Germany before moving to London in 1712. While living in the UK he composed his masterpiece Messiah in 1741, taking inspiration from a singer named Susannah, who is yet to be cast.
US filmmaker Andrew Levitas directs from a script by Tim Slover. US-based Dan Lupovitz and Kevan Van Thompson produce.
“The storytelling is hinged upon an unlikely pair,...
The film is billed as a celebration of the genius of the Baroque composer, who was born in what is modern-day Germany before moving to London in 1712. While living in the UK he composed his masterpiece Messiah in 1741, taking inspiration from a singer named Susannah, who is yet to be cast.
US filmmaker Andrew Levitas directs from a script by Tim Slover. US-based Dan Lupovitz and Kevan Van Thompson produce.
“The storytelling is hinged upon an unlikely pair,...
- 5/2/2024
- ScreenDaily
As SAG-AFTRA and other artists’ groups sound the alarm over the proliferation of AI deepfakes, studios are warning that too sweeping a proposed solution would violate the First Amendment.
The alternate views of a draft bill, called the No Fakes Act, were apparent in a Senate hearing on Tuesday, underscoring the thorny task at hand for lawmakers as they try to establish guardrails around AI technology.
The Motion Picture Association’s senior VP Ben Sheffner cautioned that “legislating in this area involves doing something that the First Amendment sharply limits: Regulating the content of speech.”
“It will take very careful drafting to accomplish the bill’s goals without inadvertently chilling or even prohibiting legitimate, Constitutionally protected uses of technology to enhance storytelling,” he said.
The draft Senate bill would give individuals a “digital replication right” to authorize the use of their image, voice or visual likeness. The right also would extend to the heirs,...
The alternate views of a draft bill, called the No Fakes Act, were apparent in a Senate hearing on Tuesday, underscoring the thorny task at hand for lawmakers as they try to establish guardrails around AI technology.
The Motion Picture Association’s senior VP Ben Sheffner cautioned that “legislating in this area involves doing something that the First Amendment sharply limits: Regulating the content of speech.”
“It will take very careful drafting to accomplish the bill’s goals without inadvertently chilling or even prohibiting legitimate, Constitutionally protected uses of technology to enhance storytelling,” he said.
The draft Senate bill would give individuals a “digital replication right” to authorize the use of their image, voice or visual likeness. The right also would extend to the heirs,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) is the only zodiac sign that combines so many different traits that it seems absolutely impossible for one person to represent them all. But somehow we really do! And believe me when I say it, because I am a Taurus.
We are loyal, stubborn, sensual, extremely lazy or the most hardworking people out there. We can work without weekends for months but still be the ones who will somehow put their comfort before all. We love hedonistic lifestyle: literally, there are only few things that I enjoy more than going out for some fancy food.
Our preferences are all over the place, and that includes the TV shows we like. So here's a list of series every Taurus will find extremely bingeable.
1. Friends
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime
Well, it's no surprise that as a Taurus, I love Friends with all my heart. The show has...
We are loyal, stubborn, sensual, extremely lazy or the most hardworking people out there. We can work without weekends for months but still be the ones who will somehow put their comfort before all. We love hedonistic lifestyle: literally, there are only few things that I enjoy more than going out for some fancy food.
Our preferences are all over the place, and that includes the TV shows we like. So here's a list of series every Taurus will find extremely bingeable.
1. Friends
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime
Well, it's no surprise that as a Taurus, I love Friends with all my heart. The show has...
- 5/1/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
In the SundayTV show ratings, CBS’ Tracker was the most-watched program, while ABC’s American Idol and Afv tied for the nightly demo win.
CBS | Leading out of 60 Minutes (which drew 6.8 million total viewers and a 0.4 demo rating), the newly renewed The Equalizer (6 mil/0.3) was steady, Tracker (7.7 mil/0.5) ticked up in both measures (posting its second-best-since-premiere audience) and the freshly cancelled CSI: Vegas (4.2 mil/0.3) was up 3% in viewers.
More from TVLineMonday Ratings: All American Posts Season High in Audience, Sytycd Eyes LowRatings: NFL Draft, Sheldon Lead Thursday; Todd Holds Steady After CancellationRatings: On-the-Bubble Not Dead Yet Steady With...
CBS | Leading out of 60 Minutes (which drew 6.8 million total viewers and a 0.4 demo rating), the newly renewed The Equalizer (6 mil/0.3) was steady, Tracker (7.7 mil/0.5) ticked up in both measures (posting its second-best-since-premiere audience) and the freshly cancelled CSI: Vegas (4.2 mil/0.3) was up 3% in viewers.
More from TVLineMonday Ratings: All American Posts Season High in Audience, Sytycd Eyes LowRatings: NFL Draft, Sheldon Lead Thursday; Todd Holds Steady After CancellationRatings: On-the-Bubble Not Dead Yet Steady With...
- 4/30/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Tom Felton has become an iconic figure through his work in the Harry Potter franchise. Playing a character that basically created the morally gray bad boy trope, his performance as Draco Malfoy is still influential. Delivering an excellent, yet incomplete arc, the part that he played in the eight films was significant, to say the least.
Felton in his iconic role of Draco Malfoy
Recently, the actor was asked about his favorite movie, and many would expect the answer to be the series he starred in for a huge chunk of his life. Unfortunately for fans, his answers were quite different. However, it did not stray too far away from his childhood and his iconic role.
Tom Felton’s Comfort Movie is Not Harry Potter
Tom Felton recently gave an interview with Brit, where he went into great detail about his personal and professional life. When the interview started, one...
Felton in his iconic role of Draco Malfoy
Recently, the actor was asked about his favorite movie, and many would expect the answer to be the series he starred in for a huge chunk of his life. Unfortunately for fans, his answers were quite different. However, it did not stray too far away from his childhood and his iconic role.
Tom Felton’s Comfort Movie is Not Harry Potter
Tom Felton recently gave an interview with Brit, where he went into great detail about his personal and professional life. When the interview started, one...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Following the recent earthquakes in Japan, Shinkai’s Suzume no Tojimari anime film has managed to spark comparisons to the long-running American animated series, The Simpsons, which has gained cult following for its supposed ability to predict future events.
In the movie, Suzume, the titular character, begins her journey from Kyushu Island before visiting Ehime prefecture, as she chased a mischievous Daijin along with Souta, who had turned into a chair. Surprisingly, the 6.6 magnitude earthquake which hit Japan on April 17, 2024, stuck these two cities in same order of Suzume’s journey.
The peculiar coincidence was brought to light by a Twitter user who noticed a striking correlation between the seismic activity and the protagonist’s journey in the film. Posting two earthquake epicentral maps alongside screenshots from the movie, the user pointed out how the earthquakes occurred in the same order as the protagonist’s visit to the two cities.
In the movie, Suzume, the titular character, begins her journey from Kyushu Island before visiting Ehime prefecture, as she chased a mischievous Daijin along with Souta, who had turned into a chair. Surprisingly, the 6.6 magnitude earthquake which hit Japan on April 17, 2024, stuck these two cities in same order of Suzume’s journey.
The peculiar coincidence was brought to light by a Twitter user who noticed a striking correlation between the seismic activity and the protagonist’s journey in the film. Posting two earthquake epicentral maps alongside screenshots from the movie, the user pointed out how the earthquakes occurred in the same order as the protagonist’s visit to the two cities.
- 4/30/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Hey, "The Simpsons" fans. Unfortunately, we're on here with some more bad news for you guys. It turns out that for some unknown reason, Fox has decided not to air a new episode of The Simpsons tonight, April 28, 2024. That's right, guys. The next, new episode 16 is being held hostage for a week. According to Fox's official episode 16, Fox plans to finally deliver the next, new episode 16 next Sunday night, May 5, 2024 in its usual, 7 pm central standard time slot. So, definitely keep your eyes peeled for the new episode 16 to show up next week. In the meantime, Fox has decided to just throw up a repeat episode of The Simpsons in that 7 pm central time slot tonight. According to the TV guide listings, they're re-airing the 11th episode of this season 35 titled, "Frinkenstein's Monster." Fox's official description for this repeat episode 11 of The Simpsons season 35 reads like this, "Professor Frink secretly...
- 4/28/2024
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
In the age of streaming platforms, the balance of power in television has changed. Studio bosses started spending many times more money on TV series, cutting the number of episodes so that viewers could binge on the entire season, and investing no less, if not more, in advertising and PR than they would for a major motion picture.
Competition has increased, with popular shows replacing each other every month, sometimes even every week.
20 years ago everything was different – the competition was not so fierce, but it was also more difficult to attract an audience. Channel management had to keep viewers glued to their screens for 20-30 episodes to keep ratings from dropping. Some projects failed and were quickly canceled, while others stayed on for nine full seasons, like 24.
24 Is Officially The Most Addictive Show Ever
And 24 did such a good job of keeping viewers glued to their screens that,...
Competition has increased, with popular shows replacing each other every month, sometimes even every week.
20 years ago everything was different – the competition was not so fierce, but it was also more difficult to attract an audience. Channel management had to keep viewers glued to their screens for 20-30 episodes to keep ratings from dropping. Some projects failed and were quickly canceled, while others stayed on for nine full seasons, like 24.
24 Is Officially The Most Addictive Show Ever
And 24 did such a good job of keeping viewers glued to their screens that,...
- 4/28/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
"Futurama" is no stranger to out-there stories, but sometimes, even this show needs an excuse to break the rules. That's where the anthology episodes come in: installments featuring three seven-or-so-minute-long themed segments where the status quo of the show doesn't apply.
"Futurama" inherited this formula from co-creator Matt Groening's previous series, "The Simpsons." However, "The Simpsons" developed a consistent formula for its anthology episodes: "Treehouse of Horror," where the Simpsons family (and friends) are put through parodies of horror/sci-fi stories (from "The Twilight Zone" to "Death Note"). "Treehouse of Horror" has been an annual "Simpsons" tradition since season 2, but the series isn't constrained by this. A handful of "Simpsons" episodes are anthologies of a different flavor (see "Simpsons Bible Stories" in season 10 or "Tales from the Public Domain" in season 13).
"Futurama," though? The sci-fi show doesn't have an equivalent tradition, perhaps as part of the show's efforts to not compete with "The Simpsons.
"Futurama" inherited this formula from co-creator Matt Groening's previous series, "The Simpsons." However, "The Simpsons" developed a consistent formula for its anthology episodes: "Treehouse of Horror," where the Simpsons family (and friends) are put through parodies of horror/sci-fi stories (from "The Twilight Zone" to "Death Note"). "Treehouse of Horror" has been an annual "Simpsons" tradition since season 2, but the series isn't constrained by this. A handful of "Simpsons" episodes are anthologies of a different flavor (see "Simpsons Bible Stories" in season 10 or "Tales from the Public Domain" in season 13).
"Futurama," though? The sci-fi show doesn't have an equivalent tradition, perhaps as part of the show's efforts to not compete with "The Simpsons.
- 4/28/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This Sunday evening, “The Simpsons” returns with an all-new episode that’s bound to stir up some laughs and family drama. In Season 35 Episode 16, titled “The Tell-Tale Pants,” Marge finds herself with an unexpected windfall. However, things take a hilarious turn when she decides to keep it a secret from Homer and splurge on herself.
As Marge indulges in her newfound fortune, Homer remains oblivious to her clandestine spending spree. But secrets have a funny way of unraveling, especially in the Simpson household. When Homer discovers the truth, chaos ensues, leading to a series of comical misadventures that only the Simpsons could get themselves into.
Tune in at 8:00 Pm this Sunday, May 5th, 2024, and join the fun with “The Simpsons” on Fox. With its signature blend of humor, heart, and relatable family dynamics, this episode promises to be another memorable addition to the iconic animated series. Don’t miss...
As Marge indulges in her newfound fortune, Homer remains oblivious to her clandestine spending spree. But secrets have a funny way of unraveling, especially in the Simpson household. When Homer discovers the truth, chaos ensues, leading to a series of comical misadventures that only the Simpsons could get themselves into.
Tune in at 8:00 Pm this Sunday, May 5th, 2024, and join the fun with “The Simpsons” on Fox. With its signature blend of humor, heart, and relatable family dynamics, this episode promises to be another memorable addition to the iconic animated series. Don’t miss...
- 4/28/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The Simpsons fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 35 Episode 16 episode titled The Tell-Tale Pants!
Find out everything you need to know about the The Tell-Tale Pants episode of The Simpsons, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
The Simpsons The Tell-Tale Pants Season 35 Episode 16 Preview
Get ready for a hilarious new episode of “The Simpsons” titled “The Tell-Tale Pants,” airing on Fox at 8:00 Pm on May 5, 2024. In this side-splitting installment, Marge stumbles upon an unexpected windfall and decides to treat herself to something special. However, when Homer finds out about Marge’s secret spending spree, chaos ensues as he tries to uncover the truth.
Join the iconic cast of characters as they navigate the ups and downs of family life in Springfield. With Dan Castellaneta as the voice of Homer Simpson, Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson,...
Find out everything you need to know about the The Tell-Tale Pants episode of The Simpsons, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
The Simpsons The Tell-Tale Pants Season 35 Episode 16 Preview
Get ready for a hilarious new episode of “The Simpsons” titled “The Tell-Tale Pants,” airing on Fox at 8:00 Pm on May 5, 2024. In this side-splitting installment, Marge stumbles upon an unexpected windfall and decides to treat herself to something special. However, when Homer finds out about Marge’s secret spending spree, chaos ensues as he tries to uncover the truth.
Join the iconic cast of characters as they navigate the ups and downs of family life in Springfield. With Dan Castellaneta as the voice of Homer Simpson, Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson,...
- 4/28/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
"The Simpsons" is a show home to innumerable colorful characters, including two space aliens named Kang and Kodos. How do aliens fit into the world of Springfield? Out of canon, of course! Created by Jay Kogen and Wallace Wolodarsky, the alien characters made their debut on the Halloween episode "Treehouse of Horror," and have appeared in every "Treehouse of Horror" episode since (with one exception: "Treehouse of Horror Xxi").
These episodes are understood to take place outside of the standard "Simpsons" continuity, which means aliens can pop up and have no effect on the show's "normal" world. While Kang and Kodos mostly get cameo appearances, they occasionally get their own major "Treehouse of Horror" plotlines, like the time they famously switched places with then-presidential candidates Bill Clinton and Bob Dole for "Treehouse of Horror VII." This is the episode that gave us the now-famous line, "Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
These episodes are understood to take place outside of the standard "Simpsons" continuity, which means aliens can pop up and have no effect on the show's "normal" world. While Kang and Kodos mostly get cameo appearances, they occasionally get their own major "Treehouse of Horror" plotlines, like the time they famously switched places with then-presidential candidates Bill Clinton and Bob Dole for "Treehouse of Horror VII." This is the episode that gave us the now-famous line, "Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
- 4/27/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
There are a number of TV series’ moments that are inscribed in cinematic history because they foretold some of the important events, which happened later, with some of them being likely to become true, while some others were totally unexpected.
Here are 5 TV series that predicted the future a little too accurately.
1. Star Trek (1966-1969) - Moon Landing
The original Star Trek is notorious for its predictions, the most remarkable of which is clearly the depiction of humanity's first landing on the moon. The 1967 episode titled Tomorrow Is Yesterday features a NASA broadcast reviewing the preparations for the game-changing moon landing. Two years later, the USA indeed became the first nation to set foot on the moon with the successful flight of Apollo 11.
2. Friends (1994 - 2004) - Facebook
In the show’s Episode 17 of Season 9, The One With The Memorial Service, Ross introduced Chandler to a website designed to connect former college students,...
Here are 5 TV series that predicted the future a little too accurately.
1. Star Trek (1966-1969) - Moon Landing
The original Star Trek is notorious for its predictions, the most remarkable of which is clearly the depiction of humanity's first landing on the moon. The 1967 episode titled Tomorrow Is Yesterday features a NASA broadcast reviewing the preparations for the game-changing moon landing. Two years later, the USA indeed became the first nation to set foot on the moon with the successful flight of Apollo 11.
2. Friends (1994 - 2004) - Facebook
In the show’s Episode 17 of Season 9, The One With The Memorial Service, Ross introduced Chandler to a website designed to connect former college students,...
- 4/27/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
"The Simpsons," now in its 500th season (okay, it's actually in season 35, but who's counting?) recently made headlines by killing off a character who has been with the show since the beginning. It's not the first time the classic animated sitcom has bumped off a character — Maude Flanders famously died, as did Bart's teacher Mrs. Krabappel, and both instances left poor Ned Flanders a widower. Bleeding Gums Murphy's death sent Lisa Simpson into depression. Dr. Marvin Monroe was said to have died, only to then return. Then, of course, there's the unfortunate Frank Grimes, who died after grabbing some electrical wiring in one of the show's most infamous (and best) episodes. In short, death is nothing new to Springfield — especially when you consider how long "The Simpsons" has been on the air. The characters may not exactly age, but time marches on.
However, this recent character death seems to be getting to people.
However, this recent character death seems to be getting to people.
- 4/27/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
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