There have only been 19 Egot winners in entertainment history. This acronym title is attributed to the few stars who win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony, demonstrating them to be one of the very best practitioners in each of the four major entertainment fields of TV, music, film, and theater.
Several stars are looking to become the 20th Egot winner and among those names is Taika Waititi. He won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2020 for “Jojo Rabbit,” ticking off the film segment of the Egot. He then took home a Grammy for the same film in 2021 when he won Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media. That was number two.
However, he has yet to win an Emmy or a Tony. He has never worked on Broadway, but he has reaped three Emmy bids to date. In 2020, he was nominated for Character Voice-Over Performance for playing...
Several stars are looking to become the 20th Egot winner and among those names is Taika Waititi. He won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2020 for “Jojo Rabbit,” ticking off the film segment of the Egot. He then took home a Grammy for the same film in 2021 when he won Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media. That was number two.
However, he has yet to win an Emmy or a Tony. He has never worked on Broadway, but he has reaped three Emmy bids to date. In 2020, he was nominated for Character Voice-Over Performance for playing...
- 6/12/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
The first Los Angeles edition of the Peabody Awards on June 9 declared its intention to stand out from the awards-season pack by daring to address the complex real-world events in ways that other shows would never dare.
Where else would it befit host Kumail Nanjiani to make partition jokes in the guise of a bit about how Pakistan lost to the United States at the Icc Cricket World Cup? “Getting some perspective, it would be like Pakistan beating the USA at basketball,” the comedian said an appreciative applause.
Outside of Jonathan Glazer’s controversial Oscars speech, awards shows have steered clear of world issues for some time. However, to hear documentarian Laura Poitras end her Peabody Award acceptance speech for “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” with the declaration of “Free Palestine” had a resonance that no polite lapel pin could touch.
Early in the Sunday night program — shortly after...
Where else would it befit host Kumail Nanjiani to make partition jokes in the guise of a bit about how Pakistan lost to the United States at the Icc Cricket World Cup? “Getting some perspective, it would be like Pakistan beating the USA at basketball,” the comedian said an appreciative applause.
Outside of Jonathan Glazer’s controversial Oscars speech, awards shows have steered clear of world issues for some time. However, to hear documentarian Laura Poitras end her Peabody Award acceptance speech for “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” with the declaration of “Free Palestine” had a resonance that no polite lapel pin could touch.
Early in the Sunday night program — shortly after...
- 6/12/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Which TV shows are doing the best? The worst? Cancelled or renewed? Wondering how your favorite series are doing in the ratings? Here are the final season average ratings of the 2023-24 network TV shows -- through the end of week 38.
ABC shows (so far): 9-1-1, 20/20, The $100,000 Pyramid, Abbott Elementary, America's Funniest Home Videos, American Idol, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Bad Romance, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, The Conners, Dancing with the Stars, The Golden Bachelor, The Good Doctor, The Great Christmas Light Fight, The Great Halloween Fright Fight, Grey's Anatomy, The Interrogation Tapes, Jeopardy! Masters, Judge Steve Harvey, Not Dead Yet, Press Your Luck, The Rookie, Shark Tank, Station 19, What Would You Do?, and Will Trent.
CBS shows this season (so far): 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, The Amazing Race, Big Brother Reindeer...
ABC shows (so far): 9-1-1, 20/20, The $100,000 Pyramid, Abbott Elementary, America's Funniest Home Videos, American Idol, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Bad Romance, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, The Conners, Dancing with the Stars, The Golden Bachelor, The Good Doctor, The Great Christmas Light Fight, The Great Halloween Fright Fight, Grey's Anatomy, The Interrogation Tapes, Jeopardy! Masters, Judge Steve Harvey, Not Dead Yet, Press Your Luck, The Rookie, Shark Tank, Station 19, What Would You Do?, and Will Trent.
CBS shows this season (so far): 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, The Amazing Race, Big Brother Reindeer...
- 6/12/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
At the start of a fresh year, it’s good to take stock of what fan-favorite shows will be back for new seasons in the months and years to come. Whether they’re newly ordered or on the brink of dropping, we’re rounding up all of the must-see titles that have been renewed on streaming and network television. Scroll down to see which of your favorite shows have been renewed as we step forward into 2024. (Note: The list only includes seasons that have yet to begin airing and streaming.) ABC Abbott Elementary, Season 3 The Bachelor, Season 28 Judge Steve Harvey, Season 3 Not Dead Yet, Season 2 American Idol, Season 7 (Season 22 overall) The Conners, Season 6 9-1-1, Season 7 The Rookie, Season 6 Grey’s Anatomy, Season 20 Station 19, Season 7 (final season) What Would You Do?, Season 18 Will Trent, Season 2 The Good Doctor, Season 7 Acorn TV My Life Is Murder, Season 4 Harry Wild, Season 3 Adult Swim Smiling Friends,...
- 6/11/2024
- TV Insider
X-men '97 Scores TCA Nomination For Outstanding New Program Alongside Shogun, Ripley & Baby Reindeer
The Television Critics Association announced their picks for the best shows of the 2023-2024 TV season on Monday, and in a pleasantly surprising development, Marvel Studios' recent Disney+ series, X-Men '97, picked up two significant nominations.
The animated revival scored nominations for Outstanding New Program and Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming.
Though X-Men '97 proved to be a big hit with fans and critics alike, it's rare that an animated series - and a superhero animated series at that - would receive any TCA recognition, especially outside of the Children's Programming category.
What are the mutant heroes' chances of picking up the win? Well, the show is up against some heavy hitters such as Shōgun, Baby Reindeer and Ripley, so, fittingly, they are the underdogs here.
Former showrunner Beau DeMayo shared the following post in response to the news.
Pretty amazing. One of my goals with the show was to...
The animated revival scored nominations for Outstanding New Program and Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming.
Though X-Men '97 proved to be a big hit with fans and critics alike, it's rare that an animated series - and a superhero animated series at that - would receive any TCA recognition, especially outside of the Children's Programming category.
What are the mutant heroes' chances of picking up the win? Well, the show is up against some heavy hitters such as Shōgun, Baby Reindeer and Ripley, so, fittingly, they are the underdogs here.
Former showrunner Beau DeMayo shared the following post in response to the news.
Pretty amazing. One of my goals with the show was to...
- 6/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Like the other broadcast networks, ABC is being heavily impacted by the repercussions of the actors and writers strikes. For the first time in the Alphabet Network's history, there are no new episodes of scripted shows on the Fall 2023 schedule. Will this move negatively impact the ratings for the rest of ABC's 2023-24 season? Stay tuned!
ABC shows (so far): The $100,000 Pyramid, 20/20, 9-1-1, Abbott Elementary, American Idol, America's Funniest Home Videos, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Bad Romance, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, The Conners, Dancing with the Stars, The Golden Bachelor, The Good Doctor, The Great Christmas Light Fight, The Great Halloween Fright Fight, Grey's Anatomy, The Interrogation Tapes, Jeopardy! Masters, Judge Steve Harvey, Not Dead Yet, Press Your Luck, The Rookie, Shark Tank, Station 19, What Would You Do?, and Will Trent.
There's lots of data that...
ABC shows (so far): The $100,000 Pyramid, 20/20, 9-1-1, Abbott Elementary, American Idol, America's Funniest Home Videos, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Bad Romance, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, The Conners, Dancing with the Stars, The Golden Bachelor, The Good Doctor, The Great Christmas Light Fight, The Great Halloween Fright Fight, Grey's Anatomy, The Interrogation Tapes, Jeopardy! Masters, Judge Steve Harvey, Not Dead Yet, Press Your Luck, The Rookie, Shark Tank, Station 19, What Would You Do?, and Will Trent.
There's lots of data that...
- 6/11/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Sheryl Lee Ralph has signed with CAA for representation.
An Emmy, Critics Choice and Independent Spirit Award winner, Ralph is currently seen starring in ABC’s hit comedy series “Abbott Elementary” opposite Quinta Brunson. In 2022, she won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series, becoming the first black woman in 35 years to take home the trophy.
In 2023, she was nominated for her second Emmy Award, a Golden Globe and a Film Independent Spirit Award for her portrayal of straight-laced kindergarten teacher Barbara Howard, winning the Critics Choice Award for best supporting actor in a comedy series.
Ralph made her feature film debut at 20 years old, opposite Academy Award winner Sidney Poitier in “A Piece of the Action.” She has also appeared in “The Mighty Quinn” opposite Denzel Washington, “Mistress” with Robert De Niro, “The Distinguished Gentleman” with Eddie Murphy, “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit” opposite...
An Emmy, Critics Choice and Independent Spirit Award winner, Ralph is currently seen starring in ABC’s hit comedy series “Abbott Elementary” opposite Quinta Brunson. In 2022, she won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series, becoming the first black woman in 35 years to take home the trophy.
In 2023, she was nominated for her second Emmy Award, a Golden Globe and a Film Independent Spirit Award for her portrayal of straight-laced kindergarten teacher Barbara Howard, winning the Critics Choice Award for best supporting actor in a comedy series.
Ralph made her feature film debut at 20 years old, opposite Academy Award winner Sidney Poitier in “A Piece of the Action.” She has also appeared in “The Mighty Quinn” opposite Denzel Washington, “Mistress” with Robert De Niro, “The Distinguished Gentleman” with Eddie Murphy, “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit” opposite...
- 6/10/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
When the 2023 Primetime Emmy nominations were revealed, Ali Wong and Pedro Pascal both had the honor of being included in multiple performance lineups. She made history as the first newcomer to the acting categories recognized for both live action (“Beef”) and voice (“Tuca & Bertie”) work, while he became the first actor nominated for three programs on his initial Emmy outing. These achievements made them the newest members of a group of 26 people who earned their first two (or three) acting Emmy nominations in a single year.
Wong’s eventual Best TV Movie/Limited Series Actress win for “Beef” made her the seventh person in this bunch to succeed on one of her bids. The first was Robert Cummings, who received 1955’s Best Single Performance by an Actor prize for “Twelve Angry Men” and simultaneously lost for his regular lead turn on “My Hero.”
The first five champs who followed Cummings were Jack Albertson,...
Wong’s eventual Best TV Movie/Limited Series Actress win for “Beef” made her the seventh person in this bunch to succeed on one of her bids. The first was Robert Cummings, who received 1955’s Best Single Performance by an Actor prize for “Twelve Angry Men” and simultaneously lost for his regular lead turn on “My Hero.”
The first five champs who followed Cummings were Jack Albertson,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Netflix’s Baby Reindeer and Ripley and FX’s Shōgun lead the 2024 Television Critics Association awards nominations with five each.
FX’s The Bear follows with four noms, and FX’s Fargo and Reservation Dogs and Max’s Hacks with three each.
Past winners Quinta Brunson and Jean Smart return in the Individual Achievement In Comedy category alongside Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Devery Jacobs.
Individual Achievement In Drama nominees include Shōgun stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai against Ripley‘s Andrew Scott, Baby Reindeer‘s Richard Gadd, Fargo’s Juno Temple and Oscar winner Jodie Foster for True Detective: Night Country.
FX and Netflix lead nominations a total of 16 each, followed by HBO/Max with 13 and Disney+ with six.
Winners will be announced in a ceremony at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena on Friday, July 12.
Here is the complete list of nominees:
Program of the...
FX’s The Bear follows with four noms, and FX’s Fargo and Reservation Dogs and Max’s Hacks with three each.
Past winners Quinta Brunson and Jean Smart return in the Individual Achievement In Comedy category alongside Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Devery Jacobs.
Individual Achievement In Drama nominees include Shōgun stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai against Ripley‘s Andrew Scott, Baby Reindeer‘s Richard Gadd, Fargo’s Juno Temple and Oscar winner Jodie Foster for True Detective: Night Country.
FX and Netflix lead nominations a total of 16 each, followed by HBO/Max with 13 and Disney+ with six.
Winners will be announced in a ceremony at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena on Friday, July 12.
Here is the complete list of nominees:
Program of the...
- 6/10/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
For the second year in a row, three shows have topped the Television Critics Association nominations. “Baby Reindeer,” “Ripley” and “Shōgun” lead Monday’s nominations for the 40th annual awards with five bids each.
All three shows are up for Program of the Year, a category dominated by FX and Netflix. The former fielded three nominees with “Shōgun” “The Bear” and “Reservation Dogs,” while the latter is repped by “Baby Reindeer” and “Ripley.” Max’s “Hacks” is the sole non-fx and non-Netflix nominee.
Last year, “Succession,” “The Last of Us” and “The Bear” scored five nominations apiece. “Succession” and “The Bear” wound up with two wins each, with the former taking Program of the Year, but “The Last of Us” went 0-5.
After expanding to eight slots per category in 2021, TCA has reverted to six slots. No reason was given.
More curious, however, is the unprecedented double-dipping by three shows.
All three shows are up for Program of the Year, a category dominated by FX and Netflix. The former fielded three nominees with “Shōgun” “The Bear” and “Reservation Dogs,” while the latter is repped by “Baby Reindeer” and “Ripley.” Max’s “Hacks” is the sole non-fx and non-Netflix nominee.
Last year, “Succession,” “The Last of Us” and “The Bear” scored five nominations apiece. “Succession” and “The Bear” wound up with two wins each, with the former taking Program of the Year, but “The Last of Us” went 0-5.
After expanding to eight slots per category in 2021, TCA has reverted to six slots. No reason was given.
More curious, however, is the unprecedented double-dipping by three shows.
- 6/10/2024
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
The critics are speaking! On Monday, the Television Critics Association announced the slate of nominees for the 40th Annual TCA Awards, as chosen by members of the association. Leading the pack with five nominations apiece are Netflix’s Baby Reindeer and Ripley and FX’s Shōgun. Those three will compete for Program of the Year with FX’s The Bear and Reservation Dogs as well as HBO’s Hacks. Also receiving multiple nominations this year are FX’s Fargo, ABC’s Abbott Elementary, Prime Video’s Fallout, Netflix’s Girls5eva, HBO’s True Detective: Night Country, and Disney+’s X-Men ’97. Here’s a look at the full list of this year’s nominees! (Note: The TCA 2024 Career Achievement and Heritage Award winners will be announced at a later date.) Full Disclosure: The author of this article is a member of the Television Critics Association. Program of the Year Baby Reindeer...
- 6/10/2024
- TV Insider
The nominations for the 40th annual Television Critics Awards Nominations have been revealed, with Netflix and FX tied at the top thanks to the strength of Baby Reindeer, Ripley and Shogun, with all three programs garnering five noms apiece.
The TCA Awards nominations are voted on by a group of more than 230 television journalists from the U.S. and Canada. Winners will be announced at an in-person ceremony that’s part of the summer press tour on Friday, July 12 at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena.
Netflix and FX nearly swept the coveted program of the year category, which features Baby Reindeer, The Bear, Reservation Dogs, Ripley, Shogun and Max’s Hacks. The outstanding new program category, which often serves as an Emmys precursor, includes Baby Reindeer, Fallout, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Ripley, Shogun and X-Men ’97.
The achievement in comedy category features the past two winners, Abbott Elementary and The Bear,...
The TCA Awards nominations are voted on by a group of more than 230 television journalists from the U.S. and Canada. Winners will be announced at an in-person ceremony that’s part of the summer press tour on Friday, July 12 at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena.
Netflix and FX nearly swept the coveted program of the year category, which features Baby Reindeer, The Bear, Reservation Dogs, Ripley, Shogun and Max’s Hacks. The outstanding new program category, which often serves as an Emmys precursor, includes Baby Reindeer, Fallout, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Ripley, Shogun and X-Men ’97.
The achievement in comedy category features the past two winners, Abbott Elementary and The Bear,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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 three 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 from winners.
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 three 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 from winners.
- 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
Starting this particular June weekend of Pride events off with a bang was Friday night’s first annual Critics Choice Association’s Celebration Of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, an awards gala that packed the main ballroom of L.A.’s Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel with each table’s settings sporting a rainbow pride flag among other festival decorations. The lively event brought out a host of honorees and starry presenters delivering lots of stirring and heartfelt remarks. Comedian and Actress Sherry Cola hosted the expertly paced presentation.
Sasha Velour, Stephen Warren, Jaida Essence Hall, guest, Charlize Theron, Johnnie Ingram, Priyanka, Latrice Royale and Peter LoGreco (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Among the previously announced honorees were Nathan Lane for Career Achievement; Star Trek legend George Takei (who is also leading Sunday’s L.A. Gay Pride parade) for the Social Justice Award; MIchaela Jae Rodriguez for...
Sasha Velour, Stephen Warren, Jaida Essence Hall, guest, Charlize Theron, Johnnie Ingram, Priyanka, Latrice Royale and Peter LoGreco (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)
Among the previously announced honorees were Nathan Lane for Career Achievement; Star Trek legend George Takei (who is also leading Sunday’s L.A. Gay Pride parade) for the Social Justice Award; MIchaela Jae Rodriguez for...
- 6/9/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
“Loot” and “Pose” star Michaela Jaé Rodriguez says while growing up, the Logo dramedy series “Noah’s Arc,” which followed the lives and relationships of four gay men in Los Angeles, was one of the first shows she saw that made her feel represented.
“There were so many people of color on that show,” Rodriguez told Variety. “They did highlight a lot of trans women. It wasn’t as prominent, but the girls were there. I saw a whole encompassing story around all of the Lgbtqia+ community in that show and it resonated with me, it still resonates with me today.”
Rodriguez was honored with the Vanguard Award Friday night at the Critics Choice Association’s inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television in Los Angeles. The celebration honored achievements from LGBTQ+ creators and talent within the entertainment industry, both in front of and behind the camera.
“I hope that I can...
“There were so many people of color on that show,” Rodriguez told Variety. “They did highlight a lot of trans women. It wasn’t as prominent, but the girls were there. I saw a whole encompassing story around all of the Lgbtqia+ community in that show and it resonated with me, it still resonates with me today.”
Rodriguez was honored with the Vanguard Award Friday night at the Critics Choice Association’s inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television in Los Angeles. The celebration honored achievements from LGBTQ+ creators and talent within the entertainment industry, both in front of and behind the camera.
“I hope that I can...
- 6/8/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
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
Tyler James Williams is shifting through poses in front of a photographer when Anthony Mackie appears on set, voice booming, to poke some fun. He asks Williams to coach him on pursing his lips like he’s Trey Songz. During their conversation, Williams outlines his path from “Everybody Hates Chris,” where he played the 13-year-old title character, to starring as first-grade teacher Gregory Eddie on ABC’s hit sitcom “Abbott Elementary.” In exchange, Mackie explains how he played an amnesiac named John Doe in Peacock’s video game adaptation “Twisted Metal,” and what it was like to take his Marvel character, Falcon, from film to TV and back.
Anthony MacKie: Since the last time I saw you, you’ve been nominated for an Emmy 35 times and won, like, 20.
Tyler James Williams: Just two. And same thing: You’re superhero-ing everywhere.
MacKie: I didn’t even get nominated for a BET Award.
Anthony MacKie: Since the last time I saw you, you’ve been nominated for an Emmy 35 times and won, like, 20.
Tyler James Williams: Just two. And same thing: You’re superhero-ing everywhere.
MacKie: I didn’t even get nominated for a BET Award.
- 6/8/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
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
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for House of the Dragon, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Clipped and The Watchers.
The Watchers premiere
Writer/director Ishana Night Shyamalan premiered her directorial debut in NYC on Sunday, alongside father M. Night Shyamalan and stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré and Oliver Finnegan.
M. Night Shyamalan, Alistair Brammer, Olwen Fouéré, Dakota Fanning, Ishana Night Shyamalan, Georgina Campbell and Oliver Finnegan
House of the Dragon premiere
Showrunner Ryan Condal and stars Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney and Ewan Mitchell debuted season 2 of the Game of Thrones prequel in NYC on Monday.
Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy and showrunner Ryan Condal Fabien Frankel
Clipped premiere
FX celebrated the premiere of Clipped in downtown Los Angeles on Monday,...
The Watchers premiere
Writer/director Ishana Night Shyamalan premiered her directorial debut in NYC on Sunday, alongside father M. Night Shyamalan and stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré and Oliver Finnegan.
M. Night Shyamalan, Alistair Brammer, Olwen Fouéré, Dakota Fanning, Ishana Night Shyamalan, Georgina Campbell and Oliver Finnegan
House of the Dragon premiere
Showrunner Ryan Condal and stars Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney and Ewan Mitchell debuted season 2 of the Game of Thrones prequel in NYC on Monday.
Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy and showrunner Ryan Condal Fabien Frankel
Clipped premiere
FX celebrated the premiere of Clipped in downtown Los Angeles on Monday,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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
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'
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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'
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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
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
If you’ve yet to catch up on blockbusters like Dune and Barbie, hit series such as Succession and Curb Your Enthusiasm; or the popular Quiet on Set docuseries, you may want to take advantage of Max‘s soon-to-end streaming deal.
Try Max for Free
Through June 23, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service (formerly HBO Max) is offering a free seven-day trial for eligible customers. That means you can try Max’s Ultimate Ad-Free tier (reg. $20.99 per month) with 4K Ultra HD streaming, immersive Dolby Atmos, up to 100 downloads and the B/R Sports add-on for free for your first week.
Max rarely offers free trials, and this summer deal gives new customers a chance to watch the latest movies and buzzy TV series before they decide to commit. The streamer offers three subscription tiers ranging from $9.99 per month for the ad-supported plan to $20.99 per month for the Ultimate...
Try Max for Free
Through June 23, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service (formerly HBO Max) is offering a free seven-day trial for eligible customers. That means you can try Max’s Ultimate Ad-Free tier (reg. $20.99 per month) with 4K Ultra HD streaming, immersive Dolby Atmos, up to 100 downloads and the B/R Sports add-on for free for your first week.
Max rarely offers free trials, and this summer deal gives new customers a chance to watch the latest movies and buzzy TV series before they decide to commit. The streamer offers three subscription tiers ranging from $9.99 per month for the ad-supported plan to $20.99 per month for the Ultimate...
- 6/6/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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
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
Abbott Elementary always spreads its wealth among the seven principal castmembers, but this has been a particularly robust year for Chris Perfetti, who portrays the lovably awkward, overeager history teacher Jacob Hill. In season three, Jacob broke up with his long-term boyfriend, Zach (Larry Owens), watched his best friend, Janine (Quinta Brunson), leave Abbott for a new job, became accidental roommates with his fiery co-worker Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter), hosted an Ira Glassian podcast called This Abbott Life, and got to witness an unexpected concert by Questlove (who also DJ’d the cast’s wrap party in West Hollywood) at the school’s second annual Ava Fest.
The recent Hollywood strikes lowered Abbott‘s episode count from 22 to 14, but the four-time Emmy-winning ABC mockumentary remained network TV’s sharpest comedy. Like his colleagues, Perfetti speaks with awe of the enterprise that executive producer Brunson has created. The scripts, he says,...
The recent Hollywood strikes lowered Abbott‘s episode count from 22 to 14, but the four-time Emmy-winning ABC mockumentary remained network TV’s sharpest comedy. Like his colleagues, Perfetti speaks with awe of the enterprise that executive producer Brunson has created. The scripts, he says,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Matthew Jacobs
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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
Which TV shows are doing the best? The worst? Cancelled or renewed? Wondering how your favorite series are doing in the ratings? Here are the final season average ratings of the 2023-24 network TV shows -- through the end of week 37.
ABC shows (so far): 9-1-1, 20/20, The $100,000 Pyramid, Abbott Elementary, America's Funniest Home Videos, American Idol, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Bad Romance, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, The Conners, Dancing with the Stars, The Golden Bachelor, The Good Doctor, The Great Christmas Light Fight, The Great Halloween Fright Fight, Grey's Anatomy, The Interrogation Tapes, Jeopardy! Masters, Judge Steve Harvey, Not Dead Yet, Press Your Luck, The Rookie, Shark Tank, Station 19, What Would You Do?, and Will Trent.
CBS shows this season (so far): 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, The Amazing Race, Big Brother Reindeer...
ABC shows (so far): 9-1-1, 20/20, The $100,000 Pyramid, Abbott Elementary, America's Funniest Home Videos, American Idol, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Bad Romance, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, The Conners, Dancing with the Stars, The Golden Bachelor, The Good Doctor, The Great Christmas Light Fight, The Great Halloween Fright Fight, Grey's Anatomy, The Interrogation Tapes, Jeopardy! Masters, Judge Steve Harvey, Not Dead Yet, Press Your Luck, The Rookie, Shark Tank, Station 19, What Would You Do?, and Will Trent.
CBS shows this season (so far): 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, The Amazing Race, Big Brother Reindeer...
- 6/5/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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
ABC is a must-have channel in almost any TV fan’s lineup. It’s home to live sports and news, and popular shows like “Abbott Elementary,” “American Idol,” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” It’s also available to watch for free! Follow along and we’ll get up to speed.
Watch ABC on a Free Trial of a Live TV Streaming Service
How to Watch ABC on ABC.com or the ABC app
How to Watch ABC With an Antenna
Watch ABC on a Free Trial of a Live TV Streaming Service
In 2024, five live TV streaming services carry ABC: Directv Stream, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. You can start watching with a free trial. There is no contract required - you can cancel anytime. You can access these services on a smart TV, a streaming device like a Roku or Amazon Fire Stick, or your phone,...
Watch ABC on a Free Trial of a Live TV Streaming Service
How to Watch ABC on ABC.com or the ABC app
How to Watch ABC With an Antenna
Watch ABC on a Free Trial of a Live TV Streaming Service
In 2024, five live TV streaming services carry ABC: Directv Stream, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. You can start watching with a free trial. There is no contract required - you can cancel anytime. You can access these services on a smart TV, a streaming device like a Roku or Amazon Fire Stick, or your phone,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
In NBC's The Hunting Party, dangerous killers escape a top-secret prison that's not supposed to exist, kicking off a heart-pounding and adventurous procedural.
Melissa Roxburgh leads the small team of investigators who assemble to track down and capture these dangerous criminals around the country.
Meet the Hunting Party Season 1 cast and characters below:
Melissa Roxburgh (Rebecca 'Bex Henderson)
Bex Henderson is the main character of The Hunting Pary, an ex-fbi agent hired to an elite government task force because she's profiled and caught some of the world's serial killers before.
Bex is described as wise and extremely curious.
These skills should help her be a good leader for her team.
Melissa Roxburgh is best known for portraying Det Michaela Stone in NBC's Manifest from 2018 to 2023.
Roxburgh commented that she felt she had many traits in common with her character, Michaela Stone.
Her dad is a minister, so her religious...
Melissa Roxburgh leads the small team of investigators who assemble to track down and capture these dangerous criminals around the country.
Meet the Hunting Party Season 1 cast and characters below:
Melissa Roxburgh (Rebecca 'Bex Henderson)
Bex Henderson is the main character of The Hunting Pary, an ex-fbi agent hired to an elite government task force because she's profiled and caught some of the world's serial killers before.
Bex is described as wise and extremely curious.
These skills should help her be a good leader for her team.
Melissa Roxburgh is best known for portraying Det Michaela Stone in NBC's Manifest from 2018 to 2023.
Roxburgh commented that she felt she had many traits in common with her character, Michaela Stone.
Her dad is a minister, so her religious...
- 6/4/2024
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Like it or not, network TV series typically live and die by their Nielsen ratings. Since most fans do not live in Nielsen households, the average person's preferences aren't taken into account, and that is frustrating. While we can't change the system, we want to give you an outlet for your opinions, so we invite you to vote for your favorite 2023-24 network TV shows here. Which programs are the best or the worst? If it were up to you, which TV series would be cancelled and renewed?
ABC TV series this season (so far): The $100,000 Pyramid, 9-1-1, Abbott Elementary, American Idol, America's Funniest Home Videos, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Bad Romance, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, The Conners, Dancing with the Stars, The Golden Bachelor, The Good Doctor, The Great Christmas Light Fight,...
ABC TV series this season (so far): The $100,000 Pyramid, 9-1-1, Abbott Elementary, American Idol, America's Funniest Home Videos, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Bad Romance, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, The Conners, Dancing with the Stars, The Golden Bachelor, The Good Doctor, The Great Christmas Light Fight,...
- 6/4/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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
“Let’s not make ’em laugh” seems to be the new mantra for rewarding comedies at the Emmys.
Clear-cut, humor-filled chuckle fests once dominated the Emmys for comedy series, with classics such as “Taxi,” “The Golden Girls,” “Friends” and “Seinfeld” amusing generations of fans and finding new life via reruns and streaming services.
However, at the dawn of the streaming era, the multi-pronged so-called dramedy began creeping up in the awards circle with titles such as Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black” — which famously changed from comedy to drama — and Amazon Prime Video’s “Transparent.” As of late, the category has taken a more serious turn.
In recent years, the nominees and winners for comedy series have reflected a broader, more inclusive interpretation of comedy. Shows like Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Fleabag,” along with HBO’s “Barry” and Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” have garnered critical...
Clear-cut, humor-filled chuckle fests once dominated the Emmys for comedy series, with classics such as “Taxi,” “The Golden Girls,” “Friends” and “Seinfeld” amusing generations of fans and finding new life via reruns and streaming services.
However, at the dawn of the streaming era, the multi-pronged so-called dramedy began creeping up in the awards circle with titles such as Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black” — which famously changed from comedy to drama — and Amazon Prime Video’s “Transparent.” As of late, the category has taken a more serious turn.
In recent years, the nominees and winners for comedy series have reflected a broader, more inclusive interpretation of comedy. Shows like Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Fleabag,” along with HBO’s “Barry” and Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” have garnered critical...
- 6/3/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
For the last three decades, the multi-hyphenate Lisa Ann Walter, who began her career in stand-up comedy, made her mark as a character actor in films such as Bruce Almighty, Eddie and Shall We Dance? However, for most millennials, Walter is best known for playing Chessy, the beloved nanny in Nancy Meyer’s The Parent Trap. These days, nearly a quarter of a century later, Walter has emerged in the spotlight on ABC’s award-winning mockumentary Abbott Elementary, where she plays the Italian-American spitfire Melissa Schemmenti, a second and third-grade teacher at an underfunded Philadelphia public school. Here, she discusses the joys of playing the elementary school teacher and her own educational upbringing.
Deadline: You’ve returned to doing stand-up recently. How has it been going back on stage versus being behind the camera on Abbott Elementary?
Lisa Ann Walter: I was a stage actress first in musicals and plays.
Deadline: You’ve returned to doing stand-up recently. How has it been going back on stage versus being behind the camera on Abbott Elementary?
Lisa Ann Walter: I was a stage actress first in musicals and plays.
- 6/1/2024
- by Destiny Jackson
- Deadline Film + TV
Saturday Night Live Season 49 was the 2023-24 TV season’s top-rated comedy series, with an average demo rating of 1.13 — down just a few percentage points from the long-running NBC sketch series’ Season 48 average.
Not only did SNL top all TV comedies in the demo for a fifth straight season, its average audience across all platforms rose 3% year-over-year, with 7.2 million total weekly viewers.
More from TVLine3-Hour Tom Brady Roast Hits Nielsen Streaming Top 10, Evil Gets Lift From Netflix DebutDonald Trump Used N-Word to Refer to Apprentice Player, Says ProducerJ.Lo's Atlas Racks Up 28.2 Million Views on Netflix, as Actual Memorial...
Not only did SNL top all TV comedies in the demo for a fifth straight season, its average audience across all platforms rose 3% year-over-year, with 7.2 million total weekly viewers.
More from TVLine3-Hour Tom Brady Roast Hits Nielsen Streaming Top 10, Evil Gets Lift From Netflix DebutDonald Trump Used N-Word to Refer to Apprentice Player, Says ProducerJ.Lo's Atlas Racks Up 28.2 Million Views on Netflix, as Actual Memorial...
- 5/31/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Hi. Yes. Sorry to bother you. Hello. Do you have a moment to talk about our Lord and Savior, Deborah Vance? The Emmy award-winning series "Hacks" has just finished its phenomenal third season, one that many fans (myself included) were terrified wouldn't be able to match the triumphant heights of season 2. The second season ended in a way that felt complete if Max were to have pulled the plug on the show, but after the absolutely dynamite season 3 finale, "Hacks" has proven itself as a series that can and should continue as long as stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder want to keep playing Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels, respectively.
It's exciting as a "Hacks" fan from the very start to see so many people finally catching onto what is arguably the best comedy show on TV that isn't "Abbott Elementary" or the not-really-a-comedy brilliance that is "The Bear," especially...
It's exciting as a "Hacks" fan from the very start to see so many people finally catching onto what is arguably the best comedy show on TV that isn't "Abbott Elementary" or the not-really-a-comedy brilliance that is "The Bear," especially...
- 5/31/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Forty-four years after “9 to 5” became a cinematic sensation and rally cry for women’s rights, stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin reunited to celebrate the Hollywood premiere of the documentary “Still Working 9 to 5.”
The original comedy followed a trio of office workers conspiring to put a check on their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” of a boss, played by the late Dabney Coleman. In April, it was announced that Jennifer Aniston’s Echo Films was set to produce a “reimagining” of the movie for 20th Century Studios.
“We hope she has great success,” Tomlin told Variety. “It’s a hard nut to crack because the issues are somewhat different.”
“I hope she does it,” Fonda interjected.
“There’s still the undercurrent of the same kind of negativity towards females … [they’re] not easy-to-solve issues. So we’re very eager to see what they do,” Tomlin added.
Comedian Kathy Griffin,...
The original comedy followed a trio of office workers conspiring to put a check on their “sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot” of a boss, played by the late Dabney Coleman. In April, it was announced that Jennifer Aniston’s Echo Films was set to produce a “reimagining” of the movie for 20th Century Studios.
“We hope she has great success,” Tomlin told Variety. “It’s a hard nut to crack because the issues are somewhat different.”
“I hope she does it,” Fonda interjected.
“There’s still the undercurrent of the same kind of negativity towards females … [they’re] not easy-to-solve issues. So we’re very eager to see what they do,” Tomlin added.
Comedian Kathy Griffin,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Rance Collins
- 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
Which TV shows are doing the best? The worst? Cancelled or renewed? Wondering how your favorite series are doing in the ratings? Here are the final season average ratings of the 2023-24 network TV shows -- through the end of week 36.
ABC shows (so far): 9-1-1, 20/20, The $100,000 Pyramid, Abbott Elementary, America's Funniest Home Videos, American Idol, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Bad Romance, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, The Conners, Dancing with the Stars, The Golden Bachelor, The Good Doctor, The Great Christmas Light Fight, The Great Halloween Fright Fight, Grey's Anatomy, The Interrogation Tapes, Jeopardy! Masters, Judge Steve Harvey, Not Dead Yet, Press Your Luck, The Rookie, Shark Tank, Station 19, What Would You Do?, and Will Trent.
CBS shows this season (so far): 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, The Amazing Race, Big Brother Reindeer...
ABC shows (so far): 9-1-1, 20/20, The $100,000 Pyramid, Abbott Elementary, America's Funniest Home Videos, American Idol, The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, Bad Romance, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, The Conners, Dancing with the Stars, The Golden Bachelor, The Good Doctor, The Great Christmas Light Fight, The Great Halloween Fright Fight, Grey's Anatomy, The Interrogation Tapes, Jeopardy! Masters, Judge Steve Harvey, Not Dead Yet, Press Your Luck, The Rookie, Shark Tank, Station 19, What Would You Do?, and Will Trent.
CBS shows this season (so far): 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, The Amazing Race, Big Brother Reindeer...
- 5/30/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: ABC’s multi-cam comedy pilot Forgive & Forget has added Sean Rodriguez Marquette (The Goldbergs), Diana Maria Riva and Kimia Behpoornia (Abbott Elementary) to its leading cast. The project comes from Punky Brewster duo Eugene Garcia-Cross and Robin Shorr.
The show, which comes from 20th Television, follows the perennial life of the party Hank (Burrell). After an unexpected diagnosis, Hank reconnects with his responsible adult son Ben (Rodriguez Marquette) in hopes of making new memories together.
Rodriguez Marquette will play Ben, Hank’s responsible adult son. After Hank receives an unexpected diagnosis, Ben reconnects with his father in hopes of making new memories together. Riva will play Maria, Hank’s lively ex-wife and Ben’s nostalgic and affectionate mom.. Behpoornia will play “Izzy,” Hank’s confident and blunt memory care therapist.
Garcia-Cross will write with Shorr as the showrunner. They will executive produce...
The show, which comes from 20th Television, follows the perennial life of the party Hank (Burrell). After an unexpected diagnosis, Hank reconnects with his responsible adult son Ben (Rodriguez Marquette) in hopes of making new memories together.
Rodriguez Marquette will play Ben, Hank’s responsible adult son. After Hank receives an unexpected diagnosis, Ben reconnects with his father in hopes of making new memories together. Riva will play Maria, Hank’s lively ex-wife and Ben’s nostalgic and affectionate mom.. Behpoornia will play “Izzy,” Hank’s confident and blunt memory care therapist.
Garcia-Cross will write with Shorr as the showrunner. They will executive produce...
- 5/29/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
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
In the week since our 2024 Emmy predictions center expanded to include the guest acting categories, a strong consensus has formed around four potential winners from three different series. The one show that is expected to achieve double victories in this area is FX’s “The Bear,” which won’t have much trouble doing so if our users are correct about it taking up seven of the possible 12 comedy guest nomination slots.
The widely predicted guest winners from “The Bear” are Jon Bernthal and Jamie Lee Curtis, the former of whom was just nominated last year for the show’s inaugural season. The likeliest drama guest victors are potential Emmy first-timer Nestor Carbonell (“Shōgun”) and 2021 champ Claire Foy (“The Crown”). Foy would be only the third actress to win twice in her category for one role, after Patricia Clarkson (“Six Feet Under”) and Margo Martindale (“The Americans”).
“The Crown” and “Shōgun...
The widely predicted guest winners from “The Bear” are Jon Bernthal and Jamie Lee Curtis, the former of whom was just nominated last year for the show’s inaugural season. The likeliest drama guest victors are potential Emmy first-timer Nestor Carbonell (“Shōgun”) and 2021 champ Claire Foy (“The Crown”). Foy would be only the third actress to win twice in her category for one role, after Patricia Clarkson (“Six Feet Under”) and Margo Martindale (“The Americans”).
“The Crown” and “Shōgun...
- 5/28/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
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
By the time The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst first debuted in 2015, Robert Durst was arrested on suspicion of the murders of his missing wife and two others — all thanks to filmmaker Andrew Jarecki’s interviews with the wealthy real estate heir that resulted in a surprise confession. The documentary’s sequel, The Jinx: Part Two airs its final episode this Sunday on Max with even more details about the intriguing case.
At a Glance: How to Watch The Jinx: Part Two Online
Finale date Sunday, May 26, at 7 p.m. Pt/10 p.m. Et Stream online Max Watch The Jinx part 1 online Max, Prime Video, Apple TV Stream 'The Jinx: Part two' on Max
At the New York premiere, Jarecki told The Hollywood Reporter, “I think [Durst] is kind of a unicorn because he’s so unusual, because he’s such a powerful personality and also reckless and...
At a Glance: How to Watch The Jinx: Part Two Online
Finale date Sunday, May 26, at 7 p.m. Pt/10 p.m. Et Stream online Max Watch The Jinx part 1 online Max, Prime Video, Apple TV Stream 'The Jinx: Part two' on Max
At the New York premiere, Jarecki told The Hollywood Reporter, “I think [Durst] is kind of a unicorn because he’s so unusual, because he’s such a powerful personality and also reckless and...
- 5/24/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about lotsa shows including grown-ish, Fire Country, Evil and Survivor!
1 | Did you have to laugh at how Fire Country really played up the emotional resonance of this “graduation” scene, as Bode bid farewell to… Three Rock inmates we’d barely seen before, let alone knew?
More from TVLineRatings: Jeopardy! Masters Ends on High Note, Survivor and Chicago Fire Finales Lead WednesdaySurvivor's Kenzie Petty Reveals Her Biggest Regret of the SeasonSurvivor's Maria Gonzalez Talks Contentious Finale Vote,...
1 | Did you have to laugh at how Fire Country really played up the emotional resonance of this “graduation” scene, as Bode bid farewell to… Three Rock inmates we’d barely seen before, let alone knew?
More from TVLineRatings: Jeopardy! Masters Ends on High Note, Survivor and Chicago Fire Finales Lead WednesdaySurvivor's Kenzie Petty Reveals Her Biggest Regret of the SeasonSurvivor's Maria Gonzalez Talks Contentious Finale Vote,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Vlada Gelman, Matt Webb Mitovich, Kimberly Roots, Rebecca Iannucci, Ryan Schwartz, Nick Caruso, Andy Swift and Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
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
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