There are multiple offers on the table for Paramount, but the company’s three-headed ‘Office of the CEO’ has a plan if all the deals fall through.
Paramount Global is entering its seventh month of merger and acquisition discussions, and whether or not there is an end in sight remains a bit cloudy. In December, news first broke that the company had begun initial discussions with Warner Bros. Discovery about a potential combination of the two media conglomerates. Those talks came to naught, but more seriously interested parties have emerged to evaluate Paramount’s assets in the meantime. Earlier this week, the special committee established by Paramount to evaluate M&a opportunities approved a bid by Skydance Media and its owner David Ellison, but one of the company’s major shareholder has publicly expressed its disapproval of the deal. With all of the confusion over the company’s future, Paramount executives...
Paramount Global is entering its seventh month of merger and acquisition discussions, and whether or not there is an end in sight remains a bit cloudy. In December, news first broke that the company had begun initial discussions with Warner Bros. Discovery about a potential combination of the two media conglomerates. Those talks came to naught, but more seriously interested parties have emerged to evaluate Paramount’s assets in the meantime. Earlier this week, the special committee established by Paramount to evaluate M&a opportunities approved a bid by Skydance Media and its owner David Ellison, but one of the company’s major shareholder has publicly expressed its disapproval of the deal. With all of the confusion over the company’s future, Paramount executives...
- 6/6/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The Office fans, brace yourselves for a new adventure in the same universe. The Paper, a spinoff series, is set to breathe fresh life into the world you know and love. Announced in 2023, this follow-up has generated significant buzz as production gears up to start in July 2024. The official logline teases an intriguing premise: The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters. New Faces Join the Cast Leading the charge are Domhnall...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The long-awaited The Office reboot is officially in the works. Its creator, Greg Daniels, is back on board to bring a fresh take, reportedly with inspiration from the rapidly changing work cultures and digital environments of today. The New Story Arc This new iteration aims to branch out by exploring different offices and work cultures, albeit within the same universe that fans have come to adore. While it still remains ambiguous if the original characters like Jim, Pam, or Dwight will return, there are whispers suggesting some familiar faces might make an appearance. Casting Updates A fresh ensemble is already...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Many viewers are worried about the cost of streaming the Olympics this year, but you can get a whole year of Peacock for just $19.99 for a limited time.
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are just around the corner. The Opening Ceremonies are slated for July 26, and the streaming presence of the games will be kicked into overdrive this year. Peacock is set to stream every single event of the 2024 Olympics live, and surround the games with a massive amount of coverage for fans to enjoy. A new survey from Amdocs, as reported by Advanced Television shows that over half of American consumers plan to watch the games via streaming this year; if you’re one of those people, but haven’t yet figured out how you plan to do so, we’ve got a great deal for you.
Key Details: The Amdocs survey shows that 51% of consumers will stream the Olympics,...
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are just around the corner. The Opening Ceremonies are slated for July 26, and the streaming presence of the games will be kicked into overdrive this year. Peacock is set to stream every single event of the 2024 Olympics live, and surround the games with a massive amount of coverage for fans to enjoy. A new survey from Amdocs, as reported by Advanced Television shows that over half of American consumers plan to watch the games via streaming this year; if you’re one of those people, but haven’t yet figured out how you plan to do so, we’ve got a great deal for you.
Key Details: The Amdocs survey shows that 51% of consumers will stream the Olympics,...
- 6/5/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
One of the most popular genres to ever exist, sitcoms have long ushered as the cherished favorites for many to wind down and let themselves loose in the content. The early 2000s, in particular, saw the rise of many of these shows, which soon went on to affix their place prominently in the audience’s hearts.
At a time when Friends reigned supreme on television and streaming did not yet exist, Steve Carell and his cast representing the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, Inc. came to the spotlight with The Office.
A still featuring Steve Carell, John Krasinski, and Rainn Wilson in The Office | NBC
Frequently recommended as one of the best comedies and heart-pleasers to watch, the show has now gone on to record highs in streaming charts. However, contrary to these victories, the initial days of the show felt quite uncertain. Scary admissions from Kevin Malone actor Brian Baumgartner...
At a time when Friends reigned supreme on television and streaming did not yet exist, Steve Carell and his cast representing the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, Inc. came to the spotlight with The Office.
A still featuring Steve Carell, John Krasinski, and Rainn Wilson in The Office | NBC
Frequently recommended as one of the best comedies and heart-pleasers to watch, the show has now gone on to record highs in streaming charts. However, contrary to these victories, the initial days of the show felt quite uncertain. Scary admissions from Kevin Malone actor Brian Baumgartner...
- 6/5/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Steve Carell’s The Office made generations of fans laugh with their simplistic but funniest portrayal of a paper company in Scranton. Neither Michael Scott nor his staff were the normal kind of office people, but the series tried to maintain the authenticity of the setting.
The Office creators resorted to one simple way to ensure this during the first few seasons. They didn’t allow any of the hair and makeup artists on the set as they wanted the actors to be in their authentic office worker roles.
Steve Carell’s Michael Scott and John Krasinski’s Jim Halpert in The Office | NBC
The revelation comes from fan-favorite actor Brian Baumgartner, who played Kevin Malone in the series. However, Baumgartner shared that as the series progressed, the rules became lax and actors wanted their hair and makeup done for the scenes.
Steve Carell’s The Office Maintained Authenticity With...
The Office creators resorted to one simple way to ensure this during the first few seasons. They didn’t allow any of the hair and makeup artists on the set as they wanted the actors to be in their authentic office worker roles.
Steve Carell’s Michael Scott and John Krasinski’s Jim Halpert in The Office | NBC
The revelation comes from fan-favorite actor Brian Baumgartner, who played Kevin Malone in the series. However, Baumgartner shared that as the series progressed, the rules became lax and actors wanted their hair and makeup done for the scenes.
Steve Carell’s The Office Maintained Authenticity With...
- 6/5/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
When James Gunn sat to announce the projects in the first slate of the Dcu, the Lanterns series was one of the most hyped projects. Following the Ryan Reynolds debacle in 2011, the character has been sidelined from the live-action media for years before Gunn gave it another shot. Now, the latest rumors suggest that the casting for the upcoming series has started.
Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan in Green Lantern (2011) | Warner Bros. Pictures
Lanterns was announced as a True Detective-esque project with two of the most fan-favorite Green Lanterns from the comics, Hal Jordan and John Stewart leading the show. Reportedly, the makers have put out certain criteria to cast the upcoming heroes of the Dcu.
If the rumors are proven true, then John Krasinski can be an incredible choice to play Hal Jordan in the new DC Universe.
How can John Krasinski fit into Dcu’s Lanterns?
Hal Jordan...
Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan in Green Lantern (2011) | Warner Bros. Pictures
Lanterns was announced as a True Detective-esque project with two of the most fan-favorite Green Lanterns from the comics, Hal Jordan and John Stewart leading the show. Reportedly, the makers have put out certain criteria to cast the upcoming heroes of the Dcu.
If the rumors are proven true, then John Krasinski can be an incredible choice to play Hal Jordan in the new DC Universe.
How can John Krasinski fit into Dcu’s Lanterns?
Hal Jordan...
- 6/5/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
There’s nothing more entertaining in the world of TV than a sitcom. You can just turn on a funny ensemble cast show and just chill for several hours while the characters go on with their bizarre storylines that will definitely make you laugh.
For many of us one of the most rewatchable sitcoms has been The Big Bang Theory, but redditors suggest you pay enough attention to these 5 shows instead.
1. New Girl (2011-2018)
For fans of quirky characters, this sitcom is a perfect choice. When a young girl named Jess finds out that her boyfriend is a cheater, she has to move out and start a new life on her own. But instead – she ends up in a loft with three single guys.
Needless to say, they all have their cringeworthy traits, and together they form the most dysfunctional group you can imagine. Anyway, somehow they make it work.
For many of us one of the most rewatchable sitcoms has been The Big Bang Theory, but redditors suggest you pay enough attention to these 5 shows instead.
1. New Girl (2011-2018)
For fans of quirky characters, this sitcom is a perfect choice. When a young girl named Jess finds out that her boyfriend is a cheater, she has to move out and start a new life on her own. But instead – she ends up in a loft with three single guys.
Needless to say, they all have their cringeworthy traits, and together they form the most dysfunctional group you can imagine. Anyway, somehow they make it work.
- 6/4/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
Terrence Beasor, a veteran character and voice-over actor best known for Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, The Gods Must Be Crazy and recurring roles on The Middle and Raising Hope, has died. He was 89.
A rep said Beasor died May 28 at his home in Santa Monica with his wife of 55-plus years, actress Muriel Minot, by his side.
Beasor appeared on dozens of TV shows during his 40-year career, including The Incredible Hulk, The Greatest American Hero, The A-Team, Hardcastle and McCormick, Hill Street Blues, Cheers, L.A. Law, Dynasty, Hunter, Knot’s Landing, Simon & Simon, Police Squad!, Chicago Hope, The Office, Parks and Recreation, Scandal, Angie Tribeca, The Grinder, Hot In Cleveland, Scrubs, Gilmore Girls, The District, Suddenly Susan, Days of Our Lives and Murder, She Wrote.
He also did voice work on several Star Trek series and video games and offscreen announcing on movies and TV shows including Jaws: The Revenge,...
A rep said Beasor died May 28 at his home in Santa Monica with his wife of 55-plus years, actress Muriel Minot, by his side.
Beasor appeared on dozens of TV shows during his 40-year career, including The Incredible Hulk, The Greatest American Hero, The A-Team, Hardcastle and McCormick, Hill Street Blues, Cheers, L.A. Law, Dynasty, Hunter, Knot’s Landing, Simon & Simon, Police Squad!, Chicago Hope, The Office, Parks and Recreation, Scandal, Angie Tribeca, The Grinder, Hot In Cleveland, Scrubs, Gilmore Girls, The District, Suddenly Susan, Days of Our Lives and Murder, She Wrote.
He also did voice work on several Star Trek series and video games and offscreen announcing on movies and TV shows including Jaws: The Revenge,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
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
Exclusive: Paradigm has signed actor, writer and producer Steve Zissis (Togetherness) for representation in all areas.
Best known for co-creating, writing and starring on HBO’s acclaimed comedy-drama Togetherness, Zissis collaborated with the Duplass Brothers on that series, as well as their films The Do-Deca Pentathlon, Jeff, Who Lives at Home, Cyrus and Baghead.
On the film side, he’s recently appeared in Bliss opposite Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek and Bad Hair from writer-director Justin Simien. Other notable credits include the Universal horror pic Happy Death Day 2 U, Jason Reitman’s The Front Runner opposite Hugh Jackman, Another Evil, and Spike Jonze’s Her.
In television, Zissis has been seen in the Golden Globe-nominated The Comey Rule (Showtime) as well as The Guest Book (TBS), I’m Sorry (TruTV), Single Parents (ABC), The League (FX), Arrested Development (Netflix), Parks and Recreation (NBC) and The Office (NBC).
Currently, Zissis...
Best known for co-creating, writing and starring on HBO’s acclaimed comedy-drama Togetherness, Zissis collaborated with the Duplass Brothers on that series, as well as their films The Do-Deca Pentathlon, Jeff, Who Lives at Home, Cyrus and Baghead.
On the film side, he’s recently appeared in Bliss opposite Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek and Bad Hair from writer-director Justin Simien. Other notable credits include the Universal horror pic Happy Death Day 2 U, Jason Reitman’s The Front Runner opposite Hugh Jackman, Another Evil, and Spike Jonze’s Her.
In television, Zissis has been seen in the Golden Globe-nominated The Comey Rule (Showtime) as well as The Guest Book (TBS), I’m Sorry (TruTV), Single Parents (ABC), The League (FX), Arrested Development (Netflix), Parks and Recreation (NBC) and The Office (NBC).
Currently, Zissis...
- 6/4/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Whether it’s How I Met Your Mother, Law & Order, or Gilmore Girls, everyone seems to have a comfort show. Like that one snack that always sounds good, it’s a show you know you can count on time and time again. You never really get tired of watching it, and you just feel better after indulging in an episode. But what exactly defines a comfort watch? What does a comfort show even look like in today’s streaming-dominant world?
I can understand why many people immediately associate “comfort watch” exclusively with the likes of Friends and The Office. Sitcoms like this not only provide familiarity, but also simplicity. It’s nice to imagine a world where conflicts miraculously get resolved in 30 minutes or less, there’s hardly any real, lasting consequences, and everyone sits down for a nice dinner together at the end.
I can understand why many people immediately associate “comfort watch” exclusively with the likes of Friends and The Office. Sitcoms like this not only provide familiarity, but also simplicity. It’s nice to imagine a world where conflicts miraculously get resolved in 30 minutes or less, there’s hardly any real, lasting consequences, and everyone sits down for a nice dinner together at the end.
- 6/4/2024
- by Kelly Martinez
- Primetimer
On Tuesday, Max announced it was raising subscription prices by $1 per month on both of its ad-free plans.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service is named Max because of the amount of premium content available, but customers may point to the rising price of the service as the true source of its name. Wbd announced on Tuesday that the price of streaming ad-free on Max was going up, as both the Max Ad-Free and Max Ultimate plans will cost by $1 per month more, effective immediately for new customers. If you’re ready to cancel your Max subscription before your budget takes yet another hit thanks to a streamer raising prices, I’ll lay out some excellent alternatives for you below.
Key Details: Existing customers will see the new price reflected on their bills on or after July 4. Apple TV+ is closest to Max in terms of the prestige TV content it offers.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service is named Max because of the amount of premium content available, but customers may point to the rising price of the service as the true source of its name. Wbd announced on Tuesday that the price of streaming ad-free on Max was going up, as both the Max Ad-Free and Max Ultimate plans will cost by $1 per month more, effective immediately for new customers. If you’re ready to cancel your Max subscription before your budget takes yet another hit thanks to a streamer raising prices, I’ll lay out some excellent alternatives for you below.
Key Details: Existing customers will see the new price reflected on their bills on or after July 4. Apple TV+ is closest to Max in terms of the prestige TV content it offers.
- 6/4/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The highly anticipated The Office spin-off series has finally received a title and fans are abuzz with excitement. With a focus on maintaining the charm and wit that made the original show legendary, Peacock is ensuring they avoid past mistakes. Learning from the Past The original The Office captivated audiences for nine seasons, but stumbled after Steve Carell’s departure. As Carell departed as a main cast member in season seven, the show struggled to fill the void, leading to a noticeable decline in quality. To sidestep this issue, the spin-off aims to secure consistent talent and deliver compelling storylines throughout...
- 6/4/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Peacock is setting the stage for a new spinoff of the beloved sitcom, The Office. But with this fresh endeavor comes a critical lesson from history—to know when to call it a day. The original series, though a massive hit, notably stumbled after Season 7 following the departure of Steve Carell. Carell’s farewell episode, Goodbye, Michael, aired in Season 7, Episode 22, and showcased an emotional sendoff for Michael Scott that deeply affected fans. John Krasinski recalls that he ‘cried so hard’ filming his goodbye scene with Steve Carell, underlining the show’s commitment to powerful storytelling. The Need for Sensible...
- 6/4/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The recent announcement of a spinoff for The Office has sparked a lot of discussion among longtime fans. While the original show had its rise and fall, there are several storylines that could imbue the new series with fresh energy. Here are five ideas we think would bring life to The Office once again. Michael Scott’s New Adventures When Steve Carell’s Michael Scott left the show, it was a significant moment for fans and cast alike. His departure marked the end of an era, and an exploration of Michael’s life beyond Dunder Mifflin would be both humorous and heartfelt. Viewers...
- 6/4/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Does the world seem like it's more complicated and confusing than it used to be?
When you look at the way people lived in previous generations, are you struck by a vague sense that you missed out on something?
Do you sometimes feel as though it just hasn't been your day, your week, your month -- or even your year?
If so, you're not alone.
This might sound like the voice-over that plays over a beach volleyball scene in a commercial for the latest magic-bullet anti-depressant, but it's actually the beginning of an attempt to understand the viewing habits of tens of millions of Netflix customers.
A Surprising Trend
You see, in most previous decades, one of the defining traits of young people was a rabid interest in all things new and innovative, often to the exclusion of anything deemed "old."
That's still the case for members of Generation Z in most areas.
When you look at the way people lived in previous generations, are you struck by a vague sense that you missed out on something?
Do you sometimes feel as though it just hasn't been your day, your week, your month -- or even your year?
If so, you're not alone.
This might sound like the voice-over that plays over a beach volleyball scene in a commercial for the latest magic-bullet anti-depressant, but it's actually the beginning of an attempt to understand the viewing habits of tens of millions of Netflix customers.
A Surprising Trend
You see, in most previous decades, one of the defining traits of young people was a rabid interest in all things new and innovative, often to the exclusion of anything deemed "old."
That's still the case for members of Generation Z in most areas.
- 6/3/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
“I had literally been thinking to myself, Rainn, you need to get off your ass and do something about climate change. If this is really important to you, you need to do more than send out an occasional angry tweet, because, let’s face it, that’s what most people in Hollywood do.”
And so began Rainn Wilson’s foray into environmental activism six years ago, when he met and teamed with professor Gail Whiteman for their Climate Basecamp initiative, which combines science and culture — approaching climate change via the lenses of food, entertainment, sports, fashion and music.
Wilson and Whiteman will take part in a panel discussing Climate Basecamp at the Environmental Media Association Impact Summit, taking place on June 4 and 5 in Los Angeles, alongside fellow speakers including Hillary Clinton, Phil Rosenthal, Ted Danson, Eli Roth, Issa López, Lance Bass and Ed Begley Jr. The annual event unites Hollywood...
And so began Rainn Wilson’s foray into environmental activism six years ago, when he met and teamed with professor Gail Whiteman for their Climate Basecamp initiative, which combines science and culture — approaching climate change via the lenses of food, entertainment, sports, fashion and music.
Wilson and Whiteman will take part in a panel discussing Climate Basecamp at the Environmental Media Association Impact Summit, taking place on June 4 and 5 in Los Angeles, alongside fellow speakers including Hillary Clinton, Phil Rosenthal, Ted Danson, Eli Roth, Issa López, Lance Bass and Ed Begley Jr. The annual event unites Hollywood...
- 6/3/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With “Dancing with the Stars” set to come back for a 33rd season this fall, there’s a long list of celebrities who deserve to compete on the dance floor. Three of my past suggestions did ultimately become “DWTS” contestants: Frankie Muniz (who came in third in season 25), Kel Mitchell (who came in second in season 28), and Jamie Lynn Spears (who was the second to be eliminated last season). Below is a list of female celebs I think the show should consider inviting to the ballroom to vie for the next Mirror Ball Trophy. Do you agree with my picks? Check them out below, and vote in our poll at the bottom of this post to let us know who you’d most like to see on “DWTS.” And feel free to let us know in the comments what other stars you would like to see when the show comes back in September.
- 6/2/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Major Spoilers for Suits
By now everybody knows about the USA Network’s relatively hit series at its time of release which became one of the biggest series ever after it came out on Netflix in June 2023. Yes, we are talking about Aaron Korsh‘s legal drama series Suits. Which got over 3.14 billion minutes of watch time surpassing the fantasy drama Manifest. This led to NBC greenlighting a pilot for an L.A.-based spin-off series titled Suits: L.A. with which they are hoping to capture the original series’ audience. But in this article, I am trying to figure out if a spin-off of Suits will even work because one has already failed.
A few months before the final episode of Suits aired we got a brand new spin-off starring Gina Torres. She played the role of Jessica Pearson in the original series from the beginning and she was a...
By now everybody knows about the USA Network’s relatively hit series at its time of release which became one of the biggest series ever after it came out on Netflix in June 2023. Yes, we are talking about Aaron Korsh‘s legal drama series Suits. Which got over 3.14 billion minutes of watch time surpassing the fantasy drama Manifest. This led to NBC greenlighting a pilot for an L.A.-based spin-off series titled Suits: L.A. with which they are hoping to capture the original series’ audience. But in this article, I am trying to figure out if a spin-off of Suits will even work because one has already failed.
A few months before the final episode of Suits aired we got a brand new spin-off starring Gina Torres. She played the role of Jessica Pearson in the original series from the beginning and she was a...
- 6/2/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Our TV choices say a lot about our personalities. If we only watch analytical docudramas or super historically accurate shows, it probably means that we use these series to learn about something and try not to waste our time on meaningless stuff. But is it really bad to binge bizarre shows?
Of course, documentaries can be riveting, but sometimes you just need something to turn your brain off and help you relax. We think the best shows to give you that feeling are the weird comedies (sometimes with a little pinch of supernatural thrown in).
Resident Alien is the perfect example of a show that is both lighthearted and easy to watch, but also extremely interesting in its storytelling and with complex characters worth following.
So if you liked that show, these 5 will be to your taste as well.
1. Barry (2018-2023)
Tired of his life, a low-level hitman named Barry...
Of course, documentaries can be riveting, but sometimes you just need something to turn your brain off and help you relax. We think the best shows to give you that feeling are the weird comedies (sometimes with a little pinch of supernatural thrown in).
Resident Alien is the perfect example of a show that is both lighthearted and easy to watch, but also extremely interesting in its storytelling and with complex characters worth following.
So if you liked that show, these 5 will be to your taste as well.
1. Barry (2018-2023)
Tired of his life, a low-level hitman named Barry...
- 6/1/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
"I will not waste chalk." This is the first phrase eternal troublemaker Bart Simpson wrote on an animated blackboard in the opening credits of the second-ever episode of "The Simpsons." That was in January 1990, and though the seminal cartoon sitcom's "chalkboard gags" (as they'd soon be known) have ebbed and flowed in frequency over the years, it's safe to say that Bart has, by now, written thousands of words on that same old dusty board.
The typical, classic "Simpsons" chalkboard gag is written in Bart's voice –- unapologetic and ornery, as if he's blowing a giant raspberry in the face of authority. In the decades since the visual joke caught on, though, the chalkboard gags have become more meta and at times offered knowing winks at the state of the world that clearly come directly from the show's writers' room. In "The Simpsons Movie," for example, Bart writes "I will not illegally download this movie.
The typical, classic "Simpsons" chalkboard gag is written in Bart's voice –- unapologetic and ornery, as if he's blowing a giant raspberry in the face of authority. In the decades since the visual joke caught on, though, the chalkboard gags have become more meta and at times offered knowing winks at the state of the world that clearly come directly from the show's writers' room. In "The Simpsons Movie," for example, Bart writes "I will not illegally download this movie.
- 6/1/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
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Whether you want to watch the new season of Love Island USA or catch up on old episodes of The Office, now’s your chance to get one of the best streaming discounts on a Peacock subscription we’ve seen since Black Friday.
From now until June 30, new subscribers can get a one-year Peacock subscription for just $19.99 using the coupon code Streamthedeal. Comparatively, Peacock’s 12-month plan usually...
Whether you want to watch the new season of Love Island USA or catch up on old episodes of The Office, now’s your chance to get one of the best streaming discounts on a Peacock subscription we’ve seen since Black Friday.
From now until June 30, new subscribers can get a one-year Peacock subscription for just $19.99 using the coupon code Streamthedeal. Comparatively, Peacock’s 12-month plan usually...
- 5/31/2024
- by John Lonsdale and Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
Hollywood actors often have their careers reduced to one major role. Having said that, isn’t it compelling how an iconic character like Batman can bring an actor everlasting fame, but also conceal the breadth of their versatility? Val Kilmer, known widely for donning the dark mask of the Caped Crusader, embodies this paradox with remarkable grace.
Prior to making his breakthrough in the 1980s with roles in comedies such as Real Genius and Top Secret, Val Kilmer began his acting career on stage. The acclaimed sequel to Top Gun, in which he reprised the role of Iceman, has brought him back into the spotlight.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Despite his early breakthrough, Kilmer charted a different course, circling the universe of TV—save for a voice role as Kitt in the Knight Rider reboot and brief stints on shows like Ghost Girls and The Spoils of Babylon.
Prior to making his breakthrough in the 1980s with roles in comedies such as Real Genius and Top Secret, Val Kilmer began his acting career on stage. The acclaimed sequel to Top Gun, in which he reprised the role of Iceman, has brought him back into the spotlight.
Val Kilmer as Batman in Batman Forever | Warner Bros Pictures
Despite his early breakthrough, Kilmer charted a different course, circling the universe of TV—save for a voice role as Kitt in the Knight Rider reboot and brief stints on shows like Ghost Girls and The Spoils of Babylon.
- 5/31/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Director John Krasinski on the set of Paramount Pictures’ “If.”
Photo Credit: Jonny Cournoyer. copyright © 2023 Paramount Pictures John Krasinski, the writer and director, behind the heartwarming family fantasy movie If effortlessly brought together a lineup of voice actors. Big names such as Phoebe Waller Bridge, Awkwafina, George Clooney, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt all eagerly joined his project. Additionally, Krasinski extended an invitation to his costar from The Office, Steve Carell, who was excited, about the opportunity to collaborate once again. (Click on the media to hear Steve Carell) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Steve_Carrell_If_.mp3 If can now be seen on the screen at movie theaters.
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Photo Credit: Jonny Cournoyer. copyright © 2023 Paramount Pictures John Krasinski, the writer and director, behind the heartwarming family fantasy movie If effortlessly brought together a lineup of voice actors. Big names such as Phoebe Waller Bridge, Awkwafina, George Clooney, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt all eagerly joined his project. Additionally, Krasinski extended an invitation to his costar from The Office, Steve Carell, who was excited, about the opportunity to collaborate once again. (Click on the media to hear Steve Carell) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Steve_Carrell_If_.mp3 If can now be seen on the screen at movie theaters.
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- 5/31/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
This Fall, Academy Award winning superstars George Clooney (Ocean's Eleven; Up in the Air; Gravity) and Brad Pitt (Fight Club; Bullet Train; Babylon) reunite for the first time in sixteen years for director Jon Watts' next film, the action-comedy Wolfs.
Sony Pictures Releasing and Apple Studios have launched the film's official trailer, which previews one of this fall's most exciting releases as the actors play a pair of fixers who find themselves partnered up on a job that gets wilder and wilder by the minute.
In the film, "Clooney plays a professional fixer hired to cover up a high profile crime. But when a second fixer (Pitt) shows up and the two “lone wolves” are forced to work together, they find their night spiraling out of control in ways that neither one of them expected."
Prior to Wolfs, the duo previously co-starred in Ocean's Eleven, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind,...
Sony Pictures Releasing and Apple Studios have launched the film's official trailer, which previews one of this fall's most exciting releases as the actors play a pair of fixers who find themselves partnered up on a job that gets wilder and wilder by the minute.
In the film, "Clooney plays a professional fixer hired to cover up a high profile crime. But when a second fixer (Pitt) shows up and the two “lone wolves” are forced to work together, they find their night spiraling out of control in ways that neither one of them expected."
Prior to Wolfs, the duo previously co-starred in Ocean's Eleven, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind,...
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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
This year NCIS gave its fans the best gift ever by bringing back Tony Dinozzo and Ziva David and giving them their own spinoff. While fans may be disappointed to learn that the spinoff has found its home outside of cable, on a streaming platform called Paramount Plus, and that means shorter seasons for more money, it's still an exciting prospect.
After so many years in the dark about the relationship between two iconic NCIS characters, and then a solid conclusion in season 17, no one believed that Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly would grace our screens again as the show's most dynamic duo. Even better, you don't have to wait until the show premieres to join the reunion.
NCIS Rewatch Podcast Premiere
In the style of The Office and Glee, NCIS has created an official podcast to promote the upcoming spinoff and give fans a little behind the scenes look.
After so many years in the dark about the relationship between two iconic NCIS characters, and then a solid conclusion in season 17, no one believed that Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly would grace our screens again as the show's most dynamic duo. Even better, you don't have to wait until the show premieres to join the reunion.
NCIS Rewatch Podcast Premiere
In the style of The Office and Glee, NCIS has created an official podcast to promote the upcoming spinoff and give fans a little behind the scenes look.
- 5/29/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
This is one of the lowest prices ever offered on Peacock, and it comes just weeks ahead of an announced price increase by the streamer.
Peacock just put an impossible-to-miss offer on the table. The Comcast-owned streaming service has already built itself up as a good value in the minds of customers with its varied programming options, but this deal takes the cake. For a limited time, new subscribers can sign up for a subscription to Peacock’s ad-supported Premium plan for just $19.99 for an entire year, a $59.99 value. Not only will this lock in the price of a Peacock subscription ahead of the streamer’s previously-announced July price increase, but it will allow you to stream every single event of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, exclusive NFL games, Peacock originals like “Ted” and so much more for 67% off the standard price!
How New Customers Can Get 1 Year of...
Peacock just put an impossible-to-miss offer on the table. The Comcast-owned streaming service has already built itself up as a good value in the minds of customers with its varied programming options, but this deal takes the cake. For a limited time, new subscribers can sign up for a subscription to Peacock’s ad-supported Premium plan for just $19.99 for an entire year, a $59.99 value. Not only will this lock in the price of a Peacock subscription ahead of the streamer’s previously-announced July price increase, but it will allow you to stream every single event of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, exclusive NFL games, Peacock originals like “Ted” and so much more for 67% off the standard price!
How New Customers Can Get 1 Year of...
- 5/29/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Thriller might just be our favorite genre for one simple reason: almost any concept becomes that much better and more interesting once you throw in some underlying tension. It’s not easy to pull off, but nothing stimulates a talented person as much as major obstacles… Which is likely the reason why this sensational crime thriller was made by a man primarily known for his work in comedy, of all things.
A Simple Favor Is All You Need to Do
Paul Feig is famous for his work on comedy movies and TV shows, including creating Freaks and Geeks and several episodes of The Office. Not the type of person you’d expect to tap into thrillers successfully, right? Wrong: his amazing 2018’s film A Simple Favor proves it to all naysayers. If there are any. Are there?
A Simple Favor follows a single mom with a blog who befriends a...
A Simple Favor Is All You Need to Do
Paul Feig is famous for his work on comedy movies and TV shows, including creating Freaks and Geeks and several episodes of The Office. Not the type of person you’d expect to tap into thrillers successfully, right? Wrong: his amazing 2018’s film A Simple Favor proves it to all naysayers. If there are any. Are there?
A Simple Favor follows a single mom with a blog who befriends a...
- 5/29/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Exclusive: Mariana Treviño will star opposite Owen Wilson in the Untitled Golf Comedy Series from Jason Keller as a series regular. Marc Maron and Peter Dager also star.
From Apple Studios, the untitled comedy stars Wilson as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After he gets fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store and his wife walks out on him, Pryce hedges his bets entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom, played by Dager.
Treviño will play “Elena,” mother of the 17-year-old golf phenom.
The untiled series will be directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, and executive produced by Propagate Content’s Ben Silverman (The Office), Howard T. Owens and Rodney Ferrell, Entertainment 360’s Guymon Casady, Piece of Work’s Lee Eisenberg and Natalie Sandy,...
From Apple Studios, the untitled comedy stars Wilson as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After he gets fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store and his wife walks out on him, Pryce hedges his bets entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom, played by Dager.
Treviño will play “Elena,” mother of the 17-year-old golf phenom.
The untiled series will be directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, and executive produced by Propagate Content’s Ben Silverman (The Office), Howard T. Owens and Rodney Ferrell, Entertainment 360’s Guymon Casady, Piece of Work’s Lee Eisenberg and Natalie Sandy,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Brad Pitt and George Clooney are two lone-wolf fixers who are forced to work together after they’re tasked with the same assignment in Jon Watts’ upcoming action comedy “Wolfs,” in theaters Sept. 20 via Sony.
As Clooney puts on gloves to cover up what looks like a grisly murder, he assures a woman, “There’s nobody who can do who I do.” Seconds later, Pitt walks in wearing a similar outfit, already gloved.
In addition to Pitt and Clooney, the cast also includes Austin Abrams, Amy Ryan and Poorna Jagannathan.
Pitt and Clooney also serve as producers on the film for their respective Plan B Productions and Smokehouse Pictures banners. Apple is the third studio, having won a bidding war against Sony, Lionsgate and Netflix for the movie package. Sony Pictures Releasing is distributing the film.
“Wolfs” marks a reunion for Pitt and Clooney, who starred together in three “Ocean...
As Clooney puts on gloves to cover up what looks like a grisly murder, he assures a woman, “There’s nobody who can do who I do.” Seconds later, Pitt walks in wearing a similar outfit, already gloved.
In addition to Pitt and Clooney, the cast also includes Austin Abrams, Amy Ryan and Poorna Jagannathan.
Pitt and Clooney also serve as producers on the film for their respective Plan B Productions and Smokehouse Pictures banners. Apple is the third studio, having won a bidding war against Sony, Lionsgate and Netflix for the movie package. Sony Pictures Releasing is distributing the film.
“Wolfs” marks a reunion for Pitt and Clooney, who starred together in three “Ocean...
- 5/29/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Though Steve Carell has tried his best to work on great TV shows in recent years, he still can’t shake The Office. Sure, he’s made plenty of films and proven he’s a wonderful actor, but every time he works on a new show, such as the Netflix comedy, Space Force, it’s always just a reminder that he was at his peak on The Office. Well, now he’s headed to HBO (a network synonymous with quality) to once again try to shake off that ‘Office’ smell. A Fresh Start at HBO According to WB and HBO, Steve Carell is set to...
- 5/29/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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The Lgpa tour is headed to Lancaster Country Club this weekend for the 79th US Women’s Open Championship. Allison Corpuz is this year’s defending champion, but a back-to-back win is unlikely with World No. 1 Nelly Korda in the way, as well as Rose Zhang,...
Quick Answer: Stream the 2024 US Women’s Open with fubo, DirecTV Stream, Peacock, or Hulu + Live TV.
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The Lgpa tour is headed to Lancaster Country Club this weekend for the 79th US Women’s Open Championship. Allison Corpuz is this year’s defending champion, but a back-to-back win is unlikely with World No. 1 Nelly Korda in the way, as well as Rose Zhang,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
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Quick Answer: You can watch the French Open through Australia’s 9Now with a Vpn, or you can take advantage of free trials from DirecTV Stream and fubo to watch U.S. streams of the French Open for free.
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The world’s best tennis players are battling it out on the clay at the 2024 French Open. With January’s Australian Open already five months behind us,...
Quick Answer: You can watch the French Open through Australia’s 9Now with a Vpn, or you can take advantage of free trials from DirecTV Stream and fubo to watch U.S. streams of the French Open for free.
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The world’s best tennis players are battling it out on the clay at the 2024 French Open. With January’s Australian Open already five months behind us,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
Prime Video is a great video streaming service with Thursday Night Football, blockbuster movies, and compelling TV shows. Peacock provides lots of important live sports, great movies, and original series. But can you watch both services on the same platform? We’ll explain the differences in the services and how you can start watching both today.
Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
What Is Peacock?
What is Prime Video?
Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
No, there is not one subscription for both services. Prime Video and Peacock are entirely separate services. You can subscribe to one or the other or both, but there isn’t a single interface. While Prime Video does allow you to add a mind-boggling number of premium services, Peacock is not one of them.
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Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
What Is Peacock?
What is Prime Video?
Is There a Combination Option for Prime Video and Peacock?
No, there is not one subscription for both services. Prime Video and Peacock are entirely separate services. You can subscribe to one or the other or both, but there isn’t a single interface. While Prime Video does allow you to add a mind-boggling number of premium services, Peacock is not one of them.
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- 5/28/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Despite being a professional writer for almost 19 years now, Lee Eisenberg had never written a solo script before “Lessons in Chemistry.” Having gotten his big start on the hit mockumentary sitcom “The Office” — for which he earned four of his seven total Emmy nominations to date, including one for Best Comedy Writing alongside his frequent collaborator Gene Stupnitsky in 2008 — he had spent most of his writing career co-writing episodes of TV. But on “Lessons in Chemistry,” which is based on Bonnie Garmus‘ 2022 bestseller of the same name, he penned two episodes by himself, the opener and closer, in addition to co-writing two, both with his wife, Emily Jane Fox.
“I read Bonnie Garmus’ book, I think, over the course of a weekend. I just absolutely devoured it. I thought it was so beautiful. The story turns were surprising; I found myself crying, I was laughing. My wife and I were...
“I read Bonnie Garmus’ book, I think, over the course of a weekend. I just absolutely devoured it. I thought it was so beautiful. The story turns were surprising; I found myself crying, I was laughing. My wife and I were...
- 5/28/2024
- by Luca Giliberti
- Gold Derby
Medical shows are always popular with audiences; the same is true of most comedy series.
St. Denis Medical is a new comedy set to premiere in 2024, providing a good mix of both.
In the grand tradition of such shows as Superstore, the mockumentary-style show promises a lot of laughs. Here's what we know about it so far.
What is St. Denis Medical?
St. Denis Medical is a new mockumentary sitcom coming to NBC in the fall of 2024.
The sitcom is expected to be similar to not only Superstore but also The Office in terms of the style of humor it includes.
Since medical and comedy programs are usually highly attractive to audiences, the show is already receiving considerable attention.
It is one of three new series NBC plans to launch in fall 2024.
The other two are a medical drama called Brilliant Minds starring Zachary Quinto of Star Trek and a...
St. Denis Medical is a new comedy set to premiere in 2024, providing a good mix of both.
In the grand tradition of such shows as Superstore, the mockumentary-style show promises a lot of laughs. Here's what we know about it so far.
What is St. Denis Medical?
St. Denis Medical is a new mockumentary sitcom coming to NBC in the fall of 2024.
The sitcom is expected to be similar to not only Superstore but also The Office in terms of the style of humor it includes.
Since medical and comedy programs are usually highly attractive to audiences, the show is already receiving considerable attention.
It is one of three new series NBC plans to launch in fall 2024.
The other two are a medical drama called Brilliant Minds starring Zachary Quinto of Star Trek and a...
- 5/28/2024
- by Jessica Kosinski
- TVfanatic
On 30 Rock, Liz Lemon’s terrible sometime-boyfriend Dennis Duffy, a.k.a. “The Beeper King,” insisted the pager business would boom again because “technology’s cyclical.” Every idea Dennis espoused was meant to be as nonsensical and willfully ignorant as that one, like when he told Jack Donaghy that, politically, he was a “social conservative, fiscal liberal.”
The world has somehow gone to hell enough that Dennis Duffy today seems like a prophet rather than a fool. “Social conservative, fiscal liberal” is basically the Republican Party platform in 2024, while...
The world has somehow gone to hell enough that Dennis Duffy today seems like a prophet rather than a fool. “Social conservative, fiscal liberal” is basically the Republican Party platform in 2024, while...
- 5/28/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Manchester City won its fourth Premier League title in a row this year, and Peacock grew its Premier League audience considerably over last year.
Apple’s Mls Season Pass isn’t the only streamer taking advantage of a growing demand in the United States for soccer. The 2023-24 English Premier League season was the fourth full season in which Peacock was a broadcast partner of the top level of soccer competition in the United Kingdom, and new data unveiled by NBC reveals it was the league’s most successful season ever in the United States. Premier League ratings in 2023-24 broke records and fans may want to lock in their Peacock subscription now by buying an annual plan so they aren’t affected by an upcoming price increase on the service.
Key Details: NBC Sports delivered the largest average U.S. Premier League audience in history across NBC, Peacock and USA Network.
Apple’s Mls Season Pass isn’t the only streamer taking advantage of a growing demand in the United States for soccer. The 2023-24 English Premier League season was the fourth full season in which Peacock was a broadcast partner of the top level of soccer competition in the United Kingdom, and new data unveiled by NBC reveals it was the league’s most successful season ever in the United States. Premier League ratings in 2023-24 broke records and fans may want to lock in their Peacock subscription now by buying an annual plan so they aren’t affected by an upcoming price increase on the service.
Key Details: NBC Sports delivered the largest average U.S. Premier League audience in history across NBC, Peacock and USA Network.
- 5/28/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Though the sitcom genre had its renaissance back in the 2000s, when people were glued to their screens to watch another episode of Friends or The Office, there are still a few shows that rival them.
From the supernatural comedy Ghosts to the recently completed Big Bang Theory prequel Young Sheldon, there are enough shows to keep everyone entertained. However, if you tend to dislike the newer shows and think the humor is mostly lost these days, Netflix has a great surprise for you. Just watch out for the ending of this series.
How Did How I Met Your Mother End?
The CBS sitcom hit premiered in 2005 and ran for 9 seasons, ending in 2014. The show followed the main character, Ted Mosby, as he told his children a long and twisted story about how he met their mother in his youth. Though the answer may have seemed obvious throughout the show,...
From the supernatural comedy Ghosts to the recently completed Big Bang Theory prequel Young Sheldon, there are enough shows to keep everyone entertained. However, if you tend to dislike the newer shows and think the humor is mostly lost these days, Netflix has a great surprise for you. Just watch out for the ending of this series.
How Did How I Met Your Mother End?
The CBS sitcom hit premiered in 2005 and ran for 9 seasons, ending in 2014. The show followed the main character, Ted Mosby, as he told his children a long and twisted story about how he met their mother in his youth. Though the answer may have seemed obvious throughout the show,...
- 5/25/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
It’s been more than 10 years since NBC’s mockumentary sitcom The Office came to its end, but one of its actors can boast of having a home decor that reminds them of the show all the time.
With all the numerous memories created throughout the time of The Office’s several-years-long run, it was surely hard for everyone there to just let it go forever, and John Krasinski was the one who found a way out.
While promoting his brand new fantasy comedy If, Krasinski made an appearance on the Office Ladies podcast run by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey who he starred alongside in The Office.
Not missing such an opportunity to reminisce about their time on the show’s set, Krasinski, who portrayed Jim in the series, revealed that he’d felt quite emotional on the last day of filming saying that it “was just the scariest,...
With all the numerous memories created throughout the time of The Office’s several-years-long run, it was surely hard for everyone there to just let it go forever, and John Krasinski was the one who found a way out.
While promoting his brand new fantasy comedy If, Krasinski made an appearance on the Office Ladies podcast run by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey who he starred alongside in The Office.
Not missing such an opportunity to reminisce about their time on the show’s set, Krasinski, who portrayed Jim in the series, revealed that he’d felt quite emotional on the last day of filming saying that it “was just the scariest,...
- 5/25/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The WWE is getting downright royal! On Saturday, May 25 at 1 p.m. Et, the WWE’s annual summer kickoff the King and Queen of the Ring takes place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and will air in the United States on Peacock. Not only will the event host the finals of the respective King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, but four titles will be on the line as well, including Cody Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship as he defends his belt against Logan Paul. Becky Lynch will also put her Women’s World Championship on the line vs. Liv Morgan. Don’t miss a single second of what is sure to be a coronation to remember. You can watch with a subscription to Peacock.
How to Watch 2024 WWE King and Queen of the Ring When: Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00 Pm Edt Where: Peacock Stream: Watch with a subscription to Peacock. Sign Up$5.99+ / month peacocktv.
How to Watch 2024 WWE King and Queen of the Ring When: Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00 Pm Edt Where: Peacock Stream: Watch with a subscription to Peacock. Sign Up$5.99+ / month peacocktv.
- 5/25/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Most actors start with menial roles, often uncredited. Once they have a few jobs under their belts, they choose a path of movies or TV shows.
Sometimes both.
Adam Sandler has made a name for himself as a low-key celebrity loyal to his friends.
His unique slapstick humor appeals to a wide range of ages, making him a family-friendly actor with a dark side.
His first TV appearance was as an extra in The Cosby Show. He's also been in shows like The King of Queens and Kevin Can Wait featuring Kevin James, The Chris Rock Show, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Essential Viewing: 11 Elisabeth Moss Movies & TV Shows You Must See
Since launching his movie career, Sandler has also started his own production company and has a string of actors in his movies.
You can expect to see at least one or more of the same names in any film. He often has his real-life wife,...
Sometimes both.
Adam Sandler has made a name for himself as a low-key celebrity loyal to his friends.
His unique slapstick humor appeals to a wide range of ages, making him a family-friendly actor with a dark side.
His first TV appearance was as an extra in The Cosby Show. He's also been in shows like The King of Queens and Kevin Can Wait featuring Kevin James, The Chris Rock Show, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Essential Viewing: 11 Elisabeth Moss Movies & TV Shows You Must See
Since launching his movie career, Sandler has also started his own production company and has a string of actors in his movies.
You can expect to see at least one or more of the same names in any film. He often has his real-life wife,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
Netflix released over a dozen stand-up specials in the second half of last year and Matt Rife was the most-watched.
Matt Rife: Natural Selection, which was released in November, was watched for 13.5M hours. This was above specials from the likes of Shane Gillis, Tom Segura and Mike Birbiglia as well as Ricky Gervais, Trevor Noah and Dave Chappelle (although the latter three launched theirs very late in December).
On the back of that special, Rife has been signed up for two further specials and is now developing a sitcom at the streamer.
Netflix has dominated the stand-up scene for some time now and recently launched the second iteration of its Netflix Is A Joke festival, where it had many of the biggest names in comedy across LA for two weeks.
The streamer is starting to find itself with some competition after Hulu announced it was going to compete with the rival streamer for specials.
Matt Rife: Natural Selection, which was released in November, was watched for 13.5M hours. This was above specials from the likes of Shane Gillis, Tom Segura and Mike Birbiglia as well as Ricky Gervais, Trevor Noah and Dave Chappelle (although the latter three launched theirs very late in December).
On the back of that special, Rife has been signed up for two further specials and is now developing a sitcom at the streamer.
Netflix has dominated the stand-up scene for some time now and recently launched the second iteration of its Netflix Is A Joke festival, where it had many of the biggest names in comedy across LA for two weeks.
The streamer is starting to find itself with some competition after Hulu announced it was going to compete with the rival streamer for specials.
- 5/23/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Airing from 2005 to 2013, NBC’s The Office has become one of the most beloved sitcoms not only on the network, but rather in the overall TV shows’ history. Millions of fans around the world constantly revise the adventures of the Dunder Mifflin employees.
However, few of them know that, back in 2010, NBC released a similar show about the hilarious office workers and the difficulties of managing them. Some Reddit users still hail it and complain about its rapid conclusion after one 22-episode season.
The series’ plot revolves around Todd Dempsy, an executive manager at Mid American Novelties, a company that sells novelty items of various degrees of uselessness. His calm life is turned upside down when he’s relocated to India to run an outsourced call center.
There Todd realizes that the employees are completely unaware of American popular culture, while he himself struggles to get used to Indian one.
However, few of them know that, back in 2010, NBC released a similar show about the hilarious office workers and the difficulties of managing them. Some Reddit users still hail it and complain about its rapid conclusion after one 22-episode season.
The series’ plot revolves around Todd Dempsy, an executive manager at Mid American Novelties, a company that sells novelty items of various degrees of uselessness. His calm life is turned upside down when he’s relocated to India to run an outsourced call center.
There Todd realizes that the employees are completely unaware of American popular culture, while he himself struggles to get used to Indian one.
- 5/23/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
The new Netflix streaming comedy Tires is in the vein of single-camera sitcoms from Greg Daniels or Michael Schur. Yet, Tires is far from being on par with The Office or Parks and Recreation. In fact, this will probably be the first and last time the new Shane Gillis comedy is mentioned in the same breath as those classic sitcoms.
That’s because Tires is a poor imitation of those workplace comedies. At its worst, the new sitcom can be tedious, grating, and painfully unfunny. At its best, the series is something you have on in the background—a harmless, politically incorrect excursion. Yes, the jokes are on the hapless and clueless characters. However, that doesn’t make it good or mean its heart is in the right place.
Shane Gillis in Tires (2024) | Image via Netflix
SUGGESTEDFans Defend Shane Gillis After His “Cringy” SNL Monologue Fails to Impress the Live...
That’s because Tires is a poor imitation of those workplace comedies. At its worst, the new sitcom can be tedious, grating, and painfully unfunny. At its best, the series is something you have on in the background—a harmless, politically incorrect excursion. Yes, the jokes are on the hapless and clueless characters. However, that doesn’t make it good or mean its heart is in the right place.
Shane Gillis in Tires (2024) | Image via Netflix
SUGGESTEDFans Defend Shane Gillis After His “Cringy” SNL Monologue Fails to Impress the Live...
- 5/23/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
When you think about shows that have gone off the rails, Riverdale, Dexter, Game of Thrones, How I Met Your Mother, or Glee usually come to mind.
The majority of the time, it isn't enjoyable. The digression can make for poor television.
However, there are certain cases where it makes TV gold.
Creating Uniqueness
Keeping an audience interested and on the edge of their seats can be challenging.
We want to be enthralled, but that comes with the fact that doing this means changing plots, characters, or many other factors.
Going off the rails does not always have to be a negative thing.
Community, for example, started as a traditional sitcom, but its ever-evolving nature created a cult classic and a truly entertaining hit that never became stagnant.
And then there's The Leftovers, a drama that significantly changed after its first season.
Critics thought it was too sad, and while still containing those moments,...
The majority of the time, it isn't enjoyable. The digression can make for poor television.
However, there are certain cases where it makes TV gold.
Creating Uniqueness
Keeping an audience interested and on the edge of their seats can be challenging.
We want to be enthralled, but that comes with the fact that doing this means changing plots, characters, or many other factors.
Going off the rails does not always have to be a negative thing.
Community, for example, started as a traditional sitcom, but its ever-evolving nature created a cult classic and a truly entertaining hit that never became stagnant.
And then there's The Leftovers, a drama that significantly changed after its first season.
Critics thought it was too sad, and while still containing those moments,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Eve Pierpont
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Peacock’s new comedy series Laid is rounding out its cast with 8 guest stars: Andre Hyland (Barry), Olivia Holt (Totally Killer), David Denman (The Office), Finneas O’Connell (Academy Award and Grammy Winning Singer/Songwriter), Chloe Fineman (SNL), Indya Moore (Pose), Ettore “Big E” Ewen (WWE Superstar) and John Early (Would it Kill You to Laugh).
Laid is executive produced by Stephanie Hsu, who also stars alongside Zosia Mamet, Michael Angarano and Tommy Martinez.
Laid follows a woman who finds out her former lovers are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past to move forward. It’s described as a f*cked-up rom-com where the answer to “Why can’t I find love, is there something wrong with me?” is a resounding: “Yes, there is. The problem is definitely you.”
The series is written and executive produced by Nahnatchka Khan and Sally Bradford McKenna (Son of Zorn). Also executive producing are John Davis and John Fox for Davis Entertainment; Jennifer Carreras for Fierce Baby; Marieke Hardy, Kirsty Fisher, and Liz Watts for Porchlight Films; and All3Media International.
Laid hails from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and is based on the Australian series of the same name created by Marieke Hardy and Kirsty Fisher and produced by Liz Watts.
Denman is represented by UTA and Berwick & Kovacik management; Early is represented by UTA and Rise management; Ewen is represented by Buchwald and Bad Toro management; Fineman is represented by CAA and Nicole Garcia Management; Holt is represented by WME and Entertainment 360; Hyland is represented by Mosaic management and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer; Moore is represented by CAA, Stride Management, and Del Shaw; O’Connell is represented by WME.
Laid is executive produced by Stephanie Hsu, who also stars alongside Zosia Mamet, Michael Angarano and Tommy Martinez.
Laid follows a woman who finds out her former lovers are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past to move forward. It’s described as a f*cked-up rom-com where the answer to “Why can’t I find love, is there something wrong with me?” is a resounding: “Yes, there is. The problem is definitely you.”
The series is written and executive produced by Nahnatchka Khan and Sally Bradford McKenna (Son of Zorn). Also executive producing are John Davis and John Fox for Davis Entertainment; Jennifer Carreras for Fierce Baby; Marieke Hardy, Kirsty Fisher, and Liz Watts for Porchlight Films; and All3Media International.
Laid hails from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and is based on the Australian series of the same name created by Marieke Hardy and Kirsty Fisher and produced by Liz Watts.
Denman is represented by UTA and Berwick & Kovacik management; Early is represented by UTA and Rise management; Ewen is represented by Buchwald and Bad Toro management; Fineman is represented by CAA and Nicole Garcia Management; Holt is represented by WME and Entertainment 360; Hyland is represented by Mosaic management and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer; Moore is represented by CAA, Stride Management, and Del Shaw; O’Connell is represented by WME.
- 5/22/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Some folks prefer to spend their TV hours soaking up procedural dramas.
Others prefer a soapy historical fiction.
As for me, I will die on the hill that the mockumentary-style sitcom is the best genre on television.
There's no way to discuss every masterpiece, so we'll focus on a few examples of mockumentary shows.
Why do they work?
Let me count the ways. First, it's the absence of the fourth wall for me.
There's something special about creating a universe with characters and ever-so-slightly unrealistic situations and making your audience feel like they're part of it.
Take The Office, for example. When Jim looks directly into the camera after Michael or someone says something absurd, we get to be in on the joke.
Instead of being spectators stuck on the other side of the screen, it's like we're transported into the bullpen, nodding in understanding as Jim stares down the lens.
Others prefer a soapy historical fiction.
As for me, I will die on the hill that the mockumentary-style sitcom is the best genre on television.
There's no way to discuss every masterpiece, so we'll focus on a few examples of mockumentary shows.
Why do they work?
Let me count the ways. First, it's the absence of the fourth wall for me.
There's something special about creating a universe with characters and ever-so-slightly unrealistic situations and making your audience feel like they're part of it.
Take The Office, for example. When Jim looks directly into the camera after Michael or someone says something absurd, we get to be in on the joke.
Instead of being spectators stuck on the other side of the screen, it's like we're transported into the bullpen, nodding in understanding as Jim stares down the lens.
- 5/22/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
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