![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMjFjYzgzY2EtMGYzNC00OTkxLThlMTAtMzVjOWQwYzFmY2ExXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Chuck Lorre is a revered personality when it comes to television sitcoms. Since the 1980s, he has come up with one brilliant idea after another, making audiences laugh with his stories and characters. From Two & a Half Men to The Big Bang Theory to Young Sheldon, his creations are beloved by many, which is why he has been named the “King of Sitcoms.”
The cast of The Big Bang Theory; co-created by Chuck Lorre | Warner Bros. Television
Lorre’s most recent creation is the comedy series Bookie, which premiered on the streaming platform Max last year. The show has a pretty interesting premise, which the audience liked, with Bookie having an Rt score of 90%. Starring Sebastian Maniscalco, Omar Dorsey, Andrea Anders, and Charlie Sheen among others, the show has been renewed for its second season.
Chuck Lorre Shares His Thoughts on the ‘Diminishing’ Nature of Sitcoms
It has been...
The cast of The Big Bang Theory; co-created by Chuck Lorre | Warner Bros. Television
Lorre’s most recent creation is the comedy series Bookie, which premiered on the streaming platform Max last year. The show has a pretty interesting premise, which the audience liked, with Bookie having an Rt score of 90%. Starring Sebastian Maniscalco, Omar Dorsey, Andrea Anders, and Charlie Sheen among others, the show has been renewed for its second season.
Chuck Lorre Shares His Thoughts on the ‘Diminishing’ Nature of Sitcoms
It has been...
- 7/27/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZTVhNjAwMmItN2ZiMS00MWQ4LWE4ZmYtOWIzMzdjMzA5NGFhXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UY140_CR55,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZTVhNjAwMmItN2ZiMS00MWQ4LWE4ZmYtOWIzMzdjMzA5NGFhXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UY140_CR55,0,140,140_.jpg)
Sebastian Maniscalco talks about his family a lot in his stand-up act. But because his kids are so young, they’ve never seen daddy at work — at least until recently. Maniscalco told Lamorne Morris, filling in for Jimmy Kimmel, that his five-year-old and seven-year-old finally caught his act for the first time at a recent show in Atlanta. How did they like pop’s comedy?
“My daughter comes backstage, and she’s like, ‘Oh daddy, now I know how you make money. Every time someone laughs, you get a dollar.” If only, kid, if only.
But basically, Maniscalco’s daughter gets it — daddy gets paid to make people laugh. But what did his boy think? “I asked my son, ‘How’d you like it?'” the comic told Morris. “And he said, ‘I fell asleep.’”
Family is “a tough audience to make laugh,” he concluded.
Luckily for Maniscalco, his ingrate...
“My daughter comes backstage, and she’s like, ‘Oh daddy, now I know how you make money. Every time someone laughs, you get a dollar.” If only, kid, if only.
But basically, Maniscalco’s daughter gets it — daddy gets paid to make people laugh. But what did his boy think? “I asked my son, ‘How’d you like it?'” the comic told Morris. “And he said, ‘I fell asleep.’”
Family is “a tough audience to make laugh,” he concluded.
Luckily for Maniscalco, his ingrate...
- 7/23/2024
- Cracked
![Jimmy Kimmel in Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTFhOWQwMTktYTJlOS00ZGExLWIzMDYtNGU2NTFiOTZjNDZjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjg3MDM4Mzc@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR8,0,140,207_.jpg)
![Jimmy Kimmel in Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTFhOWQwMTktYTJlOS00ZGExLWIzMDYtNGU2NTFiOTZjNDZjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjg3MDM4Mzc@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR8,0,140,207_.jpg)
On Monday, July 22, Jimmy Kimmel Live! welcomes actor and guest host Lamorne Morris, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, actor Gillian Jacobs, and rapper Big Sean to the show. Morris, known for his roles in New Girl and Game Over, Man!, will be hosting the show as part of Jimmy Kimmel’s summer season. Maniscalco will be discussing […]
Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Lamorne Morris, Sebastian Maniscalco...
Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Lamorne Morris, Sebastian Maniscalco...
- 7/21/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYWFkYjg5N2MtMjkxMy00NjI5LWEyYTktZTBiMjY0MzcwZDg5XkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Chuck Lorre’s name is synonymous with some of the most popular sitcoms on television over the years. Known as the ‘King of sitcoms’, the writer and producer’s works include Dharma and Greg, and his two big blockbusters Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory, both of which had a hugely successful run on television.
Hollywood producer and writer Chuck Lorre (image credit: Kempton/Cc By-sa 3.0/Wikimedia Commons)
Being a veteran in this niche field for years now, Lorre has constantly heard criticisms targeted towards sitcoms and their relevance in the future. But as far as the creator was concerned, these opinions did not hold water as he believed firmly that the genre wasn’t going to disappear anytime soon.
Chuck Lorre Is Confident That Sitcoms Are Here To Stay
The success of Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory amply proved that...
Hollywood producer and writer Chuck Lorre (image credit: Kempton/Cc By-sa 3.0/Wikimedia Commons)
Being a veteran in this niche field for years now, Lorre has constantly heard criticisms targeted towards sitcoms and their relevance in the future. But as far as the creator was concerned, these opinions did not hold water as he believed firmly that the genre wasn’t going to disappear anytime soon.
Chuck Lorre Is Confident That Sitcoms Are Here To Stay
The success of Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory amply proved that...
- 7/20/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOWQ4Mzk0YWQtYjc0Zi00NzNjLWE0NDYtN2IzYmJkYThlZjlhXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire recently returned for a second episode of the season and likely had viewers stumped with one of the big money questions.
However, a celebrity contestant guessed the correct answer, seemingly with ease.
The popular game show features celeb pairs trying to answer increasingly difficult questions correctly.
Questions are multiple-choice, and thanks to various lifelines, they can narrow down a potential answer.
The most money possible is $1 million from the game show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
One celeb pair received a $250,000 question, and their ability to arrive at the answer impressed Kimmel and fans.
Millionaire celebrities figure out $250K answer
Abbott Elementary actress Lisa Ann Walter and former The View co-host Rosie O’Donnell teamed up in a recent episode of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Kimmel revealed they’d both done well on previous game show appearances, as Lisa Ann won on Celebrity Jeopardy!...
However, a celebrity contestant guessed the correct answer, seemingly with ease.
The popular game show features celeb pairs trying to answer increasingly difficult questions correctly.
Questions are multiple-choice, and thanks to various lifelines, they can narrow down a potential answer.
The most money possible is $1 million from the game show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
One celeb pair received a $250,000 question, and their ability to arrive at the answer impressed Kimmel and fans.
Millionaire celebrities figure out $250K answer
Abbott Elementary actress Lisa Ann Walter and former The View co-host Rosie O’Donnell teamed up in a recent episode of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Kimmel revealed they’d both done well on previous game show appearances, as Lisa Ann won on Celebrity Jeopardy!...
- 7/19/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYWYyZjlmMTUtY2EzNC00NzU3LWEyYTktNjVhZTA2ZGM1NDVlXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Chuck Lorre’s name is synonymous with some of the most popular sitcoms on television over the years. Known as the ‘King of sitcoms’, the writer and producer’s works include Dharma and Greg, and his two big blockbusters Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory, both of which had a hugely successful run on television.
Writer and producer Chuck Lorre
Before this controversy arose, Sheen has faced many problems related to alcohol and drug abuse while also being at the center of marital problems and domestic violence disputes as well. All these challenges were precursors to his breakdown moment with Lorre on set, where he spared no words when he called the producer a turd and a clown among other abuses (via The Hollywood Reporter)
This proved to be the last straw for The Three Musketeers star when Warner Bros. stepped in to take action by...
Writer and producer Chuck Lorre
Before this controversy arose, Sheen has faced many problems related to alcohol and drug abuse while also being at the center of marital problems and domestic violence disputes as well. All these challenges were precursors to his breakdown moment with Lorre on set, where he spared no words when he called the producer a turd and a clown among other abuses (via The Hollywood Reporter)
This proved to be the last straw for The Three Musketeers star when Warner Bros. stepped in to take action by...
- 7/17/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
![Rosie O'Donnell](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMDljMzlmYTktYjcyNi00YTdjLTk1ODItZmFjZmJiMTUwZGZhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTkxNjUyNQ@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR14,0,140,207_.jpg)
![Rosie O'Donnell](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMDljMzlmYTktYjcyNi00YTdjLTk1ODItZmFjZmJiMTUwZGZhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTkxNjUyNQ@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR14,0,140,207_.jpg)
On Wednesday July 17 2024, ABC broadcasts Who Wants to Be a Millionaire!
In the Hot Seat: Rosie O’Donnell & Lisa Ann Walter; Sebastian Maniscalco & Omar J. Dorsey Season 3 Episode 2 Episode Summary
In this episode of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” on ABC, celebrity contestants Rosie O’Donnell, Lisa Ann Walter, Sebastian Maniscalco, and Omar J. Dorsey take the hot seat. Viewers can expect an exciting and entertaining showdown as these well-known personalities try their luck at answering trivia questions to win big money for charity.
Rosie O’Donnell and Lisa Ann Walter bring their wit and charm to the game, while Sebastian Maniscalco and Omar J. Dorsey add their own unique flair to the competition. With each contestant bringing their own personality and knowledge to the table, the episode promises to be full of surprises and suspense as they aim to reach the million-dollar mark.
As the tension rises and the questions get tougher,...
In the Hot Seat: Rosie O’Donnell & Lisa Ann Walter; Sebastian Maniscalco & Omar J. Dorsey Season 3 Episode 2 Episode Summary
In this episode of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” on ABC, celebrity contestants Rosie O’Donnell, Lisa Ann Walter, Sebastian Maniscalco, and Omar J. Dorsey take the hot seat. Viewers can expect an exciting and entertaining showdown as these well-known personalities try their luck at answering trivia questions to win big money for charity.
Rosie O’Donnell and Lisa Ann Walter bring their wit and charm to the game, while Sebastian Maniscalco and Omar J. Dorsey add their own unique flair to the competition. With each contestant bringing their own personality and knowledge to the table, the episode promises to be full of surprises and suspense as they aim to reach the million-dollar mark.
As the tension rises and the questions get tougher,...
- 7/17/2024
- by US Posts
- TV Regular
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOTUyZWY0ZmEtYzUxZC00ZWE2LWI2MzYtYTgzNjNiYzYwOGQ5XkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UY140_CR55,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOTUyZWY0ZmEtYzUxZC00ZWE2LWI2MzYtYTgzNjNiYzYwOGQ5XkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UY140_CR55,0,140,140_.jpg)
If any TV executive thinks that Chuck Lorre’s sitcoms are simply too punk-rock for 2024, then they’re more than welcome to mouth their complaints to his Young Sheldon.
Through hit shows such as Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory, 71-year-old Lorre earned his title as “The King of Sitcoms” with hard work, vision and the liberal application of laugh tracks. The writer, producer and director is network television’s most bankable big-wig, and Lorre’s standing green light on any spinoff series or new spin on the multi-cam medium makes him eminently enviable among all TV showrunners – but, apparently that's not how he sees it. Like all artistic mavericks and mold-breakers, Lorre claims that he still has gripes with the moneymen and empty suits of the entertainment industry who just don’t appreciate what it takes to push boundaries.
During a recent stop on the 2024 Television Critics Association Press Tour,...
Through hit shows such as Two and a Half Men and The Big Bang Theory, 71-year-old Lorre earned his title as “The King of Sitcoms” with hard work, vision and the liberal application of laugh tracks. The writer, producer and director is network television’s most bankable big-wig, and Lorre’s standing green light on any spinoff series or new spin on the multi-cam medium makes him eminently enviable among all TV showrunners – but, apparently that's not how he sees it. Like all artistic mavericks and mold-breakers, Lorre claims that he still has gripes with the moneymen and empty suits of the entertainment industry who just don’t appreciate what it takes to push boundaries.
During a recent stop on the 2024 Television Critics Association Press Tour,...
- 7/16/2024
- Cracked
![Rosie O'Donnell](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMDljMzlmYTktYjcyNi00YTdjLTk1ODItZmFjZmJiMTUwZGZhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTkxNjUyNQ@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR14,0,140,207_.jpg)
![Rosie O'Donnell](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMDljMzlmYTktYjcyNi00YTdjLTk1ODItZmFjZmJiMTUwZGZhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTkxNjUyNQ@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR14,0,140,207_.jpg)
Celebrity guests Rosie O’Donnell, Lisa Ann Walter, Sebastian Maniscalco, and Omar J. Dorsey take centre stage in the upcoming episode of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Airing on ABC on Wednesday night, the game show welcomes this star quartet as they put their knowledge to the test and play for charity. The celebrities will […]
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Rosie O’Donnell & Lisa Ann Walter / Sebastian Maniscalco & Omar J. Dorsey...
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Rosie O’Donnell & Lisa Ann Walter / Sebastian Maniscalco & Omar J. Dorsey...
- 7/16/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNDM0NjQwNzAtNTFiMy00ZjUyLTg0ZTQtYTgzMmM3ODdhMDE4XkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen’s recent collaboration on Bookie has reignited hopes for a potential reunion of Two and a Half Men. Taking on the role of Charlie Harper alongside Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones, the actor was at the height of his career during the show’s run.
Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Men | Credit: CBS
However, his success was overshadowed by struggles with substance abuse, leading to several controversial remarks, including comments about Lorre. Consequently, Sheen was fired from the hit sitcom. Though he remained active for a while, he eventually took an extended hiatus.
With Sheen finally willing to return to the screen with his brief appearance in Bookie and his reconciliation with the showrunner, the odds of a reunion for the Emmy-winning sitcom seem more promising than ever.
Charlie Sheen is Thrilled About His Return to Acting
Charlie Sheen has spent the...
Charlie Sheen in Two and a Half Men | Credit: CBS
However, his success was overshadowed by struggles with substance abuse, leading to several controversial remarks, including comments about Lorre. Consequently, Sheen was fired from the hit sitcom. Though he remained active for a while, he eventually took an extended hiatus.
With Sheen finally willing to return to the screen with his brief appearance in Bookie and his reconciliation with the showrunner, the odds of a reunion for the Emmy-winning sitcom seem more promising than ever.
Charlie Sheen is Thrilled About His Return to Acting
Charlie Sheen has spent the...
- 7/15/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMDVkYzI4YTctMzViOS00MDU2LTg1NzYtYWU1ZjJhOTRkNDIxXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,25,500,281_.jpg)
Jimmy Kimmel is finally hosting “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” the way it’s supposed to be done — in front of a studio audience. The landmark game show returns with an all-celeb edition for its 25th anniversary on Wednesday night, and although this is the third season he’s been in the chair that Regis Philbin made famous, this is the first time fans have finally been allowed back in the studio.
“I really wanted to do it the proper way in front of people because you like to hear people laugh at your jokes,” Kimmel says. “Also, the drama that goes along with a couple of hundred people watching the action happen is an important part of the show. I mean, doing the show in front of nobody is no fun.”
But that’s what Kimmel had to do in March 2020 when he first came on to host the primetime series’ revival.
“I really wanted to do it the proper way in front of people because you like to hear people laugh at your jokes,” Kimmel says. “Also, the drama that goes along with a couple of hundred people watching the action happen is an important part of the show. I mean, doing the show in front of nobody is no fun.”
But that’s what Kimmel had to do in March 2020 when he first came on to host the primetime series’ revival.
- 7/10/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
![Jeremy Clarkson and Chris Tarrant in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1998)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMmYwOTNmNjQtN2UyOC00ZTY0LTk3ZGYtZmY0MzRiYTBkZDdhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzgxMDE1NzY@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR1,0,140,207_.jpg)
![Jeremy Clarkson and Chris Tarrant in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1998)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMmYwOTNmNjQtN2UyOC00ZTY0LTk3ZGYtZmY0MzRiYTBkZDdhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzgxMDE1NzY@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR1,0,140,207_.jpg)
Tune in for an exciting episode of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” airing Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 8:00 Pm on ABC. In Season 3 Episode 2, celebrity contestants take the hot seat for a chance to win big for charity. This week, the spotlight shines on Rosie O’Donnell, Lisa Ann Walter, Sebastian Maniscalco, and Omar J. Dorsey as they test their knowledge and luck under pressure.
Viewers can expect thrilling moments as these well-known personalities face challenging trivia questions, aiming to reach the coveted million-dollar mark. Each contestant brings their unique charisma and wit, adding a lively twist to the game show’s dynamic.
With host Jimmy Kimmel guiding the proceedings, the episode promises a blend of entertainment and suspense. As the questions get tougher, tensions rise, and the contestants’ strategic thinking and quick reflexes will be put to the test.
“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” continues to captivate audiences with...
Viewers can expect thrilling moments as these well-known personalities face challenging trivia questions, aiming to reach the coveted million-dollar mark. Each contestant brings their unique charisma and wit, adding a lively twist to the game show’s dynamic.
With host Jimmy Kimmel guiding the proceedings, the episode promises a blend of entertainment and suspense. As the questions get tougher, tensions rise, and the contestants’ strategic thinking and quick reflexes will be put to the test.
“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” continues to captivate audiences with...
- 7/10/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOWZiMWJjNTgtYWE0OC00ODcxLWE1ZmItOTU3YjVlZDEyYjc4XkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UY281_CR20,0,500,281_.jpg)
Ryan Reynolds and John Krasinski’s imaginary friends have a date with Paramount+. Paramount Pictures’ If is set to begin streaming on the platform on July 9 in the U.S. and Canada. International Paramount+ markets will be announced at a later date.
If debuted at No. 1 at the domestic box office in May and has since grossed more than $185 million worldwide.
Written, directed by and starring Krasinski and Reynolds, the film poses the question: Ever wonder where your imaginary friends go when they’re no longer in your brain? The title doubles as both a cryptic description and an abbreviation for “Imaginary Friends.”
The film follows a young girl (Cailey Fleming) who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends, known as Ifs. She embarks on a magical journey to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids, before they disappear.
Steve Carell voices a large purple creature named Blue. In addition to Krasinski,...
If debuted at No. 1 at the domestic box office in May and has since grossed more than $185 million worldwide.
Written, directed by and starring Krasinski and Reynolds, the film poses the question: Ever wonder where your imaginary friends go when they’re no longer in your brain? The title doubles as both a cryptic description and an abbreviation for “Imaginary Friends.”
The film follows a young girl (Cailey Fleming) who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends, known as Ifs. She embarks on a magical journey to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids, before they disappear.
Steve Carell voices a large purple creature named Blue. In addition to Krasinski,...
- 7/8/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZWNkNjI3MDQtZDY2Mi00NmY2LWFjMWQtZmZhZWY2ZmMzYTk0XkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,26,500,281_.jpg)
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.
Comedians are taking the stage to embark on national tours and debut brand new material.
From Nikki Glaser, fresh off her headline-grabbing Tom Brady roast, to Shane Gillis, currently midway through a nationwide tour, there are dozens of stand-up shows to see this year.
Below are the most anticipated comedians hitting the stage this year — and where to buy tickets.
Shane Gillis
When: Aug. 16 – Oct. 18
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $60
Buy Now: Shane Gillis Kevin Hart
When: July 12 – Dec. 4
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $120
Buy Now: Kevin Hart Ellen Degeneres
When: July 8 – Aug. 17
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $87
Buy Now: Ellen DeGeneres Pete Davidson
When: July 7 – Sept. 27
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $76
Buy Now: Pete Davidson Theo Von
When: July 13 – Sept.
Comedians are taking the stage to embark on national tours and debut brand new material.
From Nikki Glaser, fresh off her headline-grabbing Tom Brady roast, to Shane Gillis, currently midway through a nationwide tour, there are dozens of stand-up shows to see this year.
Below are the most anticipated comedians hitting the stage this year — and where to buy tickets.
Shane Gillis
When: Aug. 16 – Oct. 18
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $60
Buy Now: Shane Gillis Kevin Hart
When: July 12 – Dec. 4
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $120
Buy Now: Kevin Hart Ellen Degeneres
When: July 8 – Aug. 17
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $87
Buy Now: Ellen DeGeneres Pete Davidson
When: July 7 – Sept. 27
Where: U.S Tour
Price: Starting at $76
Buy Now: Pete Davidson Theo Von
When: July 13 – Sept.
- 7/7/2024
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNzFkNTUxNGYtYjgwNC00OWU2LTkwYWEtYzBjMjYzYWVjMTFlXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Chuck Lorre’s name has become synonymous with the many legendary sitcoms he has created. The brain behind sitcoms like Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, and more, Lorre has left an indelible mark on television history with his consistent and innovative work.
Chuck Lorre | Image by Angela George, licensed under Cc By-sa 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Having begun his career as a writer, last year, Lorre created the comedy TV series, Bookie. While the series received critical success, Lorre tried to copy one master strategy of Taylor Sheridan, despite the NFL not wanting the series to be made.
When Chuck Lorre Tried to Copy Taylor Sheridan While Creating Bookie
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Sons of Anarchy | FX Productions
Chuck Lorre and Taylor Sheridan are both masters in their respective fields. Having created several brilliant sitcoms, Lorre’s legacy as a sitcom creator is...
Chuck Lorre | Image by Angela George, licensed under Cc By-sa 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Having begun his career as a writer, last year, Lorre created the comedy TV series, Bookie. While the series received critical success, Lorre tried to copy one master strategy of Taylor Sheridan, despite the NFL not wanting the series to be made.
When Chuck Lorre Tried to Copy Taylor Sheridan While Creating Bookie
Taylor Sheridan in a still from Sons of Anarchy | FX Productions
Chuck Lorre and Taylor Sheridan are both masters in their respective fields. Having created several brilliant sitcoms, Lorre’s legacy as a sitcom creator is...
- 6/29/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNmMyZDNiNTctZTYwOC00Zjk2LTlmOTEtNDZiZGY1NDAyZWY0XkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UY140_CR55,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNmMyZDNiNTctZTYwOC00Zjk2LTlmOTEtNDZiZGY1NDAyZWY0XkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UY140_CR55,0,140,140_.jpg)
Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted is as much about its cameos as it is about Kellogg’s iconic breakfast pastry. Who needs punchlines when you can create a litany of “Hey, that’s Comedian XYZ!” moments. Bill Burr, Mikey Day, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett, Patrick Warburton, Cedric the Entertainer, Sebastian Maniscalco, Earthquake, Jack McBrayer — that’s hardly scratching the surface of the “blink or you’ll miss ‘em” moments provided by Seinfeld’s directorial debut.
You can catch several of the cameos in the movie’s trailer, but one in particular was kept a secret — the pitch from a couple of mad men at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. But Jon Hamm, a guy who is normally game for any comedy from Saturday Night Live to Between Two Ferns: The Movie, wasn’t sure bringing back Don Draper to pitch Pop-Tarts was a good idea. “I was of two minds,” Hamm told The Hollywood Reporter.
You can catch several of the cameos in the movie’s trailer, but one in particular was kept a secret — the pitch from a couple of mad men at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. But Jon Hamm, a guy who is normally game for any comedy from Saturday Night Live to Between Two Ferns: The Movie, wasn’t sure bringing back Don Draper to pitch Pop-Tarts was a good idea. “I was of two minds,” Hamm told The Hollywood Reporter.
- 6/20/2024
- Cracked
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNWFkY2UzM2EtNmExNy00OGU0LWI1NmEtZWI1YTg3NzUwZDJhXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,26,500,281_.jpg)
There was a time when most stand-up comedians post Seinfeld and Everybody Loves Raymond dreamt of their own sitcom based on their material.
However, when Chicago stand-up Sebastian Maniscalco arrived in LA in the late 90s, it wasn’t really his m.o.
“I just wanted to do stand-up comedy,” the comedian tells us on Deadline’s Crew Call, “Anything that came out from the success of comedy, then I would entertain it.”
You can listen to our chat here:
And now the stand up has a half hour Max comedy series, Bookie, which he also executive produces, that feels like the quintessential Maniscalco comedy show — even though the guy with a crazy, blunt Italian father doesn’t have a history with taking sports bets.
Similar to how James L. Brooks’ creation of Aaron Altman in the 1987 movie Broadcast News was so organically Albert Brooks, co-creator Chuck Lorre has pulled...
However, when Chicago stand-up Sebastian Maniscalco arrived in LA in the late 90s, it wasn’t really his m.o.
“I just wanted to do stand-up comedy,” the comedian tells us on Deadline’s Crew Call, “Anything that came out from the success of comedy, then I would entertain it.”
You can listen to our chat here:
And now the stand up has a half hour Max comedy series, Bookie, which he also executive produces, that feels like the quintessential Maniscalco comedy show — even though the guy with a crazy, blunt Italian father doesn’t have a history with taking sports bets.
Similar to how James L. Brooks’ creation of Aaron Altman in the 1987 movie Broadcast News was so organically Albert Brooks, co-creator Chuck Lorre has pulled...
- 6/19/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMmQ0NTBjMWQtYzE4Zi00M2FiLWFiYzMtOTBiMjFjYTg1MWZmXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
After a strike-filled 2023, a number of TV shows are still waiting to be renewed or canceled by their respective networks and streamers in 2024.
As broadcast and cable networks — as well as their streaming counterparts —double down on their impending decisions for on the bubble series, the fate for both freshman shows and longrunning series hangs in the balance.
This year TV fans will say goodbye to several beloved favorites, including Chuck Lorre’s CBS sitcoms “Bob Hearts Abishola” and “Young Sheldon,” HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” ABC’s “Station 19,” Disney’s “Bunk’d” and Freeform’s “Good Trouble,” to name a few.
Get latest on the future of your favorite shows below:
“3 Body Problem” (Netflix) – Renewed & Ending
The sci-fi adaptation, which launched its first season in March, is officially set to air second and third installments before coming to a close, offering clarity to the streamer’s previous statement...
As broadcast and cable networks — as well as their streaming counterparts —double down on their impending decisions for on the bubble series, the fate for both freshman shows and longrunning series hangs in the balance.
This year TV fans will say goodbye to several beloved favorites, including Chuck Lorre’s CBS sitcoms “Bob Hearts Abishola” and “Young Sheldon,” HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” ABC’s “Station 19,” Disney’s “Bunk’d” and Freeform’s “Good Trouble,” to name a few.
Get latest on the future of your favorite shows below:
“3 Body Problem” (Netflix) – Renewed & Ending
The sci-fi adaptation, which launched its first season in March, is officially set to air second and third installments before coming to a close, offering clarity to the streamer’s previous statement...
- 6/18/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYWNlYzgzNzItNGE4MC00Y2U2LTllOTUtZTQ4NTc4MjZlOTlhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYWNlYzgzNzItNGE4MC00Y2U2LTllOTUtZTQ4NTc4MjZlOTlhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
Since The Last Update
With the start of Emmy nominations voting arriving on Thursday, campaigning has been happening everywhere, at least in and around Los Angeles.
In recent days, one could find top-tier contenders on FYC panels (Jon Stewart and the other hosts of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show flew out from New York for theirs) and roundtables (check out THR’s), at the Ross House in Mt. Olympus (even campaigning-averse Donald Glover of Mr. and Mrs. Smith showed up), at the races (Sebastian Maniscalco promoted Max’s Bookie at the Santa Anita track) and even on pizza boxes (ABC is pushing Abbott Elementary to consumers of Prime Pizza).
Many chose this moment to share positive news about their contender — for instance, Apple announced the renewal of Palm Royale for a second season. Others, curiously, elected this moment to drop bad news about their contender — HBO/Max announced the cancellation of Tokyo Vice,...
With the start of Emmy nominations voting arriving on Thursday, campaigning has been happening everywhere, at least in and around Los Angeles.
In recent days, one could find top-tier contenders on FYC panels (Jon Stewart and the other hosts of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show flew out from New York for theirs) and roundtables (check out THR’s), at the Ross House in Mt. Olympus (even campaigning-averse Donald Glover of Mr. and Mrs. Smith showed up), at the races (Sebastian Maniscalco promoted Max’s Bookie at the Santa Anita track) and even on pizza boxes (ABC is pushing Abbott Elementary to consumers of Prime Pizza).
Many chose this moment to share positive news about their contender — for instance, Apple announced the renewal of Palm Royale for a second season. Others, curiously, elected this moment to drop bad news about their contender — HBO/Max announced the cancellation of Tokyo Vice,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYWM2MDBhODctZGM1Ni00YjUyLTkwYTktNTk2N2JkNWJhZWFhXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Exclusive: Publicist Alex Schack has been hired by align PR as a Vice President.
Schack’s client roster includes Jurassic World franchise star and filmmaker Bryce Dallas Howard, Anna Sawai, Rosa Salazar, Madeline Brewer, Camilla Luddington, Phoebe Tonkin, Christian Serratos and more.
Said align PR founder and CEO Nicole Perez-Krueger, “We are excited to welcome Alex to the align PR team. With her extensive experience in running successful and strategic publicity campaigns, she brings valuable expertise that will add to our talented publicity teams and contribute to expanding our client roster with more traditional talent from film and television. Her work in the industry and client list speak for themselves, and we’re excited to embark on this next chapter with her.”
Schack comes to align PR from Narrative. During the course of her public relations career she has worked at Slate, and began at I.D. PR.
Founded in 2019 by Perez-Krueger,...
Schack’s client roster includes Jurassic World franchise star and filmmaker Bryce Dallas Howard, Anna Sawai, Rosa Salazar, Madeline Brewer, Camilla Luddington, Phoebe Tonkin, Christian Serratos and more.
Said align PR founder and CEO Nicole Perez-Krueger, “We are excited to welcome Alex to the align PR team. With her extensive experience in running successful and strategic publicity campaigns, she brings valuable expertise that will add to our talented publicity teams and contribute to expanding our client roster with more traditional talent from film and television. Her work in the industry and client list speak for themselves, and we’re excited to embark on this next chapter with her.”
Schack comes to align PR from Narrative. During the course of her public relations career she has worked at Slate, and began at I.D. PR.
Founded in 2019 by Perez-Krueger,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BODI2MjllODktMjQ0My00NGM2LThlODYtYjdkNzdlZTI2MzNmXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Exclusive: This year, comedian Adam Ray has something special in store for his June 16 birthday — the introduction of his third special, Like and Subscribe, which will debut on YouTube on that date before arriving on VOD platforms June 18.
Filmed in Madison, Wi, the special comes at a time when Ray’s popularity has reached new heights, in part due to his success with a satirical take, in full prosthetics, on daytime talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw — as seen in his digital series, Dr. Phil Live!. Produced by 800 Pound Gorilla Media, his new hour covers everything from awkward flight to his rapper brother-in law, Disneyland etiquette, and his childhood dream.
Currently picking up close to 20,000 new YouTube subscribers per month, and over one million views the week of new releases, Ray has garnered over 50 million views across multiple platforms since the launch of Dr. Phil Live! in August 2023. The consummate character actor,...
Filmed in Madison, Wi, the special comes at a time when Ray’s popularity has reached new heights, in part due to his success with a satirical take, in full prosthetics, on daytime talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw — as seen in his digital series, Dr. Phil Live!. Produced by 800 Pound Gorilla Media, his new hour covers everything from awkward flight to his rapper brother-in law, Disneyland etiquette, and his childhood dream.
Currently picking up close to 20,000 new YouTube subscribers per month, and over one million views the week of new releases, Ray has garnered over 50 million views across multiple platforms since the launch of Dr. Phil Live! in August 2023. The consummate character actor,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMDM1ZmNiMGYtYTM4Zi00ZTAxLThiZTgtYmNmMjRhZTI3OTVkXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,26,500,281_.jpg)
A sweet and gracious and often painfully labored dramedy about a stand-up comic who struggles to connect with his autistic 11-year-old son, Tony Goldwyn’s “Ezra” rides an emotional honesty that’s almost completely undone by the sweaty contrivances of its plotting. But this modest little movie’s refusal to be limited by its “problem” — its insistence that stories involving neurodiverse characters can, should, and must touch on a wider range of human experience if they hope to ring true — feels like a step in the right direction for how such people are depicted on screen and seen in the world. It’s an approach that’s sure to resonate with anyone whose kid is on the spectrum, their autism just one ingredient in the endlessly complex soup of who they are and how they’re raised.
It’s also an approach, “Ezra” suggests, that requires a hard-won degree of finesse.
It’s also an approach, “Ezra” suggests, that requires a hard-won degree of finesse.
- 5/30/2024
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTU5ODY0N2YtOTU1My00ODA0LWJiMmMtYzQwNTk3NjhhOGYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTU5ODY0N2YtOTU1My00ODA0LWJiMmMtYzQwNTk3NjhhOGYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
Paramount and writer-director John Krasinski are breathing a sigh of relief after If‘s domestic opening improved to an estimated $35 million thanks to a strong family turnout on Saturday.
Still, the live-action/CGI hybrid film — starring Ryan Reynolds and featuring an A-list voice cast — came in behind tracking’s projected $40 million domestic opening amid an overall tough early summer at the box office. But it could have been worse. Based on Friday’s traffic, the forecast was a bleak $30 million to $31 million.
Paramount insiders say If‘s performance is a victory for original fare, noting it is one of the top openings ever for an original live-action PG title. Critics dissed the film, but audiences awarded it with an A CinemaScore and strong exits, which are key ingredients needed for word-of-mouth and a long run as kids begin their summer break. If is also drawing an ethnically diverse audience, which is another plus.
Still, the live-action/CGI hybrid film — starring Ryan Reynolds and featuring an A-list voice cast — came in behind tracking’s projected $40 million domestic opening amid an overall tough early summer at the box office. But it could have been worse. Based on Friday’s traffic, the forecast was a bleak $30 million to $31 million.
Paramount insiders say If‘s performance is a victory for original fare, noting it is one of the top openings ever for an original live-action PG title. Critics dissed the film, but audiences awarded it with an A CinemaScore and strong exits, which are key ingredients needed for word-of-mouth and a long run as kids begin their summer break. If is also drawing an ethnically diverse audience, which is another plus.
- 5/19/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
![Matt Damon, Louis Gossett Jr., Christopher Meloni, Ryan Reynolds, Sam Rockwell, Steve Carell, Bradley Cooper, Matthew Rhys, Maya Rudolph, John Krasinski, Keegan-Michael Key, Emily Blunt, Sebastian Maniscalco, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Awkwafina, and Cailey Fleming in IF (2024)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYWQ4OGI2MmQtZjUxMC00Njg2LWJiZTQtYmFmZjI5ZmI1Y2U1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTA1NjE5MTAz._V1_QL75_UY207_CR1,0,140,207_.jpg)
![Matt Damon, Louis Gossett Jr., Christopher Meloni, Ryan Reynolds, Sam Rockwell, Steve Carell, Bradley Cooper, Matthew Rhys, Maya Rudolph, John Krasinski, Keegan-Michael Key, Emily Blunt, Sebastian Maniscalco, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Awkwafina, and Cailey Fleming in IF (2024)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYWQ4OGI2MmQtZjUxMC00Njg2LWJiZTQtYmFmZjI5ZmI1Y2U1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTA1NjE5MTAz._V1_QL75_UY207_CR1,0,140,207_.jpg)
Writer-director John Krasinski‘s original family film IF has started off its box office run with $1.8 million in Thursday previews.
The fantasy pic, headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast, explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range from more than 4,000 theaters, but the family marketplace continues to struggle in the post-pandemic era. Nor is original fare an easy proposition. It’s hard to read too much into Thursday previews since families don’t start turning out in earnest until Friday and Saturday, generally speaking, although some exhibitors are worried the movie could have a hard time getting to $40 million based on presales, according to sources.
Reviews aren’t so great — If...
The fantasy pic, headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast, explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range from more than 4,000 theaters, but the family marketplace continues to struggle in the post-pandemic era. Nor is original fare an easy proposition. It’s hard to read too much into Thursday previews since families don’t start turning out in earnest until Friday and Saturday, generally speaking, although some exhibitors are worried the movie could have a hard time getting to $40 million based on presales, according to sources.
Reviews aren’t so great — If...
- 5/17/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOGQ5Y2FjZTQtNmRlMi00YThjLWI4ZGItNmMwNDRmNjI5YWJkXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UY281_CR13,0,500,281_.jpg)
After taking us into A Quiet Place in two box office hits (with a prequel arriving very soon), actor/director/writer John Krasinski now guides us into a fairy noisy place, namely the inner life and fantasies of children. And going from sci-fi thrills to whimsey is quite the “lane change”, one that could end in disaster if not properly planned. Luckily he’s crafted a story and has enlisted a talented cast in front of the camera and the microphone. Yes, this is perhaps the most ambitious cartoon/live-action feature since the pairing of private eye Eddie Valiant and Roger Rabbit. And since it uses computer-generated “beasties” (rather than the 2-D classic style), Krasinski is touting it as a “live-action Pixar flick” (quite a goal). And he’s really putting those tech wizards to work in showing us the often unseen children’s side-kick, the invisible friend, here shortened to If.
- 5/17/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTU5ODY0N2YtOTU1My00ODA0LWJiMmMtYzQwNTk3NjhhOGYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTU5ODY0N2YtOTU1My00ODA0LWJiMmMtYzQwNTk3NjhhOGYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
The first major studio family film of summer 2024 opens at the box office this weekend, and it couldn’t boast more star power.
Writer-director John Krasinski’s If — headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast — explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range. Reviews so far are mixed, but good audience scores will arguably matter more in this case. Plus, there’s a pent-up demand for family product that all ages can go see.
Unless there is a total upset, If should top the box office and wrest the crown from Disney and 20th Century Studio’s male-fueled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which overperformed in North America with a $58.6 million opening last weekend,...
Writer-director John Krasinski’s If — headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast — explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range. Reviews so far are mixed, but good audience scores will arguably matter more in this case. Plus, there’s a pent-up demand for family product that all ages can go see.
Unless there is a total upset, If should top the box office and wrest the crown from Disney and 20th Century Studio’s male-fueled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which overperformed in North America with a $58.6 million opening last weekend,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BM2M5MDc5NzItM2YwZi00YjBmLTkxOTEtMjA1NWQ1NmM0ZjYyXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BM2M5MDc5NzItM2YwZi00YjBmLTkxOTEtMjA1NWQ1NmM0ZjYyXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
Things have begun to pick up at the summer box office, and three new wide releases will try to keep things rolling along. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
The big movie this weekend is the latest from director John Krasinski, once again teaming with Paramount Pictures for his family film “If,” starring Ryan Reynolds. “If” stands for “Imaginary Friends” – not to be confused with the recent horror movie “Imaginary” – although this is a family-friendly version of the same general concept, about a little girl named Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) who begins working with Reynold’s character to help pair IFs who have been abandoned by their childhood friends with new kids.
Following his run on “The Office” and directing a couple of indies, Krasinski directed “A Quiet Place” for Paramount in 2018, which opened with $50.2 million and went onto gross $188 million domestic and $334 million globally, based on a $17 million budget.
The big movie this weekend is the latest from director John Krasinski, once again teaming with Paramount Pictures for his family film “If,” starring Ryan Reynolds. “If” stands for “Imaginary Friends” – not to be confused with the recent horror movie “Imaginary” – although this is a family-friendly version of the same general concept, about a little girl named Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) who begins working with Reynold’s character to help pair IFs who have been abandoned by their childhood friends with new kids.
Following his run on “The Office” and directing a couple of indies, Krasinski directed “A Quiet Place” for Paramount in 2018, which opened with $50.2 million and went onto gross $188 million domestic and $334 million globally, based on a $17 million budget.
- 5/15/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZWVjYWIxZDktYjJjMy00Zjk0LTk5YjItMTk4OWQyMjc2NzQ0XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZWVjYWIxZDktYjJjMy00Zjk0LTk5YjItMTk4OWQyMjc2NzQ0XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
In the early scenes of his new fantasy film geared to families, John Krasinski is seen as a 12-year-old girl’s father who’s in the hospital preparing for what seems to be life-threatening heart surgery. To keep up his daughter’s spirits, he delivers elaborate jokes and comedy routines, leading her to complain that he needn’t bother, that she’s not a child anymore. In other words, she thinks he’s trying too hard, which is something you could also say about If.
There’s no denying the ambition and thoughtfulness on display in this effort written and directed by Krasinski, which marks a notable stylistic turn from his smash hit horror films A Quiet Place and its sequel. If, whose title means “Imaginary Friends,” aims for obvious laughs with its multitude of amusing computer-animated characters featuring all sorts of incarnations from teddy bears to melting marshmallows. But...
There’s no denying the ambition and thoughtfulness on display in this effort written and directed by Krasinski, which marks a notable stylistic turn from his smash hit horror films A Quiet Place and its sequel. If, whose title means “Imaginary Friends,” aims for obvious laughs with its multitude of amusing computer-animated characters featuring all sorts of incarnations from teddy bears to melting marshmallows. But...
- 5/15/2024
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTNhYTQyNGMtZmZlNy00MjU1LTg3NTEtZTUwNzY4MDNhZDgzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,26,500,281_.jpg)
Disney’s “Kingdom of The Planet of the Apes” debuted atop the U.K. and Ireland box office with £3.8 million ($4.7 million), according to numbers from Comscore.
Universal’s “The Fall Guy” dropped down to second place with £948,970 and now has a running total of £6.7 million. In third place, in its third weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Challengers” collected £333,281 for a total of £4.7 million.
In fourth position, in its fifth weekend, Studiocanal’s “Back to Black” earned £211,408 for a total of £11.2 million. Rounding off the top five was Sony’s “Tarot,” which read the cards to the tune of £140,983 in its second weekend and now has a total of £923,013.
The only other debut in the Top 10 was Trafalgar Releasing’s opera recording “Madama Butterfly,” which bowed in ninth place with £96,727.
The mid-week releases coming up include Trafalgar’s “Transformers: 40th Anniversary Event,” where episodes of the animated 1984 series will be screened alongside original voice-over talent,...
Universal’s “The Fall Guy” dropped down to second place with £948,970 and now has a running total of £6.7 million. In third place, in its third weekend, Warner Bros.’ “Challengers” collected £333,281 for a total of £4.7 million.
In fourth position, in its fifth weekend, Studiocanal’s “Back to Black” earned £211,408 for a total of £11.2 million. Rounding off the top five was Sony’s “Tarot,” which read the cards to the tune of £140,983 in its second weekend and now has a total of £923,013.
The only other debut in the Top 10 was Trafalgar Releasing’s opera recording “Madama Butterfly,” which bowed in ninth place with £96,727.
The mid-week releases coming up include Trafalgar’s “Transformers: 40th Anniversary Event,” where episodes of the animated 1984 series will be screened alongside original voice-over talent,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZWJhZjMwMTktMDExNC00MDlmLWJkYjMtOWRiNDlkZGI1NzEzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZWJhZjMwMTktMDExNC00MDlmLWJkYjMtOWRiNDlkZGI1NzEzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
Perhaps one of the most impressive aspects of John Krasinski’s upcoming film, If, is the all-star voice cast he lined up for it.
The multihyphenate stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday to discuss the project, and the late night host couldn’t help but ask about how the writer-director managed to get major stars to sign onto the project.
“I gotta say, the most yeses of my career was on this movie and the fastest yeses because they all love the idea of imagination, going back to your childhood,” Krasinski shared.
When discussing the ice cube, voiced by Bradley Cooper, the Quiet Place star explained, “I don’t know why when I created this guy, in my head, I was like, ‘He’s from Philly, and he’s a little bummed to be living in Arizona.'”
Jimmy Fallon then pulled up a photo of Blake Lively’s character,...
The multihyphenate stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday to discuss the project, and the late night host couldn’t help but ask about how the writer-director managed to get major stars to sign onto the project.
“I gotta say, the most yeses of my career was on this movie and the fastest yeses because they all love the idea of imagination, going back to your childhood,” Krasinski shared.
When discussing the ice cube, voiced by Bradley Cooper, the Quiet Place star explained, “I don’t know why when I created this guy, in my head, I was like, ‘He’s from Philly, and he’s a little bummed to be living in Arizona.'”
Jimmy Fallon then pulled up a photo of Blake Lively’s character,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNWQyYjUzZTEtYTZiMS00NzVkLWFhYjUtMGExMWZkMzcxZDE1XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Celebration of cinema has always been extended by the Oscars honoring the prowess of cinematic excellence with one of the most recognized accolades. Throughout the rich history of cinema, there have been several movies based on true events, that left a mark among moviegoers or in the pages of history.
A still from Lawrence of Arabia
Also, movies that are based on true events are another way of documenting the particular incident, albeit a portion of fictionalization may alter the accuracy, but for cinema’s sake, filmmakers enjoy the basic freedom to have their own touch to the narrative. Throughout history, movies like The Great Ziegfeld by Robert Z. Leonard, or it would be criminal not to mention David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia, and several other movies have claimed the Best Picture Oscars. Here is a list of six movies that won an Oscar in the Best Picture category.
A still from Lawrence of Arabia
Also, movies that are based on true events are another way of documenting the particular incident, albeit a portion of fictionalization may alter the accuracy, but for cinema’s sake, filmmakers enjoy the basic freedom to have their own touch to the narrative. Throughout history, movies like The Great Ziegfeld by Robert Z. Leonard, or it would be criminal not to mention David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia, and several other movies have claimed the Best Picture Oscars. Here is a list of six movies that won an Oscar in the Best Picture category.
- 5/9/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZDZmNGVjOWEtODdlMy00MDhiLWJiODUtYmU5OWU0MDY2MTU5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZDZmNGVjOWEtODdlMy00MDhiLWJiODUtYmU5OWU0MDY2MTU5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
“I was crying laughing! I had to get out of the car,” reveals comedian Sebastian Maniscalco about a moment on set this season where he broke character and couldn’t contain his laughter. For our recent webchat he adds, “Man, I broke it last week and started laughing, and sometimes it’s only it’s in your head and no one even knows what the hell I was laughing about, but I had a whole story in my head about the character next to me.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See Charlie Sheen and Chuck Lorre reunite after ‘Two and a Half Men’ feud for ‘Bookie’
In “Bookie,” Maniscalco stars as Danny, a veteran bookie navigating his fast-paced L.A. life with his many unstable clients, family and colleagues. The eight-episode Max comedy was created by 10-time Emmy nominee Chuck Lorre and comedian/producer Nick Bakay, and co-stars Omar Dorsey,...
See Charlie Sheen and Chuck Lorre reunite after ‘Two and a Half Men’ feud for ‘Bookie’
In “Bookie,” Maniscalco stars as Danny, a veteran bookie navigating his fast-paced L.A. life with his many unstable clients, family and colleagues. The eight-episode Max comedy was created by 10-time Emmy nominee Chuck Lorre and comedian/producer Nick Bakay, and co-stars Omar Dorsey,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
![John Krasinski](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTc3MzY3MjQ3OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwODI3NjQxMw@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR5,0,140,207_.jpg)
![John Krasinski](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTc3MzY3MjQ3OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwODI3NjQxMw@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR5,0,140,207_.jpg)
The Cineworld Leicester Square was abuzz this evening for the UK Red Carpet Premiere of If. Written and directed by John Krasinski, the cast includes Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, Steve Carell as Blue, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Awkwafina as Bubble, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, Matt Damon as Flower, Richard Jenkins as Art Teacher, John Krasinski as Marshmallow, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Alligator, Jon Stewart as Robot. The newly announced cast includes George Clooney as Spaceman, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear.
The movie hits cinemas on May 17th with advance screenings on May 11th and 12th. Scott Davis and Colin Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
If Premiere Interviews...
The movie hits cinemas on May 17th with advance screenings on May 11th and 12th. Scott Davis and Colin Hart were on the red carpet, here are their interviews.
If Premiere Interviews...
- 5/7/2024
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMmM2ODA2YzYtM2IzOS00YTVhLWE1MDUtNjBkM2Y3YTU3NzkzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMmM2ODA2YzYtM2IzOS00YTVhLWE1MDUtNjBkM2Y3YTU3NzkzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
David Letterman kicked off the first of three nights of his “Gods of Comedy” interview series at Netflix Is a Joke Fest on Monday, sitting down with Nate Bargatze at the Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood.
“I have not met this man, so to nudge up against a guy who is just as good as it gets is a thrill for me,” Letterman said, prepping the crowd for the surprise guest. “In the world of comedy, some perhaps are as good. No one is better.”
Over the next 90 minutes, Letterman probed Bargatze about his Tennessee upbringing and his journey as a comic, including the time bookers for The Late Show With David Letterman rejected his audition tape to appear on the talk show in 2012.
“I was told that it was ‘too mundane,’ and I did not know what that word meant so I looked at it and I put it in my head,...
“I have not met this man, so to nudge up against a guy who is just as good as it gets is a thrill for me,” Letterman said, prepping the crowd for the surprise guest. “In the world of comedy, some perhaps are as good. No one is better.”
Over the next 90 minutes, Letterman probed Bargatze about his Tennessee upbringing and his journey as a comic, including the time bookers for The Late Show With David Letterman rejected his audition tape to appear on the talk show in 2012.
“I was told that it was ‘too mundane,’ and I did not know what that word meant so I looked at it and I put it in my head,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTkzMjJiNjEtNjk4ZC00N2I3LWI5MzQtNzMxYzEyZGM1MGRjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Universal and Illumination’s smash The Super Mario Bros Movie finishes No. 1 to make it a wrap on Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament for 2023. While the industry is still coming out of Covid and the aftermath of the strikes, there’s no question about the major motion picture studios’ embrace of the theatrical downstream model; steamers such as Amazon and Apple realize the power of it too.
Last year’s wild ride saw the buckling of superhero movies, though Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse underscored fanboys’ hunger for something different in the genre. The year also showed that longtime box office emperor Disney can lose its clothes sometimes — in 2023 it was its overextension and hasty execution of IP Wish, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Haunted Mansion and The Marvels. Barbie and Oppenheimer, meanwhile, showed that perhaps the biggest box office weekends are best programmed with two tentpoles in the heart of summer.
Last year’s wild ride saw the buckling of superhero movies, though Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse underscored fanboys’ hunger for something different in the genre. The year also showed that longtime box office emperor Disney can lose its clothes sometimes — in 2023 it was its overextension and hasty execution of IP Wish, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Haunted Mansion and The Marvels. Barbie and Oppenheimer, meanwhile, showed that perhaps the biggest box office weekends are best programmed with two tentpoles in the heart of summer.
- 5/6/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYWE2ZTA3MGEtOTdhZC00NDE5LWJlMTgtYmQyM2UzYzE5MTg4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYWE2ZTA3MGEtOTdhZC00NDE5LWJlMTgtYmQyM2UzYzE5MTg4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
Netflix is a Joke, the 12-day comedy festival taking over Los Angeles with some of the biggest names in the game, kicked off on Wednesday, with Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze and Sebastian Maniscalco headlining a show at the Hollywood Bowl.
In a show that Seinfeld called “one of the best nights I’ve had in my entire life,” the four comics each performed a 30-minute set to a sold-out crowd. To start, all four came out together on stage, as Seinfeld yelled, “Thank you Hollywood!”
“I’m here with the greatest comedians we could get — that were available tonight. How is it none of us had a gig?” Seinfeld joked, noting, “We have never been on a stage together in our lives. This is our first time.”
“I’m not used to working with other people so I’m kind of out of place and trying to figure...
In a show that Seinfeld called “one of the best nights I’ve had in my entire life,” the four comics each performed a 30-minute set to a sold-out crowd. To start, all four came out together on stage, as Seinfeld yelled, “Thank you Hollywood!”
“I’m here with the greatest comedians we could get — that were available tonight. How is it none of us had a gig?” Seinfeld joked, noting, “We have never been on a stage together in our lives. This is our first time.”
“I’m not used to working with other people so I’m kind of out of place and trying to figure...
- 5/2/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMWE5YjMwMTQtNDg4ZS00ZjNhLTk5ZTMtOWNlYTFhN2FjMzQ4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMWE5YjMwMTQtNDg4ZS00ZjNhLTk5ZTMtOWNlYTFhN2FjMzQ4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
You know John Mulaney’s six-part comedy special is gonna be really star-studded when Netflix’s PR team writes, “There will be more guests as well but we are tired of listing them. We have given you enough information already,” in their pitch email.
On Tuesday, the streaming service announced a new cohort of celebrity guests — including musical ones such as Weezer, Los Lobos, St. Vincent, Flea, and Beck — that will join Mulaney during his Everyody’s in L.A. run of live shows early next month. Also making appearances...
On Tuesday, the streaming service announced a new cohort of celebrity guests — including musical ones such as Weezer, Los Lobos, St. Vincent, Flea, and Beck — that will join Mulaney during his Everyody’s in L.A. run of live shows early next month. Also making appearances...
- 4/30/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMGZmNDFhMDgtZmY0Yi00YzhkLWIwM2YtZTgxNDZkNTg5NjI4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Anya Taylor-Joy, Ryan Gosling, Ry Barrett, Garfield, Odie, Owen TeaguePhoto: Warner Bros. Pictures, Eric Laciste (Universal Pictures), Pierce Derks (IFC Films & Shudder), Project G Productions, LLC, 20th Century Studios
And so the summer movie season begins with a whimper. Unfortunately, because of the work stoppages last summer that the studios...
And so the summer movie season begins with a whimper. Unfortunately, because of the work stoppages last summer that the studios...
- 4/26/2024
- by Matt Schimkowitz
- avclub.com
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMzc1MzhkYzEtMDBlYS00NDY2LWJmYzQtZTEzNDJkOGIzMTUwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMzc1MzhkYzEtMDBlYS00NDY2LWJmYzQtZTEzNDJkOGIzMTUwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
Writer-director John Krasinski’s upcoming summer movie If already looks like it will have plenty of friends when hitting theaters.
The Paramount movie is tracking to open to $40 million-plus, or a range of $38 million to $42 million, an impressive figure for an original family film. And based on raw data, some box office pundits believe it has a shot at $45 million to $50 million.
Unaided awareness is well above average, as well as interest and first choice. For Paramount, the tracking numbers show that the studio is able to keep to the job at hand, versus getting stymied by talks of a looming sale.
If‘s cast list reads like a who’s who of top Hollywood stars, led by Ryan Reynolds.
The live-action/animated film tells the tale of young girl, played by Cailey Fleming, who is suddenly able to see people’s imaginary friends who have been left behind by...
The Paramount movie is tracking to open to $40 million-plus, or a range of $38 million to $42 million, an impressive figure for an original family film. And based on raw data, some box office pundits believe it has a shot at $45 million to $50 million.
Unaided awareness is well above average, as well as interest and first choice. For Paramount, the tracking numbers show that the studio is able to keep to the job at hand, versus getting stymied by talks of a looming sale.
If‘s cast list reads like a who’s who of top Hollywood stars, led by Ryan Reynolds.
The live-action/animated film tells the tale of young girl, played by Cailey Fleming, who is suddenly able to see people’s imaginary friends who have been left behind by...
- 4/25/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMDI3YTIzNjgtNTFkOS00NjIzLTliYjQtNmY0OWM4M2U3MWE4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Exclusive: Dale Dickey has been tapped for a heavily recurring role in the upcoming second season of Max comedy Bookie, from Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay.
Starring Sebastian Maniscalco and Omar J. Dorsey, the comedy series follows bookie Danny (Maniscalco) as he and his partner, former NFL star Ray (Dorsey), romp around Los Angeles trying to keep their illegal sports-betting operation in play.
Season 2 presumably will show [Spoiler Alert] whether Danny can win back the affections of his wife Sandra (Andrea Anders), after his Super Bowl win seems to have torn them apart, as well as Ray dealing with the fallout of his mother’s wedding, which saw the groom seemingly die at the altar.
Dickey will play Sandra’s (Anders) mother.
Bookie also stars Vanessa Ferlito as Danny’s side-hustling sister Lorraine, Jorge Garcia as reluctantly reformed drug dealer-turned-soccer expert Hector and Maxim Swinton as Sandra’s 10-year-old son.
The series...
Starring Sebastian Maniscalco and Omar J. Dorsey, the comedy series follows bookie Danny (Maniscalco) as he and his partner, former NFL star Ray (Dorsey), romp around Los Angeles trying to keep their illegal sports-betting operation in play.
Season 2 presumably will show [Spoiler Alert] whether Danny can win back the affections of his wife Sandra (Andrea Anders), after his Super Bowl win seems to have torn them apart, as well as Ray dealing with the fallout of his mother’s wedding, which saw the groom seemingly die at the altar.
Dickey will play Sandra’s (Anders) mother.
Bookie also stars Vanessa Ferlito as Danny’s side-hustling sister Lorraine, Jorge Garcia as reluctantly reformed drug dealer-turned-soccer expert Hector and Maxim Swinton as Sandra’s 10-year-old son.
The series...
- 4/17/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOTFkYmZiZmQtNThlYy00NTE0LWE3Y2ItMmE5ZTg5NDU1NjhhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,26,500,281_.jpg)
Fans were so awed by Charlie Sheen‘s portrayal of a fictionalized version of himself in the Max series ‘Bookie’ that they have said so as many times as are needed for the show to decide to bring him in for the second ride.
So we’re soon going to be getting more Charlie Sheen playing Charlie Sheen. One can’t simply have enough of the guy, can we?
‘Two and A Half Men’s’ Creator Reveals Charlie Sheen’s Return In Upcoming Season of ‘Bookie’
There’s something satisfying about watching an actor of Sheen’s caliber poking fun at himself, and perhaps that’s why ‘Bookie’ creators have decided to bring him back onboard.
The season 1 of the show saw Sheen play a fictionalized version of himself in a recurring role. The show was recently renewed for another season run after it drew strong reviews from fans.
Julie Chrisley...
So we’re soon going to be getting more Charlie Sheen playing Charlie Sheen. One can’t simply have enough of the guy, can we?
‘Two and A Half Men’s’ Creator Reveals Charlie Sheen’s Return In Upcoming Season of ‘Bookie’
There’s something satisfying about watching an actor of Sheen’s caliber poking fun at himself, and perhaps that’s why ‘Bookie’ creators have decided to bring him back onboard.
The season 1 of the show saw Sheen play a fictionalized version of himself in a recurring role. The show was recently renewed for another season run after it drew strong reviews from fans.
Julie Chrisley...
- 4/17/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMDNhZDg4YjAtMjc0Ni00OWMyLWFhMzAtYzBmZjYzNmUwNjkxXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,26,500,281_.jpg)
The mother of all reunions is not over yet: Chuck Lorre said at Deadline’s Contenders TV on Sunday that Charlie Sheen will return for a cameo (or two?) in season 2 of Max’s Bookie.
The former star of Two and a Half Men showed up in season one as himself in the Sebastian Maniscalco comedy. The reunion almost upstaged the comedy itself, which follows bookie Danny (Maniscalco) as he and his partner, former NFL star Ray (Omar J. Dorsey), romp around Los Angeles trying to keep their illegal sports betting operation in play.
“I’ve always been an admirer of his work. His work is impeccable,” Lorre told the audience. “After all this time, his chops are undiminished. It was an extraordinary experience to put everything behind us and work together again.”
Lorre’s co-creator on the comedy, Nick Bakay, said the two of them have been marveling about...
The former star of Two and a Half Men showed up in season one as himself in the Sebastian Maniscalco comedy. The reunion almost upstaged the comedy itself, which follows bookie Danny (Maniscalco) as he and his partner, former NFL star Ray (Omar J. Dorsey), romp around Los Angeles trying to keep their illegal sports betting operation in play.
“I’ve always been an admirer of his work. His work is impeccable,” Lorre told the audience. “After all this time, his chops are undiminished. It was an extraordinary experience to put everything behind us and work together again.”
Lorre’s co-creator on the comedy, Nick Bakay, said the two of them have been marveling about...
- 4/14/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMmNlNzc3YWUtYTIxOC00ZGZlLTkxNDktZWVmYjZmZTk0MWVjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Deadline’s Contenders Television: Los Angeles, a veritable smörgåsbord of awards-worthy TV for your Emmy voting perusal, kicks off the second day of its two-day run Sunday morning at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles. The livestream begins at 9:35 a.m. Pt.
Click to sign up for and launch Sunday’s livestream.
Deadline’s annual TV awards-season kickoff continues today with its showcase that by end will encompass panels featuring 20 networks and streamers spotlighting 35 shows, ranging from drama and action to documentaries, comedies, unscripted and late-night.
It follows Saturday’s event packed to the rafters with industry and guild voters hearing from the likes of Jodie Foster, Lily Gladstone, Kurt Russell, Tom Hiddleston, Jeff Probst, Kelsey Grammer, Tony Shalhoub and more discussing their buzzy shows.
Click to read Deadline’s Contenders magazine
Overall for the weekend, Apple TV+ is bringing a whopping seven shows: Masters of the Air, Lessons in Chemistry,...
Click to sign up for and launch Sunday’s livestream.
Deadline’s annual TV awards-season kickoff continues today with its showcase that by end will encompass panels featuring 20 networks and streamers spotlighting 35 shows, ranging from drama and action to documentaries, comedies, unscripted and late-night.
It follows Saturday’s event packed to the rafters with industry and guild voters hearing from the likes of Jodie Foster, Lily Gladstone, Kurt Russell, Tom Hiddleston, Jeff Probst, Kelsey Grammer, Tony Shalhoub and more discussing their buzzy shows.
Click to read Deadline’s Contenders magazine
Overall for the weekend, Apple TV+ is bringing a whopping seven shows: Masters of the Air, Lessons in Chemistry,...
- 4/14/2024
- by David Morgan
- Deadline Film + TV
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZGNhM2VmM2ItNWQ1NC00MGQwLTg2MGEtOGUzOTc0NTQzOGQ4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UY281_CR18,0,500,281_.jpg)
If Movie 2024 Guide: Here’s All You Need To Know About This Ryan Reynolds Led Movie. (Photo Credit – Youtube)
There is still some time in Deadpool & Wolverine’s theatrical release, but the Ryan Reynolds fan can rejoice as the actor is set to arrive at their nearest theatres with his film, If. The movie will be a fantastic blend of live-action and animation, helmed by John Krasinski. The film’s trailer has been released recently, and we have attached a detailed article about the upcoming movie. Scroll below to know more.
Cast –
Ryan Reynolds, best known for playing Deadpool in the Marvel movies, has been cast as Cal in If, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens star Cailey Fleming will lead the movie. The cast includes John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, and Bobby Moynihan. The Bear star Liza Colón-Zayas is also a part of the movie.
Meanwhile, the...
There is still some time in Deadpool & Wolverine’s theatrical release, but the Ryan Reynolds fan can rejoice as the actor is set to arrive at their nearest theatres with his film, If. The movie will be a fantastic blend of live-action and animation, helmed by John Krasinski. The film’s trailer has been released recently, and we have attached a detailed article about the upcoming movie. Scroll below to know more.
Cast –
Ryan Reynolds, best known for playing Deadpool in the Marvel movies, has been cast as Cal in If, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens star Cailey Fleming will lead the movie. The cast includes John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, and Bobby Moynihan. The Bear star Liza Colón-Zayas is also a part of the movie.
Meanwhile, the...
- 4/12/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOGQ0NTZiZjEtMDMzNi00YTZhLWI4ZjctYmZlNmQ3ODZlODNjXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOGQ0NTZiZjEtMDMzNi00YTZhLWI4ZjctYmZlNmQ3ODZlODNjXkEyXkFqcGc@._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
If Screenshot: Paramount Pictures/YouTube Ryan Reynolds, who perfected the whole “guy talking to little animated creatures” thing in Detective Pikachu, is back at it again in the new trailer for If. At last year’s CinemaCon, Reynolds teased that he and writer-director John Krasinski have been formulating the idea of If for years,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYzRhNTUxODQtNWU1OC00YzRiLTkwNjktMDJiYjU1NmU2ZjYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
IFScreenshot: Paramount Pictures/YouTube
Ryan Reynolds, who perfected the whole “guy talking to little animated creatures” thing in Detective Pikachu, is back at it again in the new trailer for If. At last year’s CinemaCon, Reynolds teased that he and writer-director John Krasinski have been formulating the idea of If for years,...
Ryan Reynolds, who perfected the whole “guy talking to little animated creatures” thing in Detective Pikachu, is back at it again in the new trailer for If. At last year’s CinemaCon, Reynolds teased that he and writer-director John Krasinski have been formulating the idea of If for years,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
![John Krasinski](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTc3MzY3MjQ3OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwODI3NjQxMw@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR5,0,140,207_.jpg)
![John Krasinski](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMTc3MzY3MjQ3OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwODI3NjQxMw@@._V1_QL75_UY207_CR5,0,140,207_.jpg)
Paramount Pictures has unloaded a brand new trailer for John Krasinski’s fantasy comedy ‘If.’
The movie follows a young girl who has the ability to see people’s imaginary friends who have been left behind after their real-life pals grew up. She sets out to help them.
Written and directed by John Krasinski, the cast includes Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, Steve Carell as Blue, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Awkwafina as Bubble, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, Matt Damon as Flower, Richard Jenkins as Art Teacher, John Krasinski as Marshmallow, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Alligator, Jon Stewart as Robot. The newly announced cast includes George Clooney as Spaceman, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear.
The movie follows a young girl who has the ability to see people’s imaginary friends who have been left behind after their real-life pals grew up. She sets out to help them.
Written and directed by John Krasinski, the cast includes Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, Steve Carell as Blue, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Awkwafina as Bubble, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, Matt Damon as Flower, Richard Jenkins as Art Teacher, John Krasinski as Marshmallow, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Alligator, Jon Stewart as Robot. The newly announced cast includes George Clooney as Spaceman, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear.
- 4/11/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMDRiZmM3YTctYmMzNy00YTYzLTgxMzktMWM4YmQ2MDUyYjJlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMDRiZmM3YTctYmMzNy00YTYzLTgxMzktMWM4YmQ2MDUyYjJlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,140_.jpg)
The trailer for the new film If, written and directed by John Krasinski, is here, and it’s teasing quite the magical world!
Here’s the synopsis: If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
Keep reading to find out more…
John assembled so many big Hollywood names to star in the movie, including Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell (an Office reunion!), Fiona Shaw, Louis Gossett Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Meloni, Sebastian Maniscalco, Awkwafina, Richard Jenkins, Cailey Fleming, Liza Colón-Zayas, Alan Kim, and many more.
The film is set to hit theaters on May 17, 2024.
Find out how much money John Krasinski made on The Office.
Here’s the synopsis: If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
Keep reading to find out more…
John assembled so many big Hollywood names to star in the movie, including Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell (an Office reunion!), Fiona Shaw, Louis Gossett Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Meloni, Sebastian Maniscalco, Awkwafina, Richard Jenkins, Cailey Fleming, Liza Colón-Zayas, Alan Kim, and many more.
The film is set to hit theaters on May 17, 2024.
Find out how much money John Krasinski made on The Office.
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNzY3YmM2OTQtOTU0Yi00ZTk4LWJlZjMtMjkwN2MxNWY5YTY5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,207_.jpg)
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNzY3YmM2OTQtOTU0Yi00ZTk4LWJlZjMtMjkwN2MxNWY5YTY5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX140_CR0,0,140,207_.jpg)
Ahead of tomorrow’s release of the film’s final trailer, twenty-one new character posters have been released for the forthcoming film If.
The new posters (see below) feature Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, Steve Carell as Blue, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Awkwafina as Bubble, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, Matt Damon as Flowe, Richard Jenkins as Art Teacher, John Krasinski as Marshmallow, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Alligator, and Jon Stewart as Robot. Also joining the cast are George Clooney as Spaceman, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, and Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear!
Synopsis: From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does...
The new posters (see below) feature Cailey Fleming as Bea, Ryan Reynolds as Cal, Steve Carell as Blue, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Blossom, Louis Gossett Jr. as Lewis, Awkwafina as Bubble, Emily Blunt as Unicorn, Matt Damon as Flowe, Richard Jenkins as Art Teacher, John Krasinski as Marshmallow, Sebastian Maniscalco as Magician Mouse, Christopher Meloni as Cosmo, Sam Rockwell as Guardian Dog, Maya Rudolph as Alligator, and Jon Stewart as Robot. Also joining the cast are George Clooney as Spaceman, Bradley Cooper as Ice, Keegan-Michael Key as Slime, Blake Lively as Octopuss, Matthew Rhys as Ghost, and Amy Schumer as Gummy Bear!
Synopsis: From writer and director John Krasinski, If is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does...
- 4/10/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
![Image](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BOTZmYTg5NGItNDYzNS00NTVlLWEyNzktMmMwNzY2Y2QxOGZhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,17,500,281_.jpg)
Exclusive: Comedian Ralph Barbosa has been tapped to host Introducing…, a showcase of up-and-coming comedic talent that will kick off the 2024 edition of North America’s biggest comedy festival, Netflix Is a Joke Fest.
Comics set to perform include Ashima Franklin, Alec Flynn, Dylan Carlino, Glorelys Mora, Kel Cripe, Mandal, Rene Vaca, Ryan Goodcase and Sureni Weerasekera. Shows will take place at the Vermont Hollywood at 7 pm and 9:30 pm Pst, with sets to be filmed and aired individually on the Netflix Is a Joke YouTube channel and social platforms. Tickets for these times can respectively be purchased here and here.
Also set to take place on the 1st, as well as the 2nd of May, is the big headliner show Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze And Sebastian Maniscalco: Live At The Hollywood Bowl. Those shows start at 7:30 pm. Produced by Netflix in association with Live Nation,...
Comics set to perform include Ashima Franklin, Alec Flynn, Dylan Carlino, Glorelys Mora, Kel Cripe, Mandal, Rene Vaca, Ryan Goodcase and Sureni Weerasekera. Shows will take place at the Vermont Hollywood at 7 pm and 9:30 pm Pst, with sets to be filmed and aired individually on the Netflix Is a Joke YouTube channel and social platforms. Tickets for these times can respectively be purchased here and here.
Also set to take place on the 1st, as well as the 2nd of May, is the big headliner show Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargatze And Sebastian Maniscalco: Live At The Hollywood Bowl. Those shows start at 7:30 pm. Produced by Netflix in association with Live Nation,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.