Here's an experiment that you can try in just about any town in America:
Walk into a public place that's full of adults between the ages of 35 and 50 and shout the simple two-word phrase "dental plan!"
There's a very strong chance that some sophisticated barfly will respond -- almost involuntarily -- with "Lisa needs braces!"
If you fall into the demographic described above, then we probably don't need to tell you that those quotes are from The Simpsons.
Specifically, they're from a 1993 episode entitled "Last Exit to Springfield," which many fans consider to be one of the series' finest.
The Simpsons, of course, is widely agreed to be one of the sharpest and most intelligent sitcoms -- animated or otherwise -- in TV history.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
So it's not surprising that it's widely quoted by fans.
But how is...
Walk into a public place that's full of adults between the ages of 35 and 50 and shout the simple two-word phrase "dental plan!"
There's a very strong chance that some sophisticated barfly will respond -- almost involuntarily -- with "Lisa needs braces!"
If you fall into the demographic described above, then we probably don't need to tell you that those quotes are from The Simpsons.
Specifically, they're from a 1993 episode entitled "Last Exit to Springfield," which many fans consider to be one of the series' finest.
The Simpsons, of course, is widely agreed to be one of the sharpest and most intelligent sitcoms -- animated or otherwise -- in TV history.
Related: The Age of Nostalgia: Why Young Audiences Are Seeking Out Old TV
So it's not surprising that it's widely quoted by fans.
But how is...
- 6/12/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
South Park: Bigger, Longer & UncutImage: Paramount Pictures
The 1990s saw a new era of American animation on screens big and small. Anime emerged from the shadows of cult status to become a mainstream fascination with English-speaking audiences. Nickelodeon made kids’ cartoons cool. The Simpsons reinvented the sitcom. Throughout the decade,...
The 1990s saw a new era of American animation on screens big and small. Anime emerged from the shadows of cult status to become a mainstream fascination with English-speaking audiences. Nickelodeon made kids’ cartoons cool. The Simpsons reinvented the sitcom. Throughout the decade,...
- 6/12/2024
- by Kayleigh Donaldson
- avclub.com
“Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe has never seen “The Sopranos” or “Breaking Bad,” saying that he instead prefers to watch cartoons or reality TV.
In a new interview with Comic Book Resources, Radcliffe — who has had voice roles on animated series including “The Simpsons,” “Robot Chicken,” “BoJack Horseman” and “Rick and Morty” — said he can’t sit through “all the sort of heavy, hour-long stuff.”
“Honestly, I watch cartoons, and I watch reality TV,” Radcliffe told Cbr. “I’ve never seen ‘Breaking Bad.’ I’ve never watched ‘The Sopranos’ or ‘The Wire.’ All the sort of heavy, hour-long stuff — just, I can’t.”
Radcliffe added, “I think it does probably in part stem from growing up on ‘The Simpsons’ … I was watching ‘Jeopardy!’ the other night, and one of the contestants credited a ton of his trivia knowledge to ‘The Simpsons.’ That’s absolutely true of me as well. There...
In a new interview with Comic Book Resources, Radcliffe — who has had voice roles on animated series including “The Simpsons,” “Robot Chicken,” “BoJack Horseman” and “Rick and Morty” — said he can’t sit through “all the sort of heavy, hour-long stuff.”
“Honestly, I watch cartoons, and I watch reality TV,” Radcliffe told Cbr. “I’ve never seen ‘Breaking Bad.’ I’ve never watched ‘The Sopranos’ or ‘The Wire.’ All the sort of heavy, hour-long stuff — just, I can’t.”
Radcliffe added, “I think it does probably in part stem from growing up on ‘The Simpsons’ … I was watching ‘Jeopardy!’ the other night, and one of the contestants credited a ton of his trivia knowledge to ‘The Simpsons.’ That’s absolutely true of me as well. There...
- 6/12/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Daniel Radcliffe has revealed his preferred shows that he likes to consume and it may come as a surprise to some that it’s not popular television dramas.
Following his time leading the widely successful Harry Potter franchise, the actor has found joy in guest starring in adult animation series, including The Simpsons, particularly because those are some of his favorites to watch.
“Honestly, I watch cartoons, and I watch reality TV,” Radcliffe recently told Cbr. “I’ve never seen Breaking Bad. I’ve never watched The Sopranos, or The Wire. All the sort-of, heavy hour-long stuff. Just, I can’t. … I think it does probably in part stem from growing up on The Simpsons in the way that I think so many people of our generation’s kids.”
The Miracle Workers actor has not only landed guest voice roles in three episodes of The Simpsons, but also in other animations over the years,...
Following his time leading the widely successful Harry Potter franchise, the actor has found joy in guest starring in adult animation series, including The Simpsons, particularly because those are some of his favorites to watch.
“Honestly, I watch cartoons, and I watch reality TV,” Radcliffe recently told Cbr. “I’ve never seen Breaking Bad. I’ve never watched The Sopranos, or The Wire. All the sort-of, heavy hour-long stuff. Just, I can’t. … I think it does probably in part stem from growing up on The Simpsons in the way that I think so many people of our generation’s kids.”
The Miracle Workers actor has not only landed guest voice roles in three episodes of The Simpsons, but also in other animations over the years,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
They can be goofy. They can be cool. They can be stern. They can be wise. In the 60 years since programs like “Father Knows Best” and “Leave It to Beaver” dominated the airwaves, television dads have changed some, but continue to bring us some of television’s funniest and most poignant moments.
Over the years, dads like Ward Cleaver (“Leave it to Beaver”), Mike Brady (“The Brady Bunch”) and Howard Cunningham (“Happy Days”) have dispensed sound advice and doled out stern but gentle discipline when needed. New dads such as Ricky Ricardo (“I Love Lucy”) and Jack Pearson (“This Is Us”) have shown the joy and wonderment of being a new parent, and the various dilemmas all parents face when raising young children. Andy Taylor (“The Andy Griffith Show”), Steve Douglas (“My Three Sons”) and Danny Tanner (“Full House’) are widowers trying to be both mother and father to their broods,...
Over the years, dads like Ward Cleaver (“Leave it to Beaver”), Mike Brady (“The Brady Bunch”) and Howard Cunningham (“Happy Days”) have dispensed sound advice and doled out stern but gentle discipline when needed. New dads such as Ricky Ricardo (“I Love Lucy”) and Jack Pearson (“This Is Us”) have shown the joy and wonderment of being a new parent, and the various dilemmas all parents face when raising young children. Andy Taylor (“The Andy Griffith Show”), Steve Douglas (“My Three Sons”) and Danny Tanner (“Full House’) are widowers trying to be both mother and father to their broods,...
- 6/11/2024
- by Susan Pennington, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
As The CW has changed its financial model under new owners Nexstar, entertainment president Brad Schwartz has relied more on international co-productions from countries like Canada. Speaking on Tuesday at the Banff World Media Festival, Schwartz — who hails from Canada — acknowledged that in the past, Canadian acquisitions on U.S. networks have often been seen in a lesser light. He’s hoping that perception is changing, however.
“I would hate for anybody to ever think that Canada is the discount area, because that’s kind of our Canadian personalities in the first place,” Schwartz said. “Canada has the advantage of having some great broadcasters that are required to invest a lot of money in Canadian content. And then there are tax credits and our American dollars go farther here. I think historically maybe people didn’t respect Canadian content as much. And maybe there’s still a little bit of that in the background.
“I would hate for anybody to ever think that Canada is the discount area, because that’s kind of our Canadian personalities in the first place,” Schwartz said. “Canada has the advantage of having some great broadcasters that are required to invest a lot of money in Canadian content. And then there are tax credits and our American dollars go farther here. I think historically maybe people didn’t respect Canadian content as much. And maybe there’s still a little bit of that in the background.
- 6/11/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The animation market in the West has found a new competitor among its ranks with Netflix. While the streaming service has had trouble with films, it has produced some of the best-animated shows of recent years, including IPs like Castlevania, Blood of Zeus, Arcane, Blue Eye Samurai, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. However, one of the biggest animated shows for the platform is coming to an end, but if the creators of the show are to be believed, it is just the beginning.
Arcane: League of Legends || Netlfix
Arcane had one banger of a season at the tail end of 2021, and now, three years later, the show will be returning with its second and final season, much to the disappointment of fans. Christian Linke, co-creator of the smash hit animated streaming show, has come out with good news disputing the show ending, which he reports, was sort of the plan all along.
Arcane: League of Legends || Netlfix
Arcane had one banger of a season at the tail end of 2021, and now, three years later, the show will be returning with its second and final season, much to the disappointment of fans. Christian Linke, co-creator of the smash hit animated streaming show, has come out with good news disputing the show ending, which he reports, was sort of the plan all along.
- 6/11/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Sweet Tooth recently finished its third season — it was a cozy and charming journey through post-apocalyptic lands.
Fantasy allows you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of magic, where the main characters fight monsters, explore unknown lands and fight for truth and freedom. If you have finished watching Sweet Tooth and are looking for a new series, then this list is for you.
1. Cursed, 2020
Cursed is an adaptation of the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler, which tells the story of King Arthur with an unexpected twist: Excalibur chooses a young girl, Nimue, instead of Arthur.
She has been an outcast in her home village for her connection to dark magic, and after the bloody massacre in which the Red Paladins destroyed her homeland, she has been left alone forever. With the help of the wizard Merlin, the mercenary Arthur and a magic sword, the heroine becomes a...
Fantasy allows you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of magic, where the main characters fight monsters, explore unknown lands and fight for truth and freedom. If you have finished watching Sweet Tooth and are looking for a new series, then this list is for you.
1. Cursed, 2020
Cursed is an adaptation of the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler, which tells the story of King Arthur with an unexpected twist: Excalibur chooses a young girl, Nimue, instead of Arthur.
She has been an outcast in her home village for her connection to dark magic, and after the bloody massacre in which the Red Paladins destroyed her homeland, she has been left alone forever. With the help of the wizard Merlin, the mercenary Arthur and a magic sword, the heroine becomes a...
- 6/11/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Top 8 Simpsons Predictions That Came True. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Fox’s The Simpsons has garnered a reputation for predicting the future. The comedy-drama, which ran for 35 seasons and consisted of 750+ episodes, truly managed to manifest moments in real-life events. 16 years ago, one of the episodes of The Simpsons predicted that Donald Trump would become US president one day, and we all know how it turned out.
The show’s major characters, Homer, Marga, Lisa, Bart, and Maggie, eerily presented what seemed like farfetched scenarios at the time. While the writers correctly predicted several events years in advance, the show has captured viewers’ fascination. As the 35th season of The Simpsons recently concluded, some recent wild storylines will inevitably join the uncanny predictions, perhaps in the coming 15-20 years. We’ll have to wait for that to come true, but let’s review the top 10 predictions that have already come true.
Fox’s The Simpsons has garnered a reputation for predicting the future. The comedy-drama, which ran for 35 seasons and consisted of 750+ episodes, truly managed to manifest moments in real-life events. 16 years ago, one of the episodes of The Simpsons predicted that Donald Trump would become US president one day, and we all know how it turned out.
The show’s major characters, Homer, Marga, Lisa, Bart, and Maggie, eerily presented what seemed like farfetched scenarios at the time. While the writers correctly predicted several events years in advance, the show has captured viewers’ fascination. As the 35th season of The Simpsons recently concluded, some recent wild storylines will inevitably join the uncanny predictions, perhaps in the coming 15-20 years. We’ll have to wait for that to come true, but let’s review the top 10 predictions that have already come true.
- 6/11/2024
- by Samridhi Goel
- KoiMoi
When Disney bought 21st Century Fox and most of its assorted properties, that included nearly everything produced by 20th Century Fox, across both film and television. That made Disney+ the home of both "Star Wars" and "The Simpsons," so of course the House of Mouse took advantage of that opportunity by bringing the two beloved properties together exclusively through the streaming service.
"The Force Awakens from Its Nap" was an animated short from the creators of "The Simpsons" that used "Star Wars" characters and iconography for little adventures featuring the cast of the beloved animated sitcom, which has now been running for over two decades. Clocking in around three minutes long, the short finds Maggie taken to a new preschool: Jabba's Hut Jedi Preschool. Amidst an assortment of cheeky "Star Wars" references and Easter eggs, Maggie is trying to get back her pacifier after its taken away by General Grievous...
"The Force Awakens from Its Nap" was an animated short from the creators of "The Simpsons" that used "Star Wars" characters and iconography for little adventures featuring the cast of the beloved animated sitcom, which has now been running for over two decades. Clocking in around three minutes long, the short finds Maggie taken to a new preschool: Jabba's Hut Jedi Preschool. Amidst an assortment of cheeky "Star Wars" references and Easter eggs, Maggie is trying to get back her pacifier after its taken away by General Grievous...
- 6/10/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
"Million Dollar Baby" was Clint Eastwood's second Best Picture winner — and, I've a feeling, narrowly missed out on being his third, because there was a tremendous amount of enthusiasm for "Mystic River" in 2003. Unfortunately for Eastwood, that happened to be the year voters had earmarked as the year to celebrate Peter Jackson's brilliantly executed Middle-earth saga with the release of its concluding chapter "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Still, I bet it was a closer vote.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of "Million Dollar Baby" taking Best Picture is that, looking over the near-century-long list of winners, it's likely in the top five of awardees you never want to watch again — not because it's bad, but because it's horrifically depressing. Eastwood successfully sets the film on a familiar sports movie trajectory, but then it veers shockingly off course into a despairing third act.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of "Million Dollar Baby" taking Best Picture is that, looking over the near-century-long list of winners, it's likely in the top five of awardees you never want to watch again — not because it's bad, but because it's horrifically depressing. Eastwood successfully sets the film on a familiar sports movie trajectory, but then it veers shockingly off course into a despairing third act.
- 6/10/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Grace Pudel (the voice of Succession’s Sarah Snook) is wishing goodbye to her elderly friend Pinky (Jacki Weaver), who’s currently prone on her deathbed. Once she finally perishes, Grace––who’s somewhere in her 20s, yet wears a black beanie customized with the pop-out eyelids of a snail––parks herself on a nearby bench and begins narrating her life story (in a manner that’s a tad Forrest Gump-ian) to her own pet snail Sylvie, who slowly slithers away as she’s setting herself free. Such events being in early Aardman-style claymation certainly enhances their kookiness.
But regarding this animated medium, Memoir of a Snail’s director Adam Elliot (following-up his enduringly popular 2009 feature Mary and Max) prefers the term “clayography”––his own portmanteau of claymation and biography––which does someway capture the uniqueness of what he’s doing. He specializes in exhaustive stop-motion character studies. Which isn...
But regarding this animated medium, Memoir of a Snail’s director Adam Elliot (following-up his enduringly popular 2009 feature Mary and Max) prefers the term “clayography”––his own portmanteau of claymation and biography––which does someway capture the uniqueness of what he’s doing. He specializes in exhaustive stop-motion character studies. Which isn...
- 6/10/2024
- by David Katz
- The Film Stage
Even the biggest stars in the world have bad days. This is something erstwhile Spider-Man Andrew Garfield has been open about, whether he's speaking openly about grieving his mother or admitting that he still has the occasional crisis of confidence, even during the height of his success. The actor spoke to BBC Radio 1 about the latter situation in an interview in 2022, and admitted that he had a rather unorthodox comfort show when he was performing as Prior Walter in the towering, intimidating stage masterpiece "Angels in America."
"I'm doing 'Angels in America' in London and I'm staying in my apartment and 'BoJack' was my kind of comfort show during that time," Garfield told interviewer Ali Plumb, referencing Raphael Bob-Waksberg's incredible, now-ended animated series "BoJack Horseman," which centers on a washed-up celebrity horse. A version of Garfield actually appeared on the Hollywood-skewering show as an ex...
"I'm doing 'Angels in America' in London and I'm staying in my apartment and 'BoJack' was my kind of comfort show during that time," Garfield told interviewer Ali Plumb, referencing Raphael Bob-Waksberg's incredible, now-ended animated series "BoJack Horseman," which centers on a washed-up celebrity horse. A version of Garfield actually appeared on the Hollywood-skewering show as an ex...
- 6/10/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Perhaps the most overlooked series in the "Star Trek" canon ("Short Treks" and "Very Short Treks" notwithstanding), "Star Trek: The Animated Series" may be accepted as the final two years in the U.S.S. Enterprise's five-year mission. "Star Trek: Tas" debuted on September 8, 1973, four years after the cancelation of "Star Trek," to reunite the original cast and writers to explore Starlfeet's adventures in a 30-minute, animated format. The animation was provided by Filmation, the studio that had previously overseen multiple Batman and Superman cartoons, Archie cartoons, "Gilligan's Island" spinoffs, and which would go on to produce the ultra-popular "Fat Albert," "The Groovy Goolies," "BraveStarr," and "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe." Filmation shows were popular among kids, but their animations tended to be stiff and inexpressive. The most prominent feature of "Star Trek: Tas" is how static it looks.
However, the shortened runtime forced the writers of "Tas...
However, the shortened runtime forced the writers of "Tas...
- 6/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Simpsons is truly one of the most brilliantly-written animated series ever created. Having been on the air since 1989, it has covered so many different but equally amazing storylines that no other show can boast of.
Everyone knows that The Simpsons is also a show that somehow predicted many things that would happen in reality long before they actually did, but today we are going to talk about something else that the show did and still does perfectly.
The Simpsons is a show that has some sort of pop culture reference, if not in every episode, then definitely in a bunch of them every season. And here we have 5 of them that have aged like fine wine.
1. The Shining
Every season of The Simpsons has a special episode called Treehouse of Horror, and in season 6 it went all the way using Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining as a script for the episode.
Everyone knows that The Simpsons is also a show that somehow predicted many things that would happen in reality long before they actually did, but today we are going to talk about something else that the show did and still does perfectly.
The Simpsons is a show that has some sort of pop culture reference, if not in every episode, then definitely in a bunch of them every season. And here we have 5 of them that have aged like fine wine.
1. The Shining
Every season of The Simpsons has a special episode called Treehouse of Horror, and in season 6 it went all the way using Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining as a script for the episode.
- 6/9/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
Everyone knows "The Simpsons" has basically predicted every major cultural moment in recent history. From Disney's 2021 acquisition of Fox to Donald Trump's presidency, the long-running show has managed to prove time and again that it has its finger on the pulse of pop culture — well, at least it used to. But the show is also responsible for directly contributing to other pop culture moments, such as when Merriam-Webster added the word "Cromulent" — first used in the 1996 episode "Lisa the Iconoclast" — to the dictionary.
Another '90s episode featured the origin of a minor "Simpsons" joke that would end up enduring for decades, although in a much less conspicuous way. "Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy" is the tenth episode of the show's sixth season, and while it didn't quite make /Film's list of the 25 best "Simpsons" episodes, frankly every golden age episode could have been on that list, and this one is no different.
Another '90s episode featured the origin of a minor "Simpsons" joke that would end up enduring for decades, although in a much less conspicuous way. "Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy" is the tenth episode of the show's sixth season, and while it didn't quite make /Film's list of the 25 best "Simpsons" episodes, frankly every golden age episode could have been on that list, and this one is no different.
- 6/9/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Ranker is a popular place on the Internet where people can rank whatever they want, however, they want, and whenever they want. This is always a fan-focused ranking system, and it is never officially tied to the people behind the projects in question. Recently, a large survey was organized on Ranker, whose goal was to determine the best movies of all time. The list includes more than 2,500 series, but in our report, we have decided to list the top ten titles from the site to provide you with better insight, combined with our original comments and opinions, which will add flavor to the whole report.
Of course, since this is indeed an important list, we have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 series on this list, from 10th to first place. We hope you’ll enjoy it!
10. Better Call Saul...
Of course, since this is indeed an important list, we have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 series on this list, from 10th to first place. We hope you’ll enjoy it!
10. Better Call Saul...
- 6/9/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Dick Van Dyke became the oldest Daytime Emmy winner ever Friday as the 98-year-old actor was awarded for his guest role on the soap opera Days of Our Lives.
“I feel like a spy from nighttime television,” Van Dyke said in his acceptance speech for best guest performer in a daytime drama series. “I’m the oldest nominee in history. I can’t believe it. I was playing old men all my life. If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself!
“I feel like a spy from nighttime television,” Van Dyke said in his acceptance speech for best guest performer in a daytime drama series. “I’m the oldest nominee in history. I can’t believe it. I was playing old men all my life. If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself!
- 6/8/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Glen Powell as Gary Johnson in Hit ManImage: Brian Roedel/Netflix
Hitmen are an essential part of the action thriller formula: Good guy tries to stop bad guy, bad guy puts out a hit on good guy, good guy dispatches the goon(s) before the final confrontation with bad guy.
Hitmen are an essential part of the action thriller formula: Good guy tries to stop bad guy, bad guy puts out a hit on good guy, good guy dispatches the goon(s) before the final confrontation with bad guy.
- 6/8/2024
- by Jen Lennon, Jim Vorel
- avclub.com
Many of the recurring faces on "The Simpsons" have the same voice: Harry Shearer. Alongside Hank Azaria, Shearer does more than double duty in playing the series' supporting cast. As a testament to his range, his roles run the gamut from nice guy Ned Flanders to milquetoast Principal Skinner (don't say Armin Tamzarian) to evil Mr. Charles Montgomery Burns, owner of the Springfield Nuclear Plant and Homer Simpson's boss.
Shearer is the definitive voice of Mr. Burns (he's been doing it for 30+ seasons), but he wasn't the first actor to voice the character. That would be the late Christopher Collins, who was briefly part of the "Simpsons" cast during its first season, which aired from 1989 to 1990. Collins voiced Burns in the following episodes: "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," "Homer's Odyssey," "There's No Disgrace Like Home," and "The Telltale Head."
Shearer took over in the season 1 episode "Homer's Night Out.
Shearer is the definitive voice of Mr. Burns (he's been doing it for 30+ seasons), but he wasn't the first actor to voice the character. That would be the late Christopher Collins, who was briefly part of the "Simpsons" cast during its first season, which aired from 1989 to 1990. Collins voiced Burns in the following episodes: "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," "Homer's Odyssey," "There's No Disgrace Like Home," and "The Telltale Head."
Shearer took over in the season 1 episode "Homer's Night Out.
- 6/8/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
By the time Matt Groening began to develop "Futurama," his previous show, "The Simpsons," had already attained legendary status. As such, you might think his follow-up would have been treated with nothing but reverence and support. However, it seems Fox, who had been lampooned by "The Simpsons" on multiple occasions throughout its run, weren't all that excited for the debut of "Futurama." As "Futurama" voice actor Phil Lamarr, once put it during a panel:
"'The Simpsons' had basically launched the Fox network, so the executives at Fox at that time [that 'Futurama' launched] were not the people who launched the Fox network. So Matt Groening was way more important than them. They could not give him notes on 'The Simpsons,' but they could on 'Futurama.' 'Futurama' was his redheaded stepchild [mimicking a Fox exec] 'Oh, let's kick that one's a**. Yeah, we have some notes, Matt.'"
Those...
"'The Simpsons' had basically launched the Fox network, so the executives at Fox at that time [that 'Futurama' launched] were not the people who launched the Fox network. So Matt Groening was way more important than them. They could not give him notes on 'The Simpsons,' but they could on 'Futurama.' 'Futurama' was his redheaded stepchild [mimicking a Fox exec] 'Oh, let's kick that one's a**. Yeah, we have some notes, Matt.'"
Those...
- 6/8/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Production is currently underway on the 12-episode fifth season of 9-1-1: Lone Star amid rampant speculation that this is the show’s final chapter and without one of the series regulars, Sierra McClain, who quietly left following some cast renegotiation drama, Deadline has learned.
“So excited to be a part of @911lonestar’s final season!! What a ride it’s been!,” Robyn Lively, who has recurred on the show as Marlene Harrism the mother of Judd’s (Jim Parrack) son, wrote on social media earlier this week before deleting the post.
That is a sentiment we have been hearing from other Lone Star cast members too, with some series regulars actively looking for new jobs.
As Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade told Deadline last month, the network had been hoping to make a renewal decision after they see how Season 5 of 9-1-1: Lone Star does this fall. That likely won’t be possible.
“So excited to be a part of @911lonestar’s final season!! What a ride it’s been!,” Robyn Lively, who has recurred on the show as Marlene Harrism the mother of Judd’s (Jim Parrack) son, wrote on social media earlier this week before deleting the post.
That is a sentiment we have been hearing from other Lone Star cast members too, with some series regulars actively looking for new jobs.
As Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade told Deadline last month, the network had been hoping to make a renewal decision after they see how Season 5 of 9-1-1: Lone Star does this fall. That likely won’t be possible.
- 6/7/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva and Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
There is no doubt that Fox has always been killing it with sitcoms that have become our favorite ones. These include Married... with Children, That '70s Show and the biggest animated hits in TV history, the cultish The Simpsons and Family Guy.
However, the network is also notorious for unfair cancellations of fan-favorite shows, and the sitcom we’re going to talk about also fell victim to Fox executives. However, it’s still hailed by fans who claim it was axed painfully right at its peak.
The show centers on Mickey, a reckless slacker who is intelligent but clearly lacks ambition. She spends her days hustling and looking for easy money, and that’s why she comes to her estranged, but wealthy sister, but there is a surprise waiting for her.
The sister and her billionaire husband flee to avoid a federal indictment, leaving Mickey with their three ill-mannered children.
However, the network is also notorious for unfair cancellations of fan-favorite shows, and the sitcom we’re going to talk about also fell victim to Fox executives. However, it’s still hailed by fans who claim it was axed painfully right at its peak.
The show centers on Mickey, a reckless slacker who is intelligent but clearly lacks ambition. She spends her days hustling and looking for easy money, and that’s why she comes to her estranged, but wealthy sister, but there is a surprise waiting for her.
The sister and her billionaire husband flee to avoid a federal indictment, leaving Mickey with their three ill-mannered children.
- 6/7/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Last year, after more than thirty years, we finally got a new entry in the Gremlins franchise – and this was an unexpected addition, coming in the form of the animated series Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, which serves as a prequel to the 1984 classic Gremlins (watch it Here). The show was released through the Max streaming service, and now Max has announced that a second season, now titled Gremlins: The Wild Batch, is coming this fall!
Made by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation, Gremlins: The Wild Batch follows Gizmo, Sam, and Elle as they travel from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco, bringing even more magic, mystery and Mogwai mayhem. Hot on the trail of a new brood of evil Mogwai, our heroes journey deep into the American West, coming up against new supernatural creatures and picking up a few mysterious characters along the way.
The...
Made by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation, Gremlins: The Wild Batch follows Gizmo, Sam, and Elle as they travel from their home in Shanghai to San Francisco, bringing even more magic, mystery and Mogwai mayhem. Hot on the trail of a new brood of evil Mogwai, our heroes journey deep into the American West, coming up against new supernatural creatures and picking up a few mysterious characters along the way.
The...
- 6/7/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
If there had never been “The Tracey Ullman Show,” there likely would never have been “The Simpsons.” Too, without “Happy Days,” then “Laverne and Shirley” and “Mork and Mindy” would never have seen the light of primetime. Television series spinoffs have been a thing going back to some the earliest days of the medium itself, when “The Honeymooners” premiered in 1955 after beginning life as a series of sketches on “The Jackie Gleason Show” a few years earlier. Thus was born the concept of introducing a character or characters on a show that prove so popular it’s decided they deserve their own series.
SEEHappy 30th anniversary! 30 greatest ‘Frasier’ episodes, ranked worst to best [Photos]
Sometimes, the strategy hasn’t worked out so brilliantly, such as when “Cheers” gave birth to “The Tortellis,” “M*A*S*H” to “AfterMASH” and “The Brady Bunch” to “The Brady Brides” (we’ll save the rest...
SEEHappy 30th anniversary! 30 greatest ‘Frasier’ episodes, ranked worst to best [Photos]
Sometimes, the strategy hasn’t worked out so brilliantly, such as when “Cheers” gave birth to “The Tortellis,” “M*A*S*H” to “AfterMASH” and “The Brady Bunch” to “The Brady Brides” (we’ll save the rest...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ray Richmond, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
The movie that launched a million memes has lost none of its conspiratorial power, and its action sequences still dazzle – but was it actually trying to tell us something we’ve all missed?
To paraphrase Apu in The Simpsons, this was the year filmgoers were partying like it was on sale for $19.99; it offered the vintage of American Beauty, Fight Club, The Sixth Sense and more. But The Matrix seemed to me then – and seems to me now – more exciting than any of them, first among equals in the previous century’s final graduating class. Rereleased for its 25th anniversary, this barnstorming sci-fi paranoia thriller, produced by action veteran Joel Silver and written and directed by the Wachowskis, holds up tremendously well. The martial arts sequences choreographed by Yuen Woo-ping are gripping and nothing about the bullet-time effects or production design feels dated. Even the ringing payphone – an unexceptional detail...
To paraphrase Apu in The Simpsons, this was the year filmgoers were partying like it was on sale for $19.99; it offered the vintage of American Beauty, Fight Club, The Sixth Sense and more. But The Matrix seemed to me then – and seems to me now – more exciting than any of them, first among equals in the previous century’s final graduating class. Rereleased for its 25th anniversary, this barnstorming sci-fi paranoia thriller, produced by action veteran Joel Silver and written and directed by the Wachowskis, holds up tremendously well. The martial arts sequences choreographed by Yuen Woo-ping are gripping and nothing about the bullet-time effects or production design feels dated. Even the ringing payphone – an unexceptional detail...
- 6/6/2024
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Beck Bennett is an iconic actor known for voicing the role of voicing the role of Grayson Mathers in season 33 of The Simpsons. Alongside having other projects to his name, Bennett is also known for being an acclaimed part of Saturday Night Live.
Beck Bennett in a still from Saturday Night Live | Broadway Video
As per recent reports, the actor and comedian was spotted somewhere where he wouldn’t be normally seen. Being on the set of James Gunn and David Corenswet’s upcoming film Superman, Bennett boasted of a mustache that looks very familiar!
Beck Bennett Allegedly Joins David Corenswet’s Superman!
Although nothing can be confirmed or denied yet, the presence of Beck Bennett alongside the cast of David Corenswet and James Gunn’s Superman doesn’t seem like just a coincidence. Bennett, who is known for being an acclaimed member of Saturday Night Live and voicing a character in The Simpsons,...
Beck Bennett in a still from Saturday Night Live | Broadway Video
As per recent reports, the actor and comedian was spotted somewhere where he wouldn’t be normally seen. Being on the set of James Gunn and David Corenswet’s upcoming film Superman, Bennett boasted of a mustache that looks very familiar!
Beck Bennett Allegedly Joins David Corenswet’s Superman!
Although nothing can be confirmed or denied yet, the presence of Beck Bennett alongside the cast of David Corenswet and James Gunn’s Superman doesn’t seem like just a coincidence. Bennett, who is known for being an acclaimed member of Saturday Night Live and voicing a character in The Simpsons,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
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Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! have become two of the highest-grossing media properties of all time, having topped the likes of colossal series like The Simpsons, Mortal Kombat, and Twilight. In Pokémon’s case, it actually is the world’s highest-grossing multimedia franchise with an estimated total revenue of over $100 billion. Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! both have found tremendous audiences through their anime, video games, and manga, but they’re also series that have developed extremely successful card games.
The Pokémon Trading Card Game has more than 9,000 unique cards, while the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game has accumulated a staggering total of more than 12,000 cards and entered Guinness World Records in 2009 as the Top Selling Trading Card Game. Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! have also carefully curated comprehensive card games that appeal to collectors and competitive gamers alike. Both TCGs are fun to play,...
Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! have become two of the highest-grossing media properties of all time, having topped the likes of colossal series like The Simpsons, Mortal Kombat, and Twilight. In Pokémon’s case, it actually is the world’s highest-grossing multimedia franchise with an estimated total revenue of over $100 billion. Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! both have found tremendous audiences through their anime, video games, and manga, but they’re also series that have developed extremely successful card games.
The Pokémon Trading Card Game has more than 9,000 unique cards, while the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game has accumulated a staggering total of more than 12,000 cards and entered Guinness World Records in 2009 as the Top Selling Trading Card Game. Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! have also carefully curated comprehensive card games that appeal to collectors and competitive gamers alike. Both TCGs are fun to play,...
- 6/4/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Nickelodeon has revealed a star-studded list of nominees for its annual Kids’ Choice Awards. Leading the pack with six noms is Taylor Swift, followed by Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé, with four noms each.
First-time nominees include Halle Bailey, Austin Butler, Sabrina Carpenter, Kai Cenat, Timothée Chalamet, Luke Combs, Ariana DeBose, Ayo Edebiri, Ryan Gosling, Reneé Rapp, Margot Robbie, Paul Rudd, among others. Musical performances and presenters will be announced at a later date.
This year’s show will also feature enhanced graphics, high-tech motion capture and augmented reality, according to Nick, along with celebrity collaborations and stunts as Nickelodeon celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants’ special birthday; and the net’s signature orange blimp award and epic slimings.
Hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Patrick Star (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke), Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 will premiere live from their undersea home of Bikini Bottom on Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.
First-time nominees include Halle Bailey, Austin Butler, Sabrina Carpenter, Kai Cenat, Timothée Chalamet, Luke Combs, Ariana DeBose, Ayo Edebiri, Ryan Gosling, Reneé Rapp, Margot Robbie, Paul Rudd, among others. Musical performances and presenters will be announced at a later date.
This year’s show will also feature enhanced graphics, high-tech motion capture and augmented reality, according to Nick, along with celebrity collaborations and stunts as Nickelodeon celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants’ special birthday; and the net’s signature orange blimp award and epic slimings.
Hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Patrick Star (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke), Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 will premiere live from their undersea home of Bikini Bottom on Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.
- 6/4/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Plenty of "Star Trek" gadgets may have gone from dream to reality in the years since the franchise began, but unfortunately, one of the show's creations just went from real life back to the realm of fiction. A new article from NASA has announced that a planet previously thought to be in the same place as beloved science officer Spock's homeworld of Vulcan is no more. In fact, thanks to some tricky science, it never actually was to begin with.
"Spock's Home Planet Goes 'Poof,'" the recent NASA release proclaims, though the truth is a bit more complicated than the planet blipping out of existence. According to the new study, the planet that was discovered six years ago orbiting the star 40 Eridani A was never actually there in the first place, and was simply the result of an "astronomical illusion." Scientists first reported spotting what seemed to be...
"Spock's Home Planet Goes 'Poof,'" the recent NASA release proclaims, though the truth is a bit more complicated than the planet blipping out of existence. According to the new study, the planet that was discovered six years ago orbiting the star 40 Eridani A was never actually there in the first place, and was simply the result of an "astronomical illusion." Scientists first reported spotting what seemed to be...
- 6/3/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Invincible is one of the most critically acclaimed animated shows on television, so it’s no surprise that Prime Video and the team behind the show are mounting an Emmy campaign in the hopes that the series will be recognized at the awards ceremony for the best in the best of television.
We at FandomWire got to sit down with Invincible creator Robert Kirkman to discuss the show’s explosive season 2, why he thinks less familiar forms of animation like Invincible deserve the spotlight, and even a little bit about what fans should expect from the upcoming season 3.
Invincible Interview
FandomWire: I think one of the really interesting things about Invincible‘s Emmy campaign is that we’re on the heels of a legitimization of sorts of superhero media. This genre is no longer on the fringes or even just “popcorn entertainment.” It can be prestige television. The Boys — another...
We at FandomWire got to sit down with Invincible creator Robert Kirkman to discuss the show’s explosive season 2, why he thinks less familiar forms of animation like Invincible deserve the spotlight, and even a little bit about what fans should expect from the upcoming season 3.
Invincible Interview
FandomWire: I think one of the really interesting things about Invincible‘s Emmy campaign is that we’re on the heels of a legitimization of sorts of superhero media. This genre is no longer on the fringes or even just “popcorn entertainment.” It can be prestige television. The Boys — another...
- 6/3/2024
- by Sean Boelman
- FandomWire
With the 1995 release of "Godzilla vs. Destoroyah," Toho ended the Heisei era of their Godzilla films in earnest and, in an unprecedented move, handed the reigns of their most popular monster over to TriStar Pictures for a proposed three-picture deal. Rather than make a typical mid-budget film, TriStar elected to make a major summer tentpole, pouring about $150 million into production and hiring "Independence Day" director Roland Emmerich. The film was a 139-minute FX bonanza that reimagined Godzilla as a sleek, square-jawed iguana that terrorized New York City. The monster was small enough to hide inside skyscrapers and spent large portions of the film offscreen in New York's sewers.
The script was more comedic than awe-inspired, populated by chattering Noo Yawk characters whose reactions to Godzilla were more along the lines of "weary acceptance" than awe. The cast would end up featuring Matthew Broderick, Maris Pitillo, Jean Reno, Kevin Dunn, and...
The script was more comedic than awe-inspired, populated by chattering Noo Yawk characters whose reactions to Godzilla were more along the lines of "weary acceptance" than awe. The cast would end up featuring Matthew Broderick, Maris Pitillo, Jean Reno, Kevin Dunn, and...
- 6/3/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Simpsons is no underachiever when it comes to Emmy Awards, having notched 37 wins over its run that spans 35 seasons and counting.
Two of its victories came in the outstanding original music and lyrics category — and in back-to-back years. The Fox animated series, one of few weekly shows to be scored with a full orchestra, topped the category in 1997 with the tune “We Put the Spring in Springfield” from the season eight episode “Bart After Dark.”
The song — in which the staff of a burlesque house pitches the town on why it deserves to exist, much to Marge’s chagrin — featured music by series composer Alf Clausen and lyrics by then-producer Ken Keeler. The following year, Clausen and Keeler won again for “You’re Checkin’ In (A Musical Tribute to the Betty Ford Center),” a faux Broadway tune feting the celebrity-favored rehab facility for the show’s season nine premiere,...
Two of its victories came in the outstanding original music and lyrics category — and in back-to-back years. The Fox animated series, one of few weekly shows to be scored with a full orchestra, topped the category in 1997 with the tune “We Put the Spring in Springfield” from the season eight episode “Bart After Dark.”
The song — in which the staff of a burlesque house pitches the town on why it deserves to exist, much to Marge’s chagrin — featured music by series composer Alf Clausen and lyrics by then-producer Ken Keeler. The following year, Clausen and Keeler won again for “You’re Checkin’ In (A Musical Tribute to the Betty Ford Center),” a faux Broadway tune feting the celebrity-favored rehab facility for the show’s season nine premiere,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Family Guy" fans will often try to claim that the show's best years were its original three-season run, but I'd argue that the show's peak was somewhere around season 6. The series' comedic style had fully found its groove by this point, not to mention that it really started to lean into the Brian/Stewie duo episodes that everyone loves so much. Best of all, this was the beginning of the show's annual "Star Wars" parody specials.
For three years in a row, we got to enjoy a version of "Star Wars" where all the characters were acting like "Family Guy" characters. It not only created a really fun guessing game of "Who are they gonna pick to play X?" but gave the writers a chance to bring their neurotic observational humor into this familiar cinematic world. It's one thing for Peter to repeatedly groan while clutching his knee; it's another...
For three years in a row, we got to enjoy a version of "Star Wars" where all the characters were acting like "Family Guy" characters. It not only created a really fun guessing game of "Who are they gonna pick to play X?" but gave the writers a chance to bring their neurotic observational humor into this familiar cinematic world. It's one thing for Peter to repeatedly groan while clutching his knee; it's another...
- 6/2/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
In the "Futurama" episode "When Aliens Attack", Earth is invaded by the brutish -- and TV-obsessed -- Omicronians. It seems that their planet, Omicron Persei 8, was still receiving Earth TV signals broadcast from a millennium before, and they had become very involved in the hottest TV shows of 1999. The leader of the Omicronians, Lrrr (Maurice Lamarche), became incensed when a signal from his favorite show, "Single Female Lawyer," was unexpectedly interrupted, and he led a fleet of warships to Earth in response. How did the season finale of "Single Female Lawyer" turn out? Lrrr needed to know, or else he'd destroy the planet.
As is often the case when Earth is invaded, the President dispatched Zapp Brannigan (Billy West) to take care of the threat. "Futurama" fans will be able to tell you that this is always a bad idea, as Zapp Brannigan is a dumb, over-confident blowhard with no...
As is often the case when Earth is invaded, the President dispatched Zapp Brannigan (Billy West) to take care of the threat. "Futurama" fans will be able to tell you that this is always a bad idea, as Zapp Brannigan is a dumb, over-confident blowhard with no...
- 6/2/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
10. A Collectable Guns & Bullets Magazine
Starting from Episode 1, Fallout started throwing countless Easter eggs at the franchise’s Og fans to establish connection, but some were subtler than others.
For instance, as Maximus visits his friend Dane in the medical tent, the latter is reading a Guns & Bullets magazine — a rare and very useful collectible item from Fallout 4.
9. Kid in a Fridge Is an Indiana Jones Reference
There are two sides to Maximus’ infamous flashback scene. Obviously, his being a kid in a fridge is a direct reference to Fallout 4’s quest that’s literally called “Kid in a Fridge” — but it’s also a nod at Indiana Jones’ notorious technique for escaping a nuclear explosion: the legendary adventurer and archeologist also hid in a fridge.
8. Vault Uniforms Were Inspired by the Ghoul
Us finally meeting the one and only Original Vault Boy was a big deal in itself as...
Starting from Episode 1, Fallout started throwing countless Easter eggs at the franchise’s Og fans to establish connection, but some were subtler than others.
For instance, as Maximus visits his friend Dane in the medical tent, the latter is reading a Guns & Bullets magazine — a rare and very useful collectible item from Fallout 4.
9. Kid in a Fridge Is an Indiana Jones Reference
There are two sides to Maximus’ infamous flashback scene. Obviously, his being a kid in a fridge is a direct reference to Fallout 4’s quest that’s literally called “Kid in a Fridge” — but it’s also a nod at Indiana Jones’ notorious technique for escaping a nuclear explosion: the legendary adventurer and archeologist also hid in a fridge.
8. Vault Uniforms Were Inspired by the Ghoul
Us finally meeting the one and only Original Vault Boy was a big deal in itself as...
- 6/1/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- 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
So it’s been long established that the Summer season is the “go-to” release time for animated features (along with the year-end holidays). Kids are out of school and parents need an air-conditioned refuge for the whole family. This season has begun at the multiplex with a fully CGI’d version of the “funny papers” feline, and we’ll soon get an ’emotional” reunion with a Pixar sequel and another visit from Gru and his minions. Ah, but “in between” we’re getting treated to something special and somewhat unique as it’s not part of a franchise, rather it’s based on an acclaimed graphic novel. Plus it’s done in the “classic” animation style, often referred to as 2D, much like the “hand-drawn” shorts and features (and TV shows) of the past. Oh, and it’s an Oscar nominee…from last year. Yes, it was one of the...
- 5/31/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
It appears that we’re living in the worst timeline as generative artificial intelligence continues to transform the entertainment industry. As AI insists on muddying the waters for creative content made by flesh-and-blood artists, Fable Studio officially announced Showrunner on Thursday, an AI platform that can write, voice, and animate episodes of shows it carries. The goal of the service is to allow users to watch AI-generated series and create content from those assets. In other words, users can create dialogue, characters, and professional-grade staging for dynamic camera angles and other features seen in popular content.
Last year, Fable shared an example of the Showrunner tech by creating an original episode of South Park using the AI platform’s unique tools and tech. The result is uncanny and, quite frankly, terrifying from a creative standpoint. The 11-minute demo highlights Showrunner’s ability to generate dialogue, animate characters, and present what...
Last year, Fable shared an example of the Showrunner tech by creating an original episode of South Park using the AI platform’s unique tools and tech. The result is uncanny and, quite frankly, terrifying from a creative standpoint. The 11-minute demo highlights Showrunner’s ability to generate dialogue, animate characters, and present what...
- 5/30/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Amazon is making biscuits with Aubrey Plaza.
The online retailer/streamer has handed out a series order for Kevin, an animated comedy from Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert (Big Mouth).
The series revolves around a lifelong house cat who decides that he doesn’t want to live with people anymore. The comedy is loosely inspired by a real breakup and the cat caught in the middle. Titmouse will handle animation for the series.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Joe and Amazon to bring this cat’s story to the screen. We can’t wait for the world to meet Kevin!” said Plaza and Murphy in a joint statement Thursday.
Plaza and Wengert will write the series and exec produce alongside Dan Murphy, Plaza’s producing partner at Evil Hag Productions and co-writer of the children’s books The Legend of the Christmas Witch and its sequel.
Wengert, for his part,...
The online retailer/streamer has handed out a series order for Kevin, an animated comedy from Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert (Big Mouth).
The series revolves around a lifelong house cat who decides that he doesn’t want to live with people anymore. The comedy is loosely inspired by a real breakup and the cat caught in the middle. Titmouse will handle animation for the series.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Joe and Amazon to bring this cat’s story to the screen. We can’t wait for the world to meet Kevin!” said Plaza and Murphy in a joint statement Thursday.
Plaza and Wengert will write the series and exec produce alongside Dan Murphy, Plaza’s producing partner at Evil Hag Productions and co-writer of the children’s books The Legend of the Christmas Witch and its sequel.
Wengert, for his part,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Generative artificial intelligence is coming for streaming, with the release of a platform dedicated to AI content that allows users to create episodes with a prompt of just a couple of words.
Fable Studio, an Emmy-winning San Francisco startup, on Thursday announced Showrunner, a platform the company says can write, voice and animate episodes of shows it carries. Under the initial release, users will be able to watch AI-generated series and create their own content — complete with the ability to control dialogue, characters and shot types, among other controls.
The endeavor marks the tech industry’s further encroachment onto Hollywood as it eyes the exploitation of AI tools embroiled in controversy over their potential to streamline production and the possibility they were created using copyrighted materials from creators they could eventually displace. Amid the industry’s historic dual strikes last year, in which the use of AI emerged as a contentious negotiating point,...
Fable Studio, an Emmy-winning San Francisco startup, on Thursday announced Showrunner, a platform the company says can write, voice and animate episodes of shows it carries. Under the initial release, users will be able to watch AI-generated series and create their own content — complete with the ability to control dialogue, characters and shot types, among other controls.
The endeavor marks the tech industry’s further encroachment onto Hollywood as it eyes the exploitation of AI tools embroiled in controversy over their potential to streamline production and the possibility they were created using copyrighted materials from creators they could eventually displace. Amid the industry’s historic dual strikes last year, in which the use of AI emerged as a contentious negotiating point,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Explore the Lives of the Bones Cast Emily Deschanel as Dr. Temperance Brennan – $30 Million Net Worth David Boreanaz as Seeley Booth – $30 Million Net Worth T.J. Thyne as Dr. Jack Hodgins – $10 Million Net Worth Tamara Taylor as Dr. Camille Saroyan – $5 Million Net Worth John Francis Daley as Dr. Lance Sweets – $5 Million Net Worth Michaela Conlin as Angela Montenegro – $4 Million Net Worth Carla Gallo as Daisy Wick – $2 Million Net Worth John Boyd as James Aubrey – $1- $5 Million Net Worth Eric Millegan as Dr. Zack Addy – $750 Thousand Net Worth
The hit crime procedural drama Bones graced our screens for twelve captivating seasons from September 13, 2005, to March 28, 2017.
Distinguishing from the era’s formulaic TV landscape, Bones intricately wove forensic anthropology into FBI crime-solving with a dash of humanity, humor, and romance.
Bones captured audiences for twelve seasons and introduced an ensemble cast consisting of charming veterans and fresh faces (Credit: INFevents)
Now, 18 years after its inception,...
The hit crime procedural drama Bones graced our screens for twelve captivating seasons from September 13, 2005, to March 28, 2017.
Distinguishing from the era’s formulaic TV landscape, Bones intricately wove forensic anthropology into FBI crime-solving with a dash of humanity, humor, and romance.
Bones captured audiences for twelve seasons and introduced an ensemble cast consisting of charming veterans and fresh faces (Credit: INFevents)
Now, 18 years after its inception,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
More money, more problems. That seems to be the motto of Netflix’s brand new competition series, in which one contestant is saddled with a $1 million prize as the other 11 players fight to hunt them down and claim it for themselves.
The series, with the working title “Million Dollar Secret,” will be hosted by Peter Serafinowicz, the British comedian and actor whose credits include “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Shaun of the Dead,” “John Wick: Chapter 2” and “Spy.”
Here’s how the competition works, in Netflix’s own words: “The million-dollar prize is won by one of 12 players right at the start of the first episode. Now, the others will hunt them down – eliminate the millionaire and the money moves to someone new. When should they strike? Too soon and they become the target; too late and they may never get the money. Meanwhile, the millionaire can try to...
The series, with the working title “Million Dollar Secret,” will be hosted by Peter Serafinowicz, the British comedian and actor whose credits include “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Shaun of the Dead,” “John Wick: Chapter 2” and “Spy.”
Here’s how the competition works, in Netflix’s own words: “The million-dollar prize is won by one of 12 players right at the start of the first episode. Now, the others will hunt them down – eliminate the millionaire and the money moves to someone new. When should they strike? Too soon and they become the target; too late and they may never get the money. Meanwhile, the millionaire can try to...
- 5/29/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
For decades, TV shows lived and died by their ratings among adults 18-49, the demographic sweet spot for advertisers to reach a wide swath of potential customers with money to spend but without the lifelong habits about how to spend it. That’s not really the case anymore as an emphasis on engagement and reach in the streaming era, along with a focus on precisely targeted ads, means chasing demos is even more data-driven than it was in the pre-streaming age. That shift aligns with the reality that, thanks to streaming and the relentless pull of algorithmic content apps, only a small part of a given show’s on-air audience falls into the once coveted demo.
The median age for a network primetime viewer long has been above 50 — this year, it comes in at 64.6 for the five English-language broadcast networks. Cable is much the same, with such networks as Bravo...
The median age for a network primetime viewer long has been above 50 — this year, it comes in at 64.6 for the five English-language broadcast networks. Cable is much the same, with such networks as Bravo...
- 5/29/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 80s and 90s were a great time for character actors. Guys like Gene Hackman, Brian Dennehy, Christopher Walken, John Lithgow, Morgan Freeman and many others occupied this really interesting place where they could lead their own movies and be just as comfortable playing supporting roles – whether large or small – in bigger films without worrying about things legit movie stars have to, such as bankability. Of that era, one of the biggest character actors was no doubt the fast-talking James Woods. In the eighties, his star rose thanks to movies like Videodrome, Salvador, True Believer and many others. While he never became a legit box office superstar, he was in that niche place where he could lead his own movies, such as the underrated Best Seller, while also playing plum supporting roles in movies like Chaplin, The Specialist and Casino. He was noted as one of the town’s biggest scene-stealers,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
"Futurama" has lived more lives than any other show since the dawn of the current millennium. It has been saved from cancellation several times over the years and has maintained a very loyal following, even in the periods where no new episodes were making it to air. It's a credit to what creator Matt Groening accomplished, even going back to some of the earliest episodes. It's actually in one of those early episodes where we get one of the initial flashes of hidden brilliance that helped make the show what it is.
The third episode of "Futurama" season 1 is titled "I, Roommate," and it is a pivotal one. Fry is such a slob that he is forced by the rest of the Planet Express crew to move out of the offices where he's been crashing. He decides to take up an offer from Bender to move into his place, only...
The third episode of "Futurama" season 1 is titled "I, Roommate," and it is a pivotal one. Fry is such a slob that he is forced by the rest of the Planet Express crew to move out of the offices where he's been crashing. He decides to take up an offer from Bender to move into his place, only...
- 5/25/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The entertainment industry is mourning documentarian Morgan Spurlock.
Spurlock, best known for his Academy Award-nominated documentary Super Size Me, in which he consumed fast food for 30 days to highlight its dangers, died on Thursday at the age of 53 from cancer.
“It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” his brother Craig Spurlock said in a family statement. “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas and generosity. Today the world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him.”
After the news broke of Spurlock’s death, The Simpsons writer and executive producer Al Jean tweeted, “V v v sad to learn of the passing of Morgan Spurlock. A very talented, funny and brilliant man and a true friend to The Simpsons. A great loss.”
And Alex Gibney remarked simply, “Devastated to hear of...
Spurlock, best known for his Academy Award-nominated documentary Super Size Me, in which he consumed fast food for 30 days to highlight its dangers, died on Thursday at the age of 53 from cancer.
“It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” his brother Craig Spurlock said in a family statement. “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas and generosity. Today the world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him.”
After the news broke of Spurlock’s death, The Simpsons writer and executive producer Al Jean tweeted, “V v v sad to learn of the passing of Morgan Spurlock. A very talented, funny and brilliant man and a true friend to The Simpsons. A great loss.”
And Alex Gibney remarked simply, “Devastated to hear of...
- 5/25/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Morgan Spurlock, the Academy Award-nominated documentarian, has died at the age of 53 due to complications from cancer.
Spurlock is perhaps best known for his 2004 film Super Size Me in which he consumed only McDonald’s food for a period of 30 days. The documentary was nominated for an Oscar and won Best Documentary Screenplay from the Writers Guild of America. It also grossed more than $20 million at the box office, making it one of the most commercially successful documentaries of all time.
Spurlock initially began his career as a playwright after attending New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Prior to helming Super Size Me in 2004, he created the dare show I Bet You Will, which initially began as a webseries and was then picked up by MTV.
The success of Super Size Me led Spurlock to become of the Hollywood’s most in-demand documentarians. In the years that followed,...
Spurlock is perhaps best known for his 2004 film Super Size Me in which he consumed only McDonald’s food for a period of 30 days. The documentary was nominated for an Oscar and won Best Documentary Screenplay from the Writers Guild of America. It also grossed more than $20 million at the box office, making it one of the most commercially successful documentaries of all time.
Spurlock initially began his career as a playwright after attending New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Prior to helming Super Size Me in 2004, he created the dare show I Bet You Will, which initially began as a webseries and was then picked up by MTV.
The success of Super Size Me led Spurlock to become of the Hollywood’s most in-demand documentarians. In the years that followed,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
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Garfield (Chris Pratt), as we all know, is a cat who loves lasagne but hates Mondays. Abandoned by his dad in an alleyway in the rain, Garfield teams up in life with Jon (Nicholas Hoult), and Odie (Harvey Guillén), who become his new best friends. Garfield has an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father Vic (Samuel L. Jackson), who draws him into a high-stakes heist.
If you Google it, there have probably been more Garfield movies than you have ever realized. The Garfield movie from 2004 is the one that made the most waves, with follow-ups such as Garfield’s Pet Force understandably flying under the radar. Somehow, the lazy orange cat has been on everyone’s radar 20 years later with The Garfield Movie, and after seeing it,...
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