It’s a bit of whiplash to go from covering Psycho (listen), Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal 1960 classic, to Rob Zombie’s Southern-fried feature debut, House of 1000 Corpses, but that’s what Jenn and I are doing as we continue our month-long exploration of Ed Gein. If you haven’t listened to the primer (here), that’s the best place to begin.
In Zombie’s first film, four College kids – Jerry (Chris Hardwick), Bill (Rainn Wilson), Mary (Jennifer Jostyn), and Denise (Erin Daniels) – run afoul of the Firefly clan and fight to survive the night. Of course, the demented family is more fun to watch, especially sexually aggressive Baby (Sheri Moon Zombie) and knife-happy Otis (Bill Moseley).
What’s fascinating about Zombie’s film, apart from how overwhelming his visuals are, is how many horror and true crime homages he packs in. This includes the trio of historical killers in...
In Zombie’s first film, four College kids – Jerry (Chris Hardwick), Bill (Rainn Wilson), Mary (Jennifer Jostyn), and Denise (Erin Daniels) – run afoul of the Firefly clan and fight to survive the night. Of course, the demented family is more fun to watch, especially sexually aggressive Baby (Sheri Moon Zombie) and knife-happy Otis (Bill Moseley).
What’s fascinating about Zombie’s film, apart from how overwhelming his visuals are, is how many horror and true crime homages he packs in. This includes the trio of historical killers in...
- 10/17/2024
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
There are several aspects of the US sitcom The Office that are insane – Steve Carell being one of them, in Oscar Nuñez’s opinion. But often, the rest of the cast steals the spotlight for their overly exaggerated behavior or iconic comedic timing.
Consequentially, Jim Halpert’s classic pranks and Dwight Schrute’s borderline eccentricities might be too good to pass up. But it was often the love-obsessed Kelly Kapoor or the uptight Christian cat lady aka Angela Martin who came out as the day’s highlight.
Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office [Credit: NBC]
However, the series wasn’t always the source of warm and laughter-inducing comfort that it set out to be.
The Office Almost Fell Into a Pit of Its Own Making
In terms of its character-driven and situational comedy, The Office has become one of the most beloved and enduring sitcoms in American pop culture.
Consequentially, Jim Halpert’s classic pranks and Dwight Schrute’s borderline eccentricities might be too good to pass up. But it was often the love-obsessed Kelly Kapoor or the uptight Christian cat lady aka Angela Martin who came out as the day’s highlight.
Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office [Credit: NBC]
However, the series wasn’t always the source of warm and laughter-inducing comfort that it set out to be.
The Office Almost Fell Into a Pit of Its Own Making
In terms of its character-driven and situational comedy, The Office has become one of the most beloved and enduring sitcoms in American pop culture.
- 10/17/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
After 3 decades in Hollywood, Steve Carell has tried his hand at every genre possible. However, the actor will always be best known for his portrayal of the bumbling yet lovable boss Michael Scott on The Office. Apart from showing fans everything a boss should not be, he has delivered countless memorable lines throughout the show’s nine-season run.
Steve Carell in The Office | Credits: NBC
In fact, the character even had one catchphrase that ended up being repeated long after the show came to an end. However, Carell seems to think that the joke has since run its course. After all, he had never really liked it in the first place.
Steve Carell’s thoughts on The Office’s most popular pun
The Office might be a fan-favorite sitcom, but it looks like one of the show’s stars, Steve Carell, had a problem with the iconic “that’s what she said” jokes.
Steve Carell in The Office | Credits: NBC
In fact, the character even had one catchphrase that ended up being repeated long after the show came to an end. However, Carell seems to think that the joke has since run its course. After all, he had never really liked it in the first place.
Steve Carell’s thoughts on The Office’s most popular pun
The Office might be a fan-favorite sitcom, but it looks like one of the show’s stars, Steve Carell, had a problem with the iconic “that’s what she said” jokes.
- 10/16/2024
- by Prathika Prashant
- FandomWire
Kathryn Hahn is currently having her big moment in Hollywood following her scene-stealing performance as Agatha Harkness in WandaVision, followed by her standalone show Agatha All Along. Therefore, with the Ohioan actress holding onto her headlines all year long, let’s take a look at her early life and discuss a few things that people might not know about this witchy wonder.
Kathryn Hahn in Agatha All Along (2024) | Image: Disney+
Considering how Kathryn Hahn showcased her iconic performance in the MCU spinoff series, it’s for sure that the actress isn’t new to the industry. Actually, she has had ample opportunities to flex her acting prowess, since Hahn has been a top-tier performer for well over a decade. But her acting skills aren’t all that’s interesting about Hahn. This treasure trove of talent has more to her than you might know.
1. Kathryn Hahn is an Ivy Leaguer...
Kathryn Hahn in Agatha All Along (2024) | Image: Disney+
Considering how Kathryn Hahn showcased her iconic performance in the MCU spinoff series, it’s for sure that the actress isn’t new to the industry. Actually, she has had ample opportunities to flex her acting prowess, since Hahn has been a top-tier performer for well over a decade. But her acting skills aren’t all that’s interesting about Hahn. This treasure trove of talent has more to her than you might know.
1. Kathryn Hahn is an Ivy Leaguer...
- 10/16/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
When one thinks of Bob Odenkirk, one of the first things that comes to mind is his performance as Saul Goodman in Better Caul Saul and Breaking Bad. However, many forget that, at his core, the actor built the foundations of his career on comedy. Being a well-known and excellent comedian and having several well-known achievements, including working on Saturday Night Live, it is not surprising that the actor was trying for several comedy roles before he settled on the lawyer.
Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman in Better Call Saul | Credit: Sony Pictures
However, many of his most dedicated fans would be surprised to know that Odenkirk auditioned to play the role of Michael Scott in The Office before Steve Carell secured the position. During an interview, the actor hypothesized why he did not get the role and even revealed that this wasn’t the only time that Carell was...
Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman in Better Call Saul | Credit: Sony Pictures
However, many of his most dedicated fans would be surprised to know that Odenkirk auditioned to play the role of Michael Scott in The Office before Steve Carell secured the position. During an interview, the actor hypothesized why he did not get the role and even revealed that this wasn’t the only time that Carell was...
- 10/16/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Jim Parsons, known for portraying the role of Sheldon Cooper in the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory, once opened up about an audition that didn’t go his way. Before he gained recognition for his portrayal of Sheldon Cooper, the actor had attempted for a role in other well-known and popular sitcoms like The Office.
Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper | Credit: CBS
Parsons later reflected on his audition for a role in The Office, which he ultimately lost. However, despite the initial disappointment, the actor has no regrets over losing the role, as he shared that he wasn’t the best fit for the character.
Jim Parsons Recalled His Failed Auditioned For The Office
In an appearance on Dan Patrick Show, the Emmy-winning actor Jim Parsons shared that before starring on The Big Bang Theory, he had auditioned for a role on The Office. However, he doesn’t exactly...
Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper | Credit: CBS
Parsons later reflected on his audition for a role in The Office, which he ultimately lost. However, despite the initial disappointment, the actor has no regrets over losing the role, as he shared that he wasn’t the best fit for the character.
Jim Parsons Recalled His Failed Auditioned For The Office
In an appearance on Dan Patrick Show, the Emmy-winning actor Jim Parsons shared that before starring on The Big Bang Theory, he had auditioned for a role on The Office. However, he doesn’t exactly...
- 10/15/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The legacy of The Office has given the fans a lifetime of memories to cherish, relive, and preserve. Whether it be Ricky Gervais’ salacious and scandalous David Brent or Steve Carell’s socially inept Michael Scott, the matters of the office are always too problematic to disclose to the muggles outside.
The Office [Credit: NBC]
In the US version of The Office, Carell’s Michael Scott, Rainn Wilson’s Dwight Schrute, and John Krasinski’s Jim Halpert have rained chaos and comedic catastrophe in the bullpen. With some subtle but effective help from the rest of the cast, which also brilliantly employs writers as actors, the sitcom has quickly risen to one of the best and most enduring television productions in recent pop-culture history.
The Office Descends Into Chaos Due to Michael Scott Steve Carell as Prison Mike in The Office [Credit: NBC]
While Steve Carell may act the part of the insufferable Michael Scott all too well,...
The Office [Credit: NBC]
In the US version of The Office, Carell’s Michael Scott, Rainn Wilson’s Dwight Schrute, and John Krasinski’s Jim Halpert have rained chaos and comedic catastrophe in the bullpen. With some subtle but effective help from the rest of the cast, which also brilliantly employs writers as actors, the sitcom has quickly risen to one of the best and most enduring television productions in recent pop-culture history.
The Office Descends Into Chaos Due to Michael Scott Steve Carell as Prison Mike in The Office [Credit: NBC]
While Steve Carell may act the part of the insufferable Michael Scott all too well,...
- 10/15/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Justin Baldoni is opening up about his thoughts on masculinity.
The 40-year-old It Ends With Us star made an appearance on Rainn Wilson‘s podcast, Soul Boom.
During the conversation, Justin spoke about his dating experiences.
“In my twenties, I would try on, as I called it, the different masks of masculinity…like, let me just pretend to not give a sh-t about anything,” he explained.
“And, I struggled. You know, I would meet somebody and then maybe I liked her but then I was like, ‘Don’t text her. Can’t text her.’ Why?”
Keep reading to find out more…
“So then I would not text her those two days I had so much anxiety. I was like, I want to tell her, I have these feelings. I was trying to be maybe something I wasn’t at first and not text or not call her but all I...
The 40-year-old It Ends With Us star made an appearance on Rainn Wilson‘s podcast, Soul Boom.
During the conversation, Justin spoke about his dating experiences.
“In my twenties, I would try on, as I called it, the different masks of masculinity…like, let me just pretend to not give a sh-t about anything,” he explained.
“And, I struggled. You know, I would meet somebody and then maybe I liked her but then I was like, ‘Don’t text her. Can’t text her.’ Why?”
Keep reading to find out more…
“So then I would not text her those two days I had so much anxiety. I was like, I want to tell her, I have these feelings. I was trying to be maybe something I wasn’t at first and not text or not call her but all I...
- 10/13/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
When comparing two beloved sitcoms like The Big Bang Theory and The Office, it’s easy to focus on their respective strengths and weaknesses. After all, both series’ had long runs and massive fan followings that ensured to constantly tune-in for every episode. However, when both of the shows came to an end, fans had a rather mixed reaction to how everything played out. In fact, one crucial decision in Jim Parsons’ show helped it avoid a pitfall that still plagues fans of Steve Carrell’s beloved sitcoms.
The cast of The Big Bang Theory | Credits: CBS
This decision centered on character dynamics and the emotional stakes involved, particularly as exemplified by the performance of Parsons as Sheldon Cooper. While the 51-year-old’s awkward character had been a fan favorite, when the show came to an end, the actor behind it got stuck dealing with the blame.
How The Big Bang Theory...
The cast of The Big Bang Theory | Credits: CBS
This decision centered on character dynamics and the emotional stakes involved, particularly as exemplified by the performance of Parsons as Sheldon Cooper. While the 51-year-old’s awkward character had been a fan favorite, when the show came to an end, the actor behind it got stuck dealing with the blame.
How The Big Bang Theory...
- 10/12/2024
- by Prathika Prashant
- FandomWire
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune has now been delayed from October 14th, 2024 until 2025. That means diehard fans will have to wait even longer to see Pat Sajak’s final spin. This is disheartening for those who do not care for Ryan Seacrest, who Pat passed the torch for Season 42. So, why has this happened? Keep reading for more details.
Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune Delayed Until 2025
Fans were thrilled to learn that Pat Sajak would be back for one more spin on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. When he announced he would be leaving WoF at the end of Season 41, there were mixed emotions. Some felt he had gotten bitter and angry while others could not see the game show with another host. Ryan Seacrest was soon named as his replacement and, again, mixed feelings. He has hosted everything from Live! With Kelly to American Idol to his own radio show to Dick Clark...
Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune Delayed Until 2025
Fans were thrilled to learn that Pat Sajak would be back for one more spin on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. When he announced he would be leaving WoF at the end of Season 41, there were mixed emotions. Some felt he had gotten bitter and angry while others could not see the game show with another host. Ryan Seacrest was soon named as his replacement and, again, mixed feelings. He has hosted everything from Live! With Kelly to American Idol to his own radio show to Dick Clark...
- 10/11/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
I will admit that I’m not a regular listener to Rainn Wilson’s podcast. I also have no ill will toward the man, and do feel it’s unfair that he’s been so thoroughly pigeonholed as Dwight from The Office. I actually thought he was fantastic in Super, from James Gunn’s pre-Guardians days. However, a recent clip from his podcast, Soul Boom, perfectly encapsulates that awkward moment when you find that someone you felt was a kindred spirit may not, in fact, share the same experience with you that you think they do.
It’s a segment in which Wilson attempts to delve into Bryan Cranston’s thoughts about being stuck forever being known only as Walter White; I’d assume inspired by feeling a sense of connection to his personal prison of Dwighthood. Specifically, he prompts Cranston, “Tell me about your relationship with Walter White,...
It’s a segment in which Wilson attempts to delve into Bryan Cranston’s thoughts about being stuck forever being known only as Walter White; I’d assume inspired by feeling a sense of connection to his personal prison of Dwighthood. Specifically, he prompts Cranston, “Tell me about your relationship with Walter White,...
- 10/11/2024
- Cracked
He may not be the “world’s best boss,” but Steve Carell brought an undeniable quality to his The Office character Michael Scott.
While reminiscing about his first time directing the NBC mockumentary sitcom, Paul Feig credited Carell with making the show “the giant hit that it is” after the actor put his own touch on the role, a counterpart to Ricky Gervais‘ David Brent in the original UK series.
Although he recalled being offered to develop the US version after Freaks & Geeks ended, Feig turned down the opportunity, noting the original was “an iconic show.” Meanwhile, he said Carell’s performance in the debut season strayed too close to Gervais’ unlikable boss character.
“It’s British humor. British humor is very different. The Brits love tearing down a boor. So, they love when the lead character is an unlikable character because they love poking holes in those guys,...
While reminiscing about his first time directing the NBC mockumentary sitcom, Paul Feig credited Carell with making the show “the giant hit that it is” after the actor put his own touch on the role, a counterpart to Ricky Gervais‘ David Brent in the original UK series.
Although he recalled being offered to develop the US version after Freaks & Geeks ended, Feig turned down the opportunity, noting the original was “an iconic show.” Meanwhile, he said Carell’s performance in the debut season strayed too close to Gervais’ unlikable boss character.
“It’s British humor. British humor is very different. The Brits love tearing down a boor. So, they love when the lead character is an unlikable character because they love poking holes in those guys,...
- 10/10/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
The new iteration of “The Office” at Peacock has found four more cast members.
Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Tim Key, and Eric Rahill have all joined the untitled series. They join previously announced cast members Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Melvin Gregg, Chelsea Frei, and Ramona Young.
Ikumelo, Edelman, and Rahill will also be writers on the series in addition to appearing onscreen. Exact character details are being kept under wraps. Ikumelo recently won the BAFTA Award for female performance in a comedy program for “Black Ops,” while Edelman just won an Emmy and Special Tony award for his comedy show “Just for Us.”
As has been previously reported, the show is not a reboot or spinoff of “The Office,” but rather a new mockumentary show with a new cast set in the same universe. It is rumored to be currently titled “The Paper” but no official title has been announced.
Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Tim Key, and Eric Rahill have all joined the untitled series. They join previously announced cast members Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Melvin Gregg, Chelsea Frei, and Ramona Young.
Ikumelo, Edelman, and Rahill will also be writers on the series in addition to appearing onscreen. Exact character details are being kept under wraps. Ikumelo recently won the BAFTA Award for female performance in a comedy program for “Black Ops,” while Edelman just won an Emmy and Special Tony award for his comedy show “Just for Us.”
As has been previously reported, the show is not a reboot or spinoff of “The Office,” but rather a new mockumentary show with a new cast set in the same universe. It is rumored to be currently titled “The Paper” but no official title has been announced.
- 10/10/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The brilliant Galaxy Quest is celebrating its 25th birthday by coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time, in time for Christmas.
Comfortably one of the best Star Trek films of all time, and Star Trek fans would tell you that, is Dean Parisot’s rightfully much-loved comedy, Galaxy Quest. Released to middling box office in 1999, courtesy of a marketing campaign that never really got the movie, the film has since found its audience, with continual talk of sequels and TV spin-offs.
To date though, we’ve had one much-loved film, and as you can probably gleam from the cunningly-written headline to this piece, it’s coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time. A UK release has also been confirmed for the disc, which will be out this side of Christmas.
Initially, it’s only going to be available in a posh Steelbook box set,...
Comfortably one of the best Star Trek films of all time, and Star Trek fans would tell you that, is Dean Parisot’s rightfully much-loved comedy, Galaxy Quest. Released to middling box office in 1999, courtesy of a marketing campaign that never really got the movie, the film has since found its audience, with continual talk of sequels and TV spin-offs.
To date though, we’ve had one much-loved film, and as you can probably gleam from the cunningly-written headline to this piece, it’s coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time. A UK release has also been confirmed for the disc, which will be out this side of Christmas.
Initially, it’s only going to be available in a posh Steelbook box set,...
- 10/10/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Although The Office had plenty of turnover, some fans are still curious why Dwight Schrute never got the full managerial treatment.
On a recent episode of the Office Ladies rewatch podcast, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey explained why Rainn Wilson‘s character wasn’t featured at the end of the title sequence when he finally took over for Steve Carell‘s Michael Scott as manager of Dunder Mifflin.
After reaching out to David Rogers, who directed the ninth and final season’s penultimate episode ‘A.A.R.M.’, Fischer explained “that there was discussion about adding a Dwight-as-manager shot at the end of this title sequence.”
She added, “But, ultimately, they never filmed anything new for it, and here is why: The main reason was they wanted to use Pam and Jim kissing as the final image in the main title for several episodes because they felt that, at this point,...
On a recent episode of the Office Ladies rewatch podcast, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey explained why Rainn Wilson‘s character wasn’t featured at the end of the title sequence when he finally took over for Steve Carell‘s Michael Scott as manager of Dunder Mifflin.
After reaching out to David Rogers, who directed the ninth and final season’s penultimate episode ‘A.A.R.M.’, Fischer explained “that there was discussion about adding a Dwight-as-manager shot at the end of this title sequence.”
She added, “But, ultimately, they never filmed anything new for it, and here is why: The main reason was they wanted to use Pam and Jim kissing as the final image in the main title for several episodes because they felt that, at this point,...
- 10/10/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
In an unexpected crossover, Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos joined forces with one of Jenn Tran’s Bachelorette fan favorites. Keep reading for all the details.
Joan Vassos Joins Forces With Bachelorette Fan Favorite
When you’re on reality TV, you need to form an alliance. Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos found her alliance with an unlikely person from Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette.
She posted a TikTok video on her Instagram of her joining forces with Jonathon Johnson, one of Jenn Tran’s most popular contestants. In the silly video, Joan and Jonathon mouthed words from a quote from the cult favorite comedy sitcom The Office. The show ran from 2005 until 2013. There are talks of a reboot.
Dwight (Rainn Wilson) asks Jim (John Krasinski) if he wants to form an alliance during the scene. Jim agrees but the scene ends with Jim saying how annoying Dwight is.
In the clip,...
Joan Vassos Joins Forces With Bachelorette Fan Favorite
When you’re on reality TV, you need to form an alliance. Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos found her alliance with an unlikely person from Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette.
She posted a TikTok video on her Instagram of her joining forces with Jonathon Johnson, one of Jenn Tran’s most popular contestants. In the silly video, Joan and Jonathon mouthed words from a quote from the cult favorite comedy sitcom The Office. The show ran from 2005 until 2013. There are talks of a reboot.
Dwight (Rainn Wilson) asks Jim (John Krasinski) if he wants to form an alliance during the scene. Jim agrees but the scene ends with Jim saying how annoying Dwight is.
In the clip,...
- 10/6/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
The Office fans will forever remember the way the show tried to fill the tremendous void left by Steve Carell, when he quit his role as Michael Scott, after seven seasons. Although writers initially tried to focus the show on prominent ancillary characters like Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson), they quickly realized that the series needed a new boss.
Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office | image: NBC
That’s when James Spader was plucked from the “Search Committee” episode to play Robert California and become the actual replacement for Steve Carell. However, before Spader was cast, Ryan Howard actor B.J. Novak revealed how he and the rest of the cast members had an unexpected actor in mind, as a replacement for Carell’s Michael Scott.
The Office Cast Had an Unexpected Replacement for Steve Carell
Following Steve Carell‘s heartbreaking departure from The Office, James Spader took on the...
Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office | image: NBC
That’s when James Spader was plucked from the “Search Committee” episode to play Robert California and become the actual replacement for Steve Carell. However, before Spader was cast, Ryan Howard actor B.J. Novak revealed how he and the rest of the cast members had an unexpected actor in mind, as a replacement for Carell’s Michael Scott.
The Office Cast Had an Unexpected Replacement for Steve Carell
Following Steve Carell‘s heartbreaking departure from The Office, James Spader took on the...
- 10/5/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Dean Parisot's 1999 sci-fi/comedy "Galaxy Quest" puts an interesting spin on the traditional "Seven Samurai" formula. In Kurosawa's classic, an impoverished village, regularly beset by food-thieving bandits, seeks out an army of samurai protectors to defend them. The villagers, however, have no money, and only manage to attract seven samurai in dire straits of their own. The samurai, however, find a certain kind of weary, bemused nobility in their job, and agree to stage the best possible defense they can.
In Parisot's film, the beleaguered villagers are innocent, defenseless space aliens who are being murdered off by genocidal reptile men. The aliens, called Thermians, travel to Earth looking for brave space-faring heroes to defend them, specifically, they are looking for the stars of "Galaxy Quest," a decades-old "Star Trek"-like sci-fi TV series. The aliens have been watching rogue TV signals for years, and came to assume that "Galaxy Quest" was nonfiction.
In Parisot's film, the beleaguered villagers are innocent, defenseless space aliens who are being murdered off by genocidal reptile men. The aliens, called Thermians, travel to Earth looking for brave space-faring heroes to defend them, specifically, they are looking for the stars of "Galaxy Quest," a decades-old "Star Trek"-like sci-fi TV series. The aliens have been watching rogue TV signals for years, and came to assume that "Galaxy Quest" was nonfiction.
- 10/3/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
After debuting as host of the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, Saturday Night Live alum Aidy Bryant is coming back for ceremony’s 40th edition in 2025.
The Spirits’ nominees will be announced December 4, with winners to be revealed at the awards show on February 22, 2025 that will be streamed live on the IMDb and Film Independent YouTube channels.
“We couldn’t ask for a better host for our 40th anniversary! As we prepare to celebrate this incredible milestone honoring the outstanding achievements and contributions within the independent world, we welcome Aidy back with open arms,” said Josh Welsh, president of Film Independent. “After her unforgettable turn last year, we can once again anticipate an evening filled with laughter, inspiration, and recognition of excellence.”
Last year’s top winners included A24’s Past Lives for Best Feature and that pic’s Celine Song as Best Director.
Bryant was a 10-year cast member on Saturday Night Live.
The Spirits’ nominees will be announced December 4, with winners to be revealed at the awards show on February 22, 2025 that will be streamed live on the IMDb and Film Independent YouTube channels.
“We couldn’t ask for a better host for our 40th anniversary! As we prepare to celebrate this incredible milestone honoring the outstanding achievements and contributions within the independent world, we welcome Aidy back with open arms,” said Josh Welsh, president of Film Independent. “After her unforgettable turn last year, we can once again anticipate an evening filled with laughter, inspiration, and recognition of excellence.”
Last year’s top winners included A24’s Past Lives for Best Feature and that pic’s Celine Song as Best Director.
Bryant was a 10-year cast member on Saturday Night Live.
- 10/2/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Held in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly, New York’s Climate Week is a massive, decentralized festival that this year ballooned to 900 events taking place all across the city from Sept. 22 to 29. This year, Hollywood names — from Matt Damon and Benedict Cumberbatch to heads of sustainability at Netflix, NBCUniversal and Paramount Global — took a prominent role, taking part in panel discussions, speeches, film screenings and even a vegan hot dog truck (thanks Rainn Wilson).
The confab also saw the debut of the inaugural Climate Film Festival, where 59 films — including such titles as Ecocide, Farming While Black, Hot & Toxic, and The Wild Robot — unspooled over 72 hours, along with a keynote speech by wildlife filmmaker James Honeyborne.
“Climate Week is the nexus of so many things. It’s always a place to learn what’s going on,” René Jones, chief of social impact at UTA, tells The Hollywood Reporter. She...
The confab also saw the debut of the inaugural Climate Film Festival, where 59 films — including such titles as Ecocide, Farming While Black, Hot & Toxic, and The Wild Robot — unspooled over 72 hours, along with a keynote speech by wildlife filmmaker James Honeyborne.
“Climate Week is the nexus of so many things. It’s always a place to learn what’s going on,” René Jones, chief of social impact at UTA, tells The Hollywood Reporter. She...
- 10/1/2024
- by Degen Pener
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ever since its predecessor in 2003, the Luther franchise has been a popular and well-respected storyline. In 2023, Idris Elba made his second appearance as John Luther, the incredible detective who has been locked behind bars, partly continuing the storyline of the television series titled ‘Luther’. In ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’, John Luther must make his escape from prison to continue the pursuit of his nemesis - a diabolical serial killer - and prove himself worthy of being called a detective. Idris Elba stars alongside Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis, Dermot Crowley, Thomas Coombes, Hattie Morgan, Lauryn Ajufo, and Vincent Regan. Related article: Evolution: Every Ryan Gosling Role From 1995 to 2020, All Performances Exceptionally Poignant Related article: Evolution: Every Henry Cavill Role From 2001 to 2021, All Performances Exceptionally Poignant Related article: All Best Actor/Actress Speeches From The Beginning Of Oscars 1929-2019 | Hollywood Insider Related article: The 2022 NAACP Image Awards: Full List of Nominees, A History of the Ceremony,...
- 9/30/2024
- by Finley Clough
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
The Los Angeles Festival of Movies has announced dates for the festival’s second edition, set to take place April 3-6.
The first festival, co-presented by Mubi and the Mezzanine film non-profit, drew a young and enthusiastic crowd to L.A. venues on the eastern side of town for events including the West Coast premiere of “I Saw the TV Glow” and “Good One,” as well as the first episode of HBO’s documentary series “Ren Faire,” and 4K restorations including Chantal Akerman’s “Toute Une Nuit.”
Mezzanine and the festival will also present fall and winter screening events, to be announced.
“Independent cinema is alive and well in Los Angeles,” said Lafm director of programming Micah Gottlieb. “We were overwhelmed by the response to our inaugural festival, and we’re launching this second edition feeling energized and inspired by the local film community.”
Screening venues will again include 2220 Arts...
The first festival, co-presented by Mubi and the Mezzanine film non-profit, drew a young and enthusiastic crowd to L.A. venues on the eastern side of town for events including the West Coast premiere of “I Saw the TV Glow” and “Good One,” as well as the first episode of HBO’s documentary series “Ren Faire,” and 4K restorations including Chantal Akerman’s “Toute Une Nuit.”
Mezzanine and the festival will also present fall and winter screening events, to be announced.
“Independent cinema is alive and well in Los Angeles,” said Lafm director of programming Micah Gottlieb. “We were overwhelmed by the response to our inaugural festival, and we’re launching this second edition feeling energized and inspired by the local film community.”
Screening venues will again include 2220 Arts...
- 9/26/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
The 1999 sci-fi comedy "Galaxy Quest" is sort of the best unofficial "Star Trek" movie anyone could ask for, but for actor Rainn Wilson, playing a bit part in the film was a little uncomfortable.
Wilson plays Lahnk, one of the Thermian aliens who come to our planet to find Commander Taggart, a fictional character much like Captain Kirk that the Thermians mistake for being a real, living person. Lahnk is just along for the ride as he and three other Thermians infiltrate a sci-fi convention and kidnap Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen), who portrayed Taggart on the cult favorite series "Galaxy Quest." In an interview with SyFy Wire, Wilson looked back on his debut film role and the various disappointments and discomforts that came with playing one of the near-fatally naïve aliens.
You see, Wilson was originally supposed to have a slightly larger role and it was changed because he also...
Wilson plays Lahnk, one of the Thermian aliens who come to our planet to find Commander Taggart, a fictional character much like Captain Kirk that the Thermians mistake for being a real, living person. Lahnk is just along for the ride as he and three other Thermians infiltrate a sci-fi convention and kidnap Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen), who portrayed Taggart on the cult favorite series "Galaxy Quest." In an interview with SyFy Wire, Wilson looked back on his debut film role and the various disappointments and discomforts that came with playing one of the near-fatally naïve aliens.
You see, Wilson was originally supposed to have a slightly larger role and it was changed because he also...
- 9/20/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
"Don't ever run away again!" Viva Pictures has unveiled an official trailer for a wacky new animated movie called Hitpig!, produced by Aniventure. This weird British-Canadian animated comedy will be hitting US theaters in November this fall. While it sounds similar to Hit-Monkey, it's not really the same, because this one isn't about a hitman pig (unfortunately - would've been cool). In a futuristic cyberpunk world, Hitpig, a bounty hunter pig, sets out to capture an elephant named Pickles, but ends up finding themselves on a criss-crossing world adventure. Based on Berkeley Breathed's 2008 children's book "Pete & Pickles". Starring the voices of Jason Sudeikis as Hitpig, Lilly Singh, Rainn Wilson, Anitta, RuPaul, Hannah Gadsby, and Charlie Adler. How is this even a real concept for a movie? Clearly it's about setting animals free from circuses and zoos, but involving a bounty hunter pig who realizes money isn't worth it? Okay,...
- 9/18/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Fans of Galaxy Quest, never give up, never surrender! Because the popular sci-fi comedy and Star Trek satire is finally getting a 4K Blu-ray release from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Blu-ray.com has just revealed the news, along with specs and special features that will be included in the new physical media release. Additionally, a limited edition 4K UltraHD Steelbook has also been announced for the Dean Parisot film that stars Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, and Sam Rockwell. The 4K release will make a good stocking-stuffer as it becomes available on December 3.
The description reads,
“Years after cancellation, the stars of the television series Galaxy Quest cling to their careers. When a distressed interstellar race mistakes the show for ‘historical documents,’ lead actor Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) and his crew of has-beens are unwittingly recruited to save the alien race from a genocidal warlord. Featuring an all-star ensemble,...
The description reads,
“Years after cancellation, the stars of the television series Galaxy Quest cling to their careers. When a distressed interstellar race mistakes the show for ‘historical documents,’ lead actor Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) and his crew of has-beens are unwittingly recruited to save the alien race from a genocidal warlord. Featuring an all-star ensemble,...
- 9/18/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
There is a spin-off coming to Peacock for The Office. However, it won’t include any characters from the original series and won’t even take place at the Dunder Mifflin paper company. However, it will be connected “behind the scenes.”
Here is what you need to know about the upcoming spinoff series and everything we know about it.
What Is The Office On PeacockSpin-Off About?
The Office spin-off series is not about anyone from the original series. At least not exactly. While names like Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, and Rainn Wilson won’t be back, the people never shown will be. The new spin-off series will have the fictional documentarians who shot the fake documentary about Dunder Mifflin have a new assignment.
Dwight from The Office / YouTube
After “finishing” their work at Dunder Mifflin, the documentary crew has taken on a new documentary task at a different company.
Here is what you need to know about the upcoming spinoff series and everything we know about it.
What Is The Office On PeacockSpin-Off About?
The Office spin-off series is not about anyone from the original series. At least not exactly. While names like Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, and Rainn Wilson won’t be back, the people never shown will be. The new spin-off series will have the fictional documentarians who shot the fake documentary about Dunder Mifflin have a new assignment.
Dwight from The Office / YouTube
After “finishing” their work at Dunder Mifflin, the documentary crew has taken on a new documentary task at a different company.
- 9/14/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
When you think of The Office, your mind usually goes to Michael Scott’s inappropriate jokes, Jim and Pam’s relationship, and maybe even the downfall in the later seasons. However, there is another equally important element in the show that just cannot go unnoticed – Jim Halpert and Dwight Schrute’s relationship.
A still from The Office | Credits: NBC
Their love-hate relationship is kinda like that of siblings, where while you cannot stand each other, you still love each other. Throughout the seasons, we see Jim relentlessly pranking Dwight in some of the most absurd and hilarious ways possible and the poor assistant To the Regional Manager always falling for them. However, one prank stands out from the rest and it wasn’t even a part of the actual show!
The Office’s Best Prank Wasn’t Even in the Show John Krasinski and Rainn Wilson in The Office | Credits:...
A still from The Office | Credits: NBC
Their love-hate relationship is kinda like that of siblings, where while you cannot stand each other, you still love each other. Throughout the seasons, we see Jim relentlessly pranking Dwight in some of the most absurd and hilarious ways possible and the poor assistant To the Regional Manager always falling for them. However, one prank stands out from the rest and it wasn’t even a part of the actual show!
The Office’s Best Prank Wasn’t Even in the Show John Krasinski and Rainn Wilson in The Office | Credits:...
- 9/14/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Even Bryan Cranston was shocked at one despicable act committed by Walter White in Breaking Bad. The character turned into the true evil criminal mastermind Heisenberg when he poisoned a kid just to keep Aaron Paul’s Jesse Pinkman by his side. Interestingly, Cranston revealed that he had no clue that he actually poisoned the kid.
Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad Season 1 | Credits: AMC
The scene in question happened in the Season 4 episode End Times, where Brock Cantillo, son of Jesse’s girlfriend Andrea ends up in the hospital. An angry Jesse confronts Walter with suspicion, but he convinces Jesse that Gus Fring must have planned the poisoning to manipulate him into killing Walter.
Bryan Cranston Was Shocked When He Found Out His Character Had Poisoned The Kid In Breaking Bad Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad | Credits: AMC
Bryan Cranston went deep into the morale of his...
Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad Season 1 | Credits: AMC
The scene in question happened in the Season 4 episode End Times, where Brock Cantillo, son of Jesse’s girlfriend Andrea ends up in the hospital. An angry Jesse confronts Walter with suspicion, but he convinces Jesse that Gus Fring must have planned the poisoning to manipulate him into killing Walter.
Bryan Cranston Was Shocked When He Found Out His Character Had Poisoned The Kid In Breaking Bad Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad | Credits: AMC
Bryan Cranston went deep into the morale of his...
- 9/12/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The new offshoot of The Office has added three to its cast. According to Deadline, Melvin Gregg, Chelsea Frei, and Ramona Young are joining the previously cast Sabrina Impacciatore and Domhnall Gleeson. Peacock ordered the yet-to-be titled comedy in May.
The new mockumentary series from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman will be set in the same universe as The Office. That series aired for nine seasons on NBC. The series starred Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B. J. Novak, Melora Hardin, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, and Ellie Kemper. It followed the staff of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.
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The new mockumentary series from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman will be set in the same universe as The Office. That series aired for nine seasons on NBC. The series starred Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B. J. Novak, Melora Hardin, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, and Ellie Kemper. It followed the staff of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.
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- 9/11/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Rainn Wilson quit Elon Musk’s X on Tuesday after expressing disgust over the platform’s spreading of misinformation around Haitian immigrants eating domesticated pets in Ohio.
“The Office” star called out Musk in a three-minute video posted to the platform for allowing the spread of false, “baseless” and “racist” falsehoods of the migrant population — in addition to slamming politicians like Jd Vance and Ted Cruz for spreading the news, as well.
“Everyone was in on this horrific, racist, unsubstantiated lie simply to throw kerosene on the fire of immigrant hate and distrust,” Wilson, who has a long history of charitable work in Haiti, said.
The actor also lamented the “fun” space that Twitter used to create for social media users before being handed over to “foam-at-the-mouth, tin-foil-hat right-wingers.”
“Twitter used to be a fun place to post jokes for your friends and laugh at some memes and get some news as it unfolded.
“The Office” star called out Musk in a three-minute video posted to the platform for allowing the spread of false, “baseless” and “racist” falsehoods of the migrant population — in addition to slamming politicians like Jd Vance and Ted Cruz for spreading the news, as well.
“Everyone was in on this horrific, racist, unsubstantiated lie simply to throw kerosene on the fire of immigrant hate and distrust,” Wilson, who has a long history of charitable work in Haiti, said.
The actor also lamented the “fun” space that Twitter used to create for social media users before being handed over to “foam-at-the-mouth, tin-foil-hat right-wingers.”
“Twitter used to be a fun place to post jokes for your friends and laugh at some memes and get some news as it unfolded.
- 9/10/2024
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
The new iteration of “The Office” at Peacock is adding three new cast members.
Melvin Gregg, Chelsea Frei and Ramona Young will all star in the series alongside previously announced cast members Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore.
The new castings were first reported by the Palisadian-Post in Pacific Palisades, CA, as the actors were shadowing reporters at the publication in preparation for their roles.
As has been previously reported, the show is not a reboot or spinoff of “The Office,” but rather a new mockumentary show with a new cast set in the same universe. It is rumored to be currently titled “The Paper” but no official title has been announced. The official logline states:
“The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.
Melvin Gregg, Chelsea Frei and Ramona Young will all star in the series alongside previously announced cast members Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore.
The new castings were first reported by the Palisadian-Post in Pacific Palisades, CA, as the actors were shadowing reporters at the publication in preparation for their roles.
As has been previously reported, the show is not a reboot or spinoff of “The Office,” but rather a new mockumentary show with a new cast set in the same universe. It is rumored to be currently titled “The Paper” but no official title has been announced. The official logline states:
“The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.
- 9/10/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Actor Nathan Fillion has worked with director James Gunn on a couple of films, including The Suicide Squad. The director told Fillion personally that his debut DC film might’ve been a masterpiece compared to his previous work.
Nathan Fillion once shared what it was like working with James Gunn in ‘The Suicide Squad’ Nathan Fillion, James Gunn, and Rainn Wilson | Lester Cohen/WireImage
Fillion was cast in the 2020 film The Suicide Squad as the villainous Tdk, where he reunited with his friend and collaborator Gunn. The two already worked together on projects like Slither and Super. Having done two successful films already, there was already a level of trust between the pair. Fillion especially learned to trust in Gunn’s storytelling instincts after what the latter did with Guardians of the Galaxy.
“When he told me…’Hey guys, I got Guardians of the Galaxy!’ I said, ‘I hated that comic.
Nathan Fillion once shared what it was like working with James Gunn in ‘The Suicide Squad’ Nathan Fillion, James Gunn, and Rainn Wilson | Lester Cohen/WireImage
Fillion was cast in the 2020 film The Suicide Squad as the villainous Tdk, where he reunited with his friend and collaborator Gunn. The two already worked together on projects like Slither and Super. Having done two successful films already, there was already a level of trust between the pair. Fillion especially learned to trust in Gunn’s storytelling instincts after what the latter did with Guardians of the Galaxy.
“When he told me…’Hey guys, I got Guardians of the Galaxy!’ I said, ‘I hated that comic.
- 9/6/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
For nine seasons, The Office, the mocumentary-style comedic television show about a paper distributor located in the humble Scranton, Pa has produced years of laughs and memorable content. We have probably worked with some of the employee caricatures represented at Dunder Mifflin at one time or another. We have the office romance, drama, and situations that we'd often envied.
I mean who wouldn't want a goofy, idiotic boss to work for? Who wouldn't want to be a witness to the office couple whose relationship is less stable than a Jenga set? Who would want to watch the office comedian constantly get one over on the office rat? Today we are going to be looking at the cast back when the show first premiered on March 24, 2005.
Steve Carell as Michael Scott The Office -- "Did I Stutter" Episode #4016 -- Airdate 05/01/2008 -- Pictured: Steve Carell as Michael Scott (Photo by Chris Haston...
I mean who wouldn't want a goofy, idiotic boss to work for? Who wouldn't want to be a witness to the office couple whose relationship is less stable than a Jenga set? Who would want to watch the office comedian constantly get one over on the office rat? Today we are going to be looking at the cast back when the show first premiered on March 24, 2005.
Steve Carell as Michael Scott The Office -- "Did I Stutter" Episode #4016 -- Airdate 05/01/2008 -- Pictured: Steve Carell as Michael Scott (Photo by Chris Haston...
- 8/30/2024
- by Jennifer Renson
- Hidden Remote
The AMC show Dark Winds is being exposed to a larger audience thanks to it arriving on Netflix, where you can stream both seasons yet produced right now. The show has both George R.R. Martin and Robert Redford listed as the headlining executive producers, and it is based on books written by the late novelist Tony Hillerman.
The action takes place on the Navajo Nation in Arizona and New Mexico in the 1970s. Dark Winds is told mainly from the point of view of a tribal police lieutenant named Joe Leaphorn.
Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin was smart to attach his name to Dark Winds
Crime thrillers are a dime a dozen on television and streaming services, but Dark Winds is unique in many ways. Its locale is definitely not one we often see. It's shot on location in Arizona, New Mexico, and southern Utah. This adds...
The action takes place on the Navajo Nation in Arizona and New Mexico in the 1970s. Dark Winds is told mainly from the point of view of a tribal police lieutenant named Joe Leaphorn.
Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin was smart to attach his name to Dark Winds
Crime thrillers are a dime a dozen on television and streaming services, but Dark Winds is unique in many ways. Its locale is definitely not one we often see. It's shot on location in Arizona, New Mexico, and southern Utah. This adds...
- 8/30/2024
- by Joel Wagler
- Winter Is Coming
Gilmore Girls is the perfect comfort show. Take a spin online and you’ll find fans who have been watching Gilmore Girls over and over for years. Others binge-watch the series every fall for its vibes. It doesn’t get much better than Amy Sherman-Palladino’s hit series starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel.
Now, I would never ask someone to stop watching their favorite show, break tradition, or anything like that. But, if you are interested in finding another good TV show, we do have some solid picks for you!
We shared eight good TV shows to watch if you like Gilmore Girls, starting with New Girl!
New Girl New Girl: Zooey Deschanel in the "Where the Road Goes" episode of New Girl airing Tuesday, May 1 (9:30-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. ©2018 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Isabella Vosmikova/Fox
Despite sharing the word “girl” in their titles,...
Now, I would never ask someone to stop watching their favorite show, break tradition, or anything like that. But, if you are interested in finding another good TV show, we do have some solid picks for you!
We shared eight good TV shows to watch if you like Gilmore Girls, starting with New Girl!
New Girl New Girl: Zooey Deschanel in the "Where the Road Goes" episode of New Girl airing Tuesday, May 1 (9:30-10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. ©2018 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Isabella Vosmikova/Fox
Despite sharing the word “girl” in their titles,...
- 8/30/2024
- by Bryce Olin
- ShowSnob
This September, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment with a royal drama series titled A Very Royal Scandal and a brilliant coming-of-age film Snack Shack. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 5 best films that are coming to Prime Video in September 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.
Drag Me to Hell (September 1)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
Drag Me to Hell is a supernatural horror film directed by Sam Raimi from a screenplay co-written by Sam and Ivan Raimi. The 2009 film follows the story of Christine Brown, a loan officer who rejects an elderly woman’s loan application due to pressure from her boss. In retaliation, the elderly woman puts a curse on her in which she will suffer in extreme...
Drag Me to Hell (September 1)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
Drag Me to Hell is a supernatural horror film directed by Sam Raimi from a screenplay co-written by Sam and Ivan Raimi. The 2009 film follows the story of Christine Brown, a loan officer who rejects an elderly woman’s loan application due to pressure from her boss. In retaliation, the elderly woman puts a curse on her in which she will suffer in extreme...
- 8/29/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
James Huntsman’s Blue Fox Entertainment, the indie film distribution and sales company, has hired Dave Hudakoc and Ian Goggins to open a Canadian office just in time for the Toronto Film Festival, which gets underway Sept. 5.
Former levelFILM co-founder Dave Hudakoc will lead Blue Fox Entertainment Canada as president and partner, while Ian Goggins, former executive vp of global home entertainment at Entertainment One, joins as executive vp, it was announced as the Venice Film Festival launches.
“For many years, expanding our footprint into Canada has been a strategic goal for Blue Fox Entertainment and we finally found the right partner in Dave Hudakoc,” Huntsman, head of Blue Fox Entertainment, said in a statement on Wednesday. Hudakoc and Goggins will work with the U.S.-based Blue Fox to bring indie films to Canadian and international audiences.
“With the continually increasing amount of high-quality films in the independent space,...
Former levelFILM co-founder Dave Hudakoc will lead Blue Fox Entertainment Canada as president and partner, while Ian Goggins, former executive vp of global home entertainment at Entertainment One, joins as executive vp, it was announced as the Venice Film Festival launches.
“For many years, expanding our footprint into Canada has been a strategic goal for Blue Fox Entertainment and we finally found the right partner in Dave Hudakoc,” Huntsman, head of Blue Fox Entertainment, said in a statement on Wednesday. Hudakoc and Goggins will work with the U.S.-based Blue Fox to bring indie films to Canadian and international audiences.
“With the continually increasing amount of high-quality films in the independent space,...
- 8/28/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Rising producer Anna Dragoo has joined the recently launched production company Objectively Good Media as Head of Development.
Dragoo comes to Ogm after a year and a half as an executive producer at OB42, where she established and oversaw the U.S. production division, producing for an exclusive roster of award-winning directors including Carlos López Estrada, Sean Wang, and Sandy Honig. In her new role, she will spearhead the production of feature films, TV shows, and podcasts for Ogm that amplify emerging talent with distinct perspectives and compelling narratives.
Most recently, Dragoo was an exec producer on the film I Love You, Bye, directed by Taylor James and starring Meg Stalter, Rainn Wilson and Benito Skinner. She started in television at Digital Ranch Productions, which developed and produced shows for the Discovery and History Channels. To date, her portfolio of over 150 projects includes scripted films, documentaries, music videos, commercials,...
Dragoo comes to Ogm after a year and a half as an executive producer at OB42, where she established and oversaw the U.S. production division, producing for an exclusive roster of award-winning directors including Carlos López Estrada, Sean Wang, and Sandy Honig. In her new role, she will spearhead the production of feature films, TV shows, and podcasts for Ogm that amplify emerging talent with distinct perspectives and compelling narratives.
Most recently, Dragoo was an exec producer on the film I Love You, Bye, directed by Taylor James and starring Meg Stalter, Rainn Wilson and Benito Skinner. She started in television at Digital Ranch Productions, which developed and produced shows for the Discovery and History Channels. To date, her portfolio of over 150 projects includes scripted films, documentaries, music videos, commercials,...
- 8/26/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Amy Adams was showered in love while belatedly celebrating her 50th birthday at Giorgio Baldi on Friday night (August 23) in Santa Monica, Calif.
The Enchanted actress turned 50 on August 20.
A few days later, she had a radiant smile on her face while exiting the restaurant holding hands with her husband Darren Le Gallo.
Keep reading to find out more…
Amy wore a blue wrap dress that matched her eyes. She left her hair down and finished off the outfit with coordinating heels.
We hope that Amy has had the most wonderful time celebrating her special day.
The actress has been busy recently. We’ve seen her on the set of her new movie At the Sea, which is filming in Massachusetts.
She stars in the movie alongside the likes of Jenny Slate, Rainn Wilson, Murray Bartlett and model Davide Gianni.
Did you know that Amy walked the red carpet wearing...
The Enchanted actress turned 50 on August 20.
A few days later, she had a radiant smile on her face while exiting the restaurant holding hands with her husband Darren Le Gallo.
Keep reading to find out more…
Amy wore a blue wrap dress that matched her eyes. She left her hair down and finished off the outfit with coordinating heels.
We hope that Amy has had the most wonderful time celebrating her special day.
The actress has been busy recently. We’ve seen her on the set of her new movie At the Sea, which is filming in Massachusetts.
She stars in the movie alongside the likes of Jenny Slate, Rainn Wilson, Murray Bartlett and model Davide Gianni.
Did you know that Amy walked the red carpet wearing...
- 8/24/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
If you've been meaning to watch the George R.R. Martin-executive produced murder mystery with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, now is your chance! The underappreciated AMC series "Dark Winds" is now finding a new audience on Netflix.
"Dark Winds" debuted on the streamer this week as part of a new Netflix deal with prestige cable channel AMC -- one that's also brought critical darlings like historical thriller "The Terror," weird meta-sitcom "Kevin Can F*** Himself," and gorgeous vampire melodrama "Interview with the Vampire" to the platform's new AMC hub. The licensing deal is surely a bid to get more eyes on these great shows, and so far, it's already paying off with several of them. According to viewership data site FlixPatrol, AMC shows like "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches" and "Fear the Walking Dead" have already cracked the top 10 most-watched English-language shows for the streamer, with "Dark Winds" beating out...
"Dark Winds" debuted on the streamer this week as part of a new Netflix deal with prestige cable channel AMC -- one that's also brought critical darlings like historical thriller "The Terror," weird meta-sitcom "Kevin Can F*** Himself," and gorgeous vampire melodrama "Interview with the Vampire" to the platform's new AMC hub. The licensing deal is surely a bid to get more eyes on these great shows, and so far, it's already paying off with several of them. According to viewership data site FlixPatrol, AMC shows like "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches" and "Fear the Walking Dead" have already cracked the top 10 most-watched English-language shows for the streamer, with "Dark Winds" beating out...
- 8/22/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Deadline’s Crew Call continues its spotlight on the revolutionaries of social media who are impacting the film and TV industry with Gen-z mom vlogger-turned-absurdist online talk show host Bobbi Althoff.
Similar to our previous social media guests — actor/comedic performer Adam Rose and teen K-drama series Alan’s Universe architect and star Alan Chikin Chow — Althoff is burning a trail for herself in the entertainment industry and leading her own burgeoning empire of brand endorsements and more at a time when the film and TV spheres are undergoing contraction and confusion about what consumers crave.
For Althoff, host and creator of The Really Good Podcast, pop culture is still the rage for many; it’s just how you harness it. Her deadpan talk show style, unprepared host styling and fearless demeanor to call guests out on their sh*t has lassoed her 13 million followers across social media, regularly topping the podcast charts,...
Similar to our previous social media guests — actor/comedic performer Adam Rose and teen K-drama series Alan’s Universe architect and star Alan Chikin Chow — Althoff is burning a trail for herself in the entertainment industry and leading her own burgeoning empire of brand endorsements and more at a time when the film and TV spheres are undergoing contraction and confusion about what consumers crave.
For Althoff, host and creator of The Really Good Podcast, pop culture is still the rage for many; it’s just how you harness it. Her deadpan talk show style, unprepared host styling and fearless demeanor to call guests out on their sh*t has lassoed her 13 million followers across social media, regularly topping the podcast charts,...
- 8/21/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The Office is going Down Under! Here’s what to know about the Australian version of the classic comedy!
The Office has had a fascinating history. Premiering in England in 2001, it was a mockumentary about a paper company branch with Ricky Gervais in his star-making role as its manager. Much of the comedy stemmed from Gervais believing he was a respected boss loved by his peers when he was really an incompetent, arrogant jerk.
The show’s impact has been felt as adaptations have been seen in over a dozen countries around the world. The most famous is the NBC version that ran nine seasons and made stars out of Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, and more.
There are plans for a sequel series called The Paper to air on Peacock in 2025. But before that, Prime Video will release the Australian take on the show that offers...
The Office has had a fascinating history. Premiering in England in 2001, it was a mockumentary about a paper company branch with Ricky Gervais in his star-making role as its manager. Much of the comedy stemmed from Gervais believing he was a respected boss loved by his peers when he was really an incompetent, arrogant jerk.
The show’s impact has been felt as adaptations have been seen in over a dozen countries around the world. The most famous is the NBC version that ran nine seasons and made stars out of Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, and more.
There are plans for a sequel series called The Paper to air on Peacock in 2025. But before that, Prime Video will release the Australian take on the show that offers...
- 8/20/2024
- by Michael Weyer
- ShowSnob
The Toronto Film Festival has unveiled its lineup for the Industry Selects program of films beyond the official fest lineup and available for worldwide acquisition as each gets an in-person screening for film buyers and industry execs.
Leading the selection is Christopher Leone’s Code 3, an action comedy that stars Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery and is from Wayfarer Studios; Locked, David Yarovesky’s remake of the Argentinian action thriller 4X4 toplined by Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgård; and Teemu Nikki’s 100 Litres of Gold, about two sisters famous for their Finnish farmhouse.
Other sales titles headed to Toronto as part of the Industry Selects program include Allan Ungar’s London Calling, where the director reteams with Josh Duhamel for an action comedy; Mehdi Idir’s Monsieur Aznavour from Playtime Group; Korean director Kim So-jin’s Noise; and Rich Flu, directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead,...
Leading the selection is Christopher Leone’s Code 3, an action comedy that stars Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery and is from Wayfarer Studios; Locked, David Yarovesky’s remake of the Argentinian action thriller 4X4 toplined by Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgård; and Teemu Nikki’s 100 Litres of Gold, about two sisters famous for their Finnish farmhouse.
Other sales titles headed to Toronto as part of the Industry Selects program include Allan Ungar’s London Calling, where the director reteams with Josh Duhamel for an action comedy; Mehdi Idir’s Monsieur Aznavour from Playtime Group; Korean director Kim So-jin’s Noise; and Rich Flu, directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Viva Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to Hitpig!, a new animated feature starring Ted Lasso‘s Jason Sudeikis, for release in theaters nationwide on November 1. Check out a trailer for the film above.
Based on the New York Times bestseller Pete & Pickles from Berkeley Breathed, the film follows a clever bounty hunting pig (Sudeikis) who catches escaped animals and returns them to their owners. The next job for Hitpig is his biggest yet: returning a dancing elephant named Pickles (Lilly Singh) to a maniacal Vegas showman (Rainn Wilson), for a million bucks. The mission quickly escalates into a wild adventure around the world, and when danger looms, it’s up to Hitpig to save the day, though he can’t do it alone. Eventually, he must realize that some things are more important than a paycheck, coming to discover that friends are the greatest bounty of all.
Produced by Aniventure,...
Based on the New York Times bestseller Pete & Pickles from Berkeley Breathed, the film follows a clever bounty hunting pig (Sudeikis) who catches escaped animals and returns them to their owners. The next job for Hitpig is his biggest yet: returning a dancing elephant named Pickles (Lilly Singh) to a maniacal Vegas showman (Rainn Wilson), for a million bucks. The mission quickly escalates into a wild adventure around the world, and when danger looms, it’s up to Hitpig to save the day, though he can’t do it alone. Eventually, he must realize that some things are more important than a paycheck, coming to discover that friends are the greatest bounty of all.
Produced by Aniventure,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
In this week’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo hits the books to discuss “Lessons in Chemistry.” Set in the 1950s, The Apple TV+ series follows Elizabeth Zott and her dream of being a chemist, which is put on hold when she finds herself pregnant, alone, and fired from her lab. The Emmy-nominated limited series stars Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Alice Halsey, Rainn Wilson, Aja Naomi King, Beau Bridges, and more.
Continue reading ‘Lessons in Chemistry’: Brie Larson Talks the Emmy Nominated Series, Marvel Secrets, & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Lessons in Chemistry’: Brie Larson Talks the Emmy Nominated Series, Marvel Secrets, & More [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.
- 8/15/2024
- by Mike DeAngelo
- The Playlist
The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) has Wednesday announced its full film program, including special presentations, official selections, and more for its 55th edition, running September 19-25 throughout the city. The selection includes more than 150 films, including 47 feature-length titles and more than 33 U.S., North American, and world premieres. As previously announced, a special opening night double-feature will include “Devo” and “Revel Country,” with “This Is a Film About the Black Keys” closing the festival.
Following the special opening night double-feature screening on September 19, additional notable festival presentations include: Netflix’s “Will & Harper” stars Will Ferrell and his friend Harper Steele, who recently came out as a trans woman, on a road trip to process this new phase of their friendship; Apple Original Films’ “The Last of the Sea Women,” a documentary produced by A24 and executive produced by Malala Yousafzai, follows an extraordinary band of feisty grandmother warriors as...
Following the special opening night double-feature screening on September 19, additional notable festival presentations include: Netflix’s “Will & Harper” stars Will Ferrell and his friend Harper Steele, who recently came out as a trans woman, on a road trip to process this new phase of their friendship; Apple Original Films’ “The Last of the Sea Women,” a documentary produced by A24 and executive produced by Malala Yousafzai, follows an extraordinary band of feisty grandmother warriors as...
- 8/15/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Tabyana Ali has been teasing her upcoming role in a new film for several weeks. Now, the General Hospital star has taken to social media to talk about her new role and what fans can expect from the movie. So, what is Tabyana’s new role and what’s the film about? Keep reading to find out.
General Hospital Star Moves On To The Big Screen
On August 8, the Gh actor took to Instagram to share some big news about the upcoming film Empire Waist. She wrote, “Oh my goodness! It’s here! The trailer!”
The official trailer was released on Thursday, August 8. Underneath the video on YouTube, there was a synopsis for the movie.
It reads, “Lenore Miller is a plus size, insecure teen whose talent for fashion is discovered by her confident, plus-sized classmate, forcing her into the spotlight—and into the path of both bullies and new friends.
General Hospital Star Moves On To The Big Screen
On August 8, the Gh actor took to Instagram to share some big news about the upcoming film Empire Waist. She wrote, “Oh my goodness! It’s here! The trailer!”
The official trailer was released on Thursday, August 8. Underneath the video on YouTube, there was a synopsis for the movie.
It reads, “Lenore Miller is a plus size, insecure teen whose talent for fashion is discovered by her confident, plus-sized classmate, forcing her into the spotlight—and into the path of both bullies and new friends.
- 8/10/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
As General Hospital’s Trina has dealt with all kinds of soapy drama, her portrayer, Tabyana Ali, has branched out to participate in a different kind of drama. Co-starring in the upcoming film Empire Waist, she happily shared news of its release with her fans, who are excited for her new project.
Her Co-Stars Praised Her
Gh star Tabyana Ali always brings a great performance to the show as Trina, who recently had no choice but to tell the police the truth that she saw Ava (Maura West) looking through her broken hotel room window after Kristina (Kate Mansi) tragically smashed through it and landed in the pool below, losing the life of her unborn child. Even Ava herself couldn’t be mad at Trina for her honesty.
She took to Instagram to share the trailer of a new film she’s appearing in called Empire Waist, and wrote, “Everyone!
Her Co-Stars Praised Her
Gh star Tabyana Ali always brings a great performance to the show as Trina, who recently had no choice but to tell the police the truth that she saw Ava (Maura West) looking through her broken hotel room window after Kristina (Kate Mansi) tragically smashed through it and landed in the pool below, losing the life of her unborn child. Even Ava herself couldn’t be mad at Trina for her honesty.
She took to Instagram to share the trailer of a new film she’s appearing in called Empire Waist, and wrote, “Everyone!
- 8/9/2024
- by Roger Froilan
- Soap Hub
"Girl, we are just getting started." Blue Fox Entertainment has unveiled an official trailer for a film titled Empire Waist, the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Claire Ayoub. This just premiered at the 2024 Seattle Film Festival a few months ago, and will open in theaters starting in September this fall. Inspired by the director's own essay "Notes to My Twelve-Year-Old Self," Empire Waist centers on Lenore (starring Mia Kaplan), a highschooler deeply insecure about her weight and desperate to make herself smaller wherever she goes. After a friendship blooms between her & Kayla, an extroverted and confident fellow plus-size teen, Lenore begins stepping outside of her shell and embracing who she really is inside. Despite warnings from her mother—a diet-obsessed woman struggling with her own insecurities—and cruel bullying by the popular crowd at school, Lenore builds up her group of friends who are all dealing with their own obstacles,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The Office has become a cultural phenomenon since its release in 2005. Its widespread popularity is a fruitful effort of the stellar cast inclusive of Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, and B. J. Novak. They brought quirky characters on-screen in awkward yet relatable workplace scenarios, captivating audiences’ hearts globally.
John Krasinski in The Office (image credit: NBC)
Among the show’s standout stars, Krasinski rose to significant prominence. Apart from his comedic excellence on-screen, he also came up with a brilliant idea to hook the star cast behind the scenes – which meant installing instant messenger on the cast computers.
John Krasinski Provided a Unique On-set Culture at The Office
The Office presented a unique way of storytelling in a mockumentary format, which made viewers feel like they were part of the Dunder Mifflin office environment. It blended comedy elements with heartfelt moments, with its success being largely attributed to its diverse cast.
John Krasinski in The Office (image credit: NBC)
Among the show’s standout stars, Krasinski rose to significant prominence. Apart from his comedic excellence on-screen, he also came up with a brilliant idea to hook the star cast behind the scenes – which meant installing instant messenger on the cast computers.
John Krasinski Provided a Unique On-set Culture at The Office
The Office presented a unique way of storytelling in a mockumentary format, which made viewers feel like they were part of the Dunder Mifflin office environment. It blended comedy elements with heartfelt moments, with its success being largely attributed to its diverse cast.
- 7/27/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
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