Drew Barrymore is an American sweetheart. The actress has been working in front of the camera since she was a child, having made her debut with Altered States in 1980. And two years later, Barrymore found her breakthrough in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Then in the ’90s and 2000s, she became the rom-com queen with hit after hits, especially because of her chemistry with Adam Sandler.
Drew Barrymore | The Drew Barrymore Show
But did you know that there was a time when Drew Barrymore was considered to be ugly? Her production company, Flower Films’ first movie started Barrymore in the lead in a movie titled Never Been Kissed (1999). The rom-com went on to become a hit and opened a new door of adventures for the actress. But while the movie was being filmed, Barrymore had to go through some issues before she could come out on top.
Drew Barrymore | The Drew Barrymore Show
But did you know that there was a time when Drew Barrymore was considered to be ugly? Her production company, Flower Films’ first movie started Barrymore in the lead in a movie titled Never Been Kissed (1999). The rom-com went on to become a hit and opened a new door of adventures for the actress. But while the movie was being filmed, Barrymore had to go through some issues before she could come out on top.
- 4/30/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Ben Stiller’s Zoolander is an infinitely quotable cult classic among comedy aficionadoes, and a sequel should have been easier to pull off than turning left. Still, the film failed epically, creating a reckoning for Stiller. Speaking with David Duchovny on the actor’s Fail Better podcast, Stiller says he was “blindsided” by the box office bombing of Zoolander 2 after thinking it would surprise fans more than David Bowie’s cameo in the original film.
“I thought everybody wanted this,” Stiller said about the sequel to his 2001 meme-worthy comedy. “And then it’s like, ‘Wow, I must have really f—ed this up. Everybody didn’t go to it. And it’s gotten these horrible reviews.”
“It really freaked me out because I was like, ‘I didn’t know it was that bad?’ ” Stiller continued. “What scared me the most on that one was I’m losing what I think what’s funny,...
“I thought everybody wanted this,” Stiller said about the sequel to his 2001 meme-worthy comedy. “And then it’s like, ‘Wow, I must have really f—ed this up. Everybody didn’t go to it. And it’s gotten these horrible reviews.”
“It really freaked me out because I was like, ‘I didn’t know it was that bad?’ ” Stiller continued. “What scared me the most on that one was I’m losing what I think what’s funny,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Drew Barrymore recalls filming Never Been Kissed and being asked to “tone it down” because her character, Josie Grossie, was deemed “too unattractive.”
In a recent episode of her talk show The Drew Barrymore Show, the actress talked about her experience while filming the 1999 romantic comedy, the first one from her production company Flower Films.
“At that time, people were very weary of actors being producers,” Barrymore told her talk show guests Christine Taylor and David Lascher. “A lot of it wasn’t necessarily working, and it didn’t mean because you were an actor, you knew how to produce the film. And it was about the economics. So if you didn’t make the film work, and you produced it as an actor, you are likely to not be able to do it again.”
Barrymore said the pressure of acting and producing in the film made her “very stressed,...
In a recent episode of her talk show The Drew Barrymore Show, the actress talked about her experience while filming the 1999 romantic comedy, the first one from her production company Flower Films.
“At that time, people were very weary of actors being producers,” Barrymore told her talk show guests Christine Taylor and David Lascher. “A lot of it wasn’t necessarily working, and it didn’t mean because you were an actor, you knew how to produce the film. And it was about the economics. So if you didn’t make the film work, and you produced it as an actor, you are likely to not be able to do it again.”
Barrymore said the pressure of acting and producing in the film made her “very stressed,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Debi Mazar has regrets. But none bigger than turning down a role in the 1998 rom-com classic The Wedding Singer.
Mazar confessed her mistake during an appearance on Friday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show. Mazar said she passed on playing the supporting role of Holly Sullivan, cousin to female lead Julia.
“I wanted to do The Wedding Singer, and I got the part, and I was so excited because I really was such a huge fan of Adam [Sandler],” Mazar explained in a video call with host Drew Barrymore with guests Christine Taylor and David Lascher. “And then my agent said, you know, ‘Don’t do it, you’re not getting paid the right amount of money.’ And I was like, wait, what?”
Mazar turned it down “only because my agent told me, ‘Just, just hang on, don’t do it,'” and Taylor was cast as Holly.
“I regret it to this day,...
Mazar confessed her mistake during an appearance on Friday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show. Mazar said she passed on playing the supporting role of Holly Sullivan, cousin to female lead Julia.
“I wanted to do The Wedding Singer, and I got the part, and I was so excited because I really was such a huge fan of Adam [Sandler],” Mazar explained in a video call with host Drew Barrymore with guests Christine Taylor and David Lascher. “And then my agent said, you know, ‘Don’t do it, you’re not getting paid the right amount of money.’ And I was like, wait, what?”
Mazar turned it down “only because my agent told me, ‘Just, just hang on, don’t do it,'” and Taylor was cast as Holly.
“I regret it to this day,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Debi Mazar regrets turning down a role in 'The Wedding Singer'.The 59-year-old actress was offered the role of Holly Sullivan, cousin and friend to lead character Julia Sullivan (Drew Barrymore) in the 1998 romantic comedy but revealed she rejected it, which she still regrets.Speaking on 'The Drew Barrymore Show', she said: "I wanted to do 'The Wedding Singer', and I got the part, and I was so excited because I really was such a huge fan of Adam [Sandler]. And then my agent said, you know, ‘Don’t do it, you’re not getting paid the right amount of money.’ And I was like, wait, what?"Debi explained she dropped out "only because my agent told me, ‘Just, just hang on, don’t do it'."Christine Taylor went on to play the role of Holly and Debi said: "I regret it to this day. I [said sorry] to Adam Sandler,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Colette Fahy 2
- Bang Showbiz
Debi Mazar is still mourning a role she passed on in the 1998 beloved rom-com The Wedding Singer.
The actress revealed during a surprise virtual appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show Friday that she turned down the opportunity to play Holly Sullivan, cousin and friend to Julia Sullivan (Drew Barrymore), in the movie also starring Adam Sandler.
“I wanted to do The Wedding Singer, and I got the part, and I was so excited because I really was such a huge fan of Adam,” Mazar recalled. “And then my agent said, you know, ‘Don’t do it, you’re not getting paid the right amount of money.’ And I was like, wait, what?”
The Empire Records actress said she ultimately passed on it “only because my agent told me, ‘Just, just hang on, don’t do it.'” Christine Taylor, who was also a guest on Barrymore’s show Friday, ended up playing the character.
The actress revealed during a surprise virtual appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show Friday that she turned down the opportunity to play Holly Sullivan, cousin and friend to Julia Sullivan (Drew Barrymore), in the movie also starring Adam Sandler.
“I wanted to do The Wedding Singer, and I got the part, and I was so excited because I really was such a huge fan of Adam,” Mazar recalled. “And then my agent said, you know, ‘Don’t do it, you’re not getting paid the right amount of money.’ And I was like, wait, what?”
The Empire Records actress said she ultimately passed on it “only because my agent told me, ‘Just, just hang on, don’t do it.'” Christine Taylor, who was also a guest on Barrymore’s show Friday, ended up playing the character.
- 4/19/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Drew Barrymore is reflecting back on 20th Century Fox’s initial reaction to Never Been Kissed.
The actress-producer and talk-show host was joined by Hey, Dude…The ’90s Called! hosts Christine Taylor and David Lascher on Friday’s Drew Barrymore Show, where she recalled how the rom-com marked a big milestone for the actress, as it was the first project made under her own production company, Flower Films.
With her venture behind the camera while also being the film’s star, there was a lot of pressure on Barrymore for the film to succeed.
“Never Been Kissed was very interesting because it was our first official film for Flower Films. And at that time, people were very weary of actors being producers,” she explained. “A lot of it wasn’t necessarily working and it didn’t mean because you’re an actor, you knew how to produce a film and it was about the economics.
The actress-producer and talk-show host was joined by Hey, Dude…The ’90s Called! hosts Christine Taylor and David Lascher on Friday’s Drew Barrymore Show, where she recalled how the rom-com marked a big milestone for the actress, as it was the first project made under her own production company, Flower Films.
With her venture behind the camera while also being the film’s star, there was a lot of pressure on Barrymore for the film to succeed.
“Never Been Kissed was very interesting because it was our first official film for Flower Films. And at that time, people were very weary of actors being producers,” she explained. “A lot of it wasn’t necessarily working and it didn’t mean because you’re an actor, you knew how to produce a film and it was about the economics.
- 4/19/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Silver Lining Entertainment has signed Mercedes Mason, an actress known for turns on shows like The Rookie and Fear the Walking Dead, for management.
Mason portrayed Captain Zoe Andersen, the Commanding Officer of Los Angeles’s Mid-Wilshire Division, in ABC’s acclaimed police procedural The Rookie, which is going into its sixth season, portraying Ofelia Salazar on AMC’s offshoot of global smash hit The Walking Dead.
Previously, the actress has also been seen on shows like NCIS: Los Angeles, American Horror Stories, The L Word: Generation Q, How to Get Away with Murder, and Entourage, among many others. Other notable roles came as part of Fox’s Bones spinoff The Finder, opposite Michael Clark Duncan, and the ABC series 666 Park Ave with Terry O’Quinn and Vanessa Williams.
After transitioning from modeling into acting, Mason starred opposite Shane West and J.K. Simmons in horror thriller Red Sands, gaining notoriety...
Mason portrayed Captain Zoe Andersen, the Commanding Officer of Los Angeles’s Mid-Wilshire Division, in ABC’s acclaimed police procedural The Rookie, which is going into its sixth season, portraying Ofelia Salazar on AMC’s offshoot of global smash hit The Walking Dead.
Previously, the actress has also been seen on shows like NCIS: Los Angeles, American Horror Stories, The L Word: Generation Q, How to Get Away with Murder, and Entourage, among many others. Other notable roles came as part of Fox’s Bones spinoff The Finder, opposite Michael Clark Duncan, and the ABC series 666 Park Ave with Terry O’Quinn and Vanessa Williams.
After transitioning from modeling into acting, Mason starred opposite Shane West and J.K. Simmons in horror thriller Red Sands, gaining notoriety...
- 1/26/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
An official YouTube channel dedicated to the classic sitcom The Munsters and the franchise it spawned was launched three years ago, and as the years have gone by a whole lot of clips from the 1964 – 1966 show have been added to that channel. But now Universal has decided to go ahead and share a couple full movies on there as well: The Munsters’ Revenge from 1981 and Here Come the Munsters from 1995. Not only can both of those movies be viewed on the The Munsters channel, but they’re both embedded at the bottom of this article as well!
Directed by Don Weis from a script by Arthur Alsberg and Don Nelson, The Munsters’ Revenge reunites original sitcom stars Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, and Al Lewis. The movie shows us what happens when Mad Dr. Diablo sends robot doubles of Herman and Grandpa Munster to steal art.
Gwynne, De Carlo, and Lewis play Herman,...
Directed by Don Weis from a script by Arthur Alsberg and Don Nelson, The Munsters’ Revenge reunites original sitcom stars Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, and Al Lewis. The movie shows us what happens when Mad Dr. Diablo sends robot doubles of Herman and Grandpa Munster to steal art.
Gwynne, De Carlo, and Lewis play Herman,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
There were so many stars in attendance for the opening night performance of the off-Broadway play Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott.
The two actors posed for photos with director Jeff Ward outside of the Lucille Lortel Theatre on Monday night (November 13) in New York City.
Some of the special guests who attended the performance included Dakota Johnson, Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor, Piper Perabo, Susan Sarandon, and more.
Keep reading to find out more…
Also there were Zazie Beetz and husband David Rysdahl, Pen15 stars Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle with their partners Michael Angarano and Alex Anfanger, Ellen Burstyn, Dan Stevens, Jesse Eisenberg, John Gallagher Jr., Mike Birbiglia, Rebecca Hall, and Walton Goggins.
Though she’s not pictured, Aubrey‘s very-famous roommate was also spotted at the performance!
Here is the play...
The two actors posed for photos with director Jeff Ward outside of the Lucille Lortel Theatre on Monday night (November 13) in New York City.
Some of the special guests who attended the performance included Dakota Johnson, Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor, Piper Perabo, Susan Sarandon, and more.
Keep reading to find out more…
Also there were Zazie Beetz and husband David Rysdahl, Pen15 stars Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle with their partners Michael Angarano and Alex Anfanger, Ellen Burstyn, Dan Stevens, Jesse Eisenberg, John Gallagher Jr., Mike Birbiglia, Rebecca Hall, and Walton Goggins.
Though she’s not pictured, Aubrey‘s very-famous roommate was also spotted at the performance!
Here is the play...
- 11/14/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor's kids are all grown up! On June 11, Ben and Taylor brought their daughter, Ella, with them to the Tribeca Film Festival. The trio smiled together on the red carpet. Ella previously attended the 2022 Emmys with her dad. Ben and Taylor are also parents to their 18-year-old son, Quinlin, whom they made a rare red carpet appearance with on Oct. 26 while hosting the 25th Project Als Anniversary in New York City.
Ben and Taylor have been married since May 2000. They hit a rough patch in 2017 when they announced plans to split. However, neither ever officially filed for divorce. The two eventually reconciled, and in an April 2022 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ben opened up about how content he was with his life.
"I'm so happy where I'm at in my life and the fact that we're even able to be here together doing this right now,...
Ben and Taylor have been married since May 2000. They hit a rough patch in 2017 when they announced plans to split. However, neither ever officially filed for divorce. The two eventually reconciled, and in an April 2022 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ben opened up about how content he was with his life.
"I'm so happy where I'm at in my life and the fact that we're even able to be here together doing this right now,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Monica Sisavat Solís
- Popsugar.com
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor are making a rare public appearance with their 18-year-old son Quinlin!
The married couple brought their son to the red carpet for the Project Als 25th Anniversary Gala on Thursday night (October 26) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Ben, Christine, and Quinlin posed for some family photos, but they were missing 21-year-old daughter/sister Ella.
The couple is co-hosting the event and Quinlin told Et, “It’ll be interesting to see! I mean, they’ll be getting my feedback so, be careful.” Ben replied, “My son is my critic.”
Keep reading to find out more…
Ben was also seen meeting up with Julianna Margulies, Katie Couric, and fashion designer Donna Karan on the carpet.
The actor called Project Als a “family organization” and added that, “It’s very personal and I think everybody here has a personal connection in some way. It...
The married couple brought their son to the red carpet for the Project Als 25th Anniversary Gala on Thursday night (October 26) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Ben, Christine, and Quinlin posed for some family photos, but they were missing 21-year-old daughter/sister Ella.
The couple is co-hosting the event and Quinlin told Et, “It’ll be interesting to see! I mean, they’ll be getting my feedback so, be careful.” Ben replied, “My son is my critic.”
Keep reading to find out more…
Ben was also seen meeting up with Julianna Margulies, Katie Couric, and fashion designer Donna Karan on the carpet.
The actor called Project Als a “family organization” and added that, “It’s very personal and I think everybody here has a personal connection in some way. It...
- 10/27/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Chances of a second season for Patricia Arquette's newest show have dried up. Apple TV+ has cancelled her High Desert series, according to the actress and executive producer. The show was created by Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford, and Jennifer Hoppe-House.
A single-camera dark comedy series, the High Desert TV show stars Arquette, Brad Garrett, Weruche Opia, Bernadette Peters, and Rupert Friend. Recurring players include Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Eric Petersen, Susan Park, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Eden Brolin, Carmine Giovinazzo, and Carlo Rota. In the story, Peggy Newman (Arquette) is an on-again-off-again addict. She decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother (Peters), with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California. Peggy makes the life-changing decision to become a private investigator. Read More…...
A single-camera dark comedy series, the High Desert TV show stars Arquette, Brad Garrett, Weruche Opia, Bernadette Peters, and Rupert Friend. Recurring players include Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Eric Petersen, Susan Park, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Eden Brolin, Carmine Giovinazzo, and Carlo Rota. In the story, Peggy Newman (Arquette) is an on-again-off-again addict. She decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother (Peters), with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California. Peggy makes the life-changing decision to become a private investigator. Read More…...
- 7/3/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Well, this is sad TV news on this fine holiday weekend.
Apple TV+ has canceled High Desert following the conclusion of its freshman season, according to Patrica Arquette.
"A lot of you have asked about High Desert and if there was going to be a second season," the actress said in an Instagram video on Saturday.
"So I just wanted to let you know, we just found out that it won't be coming back," she added.
"So that's a sad bummer for all of us."
She thanked the crew, writers, actors and fans. "You can't win 'em all," she added.
Ben Stiller, who served as an executive producer on the series, also addressed the cancellation.
"We are all disappointed," he wrote.
"Our entire #HighDesert cast was amazing and to all our fans, thank you for embracing this show."
"I Love Patricia Arquette, who gave an awards worthy performance," he continued.
Apple TV+ has canceled High Desert following the conclusion of its freshman season, according to Patrica Arquette.
"A lot of you have asked about High Desert and if there was going to be a second season," the actress said in an Instagram video on Saturday.
"So I just wanted to let you know, we just found out that it won't be coming back," she added.
"So that's a sad bummer for all of us."
She thanked the crew, writers, actors and fans. "You can't win 'em all," she added.
Ben Stiller, who served as an executive producer on the series, also addressed the cancellation.
"We are all disappointed," he wrote.
"Our entire #HighDesert cast was amazing and to all our fans, thank you for embracing this show."
"I Love Patricia Arquette, who gave an awards worthy performance," he continued.
- 7/2/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Patricia Arquette-fronted comedy drama High Desert is ending after one season.
Apple has axed the series, which launched on May 17 and ran through June 21.
Arquette revealed the news on Instagram. “A lot of you have asked about High Desert and if there was going to be a second season, we just found out that it won’t be coming back. That’s a sad bummer for all of us,” she said.
Arquette, who played Peggy, thanked the writers, crew and actors. “I loved Peggy and that punk rock world,” she added. “You can’t win ‘em all and it sucks. I’ve got this cactus and we’re going to hug it out.”
Arquette plays Peggy, an addict who decides to make a new start by becoming a private investigator after the death of her beloved mother with whom she lived in the small California desert town of Yucca Valley.
Apple has axed the series, which launched on May 17 and ran through June 21.
Arquette revealed the news on Instagram. “A lot of you have asked about High Desert and if there was going to be a second season, we just found out that it won’t be coming back. That’s a sad bummer for all of us,” she said.
Arquette, who played Peggy, thanked the writers, crew and actors. “I loved Peggy and that punk rock world,” she added. “You can’t win ‘em all and it sucks. I’ve got this cactus and we’re going to hug it out.”
Arquette plays Peggy, an addict who decides to make a new start by becoming a private investigator after the death of her beloved mother with whom she lived in the small California desert town of Yucca Valley.
- 7/1/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
[This story contains spoilers from the season one finale of Apple TV+’s High Desert.]
Patricia Arquette’s Apple TV+ comedy High Desert ended its first-season finale with a literal bang.
The crime-focused series — focusing on Peggy’s (Patricia Arquette) chaotic life as a recovering drug addict trying to find a new path as a private investigator — wrapped up its eight-episode season with a violent conclusion. Peggy and Guru Bob (Rupert Friend) found themselves kidnapped over a missing painting but had their lives miraculously spared after Leo Gattchi (Michael Masini) and Nick Gattchi (Carmine Giovinazzo) somehow killed each other. Plus, Denny (Matt Dillon) managed to avoid the wrath of Heather (Julia Rickert) after her father died from a stray bullet.
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Arquette discusses the finale cliff-hanger involving Peggy awaiting the human cannon’s explosion, the star’s conversation with her real-life sister that changed the course of Bernadette Peters’ role as Peggy’s late mom, her hopes...
Patricia Arquette’s Apple TV+ comedy High Desert ended its first-season finale with a literal bang.
The crime-focused series — focusing on Peggy’s (Patricia Arquette) chaotic life as a recovering drug addict trying to find a new path as a private investigator — wrapped up its eight-episode season with a violent conclusion. Peggy and Guru Bob (Rupert Friend) found themselves kidnapped over a missing painting but had their lives miraculously spared after Leo Gattchi (Michael Masini) and Nick Gattchi (Carmine Giovinazzo) somehow killed each other. Plus, Denny (Matt Dillon) managed to avoid the wrath of Heather (Julia Rickert) after her father died from a stray bullet.
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Arquette discusses the finale cliff-hanger involving Peggy awaiting the human cannon’s explosion, the star’s conversation with her real-life sister that changed the course of Bernadette Peters’ role as Peggy’s late mom, her hopes...
- 6/25/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It was a Stiller family affair.
On Sunday night, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor made an appearance on the red carpet at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival alongside their 21-year-old daughter Ella Stiller.
Read More: Ben Stiller Reveals He & Christine Taylor Are Back Together: ‘It’s Been Really Wonderful’
The family was at the festival for the premiere of the short film “Let Liv”, directed by Erica Rose and written by Olivia Levine, starring Taylor, Levine Rosaline Elbay and more.
“Let Liv” tells the story of a young alcoholic woman who is forced to confront her past when she runs into her estranged mother.
Stiller and Taylor got married in 2000, but split in 2017.
Just a few years later, though, during the pandemic, the couple reconciled.
Read More: Ben Stiller Turns 2022 Emmys Into Father-Daughter Date Night With Ella Stiller
Appearing on Global’s “The Drew Barrymore Show” in March, Taylor opened up about her marriage.
On Sunday night, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor made an appearance on the red carpet at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival alongside their 21-year-old daughter Ella Stiller.
Read More: Ben Stiller Reveals He & Christine Taylor Are Back Together: ‘It’s Been Really Wonderful’
The family was at the festival for the premiere of the short film “Let Liv”, directed by Erica Rose and written by Olivia Levine, starring Taylor, Levine Rosaline Elbay and more.
“Let Liv” tells the story of a young alcoholic woman who is forced to confront her past when she runs into her estranged mother.
Stiller and Taylor got married in 2000, but split in 2017.
Just a few years later, though, during the pandemic, the couple reconciled.
Read More: Ben Stiller Turns 2022 Emmys Into Father-Daughter Date Night With Ella Stiller
Appearing on Global’s “The Drew Barrymore Show” in March, Taylor opened up about her marriage.
- 6/12/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
I love movies more than just about anything else in the world, but if anything is going to rank higher on my personal hierarchy of needs, it's the promise of free stuff. The economy is in shambles and my rent just went up, so needless to say, I am all about anything that doesn't come with a price tag. We here at /Film have been preaching the gospel of Pluto TV, the free ad-supported streaming television (Fast) provider with thousands of titles in their library and specialized channels of constantly running programming, for years.
If you long for the days of turning on the TV in the middle of the afternoon on a Sunday and watching whatever it is the cable programming gods decided for you, this is the closest thing to capturing that feeling. Want to watch a horror movie? There's a channel for that. Hoping to check out...
If you long for the days of turning on the TV in the middle of the afternoon on a Sunday and watching whatever it is the cable programming gods decided for you, this is the closest thing to capturing that feeling. Want to watch a horror movie? There's a channel for that. Hoping to check out...
- 6/2/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Chicago – One of the peculiar secrets … since revealed … in the new Apple TV+ series “High Desert” is that the icon Bernadette Peters portrays two characters. One is the mother (Rosalyn) of main character Peggy, and the other is mysterious actor Ginger who somehow ended up in California desert country. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
“High Desert” features Peggy Newman (Patricia Arquette), an ex-heroin addict who lives in arid California and needs a life change. That is difficult, for besides her visits to a local methadone clinic she is just barely holding on as a performer in Pioneer Town, a rundown tourist attraction. The only thing she desperately wants to cling to is the house of her deceased mother (Bernadette Peters), but her sister Dianne (Christine Taylor) is intent on selling it. Peggy needs to raise some extra cash, so she comes up with a plan to become a private investigator,...
“High Desert” features Peggy Newman (Patricia Arquette), an ex-heroin addict who lives in arid California and needs a life change. That is difficult, for besides her visits to a local methadone clinic she is just barely holding on as a performer in Pioneer Town, a rundown tourist attraction. The only thing she desperately wants to cling to is the house of her deceased mother (Bernadette Peters), but her sister Dianne (Christine Taylor) is intent on selling it. Peggy needs to raise some extra cash, so she comes up with a plan to become a private investigator,...
- 5/29/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
[This story includes spoilers from the first three episodes of Apple TV+’s High Desert.]
Patricia Arquette is continuing her relationship with Apple, but her new comedy, High Desert, is much different than last year’s Severance.
In the half-hour series High Desert from co-creators Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford and Jennifer Hoppe-House, the Oscar winner plays Peggy, a recovering addict with a predilection for chaos who, after the death of her mother (Bernadette Peters), winds up working as a private investigator in the California desert town where she grew up. Jay Roach directs and Ben Stiller is an executive producer for the series that includes Matt Dillon as ex-husband Denny, alongside fellow castmembers Rupert Friend, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Christine Taylor, Keir O’Donnell and Eric Petersen.
During the below interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Arquette explains why she connected so personally to Peggy’s path, how her work on Severance impacted the new show, why Stiller was unable to direct the series as initially planned,...
Patricia Arquette is continuing her relationship with Apple, but her new comedy, High Desert, is much different than last year’s Severance.
In the half-hour series High Desert from co-creators Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford and Jennifer Hoppe-House, the Oscar winner plays Peggy, a recovering addict with a predilection for chaos who, after the death of her mother (Bernadette Peters), winds up working as a private investigator in the California desert town where she grew up. Jay Roach directs and Ben Stiller is an executive producer for the series that includes Matt Dillon as ex-husband Denny, alongside fellow castmembers Rupert Friend, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Christine Taylor, Keir O’Donnell and Eric Petersen.
During the below interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Arquette explains why she connected so personally to Peggy’s path, how her work on Severance impacted the new show, why Stiller was unable to direct the series as initially planned,...
- 5/18/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: An on-again, off-again drug addict sets out to become a private investigator and find the missing wife of a charlatan guru who happens to have ties to a mafia family, all while said barely recovering addict deals with her imprisoned husband and grieves the loss of her beloved mother. And sometimes, all of that but on acid.
Apple TV+’s High Desert (the first three episodes are now available to stream) stars Patricia Arquette as the messy, yet captivating leading lady named Peggy who lies somewhere between bulls—t artist and scrappy businesswoman.
Apple TV+’s High Desert (the first three episodes are now available to stream) stars Patricia Arquette as the messy, yet captivating leading lady named Peggy who lies somewhere between bulls—t artist and scrappy businesswoman.
- 5/17/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
It’s hard to live up to the approval of our parents. Peggy, the lead character of Apple TV+’s new series “High Desert,” premiering Tuesday, May 16, has tried all her life. But when Peggy’s mother dies unexpectedly it leaves a hole in her heart too big to fill. In order to get closure from her mother’s passing, Peggy decides to leave her own checkered past behind to become a private investigator. You can watch High Desert: Season 1 with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
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“High Desert” follows Peggy (Patricia Arquette), whose relationship with drugs and alcohol has been the most consistent one in her life so far. But when her mother passes away,...
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“High Desert” follows Peggy (Patricia Arquette), whose relationship with drugs and alcohol has been the most consistent one in her life so far. But when her mother passes away,...
- 5/17/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Chicago – How has actor/singer/Broadway icon Bernadette Peters ended up in the arid lands of California? She is featured in the new Apple TV+ series “High Desert.” It has an ensemble cast led by Patricia Arquette as Peggy Newman, a recovering human being in an odd and spiritual place. The series begins streaming on May 17th.
Newman is an ex-heroin addict who realizes her life needs to begin again. That is difficult, for besides her visits to a local methadone clinic, she is just barely holding on as a performer in Pioneertown, a rundown tourist attraction. The only thing she desperately wants to cling to is the house of her deceased mother (Bernadette Peters), but her sister Dianne (Christine Taylor) is intent on selling it. Peggy needs to raise some extra cash, so she comes up with a plan to become a private investigator, in the office of Bruce...
Newman is an ex-heroin addict who realizes her life needs to begin again. That is difficult, for besides her visits to a local methadone clinic, she is just barely holding on as a performer in Pioneertown, a rundown tourist attraction. The only thing she desperately wants to cling to is the house of her deceased mother (Bernadette Peters), but her sister Dianne (Christine Taylor) is intent on selling it. Peggy needs to raise some extra cash, so she comes up with a plan to become a private investigator, in the office of Bruce...
- 5/17/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Patricia Arquette is an Emmy favorite nowadays, and she’s not even “High Desert’s” most decorated performer. Between her, Brad Garrett (“Everybody Loves Raymond”), Rupert Friend (“Homeland”) and Bernadette Peters (“Ally McBeal”), the main cast of Apple TV+’s upcoming comedy series from “Miss Congeniality” writer Katie Ford and creative partners Nancy Fichman and Jennifer Hoppe-House has a total of 16 acting nominations and five wins.
Set in Yucca Valley, California, “High Desert” follows addict and former dealer Peggy Newman (Arquette), who decides to become a private investigator following her mother’s (Peters) death. Along Peggy’s hazardous journey toward self-discovery, she meets the uptight business owner who hires her (Garrett) and an anchorman-turned-desert-shaman (Friend). Other characters include her on-and-off parolee lover (Matt Dillon), best friend (Weruche Opia) and sister (Christine Taylor).
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Set in Yucca Valley, California, “High Desert” follows addict and former dealer Peggy Newman (Arquette), who decides to become a private investigator following her mother’s (Peters) death. Along Peggy’s hazardous journey toward self-discovery, she meets the uptight business owner who hires her (Garrett) and an anchorman-turned-desert-shaman (Friend). Other characters include her on-and-off parolee lover (Matt Dillon), best friend (Weruche Opia) and sister (Christine Taylor).
See Patricia Arquette on playing the villain on ‘Severance’ (‘I love it!’) and looking back at Oscar, Emmy...
- 5/4/2023
- by Ronald Meyer
- Gold Derby
Clear the runway! It’s time to revisit Zoolander… Directed and co-written by Ben Stiller, the film focuses on Derek Zoolander, a slow-witted supermodel, who becomes embroiled in an international conspiracy to assassinate the Prime Minister of Malaysia by the top people in the fashion industry, namely Jacobim Mugatu and Derek’s agent Maury Ballstein, before he can pass progressive labor laws in his country that would harm their businesses. Zoolander is recruited as a pawn and brainwashed into killing him during a fashion show. If that wasn’t enough, Derek faces an identity crisis due to his declining popularity, his family’s embarrassment of his occupation, and his search for a higher calling in life besides being ridiculously good looking. Thanks to his friend and eventual love interest, journalist Matilda Jeffries, Derek becomes aware of the planned assassination plot. Once Derek squashes his beef with competing male model Hansel,...
- 5/4/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
“Dodgeball” is getting a sequel.
Et can confirm Vince Vaughn is returning to star in a “Dodgeball” sequel, which is in early development at 20th Century Studios.
Plot details have not been revealed, but Jordan VanDina is set to pen the script, Et confirms.
“Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” followed a group of misfits that enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain. It grossed $168 million worldwide.
The original film featured stars including Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Justin Long, Jason Bateman and William Shatner, but it’s unclear if any will return for the sequel.
Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote and directed the original film in 2004, but it’s unclear if he’ll be involved in the sequel in any capacity, according to Deadline, who was first to report the news of the follow up film.
Et can confirm Vince Vaughn is returning to star in a “Dodgeball” sequel, which is in early development at 20th Century Studios.
Plot details have not been revealed, but Jordan VanDina is set to pen the script, Et confirms.
“Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” followed a group of misfits that enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain. It grossed $168 million worldwide.
The original film featured stars including Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Justin Long, Jason Bateman and William Shatner, but it’s unclear if any will return for the sequel.
Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote and directed the original film in 2004, but it’s unclear if he’ll be involved in the sequel in any capacity, according to Deadline, who was first to report the news of the follow up film.
- 4/28/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Vince Vaughn is returning for a 'Dodgeball' sequel.The 53-year-old actor is to star in a follow-up to the 2004 comedy hit that is in the early stages of development at 20th Century Studios.Plot details are yet to be revealed but Jordan VanDina is attached to write the script that is based on an idea by Vaughn.The original film, 'Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story', followed Peter Lafleur (Vaughn), the owner of Average Joe's Gym – a small and shabby haunt frequented by a group of misfits.In order to save the gym from being taken over by the corporate fitness chain Globo Gym – run by White Goodman (Ben Stiller) – Peter and his friends enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament that has a $50,000 grand prize.The first movie was written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber with an ensemble cast that included Christine Taylor, Justin Long and William Shatner.
- 4/28/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
It's finally happening: "Dodgeball: A True Underdog" is getting a sequel and, what's more, Vince Vaughn will be returning as Peter La Fleur. The original comedy came out nearly 20 years ago back in 2004 and was a big hit in its day. Naturally, there was lots of talk of a sequel that never actually materialized. Now though, Vaughn has committed to the film and it is in development at 20th Century Studios, with a new writer on board.
According to Deadline, Vaughn will star in and possibly produce the sequel, which does not yet have an official title. Jordan VanDina ("The Binge") has been tapped to pen the screenplay, working from an idea that Vaughn cooked up himself. It is described as being in "early" development, so there's no word yet on a director or plot details. Rawson Marshall Thurber, of "Red Notice" and "We're the Millers" fame, wrote and directed the original film.
According to Deadline, Vaughn will star in and possibly produce the sequel, which does not yet have an official title. Jordan VanDina ("The Binge") has been tapped to pen the screenplay, working from an idea that Vaughn cooked up himself. It is described as being in "early" development, so there's no word yet on a director or plot details. Rawson Marshall Thurber, of "Red Notice" and "We're the Millers" fame, wrote and directed the original film.
- 4/27/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
We’re not sure who asked for it, but Vince Vaughn is returning to star in a sequel to his 2004 comedy Dodgeball, reports Deadline.
The film is in early development stages at 20th Century Studios, with Jordan VanDina attached to write the script based on an idea from Vaughn. This isn’t the first time Vaughn has worked together with VanDina; the actor starred in The Binge, a 2020 parody of The Purge that was also penned by the writer.
At this time, there’s no word yet about whether Rawson Marshall Thurber — who wrote and directed the original Dodgeball — will be involved with the sequel. However, Thurber previously said “never say never” about expanding the Dodgeball universe. Vaughn, who will likely produce the movie, is the only actor currently attached.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story certainly offers a deep roster of actors to pull from, including Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor,...
The film is in early development stages at 20th Century Studios, with Jordan VanDina attached to write the script based on an idea from Vaughn. This isn’t the first time Vaughn has worked together with VanDina; the actor starred in The Binge, a 2020 parody of The Purge that was also penned by the writer.
At this time, there’s no word yet about whether Rawson Marshall Thurber — who wrote and directed the original Dodgeball — will be involved with the sequel. However, Thurber previously said “never say never” about expanding the Dodgeball universe. Vaughn, who will likely produce the movie, is the only actor currently attached.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story certainly offers a deep roster of actors to pull from, including Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
If you can dodge a wrench, then you can dodge the curse of the crappy comedy sequel… hopefully. Deadline has reported that Vince Vaughn is set to return for the long-awaited Dodgeball sequel, which is in early development at 20th Century Studios.
The Dodgeball sequel has been scripted by Jordan VanDina (The Binge) and it’s expected that Vince Vaughn will also produce. The original movie starred Vaughn as Pete Lafleur, owner of Average Joe’s Gym. When he defaults on the gym’s mortgage, he enters a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament with his misfit friends in order to win the $50,000 prize to save their cherished gym from being taken over by corporate health fitness chain Globo Gym. Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote and directed the original movie, but it’s unknown if he will be involved in the sequel in any form.
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The Dodgeball sequel has been scripted by Jordan VanDina (The Binge) and it’s expected that Vince Vaughn will also produce. The original movie starred Vaughn as Pete Lafleur, owner of Average Joe’s Gym. When he defaults on the gym’s mortgage, he enters a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament with his misfit friends in order to win the $50,000 prize to save their cherished gym from being taken over by corporate health fitness chain Globo Gym. Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote and directed the original movie, but it’s unknown if he will be involved in the sequel in any form.
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- 4/27/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Time to brush up on the 5 D’s of “Dodgeball” — “dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge” — because a sequel to the 2004 hit comedy is officially in the works.
Vince Vaughn is returning to star in the sequel, which is in early development at 20th Century Studios. Plot details are being kept under wraps but Jordan VanDina (“The Binge”) has signed on to pen the script, from an idea by Vaughn.
The original film “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story,” followed Peter La Fleur (Vaughn), owner of Average Joe’s Gym, a small and shabby, yet cherished, local haunt frequented by a group of misfits. In order to save the gym from being taken over by Globo Gym, a corporate fitness chain run by White Goodman (Ben Stiller), Peter and his friends enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament with a $50,000 grand prize.
“Dodgeball” was written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, with...
Vince Vaughn is returning to star in the sequel, which is in early development at 20th Century Studios. Plot details are being kept under wraps but Jordan VanDina (“The Binge”) has signed on to pen the script, from an idea by Vaughn.
The original film “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story,” followed Peter La Fleur (Vaughn), owner of Average Joe’s Gym, a small and shabby, yet cherished, local haunt frequented by a group of misfits. In order to save the gym from being taken over by Globo Gym, a corporate fitness chain run by White Goodman (Ben Stiller), Peter and his friends enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament with a $50,000 grand prize.
“Dodgeball” was written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, with...
- 4/27/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Vince Vaughn will return to star in (and likely produce) a sequel to his hit 2004 comedy, Dodgeball, scripted by Jordan VanDina (The Binge), which is in early development at 20th Century Studios, Deadline has learned.
While Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote and directed the original film for 20th Century Fox, it’s not yet clear whether he’ll be involved in the sequel, and who, if not Thurber, would direct. Equally uncertain is who will join Vaughn on screen, though there’s certainly a deep bench of talent to pull from in looking back to Dodgeball‘s stacked ensemble, which included Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Justin Long, Stephen Root, Alan Tudyk, Joel David Moore, Chris Williams, Missi Pyle, Gary Cole, Jason Bateman and William Shatner, as well as the late Rip Torn.
A raunchy sports comedy that grossed over $168M worldwide against a $20M budget, Thurber’s Dodgeball: A True...
While Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote and directed the original film for 20th Century Fox, it’s not yet clear whether he’ll be involved in the sequel, and who, if not Thurber, would direct. Equally uncertain is who will join Vaughn on screen, though there’s certainly a deep bench of talent to pull from in looking back to Dodgeball‘s stacked ensemble, which included Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Justin Long, Stephen Root, Alan Tudyk, Joel David Moore, Chris Williams, Missi Pyle, Gary Cole, Jason Bateman and William Shatner, as well as the late Rip Torn.
A raunchy sports comedy that grossed over $168M worldwide against a $20M budget, Thurber’s Dodgeball: A True...
- 4/27/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
"You're at the point of no return!" Apple TV+ has revealed the official trailer for a new comedy series titled High Desert, featuring episodes directed by comedy filmmaker Jay Roach. This will be streaming on Apple TV+ starting in May this summer. High Desert follows Peggy, an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California, and makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator. Matt Dillon will play Denny, Peggy’s ex, an undeniably charming parolee, and a relentless operator. Patricia Arquette stars as Peggy, with Dillon, Rupert Friend, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, plus guest stars Bernadette Peters, Christine Taylor, Carmine Giovinazzo, and Carlo Rota. This mostly looks like Patty Arquette is having the time of her life in this role, hamming it up in this kooky small town misadventure.
- 4/20/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for ‘High Desert,’ the new eight-episode dark comedy starring Patricia Arquette, who also serves as executive producer.
The series follows Peggy (Arquette), an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California, and makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator.
Directed by Emmy Award-winner Jay Roach, created by Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford and Jennifer Hoppe, Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Bernadette Peters, Rupert Friend and Keir O’Donnell also star.
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The half-hour series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, followed by new episodes weekly, every Wednesday.
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The series follows Peggy (Arquette), an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California, and makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator.
Directed by Emmy Award-winner Jay Roach, created by Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford and Jennifer Hoppe, Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Bernadette Peters, Rupert Friend and Keir O’Donnell also star.
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The half-hour series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, followed by new episodes weekly, every Wednesday.
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- 4/20/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Patricia Arquette needs a change of pace, not to mention a car that isn’t crumpled, in the first full trailer for Apple TV+’s High Desert.
The eight-episode dark comedy series is set to launch May 17 from director Jay Roach and executive producer Ben Stiller. Arquette stars as Peggy, a former drug dealer and recovering addict who seeks a new path after her mother’s death and decides to become a private investigator in the desert town of Yucca Valley, California.
At one point in the trailer, Arquette’s character gets grilled about her past and admits to having sold marijuana but fires back after she’s accused of dabbling in cocaine. “Well, that was much later, and I did it — I didn’t sell it,” she clarifies.
Matt Dillon co-stars as Peggy’s ex, Denny, who has his own criminal past, and the trailer shows his rousing pep talk: “This is the time,...
The eight-episode dark comedy series is set to launch May 17 from director Jay Roach and executive producer Ben Stiller. Arquette stars as Peggy, a former drug dealer and recovering addict who seeks a new path after her mother’s death and decides to become a private investigator in the desert town of Yucca Valley, California.
At one point in the trailer, Arquette’s character gets grilled about her past and admits to having sold marijuana but fires back after she’s accused of dabbling in cocaine. “Well, that was much later, and I did it — I didn’t sell it,” she clarifies.
Matt Dillon co-stars as Peggy’s ex, Denny, who has his own criminal past, and the trailer shows his rousing pep talk: “This is the time,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Patricia Arquette is having a “Severance” reunion with a noir twist — in a show you probably haven’t heard of.
The Emmy winner collaborates again with “Severance” and “Escape at Dannemora” director Ben Stiller for Apple TV+ dark comedy “High Desert.” Arquette plays Peggy, an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California, and makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator.
Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Brad Garrett, Weruche Opia, Bernadette Peters, Rupert Friend, and Keir O’Donnell also star in the series. “High Desert” is created and written by Nancy Fichman (“Grace and Frankie”), Katie Ford (“Miss Congeniality”), and Jennifer Hoppe (“Nurse Jackie”), who all also serve as executive producers. Both Stiller and Arquette serve as executive producers.
Jay Roach (“Meet the Parents”) directs all eight episodes of the half-hour series.
The Emmy winner collaborates again with “Severance” and “Escape at Dannemora” director Ben Stiller for Apple TV+ dark comedy “High Desert.” Arquette plays Peggy, an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California, and makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator.
Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Brad Garrett, Weruche Opia, Bernadette Peters, Rupert Friend, and Keir O’Donnell also star in the series. “High Desert” is created and written by Nancy Fichman (“Grace and Frankie”), Katie Ford (“Miss Congeniality”), and Jennifer Hoppe (“Nurse Jackie”), who all also serve as executive producers. Both Stiller and Arquette serve as executive producers.
Jay Roach (“Meet the Parents”) directs all eight episodes of the half-hour series.
- 4/19/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Oscar winner Patricia Arquette (Boyhood) stars as a wannabe private detective who has a lengthy history of drug abuse, a messed up personal life, and an unwillingness to do a job any earlier than 11am in the Apple TV+ comedy High Desert. The first trailer for the streaming service’s new dark comedy shows Arquette’s character’s basically a walking, talking trainwreck.
Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Bernadette Peters, Rupert Friend, and Keir O’Donnell also star.
Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford, and Jennifer Hoppe created the series and serve as writers and executive producers. Patricia Arquette and Ben Stiller executive produce, and four-time Emmy Award winner Jay Roach directs.
The eight-episode half-hour series will premiere on Apple TV+ on May 17, 2023 with the release of the first three episodes. Additional new episodes will premiere on Wednesdays.
Patricia Arquette stars in Apple TV+’s ‘High Desert’
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Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Bernadette Peters, Rupert Friend, and Keir O’Donnell also star.
Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford, and Jennifer Hoppe created the series and serve as writers and executive producers. Patricia Arquette and Ben Stiller executive produce, and four-time Emmy Award winner Jay Roach directs.
The eight-episode half-hour series will premiere on Apple TV+ on May 17, 2023 with the release of the first three episodes. Additional new episodes will premiere on Wednesdays.
Patricia Arquette stars in Apple TV+’s ‘High Desert’
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- 4/19/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
After announcing the series in 2021, Apple TV+‘s High Desert, a dark comedy starring Patricia Arquette, Matt Dillon, and Bernadette Peters and executive produced by Ben Stiller, is almost here. High Desert follows Peggy (Arquette), an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California, and makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator. Watch the trailer above for a look at her life. The eight-episode comedy will premiere on Wednesday, May 17 with its first three episodes. Episodes will release once weekly after that. Additional stars include Christine Taylor, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Rupert Friend, and Keir O’Donnell. The series is created and written by Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford (Miss Congeniality), and Jennifer Hoppe, with Emmy Award-winner Jay Roach serving as director. Arquette executive produces in addition to starring.
- 4/19/2023
- TV Insider
Apple TV+ keeps bringing us exciting new content.
Today, the streamer unveiled the trailer for High Desert, the new eight-episode dark comedy starring Patricia Arquette, who also serves as executive producer, Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Bernadette Peters, Rupert Friend and Keir O’Donnell.
That's a pretty exciting cast, and the creatives behind the show are just as impressive.
High Desert is directed by Emmy Award-winner Jay Roach, created by Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford and Jennifer Hoppe, and executive produced by Ben Stiller.
The half-hour series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, followed by new episodes weekly, every Wednesday.
High Desert follows Peggy (Arquette), an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California.
Peggy makes a life-changing...
Today, the streamer unveiled the trailer for High Desert, the new eight-episode dark comedy starring Patricia Arquette, who also serves as executive producer, Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Bernadette Peters, Rupert Friend and Keir O’Donnell.
That's a pretty exciting cast, and the creatives behind the show are just as impressive.
High Desert is directed by Emmy Award-winner Jay Roach, created by Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford and Jennifer Hoppe, and executive produced by Ben Stiller.
The half-hour series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, followed by new episodes weekly, every Wednesday.
High Desert follows Peggy (Arquette), an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California.
Peggy makes a life-changing...
- 4/19/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Patricia Arquette is taking the world of private investigation by storm… as long as the gig doesn’t start before 11 am.
Apple TV+’s dark comedy High Desert (which will release its first three-of-eight episodes Wednesday, May 17, followed by one new installment weekly) “follows Peggy (Arquette), an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, Calif., and makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator,” reads the official description.
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Apple TV+’s dark comedy High Desert (which will release its first three-of-eight episodes Wednesday, May 17, followed by one new installment weekly) “follows Peggy (Arquette), an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, Calif., and makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator,” reads the official description.
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- 4/19/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Since his teen years, Neil Patrick Harris has found himself in the spotlight as a celebrity. His film and television career kicked off in the late 1980s. From 1989 to 1993, Harris starred as the teen-prodigy doctor Douglas “Doogie” Howser on the hit medical sitcom Doogie Howser, M.D. While navigating his role on his set, he was also having to come to terms with his sexuality. While starring as Doogie Howser, Harris was dating another teen actor who actually helped him realize he was gay. Here’s the full scoop on this relationship and how it helped shape Neil Patrick Harris.
Christine Taylor helped Neil Patrick Harris realize he was gay Neil Patrick Harris poses at The Vineyard Theatre 40th Anniversary 2023 Gala honoring Billy Crudup at The Edison Ballroom on February 13, 2023 in New York City. | Bruce Glikas/Getty Images
While the former child star did not publicly come out until his 30s,...
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- 4/16/2023
- by Danielle Gibson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Apple TV+ has released first-look images of its upcoming limited series “The Crowded Room,” which stars Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried and Emmy Rossum.
The 10-episode thriller series will premiere with its first three episodes on June 9. The remaining seven episodes will then air one episode per week, concluding on Friday, July 28.
“The Crowded Room,” according to its official plot description, follows “Danny Sullivan (Holland) after he was arrested for his involvement in a New York City shooting in 1979. Danny unveils his life through a series of interviews with interrogator Rya Goodwin (Seyfried), and slowly details to Rya, and the audience, his mysterious past that led him to the fateful incident. As Danny retrospectively examines his life, he reckons with his past and a few pivotal moments, that ultimately leads him to uncover a life-altering revelation.”
The series also stars Sasha Lane (“Conversations With Friends”), Will Chase (“Dopesick”), Lior Raz (“Fauda”), Laila Robins,...
The 10-episode thriller series will premiere with its first three episodes on June 9. The remaining seven episodes will then air one episode per week, concluding on Friday, July 28.
“The Crowded Room,” according to its official plot description, follows “Danny Sullivan (Holland) after he was arrested for his involvement in a New York City shooting in 1979. Danny unveils his life through a series of interviews with interrogator Rya Goodwin (Seyfried), and slowly details to Rya, and the audience, his mysterious past that led him to the fateful incident. As Danny retrospectively examines his life, he reckons with his past and a few pivotal moments, that ultimately leads him to uncover a life-altering revelation.”
The series also stars Sasha Lane (“Conversations With Friends”), Will Chase (“Dopesick”), Lior Raz (“Fauda”), Laila Robins,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Charna Flam, McKinley Franklin and Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
When actors work so closely together, it’s not surprising when sparks fly, and an on-set romance begins. That’s how the love story between Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor began back in 1999. The couple met during filming on the unaired television pilot, Heat Vision and Jack. The following year, they got married. And though time has taken the couple down a complicated road, Stiller and Taylor reunited in large due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor announced their separation in 2017 Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor attend the 75th Directors Guild of America Awards at The Beverly Hilton on February 18, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Following 17 years of marriage, Stiller and Taylor announced in 2017 that they had separated. Yet, particularly because they share two children, the pair still made several appearances in the months following their announced break-up. The news came in a joint statement,...
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor announced their separation in 2017 Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor attend the 75th Directors Guild of America Awards at The Beverly Hilton on February 18, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Following 17 years of marriage, Stiller and Taylor announced in 2017 that they had separated. Yet, particularly because they share two children, the pair still made several appearances in the months following their announced break-up. The news came in a joint statement,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
HBO Max’s It prequel series has found its first potential victims.
Chris Chalk (Gotham), James Remar (Black Lightning), Taylour Paige (Hit the Floor) and Jovan Adepo (Sorry for Your Loss) have joined the cast of Welcome to Derry, the upcoming prequel to the supernatural horror film based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel, our sister site Variety reports. No character details are currently available.
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Chris Chalk (Gotham), James Remar (Black Lightning), Taylour Paige (Hit the Floor) and Jovan Adepo (Sorry for Your Loss) have joined the cast of Welcome to Derry, the upcoming prequel to the supernatural horror film based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel, our sister site Variety reports. No character details are currently available.
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- 4/6/2023
- by Erianne Lewis
- TVLine.com
High Desert is coming to Apple TV+ next month. The dark comedy series, starring and executive produced by Patricia Arquette, tells the story of a woman who decides to change her life after her mother's death. Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Bernadette Peters, and Rupert Friend also star in the new series. Eight episodes have been produced.
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- 4/6/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Apple TV+ today has announced the global premiere date for “High Desert,” and shared a first look at the new eight-episode dark comedy starring Patricia Arquette, who also serves as executive producer, Matt Dillon, Christine Taylor, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, Bernadette Peters, Rupert Friend and Keir O’Donnell. Directed by Emmy Award-winner Jay Roach, created by Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford and Jennifer Hoppe, and executive produced by Ben Stiller, the half-hour series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, followed by new episodes weekly, every Wednesday. “High Desert” follows Peggy (Arquette), an on-again-off-again addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California, and makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator. The series is created and written by Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford (“Miss Congeniality”) and Jennifer Hoppe,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Atx TV Festival has announced several additions to its already-packed slate for the annual event being held in Austin, Texas.
Beginning on Thursday, June 1 and running through Sunday, June 4, the festival will host premiere screenings, Q&As, panel conversations and more, including a 25th Anniversary screening of Dawson’s Creek. The reunion’s confirmed panelists include writers/producers Liz Tigelaar (Tiny Beautiful Things, Little Fires Everywhere), Rina Mimoun (Mistresses, Everwood), Gina Fattore (Dare Me, Parenthood), Anna Fricke (Walker, Being Human), Maggie Friedman (Firefly Lane, Witches of East End) and moderator Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals), with additional panelists to be announced soon.
Beginning on Thursday, June 1 and running through Sunday, June 4, the festival will host premiere screenings, Q&As, panel conversations and more, including a 25th Anniversary screening of Dawson’s Creek. The reunion’s confirmed panelists include writers/producers Liz Tigelaar (Tiny Beautiful Things, Little Fires Everywhere), Rina Mimoun (Mistresses, Everwood), Gina Fattore (Dare Me, Parenthood), Anna Fricke (Walker, Being Human), Maggie Friedman (Firefly Lane, Witches of East End) and moderator Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals), with additional panelists to be announced soon.
- 4/3/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Atx TV Festival said Monday that opening night of the June 1-4 event will feature the world premiere of FX’s Justified: City Primeval.
The 12th iteration of the Austin-based television festival also will include a Dawson’s Creek 25th anniversary screening and conversation as well as a discussion with the cast and creatives of Outlander.
Justified: City Primeval, from showrunners/executive producers Dave Andron and Michael Dinner and based on the novel City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit, is an eight-part limited series that picks up 15 years after U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) left the hollers of Kentucky in FX’s Justified. Following the screening will be a conversation with the creatives and cast of the show, which premieres this summer on FX and streams the following day on Hulu.
The Dawson’s Creek retrospective, presented by Sony Pictures Television Studios, will include a screening of the pilot episode,...
The 12th iteration of the Austin-based television festival also will include a Dawson’s Creek 25th anniversary screening and conversation as well as a discussion with the cast and creatives of Outlander.
Justified: City Primeval, from showrunners/executive producers Dave Andron and Michael Dinner and based on the novel City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit, is an eight-part limited series that picks up 15 years after U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) left the hollers of Kentucky in FX’s Justified. Following the screening will be a conversation with the creatives and cast of the show, which premieres this summer on FX and streams the following day on Hulu.
The Dawson’s Creek retrospective, presented by Sony Pictures Television Studios, will include a screening of the pilot episode,...
- 4/3/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Who’s ready to party?
Parker Posey’s beloved 1995 coming-of-age comedy “Party Girl” celebrates a 4K restoration with a national tour to mark the 28th anniversary of the film. “Party Girl” kicks off in New York City at the IFC Center on April 28, followed by a live Q&a with lead star Posey. The film simultaneously debuts in Los Angeles at Glendale Laemmle Theatre and Landmark Westwood Theatre also on April 28, with a live Q&a with film director Daisy von Scherler Mayer.
In the classic film, a 20-something, irresponsible party girl is bailed out of jail by her librarian godmother. To repay the loan, she starts working at the library and gradually turns her life around.
“We made this movie for ‘the kids’ — as we called them — young people from small towns, who had big dreams, and who weren’t, for whatever reason, conforming to the status quo,” Posey shared with IndieWire.
Parker Posey’s beloved 1995 coming-of-age comedy “Party Girl” celebrates a 4K restoration with a national tour to mark the 28th anniversary of the film. “Party Girl” kicks off in New York City at the IFC Center on April 28, followed by a live Q&a with lead star Posey. The film simultaneously debuts in Los Angeles at Glendale Laemmle Theatre and Landmark Westwood Theatre also on April 28, with a live Q&a with film director Daisy von Scherler Mayer.
In the classic film, a 20-something, irresponsible party girl is bailed out of jail by her librarian godmother. To repay the loan, she starts working at the library and gradually turns her life around.
“We made this movie for ‘the kids’ — as we called them — young people from small towns, who had big dreams, and who weren’t, for whatever reason, conforming to the status quo,” Posey shared with IndieWire.
- 3/22/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The third installment in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, is now available to stream on Screambox. The sequel was initially released in 1990 and marked the first entry in the franchise distributed by New Line Cinema in an attempt to turn it into a new series that harkened back to the original’s gritty horror roots.
Considering the events of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, that also meant introducing a new cannibalistic clan to accompany the iconic Leatherface in the sequel. Leatherface follows a couple from California who run afoul of the Sawyer clan after a bizarre run-in with a hitchhiker at a Texas gas station. That hitchhiker, Tex, is played by The Lord of the Rings trilogy star and frequent David Cronenberg collaborator Viggo Mortensen. Mind you, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III isn’t Mortensen’s first horror role – that distinction belongs to 1987’s...
Considering the events of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, that also meant introducing a new cannibalistic clan to accompany the iconic Leatherface in the sequel. Leatherface follows a couple from California who run afoul of the Sawyer clan after a bizarre run-in with a hitchhiker at a Texas gas station. That hitchhiker, Tex, is played by The Lord of the Rings trilogy star and frequent David Cronenberg collaborator Viggo Mortensen. Mind you, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III isn’t Mortensen’s first horror role – that distinction belongs to 1987’s...
- 3/1/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
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