No one in the Shadow and Bone world is better at keeping secrets than Kaz Brekker (Freddy Carter). His crackling tension with Inej? Unspoken. His heartbreaking past? Hidden. And, in the Season 2 premiere, we learn that he’s been sitting on one of Jesper’s (Kit Young) biggest secrets for a while.
Jesper is a Durast — and even he didn’t know his best bud Kaz had any idea.
The truth comes out in the first half of the episode, when Kaz and Jesper are handcuffed by the smiling pirate Sturmhond (Patrick Gibson). Rather than actually freeing Jesper himself, Kaz tosses his friend a metal coin. Eventually, Jesper turns the coin into a lockpick. Jesper is taken aback that Kaz knew about his Durast abilities, but not shocked. Kaz always knows everything.
The scene may have you asking, “What’s a Durast in the first place?” Especially since the Grisha...
Jesper is a Durast — and even he didn’t know his best bud Kaz had any idea.
The truth comes out in the first half of the episode, when Kaz and Jesper are handcuffed by the smiling pirate Sturmhond (Patrick Gibson). Rather than actually freeing Jesper himself, Kaz tosses his friend a metal coin. Eventually, Jesper turns the coin into a lockpick. Jesper is taken aback that Kaz knew about his Durast abilities, but not shocked. Kaz always knows everything.
The scene may have you asking, “What’s a Durast in the first place?” Especially since the Grisha...
- 5/14/2024
- by Ariana Romero
- Tudum - Netflix
Welcome to this week’s review of Tna Wrestling, we’re dealing with the fallout of the Rebellion pay-per-view this week, so let’s get straight into the review and see what went down…
Match #1: Mike Santana def. Myron Reed The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
The match began with Wentz causing a distraction, allowing Myron Reed to gain the upper hand on Santana. Santana quickly turned the tables, delivering multiple running clotheslines to Reed. Reed showcased his speed with a kip-up and a back kick, followed up with a Lung Blower. As Reed attempted his signature flying cutter, Santana countered with a “Rolling Buck 50,” then eliminated the rest of the Rascalz with a spectacular dive. Santana then clinched the victory with a powerful roaring clothesline.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Josh Alexander def. Frankie Kazarian The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Kaz threw his jacket...
Match #1: Mike Santana def. Myron Reed The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
The match began with Wentz causing a distraction, allowing Myron Reed to gain the upper hand on Santana. Santana quickly turned the tables, delivering multiple running clotheslines to Reed. Reed showcased his speed with a kip-up and a back kick, followed up with a Lung Blower. As Reed attempted his signature flying cutter, Santana countered with a “Rolling Buck 50,” then eliminated the rest of the Rascalz with a spectacular dive. Santana then clinched the victory with a powerful roaring clothesline.
My Score: 1 out of 5 Match #2: Josh Alexander def. Frankie Kazarian The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com:
Kaz threw his jacket...
- 4/26/2024
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Exclusive: Justin Lin’s Perfect Storm Entertainment has acquired World Rally Vice champion Michèle Mouton’s life rights with plans to develop a biopic on her. Mouton’s life story caught the attention of Perfect Storm following the release of Drum Studio’s documentary The Queen of Speed, which won the International Emmy for Best Sports Documentary in 2022.
The project follows the the story of one woman’s rise to the top of the male-dominated world of rally in the 1970s and ’80s. From the streets of Monte Carlo to the deserts of Africa and the heights of Pikes Peak in Colorado, Mouton defied the odds as she broke her way into the motorsport world during the Group B era, a time when rallying was at its fastest and most dangerous. She made history by winning four Fia World Rally Championship races, cementing her reputation as one of the greatest motorsport drivers of all time.
The project follows the the story of one woman’s rise to the top of the male-dominated world of rally in the 1970s and ’80s. From the streets of Monte Carlo to the deserts of Africa and the heights of Pikes Peak in Colorado, Mouton defied the odds as she broke her way into the motorsport world during the Group B era, a time when rallying was at its fastest and most dangerous. She made history by winning four Fia World Rally Championship races, cementing her reputation as one of the greatest motorsport drivers of all time.
- 4/3/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
For years, Rob Mariano operated as a veritable Survivor ambassador, having first appeared in Marquesas before going on to compete five more times on the CBS franchise. His celebrity became so valuable to the network that he would compete twice on The Amazing Race and even allowed CBS to film his 2005 nuptials to fellow Survivor contestant Amber Brkirch.
But when NBC’s Deal or No Deal Island came calling with the chance to compete, Mariano didn’t hesitate to put CBS reality shows in the rearview mirror so he could try something new on a different network.
“Of course, I love CBS, that’s where I got my start, and I have been loyal to ’em for a lot of years,” Mariano tells Deadline. “But throughout the years I’ve done projects for other outlets. I did a pilot for the History Channel, I worked for the Sci-Fi channel. At...
But when NBC’s Deal or No Deal Island came calling with the chance to compete, Mariano didn’t hesitate to put CBS reality shows in the rearview mirror so he could try something new on a different network.
“Of course, I love CBS, that’s where I got my start, and I have been loyal to ’em for a lot of years,” Mariano tells Deadline. “But throughout the years I’ve done projects for other outlets. I did a pilot for the History Channel, I worked for the Sci-Fi channel. At...
- 3/20/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
GameSquare is venturing into the metaverse. The gaming firm backed by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has announced Moonlight Studios, a division that will build custom experiences in game worlds like Roblox, Fortnite, and Grand Theft Auto.
Moonlight has been operating in stealth for six months. The unit is led by Head of Studio Kyle Rapozo, a former Fortnite pro who is known as Kaz on his social channels. Rapozo played Fortnite on the team run by FaZe Clan; GameSquare acquired FaZe in an October 2023 deal that united two esports power players.
Rapozo’s team of developers is working alongside Zoned, the GameSquare-owned creative agency that has worked with brands like Cash App, Amazon, Epic Games, and Jack in The Box. Moonlight will leverage Zoned’s capabilities to bring experiential campaigns into the metaverse.
“Over the past 12 months we have seen accelerating demand for our world-building services and the launch...
Moonlight has been operating in stealth for six months. The unit is led by Head of Studio Kyle Rapozo, a former Fortnite pro who is known as Kaz on his social channels. Rapozo played Fortnite on the team run by FaZe Clan; GameSquare acquired FaZe in an October 2023 deal that united two esports power players.
Rapozo’s team of developers is working alongside Zoned, the GameSquare-owned creative agency that has worked with brands like Cash App, Amazon, Epic Games, and Jack in The Box. Moonlight will leverage Zoned’s capabilities to bring experiential campaigns into the metaverse.
“Over the past 12 months we have seen accelerating demand for our world-building services and the launch...
- 1/25/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 cast started with players who’ve never won a season. While the original cast members compete against each other to get to the final, they have a new obstacle: the veteran mercenaries. The mercenaries go head to head with the cast members in eliminations, and if a mercenary wins, they take money from the prize pot. According to spoilers, the mercenaries can lose their pay if they throw the competition.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the mercenaries.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 mercenaries can allegedly lose their pay if they throw eliminations
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 mercenaries are funneling in for each episode’s elimination. The first few eliminations in the season featured the regular cast members going head-to-head. However, by episode 8, several veterans entered the arena to take out the cast and win a chunk of money from the pot. So far, we’ve seen Jordan Wiseley,...
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding the mercenaries.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 mercenaries can allegedly lose their pay if they throw eliminations
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 mercenaries are funneling in for each episode’s elimination. The first few eliminations in the season featured the regular cast members going head-to-head. However, by episode 8, several veterans entered the arena to take out the cast and win a chunk of money from the pot. So far, we’ve seen Jordan Wiseley,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
MTV’s The Challenge Season 39 has officially introduced the veteran mercenaries into the competition, giving the cast members another barrier to winning the game. In episode 5, Jordan Wiseley entered and took out the hopeful underdog, Ciarran Stott, as well as $10,000 from the prize pot. So, who heads home next? Here are The Challenge Season 39 Episode 6 spoilers.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding episode 6.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 6?
The Challenge Season 39 Episode 6 is here, and spoilers indicate another veteran mercenary is coming down to take more money from the pot. So, who heads home in episode 6? Spoilers note that Callum Izzard goes head to head against veteran Devin Walker, and Devin wins, sending Callum home.
Additional spoilers note that Devin absolutely smokes Callum and that the elimination game wasn’t close. This likely means that a puzzle was involved in the elimination, though we can’t say for sure.
[Spoiler alert: The Challenge Season 39 spoilers ahead regarding episode 6.]
‘The Challenge’ Season 39 spoilers: Who goes home in episode 6?
The Challenge Season 39 Episode 6 is here, and spoilers indicate another veteran mercenary is coming down to take more money from the pot. So, who heads home in episode 6? Spoilers note that Callum Izzard goes head to head against veteran Devin Walker, and Devin wins, sending Callum home.
Additional spoilers note that Devin absolutely smokes Callum and that the elimination game wasn’t close. This likely means that a puzzle was involved in the elimination, though we can’t say for sure.
- 11/22/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This article contains spoilers from the Grishaverse books.
The cancellation of Netflix’s Shadow and Bone is upsetting for many reasons. The series’ second season ends with several major cliffhangers. The fates of multiple characters are now eternally left up in the air. But mostly it’s because the world of Shadow and Bone has such potential, and it doesn’t feel like we were (or ought to have been) done with it yet. An excellent example of how to do a YA fantasy adaptation right, the series managed to stay remarkably faithful to the spirit of author Leigh Bardugo’s “Grishaverse” series of novels even as it made big changes from the source material.
Combining characters and storylines from multiple books was always going to be an unwieldy task—and the show admittedly did stumble under the weight of its many competing plots in its second season, which wasn...
The cancellation of Netflix’s Shadow and Bone is upsetting for many reasons. The series’ second season ends with several major cliffhangers. The fates of multiple characters are now eternally left up in the air. But mostly it’s because the world of Shadow and Bone has such potential, and it doesn’t feel like we were (or ought to have been) done with it yet. An excellent example of how to do a YA fantasy adaptation right, the series managed to stay remarkably faithful to the spirit of author Leigh Bardugo’s “Grishaverse” series of novels even as it made big changes from the source material.
Combining characters and storylines from multiple books was always going to be an unwieldy task—and the show admittedly did stumble under the weight of its many competing plots in its second season, which wasn...
- 11/17/2023
- by Lacy Baugher
- Den of Geek
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week comes from Glasgow, Scotland… and we were there to see it live! Let’s get into the [heavily biased given our Awesome live experience] review…
Match #1: Glasgow Cup Final – Joe Hendry def. Frankie Kazarian The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Joe Hendry and Frankie Kazarian clash in the finals of the Glasgow Cup tournament! Hendry defeated Rich Swann in the opening round, while Kazarian toppled Leon Slater. Hendry puts his raw power on display with a delayed vertical suplex. Kazarian pushes Hendry off the top rope, sending him crashing to the floor. Kazarian hits a Guillotine Leg Drop on the apron, followed by a running clothesline. Hendry fights off a Chicken Wing attempt, then turns the tide with a Fallaway Slam. Kazarian counters the Standing Ovation into a neckbreaker for two. Hendry almost puts him away with a Trust Fall, cutter combo. Kazarian...
Match #1: Glasgow Cup Final – Joe Hendry def. Frankie Kazarian The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Joe Hendry and Frankie Kazarian clash in the finals of the Glasgow Cup tournament! Hendry defeated Rich Swann in the opening round, while Kazarian toppled Leon Slater. Hendry puts his raw power on display with a delayed vertical suplex. Kazarian pushes Hendry off the top rope, sending him crashing to the floor. Kazarian hits a Guillotine Leg Drop on the apron, followed by a running clothesline. Hendry fights off a Chicken Wing attempt, then turns the tide with a Fallaway Slam. Kazarian counters the Standing Ovation into a neckbreaker for two. Hendry almost puts him away with a Trust Fall, cutter combo. Kazarian...
- 11/3/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Actress Lily James has talked about filmmaker Shekhar Kapur’s ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ and said that film is ‘culturally more exciting, diverse and brilliant’.
In the film, Lily captures the arranged marriage of her Pakistani neighbour, Kaz, who is also her best friend.
Talking about why she was drawn to the script of the film, Lily said: “There’s a couple of reasons why I was drawn to this script. The first is that Jemima has done an amazing job at creating something full of heart, and funny, in that very brilliant romantic comedy genre. Also, it’s about something interesting and culturally more exciting, diverse, and a brilliant story.”
The actress added: “Shazad, who plays Kaz, is one of my closest friends and I have been friends with him for the last 10 years. So, when I got the email and it said Shazad is playing Kaz,...
In the film, Lily captures the arranged marriage of her Pakistani neighbour, Kaz, who is also her best friend.
Talking about why she was drawn to the script of the film, Lily said: “There’s a couple of reasons why I was drawn to this script. The first is that Jemima has done an amazing job at creating something full of heart, and funny, in that very brilliant romantic comedy genre. Also, it’s about something interesting and culturally more exciting, diverse, and a brilliant story.”
The actress added: “Shazad, who plays Kaz, is one of my closest friends and I have been friends with him for the last 10 years. So, when I got the email and it said Shazad is playing Kaz,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Lily James has talked about filmmaker Shekhar Kapur’s ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ and said that film is ‘culturally more exciting, diverse and brilliant’.
In the film, Lily captures the arranged marriage of her Pakistani neighbour, Kaz, who is also her best friend.
Talking about why she was drawn to the script of the film, Lily said: “There’s a couple of reasons why I was drawn to this script. The first is that Jemima has done an amazing job at creating something full of heart, and funny, in that very brilliant romantic comedy genre. Also, it’s about something interesting and culturally more exciting, diverse, and a brilliant story.”
The actress added: “Shazad, who plays Kaz, is one of my closest friends and I have been friends with him for the last 10 years. So, when I got the email and it said Shazad is playing Kaz,...
In the film, Lily captures the arranged marriage of her Pakistani neighbour, Kaz, who is also her best friend.
Talking about why she was drawn to the script of the film, Lily said: “There’s a couple of reasons why I was drawn to this script. The first is that Jemima has done an amazing job at creating something full of heart, and funny, in that very brilliant romantic comedy genre. Also, it’s about something interesting and culturally more exciting, diverse, and a brilliant story.”
The actress added: “Shazad, who plays Kaz, is one of my closest friends and I have been friends with him for the last 10 years. So, when I got the email and it said Shazad is playing Kaz,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
In 2014 and 2015, Vertigo published Si Spencer’s eight-issue graphic novel Bodies, a mind-bending mystery about four police officers from different historical eras who discover the same corpse in the same London location, decades apart. Featuring detectives from the present day, the 1940s, the 1890s and 2053, it’s a complex conspiracy thriller about a very dark future. Originally illustrated by four artists – Dean Ormston, Phil Winslade, Meghan Hetrick and Tula Lotay – each era had its own distinct feel and look.
Spencer, who had also written on other Vertigo titles including Judge Dredd and Books of Magick: Life During Wartime, sadly passed away in February 2021, meaning he wasn’t able to see Paul Tomalin’s eight-part Netflix series adapted from his work. It’s out now, with a sprawling cast of characters including Boiling Point and This Is England’s Stephen Graham, several established actors and a handful of newcomers. Here’s more about them.
Spencer, who had also written on other Vertigo titles including Judge Dredd and Books of Magick: Life During Wartime, sadly passed away in February 2021, meaning he wasn’t able to see Paul Tomalin’s eight-part Netflix series adapted from his work. It’s out now, with a sprawling cast of characters including Boiling Point and This Is England’s Stephen Graham, several established actors and a handful of newcomers. Here’s more about them.
- 10/19/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
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It’s not Halloween season yet but some of the most intriguing Hulu debuts look pretty unsettling. One new series uses a creepy thriller to explore issues of race while the latest American Horror Story season focuses on pregnancy and motherhood. There’s plenty for the faint of heart, too, from a new game show to the return of a popular sports reality series. On the movie front,...
It’s not Halloween season yet but some of the most intriguing Hulu debuts look pretty unsettling. One new series uses a creepy thriller to explore issues of race while the latest American Horror Story season focuses on pregnancy and motherhood. There’s plenty for the faint of heart, too, from a new game show to the return of a popular sports reality series. On the movie front,...
- 9/1/2023
- by Keith Phipps
- Rollingstone.com
Neill Blomkamp’s “Gran Turismo” movie from Sony Pictures packs all the adrenaline and all the emotions. Based on a true story, the film follows young Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe) as he gets the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go from a video game racer to a real race car driver. It all started with Gran Turismo game creator Kazunori Yamauchi (Takehiro Hira) who got ahold of an automobile simulator and transformed it into a very real racing experience for gamers. Dreamer and Nissan marketing executive Danny Moore (Orlando Bloom) took the love for the game a step further by giving the best players a chance to go through a Gran Turismo academy to compete for the chance at racing on some of the professional courses featured in the game.
Enter David Harbour’s Jack Salter as Chief Engineer enlisted with determining whether the transition from a video game simulation to the real deal is even possible,...
Enter David Harbour’s Jack Salter as Chief Engineer enlisted with determining whether the transition from a video game simulation to the real deal is even possible,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
The fourth episode of The Lincoln Lawyer ended with the plea bargain offered to Mickey and Lisa being off the table, which proves that Andrea has a smoking gun that could derail the defense. Mickey is guessing it might be about Lisa’s ex-husband, but he is not ready to make any judgment as of now. How will Part 1 of the show end? Is there any hope for Lisa?
Spoilers Ahead
Mickey’s Attraction
The episode opens with Mickey dreaming about Lisa, and it proves the fact that Mickey can’t stop thinking about his client, and it is morally unethical to even have a physical and emotional relationship with someone you’re representing. It is also considered a conflict of interest because the outcome of the case would benefit Mickey as well as Lisa. They should be thankful that the media has not caught up on the two dates they had; otherwise,...
Spoilers Ahead
Mickey’s Attraction
The episode opens with Mickey dreaming about Lisa, and it proves the fact that Mickey can’t stop thinking about his client, and it is morally unethical to even have a physical and emotional relationship with someone you’re representing. It is also considered a conflict of interest because the outcome of the case would benefit Mickey as well as Lisa. They should be thankful that the media has not caught up on the two dates they had; otherwise,...
- 7/7/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
The second episode of this season of The Lincoln Lawyer ended with Russell Lawson finally behind bars, thanks to Mickey’s meticulous plan. With that done and dusted, Mickey must take care of Lisa’s ordeal because she has been taken into custody on charges of Mitchell Bondurant’s murder. Is Lisa the killer, or is she being set up to hide something bigger?
Spoilers Ahead
Lisa Is In Trouble
Mickey reaches the police station to understand the situation at hand, to get a grip on what happened up until her arrest, and what the charges are against her other than murder. He initially finds it difficult to get a hold of her, but he tries to manipulate a fellow detective into helping him, but that does not work in his favor. The entire scene does a decent job of presenting the whole process of understanding the contacts and influences...
Spoilers Ahead
Lisa Is In Trouble
Mickey reaches the police station to understand the situation at hand, to get a grip on what happened up until her arrest, and what the charges are against her other than murder. He initially finds it difficult to get a hold of her, but he tries to manipulate a fellow detective into helping him, but that does not work in his favor. The entire scene does a decent job of presenting the whole process of understanding the contacts and influences...
- 7/7/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is someone who manages to provoke a wild array of opinions. Well, now he is the reason behind a short film titled ‘Killing Boris Johnson’ which is likely to raise a few eyebrows.
The short film – part of Cannes’ La Cinef selection – comes from director Musa Alderson-Clarke and producer Solomon Golding, recent graduates of the U.K.’ s National Film and Television School, and bares the distinction of being the only U.K. student film to feature in the festival this year, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
It’s also quite possibly the only film that, as the name suggests, has the death of a head of state, and a current politician who remains very much alive, as its central talking point.
“It’s inspired by my own life,” says Alderson-Clarke, who clarifies – maybe unnecessarily – that it’s not actually based on his own life.
The short film – part of Cannes’ La Cinef selection – comes from director Musa Alderson-Clarke and producer Solomon Golding, recent graduates of the U.K.’ s National Film and Television School, and bares the distinction of being the only U.K. student film to feature in the festival this year, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
It’s also quite possibly the only film that, as the name suggests, has the death of a head of state, and a current politician who remains very much alive, as its central talking point.
“It’s inspired by my own life,” says Alderson-Clarke, who clarifies – maybe unnecessarily – that it’s not actually based on his own life.
- 5/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Dn first caught sight of Musa Alderson-Clarke’s tense thriller Killing Boris Johnson back at the Nfts’ graduate showcase earlier this year. It was a film that stood out to us through its blending of a personal narrative of a grief-stricken young man with that of a searing political thriller. These two elements of Alderson-Clarke’s screenplay converge in a fascinating yet smoothly-done psychological manner which makes the writer/director certainly one to watch for the future. It’s no surprise to us that the film kicks off what will undoubtedly be a highly successful festival circuit run by debuting at Cannes today as part of the film festival’s La Cinef Selection, for which it was chosen as one of 16 films from among 2000 projects submitted by film schools from all around the world and is the only UK student film to be included in the festival’s selection. Dn...
- 5/24/2023
- by James Maitre
- Directors Notes
The eliminations are over and the stage is set for The Challenge: World Championship‘s grand finale. But with four teams of global badasses fighting hard for that half-a-mill cash prize, who came out on top as the franchise’s first-ever world champs? Let’s recap all of the action!
After Yes and Emily exit stage left, the players head straight to the final challenge. “The Fear Express” picks them up at a local train station, and from the looks of it, it’s a nightmare waiting to happen.
More from TVLineDrag Race All Stars 8 Sneak Peek: Kahanna Montrese Confronts...
After Yes and Emily exit stage left, the players head straight to the final challenge. “The Fear Express” picks them up at a local train station, and from the looks of it, it’s a nightmare waiting to happen.
More from TVLineDrag Race All Stars 8 Sneak Peek: Kahanna Montrese Confronts...
- 5/17/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
To mark the release of What’s Love Got To Do With It? available on digital download from 12th May, and Blu-ray and DVD from 15th May we have Blu-Rays to give away to Two Lucky winners!
How do you find lasting love in today’s world? For documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James), swiping right has only delivered an endless stream of Mr Wrongs, to her eccentric mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbour Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’ example and opt for an arranged (or “assisted”) marriage to a bright and beautiful bride from Pakistan. As Zoe films his hopeful journey from London to Lahore to marry a stranger, chosen by his parents, she begins to wonder if she might have something to learn from a profoundly different approach to finding love.
Directed by Shekhar Kapur...
How do you find lasting love in today’s world? For documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James), swiping right has only delivered an endless stream of Mr Wrongs, to her eccentric mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbour Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’ example and opt for an arranged (or “assisted”) marriage to a bright and beautiful bride from Pakistan. As Zoe films his hopeful journey from London to Lahore to marry a stranger, chosen by his parents, she begins to wonder if she might have something to learn from a profoundly different approach to finding love.
Directed by Shekhar Kapur...
- 5/7/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on Wbgr-fm on May 4th, reviewing “What’s Love Got to Do With It?,” featuring Lily James and Emma Thompson about neighbors in England. In theaters on May 5th.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
A British Pakistani family is looking to marry off their doctor son Kaz (Shazad Latif) and arranges a marriage with Maymouma (Sajal Aly). The twist is he’s a childhood friend of his native Brit neighbor Zoe (Lily James), a documentary filmmaker who wants to follow Kaz through the process of his arranged marriage. Because she is a friend of the family, along with her mother Cath (Emma Thompson), she gets an insider’s look at Pakistani tradition.
”What’s Love Got to Do With It?” is in theaters on May 5th. Featuring Lily James, Emma Thompson, Shazad Latif, Sajal Ali and Asim Chadhry. Written by Jemima Khan.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
A British Pakistani family is looking to marry off their doctor son Kaz (Shazad Latif) and arranges a marriage with Maymouma (Sajal Aly). The twist is he’s a childhood friend of his native Brit neighbor Zoe (Lily James), a documentary filmmaker who wants to follow Kaz through the process of his arranged marriage. Because she is a friend of the family, along with her mother Cath (Emma Thompson), she gets an insider’s look at Pakistani tradition.
”What’s Love Got to Do With It?” is in theaters on May 5th. Featuring Lily James, Emma Thompson, Shazad Latif, Sajal Ali and Asim Chadhry. Written by Jemima Khan.
- 5/6/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
A sleek theater from Look Dine-In Cinemas opened this weekend in NYC (or reopened at the former Landmark) on West 57th Street. With wood, windows and well-stocked bar, it’s the face of exhibition that wants to grab moviegoers and keep them.
The look is midcentury modern. Each Look location — there are 12 — “is customized. But this is our design aesthetic. I’m embarrassed to admit this, but lot of it … looks like my home,” CEO Brian Schultz told Deadline. “I’m trying to really get a comfortable feeling. You have to sweat these details.”
The theater on the Hudson River in the Durst Organization’s Bjarke Ingels-designed Via 57 West building opens with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3; Super Mario Bros.; Evil Dead Rise; Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret; Love Again; and Polite Society on the marquee. Schultz, founder and former CEO of Studio Movie Grill, aims...
The look is midcentury modern. Each Look location — there are 12 — “is customized. But this is our design aesthetic. I’m embarrassed to admit this, but lot of it … looks like my home,” CEO Brian Schultz told Deadline. “I’m trying to really get a comfortable feeling. You have to sweat these details.”
The theater on the Hudson River in the Durst Organization’s Bjarke Ingels-designed Via 57 West building opens with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3; Super Mario Bros.; Evil Dead Rise; Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret; Love Again; and Polite Society on the marquee. Schultz, founder and former CEO of Studio Movie Grill, aims...
- 5/5/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
After exploring a multitude of genres, renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has turned his hand to a romantic comedy with Working Title/Studiocanal production “What’s Love Got to Do with It?”
The film follows documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James), for whom swiping right has only delivered an endless stream of Mr Wrongs, to her eccentric mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbor Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’ example and opt for an arranged (or “assisted”) marriage to a bride from Pakistan (Sajal Aly). As Zoe films Kaz’s journey from London to Lahore to marry a stranger, chosen by his parents, she begins to wonder if she might have something to learn from a profoundly different approach to finding love.
Kapur says that it is the character of Zoe that drew him to the project and the...
The film follows documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James), for whom swiping right has only delivered an endless stream of Mr Wrongs, to her eccentric mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbor Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’ example and opt for an arranged (or “assisted”) marriage to a bride from Pakistan (Sajal Aly). As Zoe films Kaz’s journey from London to Lahore to marry a stranger, chosen by his parents, she begins to wonder if she might have something to learn from a profoundly different approach to finding love.
Kapur says that it is the character of Zoe that drew him to the project and the...
- 5/5/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Releasing on May 5th is the many-layered romantic dramedy What’s Love Got To Do With It?, featuring an incredible cast that includes Lily James, Shazad Latif, Jeff Mirza, Emma Thompson, and Shabana Azmi. Directed by the brilliant Shekhar Kapur, with a script by Jemima Khan, the film focuses on a tale of tradition, friendship, family, and, most of all, the many ways of finding love.
Set in London, this movie tells the story of Zoe (Lily James), a complex woman who always seems to choose Mr. Wrong. She is a documentary filmmaker in search of her next project. She finds it when her childhood friend and neighbor Kaz (Shazad Latif) agrees to let her film as his parents choose a suitable marriage match for him. As Zoe films his hopeful journey from London to Lahore to marry the stranger his parents have chosen, she wonders if she might have something...
Set in London, this movie tells the story of Zoe (Lily James), a complex woman who always seems to choose Mr. Wrong. She is a documentary filmmaker in search of her next project. She finds it when her childhood friend and neighbor Kaz (Shazad Latif) agrees to let her film as his parents choose a suitable marriage match for him. As Zoe films his hopeful journey from London to Lahore to marry the stranger his parents have chosen, she wonders if she might have something...
- 5/5/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Shortly before Lily James spent four hours a day transforming into Pamela Anderson for Pam & Tommy, she got back into the swing of things, post-Covid shutdown, by way of What’s Love Got to Do with It?, a London and Lahore-set romantic comedy. Filming mostly took place in James’ own backyard of London, and her co-lead, Shazad Latif, happened to be a longtime friend and former flatmate. So, in hindsight, What’s Love was likely the perfect amount of normal before the whirlwind of Pam & Tommy.
Written by Jemima Khan and directed by Shekhar Kapur, the film centers on Zoe (James), a documentarian who decides to chronicle her childhood friend Kaz’s (Latif) arranged marriage, from the first Skype call with his bride-to-be, to their first time meeting in Lahore, Pakistan. And through the documenting of Kaz’s “assisted” marriage, Zoe begins to take stock of her own dating pitfalls...
Written by Jemima Khan and directed by Shekhar Kapur, the film centers on Zoe (James), a documentarian who decides to chronicle her childhood friend Kaz’s (Latif) arranged marriage, from the first Skype call with his bride-to-be, to their first time meeting in Lahore, Pakistan. And through the documenting of Kaz’s “assisted” marriage, Zoe begins to take stock of her own dating pitfalls...
- 5/4/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
What’s Love Got to Do With It?Photo: StudioCanal
From My Big Fat Greek Wedding to Bride & Prejudice to the recent Netflix comedy You People, culture clashes are a romcom staple, the perfect recipe for built-in tension and contrasting aesthetics, and the jumping off point for misunderstandings and hijinks. The...
From My Big Fat Greek Wedding to Bride & Prejudice to the recent Netflix comedy You People, culture clashes are a romcom staple, the perfect recipe for built-in tension and contrasting aesthetics, and the jumping off point for misunderstandings and hijinks. The...
- 5/4/2023
- by Lauren Coates
- avclub.com
There are very few movie genres in which Emma Thompson hasn’t left her mark, but she’s established a special pedigree in romantic comedies: from “The Tall Guy” to “Sense and Sensibility” to “Love Actually” to “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” she’s explored love in more ways on screen than most people get to experience in real life.
In the romantic entanglements of writer-producer Jemima Khan’s “What’s Love Got to Do With It?,” Thompson’s more of a well-meaning instigator than an active participant, playing a divorcee named Cath who clumsily tries to make a match for her serially-single filmmaker daughter Zoe, played by Lily James. Zoe, meanwhile, is more interested in documenting the arranged marriage agreed to by her childhood friend Kazim (Shazad Latif), not realizing the complicated feelings that his impending nuptials are igniting in her about relationships past, present and future.
Thompson recently...
In the romantic entanglements of writer-producer Jemima Khan’s “What’s Love Got to Do With It?,” Thompson’s more of a well-meaning instigator than an active participant, playing a divorcee named Cath who clumsily tries to make a match for her serially-single filmmaker daughter Zoe, played by Lily James. Zoe, meanwhile, is more interested in documenting the arranged marriage agreed to by her childhood friend Kazim (Shazad Latif), not realizing the complicated feelings that his impending nuptials are igniting in her about relationships past, present and future.
Thompson recently...
- 5/3/2023
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix on Tuesday announced the new animated films In Your Dreams and Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, coming to the platform in 2024, also setting new voice cast for the fantasy adventure Nimona and offering new first-look stills from each of its animated titles debuting over the next 18 months, which you can view above and below.
The streamer’s first new film, In Your Dreams, is billed as a comedy adventure about Stevie and her brother Elliot, who magically travel into the world of dreams with the mission of finding The Sandman who will grant them their ultimate wish — saving their parents’ marriage. The kids are total opposites, making them an unlikely duo to navigate the absurdity of their own subconscious. Along their journey, they discover that as long as they have each other, they can face anything, even their worst nightmare. Alex Woo is directing, with Erik Benson as co-director,...
The streamer’s first new film, In Your Dreams, is billed as a comedy adventure about Stevie and her brother Elliot, who magically travel into the world of dreams with the mission of finding The Sandman who will grant them their ultimate wish — saving their parents’ marriage. The kids are total opposites, making them an unlikely duo to navigate the absurdity of their own subconscious. Along their journey, they discover that as long as they have each other, they can face anything, even their worst nightmare. Alex Woo is directing, with Erik Benson as co-director,...
- 4/25/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans of The Challenge were left on the edge of their seats after a dramatic episode that saw star Danny McCray receive some valuable advice about who to avoid in the World Championship final.
In a surprise turn of events, Danny revealed that Tori Deal was the one who gave him this sage guidance – warning him to stay clear of running a final against her ex Jordan Wiseley. Here’s a closer look at the backstory behind Danny’s revelation and just what this could mean for the upcoming final.
Danny McCray was on ‘Survivor’ before ‘The Challenge’ | Robert Voets/CBS via Getty Images Danny McCray wants to put Jordan Wisely up for elimination on ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
During episode 5 of The Challenge: World Championship, competitors struggled to select two elimination teams to go against daily challenge losers, Zara Zoffany and Wes Bergmann.
Johnny Bananas sees an opportunity to...
In a surprise turn of events, Danny revealed that Tori Deal was the one who gave him this sage guidance – warning him to stay clear of running a final against her ex Jordan Wiseley. Here’s a closer look at the backstory behind Danny’s revelation and just what this could mean for the upcoming final.
Danny McCray was on ‘Survivor’ before ‘The Challenge’ | Robert Voets/CBS via Getty Images Danny McCray wants to put Jordan Wisely up for elimination on ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
During episode 5 of The Challenge: World Championship, competitors struggled to select two elimination teams to go against daily challenge losers, Zara Zoffany and Wes Bergmann.
Johnny Bananas sees an opportunity to...
- 4/12/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Season 2 of the Netflix fantasy series Shadow and Bone is now available for streaming, and fans can’t get enough of The Darkling (Ben Barnes) and Kaz Brekker (Freddy Carter).The pair lead a cast of dark and fantastical characters as they evoke supernatural powers creating mystical worlds and alternate dimensions. The highly-successful series is based on the Grishaverse novels by author Leigh Bardugo. While both men portray characters from a different universe, the author claims two popular disco tracks would be perfect karaoke songs for the fan-favorite actors.
The premise of ‘Shadow and Bone’ Leigh Bardugo attends Netflix’s “Shadow And Bone” Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere I Amanda Edwards/Getty Images
In 2021, the first eight episodes of the Shadow and Bone fantasy series hit the Netflix streaming platform. It became an instant hit, but fans had to wait two years for the release of eight more episodes, which finally...
The premise of ‘Shadow and Bone’ Leigh Bardugo attends Netflix’s “Shadow And Bone” Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere I Amanda Edwards/Getty Images
In 2021, the first eight episodes of the Shadow and Bone fantasy series hit the Netflix streaming platform. It became an instant hit, but fans had to wait two years for the release of eight more episodes, which finally...
- 4/11/2023
- by Mama Rita
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: World Championship episode 5 ended with a stalemate that resulted in Ben Driebergen and Kaycee Clark seemingly getting blindsided into elimination. Ben might have unintentionally put them in the Arena by not voting for Jordan Wiseley and Kaz Crossley, as he previously told Danny McCray. However, it’s possible Ben didn’t cause the stalemate because Jodi Weatherton claimed it would have been prevented if one of her allies voted with her and Team Australia.
‘The Challenge: World Championship’ episode 5 ended in a stalemate
When Wes Bergmann and Zara Zoffany placed last in The Challenge: World Championship episode 5, the rest of the cast took the opportunity to throw in another strong team to face them in the Arena.
However, they couldn’t agree on who, resulting in a stalemate. Therefore, it gave daily winners Darrell Taylor and Kiki Morris all the power to throw any team they wanted into elimination.
‘The Challenge: World Championship’ episode 5 ended in a stalemate
When Wes Bergmann and Zara Zoffany placed last in The Challenge: World Championship episode 5, the rest of the cast took the opportunity to throw in another strong team to face them in the Arena.
However, they couldn’t agree on who, resulting in a stalemate. Therefore, it gave daily winners Darrell Taylor and Kiki Morris all the power to throw any team they wanted into elimination.
- 4/10/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Netflix recently released the second season of Shadow and Bone, a highly-anticipated fantasy series based on a book series by Leigh Bardugo. Though the series can be intense and dramatic, the actors on set are anything but. Two Shadow and Bone actors recently shared a hilarious story about an in-joke they developed after a number of acting mishaps.
Season 2 of ‘Shadow and Bone’ is now streaming Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, Jack Wolfe, Danielle Galligan and Calahan Skogman arrive for the “Shadow And Bone” Season 2 premiere I Lisa O’Connor/Afp via Getty Images
Prominent characters in the successful series include General Kirigan, better known as The Darkling, who plays a sinister role in Shadow and Bone. Kaz Brekker (Freddy Carter) is the leader of the Crows, a ragtag group of scoundrels and thieves.
Kaz has had to continuously fight for survival, entering season 2 with a vendetta to pursue. With...
Season 2 of ‘Shadow and Bone’ is now streaming Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, Jack Wolfe, Danielle Galligan and Calahan Skogman arrive for the “Shadow And Bone” Season 2 premiere I Lisa O’Connor/Afp via Getty Images
Prominent characters in the successful series include General Kirigan, better known as The Darkling, who plays a sinister role in Shadow and Bone. Kaz Brekker (Freddy Carter) is the leader of the Crows, a ragtag group of scoundrels and thieves.
Kaz has had to continuously fight for survival, entering season 2 with a vendetta to pursue. With...
- 4/9/2023
- by Mama Rita
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge duo Darrell Taylor and Kiki Morris blindsided Ben Driebergen and Kaycee Clark into elimination. During the episode, the duo refused to explain why. However, Ben says they eventually told him. Additionally, he responded to Danny McCray’s commentary about him and called his former ally “two-faced” for behaving differently to his face.
Ben Driebergen says Darrell Taylor told him the truth about his blindside
In The Challenge: World Championship episode 5, the house came to a stalemate when one side wanted to throw in Jordan Wiseley and Kaz Crossley while the other tried to get Emily Seebohm and Yes Duffy into the Arena.
Therefore, the daily winners, Team Australia’s Kiki Morris and Darrell Taylor, could pick any team to face Wes Bergmann and Zara Zoffany in elimination.
Who's gonna tell Ben he's on a show that's purpose is to lie, cheat, and steal? ?
Hear all about these...
Ben Driebergen says Darrell Taylor told him the truth about his blindside
In The Challenge: World Championship episode 5, the house came to a stalemate when one side wanted to throw in Jordan Wiseley and Kaz Crossley while the other tried to get Emily Seebohm and Yes Duffy into the Arena.
Therefore, the daily winners, Team Australia’s Kiki Morris and Darrell Taylor, could pick any team to face Wes Bergmann and Zara Zoffany in elimination.
Who's gonna tell Ben he's on a show that's purpose is to lie, cheat, and steal? ?
Hear all about these...
- 4/9/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: Australia champ Kiki Morris didn’t watch the MTV franchise before competing in World Championship. Therefore, her decision to pick four-time champ Darrell Taylor had nothing to do with his historic run on the show.
Kiki Morris explains why she chose Darrell Taylor as a partner in ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
The Challenge: Australia winner Kiki Morris was the fourth female global Mvp to pick a legend, and she chose four-time champ Darrell Taylor after Wes Bergmann, Jordan Wiseley, and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio were already selected.
In a March 2023 interview with The Challenge Chronicles, the Australian reality TV star admitted she hadn’t watched the show before and didn’t know anyone’s prior accolades before heading into the season. Based on their conversation after the qualifier, she chose the only player to win four seasons in a row.
Y'all better not sleep on Kiki! She came to play ? ? #ChallengeWorldChamp pic.
Kiki Morris explains why she chose Darrell Taylor as a partner in ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
The Challenge: Australia winner Kiki Morris was the fourth female global Mvp to pick a legend, and she chose four-time champ Darrell Taylor after Wes Bergmann, Jordan Wiseley, and Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio were already selected.
In a March 2023 interview with The Challenge Chronicles, the Australian reality TV star admitted she hadn’t watched the show before and didn’t know anyone’s prior accolades before heading into the season. Based on their conversation after the qualifier, she chose the only player to win four seasons in a row.
Y'all better not sleep on Kiki! She came to play ? ? #ChallengeWorldChamp pic.
- 4/8/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Star Wars Celebration 2023 has so far been especially exciting for fans of the animated side of the universe. "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and "Star Wars Rebels" creator Dave Filoni was revealed to be directing a live-action "Star Wars" movie, set between the events of "Return of the Jedi" and "The Force Awakens." And while the film is still in early development, Filoni also brought a brand new trailer for his upcoming live-action series "Ahsoka," which will continue the storyline of "Star Wars Rebels."
When animated properties in the "Star Wars" universe make a jump into live-action, it tends to make big waves. Sometimes, though, those ripples into live-action can be a lot more subtle. When a show based on a character like Ahsoka Tano comes out, it's no surprise that we'll be seeing animated characters from her past adventures. Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and even Chopper...
When animated properties in the "Star Wars" universe make a jump into live-action, it tends to make big waves. Sometimes, though, those ripples into live-action can be a lot more subtle. When a show based on a character like Ahsoka Tano comes out, it's no surprise that we'll be seeing animated characters from her past adventures. Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and even Chopper...
- 4/8/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
After fans waited almost two years for new episodes, the second season of Shadow and Bone premiered on March 16 on Netflix. The new season adapts Leigh Bardugo’s Siege and Storm as well as Ruin and Rising, bringing the novelized Shadow and Bone trilogy to a close.
However, the source material for Bardugo’s Grishaverse does not end with that core trilogy. Rather, it continues with two more duologies: Six of Crows and King of Scars. Unlike King of Scars, some details from the Six of Crows books have already crept into the Shadow and Bone series. And as it turns out, scripts for a Six of Crows spinoff series have already been completed.
What happens in ‘Six of Crows’? Freddy Carter attends Netflix’s “Shadow And Bone” Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere I Amanda Edwards/Getty Images
Set two years after the conclusion of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, Six...
However, the source material for Bardugo’s Grishaverse does not end with that core trilogy. Rather, it continues with two more duologies: Six of Crows and King of Scars. Unlike King of Scars, some details from the Six of Crows books have already crept into the Shadow and Bone series. And as it turns out, scripts for a Six of Crows spinoff series have already been completed.
What happens in ‘Six of Crows’? Freddy Carter attends Netflix’s “Shadow And Bone” Season 2 Los Angeles Premiere I Amanda Edwards/Getty Images
Set two years after the conclusion of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, Six...
- 4/8/2023
- by Deisy Ventura
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: Argentina finalist and celebrity chef Rodrigo Cascón competed in World Championship but was eliminated in episode 4 after sustaining an injury. It wasn’t clarified on the show, but he reportedly tore his hamstring in half.
Rodrigo Cascón injured his leg during ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
Celebrity chef Rodrigo “Rodri” Cascón performed well in The Challenge: Argentina, winning all the daily challenges except for one, an elimination, and placing fourth in the finals.
He returned for World Championship as a Global Mvp as part of Team Argentina and picked veteran Nia Moore as his teammate.
The Argentinians are bringing the heat ? & the energy ? to #ChallengeWorldChamp! Watch Rodrigo, Claudia, Benja & Jujuy step foot on the global stage as they fly their Argentinian flags high ?? on The Challenge: World Championship right now on @paramountplus! ? pic.twitter.com/pVjeSKcEOJ
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 8, 2023
After losing Claudia Albertario and Sofia “Jujuy” Jiménez in the first two eliminations,...
Rodrigo Cascón injured his leg during ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
Celebrity chef Rodrigo “Rodri” Cascón performed well in The Challenge: Argentina, winning all the daily challenges except for one, an elimination, and placing fourth in the finals.
He returned for World Championship as a Global Mvp as part of Team Argentina and picked veteran Nia Moore as his teammate.
The Argentinians are bringing the heat ? & the energy ? to #ChallengeWorldChamp! Watch Rodrigo, Claudia, Benja & Jujuy step foot on the global stage as they fly their Argentinian flags high ?? on The Challenge: World Championship right now on @paramountplus! ? pic.twitter.com/pVjeSKcEOJ
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 8, 2023
After losing Claudia Albertario and Sofia “Jujuy” Jiménez in the first two eliminations,...
- 4/2/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: Australia star Grant Crapp is competing in World Championship alongside Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. In a recent interview, the Australian reality TV star threw shade at the winningest player. Bananas has since clapped back at the “confessional cowboy.”
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio called Grant Crapp a ‘confessional cowboy’
In a March 2023 episode of MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast, Grant Crapp, who competed in the Australian spinoff, bashed seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio.
He called him a “Peter Pan dude,” claimed the veteran had too much Botox, and referred to him as “Grandpa Bananas.” Therefore, many viewers assumed the two had beef that hadn’t been shown in the episodes yet.
Friends? Enemies? Frenemies Bananas and Wes are giving us an update on their relationship status going into the #ChallengeWorldChamp house ? Stream The Challenge: World Championship Now on @paramountplus! ? pic.twitter.com/eiiDThfhfj
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 10, 2023
However, Bananas implied he...
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio called Grant Crapp a ‘confessional cowboy’
In a March 2023 episode of MTV’s Official Challenge Podcast, Grant Crapp, who competed in the Australian spinoff, bashed seven-time champ Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio.
He called him a “Peter Pan dude,” claimed the veteran had too much Botox, and referred to him as “Grandpa Bananas.” Therefore, many viewers assumed the two had beef that hadn’t been shown in the episodes yet.
Friends? Enemies? Frenemies Bananas and Wes are giving us an update on their relationship status going into the #ChallengeWorldChamp house ? Stream The Challenge: World Championship Now on @paramountplus! ? pic.twitter.com/eiiDThfhfj
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 10, 2023
However, Bananas implied he...
- 4/2/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
During episode 5 of The Challenge: World Championship, the house couldn’t agree on nominations, putting the power solely in daily winners Kiki Morris and Darrell Taylor’s hands. Even though the episode only featured one vote, which got heated at one point, the cast reportedly revoted three times before reaching the stalemate.
The cast came to a stalemate in ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
The Challenge: USA champs Danny McCray and Sarah Lacina didn’t want to play the veterans game from the beginning of World Championship, already fracturing the USA squad.
It came to a head during episode 5 when Danny and Sarah teamed up with the Australians to get Jordan Wiseley and Kaz Crossley thrown into elimination against the challenge losers Wes Bergmann and Zara Zoffany.
Y'all better not sleep on Kiki! She came to play ? ? #ChallengeWorldChamp pic.twitter.com/0lDZGvAi5k
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 31, 2023
However, due to Ben Driebergen’s flip,...
The cast came to a stalemate in ‘The Challenge: World Championship’
The Challenge: USA champs Danny McCray and Sarah Lacina didn’t want to play the veterans game from the beginning of World Championship, already fracturing the USA squad.
It came to a head during episode 5 when Danny and Sarah teamed up with the Australians to get Jordan Wiseley and Kaz Crossley thrown into elimination against the challenge losers Wes Bergmann and Zara Zoffany.
Y'all better not sleep on Kiki! She came to play ? ? #ChallengeWorldChamp pic.twitter.com/0lDZGvAi5k
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge) March 31, 2023
However, due to Ben Driebergen’s flip,...
- 4/1/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge: Australia cast member Grant Crapp is competing with the season’s winner Kiki Morris in World Championship. He doesn’t fully trust his ally, calling her an “airhead” who can easily be manipulated. Kiki recently responded to his comments, claiming she plays up that part of her personality for strategy.
Grant Crapp called ‘The Challenge’ ally Kiki Morris an ‘airhead’
The Challenge: World Championship episode 5 featured the cracks forming in the Australian and USA teams. Australia’s Emily Seebohm and Grant Crapp aligned with USA’s Danny McCray and Sarah Lacina as they wanted to begin making waves in the game.
However, Grant admitted he worried about Kiki Morris as he considered her an “airhead” and easily impressionable.
The Australians have entered the chat ? and they're not going down without a fight! Get to know Kiki, Troy, Grant & @emcbomb before they battle it out for the title of...
Grant Crapp called ‘The Challenge’ ally Kiki Morris an ‘airhead’
The Challenge: World Championship episode 5 featured the cracks forming in the Australian and USA teams. Australia’s Emily Seebohm and Grant Crapp aligned with USA’s Danny McCray and Sarah Lacina as they wanted to begin making waves in the game.
However, Grant admitted he worried about Kiki Morris as he considered her an “airhead” and easily impressionable.
The Australians have entered the chat ? and they're not going down without a fight! Get to know Kiki, Troy, Grant & @emcbomb before they battle it out for the title of...
- 4/1/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Challenge finalist Theo Campbell and UK winner Kaz Crossley dated for 11 months until she ended the relationship. He recently revealed the “savage” start to their nearly year-long romance.
‘The Challenge’ stars Theo Campbell and Kaz Crossley previously dated
In February 2020, UK-based reality stars Theo Campbell and Kaz Crossley ended their 11-month relationship.
After breaking up, the two appeared on Ex on the Beach, where they seemed to put the past behind them and are currently competing in The Challenge: World Championship.
We've got the proof of what Theo actually said to Jonny before their bust-up right here! Do you think he was in the wrong? ? #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/yCY3iHT8jX
— Love Island (@LoveIsland) July 6, 2017
In a March 2023 episode of co-star Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio’s podcast Death, Taxes, and Bananas, Theo detailed the start of their relationship.
He explained the two began dating while he trained for season...
‘The Challenge’ stars Theo Campbell and Kaz Crossley previously dated
In February 2020, UK-based reality stars Theo Campbell and Kaz Crossley ended their 11-month relationship.
After breaking up, the two appeared on Ex on the Beach, where they seemed to put the past behind them and are currently competing in The Challenge: World Championship.
We've got the proof of what Theo actually said to Jonny before their bust-up right here! Do you think he was in the wrong? ? #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/yCY3iHT8jX
— Love Island (@LoveIsland) July 6, 2017
In a March 2023 episode of co-star Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio’s podcast Death, Taxes, and Bananas, Theo detailed the start of their relationship.
He explained the two began dating while he trained for season...
- 4/1/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Shadow and Bone” Season 2 expands an already complex universe by taking on more source material from Leigh Bardugo’s books, countries in the Grishaverse and four completely new characters.
Ben Barnes’ General Kirigan returns as the central antagonist, a looming presence not always onscreen but more psychologically. Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) and Mal Oretsev (Archie Renaux) also drive the plot in their search for two more magical creatures to amplify Alina’s powers so that she can tear down the fold once and for all. The two Keramzin orphans ultimately accomplish these goals, but not without some unexpected sacrifices and revelations.
The second and third amplifier creatures — the Sea Whip and the Firebird — come from the books, as does the plot twist that Mal is actually the Firebird because he has Morozova’s bloodline. Showrunner Eric Heisserer credited Bardugo’s books for the road map that he and co-showrunner...
Ben Barnes’ General Kirigan returns as the central antagonist, a looming presence not always onscreen but more psychologically. Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) and Mal Oretsev (Archie Renaux) also drive the plot in their search for two more magical creatures to amplify Alina’s powers so that she can tear down the fold once and for all. The two Keramzin orphans ultimately accomplish these goals, but not without some unexpected sacrifices and revelations.
The second and third amplifier creatures — the Sea Whip and the Firebird — come from the books, as does the plot twist that Mal is actually the Firebird because he has Morozova’s bloodline. Showrunner Eric Heisserer credited Bardugo’s books for the road map that he and co-showrunner...
- 3/23/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
The chemistry between Charlotte and George is off the charts in the full trailer for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, which you can check out above.
The sneak peek at the Bridgerton prequel, released by Netflix on Thursday, promises a complicated romance at Buckingham, with the titular heroine initially reluctant to marry the king and eventually falling in love with him.
More from TVLineNetflix's Power Rangers Reunion Trailer Addresses Trini's Death -- WatchXO, Kitty First Look: To All the Boys Spinoff Sets May Premiere on NetflixShadow and Bone Bosses Say There Will Be 'Palpable' Tension Between Kaz and Inej...
The sneak peek at the Bridgerton prequel, released by Netflix on Thursday, promises a complicated romance at Buckingham, with the titular heroine initially reluctant to marry the king and eventually falling in love with him.
More from TVLineNetflix's Power Rangers Reunion Trailer Addresses Trini's Death -- WatchXO, Kitty First Look: To All the Boys Spinoff Sets May Premiere on NetflixShadow and Bone Bosses Say There Will Be 'Palpable' Tension Between Kaz and Inej...
- 3/23/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
It’s a bittersweet reunion as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers reassemble to take down a familiar foe in the new trailer for Netflix’s 30th anniversary special.
Premiering Wednesday, April 19, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always marks the return of some of the franchise’s earliest cast members — David Yost as Blue Ranger Billy Cranston, Walter Jones as Black Ranger Zack Taylor, Catherine Sutherland as Pink Ranger Kat Hillard, Steve Cardenas as Red Ranger Rocky DeSantos, Richard Steven Horvitz as Alpha 5 and Barbara Goodson as Rita Repulsa. Karan Ashley and Johnny Yong Bosch will also appear as Aisha Campbell and Adam Park,...
Premiering Wednesday, April 19, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always marks the return of some of the franchise’s earliest cast members — David Yost as Blue Ranger Billy Cranston, Walter Jones as Black Ranger Zack Taylor, Catherine Sutherland as Pink Ranger Kat Hillard, Steve Cardenas as Red Ranger Rocky DeSantos, Richard Steven Horvitz as Alpha 5 and Barbara Goodson as Rita Repulsa. Karan Ashley and Johnny Yong Bosch will also appear as Aisha Campbell and Adam Park,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The adorable deer-horned Gus is back and this time, he’s ready to fight.
In Season 2 of Sweet Tooth (which will drop all eight episodes on Netflix Thursday, April 27), “a deadly new wave of the Sick bears down, as Gus (Christian Convery) and a band of fellow hybrids are held prisoner by General Abbot (Neil Sandilands) and the Last Men,” according to the official description. “Looking to consolidate power by finding a cure, Abbot uses the children as fodder for the experiments of captive Dr. Aditya Singh (Adeel Akhtar), who’s racing to save his infected wife Rani (Aliza Vellani). To protect his friends,...
In Season 2 of Sweet Tooth (which will drop all eight episodes on Netflix Thursday, April 27), “a deadly new wave of the Sick bears down, as Gus (Christian Convery) and a band of fellow hybrids are held prisoner by General Abbot (Neil Sandilands) and the Last Men,” according to the official description. “Looking to consolidate power by finding a cure, Abbot uses the children as fodder for the experiments of captive Dr. Aditya Singh (Adeel Akhtar), who’s racing to save his infected wife Rani (Aliza Vellani). To protect his friends,...
- 3/21/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
This post contains spoilers for Netflix's "Shadow and Bone," and Leigh Bardugo's novel series of the same name.
The latest season of "Shadow and Bone" brings greater stakes and grander action to the table, while tautly weaving Alina Starkov's (Jesse Mei Li) path to reuniting Ravka by destroying the Shadow Fold. Although season 2 of "Shadow and Bone" has its merits, it is guilty of making a hamfisted attempt to combine too many storylines from Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse books, leading to a rushed, fragmentary series of events that barely manage to cohere in the end.
Viewers new to the Grishaverse might not find season 2 shoddily constructed, but those acquainted with Bardugo's novels understand that a lot has been glossed over and retrofitted, robbing standout character moments of their weight due to the lack of proper context. A good example of this would be the omission of Inej's (Amita Suman) traumatic experiences at the Menagerie,...
The latest season of "Shadow and Bone" brings greater stakes and grander action to the table, while tautly weaving Alina Starkov's (Jesse Mei Li) path to reuniting Ravka by destroying the Shadow Fold. Although season 2 of "Shadow and Bone" has its merits, it is guilty of making a hamfisted attempt to combine too many storylines from Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse books, leading to a rushed, fragmentary series of events that barely manage to cohere in the end.
Viewers new to the Grishaverse might not find season 2 shoddily constructed, but those acquainted with Bardugo's novels understand that a lot has been glossed over and retrofitted, robbing standout character moments of their weight due to the lack of proper context. A good example of this would be the omission of Inej's (Amita Suman) traumatic experiences at the Menagerie,...
- 3/20/2023
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Shadow and Bone is a series created by Eric Heisserer starring Freddy Carter, Jessie Mei Li and Archie Renaux. It is based on the novel by Leigh Bardugo.
Here comes the second part of this adventure that is all fantasy which, above all, knows how to build new worlds and structure a whole new mythology through strong characters, with history and a very elaborate story to tell.
Specially created for young people, I warn you.
About the Series
Shadow and Bone has been called, and not without good reason, the direct heir to Game of Thrones, and it’s understandable why, and, bridging the gap, has much in common with it in terms of intensity and constant narrative changes.
It has many virtues, but also its flaws, and it is focused on that Young-adult audience with stories which, at times, don’t really appeal to us “grown-ups”.
However, it has...
Here comes the second part of this adventure that is all fantasy which, above all, knows how to build new worlds and structure a whole new mythology through strong characters, with history and a very elaborate story to tell.
Specially created for young people, I warn you.
About the Series
Shadow and Bone has been called, and not without good reason, the direct heir to Game of Thrones, and it’s understandable why, and, bridging the gap, has much in common with it in terms of intensity and constant narrative changes.
It has many virtues, but also its flaws, and it is focused on that Young-adult audience with stories which, at times, don’t really appeal to us “grown-ups”.
However, it has...
- 3/16/2023
- by Ana Gomez
- Martin Cid - TV
Michael Kingston is a lifelong comic book and wrestling fan. In the past, various writers have attempted to create comics that mixed the two genres, but failed in spectacular fashion. In Headlocked: The Last Territory, though, Kingston creates a realistic hero in Mike Hartman who we follow on a journey in the unforgiving business. Filled with emotion and a clear passion from its writer, Headlocked is the most realistic portrayal of wrestling in the graphic novel form to date.
For his upcoming sequel Headlocked: The Last Territory Vol. 2, we follow the continuation of Hartman’s story. Kingston has taken to Kickstarter once more to raise the funds necessary to produce the book. Teaming up with him again is wrestling legend Jerry Lawler who will be providing the cover artwork. Also joining on the project in the role of guest creators are Booker T, Rob Van Dam, A.J. Styles, John Morrison,...
For his upcoming sequel Headlocked: The Last Territory Vol. 2, we follow the continuation of Hartman’s story. Kingston has taken to Kickstarter once more to raise the funds necessary to produce the book. Teaming up with him again is wrestling legend Jerry Lawler who will be providing the cover artwork. Also joining on the project in the role of guest creators are Booker T, Rob Van Dam, A.J. Styles, John Morrison,...
- 10/30/2014
- by Andrew Soucek
- Obsessed with Film
Disney Xd has picked up to series Mighty Med, a live-action comedy inspired by the world of superheroes and comic books. The multi-camera project, which originated as a pilot, stars Disney Channel’s Bradley Steven Perry (Good Luck Charlie) and Jake Short (A.N.T. Farm). Created by Jim Bernstein (Disney’s Phineas And Ferb) and Andy Schwartz (Scrubs), Mighty Med follows best friends Kaz (Perry) and Oliver (Short) who, while hanging out at their favorite comic book store, inadvertently discover a secret wing of a hospital that caters to superheroes and comic book characters. “Our Disney Xd audience will go on a journey with these characters, two comic book fanboys whose love and knowledge of sci-fi, fantasy and superheroes land them the coolest after school job ever — working at Mighty Med, a hospital for super heroes,” said Adam Bonnett, Svp Original Programming, Disney Channel. Also starring are newcomer Paris Berelc as...
- 4/4/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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