Somehow, in the midst of the “first quarter” of the year’s cinematic doldrums and discards a nice surprise “pops’ up to jolt you awake, or at the least engage your senses. And it’s even rarer that it’s from a relative newcomer or an artist that’s not yet “on the radar”. That changes now. Like many creatives, she’s far from an “overnight star”, as her IMDb lists more than a dozen or so acting credits. And then there are several listings of “behind the camera” work, in features and shorts on the big screen and small. Now, with this release she’s a true “triple threat” as she makes her feature directing debut while emoting in nearly every scene. Film fans, here to inject much-needed energy and a bit of snark into the “rom-com” is Leah McKendrick in Scrambled.
So, what’s up with that title,...
So, what’s up with that title,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
On Monday, January 29, 2024 Lionsgate hosted an exclusive red carpet premiere and after party celebration at AMC Westfield Century City in Los Angeles. Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford was on the scene to interview writer/director and star Leah McKendrick alongside other stars – Clancy Brown, Feodor Chin, Camille Mana, Brett Dier, Mariah Owen, Max Adler, Michael Welch, Mike Manning, Jessica Rau and more. Watch the exclusive red carpet video interviews above.
Quintessential eternal bridesmaid Nellie Robinson (McKendrick) constantly finds herself between weddings, baby showers, and bad dates. When she begins to feel like the clock is ticking and is faced with bleak romantic prospects, Nellie decides to freeze her eggs — setting her on an empowering journey to a brave new world where she ultimately discovers “the one” she’s looking for might be herself.
‘Scrambled’ will hit theatres on Friday, February 2, 2024. Check out the trailer: Here
Predict the 2024 Oscar winners...
Quintessential eternal bridesmaid Nellie Robinson (McKendrick) constantly finds herself between weddings, baby showers, and bad dates. When she begins to feel like the clock is ticking and is faced with bleak romantic prospects, Nellie decides to freeze her eggs — setting her on an empowering journey to a brave new world where she ultimately discovers “the one” she’s looking for might be herself.
‘Scrambled’ will hit theatres on Friday, February 2, 2024. Check out the trailer: Here
Predict the 2024 Oscar winners...
- 1/31/2024
- by Latasha Ford
- Gold Derby
Ramy star Steve Way has boarded 2024 Slamdance Film Festival selection Good Bad Things as an executive producer.
The upcoming indie, which will hold its world premiere at the Utah-based fest, hails from first-time director Shane D. Stanger, who co-wrote the feature with longtime friend and star Danny Kurtzman. The movie, which also stars Brett Dier (Jane the Virgin), Jessica Parker Kennedy (Black Sails), and Timothy Granaderos (13 Reasons Why), is inspired by Kurtzman’s own experiences, and follows his character, Danny, an ingenious entrepreneur with physical disabilities.
When he and his lifelong friend and business partner Jason (Dier) face losing their agency, they must team to win over a new client, a highly sought-after dating app. That puts Danny on the path of Madi (Parker), a photographer he meets through the dating platform. It’s a relationship that sparks a journey of transformation, self-acceptance and discovery for Danny, about himself...
The upcoming indie, which will hold its world premiere at the Utah-based fest, hails from first-time director Shane D. Stanger, who co-wrote the feature with longtime friend and star Danny Kurtzman. The movie, which also stars Brett Dier (Jane the Virgin), Jessica Parker Kennedy (Black Sails), and Timothy Granaderos (13 Reasons Why), is inspired by Kurtzman’s own experiences, and follows his character, Danny, an ingenious entrepreneur with physical disabilities.
When he and his lifelong friend and business partner Jason (Dier) face losing their agency, they must team to win over a new client, a highly sought-after dating app. That puts Danny on the path of Madi (Parker), a photographer he meets through the dating platform. It’s a relationship that sparks a journey of transformation, self-acceptance and discovery for Danny, about himself...
- 12/19/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Haley Lu Richardson has a number of popular works under her belt. The 28-year-old star launched her acting career in the early 2010s, landing one of her first roles in the Disney Channel sitcom "Shake It Up," alongside Zendaya and Bella Thorne. The exposure from "Shake It Up" helped open the doors for Richardson to take on other film and TV projects throughout the mid-2010s, including the films "The Edge of Seventeen" and M. Night Shyamalan's "Split," as well as shows like "Ravenswood" and "Recovery Road." Most notably, Richardson starred as Portia in season two of HBO's acclaimed series "The White Lotus." She also portrayed Hadley Sullivan in the Netflix rom-com "Love at First Sight," which hit the streamer on Sept. 15.
When she isn't working, Richardson keeps her personal life out of the spotlight. The actor has only publicly dated one person: former "Jane the Virgin" star Brett Dier.
When she isn't working, Richardson keeps her personal life out of the spotlight. The actor has only publicly dated one person: former "Jane the Virgin" star Brett Dier.
- 11/3/2023
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
Haley Lu Richardson is opening up about how hard the end of her engagement was in a new interview.
The 28-year-old White Lotus star was previously in a long-term relationship with fellow actor Brett Dier, and they were engaged for about a year.
However, last fall, they announced that they broke off their engagement two years prior.
Now, she’s sharing what it was like after that relationship ended and where she’s at now.
Keep reading to see what she said…
“It was hard, but I got through it—that’s important and what matters. I was in a really long relationship. I spent a lot of life with someone, and it was very special,” the actress told People. “I thought it could be forever, but it wasn’t. I had thought the whole time we were together that if it wasn’t going to be forever, my life would just stop.
The 28-year-old White Lotus star was previously in a long-term relationship with fellow actor Brett Dier, and they were engaged for about a year.
However, last fall, they announced that they broke off their engagement two years prior.
Now, she’s sharing what it was like after that relationship ended and where she’s at now.
Keep reading to see what she said…
“It was hard, but I got through it—that’s important and what matters. I was in a really long relationship. I spent a lot of life with someone, and it was very special,” the actress told People. “I thought it could be forever, but it wasn’t. I had thought the whole time we were together that if it wasn’t going to be forever, my life would just stop.
- 11/3/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Old Dads is a comedy film directed by Bill Burr, who also co-wrote the film with Ben Tishler. The Netflix film follows three middle-aged men, who find themselves not fitting in the customs of the modern and often times very fragile and easily offended world. Burr’s style of comedy makes the film work as he also stars in the lead role alongside Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine. So, if you loved the Netflix film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Role Models (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Synopsis: Prepare yourself for the most irreverent and funny comedy that brings new meaning to juvenile delinquency! As the world’s least-likely mentors, Danny (Paul Rudd) & Wheeler (Seann William Scott) must put aside their selfish, sarcastic and party-driven ways in order to give two odd, foul-mouthed kids invaluable wisdom about life, love and heavy metal. With...
Role Models (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures
Synopsis: Prepare yourself for the most irreverent and funny comedy that brings new meaning to juvenile delinquency! As the world’s least-likely mentors, Danny (Paul Rudd) & Wheeler (Seann William Scott) must put aside their selfish, sarcastic and party-driven ways in order to give two odd, foul-mouthed kids invaluable wisdom about life, love and heavy metal. With...
- 10/21/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
‘About My Father’ director Laura Terruso has spoken about the cast of the comedy film and said that he found Kim Cattrall as one of the funniest women on the planet. Cattrall plays Tigger Collins. Back on the digital front with ‘About My Father’, which is set to stream exclusively on August 18 on Lionsgate Play in India, Kim showcases her versatility by playing a headstrong character with a soft side.
Terruso said: “Casting is the single most important part of making a comedy and to have Robert De Niro and Sebastian Maniscalco playing opposite each other and then to have supporting them, Kim Cattrall – who is one of the funniest women on the planet.”
“David Rasche is a genius in his own right, even Anders Holm, Brett Dier.. Leslie Bibb, is just the ultimate dream woman for Sebastian and they have such incredible chemistry and I think that chemistry is everything in a comedy.
Terruso said: “Casting is the single most important part of making a comedy and to have Robert De Niro and Sebastian Maniscalco playing opposite each other and then to have supporting them, Kim Cattrall – who is one of the funniest women on the planet.”
“David Rasche is a genius in his own right, even Anders Holm, Brett Dier.. Leslie Bibb, is just the ultimate dream woman for Sebastian and they have such incredible chemistry and I think that chemistry is everything in a comedy.
- 8/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The classic question – should best friends hook up – is explored with a hilarious, modern twist in E!’s sizzling summer rom-com, Maybe It’s You.
Premiering Sunday, July 23 at 9 pm on E!, Maybe It’s You follows newly single best friends Peter (Jane the Virgin‘s Brett Dier) and Lexa (Veronica St. Clair from La Brea and 13 Reasons Why) who decide to try the one thing they’ve never done before – date each other.
Will their chemistry be enough to keep them romantically afloat as they regress back into younger versions of themselves?
‘Maybe It’s You’ will slide its way into viewers’ hearts
The eternally clumsy Peter goes for the gusto and proposes to his girlfriend who responds: “You’re a child.” Despite delivering a hilarious suggestion of being her “child bride,” Peter finds himself single and crying on best friend Lexa’s shoulder – along with a very large bottle of vodka.
Premiering Sunday, July 23 at 9 pm on E!, Maybe It’s You follows newly single best friends Peter (Jane the Virgin‘s Brett Dier) and Lexa (Veronica St. Clair from La Brea and 13 Reasons Why) who decide to try the one thing they’ve never done before – date each other.
Will their chemistry be enough to keep them romantically afloat as they regress back into younger versions of themselves?
‘Maybe It’s You’ will slide its way into viewers’ hearts
The eternally clumsy Peter goes for the gusto and proposes to his girlfriend who responds: “You’re a child.” Despite delivering a hilarious suggestion of being her “child bride,” Peter finds himself single and crying on best friend Lexa’s shoulder – along with a very large bottle of vodka.
- 7/12/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
About My Father is a comedy film starring Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert De Niro, directed by Laura Terruso.
The movie is a pleasant comedy that tries to be pure comedy but falls short in terms of humor and sentimentality.
Robert De Niro plays his role well, although it feels like he’s parodying himself once again.
Sebastian Maniscalco, known for his excellent Netflix stand-up comedy, brings some humor to the film with his Brooklyn-style parodies.
Storyline
The plot revolves around Sebastian, whose fiancée encourages him to bring her father, Salvo, an immigrant and a barber, to a weekend gathering with her wealthy and eccentric family. The weekend turns into a cultural clash, during which Sebastian and Salvo discover that the best thing about the family is everything related to family.
About My Father The Movie
The film is a parody of Italian-Americans, Americans… and everything that moves on the screen.
The movie is a pleasant comedy that tries to be pure comedy but falls short in terms of humor and sentimentality.
Robert De Niro plays his role well, although it feels like he’s parodying himself once again.
Sebastian Maniscalco, known for his excellent Netflix stand-up comedy, brings some humor to the film with his Brooklyn-style parodies.
Storyline
The plot revolves around Sebastian, whose fiancée encourages him to bring her father, Salvo, an immigrant and a barber, to a weekend gathering with her wealthy and eccentric family. The weekend turns into a cultural clash, during which Sebastian and Salvo discover that the best thing about the family is everything related to family.
About My Father The Movie
The film is a parody of Italian-Americans, Americans… and everything that moves on the screen.
- 6/16/2023
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
“Write what you know,” is the sage advice usually attributed to Mark Twain. And comedian extraordinaire, Sebastian Maniscalco, has made a very successful career taking it literally. Although his standup act has brought him fame, his latest project, the autobiographical film “About My Father,” is the passion project he says his father has “been living 77 years for.”
Although much of the plot to the comedy film that Maniscalco both stars in and cowrote is fictional, what is hit-the-nail-on-the-head true is his relationship with his father, played in the movie by screen legend Robert De Niro.
“My relationship with my father’s pretty accurate. My father’s, you know, stubborn, hardheaded, judgmental, you know, that seems to be true to form,” Maniscalco told TheWrap — not in a “curse that man” way, but an “I love the old guy” way.
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco (right) and his father Salvo (Getty)
“I was just writing about what I know,...
Although much of the plot to the comedy film that Maniscalco both stars in and cowrote is fictional, what is hit-the-nail-on-the-head true is his relationship with his father, played in the movie by screen legend Robert De Niro.
“My relationship with my father’s pretty accurate. My father’s, you know, stubborn, hardheaded, judgmental, you know, that seems to be true to form,” Maniscalco told TheWrap — not in a “curse that man” way, but an “I love the old guy” way.
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco (right) and his father Salvo (Getty)
“I was just writing about what I know,...
- 6/12/2023
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on Wbgr-fm on June 1st, reviewing “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” another animated adventure for the web slinger in the multi-verse. In theaters on June 2nd.
Rating: 5.0/5.0
The premise again is that there are that there are many Spider-Heroes, across multiple universes. We are back with Miles Morales (voice of Shameik Moore), who has settled into the spider role in his universe. He has a new nemesis, The Spot (Jason Schwatzman) a faceless humanoid whose spotted body can form real holes. Complications arise as The Spot gains more power, which has another universe’s Spider-Woman Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld) visiting Miles again, renewing some feelings they had as a couple. When The Spot escapes into the multiverse, Miles follows close behind, ending up in several surreal places with several different Spider-Heroes, including his multi-universe mentor Peter Parker (Jake Johnson...
Rating: 5.0/5.0
The premise again is that there are that there are many Spider-Heroes, across multiple universes. We are back with Miles Morales (voice of Shameik Moore), who has settled into the spider role in his universe. He has a new nemesis, The Spot (Jason Schwatzman) a faceless humanoid whose spotted body can form real holes. Complications arise as The Spot gains more power, which has another universe’s Spider-Woman Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld) visiting Miles again, renewing some feelings they had as a couple. When The Spot escapes into the multiverse, Miles follows close behind, ending up in several surreal places with several different Spider-Heroes, including his multi-universe mentor Peter Parker (Jake Johnson...
- 6/2/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
In her review of the film, Cate Marquis wrote of About My Father, “Maniscalco and De Niro together are the major highlight and reason to see this light little comedy. As stubborn father and wheedling son, they are a delight together and sometimes even hilarious.”
The hottest comic in America, Sebastian Maniscalco joins forces with legendary Italian-American and two-time Oscar® winner, Robert De Niro, in the new comedy About My Father. The film centers around Sebastian (Maniscalco) who is encouraged by his fiancée (Leslie Bibb) to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father, Salvo (De Niro), to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family. The weekend develops into what can only be described as a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that the great thing about family is everything about family.
About My Father is playing now in theaters.
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The hottest comic in America, Sebastian Maniscalco joins forces with legendary Italian-American and two-time Oscar® winner, Robert De Niro, in the new comedy About My Father. The film centers around Sebastian (Maniscalco) who is encouraged by his fiancée (Leslie Bibb) to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father, Salvo (De Niro), to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family. The weekend develops into what can only be described as a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that the great thing about family is everything about family.
About My Father is playing now in theaters.
Wamg is giving away an About My Father Prize Pack away.
- 5/30/2023
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Mama Mia! In an alternate timeline, Chris Pratt never voiced Mario in Illumination and Nintendo‘s The Super Mario Bros. Movie. How is this possible? The role could have gone to About My Father actor and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco! Speaking with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on Live With Kelly and Mark, Maniscalco told the duo he auditioned for the Mario role before joining the cast as Spike, Mario and Luigi’s former boss in the film. While Maniscalco didn’t get the chance to play Mario, he says his version of the character is closer to the voice used by Charles Martinet in the video game franchise.
“Everybody was like, ‘How come they didn’t cast an Italian American for the role?’ So I read for Mario, and I went in there and I did the whole, ‘It’s a’me, Mario!’ And then they said, ‘We’re gonna give you Spike.
“Everybody was like, ‘How come they didn’t cast an Italian American for the role?’ So I read for Mario, and I went in there and I did the whole, ‘It’s a’me, Mario!’ And then they said, ‘We’re gonna give you Spike.
- 5/30/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on Wbgr-fm on May 25th, reviewing “About My Father,” the first film with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco taking a lead role. In theaters on May 26th.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
The fictional story uses Maniscalco’s real name, as he is about to propose to his girlfriend Ellie (Leslie Bibb), but his widowed father Salvo (Robert De Niro) still dominates his life. Ellie asks Sebastian to spend the 4th of July with her wealthy blue blood family, with includes her Senator mother Tigger (Kim Cattrall), father Bill (David Rasche) and brothers Lucky (Anders Holm) and Doug (Brett Dier). Sebastian tries to get out of it, with the excuse that he has to spend the 4th with Salvo, but Ellie insists that he bring Dad along. So it’s the Sicilian father and son against the country club one percenters.
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Rating: 3.5/5.0
The fictional story uses Maniscalco’s real name, as he is about to propose to his girlfriend Ellie (Leslie Bibb), but his widowed father Salvo (Robert De Niro) still dominates his life. Ellie asks Sebastian to spend the 4th of July with her wealthy blue blood family, with includes her Senator mother Tigger (Kim Cattrall), father Bill (David Rasche) and brothers Lucky (Anders Holm) and Doug (Brett Dier). Sebastian tries to get out of it, with the excuse that he has to spend the 4th with Salvo, but Ellie insists that he bring Dad along. So it’s the Sicilian father and son against the country club one percenters.
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- 5/27/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Sebastian Maniscalco as Sebastian and Robert De Niro as Salvo in About My Father. Photo Credit: Dan Anderson. Courtesy of Lionsgate
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco plays a man named Sebastian Maniscalco while Robert De Niro plays his father Salvo, in the comedy About My Father. Maniscalco and De Niro as father and son are the major delight in this otherwise mildly funny, warm-hearted comedy. It is a comedy about family but not really a family comedy as there are bits of adult humor.
Dad Salvo (De Niro) is a hairstylist (don’t call him a barber!) from a long line of hardworking, hard-scrabble, stoop-postured, Sicilian scowlers, but Salvo left Sicily to immigrate to America to give his son a better life. However, his second-generation Italian-American son has fallen for someone who is not a fellow Italian-American – an artist named Ellie (Leslie Bibb) whose immigrants ancestors came over a little earlier – on the Mayflower.
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco plays a man named Sebastian Maniscalco while Robert De Niro plays his father Salvo, in the comedy About My Father. Maniscalco and De Niro as father and son are the major delight in this otherwise mildly funny, warm-hearted comedy. It is a comedy about family but not really a family comedy as there are bits of adult humor.
Dad Salvo (De Niro) is a hairstylist (don’t call him a barber!) from a long line of hardworking, hard-scrabble, stoop-postured, Sicilian scowlers, but Salvo left Sicily to immigrate to America to give his son a better life. However, his second-generation Italian-American son has fallen for someone who is not a fellow Italian-American – an artist named Ellie (Leslie Bibb) whose immigrants ancestors came over a little earlier – on the Mayflower.
- 5/26/2023
- by Cate Marquis
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Plot: The film centers around Sebastian who is encouraged by his fiancée to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father, Salvo, to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family. The weekend develops into what can only be described as a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that the great thing about family is everything about family.
Review: The marketing around About My Father makes a big deal about Sebastian Maniscalco being considered one of the most popular comedians in America. Maniscalco’s stand-up routine pokes fun at his immigrant family, his vastly different in-laws, and his observations about how people act. With a fair amount of profanity in his routines, Maniscalco’s brand of humor remains pretty inviting to all audiences. About My Father takes a lot of jokes and stories Maniscalco has told over the years and pulls them together into a comedy loosely inspired by his own life.
Review: The marketing around About My Father makes a big deal about Sebastian Maniscalco being considered one of the most popular comedians in America. Maniscalco’s stand-up routine pokes fun at his immigrant family, his vastly different in-laws, and his observations about how people act. With a fair amount of profanity in his routines, Maniscalco’s brand of humor remains pretty inviting to all audiences. About My Father takes a lot of jokes and stories Maniscalco has told over the years and pulls them together into a comedy loosely inspired by his own life.
- 5/25/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Following a handful of supporting roles in “Tag,” “Green Book” and “The Irishman,” Sebastian Maniscalco makes his first bid for leading-man status with “About My Father,” a family comedy sourced from the same semi-autobiographical material that made his stand-up a commercial and cultural phenomenon. To say it’s better than all three “Meet the Parents” films may be a dubious compliment, but it’s one made more significant because it co-stars Robert De Niro — and more importantly, actually features recognizable human behavior amidst its suitably outlandish set pieces. Whether or not Maniscalco has a legitimate future as a movie star, he proves a likeable presence as a romantic lead, while director Laura Terruso skillfully delivers comedic payoffs that tap into his wheelhouse while introducing him to a wider audience.
Maniscalco plays “himself,” the successful, Chicago-based manager of a boutique hotel who falls for painter and artist Ellie Collins (Leslie Bibb...
Maniscalco plays “himself,” the successful, Chicago-based manager of a boutique hotel who falls for painter and artist Ellie Collins (Leslie Bibb...
- 5/25/2023
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
There’s no doubt that Robert De Niro is funny, but his recent taste in comedies have certainly called his sense of humor into question. It’s been over 20 years since “Analyze This” and “Meet the Parents” launched the robust comedy leg of the Oscar winner’s career, but not every subsequent project has been as successful. Following the twin head scratchers of “Dirty Grandpa” and “The War with Grandpa” (unrelated; though equally ignored), the godfather of Hollywood has finally found his comedy groove again.
And wouldn’t you know, all it took was a good, old-fashioned Italian American family farce — fittingly titled “About My Father.” Though there’s a wide swath of the public for whom De Niro can do no wrong, even giants can fall. Luckily, Sebastian Maniscalco knows the importance of family.
The marquee comedian appeared opposite De Niro in Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” sealing his...
And wouldn’t you know, all it took was a good, old-fashioned Italian American family farce — fittingly titled “About My Father.” Though there’s a wide swath of the public for whom De Niro can do no wrong, even giants can fall. Luckily, Sebastian Maniscalco knows the importance of family.
The marquee comedian appeared opposite De Niro in Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” sealing his...
- 5/25/2023
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Chicago – The adage of write what you know certainly applies to the first film in which hot stand-up comic Sebastian Maniscalco takes the lead role. “About My Father” is a fictionalized version of the relationship between Sebastian and his real life father Salvo, which Maniscalco also co-wrote. They both sat down with HollywoodChicago.com for a video interview.
“About My Father” is based on routines in Sebastian Maniscalco’s act. The fictional story uses his real name, as he is about to propose to his girlfriend Ellie (Leslie Bibb), but his widowed father Salvo (Robert De Niro in the film) still dominates his life. Ellie asks Sebastian to spend the 4th of July with her wealthy blue blood family, with includes her Senator mother Tigger (Kim Cattrall), father Bill (David Rasche) and brothers Lucky (Anders Holm) and Doug (Brett Dier). Sebastian tries to get out of it, with the excuse...
“About My Father” is based on routines in Sebastian Maniscalco’s act. The fictional story uses his real name, as he is about to propose to his girlfriend Ellie (Leslie Bibb), but his widowed father Salvo (Robert De Niro in the film) still dominates his life. Ellie asks Sebastian to spend the 4th of July with her wealthy blue blood family, with includes her Senator mother Tigger (Kim Cattrall), father Bill (David Rasche) and brothers Lucky (Anders Holm) and Doug (Brett Dier). Sebastian tries to get out of it, with the excuse...
- 5/24/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Previous | Image 1 of 9 | NextComedian and lead actor Sebastian Maniscalco of ‘About My Father.’
Chicago – The Windy City was abuzz with Red Carpet bliss as the multi-star cast and director of the new film “About My Father” walked before the Chicago premiere of the film on May 6th, 2023. Hot stand-up comic Sebastian Maniscalco is the leading man, with his father Salvo portrayed by the legendary Robert De Niro.
The film is Maniscalco’s first lead role, based on routines in his act. The fictional story uses his real name, as he is about to propose to his girlfriend Ellie (Leslie Bibb), but his widowed father Salvo (Robert De Niro) still dominates his life. Ellie asks Sebastian to spend the 4th of July with her wealthy blue blood family, with includes her Senator mother Tigger (Kim Cattrall), father Bill (David Rasche) and brothers Lucky (Anders Holm) and Doug (Brett Dier). Sebastian tries to get out of it,...
Chicago – The Windy City was abuzz with Red Carpet bliss as the multi-star cast and director of the new film “About My Father” walked before the Chicago premiere of the film on May 6th, 2023. Hot stand-up comic Sebastian Maniscalco is the leading man, with his father Salvo portrayed by the legendary Robert De Niro.
The film is Maniscalco’s first lead role, based on routines in his act. The fictional story uses his real name, as he is about to propose to his girlfriend Ellie (Leslie Bibb), but his widowed father Salvo (Robert De Niro) still dominates his life. Ellie asks Sebastian to spend the 4th of July with her wealthy blue blood family, with includes her Senator mother Tigger (Kim Cattrall), father Bill (David Rasche) and brothers Lucky (Anders Holm) and Doug (Brett Dier). Sebastian tries to get out of it,...
- 5/24/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – If you’re a “Workaholics” fan, Anders Holm needs no introduction. The actor was a co-creator of the farcical series on Comedy Central, and from there has carved a niche as a character actor. He portrays Lucky in the new comedy “About My Father,” which features Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert De Niro.
The film is hot stand-up comic Sebastian Maniscalco’s first lead role, based on routines in his act. The fictional story uses his real name, as he is about to propose to his girlfriend Ellie (Leslie Bibb), but his widowed father Salvo (Robert De Niro) still dominates his life. Ellie asks Sebastian to spend the 4th of July with her wealthy blue blood family, with includes her Senator mother Tigger (Kim Cattrall), father Bill (David Rasche) and brothers Lucky (Anders Holm) and Doug (Brett Dier). Sebastian tries to get out of it, with the excuse that he...
The film is hot stand-up comic Sebastian Maniscalco’s first lead role, based on routines in his act. The fictional story uses his real name, as he is about to propose to his girlfriend Ellie (Leslie Bibb), but his widowed father Salvo (Robert De Niro) still dominates his life. Ellie asks Sebastian to spend the 4th of July with her wealthy blue blood family, with includes her Senator mother Tigger (Kim Cattrall), father Bill (David Rasche) and brothers Lucky (Anders Holm) and Doug (Brett Dier). Sebastian tries to get out of it, with the excuse that he...
- 5/23/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
There are quite a few comedians translating their real lives into streaming series or big-screen movies. While Pete Davidson has taken a surreal twist on his life in Bupkis and Bert Kreischer has gone full John Wick for The Machine, popular stand-up Sebastian Maniscalco has mined his hit stage show for a feature film comedy that blends the sense of humor of movies like Meet the Parents with an honest look at the importance of family and father-son relationships.
In About My Father, Sebastian Maniscalco plays a fictional version of himself while the legendary Robert De Niro portrays the real-life Salvo Maniscalco. Sebastian has reservations when Sebastian’s girlfriend Ellie (Leslie Bibb) suggests that they bring Salvo to her parent’s summer home at a country club. As the two families clash, the Maniscalcos learn what they mean to each other while trying to navigate the intensely foreign dynamic of Ellie’s parents and siblings.
In About My Father, Sebastian Maniscalco plays a fictional version of himself while the legendary Robert De Niro portrays the real-life Salvo Maniscalco. Sebastian has reservations when Sebastian’s girlfriend Ellie (Leslie Bibb) suggests that they bring Salvo to her parent’s summer home at a country club. As the two families clash, the Maniscalcos learn what they mean to each other while trying to navigate the intensely foreign dynamic of Ellie’s parents and siblings.
- 5/19/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
The hottest comic in America, Sebastian Maniscalco joins forces with legendary Italian American and two-time Oscar winner, Robert De Niro, in the new comedy About My Father. The film centers around Sebastian (Maniscalco) who is encouraged by his fiancée (Leslie Bibb) to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father, Salvo (De Niro), to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family. The weekend develops into what can only be described as a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that the great thing about family is everything about family.
#AboutMyFather will be in theaters on May 26.
The advance screening is Monday May 22nd at 7Pm at The AMC Esquire Theatre. Please arrive before 6pm to secure seats.
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Sebastian Maniscalco as Sebastian and Robert De Niro as Salvo in About My Father. Photo Credit: Dan Anderson
Sebastian Maniscalco as Sebastian...
#AboutMyFather will be in theaters on May 26.
The advance screening is Monday May 22nd at 7Pm at The AMC Esquire Theatre. Please arrive before 6pm to secure seats.
Enter Here: http://www.lionsgatescreenings.com/GdqAZ57057
No purchase necessary.
Sebastian Maniscalco as Sebastian and Robert De Niro as Salvo in About My Father. Photo Credit: Dan Anderson
Sebastian Maniscalco as Sebastian...
- 5/17/2023
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Enter the contest below for the chance to win a pair of passes to attend an advance screening of About My Father on Monday, May 22nd at 7:00pm at the Mjr Troy!
In About My Father, the hottest comic in America, Sebastian Maniscalco joins forces with legendary Italian-American and two-time Oscar® winner, Robert De Niro. The film centers around Sebastian (Maniscalco) who is encouraged by his fiancée (Leslie Bibb) to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father, Salvo (De Niro), to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family. The weekend develops into what can only be described as a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that the great thing about family is everything about family.
About The Film Genre: Comedy Cast: Sebastian Maniscalco, Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb, Anders Holm, David Rasche, Brett Dier, Kim Cattrall, Deborah Tucker Director: Laura Terruso Screenplay: Austen Earl, Sebastian Maniscalco Producer: Andrew Miano,...
In About My Father, the hottest comic in America, Sebastian Maniscalco joins forces with legendary Italian-American and two-time Oscar® winner, Robert De Niro. The film centers around Sebastian (Maniscalco) who is encouraged by his fiancée (Leslie Bibb) to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father, Salvo (De Niro), to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family. The weekend develops into what can only be described as a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that the great thing about family is everything about family.
About The Film Genre: Comedy Cast: Sebastian Maniscalco, Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb, Anders Holm, David Rasche, Brett Dier, Kim Cattrall, Deborah Tucker Director: Laura Terruso Screenplay: Austen Earl, Sebastian Maniscalco Producer: Andrew Miano,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for The Little Mermaid, Platonic, The Mother and Book Club: The Next Chapter.
The Little Mermaid premiere
Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Javier Bardem, Melissa McCarthy, Noma Dumezweni and Art Malik joined director Rob Marshall at the world premiere of The Little Mermaid in Hollywood on Monday.
Jessica Alexander, Javier Bardem, Sienna King, Daveed Diggs, Marc E. Platt, Jonah Hauer-King, Alan Menken, Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, Melissa McCarthy, John DeLuca, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, Art Malik, Simone Ashley and Lorena Andrea Halle Bailey John DeLuca, Rob Marshall, Bob Iger, Halle Bailey and Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman
Book Club: The Next Chapter premiere
Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen and Don Johnson reunited at the premiere of the Book Club sequel on Monday in NYC.
The Little Mermaid premiere
Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Javier Bardem, Melissa McCarthy, Noma Dumezweni and Art Malik joined director Rob Marshall at the world premiere of The Little Mermaid in Hollywood on Monday.
Jessica Alexander, Javier Bardem, Sienna King, Daveed Diggs, Marc E. Platt, Jonah Hauer-King, Alan Menken, Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, Melissa McCarthy, John DeLuca, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, Art Malik, Simone Ashley and Lorena Andrea Halle Bailey John DeLuca, Rob Marshall, Bob Iger, Halle Bailey and Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman
Book Club: The Next Chapter premiere
Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen and Don Johnson reunited at the premiere of the Book Club sequel on Monday in NYC.
- 5/12/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jane the Virgin ended on The CW just four years ago, but now there's word that viewers could see the series back on the air for a limited series reunion.
Starring Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Yael Grobglas, Ivonne Coll, Jaime Camil, Brett Dier, and Justin Baldoni, the comedy-drama series follows the life of Jane Gloriana Villanueva (Rodriguez), a hard-working and religious Venezuelan-American woman from Miami with a love for writing and telenovelas. She vowed to her grandmother to save her virginity until she's married. Things get complicated when a doctor mistakenly artificially inseminates her. The show ran for five seasons and 100 episodes.
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Starring Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Yael Grobglas, Ivonne Coll, Jaime Camil, Brett Dier, and Justin Baldoni, the comedy-drama series follows the life of Jane Gloriana Villanueva (Rodriguez), a hard-working and religious Venezuelan-American woman from Miami with a love for writing and telenovelas. She vowed to her grandmother to save her virginity until she's married. Things get complicated when a doctor mistakenly artificially inseminates her. The show ran for five seasons and 100 episodes.
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- 4/29/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
E! on Friday confirmed its plans to release the rom-coms Arranged Love, Ms. Match and Platonic this summer. Specific dates weren’t disclosed, though you can now view a teaser for all three films above.
Arranged Love centers on Meera, who after fleeing an arranged marriage as a young woman, leaving India and her inheritance behind, has made a name for herself in the tech world and now runs her own startup. When a costly problem threatens her company, however, marriage is exactly what she needs to solve it. In order to collect her inheritance in India, Meera comes up with a plan to inform her family she is, in fact, married – to the handsome Rama she met only moments ago – and returns home with him to sign the paperwork. As they keep up the ruse, Meera and Rama find themselves developing genuine chemistry, but this new arrangement brings yet another surprise.
Arranged Love centers on Meera, who after fleeing an arranged marriage as a young woman, leaving India and her inheritance behind, has made a name for herself in the tech world and now runs her own startup. When a costly problem threatens her company, however, marriage is exactly what she needs to solve it. In order to collect her inheritance in India, Meera comes up with a plan to inform her family she is, in fact, married – to the handsome Rama she met only moments ago – and returns home with him to sign the paperwork. As they keep up the ruse, Meera and Rama find themselves developing genuine chemistry, but this new arrangement brings yet another surprise.
- 3/3/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalo is heading to the big screen in his first starring role, and he’s bringing Robert De Niro along for the ride.
A new trailer has been unveiled for “About My Father”, a raucous new comedy in which Maniscalco (who also co-wrote the screenplay) is forced to introduce his old-school Italian father to his girlfriend’s wealthy, WASPy parents.
“The hottest comic in America, Sebastian Maniscalco joins forces with legendary Italian-American and two-time Oscar winner, Robert De Niro, in the new comedy ‘About My Father’,” reads the film’s synopsis.
Read More: Robert De Niro Tells Jimmy Fallon Why He Dropped Out Of ‘Big’ Role
“The film centres around Sebastian (Maniscalco) who is encouraged by his fiancée (Leslie Bibb) to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father, Salvo (De Niro), to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family,” the synopsis continues. “The weekend develops into what...
A new trailer has been unveiled for “About My Father”, a raucous new comedy in which Maniscalco (who also co-wrote the screenplay) is forced to introduce his old-school Italian father to his girlfriend’s wealthy, WASPy parents.
“The hottest comic in America, Sebastian Maniscalco joins forces with legendary Italian-American and two-time Oscar winner, Robert De Niro, in the new comedy ‘About My Father’,” reads the film’s synopsis.
Read More: Robert De Niro Tells Jimmy Fallon Why He Dropped Out Of ‘Big’ Role
“The film centres around Sebastian (Maniscalco) who is encouraged by his fiancée (Leslie Bibb) to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father, Salvo (De Niro), to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family,” the synopsis continues. “The weekend develops into what...
- 2/25/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
No one can embarrass you like your parents. They often mean well, but it’s difficult not to dread every word out of their mouths, especially when they’re interacting with members of your extended circle. In Lionsgate‘s About My Father trailer, stand-up comic Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert De Niro play a father and son duo who venture outside their comfort zone to interact with extended family members they barely understand.
Laura Terruso directs from a script co-written by Maniscalco and Austen Earl. The story is about Sebastian (Maniscalco) bringing his immigrant hairdresser dad Salvo (De Niro), to a weekend-long getaway to meet his fiancée’s (Leslie Bibb) wealthy and eccentric family. The two groups quickly realize they’re from opposite sides of the track, leading to hilarity, awkward exchanges, and a dead peacock.
Speaking with People, Maniscalco says the plot was inspired by his experience meeting his now-wife Lana Gomez’s family.
Laura Terruso directs from a script co-written by Maniscalco and Austen Earl. The story is about Sebastian (Maniscalco) bringing his immigrant hairdresser dad Salvo (De Niro), to a weekend-long getaway to meet his fiancée’s (Leslie Bibb) wealthy and eccentric family. The two groups quickly realize they’re from opposite sides of the track, leading to hilarity, awkward exchanges, and a dead peacock.
Speaking with People, Maniscalco says the plot was inspired by his experience meeting his now-wife Lana Gomez’s family.
- 2/22/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
"I'm trying to make sure you don't make an ass out of yourself by being somebody you're not." Lionsgate has revealed an official trailer for another fun comedy titled About My Father, pretty much movie created in the same vein as Meet the Parents or Guess Who's Coming to Dinner or Why Him?. When Sebastian tells his old-school Italian immigrant father Salvo, of course it's played by Robert De Niro, that he is going to propose to his all-American girlfriend, Salvo insists on crashing a weekend with her tony parents. The movie stars and features a script co-written by Italian-American comedian / actor Sebastian Maniscalco. This definitely looks and sounds as ridiculous as this kind of comedy should. The ensemble cast includes Leslie Bibb, Kim Cattrall, Anders Holm, Brett Dier, David Rasche, and Carla Christina Contreras. This really looks like a paint-by-numbers, made-by-ai comedy for the streaming era. Are there any good jokes?...
- 2/22/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Lionsgate has released the official trailer and poster for the upcoming comedy About My Father starring Robert De Niro, and you can check them both out right here on CinemaNerdz (see above and below)!
The hottest comic in America, Sebastian Maniscalco joins forces with legendary Italian-American and two-time Oscar® winner, Robert De Niro, in the new comedy About My Father. The film centers around Sebastian (Maniscalco) who is encouraged by his fiancée (Leslie Bibb) to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father, Salvo (De Niro), to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family. The weekend develops into what can only be described as a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that the great thing about family is everything about family.
About The Film
Genre: Comedy Cast: Sebastian Maniscalco, Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb, Anders Holm, David Rasche, Brett Dier, and Kim Cattrall Director: Laura Terruso Screenplay: Austen Earl,...
The hottest comic in America, Sebastian Maniscalco joins forces with legendary Italian-American and two-time Oscar® winner, Robert De Niro, in the new comedy About My Father. The film centers around Sebastian (Maniscalco) who is encouraged by his fiancée (Leslie Bibb) to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father, Salvo (De Niro), to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family. The weekend develops into what can only be described as a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that the great thing about family is everything about family.
About The Film
Genre: Comedy Cast: Sebastian Maniscalco, Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb, Anders Holm, David Rasche, Brett Dier, and Kim Cattrall Director: Laura Terruso Screenplay: Austen Earl,...
- 2/22/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Haley Lu Richardson was a massive Jonas Brothers super fan.
This week, the “White Lotus” star appeared on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” and the host brought up her childhood love for the band.
Read More: Cole Sprouse And Haley Lu Richardson Went On A ‘Wild Strip Club Tour’ While Filming ‘Five Feet Apart’
He pulled out a photo of her as a kid posing with the Jonas Brothers at a meet-and-greet in the late-’00s.
“This is the picture that I talk to of my inner child… She was in love with the Jonas Brothers,” Richardson said. “She probably waited for three or four hours in a meet and greet line with her mother to meet Nick and Joe and Kevin. And she had made this tie, she had made this tie herself because Nick at the time was going through a tie phase.”
The actress also...
This week, the “White Lotus” star appeared on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” and the host brought up her childhood love for the band.
Read More: Cole Sprouse And Haley Lu Richardson Went On A ‘Wild Strip Club Tour’ While Filming ‘Five Feet Apart’
He pulled out a photo of her as a kid posing with the Jonas Brothers at a meet-and-greet in the late-’00s.
“This is the picture that I talk to of my inner child… She was in love with the Jonas Brothers,” Richardson said. “She probably waited for three or four hours in a meet and greet line with her mother to meet Nick and Joe and Kevin. And she had made this tie, she had made this tie herself because Nick at the time was going through a tie phase.”
The actress also...
- 12/16/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Haley Lu Richardson and Brett Dier are no longer together, news that the former couple confirmed in separate Instagram Stories on Nov. 1. "Hey guys. This is me and Brett," Richardson wrote over a photo of her and Dier. "We actually separated two years ago. But life goes on and we are both existing and doing pretty well turns out. We shared a deeply social chunk of our lives together. I'm so glad to have had the last couple years to heal and grow without the internet knowing but we kinda just wanted to share it and move on now. Love yourselves! Life is life babies!"
Dier wrote, "Hey guys, this is Haley and I. We separated [two] years ago but we saw each other today for the first time. We are happy and so thankful for the time we had together. (For those people who have been dying to know what...
Dier wrote, "Hey guys, this is Haley and I. We separated [two] years ago but we saw each other today for the first time. We are happy and so thankful for the time we had together. (For those people who have been dying to know what...
- 11/2/2022
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Lauren Graham is ready to dig into her split from Peter Krause.
Graham and Krause spent nearly 12 years as a couple after co-starring as siblings on “Parenthood”. The couple split in 2021 during the Covid pandemic. It was a tough blow for them. After all, the two raised Roman Krause, Peter’s son from a previous marriage. Graham poured herself into writing as a form of therapy.
“I knew I would be more sane if I had something I was working on,” Graham tells People. “I knew I was resilient because I just always have been. You take your knocks and don’t complain. That’s how I was always raised.
Read More: Haley Lu Richardson Reveals That She And Fiancé Brett Dier Split Up 2 Years Ago
“Somewhere in that is a year like this where I just was not going to let [the breakup] flatten me. I was like, ‘Okay, well, look...
Graham and Krause spent nearly 12 years as a couple after co-starring as siblings on “Parenthood”. The couple split in 2021 during the Covid pandemic. It was a tough blow for them. After all, the two raised Roman Krause, Peter’s son from a previous marriage. Graham poured herself into writing as a form of therapy.
“I knew I would be more sane if I had something I was working on,” Graham tells People. “I knew I was resilient because I just always have been. You take your knocks and don’t complain. That’s how I was always raised.
Read More: Haley Lu Richardson Reveals That She And Fiancé Brett Dier Split Up 2 Years Ago
“Somewhere in that is a year like this where I just was not going to let [the breakup] flatten me. I was like, ‘Okay, well, look...
- 11/2/2022
- by Etcanadadigital
- ET Canada
Time to stop waiting for wedding bells for Haley Lu Richardson.
On Tuesday, the “White Lotus” actress took to Instagram to reveal that she and fiancé Brett Dier had split, and that they actually broke up two whole years ago.
Read More: Cole Sprouse And Haley Lu Richardson Went On A ‘Wild Strip Club Tour’ While Filming ‘Five Feet Apart’
“Hey guys. This is me and Brett,” she wrote in the caption, over a photo of the couple together. “We actually separated two years ago. But life goes on and we are both existing and doing pretty well turns out.”
Haley Lu Richardson/Instagram
Richardson continued, “We shared a deeply special chunk of our lives together. I’m so glad to have had the last couple years to heal and grow without the internet knowing but we kinda just wanted to share it and move on now. Love yourselves! Life is life babies!
On Tuesday, the “White Lotus” actress took to Instagram to reveal that she and fiancé Brett Dier had split, and that they actually broke up two whole years ago.
Read More: Cole Sprouse And Haley Lu Richardson Went On A ‘Wild Strip Club Tour’ While Filming ‘Five Feet Apart’
“Hey guys. This is me and Brett,” she wrote in the caption, over a photo of the couple together. “We actually separated two years ago. But life goes on and we are both existing and doing pretty well turns out.”
Haley Lu Richardson/Instagram
Richardson continued, “We shared a deeply special chunk of our lives together. I’m so glad to have had the last couple years to heal and grow without the internet knowing but we kinda just wanted to share it and move on now. Love yourselves! Life is life babies!
- 11/2/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
On Friday, September 16, hundreds of animal and environmental advocates dined, danced, and watched as actor Stephanie Corneliussen presented the Hope Award to James Cromwell (“Succession”).
Sarah Jeffery at the Mercy for Animals Gala
Cromwell is an acclaimed actor and activist whose decades of advocacy in the animal protection, vegan, and environmental movements have inspired people around the world. Mercy For Animals is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting a just, sustainable food system.
Hosted by actor Hayley Marie Norman (“Kenan”), the gala was attended (virtually and in person) by many esteemed guests, including Diane Warren, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Sarah Jeffery, Davey Havok, Tara Strong, Harley Quinn Smith, Brett Dier, Josh Pence, Allison Scagliotti, Kathy Freston, Tia Blanco, Rich Roll, Aubrey K. Miller, Ivanna Sakhno, Vicky-t, Adam Ferello, Natalie Gal, Justina Adorno, Courtney Stodden, Jaason Simmons, Marianna Burelli, Roberto Aguire, Tanya O’Callaghan, James Wilks, Nikki SooHoo,...
Sarah Jeffery at the Mercy for Animals Gala
Cromwell is an acclaimed actor and activist whose decades of advocacy in the animal protection, vegan, and environmental movements have inspired people around the world. Mercy For Animals is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting a just, sustainable food system.
Hosted by actor Hayley Marie Norman (“Kenan”), the gala was attended (virtually and in person) by many esteemed guests, including Diane Warren, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Sarah Jeffery, Davey Havok, Tara Strong, Harley Quinn Smith, Brett Dier, Josh Pence, Allison Scagliotti, Kathy Freston, Tia Blanco, Rich Roll, Aubrey K. Miller, Ivanna Sakhno, Vicky-t, Adam Ferello, Natalie Gal, Justina Adorno, Courtney Stodden, Jaason Simmons, Marianna Burelli, Roberto Aguire, Tanya O’Callaghan, James Wilks, Nikki SooHoo,...
- 10/10/2022
- Look to the Stars
Lionsgate has just dated three theatrical release for next year: the Sebastian Maniscalco inspired biopic About My Father starring the comedian and Robert De Niro for Memorial Day weekend May 26; the untitled Adele Lim comedy on June 23 and Expendables 4 for Sept. 22.
About My Father will open up against Disney’s The Little Mermaid on the 4-day holiday weekend next year. Lionsgate showed off the trailer to great laughs at CinemaCon, plus as an added bonus had Maniscalco host their entire session at Caesar’s Palace Colosseum Theatre. The pic centers around Sebastian (Maniscalco) who is encouraged by his fiancée (Leslie Bibb) to bring his immigrant hairdresser father Salvo (De Niro) to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family. The weekend develops into what can only be described as a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that...
About My Father will open up against Disney’s The Little Mermaid on the 4-day holiday weekend next year. Lionsgate showed off the trailer to great laughs at CinemaCon, plus as an added bonus had Maniscalco host their entire session at Caesar’s Palace Colosseum Theatre. The pic centers around Sebastian (Maniscalco) who is encouraged by his fiancée (Leslie Bibb) to bring his immigrant hairdresser father Salvo (De Niro) to a weekend get-together with her super-rich and exceedingly eccentric family. The weekend develops into what can only be described as a culture clash, leaving Sebastian and Salvo to discover that...
- 10/6/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
"It's about... giving yourself over to someone... becoming one forever. That's love." Bon appetit! Searchlight Pictures has unveiled the first official trailer for Fresh, the freaky new horror comedy thriller marking the feature debut of filmmaker Mimi Cave. This was a Huge hit at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival just a few weeks ago, one of the best reviewed films that everyone was talking about. Don't miss it!! Fresh is definitely this year's Get Out, but I don't want to explain anything more than that. The horrors of modern dating seen through one young woman's defiant battle to survive her new boyfriend's unusual appetites. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones as a woman who finds a connection with Sebastian Stan, at least on the first few dates. The cast also includes Jojo T. Gibbs, Andrea Bang, Dayo Okeniyi, Charlotte Le Bon, & Brett Dier. One of my favorite films of Sundance, this is going to...
- 2/15/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
After Yang Review — After Yang (2021) Film Review from the 44th Annual Sundance Film Festival, a movie directed by Kogonada and starring Colin Farrell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja, Justin H. Min, Haley Lu Richardson, Orlagh Cassidy, Ritchie Coster, Sarita Choudhury, Clifton Collins Jr., Ava DeMary, Adeline Kerns, Ansley Kerns, Brett Dier, Eve [...]
Continue reading: Film Review: After Yang: Director Kogonada’s Science Fiction Film is Well Made but Ultimately Underwhelms [Sundance 2022]...
Continue reading: Film Review: After Yang: Director Kogonada’s Science Fiction Film is Well Made but Ultimately Underwhelms [Sundance 2022]...
- 2/1/2022
- by Thomas Duffy
- Film-Book
Noa hates dating, and who can blame her? All the guys she goes out with are creeps. First she has to sit through some awkward dinner, answering the same old questions, while feigning interest in whatever the douchebag du jour wants to talk about. And then comes the part where he inevitably makes a pass, leaning in for a kiss or a feel, using whatever strategy typically works for him — sweet words, empty promises, perhaps Rohypnol — to get in her pants.
#MeToo notwithstanding, modern dating is still a meat market, a concept that Mimi Cave’s sick but satisfying “Fresh” critiques by taking to its most literal extreme. In this Sundance-launched, Hulu-bound midnight movie, anonymous creeps the world over are salivating for a piece of the sexy single girls they order up online, and Noa can’t help feeling like she’s on the menu. Because she is. A...
#MeToo notwithstanding, modern dating is still a meat market, a concept that Mimi Cave’s sick but satisfying “Fresh” critiques by taking to its most literal extreme. In this Sundance-launched, Hulu-bound midnight movie, anonymous creeps the world over are salivating for a piece of the sexy single girls they order up online, and Noa can’t help feeling like she’s on the menu. Because she is. A...
- 1/21/2022
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Brett Dier (Jane the Virgin), Anders Holm (Workaholics) and David Rasche (Succession) are the latest additions to the cast of the recently-wrapped Lionsgate comedy About My Father, written by and starring comedian Sebastian Maniscalco.
They join an ensemble that also includes Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb and Kim Cattrall.
The film directed by Laura Terruso (Work It) is inspired by Maniscalco’s life and his relationship with his father. It sees Sebastian tell his old-school Italian immigrant father Salvo (De Niro) that he is going to propose to his all-American girlfriend, with Salvo insisting on crashing a weekend with her tony parents. Though cultures clash and it seems that the two families have nothing in common, by the end of the weekend, they’ll be la famiglia.
As previously announced, Bibb is playing Sebastian’s onscreen fiancée, Ellie. Dier and Holm will play her brothers, Doug and Lucky Collins,...
They join an ensemble that also includes Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb and Kim Cattrall.
The film directed by Laura Terruso (Work It) is inspired by Maniscalco’s life and his relationship with his father. It sees Sebastian tell his old-school Italian immigrant father Salvo (De Niro) that he is going to propose to his all-American girlfriend, with Salvo insisting on crashing a weekend with her tony parents. Though cultures clash and it seems that the two families have nothing in common, by the end of the weekend, they’ll be la famiglia.
As previously announced, Bibb is playing Sebastian’s onscreen fiancée, Ellie. Dier and Holm will play her brothers, Doug and Lucky Collins,...
- 11/18/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Pretty Little Liars will return to stalk a new group of teenagers with its upcoming reboot.
HBO Max has added Chandler Kinney and Maia Reficco to the cast of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.
Kinney will play Tabby, an aspiring director and horror movie buff.
Like the other Little Liars, Tabby’s hiding a secret.
Maia Reficco will play Noa, a striving, sardonic track star who's working hard to get her life back to normal after a summer spent in juvenile detention.
It's hard to believe Pretty Little Liars is being rebooted, but maybe the move to streaming will give the franchise a bigger scope.
"Twenty years ago, a series of tragic events almost ripped the blue-collar town of Millwood apart. Now, in the present day, a group of disparate teen girls — a brand-new set of Little Liars — find themselves tormented by an unknown Assailant and made to pay...
HBO Max has added Chandler Kinney and Maia Reficco to the cast of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.
Kinney will play Tabby, an aspiring director and horror movie buff.
Like the other Little Liars, Tabby’s hiding a secret.
Maia Reficco will play Noa, a striving, sardonic track star who's working hard to get her life back to normal after a summer spent in juvenile detention.
It's hard to believe Pretty Little Liars is being rebooted, but maybe the move to streaming will give the franchise a bigger scope.
"Twenty years ago, a series of tragic events almost ripped the blue-collar town of Millwood apart. Now, in the present day, a group of disparate teen girls — a brand-new set of Little Liars — find themselves tormented by an unknown Assailant and made to pay...
- 7/6/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Never underestimate what can go down on an MTV Movie & TV Awards show red carpet. If you should dress for the job you want and not the job you have, then Jane the Virgin's Brett Dier wants to be Batman. The actor pulled up to the 2019 event in a suit plastered with the Dark Knight. He sure is heroic for finding the courage to rock such a bold print, but he's not the only adventurous celeb when it comes to red carpet fashion. "I Took A Pill In Ibiza" singer Mike Posner made a statement in 2016 by topping off his crimson suit with a giant, over-the-head, papier-mâché mask. Can we get one of those for the next time we have a bad hair...
- 5/16/2021
- E! Online
Sorry, Oscars: For decades, the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival has been the ultimate source of anticipation by movie lovers worldwide. No festival on Earth has commanded the same blend of cinephilia and red carpet glamour, as films from some of the most revered directors working today announce their arrival in front of the world’s most discerning audience.
But will that audience show up for the 2021 edition, which has been pushed from its usual May dates to early July? After last year’s festival was canceled due to the pandemic and Cannes could only announce an amorphous list of films, the plan for this year’s edition remains an open question. Though the festival is messaging a full-steam-ahead approach, France remains on lockdown and it’s unclear whether the situation will improve enough for a traditional festival gathering.
Needless to say, the global film industry is keen...
But will that audience show up for the 2021 edition, which has been pushed from its usual May dates to early July? After last year’s festival was canceled due to the pandemic and Cannes could only announce an amorphous list of films, the plan for this year’s edition remains an open question. Though the festival is messaging a full-steam-ahead approach, France remains on lockdown and it’s unclear whether the situation will improve enough for a traditional festival gathering.
Needless to say, the global film industry is keen...
- 5/10/2021
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Network: ABC.
Episodes: 34 (half-hour).
Seasons: Two.
TV show dates: January 9, 2019 — May 13, 2020.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Aj Michalka, Tim Meadows, Bryan Callen, Brett Dier, Israel Johnson, Dallas Edwards, Alphonso McAuley, Stephen Tobolowsky, Lennon Parham, and Jeffery Cade Ross Brown.
TV show description:
From creators Adam F. Goldberg and Marc Firek, the Schooled TV show is a spin-off of The Goldbergs sitcom. Set in the 1990s, Schooled follows Lainey Lewis (Michalka) and the faculty of William Penn Academy. Read More…...
Episodes: 34 (half-hour).
Seasons: Two.
TV show dates: January 9, 2019 — May 13, 2020.
Series status: Cancelled.
Performers include: Aj Michalka, Tim Meadows, Bryan Callen, Brett Dier, Israel Johnson, Dallas Edwards, Alphonso McAuley, Stephen Tobolowsky, Lennon Parham, and Jeffery Cade Ross Brown.
TV show description:
From creators Adam F. Goldberg and Marc Firek, the Schooled TV show is a spin-off of The Goldbergs sitcom. Set in the 1990s, Schooled follows Lainey Lewis (Michalka) and the faculty of William Penn Academy. Read More…...
- 5/28/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
A mid-season replacement, Schooled was ABC's second-highest-rated new sitcom of the 2018-19 season. Will its ratings grow or shrink this time around? Will Schooled be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. Status update below.
A comedy series, Schooled is a spin-off of The Goldbergs and stars Aj Michalka, Tim Meadows, Bryan Callen, Brett Dier, and Haneefah Wood. Set at William Penn Academy in the 1990s, the series begins as Lainey Lewis (Michalka) returns to Jenkintown, Pennsylvania after pursuing her dreams of stardom on the West Coast. She reluctantly takes a job as a music teacher at her alma mater. She discovers that Rick Mellor (Callen) is still the gym teacher and John Glascott (Meadows) has become the new principal. She works alongside enthusiastic Charlie "C.B." Brown (Dier) and Wilma (Wood), a new science teacher. Despite their eccentricities and crazy personal lives, these...
A comedy series, Schooled is a spin-off of The Goldbergs and stars Aj Michalka, Tim Meadows, Bryan Callen, Brett Dier, and Haneefah Wood. Set at William Penn Academy in the 1990s, the series begins as Lainey Lewis (Michalka) returns to Jenkintown, Pennsylvania after pursuing her dreams of stardom on the West Coast. She reluctantly takes a job as a music teacher at her alma mater. She discovers that Rick Mellor (Callen) is still the gym teacher and John Glascott (Meadows) has become the new principal. She works alongside enthusiastic Charlie "C.B." Brown (Dier) and Wilma (Wood), a new science teacher. Despite their eccentricities and crazy personal lives, these...
- 5/22/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture Watch
Is this sitcom a pass or a fail? Has the Schooled TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Schooled, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, Schooled is a spin-off of The Goldbergs and stars Aj Michalka, Tim Meadows, Bryan Callen, Brett Dier, and Haneefah Wood. Set at William Penn Academy in the 1990s, the series begins as Lainey Lewis (Michalka) returns to Jenkintown, Pennsylvania after pursuing her dreams of stardom on the West Coast. She reluctantly takes a job as a music teacher at her alma mater. She...
Is this sitcom a pass or a fail? Has the Schooled TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Schooled, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, Schooled is a spin-off of The Goldbergs and stars Aj Michalka, Tim Meadows, Bryan Callen, Brett Dier, and Haneefah Wood. Set at William Penn Academy in the 1990s, the series begins as Lainey Lewis (Michalka) returns to Jenkintown, Pennsylvania after pursuing her dreams of stardom on the West Coast. She reluctantly takes a job as a music teacher at her alma mater. She...
- 5/22/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Is the second season of the ABC's Schooled TV show making the grade? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Schooled is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the season two episodes of Schooled for us here. Status update below.
An ABC sitcom, Schooled is a spin-off of The Goldbergs and stars Aj Michalka, Tim Meadows, Bryan Callen, Brett Dier, and Haneefah Wood. Set at William Penn Academy in the 1990s, the series begins as Lainey Lewis (Michalka) returns to Jenkintown, Pennsylvania after pursuing her dreams of stardom on the West Coast. She reluctantly takes a job as a music teacher at...
An ABC sitcom, Schooled is a spin-off of The Goldbergs and stars Aj Michalka, Tim Meadows, Bryan Callen, Brett Dier, and Haneefah Wood. Set at William Penn Academy in the 1990s, the series begins as Lainey Lewis (Michalka) returns to Jenkintown, Pennsylvania after pursuing her dreams of stardom on the West Coast. She reluctantly takes a job as a music teacher at...
- 5/22/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Schooled hasn't received a passing grade from ABC. The network has revealed they've cancelled the TV show so, it won't be returning for a third season.
A spin-off of The Goldbergs, the Schooled comedy series begins as Lainey Lewis (Aj Michalka) returns to Jenkintown, Pennsylvania after pursuing her dreams of stardom on the West Coast. She reluctantly takes a job as a music teacher at her alma mater. The cast also includes Tim Meadows, Bryan Callen, Brett Dier, and Haneefah Wood.
Read More…...
A spin-off of The Goldbergs, the Schooled comedy series begins as Lainey Lewis (Aj Michalka) returns to Jenkintown, Pennsylvania after pursuing her dreams of stardom on the West Coast. She reluctantly takes a job as a music teacher at her alma mater. The cast also includes Tim Meadows, Bryan Callen, Brett Dier, and Haneefah Wood.
Read More…...
- 5/22/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
ABC made some cuts today, canceling Single Parents, Bless This Mess, Schooled, Emergence and the reboot of Kids Say the Darndest Things. Many took to social media to express their disappointment and to say goodbye — and this includes the cast and creators of the shows.
Liz Meriwether, who co-created Single Parents and Bless This Mess, posted a picture of her and Bless This Mess co-creator/star Lake Bell on Instagram and jokingly compared the cancellations to one of the most shocking moments in Game of Thrones history.
“Two shows canceled in one day? I get the message, ABC! This is my broadcast Red Wedding,” she wrote. “But seriously, folks, thank you so much for watching these shows. We loved making them. We loved writing them. I feel so grateful to have been given the chance to work with so many incredible people. Thank you, thank you.”
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Liz Meriwether, who co-created Single Parents and Bless This Mess, posted a picture of her and Bless This Mess co-creator/star Lake Bell on Instagram and jokingly compared the cancellations to one of the most shocking moments in Game of Thrones history.
“Two shows canceled in one day? I get the message, ABC! This is my broadcast Red Wedding,” she wrote. “But seriously, folks, thank you so much for watching these shows. We loved making them. We loved writing them. I feel so grateful to have been given the chance to work with so many incredible people. Thank you, thank you.”
Broadcast TV Series That...
- 5/22/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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