The television industry’s annual “upfront” is usually a place where advertisers get to preview new series and specials, not blockbuster movies, so NBC raised eyebrows Monday when one of the first previews it showed to an audience at Radio City Music Hall was of the coming Universal film “Wicked.”
NBCUniversal, chief content officer Donna Langley told the crowd, was “excited to build up our story legacy across film, TV and streaming.”
Movies and premium cable series from HBO and Showtime used to be something traditional TV advertisers got their hands on only after they had made their way through theaters and pay-tv windows. Now, as a batch of this year’s upfront showcases reveal, they are increasingly being dangled before Madison Avenue as a major reason to support TV companies.
Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to make a similar point at its upfront Wednesday morning, when executives talk to...
NBCUniversal, chief content officer Donna Langley told the crowd, was “excited to build up our story legacy across film, TV and streaming.”
Movies and premium cable series from HBO and Showtime used to be something traditional TV advertisers got their hands on only after they had made their way through theaters and pay-tv windows. Now, as a batch of this year’s upfront showcases reveal, they are increasingly being dangled before Madison Avenue as a major reason to support TV companies.
Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to make a similar point at its upfront Wednesday morning, when executives talk to...
- 5/15/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu and Disney+’s popular murder mystery show is back for another season and there’s now a trailer. More details on Only Murders In The Building season 4 below.
Only Murders In The Building, Disney+’s murder mystery series starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez is set to return for a fourth season and there’s now a trailer to give us a sneak peek of the upcoming mystery that our characters will dive into.
The series follows Martin, Short and Gomez’s Charles, Oliver and Mabel who team up for a true crime podcast, investigating murders in thei Arconia, their fancy apartment building, as per the show’s title. The series quickly became one of Hulu’s most popular series and received critical acclaim as well as being nominated for several Emmys and Golden Globes as well as other awards.
You can find our previous coverage, including full episode reviews,...
Only Murders In The Building, Disney+’s murder mystery series starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez is set to return for a fourth season and there’s now a trailer to give us a sneak peek of the upcoming mystery that our characters will dive into.
The series follows Martin, Short and Gomez’s Charles, Oliver and Mabel who team up for a true crime podcast, investigating murders in thei Arconia, their fancy apartment building, as per the show’s title. The series quickly became one of Hulu’s most popular series and received critical acclaim as well as being nominated for several Emmys and Golden Globes as well as other awards.
You can find our previous coverage, including full episode reviews,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Exclusive: Meryl Streep says that a meeting is “imminent” where she’ll hear about the proposals for her to return for a third helping of Mamma Mia!
The acting legend, honored with an Honorary Palme d’Or at an emotional presentation Tuesday night during the Cannes Film Festival’s opening ceremony the Grand Théâtre Lumière, confirmed that “of course, I want to do it,” but first she wants to hear how producer Judy Craymer has resolved the issue of how Streep’s character Donna Sheridan can return for MM3 when it was revealed during the during the 2018 sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again that Donna had died.
Will there be some sort of resurrection, I wondered. “I don’t know how they’re going to do it. They have an idea. I haven’t heard it yet but it’s in [my diary] and I’m going to hear about it pretty soon,...
The acting legend, honored with an Honorary Palme d’Or at an emotional presentation Tuesday night during the Cannes Film Festival’s opening ceremony the Grand Théâtre Lumière, confirmed that “of course, I want to do it,” but first she wants to hear how producer Judy Craymer has resolved the issue of how Streep’s character Donna Sheridan can return for MM3 when it was revealed during the during the 2018 sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again that Donna had died.
Will there be some sort of resurrection, I wondered. “I don’t know how they’re going to do it. They have an idea. I haven’t heard it yet but it’s in [my diary] and I’m going to hear about it pretty soon,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
If there were any lingering doubts that the Walt Disney Co. is now comfortable leaning into the edgier aspects of its increasingly aligned portfolio, they evaporated about 10 minutes into Tuesday’s upfront presentation when Ryan Reynolds promised that eventual Disney+ library member Deadpool & Wolverine would be a boon to advertisers targeting “testicular trauma” and “cocaine content.”
There was noticeably less cursing than during the week’s previous upfront events, at least until Jimmy Kimmel took the stage, but the embrace of Hard-r content was apparent from the pitch’s opening moments. Emma Stone, the Oscar-winning star of the Disney-produced Poor Things, was on hand to introduce Bob Iger — and, a month after he won his proxy fight with Nelson Peltz, voice her support for the recently embattled CEO.
“I think we’re incredibly fortunate to have a captain like Bob Iger at the helm of the Walt Disney Co., ensuring...
There was noticeably less cursing than during the week’s previous upfront events, at least until Jimmy Kimmel took the stage, but the embrace of Hard-r content was apparent from the pitch’s opening moments. Emma Stone, the Oscar-winning star of the Disney-produced Poor Things, was on hand to introduce Bob Iger — and, a month after he won his proxy fight with Nelson Peltz, voice her support for the recently embattled CEO.
“I think we’re incredibly fortunate to have a captain like Bob Iger at the helm of the Walt Disney Co., ensuring...
- 5/14/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jimmy Kimmel is, without fail, the highlight of TV’s upfronts week every year; 2024 was no exception.
The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host left no stone unturned in his annual profane and ruthless takedown of everything Disney (and everyone else in Hollywood) wants to sell to advertisers. This year that included the new Disney+ bundle with Hulu and Max, Netflix finally kissing the asses of said advertisers, the AMPTP, “The Golden Bachelor,” and finding a catchy new name for that sports-streaming service Disney is working on with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery.
He started things off with a huge announcement: Bob Iger’s successor at Disney as CEO is… an artificially intelligent Bob Iger clone. AIger.
“Bob isn’t going anywhere ever again anywhere,” Kimmel said. “We uploaded him to the cloud so that we can live in peace and prosperity under the watchful AI of the Iger. All hail AIger!
The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host left no stone unturned in his annual profane and ruthless takedown of everything Disney (and everyone else in Hollywood) wants to sell to advertisers. This year that included the new Disney+ bundle with Hulu and Max, Netflix finally kissing the asses of said advertisers, the AMPTP, “The Golden Bachelor,” and finding a catchy new name for that sports-streaming service Disney is working on with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery.
He started things off with a huge announcement: Bob Iger’s successor at Disney as CEO is… an artificially intelligent Bob Iger clone. AIger.
“Bob isn’t going anywhere ever again anywhere,” Kimmel said. “We uploaded him to the cloud so that we can live in peace and prosperity under the watchful AI of the Iger. All hail AIger!
- 5/14/2024
- by Tony Maglio and Brian Welk
- Indiewire
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A brand new teaser for the fourth season of Only Murders in the Building just dropped on Tuesday and for the first time, fans get a quick look into what to expect from the show’s upcoming season.
Coming to Hulu on Aug. 27, Only Murders in the Building’s staple characters Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) are relocating from their New York City...
A brand new teaser for the fourth season of Only Murders in the Building just dropped on Tuesday and for the first time, fans get a quick look into what to expect from the show’s upcoming season.
Coming to Hulu on Aug. 27, Only Murders in the Building’s staple characters Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) are relocating from their New York City...
- 5/14/2024
- by Krystie Lee Yandoli
- Rollingstone.com
Only Murders in the Building –Mabel (Selena Gomez), Charles (Steve Martin) and Oliver (Martin Short), shown. (Photo by: Patrick Harbron/Hulu) Only Murders in the Building Returns! Season 4 of the hit Hulu show premieres August 27th with new episodes every Tuesday. This time, the mystery takes Charles, Oliver, and Mabel to Hollywood as they investigate a shocking twist involving Charles’ stunt double. With Meryl Streep, Eugene Levy, and other stars joining the cast, expect another season of laughs and suspense!
The post ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Season 4 Promises More Mystery, More Laughs, & A Hollywood Twist appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
The post ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Season 4 Promises More Mystery, More Laughs, & A Hollywood Twist appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 5/14/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Hulu’s Emmy Award-winning original comedy series Only Murders in the Building will return for season four on August 27th, with new episodes every Tuesday. Check out the new teaser for a first look at the upcoming season!
In season four of Only Murders in the Building, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel wrestle with the shocking events surrounding Charles’ stunt double and friend, Sazz Pataki, at the end of season three.
Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, our trio’s investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles, where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the “Only Murders” podcast.
As our amateur sleuths race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents.
The cast of the fourth season includes Steve Martin, Martin Short,...
In season four of Only Murders in the Building, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel wrestle with the shocking events surrounding Charles’ stunt double and friend, Sazz Pataki, at the end of season three.
Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, our trio’s investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles, where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the “Only Murders” podcast.
As our amateur sleuths race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents.
The cast of the fourth season includes Steve Martin, Martin Short,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) are taking their podcast to Hollywood in a newly released trailer for the highly-anticipated fourth season of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building. The latest chapter in the hit comedy series will officially premiere on Tuesday, August 27. In the star-studded minute-and-a-half preview, the unlikely trio trade in their New York City surroundings for the sunny palm tree-lined streets of Los Angeles following the mysterious death of Charles’ stunt double and friend Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch). Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, the trio’s investigation leads them all the way to the West Coast where a studio is readying a film about their podcast. Hulu Following the detour, the amateur sleuths race back to New York to embark on an even more epic journey, traversing their building’s—the Arconia—courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of its residents.
- 5/14/2024
- TV Insider
The theme of Disney’s 2024 upfront presentation to advertisers Tuesday was “connections” — and not just because of the running bit started by “Deadpool” star Ryan Reynolds and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star Rob McElhenney, which involved their constant replaying of a five-second ad spot that said “Connections!” with a Disneyified logo and voiceover.
No, the symbol of unity across Disney’s brands was made up of a slew of announcements from Marvel, and about such other high-wattage projects as “Star Wars,” “The Bear,” “Only Murders in the Building,” the “Wizards of Waverly Place” sequel series, “9-1-1,” Ryan Murphy’s new slate of FX titles and more franchises with intersecting talent.
Disney kicked off the event when Oscar-winning “Poor Things” star Emma Stone introduced the Mouse House’s big boss, Bob Iger — a job like that would traditionally go to a top ABC star. The use of film talent like...
No, the symbol of unity across Disney’s brands was made up of a slew of announcements from Marvel, and about such other high-wattage projects as “Star Wars,” “The Bear,” “Only Murders in the Building,” the “Wizards of Waverly Place” sequel series, “9-1-1,” Ryan Murphy’s new slate of FX titles and more franchises with intersecting talent.
Disney kicked off the event when Oscar-winning “Poor Things” star Emma Stone introduced the Mouse House’s big boss, Bob Iger — a job like that would traditionally go to a top ABC star. The use of film talent like...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Only Murders In the Building’s “starriest season yet” is coming to Hulu. The comedy mystery series’ leads Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez took to the stage at the Disney upfront presentation for some hijinks and to introduce Season 4, which will premiere Aug. 27.
In the new season, Charles (Martin), Oliver (Short) & Mabel (Gomez) leave their beloved Arconia and the New York area. The first trailer, which you can watch above, explains why they will be making the cross-country trip to Hollywood and showcases Charles’ negotiating prowess.
It also reveals Melissa McCarthy among a new cast additions, joining returning Omitb players Meryl Streep, Jane Lynch and Michael Cyril Creighton and fellow newcomers Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis, Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani, Melissa McCarthy and Richard Kind.
In conjunction with the trailer release, Hulu has released the most detailed Season 4 description to date. Charles (Martin), Oliver...
In the new season, Charles (Martin), Oliver (Short) & Mabel (Gomez) leave their beloved Arconia and the New York area. The first trailer, which you can watch above, explains why they will be making the cross-country trip to Hollywood and showcases Charles’ negotiating prowess.
It also reveals Melissa McCarthy among a new cast additions, joining returning Omitb players Meryl Streep, Jane Lynch and Michael Cyril Creighton and fellow newcomers Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis, Molly Shannon, Kumail Nanjiani, Melissa McCarthy and Richard Kind.
In conjunction with the trailer release, Hulu has released the most detailed Season 4 description to date. Charles (Martin), Oliver...
- 5/14/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Our favorite Arconia residents are back for “Only Murders in the Building” Season 4, except this time, they’re heading to Hollywood.
Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin reprise their respective roles as a trio of amateur podcasting sleuths who try to solve the shocking Season 3 finale surrounding Charles’ (Martin) stunt double and friend Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch).
Per the official season synopsis, “Questioning whether she or Charles was the intended victim, their investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast. As Charles, Oliver, and Mabel race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents.”
Meryl Streep and Da’Vine Joy Randolph also reprise their roles, along with new season stars Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria,...
Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin reprise their respective roles as a trio of amateur podcasting sleuths who try to solve the shocking Season 3 finale surrounding Charles’ (Martin) stunt double and friend Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch).
Per the official season synopsis, “Questioning whether she or Charles was the intended victim, their investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast. As Charles, Oliver, and Mabel race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents.”
Meryl Streep and Da’Vine Joy Randolph also reprise their roles, along with new season stars Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Everyone’s favorite podcasters are back. Today, following Prime Video’s impressive TV Upfronts presentation to advertisers, Disney’s similarly flexing Upfront showcase featured many updates from the world of many of their properties. One of the first major teasers that arrived was from Hulu and the fourth season of their hit comedy, “Only Murders In The Building.”
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- 5/14/2024
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
Disney Channel’s upcoming “Wizards of Waverly Place” sequel series has a new title: “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.”
Selena Gomez, who starred in the original series as Alex Russo and executive produced the spinoff, announced the news during Disney’s 2024 upfront presentation, during which the company also released new images from the show — giving a first look at the grown-up versions of Alex and her brother Justin (David Henrie), as well as the new Russo family members.
“Wizards: Beyond Waverly Place” follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada (Mimi Gianopulos), Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko). When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.
Selena Gomez, who starred in the original series as Alex Russo and executive produced the spinoff, announced the news during Disney’s 2024 upfront presentation, during which the company also released new images from the show — giving a first look at the grown-up versions of Alex and her brother Justin (David Henrie), as well as the new Russo family members.
“Wizards: Beyond Waverly Place” follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada (Mimi Gianopulos), Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko). When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.
- 5/14/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Sazz’s murder case will re-open in this summer on Hulu.
As part of Disney’s upfront presentation to Madison Avenue ad buyers Tuesday, Hulu revealed the premiere date for the upcoming fourth season of Only Murders in the Building.
Season four of the Dan Fogelman comedy starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin will debut Aug. 27 and release episodes weekly.
As previously reported, season four of Only Murders will follow Mabel (Gomez), Charles (Martin) and Oliver (Short) searching for answers about who killed Sazz (Jane Lynch), if they were actually aiming for Charles and why anyone would want to kill either of them.
Showrunner John Hoffman previously told THR that the theme of season four will be consequences. “I think the idea of what you create is a thing you put out to the world, and sometimes you can’t be prepared for the repercussions of what potentially...
As part of Disney’s upfront presentation to Madison Avenue ad buyers Tuesday, Hulu revealed the premiere date for the upcoming fourth season of Only Murders in the Building.
Season four of the Dan Fogelman comedy starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin will debut Aug. 27 and release episodes weekly.
As previously reported, season four of Only Murders will follow Mabel (Gomez), Charles (Martin) and Oliver (Short) searching for answers about who killed Sazz (Jane Lynch), if they were actually aiming for Charles and why anyone would want to kill either of them.
Showrunner John Hoffman previously told THR that the theme of season four will be consequences. “I think the idea of what you create is a thing you put out to the world, and sometimes you can’t be prepared for the repercussions of what potentially...
- 5/14/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Only Murders in the Building” dropped the first teaser for Season 4 on Tuesday and set its premiere date on Hulu.
The reveal was made during Disney’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York. The new season of the popular comedy series will bow on August 27. In the teaser, the main trio learn that a Hollywood studio wants to make a movie out of their podcast, sending them on a whirlwind trip to Los Angeles, while also trying to solve the murder of Sazz Pataki, the former stunt double of Martin’s character.
Watch the teaser below.
The official description of Season 4 states:
“Charles, Oliver & Mabel wrestle with the shocking events at the end of season three surrounding Charles’ stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki. Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, our trio’s investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is...
The reveal was made during Disney’s upfront presentation to advertisers in New York. The new season of the popular comedy series will bow on August 27. In the teaser, the main trio learn that a Hollywood studio wants to make a movie out of their podcast, sending them on a whirlwind trip to Los Angeles, while also trying to solve the murder of Sazz Pataki, the former stunt double of Martin’s character.
Watch the teaser below.
The official description of Season 4 states:
“Charles, Oliver & Mabel wrestle with the shocking events at the end of season three surrounding Charles’ stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki. Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, our trio’s investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is...
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
While working to win over ad buyers during the 2024 upfronts, broadcasters and streamers alike are releasing first looks at their upcoming content.
Upfronts 2024: Complete Coverage
“House of the Dragon” Season 2
Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones” and based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” “House of the Dragon” tells the story of House Targaryen.
“Doctor Odyssey”
From Ryan Murphy, “Doctor Odyssey” stars Joshua Jackson as Max, the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship, and his medical team as they navigate unique medical crises and each other miles from shore. Don Johnson and Phillipa Soo also star.
“High Potential”
Based on the popular French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel,” “High Potential” is a crime procedural from Drew Goddard that follows Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), a single mom whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.
“Murder in a Small Town...
Upfronts 2024: Complete Coverage
“House of the Dragon” Season 2
Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones” and based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” “House of the Dragon” tells the story of House Targaryen.
“Doctor Odyssey”
From Ryan Murphy, “Doctor Odyssey” stars Joshua Jackson as Max, the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship, and his medical team as they navigate unique medical crises and each other miles from shore. Don Johnson and Phillipa Soo also star.
“High Potential”
Based on the popular French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel,” “High Potential” is a crime procedural from Drew Goddard that follows Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), a single mom whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.
“Murder in a Small Town...
- 5/14/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
In the age of streaming services, finding the right platform is a tough challenge. While a few years ago many people were content with Netflix alone, now many high-profile projects are landing on many other services, new and old. Of course, it's ridiculous to subscribe to literally every video-on-demand platform out there, and if you're wondering which one to try (or which subscription to renew this year), we highly recommend you consider Hulu.
Disney-owned Hulu launched back in 2007, but it's grown to incredible proportions in recent years, offering subscribers top-notch scripted shows that can easily compete with the hits on Netflix, Max, Apple TV+, Disney+, and even traditional TV networks. And if you're not sure where to start with your newfound subscription to the streaming service, check out our list of 11 great Hulu series that will fill your free time with binge-watching.
These 11 Hulu Shows Will Make You Want to...
Disney-owned Hulu launched back in 2007, but it's grown to incredible proportions in recent years, offering subscribers top-notch scripted shows that can easily compete with the hits on Netflix, Max, Apple TV+, Disney+, and even traditional TV networks. And if you're not sure where to start with your newfound subscription to the streaming service, check out our list of 11 great Hulu series that will fill your free time with binge-watching.
These 11 Hulu Shows Will Make You Want to...
- 5/14/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
True crime podcasts have effectively become a foundation for many scripted shows like ‘Bodkin’, a seven-episode series on Netflix centered around a trio venturing into the retiree Irish town called Bodkin to unfurl the mystery of three individuals who vanished two decades ago. With theatrical parallels noted with ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (Hulu), ‘Based on a True Story’ (Peacock), and ‘Truth Be Told’ (Apple TV+), ‘Bodkin’ injects its unique style into the mix. It begins by introducing us to Gilbert, personified by Will Forte, whose initial podcasting success descends into professional desperation as he becomes a classic one-hit wonder
The post Bodkin Adds a Quirky Twist to True-Crime TV with Its Latest Netflix Series first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Bodkin Adds a Quirky Twist to True-Crime TV with Its Latest Netflix Series first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/13/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Get ready to take a magical trip down memory lane as we delve into the world of Wizards of Waverly Place.
It’s been over a decade and a half since the show first enchanted audiences on October 12, 2007, becoming an instant fan favorite.
The show revolved around the Russo family living in New York’s Greenwich Village. Siblings Alex, Justin, and Max inherited magical powers from their father.
Explore the Magical World Selena Gomez as Alex Russo David DeLuise as Jerry Russo Jake T. Austin as Max Russo Bill Chott as Mr. Laritate David Henrie as Justin Russo Gregg Sulkin as Mason Greyback Jennifer Stone as Harper Finkle Maria Canals-Barrera as Theresa Russo Bridgit Mendler as Juliet Van Heusen Daniel Benson as Zeke Beakerman
Season 4 promo shot of Wizards of Waverly Place featuring Maria Canals-Barrera, David DeLuise, Jake T. Austin, Selena Gomez, David Henrie, and Jennifer Stone (Credit: Disney Channel...
It’s been over a decade and a half since the show first enchanted audiences on October 12, 2007, becoming an instant fan favorite.
The show revolved around the Russo family living in New York’s Greenwich Village. Siblings Alex, Justin, and Max inherited magical powers from their father.
Explore the Magical World Selena Gomez as Alex Russo David DeLuise as Jerry Russo Jake T. Austin as Max Russo Bill Chott as Mr. Laritate David Henrie as Justin Russo Gregg Sulkin as Mason Greyback Jennifer Stone as Harper Finkle Maria Canals-Barrera as Theresa Russo Bridgit Mendler as Juliet Van Heusen Daniel Benson as Zeke Beakerman
Season 4 promo shot of Wizards of Waverly Place featuring Maria Canals-Barrera, David DeLuise, Jake T. Austin, Selena Gomez, David Henrie, and Jennifer Stone (Credit: Disney Channel...
- 5/13/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
Selena Gomez Disables Instagram Comments. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
If you’re one of Selena Gomez’s 428 million followers, you might have noticed that the singer has restricted her Instagram comments. Unless you are one of the lucky few that the “Kill ’em with Kindness” singer has decided to follow back, you will find yourself unable to comment on her posts.
Fans were quick to take issue with the restriction despite it being the singer’s prerogative as to what she chooses to do with her social media accounts. Shortly after, frustrated fans turned sleuths pointed out that Selena Gomez limited her Instagram comments to only the accounts she followed days before Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber announced they were expecting their first child together.
Selena Gomez famously dated Bieber for eight years before they finally called it quits. The unamicable breakup spurred a few songs that gave fans an insight into their volatile relationship.
If you’re one of Selena Gomez’s 428 million followers, you might have noticed that the singer has restricted her Instagram comments. Unless you are one of the lucky few that the “Kill ’em with Kindness” singer has decided to follow back, you will find yourself unable to comment on her posts.
Fans were quick to take issue with the restriction despite it being the singer’s prerogative as to what she chooses to do with her social media accounts. Shortly after, frustrated fans turned sleuths pointed out that Selena Gomez limited her Instagram comments to only the accounts she followed days before Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber announced they were expecting their first child together.
Selena Gomez famously dated Bieber for eight years before they finally called it quits. The unamicable breakup spurred a few songs that gave fans an insight into their volatile relationship.
- 5/12/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Selena Gomez has recently taken action to disable her Instagram comments to protect her headspace and set healthy boundaries.
This is something we have seen the most-followed woman on Instagram do in previous times. The 31-year-old Rare Beauty founder spoke about her journey to improving her mental health in her third annual Rare Beauty Mental Health Summit, which was held in New York City on May 1st.
In a May 2 discussion with Hoda Kotb from Today and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, the “Only Murders in the Building” star revealed, “I disabled all my comments on my photos on Instagram for only my friends. So I think I’ve created boundaries to help me.”
She further talked about the fuss it’s been causing on the internet. “Obviously people fussed about it. They fuss about everything,” she added.
The “Love On” singer further emphasized that she felt “empowered by doing that,...
This is something we have seen the most-followed woman on Instagram do in previous times. The 31-year-old Rare Beauty founder spoke about her journey to improving her mental health in her third annual Rare Beauty Mental Health Summit, which was held in New York City on May 1st.
In a May 2 discussion with Hoda Kotb from Today and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, the “Only Murders in the Building” star revealed, “I disabled all my comments on my photos on Instagram for only my friends. So I think I’ve created boundaries to help me.”
She further talked about the fuss it’s been causing on the internet. “Obviously people fussed about it. They fuss about everything,” she added.
The “Love On” singer further emphasized that she felt “empowered by doing that,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
Exclusive: Billy Rosenberg is exiting his post as Senior Vice President of Comedy, Hulu Originals.
Rosenberg joined Hulu in 2016. Throughout his time at the streamer, he helped to shape the comedy brand and oversaw the development and production of Hulu Originals series such as Pen15, Ramy, Only Murders In The Building, Pam & Tommy, This Fool and Solar Opposites.
Previously, Rosenberg ran The Lonely Island’s company Party Over Here. In his two years there, Rosenberg produced a number of pilot presentations under the company’s deal when it was with Fbc, including I’m Sorry that was ordered to series at TruTV, and the Freeform pilot Alone Together starring Esther Povitsky and Benji Aflalo.
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Rosenberg also produced the feature Brigsby Bear and collaborated with writer-director Joe Swanberg and was a co-producer on the Netflix series Easy.
Prior to Lonely Island, Rosenberg was with...
Rosenberg joined Hulu in 2016. Throughout his time at the streamer, he helped to shape the comedy brand and oversaw the development and production of Hulu Originals series such as Pen15, Ramy, Only Murders In The Building, Pam & Tommy, This Fool and Solar Opposites.
Previously, Rosenberg ran The Lonely Island’s company Party Over Here. In his two years there, Rosenberg produced a number of pilot presentations under the company’s deal when it was with Fbc, including I’m Sorry that was ordered to series at TruTV, and the Freeform pilot Alone Together starring Esther Povitsky and Benji Aflalo.
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Rosenberg also produced the feature Brigsby Bear and collaborated with writer-director Joe Swanberg and was a co-producer on the Netflix series Easy.
Prior to Lonely Island, Rosenberg was with...
- 5/11/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Only Murders in the Building ended Season 3 with the death of Jane Lynch’s character, Sazz. But like those late night infomercials, just wait – there’s more.
In an interview with People at the Alzheimer’s Association Magic of Music Gala on May 9, the actress, 63, shared that she’s still going to be a presence in Season 4.
“Well, I’m the murder victim, which is not a tease,” she said. “And so I have some really great flashbacks.”
Lynch added that she’ll “also appear in [the season] another way,” but provided no specifics.
“I don’t want to give it away though, but I’m in it a lot,” she said. “I’m in five out of 10 episodes, so I’m excited.”
In the show, Lynch plays the role of Sazz, Steve Martin’s Charles-Hayden Savage Hollywood stunt double.
Season 4 will see Charles, Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) and Oliver Putnam (Martin Short...
In an interview with People at the Alzheimer’s Association Magic of Music Gala on May 9, the actress, 63, shared that she’s still going to be a presence in Season 4.
“Well, I’m the murder victim, which is not a tease,” she said. “And so I have some really great flashbacks.”
Lynch added that she’ll “also appear in [the season] another way,” but provided no specifics.
“I don’t want to give it away though, but I’m in it a lot,” she said. “I’m in five out of 10 episodes, so I’m excited.”
In the show, Lynch plays the role of Sazz, Steve Martin’s Charles-Hayden Savage Hollywood stunt double.
Season 4 will see Charles, Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) and Oliver Putnam (Martin Short...
- 5/11/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu comedy head Billy Rosenberg is exiting the streamer after more than seven years. Rosenberg, who most recently served as senior VP of comedy for Hulu Originals, has not yet been replaced.
Rosenberg’s tenure at Hulu came with the elevation of the streamer’s comedy brand, as he developed hits including “Pen15,” “Ramy,” “Only Murders In The Building,” “Pam & Tommy,” “This Fool” and “Solar Opposites.”
He initially joined as director of comedy at Hulu Originals. Prior to being tapped by Hulu, Rosenberg ran The Lonely Island’s comedy Party Over Here, as head of development and production. Working closely with Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone for two years, the television and film producer executive produced a number of pilot presentations under their Fox deal. He also produced the feature film “Brigsby Bear” with then-“Saturday Night Live” cast member Kyle Mooney, and collaborated with Joe Swanberg on his Netflix series “Easy.
Rosenberg’s tenure at Hulu came with the elevation of the streamer’s comedy brand, as he developed hits including “Pen15,” “Ramy,” “Only Murders In The Building,” “Pam & Tommy,” “This Fool” and “Solar Opposites.”
He initially joined as director of comedy at Hulu Originals. Prior to being tapped by Hulu, Rosenberg ran The Lonely Island’s comedy Party Over Here, as head of development and production. Working closely with Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone for two years, the television and film producer executive produced a number of pilot presentations under their Fox deal. He also produced the feature film “Brigsby Bear” with then-“Saturday Night Live” cast member Kyle Mooney, and collaborated with Joe Swanberg on his Netflix series “Easy.
- 5/11/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Universal Pictures has rounded out the cast of its coming-of-age musical teaming director Michel Gondry and producer Pharrell Williams with four additions: Tim Meadows (Dream Scenario), Jaboukie Young-White (C’mon C’mon), Jamilah Rosemond (Rustin) and Jayson Lee (61st Street).
Details as to the roles of the newcomers are under wraps, as all roles so far have been. Set in Virginia Beach in the summer of 1977, the untitled film is inspired by the neighborhood where Williams grew up, and its Atlantis Apartments, in particular.
Kelvin Harrison Jr. leads an ensemble that also includes Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Halle Bailey, Brian Tyree Henry, Missy Elliott, and Janelle Monáe.
Written by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson, the musical will be produced by Williams and Mimi Valdés for i am Other, as well as Gil Netter for Gil Netter Productions. Universal’s Senior Vice President of Production Development Ryan Jones and Director of...
Details as to the roles of the newcomers are under wraps, as all roles so far have been. Set in Virginia Beach in the summer of 1977, the untitled film is inspired by the neighborhood where Williams grew up, and its Atlantis Apartments, in particular.
Kelvin Harrison Jr. leads an ensemble that also includes Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Halle Bailey, Brian Tyree Henry, Missy Elliott, and Janelle Monáe.
Written by Martin Hynes and Steven Levenson, the musical will be produced by Williams and Mimi Valdés for i am Other, as well as Gil Netter for Gil Netter Productions. Universal’s Senior Vice President of Production Development Ryan Jones and Director of...
- 5/10/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Alert: Missing Persons Unit will continue to report for duty, now that Fox has renewed the procedural for Season 3. An episode count has not yet been determined.
The news comes four days ahead of Alert: Mpu‘s Season 2 finale, airing Tuesday, May 14 (at 9/8c). TVLine’s Renewal/Cancellation scorecard has thusly been updated.
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Season-to-date, Alert: Mpu has been averaging...
The news comes four days ahead of Alert: Mpu‘s Season 2 finale, airing Tuesday, May 14 (at 9/8c). TVLine’s Renewal/Cancellation scorecard has thusly been updated.
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- 5/10/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich and Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Two women working at a juvenile detention facility strike up a friendship… until their relationship takes a twisted turn. That’s the plot of the new psychological thriller “Eileen,” which is available to stream on Hulu beginning on Friday, May 10. Starring Anne Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie, the film chronicles the lengths that two women will go to in order to uncover abuse and to find love. A throwback to films of a previous generation, “Eileen” will be a film that will leave viewers talking. You can watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu.
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During a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by Rebecca Saint John, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works.
How to Watch Anne Hathaway Movie 'Eileen' When: Friday, May 10, 2024 Where: Hulu Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu. 30-Day Free Trial$7.99+ / month hulu.com About Anne Hathaway Movie 'Eileen'
During a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by Rebecca Saint John, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works.
- 5/10/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Bodkin is a dark comedy crime-drama series created by Jez Scharf. The Netflix series is set in the fictional town of Bodkin in Ireland. It follows the story of an American podcaster Gilbert, a London-based investigative journalist Dove, and a researcher Emmy as they investigate a decades-old disappearance of three young people on the night of the Samhain festival. Bodkin stars Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, and Robyn Cara in the lead roles with David Wilmot, Chris Walley, Seán Óg, Peter Bankole, and Kerri McLean starring in supporting roles. If you loved the dark humor and thrills of a murder investigation in Bodkin here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) Credit – Hulu
Only Murders in the Building is a murder mystery comedy-drama series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The Hulu series follows a trio of strangers who share the love of...
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) Credit – Hulu
Only Murders in the Building is a murder mystery comedy-drama series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The Hulu series follows a trio of strangers who share the love of...
- 5/9/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
In Netflix’s new series Bodkin, hard-bitten newspaper reporter Dove (Siobhán Cullen) is forced to team up with veteran podcaster Gilbert (Will Forte) to investigate a 25-year-old mystery in the eponymous Irish town. The reluctant partners clash on everything, not least of which is that Dove thinks they can, and should, find out what really happened in Bodkin back in the day.
“Have you ever listened to a podcast where they actually solve it?” Gilbert asks, incredulous. “I need diversions. Red herrings. Human interest. The stuff that people actually care about.
“Have you ever listened to a podcast where they actually solve it?” Gilbert asks, incredulous. “I need diversions. Red herrings. Human interest. The stuff that people actually care about.
- 5/9/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Audiences’ thirst for true-crime stories over the last decade has led to a wave of satirical TV shows, including Only Murders in the Building, American Vandal, and Trial & Error. Netflix’s Bodkin is the latest series to throw down this gauntlet, promising a light-hearted critique of the entertainment-driven and exploitative true-crime genre.
Bodkin follows investigative journalist and Dublin native Dove (Siobhán Cullen) as she joins forces with American podcaster Gilbert Power (Will Forte) and his assistant, Emmy (Robyn Cara), to solve a decades-old mystery involving three missing people in the Irish town of Bodkin in West Cork. Sent to Bodkin against her will after a previous case went sour, the series finds the excruciatingly unlikeable Dove infuriated by her involvement with the podcast, which she sees as inane entertainment. Embittered by a mysterious past, she’s snobbish, rude, and incompetent, constantly frustrating the efforts of her relatively inexperienced colleagues.
Bodkin follows investigative journalist and Dublin native Dove (Siobhán Cullen) as she joins forces with American podcaster Gilbert Power (Will Forte) and his assistant, Emmy (Robyn Cara), to solve a decades-old mystery involving three missing people in the Irish town of Bodkin in West Cork. Sent to Bodkin against her will after a previous case went sour, the series finds the excruciatingly unlikeable Dove infuriated by her involvement with the podcast, which she sees as inane entertainment. Embittered by a mysterious past, she’s snobbish, rude, and incompetent, constantly frustrating the efforts of her relatively inexperienced colleagues.
- 5/9/2024
- by Amelia Stout
- Slant Magazine
Looking to watch Only Murders in the Building, The Acolyte and Hacks without breaking the bank? You’ll soon be able to stream all three and more under one deal.
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery today announced a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu and Max — offering access to a plethora of entertainment brands such as ABC, HBO, FX, DC, Marvel, Discovery and HGTV.
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Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery today announced a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu and Max — offering access to a plethora of entertainment brands such as ABC, HBO, FX, DC, Marvel, Discovery and HGTV.
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- 5/8/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Having trouble predicting who will win Best Comedy Actress at the upcoming Emmy Awards? Let’s consult Gold Derby’s 2024 Emmy Experts! These savvy pundits from major media outlets have chimed in with their predictions, and the majority believe the trophy will go to Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”). The other potential nominees, per our racetrack odds, are Jean Smart (“Hacks”), Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”), Kristen Wiig (“Palm Royale”) and Selena Gomez (“Only Murders in the Building”) — but that could all change in the coming months.
As of this writing, a leading 11 out of our 15 Emmy Experts predict a victory for Edebiri for “The Bear”: Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Eric Deggans (NPR), Keith Simanton (IMDb), Kelly Lawler (USA Today), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby), Shawn Edwards (Wdaf-tv Fox), Susan King (Gold Derby), Susan Wloszczyna (Gold Derby), Thelma Adams (Gold Derby) and Wilson Morales (BlackFilmandTV). She plays Sydney Adamu on the FX dramedy,...
As of this writing, a leading 11 out of our 15 Emmy Experts predict a victory for Edebiri for “The Bear”: Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Eric Deggans (NPR), Keith Simanton (IMDb), Kelly Lawler (USA Today), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby), Shawn Edwards (Wdaf-tv Fox), Susan King (Gold Derby), Susan Wloszczyna (Gold Derby), Thelma Adams (Gold Derby) and Wilson Morales (BlackFilmandTV). She plays Sydney Adamu on the FX dramedy,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
In the world of Netflix’s domination over the whole streaming, Hulu still maintains its reputation of a platform that’s worth competing with. For quite some time already, the streaming’s latest grand installments like The Bear or Only Murders in the Building have been making viewers across the world stick to the small screens waiting for the stories to unfold even more.
With all the attention brought to Hulu’s ambitious projects, the viewers yet deprive themselves of some real hidden gems, and one of them, despite all the merits, was unfairly forgotten.
Starring Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington and Daisy Edgar-Jones, Under the Banner of Heaven is Hulu’s 2022 miniseries following two detectives Jeb Pyre and Bill Taba who embark on an investigation of a brutal double homicide that has something to do with the Mormon community.
Having Garfield as its lead that portrays a man of a strong faith,...
With all the attention brought to Hulu’s ambitious projects, the viewers yet deprive themselves of some real hidden gems, and one of them, despite all the merits, was unfairly forgotten.
Starring Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington and Daisy Edgar-Jones, Under the Banner of Heaven is Hulu’s 2022 miniseries following two detectives Jeb Pyre and Bill Taba who embark on an investigation of a brutal double homicide that has something to do with the Mormon community.
Having Garfield as its lead that portrays a man of a strong faith,...
- 5/8/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Comedy is an industry largely dominated by men. And while many of those men are genuinely hilarious, several women are just as funny but far less lauded. Some have earned their rightful praise and lots of money, too.
Comedian Profiles Leslie Jones – $7 million Sarah Silverman – $8 million Molly Shannon – $8 million Samantha Bee – $8 million Ellie Kemper – $9 million Kate McKinnon – $9 million Wanda Sykes – $10 million Alex Borstein – $14 million Lily Tomlin – $20 million Chelsea Peretti – $20 million Kristen Wiig – $25 million Amy Poehler – $25 million Mindy Kaling – $35 million Whitney Cummings – $35 million Chelsea Handler – $35 million Kathy Griffin – $35 million Amy Schumer – $45 million Carol Burnett – $45 million Whoopi Goldberg – $60 million Tina Fey – $75 million Roseanne Barr – $80 million Melissa McCarthy – $90 million Rosie O’Donnell – $120 million Julia Louis-Dreyfus – $250 million Ellen DeGeneres – $500 million
Here are the world’s richest female comedians:
25. Leslie Jones – Net Worth: $7 Million
Stand-up extraordinaire Leslie Jones has been part of the industry for many years but truly made a splash in 2013 when she joined...
Comedian Profiles Leslie Jones – $7 million Sarah Silverman – $8 million Molly Shannon – $8 million Samantha Bee – $8 million Ellie Kemper – $9 million Kate McKinnon – $9 million Wanda Sykes – $10 million Alex Borstein – $14 million Lily Tomlin – $20 million Chelsea Peretti – $20 million Kristen Wiig – $25 million Amy Poehler – $25 million Mindy Kaling – $35 million Whitney Cummings – $35 million Chelsea Handler – $35 million Kathy Griffin – $35 million Amy Schumer – $45 million Carol Burnett – $45 million Whoopi Goldberg – $60 million Tina Fey – $75 million Roseanne Barr – $80 million Melissa McCarthy – $90 million Rosie O’Donnell – $120 million Julia Louis-Dreyfus – $250 million Ellen DeGeneres – $500 million
Here are the world’s richest female comedians:
25. Leslie Jones – Net Worth: $7 Million
Stand-up extraordinaire Leslie Jones has been part of the industry for many years but truly made a splash in 2013 when she joined...
- 5/8/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
The search is triggered by a clause in Disney and Comcast’s contract for the sale of Comcast’s 33% stake in Hulu.
Those who have been following the saga of Hulu’s ownership will likely remember the discordant public rhetoric between Disney and Comcast regarding the purchase of Comcast’s 33% stake in the streamer. Way back in 2019, when Disney acquired the bulk of Fox’s entertainment assets, it also agreed to buy Comcast’s portion of Hulu by 2024, and the two sides agreed to a minimum valuation of $27.5 billion for the service to serve as the base for an eventual sale price. The two companies finally put away their sharp words and agreed to a step-by-step sale process in November 2023, but that process has now hit a snag. An exclusive report from Reuters says that the two sides are seeking a third banker to help arrive at a final valuation for the streamer,...
Those who have been following the saga of Hulu’s ownership will likely remember the discordant public rhetoric between Disney and Comcast regarding the purchase of Comcast’s 33% stake in the streamer. Way back in 2019, when Disney acquired the bulk of Fox’s entertainment assets, it also agreed to buy Comcast’s portion of Hulu by 2024, and the two sides agreed to a minimum valuation of $27.5 billion for the service to serve as the base for an eventual sale price. The two companies finally put away their sharp words and agreed to a step-by-step sale process in November 2023, but that process has now hit a snag. An exclusive report from Reuters says that the two sides are seeking a third banker to help arrive at a final valuation for the streamer,...
- 5/7/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Hulu + Live TV sees minimal decline following college football and NFL seasons conclude.
Disney is ahead of most companies with its fiscal calendar, but is it ahead of its own goals for streaming profitability? Observers got a look for themselves this week, as Disney unveiled its fiscal earnings results for its second quarter of 2024 on Tuesday.
As part of the report, Disney revealed that its general entertainment streamer Hulu had gained 500,000 customers during the quarter. Its new total is now 50.2 million, up from the 49.7 million the streamer claimed at the end of its fiscal first quarter. This is the most customers that Disney’s general entertainment platform has ever had.
Hulu’s total includes the customers for its live TV streaming, which now has 4.5 million customers, a change of just 100,000 customers from the 4.6 million it announced in February. Given that the college football and NFL seasons ended during the last quarter,...
Disney is ahead of most companies with its fiscal calendar, but is it ahead of its own goals for streaming profitability? Observers got a look for themselves this week, as Disney unveiled its fiscal earnings results for its second quarter of 2024 on Tuesday.
As part of the report, Disney revealed that its general entertainment streamer Hulu had gained 500,000 customers during the quarter. Its new total is now 50.2 million, up from the 49.7 million the streamer claimed at the end of its fiscal first quarter. This is the most customers that Disney’s general entertainment platform has ever had.
Hulu’s total includes the customers for its live TV streaming, which now has 4.5 million customers, a change of just 100,000 customers from the 4.6 million it announced in February. Given that the college football and NFL seasons ended during the last quarter,...
- 5/7/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Having trouble predicting who will win Best Comedy Actor at the upcoming Emmy Awards? Let’s consult Gold Derby’s 2024 Emmy Experts! These savvy pundits from major media outlets have chimed in with their predictions, and the majority believe the trophy will go to Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”). The other potential nominees, per our racetrack odds, are Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”), Larry David (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Steve Martin (“Only Murders in the Building”) and Theo James (“The Gentlemen”) — but that could all change in the coming months.
As of this writing, a leading 14 out of our 15 Emmy Experts predict a victory for White for “The Bear”: Ben Travers (Indiewire), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Clayton Davis (Variety), Eric Deggans (NPR), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Keith Simanton (IMDb), Kelly Lawler (USA Today), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby), Shawn Edwards (Wdaf-tv Fox), Susan King (Gold Derby...
As of this writing, a leading 14 out of our 15 Emmy Experts predict a victory for White for “The Bear”: Ben Travers (Indiewire), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Clayton Davis (Variety), Eric Deggans (NPR), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Keith Simanton (IMDb), Kelly Lawler (USA Today), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby), Shawn Edwards (Wdaf-tv Fox), Susan King (Gold Derby...
- 5/6/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
No matter how many crimes are committed because people are inspired by what they hear on various true crime podcasts, the genre remains extremely popular. Millions of people get their thrills from real-life stories and dive deep into the minds of murderers through their psychological portraits.
Only Murders in the Building isn't the only show that depicts fans of the genre facing real-life mysteries, but it's safe to say it's the most popular. Starring A-list celebrities like Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep and Cara Delevigne, the show has been unparalleled for the past 3 seasons. But now things might change.
What Bodkin Is About?
To say that May is packed with Netflix premieres would be an understatement. There are many different original series premiering for the first time or returning with new seasons this month, and Bodkin is one of them.
Like Only Murders in the Building, Bodkin...
Only Murders in the Building isn't the only show that depicts fans of the genre facing real-life mysteries, but it's safe to say it's the most popular. Starring A-list celebrities like Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep and Cara Delevigne, the show has been unparalleled for the past 3 seasons. But now things might change.
What Bodkin Is About?
To say that May is packed with Netflix premieres would be an understatement. There are many different original series premiering for the first time or returning with new seasons this month, and Bodkin is one of them.
Like Only Murders in the Building, Bodkin...
- 5/6/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
The actor on catching the theatre bug playing Sally Bowles in Cabaret, being a football fan, and dealing with a fire that destroyed her home in LA
London-born Cara Delevingne, 31, began modelling in her teens and was twice model of the year at the British fashion awards. She started her acting career in Joe Wright’s 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina. Subsequent big screen roles include Paper Towns, Suicide Squad, Tulip Fever and London Fields. On TV, she has starred in Carnival Row, Only Murders in the Building and American Horror Story. She is now making her stage debut in the West End production of Cabaret.
We’re speaking the morning after you went to a Chelsea match. Are you a big fan?
I definitely was in childhood, so it was a treat to return. I grew up going to Stamford Bridge with my uncle. Gianfranco Zola was my favourite player.
London-born Cara Delevingne, 31, began modelling in her teens and was twice model of the year at the British fashion awards. She started her acting career in Joe Wright’s 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina. Subsequent big screen roles include Paper Towns, Suicide Squad, Tulip Fever and London Fields. On TV, she has starred in Carnival Row, Only Murders in the Building and American Horror Story. She is now making her stage debut in the West End production of Cabaret.
We’re speaking the morning after you went to a Chelsea match. Are you a big fan?
I definitely was in childhood, so it was a treat to return. I grew up going to Stamford Bridge with my uncle. Gianfranco Zola was my favourite player.
- 5/5/2024
- by Michael Hogan
- The Guardian - Film News
“There was still so much mystery and tension, and I found myself scoring more than I ever scored before in the show with all the new characters,” reveals Siddhartha Khosla. The Emmy-nominated composer returned for Season 3 of “Only Murders in the Building” to expand the sonic identity of Hulu’s comedic murder mystery. “On a show like this, we don’t have tons of time, so we get the cuts, score them, they’re in,” remarks Khosla, “And especially since the score is sort of baked into the identity of the show, the themes and the ideas have to be there sort of early on.” Watch the exclusive video interview above.
“I’m a singer songwriter before I was ever a composer for TV and film. So I think of everything like these little songs,” says Khosla of his approach to composing. He constructs a theme for each character, complete...
“I’m a singer songwriter before I was ever a composer for TV and film. So I think of everything like these little songs,” says Khosla of his approach to composing. He constructs a theme for each character, complete...
- 5/3/2024
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
There are two types of people who enjoy crime dramas: some prefer their shows to be brooding and dark, the gorier the better, while others tend to enjoy the mystery element mixed with a heartwarming comedy. Elsbeth is a sure-fire hit for the second group, but it's not the only show you might want to check out.
Here are 8 other shows that will give you as much pleasure as Elsbeth without having to wait weeks to see a new episode.
White Collar (2009-2014)
Starring Matt Bomer as charismatic con man Neal Caffrey, the show follows his journey to become a great detective after getting out of prison in exchange for helping the FBI's White Collar Crimes Unit. The show is light-hearted, yet features some of the best crime cases you will ever see on television. Plus, there is a chance that it will get a reboot soon enough!
Only Murders in the Building (2021-.
Here are 8 other shows that will give you as much pleasure as Elsbeth without having to wait weeks to see a new episode.
White Collar (2009-2014)
Starring Matt Bomer as charismatic con man Neal Caffrey, the show follows his journey to become a great detective after getting out of prison in exchange for helping the FBI's White Collar Crimes Unit. The show is light-hearted, yet features some of the best crime cases you will ever see on television. Plus, there is a chance that it will get a reboot soon enough!
Only Murders in the Building (2021-.
- 5/3/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Three-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep will be awarded an honorary Palme d’Or at the opening ceremony of the 74th edition of the Cannes Film Festival (May 14-25).
Streep will follow in the footsteps of previous recipients, including Jeanne Moreau, Catherine Deneuve, Alain Delon, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Jane Fonda, Agnès Varda, Forest Whittaker and Jodie Foster.
The opening ceremony will mark Streep’s first appearance at the festival in over 35 years. She last attended Cannes in 1989, when she won the best actress prize for her role as a mother accused of infanticide in Fred Schepisi’s Evil Angels.
“I am immeasurably...
Streep will follow in the footsteps of previous recipients, including Jeanne Moreau, Catherine Deneuve, Alain Delon, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Jane Fonda, Agnès Varda, Forest Whittaker and Jodie Foster.
The opening ceremony will mark Streep’s first appearance at the festival in over 35 years. She last attended Cannes in 1989, when she won the best actress prize for her role as a mother accused of infanticide in Fred Schepisi’s Evil Angels.
“I am immeasurably...
- 5/3/2024
- ScreenDaily
Given her one-of-a-kind awards resume and irrefutable status as an acting legend, it’s no wonder Meryl Streep is widely expected to be honored at this year’s Emmys for her work on Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.” Taking the gold for her first regular comedy series role would be impressive enough, but the noteworthiness of her win would extend far beyond that. Having joined her show in its third season, she would be only the 10th non-original comedy series cast member to ever pull off a lead or supporting Emmy victory.
Not including sketch performers, Streep would be said winners club’s first new entrant in over three decades. The last was Kirstie Alley, who replaced Shelley Long as the female lead of “Cheers” at the start of season six and prevailed on her third Emmy bid in 1991. That same year, supporting “Cheers” actress Bebe Neuwirth achieved...
Not including sketch performers, Streep would be said winners club’s first new entrant in over three decades. The last was Kirstie Alley, who replaced Shelley Long as the female lead of “Cheers” at the start of season six and prevailed on her third Emmy bid in 1991. That same year, supporting “Cheers” actress Bebe Neuwirth achieved...
- 5/2/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd are set to star in “Power Ballad” a musical comedy from John Carney, who directed “Once” and “Sing Street.” They are currently filming in Dublin.
“Power Ballad” was written by Carney and Peter McDonald. The official logline for the film reads, “An uplifting music-driven story about a wedding singer, a rock star and the song that comes between them.”
Jonas and Rudd are both known for their work on-screen with Jonas’ credits including “Camp Rock,” Scream Queens” and “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and a TV performance of “Jersey Boys Live!” Rudd is known for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “Only Murders In The Building,” “Knocked Up” and Marvel’s Ant-Man films.
However, both of them have stacked Broadway credits, too. Jonas started acting on Broadway at seven years old. He’s been in “Les Misérables,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Hairspray,” “Annie Get Your Gun” and “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying...
“Power Ballad” was written by Carney and Peter McDonald. The official logline for the film reads, “An uplifting music-driven story about a wedding singer, a rock star and the song that comes between them.”
Jonas and Rudd are both known for their work on-screen with Jonas’ credits including “Camp Rock,” Scream Queens” and “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and a TV performance of “Jersey Boys Live!” Rudd is known for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “Only Murders In The Building,” “Knocked Up” and Marvel’s Ant-Man films.
However, both of them have stacked Broadway credits, too. Jonas started acting on Broadway at seven years old. He’s been in “Les Misérables,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Hairspray,” “Annie Get Your Gun” and “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying...
- 5/2/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
2023 was the end of an era in the Best Comedy Supporting Actress Emmy category. For the first time in 10 years, “Saturday Night Live” was snubbed in the category in which it has been nominated a record 22 times and has won twice, both for Kate MicKinnon. Can it rebound in 2024?
Ever since the TV academy allowed “SNL” cast members to enter in the comedy acting categories in 2008, the sketch series has dominated supporting actress, with 2013 and 2023 being the only years it has failed to earn a nomination. McKinnons is “SNL’s” most nominated performer in the category — and overall — with nine bids, the second most in the category after Rhea Perlman and Loretta Swit, who each received 10.
After McKinnon’s final nomination for her final season in 2022, it was clear that “SNL” might struggle to continue its nomination streak. She was “SNL’s” only nominee in the category that year, down...
Ever since the TV academy allowed “SNL” cast members to enter in the comedy acting categories in 2008, the sketch series has dominated supporting actress, with 2013 and 2023 being the only years it has failed to earn a nomination. McKinnons is “SNL’s” most nominated performer in the category — and overall — with nine bids, the second most in the category after Rhea Perlman and Loretta Swit, who each received 10.
After McKinnon’s final nomination for her final season in 2022, it was clear that “SNL” might struggle to continue its nomination streak. She was “SNL’s” only nominee in the category that year, down...
- 5/2/2024
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Paul Rudd is set to go toe to toe, voice to voice, with Nick Jonas for John Carney’s latest musical.
Carney’s “Power Ballad” stars Rudd and Jonas as two very different types of musicians: One is a wedding singer while the other is a rock star, and while the casting details over which actor is playing which character haven’t been confirmed, Jonas’ real-life rock star status must be influencing his performance.
Carney recently helmed “Flora and Son” and is set to direct the upcoming musical comedy that he cowrote with Peter McDonald. Principal photography began in Dublin at the end of April, with the feature billed as “an uplifting music-driven story about a wedding singer, a rock star, and the song that comes between them.”
30West will finance the film, alongside Screen Ireland, and executive produce. Anthony Bregman and Peter Cron will produce for Likely Story with...
Carney’s “Power Ballad” stars Rudd and Jonas as two very different types of musicians: One is a wedding singer while the other is a rock star, and while the casting details over which actor is playing which character haven’t been confirmed, Jonas’ real-life rock star status must be influencing his performance.
Carney recently helmed “Flora and Son” and is set to direct the upcoming musical comedy that he cowrote with Peter McDonald. Principal photography began in Dublin at the end of April, with the feature billed as “an uplifting music-driven story about a wedding singer, a rock star, and the song that comes between them.”
30West will finance the film, alongside Screen Ireland, and executive produce. Anthony Bregman and Peter Cron will produce for Likely Story with...
- 5/2/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are one step away from achieving Egot status, needing only an Emmy to complete the prestigious quartet of entertainment honors. The duo has submitted “Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It?” from Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” for outstanding music and lyrics at this year’s Emmys. If they are nominated and win at the September ceremony, Pasek and Paul will become the 20th and 21st Egot recipients, joining the ranks of legends Richard Rodgers, Marvin Hamlisch and Elton John.
The song, co-written with celebrated composers Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, is performed by Steve Martin in the show’s eighth episode, “Sitzprobe,” helmed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. It will be the only original song the series submits this year, chosen over others such as “Look for the Light,” performed by Meryl Streep and Ashley Park, and two versions...
The song, co-written with celebrated composers Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, is performed by Steve Martin in the show’s eighth episode, “Sitzprobe,” helmed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. It will be the only original song the series submits this year, chosen over others such as “Look for the Light,” performed by Meryl Streep and Ashley Park, and two versions...
- 5/2/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Paul Rudd (Ant-Man) and Nick Jonas (Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle) are set to star in musical comedy Power Ballad from Once and Sing Street director John Carney, we can reveal.
30West and Anthony Bregman’s (Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind) Likely Story are behind this movie, which will chart the story of a wedding singer (Rudd), a rock star (Jonas), and the song that comes between them.
Filming is underway in Dublin on the project which will be a hot one at the Cannes market this month. 30West, WME Independent, and UTA Independent Film Group will represent the domestic sales on the film, with WME Independent handling international rights.
Script comes from Carney and Peter McDonald (The Bachelor Weekend). 30West will finance the film, alongside Screen Ireland, and executive produce. Bregman and Peter Cron will produce for Likely Story with Robert Walpole and Rebecca O’Flanagan for Treasure Entertainment,...
30West and Anthony Bregman’s (Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind) Likely Story are behind this movie, which will chart the story of a wedding singer (Rudd), a rock star (Jonas), and the song that comes between them.
Filming is underway in Dublin on the project which will be a hot one at the Cannes market this month. 30West, WME Independent, and UTA Independent Film Group will represent the domestic sales on the film, with WME Independent handling international rights.
Script comes from Carney and Peter McDonald (The Bachelor Weekend). 30West will finance the film, alongside Screen Ireland, and executive produce. Bregman and Peter Cron will produce for Likely Story with Robert Walpole and Rebecca O’Flanagan for Treasure Entertainment,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman, Matt Grobar and Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Meryl Streep is set to receive the highest honor at the Cannes 2024 ceremony.
The Oscar winner has been announced to be feted with the honorary Palme d’Or on the opening night of the 77th annual festival; Variety first reported the news. Streep has not been to Cannes in exactly 35 years, since winning best actress for 1989’s “Evil Angels a Cry in the Dark” directed by Fred Schepisi.
Michael Douglas received the opening ceremony honorary Palme d’Or award in 2023.
Streep’s career has ranged from Academy Award-nominated turns in dramas such as “Sophie’s Choice” to musicals like “Into the Woods.” Streep’s rom-com efforts have marked collaborations with Nancy Meyers and other iconic filmmakers. She most recently starred in Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building,” following her former “Big Little Lies” TV role. Streep was recently honored by the Academy Museum Gala in 2023 for her career achievements.
As previously announced,...
The Oscar winner has been announced to be feted with the honorary Palme d’Or on the opening night of the 77th annual festival; Variety first reported the news. Streep has not been to Cannes in exactly 35 years, since winning best actress for 1989’s “Evil Angels a Cry in the Dark” directed by Fred Schepisi.
Michael Douglas received the opening ceremony honorary Palme d’Or award in 2023.
Streep’s career has ranged from Academy Award-nominated turns in dramas such as “Sophie’s Choice” to musicals like “Into the Woods.” Streep’s rom-com efforts have marked collaborations with Nancy Meyers and other iconic filmmakers. She most recently starred in Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building,” following her former “Big Little Lies” TV role. Streep was recently honored by the Academy Museum Gala in 2023 for her career achievements.
As previously announced,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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