Xo, Kitty has officially kicked off filming on new episodes!
The To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before spinoff series is returning for a second season on Netflix, but it may not premiere until 2025.
Here’s a synopsis: Teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey who thinks she knows everything there is to know about love. But when she moves halfway across the world to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, she’ll soon realize that relationships are a lot more complicated when it’s your own heart on the line.
With the new season now in production, we’re taking a look at which stars are returning and who will be joining the series!
Keep reading to meet the season two cast of Xo, Kitty…...
The To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before spinoff series is returning for a second season on Netflix, but it may not premiere until 2025.
Here’s a synopsis: Teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey who thinks she knows everything there is to know about love. But when she moves halfway across the world to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, she’ll soon realize that relationships are a lot more complicated when it’s your own heart on the line.
With the new season now in production, we’re taking a look at which stars are returning and who will be joining the series!
Keep reading to meet the season two cast of Xo, Kitty…...
- 4/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Netflix has expanded the Season 2 cast for To All The Boys spinoff series Xo, Kitty, as production gets underway in Seoul. (You can watch a start of production clip below). Audrey Huynh has joined as a new series regular, and Sasha Bhasin (Brave the Dark) and Joshua Lee (Gangnam Project) are set to recur in the half-hour dramedy inspired by the popular movie trilogy and Jenny Han’s bestselling book series.
In Season 1, teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart) thinks she knows everything there is to know about love. But when she moves halfway across the world to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, she’ll soon realize that relationships are a lot more complicated when it’s your own heart on the line.
In addition to Cathcart, the series stars Minyeong Choi (Dae), Gia Kim (Yuri), Sang Heon Lee (Min Ho), Anthony Keyvan (Q), Regan Aliyah (Juliana...
In Season 1, teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart) thinks she knows everything there is to know about love. But when she moves halfway across the world to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, she’ll soon realize that relationships are a lot more complicated when it’s your own heart on the line.
In addition to Cathcart, the series stars Minyeong Choi (Dae), Gia Kim (Yuri), Sang Heon Lee (Min Ho), Anthony Keyvan (Q), Regan Aliyah (Juliana...
- 4/25/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Xo, Kitty” Season 2 is kicking off production with the addition of three new cast members.
Variety has learned exclusively that Audrey Huynh, Sasha Bhasin (“Brave the Dark”), and Joshua Lee (“Gangnam Project”) have all joined the second season of the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” spinoff series at Netflix. Production is now underway in Seoul.
Huynh will appear in the series regular role of Stella, while Bhasin and Lee will recur in the roles of Praveena and Jin respectively.
The three join series lead Anna Cathcart as well as cast members Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Anthony Keyvan, Regan Aliyah, and Jocelyn Shelfo.
The official logline for the series states, “Teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey (Cathcart) thinks she knows everything there is to know about love. But when she moves halfway across the world to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, she’ll soon realize that relationships...
Variety has learned exclusively that Audrey Huynh, Sasha Bhasin (“Brave the Dark”), and Joshua Lee (“Gangnam Project”) have all joined the second season of the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” spinoff series at Netflix. Production is now underway in Seoul.
Huynh will appear in the series regular role of Stella, while Bhasin and Lee will recur in the roles of Praveena and Jin respectively.
The three join series lead Anna Cathcart as well as cast members Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Anthony Keyvan, Regan Aliyah, and Jocelyn Shelfo.
The official logline for the series states, “Teen matchmaker Kitty Song Covey (Cathcart) thinks she knows everything there is to know about love. But when she moves halfway across the world to reunite with her long-distance boyfriend, she’ll soon realize that relationships...
- 4/25/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Xo Kitty’s Anthony Keyvan and Cruel Summer’s Harley Quinn Smith have signed with Prototype Talent Agency for representation.
On Netflix’s Xo, Kitty, Keyvan plays Q, the friendly jock, who is Kitty’s (Anna Cathcart) close friend and confidant, a safe space for her inside the tumultuous drama at Kiss. The series, from Jenny Han and Sascha Rothchild, will begin filming season 2 in South Korea next month. Prior to Xo Kitty, Keyvan was a series regular on the hit Hulu series Love, Victor. Other recent credits include recurring roles on ABC’s The Rookie, Max’s Genera+on, and Netflix’s Alexa & Katie. Keyvan continues to be represented by Protégé Entertainment, Coast to Coast Talent Group, and Meyer & Downs.
On Freeform’s Cruel Summer, Harley Quinn Smith starred as Mallory, a quirky outsider who feels left behind when Jeannette becomes the popular girl. In addition to Cruel Summer,...
On Netflix’s Xo, Kitty, Keyvan plays Q, the friendly jock, who is Kitty’s (Anna Cathcart) close friend and confidant, a safe space for her inside the tumultuous drama at Kiss. The series, from Jenny Han and Sascha Rothchild, will begin filming season 2 in South Korea next month. Prior to Xo Kitty, Keyvan was a series regular on the hit Hulu series Love, Victor. Other recent credits include recurring roles on ABC’s The Rookie, Max’s Genera+on, and Netflix’s Alexa & Katie. Keyvan continues to be represented by Protégé Entertainment, Coast to Coast Talent Group, and Meyer & Downs.
On Freeform’s Cruel Summer, Harley Quinn Smith starred as Mallory, a quirky outsider who feels left behind when Jeannette becomes the popular girl. In addition to Cruel Summer,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Streaming subscription growth in the Southeast Asia region slowed dramatically in 2023, but revenue from those subscriptions grew at a robust rate, a new study has found.
The report from data analytics company Ampd, that is part of consultancy and research firm Media Partners Asia, shows that the region – that includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand – added only 1.3 million net new SVOD subscribers in 2023, compared with 11 million in 2022. But subscription revenues grew at 12.5% to $1.4 billion.
Netflix, Viu, Disney, WeTV, iQiyi and Prime Video had more than 75% of total premium VOD category viewership and SVOD subscriptions revenues across the region, the Southeast Asia Online Video Consumer Insights & Analytics report said. Netflix remains the leader with more than 45% viewership and subscription share in 2023.
Among local services, Indonesia’s freemium sports and local-drama based platform Vidio ended 2023 with the highest amount of subscribers in Indonesia and 15% SVOD revenue share in the market, second...
The report from data analytics company Ampd, that is part of consultancy and research firm Media Partners Asia, shows that the region – that includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand – added only 1.3 million net new SVOD subscribers in 2023, compared with 11 million in 2022. But subscription revenues grew at 12.5% to $1.4 billion.
Netflix, Viu, Disney, WeTV, iQiyi and Prime Video had more than 75% of total premium VOD category viewership and SVOD subscriptions revenues across the region, the Southeast Asia Online Video Consumer Insights & Analytics report said. Netflix remains the leader with more than 45% viewership and subscription share in 2023.
Among local services, Indonesia’s freemium sports and local-drama based platform Vidio ended 2023 with the highest amount of subscribers in Indonesia and 15% SVOD revenue share in the market, second...
- 2/15/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Harry Jowsey, who appeared on Dancing with the Stars and Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle, is the latest signing to Alex Cooper’s The Unwell Network.
Jowsey has joined the roster, which is a subsidiary of Trending, the Gen Z media company that the Call Her Daddy host established with her fiancé, Xo Kitty producer Matt Kaplan, who runs Ace Entertainment.
He will develop a number of multi-platform projects, starting with his forthcoming podcast, Boyfriend Material with Harry Jowsey, which launches on February 27.
Jowsey joins Alix Earle and Madeline Argy on the books of The Unwell Network, which was launched last year.
His podcast will dive into the world of dating, sex, and relationships. Jowsey, who has appeared on Cooper’s Call Her Daddy a number of times, will give the male perspective on topics such as friends-with-benefits, late-night texts and f*ck boys.
It comes as he...
Jowsey has joined the roster, which is a subsidiary of Trending, the Gen Z media company that the Call Her Daddy host established with her fiancé, Xo Kitty producer Matt Kaplan, who runs Ace Entertainment.
He will develop a number of multi-platform projects, starting with his forthcoming podcast, Boyfriend Material with Harry Jowsey, which launches on February 27.
Jowsey joins Alix Earle and Madeline Argy on the books of The Unwell Network, which was launched last year.
His podcast will dive into the world of dating, sex, and relationships. Jowsey, who has appeared on Cooper’s Call Her Daddy a number of times, will give the male perspective on topics such as friends-with-benefits, late-night texts and f*ck boys.
It comes as he...
- 2/6/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The popular series Xo, Kitty received a a release update that may prove quite disappointing for some.
The teenage romantic comedy, which is a spin-off from the To All the Boys trilogy of rom-com films, premiered on Netflix in May 2023. A month later, the series, which stars Anna Cathcart as the title character, was renewed for a second season.
When Is Xo, Kitty Season 2 Coming Out? Read full article on The Direct.
The teenage romantic comedy, which is a spin-off from the To All the Boys trilogy of rom-com films, premiered on Netflix in May 2023. A month later, the series, which stars Anna Cathcart as the title character, was renewed for a second season.
When Is Xo, Kitty Season 2 Coming Out? Read full article on The Direct.
- 2/3/2024
- by Jennifer McDonough
- The Direct
Call Her Daddy, Alex Cooper’s podcast about relationships, sex and more, has long been one of Spotify’s most popular offerings. It ranked No. 2 on the service’s end-of-year Top Podcasts list in 2023, behind only Joe Rogan. And now the show is set to reach an even wider audience.
Starting with today’s episode, Call Her Daddy, which has been airing exclusively on Spotify since July 2021, will also be available on platforms such as Apple Podcasts. Chd’s back catalog audio is also now available on a wide range of platforms. Video of the show (see today’s teaser below) remains exclusive to Spotify.
Hailed by Time Magazine as “arguably the most successful woman in podcasting,” Chd now sees millions of listeners per episode, making Cooper one of the most listened-to female podcasters in the world.
The show is key to Spotify’s strategy, with CEO Daniel Ek touting...
Starting with today’s episode, Call Her Daddy, which has been airing exclusively on Spotify since July 2021, will also be available on platforms such as Apple Podcasts. Chd’s back catalog audio is also now available on a wide range of platforms. Video of the show (see today’s teaser below) remains exclusive to Spotify.
Hailed by Time Magazine as “arguably the most successful woman in podcasting,” Chd now sees millions of listeners per episode, making Cooper one of the most listened-to female podcasters in the world.
The show is key to Spotify’s strategy, with CEO Daniel Ek touting...
- 1/31/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Jiwon Lee is an award-winning Korean writer based in Los Angeles. Her short films that she has written and directed were screened at major film festivals around the world including Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase, Indie Short Fest, and LA Asian Film Festival. Her scripts have been selected as Second Rounders at the 30th Austin Screenplay Competition and was also a Semi-Finalist for the Screencraft Short Film Fund. Beyond her credits in film, her memoir The Third Culture Teen: In Between Cultures, In Between Life Stages was the #1 New Release in its category on Amazon. Jiwon is also currently working as the showrunner's assistant for Netflix's Xo, Kitty. Jiwon loves to bring out the complexities of the expat experience through a sprinkle of absurd or dark comedy.
Hi, Jiwon! Thanks for making the time today. Why don't we first get started with how you decide to become a writer?...
Hi, Jiwon! Thanks for making the time today. Why don't we first get started with how you decide to become a writer?...
- 1/20/2024
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
Nominations for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards were announced on Wednesday, with more than 300 individual nominees represented across dozens of categories.
“At a time when the LGBTQ community is under attack by false narratives and misinformation … this year’s nominees powerfully reflect the realities of LGBTQ existence today, in our communities and around the globe,” GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement. “The stakes have never been higher to maintain the progress of LGBTQ visibility and representation across all media, from film, television, music, journalism, publishing and more.”
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“At a time when the LGBTQ community is under attack by false narratives and misinformation … this year’s nominees powerfully reflect the realities of LGBTQ existence today, in our communities and around the globe,” GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement. “The stakes have never been higher to maintain the progress of LGBTQ visibility and representation across all media, from film, television, music, journalism, publishing and more.”
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- 1/17/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Jenny Han’s production banner Jenny Kissed Me has promoted “The Summer I Turned Pretty” associate producer Victoria Storm to vice president of television and films.
In the role, Storm will oversee film and television development for the production company, which is currently under an overall deal with Amazon Studios.
“Victoria has been by my side since the beginning of Jenny Kissed Me, and I’m beyond lucky to have worked with her for so many years,” said Han. “She is smart, well-read, and has impeccable taste. I’m so excited for what the future holds for Victoria and Jenny Kissed Me.”
Prior to becoming an associate producer on Han’s Amazon series and Netflix’s “Xo, Kitty,” she began working with the author in 2019 as an assistant. She later joined “The Summer I Turned Pretty” as a showrunner’s assistant. Storm became the company’s first employee when she...
In the role, Storm will oversee film and television development for the production company, which is currently under an overall deal with Amazon Studios.
“Victoria has been by my side since the beginning of Jenny Kissed Me, and I’m beyond lucky to have worked with her for so many years,” said Han. “She is smart, well-read, and has impeccable taste. I’m so excited for what the future holds for Victoria and Jenny Kissed Me.”
Prior to becoming an associate producer on Han’s Amazon series and Netflix’s “Xo, Kitty,” she began working with the author in 2019 as an assistant. She later joined “The Summer I Turned Pretty” as a showrunner’s assistant. Storm became the company’s first employee when she...
- 1/8/2024
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
How do you measure a year? At IndieWire, it’s in shows streamed and movies watched; every year we get to December and find ourselves exclaiming “That came out this year?!” while measuring the year’s cultural highs and lows through what we consumed on-screen.
In 2023 alone, Netflix premiered more “Ginny & Georgia” and “Firefly Lane,” Emmy hopefuls “Beef” and “The Diplomat,” the heartfelt conclusions of “Never Have I Ever” and “Sex Education,” as well as breakout hits like “The Night Agent,” “One Piece,” and “Wednesday.” It was the year of Joe Goldberg taking London in “You” Season 4, of spinoffs “Queen Charlotte” and “Xo, Kitty,” of “The Witcher” switching leads and “The Crown” ending its reign. Many of those titles, while expected, didn’t even have public release dates at the beginning of the year.
2024 will be no different, and as always we’re starting early and looking ahead. On Netflix,...
In 2023 alone, Netflix premiered more “Ginny & Georgia” and “Firefly Lane,” Emmy hopefuls “Beef” and “The Diplomat,” the heartfelt conclusions of “Never Have I Ever” and “Sex Education,” as well as breakout hits like “The Night Agent,” “One Piece,” and “Wednesday.” It was the year of Joe Goldberg taking London in “You” Season 4, of spinoffs “Queen Charlotte” and “Xo, Kitty,” of “The Witcher” switching leads and “The Crown” ending its reign. Many of those titles, while expected, didn’t even have public release dates at the beginning of the year.
2024 will be no different, and as always we’re starting early and looking ahead. On Netflix,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Janel Parrish, Lana Condor and Anna Cathcart hit the carpet separately while arriving for the 2023 Unforgettable Gala held at The Beverly Hilton on Saturday night (December 16) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before on-screen sisters then met up and reunited inside the event, sharing photos from their night.
In addition, their co-star Ross Butler and author Jenny Han were also in attendance, as well as Anna‘s Xo, Kitty co-star Gia Kim.
“The Song Covey sisters for life...
The To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before on-screen sisters then met up and reunited inside the event, sharing photos from their night.
In addition, their co-star Ross Butler and author Jenny Han were also in attendance, as well as Anna‘s Xo, Kitty co-star Gia Kim.
“The Song Covey sisters for life...
- 12/18/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
For the first time ever, Netflix has published an engagement report for the movies and TV shows available on the streaming service. This report includes both original and licensed content and lists the total hours watched for everything that has 50,000 hours or higher, which amounts to more than 18,000 titles. It’s supposedly an effort by Netflix to be more transparent in their user data, likely brought on by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that called for streaming data to be shared more publicly. However, while this is an important step forward, the report reveals a lot more than just a giant list of numbers.
Shadow and Bone’s Perplexing Cancellation
Given the fact that Shadow and Bone was canceled after its second season, you’d think that the series would be pretty far down in this report. However, season 2 of the series ranks 26th on this list with 192,900,000 hours viewed.
Shadow and Bone’s Perplexing Cancellation
Given the fact that Shadow and Bone was canceled after its second season, you’d think that the series would be pretty far down in this report. However, season 2 of the series ranks 26th on this list with 192,900,000 hours viewed.
- 12/13/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Netflix ripped the curtain wide open on Tuesday, releasing viewership data for nearly its entire catalog of original and acquired content.
The streamer says this will be a new bi-annual report, with the inaugural spreadsheet capturing viewing time for 18,000 titles (or 99% of the Netflix catalog) from January to June 2023. It is an unprecedented move for any streamer, and it comes on the heels of a ferocious fight for data transparency spearheaded by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA during its contract negotiations with the studios this year. While Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos insists the move is not a response to the guilds, the timing certainly raises questions.
However, it is not necessarily surprising that Netflix, of all the streamers, would be the first to release data on this scale. Netflix has been around much longer and likely has a better handle on its own data and success measurements than many of its competitors.
The streamer says this will be a new bi-annual report, with the inaugural spreadsheet capturing viewing time for 18,000 titles (or 99% of the Netflix catalog) from January to June 2023. It is an unprecedented move for any streamer, and it comes on the heels of a ferocious fight for data transparency spearheaded by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA during its contract negotiations with the studios this year. While Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos insists the move is not a response to the guilds, the timing certainly raises questions.
However, it is not necessarily surprising that Netflix, of all the streamers, would be the first to release data on this scale. Netflix has been around much longer and likely has a better handle on its own data and success measurements than many of its competitors.
- 12/13/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Streaming giant Netflix has always said that the decisions whether to renew a show or not are based on performance vs. cost. The release today of What We Watched, a Netflix report on global viewed hours for 18,000 titles — original and licensed — from January to June of 2023 provides context on the calls the streamer made for seasons that debuted during that period.
It won’t come as much of a consolation to Shadow and Bone fans, who are still reeling from the fantasy drama’s cancellation after two seasons, but it was the most watched English-language scripted series from that period to get the axe, amassing 192.9M hours viewed from its March 16 debut through end of June to rank #26.
Shadow and Bone was one of five series Netflix opted not to continue in November, along with Glamorous and adult animated comedies Agent Elvis, Farzar and Captain Fall. The decision came on...
It won’t come as much of a consolation to Shadow and Bone fans, who are still reeling from the fantasy drama’s cancellation after two seasons, but it was the most watched English-language scripted series from that period to get the axe, amassing 192.9M hours viewed from its March 16 debut through end of June to rank #26.
Shadow and Bone was one of five series Netflix opted not to continue in November, along with Glamorous and adult animated comedies Agent Elvis, Farzar and Captain Fall. The decision came on...
- 12/12/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
So much for the black box.
Netflix today has revealed viewership data for 99% of its entire catalog, or more than 18,000 titles available around the world. It published the numbers in a report, What We Watched, capturing viewing from January to June of 2023. It is the first edition of a planned semi-annual look at viewership. The initiative aims to document the the full picture instead of the existing glimpses of only the top-performing programming. The company pointed out that its existing Top 10 lists have a large degree of overlap with the full data, with 60% of the titles in the first-half study having made appearances in the Top 10 at some point.
“This is a big step forward for Netflix and our industry,” the company wrote in a blog post. “We believe the viewing information in this report — combined with our weekly Top 10 and Most Popular lists — will give creators and our industry deeper insights into our audiences,...
Netflix today has revealed viewership data for 99% of its entire catalog, or more than 18,000 titles available around the world. It published the numbers in a report, What We Watched, capturing viewing from January to June of 2023. It is the first edition of a planned semi-annual look at viewership. The initiative aims to document the the full picture instead of the existing glimpses of only the top-performing programming. The company pointed out that its existing Top 10 lists have a large degree of overlap with the full data, with 60% of the titles in the first-half study having made appearances in the Top 10 at some point.
“This is a big step forward for Netflix and our industry,” the company wrote in a blog post. “We believe the viewing information in this report — combined with our weekly Top 10 and Most Popular lists — will give creators and our industry deeper insights into our audiences,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is expanding its viewership data transparency with the release of its first biannual report covering six months of streaming habits on the platform, revealing for the first time how licensed content like USA Network drama “Suits” performs alongside the streamer’s originals.
The new report, titled “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” covers more than 18,000 titles and nearly 100 billion hours viewed between January-June 2023. It includes: 1) hours viewed for every title (both Netflix original and licensed TV shows and movies) watched for more than 50,000 hours during that period; 2) the premiere date for any Netflix original TV series or film; and 3) whether a title was available globally.
Each piece of that information is key here, because these findings aren’t as cut and dried as Netflix’s weekly Top 10 reports and “Most Popular” lists. For example, at the top of this report is “The Night Agent,” a series that debuted...
The new report, titled “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report,” covers more than 18,000 titles and nearly 100 billion hours viewed between January-June 2023. It includes: 1) hours viewed for every title (both Netflix original and licensed TV shows and movies) watched for more than 50,000 hours during that period; 2) the premiere date for any Netflix original TV series or film; and 3) whether a title was available globally.
Each piece of that information is key here, because these findings aren’t as cut and dried as Netflix’s weekly Top 10 reports and “Most Popular” lists. For example, at the top of this report is “The Night Agent,” a series that debuted...
- 12/12/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan have tapped Mina Lefevre as the chief content officer of Television of their newly formed media company, Trending.
Lefevre will report to Kaplan and oversee creative, and strategic oversight for the company in scripted and unscripted.
“I am thrilled to be joining the incredibly talented team at Trending at such a pivotal time,” said Lefevre. “Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan are a bold creative force that understand not only how to create content but also actively shape the cultural conversations for Gen-z. I am excited about the opportunities ahead to work with today’s leading creators and storytellers.”
“Mina Lefevre has an extraordinary track record in shepherding premium content and prestige television that speaks to the cultural zeitgeist,” said Kaplan and Cooper. “Having worked with her previously at MTV, Mina will once again bring her wealth of experience, robust relationships with talent and create shows...
Lefevre will report to Kaplan and oversee creative, and strategic oversight for the company in scripted and unscripted.
“I am thrilled to be joining the incredibly talented team at Trending at such a pivotal time,” said Lefevre. “Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan are a bold creative force that understand not only how to create content but also actively shape the cultural conversations for Gen-z. I am excited about the opportunities ahead to work with today’s leading creators and storytellers.”
“Mina Lefevre has an extraordinary track record in shepherding premium content and prestige television that speaks to the cultural zeitgeist,” said Kaplan and Cooper. “Having worked with her previously at MTV, Mina will once again bring her wealth of experience, robust relationships with talent and create shows...
- 11/28/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Trending, the media company launched by Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper and To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before producer Matt Kaplan, has hired former Meta and MTV exec Mina Lefevre.
Lefevre joins the company as chief content officer of television.
Trending is a Gen-z focused company that includes Ace Entertainment, which was founded by Kaplan, Call Her Daddy and talent network The Unwell Network.
Lefevre will oversee its scripted and unscripted television content.
She left Facebook owner Meta earlier this year as part of a round of layoffs at the social networking company after it moved out of original programming.
Lefevre spent around six years at the company as head of development and programming, where she developed and produced original series for Facebook Watch as well as its other services including Oculus, Messenger, and Instagram. This included Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith...
Lefevre joins the company as chief content officer of television.
Trending is a Gen-z focused company that includes Ace Entertainment, which was founded by Kaplan, Call Her Daddy and talent network The Unwell Network.
Lefevre will oversee its scripted and unscripted television content.
She left Facebook owner Meta earlier this year as part of a round of layoffs at the social networking company after it moved out of original programming.
Lefevre spent around six years at the company as head of development and programming, where she developed and produced original series for Facebook Watch as well as its other services including Oculus, Messenger, and Instagram. This included Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith...
- 11/28/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has canceled five original series in the aftermath of the Hollywood double strike. The streamer decided not to renew live-action dramas “Shadow and Bone” and the Kim Cattrall-led “Glamorous,” along with animated series “Agent Elvis,” “Farzar” and “Captain Fall.”
The news comes as the streamer evaluates the impact of the long work stoppage related to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. There have been cancellations and un-renewals across the industry related to the production halt, with many freshman series particularly vulnerable since it would take too long for them to turn around new episodes and stay in the cultural conversation.
Exceptions include hit series like “The Night Agent” and “One Piece,” who’s impressive debuts guaranteed them quick renewals even during the strikes.
“Shadow and Bone” is the only sophomore series in the bunch. A hit in its first season, the show is inspired by the Grishaverse novels by Leigh Bardugo.
The news comes as the streamer evaluates the impact of the long work stoppage related to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. There have been cancellations and un-renewals across the industry related to the production halt, with many freshman series particularly vulnerable since it would take too long for them to turn around new episodes and stay in the cultural conversation.
Exceptions include hit series like “The Night Agent” and “One Piece,” who’s impressive debuts guaranteed them quick renewals even during the strikes.
“Shadow and Bone” is the only sophomore series in the bunch. A hit in its first season, the show is inspired by the Grishaverse novels by Leigh Bardugo.
- 11/15/2023
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- The Wrap
“Shadow and Bone” and “Glamorous,” along with adult animated series “Agent Elvis,” “Farzaar,” and “Captain Fall” will not be returning for new seasons at Netflix, Variety has confirmed.
The announcement comes as Hollywood streamers and broadcasters continue to assess the impact left by the work stoppages due to the months-long WGA and SAG-Aftra strikes. Sources say Netflix’s decision to cancel stemmed from various reasons including performance and impact from the strike — as the industry evaluates production schedules, scheduling shifts, etc.
As Netflix has said about previous cancellations, the streamer continues to look at viewing versus cost as it evaluates shows. In the case of series like “Agent Elvis,” “Glamorous,” “Farzaar,” and “Captain Fall,” each show only ran for one season before its cancellation. While “Shadow and Bone” received a cancellation after running its second season, which arrived on the streamer in March.
Based on the Grishaverse novels by Leigh Bardugo’s,...
The announcement comes as Hollywood streamers and broadcasters continue to assess the impact left by the work stoppages due to the months-long WGA and SAG-Aftra strikes. Sources say Netflix’s decision to cancel stemmed from various reasons including performance and impact from the strike — as the industry evaluates production schedules, scheduling shifts, etc.
As Netflix has said about previous cancellations, the streamer continues to look at viewing versus cost as it evaluates shows. In the case of series like “Agent Elvis,” “Glamorous,” “Farzaar,” and “Captain Fall,” each show only ran for one season before its cancellation. While “Shadow and Bone” received a cancellation after running its second season, which arrived on the streamer in March.
Based on the Grishaverse novels by Leigh Bardugo’s,...
- 11/15/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Disney racked up 93 nominations for the second annual Children’s and Family Emmys over their different networks, including Disney+ and Disney Junior.
Netflix followed with 61 nominations and Nickelodeon with 30, with AppleTV+ proving itself to be a rising player with 27 total nods.
“We are very proud of the growth experienced in year two of the Children’s and Family Emmys, especially in the development and cultivation of the new categories dedicated to puppetry,” said Rachel Schwartz, director of Daytime and Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, in a statement.
Among the notable actors who received nominations for acting categories included “The Santa Clauses” stars Tim Allen and Kal Penn, “National Treasure: Edge of History” player Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gina Rodriguez for Netflix’s “Lost Ollie,” and various voice performances were recognized for Hollywood vets such as Laurence Fishburne, Jack Black, Tom Kenny and Rob Paulsen.
Details for the ceremony are slated to drop sometime next week.
Netflix followed with 61 nominations and Nickelodeon with 30, with AppleTV+ proving itself to be a rising player with 27 total nods.
“We are very proud of the growth experienced in year two of the Children’s and Family Emmys, especially in the development and cultivation of the new categories dedicated to puppetry,” said Rachel Schwartz, director of Daytime and Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, in a statement.
Among the notable actors who received nominations for acting categories included “The Santa Clauses” stars Tim Allen and Kal Penn, “National Treasure: Edge of History” player Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gina Rodriguez for Netflix’s “Lost Ollie,” and various voice performances were recognized for Hollywood vets such as Laurence Fishburne, Jack Black, Tom Kenny and Rob Paulsen.
Details for the ceremony are slated to drop sometime next week.
- 11/2/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday the nominees for the second annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards.
Disney led the nominees with an overwhelming 93 nods, which included programming across Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Netflix followed with 61 nods, while Nickelodeon earned 30 and Apple TV+ earned 27. With 50 categories, the Children’s and Family Emmys is the largest competition that NATAS oversees.
“We are very proud of the growth experienced in year two of the Children’s and Family Emmys, especially in the development and cultivation of the new categories dedicated to puppetry,” said Rachel Schwartz, director of Daytime and Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, in a statement.
Added Brent Stanton, head of Daytime and Children’s & Family Emmy Awards: “Programming created for children’s and family viewing has a long history of leading the way in innovation and storytelling. In this year specifically, a...
Disney led the nominees with an overwhelming 93 nods, which included programming across Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Netflix followed with 61 nods, while Nickelodeon earned 30 and Apple TV+ earned 27. With 50 categories, the Children’s and Family Emmys is the largest competition that NATAS oversees.
“We are very proud of the growth experienced in year two of the Children’s and Family Emmys, especially in the development and cultivation of the new categories dedicated to puppetry,” said Rachel Schwartz, director of Daytime and Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, in a statement.
Added Brent Stanton, head of Daytime and Children’s & Family Emmy Awards: “Programming created for children’s and family viewing has a long history of leading the way in innovation and storytelling. In this year specifically, a...
- 11/2/2023
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It's not often that you see an Apia actor cast as the lead in a movie or TV show, but things are slowly beginning to change. Historically, if an Asian actor was asked to be part of a project, the role was usually a supporting one or fell under an offensive trope. Asian men are still often asked to play the stereotypical nerd, the doctor, or the best friend, but almost never are they cast as the leading man or enviable love interest. But guess what, Hollywood? They can do both, and some of the best Asian actors in Hollywood are doing just that in movies and TV shows, like the critically acclaimed (and Oscar-nominated) films "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "Minari," as well as hit TV series like "Pachinko," "Squid Game," and "Xo, Kitty."
Hollywood still has a long way to go when it comes to casting Asian...
Hollywood still has a long way to go when it comes to casting Asian...
- 10/18/2023
- by Monica Sisavat Solís
- Popsugar.com
‘Please Don’t Feed the Children’ – Vernon Davis Starring in Horror Movie from Destry Allyn Spielberg
Following in the wake of her brother Sawyer Spielberg starring in the Bloody Disgusting x Dark Star Pictures horror movie Honeydew, Destry Allyn Spielberg – the daughter of Steven Spielberg – will make her feature directorial debut with Please Don’t Feed the Children, which already has Michelle Dockery (“Downton Abbey”) attached to star.
Deadline reports today that Vernon Davis (Gasoline Alley) will also star in the horror film.
“I’ve been very fortunate to work with some incredible people early in my acting career, and this is no different,” said Davis. “I’m beyond excited to be part of Destry’s directorial debut, as well as the opportunity to share the screen with such a talented and inspirational cast.”
The cast also includes Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah and Andrew Liner.
In Please Don’t Feed the Children, after a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south...
Deadline reports today that Vernon Davis (Gasoline Alley) will also star in the horror film.
“I’ve been very fortunate to work with some incredible people early in my acting career, and this is no different,” said Davis. “I’m beyond excited to be part of Destry’s directorial debut, as well as the opportunity to share the screen with such a talented and inspirational cast.”
The cast also includes Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah and Andrew Liner.
In Please Don’t Feed the Children, after a viral outbreak ravaged the country’s adult population, a group of orphans heads south...
- 10/16/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Former NFL star Vernon Davis has joined the cast of Destry Allyn Spielberg’s feature debut Please Don’t Feed the Children.
The sportsman turned actor will join the likes of Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah and Andrew Liner in the feature, which was granted an Interim Agreement.
The feature follows a group of orphans who head south in search of a new life after viral outbreak that ravages the country’s adult population, only to find themselves in danger.
“I’ve been very fortunate to work with some incredible people early in my acting career, and this is no different,” said Davis. “I’m beyond excited to be part of Destry’s directorial debut, as well as the opportunity to share the screen with such a talented and inspirational cast.
The sportsman turned actor will join the likes of Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), Zoe Colletti, Regan Aliyah and Andrew Liner in the feature, which was granted an Interim Agreement.
The feature follows a group of orphans who head south in search of a new life after viral outbreak that ravages the country’s adult population, only to find themselves in danger.
“I’ve been very fortunate to work with some incredible people early in my acting career, and this is no different,” said Davis. “I’m beyond excited to be part of Destry’s directorial debut, as well as the opportunity to share the screen with such a talented and inspirational cast.
- 10/16/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
"Xo, Kitty" follows Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart) as she travels to South Korea in order to reconnect with a lost love. By the sound of things, the "Xo, Kitty" cast quickly developed a close bond - though two of the cast members are actually family members, which was apparently a big surprise for everyone.
It turns out that Gia Kim and Sang Heon Lee, who play Yuri and Min Ho, are actually real-life siblings. In an interview with Teen Vogue, fellow star Minyeong Choi opened up about how the cast found out they were related. "I'm not sure if I'm allowed to say this, but . . . did you know that Gia [Kim, who plays Yuri] and Sang Heon are siblings in real life?" Choi said of the "mind-blowing" revelation. He went on to reveal that the news had come to light when Lee asked if he could add his sister to a cast group text.
It turns out that Gia Kim and Sang Heon Lee, who play Yuri and Min Ho, are actually real-life siblings. In an interview with Teen Vogue, fellow star Minyeong Choi opened up about how the cast found out they were related. "I'm not sure if I'm allowed to say this, but . . . did you know that Gia [Kim, who plays Yuri] and Sang Heon are siblings in real life?" Choi said of the "mind-blowing" revelation. He went on to reveal that the news had come to light when Lee asked if he could add his sister to a cast group text.
- 10/13/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
“Sex Education” was never about the sex.
Ever since its 2018 debut, Netflix’s raunchy teen comedy was first, foremost, and unflinchingly about friendship, love, and self-discovery. Otis’ journey (Asa Butterfield) in Season 1 is not sexual exploration with partners, but of unblocking his own difficulty with masturbation and finding his calling as the school’s sex therapist. Everything that came after (pun intended) — for all the characters, including the adults — followed suit.
The show spotlighted queer love from the start, with the out and proud Eric (Ncuti Gatwa), Otis’ best friend. Trials faced by Eric and the show’s growing cast of queer characters started with the familiar — daily homophobia, the anxiety of coming out — and went on to address more nuanced issues, like how different queer people understand each other, gender dysphoria, religion. The show’s fourth and final season sees a handful of previous regulars now attending the spectacularly queer Cavendish College,...
Ever since its 2018 debut, Netflix’s raunchy teen comedy was first, foremost, and unflinchingly about friendship, love, and self-discovery. Otis’ journey (Asa Butterfield) in Season 1 is not sexual exploration with partners, but of unblocking his own difficulty with masturbation and finding his calling as the school’s sex therapist. Everything that came after (pun intended) — for all the characters, including the adults — followed suit.
The show spotlighted queer love from the start, with the out and proud Eric (Ncuti Gatwa), Otis’ best friend. Trials faced by Eric and the show’s growing cast of queer characters started with the familiar — daily homophobia, the anxiety of coming out — and went on to address more nuanced issues, like how different queer people understand each other, gender dysphoria, religion. The show’s fourth and final season sees a handful of previous regulars now attending the spectacularly queer Cavendish College,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
“Summer’s end is around the bend just flyin’” according to the great John E. Prine and Patrick James McLaughlin, whose song “Summer’s End” appeared in Season 2 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” covered by Phoebe Bridgers and Maria Taylor. This applies to reality as the seasons and months change, but also to Jenny Han’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” which just wrapped its second season on Prime Video. Don’t blink though, because even though Season 3 is delayed due to the ongoing strikes, it will likely be the last one.
If you’re looking for ways to extend the trip even after that heartbreaking Season 2 finale, TheWrap has gathered a list of shows like “The Summer I Turned Pretty” that you can binge in the meantime.
One of the best parts of making this list was realizing that there is truly no show that captures the essence of...
If you’re looking for ways to extend the trip even after that heartbreaking Season 2 finale, TheWrap has gathered a list of shows like “The Summer I Turned Pretty” that you can binge in the meantime.
One of the best parts of making this list was realizing that there is truly no show that captures the essence of...
- 8/29/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Abigail Hing Wen’s novel “Loveboat Taipei” is coming to the small screen with the help of director Arvin Chen. Wen executive produced the film, which landed on Paramount+ Aug. 10. In “Love in Taipei,” Ever Wong (Ashley Liao) finds herself shipped off to a cultural immersion program full of Mandarin calligraphy classes, fan dance and bo staff lessons and more to learn about her Taiwanese roots. Her parents send her to the program, known more commonly as Loveboat, the summer before she is supposed to attend medical school.
While she doesn’t expect this change in plans, Ever still hopes to film her audition for a dance company out of the way of her parents discovering, since they don’t realize her true passion lies in dance. Apart from the two career paths, dreams and languages Ever learns to navigate at Loveboat, she also meets two very different boys — Rick...
While she doesn’t expect this change in plans, Ever still hopes to film her audition for a dance company out of the way of her parents discovering, since they don’t realize her true passion lies in dance. Apart from the two career paths, dreams and languages Ever learns to navigate at Loveboat, she also meets two very different boys — Rick...
- 8/10/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Alex Cooper, creator and host of breakout podcast smash Call Her Daddy, is continuing to build out her business with the launch of a new talent network.
Cooper is behind The Unwell Network, which will work with content creators such as Alix Earle and Madeline Argy, the company’s first two partners.
The Unwell Network is a new subsidiary of Trending, the Gen Z media company that she established with her fiancé, Xo Kitty producer Matt Kaplan, who runs Ace Entertainment.
It will work with nascent creators to create projects and content across a variety of mediums, focusing on genres such as pop-culture, beauty, fashion and lifestyle and will be run by former Studio71 executive Moorea Mongelli.
“I have an uncommon and amazing relationship with my audience. We have this connection and bond built upon trust that’s allowed us to cover all sorts of topics in a way...
Cooper is behind The Unwell Network, which will work with content creators such as Alix Earle and Madeline Argy, the company’s first two partners.
The Unwell Network is a new subsidiary of Trending, the Gen Z media company that she established with her fiancé, Xo Kitty producer Matt Kaplan, who runs Ace Entertainment.
It will work with nascent creators to create projects and content across a variety of mediums, focusing on genres such as pop-culture, beauty, fashion and lifestyle and will be run by former Studio71 executive Moorea Mongelli.
“I have an uncommon and amazing relationship with my audience. We have this connection and bond built upon trust that’s allowed us to cover all sorts of topics in a way...
- 8/8/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” has been renewed for a third season at Amazon’s Prime Video.
The young adult drama series, adapted from Jenny Han’s book trilogy, currently has two seasons out, with new episodes still dropping Thursdays. Things are heating up for Belly in Season 2 as the Aug. 18 finale approaches.
Season 3 will have 10 episodes, compared to Season 1’s seven and Season 2’s eight.
“We’ve been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ making ‘Summer’ Fridays an entertainment phenomenon,” Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios, said in a statement.
“This charming, deeply heartfelt series has shown the breadth of our customer base, appealing to a young, diverse set of viewers,” Sanders continued. “Jenny Han is a gifted storyteller, whose fans have been clamoring for the third chapter of this story. We’re excited today to share...
The young adult drama series, adapted from Jenny Han’s book trilogy, currently has two seasons out, with new episodes still dropping Thursdays. Things are heating up for Belly in Season 2 as the Aug. 18 finale approaches.
Season 3 will have 10 episodes, compared to Season 1’s seven and Season 2’s eight.
“We’ve been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ making ‘Summer’ Fridays an entertainment phenomenon,” Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios, said in a statement.
“This charming, deeply heartfelt series has shown the breadth of our customer base, appealing to a young, diverse set of viewers,” Sanders continued. “Jenny Han is a gifted storyteller, whose fans have been clamoring for the third chapter of this story. We’re excited today to share...
- 8/3/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Paramount+ today released the official trailer and key art for the young adult film “Love in Taipei,” based on the New York Times’ best-selling novel “Loveboat, Taipei” by Abigail Hing Wen.
The film stars Ashley Liao as Ever Wong, whose parents surprise her with a trip to Taipei for a cultural immersion program over the summer. The novel also follows Ever’s adventures at the program, inspired by an actual program attended by thousands of Chinese and Taiwanese diaspora youth. In addition to self-discovery and exploring identity, she also embarks on a journey of friendship and romance.
Instead of homework and history lessons, she finds a summer-long, free-for-all the locals and other students call “Loveboat.” She meets Sophie Ha (Chelsea Zhang) on the way to the program, where she finds herself caught in a love triangle between Rick Woo (Ross Butler) and Xavier Yeh (Nico Hiraga), two very different boys...
The film stars Ashley Liao as Ever Wong, whose parents surprise her with a trip to Taipei for a cultural immersion program over the summer. The novel also follows Ever’s adventures at the program, inspired by an actual program attended by thousands of Chinese and Taiwanese diaspora youth. In addition to self-discovery and exploring identity, she also embarks on a journey of friendship and romance.
Instead of homework and history lessons, she finds a summer-long, free-for-all the locals and other students call “Loveboat.” She meets Sophie Ha (Chelsea Zhang) on the way to the program, where she finds herself caught in a love triangle between Rick Woo (Ross Butler) and Xavier Yeh (Nico Hiraga), two very different boys...
- 7/26/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
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Netflix seems to be tired of people asking, “What is a Netflix show?”
In a letter to shareholders Wednesday, it attempted an answer. What it came up with is that a hit Netflix show is, well, a hit Netflix show. You know, like, “Beef, “Queen Charlotte,” “Love Is Blind” or “The Night Agent” — any show that “super-serves the audience,” as the company put it.
Tautologies aside, it might have a point. Viewers tuned in, and subscribers paid up, to the tune of 5.9 million net new additions in the June quarter. Whether that was because Netflix started cracking down on password sharing in earnest or because its popular shows were popular, Netflix has reached a critical mass that transcends tentpoles, franchises and familiar brands.
“Kids today watch Netflix and...
Netflix seems to be tired of people asking, “What is a Netflix show?”
In a letter to shareholders Wednesday, it attempted an answer. What it came up with is that a hit Netflix show is, well, a hit Netflix show. You know, like, “Beef, “Queen Charlotte,” “Love Is Blind” or “The Night Agent” — any show that “super-serves the audience,” as the company put it.
Tautologies aside, it might have a point. Viewers tuned in, and subscribers paid up, to the tune of 5.9 million net new additions in the June quarter. Whether that was because Netflix started cracking down on password sharing in earnest or because its popular shows were popular, Netflix has reached a critical mass that transcends tentpoles, franchises and familiar brands.
“Kids today watch Netflix and...
- 7/21/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
While viewers impatiently wait for new weekly episodes of “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” Jenny Han has another show and a set of movies available to stream. “Xo, Kitty” and the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” films contain similar themes of teenage love and coming of age. All three heroines in Han’s different works come from her books — “The Summer I Turned Pretty” trilogy or the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” trilogy.
If you want to go chronologically, it depends on whether you go by the books’ publish dates or the order in which they were adapted. For adaptation order, start with “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” From there, you can either watch the spinoff show “Xo, Kitty” or break for Season 1 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Plus, Han makes cameo appearances in each installment of her film series and shows.
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If you want to go chronologically, it depends on whether you go by the books’ publish dates or the order in which they were adapted. For adaptation order, start with “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” From there, you can either watch the spinoff show “Xo, Kitty” or break for Season 1 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Plus, Han makes cameo appearances in each installment of her film series and shows.
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- 7/17/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Aramide A. Tinubu is Variety’s new TV critic, joining fellow critic Alison Herman, who started at the publication in April. In her role, Tinubu, who is based in New York City, will write reviews, commentary and cover stories, and will be a key voice in television coverage across all of Variety’s platforms. She will work with editor-at-large Kate Aurthur, who oversees TV criticism and features.
As a critic, consultant, producer and entertainment editor, Tinubu has been published in Essence, The Hollywood Reporter, IndieWire, Bustle and Netflix’s Tudum. “We are so excited to have Aramide join our team as a TV critic,” say Variety co-editors-in-chief Cynthia Littleton and Ramin Setoodeh. “Criticism has always been a backbone of our coverage, and we know that Aramide’s byline — and point of view — will further bolster our team.”
Says Tinubu: “For more than a century, Variety has been the blueprint for entertainment executives,...
As a critic, consultant, producer and entertainment editor, Tinubu has been published in Essence, The Hollywood Reporter, IndieWire, Bustle and Netflix’s Tudum. “We are so excited to have Aramide join our team as a TV critic,” say Variety co-editors-in-chief Cynthia Littleton and Ramin Setoodeh. “Criticism has always been a backbone of our coverage, and we know that Aramide’s byline — and point of view — will further bolster our team.”
Says Tinubu: “For more than a century, Variety has been the blueprint for entertainment executives,...
- 7/17/2023
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
The second season of Prime Video’s teen romance series “The Summer I Turned Pretty” stays on course.
Author Jenny Han is a familiar name to young adult readers thanks to her contemporary romances like “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” Once Netflix adapted that trilogy into a wildly popular series of rom-coms, Han emerged as a real power player in film and TV. Han has evolved into a savvy and reliable showrunner, bringing her own novels and characters to life with a deft touch and keen understanding of her core audience. This revelation may have come to many of her fans via the sweet but sharp Netflix series “Xo, Kitty,” but she’d already established her behind-the-camera credentials over on Amazon thanks to the adaptation of her pre-To All the Boys YA romance series, “The Summer I Turned Pretty.”
Isabel “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung) has visited the picturesque Cousins Beach,...
Author Jenny Han is a familiar name to young adult readers thanks to her contemporary romances like “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” Once Netflix adapted that trilogy into a wildly popular series of rom-coms, Han emerged as a real power player in film and TV. Han has evolved into a savvy and reliable showrunner, bringing her own novels and characters to life with a deft touch and keen understanding of her core audience. This revelation may have come to many of her fans via the sweet but sharp Netflix series “Xo, Kitty,” but she’d already established her behind-the-camera credentials over on Amazon thanks to the adaptation of her pre-To All the Boys YA romance series, “The Summer I Turned Pretty.”
Isabel “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung) has visited the picturesque Cousins Beach,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Kayleigh Donaldson
- The Wrap
Prime Video is ready to take viewers back to Cousins Beach this summer.
The streamer premiered the trailer for the second season of The Summer I Turned Pretty on Thursday, giving audiences a preview of what’s in store for Belly, Conrad and Jeremiah while sharing a first listen of the rerecording of Taylor Swift’s song “Back to December” from her upcoming Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) album.
The second season begins where the first season left off, with 16-year-old Isabel “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung) and her longtime friend-turned-love-interest Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney) confessing their feelings for each other. However, Belly finds herself in a love triangle as Conrad’s brother, Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), had shared his romantic feelings for Belly as well.
Though normally Belly and the Fisher family would count down the days for a summer at their Cousins Beach home, things take a turn in the...
The streamer premiered the trailer for the second season of The Summer I Turned Pretty on Thursday, giving audiences a preview of what’s in store for Belly, Conrad and Jeremiah while sharing a first listen of the rerecording of Taylor Swift’s song “Back to December” from her upcoming Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) album.
The second season begins where the first season left off, with 16-year-old Isabel “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung) and her longtime friend-turned-love-interest Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney) confessing their feelings for each other. However, Belly finds herself in a love triangle as Conrad’s brother, Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), had shared his romantic feelings for Belly as well.
Though normally Belly and the Fisher family would count down the days for a summer at their Cousins Beach home, things take a turn in the...
- 6/30/2023
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
His stellar performance in Xo, Kitty, makes it hard to believe Sang Heon Lee is inexperienced in the performing arts. He began nurturing his acting skills back in high school, participating in school plays and taking drama classes. Lee went on to study drama in college before making his professional debut in 2023. Mostly recognized for his portrayal of Min Ho in Xo, Kitty, Sang Heon Lee is still in his budding stage as an actor, but things are already looking up for the South Korean star. He made his debut entrance in an internationally acclaimed project that put his...
- 6/29/2023
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
Exclusive: Industry star Myha’la Herrold and Never Have I Ever star Benjamin Norris are entering the world of scripted podcasts.
The pair are to star in YA podcast series Academy, which has been described as having a “tinge of Euphoria” from Wondery and At Will Media. The series will launch exclusively and ad-free on Amazon Music and Wondery+ on July 20.
The series is a coming-of-age audio drama set at Bishop Gray Academy, a world of high-stakes and cut-throat competition. It follows Ava Richards (Herrold), a scholarship student who transfers to Bishop Gray, one of the most elite and competitive boarding schools in America. As Ava tries to find her place in this high-pressure environment, she soon crosses paths with an underground society known as The Night of the Wolf, which caters to the school’s wealthiest students and enforces strict secrecy. With trust in short supply, Ava must navigate a...
The pair are to star in YA podcast series Academy, which has been described as having a “tinge of Euphoria” from Wondery and At Will Media. The series will launch exclusively and ad-free on Amazon Music and Wondery+ on July 20.
The series is a coming-of-age audio drama set at Bishop Gray Academy, a world of high-stakes and cut-throat competition. It follows Ava Richards (Herrold), a scholarship student who transfers to Bishop Gray, one of the most elite and competitive boarding schools in America. As Ava tries to find her place in this high-pressure environment, she soon crosses paths with an underground society known as The Night of the Wolf, which caters to the school’s wealthiest students and enforces strict secrecy. With trust in short supply, Ava must navigate a...
- 6/27/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
South Korean pop culture has been taking the world by storm. Just take a look at Netflix, where Korean shows like "Squid Game" have been captivating audiences worldwide. Whether it's heart-fluttering romances, intensely suspenseful movies, or shows with thought-provoking social commentary, these Netflix picks have struck a chord and revealed more about what Korean culture actually looks like to a global audience.
Enter: "Xo, Kitty," a spinoff of Jenny Han's wildly successful "To All the Boys I've Loved Before." A blend of rom-com, teen drama, and a sprinkle of "K-fantasy" - with some catchy K-pop tunes in the background - the show is undoubtedly meant to appeal to K-pop and K-drama fans all around the world. The show also tackles important social issues, particularly in relation to LGBTQ+ rights in Korean society.
Viewers get to take a deep dive into the life of Kitty, Lara Jean's younger sister...
Enter: "Xo, Kitty," a spinoff of Jenny Han's wildly successful "To All the Boys I've Loved Before." A blend of rom-com, teen drama, and a sprinkle of "K-fantasy" - with some catchy K-pop tunes in the background - the show is undoubtedly meant to appeal to K-pop and K-drama fans all around the world. The show also tackles important social issues, particularly in relation to LGBTQ+ rights in Korean society.
Viewers get to take a deep dive into the life of Kitty, Lara Jean's younger sister...
- 6/23/2023
- by Natalie Kim
- Popsugar.com
While Ahnuld dominated Nielsen’s latest U.S. ranking of streaming originals, Priyanka and Richard finally spied a place on the weekly chart.
For the week of May 22, Netflix’s already-renewed Fubar muscled its way to the No. 1 spot with 1.5 billion minutes viewed across eight episodes. Nielsen describes the Schwarzenegger-led action drama as delivering an “overwhelmingly (80%) 35+ audience.”
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Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso placed a distant...
For the week of May 22, Netflix’s already-renewed Fubar muscled its way to the No. 1 spot with 1.5 billion minutes viewed across eight episodes. Nielsen describes the Schwarzenegger-led action drama as delivering an “overwhelmingly (80%) 35+ audience.”
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- 6/22/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s first TV series got off to a strong start in the United States.
Fubar, the action comedy featuring the Terminator star, led Nielsen’s streaming charts for its premiere week of May 22-28 (the show debuted on May 25). Succession was steady in the week leading up to its series finale, and Prime Video’s big-budget Citadel joined the rankings for the week its season finale dropped.
Fubar amassed 1.53 billion minutes of viewing for the week, which equates about 25.57 million hours — about 29 percent of the worldwide total Netflix reported for the show during that week (Nielsen and Netflix use different methods to calculate viewing time). Netflix has renewed the show for a second season. Swat, which joined the rankings the previous week, more than doubled its viewing time to 1.35 billion minutes across Netflix, Hulu and Paramount+. It was the only other title to crack a billion minutes of viewing.
Fubar, the action comedy featuring the Terminator star, led Nielsen’s streaming charts for its premiere week of May 22-28 (the show debuted on May 25). Succession was steady in the week leading up to its series finale, and Prime Video’s big-budget Citadel joined the rankings for the week its season finale dropped.
Fubar amassed 1.53 billion minutes of viewing for the week, which equates about 25.57 million hours — about 29 percent of the worldwide total Netflix reported for the show during that week (Nielsen and Netflix use different methods to calculate viewing time). Netflix has renewed the show for a second season. Swat, which joined the rankings the previous week, more than doubled its viewing time to 1.35 billion minutes across Netflix, Hulu and Paramount+. It was the only other title to crack a billion minutes of viewing.
- 6/22/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actress Lana Condor might not be ready to say goodbye to her “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” character just yet. The actress told TheWrap that she’s open to returning as Lara Jean as a cameo in Netflix’s spin-off series, “Xo, Kitty.”
“I would definitely never say never [to returning],” Condor said. “I mean, I think it’s pretty clear that I love the ‘To All the Boys’ world and have dedicated a lot of my young adulthood to it. To me, that world feels like home.”
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“Xo, Kitty” stars Anna Cathcart as the youngest Song Covey sister Katherine, who goes by “Kitty” from Jenny Han’s book trilogy. The spin-off series spotlights Kitty’s own high school adventures in Korea now that her sister Lara Jean (Condor) has gone to college.
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“I would definitely never say never [to returning],” Condor said. “I mean, I think it’s pretty clear that I love the ‘To All the Boys’ world and have dedicated a lot of my young adulthood to it. To me, that world feels like home.”
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“Xo, Kitty” stars Anna Cathcart as the youngest Song Covey sister Katherine, who goes by “Kitty” from Jenny Han’s book trilogy. The spin-off series spotlights Kitty’s own high school adventures in Korea now that her sister Lara Jean (Condor) has gone to college.
“It’s just so exciting to see...
- 6/22/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Kitty Song Covey's fascinating love life has nothing on the "Xo, Kitty" cast's real-life friendships. According to Anna Cathcart, who has portrayed Kitty on screen since the first "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" movie made its Netflix debut in 2018, the bond she shares with her castmates has made her journey as the character all the more worthwhile. "I am truly so grateful for all of them because they made such a huge difference," she tells Popsugar. "It's honestly what makes the experience at the end: the people that you meet and the friendships that you make."
On screen, Cathcart and her costars - Gia Kim, Min-young Choi, Sang Heon Lee, Anthony Keyvan, and Jocelyn Shelfo - are inseparable. Even when their characters get on each other's nerves or find themselves entangled in a complicated love triangle (read: love square), they can't help but stay involved in each other's lives.
On screen, Cathcart and her costars - Gia Kim, Min-young Choi, Sang Heon Lee, Anthony Keyvan, and Jocelyn Shelfo - are inseparable. Even when their characters get on each other's nerves or find themselves entangled in a complicated love triangle (read: love square), they can't help but stay involved in each other's lives.
- 6/22/2023
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
Netflix unveiled the first teaser for “Squid Game: The Challenge” — the infamous “Squid Game” reality show — during its Tudum event on Saturday.
The 10-episode reality competition series, which was first ordered in June 2022 less than a year after the premiere of “Squid Game” and is slated to premiere in November, consists of 456 players competing for a $4.56 million cash prize.
The show is a co-production between Studio Lambert and The Garden, which is part of ITV Studios. Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, and Toni Ireland from Studio Lambert and John Hay, Nicola Hill, and Nicola Brown from The Garden serve as executive producers.
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Shortly after the series began filming in the United Kingdom in early 2023, medics were called to production during a game of “Red Light, Green Light.”
In part due to Britain’s cold snap at the time,...
The 10-episode reality competition series, which was first ordered in June 2022 less than a year after the premiere of “Squid Game” and is slated to premiere in November, consists of 456 players competing for a $4.56 million cash prize.
The show is a co-production between Studio Lambert and The Garden, which is part of ITV Studios. Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, and Toni Ireland from Studio Lambert and John Hay, Nicola Hill, and Nicola Brown from The Garden serve as executive producers.
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Netflix Sets Fall Debuts for ‘Squid Game’ Reality Series, ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 5
Shortly after the series began filming in the United Kingdom in early 2023, medics were called to production during a game of “Red Light, Green Light.”
In part due to Britain’s cold snap at the time,...
- 6/17/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
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Gia Kim was used to "lights, camera, action" long before her big break as an actor in Netflix's "Xo, Kitty." "I always loved . . . using movies or just pictures in general . . . and telling stories that need to be told," Kim tells Popsugar about what led her to pursue journalism at the University of Hong Kong before she made the switch to acting - her true passion. It's probably safe to say that, as a college student, she didn't foresee herself playing a 16-year-old high school student in a hit Netflix series 10 years later - and certainly not alongside her real-life younger brother, Sang Heon Lee.
In her first major television role, Kim managed to cement her character, Yuri - a sophomore at Korean Independent School of Seoul (Kiss) using Kitty's first love, Dae, as a cover to hide that she's gay from her wealthy, image-obsessed parents...
Gia Kim was used to "lights, camera, action" long before her big break as an actor in Netflix's "Xo, Kitty." "I always loved . . . using movies or just pictures in general . . . and telling stories that need to be told," Kim tells Popsugar about what led her to pursue journalism at the University of Hong Kong before she made the switch to acting - her true passion. It's probably safe to say that, as a college student, she didn't foresee herself playing a 16-year-old high school student in a hit Netflix series 10 years later - and certainly not alongside her real-life younger brother, Sang Heon Lee.
In her first major television role, Kim managed to cement her character, Yuri - a sophomore at Korean Independent School of Seoul (Kiss) using Kitty's first love, Dae, as a cover to hide that she's gay from her wealthy, image-obsessed parents...
- 6/16/2023
- by Noelle Devoe
- Popsugar.com
The much-anticipated three-part event “The Continental: The World of John Wick,” will arrive on Peacock in September. The three-part miniseries explores the origin of the hotel-for-assassins that serves as one of the main settings for the iconic action series and how a young Winston Scott (played by Colin Woodell) was dragged into a hellish 1970s New York and forced to confront a past he’d rather forget. Hardcore fans will revel in digging deeper into the back story of Winston and Charon.
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This week, Apple TV+ announced that Season 2 of “Foundation,” based on Isaac Asimov’s novel, will launch on July 14. The 10-episode second season shows the Cleons unraveling, as a vengeful queen plots to destroy Empire from within. Hari, Gaal, and Salvor also discover a colony of Mentalics with psionic abilities that can alter psycho-history.
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This week, Apple TV+ announced that Season 2 of “Foundation,” based on Isaac Asimov’s novel, will launch on July 14. The 10-episode second season shows the Cleons unraveling, as a vengeful queen plots to destroy Empire from within. Hari, Gaal, and Salvor also discover a colony of Mentalics with psionic abilities that can alter psycho-history.
Check out the “Foundation” trailer: 7-Day Free Trial $6.99 / month apple.
- 6/16/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Swat made its first appearance on Nielsen’s streaming charts a week after CBS briefly canceled the series.
The crime drama cracked the overall top 10, and came in fourth among acquired series, for the week of May 15-21 with 635 million minutes of watch time. On May 5, CBS said it was canceling Swat — then reversed course three days later and picked up a shortened final season of the show. The series’ first five seasons arrived on Netflix on May 17; it also streams on Paramount+ and Hulu.
Jennifer Lopez’s movie The Mother rose to No. 1 overall, swapping places with Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, which led the previous week. Both declined some week-to-week, but The Mother’s 19 percent dip (to 1.16 billion minutes of viewing) was much smaller than the 44 percent drop (to 1.06 billion minutes) for Queen Charlotte.
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The crime drama cracked the overall top 10, and came in fourth among acquired series, for the week of May 15-21 with 635 million minutes of watch time. On May 5, CBS said it was canceling Swat — then reversed course three days later and picked up a shortened final season of the show. The series’ first five seasons arrived on Netflix on May 17; it also streams on Paramount+ and Hulu.
Jennifer Lopez’s movie The Mother rose to No. 1 overall, swapping places with Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, which led the previous week. Both declined some week-to-week, but The Mother’s 19 percent dip (to 1.16 billion minutes of viewing) was much smaller than the 44 percent drop (to 1.06 billion minutes) for Queen Charlotte.
After two weeks of small declines, Ted Lasso rose to 769 million minutes (a 15 percent...
- 6/15/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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