Only Murders In The Building, the Hulu comedy starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, could remain on ABC in addition to streaming.
The Hulu original premiered on its sibling linear network earlier this month, coming as the network had a largely unscripted fall slate due to the Hollywood strikes. It remains on the streaming service.
ABC and Hulu boss Craig Erwich, speaking at the TCA press tour, said, “We’re certainly open to doing it with Only Murders again and or other shows. When we look at both ABC and Hulu, it’s one big chessboard, so you’re able to see where certain audiences watch certain shows, some migrate from one platform to another. Only Murders was really a perfect show to put on ABC, not only did we know that not a lot of people had watched it yet, as popular as it is, which is hard to believe,...
The Hulu original premiered on its sibling linear network earlier this month, coming as the network had a largely unscripted fall slate due to the Hollywood strikes. It remains on the streaming service.
ABC and Hulu boss Craig Erwich, speaking at the TCA press tour, said, “We’re certainly open to doing it with Only Murders again and or other shows. When we look at both ABC and Hulu, it’s one big chessboard, so you’re able to see where certain audiences watch certain shows, some migrate from one platform to another. Only Murders was really a perfect show to put on ABC, not only did we know that not a lot of people had watched it yet, as popular as it is, which is hard to believe,...
- 2/10/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Mubi has unveiled their February 2024 lineup, featuring Roy Andersson’s little-seen 1991 short World of Glory, Nicole Holofcener’s Lovely & Amazing starring Catherine Keener with an early Jake Gyllenhaal performance, and special Black History Month selections: Spike Lee’s Red Hook Summer, Kasi Lemmon’s Eve’s Bayou, Carl Franklin’s One False Move, and more.
Check out the lineup below, including recently added January titles, and get 30 days free here.
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American Movie, directed by Christopher Smith | Festival Focus: Sundance
Pieces of April, directed by Peter Hedges | Festival Focus: Sundance
The Blair Witch Project, directed by Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez | Festival Focus: Sundance
But I’m a Cheerleader, directed by Jamie Babbit | Festival Focus: Sundance
Secretary, directed by Steven Shainberg | Festival Focus: Sundance
Medicine for Melancholy directed by Barry Jenkins | First Films First
Antiviral, directed by Brandon Cronenberg | First Films First
Shithouse, directed by Cooper Raiff | First Films First
Age of Panic,...
Check out the lineup below, including recently added January titles, and get 30 days free here.
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American Movie, directed by Christopher Smith | Festival Focus: Sundance
Pieces of April, directed by Peter Hedges | Festival Focus: Sundance
The Blair Witch Project, directed by Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez | Festival Focus: Sundance
But I’m a Cheerleader, directed by Jamie Babbit | Festival Focus: Sundance
Secretary, directed by Steven Shainberg | Festival Focus: Sundance
Medicine for Melancholy directed by Barry Jenkins | First Films First
Antiviral, directed by Brandon Cronenberg | First Films First
Shithouse, directed by Cooper Raiff | First Films First
Age of Panic,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Exclusive: UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, has extended an overall development deal with Tanya Saracho (Vida). She will develop and produce original projects for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms under the agreement.
Saracho is currently in development on several projects including the series The Wild Wild, inspired by the lives of Annie Oakley, America’s most famous sharpshooter, and the renowned trick-rider Señorita Rosalie, who were both stars of the famed Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.
She will serve as co-creator and executive producer of the project along with Jenniffer Gomez, with Jamie Babbit attached to direct and executive produce.
“It’s a pleasure and honor working with Tanya and her company, Ojalá. Their creative brilliance and entrepreneurial approach to producing and writing is so rare, and we are thrilled to continue our partnership,” said Beatrice Springborn,...
Saracho is currently in development on several projects including the series The Wild Wild, inspired by the lives of Annie Oakley, America’s most famous sharpshooter, and the renowned trick-rider Señorita Rosalie, who were both stars of the famed Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.
She will serve as co-creator and executive producer of the project along with Jenniffer Gomez, with Jamie Babbit attached to direct and executive produce.
“It’s a pleasure and honor working with Tanya and her company, Ojalá. Their creative brilliance and entrepreneurial approach to producing and writing is so rare, and we are thrilled to continue our partnership,” said Beatrice Springborn,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Plan B Entertainment has started a new micro budget film finance initiative to produce and finance lower cost films which will be led by newly hired Caddy Vanasirikul. The veteran film producer and acquisition and production executive will manage Plan B’s forthcoming slate in this sector.
The first film under this new initiative is Mexican filmmaker Fernando Eimbcke’s Olmo, which recently completed shooting in New Mexico under an interim agreement. Co-written with Vanesa Garnica and directed by Eimbcke, and produced with Erendira Nunez LariosEréndira Núñez Larios and Michel Franco’s Teorema, the bilingual story is about 14 year-old Olmo, who must take care of his bedridden father who has Multiple Sclerosis. But when Olmo’s goddess neighbor Nina Sandoval invites him to a party, his world is turned upside down.
Eimbcke’s feature directorial debut Temporada de patos (Duck Season) premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won...
The first film under this new initiative is Mexican filmmaker Fernando Eimbcke’s Olmo, which recently completed shooting in New Mexico under an interim agreement. Co-written with Vanesa Garnica and directed by Eimbcke, and produced with Erendira Nunez LariosEréndira Núñez Larios and Michel Franco’s Teorema, the bilingual story is about 14 year-old Olmo, who must take care of his bedridden father who has Multiple Sclerosis. But when Olmo’s goddess neighbor Nina Sandoval invites him to a party, his world is turned upside down.
Eimbcke’s feature directorial debut Temporada de patos (Duck Season) premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won...
- 12/1/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC is taking up temporary residence at the Arconia.
The network will air the first season of Hulu’s critically adored comedy Only Murders in the Building in January. The season will run in two-hour blocks on Tuesday nights over three weeks starting Jan. 2, with a one-hour slot for the season finale on Jan. 23.
ABC will also move Celebrity Jeopardy! to Tuesday nights for its final episodes of the season, starting with a semifinal on Jan. 2. The game show will air at 8 p.m., followed by Only Murders at 9 p.m. The two-hour blocks on Jan. 2, 9 and 16 will contain three episodes each.
The moves will help ABC fill its schedule ahead of the return of its homegrown scripted series in February. Will Trent, The Rookie and The Good Doctor are set to occupy Tuesdays starting Feb. 20, but the network hadn’t previously announced any programming for the first few weeks...
The network will air the first season of Hulu’s critically adored comedy Only Murders in the Building in January. The season will run in two-hour blocks on Tuesday nights over three weeks starting Jan. 2, with a one-hour slot for the season finale on Jan. 23.
ABC will also move Celebrity Jeopardy! to Tuesday nights for its final episodes of the season, starting with a semifinal on Jan. 2. The game show will air at 8 p.m., followed by Only Murders at 9 p.m. The two-hour blocks on Jan. 2, 9 and 16 will contain three episodes each.
The moves will help ABC fill its schedule ahead of the return of its homegrown scripted series in February. Will Trent, The Rookie and The Good Doctor are set to occupy Tuesdays starting Feb. 20, but the network hadn’t previously announced any programming for the first few weeks...
- 11/30/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A couple of tweaks to ABC’s midseason schedule: The network will air season 1 of the Hulu Original comedy series Only Murders in the Building beginning in January following Celebrity Jeopardy, which is moving to Tuesday nights from its original Wednesday slot.
The first three episodes of Only Murders in the Building, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, will start at 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, following a new semifinal episode of Celebrity Jeopardy! at 8.
ABC had been eyeing a primetime run for Only Murders in the Building this season while the network’s original scripted series have been delayed by Hollywood’s dual strikes.
Related: ‘Only Murders In The Building’ EP Talks Season 3, Mystery Behind New Murder & Chevy Chase
The hit comedy, which is nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at next year’s Emmy Awards, is produced by ABC sibling 20th Television for Hulu, which ABC and 20th...
The first three episodes of Only Murders in the Building, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, will start at 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, following a new semifinal episode of Celebrity Jeopardy! at 8.
ABC had been eyeing a primetime run for Only Murders in the Building this season while the network’s original scripted series have been delayed by Hollywood’s dual strikes.
Related: ‘Only Murders In The Building’ EP Talks Season 3, Mystery Behind New Murder & Chevy Chase
The hit comedy, which is nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at next year’s Emmy Awards, is produced by ABC sibling 20th Television for Hulu, which ABC and 20th...
- 11/30/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
As “Only Murders in the Building” fans await a fourth season of the hit Hulu comedy, they can relive the antics of the show’s first season via a broadcast run on ABC this January.
As it prepares to start returning new episodes of its strike-delayed series starting in February, the Alphabet net will fill the January gap with episodes of “Only Murders in the Building” on Tuesdays. All ten episodes of the show’s Season 1 will air back-to-back, starting with the first three episodes on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
According to insiders, ABC will follow broadcast standards and practices rules on the episodes, and the network has been working with the show’s producers on edits that need to be made. In terms of timing, episodes will not be edited down. To fit the timeslot, credit windows will only air once a night, and recaps will only appear at the top...
As it prepares to start returning new episodes of its strike-delayed series starting in February, the Alphabet net will fill the January gap with episodes of “Only Murders in the Building” on Tuesdays. All ten episodes of the show’s Season 1 will air back-to-back, starting with the first three episodes on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
According to insiders, ABC will follow broadcast standards and practices rules on the episodes, and the network has been working with the show’s producers on edits that need to be made. In terms of timing, episodes will not be edited down. To fit the timeslot, credit windows will only air once a night, and recaps will only appear at the top...
- 11/30/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Clockwise from top left: Booksmart (Annapurna); Bottoms (MGM); Portrait Of A Lady On Fire (Lilies Film); But I’m A Cheerleader (Lionsgate); Red, White & Royal Blue (Amazon Studios)
Graphic: The A.V. Club
Bottoms, a raunchy, bloody comedy from director Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby), is kicking and punching its way into theaters...
Graphic: The A.V. Club
Bottoms, a raunchy, bloody comedy from director Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby), is kicking and punching its way into theaters...
- 8/24/2023
- by Emma Keates
- avclub.com
“A League of Their Own” co-creator and star Abbi Jacobson has reacted to the news that Amazon has scrapped Season 2 due to the ongoing strikes, calling the decision “bullshit and cowardly.”
On Friday, Variety confirmed that the series — based on the 1992 baseball film of the same name — would no longer be going forward with its shortened final season, which was greenlit in April. According to sources, the cancellation came about due to the writers and actors strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
In an Instagram post over the weekend, Jacobson wrote: “What luck I have had to get to tell these stories and play this character I love so much. What a rare thing in life. And so I am sad today. To blame this cancellation on the strike, is bullshit and cowardly. But this post isn’t about all that. About all the ways...
On Friday, Variety confirmed that the series — based on the 1992 baseball film of the same name — would no longer be going forward with its shortened final season, which was greenlit in April. According to sources, the cancellation came about due to the writers and actors strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
In an Instagram post over the weekend, Jacobson wrote: “What luck I have had to get to tell these stories and play this character I love so much. What a rare thing in life. And so I am sad today. To blame this cancellation on the strike, is bullshit and cowardly. But this post isn’t about all that. About all the ways...
- 8/21/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
‘A League Of Their Own’ Canceled: Prime Video Not Proceeding With Second & Final Season Amid Strikes
Exclusive: Prime Video is not moving forward with the previously ordered second — and final — season of comedy-drama A League Of Their Own, co-created and starring Abbi Jacobson, Deadline has learned.
It joins fellow Prime Video/Amazon Studios hourlong freshman series The Peripheral, which also had its Season 2 renewal reversed.
As Deadline reported earlier today, both cancellations are believed to stem from the length of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which have delayed TV production, creating large gaps between seasons and making shows miss their target release dates.
In a story earlier this week, Deadline reported that there may be more series whose renewals could be rescinded or pending pickups not happen if the work stoppage stretches past Labor Day, with freshman series going into Season 2 the most vulnerable. There was a similar string of unrenewals during the pandemic.
A League of Their Own, an adaptation of the 1992 film of the same name,...
It joins fellow Prime Video/Amazon Studios hourlong freshman series The Peripheral, which also had its Season 2 renewal reversed.
As Deadline reported earlier today, both cancellations are believed to stem from the length of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which have delayed TV production, creating large gaps between seasons and making shows miss their target release dates.
In a story earlier this week, Deadline reported that there may be more series whose renewals could be rescinded or pending pickups not happen if the work stoppage stretches past Labor Day, with freshman series going into Season 2 the most vulnerable. There was a similar string of unrenewals during the pandemic.
A League of Their Own, an adaptation of the 1992 film of the same name,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Old friends Natasha Lyonne and Melanie Lynskey have lots to reminisce about, having first forged a bond during the filming of the 1999 Kiss-inspired movie “Detroit Rock City.” But their most memorable on-screen pairing was in another movie that premiered that year — director Jamie Babbit’s queer cult classic “But I’m a Cheerleader.”
A quarter century into their friendship, Lynskey and Lyonne appreciate that both of their careers are peaking now that they’re in their 40s. On Showtime’s “Yellowjackets,” Lynskey plays Shauna, a reckless New Jersey housewife traumatized by her experiences in the wilderness as a teenager. In the Peacock howdunit “Poker Face,” Lyonne portrays human lie-detector Charlie Cale, who solves crimes as she traverses the country while on the run.
Natasha Lyonne: Welcome to my soundstage. I told you I bought one.
Melanie Lynskey: I was surprised at that choice, but it’s beautiful.
Lyonne: You...
A quarter century into their friendship, Lynskey and Lyonne appreciate that both of their careers are peaking now that they’re in their 40s. On Showtime’s “Yellowjackets,” Lynskey plays Shauna, a reckless New Jersey housewife traumatized by her experiences in the wilderness as a teenager. In the Peacock howdunit “Poker Face,” Lyonne portrays human lie-detector Charlie Cale, who solves crimes as she traverses the country while on the run.
Natasha Lyonne: Welcome to my soundstage. I told you I bought one.
Melanie Lynskey: I was surprised at that choice, but it’s beautiful.
Lyonne: You...
- 6/15/2023
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
MGM has released the first official trailer for the upcoming comedy “Bottoms,” starring Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri.
In a nod to David Fincher’s “Fight Club,” “Bottoms” follows two queer teen girls who start a fight club with a plan to lose their virginities to cheerleaders. According to the film’s official logline, “Their bizarre plan works. The fight club gains traction and soon the most popular girls in school are beating each other up in the name of self-defense. But Pj (Sennott) and Josie (Edebiri) find themselves in over their heads and in need of a way out before their plan is exposed.”
Director Emma Seligman co-wrote the screenplay with Sennott, who starred in the filmmaker’s 2020 indie hit “Shiva Baby.” Sennott stars in “Bottoms” opposite “The Bear” breakout star Edebiri, as well as Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine, Dagmara Dominczyk and Marshawn Lynch. Sennott and...
In a nod to David Fincher’s “Fight Club,” “Bottoms” follows two queer teen girls who start a fight club with a plan to lose their virginities to cheerleaders. According to the film’s official logline, “Their bizarre plan works. The fight club gains traction and soon the most popular girls in school are beating each other up in the name of self-defense. But Pj (Sennott) and Josie (Edebiri) find themselves in over their heads and in need of a way out before their plan is exposed.”
Director Emma Seligman co-wrote the screenplay with Sennott, who starred in the filmmaker’s 2020 indie hit “Shiva Baby.” Sennott stars in “Bottoms” opposite “The Bear” breakout star Edebiri, as well as Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine, Dagmara Dominczyk and Marshawn Lynch. Sennott and...
- 6/6/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
The major Outstanding Comedy Series contender that won Nathan Lane his first Primetime Emmy after a record seven Outstanding Guest Actor nominations is now hoping to bring more of its featured actors into the fold with its Emmy submissions.
IndieWire can exclusively confirm that in addition to “Only Murders in the Building” stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez submitting for Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series categories as expected, the hit Hulu series has Lane, James Caverly, Shirley MacLaine, Jane Lynch, Tina Fey, Amy Schumer, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph all vying for Outstanding Guest Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series categories.
While Emmy winners Shirley MacLaine and Amy Schumer joined the show in Season 2, with the former playing a mysterious, ornery, mourning mother and the latter playing a heightened version of herself, Lynch and Fey are both returning contenders (Lynch was even nominated for...
IndieWire can exclusively confirm that in addition to “Only Murders in the Building” stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez submitting for Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series categories as expected, the hit Hulu series has Lane, James Caverly, Shirley MacLaine, Jane Lynch, Tina Fey, Amy Schumer, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph all vying for Outstanding Guest Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series categories.
While Emmy winners Shirley MacLaine and Amy Schumer joined the show in Season 2, with the former playing a mysterious, ornery, mourning mother and the latter playing a heightened version of herself, Lynch and Fey are both returning contenders (Lynch was even nominated for...
- 5/31/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
HBO’s short-lived “Looking” never really stood a chance.
Creator Michael Lannan’s series about the ins and outs of three gay best friends in San Francisco ran for two seasons in 2014 and 2015, followed by a 2016 straight-to-hbo movie in place of a third season. Starring Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Russell Tovey, and a pre-“White Lotus” Murray Bartlett, “Looking” arrived on the cusp of when studios started thinking seriously with their dollars in terms of telling queer stories for the mainstream. And those hoping “Looking” would be HBO’s gay answer to “Sex and the City” might have been disappointed with what they received instead: an indie film-style dramedy that played to the often drifting rhythms of its characters’ lives, seeking love and sex in a Bay Area being swallowed by the tech boom.
Tovey, an out British actor who’s since made a name on stage (“Angels in America...
Creator Michael Lannan’s series about the ins and outs of three gay best friends in San Francisco ran for two seasons in 2014 and 2015, followed by a 2016 straight-to-hbo movie in place of a third season. Starring Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Russell Tovey, and a pre-“White Lotus” Murray Bartlett, “Looking” arrived on the cusp of when studios started thinking seriously with their dollars in terms of telling queer stories for the mainstream. And those hoping “Looking” would be HBO’s gay answer to “Sex and the City” might have been disappointed with what they received instead: an indie film-style dramedy that played to the often drifting rhythms of its characters’ lives, seeking love and sex in a Bay Area being swallowed by the tech boom.
Tovey, an out British actor who’s since made a name on stage (“Angels in America...
- 5/4/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Jamie Babbit has directed six episodes of “Only Murders in the Building,” including the pilot and both finales, thus far, but the Season 2 closer was unique in one very efficient way. “In filmmaking, one of the most challenging things is putting all the equipment back in the truck, moving it around New York, unpacking all of the equipment, set it up, you shoot something, and then you have to pack everything back up in New York, put it in the trucks,” Babbit tells Gold Derby (watch the exclusive video interview above). “So there’s something nice about having that many days in one location, where you can really focus on the performances.”
The Season 2 finale, which Babbit is submitting for the Emmys, primarily takes place in Bunny’s (Jayne Houdyshell) apartment, where Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) throw their killer reveal party — a party in...
The Season 2 finale, which Babbit is submitting for the Emmys, primarily takes place in Bunny’s (Jayne Houdyshell) apartment, where Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) throw their killer reveal party — a party in...
- 5/4/2023
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Steve Martin casually dropped the release date for the third season of “Only Murders in the Building” during his “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” touring show alongside Martin Short.
At Saturday’s 8 p.m. show at the Walt Disney Theater. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Fla., which also included Jeff Babko and The Steep Canyon Rangers, the comedic duo unveiled the news while warming up the audience at the start of the show.
According to two patrons who were in attendance, Martin and Short were delivering updates on what they were up to recently, showing a picture of them alongside their co-star Selena Gomez and two new cast members for Season 3, Oscar and Emmy winner Meryl Streep and Golden Globe nominee Paul Rudd. At one point, Martin stated, “Catch the new season August 8,” which was followed by Short responding, “Our show is...
At Saturday’s 8 p.m. show at the Walt Disney Theater. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Fla., which also included Jeff Babko and The Steep Canyon Rangers, the comedic duo unveiled the news while warming up the audience at the start of the show.
According to two patrons who were in attendance, Martin and Short were delivering updates on what they were up to recently, showing a picture of them alongside their co-star Selena Gomez and two new cast members for Season 3, Oscar and Emmy winner Meryl Streep and Golden Globe nominee Paul Rudd. At one point, Martin stated, “Catch the new season August 8,” which was followed by Short responding, “Our show is...
- 4/30/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
A couple months after spotlighting the world’s greatest actress, the Criterion Channel have taken a logical next step towards America’s greatest actress. May (or: next week) will bring an eleven-film celebration of Jennifer Jason Leigh, highlights including Verhoeven’s Flesh + Blood, Miami Blues, Alan Rudolph’s Mrs. Parker, her directorial debut The Anniversary Party, and Synecdoche, New York, and a special introduction from Leigh. Another actor’s showcase localizes directorial collaborations: Jimmy Stewart’s time with Anthony Mann, an eight-title series boasting the likes of Winchester ’73 and The Man from Laramie. Two more: a survey of ’80s Asian-American cinema (Chan Is Missing being the best-known) and 14 movies by Seijun Suzuki.
That would be enough for one month (or two), but No Bears and Cette maison will have their streaming premieres, while Criterion Editions offers the Infernal Affairs trilogy (plus its packed set), Days of Heaven, and the aforementioned Chan Is Missing.
That would be enough for one month (or two), but No Bears and Cette maison will have their streaming premieres, while Criterion Editions offers the Infernal Affairs trilogy (plus its packed set), Days of Heaven, and the aforementioned Chan Is Missing.
- 4/20/2023
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
A League of Their Own for a four-episode second and final season at Prive Video.
The series evokes the joyful spirit of Penny Marshall’s beloved classic, while widening the lens to tell the story of an entire generation of women who dreamed of playing professional baseball. The show takes a deeper look at race and sexuality, following the journey of a whole new ensemble of characters as they carve their own paths towards the field, both in the league and outside of it.
“We’re deeply proud of the work that Abbi, Will, the cast, and crew have done reimagining A League of Their Own which has produced an incredibly loyal fan base as well as achieved numerous, well-deserved recognitions and accolades,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios. “After hearing what Abbi, Will, and the writing team have planned for the new story within this wonderful series,...
The series evokes the joyful spirit of Penny Marshall’s beloved classic, while widening the lens to tell the story of an entire generation of women who dreamed of playing professional baseball. The show takes a deeper look at race and sexuality, following the journey of a whole new ensemble of characters as they carve their own paths towards the field, both in the league and outside of it.
“We’re deeply proud of the work that Abbi, Will, the cast, and crew have done reimagining A League of Their Own which has produced an incredibly loyal fan base as well as achieved numerous, well-deserved recognitions and accolades,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios. “After hearing what Abbi, Will, and the writing team have planned for the new story within this wonderful series,...
- 4/12/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon has officially renewed “A League of Their Own” for Season 2, which will also be the show’s last. The first season consisted of eight episodes, while the second season will consist of just four.
“Making this show and seeing the impact it has had in the world has been an incredible joy,” said series creators Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson. “While obviously we were hoping for eleven seasons, we’re grateful to be able to continue to tell the story of these characters and this world.”
The announcement comes about a month after it was initially reported that “A League of Their Own” would be coming to an end with an abbreviated second season.
The show is based on the classic film of the same name directed by Penny Marshall and stars Jacobson, D’Arcy Carden, Chante Adams, Melanie Field and Kate Berlant. The official description of the show says...
“Making this show and seeing the impact it has had in the world has been an incredible joy,” said series creators Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson. “While obviously we were hoping for eleven seasons, we’re grateful to be able to continue to tell the story of these characters and this world.”
The announcement comes about a month after it was initially reported that “A League of Their Own” would be coming to an end with an abbreviated second season.
The show is based on the classic film of the same name directed by Penny Marshall and stars Jacobson, D’Arcy Carden, Chante Adams, Melanie Field and Kate Berlant. The official description of the show says...
- 4/12/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video has renewed A League of Their Own for a second and final season. Following months of talks with Sony TV, the series will end with a four-episode Season 2, sources have confirmed.
The hourlong series, created by Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson, is an adaptation of Penny Marshall’s 1992 film. It follows the formation of the WWII-era women’s professional baseball team, weaving in the experiences of both diverse and queer women at the center — earning the show a cult following.
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Jacobson also stars alongside Chanté Adams, D’Arcy Carden, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Roberta Collindrez, Kelly McCormack, Priscilla Delgado, Molly Ephraim, Kate Berlant, Melanie Field, Nick Offerman, Rosie O’Donnell, Patrick J. Adams, Patrice Covington, Sadiah Ekulona,...
The hourlong series, created by Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson, is an adaptation of Penny Marshall’s 1992 film. It follows the formation of the WWII-era women’s professional baseball team, weaving in the experiences of both diverse and queer women at the center — earning the show a cult following.
Related Story We’ll Be Back: Photo Gallery Of TV Series Renewed In 2023 Related Story Ben Affleck's Nike Pic 'Air' Set To Close SXSW Related Story Amazon Prime Video Cancels 'Three Pines' After One Season
Jacobson also stars alongside Chanté Adams, D’Arcy Carden, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Roberta Collindrez, Kelly McCormack, Priscilla Delgado, Molly Ephraim, Kate Berlant, Melanie Field, Nick Offerman, Rosie O’Donnell, Patrick J. Adams, Patrice Covington, Sadiah Ekulona,...
- 3/14/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Following months of renewal chatter about A League of Their Own, Prime Video is fueling the flames of suspicion further with a Twitter post.
“Spring Training is officially underway,” read the tweet posted Saturday morning on streamer’s official feed, prompting a number of responses from fans asking whether this means a Season 2 is finally happening.
Spring Training is officially underway! ⚾ pic.twitter.com/egCnw8yZV3
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) February 25, 2023
While sources tell Deadline that the social media post was done to mark the start of MLB’s 2023 Spring Training, one could understand why fans are interpreting its message differently.
It’s been more than six months since Season 1 of A League Of Their Own premiered on Prime Video with no official word on the show’s fate. There have been positive signs that that show, which has developed a devoted following, would get a second season.
The hourlong series,...
“Spring Training is officially underway,” read the tweet posted Saturday morning on streamer’s official feed, prompting a number of responses from fans asking whether this means a Season 2 is finally happening.
Spring Training is officially underway! ⚾ pic.twitter.com/egCnw8yZV3
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) February 25, 2023
While sources tell Deadline that the social media post was done to mark the start of MLB’s 2023 Spring Training, one could understand why fans are interpreting its message differently.
It’s been more than six months since Season 1 of A League Of Their Own premiered on Prime Video with no official word on the show’s fate. There have been positive signs that that show, which has developed a devoted following, would get a second season.
The hourlong series,...
- 2/26/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Meryl Streep has officially checked into the Arconia. The three-time Oscar winner will join the Season 3 cast of “Only Murders in the Building,” the starring trio of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez announced on social media.
On Twitter, Martin shared a cast photo featuring “The Devil Wears Prada” actress. “The filming of Season 3 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ has begun! A cast to dream of,” the veteran actor wrote.
The official Hulu account replied, “It is an Honor to have Meryl in our building!”
Gomez later shared a longer Instagram clip of the cast hanging out on set, where Streep popped up from behind the couch after Rudd teased that the season could certainly “get a little bit better.” In the video, Streep adjusts a pillow for Martin and asks Short if he needs anything, to which the latter replies, “Just the tea that I had asked for half an hour ago.
On Twitter, Martin shared a cast photo featuring “The Devil Wears Prada” actress. “The filming of Season 3 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ has begun! A cast to dream of,” the veteran actor wrote.
The official Hulu account replied, “It is an Honor to have Meryl in our building!”
Gomez later shared a longer Instagram clip of the cast hanging out on set, where Streep popped up from behind the couch after Rudd teased that the season could certainly “get a little bit better.” In the video, Streep adjusts a pillow for Martin and asks Short if he needs anything, to which the latter replies, “Just the tea that I had asked for half an hour ago.
- 1/17/2023
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Prime Video is expanding the cast for the first season of My Lady Jane, its historical comedy series about Brit monarch Jane Grey, starring Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel and Jordan Peters. Joining the series are Dominic Cooper (Preacher) as Lord Seymour, Rob Brydon (The Trip) as Lord Dudley, Will Keen (His Dark Materials) as the Duke of Norfolk, Anna Chancellor (Pennyworth) as Lady Frances Grey, and Jim Broadbent (The Duke) as the Duke of Leicester. The series is currently filming in London, and will be available on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Additional cast announced today include Kate O’Flynn (Landscapers), Isabella Brownson (Napoleon), Henry Ashton (Creation Stories), Abbie Hern (Enola Holmes 2), Joe Klocek (The Dry), Máiréad Tyers (Extraordinary), Brandon Grace (Fate: The Winx Saga), and Michael Workeye (This is Going to Hurt).
Created by Gemma Burgess (Brooklyn Girls trilogy), based on the 2016 YA historical fiction novels,...
Additional cast announced today include Kate O’Flynn (Landscapers), Isabella Brownson (Napoleon), Henry Ashton (Creation Stories), Abbie Hern (Enola Holmes 2), Joe Klocek (The Dry), Máiréad Tyers (Extraordinary), Brandon Grace (Fate: The Winx Saga), and Michael Workeye (This is Going to Hurt).
Created by Gemma Burgess (Brooklyn Girls trilogy), based on the 2016 YA historical fiction novels,...
- 11/3/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Jesse Williams has been cast in Season 3 of “Only Murders in the Building.”
Williams will recur as a documentarian with a particular interest in the case that Mabel (Selena Gomez), Charles (Steve Martin) and Oliver (Martin Short) are working on.
The series follows three unlikely friends who live in the same building in New York City and bond over their love of true crime when they find themselves in the middle of a real-life murder mystery and begin recording a podcast of their own. In Season 1, they investigate the death of their neighbor Tim Kono, while Season 2 saw them investigate after finding their building’s board president Bunny Folger (Jayne Houdyshell) murdered. Along with Williams, Gomez, Martin and Short, Season 3 also stars Paul Rudd.
Williams is best known for starring in 12 seasons of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” as Dr. Jackson Avery, with other prominent credits including “The Cabin in the Woods,...
Williams will recur as a documentarian with a particular interest in the case that Mabel (Selena Gomez), Charles (Steve Martin) and Oliver (Martin Short) are working on.
The series follows three unlikely friends who live in the same building in New York City and bond over their love of true crime when they find themselves in the middle of a real-life murder mystery and begin recording a podcast of their own. In Season 1, they investigate the death of their neighbor Tim Kono, while Season 2 saw them investigate after finding their building’s board president Bunny Folger (Jayne Houdyshell) murdered. Along with Williams, Gomez, Martin and Short, Season 3 also stars Paul Rudd.
Williams is best known for starring in 12 seasons of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” as Dr. Jackson Avery, with other prominent credits including “The Cabin in the Woods,...
- 10/25/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Jamie Babbit's 1999 film "But I'm a Cheerleader" is a broad, colorful satire that takes aim at that most deserving of targets: conversion camps for teens. So-called conversion therapy, openly lambasted by the Human Rights Campaign, is the attempt to alter a young person's sexual orientation or gender identity, often using any number of abusive or manipulative means. As of this writing, conversion therapy is illegal in France, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Albania, Canada, and multiple U.S. States. Bans are pending in other countries. Many of these conversion camps are run by church groups, "ex-gay" ministries, and other non-profit organizations. Many people who have run said camps have come out to denounce them as psychologically torturous.
In media, conversion camps have appeared as the central setting of several recent major feature films. The 2022 slasher film "They/Them" is set at a conversion camp. The Netflix documentary "Pray Away" -- a shortening...
In media, conversion camps have appeared as the central setting of several recent major feature films. The 2022 slasher film "They/Them" is set at a conversion camp. The Netflix documentary "Pray Away" -- a shortening...
- 10/8/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The bell just rang, school is out for summer. Maybe it’s out forever—leaving school behind as our heroes and antiheroes spend long, hot days laying about in the city or countryside, anticipating college dreams or fearing a return to the classroom. Or, more likely, not thinking of studies at all, just anticipating the next summer day and how to score more thrills.As the season winds down, here is a mix that is an ode to the teenage summer—so wonderfully captured in many films—a choice selection that evokes endless possibilities: sweat, love, passion, booze, drugs, and questions of the great unknown just around the corner. The characters of these summertime stories are either breaking hearts, heartbroken, running from hell or somewhere lost in between.Some favorite moments include the confusion, chaos and otherworldly essence of Gheorghe Zamfir’s flute from the unforgettable score for Peter Weir...
- 9/19/2022
- MUBI
The Emmys often award the same shows over and over again, and, well, they did that again tonight by giving Best Comedy Series to last year’s winner “Ted Lasso” and Best Drama Series to the winner two years ago, “Succession.” But it wasn’t a sweep of the Comedy and Drama categories at the 74th Prime Emmy Awards by those two shows by any means.
In fact, the Emmys spread the wealth quite a bit: in the Comedy categories, “Ted Lasso” indeed won four Emmys: for Lead Actor Jason Sudeikis, Supporting Actor Brett Goldstein, and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, as well as the top prize. But “Abbott Elementary” also won two major prizes: Sheryl Lee Ralph for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, and for Best Writing for a Comedy Series.
“Succession” only won three major Emmys: beyond the top prize, the only awards it claimed...
In fact, the Emmys spread the wealth quite a bit: in the Comedy categories, “Ted Lasso” indeed won four Emmys: for Lead Actor Jason Sudeikis, Supporting Actor Brett Goldstein, and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, as well as the top prize. But “Abbott Elementary” also won two major prizes: Sheryl Lee Ralph for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, and for Best Writing for a Comedy Series.
“Succession” only won three major Emmys: beyond the top prize, the only awards it claimed...
- 9/13/2022
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
The best of the 2021-2022 TV season has been revealed, first during the 74th Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which were handed on Sept. 3 and 4, before being followed by the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards hosted by Kenan Thompson on Sept. 12.
Among the 2022 nominees were “Succession”, which leads the way with the most nominations this year, at 25, while “Ted Lasso” closely followed with 20 nods. The HBO limited series, “The White Lotus”, also scored 20 nominations, while “Hacks” and “Only Murders in the Building” earned 17 apiece. (Check out all the biggest snubs and surprises.)
Check below for updates to the complete list of nominations, with winners in bold:
The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards (Sept. 12)
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
Barry
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Hacks”
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Only Murders in the Building
Ted Lasso — *Winner!
What We Do in the Shadows
Outstanding Competition Program
The Amazing Race
Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Girrrls — *Winner!
Among the 2022 nominees were “Succession”, which leads the way with the most nominations this year, at 25, while “Ted Lasso” closely followed with 20 nods. The HBO limited series, “The White Lotus”, also scored 20 nominations, while “Hacks” and “Only Murders in the Building” earned 17 apiece. (Check out all the biggest snubs and surprises.)
Check below for updates to the complete list of nominations, with winners in bold:
The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards (Sept. 12)
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
Barry
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Hacks”
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Only Murders in the Building
Ted Lasso — *Winner!
What We Do in the Shadows
Outstanding Competition Program
The Amazing Race
Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Girrrls — *Winner!
- 9/13/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards were presented on Monday (12) evening at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
Winners (in bold) and nominees in key categories:
Drama Series Better Call Saul (AMC) Euphoria (HBO/HBO Max) Ozark (Netflix) Severance (Apple TV+) Squid Game (Netflix) Stranger Things (Netflix) Succession (HBO/HBO Max) Yellowjackets (Showtime) Comedy Series Abbott Elementary (ABC) Barry (HBO/HBO Max) Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO/HBO Max) Hacks (HBO/HBO Max) The Marvelous Mrs Maisel (Amazon Prime Video) Only Murders In The Building (Hulu) Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) What We Do In The Shadows (FX) Limited Or Anthology Series...
Winners (in bold) and nominees in key categories:
Drama Series Better Call Saul (AMC) Euphoria (HBO/HBO Max) Ozark (Netflix) Severance (Apple TV+) Squid Game (Netflix) Stranger Things (Netflix) Succession (HBO/HBO Max) Yellowjackets (Showtime) Comedy Series Abbott Elementary (ABC) Barry (HBO/HBO Max) Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO/HBO Max) Hacks (HBO/HBO Max) The Marvelous Mrs Maisel (Amazon Prime Video) Only Murders In The Building (Hulu) Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) What We Do In The Shadows (FX) Limited Or Anthology Series...
- 9/13/2022
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Our passionate Gold Derby forum posters, many of whom are industry insiders hiding behind cyber handles, are busy weighing in on the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. They don’t not mince words when it comes to their thoughts on one of Hollywood’s biggest nights. Twenty-five awards were handed out across the genre categories.
The ceremony had many cheering but left just as many infuriated when it came to the night’s winners and losers. What were the upsets that left them absolutely bewildered? Which winners were they cheering for the most? And which defeats struck our users the hardest?
Below, you can take a look at a sampling of the praise and pointed criticism that was leveled at this year’s ceremony. Read more of our 2022 Emmys winner reactions and have your say here.
See 2022 Primetime Emmy winners list in all 25 categories
Best Comedy Series
“Abbott Elementary”
“Barry”
“Curb...
The ceremony had many cheering but left just as many infuriated when it came to the night’s winners and losers. What were the upsets that left them absolutely bewildered? Which winners were they cheering for the most? And which defeats struck our users the hardest?
Below, you can take a look at a sampling of the praise and pointed criticism that was leveled at this year’s ceremony. Read more of our 2022 Emmys winner reactions and have your say here.
See 2022 Primetime Emmy winners list in all 25 categories
Best Comedy Series
“Abbott Elementary”
“Barry”
“Curb...
- 9/13/2022
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place on Monday night, September 12, during a live ceremony hosted by Kenan Thompson that broadcast on NBC. So who were the big winners? Scroll down for the complete 2022 Emmy winners list in all 25 categories, updated throughout the night as they were announced.
See 2022 Creative Arts Emmys: Complete list of winners
“Succession” entered these awards with a leading 25 nominations, the most of any program in any genre. “Ted Lasso” was the top comedy with 20, tied with the leading limited series contender “The White Lotus.” But the lion’s share of categories were already decided at the Creative Arts Awards that took place over two ceremonies on September 3 and 4.
“Ted Lasso” was actually the biggest loser at those kudos going 0-10. It can still rebound at tonight’s main ceremony and repeat as Best Comedy Series, but that was a major hit, especially the Best Casting loss to “Abbott Elementary.
See 2022 Creative Arts Emmys: Complete list of winners
“Succession” entered these awards with a leading 25 nominations, the most of any program in any genre. “Ted Lasso” was the top comedy with 20, tied with the leading limited series contender “The White Lotus.” But the lion’s share of categories were already decided at the Creative Arts Awards that took place over two ceremonies on September 3 and 4.
“Ted Lasso” was actually the biggest loser at those kudos going 0-10. It can still rebound at tonight’s main ceremony and repeat as Best Comedy Series, but that was a major hit, especially the Best Casting loss to “Abbott Elementary.
- 9/12/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Stars: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne, Zoe Colletti, Tina Fey | Directed by John Hoffman, Jude Weng, Cherien Dabis, Chris Teague, Jamie Babbit
When the first season of Only Murders in the Building debuted on Hulu in August of 2021, it immediately became a smash hit show, capturing the hearts of millions of viewers from all around the world. Heck, you didn’t even have to be a fan of murder mystery-style shows to fall in love with it. Of course, if you are a fan of those shows, it will most likely make the experience that much better.
But I’ve honestly never come across anybody who has disliked the show, and that’s really saying something. The end of season one teased one doozy of a sophomore season, and now that it’s out in its entirety, I can confirm that season two of Only Murders in the Building is absolutely phenomenal,...
When the first season of Only Murders in the Building debuted on Hulu in August of 2021, it immediately became a smash hit show, capturing the hearts of millions of viewers from all around the world. Heck, you didn’t even have to be a fan of murder mystery-style shows to fall in love with it. Of course, if you are a fan of those shows, it will most likely make the experience that much better.
But I’ve honestly never come across anybody who has disliked the show, and that’s really saying something. The end of season one teased one doozy of a sophomore season, and now that it’s out in its entirety, I can confirm that season two of Only Murders in the Building is absolutely phenomenal,...
- 8/24/2022
- by Caillou Pettis
- Nerdly
‘Ant-Man’ star Paul Rudd has joined the cast of ‘Only Murders in the Building’. The actor will star in the show’s third season after making a cameo as Broadway star Ben Glenroy in Season 2 finale ‘I Know Who Did It’, reports ‘Variety’.
It is not known whether Rudd will appear in a series regular, recurring or guest capacity.
“Paul Rudd, after making an auspicious entrance into the world of our show at the end of Season 2 as Ben Glenroy, is someone we clearly want to know more about and see in our upcoming Season 3 — as he is a clear source of many upcoming questions and, as ever with our show, many twists yet to come!” series co-creator John Hoffman said in a statement to ‘Variety’.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ follows Charles (played by Steve Martin), Oliver (played by Martin Short) and Mabel (played by Selena Gomez), three unlikely...
It is not known whether Rudd will appear in a series regular, recurring or guest capacity.
“Paul Rudd, after making an auspicious entrance into the world of our show at the end of Season 2 as Ben Glenroy, is someone we clearly want to know more about and see in our upcoming Season 3 — as he is a clear source of many upcoming questions and, as ever with our show, many twists yet to come!” series co-creator John Hoffman said in a statement to ‘Variety’.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ follows Charles (played by Steve Martin), Oliver (played by Martin Short) and Mabel (played by Selena Gomez), three unlikely...
- 8/24/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
It is a tricky thing, recreating a beloved classic. Since the 1992 premiere of Penny Marshall’s “A League of Their Own” audiences have fallen in love again and again with Dottie Henson, Kit Keller, Marla Hooch, and the rest of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. But these characters were based on real people, and there was only so much that could fill 90 minutes in a ’90s movie. Now, Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham are filling in the stories the movie left out — namely those of Black and queer players — as seen through the eyes of Carson Shaw (Jacobson) and Max Chapman (Chanté Adams), the central characters of Prime Video’s take on “A League of Their Own.”
“The impetus behind this whole endeavor is our love for Penny Marshall’s movie,” executive producer Hailey Wierengo told IndieWire. “We don’t think it needs to be improved upon. We don...
“The impetus behind this whole endeavor is our love for Penny Marshall’s movie,” executive producer Hailey Wierengo told IndieWire. “We don’t think it needs to be improved upon. We don...
- 8/23/2022
- by Valentina Valentini
- Indiewire
Paul Rudd will be in Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” Season 3 after appearing in a surprise cameo role in Tuesday’s Season 2 finale.
In the finale (spoiler alert!), Rudd appears in a flash forward (a year later), as Ben, a snobbish leading actor in Oliver’s (Martin Short) seemingly triumphant return to directing on Broadway. He and Charles exchange less-than-pleasantries in a sinister and vague chat, and as he makes his opening monologue, he literally croaks onstage and dies.
“Hopefully the audience is going to be very excited to know what happened in that year for our trio, and also what happened with that show, and God knows the excitement over having Paul Rudd in the show playing Ben Glenroy, the leading actor of the show, victim or otherwise, knowing that our victims tend to have a lot of screen time in our seasons,” showrunner John Hoffman told TheWrap.
In the finale (spoiler alert!), Rudd appears in a flash forward (a year later), as Ben, a snobbish leading actor in Oliver’s (Martin Short) seemingly triumphant return to directing on Broadway. He and Charles exchange less-than-pleasantries in a sinister and vague chat, and as he makes his opening monologue, he literally croaks onstage and dies.
“Hopefully the audience is going to be very excited to know what happened in that year for our trio, and also what happened with that show, and God knows the excitement over having Paul Rudd in the show playing Ben Glenroy, the leading actor of the show, victim or otherwise, knowing that our victims tend to have a lot of screen time in our seasons,” showrunner John Hoffman told TheWrap.
- 8/23/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Well, folks, we've arrived at the season 2 finale of Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building." The second season's final episode has a perfectly fitting title for one in which the mystery of the death of Bunny Folger will finally be revealed: "I Know Who Did It." Now, as we enter the finale, just keep in mind where we left off: though we know that Detective Kreps (Michael Rapaport) is Glitter Guy, the black-clad person who was lured into an NYC park to grab some so-called evidence connected to Bunny's death, he's not the sole person involved and the previous episode implied heavily that he was in cahoots with A-list podcaster Cinda Canning (Tina Fey). Why's that? Well, because Becky Butler, the presumed-dead woman at the heart of Cinda's biggest podcast hit, "All is Not Ok in Oklahoma," is not only alive and well but is apparently Cinda's assistant Poppy (Adina Verson), in disguise.
- 8/23/2022
- by Josh Spiegel
- Slash Film
Paul Rudd has joined the cast of “Only Murders in the Building.”
The actor will star in the show’s third season after making a cameo as Broadway star Ben Glenroy in Season 2 finale “I Know Who Did It.” It is not known whether Rudd will appear in a series regular, recurring or guest capacity.
“Paul Rudd, after making an auspicious entrance into the world of our show at the end of Season 2 as Ben Glenroy, is someone we clearly want to know more about and see in our upcoming Season 3 — as he is a clear source of many upcoming questions and, as ever with our show, many twists yet to come!” series co-creator John Hoffman said in a statement to Variety.
“Only Murders in the Building” follows Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez), three unlikely friends who live in the same building in New York...
The actor will star in the show’s third season after making a cameo as Broadway star Ben Glenroy in Season 2 finale “I Know Who Did It.” It is not known whether Rudd will appear in a series regular, recurring or guest capacity.
“Paul Rudd, after making an auspicious entrance into the world of our show at the end of Season 2 as Ben Glenroy, is someone we clearly want to know more about and see in our upcoming Season 3 — as he is a clear source of many upcoming questions and, as ever with our show, many twists yet to come!” series co-creator John Hoffman said in a statement to Variety.
“Only Murders in the Building” follows Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez), three unlikely friends who live in the same building in New York...
- 8/23/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Cherien Dabis has directed four episodes of Hulu's wildly successful murder-mystery comedy Only Murders In The Building.
Dabis was at the helm of the critically lauded silent episode "The Boy From 6B," (Only Murders In The Building Season 1 Episode 7) which earned her a historical Emmy nomination for Directing.
We caught up with Dabis to discuss how she got her start, how she approaches challenging material, and her passion for representation in media.
TV Fanatic: Congratulations on your Emmy nomination!
Cherien Dabis: Thank you! It's pretty thrilling!
You're the first woman of Arab descent to be nominated for a Directing Emmy and the first Palestinian-American ever nominated.
How do you feel your cultural and ethnic identity has shaped how you approach this industry?
My identity as a first-generation Arab-American has very much shaped my career. I became a storyteller because I had this visceral need to represent.
I was the...
Dabis was at the helm of the critically lauded silent episode "The Boy From 6B," (Only Murders In The Building Season 1 Episode 7) which earned her a historical Emmy nomination for Directing.
We caught up with Dabis to discuss how she got her start, how she approaches challenging material, and her passion for representation in media.
TV Fanatic: Congratulations on your Emmy nomination!
Cherien Dabis: Thank you! It's pretty thrilling!
You're the first woman of Arab descent to be nominated for a Directing Emmy and the first Palestinian-American ever nominated.
How do you feel your cultural and ethnic identity has shaped how you approach this industry?
My identity as a first-generation Arab-American has very much shaped my career. I became a storyteller because I had this visceral need to represent.
I was the...
- 8/22/2022
- by Mary Littlejohn
- TVfanatic
Coined by the film historian and critic B. Ruby Rich in 1992 to give voice to the explosion in queer film she was witnessing on the burgeoning film festival circuit, the New Queer Cinema’s influence on independent film cannot be overstated. The ‘80s saw films like Jim Jarmusch’s “Stranger Than Paradise” and Steven Soderbergh’s “Sex, Lies, and Videotape” explode the idea of what film could be, in turn inspiring a new generation of radical queer filmmakers to pick up the camera and crack the whole thing wide open.
As Hollywood churned out blockbusters like “Terminator 2” and “Jurassic Park,” anyone paying attention could see that the real fun was being had way below budget. Sundance was still a new little gathering in Park City, where someone fresh out of film school could show a film and meet likeminded artists. Throughout the decade, Sundance gradually established itself as the...
As Hollywood churned out blockbusters like “Terminator 2” and “Jurassic Park,” anyone paying attention could see that the real fun was being had way below budget. Sundance was still a new little gathering in Park City, where someone fresh out of film school could show a film and meet likeminded artists. Throughout the decade, Sundance gradually established itself as the...
- 8/17/2022
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official awards predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis; Awards Circuit Column, a weekly analysis dissecting the trends and contenders by television editor Michael Schneider (for Emmys) and Davis (for Oscars); Awards Circuit Podcast, a weekly interview series with talent and an expert roundtable discussion; and Awards Circuit Video analyzes various categories and contenders by Variety's leading awards pundits. Variety's unmatched coverage gives its readership unbeatable exposure in print and online, as well as provides inside reports on all the contenders in this year's awards season races.
To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Emmys Collective
Visit each category, per the individual awards show from The Emmys Hub
To see old predictions and commentary,...
To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Emmys Collective
Visit each category, per the individual awards show from The Emmys Hub
To see old predictions and commentary,...
- 8/11/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
“There’s no version of myself that makes sense for the world,” Max (Chanté Adams) says in Amazon’s A League of Their Own, and it’s plain to see why: She’s a Black woman in a country run by white men, a queer person still figuring out her own identity, a baseball phenom barred from the all-female league on account of her race and shunned by the integrated local team on account of her gender.
But she’s confiding this to Carson (Abbi Jacobson, who also co-created the series with Will Graham), another queer baseball player who’s never quite fit in either. They get each other, even if not everyone else does. A League of Their Own aims to construct a world where women like Max and Carson can feel like they “make sense” — or better yet, like they don...
“There’s no version of myself that makes sense for the world,” Max (Chanté Adams) says in Amazon’s A League of Their Own, and it’s plain to see why: She’s a Black woman in a country run by white men, a queer person still figuring out her own identity, a baseball phenom barred from the all-female league on account of her race and shunned by the integrated local team on account of her gender.
But she’s confiding this to Carson (Abbi Jacobson, who also co-created the series with Will Graham), another queer baseball player who’s never quite fit in either. They get each other, even if not everyone else does. A League of Their Own aims to construct a world where women like Max and Carson can feel like they “make sense” — or better yet, like they don...
- 8/10/2022
- by Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A version of this story about female directors first appeared in the Down to the Wire: Comedy issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.
This year was far from a landmark for female directors at the Emmys, with only 13 women nominated against 32 men across the seven directing categories. Sure, that’s better than last year, when 47 men and only 11 women were nominated, and it’s much better than 2018, when the lamentable total was 44 men and only four (!) women.
But this year’s total is a step down from 2020, when the record 16 female directors that were nominated made up a full 33 of the total; this year, that has slipped down to just below 29.
Still, there’s one bright spot to make up for women being shut out of the Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special category or only managing one nomination each in the limited series, documentary/nonfiction and reality categories. The...
This year was far from a landmark for female directors at the Emmys, with only 13 women nominated against 32 men across the seven directing categories. Sure, that’s better than last year, when 47 men and only 11 women were nominated, and it’s much better than 2018, when the lamentable total was 44 men and only four (!) women.
But this year’s total is a step down from 2020, when the record 16 female directors that were nominated made up a full 33 of the total; this year, that has slipped down to just below 29.
Still, there’s one bright spot to make up for women being shut out of the Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special category or only managing one nomination each in the limited series, documentary/nonfiction and reality categories. The...
- 8/10/2022
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
The 2022 Emmys are set to return to the usual pre-pandemic type of ceremony in a big auditorium packed full of famous folk. Contrast that with the 2021 Emmys, which took place outside on The Event Deck at L.A. Live. On Monday, September 12, 2022, the Primetime Emmy Awards will air on NBC. Here’s everything to know about the 2022 Emmys including the leading nominees.
What time are the Emmys?
The 2022 Emmys will air live nationwide starting at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt.
What channel are the Emmys on?
The Emmys air on NBC from coast-to-coast.
Who is hosting the Emmys?
NBC tap “Saturday Night Live” star Kenan Thompson to emcee. The last time the Emmys was on NBC in 2018, the hosts were “SNL” stand-outs Michael Che and Colin Jost. In 2014 and 2010 the network turned to “SNL” alum Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon, who each have their own late night talk show.
What time are the Emmys?
The 2022 Emmys will air live nationwide starting at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt.
What channel are the Emmys on?
The Emmys air on NBC from coast-to-coast.
Who is hosting the Emmys?
NBC tap “Saturday Night Live” star Kenan Thompson to emcee. The last time the Emmys was on NBC in 2018, the hosts were “SNL” stand-outs Michael Che and Colin Jost. In 2014 and 2010 the network turned to “SNL” alum Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon, who each have their own late night talk show.
- 8/9/2022
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The 2022 Emmy nominations were announced Tuesday, July 12 at 8:30 a.m. Pt / 11:30 a.m. Et. Nominations for the 74th Emmy Awards were revealed by Emmy winner J.B. Smoove and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actress Melissa Fumero. Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma joined them at the nominations announcement, which streamed live on Emmys.com. See the 2022 Emmy nominations list below. (For all Creative Arts categories visit the Emmys website.)
This year’s ceremony will take place Monday, September 12 at 8:00 p.m. Et and 5:00 p.m. Pt. The event will air on NBC and stream for the first time ever on Peacock. No host has been chosen yet for this year’s ceremony.
As a reminder, last year’s big Emmy winners were Netflix’s “The Crown” for Best Drama Series and Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” for Best Comedy Series. Which of your favorite TV programs will win this year?...
This year’s ceremony will take place Monday, September 12 at 8:00 p.m. Et and 5:00 p.m. Pt. The event will air on NBC and stream for the first time ever on Peacock. No host has been chosen yet for this year’s ceremony.
As a reminder, last year’s big Emmy winners were Netflix’s “The Crown” for Best Drama Series and Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” for Best Comedy Series. Which of your favorite TV programs will win this year?...
- 8/8/2022
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
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Respect, Renew, Rejoice. These are the three words that greet visitors entering Whilster Camp, the fictional conversion therapy program at the center of John Logan’s sinister directorial debut They/Them. From a distance, the camp and its surrounding acreage resemble any other: Log cabins dot the premise, the waters of the serene lake glisten in the sun, the sky is a clear blue. The counselors beam and recite banal motivations. But the camp is a menacing place — a site where Owen Whilster (a brilliant Kevin Bacon), its director, runs a week-long program to turn gay young adults straight.
Conversion therapy — a delusional concept — dates back to at least the 19th century, when Albert von Schrenck-Notzing, a German psychiatrist, convinced a crowd that he had turned a gay man straight through hypnosis. His experiment set an alarming precedent and birthed an entire field — now...
Respect, Renew, Rejoice. These are the three words that greet visitors entering Whilster Camp, the fictional conversion therapy program at the center of John Logan’s sinister directorial debut They/Them. From a distance, the camp and its surrounding acreage resemble any other: Log cabins dot the premise, the waters of the serene lake glisten in the sun, the sky is a clear blue. The counselors beam and recite banal motivations. But the camp is a menacing place — a site where Owen Whilster (a brilliant Kevin Bacon), its director, runs a week-long program to turn gay young adults straight.
Conversion therapy — a delusional concept — dates back to at least the 19th century, when Albert von Schrenck-Notzing, a German psychiatrist, convinced a crowd that he had turned a gay man straight through hypnosis. His experiment set an alarming precedent and birthed an entire field — now...
- 8/4/2022
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
My Lady Jane is coming to Prime Video. The streaming service has ordered the historical comedy based on the life of Lady Jane Grey as told in the novels by Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows. Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel, and Jordan Peters have been cast in the series.
Gemma Burgess (Brooklyn Girls) and Meredith Glynn (The Boys) will serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Jamie Babbit (Only Murders in the Building) will direct the pilot and is a producing director/executive producer. Sarah Bradshaw (Citadel) and Laurie MacDonald are executive producers.
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Gemma Burgess (Brooklyn Girls) and Meredith Glynn (The Boys) will serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Jamie Babbit (Only Murders in the Building) will direct the pilot and is a producing director/executive producer. Sarah Bradshaw (Citadel) and Laurie MacDonald are executive producers.
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- 8/3/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: Amazon Studios has greenlit historical comedy series My Lady Jane for Prime Video with Emily Bader (Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin), Edward Bluemel (Killing Eve), and Jordan Peters (Blue Story) set to star.
Rising American actress Bader will take on the titular role of Lady Jane. Based on the 2016 YA historical fiction novels, the series will follow an irreverent young Tudor woman who dreads her arranged marriage, only to be surprised when it results in a steamy romance, her being crowned Queen, and a heroic mission to save the magical people persecuted by her political rivals. Taking short-lived British monarch Lady Jane Grey as its inspiration, the popular novel was penned by Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows.
Bluemel will play Grey’s husband Lord Guildford Dudley and Peters will be King Edward. Parkes+ MacDonald, the production company run by Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald, is producing the show.
Rising American actress Bader will take on the titular role of Lady Jane. Based on the 2016 YA historical fiction novels, the series will follow an irreverent young Tudor woman who dreads her arranged marriage, only to be surprised when it results in a steamy romance, her being crowned Queen, and a heroic mission to save the magical people persecuted by her political rivals. Taking short-lived British monarch Lady Jane Grey as its inspiration, the popular novel was penned by Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows.
Bluemel will play Grey’s husband Lord Guildford Dudley and Peters will be King Edward. Parkes+ MacDonald, the production company run by Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald, is producing the show.
- 8/2/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The nominations for Best Comedy Directing at the Emmys have an equal combination of new shows, last year’s contenders and series making their returns after years between seasons. This category is particularly head-scratching because there are select standout nominees whose episodes are creatively artistic in their execution such as “Barry” or “Only Murders In The Building” against series frontrunners like “Ted Lasso” and “Hacks,” the latter of which won the category last year. So it begs the question of whether the passion of voters will side with a directorial achievement or with what’ll win the top award.
Here are Gold Derby’s current Best Comedy Directing Emmy 2022 racetrack odds:
“Barry” (“710N” by Bill Hader) — 5/1 odds
“Hacks” (“There Will Be Blood” by Lucia Aniello) — 6/1 odds
“Only Murders In The Building” (“The Boy From 6B” by Cherien Dabis) — 6/1 odds
“Ted Lasso” (“No Weddings and a Funeral” by Mj Delaney) — 6/1 odds...
Here are Gold Derby’s current Best Comedy Directing Emmy 2022 racetrack odds:
“Barry” (“710N” by Bill Hader) — 5/1 odds
“Hacks” (“There Will Be Blood” by Lucia Aniello) — 6/1 odds
“Only Murders In The Building” (“The Boy From 6B” by Cherien Dabis) — 6/1 odds
“Ted Lasso” (“No Weddings and a Funeral” by Mj Delaney) — 6/1 odds...
- 7/28/2022
- by Christopher Tsang
- Gold Derby
The women of “A League of Their Own” won’t stand for gender or racial bias in the official trailer for the Prime Video series.
The baseball series debuts on Prime Video in less than a month, and Tuesday’s trailer revealed the first in-depth look at the challenges the women on the show will face.
The series stars Abbi Jacobson as Carson, Chanté Adams as Max, D’Arcy Carden as Greta, Gbemisola Ikumelo as Clance, Roberta Colindrez as Lupe, Offerman as Dove, Saidah Arrika Ekulona as Toni, Kate Berlant as Shirley, Kendall Johnson as Gary, Kelly McCormack as Jess, Alex Désert as Edgar, Priscilla Delgado as Esti, Aaron Jennings as Guy, Molly Ephraim as Maybelle, Melanie Field as Jo and Dale Dickey as Beverly.
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Rosie O’Donnell to Appear in ‘A League of Their Own’ Series
The series hails from Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television, in association with Field Trip Productions.
The baseball series debuts on Prime Video in less than a month, and Tuesday’s trailer revealed the first in-depth look at the challenges the women on the show will face.
The series stars Abbi Jacobson as Carson, Chanté Adams as Max, D’Arcy Carden as Greta, Gbemisola Ikumelo as Clance, Roberta Colindrez as Lupe, Offerman as Dove, Saidah Arrika Ekulona as Toni, Kate Berlant as Shirley, Kendall Johnson as Gary, Kelly McCormack as Jess, Alex Désert as Edgar, Priscilla Delgado as Esti, Aaron Jennings as Guy, Molly Ephraim as Maybelle, Melanie Field as Jo and Dale Dickey as Beverly.
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Rosie O’Donnell to Appear in ‘A League of Their Own’ Series
The series hails from Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television, in association with Field Trip Productions.
- 7/26/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
A number of stars doing double- and triple-duty on series have been rewarded for their off-camera work with writing or directing Emmy nominations this year, notably “Ozark’s” Jason Bateman, “Abbott Elementary’s” Quinta Brunson, “Barry’s” Bill Hader and “Only Murders in the Building’s” Steve Martin.
Meanwhile, indie film helmers are finding a warm welcome, with drama series directing noms going to Karyn Kusama for the pilot of Showtime’s “Yellowjackets,” Lorene Scafaria for the “Succession” episode “Too Much Birthday” and Cathy Yan for “The Disruption” installment of “Succession.”
Oscar winner Peter Jackson may add another trophy to his case. He earned a directing nomination for documentary/nonfiction program for his work on Disney+’s Beatles docuseries “Get Back.” Ben Stiller is up for Apple TV+ drama “Severance” and Bo Burnham is back with a nom for directing Jerrod Carmichael’s HBO standup special “Rothaniel.” Amy Poehler’s...
Meanwhile, indie film helmers are finding a warm welcome, with drama series directing noms going to Karyn Kusama for the pilot of Showtime’s “Yellowjackets,” Lorene Scafaria for the “Succession” episode “Too Much Birthday” and Cathy Yan for “The Disruption” installment of “Succession.”
Oscar winner Peter Jackson may add another trophy to his case. He earned a directing nomination for documentary/nonfiction program for his work on Disney+’s Beatles docuseries “Get Back.” Ben Stiller is up for Apple TV+ drama “Severance” and Bo Burnham is back with a nom for directing Jerrod Carmichael’s HBO standup special “Rothaniel.” Amy Poehler’s...
- 7/12/2022
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
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