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Latest additions: The Flight Attendant (Max), Farzar (Netflix), Back to Life (Showtime), Ten Percent (Sundance Now), Suspicion (Apple TV+), Snowflake Mountain (Netflix), Would I Lie to You? (The CW), I Love That for You (Showtime), Amber Brown (Apple TV+), Dancing with Myself (NBC), Britannia (Epix), The Final Straw (ABC), Snake in the Grass (USA Network), The Premise (FX on Hulu), Pause with Sam Jay (HBO), Rat in the Kitchen (TBS), Astrid & Lily Save the World (Syfy), Love Life (HBO Max), Sweet Life: Los Angeles (HBO Max), Legendary (HBO Max),...
Latest additions: The Flight Attendant (Max), Farzar (Netflix), Back to Life (Showtime), Ten Percent (Sundance Now), Suspicion (Apple TV+), Snowflake Mountain (Netflix), Would I Lie to You? (The CW), I Love That for You (Showtime), Amber Brown (Apple TV+), Dancing with Myself (NBC), Britannia (Epix), The Final Straw (ABC), Snake in the Grass (USA Network), The Premise (FX on Hulu), Pause with Sam Jay (HBO), Rat in the Kitchen (TBS), Astrid & Lily Save the World (Syfy), Love Life (HBO Max), Sweet Life: Los Angeles (HBO Max), Legendary (HBO Max),...
- 2/10/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
While Tamron Hall is the host of her successful, self-titled daytime talk show “Tamron Hall,” there was a hypothetical world in which she may have been part of the late-night TV landscape. But Hall told TheWrap she’s not convinced that idea would have gotten past network executives.
It’s something Hall thought about earlier on in her career, and one that was suggested to her prior to the launch of her now two-time Emmy-winning talk series.
“I have a former producer at MSNBC who always said, ‘You should be in late night, you should be in late night,'” Hall said. But she also mentioned that she didn’t think there would be as clear of a lane for her to pursue late night in comparison to other on-camera talents who come from a different background.
“To be honest with you, I don’t think I would have ever...
It’s something Hall thought about earlier on in her career, and one that was suggested to her prior to the launch of her now two-time Emmy-winning talk series.
“I have a former producer at MSNBC who always said, ‘You should be in late night, you should be in late night,'” Hall said. But she also mentioned that she didn’t think there would be as clear of a lane for her to pursue late night in comparison to other on-camera talents who come from a different background.
“To be honest with you, I don’t think I would have ever...
- 9/15/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
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Bipoc late-night and variety show writers say the lack of diversity on-screen and behind it is due to a lack of chances and opportunity given to people of color.
“If you look at traditionally… the hosts that we remember a lot, the ones from those 11:30 p.m. 12:30 a.m. shows, they got so many chances,” Greg Iwinski, who has written for Comedy Central’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” and CBS’ “Late Show With Stephen Colbert” said Thursday during TheWrap’s strike roundtable, “Bipoc Late-Night and Variety Writers Speak Out.”
“But if you’re a person of color, it’s like, ‘Here are six episodes, each year that we’re going to call a season. So you have six half-hours,’” Iwinski continued. “And [executives] are saying, ‘Well, if [hosts of color] can...
Bipoc late-night and variety show writers say the lack of diversity on-screen and behind it is due to a lack of chances and opportunity given to people of color.
“If you look at traditionally… the hosts that we remember a lot, the ones from those 11:30 p.m. 12:30 a.m. shows, they got so many chances,” Greg Iwinski, who has written for Comedy Central’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” and CBS’ “Late Show With Stephen Colbert” said Thursday during TheWrap’s strike roundtable, “Bipoc Late-Night and Variety Writers Speak Out.”
“But if you’re a person of color, it’s like, ‘Here are six episodes, each year that we’re going to call a season. So you have six half-hours,’” Iwinski continued. “And [executives] are saying, ‘Well, if [hosts of color] can...
- 8/11/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
Ballots for the 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations are out, and in outstanding drama, there are 163 titles in the mix, while comedy has 95 series that have been submitted and limited/anthology has fielded 51 entries.
In the top two series categories – outstanding drama series and outstanding comedy series – there will be eight shows each that will make the cut.
In drama, the submissions include freshman series such as HBO’s “The Last of Us,” Disney’s “Andor” and FX’s “The Old Man,” along with the final seasons of HBO’s “Succession” and AMC’s “Better Call Saul.” The 163 entries compared to last year’s 171, as well as 133 in 2021 and the record of 199 in 2020.
In comedy, the list includes new series like FX’s “The Bear,” Apple’s “Shrinking” and Netflix’s “Wednesday.” In addition, farewell seasons are in the midst such as Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” HBO’s...
In the top two series categories – outstanding drama series and outstanding comedy series – there will be eight shows each that will make the cut.
In drama, the submissions include freshman series such as HBO’s “The Last of Us,” Disney’s “Andor” and FX’s “The Old Man,” along with the final seasons of HBO’s “Succession” and AMC’s “Better Call Saul.” The 163 entries compared to last year’s 171, as well as 133 in 2021 and the record of 199 in 2020.
In comedy, the list includes new series like FX’s “The Bear,” Apple’s “Shrinking” and Netflix’s “Wednesday.” In addition, farewell seasons are in the midst such as Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” HBO’s...
- 6/15/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Totem Chaser, the first feature by director George Tsouris, will have a preview screening at Alpine Cinema in Brooklyn on Wednesday May 3rd, 2023.
The camp horror movie has an ensemble cast, starring Catherine Valentine (Japanese Borscht), Marquevias Turner (Pause With Sam Jay), and Cody Michalowski (Love Sick) as tv ghost hunters. Arielle Hope (Theresa And Allison) and Charmien Byrd play counterpoints of the cast as members of the Totem Cult. Also starring in the thriller are Daniel Alatorre (FBI on CBS) and Briana Brown (Love Sick).
George Tsouris is also the writer and producer of Totem Chaser. Inspiration for the story began from early cosmic horror writer Algernon Blackwood, as well as Grand Guignol playwright Maurice Level. Following his many award winning shorts and music videos, George led the production as soon as the pandemic lock down ended in the summer of 2020 on a shoestring budget. The cast and crew...
The camp horror movie has an ensemble cast, starring Catherine Valentine (Japanese Borscht), Marquevias Turner (Pause With Sam Jay), and Cody Michalowski (Love Sick) as tv ghost hunters. Arielle Hope (Theresa And Allison) and Charmien Byrd play counterpoints of the cast as members of the Totem Cult. Also starring in the thriller are Daniel Alatorre (FBI on CBS) and Briana Brown (Love Sick).
George Tsouris is also the writer and producer of Totem Chaser. Inspiration for the story began from early cosmic horror writer Algernon Blackwood, as well as Grand Guignol playwright Maurice Level. Following his many award winning shorts and music videos, George led the production as soon as the pandemic lock down ended in the summer of 2020 on a shoestring budget. The cast and crew...
- 4/26/2023
- by Michael Joy
- Horror Asylum
The TV Academy has a problem with Jon Stewart’s Emmys submission and has forced a change.
Apple TV+ and the creative teams behind “The Problem With Jon Stewart” had plans to compete in the outstanding hosted nonfiction series or special category, where its first season received an Emmy nomination last year. However, the Television Academy has denied its submission and moved the show to the outstanding talk series category, where it will face off against late-night hosts such as Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers.
The other eligible nominees for last year’s outstanding hosted nonfiction series or special — Netflix’s “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman,” Showtime’s “Vice” and winner “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” — will remain in the category for consideration.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions.
Letterman’s one-episode special titled “My Next Guest With David Letterman...
Apple TV+ and the creative teams behind “The Problem With Jon Stewart” had plans to compete in the outstanding hosted nonfiction series or special category, where its first season received an Emmy nomination last year. However, the Television Academy has denied its submission and moved the show to the outstanding talk series category, where it will face off against late-night hosts such as Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers.
The other eligible nominees for last year’s outstanding hosted nonfiction series or special — Netflix’s “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman,” Showtime’s “Vice” and winner “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” — will remain in the category for consideration.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions.
Letterman’s one-episode special titled “My Next Guest With David Letterman...
- 4/17/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Totem Chaser, the first feature by director George Tsouris, will have a preview screening at Alpine Cinema in Brooklyn on Wednesday May 3rd, 2023. The camp horror movie has an ensemble cast, starring Catherine Valentine (Japanese Borscht), Marquevias Turner (Pause With Sam Jay), and Cody Michalowski (Love Sick) as tv ghost hunters. Arielle Hope (Theresa …
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- 4/15/2023
- by Mike Joy
- Horror News
The ensemble for the upcoming animated feature “Sneaks” is growing in star power, with Anthony Mackie (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Martin Lawrence (“Bad Boys for Life”) and Chloe Bailey joining the previously announced cast members Roddy Ricch, Ella Mai, Swae Lee, Macy Gray and NBA star Chris Paul.
Also joining the film, from Lengi Studios and Cinema Gypsy Productions, are Grammy-nominated rapper Quavo (Migos), Sam Jay (“Pause with Sam Jay”), Keith David, Donovan Louis Bazemore (“The Lion King”), Coi Leray (“Players”), Kiana Ledé (“Scream: The TV Series”), Jonathan Kite (“Two Broke Girls”), Amari McCoy (“We Baby Bears”) and Olympic skateboarders Sky Brown and Rayssa Leal.
“Sneaks” is directed and written by Rob Edwards in his directorial debut. Laurence Fishburne produces the film, under his Cinema Gypsy Productions banner, and stars opposite Grammy-winning artist Mustard, who also serves as the executive music producer.
The animated feature depicts Ty, a misguided designer sneaker,...
Also joining the film, from Lengi Studios and Cinema Gypsy Productions, are Grammy-nominated rapper Quavo (Migos), Sam Jay (“Pause with Sam Jay”), Keith David, Donovan Louis Bazemore (“The Lion King”), Coi Leray (“Players”), Kiana Ledé (“Scream: The TV Series”), Jonathan Kite (“Two Broke Girls”), Amari McCoy (“We Baby Bears”) and Olympic skateboarders Sky Brown and Rayssa Leal.
“Sneaks” is directed and written by Rob Edwards in his directorial debut. Laurence Fishburne produces the film, under his Cinema Gypsy Productions banner, and stars opposite Grammy-winning artist Mustard, who also serves as the executive music producer.
The animated feature depicts Ty, a misguided designer sneaker,...
- 2/8/2023
- by Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
Shakirah DeMesier, Langston Kerman and Cassi Maddox have been added to Hulu’s “The Other Black Girl” as series regulars.
DeMesier will play the young version of Diana, an aspiring author whose book “Burning Heart” is on the edge of becoming a national bestseller. Diana fits in the world no matter the situation, and always has a smile on her face – which tends to leave a strain on her relationship with her best friend, Kendra Rae Phillips.
DeMesier is a Hofstra University, Hb Studio, and Ucb graduate whose credits include “Cobra Kai” on Netflix, “American Soul” on BET, “Watchmen” on HBO, “Queens” on ABC and the CW’s “Legacies.” She is repped by Jacob Lawson with Privilege Talent Agency.
Kerman will play Jesse Watson, a podcast and YouTube host who covers all of the bases on what plagues society and the plight of Black people today. Jesse is a “nationally-known,...
DeMesier will play the young version of Diana, an aspiring author whose book “Burning Heart” is on the edge of becoming a national bestseller. Diana fits in the world no matter the situation, and always has a smile on her face – which tends to leave a strain on her relationship with her best friend, Kendra Rae Phillips.
DeMesier is a Hofstra University, Hb Studio, and Ucb graduate whose credits include “Cobra Kai” on Netflix, “American Soul” on BET, “Watchmen” on HBO, “Queens” on ABC and the CW’s “Legacies.” She is repped by Jacob Lawson with Privilege Talent Agency.
Kerman will play Jesse Watson, a podcast and YouTube host who covers all of the bases on what plagues society and the plight of Black people today. Jesse is a “nationally-known,...
- 1/25/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Stand-up comedian and viral video star Teddy Ray has died. The news was confirmed this weekend by Comedy Central and Deadline, with the latter reporting that memorial details or cause of death have been announced. The performer was 32 years old.
A hilarious and good-natured improviser and a talented stand-up comic, Ray appeared on series like HBO Max's "Pause With Sam Jay," Biniam Bizuneh's comedy show "How To Be Broke," and the web series "Bsu," made by Issa Rae's Hoorae Media. The comedian was also featured on Comedy Central, in a set where he professed his preference for "chill outs" on stage as opposed to "act outs," and talked about singing Keysha Cole songs around gangsters as a child.
Many of Ray's most memorable viral moments came from seemingly off-the-cuff comments, as when he coined the popular phrase "double cheeked up on a Thursday afternoon" in an All Def Digital...
A hilarious and good-natured improviser and a talented stand-up comic, Ray appeared on series like HBO Max's "Pause With Sam Jay," Biniam Bizuneh's comedy show "How To Be Broke," and the web series "Bsu," made by Issa Rae's Hoorae Media. The comedian was also featured on Comedy Central, in a set where he professed his preference for "chill outs" on stage as opposed to "act outs," and talked about singing Keysha Cole songs around gangsters as a child.
Many of Ray's most memorable viral moments came from seemingly off-the-cuff comments, as when he coined the popular phrase "double cheeked up on a Thursday afternoon" in an All Def Digital...
- 8/13/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Teddy Ray, a budding comedian and actor who was featured in the HBO Max series “Pause with Sam Jay”, has died. He was 32.
The cause of death is not known at this time, but the tragic news comes just two weeks after he celebrated his birthday. All Def Digital, the multi-platform media company Ray collaborated with in the past, released a statement confirming the news.
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“We’re heartbroken and still can’t believe that our brother Teddy Ray has passed away,” the tweet read. “We will miss him every day but we know he will have Heaven laughing. Our deepest condolences and prayers to his immediate family and friends. #Rip #TeddyRay.”
Ray, whose sketches often went viral, was mourned by those in Hollywood and beyond. In his last Instagram post commemorating his 32nd birthday,...
The cause of death is not known at this time, but the tragic news comes just two weeks after he celebrated his birthday. All Def Digital, the multi-platform media company Ray collaborated with in the past, released a statement confirming the news.
Read More: Jak Knight, Comedian and Voice in Netflix's Animated Series 'Big Mouth,' Dead at 28
“We’re heartbroken and still can’t believe that our brother Teddy Ray has passed away,” the tweet read. “We will miss him every day but we know he will have Heaven laughing. Our deepest condolences and prayers to his immediate family and friends. #Rip #TeddyRay.”
Ray, whose sketches often went viral, was mourned by those in Hollywood and beyond. In his last Instagram post commemorating his 32nd birthday,...
- 8/13/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Teddy Ray, a Los Angeles born-and-bred comedian, has died. He was 32 years old.
Ray’s death was confirmed by Comedy Central on Friday evening.
“Teddy Ray was a hilarious and beloved performer,” the network wrote. “He’ll be deeply missed by the entire comedy community.”
Teddy Ray was a hilarious and beloved performer. He’ll be deeply missed by the entire comedy community. pic.twitter.com/45xrqIL4QM
— comedycentral (@ComedyCentral) August 13, 2022
Ray was best known as a stand-up comedian who had appeared on many prominent television and internet comedy series. His first TV gig was an appearance on BET’s “Comic View. He then appeared on multiple standup series for Comedy Central and HBO’s “All Def Comedy.” He also appeared on MTV’s popular “Wild N’ Out” series, joining the cast for the show’s eighth season. He most recently appeared in comedian Sam Jay’s HBO series “Pause With Sam Jay.
Ray’s death was confirmed by Comedy Central on Friday evening.
“Teddy Ray was a hilarious and beloved performer,” the network wrote. “He’ll be deeply missed by the entire comedy community.”
Teddy Ray was a hilarious and beloved performer. He’ll be deeply missed by the entire comedy community. pic.twitter.com/45xrqIL4QM
— comedycentral (@ComedyCentral) August 13, 2022
Ray was best known as a stand-up comedian who had appeared on many prominent television and internet comedy series. His first TV gig was an appearance on BET’s “Comic View. He then appeared on multiple standup series for Comedy Central and HBO’s “All Def Comedy.” He also appeared on MTV’s popular “Wild N’ Out” series, joining the cast for the show’s eighth season. He most recently appeared in comedian Sam Jay’s HBO series “Pause With Sam Jay.
- 8/13/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
Jak Knight, best known for voicing the character of DeVon in the Netflix animated series “Big Mouth,” died by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
Knight, who was born Jakim Maulana, died Thursday at the age of 28. His body was found on an embankment in Boyle Heights with a gunshot wound to the head around 8:33 p.m., the medical examiner told TheWrap.
For five seasons, Knight served as a writer for Netflix’s uber-popular raunchy animated series “Big Mouth,” where he also voiced DeVon, a middle schooler who is always in an on-again, off-again relationship with his girlfriend-turned-wife-turned-ex named Devin.
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The L.A.-based writer-actor was also a prolific stand-up comic and producer, having most recently co-created and starred in Peacock’s original series “Bust Down,” alongside Chris Redd, Sam Jay and Langston Kerman.
Knight, who was born Jakim Maulana, died Thursday at the age of 28. His body was found on an embankment in Boyle Heights with a gunshot wound to the head around 8:33 p.m., the medical examiner told TheWrap.
For five seasons, Knight served as a writer for Netflix’s uber-popular raunchy animated series “Big Mouth,” where he also voiced DeVon, a middle schooler who is always in an on-again, off-again relationship with his girlfriend-turned-wife-turned-ex named Devin.
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Jak Knight, Voice of DeVon in Netflix Animated Series ‘Big Mouth,’ Dies at 28
The L.A.-based writer-actor was also a prolific stand-up comic and producer, having most recently co-created and starred in Peacock’s original series “Bust Down,” alongside Chris Redd, Sam Jay and Langston Kerman.
- 7/19/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
Stand-up comedian, writer and actor Jak Knight, best known for co-creating and starring in the Peacock comedy series “Bust Down” and for his work on “Pause With Sam Jay,” died Thursday night in Los Angeles, his family announced. A cause of death was not given. He was 28.
Knight co-created “Bust Down,” which premiered this March, with Jay, Langston Kerman and Chris Redd, all of whom starred in the series. The six-episode first season of the show focused on four low-wage employees at an Indiana casino. Knight’s character — also named Jak — was a stockroom worker, and the youngest and most wild of the tight-knit friend group. In addition to starring, Knight also executive produced the series and wrote two episodes, including the premiere.
Prior to “Bust Down,” Knight worked as a writer on the 2013 Fox animated series “Lucas Bros. Moving Company,” and as an executive story editor on a season of “Black-ish.
Knight co-created “Bust Down,” which premiered this March, with Jay, Langston Kerman and Chris Redd, all of whom starred in the series. The six-episode first season of the show focused on four low-wage employees at an Indiana casino. Knight’s character — also named Jak — was a stockroom worker, and the youngest and most wild of the tight-knit friend group. In addition to starring, Knight also executive produced the series and wrote two episodes, including the premiere.
Prior to “Bust Down,” Knight worked as a writer on the 2013 Fox animated series “Lucas Bros. Moving Company,” and as an executive story editor on a season of “Black-ish.
- 7/16/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Jak Knight, best known for voicing the character of DeVon in the Netflix animated series “Big Mouth,” on which he also served as a writer, has died in Los Angeles, his family announced. He was 28.
Knight died Thursday night. No additional details are being released by the family at this time. His family asked for privacy as they grieve.
For five seasons, Knight served as a writer for Netflix’s uber-popular raunchy animated series “Big Mouth,” where he also voiced DeVon, a middle schooler who is always in an on-again, off-again relationship with his girlfriend-turned-wife-turned-ex named Devin.
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William ‘Poogie’ Hart, Lead Singer of Delfonics, Dies at 77
The L.A.-based writer-actor was also a prolific stand-up comic and producer, having most recently co-created and starred in Peacock’s original series “Bust Down,” alongside Chris Redd, Sam Jay and Langston Kerman. Knight played one of four casino employees stuck...
Knight died Thursday night. No additional details are being released by the family at this time. His family asked for privacy as they grieve.
For five seasons, Knight served as a writer for Netflix’s uber-popular raunchy animated series “Big Mouth,” where he also voiced DeVon, a middle schooler who is always in an on-again, off-again relationship with his girlfriend-turned-wife-turned-ex named Devin.
Also Read:
William ‘Poogie’ Hart, Lead Singer of Delfonics, Dies at 77
The L.A.-based writer-actor was also a prolific stand-up comic and producer, having most recently co-created and starred in Peacock’s original series “Bust Down,” alongside Chris Redd, Sam Jay and Langston Kerman. Knight played one of four casino employees stuck...
- 7/15/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
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 provide inside reports on all the contenders in this year's awards season races.
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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,...
- 6/23/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Comedian Aida Rodriguez is stepping behind the camera to direct two installments of the comedy special series “Entre Nos” for HBO Max, Variety has learned exclusively.
Rodriguez will direct a standalone special featuring comedian Ian Lara as well as a special featuring both Ralph Barbosa and Gwen La Roka. Barbosa and La Roka are the two winners of the HBO & Nylff Latino Stand-Up Comedy Competition. The two specials will be Rodriguez’s directing debut.
Directing both specials represents a homecoming of sorts for Rodriguez. She previously appeared in an earlier edition of “Entre Nos” in 2018. HBO Max is also currently streaming Rodriguez’s stand up special “Fighting Words,” which was released in 2021. Topics in the special included being worn out by political comedy as well as her attempts to get back into dating.
Rodriguez has appeared in front of the camera in both scripted and unscripted projects. In addition to her own specials,...
Rodriguez will direct a standalone special featuring comedian Ian Lara as well as a special featuring both Ralph Barbosa and Gwen La Roka. Barbosa and La Roka are the two winners of the HBO & Nylff Latino Stand-Up Comedy Competition. The two specials will be Rodriguez’s directing debut.
Directing both specials represents a homecoming of sorts for Rodriguez. She previously appeared in an earlier edition of “Entre Nos” in 2018. HBO Max is also currently streaming Rodriguez’s stand up special “Fighting Words,” which was released in 2021. Topics in the special included being worn out by political comedy as well as her attempts to get back into dating.
Rodriguez has appeared in front of the camera in both scripted and unscripted projects. In addition to her own specials,...
- 6/20/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s “Murderville” is angling for major Emmy attention with the streamer submitting the show for consideration in the variety sketch series categories, where it would potentially face-off against the likes of “A Black Lady Sketch Show” and reigning champ, “Saturday Night Live.” However, Variety has learned exclusively that the Television Academy deemed the Krister Johnson-developed show a comedy series, where it will now compete with shows such as “Abbott Elementary,” “Ted Lasso” and its streaming counterparts “Cobra Kai” and “The Chair.”
Along with vying for attention for outstanding comedy series, star Will Arnett, who plays the clumsy and hilarious detective Terry Seattle, will submit for lead actor (comedy). Three of the guest detectives have been submitted for guest actor (comedy): Conan O’Brien, Marshawn Lynch and Kumail Nanjiani. While other guest actors Annie Murphy, Sharon Stone and Ken Jeong have not been submitted by Netflix, each has other...
Along with vying for attention for outstanding comedy series, star Will Arnett, who plays the clumsy and hilarious detective Terry Seattle, will submit for lead actor (comedy). Three of the guest detectives have been submitted for guest actor (comedy): Conan O’Brien, Marshawn Lynch and Kumail Nanjiani. While other guest actors Annie Murphy, Sharon Stone and Ken Jeong have not been submitted by Netflix, each has other...
- 6/13/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
How did you spend your pandemic? Here’s how Sam Jay got through these past two years: Her Netflix special “Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning” debuted in July 2020. While continuing to work as a writer on “Saturday Night Live,” she also wrote on HBO Max’s “That Damn Michael Che,” served as a consulting producer on NBC’s “Kenan,” and then launched her own talk show, HBO’s “Pause With Sam Jay.”
Still not enough? In March, Peacock debuted the comedy series “Bust Down,” which Jay co-created and stars in alongside Chris Redd, Langston Kerman and Jak Knight. With so many gigs all at once, at this year’s WGA Awards, Jay pulled off a triple nomination in the comedy/variety sketch series category for her work on “SNL,” “Michael Che” and “Pause.”
But here’s the thing: This all happened mostly during an age of lockdowns, social distancing, quarantines and masks.
Still not enough? In March, Peacock debuted the comedy series “Bust Down,” which Jay co-created and stars in alongside Chris Redd, Langston Kerman and Jak Knight. With so many gigs all at once, at this year’s WGA Awards, Jay pulled off a triple nomination in the comedy/variety sketch series category for her work on “SNL,” “Michael Che” and “Pause.”
But here’s the thing: This all happened mostly during an age of lockdowns, social distancing, quarantines and masks.
- 6/1/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Last Year’s Winner: “Saturday Night Live”
Still Eligible: Yes.
Hot Streak: “Saturday Night Live” has a five year winning streak right now, benefitting from the split that happened in the Variety Series category in 2015 (it became the Variety Talk and Variety Sketch categories). However, when that split first happened, it was Comedy Central that had the initial winning streak with “Inside Amy Schumer” winning in 2015, and “Key & Peele” winning in 2016, so NBC’s long-running late night variety series is not unbeatable.
Notable Ineligible Series: “Documentary Now!” (Season 4 was not eligible); “I Think You Should Leave” (submitted as a Short Form Comedy Series); “The Kids in the Hall” (was not submitted)
This article will be updated throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2022 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting will take place from June...
Still Eligible: Yes.
Hot Streak: “Saturday Night Live” has a five year winning streak right now, benefitting from the split that happened in the Variety Series category in 2015 (it became the Variety Talk and Variety Sketch categories). However, when that split first happened, it was Comedy Central that had the initial winning streak with “Inside Amy Schumer” winning in 2015, and “Key & Peele” winning in 2016, so NBC’s long-running late night variety series is not unbeatable.
Notable Ineligible Series: “Documentary Now!” (Season 4 was not eligible); “I Think You Should Leave” (submitted as a Short Form Comedy Series); “The Kids in the Hall” (was not submitted)
This article will be updated throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2022 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting will take place from June...
- 5/19/2022
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
The best in show just got even better.
“The American Rescue Dog Show” has added Paula Abdul, Leslie Jordan and Yvette Nicole Brown as celebrity “ex-paw-t” judges, ABC announced Thursday.
The show features rescued pups from around the country as they “strut their fluff” and compete for a series of titles, including best in underbite, best in snoring, best in belly rubs and more. For each winning dog in the seven categories, a 10,000 donation will be made by Petco Love to a local animal welfare organization. Each category winner will compete for the title of best in rescue, which will culminate in a 100,000 donation.
“During these challenging times, animals have never had such an important impact on our wellbeing,” said “American Rescue Dog Show” creator and EP Michael Levitt. “Now more than ever, it’s time to give rescue dogs their moment in the spotlight. The cuteness overload on this...
“The American Rescue Dog Show” has added Paula Abdul, Leslie Jordan and Yvette Nicole Brown as celebrity “ex-paw-t” judges, ABC announced Thursday.
The show features rescued pups from around the country as they “strut their fluff” and compete for a series of titles, including best in underbite, best in snoring, best in belly rubs and more. For each winning dog in the seven categories, a 10,000 donation will be made by Petco Love to a local animal welfare organization. Each category winner will compete for the title of best in rescue, which will culminate in a 100,000 donation.
“During these challenging times, animals have never had such an important impact on our wellbeing,” said “American Rescue Dog Show” creator and EP Michael Levitt. “Now more than ever, it’s time to give rescue dogs their moment in the spotlight. The cuteness overload on this...
- 5/12/2022
- by Wilson Chapman and Sasha Urban
- Variety Film + TV
Peabody and Golden Globe winner Prentice Penny has signed a new eight-figure, multi-year overall deal with Disney General Entertainment’s Onyx Collective.
Under the new deal, Penny will produce, write and direct new projects through his A Penny for Your Thoughts Entertainment banner across Disney platforms, including Hulu, which is the primary home for Onyx Collective titles.
“I could not be more excited to partner with Onyx Collective for the next phase of my career,” Penny said in statement announcing the new deal. “The second I sat down with Dana [Walden, chairman of entertainment at Walt Disney Television] and Tara [Duncan, president of Freeform and Onyx Collective] I knew I wanted to work with them and make this my new home. To be at the ground floor of what Tara and the entire Onyx Collective team wants to be is an honor.”
In addition to the projects Penny helms himself, A Penny for Your Thoughts Entertainment will also...
Under the new deal, Penny will produce, write and direct new projects through his A Penny for Your Thoughts Entertainment banner across Disney platforms, including Hulu, which is the primary home for Onyx Collective titles.
“I could not be more excited to partner with Onyx Collective for the next phase of my career,” Penny said in statement announcing the new deal. “The second I sat down with Dana [Walden, chairman of entertainment at Walt Disney Television] and Tara [Duncan, president of Freeform and Onyx Collective] I knew I wanted to work with them and make this my new home. To be at the ground floor of what Tara and the entire Onyx Collective team wants to be is an honor.”
In addition to the projects Penny helms himself, A Penny for Your Thoughts Entertainment will also...
- 8/2/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
“Pause With Sam Jay” has been renewed for a second season by HBO. The late-night series debuted its first season this past May, making it one of the premium cabler’s newest talk show offerings. Created by stand-up comedian, writer and host Sam Jay and Prentice Penny, “Pause With Sam Jay” uses a fresh lens to plunge into divisive cultural issues.
“‘Pause’ is such a completely unique format, it’s the perfect platform for Sam’s keen social observations, her unfiltered, comedic point of view, and most of all, her insightful conversation and openness to different perspectives. We’re so happy to work with Sam and Prentice on a second season,” said Nina Rosenstein, executive VP of HBO Programming, in a statement announcing the renewal.
“I’m super excited that HBO is picking up our show for a second season. I am so proud of what Sam, Langston and the...
“‘Pause’ is such a completely unique format, it’s the perfect platform for Sam’s keen social observations, her unfiltered, comedic point of view, and most of all, her insightful conversation and openness to different perspectives. We’re so happy to work with Sam and Prentice on a second season,” said Nina Rosenstein, executive VP of HBO Programming, in a statement announcing the renewal.
“I’m super excited that HBO is picking up our show for a second season. I am so proud of what Sam, Langston and the...
- 7/8/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
HBO has renewed late-night talk show “Pause With Sam Jay” for a second season, the pay TV channel said Thursday.
The Sam Jay-hosted series features “a new take on the late-night talk show format and uses a fresh lens to plunge into the cultural issues that divide us,” per its official description. The first season of the show debuted in May and is currently available to stream on HBO Max.
“Pause With Sam Jay” is created by Sam Jay and Prentice Penny. Executive producers include Jay, Penny for A Penny For Your Thoughts, Chris Pollack, Langston Kerman, Diane Fitzgerald, David Martin and Kara Baker for Avalon, Michelle Caputo and Shannon Hartmann. The show is co-executive produced by Alex Soler for A Penny for Your Thoughts Entertainment. “Pause With Sam Jay” is directed by JamsXBash.
The late-night series is produced for HBO by Art & Industry, Avalon and A Penny For Your Thoughts.
The Sam Jay-hosted series features “a new take on the late-night talk show format and uses a fresh lens to plunge into the cultural issues that divide us,” per its official description. The first season of the show debuted in May and is currently available to stream on HBO Max.
“Pause With Sam Jay” is created by Sam Jay and Prentice Penny. Executive producers include Jay, Penny for A Penny For Your Thoughts, Chris Pollack, Langston Kerman, Diane Fitzgerald, David Martin and Kara Baker for Avalon, Michelle Caputo and Shannon Hartmann. The show is co-executive produced by Alex Soler for A Penny for Your Thoughts Entertainment. “Pause With Sam Jay” is directed by JamsXBash.
The late-night series is produced for HBO by Art & Industry, Avalon and A Penny For Your Thoughts.
- 7/8/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
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With nearly 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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