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On Friday 28 March 2025, Cbbc broadcasts High Hoops!

The Parsley Clover Close Out Season 1 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The season finale of “High Hoops,” titled “The Parsley Clover Close Out,” is set to air on Cbbc, and excitement is in the air. The Vipers, the team that fans have been cheering for all season, are on the brink of promotion. This episode promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the season, filled with drama and high stakes.

In this episode, Aoife faces a big decision. She has been headhunted for county trials, which is a fantastic opportunity for her. However, this comes at a crucial time as the Vipers prepare for their big final match against their arch-rivals, the Comets. The pressure is on for Aoife to balance her ambitions with her commitment to the team.

Viewers can expect to see how Aoife navigates this tough choice. Will she prioritize her chance at county trials,...

Back when New Girl first aired in 2011, we as audiences were introduced to Zooey Deschanel’s eccentric teacher Jessica Day, who moved into an apartment loft with three single men, following her bad breakup.

And in the aftermath of her relocation, it was the unexpected events and the roommates/dysfunctional family dynamics that turned the sitcom into a major hit.

A still from New Girl | image: 20th Century Fox Television

So now, after almost a decade, as former co-stars, Zooey Deschanel and Max Greenfield had a mini-reunion at this year’s SAG Awards, it became a major nostalgic moment for the New Girl fans. Not to mention, back in 2024, Jake Johnson, Greenfield, and Lamorne Morris had even admitted to being open to the idea of coming back.

But sadly, as the revival is yet to happen, let’s take a look at the main cast of New Girl, and what...

On Thursday 20 March 2025, Cbbc broadcasts High Hoops!

The Dress Like a Tree Manoeuvre Season 1 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “High Hoops,” titled “The Dress Like a Tree Manoeuvre,” promises to be filled with excitement and laughter. This episode will air on Cbbc and is sure to capture the attention of fans.

In this episode, Aoife faces a tough challenge as her grades take a dip. Holt, the team’s coach, is worried about the team’s performance in school. He threatens to ban basketball unless everyone improves their grades. This puts a lot of pressure on Aoife and her teammates, who love the game and want to keep playing.

Zara, always the planner, comes up with a creative idea to help Aoife and the team. Her plan is sure to bring some fun and unexpected twists to the story. Meanwhile, Conor finds himself in a tricky situation. To avoid a test,...

In the upcoming episode of “High Hoops,” titled “The Vote Aoife Press,” excitement is in the air as the school prepares for the presidential election. Aoife and her rival Clanger are set to face off in a battle for the coveted title of school president. This episode promises to deliver plenty of laughs and unexpected twists.

Clanger, known for his power-hungry antics, has a secret weapon this time: free donuts. His supporters are falling for this sugary tactic, which puts Aoife at a serious disadvantage. With the election just around the corner, Aoife realizes she needs help to level the playing field. That’s when she turns to Jessica, hoping her friend can provide the support she desperately needs.

Viewers can expect a mix of humor and friendship as Aoife navigates the challenges of the campaign. Will she be able to rally her supporters and overcome Clanger’s donut-fueled popularity?...

On Wednesday 19 March 2025, Cbbc broadcasts High Hoops!

The Mute the Cute Defence Season 1 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “High Hoops,” titled “The Mute the Cute Defence,” promises to bring excitement and challenges for the team. Set to air on Cbbc, this episode revolves around Aoife’s determination to secure a trophy. With the stakes high, Aoife is laser-focused on winning, but not everything is going smoothly.

Charlotte, one of Aoife’s teammates, finds herself distracted. This distraction could jeopardize their chances at the trophy. Aoife realizes that she needs to help Charlotte regain her focus, which leads to the idea of ‘muting the cute.’ This phrase hints at Aoife’s plan to minimize distractions and get Charlotte back on track.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect to see the dynamics between the characters. Aoife’s leadership skills will be put to the test as she tries to motivate Charlotte.

On Tuesday 18 March 2025, Cbbc broadcasts High Hoops!

The Get New Gear Offense Season 1 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “High Hoops,” titled “The Get New Gear Offense,” promises to bring excitement and a touch of humor to the screen. This episode will air on Cbbc and focuses on the character Aoife, who has a big mission ahead of her. She is determined to get the Vipers a new kit, which is essential for the team’s spirit and performance.

Aoife’s plans for fundraising are anything but ordinary. Viewers will see her come up with some crazy ideas to raise the money needed for the new gear. The episode will explore whether her wild schemes will lead to success or if they will end in disaster. There is a chance for both laughter and lessons as Aoife navigates the challenges of her fundraising efforts.

As the story unfolds, the...

Exclusive: Ten-year Artists First vet Itay Reiss has been named one of the firm’s partners.

Born in Israel and raised in Los Angeles, Emmy Award-winning producer Reiss began his career at United Talent Agency in 1998 and joined Artists First in 2015.

He recently produced the 20th Century Studios feature Quiz Lady starring Awkwafina, Will Ferrell, and Sandra Oh which won the Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie.

He also executive produced Comedy Central’s hit show Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens and produced the hit feature film Like a Boss starring Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne, and Salma Hayek. Reiss additionally executive-produced the Netflix drama series Hit and Run from the creators of Fauda, Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff, along with Netflix animated comedy series Hoops with partners Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

Since transitioning into management and production, Reiss has also worked on a number of hit comedy shows and specials.

One thing that TLC fans know about Whitney Way Thore is that the My Big Fat Fabulous Life (Mbffl) star isn’t known for her decorum or subtle behavior. So, when she messed about with a ball, some critics claimed that she acted in a bratty way by giving the middle finger.

Losing Weight But Not Gaining Class?

For critics, the reality TV star could shed enough weight to look like Miss Twiggy, but she might not improve her personality. After all, she seems way too much of an exhibitionist for many viewers. Perhaps she remains so out there because of her midlife crisis when she turned 40.

Let’s not get it wrong, she does, indeed, have many fans who love her. However, some TLC viewers wish she would age gracefully. Then again, Whitney’s personality probably became the main drawcard and the network seems to love controversial cast members.

With the rise of adult animation, such as Rick and Morty, on streaming services, it may surprise many Star Trek fans that their adult animated show has been canceled by Paramount +.

However, there is some good news about the show.

Season 5 will still be released, the show's final season.

Many fans of the show and Star Trek fans do not understand why Paramount + has decided to cancel the show as the Star Trek universe seems to be on the rise.

We'll explore why.

What is Star Treks: Lower Decks Animated Show?

Before we examine why the Star Trek: Lower Decks animated show was canceled, let's talk about what it is about and how it fits into the whole Star Trek lore.

Star Trek: Lower Decks takes place in the year 2380, around ten years after the Next Generation series ended in the Star Trek universe.

It's named after one of...

Netflix offers a mix of quality and worst shows, but their batting average is great despite some duds. Even cancelled shows have some value on the platform, with major series worth watching. Some shows, like Fubar and Hoops, fall short of expectations despite star power and potential.

While there are quality TV series on the streamer, it's also easy to find some of the worst shows on Netflix. With the increasing number of originals, the platform has more opportunities to release duds, but Netflix has a great batting average. The streaming giant originally drew subscribers by making several hit shows available and Netflix boss Ted Sarandos took credit for the continued popularity of Friends and The Office (via Vanity Fair). Netflix now creates more of its exclusive content.

While excellent shows regularly get canceled by Netflix, most major current series on the streamer are at least worth watching. However, not everything that glitters is gold,...

"Royal Crackers" season 2, the hit animated comedy, will premiere on Max on February 29, much to the excitement of Adult Swim fans. The new season will delve deeper into the characters' personal struggles, including daddy issues, self-acceptance, and relationship challenges. Creator and star Jason Ruiz expresses gratitude to Adult Swim for supporting the show's exploration of both light and dark themes within the Hornsby family.

The second season of the Adult Swim hit animated comedy, Royal Crackers, has now been given a release date on Max. The animated series, which follows a dysfunctional family fighting over the legacy of their second-rate cracker company, Royal Crackers is now due to premiere on Thursday, February 29 at midnight Et/Pt. There is much excitement about the return of Royal Crackers among Adult Swim fans, with the debut season of Royal Crackers recently being declared the most-watched Adult Swim original series of 2023.

Alongside a new...

Netflix's cancelation of animated TV shows, such as The Midnight Gospel and Q-Force, highlights the reality that even successful shows may be axed after only one or two seasons, leaving important stories and representation incomplete. The portrayal of adult friendships, anxiety, and universal struggles in shows like Tuca & Bertie resonates with many viewers, and the abrupt cancelation of this show indicates that Netflix may have let go of an important lesson too soon. Inside Job provides an entertaining exploration of human thought and conflict through its focus on conspiracy theories, and the cancelation of a second season means that the unresolved plot points and potential for personal growth in a cynical environment will not be explored further.

Although Netflix's canceled shows range in genre, the animated TV shows seem to see the boot increasingly more frequently, some earlier than they should. After a 200,000 subscriber drop in 2022, Netflix tightened its purse strings,...

Netflix cancels many animated shows due to poor ratings and financial concerns, which is problematic for fans who want to see the story continue. The cancelation of animated shows limits creativity and removes the freedom that animation offers as an art form, hindering future storytelling potential. Other successful animated shows, like Steven Universe, demonstrate how Netflix is missing the opportunity to build fandoms and potential franchises by not giving shows enough time to resonate with audiences.

Netflix cancels a lot of shows in general, but the reason why so many of the streamer's animated series get canceled is worth exploring since it's actually a problematic trend. Poor ratings or financially taxing projects can often lead to cancelations, whether it's after one season on Netflix or before the show has even premiered. Animation seems to get the ax more often, though, and there's a specific reason for that.

Although Netflix has a hefty catalog for viewers,...

There’s a behind-the-scenes shakeup at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Mason Steinberg, who was appointed head writer in 2022, is exiting the role after a year, Deadline reports. He’ll be replaced by original head writer A.D. Miles, who is returning to NBC’s flagship late-night program after a six-year hiatus.

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Miles previously served as head writer of Late Night With Jimmy Fallon from...

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” is making some changes to its writers’ room.

Head writer Mason Steinberg is stepping down from the role, which he’s held since 2022, while former head writer A.D. Miles will return to the post, TheWrap has learned.

Miles previously served as head writer on Jimmy Fallon’s late night programming between “Late Night” and “The Tonight Show” on NBC from 2009–2017. The move comes after Chris Miller became “The Tonight Show” showrunner in 2022. He replaced Jamie Granet-Bederman at the time.

In his tenure working with the former “Saturday Night Live” star-turned-late night host, Miles became known in part for his work in front of the camera, appearing in popular “Ew!” sketches as Fallon’s stepfather Gary alongside A-list guests like Taylor Swift, Michelle Obama, Drew Barrymore and Emma Stone. Other acting credits outside of his late night tenure include “Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later,...

Exclusive: There’s change at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

A.D. Miles, who was previously head writer on the NBC show and also worked with Fallon on Late Night, is returning to the show as head writer.

Mason Steinberg, who was hired in the role last year, is exiting.

Paul Masella, who is the co-head writer and head monologue writer, remains in his position. Masella, who was also a writer on The Late Show with David Letterman and Saturday Night Live, has been writing for the NBC show since 2016.

Miles has a long history with Fallon; he was head writer of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, which aired between 2009-2014, and then moved with the former SNL star to The Tonight Show, where he was head writer between 2014-2017. In all, he has written on more than 750 episodes of late-night television with the host.

He is probably best known...

Critics and audiences alike can agree humanity is living in the Golden Age of television. During the 2010s, Netflix set a high bar with acclaimed series like Stranger Things and Orange Is The New Black, all while redefining adult animation with shows like Bojack Horseman and Big Mouth. However, since then, Netflix has seen a decrease in quality.

Many of the series produced within the past ten years have elevated television to a peak fine dining experience. Still, with the massive amount of content Netflix streams, there are some duds and head-scratchers that have earned low scores on IMDb.

Updated on August 14th 2023, by Andrea Sandoval: While Netflix became famous by creating some of the most interesting and talked-about TV shows in media, lately, their content has significantly lost quality. We updated this list to include shows like Blockbuster and Devil in Ohio, which are among the lowest-rated shows on this network.

The New Girl cast is full of hugely talented actors bringing its quirky, lovable characters to life. The series revolves around Jess Day, a bubbly teacher who moves into a loft in Los Angeles with three wacky roommates after catching her boyfriend cheating on her. Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, New Girl ran for seven seasons and was a hit with both critics and audiences. The New Girl cast was given the freedom to improvise lines, and the spontaneity of the ad-libbed dialogue went a long way toward making the characters feel real and catching the attention of a mainstream audience.

Some characters in New Girl are grounded and relatable, like Jess and her on-and-off love interest Nick Miller, while others are zany comedic personalities, like Schmidt, the secret main character of New Girl, and Outside Dave. In every case, the producers found the perfect actor to play each part. The...

Netflix has greenlighted an untitled comedy series created and executive produced by Erin Foster, starring and executive produced by Kristen Bell and executive produced by Steven Levitan. It comes from 20th Television where sisters Erin and Sara Foster have a pod deal and Levitan is under an overall deal.

This is believed to be the first series order for a 20th TV show at Netflix since the studio became part of Disney as media congloms are starting to shift their focus from exclusively supplying their own streamers to profitability. Under new (old) CEO Bob Iger, Disney has been exploring licensing more film and TV content to rivals.

20th Television was the first major TV studio to get an original series on Netflix with the Arrested Development revival more than a decade ago. The most recent 20th TV originals on the streamer were Ryan Murphy’s The Politician and Ratched and animated comedy Hoops,...

Apm Studios and the Poetry Foundation today announced that award-winning poet and writer Major Jackson has been selected as the new host of the celebrated poetry podcast, The Slowdown. Starting January 23, Jackson will carry on the tradition of sharing a selected poem and thoughtful reflection every weekday, offering listeners a daily opportunity to find connection and calm through poetry.

Jackson is the author of six books of poetry, including Razzle Dazzle: New & Selected Poems (2023), The Absurd Man (2020), Roll Deep (2015), Holding Company (2010), Hoops (2006), and Leaving Saturn (2002), which won a Cave Canem Poetry Prize for a first book of poems. His edited volumes include: Best American Poetry 2019, Renga for Obama, and Library of America’s Countee Cullen: Collected Poems. He is also the author of A Beat Beyond: The Selected Prose of Major Jackson edited by Amor Kohli.

Remarked Jackson: “Since its first episode, each morning I listened to The Slowdown, a...

Exclusive: Josh Duhamel (The Thing About Pam) launched production today on Buddy Games 2—the sequel to the 2019 comedy Buddy Games, in which he starred alongside Kevin Dillon (Entourage), Dan Bakkedahl (Made for Love), James Roday Rodriguez (A Million Little Things), Nick Swardson (The Wrong Missy) and more. Duhamel, Dillon, Bakkedahl, Rodriguez and Swardson are all returning to star in the new film, shooting in Vancouver, with Ginnifer Goodwin (Pivoting) marking a new addition to the ensemble.

The original indie distributed by Saban Films and Paramount Home Entertainment watches as a group of friends reunite for a wild assortment of absurd physical and mental challenges known as The Buddy Games—in the process healing old wounds, righting past wrongs and figuring out the true meaning of friendship. Duhamel directed from his script written with Bob Schwartz and Jude Weng.

The sequel picks up with Bobfather (Duhamel) and the guys following the...

Netflix, under the tutelage of VP of game development Mike Verdu, is taking its first steps into mobile play.

Beginning today, subscribers will be able to access a total of five games within its Android app -- two of which are based on Netflix's hit Stranger Things franchise, plus three original titles. They are: Stranger Things: 1984 (created by game studio BonusXP), Stranger Things 3: The Game (BonusXP), Shooting Hoops (courtesy of Vancouver design studio Frosty Pop), Card Blast (from Amuzo & Rogue Games), and Teeter Up (Frosty Pop).

Players need only a Netflix membership to play, and games won’t tout ads or in-app purchases, Netflix says. For now, games are only available on Android, where a new 'Games' row and tab will allow players to download any of the above titles. iOS availability is reportedly en route.

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Netflix has released its first slate of mobile games to all subscribers worldwide on Android, Mike Verdu, Netflix’s vp game development, said Tuesday.

The slate includes two Stranger Things titles — Stranger Things: 1984 and Stranger Things 3: The Game — that were first launched on Android in Poland in August. Other mobile games available to subscribers are Shooting Hoops (Frosty Pop), Card Blast (Amuzo & Rogue Games) and Teeter Up (Frosty Pop).

Users who log on to their Netflix accounts on their mobile Android devices will see a dedicated games row where they can select games to download and play. The games will automatically switch to whichever language ...

Music supervisor Morgan Rhodes worked alongside co-music supervisor Kier Lehman to craft the soundtrack to “Space Jam 2: A New Legacy, in addition to working in classic needle drops such as “Ghetto Superstar.”

This time around, the film follows stars LeBron James as he and his young son, Dom, get trapped in the Serververse by a rogue AI world that’s home to the Warner Bros IP. James rallies Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the Looney Tunes gang for a high-stakes basketball game.

Rhodes was charged with crafting a soundtrack and collaborating with artists such as John Legend, Chance the Rapper, Brockhampton, Saweetie and Lil Baby to develop original songs for the film.

What was the key factor to building this soundtrack?

We wanted songs that were fun as we ushered in a new generation. We wanted songs that would help move the excitement as the game moves, and we...

The Traveling Picture Show Company (Tpsc) has acquired the rights to two series from best-selling author Kennedy Ryan.

The company will develop “Hoops” and “All the King’s Men,” totaling six books, into two limited series for television. Kevin Matusow, Carissa Buffel, Luisa Iskin and Johnny Wunder of Tpsc are producing with executive producer Sadia Ashraf under her Rising Tides banner.

The “All the King’s Men” series, which includes the books “The Kingmaker,” “The Rebel King” and “Queen Move,” follows two best friends who dedicate their lives to electing leaders who will champion the causes they are committed to. These include activism around Native rights, missing and murdered Indigenous women, climate change, pay equity and voter suppression.

The “Hoops” series, which includes “Hook Shot,” “Block Shot” and “Long Shot,” are a series of romance novels set in world of the NBA. The series follows three couples whose day jobs include professional basketball,...

Netflix has set an all-star cast for the animation-live action hybrid limited series “Lost Ollie.”

Mary J. Blige, Gina Rodriguez, Jake Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Kesler Talbot, and Jonathan Groff have all been cast in major roles in the four-episode series.

The show is inspired by the book “Ollie’s Oddyssey” by William Joyce. It follows a lost toy on an epic adventure, searching across the country for the boy who lost him, and the story of the boy who lost more than a best friend.

Groff will voice Ollie, a handmade toy rabbit stitched together from odds and ends. Ollie has a pure spirit with a heart of gold and never ruins a chance to make friends. He’s been best friends with Billy (Talbot) since forever, until one day he ends up in a resale shop with no way home. Though he’s often afraid of the unknown,...

Sony Pictures has sold “The Mitchells vs. The Machines,” an original animated family film from producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, to Netflix.

At one point, Sony changed the name from “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” to “Connected,” but it has reverted back to its original title. Sony had planned to release the film theatrically before Netflix acquired worldwide rights. The deal, which excludes China, was reportedly hammered out for more than $100 million. Neither company has confirmed the production budget, but price tags for animated films generally range anywhere from $50 million to $100 million.

Mike Rianda wrote and directed the film with Jeff Rowe. “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” is about an everyday family’s struggle to relate with each other while technology rises up around the world. The film centers on Katie (voiced by Abbi Jacobson), a creative type who gets accepted into her dream film school. Before she begins college,...

Hoops has been canceled after one season. The animated series premiered in August, and based on reports, Netflix wasn’t confident enough in the viewership stats to give Hoops another shot. The series follows “a hot-headed, foul-mouthed high school basketball coach (Jake Johnson) who thinks turning around his god awful team will take him to the ‘big leagues’ […]

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Can Coach Hopkins keep his dignity in the first season of the Hoops TV show on Netflix? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Hoops is cancelled or renewed for season two. Netflix and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the first season episodes of Hoops here. Status Update Below.

A Netflix adult animated comedy series, the Hoops TV show was created by comedian and singer Ben Hoffman. The voice cast includes Jake Johnson, Ron Funches, Cleo King, Natasha Leggero, A.D. Miles, and Rob Riggle. The story revolves around Coach Ben Hopkins (Johnson), a hot-headed and foul-mouthed high school basketball coach. He thinks that, by turning around his awful team, he'll...

It looks like this game is over. Netflix has cancelled the Hoops TV series so, there won't be a second season.

An adult animated comedy series, the Hoops TV show was created by comedian and singer Ben Hoffman. The voice cast includes Jake Johnson, Ron Funches, Cleo King, Natasha Leggero, A.D. Miles, and Rob Riggle. The story revolves around Coach Ben Hopkins (Johnson), a hot-headed and foul-mouthed high school basketball coach. He thinks that, by turning around his awful team, he'll be able to move up to the “big leagues” and turn his miserable life around. One of the basketball players is Matty (Miles), a 7-foot tall tall 16-year-old. Ben's father is Barry (Riggle), a legendary former basketball player and the owner of Hopkins Steakhouse. Ben's boss at Lenwood High School is Principal Opal Lowry (King). The school's...

It’s game over for Hoops: Netflix has cancelled the adult animated comedy after one season, TVLine has confirmed.

Created by Ben Hoffman (The Late Late Show with James Corden) and counting Last Man on Earth‘s Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Seth Cohen among its executive producers, Hoops — which premiered in August — centered on a hot-headed, foul-mouthed high school basketball coach (voiced by New Girl alum Jake Johnson) who thinks turning around his god-awful team will take him to the “big leagues” and turn his miserable life around.

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Netflix has canceled its basketball-themed adult animated series Hoops after one season, Deadline has confirmed.

The streamer looks at a show’s viewership versus its cost and decided not to move forward with a second season, according to a source with knowledge of the decision to cancel the series.

Hoops, from creator Ben Hoffman, Phil Lord, Chris Miller & 20th TV, premiered on August 21.

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In the series, Jake Johnson starred as a hotheaded, foul-mouthed high school basketball coach who thinks turning around his god-awful team will take him to the “big leagues” and turn his miserable life around. The voice cast also included Rob Riggle, Natasha Leggero, Ron Funches, Cleo King and A.D. Miles.

Hoffman, Johnson, Seth Cohen, M. Dickson, Itay Reiss, Lord and Miller served as executive producers. Hoops was produced by 20th Century Fox Television and animated by Bento Box.

Variety was first to report the cancellation.

Netflix has cut “Hoops” from its roster after only one season.

The animated series starred “New Girl” alum Jake Johnson as Coach Ben Hopkins, described as “a hot-headed, foul-mouthed high school basketball coach who thinks turning around his God-awful team will take him to the ‘big leagues.'”

“Hoops” debuted its one and only season on Aug. 21.

The voice cast included Rob Riggle as Ben’s dad, Barry, and Natasha Leggero as his estranged wife, Shannon. Ron Funches voiced Ben’s assistant coach and best friend, Ron, while Cleo King voiced Opal, the principal of Lenwood High School. Johnson’s former “New Girl” co-stars Max Greenfield and Hannah Simone made featured appearances, while Damon Wayans Jr., Nick Swardson, Eric Edelstein, Mary Holland and Gil Ozeri had recurring roles.

“Hoops” was created and written by Ben Hoffman. He also executive produced, along with Johnson, Seth Cohen and the Lord Miller Productions...

Adult animated comedy “Hoops” has been canceled at Netflix after just one season, Variety has learned exclusively.

The show premiered on the streamer on Aug. 21. Per an individual with knowledge of the decision to end the series, Netflix looks at a show’s viewership versus its cost and decided not to proceed with Season 2.

Jake Johnson starred as a hot-headed, foul-mouthed high school basketball coachwho thinks turning around his god awful team will take him to the “big leagues” and turn his miserable life around.

The show also starred Ron Funches, Cleo King, Natasha Leggero, A.D. Miles, Steve Berg, Rob Riggle, and Sam Richardson. It also featured the voices of Nick Swardson, Eric Edelstein, Mary Holland, Gil Ozeri, and Max Greenfield.

Ben Hoffman created the series and served as executive producer in addition to voicing the character Time Bomb. Phil Lord and Chris Miller also executive produced along with Johnson and Seth Cohen.

Netflix has canceled its animated comedy Hoops after a single season.

The cancellation comes about three and a half months after the show’s Aug. 21 premiere. The streamer, as it does with all its programming, weighs costs versus the size of a show’s audience in considering whether to renew or cancel.

Ben Hoffman (The Late Late Show With James Corden) created Hoops, which follows a struggling high school basketball coach (Jake Johnson) who dreams of moving up to the NBA. The cast also includes Ron Funches, Natasha Leggero, Cleo King, Rob Riggle and A.D. Miles.

The show received largely ...

Netflix has canceled its animated comedy Hoops after a single season.

The cancellation comes about three and a half months after the show’s Aug. 21 premiere. The streamer, as it does with all its programming, weighs costs versus the size of a show’s audience in considering whether to renew or cancel.

Ben Hoffman (The Late Late Show With James Corden) created Hoops, which follows a struggling high school basketball coach (Jake Johnson) who dreams of moving up to the NBA. The cast also includes Ron Funches, Natasha Leggero, Cleo King, Rob Riggle and A.D. Miles.

The show received largely ...

Exclusive: Outfest has launched its annual Outfest Screenwriting Lab and selected eight scripts that advance the visibility of Lgbtqia+ storytelling. This year’s fellows include Johnny Alvarez, Courtney & Hillary Andujar, Carlton Daniel Jr., Gary Jaffe, Raul Martin, Damon Royster, Cody Stickels & Kea Trevett, and Leandro Tadashi.

The Outfest Screenwriting Lab was established as a screenwriting contest in 1997 and has since become the cornerstone of Outfest’s education and mentoring program, Outfest Forward. Because this year’s Lab will take place virtually, it provided Outfest the ability to accept their largest cohort to date and extended the time frame of the Lab to five days. Fellows will meet with top industry showrunners, executives, and writers who will offer professional development and discuss trends within the industry.

The Lab roster of Lgbtqia+ industry leaders include showrunners Latoya Morgan, Derek Simonds (The Sinner), and M Dickson, alongside...

Bonafide comedy kings Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are taking their talents to Apple TV+ with the new murder mystery comedy show The Afterparty. Lord and Miller are no strangers to the world of television, having worked together and individually in a variety of roles on shows including (but not limited to) Clone High, How I Met Your Mother, Hoops, and Bless the Harts. Now, with The Afterparty, Lord and Miller will join an already strong line-up of comedies in the works at Apple TV+, who have already greenlit shows from Schmigadoon, starring Cecily Strong, to Platonic, starring Rose …...

Netflix has signed an overall deal with writer and producer Michael Green.

The first project under that deal will be the animated series “Blue Eye Samurai,” which has been ordered to series at the streamer. Geeen co-created the series along with Amber Noizumi. They will serve as executive producers and co-showrunners on the show, which follows a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise while seeking revenge in Edo-period Japan. Jane Wu will serve as supervising director and a producer. Erwin Stoff will also executive produce.

The voice cast for the series will include Maya Erskine, George Takei, Masi Oka, Randall Park, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Song, and Darren Barnet.

“Our story is a larger-than-life action-adventure that takes place 400 years ago, yet ‘Blue Eye Samurai’s’ themes are of the moment and the inspiration is deeply personal,” Green and Noizumi said. “We are grateful for Netflix’s...

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Is this show more of a winner than Coach Hopkins' team? Has the Hoops TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Netflix? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Hoops, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

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Streaming on the Netflix subscription service, the Hoops TV show was created by comedian and singer Ben Hoffman. The voice cast includes Jake Johnson, Ron Funches, Cleo King, Natasha Leggero, A.D. Miles, and Rob Riggle. The story revolves around Coach Ben Hopkins (Johnson), a hot-headed and foul-mouthed high school basketball coach. He thinks that, by turning around his awful team, he'll be able to move...

The third episode of Netflix’s adult animated comedy “Hoops” opens with a horse funeral. Zipper, a 20-year-old stallion beloved by his owner, Shannon (voiced by Natasha Leggero), passed away after a full, presumably rich life at his owner’s Kentucky farm, and Shannon is delivering an uplifting eulogy to an uncharacteristically large gathering of mourners. The only problem is that every time she says something nice about her horse, two bumbling ranch hands do something awful to its remains. First, they drop Zipper’s massive body off the side of their truck. One leg “breaks off,” his teeth are knocked out, and, when she finally sends them away so she can finish the funeral in peace, they run Zipper over, making his eyes bulge out like that alien-looking stress ball.

The joke here isn’t all that fresh. Contrasting sweet intentions with disturbing reality is a hallmark of shock comedy; so much so,...

Adult animation is having a bit of a moment right now, so it only makes sense that Jake Johnson has made the jump to starring in his own series. The New Girl alum and now-iconic Peter Parker from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse leads the new Netflix animated series Hoops, which is absolutely 100% not for children. Created by Ben Hoffman, the show revolves around a foul-mouthed high school basketball coach named Ben (played by Johnson) living in Kentucky who is beset by disappointment and failure at every turn, and yet is continually strong-willed and optimistic. …...

On the August 21, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing: […]

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Jake Johnson and Rob Riggle discuss their upcoming Netflix animated show Hoops, the first albums they ever bought, improv jitters and more in the latest installment of The First Time.

Hoops, created by Ben Hoffman, is centered around a delusional, foul-mouthed high school basketball coach, voiced by Johnson. Johnson says the show was originally pitched to MTV with the idea of making “something that was so loud and ridiculous that MTV had to pass on it but to not water it down at all.”

MTV did indeed pass on the show,...

Today marks the beginning of the weekend, and there’s nothing most of us would rather do than put the week behind us and watch a movie or TV series. Thankfully, as always, Netflix has got you covered with plenty to catch up on in August. You can binge the third and final season of The Rain, have a Jurassic Park marathon with the entire trilogy, or dive into some of the quirkier movies on the service, such as the mind-bending Being John Malkovich and underrated indie romance Safety Not Guaranteed.

If that’s not enough for you, though, then rest assured that today marks a big content drop just in time for weekend binging, and there are at least a handful of highly-anticipated additions you’ll want to take a look at.

Most notably, Part 1 of the fifth season of Lucifer is now available. This extremely popular series about...

Coronavirus has halted production on many projects in Hollywood, but not animation. Animated series have been largely unaffected by shutdowns, with animators and voice artists alike being able to perform their duties from home. Though Netflix claims that their 2020 slate will go ahead uninhibited, it’s fair to assume many other networks and streaming services will be turning toward animated projects to fill programing schedules. Many animated pilots that would have had an uphill battle to be picked up by a network may just find themselves in luck.

It’s amazing that Hoops isn’t one of those last-minute replacement animated series. The new adult cartoon from Netflix and creator Ben Hoffman (The Ben Show) is a low-brow, unfunny airball from the streaming service that typically delivers high-quality animated fare like Bojack Horseman and Big Mouth. A lazy, basketball rehash of The Bad News Bears, Hoops centers on Ben Hopkins (Jake Johnson), the loud-mouth,...

There is, pointedly, not very much to “Hoops.” Netflix’s new comedy, from creator Ben Hoffman and executive producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, has about as much ambition and patience as its lackadaisical, hotheaded main character. Ben (executive producer Jake Johnson) is an abrasive Kentucky high school basketball coach whose only real goals in life are to win some games, make his ex-wife (Natasha Leggero) regret their separation and piss off his successful father (Rob Riggle). That he’s only occasionally successful when it comes to alienating his dad rarely bothers him; Ben’s a textbook Teflon man, and tomorrow’s another day. For the most part, both he and the show itself are perfectly happy to stumble through their toxic misadventures and encourage everyone they meet to indulge their basest instincts.

Plenty of comedies have been based on less, and “Hoops” has the advantage of a solid voice...

Netflix has quietly been carving out a space for adult-driven animation with critical darlings like “Bojack Horseman,” “F for Family,” and “Big Mouth” leading the way by making year-end lists and even landing Emmy nominations. It makes sense that this section of the streaming service would eventually get to something like “Hoops,” a depressing new comedy about a foul-mouthed high school basketball coach who hates everything about his life, but especially despises the collection of unathletic losers he’s been asked to turn into a winning team.

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Netflix has found success with adult animated fare like Big Mouth and BoJack Horseman, and their latest effort is Hoops, created by comedian Ben Hoffman. The series follows Jake Johnson as the perpetually angry, vulgar, and pathetic Ben Hopkins, the coach of the Lenwood High School basketball team. Ben […]

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Never one to skimp on new content, Netflix are adding a ton of fresh films and television series for the week of August 17th to the 23rd. Notable highlights include the video game documentary High Score, as well as the return of Lucifer for a fifth season, and animated show Hoops from the team behind Bob’s Burgers. There’s a lot of other material coming to the streamer this week, too, so let’s dive in on what to expect.

On the movie side, we get the Alec Baldwin and Salma Hayek-starring Drunk Parents, as well as the Wendy Jo Carlton romantic comedy Good Kisser. Netflix Originals, meanwhile, include the Argentine thriller The Crimes That Bind, wherein a woman attempts to save her son from prison after he’s convicted of the attempted murder of his ex-wife, while you can also watch out for Mexican horror Fuego negro and...