Keith Olbermann had blunt words for Bill Maher follower the latter’s announcement that he is bringing back his HBO talk show, “Real Time With Bill Maher,” despite the ongoing WGA strike. The political commentator and “Countdown” podcast host took to X (formerly Twitter) to tell Maher “fuck you.”
“Without writers, the new weekly Scab edition of ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ will be 83 seconds long,” Olbermann wrote. “As somebody who’s known you since 1978: Fuck you, Bill, you selfish and unfunny scumbag.”
While Maher is the first late-night host to bring his show back amid the strikes, he’s certainly not the first TV host. Drew Barrymore has been facing backlash since announcing that her eponymous daytime talk show is returning amid the strikes, and ABC’s “The View” is already airing new episodes. CBS’ “The Talk” is also returning later this month.
“Can’t wait to tell...
“Without writers, the new weekly Scab edition of ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’ will be 83 seconds long,” Olbermann wrote. “As somebody who’s known you since 1978: Fuck you, Bill, you selfish and unfunny scumbag.”
While Maher is the first late-night host to bring his show back amid the strikes, he’s certainly not the first TV host. Drew Barrymore has been facing backlash since announcing that her eponymous daytime talk show is returning amid the strikes, and ABC’s “The View” is already airing new episodes. CBS’ “The Talk” is also returning later this month.
“Can’t wait to tell...
- 9/14/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Drew Barrymore is being criticized by fellow actors and writers on social media for her decision to bring back her eponymous daytime talk show amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. “The Drew Barrymore Show” is set to return Sept. 18.
While Barrymore is not violating SAG-AFTRA rules as the host of the show, her show does employ WGA writers. This means new episodes of “The Drew Barrymore Show” will have to utilize either violating WGA members, non-wga writers or no one. A spokesperson for CBS Media Ventures told Variety the show will “not be performing any writing work covered by the WGA strike.”
“Drew Barrymore has always been someone who recognized her privilege and aimed to evolve, so I hope she will reconsider this hasty decision intended to pay her crew because it weakens both unions to openly endorse scabbing,” TV writer Gennefer Gross posted.
TV personality Felicia Day added, “Sooo...
While Barrymore is not violating SAG-AFTRA rules as the host of the show, her show does employ WGA writers. This means new episodes of “The Drew Barrymore Show” will have to utilize either violating WGA members, non-wga writers or no one. A spokesperson for CBS Media Ventures told Variety the show will “not be performing any writing work covered by the WGA strike.”
“Drew Barrymore has always been someone who recognized her privilege and aimed to evolve, so I hope she will reconsider this hasty decision intended to pay her crew because it weakens both unions to openly endorse scabbing,” TV writer Gennefer Gross posted.
TV personality Felicia Day added, “Sooo...
- 9/11/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
The USA Network legal drama Suits has seen a surge in popularity on Netflix and Peacock over the summer, with over 3.1 billion minutes of the show watched across both streamers from June 26 to July 2. Nielsen predicts that the show’s popularity on streaming will only continue to grow, given that 75% of the views calculated during that time were generated by only the first three of the series’ nine seasons. With the show pulling such huge numbers nearly four years after its finale, many people have been wondering if the actors and writers will gain anything from the billions of views their show is bringing to these streaming services.
The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes of 2023 have brought to light the stark pay discrepancies between broadcast TV and streaming, especially when it comes to residuals. Actors and writers working for broadcast and cable shows receive payments when their episodes appear in reruns and syndication.
The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes of 2023 have brought to light the stark pay discrepancies between broadcast TV and streaming, especially when it comes to residuals. Actors and writers working for broadcast and cable shows receive payments when their episodes appear in reruns and syndication.
- 8/1/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Netflix has long been considered the pioneer of the modern streaming era, with its original series like Orange is the New Black and House of Cards popularizing the binge-watch model and encouraging people to cut ties with cable in favor of a virtual hub where people around the world could tune into their favorite movies and TV shows on their own time without commercials. When it first launched its video on demand streaming service in 2007, Netflix was this new and exciting thing where viewers could find almost anything they wanted to watch, and creatives could begin to experiment with stories beyond the confines of network television.
However, as many members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) have told their horror stories of working for Netflix and other streaming services during their strike for fair wages and working conditions,...
However, as many members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) have told their horror stories of working for Netflix and other streaming services during their strike for fair wages and working conditions,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher was criticized on Monday after it became public that she traveled to Italy for a Dolce & Gabbana fashion event over the weekend despite the guild’s ongoing contract talks with studios.
The trip became publicly known after Kim Kardashian, who also attended the event, posted a photo with Drescher on Instagram.
Guild reps didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from TheWrap, but in a statement to The Ankler, SAG-AFTRA said, “President Drescher is working as a brand ambassador for Dolce and Gabbana on location in Italy. This was a commitment fully known to the negotiating committee. She has been in negotiations every day either in person or via videoconference. President Drescher is managing a physically demanding schedule across three time zones, overseeing negotiations and working on location daily as well as managing her parents’ needs in Fl. She is returning to the...
The trip became publicly known after Kim Kardashian, who also attended the event, posted a photo with Drescher on Instagram.
Guild reps didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from TheWrap, but in a statement to The Ankler, SAG-AFTRA said, “President Drescher is working as a brand ambassador for Dolce and Gabbana on location in Italy. This was a commitment fully known to the negotiating committee. She has been in negotiations every day either in person or via videoconference. President Drescher is managing a physically demanding schedule across three time zones, overseeing negotiations and working on location daily as well as managing her parents’ needs in Fl. She is returning to the...
- 7/11/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Updated: Reaction is coming in after the Directors Guild and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers reached a tentative deal on a new three-year contract late Saturday night. Striking writers express some disappointment in their sister union while showing resolve in their own fight for a fair deal with the studios. And, with the Succession finale still fresh in everyone’s mind, many are using memes from the saga about corporate intrigue and backstabbing to illustrate their reactions on social media.
“I wasn’t around in ’08, but this feels like that from what I’ve heard,” a writer working on streaming series told Deadline Sunday. “The WGA takes a stand, the DGA reaps the rewards.”
A veteran showrunner assessed the impact of the DGA pact while also looking ahead to the SAG-AFTRA strike authorization vote which concludes Monday.
“The two guilds have a lot of different issues this year,...
“I wasn’t around in ’08, but this feels like that from what I’ve heard,” a writer working on streaming series told Deadline Sunday. “The WGA takes a stand, the DGA reaps the rewards.”
A veteran showrunner assessed the impact of the DGA pact while also looking ahead to the SAG-AFTRA strike authorization vote which concludes Monday.
“The two guilds have a lot of different issues this year,...
- 6/4/2023
- by Dominic Patten, Erik Pedersen and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Imagine Dragons performed an acoustic set at the WGA picket line in Los Angeles on Tuesday in support of striking writers. Frontman Dan Reynolds and guitarist Daniel Wayne Sermon played their Grammy-winning song “Radioactive” and “Whatever It Takes.”
As Reynolds sang from a metal park bench in front of the Netflix building, the crowd holding “Writers Guild of America on Strike!” signs sang along to the stripped-down hits.
Imagine Dragons is set to headline this year’s three-weekend Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin along with Eric Church, Zach Bryan, and Zac Brown Band.
As Reynolds sang from a metal park bench in front of the Netflix building, the crowd holding “Writers Guild of America on Strike!” signs sang along to the stripped-down hits.
Imagine Dragons is set to headline this year’s three-weekend Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin along with Eric Church, Zach Bryan, and Zac Brown Band.
- 5/10/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Imagine Dragons, in solidarity with the writers strike, showed up at the Netflix picket line to support writers.
Dan Reynolds and guitarist Daniel Wayne Sermon gave an impromptu performance in front of Netflix’s headquarters in Los Angeles. The duo performed hits like “Radioactive” and “Whatever It Takes.”
Watch the video of Imagine Dragons performing that was shared on Twitter by Gennefer Gross.
Imagine Dragons totally crushing it in support of writers at Netflix. #WritersStrike #WGAStrong pic.twitter.com/TQxchZ9z9g
— Gennefer Gross (@Gennefer) May 9, 2023
As the second week of the WGA strike continues, Imagine Dragons joined a group of celebrities that have shown their solidarity with writers.
Pete Davidson’s appearance on Saturday Night Live as host was canceled due to the strike but the actor showed up in Brooklyn to hand out pizzas. The writers of Ted Lasso, as well as star Jason Sudeikis, joined the picket...
Dan Reynolds and guitarist Daniel Wayne Sermon gave an impromptu performance in front of Netflix’s headquarters in Los Angeles. The duo performed hits like “Radioactive” and “Whatever It Takes.”
Watch the video of Imagine Dragons performing that was shared on Twitter by Gennefer Gross.
Imagine Dragons totally crushing it in support of writers at Netflix. #WritersStrike #WGAStrong pic.twitter.com/TQxchZ9z9g
— Gennefer Gross (@Gennefer) May 9, 2023
As the second week of the WGA strike continues, Imagine Dragons joined a group of celebrities that have shown their solidarity with writers.
Pete Davidson’s appearance on Saturday Night Live as host was canceled due to the strike but the actor showed up in Brooklyn to hand out pizzas. The writers of Ted Lasso, as well as star Jason Sudeikis, joined the picket...
- 5/10/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Imagine Dragons supports the writers strike.
The Grammy-winning band took to the Netflix picket line on Tuesday to show its support for the writers striking in Los Angeles and New York City. Piano player Dan Reynolds and electric guitarist Daniel Wayne Sermon, new L.A. transplants from Las Vegas, performed “Radioactive” and “Whatever It Takes.”
The musicians join a number of celebrities who have hit striking locations across both major cities to show their support, like Pete Davidson, who handed out pizzas in Greenpoint, Brooklyn; Ted Lasso writers and stars Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein and Brendan Hunt; Cynthia Nixon; Bowen Yang; and Jay Leno, who brought donuts (again) to strikers in L.A.
Imagine Dragons’ performance comes in the midst of their Mercury World Tour, which kicked off in Miami in February 2022 and ends at Berlin’s Lollapalooza in September 2023. The band’s fourth tour is in support of their...
The Grammy-winning band took to the Netflix picket line on Tuesday to show its support for the writers striking in Los Angeles and New York City. Piano player Dan Reynolds and electric guitarist Daniel Wayne Sermon, new L.A. transplants from Las Vegas, performed “Radioactive” and “Whatever It Takes.”
The musicians join a number of celebrities who have hit striking locations across both major cities to show their support, like Pete Davidson, who handed out pizzas in Greenpoint, Brooklyn; Ted Lasso writers and stars Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein and Brendan Hunt; Cynthia Nixon; Bowen Yang; and Jay Leno, who brought donuts (again) to strikers in L.A.
Imagine Dragons’ performance comes in the midst of their Mercury World Tour, which kicked off in Miami in February 2022 and ends at Berlin’s Lollapalooza in September 2023. The band’s fourth tour is in support of their...
- 5/10/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Martha Stewart is having a laugh at the latest viral meme about her.
Last week, a tweet went viral, joking about Pete Davidson’s dating life, showing him posing for a photo with ex Kim Kardashian while holding hands with the 81-year-old lifestyle guru.
Read More: Kim Kardashian And Pete Davidson Break Up After 9 Months Together
We should’ve seen this coming. pic.twitter.com/BXzTUl3yQp
— Gennefer Gross (@Gennefer) August 6, 2022
“Pete Davidson is like the son I never had,” Martha told the Daily Mail.
“He is a charming boy who is finding his way,” she continued, before revealing. “I’ve invited him to come on my podcast and I look forward to hearing what he has to say.”
Read More: Kanye West Jokes ‘Skete Davidson Dead At Age 28’ After Kim Kardashian And Pete Davidson Reportedly Split
The photograph of Davidson and Stewart’s meeting was taken at the White House Correspondents’ Association...
Last week, a tweet went viral, joking about Pete Davidson’s dating life, showing him posing for a photo with ex Kim Kardashian while holding hands with the 81-year-old lifestyle guru.
Read More: Kim Kardashian And Pete Davidson Break Up After 9 Months Together
We should’ve seen this coming. pic.twitter.com/BXzTUl3yQp
— Gennefer Gross (@Gennefer) August 6, 2022
“Pete Davidson is like the son I never had,” Martha told the Daily Mail.
“He is a charming boy who is finding his way,” she continued, before revealing. “I’ve invited him to come on my podcast and I look forward to hearing what he has to say.”
Read More: Kanye West Jokes ‘Skete Davidson Dead At Age 28’ After Kim Kardashian And Pete Davidson Reportedly Split
The photograph of Davidson and Stewart’s meeting was taken at the White House Correspondents’ Association...
- 8/14/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Martha Stewart confirms the nature of her relationship with comedian Pete Davidson. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Galaxy/StarMaxWorldwide
Martha Stewart issued a response to viral memes suggesting she is dating Pete Davidson following his split from Kim Kardashian.
Davidson and Kardashian ended their unlikely romance after nine months at the beginning of August.
It has been reported that distance got in the way of their relationship but neither party has confirmed what led to the split.
Stewart spent time with Kris Jenner after the Kardashian matriarch visited her podcast.
The pair also filmed ABC’s Martha Stewart’s Great American Tag Sale which aired in May and she visited Jenner’s home in Calabasas.
The lifestyle guru also spent time with Pete and Kim at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Martha Stewart laughs off Pete Davidson dating rumors
The 81-year-old media personality responded to the meme that suggested she could...
Martha Stewart issued a response to viral memes suggesting she is dating Pete Davidson following his split from Kim Kardashian.
Davidson and Kardashian ended their unlikely romance after nine months at the beginning of August.
It has been reported that distance got in the way of their relationship but neither party has confirmed what led to the split.
Stewart spent time with Kris Jenner after the Kardashian matriarch visited her podcast.
The pair also filmed ABC’s Martha Stewart’s Great American Tag Sale which aired in May and she visited Jenner’s home in Calabasas.
The lifestyle guru also spent time with Pete and Kim at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Martha Stewart laughs off Pete Davidson dating rumors
The 81-year-old media personality responded to the meme that suggested she could...
- 8/14/2022
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
Entertainment journalists and industry professionals lamented the disappearing art-house film scene in Los Angeles following Landmark Theaters’ announcement that it will shutter its Pico Boulevard location at the end of May.
In a statement to media Wednesday, Landmark Theaters president Kevin Holloway said that the location has tried to extend its tenancy to no avail.
“We send our deepest appreciation to the Pico staff, guests, and the filmmaking community for their support over the years. We’re exploring opportunities to expand our Los Angeles footprint, which we hope to be able to share more on soon,” he added.
Many decried The Landmark Pico’s closing as yet another sign of small movie theaters losing out to corporate purchasing power on part of national chains like AMC. Additionally, people drew comparisons to another significant blow to L.A.’s local indie fukn scene, that of Arclight Cinemas — as well as its sister chain,...
In a statement to media Wednesday, Landmark Theaters president Kevin Holloway said that the location has tried to extend its tenancy to no avail.
“We send our deepest appreciation to the Pico staff, guests, and the filmmaking community for their support over the years. We’re exploring opportunities to expand our Los Angeles footprint, which we hope to be able to share more on soon,” he added.
Many decried The Landmark Pico’s closing as yet another sign of small movie theaters losing out to corporate purchasing power on part of national chains like AMC. Additionally, people drew comparisons to another significant blow to L.A.’s local indie fukn scene, that of Arclight Cinemas — as well as its sister chain,...
- 5/12/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Refresh for updates…Early exuberance in Hollywood surrounding news of a new IATSE contract has dimmed somewhat, as more details about the deal negotiated with the AMPTP have emerged.
Among those walking back or contextualizing their initial reactions on Saturday evening was Yvette Nicole Brown, who initially tweeted “#UnionStrong!”, along with emojis depicting a raised fist and heart.
“And let me add,” the Emmy-nominated actor and comic later wrote, “I’m excited if @IATSE members are excited. This is their new contract potentially. They get to decide if what’s being offered is what they need to feel safe, well-paid and respected.”
Writer-producer Gennefer Gross originally tweeted: “Congrats to the #IATSE for striking a deal! This is what happens when you stand united for fairness and equality in an industry that far too often puts profit over people. Thank an assistant or crew member today for their tireless efforts and...
Among those walking back or contextualizing their initial reactions on Saturday evening was Yvette Nicole Brown, who initially tweeted “#UnionStrong!”, along with emojis depicting a raised fist and heart.
“And let me add,” the Emmy-nominated actor and comic later wrote, “I’m excited if @IATSE members are excited. This is their new contract potentially. They get to decide if what’s being offered is what they need to feel safe, well-paid and respected.”
Writer-producer Gennefer Gross originally tweeted: “Congrats to the #IATSE for striking a deal! This is what happens when you stand united for fairness and equality in an industry that far too often puts profit over people. Thank an assistant or crew member today for their tireless efforts and...
- 10/17/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Following the news that the Arclight Cinemas theater chain will be closed for good as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, plenty of LA residents in and out of entertainment gnashed their teeth in dismay. But that dismay soon turned into calls from within Hollywood for someone, anyone, to step in and save it.
Who? That’s a question for another time since, as we write this, no one has actually stepped up and no one has seriously proposed any kind of direct action that might encourage a person or organization with deep pockets to do so. But given the theater’s significance, we suspect that will change. For now, the main takeaway is that a whole lot of Angelenos, (at least one of whom is writing this post), many of them famous, would be very happy indeed if one of LA’s most treasured movie landmarks was rescued from oblivion.
Who? That’s a question for another time since, as we write this, no one has actually stepped up and no one has seriously proposed any kind of direct action that might encourage a person or organization with deep pockets to do so. But given the theater’s significance, we suspect that will change. For now, the main takeaway is that a whole lot of Angelenos, (at least one of whom is writing this post), many of them famous, would be very happy indeed if one of LA’s most treasured movie landmarks was rescued from oblivion.
- 4/13/2021
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
The 99th precinct is celebrating tonight as “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” has been saved by NBC just one day after being canceled at Fox.
The cast and executive producers of the Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher-led sitcom took to Twitter Friday to express their gratitude over the 13-episode season 6 pickup by the Peacock with some of the most on-brand messages we’ve ever seen.
“So happy to announce: NBC Is Picking Up Brooklyn 99 for Season 6!!!” Samberg, who plays Detective Jake Peralta, tweeted via The Lonely Island’s official account.
Also Read: 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Saved by NBC 1 Day After Fox Cancellation
“Hey everyone, just wanted to say no big deal but….NBC Just Picked #BROOKLYN99 Up For Season 6!!!” creator Dan Goor wrote. “Thanks in no small part to you, the best fans in the history of the world! Nine-nine!!!!!!!!!”
“NBC Takin B99 Offa Foxes Handsies BBBBBSSSSSSssss,” Chelsea Peretti, who plays Gina on the comedy, tweeted along with a Gif of DJ Khaled saying, “You Smart.”
“#Brooklyn99 Is Coming Back For Season 6 You Guys On NBC!!!!!” Melissa Fumero, who plays Amy, wrote, along with a Gif of Peretti in character. “You did this!! You got loud and you were heard and you saved our show!! Thank you!! Thank you to NBC!! Nine Nine!!!!!”
Also Read: Hulu, Netflix Pass on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' Will Not Rescue Fox Comedy From Cancellation
Fans got in on the fun too, unable to contain their, “Nine Nine” cheers.
“Ever since we sold this show to Fox I’ve regretted letting it get away, and it’s high time it came back to its rightful home,” said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment said on Friday, after the network announced the big news. “Mike Schur, Dan Goor, and Andy Samberg grew up on NBC and we’re all thrilled that one of the smartest, funniest, and best cast comedies in a long time will take its place in our comedy line-up. I speak for everyone at NBC, here’s to the Nine-Nine!”
Goor executive produces along with Michael Schur, David Miner and Luke Del Tredici — marking Schur’s third show on NBC this season along with “The Good Place” and “Abby’s.” Goor and Schur previously worked together at NBC on “Parks and Recreation.”
Also Read: Why Fox Canceled 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' 'The Mick' and 'The Last Man on Earth'
The news brought about an outpouring of support from fans who objected to the decision, including from Mark Hamill, Guillermo del Toro and Lin-Manuel Miranda — who encouraged his followers to tweet “#RenewB99” to save the show.
Sounds like NBC was listening.
See the tweets below.
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” airs on Sundays at 8:30/7:30 c on Fox — for now.
NBC Takin B99 Offa Foxes Handsies BBBBBSSSSSSssss pic.twitter.com/qXFr3Ic27G
— Chelsea Peretti (@chelseaperetti) May 12, 2018
Hey everyone, just wanted to say no big deal but….
NBC Just Picked #BROOKLYN99 Up For Season 6!!!
Thanks in no small part to you, the best fans in the history of the world!
Nine-nine!!!!!!!!!
— Dan Goor (@djgoor) May 12, 2018
So happy to announce:
NBC Is Picking Up Brooklyn 99 for Season 6!!!
— The Lonely Island (@thelonelyisland) May 12, 2018
#Brooklyn99 Is Coming Back For Season 6 You Guys On NBC!!!!! You did this!! You got loud and you were heard and you saved our show!! Thank you!! Thank you to NBC!! Nine Nine!!!!! pic.twitter.com/cTycfF4FoR
— Melissa Fumero (@melissafumero) May 12, 2018
Squad You Did It #BROOKLYN99 Will Be On NBC For Our 6th Season!
— Stephanie Beatriz (@iamstephbeatz) May 12, 2018
pic.twitter.com/uB91g70sBA
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 12, 2018
Do you know what it means to have your faith restored in humanity?
Be. Cause. I. Do.
Thank you, @NBC. @Brooklyn99Fox https://t.co/apoMOWvn15
— Marc Evan Jackson (@MarcEvanJackson) May 12, 2018
Squad You Did It #BROOKLYN99 Will Be On NBC For Our 6th Season!
— Stephanie Beatriz (@iamstephbeatz) May 12, 2018
It’s Nine o’clock and the Nine Nine is now on NBC. We are so grateful for our fans. Thank You. You made this happen. And we’re excited about this amazing new chapter for Brooklyn Nine-Nine. ❤️????????????
— JoeLoTruglio (@JoeLoTruglio) May 12, 2018
Good news: Andy is back on NBC!!!
Bad News: Andy has So many unpaid NBC parking tickets!!! https://t.co/Mti5aWNBbr
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) May 12, 2018
I would just like to go on record and say that I love @nbc to the moon and back for giving #Brooklyn99 a new home u da besttttttt
— Lyn (@earthtolyn) May 12, 2018
What a time to be alive. #Brooklyn99 https://t.co/B2HXaJNmSl
— Gennefer Gross (@Gennefer) May 12, 2018
Brooklyn Nine-Nine coming back for a sixth season on nbc like pic.twitter.com/XphatQfWTa
— Teresa W. Price (@teresawprice) May 12, 2018
Nine Nine!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/MMUH8O88dd
— Myra C. (@myracazares) May 12, 2018
Read original story ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine': the Squad Freaks Out Over NBC Revival – ‘Nine Nine!’ At TheWrap...
The cast and executive producers of the Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher-led sitcom took to Twitter Friday to express their gratitude over the 13-episode season 6 pickup by the Peacock with some of the most on-brand messages we’ve ever seen.
“So happy to announce: NBC Is Picking Up Brooklyn 99 for Season 6!!!” Samberg, who plays Detective Jake Peralta, tweeted via The Lonely Island’s official account.
Also Read: 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Saved by NBC 1 Day After Fox Cancellation
“Hey everyone, just wanted to say no big deal but….NBC Just Picked #BROOKLYN99 Up For Season 6!!!” creator Dan Goor wrote. “Thanks in no small part to you, the best fans in the history of the world! Nine-nine!!!!!!!!!”
“NBC Takin B99 Offa Foxes Handsies BBBBBSSSSSSssss,” Chelsea Peretti, who plays Gina on the comedy, tweeted along with a Gif of DJ Khaled saying, “You Smart.”
“#Brooklyn99 Is Coming Back For Season 6 You Guys On NBC!!!!!” Melissa Fumero, who plays Amy, wrote, along with a Gif of Peretti in character. “You did this!! You got loud and you were heard and you saved our show!! Thank you!! Thank you to NBC!! Nine Nine!!!!!”
Also Read: Hulu, Netflix Pass on 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' Will Not Rescue Fox Comedy From Cancellation
Fans got in on the fun too, unable to contain their, “Nine Nine” cheers.
“Ever since we sold this show to Fox I’ve regretted letting it get away, and it’s high time it came back to its rightful home,” said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment said on Friday, after the network announced the big news. “Mike Schur, Dan Goor, and Andy Samberg grew up on NBC and we’re all thrilled that one of the smartest, funniest, and best cast comedies in a long time will take its place in our comedy line-up. I speak for everyone at NBC, here’s to the Nine-Nine!”
Goor executive produces along with Michael Schur, David Miner and Luke Del Tredici — marking Schur’s third show on NBC this season along with “The Good Place” and “Abby’s.” Goor and Schur previously worked together at NBC on “Parks and Recreation.”
Also Read: Why Fox Canceled 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' 'The Mick' and 'The Last Man on Earth'
The news brought about an outpouring of support from fans who objected to the decision, including from Mark Hamill, Guillermo del Toro and Lin-Manuel Miranda — who encouraged his followers to tweet “#RenewB99” to save the show.
Sounds like NBC was listening.
See the tweets below.
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” airs on Sundays at 8:30/7:30 c on Fox — for now.
NBC Takin B99 Offa Foxes Handsies BBBBBSSSSSSssss pic.twitter.com/qXFr3Ic27G
— Chelsea Peretti (@chelseaperetti) May 12, 2018
Hey everyone, just wanted to say no big deal but….
NBC Just Picked #BROOKLYN99 Up For Season 6!!!
Thanks in no small part to you, the best fans in the history of the world!
Nine-nine!!!!!!!!!
— Dan Goor (@djgoor) May 12, 2018
So happy to announce:
NBC Is Picking Up Brooklyn 99 for Season 6!!!
— The Lonely Island (@thelonelyisland) May 12, 2018
#Brooklyn99 Is Coming Back For Season 6 You Guys On NBC!!!!! You did this!! You got loud and you were heard and you saved our show!! Thank you!! Thank you to NBC!! Nine Nine!!!!! pic.twitter.com/cTycfF4FoR
— Melissa Fumero (@melissafumero) May 12, 2018
Squad You Did It #BROOKLYN99 Will Be On NBC For Our 6th Season!
— Stephanie Beatriz (@iamstephbeatz) May 12, 2018
pic.twitter.com/uB91g70sBA
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) May 12, 2018
Do you know what it means to have your faith restored in humanity?
Be. Cause. I. Do.
Thank you, @NBC. @Brooklyn99Fox https://t.co/apoMOWvn15
— Marc Evan Jackson (@MarcEvanJackson) May 12, 2018
Squad You Did It #BROOKLYN99 Will Be On NBC For Our 6th Season!
— Stephanie Beatriz (@iamstephbeatz) May 12, 2018
It’s Nine o’clock and the Nine Nine is now on NBC. We are so grateful for our fans. Thank You. You made this happen. And we’re excited about this amazing new chapter for Brooklyn Nine-Nine. ❤️????????????
— JoeLoTruglio (@JoeLoTruglio) May 12, 2018
Good news: Andy is back on NBC!!!
Bad News: Andy has So many unpaid NBC parking tickets!!! https://t.co/Mti5aWNBbr
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) May 12, 2018
I would just like to go on record and say that I love @nbc to the moon and back for giving #Brooklyn99 a new home u da besttttttt
— Lyn (@earthtolyn) May 12, 2018
What a time to be alive. #Brooklyn99 https://t.co/B2HXaJNmSl
— Gennefer Gross (@Gennefer) May 12, 2018
Brooklyn Nine-Nine coming back for a sixth season on nbc like pic.twitter.com/XphatQfWTa
— Teresa W. Price (@teresawprice) May 12, 2018
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— Myra C. (@myracazares) May 12, 2018
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