Malcolm-Jamal Warner has joined the cast of the hit ABC procedural series 9-1-1. The popular television star will play a nurse named Amir in the series, and the synopsis says he has a “complicated past.” The network has released a first-look sneak peek at his role on the show and what fans can expect.
Here is a look at the first look at Malcolm-Jamal Warner on 9-1-1.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Joins 9-1-1 Cast
Malcolm-Jamal Warner has a long history as a popular television star. Most fans got to know him when he played Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. That was one of the most-watched sitcoms of the 1990s and it helped make the young man a star, although he mostly stuck with television after that.
Thanks to his breakout on The Cosby Show, he earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his role as Theo.
Here is a look at the first look at Malcolm-Jamal Warner on 9-1-1.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Joins 9-1-1 Cast
Malcolm-Jamal Warner has a long history as a popular television star. Most fans got to know him when he played Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. That was one of the most-watched sitcoms of the 1990s and it helped make the young man a star, although he mostly stuck with television after that.
Thanks to his breakout on The Cosby Show, he earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his role as Theo.
- 5/9/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Some fun news: TV veteran Malcolm-Jamal Warner is scrubbing in for a guest-starring role on 9-1-1.
The actor will appear in four upcoming episodes of the Ryan Murphy procedural as Amir, a hospital burn unit nurse with ties to Bobby’s (Peter Krause) past, our sister site Deadline reports.
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Warner is no stranger to scrubs,...
The actor will appear in four upcoming episodes of the Ryan Murphy procedural as Amir, a hospital burn unit nurse with ties to Bobby’s (Peter Krause) past, our sister site Deadline reports.
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Warner is no stranger to scrubs,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Scholastic is boosting its entertainment biz: The kids media and publishing company announced a $186 million deal to acquire full economic interest in 9 Story Media Group, a leading children’s content producer and distributor.
Through the investment, Scholastic will acquire 100% of the economic interest in and a minority of voting rights in 9 Story Media, the animation studio behind TV shows including “Doc McStuffins” (pictured above), “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Octonauts,” “Wild Kratts” and “The Magic School Bus Rides Again.”
The companies said the deal “solidifies” the more than two decades of collaboration between Scholastic Entertainment and 9 Story. The investment has been approved by both companies’ boards of directors and the shareholders of 9 Story. The deal is expected to close in Scholastic’s fiscal 2025 first quarter, which begins on June 1, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
“This highly strategic combination, adding 9 Story’s industry-leading capabilities with Scholastic’s trusted brand and proven ability...
Through the investment, Scholastic will acquire 100% of the economic interest in and a minority of voting rights in 9 Story Media, the animation studio behind TV shows including “Doc McStuffins” (pictured above), “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Octonauts,” “Wild Kratts” and “The Magic School Bus Rides Again.”
The companies said the deal “solidifies” the more than two decades of collaboration between Scholastic Entertainment and 9 Story. The investment has been approved by both companies’ boards of directors and the shareholders of 9 Story. The deal is expected to close in Scholastic’s fiscal 2025 first quarter, which begins on June 1, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
“This highly strategic combination, adding 9 Story’s industry-leading capabilities with Scholastic’s trusted brand and proven ability...
- 3/12/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Scholastic Entertainment has unveiled a deal to invest $186 million in the Canadian animation studio 9 Story Media Group.
A definitive agreement between the two companies would see Scholastic — whose Hollywood projects include Sony’s Goosebumps movies and the live-action/animation hybrid adaptation of Clifford the Big Red Dog for Paramount — acquire 100 percent of the economic interests and a minority of voting rights in Toronto-based 9 Story.
The transaction, already approved by 9 Story shareholders and board members, is expected to close in Scholastic’s fiscal quarter beginning June 1, 2024.
Vince Commisso, president and CEO of 9 Story, said in a statement on Tuesday: “We’ve been fortunate to work with Scholastic for decades, going back to my own start with the family-favorite production, The Magic School Bus. The combination of our global studios, sales and distribution capabilities with Scholastic’s existing media business, iconic name and unique capabilities opens even more opportunities to deliver...
A definitive agreement between the two companies would see Scholastic — whose Hollywood projects include Sony’s Goosebumps movies and the live-action/animation hybrid adaptation of Clifford the Big Red Dog for Paramount — acquire 100 percent of the economic interests and a minority of voting rights in Toronto-based 9 Story.
The transaction, already approved by 9 Story shareholders and board members, is expected to close in Scholastic’s fiscal quarter beginning June 1, 2024.
Vince Commisso, president and CEO of 9 Story, said in a statement on Tuesday: “We’ve been fortunate to work with Scholastic for decades, going back to my own start with the family-favorite production, The Magic School Bus. The combination of our global studios, sales and distribution capabilities with Scholastic’s existing media business, iconic name and unique capabilities opens even more opportunities to deliver...
- 3/12/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Writers Guild of America strike continued Thursday with a demonstration at Netflix headquarters in Los Angeles that featured appearances by Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, as well as a slew of Dolly Parton drag queens on the picket lines.
The event, put on by the WGA’s LGBTQ+ writers committee, was titled “Striking 9-5 Picket — A Dolly Drag Event.” Fonda, Tomlin and the real-life Parton starred in the 1980 comedy that scored an Oscar nomination for Parton’s chart-topping title song. The picket was organized by the film’s screenwriter Patricia Resnick, who also attended and spoke to the crowd that swelled to more than 400.
On the scene at the Striking 9-5 Picket – A Dolly Drag Event outside of Netflix in LA today #WritersStrike...
The event, put on by the WGA’s LGBTQ+ writers committee, was titled “Striking 9-5 Picket — A Dolly Drag Event.” Fonda, Tomlin and the real-life Parton starred in the 1980 comedy that scored an Oscar nomination for Parton’s chart-topping title song. The picket was organized by the film’s screenwriter Patricia Resnick, who also attended and spoke to the crowd that swelled to more than 400.
On the scene at the Striking 9-5 Picket – A Dolly Drag Event outside of Netflix in LA today #WritersStrike...
- 6/29/2023
- by Rosy Cordero and Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+ today released the trailer for “Eva the Owlet,” premiering globally on Friday, March 31. The new animated kids and family series is based on the New York Times bestselling Scholastic book series “Owl Diaries” by award-winning author Rebecca Elliott. “Eva the Owlet” stars Eva, a creative, cheeky owlet who lives next door to her best friend Lucy in the woodland world of Treetopington. With big ideas and an even bigger personality, Eva goes on high-flying adventures, expressing herself in her diary along the way! Since first being published, “Owl Diaries” now has eight foreign language translations and 11 million copies in print. Produced by award-winning Scholastic Entertainment with production services and 4K animation by 9 Story Media Group’s Emmy-winning and Academy Award-nominated studio Brown Bag Films in Dublin and Bali, “Eva the Owlet” also features original songs by critically acclaimed musician and singer-songwriter Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums.
- 3/9/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Lily Tomlin is one of the most beloved and respected comedic actors of all time. However, she recently revealed that fellow comedian Lucille Ball was not exactly a fan. What’s worse, Ball’s harsh words almost had Tomlin in tears.
Lily Tomlin has conquered TV and movies in her lengthy career Lily Tomlin attends the premiere of “80 For Brady” I Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Tomlin began acting in college. After graduation, she also started doing stand-up comedy, which led to her television appearances. Tomlin appeared on variety shows like Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In and The Carol Burnett Show, which led to movie roles in Nashville, 9 to 5, and Orange County.
She has continued acting on TV as well, most notably voicing Ms. Frizzle in The Magic School Bus and starring alongside longtime friend Jane Fonda in Netflix’s Grace and Frankie. She also voiced Aunt May in the 2018 blockbuster Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Lily Tomlin has conquered TV and movies in her lengthy career Lily Tomlin attends the premiere of “80 For Brady” I Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Tomlin began acting in college. After graduation, she also started doing stand-up comedy, which led to her television appearances. Tomlin appeared on variety shows like Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In and The Carol Burnett Show, which led to movie roles in Nashville, 9 to 5, and Orange County.
She has continued acting on TV as well, most notably voicing Ms. Frizzle in The Magic School Bus and starring alongside longtime friend Jane Fonda in Netflix’s Grace and Frankie. She also voiced Aunt May in the 2018 blockbuster Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
- 2/22/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Much like movies, video game companies have historically been eager to make games based on popular TV shows. To be fair, certain shows do lend themselves to great games. Capcom was able to spin gold out of the Disney Afternoon animated lineup, and Konami’s big arcade hits were based on the ever-so-popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, an extremely early take on The Simpsons, and an X-Men cartoon.
Sometimes, though, you got some really weird adaptations. While some are remembered for the wrong reasons, others have been mostly lost to time despite being based on once-popular properties. Here are just some of the most bizarre and forgotten games based on popular TV shows.
15. The Real Ghostbusters (Arcade)
In 1987, developer Data East took a bird’s eye run-and-gun with crazy monster designs called Meikyuu Hunter G and spruced it up with an extra player and bells and whistles that made it qualify as a Ghostbusters tie-in.
Sometimes, though, you got some really weird adaptations. While some are remembered for the wrong reasons, others have been mostly lost to time despite being based on once-popular properties. Here are just some of the most bizarre and forgotten games based on popular TV shows.
15. The Real Ghostbusters (Arcade)
In 1987, developer Data East took a bird’s eye run-and-gun with crazy monster designs called Meikyuu Hunter G and spruced it up with an extra player and bells and whistles that made it qualify as a Ghostbusters tie-in.
- 1/21/2023
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
“David Makes Man” is a drama television series that takes an intriguing look into race, brotherhood, and identity issues. This coming-of-age drama first appeared on screens on August 14, 2019, on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). The storyline is about David, a teenage prodigy whose life revolves around two different worlds.
South Florida is the setting for this lyrical story created by Tarell Alvin McCraney (co-writer of “Moonlight”). The executive producers of the Peabody Award-winning show include Oprah Winfrey, Mike Kelley, Michael B. Jordan, Dee Harris-Lawrence (showrunner), and Melissa Loy. Warner Bros. produced it.
This television series got a warm reception from viewers for season 1, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s currently in the second season comprising 10 episodes that premiered June 22, 2021, and ended August 24, 2021.
This quintessential guide covers the show’s synopsis, season two cast, whether season three will come out, what happened in season two,...
South Florida is the setting for this lyrical story created by Tarell Alvin McCraney (co-writer of “Moonlight”). The executive producers of the Peabody Award-winning show include Oprah Winfrey, Mike Kelley, Michael B. Jordan, Dee Harris-Lawrence (showrunner), and Melissa Loy. Warner Bros. produced it.
This television series got a warm reception from viewers for season 1, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s currently in the second season comprising 10 episodes that premiered June 22, 2021, and ended August 24, 2021.
This quintessential guide covers the show’s synopsis, season two cast, whether season three will come out, what happened in season two,...
- 6/16/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Exclusive: Campfire Studios, the company behind HBO Max docuseries The Way Down and Hulu’s WeWork doc, is expanding its scripted division and has hired former Marc Platt Productions exec Ryan Christians to oversee a new push.
The Wheelhouse-backed producer, run by Ross Dinerstein, is best known for its documentary output but it has a number of scripted credits including Special, the Ryan O’Connell-created dramedy series, Stephen King thriller 1922, Rattlesnake and comedy The Package, all for Netflix as well as IFC’s cult horror The Pact.
Christians has worked closely with Campfire on production of Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy Players, which is a co-production between Dinerstein’s company and Marc Platt and stars Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans.
He joins as SVP and Head of Scripted Content and has been tasked with growing its scripted output. The company already has various scripted projects in development for streaming platforms,...
The Wheelhouse-backed producer, run by Ross Dinerstein, is best known for its documentary output but it has a number of scripted credits including Special, the Ryan O’Connell-created dramedy series, Stephen King thriller 1922, Rattlesnake and comedy The Package, all for Netflix as well as IFC’s cult horror The Pact.
Christians has worked closely with Campfire on production of Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy Players, which is a co-production between Dinerstein’s company and Marc Platt and stars Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans.
He joins as SVP and Head of Scripted Content and has been tasked with growing its scripted output. The company already has various scripted projects in development for streaming platforms,...
- 3/9/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Watch the Short Film The Lake: "When a young man takes his girlfriend out on the lake to propose, they come face to face with the dark spirits beneath the surface."
Writer/Director/Editor - Joey Greene
Producer - Alexander Anderson, Julian Terry, Joey Greene
Starring:
Michael - Tommy Schneiders
Jaimie - Gina Vitori
Lake Spirit - Sonny King
Crew:
Creative Producer - Julian Terry
Co-Producer - Malcolm Garvey
Story By - Joey Greene, Julian Terry
Director of Photography - Paul Houston
1st AC - Efrain Pineda
Gaffer - Dijon Herron
SFX Makeup - Emma Lu Marshall
Sound Mixer (Location) - Nico Pierce, Chris Nawrocki
Composer - Alex Winkler
Sound Design - Christina Gonzalez
Color - Matthew Macar, Joey Greene
Additional Color - Caleb J. Phillips
VFX - Paul Houston
Set Lifeguard - Elizabeth McDowell
Casting Support Services - Breakdown Services
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Writer/Director/Editor - Joey Greene
Producer - Alexander Anderson, Julian Terry, Joey Greene
Starring:
Michael - Tommy Schneiders
Jaimie - Gina Vitori
Lake Spirit - Sonny King
Crew:
Creative Producer - Julian Terry
Co-Producer - Malcolm Garvey
Story By - Joey Greene, Julian Terry
Director of Photography - Paul Houston
1st AC - Efrain Pineda
Gaffer - Dijon Herron
SFX Makeup - Emma Lu Marshall
Sound Mixer (Location) - Nico Pierce, Chris Nawrocki
Composer - Alex Winkler
Sound Design - Christina Gonzalez
Color - Matthew Macar, Joey Greene
Additional Color - Caleb J. Phillips
VFX - Paul Houston
Set Lifeguard - Elizabeth McDowell
Casting Support Services - Breakdown Services
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5’7 Films inks with The Gersh Agency...
- 11/8/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Filmmakers and stars Elizabeth Banks and David Wain of “Wet Hot American Summer” are reuniting for a new movie musical at Amazon Studios.
Wain is directing the project, titled “Where the Fore Are We?”, and will produce with Banks and partner Max Handelman via their Brownstone Productions. Wain wrote the script with Zach Reino and Jess McKenna. Alison Small is executive producing.
After a crash landing leaves the passengers and crew of a commercial flight stranded for three months, the film follows members of this makeshift community who begin to put together a production of a Shakespearean play to keep themselves occupied, despite their captain trying to focus them on getting rescued.
Banks and Handelman are currently engaged in a first-look film deal at Universal, and count a slate that includes multiple film, television and digital collaborations across various networks and studios. Partners in include Universal, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Fox,...
Wain is directing the project, titled “Where the Fore Are We?”, and will produce with Banks and partner Max Handelman via their Brownstone Productions. Wain wrote the script with Zach Reino and Jess McKenna. Alison Small is executive producing.
After a crash landing leaves the passengers and crew of a commercial flight stranded for three months, the film follows members of this makeshift community who begin to put together a production of a Shakespearean play to keep themselves occupied, despite their captain trying to focus them on getting rescued.
Banks and Handelman are currently engaged in a first-look film deal at Universal, and count a slate that includes multiple film, television and digital collaborations across various networks and studios. Partners in include Universal, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Fox,...
- 9/16/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Peacock is developing a series adaptation of the Victoria Aveyard novel “Red Queen” with Elizabeth Banks attached to executive produce, direct and appear in a major supporting role.
Beth Schwartz and Aveyard co-wrote the pilot and will executive produce the project, with Schwartz also serving as showrunner. Banks and Max Handelman executive produce via Brownstone Productions. Dannah Shinder is co-executive producer. Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television will co-produce. Both Brownstone and Schwartz are currently under overall deals at Wbtv.
The one-hour drama is set in an alternate near-future America where democracy is replaced by a monarchy led by a group of humans with superpowers who rule with an iron fist over those without powers. Mare, a fiery young woman born to poverty without powers, is doing the best she can to survive and protect her family when she discovers the unthinkable: She somehow has powers too. This shocking discovery...
Beth Schwartz and Aveyard co-wrote the pilot and will executive produce the project, with Schwartz also serving as showrunner. Banks and Max Handelman executive produce via Brownstone Productions. Dannah Shinder is co-executive producer. Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television will co-produce. Both Brownstone and Schwartz are currently under overall deals at Wbtv.
The one-hour drama is set in an alternate near-future America where democracy is replaced by a monarchy led by a group of humans with superpowers who rule with an iron fist over those without powers. Mare, a fiery young woman born to poverty without powers, is doing the best she can to survive and protect her family when she discovers the unthinkable: She somehow has powers too. This shocking discovery...
- 5/25/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Elizabeth Banks has found her next project and will direct a thriller at Universal called “Cocaine Bear,” that Phil Lord and Christopher Miller will produce.
“Cocaine Bear” will be Banks’ third feature after last directing “Charlie’s Angels” in 2019 and “Pitch Perfect 3” from 2015. “Cocaine Bear” is based on a true story of events that took place in Kentucky in 1985, and Jimmy Warden wrote the spec screenplay on which the film will be based.
The film’s story is only loosely inspired by a New York Times article, but it is exactly what the title suggests. Back in 1985, a 175-pound black bear died after ingesting a duffel bag full of cocaine. The cocaine was dropped out of an airplane by a convicted smuggler because he was carrying too heavy a load while parachuting.
The exact plot details are being kept under wraps. Production is expected to begin this summer.
Lord and...
“Cocaine Bear” will be Banks’ third feature after last directing “Charlie’s Angels” in 2019 and “Pitch Perfect 3” from 2015. “Cocaine Bear” is based on a true story of events that took place in Kentucky in 1985, and Jimmy Warden wrote the spec screenplay on which the film will be based.
The film’s story is only loosely inspired by a New York Times article, but it is exactly what the title suggests. Back in 1985, a 175-pound black bear died after ingesting a duffel bag full of cocaine. The cocaine was dropped out of an airplane by a convicted smuggler because he was carrying too heavy a load while parachuting.
The exact plot details are being kept under wraps. Production is expected to begin this summer.
Lord and...
- 3/9/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Elizabeth Banks, who most recently directed the latest Charlie’s Angels installment, has signed on to direct Cocaine Bear for Universal Pictures. Written by Jimmy Warden, the film is described as a character-driven thriller inspired by true events that took place in Kentucky in 1985.
Banks and Max Handelman will produce through their Brownstone Productions banner alongside Phil Lord and Chris Miller for Lord Miller. Banks, Lord, and Miller all worked together on The Lego Movie franchise.
Aditya Sood, who brought the project in, is also producing the pic as well as Brian Duffield. Executive Vice President of Production Matt Reilly and Creative Executive Christine Sun will oversee the project on behalf of Universal.
A source tells Deadline producers are aiming to get cameras rolling by this Summer.
EVP of Production Matt Reilly and Creative Executive Christine Sun will oversee the project on behalf of Universal.
Banks has also teamed with...
Banks and Max Handelman will produce through their Brownstone Productions banner alongside Phil Lord and Chris Miller for Lord Miller. Banks, Lord, and Miller all worked together on The Lego Movie franchise.
Aditya Sood, who brought the project in, is also producing the pic as well as Brian Duffield. Executive Vice President of Production Matt Reilly and Creative Executive Christine Sun will oversee the project on behalf of Universal.
A source tells Deadline producers are aiming to get cameras rolling by this Summer.
EVP of Production Matt Reilly and Creative Executive Christine Sun will oversee the project on behalf of Universal.
Banks has also teamed with...
- 3/9/2021
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Lilly Singh will star in a new animated musical short film — centering on the theme of LGBTQ pride — from Pocket.watch, part of the digital kids’ content studio’s expansive 2021 slate.
In “Lilly Singh’s Proud Princess,” the YouTuber and host of NBC’s “A Little Late with Lilly Singh” will voice a young girl discovering pride in her true identity. The film is currently in pre-production.
“She’s an amazing talent and represents an example of the diverse points of view we are bringing to our audience,” Pocket.watch chief content officer Albie Hecht said. The film “will speak to LGBTQ identity issues for kids. Lilly will be an eloquent and articulate spokesperson for that.”
Singh, the actor and comedian who rose to fame on YouTube, two years ago announced on social media that she is bisexual, female and “coloured.” “Throughout my life these have proven to be obstacles from time to time.
In “Lilly Singh’s Proud Princess,” the YouTuber and host of NBC’s “A Little Late with Lilly Singh” will voice a young girl discovering pride in her true identity. The film is currently in pre-production.
“She’s an amazing talent and represents an example of the diverse points of view we are bringing to our audience,” Pocket.watch chief content officer Albie Hecht said. The film “will speak to LGBTQ identity issues for kids. Lilly will be an eloquent and articulate spokesperson for that.”
Singh, the actor and comedian who rose to fame on YouTube, two years ago announced on social media that she is bisexual, female and “coloured.” “Throughout my life these have proven to be obstacles from time to time.
- 2/4/2021
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Kids (and children at heart), prepare to be mystified: Netflix has summoned “Daniel Spellbound,” a new CG-animated series about a young seller of rare magical goods to sorcerers and sorceresses in modern-day New York City. The show will be produced in collaboration with creator and director Matt Fernandes, co-founder of Toronto-based studio Industrial Brothers.
The upcoming Netflix series, made in partnership with Industrial Brothers and Boat Rocker Media, joins the streamer’s expanding slate of kids and family animated programs on the platform, including “Kid Cosmic” from PowerPuff Girls creator Craig McCracken, which debuted on Feb. 2. Other titles arriving in 2021 are “City of Ghosts” from “Adventure Time” and “Phineas & Ferb” alum Elizabeth Ito, and “Maya and the Three” from Mexican animator and writer Jorge Gutierrez, most known for his work on the Emmy-award winning “El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera” Nicktoon and on the Golden Globe-nominated film “The Book of Life.
The upcoming Netflix series, made in partnership with Industrial Brothers and Boat Rocker Media, joins the streamer’s expanding slate of kids and family animated programs on the platform, including “Kid Cosmic” from PowerPuff Girls creator Craig McCracken, which debuted on Feb. 2. Other titles arriving in 2021 are “City of Ghosts” from “Adventure Time” and “Phineas & Ferb” alum Elizabeth Ito, and “Maya and the Three” from Mexican animator and writer Jorge Gutierrez, most known for his work on the Emmy-award winning “El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera” Nicktoon and on the Golden Globe-nominated film “The Book of Life.
- 2/4/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has given a series order to Daniel Spellbound, a CG animated series from Matt Fernandes and Boat Rocker Studios. The 20 x 22-minute animated epic adventure series will debut globally on Netflix in 2022.
Created by Fernandes, in Daniel Spellbound, set in modern-day New York City, magic is real… it’s just hidden from the public by sleight of hand and misdirection. But Daniel Spellbound knows where to find it – as a tracker of magical ingredients he makes his living selling rare goods to sorcerers and wizards for their spells. But when he discovers a strange ingredient, Daniel catches the attention of dangerous alchemists and he suddenly must test his skills on an adventure around the globe, while the magical world hangs in the balance!
“I wanted to create a contemporary fantasy world that reflected urban culture – not just set in a magical world, but...
Created by Fernandes, in Daniel Spellbound, set in modern-day New York City, magic is real… it’s just hidden from the public by sleight of hand and misdirection. But Daniel Spellbound knows where to find it – as a tracker of magical ingredients he makes his living selling rare goods to sorcerers and wizards for their spells. But when he discovers a strange ingredient, Daniel catches the attention of dangerous alchemists and he suddenly must test his skills on an adventure around the globe, while the magical world hangs in the balance!
“I wanted to create a contemporary fantasy world that reflected urban culture – not just set in a magical world, but...
- 2/4/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Scholastic Entertainment is developing an animated kids horror series called “JumpScare” based on popular Scholastic novels and will team with Mainframe Studios and the American writing collective behind the popular “Ben 10” series, TheWrap has learned exclusively.
“JumpScare” will be aimed at viewers between 8-12 and will adapt four stand-alone books all published by Scholastic, as well as one original story from Man of Action, which will write and develop the series.
Though the series is based on five different stories, each episode will be part of a shared universe of teenage protagonists who are forced to reckon with spirits trapped between worlds at haunted houses, asylums and graveyards, and one episode that grapples with race when a character stumbles across an old segregated, “Blacks Only” cemetery in her backyard. And each individual episode will also have its own unique animation style to match the story and tone.
The four...
“JumpScare” will be aimed at viewers between 8-12 and will adapt four stand-alone books all published by Scholastic, as well as one original story from Man of Action, which will write and develop the series.
Though the series is based on five different stories, each episode will be part of a shared universe of teenage protagonists who are forced to reckon with spirits trapped between worlds at haunted houses, asylums and graveyards, and one episode that grapples with race when a character stumbles across an old segregated, “Blacks Only” cemetery in her backyard. And each individual episode will also have its own unique animation style to match the story and tone.
The four...
- 9/29/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman-led Brownstone Productions has tapped writer/director Karen Maine to direct Miss Conception, a romantic comedy set up at Screen Gems. Maine, who made her feature directorial debut with indie comedy Yes, God, Yes, is directing the pic from a script re-written by Lauryn Kahn based on a spec from Savion Einstein.
Plot details are being kept under wraps.
Banks, Handelman, and Alison Small will serve as executive producers with Scott Strauss and Michael Bitar overseeing for Screen Gems. No word on when production will commence but casting will soon be underway.
Maine’s Yes, God, Yes premiered at last year’s SXSW and was picked up for distribution by Vertical Entertainment. Stranger Things‘ Natalia Dyers stars Alice, a Catholic teenager in the early 2000s who discovers masturbating and struggles to suppress her new urges in the face of eternal damnation. Maine also recently directed the BBC pilot Starstruck,...
Plot details are being kept under wraps.
Banks, Handelman, and Alison Small will serve as executive producers with Scott Strauss and Michael Bitar overseeing for Screen Gems. No word on when production will commence but casting will soon be underway.
Maine’s Yes, God, Yes premiered at last year’s SXSW and was picked up for distribution by Vertical Entertainment. Stranger Things‘ Natalia Dyers stars Alice, a Catholic teenager in the early 2000s who discovers masturbating and struggles to suppress her new urges in the face of eternal damnation. Maine also recently directed the BBC pilot Starstruck,...
- 9/24/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Pictures has optioned the film rights for “Caster,” a magical, dystopian young adult book series from author Elsie Chapman that Scholastic Entertainment will produce.
Scholastic Entertainment, the media division of the book’s publisher Scholastic, will team with Barry Josephson’s Josephson Entertainment and Akiva Goldsman’s Weed Road Pictures in producing the film adaptation.
“Caster,” which was published in 2019 and is now a two-book series, follows the story of Aza Wu, a girl who lives in a world where magic exists and is both dangerous and illegal. But after casting magic led to the death of her sister Shire, Aza must now step in to save the legacy of her family’s Wu Teas, the tea house that has been in her family for centuries. Fans have described the book as “Avatar: The Last Airbender” meets “Fight Club” as Aza goes underground to participate in a dangerous magic fighting tournament.
Scholastic Entertainment, the media division of the book’s publisher Scholastic, will team with Barry Josephson’s Josephson Entertainment and Akiva Goldsman’s Weed Road Pictures in producing the film adaptation.
“Caster,” which was published in 2019 and is now a two-book series, follows the story of Aza Wu, a girl who lives in a world where magic exists and is both dangerous and illegal. But after casting magic led to the death of her sister Shire, Aza must now step in to save the legacy of her family’s Wu Teas, the tea house that has been in her family for centuries. Fans have described the book as “Avatar: The Last Airbender” meets “Fight Club” as Aza goes underground to participate in a dangerous magic fighting tournament.
- 8/12/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Paramount Pictures has optioned the film rights to magic-themed Ya book, Caster, which will be adapted as a live-action feature with Scholastic Entertainment, Oscar winner Akiva Goldsman’s Weed Road Pictures, and Josephson Entertainment developing and producing.
Written by author Elsie Chapman, the book was first released in 2019 via Scholastic Press and is now a two-book series. The story follows Aza Wu, who knows that real magic is dangerous and illegal, as casting killed her sister, Shire. As with all magic, everything comes at a price. For Aza, it feels like everything in her life has some kind of cost attached to it. And now with Shire dead, Aza must step in to save the legacy of Wu Teas, the teahouse that has been in her family for centuries.
Goldsman will produce alongside Greg Lessans, Scholastic Entertainment President Iole Lucchese (Clifford...
Written by author Elsie Chapman, the book was first released in 2019 via Scholastic Press and is now a two-book series. The story follows Aza Wu, who knows that real magic is dangerous and illegal, as casting killed her sister, Shire. As with all magic, everything comes at a price. For Aza, it feels like everything in her life has some kind of cost attached to it. And now with Shire dead, Aza must step in to save the legacy of Wu Teas, the teahouse that has been in her family for centuries.
Goldsman will produce alongside Greg Lessans, Scholastic Entertainment President Iole Lucchese (Clifford...
- 8/12/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Pictures is developing Elsie Chapman’s magic-themed “Caster” novel as a movie with Scholastic Entertainment, Josephson Entertainment and Weed Road Pictures producing.
“Caster,” published in 2019 by Scholastic Press, centers on Aza Wu, who knows that real magic is dangerous and illegal because it killed her sister, Shire. Aza must step in to save the legacy of Wu Teas, the teahouse that has been in her family for centuries.
Akiva Goldsman of Weed Road Pictures and Greg Lessans are producing the film with Scholastic Entertainment President Iole Lucchese and Caitlin Friedman. For Josephson Entertainment, its principal Barry Josephson and company head, D. Matt Geller (“Remember”), will oversee the adaptation for their banner.
“’Caster’ is an absolutely thrilling story with twists and turns that keep readers riveted and holding their breath to see what happens next,” said Lucchese.
Goldsman won the Academy Award for the screenplay for “Beautiful Mind.” Weed Road...
“Caster,” published in 2019 by Scholastic Press, centers on Aza Wu, who knows that real magic is dangerous and illegal because it killed her sister, Shire. Aza must step in to save the legacy of Wu Teas, the teahouse that has been in her family for centuries.
Akiva Goldsman of Weed Road Pictures and Greg Lessans are producing the film with Scholastic Entertainment President Iole Lucchese and Caitlin Friedman. For Josephson Entertainment, its principal Barry Josephson and company head, D. Matt Geller (“Remember”), will oversee the adaptation for their banner.
“’Caster’ is an absolutely thrilling story with twists and turns that keep readers riveted and holding their breath to see what happens next,” said Lucchese.
Goldsman won the Academy Award for the screenplay for “Beautiful Mind.” Weed Road...
- 8/12/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix is out with its list of everything coming and going in August, and the list includes Season 5 of “Lucifer” and a new film starring Jamie Foxx called “Project Power.”
Other highlights include the 1991 “The Addams Family” movie; “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet; “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic Park III,” and the 1979 version of “Mad Max,” to name a few.
Netflix original series include season three of “The Rain,” and “Selling Sunset,” a new cartoon called “Hoops,” and the “Game On: A Comedy Crossover Event” featuring characters from “Mr. Iglesias,” “Family Reunion,” “The Big Show Show” and “Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love” — including Eva Longoria.
Watch Netflix’s August highlights video featuring sneak peeks at new additions above.
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Leaving at the end of August are “Valentine’s Day,” “V for Vendetta,” “Jerry McGuire,” and the “Karate Kid” trilogy,...
Other highlights include the 1991 “The Addams Family” movie; “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet; “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic Park III,” and the 1979 version of “Mad Max,” to name a few.
Netflix original series include season three of “The Rain,” and “Selling Sunset,” a new cartoon called “Hoops,” and the “Game On: A Comedy Crossover Event” featuring characters from “Mr. Iglesias,” “Family Reunion,” “The Big Show Show” and “Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love” — including Eva Longoria.
Watch Netflix’s August highlights video featuring sneak peeks at new additions above.
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Leaving at the end of August are “Valentine’s Day,” “V for Vendetta,” “Jerry McGuire,” and the “Karate Kid” trilogy,...
- 7/31/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Joanna Cole, whose Magic School Bus book series was beloved by millions of young readers and later turned into an animated television show, has died at age 75.
Her publisher, Scholastic, said Cole, a resident of Sioux City, Iowa, died Sunday from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
“Joanna Cole had the perfect touch for blending science and story,” said Scholastic Chairman and CEO Dick Robinson in a statement issued Wednesday. “Joanna’s books, packed with equal parts humor and information, made science both easy to understand and fun for the hundreds of millions of children around the world who read her books and watched the award-winning television series.”
The idea for The Magic School Bus was born in the mid-1980s. Scholastic senior editorial director Craig Walker was fielding requests from teachers for books about science, and decided a storytelling and science series was the answer.
He recruited Cole for the task. She...
Her publisher, Scholastic, said Cole, a resident of Sioux City, Iowa, died Sunday from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
“Joanna Cole had the perfect touch for blending science and story,” said Scholastic Chairman and CEO Dick Robinson in a statement issued Wednesday. “Joanna’s books, packed with equal parts humor and information, made science both easy to understand and fun for the hundreds of millions of children around the world who read her books and watched the award-winning television series.”
The idea for The Magic School Bus was born in the mid-1980s. Scholastic senior editorial director Craig Walker was fielding requests from teachers for books about science, and decided a storytelling and science series was the answer.
He recruited Cole for the task. She...
- 7/16/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Joanna Cole, the author of the beloved “Magic School Bus” children’s book series, died Sunday, her publisher Scholastic Inc. told TheWrap. She was 75.
According to NBC, the cause of death was idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
“Joanna Cole had the perfect touch for blending science and story,” Scholastic chairman and CEO Dick Robinson said in a statement. “Joanna’s books, packed with equal parts humor and information, made science both easy to understand and fun for the hundreds of millions of children around the world who read her books and watched the award-winning television series.”
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Cole created “The Magic School Bus” in 1986 with illustrator Bruce Degen. The best-seller followed a crew of schoolchildren taking field trips exploring everything from the solar system to the underwater world, and the class was led by the frantic Ms. Frizzle.
According to NBC, the cause of death was idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
“Joanna Cole had the perfect touch for blending science and story,” Scholastic chairman and CEO Dick Robinson said in a statement. “Joanna’s books, packed with equal parts humor and information, made science both easy to understand and fun for the hundreds of millions of children around the world who read her books and watched the award-winning television series.”
Also Read: Elizabeth Banks Hops Aboard 'The Magic School Bus' Live-Action Film as Ms. Frizzle
Cole created “The Magic School Bus” in 1986 with illustrator Bruce Degen. The best-seller followed a crew of schoolchildren taking field trips exploring everything from the solar system to the underwater world, and the class was led by the frantic Ms. Frizzle.
- 7/15/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Joanna Cole, the best-selling author of The Magic School Bus series and more than 250 children's books, has died. She was 75.
Cole died Sunday, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The cause of death was unknown.
The author created the first Magic School Bus book alongside illustrator Bruce Degen in 1986. The series, published by Scholastic Inc., centers on Ms. Frizzle, who takes her students on virtual bus rides as they embark on adventures to learn science. More than 13 core titles have been published, along with dozens of series tie-ins. The series has sold more than 93 ...
Cole died Sunday, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The cause of death was unknown.
The author created the first Magic School Bus book alongside illustrator Bruce Degen in 1986. The series, published by Scholastic Inc., centers on Ms. Frizzle, who takes her students on virtual bus rides as they embark on adventures to learn science. More than 13 core titles have been published, along with dozens of series tie-ins. The series has sold more than 93 ...
- 7/15/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Iconic children’s show, The Magic School Bus, is getting a live-action film adaptation and Elizabeth Banks has signed on to portray the eccentric teacher! Looks like Elizabeth Banks will be “cruisin’ down on Main Street” as she’s set to play Ms. Frizzle in the upcoming live-action Magic School Bus film. To be honest, I’m kind […]
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- 6/25/2020
- by Jordan Maison
- Cinelinx
In the 26-year history of the beloved children’s book series The Magic School Bus, there has yet to be a big screen adaptation of the adventures of eccentric school teacher Ms. Frizzle and the class she takes on educational adventures. That’s about to change with Scholastic Entertainment producing a The Magic School Bus movie with Universal […]
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- 6/25/2020
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
The Magic School Bus film has found its Ms. Frizzle. On Thursday, news broke that Elizabeth Banks will be playing the famous character in the live action film adaption of The Magic School Bus. Inspired by the beloved book and '90s Scholastic Entertainment series, the Pitch Perfect star will portray the quirky science teacher, who sets out on out-of-this-world adventures with her third grade students during their field trips in their yellow school bus. "We are delighted to bring to life the iconic Ms. Frizzle and her zest for knowledge and adventure in a fresh new way that inspires the next generation of kids to explore science and supports the dedicated teachers who help make science real and accessible...
- 6/25/2020
- E! Online
All aboard the Magic School Bus! It has been announced that Universal Pictures, Elizabeth Banks' Brownstone Productions, and Marc Platt are developing a live-action hybrid adapted from Scholastic's "The Magic School Bus." Banks isn't just on board as a producer but also as an actress. Banks will take on the role of teacher Ms. Frizzle, a role that was voiced…...
- 6/25/2020
- by Gaius Bolling
- JoBlo.com
Elizabeth Banks has come aboard Universal’s “The Magic School Bus” live-action movie adaptation to play the intrepid teacher Ms. Frizzle.
“The Magic School Bus,” based on the Scholastic book series by author Joanna Cole, was a popular animated TV show in the 1990s. The educational series follows Ms. Frizzle and her class as the go on field trips in their yellow school bus that transforms into a plane, submarine, spaceship or surfboard.
In addition to starring, Banks will also produce the film with Max Handelman for Brownstone Productions, as well as Scholastic Entertainment’s president and chief strategy officer Iole Lucchese and senior VP and general manager Caitlin Friedman, and Marc Platt and Adam Siegel for Marc Platt Productions. Alison Small will serve as executive producer for Brownstone Productions.
“We are delighted to bring to life the iconic Ms. Frizzle and her zest for knowledge and adventure in a...
“The Magic School Bus,” based on the Scholastic book series by author Joanna Cole, was a popular animated TV show in the 1990s. The educational series follows Ms. Frizzle and her class as the go on field trips in their yellow school bus that transforms into a plane, submarine, spaceship or surfboard.
In addition to starring, Banks will also produce the film with Max Handelman for Brownstone Productions, as well as Scholastic Entertainment’s president and chief strategy officer Iole Lucchese and senior VP and general manager Caitlin Friedman, and Marc Platt and Adam Siegel for Marc Platt Productions. Alison Small will serve as executive producer for Brownstone Productions.
“We are delighted to bring to life the iconic Ms. Frizzle and her zest for knowledge and adventure in a...
- 6/25/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Universal, Elizabeth Banks’ Brownstone Productions and Marc Platt are developing a feature live-action hybrid movie about Scholastic’s The Magic School Bus.
Joanna Cole wrote the books with Bruce Degen as illustrator. The science-centered series features the intrepid Ms. Frizzle and her class, who set out on field trips in their familiar-looking yellow school bus that magically transforms into a plane, submarine, spaceship, or surfboard, depending on the science concept being explored. Over 80 million books are in print of The Magic School Bus worldwide.
Banks will play teacher extraordinaire Ms. Frizzle and she will produce with Max Handelman for Brownstone Productions as well as President and Chief Strategy Officer Iole Lucchese and SVP & General Manager Caitlin Friedman of Scholastic Entertainment, and Marc Platt and Adam Siegel of Marc Platt Productions. Alison Small serves as Executive Producer for Brownstone Productions.
“We are delighted to bring to life the iconic Ms. Frizzle...
Joanna Cole wrote the books with Bruce Degen as illustrator. The science-centered series features the intrepid Ms. Frizzle and her class, who set out on field trips in their familiar-looking yellow school bus that magically transforms into a plane, submarine, spaceship, or surfboard, depending on the science concept being explored. Over 80 million books are in print of The Magic School Bus worldwide.
Banks will play teacher extraordinaire Ms. Frizzle and she will produce with Max Handelman for Brownstone Productions as well as President and Chief Strategy Officer Iole Lucchese and SVP & General Manager Caitlin Friedman of Scholastic Entertainment, and Marc Platt and Adam Siegel of Marc Platt Productions. Alison Small serves as Executive Producer for Brownstone Productions.
“We are delighted to bring to life the iconic Ms. Frizzle...
- 6/25/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Magic School Bus” is coming to the big screen. A hybrid live-action and animated feature film based on the children’s books is in the works, and Elizabeth Banks is set to star as the zany and adventurous teacher Ms. Frizzle, Scholastic Entertainment announced Thursday.
“The Magic School Bus” film is a production of Scholastic Entertainment, Brownstone Productions, Marc Platt Productions and Universal Pictures, and it will be the first time we’ll get to see Ms. Frizzle’s class on the big screen in the 26-year history of the Scholastic brand.
The upcoming “Magic School Bus” film is based on the book series by author Joanna Cole and illustrator Bruce Degen about the intrepid Ms. Frizzle and her class who set out on field trips to learn about the world of science in their magic school bus that can transform, shrink or expand in whatever way necessary to help kids explore and learn.
“The Magic School Bus” film is a production of Scholastic Entertainment, Brownstone Productions, Marc Platt Productions and Universal Pictures, and it will be the first time we’ll get to see Ms. Frizzle’s class on the big screen in the 26-year history of the Scholastic brand.
The upcoming “Magic School Bus” film is based on the book series by author Joanna Cole and illustrator Bruce Degen about the intrepid Ms. Frizzle and her class who set out on field trips to learn about the world of science in their magic school bus that can transform, shrink or expand in whatever way necessary to help kids explore and learn.
- 6/25/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Elizabeth Banks will play Ms. Frizzle in the live-action hybrid adaptation of the beloved books and '90s animated series The Magic School Bus.
Scholastic Entertainment will develop the film along with Banks' Brownstone Productions, Mary Poppins Returns banner Marc Platt Productions and Universal Pictures.
The film is based on the best-selling Scholastic book series by author Joanna Cole and illustrator Bruce Degen, which follows intrepid Ms. Frizzle and her class, who set out on field trips in their yellow school bus that magically transforms into a plane, submarine, spaceship or surfboard, depending on the science concept being explored in class.
The ...
Scholastic Entertainment will develop the film along with Banks' Brownstone Productions, Mary Poppins Returns banner Marc Platt Productions and Universal Pictures.
The film is based on the best-selling Scholastic book series by author Joanna Cole and illustrator Bruce Degen, which follows intrepid Ms. Frizzle and her class, who set out on field trips in their yellow school bus that magically transforms into a plane, submarine, spaceship or surfboard, depending on the science concept being explored in class.
The ...
- 6/25/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Elizabeth Banks will play Ms. Frizzle in the live-action hybrid adaptation of the beloved books and '90s animated series The Magic School Bus.
Scholastic Entertainment will develop the film along with Banks' Brownstone Productions, Mary Poppins Returns banner Marc Platt Productions and Universal Pictures.
The film is based on the best-selling Scholastic book series by author Joanna Cole and illustrator Bruce Degen, which follows intrepid Ms. Frizzle and her class, who set out on field trips in their yellow school bus that magically transforms into a plane, submarine, spaceship or surfboard, depending on the science concept being explored in class.
The ...
Scholastic Entertainment will develop the film along with Banks' Brownstone Productions, Mary Poppins Returns banner Marc Platt Productions and Universal Pictures.
The film is based on the best-selling Scholastic book series by author Joanna Cole and illustrator Bruce Degen, which follows intrepid Ms. Frizzle and her class, who set out on field trips in their yellow school bus that magically transforms into a plane, submarine, spaceship or surfboard, depending on the science concept being explored in class.
The ...
- 6/25/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bob Iger, Geraldine Laybourne, Seth MacFarlane, Jay Sandrich and Cicely Tyson are the five people chosen for induction into the 25th TV Hall of Fame. The Television Academy will host the 25th ceremony on January 28, 2020, at the Saban Media Center.
Iger is the current Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company. He follows founder Walt Disney and former chairman Michael Eisner for induction. Laybourne led the team that originally founded Nickelodeon and Oxygen Media. MacFarlane is a five-time Emmy winner best known for “Family Guy.” Sandrich is a five-time Emmy winner as a director of such shows as “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “The Cosby Show,” “The Golden Girls” and more. Tyson has won three Emmys in her career and is best known for her TV movies and miniseries.
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The first induction was held in 1984 and it’s been...
Iger is the current Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company. He follows founder Walt Disney and former chairman Michael Eisner for induction. Laybourne led the team that originally founded Nickelodeon and Oxygen Media. MacFarlane is a five-time Emmy winner best known for “Family Guy.” Sandrich is a five-time Emmy winner as a director of such shows as “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “The Cosby Show,” “The Golden Girls” and more. Tyson has won three Emmys in her career and is best known for her TV movies and miniseries.
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The first induction was held in 1984 and it’s been...
- 12/3/2019
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Throughout her extraordinary career, Lily Tomlin has received numerous awards, including six Emmys and a recent nomination for her narration on “An Apology to Elephants”; a Tony for each of her one-woman Broadway shows, Appearing Nitely and Jane Wagner’s The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe; a Grammy for her comedy album, This is a Recording; and two Peabody Awards. In 2003, she was the recipient of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Tomlin was born in Detroit, Michigan, and rose to national prominence in December 1969 in the cast of the top-rated Laugh-In. Tomlin went on to co-write, with Jane Wagner, and star in six comedy television specials, and has guest starred on numerous television shows, such as Homicide, X-Files, Will and Grace, Murphy Brown, The West Wing, NCIS, and the acclaimed FX series, Damages. She is also heard as the voice of the science teacher Ms.
Tomlin was born in Detroit, Michigan, and rose to national prominence in December 1969 in the cast of the top-rated Laugh-In. Tomlin went on to co-write, with Jane Wagner, and star in six comedy television specials, and has guest starred on numerous television shows, such as Homicide, X-Files, Will and Grace, Murphy Brown, The West Wing, NCIS, and the acclaimed FX series, Damages. She is also heard as the voice of the science teacher Ms.
- 10/4/2019
- Look to the Stars
Broadway legend Carol Channing, who won a Tony Award for her starring role in Hello, Dolly!, died Tuesday of natural causes. She was 97.
Channing’s publicist gave the following statement to BroadwayWorld:
It is with extreme heartache that I have to announce the passing of an original Industry Pioneer, Legend and Icon — Miss Carol Channing. I admired her before I met her, and have loved her since the day she stepped … or fell rather … into my life. It is so very hard to see the final curtain lower on a woman who has been a daily part of my life...
Channing’s publicist gave the following statement to BroadwayWorld:
It is with extreme heartache that I have to announce the passing of an original Industry Pioneer, Legend and Icon — Miss Carol Channing. I admired her before I met her, and have loved her since the day she stepped … or fell rather … into my life. It is so very hard to see the final curtain lower on a woman who has been a daily part of my life...
- 1/15/2019
- TVLine.com
Many worthy people are still waiting and waiting for their induction into the Television Academy’s TV Hall of Fame. Each year a small committee makes the selection of just a few people to be inducted. You can visit their busts, statues and tributes at their plaza in North Hollywood, California. Our photo gallery above offers up 50 individuals who easily deserve to be include, so please take a look at these choices, esteemed committee members, and let’s induct even more this year.
The first induction was held in 1984 and it’s been an annual tradition almost every year. That class of legends consisted of actress/executive Lucille Ball, actor/comedian Milton Berle, writer Paddy Chayefsky, writer/producer Norman Lear, journalist Edward R. Murrow, CBS founder William S. Paley, and NBC founder David Sarnoff.
The most recent class from late 2017 featured the inductions of production designer Roy Christopher, producer/writer Shonda Rhimes,...
The first induction was held in 1984 and it’s been an annual tradition almost every year. That class of legends consisted of actress/executive Lucille Ball, actor/comedian Milton Berle, writer Paddy Chayefsky, writer/producer Norman Lear, journalist Edward R. Murrow, CBS founder William S. Paley, and NBC founder David Sarnoff.
The most recent class from late 2017 featured the inductions of production designer Roy Christopher, producer/writer Shonda Rhimes,...
- 8/29/2018
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Who cares if summer vacation is just around the corner? Netflix has renewed The Magic School Bus Rides Again TV show for a second season. Season two of the animated children's TV series premieres on Netflix, Friday, April 13, 2018. Based on the book series by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen, The Magic School Bus Rides Again is a sequel to the 1990s PBS Kids TV show, The Magic School Bus, featuring Lily Tomlin as Valerie Felicity Frizzle. The Magic School Bus Rides again stars Kate McKinnon as her sister, Miss Fiona Felicity Frizzle, who takes her class on science adventures. The Netflix voice cast also includes Tomlin, Mikaela Blake, Gabby Clarke, Matthew Mintz, Lynsey Pham, and Franciska Friede. Guest stars include Will Arnett and Sandra Oh. Read More…...
- 3/27/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos celebrated Halloween by dressing up as the beloved Ms. Frizzle from “The Magic School Bus,” and people on Twitter are not having it. Ms. Frizzle is the quixotic, fly-by-the-seat-of-her-pants teacher who taught a generation about outer space, the human immune system, the difference between reptiles and amphibians and so much more. DeVos has been widely criticized for rolling back protections for students not championing the sciences — the big reasons why her Ms. Frizzle fizzled among many lawmakers and millennials who’ve expressed anger over the costume. “Betsy DeVos how dare you besmirch the good name and honor of.
- 10/31/2017
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
BoJack Horseman, arguably the most popular talking-animal comedy on Netflix, returned Friday for its fourth season. And for most of the show’s anthropomorphic ensemble, it was monkey business as usual.
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In fact, the only thing separating this premiere from others is… well, it’s distinct lack of BoJack. Just like in the trailer, the show’s titular manimal is completely M.I.A. from the 26-minute season opener, which shows just how much of a mess his friends’ lives are without him around.
Unsurprisingly, Mr.
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In fact, the only thing separating this premiere from others is… well, it’s distinct lack of BoJack. Just like in the trailer, the show’s titular manimal is completely M.I.A. from the 26-minute season opener, which shows just how much of a mess his friends’ lives are without him around.
Unsurprisingly, Mr.
- 9/8/2017
- TVLine.com
After rocking the mic in Netflix’s “The Get Down,” Jaden Smith is returning to the streaming giant — in pink-haired, animated form.
Today, Netflix announced “Neo Yokio,” a new original series created by Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig and featuring a voice cast starring Smith, Susan Sarandon, Jude Law, Tavi Gevinson, Jason Schwartzman, and Desus & Mero. Additional members of the voice cast include: Richard Ayoade, Ike Barinholtz, Steve Buscemi, Alexa Chung, Stephen Fry, Katy Mixon, Annet Mahendru, Kiernan Shipka, Willow Smith, and Amandla Stenberg.
According to a release from Netfilx, “the series is a postmodern collage of homages to classic anime, English literature and modern New York fashion and culture.” Set in the ultra-modern city of Neo Yokio, the show focuses on young Kaz (Smith) as he deals with both teenage heartbreak, the legacy of his demon slayer family, and the danger that might be threatening Neo Yokio.
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Today, Netflix announced “Neo Yokio,” a new original series created by Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig and featuring a voice cast starring Smith, Susan Sarandon, Jude Law, Tavi Gevinson, Jason Schwartzman, and Desus & Mero. Additional members of the voice cast include: Richard Ayoade, Ike Barinholtz, Steve Buscemi, Alexa Chung, Stephen Fry, Katy Mixon, Annet Mahendru, Kiernan Shipka, Willow Smith, and Amandla Stenberg.
According to a release from Netfilx, “the series is a postmodern collage of homages to classic anime, English literature and modern New York fashion and culture.” Set in the ultra-modern city of Neo Yokio, the show focuses on young Kaz (Smith) as he deals with both teenage heartbreak, the legacy of his demon slayer family, and the danger that might be threatening Neo Yokio.
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- 9/7/2017
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
We’re pretty sure Balboa Bay Window just found its next cover photo.
Tony Hale on Tuesday tweeted a selfie with Jessica Walter from the set of Arrested Development‘s fifth season, currently in production, offering our first look at Buster and Lucille Bluth’s long-awaited reunion. (And we do mean long-awaited. Seriously, it’s been more than four years since the fourth season dropped.)
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- 9/5/2017
- TVLine.com
Netflix has released the first trailer for their reboot of the classic animated series, The Magic School Bus. The new series is called The Magic School Bus Ride Again and the trailer includes an all new theme song from Hamilton creator Lin Manuel-Miranda.
Bus, do your stuff! The kids are back at Walkerville School for another school year of astonishing, out-of-this-world field trips in this all-new reimagining of the iconic science-comedy-adventure series The Magic School Bus™.
It might be fun to watch Ms. Frizzle take these kids on some insane and deadly adventures again. There's nothing like taking a group of school children on a field trip where at any time someone could die! It's all in the name of learning, though, so it's ok.
The new series stars the voices of Kate McKinnon as Ms. Frizzle, who is the younger sister of Professor Frizzle, the character from the original series,...
Bus, do your stuff! The kids are back at Walkerville School for another school year of astonishing, out-of-this-world field trips in this all-new reimagining of the iconic science-comedy-adventure series The Magic School Bus™.
It might be fun to watch Ms. Frizzle take these kids on some insane and deadly adventures again. There's nothing like taking a group of school children on a field trip where at any time someone could die! It's all in the name of learning, though, so it's ok.
The new series stars the voices of Kate McKinnon as Ms. Frizzle, who is the younger sister of Professor Frizzle, the character from the original series,...
- 9/5/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Ah, the mellifluous refrain of Lily Tomlin’s Ms. Frizzle warning: “Strap in, kids. It’s going to be a bumpy ride.” How many lazy afternoons were spent learning about the digestive tract from the inside of an intestine, or flying inside an exhaust pipe to fix a faulty engine and learn what a carburetor is? Now, it’s time for the next generation to surreptitiously learn about science at the urging of an eccentric, frizzy-haired teacher. Netflix released the first trailer for its reboot of “The Magic School Bus,” a beloved and educational kids’ show that ran for four seasons from 1994-1997 on PBS Kids, titled “The Magic School Bus Rides Again.”
Ms. Frizzle, originally voiced by Lily Tomlin, will now be played by Kate McKinnon, rightful heir to all things funny and wacky. The only thing missing in the passing of the baton is Ms. Frizzle’s signature frizzy hair,...
Ms. Frizzle, originally voiced by Lily Tomlin, will now be played by Kate McKinnon, rightful heir to all things funny and wacky. The only thing missing in the passing of the baton is Ms. Frizzle’s signature frizzy hair,...
- 9/5/2017
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Bus, do your stuff It's time to get back on board as The Magic School Bus Rides AGAINpremieres exclusively on Netflix on September 29, 2017.
- 9/5/2017
- by TV News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
The Magic School Bus theme song is getting a make-over for Netflix’s revival of the 1990s’ kids series, thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda. Lily Tomlin also is set to reprise her role from the original series, which aired on PBS. The Hamilton phenom and multi-Tony winner Miranda is the voice of the classic theme song for The Magic School Bus Rides Again. The song is featured in the new trailer, along with Tomlin’s Ms Frizzle (now Professor Frizzle) and Kate McKinnon as Fiona…...
- 9/5/2017
- Deadline TV
The Magic School Bus Rides Again With Lily Tomlin, Kate McKinnon and a Lin-Manuel Miranda Theme Song
The Magic School Bus is back! Netflix's long-awaited revival of the classic kids series has its first trailer and it features none other than Lily Tomlin's Ms Frizzle (now Professor Frizzle) handing over the Bus keys to Kate McKinnon's Fiona Frizzle, the new Ms Frizzle in town, all to the music of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Yep, the Tony winner is providing the new theme song to The Magic School Bus Rides Again, the new re-imagining. In the new series, set to premiere September 29 on Netflix, the new Ms Frizzle takes over the Walkerville School classroom for another go of adventures. In a press release, Netflix assured viewers the new Frizzle "shares her sister's zany ways and passion for science." ...
- 9/5/2017
- E! Online
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