Plot: The new live-action event series follows Knuckles on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Review: It is hard to believe that Sonic The Hedgehog premiered on the big screen just before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the world. What is even harder to believe is that the movie was actually pretty good. With a sequel released two years later and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 slated for December 2024, the world is chock full of Sega goodness these days. To bridge the wait until the end of this year, the six-episode limited series Knuckles highlights the Idris Elba-voiced echidna warrior’s journey to find his place in our world. Featuring limited connections to the movies, Knuckles has its moments but overall feels like an attempt to tread water until the third...
Review: It is hard to believe that Sonic The Hedgehog premiered on the big screen just before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the world. What is even harder to believe is that the movie was actually pretty good. With a sequel released two years later and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 slated for December 2024, the world is chock full of Sega goodness these days. To bridge the wait until the end of this year, the six-episode limited series Knuckles highlights the Idris Elba-voiced echidna warrior’s journey to find his place in our world. Featuring limited connections to the movies, Knuckles has its moments but overall feels like an attempt to tread water until the third...
- 4/22/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Alex Moffat (Saturday Night Live), Joel David Moore (Avatar franchise), Lizze Broadway (Gen V), Urzila Carlson (upcoming Ozi: Voice of the Forest), and Francis Benhamou (Arranged) are the final additions to the cast of Netflix and Happy Madison’s rom-com Kinda Pregnant, starring Amy Schumer.
Details as to their roles are under wraps. Directed by Tyler Spindel (The Out-Laws), the film’s ensemble also includes Jillian Bell, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr., Brianne Howey, and Chris Geere, as we were first to report.
In the film written by Julie Paiva, we follow Lainy (Schumer), who given jealousy over her best friend’s pregnancy, begins wearing a fake baby bump… then accidentally meeting the man of her dreams. In addition to Schumer, producers on the project include Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy, Judit Maull, Kevin Grady and Eli Thomas for Happy Madison, Molly Sims for Something Happy Productions, and Alex Saks for Saks Picture Company.
Details as to their roles are under wraps. Directed by Tyler Spindel (The Out-Laws), the film’s ensemble also includes Jillian Bell, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr., Brianne Howey, and Chris Geere, as we were first to report.
In the film written by Julie Paiva, we follow Lainy (Schumer), who given jealousy over her best friend’s pregnancy, begins wearing a fake baby bump… then accidentally meeting the man of her dreams. In addition to Schumer, producers on the project include Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy, Judit Maull, Kevin Grady and Eli Thomas for Happy Madison, Molly Sims for Something Happy Productions, and Alex Saks for Saks Picture Company.
- 3/19/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
"Wedding Crashers" and "Anchorman" star Vince Vaughn showed up during the big game alongside two of the greatest sports legends of all time: Tom Brady and Wayne Gretzky. The former Patriots quarterback and NHL hockey legend were seen alongside Vaughn in a BetMGM ad, which aired during this year's Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. While the Chiefs won the game, the commercial was also a winner. But how is it that this became Vaughn's first Super Bowl commercial during his long career that spans more than three decades?
Vaughn recently spoke with Variety about the ad. The ad shows the actor — who is looking like his "Swingers" self in Las Vegas — telling the world at large that BetMGM is for everyone ... except Tom Brady. Why? Because the seven-time Super Bowl champion has won enough. Speaking with the outlet about why he decided to...
Vaughn recently spoke with Variety about the ad. The ad shows the actor — who is looking like his "Swingers" self in Las Vegas — telling the world at large that BetMGM is for everyone ... except Tom Brady. Why? Because the seven-time Super Bowl champion has won enough. Speaking with the outlet about why he decided to...
- 2/12/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Local channel owners may see an opportunity to profit from the announced Jv, but it could spell doom for Fubo.
The entire sports media world was rocked by Tuesday’s announcement that Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery would join their sports rights together in a new streaming joint venture. Cable providers and live TV streaming services stand to lose the most from the venture, and the sports-centric live TV streaming service Fubo issued a public response on Wednesday in which it made clear that it had serious concerns about the plan.
Fubo estimates the new Jv streaming service from Disney, Fox, and Wbd would control “60-85%” of all sports content in the United States. The Streamable estimates that Jv streamer will come in at around half the price point of a monthly Fubo subscription. Fubo has been struggling to build scale and stands at just 1.48 million subscribers at last count.
The entire sports media world was rocked by Tuesday’s announcement that Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery would join their sports rights together in a new streaming joint venture. Cable providers and live TV streaming services stand to lose the most from the venture, and the sports-centric live TV streaming service Fubo issued a public response on Wednesday in which it made clear that it had serious concerns about the plan.
Fubo estimates the new Jv streaming service from Disney, Fox, and Wbd would control “60-85%” of all sports content in the United States. The Streamable estimates that Jv streamer will come in at around half the price point of a monthly Fubo subscription. Fubo has been struggling to build scale and stands at just 1.48 million subscribers at last count.
- 2/8/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
It's another jam-packed episode of the Empire Podcast this week, folks. First, Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom with ace composer and musician, Jon Batiste, and Matthew Heineman, about their new documentary, American Symphony; then he battles an uncooperative microphone stand and emerges with an enormously fun interview with :a[Napoleon]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/napoleon-2023/' } stars, Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby; and lastly two walking Disney encyclopaedias meet, as our Ben Travis sits down with Jennifer Lee, the writer of this week's :a[Wish]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/wish/' } and Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios.
On either side of all of those is a fun episode in which Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to discuss the actor whose back catalogue they would choose to watch for the rest of their lives; natter about...
On either side of all of those is a fun episode in which Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer to discuss the actor whose back catalogue they would choose to watch for the rest of their lives; natter about...
- 11/24/2023
- by Chris Hewitt
- Empire - Movies
It’s good to see a steady stream of festive horror films being released year-on-year. Recently we’ve had everything from musicals such as Anna and the Apocalypse, to comedy action such as Violent Night. We’ve even been allowed to get a sneak peak of next year’s bloody Christmas as Art the Clown will seemingly take on the role of Santa Claus in Terrifier 3. However, this year we are gifted with a small present that has been placed delicately towards the back of the tree. That present is It’s a Wonderful Knife, and you should unwrap it as soon as you can.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year according to Andy Williams, but that’s not the case for Winnie Carruthers (Jane Widdop). As others around her, including all of her immediate family, are thriving, Winnie is still traumatised by events of the...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year according to Andy Williams, but that’s not the case for Winnie Carruthers (Jane Widdop). As others around her, including all of her immediate family, are thriving, Winnie is still traumatised by events of the...
- 11/11/2023
- by James Doherty
- DailyDead
Thank goodness Justin Long has stuck around. After breaking out in the frightfully gross road movie “Jeepers Creepers” and popping in aughts comedies like “Dodgeball” and “Accepted,” the 45-year-old has been on screen long enough to be getting genre-movie roles tailor-made for him — or at least uniquely suited to his strength — playing (not so) “nice guys” in all their dishonesty.
Having tested the waters as an East Coast professor on probation in “After Class” and an idiot Hollywood hotshot facing a #MeToo storm in last year’s “Barbarian,” Long follows up as the big bad in the horror comedy “It’s a Wonderful Knife,” released in theaters Nov. 10, before streaming on Shudder down the road. As the murderous mogul Henry Waters, who slices down anyone that stands in the way of his town’s redevelopment, Long steals the show once again. His have-at-it fun and eerie eyes provide a manic glee...
Having tested the waters as an East Coast professor on probation in “After Class” and an idiot Hollywood hotshot facing a #MeToo storm in last year’s “Barbarian,” Long follows up as the big bad in the horror comedy “It’s a Wonderful Knife,” released in theaters Nov. 10, before streaming on Shudder down the road. As the murderous mogul Henry Waters, who slices down anyone that stands in the way of his town’s redevelopment, Long steals the show once again. His have-at-it fun and eerie eyes provide a manic glee...
- 11/10/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Quiz Lady is a comedy-drama film directed by Jessica Yu, from a screenplay by Jen D’Angelo. The Hulu original film revolves around Anne, a game show-obsessed woman, who has to come together with her chaotic and irresponsible sister Jenny to pay off her mother’s gambling debts. To get the money Anne will have to go on a cross-country journey with her sister to get to the game show and win it. Quiz Lady stars Awkwafina as Anne, Sandra Oh as Jenny, Will Ferrell as Terry McTeer, Holland Taylor as Francine, and Jason Schwartzman as Ron Heacock. So, if you loved the Hulu film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Bad Words (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Focus Features
Synopsis: Jason Bateman (Identity Thief) makes his feature directorial debut with the subversive comedy Bad Words. Mr. Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old who finds a...
Bad Words (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Focus Features
Synopsis: Jason Bateman (Identity Thief) makes his feature directorial debut with the subversive comedy Bad Words. Mr. Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old who finds a...
- 11/3/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Tom Cruise’s Les Grossman character in Tropic Thunder ended up being one of his most memorable performances. But Cruise only ended up in the movie thanks to Stiller parodying the actor years ago.
How Tom Cruise reacted to Ben Stiller making fun of him on ‘The Ben Stiller Show’ Ben Stiller | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
The Ben Stiller Show was the comic actor’s own sketch comedy show that aired on MTV and Fox for 1 season. The series was known for poking fun at actors, movies, and television shows at the time. Blockbuster superstar Tom Cruise was one of a few celebrities Stiller parodied in his program.
But Cruise took no offense to the parody. Stiller even showed the Top Gun actor the sketch himself, and confided that Cruise enjoyed what he saw.
“He saw it somewhere, but then we did the Ben Stiller Show and we did the Cruise...
How Tom Cruise reacted to Ben Stiller making fun of him on ‘The Ben Stiller Show’ Ben Stiller | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
The Ben Stiller Show was the comic actor’s own sketch comedy show that aired on MTV and Fox for 1 season. The series was known for poking fun at actors, movies, and television shows at the time. Blockbuster superstar Tom Cruise was one of a few celebrities Stiller parodied in his program.
But Cruise took no offense to the parody. Stiller even showed the Top Gun actor the sketch himself, and confided that Cruise enjoyed what he saw.
“He saw it somewhere, but then we did the Ben Stiller Show and we did the Cruise...
- 9/26/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Since 2018, creator group RDCWorld has organized an annual event series called Dream Con, which takes place in the group’s home state of Texas. The 2023 edition of Dream Con established several milestones for the yearly gathering: It was the first DreamCon to take place in Austin, and it drew the largest crowd in the convention’s history, with more than 20,000 attendees flocking to the Austin Convention Center.
Dream Con exists on several axes. On the surface, it’s a creator convention that provides a Texan complement to VidCon. For the members of RDCWorld, the three-day event is an opportunity to rub shoulders with like-minded creators and entertainment industry notables.
But at its core, Dream Con is a space for Black nerds — or “Blerds” — who love anime, video games, and sports. It’s a chance to hang with other members of that community and meet the people who are sharing Blerd...
Dream Con exists on several axes. On the surface, it’s a creator convention that provides a Texan complement to VidCon. For the members of RDCWorld, the three-day event is an opportunity to rub shoulders with like-minded creators and entertainment industry notables.
But at its core, Dream Con is a space for Black nerds — or “Blerds” — who love anime, video games, and sports. It’s a chance to hang with other members of that community and meet the people who are sharing Blerd...
- 9/25/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
If you’ve ever been around a runner or went to high school pretty much anywhere, you’ve probably seen the cross country shirts with the message, “Your team’s punishment is our team’s sport.” It’s not untrue that runners are usually not shy to talk about running, whether they’re asking you to make a donation in support of them running a marathon or trying to get you to come on a run with them in a snow storm because the texture is just better that way.
Yet, aside from films like 2007’s “Run Fatboy Run” starring David Schwimmer, there are no comedies that punch up at runners the way “Caddyshack” did for golfers or “Slap Shot” did for hockey players. So, when producers Brian Hunt of Believe Entertainment Group and Marc Lieberman from Above Average teamed up to make an ensemble comedy with a very specific kind of audience,...
Yet, aside from films like 2007’s “Run Fatboy Run” starring David Schwimmer, there are no comedies that punch up at runners the way “Caddyshack” did for golfers or “Slap Shot” did for hockey players. So, when producers Brian Hunt of Believe Entertainment Group and Marc Lieberman from Above Average teamed up to make an ensemble comedy with a very specific kind of audience,...
- 9/4/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Clockwise from upper left: Barbie (Warner Bros.), Easy A (Sony), The Lego Movie (Warner Bros.), Tropic Thunder (Paramount), Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy (DreamWorks), Bridesmaids (Universal)Graphic: The A.V. Club
What do Derek Zoolander, Ron Burgundy, and Borat have in common—other than making us laugh in that red-faced,...
What do Derek Zoolander, Ron Burgundy, and Borat have in common—other than making us laugh in that red-faced,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Phil Pirrello
- avclub.com
Are you ready for some FootGolf?! There’s no time for a confused look, because “ESPN8: The Ocho” 2023 begins on Thursday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. Et on ESPN2. Inspired by the movie “Dodgeball,” ESPN uses “The Ocho” to shine a spotlight on obscure sports that off-the-wall fans will love. More than 40 hours of “The Ocho” programming will be available, so check for a full schedule below and watch with a Subscription to Sling TV (50% Off).
How to Watch ‘ESPN8: The Ocho’ 2023 When: Starts Thursday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. Et TV: ESPN2 Stream: Watch with a Subscription to Sling TV (50% Off). Get 50% Off $40 / month sling.com About ‘ESPN8: The Ocho 2023’
“ESPN8: The Ocho” is all about showing fans a new sport they’ve never seen before, and maybe never want to see again! The Manchester Meadows and Rock Hill Sports and Event Center in Rock Hill,...
How to Watch ‘ESPN8: The Ocho’ 2023 When: Starts Thursday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. Et TV: ESPN2 Stream: Watch with a Subscription to Sling TV (50% Off). Get 50% Off $40 / month sling.com About ‘ESPN8: The Ocho 2023’
“ESPN8: The Ocho” is all about showing fans a new sport they’ve never seen before, and maybe never want to see again! The Manchester Meadows and Rock Hill Sports and Event Center in Rock Hill,...
- 8/3/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Everyone needs a home-cooked meal once and a while and sometimes you just need to assemble a group of Italian grandmothers to make sure it happens. At least, that’s the basic plot of Nonnas, an original comedy by Stephen Chbosky (Wonder) which will star Vince Vaughn (Freaky)
Per Deadline, Nonnas is based on the true story of “Brooklyn native Joe Scaravella, who, after losing his beloved mother, realizes he’s wasted time as a single man at a dead-end job and yearns for a second chance at life. Motivated by his Italian mother’s love of cooking, but with no culinary experience and dwindling funds, he opens a restaurant unlike any other by hiring the most unlikely team of chefs — one consisting of grandmothers.“
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The description continues: “Italian nonnas make their Sunday dinners every day of the week (except Christmas...
Per Deadline, Nonnas is based on the true story of “Brooklyn native Joe Scaravella, who, after losing his beloved mother, realizes he’s wasted time as a single man at a dead-end job and yearns for a second chance at life. Motivated by his Italian mother’s love of cooking, but with no culinary experience and dwindling funds, he opens a restaurant unlike any other by hiring the most unlikely team of chefs — one consisting of grandmothers.“
Related Dodgeball sequel in development with Vince Vaughn returning
The description continues: “Italian nonnas make their Sunday dinners every day of the week (except Christmas...
- 7/11/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Vince Vaughn will headline Stephen Chbosky’s original comedy “Nonnas,” based on the true story of a man who, after his mother’s death, opens an Italian restaurant staffed by grandmothers, TheWrap confirmed.
Vaughn will be joined by Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, and Drea De Mattea, Brenda Vaccaro, Linda Cardellini, Joe Manganiello and Michael Rispoli. Campbell Scott, who co-directed the ’90s indie “Big Night” with the film’s costar Stanley Tucci, also costars.
It’s based on the true story of Brooklyn native Joe Scaravella who launched Staten Island’s Enoteca Maria. “Siren” scribe Liz Maccie wrote the script and co-developed with Madison Wells and Boat Rocker’s Matador Content.
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Fifth Season, the film and TV studio behind “Severance,” “80 for Brady” and “Normal People,” is the lead co-financer.
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Vaughn will be joined by Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, and Drea De Mattea, Brenda Vaccaro, Linda Cardellini, Joe Manganiello and Michael Rispoli. Campbell Scott, who co-directed the ’90s indie “Big Night” with the film’s costar Stanley Tucci, also costars.
It’s based on the true story of Brooklyn native Joe Scaravella who launched Staten Island’s Enoteca Maria. “Siren” scribe Liz Maccie wrote the script and co-developed with Madison Wells and Boat Rocker’s Matador Content.
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Fifth Season, the film and TV studio behind “Severance,” “80 for Brady” and “Normal People,” is the lead co-financer.
Gigi Pritzker...
- 7/11/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Vince Vaughn (Bad Monkey) will topline Nonnas, an original comedy that Stephen Chbosky (Wonder) has been tapped to direct for Fifth Season (80 for Brady), 1Community (Just Mercy) and Madison Wells (The Eyes of Tammy Faye).
Among those joining Vaughn in the film, which wrapped production last month in New Jersey, are Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon (Blue Beetle) and Academy Award nominees Lorraine Bracco (Goodfellas), Talia Shire (Megalopolis) and Brenda Vaccaro (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). Others in the cast include Emmy nominee Linda Cardellini (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Emmy winner Drea De Matteo (The Sopranos), Joe Manganiello (The Kill Room), Michael Rispoli (Power Book III: Raising Kanan) and Campbell Scott (Jurassic World Dominion).
Written by Liz Maccie, Nonnas is based on the true story of Brooklyn native Joe Scaravella (Vaughn), who, after losing his beloved mother, realizes he’s wasted...
Among those joining Vaughn in the film, which wrapped production last month in New Jersey, are Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon (Blue Beetle) and Academy Award nominees Lorraine Bracco (Goodfellas), Talia Shire (Megalopolis) and Brenda Vaccaro (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). Others in the cast include Emmy nominee Linda Cardellini (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Emmy winner Drea De Matteo (The Sopranos), Joe Manganiello (The Kill Room), Michael Rispoli (Power Book III: Raising Kanan) and Campbell Scott (Jurassic World Dominion).
Written by Liz Maccie, Nonnas is based on the true story of Brooklyn native Joe Scaravella (Vaughn), who, after losing his beloved mother, realizes he’s wasted...
- 7/10/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedian Ben Stiller has made many laugh with his projects like Meet the Parents and Dodgeball. But as funny as he is, he felt he might have finally met his match when teaming up with Chris Rock.
Ben Stiller and Chris Rock improvised in ‘Madagascar’ Ben Stiller and Chris Rock | Venturelli/WireImage
Stiller and Rock got together for the animated series Madagascar. One of the reasons Rock enjoyed doing the films was to team up with Stiller himself.
“It was getting back with Ben. We had fallen out,” Rock once told Collider.
Stiller agreed, and shared that watching Rock work was one of his favorite parts of doing the movies.
“Honestly I was impressed with Chris because we did work together one day and I love him in the movie, outside of being a friend of his I find the character of Marty very entertaining. To watch Chris do his...
Ben Stiller and Chris Rock improvised in ‘Madagascar’ Ben Stiller and Chris Rock | Venturelli/WireImage
Stiller and Rock got together for the animated series Madagascar. One of the reasons Rock enjoyed doing the films was to team up with Stiller himself.
“It was getting back with Ben. We had fallen out,” Rock once told Collider.
Stiller agreed, and shared that watching Rock work was one of his favorite parts of doing the movies.
“Honestly I was impressed with Chris because we did work together one day and I love him in the movie, outside of being a friend of his I find the character of Marty very entertaining. To watch Chris do his...
- 7/5/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
ABC’s The Bachelorette 2023 is here, and fans are starting to get to know the cast members vying for Charity Lawson’s heart. Aaron Bryant gets the chance to go on the first one-on-one date of the season in episode 2. So, how far does Aaron get with Charity? Here’s what to know.
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According to The Bachelorette 2023 spoilers, Aaron Bryant gets quite far with Charity Lawson.
During the premiere episode, fans learned that Aaron worked as a software salesman in San Diego, California. He reportedly graduated from Tulane University in 2015, and he also played football on a full scholarship while in school. While Aaron has never tried participating in a dating show, he has appeared on reality TV before. He...
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‘The Bachelorette’ 2023 spoilers: How far does Aaron Bryant get?
According to The Bachelorette 2023 spoilers, Aaron Bryant gets quite far with Charity Lawson.
During the premiere episode, fans learned that Aaron worked as a software salesman in San Diego, California. He reportedly graduated from Tulane University in 2015, and he also played football on a full scholarship while in school. While Aaron has never tried participating in a dating show, he has appeared on reality TV before. He...
- 7/4/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
With seven seasons of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” under her designer belt, Heather Dubrow has seen a number of women come and go from the cast of Bravo’s longest-running “Housewives” franchise.
New cast members are typically introduced as friends of existing ones. But none of the dozen or so new wives that have joined the show after Dubrow have had a close connection, if any, with her. And in an unscripted series where the women take sides when conflict comes knocking, the fact that she has never had an ally isn’t lost on the actress-turned-podcaster.
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“To be honest with you, most of my other friends are not interested in joining the cast,” Dubrow told TheWrap. “It’s a really difficult show to do. Our cast in particular — which I...
New cast members are typically introduced as friends of existing ones. But none of the dozen or so new wives that have joined the show after Dubrow have had a close connection, if any, with her. And in an unscripted series where the women take sides when conflict comes knocking, the fact that she has never had an ally isn’t lost on the actress-turned-podcaster.
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“To be honest with you, most of my other friends are not interested in joining the cast,” Dubrow told TheWrap. “It’s a really difficult show to do. Our cast in particular — which I...
- 6/22/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
If you’re looking for blockbuster movies, compelling originals, and classic TV, Paramount+ and Max are some of your best choices. But if you could only choose one, which would it be?
We’ll consider price, features, and, of course, content. In the end, you’ll decide the best fit for you.
Price Comparison
Alternative Subscription Methods
Add-Ons
Live TV and Sports
Movies
TV Shows
Kids Content
Compatible Devices
What the Future Holds
Price Comparison
Max and Paramount+ each offer ad-supported and ad-free versions.
Ad-Free
If you want to avoid ads entirely, Max costs $15.99 / month, but you can save with an annual plan for $149.99 / year.
The ad-free tier of Paramount+ is $9.99 / month or $99.99 / year.
Ad-Supported
Max with commercials costs $9.99 / month or $99.99 / year.
The ad-supported version of Paramount+ is $4.99 / month, but you can save with an annual plan for $49.99 / year.
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We’ll consider price, features, and, of course, content. In the end, you’ll decide the best fit for you.
Price Comparison
Alternative Subscription Methods
Add-Ons
Live TV and Sports
Movies
TV Shows
Kids Content
Compatible Devices
What the Future Holds
Price Comparison
Max and Paramount+ each offer ad-supported and ad-free versions.
Ad-Free
If you want to avoid ads entirely, Max costs $15.99 / month, but you can save with an annual plan for $149.99 / year.
The ad-free tier of Paramount+ is $9.99 / month or $99.99 / year.
Ad-Supported
Max with commercials costs $9.99 / month or $99.99 / year.
The ad-supported version of Paramount+ is $4.99 / month, but you can save with an annual plan for $49.99 / year.
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- 6/12/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Every great sports story needs a rival.
From iconic films like “Rocky” or even “Dodgeball” to the real-life drama of trades, drafts, and geographic enmity, the opponent is essential to the underdog athlete odyssey. “Ted Lasso”s AFC Richmond is as underdog as it gets as an English football team with a sweet but minimally-experienced American coach — but that was poised to shift in Season 3. After two seasons of “rom-communism” and soft men, Richmond’s own “wonder kid” Nate Shelley (Nick Mohammed) quit in a fit of rage and went to work for West Ham — a juggernaut team run by Richmond owner Rebecca’s (Hannah Waddingham) evil ex Rupert (Anthony Head).
Yet even with the sky-high stakes of league drama and personal history, “Ted Lasso” missed the mark in cultivating a genuinely compelling rivalry. Season 3 flounders for multiple reasons — IndieWire’s Steve Greene wrote that Season 3 put the cast “into...
From iconic films like “Rocky” or even “Dodgeball” to the real-life drama of trades, drafts, and geographic enmity, the opponent is essential to the underdog athlete odyssey. “Ted Lasso”s AFC Richmond is as underdog as it gets as an English football team with a sweet but minimally-experienced American coach — but that was poised to shift in Season 3. After two seasons of “rom-communism” and soft men, Richmond’s own “wonder kid” Nate Shelley (Nick Mohammed) quit in a fit of rage and went to work for West Ham — a juggernaut team run by Richmond owner Rebecca’s (Hannah Waddingham) evil ex Rupert (Anthony Head).
Yet even with the sky-high stakes of league drama and personal history, “Ted Lasso” missed the mark in cultivating a genuinely compelling rivalry. Season 3 flounders for multiple reasons — IndieWire’s Steve Greene wrote that Season 3 put the cast “into...
- 5/25/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Amazon Studios has rounded out its cast for the actioner Heads of State with the addition of Paddy Considine (House of the Dragon), Stephen Root (Barry), Carla Gugino (Leopard Skin), Jack Quaid (The Boys), Sarah Niles (Ted Lasso), Richard Coyle (Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore), Clare Foster (Sherlock), Katrina Durden (Doctor Strange) and Aleksandr Kuznetsov (Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore).
The actors join an ensemble that John Cena, Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra Jonas lead, as previously announced. No details as to their roles have been disclosed.
While plot details are also being kept under wraps, the film is being described as Air Force One meets Midnight Run. Ilya Naishuller (Nobody) is directing from a script by Josh Appelbaum & André Nemec, who were themselves working from an initial draft by Harrison Query. The Safran Company’s Peter Safran and John Rickard are producing, with Cena, Elba and...
The actors join an ensemble that John Cena, Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra Jonas lead, as previously announced. No details as to their roles have been disclosed.
While plot details are also being kept under wraps, the film is being described as Air Force One meets Midnight Run. Ilya Naishuller (Nobody) is directing from a script by Josh Appelbaum & André Nemec, who were themselves working from an initial draft by Harrison Query. The Safran Company’s Peter Safran and John Rickard are producing, with Cena, Elba and...
- 5/12/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
"Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" was a major commercial success when it first premiered in June 2004. At the time, the film grossed over $168 million worldwide against a $20 million budget. Its raunchy comedy, feel-good story, and hilarious cast helped make the movie a classic 2000s hit. Now, 19 years later, Deadline reports the film is officially getting a sequel, and yes, it'll star Vince Vaughn.
As you may remember, the original film starred Vaughn as Peter Lafleur, the owner of a small, local gym called Average Joe's Gym that's in danger of being taken over by his business rival White Goodman (Ben Stiller), who's the owner of the bigger Globo Gym across the street. When Peter hears about a dodgeball tournament that's giving away a $50,000 prize, he enters the competition with a group of misfits in hopes of using the prize money to save his business.
Although the new movie is still in its early stages,...
As you may remember, the original film starred Vaughn as Peter Lafleur, the owner of a small, local gym called Average Joe's Gym that's in danger of being taken over by his business rival White Goodman (Ben Stiller), who's the owner of the bigger Globo Gym across the street. When Peter hears about a dodgeball tournament that's giving away a $50,000 prize, he enters the competition with a group of misfits in hopes of using the prize money to save his business.
Although the new movie is still in its early stages,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Michele Mendez
- Popsugar.com
It’s the middle of the NFL offseason, but in the creator world, it’s time to play some football. One week after the YouTube community flocked to Kansas City to rub shoulders at the NFL’s annual draft, House of Highlights announced a gridiron version of its Creator League. The Bleacher Report-owned hub will pit athletic influencers against one another in one-on-one football battles.
The Creator League began as a basketball competition contested by hoopers like Cam Wilder and YPKRaye. The football version of the showdown will offer the same prize as its hardcourt counterpart: $50,000 for the grand prize winner.
Some of the one-on-one football battles will feature veterans of the basketball Creator League, including Wilder and YPKRaye. Those familiar faces will be joined by Creator League newcomers to create a distinct list of participants. The league’s first football matchup will pit Zay Wilson (from Netflix’s...
The Creator League began as a basketball competition contested by hoopers like Cam Wilder and YPKRaye. The football version of the showdown will offer the same prize as its hardcourt counterpart: $50,000 for the grand prize winner.
Some of the one-on-one football battles will feature veterans of the basketball Creator League, including Wilder and YPKRaye. Those familiar faces will be joined by Creator League newcomers to create a distinct list of participants. The league’s first football matchup will pit Zay Wilson (from Netflix’s...
- 5/3/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
20th Century Studios is cooking up a sequel to 2004’s “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” with original star Vince Vaughn now attached to reprise his role of Pete Lafleur, the very laid-back and casual owner of Average Joe’s Gym. Deadline reports that the studio has assigned writer Jordan VanDina (“The Binge“) to pen a script for the sports comedy sequel.
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While Vaughn is set for “Dodgeball 2,” it’s less clear if other actors from that original installment will be returning.
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While Vaughn is set for “Dodgeball 2,” it’s less clear if other actors from that original installment will be returning.
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- 4/28/2023
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
“Dodgeball” is getting a sequel.
Et can confirm Vince Vaughn is returning to star in a “Dodgeball” sequel, which is in early development at 20th Century Studios.
Plot details have not been revealed, but Jordan VanDina is set to pen the script, Et confirms.
“Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” followed a group of misfits that enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain. It grossed $168 million worldwide.
The original film featured stars including Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Justin Long, Jason Bateman and William Shatner, but it’s unclear if any will return for the sequel.
Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote and directed the original film in 2004, but it’s unclear if he’ll be involved in the sequel in any capacity, according to Deadline, who was first to report the news of the follow up film.
Et can confirm Vince Vaughn is returning to star in a “Dodgeball” sequel, which is in early development at 20th Century Studios.
Plot details have not been revealed, but Jordan VanDina is set to pen the script, Et confirms.
“Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” followed a group of misfits that enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain. It grossed $168 million worldwide.
The original film featured stars including Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Justin Long, Jason Bateman and William Shatner, but it’s unclear if any will return for the sequel.
Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote and directed the original film in 2004, but it’s unclear if he’ll be involved in the sequel in any capacity, according to Deadline, who was first to report the news of the follow up film.
- 4/28/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Vince Vaughn is returning for a 'Dodgeball' sequel.The 53-year-old actor is to star in a follow-up to the 2004 comedy hit that is in the early stages of development at 20th Century Studios.Plot details are yet to be revealed but Jordan VanDina is attached to write the script that is based on an idea by Vaughn.The original film, 'Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story', followed Peter Lafleur (Vaughn), the owner of Average Joe's Gym – a small and shabby haunt frequented by a group of misfits.In order to save the gym from being taken over by the corporate fitness chain Globo Gym – run by White Goodman (Ben Stiller) – Peter and his friends enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament that has a $50,000 grand prize.The first movie was written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber with an ensemble cast that included Christine Taylor, Justin Long and William Shatner.
- 4/28/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
It's finally happening: "Dodgeball: A True Underdog" is getting a sequel and, what's more, Vince Vaughn will be returning as Peter La Fleur. The original comedy came out nearly 20 years ago back in 2004 and was a big hit in its day. Naturally, there was lots of talk of a sequel that never actually materialized. Now though, Vaughn has committed to the film and it is in development at 20th Century Studios, with a new writer on board.
According to Deadline, Vaughn will star in and possibly produce the sequel, which does not yet have an official title. Jordan VanDina ("The Binge") has been tapped to pen the screenplay, working from an idea that Vaughn cooked up himself. It is described as being in "early" development, so there's no word yet on a director or plot details. Rawson Marshall Thurber, of "Red Notice" and "We're the Millers" fame, wrote and directed the original film.
According to Deadline, Vaughn will star in and possibly produce the sequel, which does not yet have an official title. Jordan VanDina ("The Binge") has been tapped to pen the screenplay, working from an idea that Vaughn cooked up himself. It is described as being in "early" development, so there's no word yet on a director or plot details. Rawson Marshall Thurber, of "Red Notice" and "We're the Millers" fame, wrote and directed the original film.
- 4/27/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Vince Vaughn is set to return in a sequel to his hit 2004 comedy “Dodgeball,” which is in early development at 20th Century Studios, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.
Screenwriter Jordan VanDina (“The Binge”) is set to write the script to the follow-up.
Released in 2004, “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” is a sports comedy that became a cult classic over the years. The film was directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, and stars Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller as rival gym owners who compete against each other in a dodgeball tournament.
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According to Deadline, which first reported the news, “All that’s known about the sequel, in terms of plot, is that it will continue the story of Vaughn’s prize-winning gym owner. Serving as the basis for VanDina’a script is an idea from Vaughn.
Screenwriter Jordan VanDina (“The Binge”) is set to write the script to the follow-up.
Released in 2004, “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” is a sports comedy that became a cult classic over the years. The film was directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, and stars Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller as rival gym owners who compete against each other in a dodgeball tournament.
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According to Deadline, which first reported the news, “All that’s known about the sequel, in terms of plot, is that it will continue the story of Vaughn’s prize-winning gym owner. Serving as the basis for VanDina’a script is an idea from Vaughn.
- 4/27/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Vince Vaughn is set to star in a long-gestating sequel to the 2004 film Dodgeball in the works at 20th Century Studios, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The original film starred Vaughn as the slacker owner of a rundown gym who gathers a group of misfits into a dodgeball tournament in order to defeat an encroaching corporate gym run by Ben Stiller. The movie grossed more than $114 million domestically on a reported budget of $20 million.
Vaughn is also expected to produce the sequel, which earlier was set up at Fox. Vaughn and co-star Stiller have long mulled the idea of a sequel, but the project has not moved forward, apparently until now.
“They’ve always talked about these things forever and I had an idea that was fun and the studio likes it, so we’ll see where it goes. I think Ben is open to doing it, I think he...
The original film starred Vaughn as the slacker owner of a rundown gym who gathers a group of misfits into a dodgeball tournament in order to defeat an encroaching corporate gym run by Ben Stiller. The movie grossed more than $114 million domestically on a reported budget of $20 million.
Vaughn is also expected to produce the sequel, which earlier was set up at Fox. Vaughn and co-star Stiller have long mulled the idea of a sequel, but the project has not moved forward, apparently until now.
“They’ve always talked about these things forever and I had an idea that was fun and the studio likes it, so we’ll see where it goes. I think Ben is open to doing it, I think he...
- 4/27/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We’re not sure who asked for it, but Vince Vaughn is returning to star in a sequel to his 2004 comedy Dodgeball, reports Deadline.
The film is in early development stages at 20th Century Studios, with Jordan VanDina attached to write the script based on an idea from Vaughn. This isn’t the first time Vaughn has worked together with VanDina; the actor starred in The Binge, a 2020 parody of The Purge that was also penned by the writer.
At this time, there’s no word yet about whether Rawson Marshall Thurber — who wrote and directed the original Dodgeball — will be involved with the sequel. However, Thurber previously said “never say never” about expanding the Dodgeball universe. Vaughn, who will likely produce the movie, is the only actor currently attached.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story certainly offers a deep roster of actors to pull from, including Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor,...
The film is in early development stages at 20th Century Studios, with Jordan VanDina attached to write the script based on an idea from Vaughn. This isn’t the first time Vaughn has worked together with VanDina; the actor starred in The Binge, a 2020 parody of The Purge that was also penned by the writer.
At this time, there’s no word yet about whether Rawson Marshall Thurber — who wrote and directed the original Dodgeball — will be involved with the sequel. However, Thurber previously said “never say never” about expanding the Dodgeball universe. Vaughn, who will likely produce the movie, is the only actor currently attached.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story certainly offers a deep roster of actors to pull from, including Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
If you can dodge a wrench, then you can dodge the curse of the crappy comedy sequel… hopefully. Deadline has reported that Vince Vaughn is set to return for the long-awaited Dodgeball sequel, which is in early development at 20th Century Studios.
The Dodgeball sequel has been scripted by Jordan VanDina (The Binge) and it’s expected that Vince Vaughn will also produce. The original movie starred Vaughn as Pete Lafleur, owner of Average Joe’s Gym. When he defaults on the gym’s mortgage, he enters a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament with his misfit friends in order to win the $50,000 prize to save their cherished gym from being taken over by corporate health fitness chain Globo Gym. Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote and directed the original movie, but it’s unknown if he will be involved in the sequel in any form.
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The Dodgeball sequel has been scripted by Jordan VanDina (The Binge) and it’s expected that Vince Vaughn will also produce. The original movie starred Vaughn as Pete Lafleur, owner of Average Joe’s Gym. When he defaults on the gym’s mortgage, he enters a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament with his misfit friends in order to win the $50,000 prize to save their cherished gym from being taken over by corporate health fitness chain Globo Gym. Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote and directed the original movie, but it’s unknown if he will be involved in the sequel in any form.
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- 4/27/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Time to brush up on the 5 D’s of “Dodgeball” — “dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge” — because a sequel to the 2004 hit comedy is officially in the works.
Vince Vaughn is returning to star in the sequel, which is in early development at 20th Century Studios. Plot details are being kept under wraps but Jordan VanDina (“The Binge”) has signed on to pen the script, from an idea by Vaughn.
The original film “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story,” followed Peter La Fleur (Vaughn), owner of Average Joe’s Gym, a small and shabby, yet cherished, local haunt frequented by a group of misfits. In order to save the gym from being taken over by Globo Gym, a corporate fitness chain run by White Goodman (Ben Stiller), Peter and his friends enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament with a $50,000 grand prize.
“Dodgeball” was written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, with...
Vince Vaughn is returning to star in the sequel, which is in early development at 20th Century Studios. Plot details are being kept under wraps but Jordan VanDina (“The Binge”) has signed on to pen the script, from an idea by Vaughn.
The original film “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story,” followed Peter La Fleur (Vaughn), owner of Average Joe’s Gym, a small and shabby, yet cherished, local haunt frequented by a group of misfits. In order to save the gym from being taken over by Globo Gym, a corporate fitness chain run by White Goodman (Ben Stiller), Peter and his friends enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament with a $50,000 grand prize.
“Dodgeball” was written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, with...
- 4/27/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Vince Vaughn will return to star in (and likely produce) a sequel to his hit 2004 comedy, Dodgeball, scripted by Jordan VanDina (The Binge), which is in early development at 20th Century Studios, Deadline has learned.
While Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote and directed the original film for 20th Century Fox, it’s not yet clear whether he’ll be involved in the sequel, and who, if not Thurber, would direct. Equally uncertain is who will join Vaughn on screen, though there’s certainly a deep bench of talent to pull from in looking back to Dodgeball‘s stacked ensemble, which included Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Justin Long, Stephen Root, Alan Tudyk, Joel David Moore, Chris Williams, Missi Pyle, Gary Cole, Jason Bateman and William Shatner, as well as the late Rip Torn.
A raunchy sports comedy that grossed over $168M worldwide against a $20M budget, Thurber’s Dodgeball: A True...
While Rawson Marshall Thurber wrote and directed the original film for 20th Century Fox, it’s not yet clear whether he’ll be involved in the sequel, and who, if not Thurber, would direct. Equally uncertain is who will join Vaughn on screen, though there’s certainly a deep bench of talent to pull from in looking back to Dodgeball‘s stacked ensemble, which included Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Justin Long, Stephen Root, Alan Tudyk, Joel David Moore, Chris Williams, Missi Pyle, Gary Cole, Jason Bateman and William Shatner, as well as the late Rip Torn.
A raunchy sports comedy that grossed over $168M worldwide against a $20M budget, Thurber’s Dodgeball: A True...
- 4/27/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Legendary has set an all-star cast for their forthcoming film Animal Friends, combining live-action and animated characters from writing duo Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider, with Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool 3), Jason Momoa (Fast X), Vince Vaughn (Bad Monkey) and Aubrey Plaza (Megalopolis) coming aboard for roles.
Plot details for the project, described as an R-rated road trip adventure, are being kept under wraps. Emmy-winning director Peter Atencio (The Machine) is at the helm.
The idea for the film came from a general meeting between Burrows & Mider and Patrick Gooing, an executive at Reynolds’ production company, Maximum Effort. Producing alongside Legendary are Maximum Effort and Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. Visual effects and animation will be provided by leading visual entertainment services company, Dneg.
Most recently starring opposite Will Ferrell in Apple’s popular holiday musical comedy Spirited, Reynolds prior to that starred in The Adam Project and Red Notice...
Plot details for the project, described as an R-rated road trip adventure, are being kept under wraps. Emmy-winning director Peter Atencio (The Machine) is at the helm.
The idea for the film came from a general meeting between Burrows & Mider and Patrick Gooing, an executive at Reynolds’ production company, Maximum Effort. Producing alongside Legendary are Maximum Effort and Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. Visual effects and animation will be provided by leading visual entertainment services company, Dneg.
Most recently starring opposite Will Ferrell in Apple’s popular holiday musical comedy Spirited, Reynolds prior to that starred in The Adam Project and Red Notice...
- 4/18/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Los Angeles, Feb 7 (Ians) Ben Stiller is nearing a deal to star in a limited series adaptation of the documentary ‘Three Identical Strangers’, ‘Variety’ has learned.
The series hails from writer Amy Lippman with Sony Pictures Television producing it along with Sk Global and TriStar Television. Like the documentary, the series would focus on the true story of Bobby Shafran, David Kellman and Eddy Galland — identical triplets who were separated at birth only to be reunited later in life.
Stiller, who’s executive producing via Red Hour Films, would star as the three adult brothers. Lippman, meanwhile, would serve as showrunner and executive producer.
The role would mark a rare television appearance for Stiller and one of his first major acting roles in years, notes ‘Variety’. He has made cameo appearances in films like ‘Hubie Halloween’ and ‘Bros’ of late, as well as appearing in the 2021 film ‘Locked Down’. His...
The series hails from writer Amy Lippman with Sony Pictures Television producing it along with Sk Global and TriStar Television. Like the documentary, the series would focus on the true story of Bobby Shafran, David Kellman and Eddy Galland — identical triplets who were separated at birth only to be reunited later in life.
Stiller, who’s executive producing via Red Hour Films, would star as the three adult brothers. Lippman, meanwhile, would serve as showrunner and executive producer.
The role would mark a rare television appearance for Stiller and one of his first major acting roles in years, notes ‘Variety’. He has made cameo appearances in films like ‘Hubie Halloween’ and ‘Bros’ of late, as well as appearing in the 2021 film ‘Locked Down’. His...
- 2/7/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Ben Stiller is nearing a deal to star in a limited series adaptation of the documentary “Three Identical Strangers,” Variety has learned.
The series hails from writer Amy Lippman with Sony Pictures Television producing along with Sk Global and TriStar Television. Like the documentary, the series would focus on the true story of Bobby Shafran, David Kellman, and Eddy Galland — identical triplets who were separated at birth only to be reunited later in life. Stiller would star as the adult brothers.
Lippman would also serve as showrunner and executive producer on the series, with Stiller executive producing via Red Hour Films. Sidney Kimmel, John Penotti, Charlie Corwin and Marcy Ross of Sk Global also executive produce along with Piers Vellacott, Dimitri Doganis, and Tim Wardle of Raw and Emmeline Yang Hankins. Mark O’Connor of Sk Global, Dan Braun, and Josh Braun of Submarine would serve as co-executive producers.
The...
The series hails from writer Amy Lippman with Sony Pictures Television producing along with Sk Global and TriStar Television. Like the documentary, the series would focus on the true story of Bobby Shafran, David Kellman, and Eddy Galland — identical triplets who were separated at birth only to be reunited later in life. Stiller would star as the adult brothers.
Lippman would also serve as showrunner and executive producer on the series, with Stiller executive producing via Red Hour Films. Sidney Kimmel, John Penotti, Charlie Corwin and Marcy Ross of Sk Global also executive produce along with Piers Vellacott, Dimitri Doganis, and Tim Wardle of Raw and Emmeline Yang Hankins. Mark O’Connor of Sk Global, Dan Braun, and Josh Braun of Submarine would serve as co-executive producers.
The...
- 2/6/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Steve Martin and Ben Stiller are bickering their way through an upcoming gig.
The two comedians hilariously chirp one another in their 2023 Super Bowl commercials for Pepsi Zero Sugar, as seen in the teaser videos obtained by E! News.
“As actors, in a way, we never really stop acting,” Stiller, 57, begins in one of the clips.
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“For example, Ben is acting right now like he’s not intimidated by standing next to me,” Martin, 77, chimes in.
The “Dodgeball” actor then hits Martin with a comeback: “And Steve’s acting like he’s not lucky to be here.”
Martin immediately disses Stiller’s “awkward” personality before the two begin to name call each other.
Stiller calls Martin a “banjo player,” which prompts the “Only Murders in the Building” star to refer to Stiller, who is the...
The two comedians hilariously chirp one another in their 2023 Super Bowl commercials for Pepsi Zero Sugar, as seen in the teaser videos obtained by E! News.
“As actors, in a way, we never really stop acting,” Stiller, 57, begins in one of the clips.
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“For example, Ben is acting right now like he’s not intimidated by standing next to me,” Martin, 77, chimes in.
The “Dodgeball” actor then hits Martin with a comeback: “And Steve’s acting like he’s not lucky to be here.”
Martin immediately disses Stiller’s “awkward” personality before the two begin to name call each other.
Stiller calls Martin a “banjo player,” which prompts the “Only Murders in the Building” star to refer to Stiller, who is the...
- 2/2/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Exclusive: Australian Emmy winner Craig Anderson is to showrun the first season of Charles Jazz Terrier’s Melbourne fitness comedy WTFitness.
Anderson has been signed up as a packaged principal director and showrunner of Red Empire’s show, which isn’t yet attached to a network.
Starring Kat Stewart (Five Bedrooms), Christopher Kirby (Iron Sky), Jonny Brugh (What We Do In The Shadows), Trevor Jamieson (Rabbit-Proof Fence) and Terrier (Legacies), the eight-part comedy is set in an inner-city Melbourne fitness center, following a mismatched cast as they confront the everyday Dodgeball-esque trials and tribulations of running an unpopular gym and facing off against rival Punch Fitness.
Anderson has won Australian Emmys for Double the Fist and Black Comedy and recently finished producing a behind-the-scenes documentary for ABC’s Indigenous Department.
“Apart from other people’s sweat, the gym is full of deeply awkward interactions, cringeworthy employees and desperate clientele...
Anderson has been signed up as a packaged principal director and showrunner of Red Empire’s show, which isn’t yet attached to a network.
Starring Kat Stewart (Five Bedrooms), Christopher Kirby (Iron Sky), Jonny Brugh (What We Do In The Shadows), Trevor Jamieson (Rabbit-Proof Fence) and Terrier (Legacies), the eight-part comedy is set in an inner-city Melbourne fitness center, following a mismatched cast as they confront the everyday Dodgeball-esque trials and tribulations of running an unpopular gym and facing off against rival Punch Fitness.
Anderson has won Australian Emmys for Double the Fist and Black Comedy and recently finished producing a behind-the-scenes documentary for ABC’s Indigenous Department.
“Apart from other people’s sweat, the gym is full of deeply awkward interactions, cringeworthy employees and desperate clientele...
- 11/23/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s always fun to find one of your favorite actors in a horror movie. It’s especially fun to notice an actor in an upcoming horror movie, move to check their IMDb and notice a litany of other horror movies you’d maybe forgotten they starred in. But to go and watch all of said actors horror movies in sequential order? I know, I know. Somebody better stop me because I’m a wild person with no regard for danger. C’mon, let’s get nuts.
Justin Long is the subject of this completist exercise in honor of his not one but two recently released horror movies: Barbarian (In theaters) and House of Darkness (Currently available for rent on VOD). I’ve always considered him an underrated and charismatic actor with the ability to walk the line between “cool guy” and “total dork” as they are so often the same in real life.
Justin Long is the subject of this completist exercise in honor of his not one but two recently released horror movies: Barbarian (In theaters) and House of Darkness (Currently available for rent on VOD). I’ve always considered him an underrated and charismatic actor with the ability to walk the line between “cool guy” and “total dork” as they are so often the same in real life.
- 9/16/2022
- by Mike Holtz
- bloody-disgusting.com
It was team U.S.A. versus Team U.K. on The Late Late Show on Monday night, where host James Corden challenged stars Melissa McCarthy, Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, among others, and former First Lady Michelle Obama in a game of dodgeball.
To introduce the sketch, Corden is shown riding in a car with Obama, teasing that they were about to embark on another "Carpool Karaoke." "So what are we listening to this time?" Obama asks Corden, to which he explains that he wasn't in the mood to listen to music anymore. Instead, the ...
To introduce the sketch, Corden is shown riding in a car with Obama, teasing that they were about to embark on another "Carpool Karaoke." "So what are we listening to this time?" Obama asks Corden, to which he explains that he wasn't in the mood to listen to music anymore. Instead, the ...
- 6/18/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Michelle Obama will join James Corden in London when he presents The Late Late Show in the British capital for a third time.
The British entertainer has persuaded the former First Lady to play an international game of dodgeball during the four-part run. Corden is taking on Obama in a Team USA versus Team UK game that will air Monday June 17. Other celebs in the game include Melissa McCarthy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Harry Styles, Kate Hudson, Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Lena Waithe, John Bradley and Reggie Watts.
The four-part run, which will air on CBS in the U.S. and Sky One in the UK, will also feature Chris Hemsworth in a sketch where he battles Corden to see who would be the best employee in one of London’s finest restaurants, while the cast of Dark Phoenix, including Jessica Chastain, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy and Sophie Turner, will join for...
The British entertainer has persuaded the former First Lady to play an international game of dodgeball during the four-part run. Corden is taking on Obama in a Team USA versus Team UK game that will air Monday June 17. Other celebs in the game include Melissa McCarthy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Harry Styles, Kate Hudson, Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Lena Waithe, John Bradley and Reggie Watts.
The four-part run, which will air on CBS in the U.S. and Sky One in the UK, will also feature Chris Hemsworth in a sketch where he battles Corden to see who would be the best employee in one of London’s finest restaurants, while the cast of Dark Phoenix, including Jessica Chastain, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy and Sophie Turner, will join for...
- 6/10/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Michelle Obama will be shouting "dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge" at her Team U.S.A. teammates as they take on James Corden's Team U.K. in a game of international dodgeball to kick off a week of London episodes of The Late Late Show.
In the episode, which airs June 17, the former First Lady leads an all-star and all-female American team that includes Melissa McCarthy, Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Lena Waithe and Kate Hudson as they do battle with Corden's all-male team of Brits Harry Styles, Benedict Cumberbatch, Game of Thrones star John Bradley and ...
In the episode, which airs June 17, the former First Lady leads an all-star and all-female American team that includes Melissa McCarthy, Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Lena Waithe and Kate Hudson as they do battle with Corden's all-male team of Brits Harry Styles, Benedict Cumberbatch, Game of Thrones star John Bradley and ...
- 6/10/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
I’ve got a great sci-fi fantasy comedy short film for you to check out today called The Worst Planet on Earth. The short was produced by Sam Raimi, and it tells the wild and crazy story of an astronaut named Penny who is trying to find her way home after being trapped in a future where humanity has become extinct. She is joined on her journey by a new friend and useless wizard named Cola.
The film was also produced by Debbie Liebling. The film itself was directed by Joe and Lloyd Stas. They previously made a fantastic Halloween short film called Spooky Club a couple of years ago. After Raimi saw that short, he got in touch with filmmakers and wanted work with them on some more projects. The Worst Planet on Earth is one of those projects.
The short stars Olivia Newton and Michael Muyunda, and it...
The film was also produced by Debbie Liebling. The film itself was directed by Joe and Lloyd Stas. They previously made a fantastic Halloween short film called Spooky Club a couple of years ago. After Raimi saw that short, he got in touch with filmmakers and wanted work with them on some more projects. The Worst Planet on Earth is one of those projects.
The short stars Olivia Newton and Michael Muyunda, and it...
- 2/28/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Here’s the trailer for Walk. Ride. Rodeo., the true story being told by Netflix of Amberley Snyder, a nationally ranked barrel racer who was in a life-changing accident when her vehicle was flipped and she became paralyzed from the waist down.
She was wheelchair bound, but did not let that hold her back from her passion, and was able to retrain herself to ride horses again. It’s an incredible story that is akin to the story of Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm to a shark while surfing and was able to get back on her board and ride the waves again. I guess when you have that much talent and determination, and a love for what you do, nothing can stop you!
Spencer Locke (Resident Evil: Extinction & Afterlife) stars as Amberley Snyder, with a supporting cast that includes Missi Pyle, Bailey Chase (24: Legacy), and Sherri Shepherd.
She was wheelchair bound, but did not let that hold her back from her passion, and was able to retrain herself to ride horses again. It’s an incredible story that is akin to the story of Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm to a shark while surfing and was able to get back on her board and ride the waves again. I guess when you have that much talent and determination, and a love for what you do, nothing can stop you!
Spencer Locke (Resident Evil: Extinction & Afterlife) stars as Amberley Snyder, with a supporting cast that includes Missi Pyle, Bailey Chase (24: Legacy), and Sherri Shepherd.
- 2/13/2019
- by Jessica Fisher
- GeekTyrant
For today only, ESPN 2 is reviving "The Ocho" to put a spotlight on obscure sports! Variety reports the stunt, which is based off a gag from the movie Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, was first done last year on ESPN U and was such a success the network is trying again on ESPN 2 in an effort to reach a larger audience.
Today's programming will feature loads of obscure sporting events as well as two screenings of Dodgeball, which will be sandwiched between a whole bunch of KFC ads specially created for ESPN 2's transition. ESPN executives tease that if this years Ocho day goes as well as the last, there might just one day be an ESPN 8! I'd be down for that, would you?...
Today's programming will feature loads of obscure sporting events as well as two screenings of Dodgeball, which will be sandwiched between a whole bunch of KFC ads specially created for ESPN 2's transition. ESPN executives tease that if this years Ocho day goes as well as the last, there might just one day be an ESPN 8! I'd be down for that, would you?...
- 8/8/2018
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
The ads are real. The network should not be.
For 24 hours, ESPN is operating what should really be a fictional network best left as part of a script to a funny cult-favorite film. “The Ocho,” an ESPN outlet devoted to niche sports like pickleball, cornhole and something called “chess boxing” is running on ESPN 2 throughout August 8 – complete with special commercials from KFC. The lineup includes two airings of the 2004 20th Century Fox film, “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story,” in which a group of misfits assemble to play in a national dodgeball championship televised by a completely made-up. “ESPN 8: The Ocho.” Today’s efforts, however, are very real.
“They are giving less celebrated sports a moment in the spotlight,” says Steve Kelly, director of media and marketing for KFC, which is sponsoring the off-kilter concept with clever ads that show athletes trying to succeed in sports with the chain’s iconic buckets over their heads.
For 24 hours, ESPN is operating what should really be a fictional network best left as part of a script to a funny cult-favorite film. “The Ocho,” an ESPN outlet devoted to niche sports like pickleball, cornhole and something called “chess boxing” is running on ESPN 2 throughout August 8 – complete with special commercials from KFC. The lineup includes two airings of the 2004 20th Century Fox film, “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story,” in which a group of misfits assemble to play in a national dodgeball championship televised by a completely made-up. “ESPN 8: The Ocho.” Today’s efforts, however, are very real.
“They are giving less celebrated sports a moment in the spotlight,” says Steve Kelly, director of media and marketing for KFC, which is sponsoring the off-kilter concept with clever ads that show athletes trying to succeed in sports with the chain’s iconic buckets over their heads.
- 8/8/2018
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
The heart-pounding fun of Dwayne Johnson’s “Skyscraper” wasn’t just movie star bravado and CGI for director Rawson Marshall Thurber — it was math mixed with a little but of adrenaline.
“This is a thrill ride — you bought your ticket and here it is,” Thurber told TheWrap. “We didn’t consult with math professors to make sure it made sense, but we did the math with Ilm [Industrial Light & Magic] and we knew we were close. People aren’t buying tickets to see a documentary about a guy jumping a big jump. With any action sequence, you want it to feel believable — but 10 percent more. You want it to be improbable, but not impossible. You want it to feel insane, but not unachievable.”
In the movie, Johnson tries to get into a building that is engulfed in flames in order to save his family. The only way in is to jump from a crane into the burning building,...
“This is a thrill ride — you bought your ticket and here it is,” Thurber told TheWrap. “We didn’t consult with math professors to make sure it made sense, but we did the math with Ilm [Industrial Light & Magic] and we knew we were close. People aren’t buying tickets to see a documentary about a guy jumping a big jump. With any action sequence, you want it to feel believable — but 10 percent more. You want it to be improbable, but not impossible. You want it to feel insane, but not unachievable.”
In the movie, Johnson tries to get into a building that is engulfed in flames in order to save his family. The only way in is to jump from a crane into the burning building,...
- 7/15/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
After making his mark with comedies like Dodgeball and We're the Millers, filmmaker Rawson Marshall Thurber finds himself in an improbable position: a go-to action director for arguably the genre's biggest star.
The writer-director's latest, Skyscraper, stars his Central Intelligence collaborator Dwayne Johnson as former FBI agent and war veteran Will Sawyer, who lost part of his leg after a hostage situation gone wrong. He and his family are in Hong Kong where he is inspecting the world's tallest building, which comes under attack from mysterious villains who set the building ablaze, leaving Sawyer fighting to save his family....
The writer-director's latest, Skyscraper, stars his Central Intelligence collaborator Dwayne Johnson as former FBI agent and war veteran Will Sawyer, who lost part of his leg after a hostage situation gone wrong. He and his family are in Hong Kong where he is inspecting the world's tallest building, which comes under attack from mysterious villains who set the building ablaze, leaving Sawyer fighting to save his family....
- 7/13/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After making his mark with comedies like Dodgeball and We're the Millers, filmmaker Rawson Marshall Thurber finds himself in an improbable position: a go-to action director for arguably the genre's biggest star.
The writer-director's latest, Skyscraper, stars his Central Intelligence collaborator Dwayne Johnson as former FBI agent and war veteran Will Sawyer, who lost part of his leg after a hostage situation gone wrong. He and his family are in Hong Kong where he is inspecting the world's tallest building, which comes under attack from mysterious villains who set the building ablaze, leaving Sawyer fighting to save his family....
The writer-director's latest, Skyscraper, stars his Central Intelligence collaborator Dwayne Johnson as former FBI agent and war veteran Will Sawyer, who lost part of his leg after a hostage situation gone wrong. He and his family are in Hong Kong where he is inspecting the world's tallest building, which comes under attack from mysterious villains who set the building ablaze, leaving Sawyer fighting to save his family....
- 7/13/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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