When Doja Cat released Scarlet in October 2023, the album functioned as an introduction to the new Doja: the one who put her fans to the ultimate loyalty test and shifted her focus towards the ones who stood by her side. It was also the Doja who discarded her past releases Planet Her and Hot Pink as cash grabs that a foolish pop audience fell for. Still, the general public latched onto Scarlet singles “Paint the Town Red” and “Agora Hills” as though not much had changed at all. And on...
- 3/29/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Hannah Waddingham, Bella Ramsey, drama series Happy Valley and Squid Game: The Challenge were among the winners at the 2024 Royal Television Society program awards. The Rts unveiled the honorees in London on Tuesday evening.
The Sixth Commandment won the most awards with three, including for best limited series and best supporting actor Éanna Hardwicke. Comedy Extraordinary and drama Top Boy were among the other winners.
Waddingham was honored for her work as one of the hosts of the Eurovision Song Contest, while Ramsey won for their role in the prison anthology drama series Time.
The BBC led the winners across the more than two dozen award categories, being able to celebrate a total of 21 honors.
Last year, Kate Winslet and Kit Connor were among the Rts honorees. The organization last year also introduced several new awards categories.
The complete list of Royal Television Society program awards winners for 2024 follows.
Arts...
The Sixth Commandment won the most awards with three, including for best limited series and best supporting actor Éanna Hardwicke. Comedy Extraordinary and drama Top Boy were among the other winners.
Waddingham was honored for her work as one of the hosts of the Eurovision Song Contest, while Ramsey won for their role in the prison anthology drama series Time.
The BBC led the winners across the more than two dozen award categories, being able to celebrate a total of 21 honors.
Last year, Kate Winslet and Kit Connor were among the Rts honorees. The organization last year also introduced several new awards categories.
The complete list of Royal Television Society program awards winners for 2024 follows.
Arts...
- 3/27/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When EA Sports Fc 24 came out on September 29th, 2023, nobody expected a wave of disappointment this strong. While reactions have often been negative, there wasn’t too much chatter about the game until now.
In a recent Reddit post that has garnered significant attention from the game’s community, a passionate fan of the franchise has dubbed EA the “Wild West of Stupidity,” expressing extreme frustration with the latest installment in the FIFA franchise.
EA Sports Fc 24 Dunked on by Disappointed Fan One fan thinks EA Sports Fc 24 should’ve stayed in the drafts.
Recently, all hell broke loose on the EA Sports Fc subreddit when one angry fan laid out their frustrations about the franchise’s latest release.
In my 15 years of gaming, this is the worst video game I’ve ever laid my hands on.
byu/Hungry-Salamander687 inEASportsFC
Having been a gamer since they were a wee child,...
In a recent Reddit post that has garnered significant attention from the game’s community, a passionate fan of the franchise has dubbed EA the “Wild West of Stupidity,” expressing extreme frustration with the latest installment in the FIFA franchise.
EA Sports Fc 24 Dunked on by Disappointed Fan One fan thinks EA Sports Fc 24 should’ve stayed in the drafts.
Recently, all hell broke loose on the EA Sports Fc subreddit when one angry fan laid out their frustrations about the franchise’s latest release.
In my 15 years of gaming, this is the worst video game I’ve ever laid my hands on.
byu/Hungry-Salamander687 inEASportsFC
Having been a gamer since they were a wee child,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
Noah Baumbach‘s mysterious Netflix feature is pulling out all the stops regarding its cast, with several talents adding themselves to the project. After painting the box office pink with the billion-dollar barn-burner Barbie, Greta Gerwig reteams with her husband, Baumbach, for a role in his untitled film. Gerwig is one of many names announced for the project, with Jim Broadbent (Moulin Rouge), Jamie Demetriou (Fleabag), Lars Eidnger (All the Light We Cannot See), Grace Edwards (Schooled), Patsy Ferran (Tom and Jerry), Isla Fisher (Wolf Like Me), Thaddea Graham (Doctor Who), Josh Hamilton (Eighth Grade), Eve Hewson (Robin Hood), Stacy Keach (Up in Smoke), Nicôle Lecky (Sense8), Emily Mortimer (Mary Poppins Returns), Louis Partridge (Enola Holmes 2), Alba Rohrwacher (Hungry Hearts), Charlie Rowe (Rocketman), Kyle Soller (Anna Karenina), and Patrick Wilson (Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom) rounding out the cast.
The stars mentioned above join previously announced cast members George Clooney,...
The stars mentioned above join previously announced cast members George Clooney,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
“A role model is somebody that does things because of what they believe in regardless of what other people think.” – Anne Hathaway
Actress, acclaimed New York soprano, and recognized as one of “the world’s 50 Most Beautiful People”, Anne Hathaway or “Annie” to her friends, notes that “it’s lovely to think that my audience is growing up with me”.
She credits an upbringing of “really strong values” with defining her shape as a person and no better portrayal is her time spent with The Lollipop Theater Network, a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to bringing the magic of movies currently in theaters to children confined to hospitals nationwide due to chronic or life-threatening illnesses. In 2008, she hosted a special screening of Get Smart for teenagers, and has also shown The Devil Wears Prada.
Charities & foundations supported
Anne Hathaway has supported the following charities:
10x10Alzheimer's AssociationClinton FoundationCreative CoalitionFeeding AmericaFriends Without...
Actress, acclaimed New York soprano, and recognized as one of “the world’s 50 Most Beautiful People”, Anne Hathaway or “Annie” to her friends, notes that “it’s lovely to think that my audience is growing up with me”.
She credits an upbringing of “really strong values” with defining her shape as a person and no better portrayal is her time spent with The Lollipop Theater Network, a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to bringing the magic of movies currently in theaters to children confined to hospitals nationwide due to chronic or life-threatening illnesses. In 2008, she hosted a special screening of Get Smart for teenagers, and has also shown The Devil Wears Prada.
Charities & foundations supported
Anne Hathaway has supported the following charities:
10x10Alzheimer's AssociationClinton FoundationCreative CoalitionFeeding AmericaFriends Without...
- 2/16/2024
- Look to the Stars
Train are a pop rock band from San Francisco, California, featuring Patrick Monahan (vocals), Jimmy Stafford and Scott Underwood.
Charities & foundations supported
Train has supported the following charities:
Andre Agassi Foundation for EducationFamily HouseHomeAidOperation HomefrontProstate Cancer Foundationrock Can rollSave The Music FoundationSpecial OlympicsWhyHunger Read more about Train's charity work and events. Related articles Save The Music With The VH1 Big Shopping EventBring Food For The Hungry To Bret Michaels ConcertBring Food For The Hungry To Lewis Black ShowsDevon Allman Wants You To Help Beat HungerBring Food For The Hungry To Barenaked Ladies!
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Charities & foundations supported
Train has supported the following charities:
Andre Agassi Foundation for EducationFamily HouseHomeAidOperation HomefrontProstate Cancer Foundationrock Can rollSave The Music FoundationSpecial OlympicsWhyHunger Read more about Train's charity work and events. Related articles Save The Music With The VH1 Big Shopping EventBring Food For The Hungry To Bret Michaels ConcertBring Food For The Hungry To Lewis Black ShowsDevon Allman Wants You To Help Beat HungerBring Food For The Hungry To Barenaked Ladies!
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- 12/26/2023
- Look to the Stars
Justin Bieber is enjoying some good food and nice sunshine with friends!
The 29-year-old musician seemed to be in good spirits while he was out and about in Los Angeles on Thursday (October 12).
He grabbed lunch and coffee with friends and also took advantage of an opportunity to help out a homeless person.
Keep reading to find out more and see the photos…
The “Yummy” singer appeared to be smiling and laughing as he and his pals headed to the popular all-day cafe, Great White.
He was also photographed the same day handing a $5 bill to a homeless man from his car. The person in need was a holding a sign that read, “Homeless Hungry Please Help.”
For his relaxed afternoon, Justin wore a black T-shirt and black shorts, and he accessorized the ensemble with a polka-dotted hat.
The day before, Justin and his wife, Hailey Bieber, held hands as...
The 29-year-old musician seemed to be in good spirits while he was out and about in Los Angeles on Thursday (October 12).
He grabbed lunch and coffee with friends and also took advantage of an opportunity to help out a homeless person.
Keep reading to find out more and see the photos…
The “Yummy” singer appeared to be smiling and laughing as he and his pals headed to the popular all-day cafe, Great White.
He was also photographed the same day handing a $5 bill to a homeless man from his car. The person in need was a holding a sign that read, “Homeless Hungry Please Help.”
For his relaxed afternoon, Justin wore a black T-shirt and black shorts, and he accessorized the ensemble with a polka-dotted hat.
The day before, Justin and his wife, Hailey Bieber, held hands as...
- 10/13/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Cynthia Weil, the celebrated songwriter who helped craft timeless hits like the Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” the Animals’ “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” and Chaka Khan’s “Through the Fire,” died Thursday, June 1. She was 82.
Weil’s daughter, Jenn Mann, confirmed her death, though no cause was given. “My mother, Cynthia Weil, was the greatest mother, grandmother and wife our family could ever ask for,” Mann said. “She was my best friend, confidant, and my partner in crime and an idol and trailblazer for women in music.
Weil’s daughter, Jenn Mann, confirmed her death, though no cause was given. “My mother, Cynthia Weil, was the greatest mother, grandmother and wife our family could ever ask for,” Mann said. “She was my best friend, confidant, and my partner in crime and an idol and trailblazer for women in music.
- 6/2/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Cynthia Weil, who teamed with husband Barry Mann to write such pop classics as “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” “On Broadway,” “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” and dozens of other hits for the likes of the Drifters, the Ronettes, Dolly Parton and B.J. Thomas, died Thursday. She was 82.
Weil’s daughter, Dr. Jenn Mann, said via publicist Sarah Schlief: “My mother, Cynthia Weil, was the greatest mother, grandmother and wife our family could ever ask for. She was my best friend, confidante and my partner in crime and an idol and trailblazer for women in music.”
Weil and Mann, who were married for 62 years, were among the most important songwriters in the early days of rock ‘n’ roll. They won a pair of Grammys and were Oscar-nominated for Best Song for “Somewhere Out There,” the Linda Ronstadt-James Ingram duet from An American Tail. The couple would share...
Weil’s daughter, Dr. Jenn Mann, said via publicist Sarah Schlief: “My mother, Cynthia Weil, was the greatest mother, grandmother and wife our family could ever ask for. She was my best friend, confidante and my partner in crime and an idol and trailblazer for women in music.”
Weil and Mann, who were married for 62 years, were among the most important songwriters in the early days of rock ‘n’ roll. They won a pair of Grammys and were Oscar-nominated for Best Song for “Somewhere Out There,” the Linda Ronstadt-James Ingram duet from An American Tail. The couple would share...
- 6/2/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
“I’m not [upset], I’m just done,” Billie’s husband Cooper tells her in the full trailer for Sex/Life Season 2.
That admission is quickly followed by this revelation from Brad: “I came to you six months ago with a ring. You said no, and now it’s too late.”
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It’s safe to say that Billie’s love life is still a...
That admission is quickly followed by this revelation from Brad: “I came to you six months ago with a ring. You said no, and now it’s too late.”
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It’s safe to say that Billie’s love life is still a...
- 2/13/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
NBC is finalizing deals for a pilot order to an untitled multi-camera comedy (fka We Thought We Were Done), from creator Mike O’Malley and Lionsgate Television, for which Jon Cryer is in talks to star.
Written by Survivor’s Remorse creator O’Malley, the comedy centers on Jim and Julia who, after an amicable divorce, decide to continue to raise their kids at the family home while taking turns on who gets to stay with them. Navigating the waters of divorce and child-sharing gets hilariously more complicated for Jim when the owner of his favorite sports team enters the picture and wins Julia’s heart.
O’Malley executive produces with The Conners EP Tom Werner, who also owns the Boston Red Sox, as well as Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck, his wife, Emilia Fazzalari, and George Geyer.
The off-cycle pilot pickup comes on the heels of NBC making decisions...
Written by Survivor’s Remorse creator O’Malley, the comedy centers on Jim and Julia who, after an amicable divorce, decide to continue to raise their kids at the family home while taking turns on who gets to stay with them. Navigating the waters of divorce and child-sharing gets hilariously more complicated for Jim when the owner of his favorite sports team enters the picture and wins Julia’s heart.
O’Malley executive produces with The Conners EP Tom Werner, who also owns the Boston Red Sox, as well as Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck, his wife, Emilia Fazzalari, and George Geyer.
The off-cycle pilot pickup comes on the heels of NBC making decisions...
- 5/16/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Kenan and Mr. Mayor have been canceled after two seasons at NBC, the network announced May 12. And crime drama The Endgame has been canceled just after its Season 1 finale debuted on Monday, May 2. Kenan Season 2 concluded in January 2022. The Mr. Mayor Season 2 finale on May 17 will be the series’ last. Additionally, NBC has passed on the Hungry pilot starring Ariel Winter. Winter replaced Demi Lovato in the starring role of the potential series. Lovato stayed on as executive producer. Kenan starred Saturday Night Live‘s longest-running cast member Kenan Thompson, as well as his SNL co-star Chris Redd, among others. Mr. Mayor is led by Ted Danson, with co-stars Bobby Moynihan, Holly Hunter, Vella Lovell, Mike Cabellon, and more. The Endgame starred Morena Baccarin and Ryan Michelle Bathe. Mr. Mayor Season 1 had a successful debut in the 2020-2021 season, coming in second in NBC’s ratings behind Young Rock (which...
- 5/12/2022
- TV Insider
“Kenan” and “Mr. Mayor” have been canceled at NBC, TheWrap has learned, and so has the much-hyped freshman series “The Endgame.”
Kenan Thompson’s sitcom, which co-starred fellow “SNL” star Chris Redd and Don Johnson, originally debuted to 7.4 million viewers in February 2021. Its second season averaged only 2.1 million total weekly viewers and a 0.35 demo rating (with Live+7 playback), a steep drop from its first-season freshman numbers (2.9 million/0.6).
“The Endgame,” which starred Morena Baccarin and Ryan Michelle Bathe, premiered at the end of February to a 0.4 rating in the 18 to 49 demo and 3.2 million total viewers. It quickly declined throughout the season. The May 3 finale had a 0.2 demo rating and 1.4 million total viewers, close to what most of the 10-episode season drew.
“Mr. Mayor,” which starred Ted Danson and Holly Hunter, averaged 2.4 million total weekly viewers and a 0.4 demo rating in its sophomore season.
The pilot “Hungry,” starring Ariel Winter of “Modern Family,...
Kenan Thompson’s sitcom, which co-starred fellow “SNL” star Chris Redd and Don Johnson, originally debuted to 7.4 million viewers in February 2021. Its second season averaged only 2.1 million total weekly viewers and a 0.35 demo rating (with Live+7 playback), a steep drop from its first-season freshman numbers (2.9 million/0.6).
“The Endgame,” which starred Morena Baccarin and Ryan Michelle Bathe, premiered at the end of February to a 0.4 rating in the 18 to 49 demo and 3.2 million total viewers. It quickly declined throughout the season. The May 3 finale had a 0.2 demo rating and 1.4 million total viewers, close to what most of the 10-episode season drew.
“Mr. Mayor,” which starred Ted Danson and Holly Hunter, averaged 2.4 million total weekly viewers and a 0.4 demo rating in its sophomore season.
The pilot “Hungry,” starring Ariel Winter of “Modern Family,...
- 5/12/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
NBC has opted not to move forward with its comedy pilot “Hungry,” which originally starred Demi Lovato who pulled out of the project and was replaced by “Modern Family” star Ariel Winter, Variety has learned.
The multi-cam follows friends who belong to a food-issues group as they help each other look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.
Lovato had been attached to the Universal television-produced “Hungry” as executive producer and star for almost a year while it was in development at NBC, but exited for scheduling reasons just as the pilot was about to start shooting in March. She was quickly replaced by Winter.
Along with Winter, the “Hungry” pilot also starred Valerie Bertinelli, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Ryan McPartlin, Alex Brightman and Ashley D. Kelley.
The pilot was written by Emmy-winning writer and executive producer Suzanne Martin, who...
The multi-cam follows friends who belong to a food-issues group as they help each other look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.
Lovato had been attached to the Universal television-produced “Hungry” as executive producer and star for almost a year while it was in development at NBC, but exited for scheduling reasons just as the pilot was about to start shooting in March. She was quickly replaced by Winter.
Along with Winter, the “Hungry” pilot also starred Valerie Bertinelli, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Ryan McPartlin, Alex Brightman and Ashley D. Kelley.
The pilot was written by Emmy-winning writer and executive producer Suzanne Martin, who...
- 5/12/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
NBC has ordered a second season of comedy series Grand Crew.
Starring Echo Kellum, Justin Cunningham, Grasie Mercedes, Carl Tart, Aaron Jennings and Nicole Byer, Grand Crew hails from writer-producer Phil Augusta Jackson.
Written by Jackson with Goor supervising, Grand Crew revolves around a group of Black friends who unpack the ups and downs of life and love at a wine bar.
Jackson and Goor executive produce the series.
The first season of the series, which comes from Universal Television, reached 17M total viewers, according to the network across all platforms and the premiere episode was NBC’s top digital comedy launch on Peacock.
It joins Young Rock, which was renewed for a third season this morning, as well as American Auto, which was renewed for a second season. Mr. Mayor and Kenan, however, were canceled.
Separately, yesterday, the network picked up George Lopez comedy Lopez Vs. Lopez to series,...
Starring Echo Kellum, Justin Cunningham, Grasie Mercedes, Carl Tart, Aaron Jennings and Nicole Byer, Grand Crew hails from writer-producer Phil Augusta Jackson.
Written by Jackson with Goor supervising, Grand Crew revolves around a group of Black friends who unpack the ups and downs of life and love at a wine bar.
Jackson and Goor executive produce the series.
The first season of the series, which comes from Universal Television, reached 17M total viewers, according to the network across all platforms and the premiere episode was NBC’s top digital comedy launch on Peacock.
It joins Young Rock, which was renewed for a third season this morning, as well as American Auto, which was renewed for a second season. Mr. Mayor and Kenan, however, were canceled.
Separately, yesterday, the network picked up George Lopez comedy Lopez Vs. Lopez to series,...
- 5/12/2022
- by Peter White and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Hungry’ Comedy Pilot Starring Ariel Winter & Exec Produced By Demi Lovato Not Moving Forward At NBC
NBC is not moving forward with Hungry.
The comedy pilot has been passed on by the network. It comes after it picked up George Lopez comedy pilot Lopez Vs. Lopez to series yesterday and follows the renewals of series including American Auto, Grand Crew and Young Rock.
Hungry faced a few challenges as it proceeded. Originally meant as a starring vehicle for Demi Lovato, who exec produces, the food issues comedy, replaced them with Modern Family star Ariel Winter ahead of production.
Written and executive produced by Suzanne Martin and to be directed by James Burrows, Hungry follows a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.
Valerie Bertinelli, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Ryan McPartlin, Alex Brightman and Ashley D. Kelley also star in the pilot,...
The comedy pilot has been passed on by the network. It comes after it picked up George Lopez comedy pilot Lopez Vs. Lopez to series yesterday and follows the renewals of series including American Auto, Grand Crew and Young Rock.
Hungry faced a few challenges as it proceeded. Originally meant as a starring vehicle for Demi Lovato, who exec produces, the food issues comedy, replaced them with Modern Family star Ariel Winter ahead of production.
Written and executive produced by Suzanne Martin and to be directed by James Burrows, Hungry follows a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.
Valerie Bertinelli, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Ryan McPartlin, Alex Brightman and Ashley D. Kelley also star in the pilot,...
- 5/12/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Endgame is over.
NBC has canceled the heist drama, which stars Morena Baccarin as criminal mastermind, after one season.
The series comes from Nick Wootton, Jake Coburn, Justin Lin and Julie Plec. Universal TV is the studio.
Written by Chuck and Scorpion exec producer Wootton and Quantico EP Coburn, The Endgame is a high-stakes thriller about Elena Federova, a very recently captured international arms dealer and brilliant criminal mastermind who even in captivity orchestrates a number of coordinated bank heists, and Val Turner, played by Ryan Michelle Bathe, the principled, relentless and socially outcast FBI agent who will stop at nothing to foil her ambitious plan.
Cast also includes Kamal Angelo Bolden, Costa Ronin, Noah Bean, Jordan Johnson-Hinds and Mark D. Espinoza.
Wootton executive produces via his Nicholas Wootton Productions; Coburn, exec produces via his Jake Coburn Productions; Plec exec produces along with Emily Cummins via her My So-Called Company; and Justin Lin,...
NBC has canceled the heist drama, which stars Morena Baccarin as criminal mastermind, after one season.
The series comes from Nick Wootton, Jake Coburn, Justin Lin and Julie Plec. Universal TV is the studio.
Written by Chuck and Scorpion exec producer Wootton and Quantico EP Coburn, The Endgame is a high-stakes thriller about Elena Federova, a very recently captured international arms dealer and brilliant criminal mastermind who even in captivity orchestrates a number of coordinated bank heists, and Val Turner, played by Ryan Michelle Bathe, the principled, relentless and socially outcast FBI agent who will stop at nothing to foil her ambitious plan.
Cast also includes Kamal Angelo Bolden, Costa Ronin, Noah Bean, Jordan Johnson-Hinds and Mark D. Espinoza.
Wootton executive produces via his Nicholas Wootton Productions; Coburn, exec produces via his Jake Coburn Productions; Plec exec produces along with Emily Cummins via her My So-Called Company; and Justin Lin,...
- 5/12/2022
- by Peter White and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Young Rock will be back for a third season.
Starring Dwayne Johnson, Young Rock focuses on different chapters of Johnson’s life. From growing up in a strong and resilient family to being surrounded by the wild characters of his professional wrestling family to playing football at the University of Miami, the show explores the crazy rollercoaster that has shaped Dwayne into the man he is today and the larger-than-life characters he’s met along the way.
Johnson stars alongside Joseph Lee Anderson, Stacey Leilua, Ana Tuisila, Adrian Groulx, Bradley Constant, Uli Latukefu, Fasitua Amosa, John Tui and Matthew Willig.
Created by Nahnatchka Khan and Jeff Chiang and inspired by Dwayne Johnson’s life. Nahnatchka Khan, Jeff Chiang, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Jennifer Carreras, Hiram Garcia and Brian Gewirtz serve as Executive Producers.
Young Rock is produced by Universal Television, Seven Bucks Productions and Fierce Baby Productions.
It joins Grand Crew,...
Starring Dwayne Johnson, Young Rock focuses on different chapters of Johnson’s life. From growing up in a strong and resilient family to being surrounded by the wild characters of his professional wrestling family to playing football at the University of Miami, the show explores the crazy rollercoaster that has shaped Dwayne into the man he is today and the larger-than-life characters he’s met along the way.
Johnson stars alongside Joseph Lee Anderson, Stacey Leilua, Ana Tuisila, Adrian Groulx, Bradley Constant, Uli Latukefu, Fasitua Amosa, John Tui and Matthew Willig.
Created by Nahnatchka Khan and Jeff Chiang and inspired by Dwayne Johnson’s life. Nahnatchka Khan, Jeff Chiang, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Jennifer Carreras, Hiram Garcia and Brian Gewirtz serve as Executive Producers.
Young Rock is produced by Universal Television, Seven Bucks Productions and Fierce Baby Productions.
It joins Grand Crew,...
- 5/12/2022
- by Peter White and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Kenan Thompson’s morning show gig is up.
NBC has canceled Kenan, the single-camera comedy led by the SNL star, after two seasons.
The comedy follows a widowed dad, played by Thompson, who’s juggling a high-profile job as the host of an Atlanta morning show and raising his two girls. As Kenan tries to move on, his father-in-law Rick (Don Johnson), brother Gary (Chris Redd) and co-workers all have strong opinions on the best way to live his life.
Kimrie Lewis, Dani and Dannah Lane also star.
Kenan is produced by Universal Television in association with Broadway Video with Thompson, Lorne Michaels, David Caspe, Jackie Clarke, Ken Whittingham and Andrew Singer as executive producers.
It comes after Ted Danson’s Mr. Mayor was also canceled after two seasons, while NBC renewed comedies including Young Rock, Grand Crew and American Auto, and decided against picking up Demi Lovato’s Hungry pilot,...
NBC has canceled Kenan, the single-camera comedy led by the SNL star, after two seasons.
The comedy follows a widowed dad, played by Thompson, who’s juggling a high-profile job as the host of an Atlanta morning show and raising his two girls. As Kenan tries to move on, his father-in-law Rick (Don Johnson), brother Gary (Chris Redd) and co-workers all have strong opinions on the best way to live his life.
Kimrie Lewis, Dani and Dannah Lane also star.
Kenan is produced by Universal Television in association with Broadway Video with Thompson, Lorne Michaels, David Caspe, Jackie Clarke, Ken Whittingham and Andrew Singer as executive producers.
It comes after Ted Danson’s Mr. Mayor was also canceled after two seasons, while NBC renewed comedies including Young Rock, Grand Crew and American Auto, and decided against picking up Demi Lovato’s Hungry pilot,...
- 5/12/2022
- by Peter White and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
George Lopez and his daughter Mayan are making NBC their home.
The network has picked up multi-camera comedy Lopez Vs. Lopez to series.
It comes after the network picked up Quantum Leap – its only drama pilot in fall consideration – to series last week. The move leaves question marks over Hungry, the food issues single-camera comedy starring Modern Family’s Ariel Winter and exec produced by Demi Lovato.
Lopez Vs. Lopez, which comes from The Conners duo Bruce Helford and Debby Wolfe, is a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection and all the pain and joy in between.
George Lopez and Mayan Lopez star alongside Selenis Leyva, Brice Gonzalez and Matt Shively with Laci Mosley and and Kiran Deol recurring.
No decision has been made as to whether it will launch in the fall or midseason.
Written by Wolfe, a co-ep of The Conners, with Helford, exec producer and showrunner of the ABC series,...
The network has picked up multi-camera comedy Lopez Vs. Lopez to series.
It comes after the network picked up Quantum Leap – its only drama pilot in fall consideration – to series last week. The move leaves question marks over Hungry, the food issues single-camera comedy starring Modern Family’s Ariel Winter and exec produced by Demi Lovato.
Lopez Vs. Lopez, which comes from The Conners duo Bruce Helford and Debby Wolfe, is a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection and all the pain and joy in between.
George Lopez and Mayan Lopez star alongside Selenis Leyva, Brice Gonzalez and Matt Shively with Laci Mosley and and Kiran Deol recurring.
No decision has been made as to whether it will launch in the fall or midseason.
Written by Wolfe, a co-ep of The Conners, with Helford, exec producer and showrunner of the ABC series,...
- 5/12/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
As we are waiting for the onslaught of new series orders the next couple of days, here is some last-minute gossip on what is hot at the broadcast networks in an abbreviated edition of Deadline’s Pilot Buzz.
At ABC, the The Rookie planted spinoff starring Niecy Nash and Alaska Daily News, starring Hilary Swank, remain a lock. The L.A. Law sequel has faded but is not dead. Speaking of dead, comedy pilot Not Dead Yet, starring Gina Rodriguez, continues to be hot. Josep has not gotten a pass yet but its chances remain slim. On the renewal front, The Wonder Years and Home Economics continue to look good to return.
CBS
Firefighter...
At ABC, the The Rookie planted spinoff starring Niecy Nash and Alaska Daily News, starring Hilary Swank, remain a lock. The L.A. Law sequel has faded but is not dead. Speaking of dead, comedy pilot Not Dead Yet, starring Gina Rodriguez, continues to be hot. Josep has not gotten a pass yet but its chances remain slim. On the renewal front, The Wonder Years and Home Economics continue to look good to return.
CBS
Firefighter...
- 5/11/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Ride Foundation (Robyn & Italo Dance Events), formed by Pro-Am ballroom dance partners, Robyn Shreiber and Italo Elgueta, has announced its annual gala event, Dance To End Hunger, will benefit No Kid Hungry – Share Our Strength’s campaign to end childhood hunger in the US.
Ride was established in 2016 to create one-of-a-kind dance events for difference-making charities, encompassing humane and ecological causes and featuring the talents of compassionate stars of the dance world. Dance to End Hunger will be held on June 18, 2022 at City Market Social House in Downtown Los Angeles with a silent auction and program featuring headline performances by Dancing with the Stars pros and married couple Pasha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach, and World of Dance’ Karen & Ricardo. The evening will honor Eileen Davidson, a longtime supporter of No Kid Hungry with the Artistic Integrity Award; and Cameron Mathison with the Vanguard Award for. Kate Flannery is the evening’s host.
Ride was established in 2016 to create one-of-a-kind dance events for difference-making charities, encompassing humane and ecological causes and featuring the talents of compassionate stars of the dance world. Dance to End Hunger will be held on June 18, 2022 at City Market Social House in Downtown Los Angeles with a silent auction and program featuring headline performances by Dancing with the Stars pros and married couple Pasha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach, and World of Dance’ Karen & Ricardo. The evening will honor Eileen Davidson, a longtime supporter of No Kid Hungry with the Artistic Integrity Award; and Cameron Mathison with the Vanguard Award for. Kate Flannery is the evening’s host.
- 5/10/2022
- Look to the Stars
We are 10 days away from the start of the traditional upfront week and a day into the new series pickup window, which kicked off yesterday with NBC’s order to the Quantum Leap pilot. Getting intel on broadcast pilots is harder than ever as that marketplace has contracted over the last five years but here is what I hear as we head into pre-upfront week. You can use for reference the Early Pilot Buzz report Deadline ran on Monday.
At ABC, the The Rookie planted spinoff starring Niecy Nash and the Alaska project drama pilot, starring Hilary Swank, remain very strong contenders, with the L.A. Law sequel, headlined by Blair Underwood, getting some traction, mostly due to the attractive marketing opportunities its iconic IP presents. Comedy pilot Not Dead Yet, starring Gina Rodrigues, also has been gaining some support at the network, I hear.
Still not a lot of clarity at CBS. Firefighter drama Cal Fire continues to look like a frontrunner. Beyond that, cop drama East New York also is said to be solid, with the Mother & Son legal drama believed to in the mix too. The Early Edition reboot has cooled off a bit, while True Lies continues to divide opinions but sources see a possible path to the air based on its popular IP and potentially advantageous dealmaking.
On the comedy side, presentation Hug Machine and pilot Rust Belt News continue to garner buzz.
2022 CBS Pilots & Series Orders
NBC yesterday became the first network to pick up a pilot to series, giving a series order to Quantum Leap, which had been considered a strong contender and was the only drama pilot in consideration for fall. As Deadline reported, the pilot is expected to undergo some reshoots and is eyed for the post-Voice slot. There had been chatter that NBC may expedite post-production on its other drama pilots that are in advanced stages Unbroken and Blank Slate, for fall consideration, but that does not appear to be the case. The other ordered NBC drama pilots are being produced off-cycle.
NBC’s two comedy pilots, Lopez vs. Lopez and Hungry, remain neck and neck, with Lopez vs. Lopez, a collaboration between George Lopez and his daughter, still believed to have a slight edge.
2022 NBC Pilots & Series Orders
Fox
Two projects that had been put on a script-to-series track, John Eisendrath’s procedural drama Alert and Steve Yockey’s meteorologist comedy Cindy Snow, continue to build momentum and look likely to go to series, The network’s only pilot ordered during the 2022 pilot window this year, an Untitled Michelle Nader comedy presentation, also remains a strong contender for a series pickup.
The CW’s three pilots this season — all based on underlying IP — remain strong contenders as the cuts start to come in: Supernatural prequel The Winchesters, Walker origin story Walker: Independence and Gotham Knights. Because of their pedigree, solid execution and the fact that this is half the number of pilots the CW has normally picked up over the past decade, I hear there is a possibility for all of them to go to series.
As we reported earlier this week, Walker: Independence is described as a sprawling Western, The Winchesters as the strongest attempt at a Supernatural spinoff to date, and Gotham Kings as another solid DC pilot from Berlanti Prods., which also has plenty of easter eggs to attract Batman fans. (Gotham Kings‘ prospects also were improved significantly by the recent cancellations of Batwoman and Legends of Tomorrow.)
So far, it does not look that Nexstar’s pending acquisition of a majority stake in the CW would close before the upfronts but even if that does not happen, the network remains disciplined in its choices with fewer scripted series expected to be on deck for next season than in recent years.
2022 The CW Pilots & Series Orders...
At ABC, the The Rookie planted spinoff starring Niecy Nash and the Alaska project drama pilot, starring Hilary Swank, remain very strong contenders, with the L.A. Law sequel, headlined by Blair Underwood, getting some traction, mostly due to the attractive marketing opportunities its iconic IP presents. Comedy pilot Not Dead Yet, starring Gina Rodrigues, also has been gaining some support at the network, I hear.
Still not a lot of clarity at CBS. Firefighter drama Cal Fire continues to look like a frontrunner. Beyond that, cop drama East New York also is said to be solid, with the Mother & Son legal drama believed to in the mix too. The Early Edition reboot has cooled off a bit, while True Lies continues to divide opinions but sources see a possible path to the air based on its popular IP and potentially advantageous dealmaking.
On the comedy side, presentation Hug Machine and pilot Rust Belt News continue to garner buzz.
2022 CBS Pilots & Series Orders
NBC yesterday became the first network to pick up a pilot to series, giving a series order to Quantum Leap, which had been considered a strong contender and was the only drama pilot in consideration for fall. As Deadline reported, the pilot is expected to undergo some reshoots and is eyed for the post-Voice slot. There had been chatter that NBC may expedite post-production on its other drama pilots that are in advanced stages Unbroken and Blank Slate, for fall consideration, but that does not appear to be the case. The other ordered NBC drama pilots are being produced off-cycle.
NBC’s two comedy pilots, Lopez vs. Lopez and Hungry, remain neck and neck, with Lopez vs. Lopez, a collaboration between George Lopez and his daughter, still believed to have a slight edge.
2022 NBC Pilots & Series Orders
Fox
Two projects that had been put on a script-to-series track, John Eisendrath’s procedural drama Alert and Steve Yockey’s meteorologist comedy Cindy Snow, continue to build momentum and look likely to go to series, The network’s only pilot ordered during the 2022 pilot window this year, an Untitled Michelle Nader comedy presentation, also remains a strong contender for a series pickup.
The CW’s three pilots this season — all based on underlying IP — remain strong contenders as the cuts start to come in: Supernatural prequel The Winchesters, Walker origin story Walker: Independence and Gotham Knights. Because of their pedigree, solid execution and the fact that this is half the number of pilots the CW has normally picked up over the past decade, I hear there is a possibility for all of them to go to series.
As we reported earlier this week, Walker: Independence is described as a sprawling Western, The Winchesters as the strongest attempt at a Supernatural spinoff to date, and Gotham Kings as another solid DC pilot from Berlanti Prods., which also has plenty of easter eggs to attract Batman fans. (Gotham Kings‘ prospects also were improved significantly by the recent cancellations of Batwoman and Legends of Tomorrow.)
So far, it does not look that Nexstar’s pending acquisition of a majority stake in the CW would close before the upfronts but even if that does not happen, the network remains disciplined in its choices with fewer scripted series expected to be on deck for next season than in recent years.
2022 The CW Pilots & Series Orders...
- 5/7/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Decades ago, the pageantry of the broadcast upfront presentations culminated in the shows’ big attraction — each network unveiling their fall schedule to advertisers. The dissemination of information in the era of the Internet took away the shock and awe of the reveals as the schedules are now announced in advance, while the proliferation of broadband, which allows people to watch TV on their own time, took away the grids’ relevance as an increasing portion of viewing of broadcast shows comes from digital platforms.
Add to that the fact that broadcast networks have become a small portion of media congloms’ portfolio pitch to advertisers and that the development cycle has shifted post-pandemic, with only a portion of this year’s pilots in upfront consideration, and the unveiling of a fall schedule at the May 2022 presentations does not have the importance and urgency it once did.
We may have the first broadcast...
Add to that the fact that broadcast networks have become a small portion of media congloms’ portfolio pitch to advertisers and that the development cycle has shifted post-pandemic, with only a portion of this year’s pilots in upfront consideration, and the unveiling of a fall schedule at the May 2022 presentations does not have the importance and urgency it once did.
We may have the first broadcast...
- 5/2/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Like every other facet of life, the broadcast pilot season has not been the same it was before the pandemic. Back in January, we did a story about the expected historic low volume of pilots, which has since became a reality with 30-something orders, and how some Covid-imposed changes were here to stay. A more refined picture of pilot season has now emerged, and it shows a shift toward cost-effective pilot alternatives such as presentations and writers rooms/backup script orders, more willingness to do pilots outside of the traditional January-May window, with many of the 2022 pilots out of upfront consideration, and a major pullback in comedy.
The latter probably should not come as a surprise given the fact that two of the Big 4 networks, NBC and Fox, had no comedies on the fall schedule this season and a third, ABC, only featured one comedy block with its signature Wednesday lineup.
The latter probably should not come as a surprise given the fact that two of the Big 4 networks, NBC and Fox, had no comedies on the fall schedule this season and a third, ABC, only featured one comedy block with its signature Wednesday lineup.
- 4/22/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
With just two months to go before networks unveil their fall TV offerings to Madison Avenue during their annual upfronts presentations, broadcast pilot orders have fallen to perhaps the lowest level in decades. Fox isn’t even producing a pilot at this point, having passed on the only one it had in contention.
So far, the five broadcast networks have ordered 35 pilots — some of them holdovers from last season. High-profile projects involving “This Is Us” stars, a Hilary Swank offering and a sequel to “Quantum Leap” are among the mix, but the tally is running more than 20% behind the 45 broadcast pilot orders last year and well below the 60 ordered in 2020.
Even allowing for projects that have been ordered straight to series — such as David E. Kelley’s upcoming “Avalon” murder mystery for ABC — that’s a notable drop. And the pandemic is only partly to blame.
Networks were already moving...
So far, the five broadcast networks have ordered 35 pilots — some of them holdovers from last season. High-profile projects involving “This Is Us” stars, a Hilary Swank offering and a sequel to “Quantum Leap” are among the mix, but the tally is running more than 20% behind the 45 broadcast pilot orders last year and well below the 60 ordered in 2020.
Even allowing for projects that have been ordered straight to series — such as David E. Kelley’s upcoming “Avalon” murder mystery for ABC — that’s a notable drop. And the pandemic is only partly to blame.
Networks were already moving...
- 3/24/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Updated, 8:58 Am: Chavez Ravine is getting Fluffier. After becoming the first comic to sell out Dodger Stadium in its 60-year history, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias has added a second show at the yard. The newly set “Fluffy on the Field” show is set for Friday, May 6, but this one only will have seating on the field for a more intimate experience.
As with May 7 show that was announced last week, this one also is part of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival and will be recorded for the Mr. Iglesias alum’s third Netflix special, which will premiere this year.
Previously, March 15: The biggest draw of the massive 11-night Netflix Is a Joke festival which begins next month in Los Angeles is not Kevin Hart, not Dave Chappelle and not Pete Davidson, but Southern California’s own Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, at least in terms of seats filled in one night.
As with May 7 show that was announced last week, this one also is part of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival and will be recorded for the Mr. Iglesias alum’s third Netflix special, which will premiere this year.
Previously, March 15: The biggest draw of the massive 11-night Netflix Is a Joke festival which begins next month in Los Angeles is not Kevin Hart, not Dave Chappelle and not Pete Davidson, but Southern California’s own Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, at least in terms of seats filled in one night.
- 3/22/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Ariel Winter was named as singer Demi Lovato’s replacement in the NBC pilot ‘Hungry’ with days to go before filming. Demi will remain attached to the production as an executive producer alongside their superstar manager Scooter Braun that follows a group of friends tied together through their membership of a food-issues support group and […]...
- 3/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Looks like Ariel Winter was hungry to return to the small screen! On March 7, NBC confirmed to E! News that the Modern Family star will be replacing Demi Lovato on NBC's upcoming comedy series, Hungry. This will be Winter's first time returning to TV since her role as Alex Dunphy on the ABC sitcom from 2009 to 2020. Though Lovato was set to star as the lead, on March 4 it was reported that they backed out due to scheduling issues. The quick casting decision was made in order for the pilot to remain on schedule, according to Deadline. Now, the series is able to move forward with a table read on March 8. Hungry "follows a group of friends who...
- 3/7/2022
- E! Online
Ariel Winter has found her Modern Family follow-up. Winter will replace Demi Lovato in the NBC comedy pilot Hungry. Lovato was tied to the project for a year before scheduling issues prompted them to back out. Their departure from Hungry was announced March 4. They will still executive produce the series, along with their manager, Scooter Braun. Winter was cast quickly so production could continue as scheduled this week, per Deadline. Production will kick off with a table read on Tuesday, March 8. Hungry is written and executive produced by Suzanne Martin (Hot in Cleveland) and directed by James Burrows (Frasier). The series is about members of a food dependence support group as they search “for love, success, and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.” Winter joins Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland), Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias (Thanks A Million), Ryan McPartlin (L.A.’s Finest...
- 3/7/2022
- TV Insider
“Modern Family” alum Ariel Winter will take over the starring role in the NBC pilot “Hungry,” after Demi Lovato left due to scheduling issues.
The actress will have her first table read for the show this Tuesday, TheWrap has confirmed.
News of Lovato’s exit from the pilot broke last week. Lovato had long been attached to the “Hungry” pilot, and despite exiting the role, will remain an executive producer. Scooter Braun, Lovato’s manager, is also an EP.
“Hungry” follows “a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better,” per a logline.
The cast of the series includes Valerie Bertinelli, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Ryan McPartlin, Alex Brightman and Ashley D. Kelley.
Universal Television, Hazy Mills and Sb Projects are the studios behind the show.
The actress will have her first table read for the show this Tuesday, TheWrap has confirmed.
News of Lovato’s exit from the pilot broke last week. Lovato had long been attached to the “Hungry” pilot, and despite exiting the role, will remain an executive producer. Scooter Braun, Lovato’s manager, is also an EP.
“Hungry” follows “a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better,” per a logline.
The cast of the series includes Valerie Bertinelli, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Ryan McPartlin, Alex Brightman and Ashley D. Kelley.
Universal Television, Hazy Mills and Sb Projects are the studios behind the show.
- 3/7/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
NBC’s Hungry has already found its new lead: Modern Family star Ariel Winter will replace Demi Lovato in the upcoming multi-cam comedy pilot, our sister site Deadline reports.
Just Friday it was reported that Lovato had to vacate the lead role due to a scheduling conflict. However, they will remain on board as an executive producer, alongside Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Scooter Braun, Scott Manson and James Shin.
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Just Friday it was reported that Lovato had to vacate the lead role due to a scheduling conflict. However, they will remain on board as an executive producer, alongside Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Scooter Braun, Scott Manson and James Shin.
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- 3/6/2022
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Modern Family star Ariel Winter has been tapped as the lead of NBC’s multi-camera comedy series Hungry. She succeeds Demi Lovato who had been attached to the project for almost a year but stepped down from acting duties Thursday for scheduling reasons just as the pilot was about to start production.
NBC remained high on the project, opting for a swift recasting so the pilot stays on schedule with the rest of the cast in place. With Winter on board, production is moving forward this coming week, starting with a table read on Tuesday. Lovato, along with their manager Scooter Braun, remain executive producers.
Written and executive produced by Suzanne Martin and to be directed by James Burrows, Hungry follows a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s...
NBC remained high on the project, opting for a swift recasting so the pilot stays on schedule with the rest of the cast in place. With Winter on board, production is moving forward this coming week, starting with a table read on Tuesday. Lovato, along with their manager Scooter Braun, remain executive producers.
Written and executive produced by Suzanne Martin and to be directed by James Burrows, Hungry follows a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s...
- 3/6/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: Demi Lovato will no longer star in the upcoming NBC series Hungry. E! News has learned the singer has stepped down from their starring role in the sitcom because of scheduling conflicts. However, it's understood that they and their manager Scooter Braun remain executive producers on the project. Deadline was the first to report the news. ______ Demi Lovato is getting their very own show once again. Almost 10 years after the cancellation of Disney Channel's Sonny With a Chance, the music superstar is headlining a new comedy on NBC. It's called Hungry and according to Variety, it follows friends in a food issues group "as...
- 3/4/2022
- E! Online
Demi Lovato is giving up a starring role in the pilot for the comedy “Hungry,” TheWrap has learned.
The actress and singer remains an executive producer on the project, which is at NBC, alongside manager Scooter Braun.
Scheduling issues are what’s keeping Lovato from pulling double duty in the project. The part they were playing will be recast.
“Hungry” follows “a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better,” per a logline.
The cast of the series includes Valerie Bertinelli, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Ryan McPartlin, Alex Brightman and Ashley D. Kelley.
Universal Television, Hazy Mills and Sb Projects are the studios behind the show.
Lovato and Braun are joined by executive producers Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Scott Manson and James Shin.
Deadline was first...
The actress and singer remains an executive producer on the project, which is at NBC, alongside manager Scooter Braun.
Scheduling issues are what’s keeping Lovato from pulling double duty in the project. The part they were playing will be recast.
“Hungry” follows “a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better,” per a logline.
The cast of the series includes Valerie Bertinelli, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Ryan McPartlin, Alex Brightman and Ashley D. Kelley.
Universal Television, Hazy Mills and Sb Projects are the studios behind the show.
Lovato and Braun are joined by executive producers Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Scott Manson and James Shin.
Deadline was first...
- 3/4/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
The upcoming NBC comedy pilot Hungry has just lost its main star as Demi Lovato has stepped back from their acting role due to scheduling conflicts. According to Deadline, the singer had been attached to star in the multi-camera sitcom for a year but dropped out just as the project was about to begin production. However, Lovato will remain on board as an executive producer alongside their manager Scooter Braun. Hungry, written and exec produced by Suzanne Martin (Hot in Cleveland), centers around the members of a food dependence support group who help one another as they “look for love, success, and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.” The cast includes Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland), Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias (Thanks A Million), Ryan McPartlin (L.A.’s Finest), Alex Brightman (Smilf), and Ashley D. Kelley (Insatiable). James Burrows (Frasier) is set to direct the pilot.
- 3/4/2022
- TV Insider
Just over a year after NBC’s comedy pilot Hungry was announced, Demi Lovato has stepped down as star of the potential series.
According to our sister site Deadline, who broke the news, Lovato had to vacate the lead role due to a scheduling conflict. They will remain on board as an executive producer, though, alongside Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Scooter Braun, Scott Manson and James Shin. Lovato’s role will reportedly be recast promptly to keep the pilot on schedule.
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According to our sister site Deadline, who broke the news, Lovato had to vacate the lead role due to a scheduling conflict. They will remain on board as an executive producer, though, alongside Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Scooter Braun, Scott Manson and James Shin. Lovato’s role will reportedly be recast promptly to keep the pilot on schedule.
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- 3/4/2022
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: This is a surprise. Demi Lovato, who had been attached as star in NBC’s multi-camera comedy pilot Hungry for a year, has stepped down from acting duties in the project just as it was about to start production. Lovato, along with their manager Scooter Braun, remain executive producers.
The role is being recast, with the goal to have a replacement shortly so the pilot stays on schedule. According to sources, Lovato bowed out as an actor due to scheduling issues.
Written and executive produced by Suzanne Martin and to be directed by James Burrows, Hungry follows a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.
Valerie Bertinelli, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Ryan McPartlin, Alex Brightman and Ashley D. Kelley also star in the pilot,...
The role is being recast, with the goal to have a replacement shortly so the pilot stays on schedule. According to sources, Lovato bowed out as an actor due to scheduling issues.
Written and executive produced by Suzanne Martin and to be directed by James Burrows, Hungry follows a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.
Valerie Bertinelli, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Ryan McPartlin, Alex Brightman and Ashley D. Kelley also star in the pilot,...
- 3/4/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
An upcoming comedy series centered around a food issues group continues to fill out its cast. Deadline reports that the new show "Hungry" has added comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias and "Chuck" actor Ryan McPartlin to its cast. Demi Lovato is set to star.
If the phrase "eating disorder comedy pilot" immediately rubs you the wrong way, you're not alone. Surprisingly, this isn't the first time TV has attempted to tackle this tough topic from a comedic perspective. Another sitcom about disordered eating, the 2005 FX show "Starved," was extremely controversial at the time. The series gravitated around a shame-based "support" group...
The post Gabriel Iglesias & Ryan McPartlin Join Demi Lovato's Eating Disorder Comedy Pilot, Hungry appeared first on /Film.
If the phrase "eating disorder comedy pilot" immediately rubs you the wrong way, you're not alone. Surprisingly, this isn't the first time TV has attempted to tackle this tough topic from a comedic perspective. Another sitcom about disordered eating, the 2005 FX show "Starved," was extremely controversial at the time. The series gravitated around a shame-based "support" group...
The post Gabriel Iglesias & Ryan McPartlin Join Demi Lovato's Eating Disorder Comedy Pilot, Hungry appeared first on /Film.
- 2/27/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
The world of Outlander is expanding: Starz is developing a prequel series, written and executive-produced by showrunner Matthew B. Roberts, our sister site Variety reports.
No details are currently available about the plot or which characters will be featured in the project. But may we suggest a certain Lord as its star?
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The news...
No details are currently available about the plot or which characters will be featured in the project. But may we suggest a certain Lord as its star?
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The news...
- 2/25/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and Ryan McPartlin are set as series regulars in Hungry, NBC’s multi-camera comedy pilot starring and executive produced by Demi Lovato. Additionally, multi-Emmy-winning sitcom helmer James Burrows will direct the pilot, which comes from Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner’s Hazy Mills, Sb Projects and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Written and executive produced by Suzanne Martin, Hungry follows a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.
Iglesias will play Danny, a big-hearted big guy who’s the life of the party. McPartlin will portray Justin, the group’s leader.
The cast also includes Valerie Bertinelli, Alex Brightman and Ashley D. Kelley.
Hayes, Milliner & Scooter Braun, Scott Manson and James Shin exec produce.
2022 NBC Pilots & Series...
Written and executive produced by Suzanne Martin, Hungry follows a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.
Iglesias will play Danny, a big-hearted big guy who’s the life of the party. McPartlin will portray Justin, the group’s leader.
The cast also includes Valerie Bertinelli, Alex Brightman and Ashley D. Kelley.
Hayes, Milliner & Scooter Braun, Scott Manson and James Shin exec produce.
2022 NBC Pilots & Series...
- 2/24/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock is doubling down on true-crime content and global co-productions, while NBC will develop more limited series in the vein of Renée Zellweger’s upcoming drama The Thing About Pam.
Those were some of the key scripted takeaways from Susan Rovner’s session at the Edinburgh TV Festival, one of her first major public speaking appearances since becoming Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming last year.
On Peacock, Rovner revealed that it was increasingly getting into global co-productions on the scripted side.
The streamer has previously announced international co-productions including The Undeclared War, the Mark Rylance and Simon Pegg-fronted drama written by Peter Kosminsky and produced by Colin Callender’s Playground with Channel 4, and Wolf Like Me, a genre-bending romantic comedy starring Josh Gad and Isla Fisher with Australian streamer Stan.
The former Warner Bros exec (left) told Deadline that it was also involved in two more series Irreverent and Last Light.
Those were some of the key scripted takeaways from Susan Rovner’s session at the Edinburgh TV Festival, one of her first major public speaking appearances since becoming Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming last year.
On Peacock, Rovner revealed that it was increasingly getting into global co-productions on the scripted side.
The streamer has previously announced international co-productions including The Undeclared War, the Mark Rylance and Simon Pegg-fronted drama written by Peter Kosminsky and produced by Colin Callender’s Playground with Channel 4, and Wolf Like Me, a genre-bending romantic comedy starring Josh Gad and Isla Fisher with Australian streamer Stan.
The former Warner Bros exec (left) told Deadline that it was also involved in two more series Irreverent and Last Light.
- 8/23/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Scooter Braun’s Sb Projects has extended its first-look deal with Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.
Sb Projects signed their first deal with Amazon in 2019, with multiple projects currently in development at the streamer. Among those is “Neon Machine” from writer/director Jason Kim, and a modern-day YA musical feature film loosely based on the character of Lady Macbeth with writer S.J. Inwards. Sb Projects’ COO Scott Manson oversees the company’s TV and film division, with executive vice president James Shin running the day-to-day operation.
“We’ve found great partners in Jen Salke and her team at Amazon Studios and we look forward to our continued work together on the many projects we have lined up in our slate,” said Braun, Founder of Sb Projects. “We share a common interest in thought-provoking, diverse storytelling and finding ways for our artists and creative partners to make an impact with audiences on a global scale.
Sb Projects signed their first deal with Amazon in 2019, with multiple projects currently in development at the streamer. Among those is “Neon Machine” from writer/director Jason Kim, and a modern-day YA musical feature film loosely based on the character of Lady Macbeth with writer S.J. Inwards. Sb Projects’ COO Scott Manson oversees the company’s TV and film division, with executive vice president James Shin running the day-to-day operation.
“We’ve found great partners in Jen Salke and her team at Amazon Studios and we look forward to our continued work together on the many projects we have lined up in our slate,” said Braun, Founder of Sb Projects. “We share a common interest in thought-provoking, diverse storytelling and finding ways for our artists and creative partners to make an impact with audiences on a global scale.
- 8/5/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Image Source: Getty / Emma McIntyre
Demi Lovato is opening up about the hilarious, slightly awkward, anxiety-inducing, but overall positive experience they had filming their first sex scene. The singer and actor detailed what went down in an Instagram post on July 20 as they celebrated the monumental moment on the set of NBC's Hungry.
"Had to film a sex scene today. My first one!" Lovato captioned a photo of themself wearing lingerie. Although they had a "little anxiety going into it," the professionalism of the cast and crew helped them to immediately feel calm. "I thought about how proud I am for being able to feel comfortable enough in my skin to do that," Lovato continued. "I rarely ever showed my arms before.. now I'm in this!!."
Lovato, who recently came out as nonbinary, frequently talks about how they're taking strides to be true to and comfortable with themself. This...
Demi Lovato is opening up about the hilarious, slightly awkward, anxiety-inducing, but overall positive experience they had filming their first sex scene. The singer and actor detailed what went down in an Instagram post on July 20 as they celebrated the monumental moment on the set of NBC's Hungry.
"Had to film a sex scene today. My first one!" Lovato captioned a photo of themself wearing lingerie. Although they had a "little anxiety going into it," the professionalism of the cast and crew helped them to immediately feel calm. "I thought about how proud I am for being able to feel comfortable enough in my skin to do that," Lovato continued. "I rarely ever showed my arms before.. now I'm in this!!."
Lovato, who recently came out as nonbinary, frequently talks about how they're taking strides to be true to and comfortable with themself. This...
- 7/21/2021
- by Karenna Meredith
- Popsugar.com
“The Demi Lovato Show,” originally ordered by now-defunct startup Quibi, will finally see the light of day next month on Roku’s free, ad-supported streaming channel.
All nine episodes of “The Demi Lovato Show,” with the pop star hosting a range of celebrity guests and experts, are scheduled to be premiere July 30 exclusively on the Roku Channel.
Lovato’s show will address “some of today’s edgiest social topics in frank and honest discussions,” according to Roku. Guests on the short-form series include Jameela Jamil, Lucy Hale and transgender beauty icon Nikita Dragun, with more to be announced. In each 10-minute episode, Lovato will lead discussions across a range of topics including, police reform, feminism, trans rights, sex positivity, mental health — and UFOs.
“The Demi Lovato Show” is the first of more than a dozen Quibi programs (rebranded as Roku Originals) to premiere for the first time anywhere. Roku in...
All nine episodes of “The Demi Lovato Show,” with the pop star hosting a range of celebrity guests and experts, are scheduled to be premiere July 30 exclusively on the Roku Channel.
Lovato’s show will address “some of today’s edgiest social topics in frank and honest discussions,” according to Roku. Guests on the short-form series include Jameela Jamil, Lucy Hale and transgender beauty icon Nikita Dragun, with more to be announced. In each 10-minute episode, Lovato will lead discussions across a range of topics including, police reform, feminism, trans rights, sex positivity, mental health — and UFOs.
“The Demi Lovato Show” is the first of more than a dozen Quibi programs (rebranded as Roku Originals) to premiere for the first time anywhere. Roku in...
- 6/29/2021
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Christian Magby (The Flash) has been tapped as a lead opposite Demi Lovato in NBC’s single-camera comedy pilot Hungry, starring and executive produced by Lovato. Hungry comes from Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner’s Hazy Mills, Sb Projects and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Written and executive produced by Suzanne Martin, Hungry follows a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.
Lovato’s Teddy is a talented food stylist who wants to have a healthy relationship with food and date men who are good for Teddy — but, like so many of us, it’s a struggle.
Magby will play Jared, the support group’s leader and creator. He is fit, positive and at ease with his body – everything everyone...
Written and executive produced by Suzanne Martin, Hungry follows a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.
Lovato’s Teddy is a talented food stylist who wants to have a healthy relationship with food and date men who are good for Teddy — but, like so many of us, it’s a struggle.
Magby will play Jared, the support group’s leader and creator. He is fit, positive and at ease with his body – everything everyone...
- 6/24/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Two-time Emmy-nominated comedian, actor, singer and satirist, Randy Rainbow is partnering with Sean Hayes Hazy Mills Productions on a new podcast endeavor. The goal is to bring Randy’s sensational style of parody to audio while also incorporating a new form of interview not yet seen in the podcast space.
“I am beyond thrilled to work with Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner and the entire Hazy Mills team. Sean is a comedy icon and has always been an idol of mine, so this is very special to me.” Says Rainbow.
Rainbow is best known for his popular YouTube series, The Randy Rainbow Show. His musical parodies and political spoofs have garnered him worldwide acclaim and two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series. In 2019 he landed a spot on The New York Times Best Performances list, and in 2020 The Washington Post proclaimed Rainbow as Best Parody. His first viral...
“I am beyond thrilled to work with Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner and the entire Hazy Mills team. Sean is a comedy icon and has always been an idol of mine, so this is very special to me.” Says Rainbow.
Rainbow is best known for his popular YouTube series, The Randy Rainbow Show. His musical parodies and political spoofs have garnered him worldwide acclaim and two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series. In 2019 he landed a spot on The New York Times Best Performances list, and in 2020 The Washington Post proclaimed Rainbow as Best Parody. His first viral...
- 6/21/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Valerie Bertinelli is attached to star opposite Demi Lovato in a single-camera comedy pilot produced by Universal Television that was ordered by NBC this April. The project, titled “Hungry,” follows friends who belong to a food-issues group as they help each other look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.
The series hails from Emmy-winning writer and executive producer Suzanne Martin, who is best known for her work on “Frasier.” She most recently wrote for and executive produced the revival of NBC “Will & Grace.” “Will & Grace” star Sean Hayes will also executive produce along with Todd Milliner via Hazy Mills. Lovato reunites with both Martin and Hayes, as the musician appeared in multiple episodes of the “Will & Grace” revival. She will executive produce in addition to starring. Martin and Hazy Mills are both currently under overall deals at the studio,...
The series hails from Emmy-winning writer and executive producer Suzanne Martin, who is best known for her work on “Frasier.” She most recently wrote for and executive produced the revival of NBC “Will & Grace.” “Will & Grace” star Sean Hayes will also executive produce along with Todd Milliner via Hazy Mills. Lovato reunites with both Martin and Hayes, as the musician appeared in multiple episodes of the “Will & Grace” revival. She will executive produce in addition to starring. Martin and Hazy Mills are both currently under overall deals at the studio,...
- 6/11/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Valerie Bertinelli is set as a lead opposite Demi Lovato in NBC’s single-camera comedy pilot Hungry, starring and executive produced by Lovato. The casting marks Bertinelli’s first series regular role since her six-season run on TV Land’s hit sitcom Hot In Cleveland. Hungry comes from Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner’s Hazy Mills, Sb Projects and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Written and executive produced by Suzanne Martin, Hungry follows a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.
Lovato’s Teddy is a talented food stylist who wants to have a healthy relationship with food and date men who are good for her – but, like so many of us – it’s a struggle.
Bertinelli will play Lisa, Teddy...
Written and executive produced by Suzanne Martin, Hungry follows a group of friends who belong to a food-issues group helping one another as they look for love, success and the perfect thing in the fridge that’s going to make it all better.
Lovato’s Teddy is a talented food stylist who wants to have a healthy relationship with food and date men who are good for her – but, like so many of us – it’s a struggle.
Bertinelli will play Lisa, Teddy...
- 6/11/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Valerie Bertinelli is eyeing a return to sitcoms as a series regular in NBC’s Hungry, the Demi Lovato-fronted comedy pilot about a group of friends with food issues, TVLine has learned.
Described as a “warm, loving, self-critical and emotional mess of a woman who has lost and gained the same 30 pounds for 30 years,” Lisa (Bertinelli) considers her daughter Teddy (Lovato) to be her best friend. And as a restaurant owner, “she is constantly thinking about and serving people food.”
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Described as a “warm, loving, self-critical and emotional mess of a woman who has lost and gained the same 30 pounds for 30 years,” Lisa (Bertinelli) considers her daughter Teddy (Lovato) to be her best friend. And as a restaurant owner, “she is constantly thinking about and serving people food.”
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- 6/11/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
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