Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Poolman, A Man in Full and Hacks.
TCM Classic Film Festival
After kicking off with a Pulp Fiction reunion on April 18, the TCM Classic Film Festival continued through the weekend, as Jodie Foster had her handprints and footprints enshrined in concrete at the Tcl Chinese Theatre and then appeared at a screening of her film The Silence of the Lambs; Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins reunited for a screening of their film The Shawshank Redemption; and Mel Brooks introduced a closing night presentation of his film Spaceballs.
Jodie Foster signs her autograph in cement during the Handprint and Footprint Ceremony TCM Host Eddie Muller, Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and TCM Host Dave Karger attend ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ screening Mel Brooks speaks onstage at the ‘Spaceballs’ screening
Poolman premiere...
TCM Classic Film Festival
After kicking off with a Pulp Fiction reunion on April 18, the TCM Classic Film Festival continued through the weekend, as Jodie Foster had her handprints and footprints enshrined in concrete at the Tcl Chinese Theatre and then appeared at a screening of her film The Silence of the Lambs; Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins reunited for a screening of their film The Shawshank Redemption; and Mel Brooks introduced a closing night presentation of his film Spaceballs.
Jodie Foster signs her autograph in cement during the Handprint and Footprint Ceremony TCM Host Eddie Muller, Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and TCM Host Dave Karger attend ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ screening Mel Brooks speaks onstage at the ‘Spaceballs’ screening
Poolman premiere...
- 4/26/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Larry David reflected on his 24 years and 12 seasons of working on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” sharing with the guys at “Smartless” that he only had buyer’s remorse for casting actors who were bad a improv “a couple of times.”
“It’s only happened a couple of times in the show where people were trying to be funny. And that’s, like, the worst thing you can do,” David told Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes (the latter of whom actually guest starred on the comedy’s final season earlier this year) on Monday’s podcast episode.
“Not many,” he said, “but there have been a few who really couldn’t do it.”
Loosely fictionalized around David’s own life as an actor and writer in Los Angeles, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” costarred Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, J.B. Smoove, Jeff Garlin and the late Richard Lewis and was famously improvisational,...
“It’s only happened a couple of times in the show where people were trying to be funny. And that’s, like, the worst thing you can do,” David told Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes (the latter of whom actually guest starred on the comedy’s final season earlier this year) on Monday’s podcast episode.
“Not many,” he said, “but there have been a few who really couldn’t do it.”
Loosely fictionalized around David’s own life as an actor and writer in Los Angeles, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” costarred Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, J.B. Smoove, Jeff Garlin and the late Richard Lewis and was famously improvisational,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
Brooklyn Nine-Nine alumna Melissa Fumero, AnnaSophia Robb (The Act) and Ben Rappaport (For the People) are set as leads in Grosse Pointe Garden Society, NBC’s drama pilot from Jenna Bans, Bill Krebs and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The drama follows four members of a suburban garden club — three of them played by Fumero, Robb and Rappaport — all from different walks of life, who get caught up in murder and mischief as they struggle to make their conventional lives bloom.
Fumero plays Birdie. Entitled, rich, swathed in Chanel, a smoker, a drinker, self-destructive at times, toxic at others, but not without real pain beneath her facade, Birdie is a successful author whose memoir, “Digging for Gold: Dancing Through Divorce,” is a bestseller.
Robb plays Alice, your favorite high school English teacher, a dreamer whose best dreams are crashing down on her. She’s a longtime...
The drama follows four members of a suburban garden club — three of them played by Fumero, Robb and Rappaport — all from different walks of life, who get caught up in murder and mischief as they struggle to make their conventional lives bloom.
Fumero plays Birdie. Entitled, rich, swathed in Chanel, a smoker, a drinker, self-destructive at times, toxic at others, but not without real pain beneath her facade, Birdie is a successful author whose memoir, “Digging for Gold: Dancing Through Divorce,” is a bestseller.
Robb plays Alice, your favorite high school English teacher, a dreamer whose best dreams are crashing down on her. She’s a longtime...
- 4/8/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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Larry David made sure to make a few more enemies before bidding farewell to “Curb Your Enthusiasm” forever on Sunday night. The long-running comedy series officially ended with its 12th season this past weekend, marking the end of an era for the 76 year-old comedian whose HBO show was almost as, if not more, beloved as his legacy-making “Seinfeld.”
Season 12 premiered on Max at the beginning of February, ending with its 10th and final episode on Sunday, Apr. 7. The entire series, spanning Season 1 through Season 12, is now available to stream on Max with plans starting at $9.99/Month.
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The logline for the premiere episode, titled “Atlanta,” states that “Larry heads to Georgia to appear at the birthday party of a prominent businessman, while Leon takes the opportunity to visit his Auntie Rae.
Larry David made sure to make a few more enemies before bidding farewell to “Curb Your Enthusiasm” forever on Sunday night. The long-running comedy series officially ended with its 12th season this past weekend, marking the end of an era for the 76 year-old comedian whose HBO show was almost as, if not more, beloved as his legacy-making “Seinfeld.”
Season 12 premiered on Max at the beginning of February, ending with its 10th and final episode on Sunday, Apr. 7. The entire series, spanning Season 1 through Season 12, is now available to stream on Max with plans starting at $9.99/Month.
Buy Now: Max $9.99/,Month
The logline for the premiere episode, titled “Atlanta,” states that “Larry heads to Georgia to appear at the birthday party of a prominent businessman, while Leon takes the opportunity to visit his Auntie Rae.
- 4/8/2024
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Together they produced some of the most memorable pre-tapes in Saturday Night Live history, ushering in a new era for the late-night sketch show in the process. Now Seth Meyers and The Lonely Island are launching a new podcast.
“The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers Podcast” will discuss each of the group’s SNL Digital Shorts in order, as well as dive into what else was going on behind the scenes at the show the week the sketch aired.
“Episode by episode we’ll discuss how each short was created, what the response to it was at the time, and what impact, if any, it still has today,” the SNL alums said in a joint Instagram post.
The show will be produced by Rabbit Grin Productions, a podcast studio whose slate also includes podcasts from Anna Faris, Mayim Bialik, and Sean Hayes.
Meyers was a cast member on SNL from 2001 to...
“The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers Podcast” will discuss each of the group’s SNL Digital Shorts in order, as well as dive into what else was going on behind the scenes at the show the week the sketch aired.
“Episode by episode we’ll discuss how each short was created, what the response to it was at the time, and what impact, if any, it still has today,” the SNL alums said in a joint Instagram post.
The show will be produced by Rabbit Grin Productions, a podcast studio whose slate also includes podcasts from Anna Faris, Mayim Bialik, and Sean Hayes.
Meyers was a cast member on SNL from 2001 to...
- 4/5/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
Sarah Paulson is back on Broadway after a short hiatus with her play Appropriate and she had a star-studded audience at a recent performance!
The Emmy-winning actress received support from her former Ocean’s Eight co-star Sandra Bullock and a bunch of other celeb friends.
After a recent trip to Connecticut together, Sandra was joined by pal Jennifer Aniston to catch a performance of Appropriate on Friday (March 29) in New York City.
Keep reading to find out more…
Also in attendance at the performance were Jason Bateman and wife Amanda Anka, Edward Norton and his wife Shauna Robertson, and Sean Hayes and his husband Scott Icenogle. Sandra‘s son Louis also was there!
The celebs all posed for a group photo with Sarah and co-stars Corey Stoll, Ella Beatty, Natalie Gold, Michael Esper and Graham Campbell.
Scott posted the photo on Instagram and said, “Had the pleasure of seeing Sarah Paulson,...
The Emmy-winning actress received support from her former Ocean’s Eight co-star Sandra Bullock and a bunch of other celeb friends.
After a recent trip to Connecticut together, Sandra was joined by pal Jennifer Aniston to catch a performance of Appropriate on Friday (March 29) in New York City.
Keep reading to find out more…
Also in attendance at the performance were Jason Bateman and wife Amanda Anka, Edward Norton and his wife Shauna Robertson, and Sean Hayes and his husband Scott Icenogle. Sandra‘s son Louis also was there!
The celebs all posed for a group photo with Sarah and co-stars Corey Stoll, Ella Beatty, Natalie Gold, Michael Esper and Graham Campbell.
Scott posted the photo on Instagram and said, “Had the pleasure of seeing Sarah Paulson,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
[This story contains spoilers from season 12, episode eight of Curb Your Enthusiasm, “The Colostomy Bag.”]
Conan O’Brien made his long-awaited cameo on the latest episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. The talk show host — who is a close friend to creator-star Larry David in real life — appeared on the HBO comedy as a high-profile neighbor, someone TV Larry (played by the real David) felt he needed “clearance” in order to approach.
For the final season’s eighth episode bit, Larry sought out his friend Richard Lewis (who also played a version of himself on the series) to help him get permission to approach the comedian but, due to the episode’s chain of events, clearance doesn’t come in time when Larry ends up needing a big favor.
So Larry arrives, unannounced, at O’Brien’s home, begging for “emergency clearance” because his car died (Larry angered a valet, who unplugged his electric car) and he’s afraid that Susie Greene...
Conan O’Brien made his long-awaited cameo on the latest episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. The talk show host — who is a close friend to creator-star Larry David in real life — appeared on the HBO comedy as a high-profile neighbor, someone TV Larry (played by the real David) felt he needed “clearance” in order to approach.
For the final season’s eighth episode bit, Larry sought out his friend Richard Lewis (who also played a version of himself on the series) to help him get permission to approach the comedian but, due to the episode’s chain of events, clearance doesn’t come in time when Larry ends up needing a big favor.
So Larry arrives, unannounced, at O’Brien’s home, begging for “emergency clearance” because his car died (Larry angered a valet, who unplugged his electric car) and he’s afraid that Susie Greene...
- 3/28/2024
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Eric McCormack doesn’t believe an actor’s sexuality should get in the way of the characters they play onscreen. The Will & Grace star said this week he feels “the best person for the role” should be cast in all projects, regardless of the actor’s personal identity.
McCormack, who is straight, played protagonist Will, who is gay, on NBC’s beloved Will & Grace. The actor said during a Monday appearance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain reported by Out magazine that “I didn’t become an actor so that I could play an actor.”
“There’s no part I’ve ever played where I wasn’t playing something I’m not,” McCormack continued. “It’s part of the gig. And I’ve always said, if gay actors weren’t allowed to play straight actors, Broadway would be over.”
He added, “So this is what we do. I...
McCormack, who is straight, played protagonist Will, who is gay, on NBC’s beloved Will & Grace. The actor said during a Monday appearance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain reported by Out magazine that “I didn’t become an actor so that I could play an actor.”
“There’s no part I’ve ever played where I wasn’t playing something I’m not,” McCormack continued. “It’s part of the gig. And I’ve always said, if gay actors weren’t allowed to play straight actors, Broadway would be over.”
He added, “So this is what we do. I...
- 3/19/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CAA is adding to its ranks.
The agency has hired Saraphina Monaco as an agent in its television talent department. She’ll be based at CAA’s Century City office and will focus on identifying and creating acting opportunities for the agency’s comedy touring clients — which includes several A-list comedians — in film and television.
Monaco joins CAA from A3 Artists Agency, where she spent five years as a talent agent in its theatrical division. The agency ceased operations in February. Prior to that, Monaco worked at Buchwald, in both its New York and Los Angeles offices, and Prestige Talent Agency. She began her career as an assistant at Aquila/Wood Casting and also has experience at a few boutique agencies.
CAA’s comedy touring division represents the likes of recent Saturday Night Live host Shane Gillis, Colin Jost, Gabriel Iglesias, Jack Whitehall, Jeff Dunham, Jo Koy, Katt Williams, Tim Robinson,...
The agency has hired Saraphina Monaco as an agent in its television talent department. She’ll be based at CAA’s Century City office and will focus on identifying and creating acting opportunities for the agency’s comedy touring clients — which includes several A-list comedians — in film and television.
Monaco joins CAA from A3 Artists Agency, where she spent five years as a talent agent in its theatrical division. The agency ceased operations in February. Prior to that, Monaco worked at Buchwald, in both its New York and Los Angeles offices, and Prestige Talent Agency. She began her career as an assistant at Aquila/Wood Casting and also has experience at a few boutique agencies.
CAA’s comedy touring division represents the likes of recent Saturday Night Live host Shane Gillis, Colin Jost, Gabriel Iglesias, Jack Whitehall, Jeff Dunham, Jo Koy, Katt Williams, Tim Robinson,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sarah van Mosel is returning to SiriusXM in the newly-created position of senior vice president of podcast strategy.
In the role van Mosel will be charged with creating “a targeted podcast acquisition strategy as well as source and attract up and coming new talent to the SiriusXM Podcast Network,” according to a memo sent to employees by Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s president and chief content officer. Van Mosel most recently worked as executive vice president of the iHeart Audience Network, where she oversaw audio advertising.
She previously served as chief revenue officer at the SiriusXM subsidiary Stitcher.
“As podcasting continues to be a major driver of growth in our overall business, we are organizing the best team in the industry to power our next chapter. You’ve seen us make big moves, most recently with the SmartLess deal, and as we evolve our position within this part of the audio industry,...
In the role van Mosel will be charged with creating “a targeted podcast acquisition strategy as well as source and attract up and coming new talent to the SiriusXM Podcast Network,” according to a memo sent to employees by Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s president and chief content officer. Van Mosel most recently worked as executive vice president of the iHeart Audience Network, where she oversaw audio advertising.
She previously served as chief revenue officer at the SiriusXM subsidiary Stitcher.
“As podcasting continues to be a major driver of growth in our overall business, we are organizing the best team in the industry to power our next chapter. You’ve seen us make big moves, most recently with the SmartLess deal, and as we evolve our position within this part of the audio industry,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Satellite audio firm SiriusXM is trimming its global workforce by about 3% in an effort to become “more efficient, agile, and flexible,” CEO Jennifer Witz wrote in a memo to employees.
The company last year unveiled a significant revamp of its app and has made a series of talent deals in a push into podcasts.
“We made significant progress on the transformation of our business in 2023, but we have just begun to scratch the surface of what is possible here at SiriusXM,” Witz wrote in the memo. “To continue on our path to future subscriber growth and sustain our company’s success as the competitive landscape evolves, it’s imperative that we become even more efficient, agile, and flexible. Therefore, today we are making several organizational changes, including the difficult decision to eliminate certain roles, which will allow us to move faster and collaborate more effectively in support of our long-term objectives.
The company last year unveiled a significant revamp of its app and has made a series of talent deals in a push into podcasts.
“We made significant progress on the transformation of our business in 2023, but we have just begun to scratch the surface of what is possible here at SiriusXM,” Witz wrote in the memo. “To continue on our path to future subscriber growth and sustain our company’s success as the competitive landscape evolves, it’s imperative that we become even more efficient, agile, and flexible. Therefore, today we are making several organizational changes, including the difficult decision to eliminate certain roles, which will allow us to move faster and collaborate more effectively in support of our long-term objectives.
- 2/12/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Will Arnett is helping to assemble Super Team Canada.
The Bojack Horseman and Arrested Development star’s production house, Electric Avenue is co-producing the animated show alongside Thunderbird Entertainment’s Atomic Cartoons in association with Bell Media’s streamer Crave.
Robert Cohen and his brother, The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live‘s Joel H. Cohen are the creators of the comic superhero series.
We can reveal the 10-episode, half-hour animated comedy is currently in production ahead of a premiere date in 2025. It will be Crave’s first adult animation. Voice cast details are being kept under wraps for now, so we don’t yet know if Arnett, who voiced Batman in the Lego movies and the title character in Netflix’s Bojack Horseman, will feature.
The series will focus on the exploits of six little-known Canadian superheroes trying to save the world from evil giant robots,...
The Bojack Horseman and Arrested Development star’s production house, Electric Avenue is co-producing the animated show alongside Thunderbird Entertainment’s Atomic Cartoons in association with Bell Media’s streamer Crave.
Robert Cohen and his brother, The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live‘s Joel H. Cohen are the creators of the comic superhero series.
We can reveal the 10-episode, half-hour animated comedy is currently in production ahead of a premiere date in 2025. It will be Crave’s first adult animation. Voice cast details are being kept under wraps for now, so we don’t yet know if Arnett, who voiced Batman in the Lego movies and the title character in Netflix’s Bojack Horseman, will feature.
The series will focus on the exploits of six little-known Canadian superheroes trying to save the world from evil giant robots,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
SmartLess, the podcast co-hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, just got paid more, with the trio signing a three-year deal with SiriusXM worth a reported $100 million. Now, Tracy, SiriusXM is the biggest satellite radio corporation in the world…
This summer, SmartLess will officially be part of the Sirius team, joining a number of other podcasts, including James Corden’s own and Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, which is currently available on channel 104. This is a monumental deal for the podcasting world, but it’s not much of a surprise considering just how popular SmartLess has become. It’s not every podcast that gets its own behind-the-scenes documentary, as SmartLess did courtesy of Max.
According to SiriusXM president and Cco Scott Greenstein (via The Hollywood Reporter), “At SiriusXM, we are proud to be home to the stars, and with Jason, Sean and Will joining us, that statement has never been more true.
This summer, SmartLess will officially be part of the Sirius team, joining a number of other podcasts, including James Corden’s own and Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, which is currently available on channel 104. This is a monumental deal for the podcasting world, but it’s not much of a surprise considering just how popular SmartLess has become. It’s not every podcast that gets its own behind-the-scenes documentary, as SmartLess did courtesy of Max.
According to SiriusXM president and Cco Scott Greenstein (via The Hollywood Reporter), “At SiriusXM, we are proud to be home to the stars, and with Jason, Sean and Will joining us, that statement has never been more true.
- 1/30/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
(From left:) Actor-comedians Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, the hosts of the podcast “Smartless.” (Photo courtesy Warner Bros Discovery)
Streaming and satellite radio brand SiriusXM has forged a content distribution, advertising and events-based partnership with SmartLess Media, the companies said on Monday.
The deal will see the flagship “SmartLess” podcast and several other shows produced by SmartLess Media gain distribution across SiriusXM’s satellite and streaming audio platforms, and includes “certain exclusive advertising and distribution rights, content, events, and more,” a SiriusXM spokesperson said.
As part of the agreement, SiriusXM satellite and streaming radio subscribers will get early access to SmartLess episodes and those from certain other podcasts, including “Just Jack & Will,” “Owned” and “Bad Dates.” Subscribers will also get other perks, including the privilege of scoring early tickets to live productions of those shows, the companies affirmed.
“At SiriusXM, we are proud to be home to the stars,...
Streaming and satellite radio brand SiriusXM has forged a content distribution, advertising and events-based partnership with SmartLess Media, the companies said on Monday.
The deal will see the flagship “SmartLess” podcast and several other shows produced by SmartLess Media gain distribution across SiriusXM’s satellite and streaming audio platforms, and includes “certain exclusive advertising and distribution rights, content, events, and more,” a SiriusXM spokesperson said.
As part of the agreement, SiriusXM satellite and streaming radio subscribers will get early access to SmartLess episodes and those from certain other podcasts, including “Just Jack & Will,” “Owned” and “Bad Dates.” Subscribers will also get other perks, including the privilege of scoring early tickets to live productions of those shows, the companies affirmed.
“At SiriusXM, we are proud to be home to the stars,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
SiriusXM has signed a wide-ranging deal with SmartLess Media and its founders, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes.
The three-year pact will see flagship podcast SmartLess shift to SirirusXM. Media outlets including Bloomberg reported the deal is worth $100 million, a step up from what Amazon had been paying to host SmartLess, an interview show that has become one of the most popular weekly podcasts in existence since launching in 2020. HBO also turned it into a docuseries, filming Arnett, Bateman and Hayes as they took part in a live tour for the podcast.
In addition to the namesake podcast, select other SmartLess Media titles will also change addresses when the deal kicks in this summer. SiriusXM subscribers will gain early access to new episodes of SmartLess as well as Just Jack & Will, Bad Dates and Owned, plus the opportunity to be in the live audience for special tapings. The majority...
The three-year pact will see flagship podcast SmartLess shift to SirirusXM. Media outlets including Bloomberg reported the deal is worth $100 million, a step up from what Amazon had been paying to host SmartLess, an interview show that has become one of the most popular weekly podcasts in existence since launching in 2020. HBO also turned it into a docuseries, filming Arnett, Bateman and Hayes as they took part in a live tour for the podcast.
In addition to the namesake podcast, select other SmartLess Media titles will also change addresses when the deal kicks in this summer. SiriusXM subscribers will gain early access to new episodes of SmartLess as well as Just Jack & Will, Bad Dates and Owned, plus the opportunity to be in the live audience for special tapings. The majority...
- 1/29/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Today, SiriusXM announced a new, multi-year agreement with SmartLess Media and its founders, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes, that will bring certain exclusive advertising and distribution rights, content, events, and more for their iconic flagship podcast SmartLess and select shows from the SmartLess Media slate to the audio entertainment company and its industry-leading SiriusXM Podcast Network. The deal will commence late in the summer.
As part of the new agreement, SiriusXM gains access to extensive exclusive content for its subscribers, consisting of early access to new episodes of “SmartLess” and SmartLess Media podcasts “Just Jack & Will,” “Bad Dates,” and “Owned,” as well as the opportunity to be in the live audience for special tapings, and more. Additionally, the majority of the “SmartLess” library will be available exclusively to SiriusXM, making it the only destination for fans to access the podcast’s complete catalog.
The award-winning “SmartLess” podcast was...
As part of the new agreement, SiriusXM gains access to extensive exclusive content for its subscribers, consisting of early access to new episodes of “SmartLess” and SmartLess Media podcasts “Just Jack & Will,” “Bad Dates,” and “Owned,” as well as the opportunity to be in the live audience for special tapings, and more. Additionally, the majority of the “SmartLess” library will be available exclusively to SiriusXM, making it the only destination for fans to access the podcast’s complete catalog.
The award-winning “SmartLess” podcast was...
- 1/29/2024
- Podnews.net
SiriusXM has acquired certain exclusive rights to the popular podcast SmartLess, hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, in a multiyear agreement.
As part of the deal, which is said to be over $100 million, according to sources familiar with the matter, SiriusXM will provide exclusive content from the podcast for its subscribers, including early access to new episodes of SmartLess and SmartLess Media podcasts Just Jack & Will, Bad Dates and Owned. The majority of the SmartLess library will also be available only on SiriusXM.
The deal begins late this summer. SmartLess launched in July 2020 and Amazon’s Wondery acquired exclusive rights to the podcast in June 2021 for a three-year deal. The podcast was in the top 10 most popular podcasts globally on Chartable last week and has featured guests such as President Joe Biden, Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Greta Gerwig, Idris Elba, Pedro Pascal and Selena Gomez. SmartLess is produced by Michael Grant Terry,...
As part of the deal, which is said to be over $100 million, according to sources familiar with the matter, SiriusXM will provide exclusive content from the podcast for its subscribers, including early access to new episodes of SmartLess and SmartLess Media podcasts Just Jack & Will, Bad Dates and Owned. The majority of the SmartLess library will also be available only on SiriusXM.
The deal begins late this summer. SmartLess launched in July 2020 and Amazon’s Wondery acquired exclusive rights to the podcast in June 2021 for a three-year deal. The podcast was in the top 10 most popular podcasts globally on Chartable last week and has featured guests such as President Joe Biden, Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Greta Gerwig, Idris Elba, Pedro Pascal and Selena Gomez. SmartLess is produced by Michael Grant Terry,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
February may be the shortest month, but Max is staying true to its name with a jam-packed schedule of additions all month long!
In addition to dozens of library shows and movies getting added to the platform throughout February—from classics like “Citizen Kane” and “A Clockwork Orange” to recent A24 favorites like “Midsommar” and “Dicks: The Musical“—several major HBO premieres are coming this week to the cabler and its streamer, including Season 11 of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” and the final season of the long-running “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Find out The Streamable’s top picks for February, and continue below to the full list of everything new on Max this month!
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Max in February 2024? “Chasing Flavor” | Thursday, Feb. 1
“The Chew” host and “Top Chef” fan favorite Carla Hall hits the...
In addition to dozens of library shows and movies getting added to the platform throughout February—from classics like “Citizen Kane” and “A Clockwork Orange” to recent A24 favorites like “Midsommar” and “Dicks: The Musical“—several major HBO premieres are coming this week to the cabler and its streamer, including Season 11 of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” and the final season of the long-running “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Find out The Streamable’s top picks for February, and continue below to the full list of everything new on Max this month!
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Max in February 2024? “Chasing Flavor” | Thursday, Feb. 1
“The Chew” host and “Top Chef” fan favorite Carla Hall hits the...
- 1/29/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Mark Ruffalo’s breakout role in Kenneth Lonergan’s “You Can Count on Me” almost didn’t happen.
In a Monday interview with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett on their “Smartless” podcast, the “Poor Things” Oscar nominee recalled “literally begging” the celebrated playwright and filmmaker for the role of Terry in the 2000 feature – even though it was initially offered to Ethan Hawke.
Ruffalo had previously worked on Lonergan’s blockbuster Broadway production of “This Is Our Youth” in 1996 with costars Missy Yager and Josh Hamilton, so he had a leg to stand on when demanding an audition with Lonergan for his debut feature film.
Retelling the incident on “Smartless,” Ruffalo said that he was out to lunch in New York City with Lonergan when they ran into Ethan Hawke, who was apparently in the running for the lead role in “You Can Count on Me.” Ruffalo said it...
In a Monday interview with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett on their “Smartless” podcast, the “Poor Things” Oscar nominee recalled “literally begging” the celebrated playwright and filmmaker for the role of Terry in the 2000 feature – even though it was initially offered to Ethan Hawke.
Ruffalo had previously worked on Lonergan’s blockbuster Broadway production of “This Is Our Youth” in 1996 with costars Missy Yager and Josh Hamilton, so he had a leg to stand on when demanding an audition with Lonergan for his debut feature film.
Retelling the incident on “Smartless,” Ruffalo said that he was out to lunch in New York City with Lonergan when they ran into Ethan Hawke, who was apparently in the running for the lead role in “You Can Count on Me.” Ruffalo said it...
- 1/25/2024
- by Francie Ebert
- The Wrap
Exclusive: SmartLess Media, the company set up by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes following the success of their eponymous podcast, is launching its latest show with D’Arcy Carden.
The Good Place star is to front WikiHole. The series will feature a panel of comedians who fall down a Wikipedia rabbit hole of bizarre and intriguing connections by guessing how famous events, locations and people are connected.
It is the latest show for the company, which has series from the likes of Jameela Jamil and Rex Chapman.
Each episode of WikiHole will see the comedians guessing how famous events and random celebrities are linked; what’s the population of Rio de Janeiro have to do with how many beers Andre the Giant can crush in one sitting? That’s for the panel to figure out.
SmartLess Media will produce with Radio Point, the podcast venture of I Think You...
The Good Place star is to front WikiHole. The series will feature a panel of comedians who fall down a Wikipedia rabbit hole of bizarre and intriguing connections by guessing how famous events, locations and people are connected.
It is the latest show for the company, which has series from the likes of Jameela Jamil and Rex Chapman.
Each episode of WikiHole will see the comedians guessing how famous events and random celebrities are linked; what’s the population of Rio de Janeiro have to do with how many beers Andre the Giant can crush in one sitting? That’s for the panel to figure out.
SmartLess Media will produce with Radio Point, the podcast venture of I Think You...
- 1/24/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Okay, Larry David might actually be done this time. The comedian's long-running series "Curb Your Enthusiasm" has taken a few breaks since it first debuted an impressive 24 years ago, including a six-year hiatus between seasons 8 and 9. Every season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" has felt like it could be the last for years, but the new trailer for the show's 12th season – which has been announced as its last — has a genuine sense of finality. As usual, though, the fictional Larry David seems poised to make a hilarious exit.
The new trailer doesn't give too much away about the plot of "Curb" season 12, but it's characteristically flippant about the show's ending. "Larry is back for one final act," the title cards read. "Don't be mad he's leaving, be mad he stayed so long." In keeping with tradition for the meta-comedy, a whole slew of guest stars seem to be ready to say goodbye,...
The new trailer doesn't give too much away about the plot of "Curb" season 12, but it's characteristically flippant about the show's ending. "Larry is back for one final act," the title cards read. "Don't be mad he's leaving, be mad he stayed so long." In keeping with tradition for the meta-comedy, a whole slew of guest stars seem to be ready to say goodbye,...
- 1/13/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
“Oppenheimer” Comes to Peacock Next Month
Christopher Nolan’s box office smash and award season darling “Oppenheimer” will soon make its long-awaited streaming debut.
The thriller, which just racked up five Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Director, Best Male Actor - Drama, Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role, and Best Original Score, will arrive on Peacock for its exclusive streaming debut on Friday, Feb. 16.
Watch the trailer for “Oppenheimer” below:
Earning almost $1 billion worldwide, the epic stars Cillian Murphy as physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who becomes the central figure in a pulse-pounding race against the Nazis to develop the first atomic bomb. Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh, and others make up the rest of the A-list ensemble.
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Christopher Nolan’s box office smash and award season darling “Oppenheimer” will soon make its long-awaited streaming debut.
The thriller, which just racked up five Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Director, Best Male Actor - Drama, Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role, and Best Original Score, will arrive on Peacock for its exclusive streaming debut on Friday, Feb. 16.
Watch the trailer for “Oppenheimer” below:
Earning almost $1 billion worldwide, the epic stars Cillian Murphy as physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who becomes the central figure in a pulse-pounding race against the Nazis to develop the first atomic bomb. Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh, and others make up the rest of the A-list ensemble.
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The kitchen is closed. Max has...
- 1/12/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Larry David is back for his last hurrah and luckily for us, he’s as offensive as ever.
Curb Your Enthusiasm returns for its 10-episode final season Sunday, Feb. 4 at 10/9c, and in the Season 12 trailer released by HBO Thursday, the “social assassin” is up to his same old tricks.
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In the clip embedded above, Larry rocks some killer...
Curb Your Enthusiasm returns for its 10-episode final season Sunday, Feb. 4 at 10/9c, and in the Season 12 trailer released by HBO Thursday, the “social assassin” is up to his same old tricks.
More from TVLineGiancarlo Esposito Takes the Wheel in New Trailer for AMC's Parish - Plus, Get Premiere UpdateTVLine Items: Gina Rodriguez Rom-Com Trailer, Hightown Trailer and MoreGenius: MLK/X's Iconic Reverend and Minister Convene in Riveting New Trailer - Watch!
In the clip embedded above, Larry rocks some killer...
- 1/11/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
It wasn’t easy finding a host for the 81st Golden Globe Awards this year, the first iteration of the awards show run by Dick Clark Productions, who took control over it from the scandal-ridden Hollywood Foreign Press Association. (Full disclosure: Rolling Stone’s parent company, Pmc, owns Dick Clark Productions.)
A number of high-profile comedians reportedly turned down the gig, perhaps owing to a lack of prep time given its proximity to the end of the actors’ strike and the HFPA’s past, including former Oscars host Chris Rock,...
A number of high-profile comedians reportedly turned down the gig, perhaps owing to a lack of prep time given its proximity to the end of the actors’ strike and the HFPA’s past, including former Oscars host Chris Rock,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
It’s usually a noteworthy role when an actor inhabits a character that has an accent of any kind. Tom Hanks would adopt a strong Southern accent for Forrest Gump or a European accent for The Terminal. Al Pacino would illicit a ton of impressions as Tony Montana in Scarface. Even Sacha Baron Cohen gave people a reason to repeat his comedy ad nauseam with Borat. However, it’s pretty rare for an American actor to have roles back-to-back in a particular dialect for two projects that are unrelated. But that’s exactly how it worked out for Adam Driver. Although he’s had releases in between, Driver has had a couple of recent stand-out roles in succession where he would portray an Italian native and sported an accent with the films House of Gucci and Ferrari.
In the grand scheme of his career, it’s mere trivia or a footnote.
In the grand scheme of his career, it’s mere trivia or a footnote.
- 1/3/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Selena Gomez has hinted at an end to her music career. Appearing on the SmartLess podcast, the singer and actress confirmed she potentially plans to retire from music after her next album to focus solely on acting.
“I started having a lot of fun with music and then touring was really fun,” Gomez told hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. “But I was doing my TV show [Wizards of Waverly Place] at the same time and I just found it really fun so I just kept going. But the older I get,...
“I started having a lot of fun with music and then touring was really fun,” Gomez told hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. “But I was doing my TV show [Wizards of Waverly Place] at the same time and I just found it really fun so I just kept going. But the older I get,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Adam Driver is opening up about his career and how he has not been strategic in booking his role and instead going by instinct to work with great filmmakers.
The actor made an appearance on the SmartLess podcast, which is hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, where the topic of playing Italian men in two movies back to back came up. Driver plays the role of Maurizio Gucci in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci and Enzo Ferrari in Michael Mann’s Ferrari.
Ahead of the press tour for Ferrari, Driver was warned that he would be inevitably asked about playing Italians successively.
“So many people have been like, ‘How many Italians… ?’ I’m like, it’s just kind of worked out that way,” Driver said. “But I’m like, you know, it’s Ridley and it’s Michael and they’re in my mind some of the best filmmakers.
The actor made an appearance on the SmartLess podcast, which is hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, where the topic of playing Italian men in two movies back to back came up. Driver plays the role of Maurizio Gucci in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci and Enzo Ferrari in Michael Mann’s Ferrari.
Ahead of the press tour for Ferrari, Driver was warned that he would be inevitably asked about playing Italians successively.
“So many people have been like, ‘How many Italians… ?’ I’m like, it’s just kind of worked out that way,” Driver said. “But I’m like, you know, it’s Ridley and it’s Michael and they’re in my mind some of the best filmmakers.
- 1/3/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Adam Driver is tired of defending his recent roles.
In the last two years, the 40-year-old Oscar-nominated actor has played two famous Italian figures – first playing Maurizio Gucci in 2021′s House of Gucci then playing Enzo Ferrari in 2023′s Ferrari.
While speaking with Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes on their Smartless podcast, Adam hit back at constantly being asked if the roles should have gone to real Italian actors.
Keep reading to find out more…
The conversation about the two roles came up after Adam explained that he hasn’t been very strategic in the types of acting roles he takes on.
He then joked that playing Gucci then Ferrari was “a good example of not being strategic in a way that I probably should.”
“So many people have been like, ‘How many Italians — ?’ I’m like, it’s just kind of worked out that way,” Adam said,...
In the last two years, the 40-year-old Oscar-nominated actor has played two famous Italian figures – first playing Maurizio Gucci in 2021′s House of Gucci then playing Enzo Ferrari in 2023′s Ferrari.
While speaking with Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes on their Smartless podcast, Adam hit back at constantly being asked if the roles should have gone to real Italian actors.
Keep reading to find out more…
The conversation about the two roles came up after Adam explained that he hasn’t been very strategic in the types of acting roles he takes on.
He then joked that playing Gucci then Ferrari was “a good example of not being strategic in a way that I probably should.”
“So many people have been like, ‘How many Italians — ?’ I’m like, it’s just kind of worked out that way,” Adam said,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Selena Gomez is reflecting on her career and wanting to focus on acting while hinting that her next album might be her last.
The Only Murders in the Building actress made an appearance on the latest episode of the SmartLess podcast with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett. While talking about how she got into singing, she revealed that she wanted to settle on one thing in her career.
“I started having a lot of fun with music and then touring was really fun. But I was doing my TV show at the same time [Wizards] and I just found it really fun so I just kept going but the older I get, the more I’m kind of like, I would like to find something to just settle on,” she told the hosts.
Gomez also revealed about her mental health taking a toll due to the heavy workload...
The Only Murders in the Building actress made an appearance on the latest episode of the SmartLess podcast with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett. While talking about how she got into singing, she revealed that she wanted to settle on one thing in her career.
“I started having a lot of fun with music and then touring was really fun. But I was doing my TV show at the same time [Wizards] and I just found it really fun so I just kept going but the older I get, the more I’m kind of like, I would like to find something to just settle on,” she told the hosts.
Gomez also revealed about her mental health taking a toll due to the heavy workload...
- 1/2/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The ‘Star Wars’ universe has been expanding exponentially over the past decade or so, with numerous shows, animated series, and even a ton of new movies. The sequel trilogy was a success, and the fans quickly fell in love with Kylo Ren – one of the main antagonists of the trilogy, portrayed by the talented Adam Driver.
Eventually, Kylo Ren turned back to the Light Side and became Ben Solo again, sacrificing himself for the greater good. As it usually happens in ‘Star Wars,’ fans were hoping that the death wasn’t permanent. Well, if we were to listen to Driver’s recent statements, it seems that a potential return of Kylo Ren is not in the books.
Adam recently joined the Smartless podcast and spoke to Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes while promoting his newest film, ‘Ferrari.’ The hosts asked Driver about what’s going on with the...
Eventually, Kylo Ren turned back to the Light Side and became Ben Solo again, sacrificing himself for the greater good. As it usually happens in ‘Star Wars,’ fans were hoping that the death wasn’t permanent. Well, if we were to listen to Driver’s recent statements, it seems that a potential return of Kylo Ren is not in the books.
Adam recently joined the Smartless podcast and spoke to Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes while promoting his newest film, ‘Ferrari.’ The hosts asked Driver about what’s going on with the...
- 12/30/2023
- by Luka Glavas
- Comic Basics
Emma Stone is opening up about her life and career!
During a recent appearance on the SmartLess podcast, hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, the 35-year-old actress spoke about managing her name and hair color when she got her start in Hollywood, her most recent projects, and more!
Continue through the slideshow to see all the highlights from Emma Stone’s SmartLess podcast interview…...
During a recent appearance on the SmartLess podcast, hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, the 35-year-old actress spoke about managing her name and hair color when she got her start in Hollywood, her most recent projects, and more!
Continue through the slideshow to see all the highlights from Emma Stone’s SmartLess podcast interview…...
- 12/12/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Emma Stone had a little mishap before her wedding!
The 35-year-old Oscar-winning actress tied the knot with comedian Dave McCary in 2020.
During an appearance on the SmartLess podcast, hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes, Emma made a surprising revelation about an injury she suffered just days before getting married.
Keep reading to find out more…
“The week that I got married, I did open a refrigerator and the handle broke off and I got a black eye,” she said. “And that’s where it stops.”
Sean replied by saying that Emma “needs a helmet,” and the Poor Things star agreed.
“I need a helmet and extensive therapy,” she quipped.
If you missed it, Emma Stone recently addressed if Taylor Swift‘s “When Emma Falls in Love” is about her!
The 35-year-old Oscar-winning actress tied the knot with comedian Dave McCary in 2020.
During an appearance on the SmartLess podcast, hosted by Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes, Emma made a surprising revelation about an injury she suffered just days before getting married.
Keep reading to find out more…
“The week that I got married, I did open a refrigerator and the handle broke off and I got a black eye,” she said. “And that’s where it stops.”
Sean replied by saying that Emma “needs a helmet,” and the Poor Things star agreed.
“I need a helmet and extensive therapy,” she quipped.
If you missed it, Emma Stone recently addressed if Taylor Swift‘s “When Emma Falls in Love” is about her!
- 12/11/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Through their White Cherry Entertainment, entertainment industry veterans Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner have steered just about every major live TV production from the Oscars, Tonys and Emmys to the Super Bowl halftime show and beyond. On Jan. 7, the pair will make their Golden Globe Awards debut as executive producers and showrunners of the telecast, with Weiss also handling directing duties. Moments after the 2024 nominees were revealed Monday morning inside the Beverly Hilton, the pair spent some time with The Hollywood Reporter to talk about the star power of this year’s roster, having a new broadcast partner in CBS and what tone viewers should expect following what has been a brutal year for Hollywood.
This is your first Golden Globes. Why did you say yes?
Glenn Weiss: That might be the best question we’ve ever been asked. [Laughs]
Ricky Kirshner: I’ve been wondering that the last couple weeks.
This is your first Golden Globes. Why did you say yes?
Glenn Weiss: That might be the best question we’ve ever been asked. [Laughs]
Ricky Kirshner: I’ve been wondering that the last couple weeks.
- 12/11/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Rock among many other celebrities, has denied hosting the grand event of Golden Globes 2024. According to reports, the show is struggling to find a host for its 81st edition that is set to be held next month.
As per CNN, a search for the host is still underway, with less than a month before the show is set to take place in January, after several A-list comedic actors turned down offers to host the ceremony. Two-time Oscar host Chris Rock is allegedly among those approached for the gig, but has declined.
Rock last attended an award show in 2022, when he was slapped by Will Smith while presenting an award at the Oscars, reports aceshowbiz.com.
He will likely be nominated at the upcoming Golden Globes in the new category of best performance in stand-up comedy on television for his Netflix special ‘Chris Rock: Selective Outrage’.
Ali Wong is reportedly...
As per CNN, a search for the host is still underway, with less than a month before the show is set to take place in January, after several A-list comedic actors turned down offers to host the ceremony. Two-time Oscar host Chris Rock is allegedly among those approached for the gig, but has declined.
Rock last attended an award show in 2022, when he was slapped by Will Smith while presenting an award at the Oscars, reports aceshowbiz.com.
He will likely be nominated at the upcoming Golden Globes in the new category of best performance in stand-up comedy on television for his Netflix special ‘Chris Rock: Selective Outrage’.
Ali Wong is reportedly...
- 12/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Chris Rock among many other celebrities, has denied hosting the grand event of Golden Globes 2024. According to reports, the show is struggling to find a host for its 81st edition that is set to be held next month.
As per CNN, a search for the host is still underway, with less than a month before the show is set to take place in January, after several A-list comedic actors turned down offers to host the ceremony. Two-time Oscar host Chris Rock is allegedly among those approached for the gig, but has declined.
Rock last attended an award show in 2022, when he was slapped by Will Smith while presenting an award at the Oscars, reports aceshowbiz.com.
He will likely be nominated at the upcoming Golden Globes in the new category of best performance in stand-up comedy on television for his Netflix special ‘Chris Rock: Selective Outrage’.
Ali Wong is reportedly...
As per CNN, a search for the host is still underway, with less than a month before the show is set to take place in January, after several A-list comedic actors turned down offers to host the ceremony. Two-time Oscar host Chris Rock is allegedly among those approached for the gig, but has declined.
Rock last attended an award show in 2022, when he was slapped by Will Smith while presenting an award at the Oscars, reports aceshowbiz.com.
He will likely be nominated at the upcoming Golden Globes in the new category of best performance in stand-up comedy on television for his Netflix special ‘Chris Rock: Selective Outrage’.
Ali Wong is reportedly...
- 12/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Chris Rock is among several stars who have reportedly declined to host the 2024 Golden Globes.
The awards show is scheduled to take place on January 7, 2024. Nominations will be announced on Monday (December 11).
Chris has previously hosted the Oscars twice and was a candidate to host last year’s Golden Globes.
On Sunday (December 10), CNN reported that at least for other A-list comedic actors have turned down the opportunity to host the Golden Globes.
Keep reading to find out more…
According to the outlet, Beef actress Ali Wong was also approached to host.
Furthermore, Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes, who host the SmartLess podcast together, were offered a joint gig at the 2024 Golden Globes.
While no further celebrities were named, a source told CNN that “three very serious conversations” with potential hosts are currently happening.
If you didn’t know the Golden Globe Awards is adding two new categories...
The awards show is scheduled to take place on January 7, 2024. Nominations will be announced on Monday (December 11).
Chris has previously hosted the Oscars twice and was a candidate to host last year’s Golden Globes.
On Sunday (December 10), CNN reported that at least for other A-list comedic actors have turned down the opportunity to host the Golden Globes.
Keep reading to find out more…
According to the outlet, Beef actress Ali Wong was also approached to host.
Furthermore, Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes, who host the SmartLess podcast together, were offered a joint gig at the 2024 Golden Globes.
While no further celebrities were named, a source told CNN that “three very serious conversations” with potential hosts are currently happening.
If you didn’t know the Golden Globe Awards is adding two new categories...
- 12/11/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Taika Waititi has revealed that he initially had “no interest” in directing 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok for Marvel.
On Monday’s episode of the Smartless podcast, with hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, the filmmaker opened up about how he ended up helming two Thor movies, including 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder, for the superhero franchise.
“You know what? I had no interest in doing one of those films,” Waititi said. “It wasn’t on my plan for my career as an auteur. But I was poor and I’d just had a second child, and I thought, ‘You know what, this would be a great opportunity to feed these children.’”
He added, “And Thor, let’s face it — it was probably like the least popular franchise. I never read Thor comics when I was a kid. That was the comic I’d pick up and be like, ‘Ugh.
On Monday’s episode of the Smartless podcast, with hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, the filmmaker opened up about how he ended up helming two Thor movies, including 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder, for the superhero franchise.
“You know what? I had no interest in doing one of those films,” Waititi said. “It wasn’t on my plan for my career as an auteur. But I was poor and I’d just had a second child, and I thought, ‘You know what, this would be a great opportunity to feed these children.’”
He added, “And Thor, let’s face it — it was probably like the least popular franchise. I never read Thor comics when I was a kid. That was the comic I’d pick up and be like, ‘Ugh.
- 11/29/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Two-time Thor director Taika Waititi explains the reason he went from directing independent films to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: money.
“At this point, you have to know Taika Waiti is gonna Taika Waititi—especially since it’s been long known he isn’t coming back for a potential Thor 5. But the director’s self-deprecating appearance on the SmartLess Podcast, hosted by comedic actors Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman, has left some Marvel fans flummoxed and angry.”
Read more at Gizmodo
The upcoming Alien...
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Two-time Thor director Taika Waititi explains the reason he went from directing independent films to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: money.
“At this point, you have to know Taika Waiti is gonna Taika Waititi—especially since it’s been long known he isn’t coming back for a potential Thor 5. But the director’s self-deprecating appearance on the SmartLess Podcast, hosted by comedic actors Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman, has left some Marvel fans flummoxed and angry.”
Read more at Gizmodo
The upcoming Alien...
- 11/28/2023
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
Taika Waititi is looking back at working with former President Donald Trump.
Back in 2012, Taika, 48, directed NBC’s “Brotherhood of Man” commercial that aired during the Super Bowl.
The commercial featured the casts of shows including 30 Rock, The Office, Parks & Rec, Community, and Saturday Night Live singing “Brotherhood of Man” from the 1961 musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Trump, who at the time was host of The Apprentice, also made a brief cameo in the commercial.
Keep reading to find out more…
During a recent episode of the SmartLess podcast – hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes – Taika recalled Trump having a “list of demands” while he filmed the commercial.
“The height of the camera had to be a certain height to make him look a little thinner,” Taika remembered.
“I think it had whatever the Pantone for orange was that he had to appear as on screen,...
Back in 2012, Taika, 48, directed NBC’s “Brotherhood of Man” commercial that aired during the Super Bowl.
The commercial featured the casts of shows including 30 Rock, The Office, Parks & Rec, Community, and Saturday Night Live singing “Brotherhood of Man” from the 1961 musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Trump, who at the time was host of The Apprentice, also made a brief cameo in the commercial.
Keep reading to find out more…
During a recent episode of the SmartLess podcast – hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes – Taika recalled Trump having a “list of demands” while he filmed the commercial.
“The height of the camera had to be a certain height to make him look a little thinner,” Taika remembered.
“I think it had whatever the Pantone for orange was that he had to appear as on screen,...
- 11/28/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Taika Waititi is opening up about his initial feeling about directing Thor: Ragnarok revealing he had no interest in helming the Marvel film but ultimately took the opportunity for financial reasons.
During an appearance on the SmartLess podcast, the filmmaker talked to hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes about the reason he took the job directing the third Thor film.
“I had no interest in doing one of those films,” Waititi said. “It wasn’t on my plan for my career as an auteur. But I was poor and I’d just had a second child, and I thought, ‘You know what, this would be a great opportunity to feed these children.'”
Waititi went on to say that Thor “was probably the least popular franchise” adding, “I never read Thor comics as a kid. That was the comic I’d pick up and be like ‘Ugh.’ And...
During an appearance on the SmartLess podcast, the filmmaker talked to hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes about the reason he took the job directing the third Thor film.
“I had no interest in doing one of those films,” Waititi said. “It wasn’t on my plan for my career as an auteur. But I was poor and I’d just had a second child, and I thought, ‘You know what, this would be a great opportunity to feed these children.'”
Waititi went on to say that Thor “was probably the least popular franchise” adding, “I never read Thor comics as a kid. That was the comic I’d pick up and be like ‘Ugh.’ And...
- 11/27/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Taika Waititi has admitted he originally had “no interest” in doing a Marvel movie before signing on to make 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok during a recent appearance on the SmartLess podcast (via TheWrap).
Waititi, who wrote and directed both Thor: Ragnarok and last year’s Thor: Love and Thunder, explained to hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes that he changed his mind after thinking about his family.
“It wasn’t on sort of like my whole plan for my career as an auteur,” Waititi said. “But I was poor and I’d just had a second child, and I thought, ‘You know what, this would be a great opportunity to feed these children.'”
Waititi also didn’t pull any punches in giving his honest thoughts about the franchise — calling Thor the “least popular” Marvel comic. “I never read Thor comics as a kid,” he said. “That was the...
Waititi, who wrote and directed both Thor: Ragnarok and last year’s Thor: Love and Thunder, explained to hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes that he changed his mind after thinking about his family.
“It wasn’t on sort of like my whole plan for my career as an auteur,” Waititi said. “But I was poor and I’d just had a second child, and I thought, ‘You know what, this would be a great opportunity to feed these children.'”
Waititi also didn’t pull any punches in giving his honest thoughts about the franchise — calling Thor the “least popular” Marvel comic. “I never read Thor comics as a kid,” he said. “That was the...
- 11/27/2023
- by Emma Carey
- Consequence - Film News
Taika Waititi’s early career in small comedies included some acclaimed but slightly obscure titles with his involvement in HBO’s Flight of the Conchords and features such as What We Do in the Shadows and The Hunt for the Wilderpeople. The writer/director certainly had a distinct voice and that voice was an unlikely choice for a big-budget Marvel Studios film. The success of Thor: Ragnarok and his additional appearances as Korg helped Waititi accumulate clout so that he can go on to make his more passionate projects like Jojo Rabbit and the recent soccer comedy, Next Goal Wins, which stars Michael Fassbender.
IndieWire reports that Waititi sat down with the hosts of the Smartless podcast, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, where he revealed that he didn’t plan to direct a movie like Thor: Ragnarok for his filmmaking career and he really took the project because he was poor.
IndieWire reports that Waititi sat down with the hosts of the Smartless podcast, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, where he revealed that he didn’t plan to direct a movie like Thor: Ragnarok for his filmmaking career and he really took the project because he was poor.
- 11/27/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
For a generation of moviegoers, the Farrelly Brothers name means something. Specifically, it means a very pointed combination of gross-out comedy and emotional sentiment — films that are more than happy to dabble in literal excrement and ask you honestly shed a little tear over the characters embarking on some kind of emotional journey. The headlines and the buzz are always about the nastiest gags and grossest moments (she puts what in her hair?), but audiences often who showed up hoping to be appalled often found themselves lulled into something weirdly gentle and sweet. Sometimes, the combination doesn't work at all and the result is an unpleasant, tonal disaster. But when it does work? Well, that's when you get something that feels very specific to Peter and Bobby Farrelly, two of the most memorably mainstream, lowbrow auteurs to emerge from the '90s.
Because there are such extreme highs and lows across the Farrelly filmography,...
Because there are such extreme highs and lows across the Farrelly filmography,...
- 11/11/2023
- by SlashFilm Staff
- Slash Film
Los Angeles Police have arrested a 35-year-old man suspected of murder in connection with a headless torso found in a dumpster in a commercial area of Encino, California.
The LAPD’s Valley Bureau Homicide department identified the murder suspect as Samuel Haskell, a resident of Los Angeles who has been booked on one criminal count of murder and is being held on $2 million bail.
Samuel Haskell has been identified in media reports as the son of Samuel Haskell Sr., the former executive vp and worldwide head of television at William Morris, where he represented celebrity talent like Ray Romano, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Feinstein, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Martin Short and Sean Hayes.
Haskell Sr. is also a former chairman of the board of the Miss America Organization and is currently founder and president of Magnolia Hill Productions, where in partnership with Dolly Parton he has produced TV movies for NBC,...
The LAPD’s Valley Bureau Homicide department identified the murder suspect as Samuel Haskell, a resident of Los Angeles who has been booked on one criminal count of murder and is being held on $2 million bail.
Samuel Haskell has been identified in media reports as the son of Samuel Haskell Sr., the former executive vp and worldwide head of television at William Morris, where he represented celebrity talent like Ray Romano, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Feinstein, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Martin Short and Sean Hayes.
Haskell Sr. is also a former chairman of the board of the Miss America Organization and is currently founder and president of Magnolia Hill Productions, where in partnership with Dolly Parton he has produced TV movies for NBC,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Will & Grace celebrated it’s 25th anniversary this year!
The NBC comedy – starring Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally – first premiered in September 1998 and ran for eight seasons before going off the air in 2006, but was then revived in 2017 and went on for an additional three seasons.
Here’s a synopsis: Will and Grace are best friends and roommates. With pals Karen and Jack, it’s all fair game for this outspoken foursome, from sex and dating to cutting cultural commentary.
Throughout it’s years, the show has seen numerous big name guest stars, including Harry Connick Jr, Cher, Gene Wilder, Debbie Reynolds, Jennifer Lopez and many more.
The series was loved by both fans and critics, earning 96 Emmy nominations with 18 wins, including acting wins for each cast member.
Outside of the hit show, the four stars have gone on to star in many other projects each,...
The NBC comedy – starring Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally – first premiered in September 1998 and ran for eight seasons before going off the air in 2006, but was then revived in 2017 and went on for an additional three seasons.
Here’s a synopsis: Will and Grace are best friends and roommates. With pals Karen and Jack, it’s all fair game for this outspoken foursome, from sex and dating to cutting cultural commentary.
Throughout it’s years, the show has seen numerous big name guest stars, including Harry Connick Jr, Cher, Gene Wilder, Debbie Reynolds, Jennifer Lopez and many more.
The series was loved by both fans and critics, earning 96 Emmy nominations with 18 wins, including acting wins for each cast member.
Outside of the hit show, the four stars have gone on to star in many other projects each,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
A giant in the world of podcasting needs a “sonic signature.”
So when the prolific publisher Wondery decided it was time to brand its product by establishing an unforgettable signature, its leaders hired the creative-design firm, Made Music, behind the iconic static-screen clip that opens every HBO show. Wondery CEO Jen Sargent recalls that the branding exercise in 2018 helped the company fine-tune its vision of what Wondery podcasts should deliver to listeners.
“Imagine six or seven of us sitting in a room and asking ourselves, ‘Does this sound like wonder to you? Does this sound like wondering?’” recalls Sargent.
The efforts proved to be time well spent. Since Wondery’s launch in early 2016, podcasting as a medium has seen its listener base skyrocket. Wondery has blossomed into one of the largest producers of popular, recurring podcast series including “SmartLess,” a freewheeling conversation hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.
So when the prolific publisher Wondery decided it was time to brand its product by establishing an unforgettable signature, its leaders hired the creative-design firm, Made Music, behind the iconic static-screen clip that opens every HBO show. Wondery CEO Jen Sargent recalls that the branding exercise in 2018 helped the company fine-tune its vision of what Wondery podcasts should deliver to listeners.
“Imagine six or seven of us sitting in a room and asking ourselves, ‘Does this sound like wonder to you? Does this sound like wondering?’” recalls Sargent.
The efforts proved to be time well spent. Since Wondery’s launch in early 2016, podcasting as a medium has seen its listener base skyrocket. Wondery has blossomed into one of the largest producers of popular, recurring podcast series including “SmartLess,” a freewheeling conversation hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.
- 10/25/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
TV’s IP fetish is no coincidence. Recognizable titles and stars can guarantee strong initial tune-in off of modest marketing. But long-term results are lackluster. Just look at the past decade’s worth of revivals. Different from reboots or remakes, risky ventures in their own right, a revival features original castmembers of long-departed series revisiting characters for whom there’s an assumed appetite. Viewers aren’t often as hungry as studio brass would like. The average life span of recent revivals is three seasons, while their originals averaged eight-year runs. So as Paramount+ kicks off October by nixing one revived comedy (iCarly, starring Miranda Cosgrove, above) and attempting to mount another (Frasier with Kelsey Grammer, which premiered Oct. 12), The Hollywood Reporter examines 10 case studies from this revivals wave and where they went right … or horribly wrong.
Dallas
Original: 14 seasons (1978-1991)
Revival: 3 seasons (2012-2014)
Dallas
Sitcoms continue to drive the revival trend,...
Dallas
Original: 14 seasons (1978-1991)
Revival: 3 seasons (2012-2014)
Dallas
Sitcoms continue to drive the revival trend,...
- 10/21/2023
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Will & Grace” star Eric McCormack appeared on Friday’s “Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon to promote his Broadway show, new British farce “The Cottage.” McCormack also talked about his podcast, “Just Jack & Will,” but he had to dance around getting too specific about the show he co-hosts with “Will & Grace” co-star Sean Hayes.
While unable to specifically talk about the show that the podcast talks about — “Will & Grace” — due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA actors strike, he was able to discuss the podcast itself.
“It’s about a show that I’m not going to talk about, out of respect for the strike we’re on, but they’ve allowed us to talk about the podcast,” McCormack clarified. “And it’s so much fun to be back with my old buddy Sean.”
McCormack explained that Hayes had pitched him doing a podcast about the show during lunch together.
While unable to specifically talk about the show that the podcast talks about — “Will & Grace” — due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA actors strike, he was able to discuss the podcast itself.
“It’s about a show that I’m not going to talk about, out of respect for the strike we’re on, but they’ve allowed us to talk about the podcast,” McCormack clarified. “And it’s so much fun to be back with my old buddy Sean.”
McCormack explained that Hayes had pitched him doing a podcast about the show during lunch together.
- 10/7/2023
- by Mike Roe
- The Wrap
Metallica drummer and onetime Napster naysayer Lars Ulrich is apparently okay with people “stealing” his band’s music nowadays.
Ulrich became the face of the anti-Internet music piracy movement after the infamous “Metallica v. Napster, Inc.” lawsuit in 2000. The drummer was a vocal opponent of people sharing MP3 files of the band’s music via P2P file-sharing platforms such as Napster, upsetting millions of music fans in the process.
It’s been more than 20 years since the Metallica-Napster case, and now streaming has become the dominant form of music consumption, albeit via paid services like Spotify and Apple Music.
While some still hold a lingering bitterness toward Ulrich for the Napster case, the drummer has a new outlook given the current state of the music industry. In a new interview with the SmartLess podcast — hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett — the metal legend expressed that...
Ulrich became the face of the anti-Internet music piracy movement after the infamous “Metallica v. Napster, Inc.” lawsuit in 2000. The drummer was a vocal opponent of people sharing MP3 files of the band’s music via P2P file-sharing platforms such as Napster, upsetting millions of music fans in the process.
It’s been more than 20 years since the Metallica-Napster case, and now streaming has become the dominant form of music consumption, albeit via paid services like Spotify and Apple Music.
While some still hold a lingering bitterness toward Ulrich for the Napster case, the drummer has a new outlook given the current state of the music industry. In a new interview with the SmartLess podcast — hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett — the metal legend expressed that...
- 9/26/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Outfest has found the headliners for its upcoming Legacy Awards: Shirley MacLaine and Trace Lysette.
The pair will be feted at the organization’s gala fundraiser which will be held at NeueHouse Hollywood on Oct. 22. MacLaine will receive the James Schamus Ally Award while Lysette will take home the Trailblazer Award during the Genesis Motor America-presented event.
The Schamus trophy was created to recognize “an ally’s efforts to foster LGBTQ+ moving images and to promote the communities’ stories to a broader audience.” Lysette’s honor is given to someone who has contributed to the history of the community, shedding light on the core of the LGBTQ+ identity and experience.
“Shirley’s illustrious career has not only enthralled generations but her unwavering allegiance to the LGBTQ+ community has been a beacon of hope. Trace, with her groundbreaking performances, is courageously highlighting the essence of the trans journey,” said Outfest executive director Damien S.
The pair will be feted at the organization’s gala fundraiser which will be held at NeueHouse Hollywood on Oct. 22. MacLaine will receive the James Schamus Ally Award while Lysette will take home the Trailblazer Award during the Genesis Motor America-presented event.
The Schamus trophy was created to recognize “an ally’s efforts to foster LGBTQ+ moving images and to promote the communities’ stories to a broader audience.” Lysette’s honor is given to someone who has contributed to the history of the community, shedding light on the core of the LGBTQ+ identity and experience.
“Shirley’s illustrious career has not only enthralled generations but her unwavering allegiance to the LGBTQ+ community has been a beacon of hope. Trace, with her groundbreaking performances, is courageously highlighting the essence of the trans journey,” said Outfest executive director Damien S.
- 9/21/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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