Thank You, Next is a Turkish romantic comedy-drama series created by Ece Yörenç. The Netflix series follows the story of a successful young lawyer Leyla Taylan as she finds out that her first love has been cheating on her. Through the help of her best friend, she jumps back into the modern dating scene and faces all the complexities that it brings with it. Thank You, Next stars Serenay Sarıkaya in the lead role with Metin Akdülger, Hakan Kurtaş, Boran Kuzum, Ahmet Rıfat Şungar, Meriç Aral, and Bade İşçil starring in supporting roles. If you loved the fun romantic vibes of Thank You, Next here are some similar shows you could check out next.
Girls (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – HBO
Girls is a comedy-drama series created by Lena Dunham. The HBO series follows the story of four young women as they try to follow their passions in New York after finishing college.
Girls (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – HBO
Girls is a comedy-drama series created by Lena Dunham. The HBO series follows the story of four young women as they try to follow their passions in New York after finishing college.
- 5/9/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Exclusive: Sony Pictures Television has optioned the novel Transcendent Kingdom written by Yaa Gyasi to be developed by producer Yvonne Orji under her first-look deal.
The second novel by the Ghanaian-American author is told from the perspective of Gifty, a neuroscientist in training studying the behavior patterns in mice as it relates to depression and addiction. Bouncing back and forth between her present-day life in the Bay Area and her childhood as a first-generation Ghanaian growing up in rural Alabama, Gifty is on both a methodical and a spiritual journey to make sense of the suffering she’s seen all around her. But even as she turns to the hard sciences to unlock the mystery of her family’s loss, she still finds herself hungering for facets of her childhood faith and grappling with the evangelical church in which she was raised, whose promise of salvation remains as tantalizing as it is elusive.
The second novel by the Ghanaian-American author is told from the perspective of Gifty, a neuroscientist in training studying the behavior patterns in mice as it relates to depression and addiction. Bouncing back and forth between her present-day life in the Bay Area and her childhood as a first-generation Ghanaian growing up in rural Alabama, Gifty is on both a methodical and a spiritual journey to make sense of the suffering she’s seen all around her. But even as she turns to the hard sciences to unlock the mystery of her family’s loss, she still finds herself hungering for facets of her childhood faith and grappling with the evangelical church in which she was raised, whose promise of salvation remains as tantalizing as it is elusive.
- 4/22/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The Hollywood Reporter on Monday announced the return of its Emmy-nominated series Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter.
In a partnership with AMC Networks, the second season of the show will premiere May 24, at a new time of 10 p.m. Pt/1 a.m. Et, exclusively on IFC and streaming on AMC+. New episodes will continue to premiere every Friday.
The new season will consist of five new episodes featuring Emmy contenders, with installments each featuring a different theme: Comedy Actress, Drama Actor, Comedy Actor, Drama Actress and Stand-Up.
Each episode will highlight a dynamic ensemble of actors and delve deep into the urgent issues, creative methodologies and behind-the-scenes narratives that define entertainment. Conversations are moderated by THR’s Mikey O’Connell and Lacey Rose, while Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Yvonne Orji (Insecure) will return as host of the series.
Talent names for select episodes include:
Comedy Actress
(airing May 24 at 10 p.
In a partnership with AMC Networks, the second season of the show will premiere May 24, at a new time of 10 p.m. Pt/1 a.m. Et, exclusively on IFC and streaming on AMC+. New episodes will continue to premiere every Friday.
The new season will consist of five new episodes featuring Emmy contenders, with installments each featuring a different theme: Comedy Actress, Drama Actor, Comedy Actor, Drama Actress and Stand-Up.
Each episode will highlight a dynamic ensemble of actors and delve deep into the urgent issues, creative methodologies and behind-the-scenes narratives that define entertainment. Conversations are moderated by THR’s Mikey O’Connell and Lacey Rose, while Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Yvonne Orji (Insecure) will return as host of the series.
Talent names for select episodes include:
Comedy Actress
(airing May 24 at 10 p.
- 4/22/2024
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On Friday, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the nominees for the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and The Hollywood Reporter earned two nominations.
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter — the magazine’s iconic roundtable series, which aired on SundanceTV — earned a nom for best arts and popular culture program. The segment, moderated by Mesfin Fekadu and hosted by Yvonne Orji, was nominated alongside Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids (Vimeo), King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch (Netflix), Oprah and “The Color Purple” Journey (Max), Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (PBS) and Working in the Theatre (AmericanTheatreWing.org).
The publication was also nominated for best short form program with Hollywood Atelier: Rob Pickens, conceived by Chris Gardner, which sees the Beverly Hills-based wigmaker meet with regular collaborator Jamie Lee Curtis to consult on a look for an upcoming role. Hollywood Atelier was...
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter — the magazine’s iconic roundtable series, which aired on SundanceTV — earned a nom for best arts and popular culture program. The segment, moderated by Mesfin Fekadu and hosted by Yvonne Orji, was nominated alongside Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids (Vimeo), King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch (Netflix), Oprah and “The Color Purple” Journey (Max), Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (PBS) and Working in the Theatre (AmericanTheatreWing.org).
The publication was also nominated for best short form program with Hollywood Atelier: Rob Pickens, conceived by Chris Gardner, which sees the Beverly Hills-based wigmaker meet with regular collaborator Jamie Lee Curtis to consult on a look for an upcoming role. Hollywood Atelier was...
- 4/19/2024
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The stars are stepping out in style!
Jenna Dewan, Kelly Rowland, Janelle Monae, Sophia Bush, and Paris Hilton hit the red carpet while arriving at the 2024 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards on Tuesday (April 9) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The Fashion Trust U.S. is a “nonprofit initiative dedicated to discovering, funding, and nurturing young design talent with the aim of helping them build their label into a thriving global brand.”
The event this year was hosted by Zooey Deschanel.
Following the event, we recapped all of the stars on the red carpet so that you can see what everyone wore.
Keep reading to find out more…Keep scrolling to see the stars in attendance…
Alessandra Ambrosio
Alexandra Shipp
Alison Brie
Fyi: Alison Brie is wearing a Tory Burch dress.
Alton Mason
Andra Day
Fyi: Andra Day is wearing a Zuhair Murad dress with Effy jewelry.
Ashley Graham
Aurora James
Awkwafina...
Jenna Dewan, Kelly Rowland, Janelle Monae, Sophia Bush, and Paris Hilton hit the red carpet while arriving at the 2024 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards on Tuesday (April 9) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The Fashion Trust U.S. is a “nonprofit initiative dedicated to discovering, funding, and nurturing young design talent with the aim of helping them build their label into a thriving global brand.”
The event this year was hosted by Zooey Deschanel.
Following the event, we recapped all of the stars on the red carpet so that you can see what everyone wore.
Keep reading to find out more…Keep scrolling to see the stars in attendance…
Alessandra Ambrosio
Alexandra Shipp
Alison Brie
Fyi: Alison Brie is wearing a Tory Burch dress.
Alton Mason
Andra Day
Fyi: Andra Day is wearing a Zuhair Murad dress with Effy jewelry.
Ashley Graham
Aurora James
Awkwafina...
- 4/10/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Sharpen your pitchforks and ready your tiki torches for the return of Velma, the mature-rated and highly controversial animated Scooby-Doo reboot series on Max! Max announced the show’s April 25 return via the network’s Twitter/X account, saying, “all the new movies, series, and shows coming your way this April,” alongside an image with TV series and features coming to Max throughout the month. Velma: Season 2 is coming, whether people like it or not, and I am ready for the discourse!
Not a joke. All new movies, series, and shows coming your way this April on Max. pic.twitter.com/kN64qEtyJk
— Max (@StreamOnMax) April 1, 2024
Other notable releases on the TV list include dates for Conan O’Brien Must Go (April 18), The Jinx – Part Two (April 21), We’re Here Season 4 (April 26), and Robert Downey Jr.’s The Sympathizer (April 14). The funny thing about Velma is that despite getting raked...
Not a joke. All new movies, series, and shows coming your way this April on Max. pic.twitter.com/kN64qEtyJk
— Max (@StreamOnMax) April 1, 2024
Other notable releases on the TV list include dates for Conan O’Brien Must Go (April 18), The Jinx – Part Two (April 21), We’re Here Season 4 (April 26), and Robert Downey Jr.’s The Sympathizer (April 14). The funny thing about Velma is that despite getting raked...
- 4/2/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Love Lies Bleeding, Girls5Eva, Kung Fu Panda 4 and Damsel.
Only Murders in the Building FYC screening
Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Meryl Streep took part in an Emmy FYC screening and Q&a on the Paramount lot on March 1, alongside showrunner John Hoffman and songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Martin Short, Meryl Streep, Benj Pasek, John Hoffman, Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, Jane Lynch and Justin Paul
Damsel premiere
Millie Bobby Brown and Robin Wright walked the carpet on March 1 at the NYC premiere of their new Netflix film. Brown was also supported by fiancé Jake Bongiovi and his parents, Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley.
Millie Bobby Brown and Robin Wright Jake Bongiovi, Millie Bobby Brown, Dorothea Hurley and Jon Bon Jovi
Kung Fu Panda 4 premiere
Jack Black,...
Only Murders in the Building FYC screening
Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Meryl Streep took part in an Emmy FYC screening and Q&a on the Paramount lot on March 1, alongside showrunner John Hoffman and songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Martin Short, Meryl Streep, Benj Pasek, John Hoffman, Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, Jane Lynch and Justin Paul
Damsel premiere
Millie Bobby Brown and Robin Wright walked the carpet on March 1 at the NYC premiere of their new Netflix film. Brown was also supported by fiancé Jake Bongiovi and his parents, Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley.
Millie Bobby Brown and Robin Wright Jake Bongiovi, Millie Bobby Brown, Dorothea Hurley and Jon Bon Jovi
Kung Fu Panda 4 premiere
Jack Black,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On Thursday, stars graced the brown carpet ahead of Essence‘s 17th annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards, where the honorees vulnerably highlighted the overall themes of faith, perseverance, joy and celebration.
With celebrating joy also comes the acknowledgement of the challenges many Black women have faced in the entertainment industry, as honorees Halle Bailey, Danielle Brooks, writer Nkechi Okoro Carroll and Starz exec Kathryn Busby shared how they each dealt with the ebbs and flows of their careers.
At the event, held at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, Bailey opened up about the struggles of being in the spotlight. From “being burned,” learning some hard lessons along the way and prioritizing her privacy, the star said she still keeps the responsibility of being a positive influence for the next generation at the forefront.
“Although we signed up for the challenges of the spotlight, in this current climate, that spotlight burns brighter,...
With celebrating joy also comes the acknowledgement of the challenges many Black women have faced in the entertainment industry, as honorees Halle Bailey, Danielle Brooks, writer Nkechi Okoro Carroll and Starz exec Kathryn Busby shared how they each dealt with the ebbs and flows of their careers.
At the event, held at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, Bailey opened up about the struggles of being in the spotlight. From “being burned,” learning some hard lessons along the way and prioritizing her privacy, the star said she still keeps the responsibility of being a positive influence for the next generation at the forefront.
“Although we signed up for the challenges of the spotlight, in this current climate, that spotlight burns brighter,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Anaja I. Smith
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Charlize Theron played in a tennis tournament for a great cause!
The Oscar-winning actress hosted the 20th Annual Desert Smash to benefit the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project on Tuesday (March 5) at the La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, Calif.
Charlize was joined by Novak Djokovic as her doubles partner for the final match against Insecure‘s Yvonne Orji and Belarusian tennis pro, Victoria Azarenka.
Other stars in attendance included Flavor Flav, Gavin Rossdale, Redfoo, Sam Asghari, and cute couple Laysla De Oliveira and Jonathan Keltz, among others.
Fyi: Charlize is wearing Vuori from head-to-toe, including the White Volley Skirt, the Black Studio ½ Zip Pullover, the AllTheFeels Bra, and the Topspin Visor. Guests sipped on Flor de Caña cocktails with their sustainability sourced premium rum.
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The Oscar-winning actress hosted the 20th Annual Desert Smash to benefit the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project on Tuesday (March 5) at the La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, Calif.
Charlize was joined by Novak Djokovic as her doubles partner for the final match against Insecure‘s Yvonne Orji and Belarusian tennis pro, Victoria Azarenka.
Other stars in attendance included Flavor Flav, Gavin Rossdale, Redfoo, Sam Asghari, and cute couple Laysla De Oliveira and Jonathan Keltz, among others.
Fyi: Charlize is wearing Vuori from head-to-toe, including the White Volley Skirt, the Black Studio ½ Zip Pullover, the AllTheFeels Bra, and the Topspin Visor. Guests sipped on Flor de Caña cocktails with their sustainability sourced premium rum.
Disclosure: Some products on this site use affiliate links and we may earn commission for any purchase made through the links.
- 3/8/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Charlize Theron is often front-row at tennis matches and fashion shows — but on Tuesday, she was on the court, playing doubles with No. 1 men’s player Novak Djokovic.
The Oscar winner hosted the 20th annual Desert Smash celebrity tennis tournament to support her charity, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. The organization funds community-based, locally led groups that work directly with young people in preventing gender-based violence, advocating for sexual reproductive health and rights, and providing access to higher education. For the final match, the Serbian tennis superstar made a surprise appearance, interrupting Theron’s game with Atp champion Frances Tiafoe, comedian Yvonne Orji and two-time Grand Slam winner Victoria Azarenka.
From left: Insecure star Yvonne Orji, Victoria Azarenka, Frances Tiafoe and Charlize Theron at Desert Smash on March 5.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter before the games, Theron shared what she’s bringing to the court. “The tennis usually is...
The Oscar winner hosted the 20th annual Desert Smash celebrity tennis tournament to support her charity, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. The organization funds community-based, locally led groups that work directly with young people in preventing gender-based violence, advocating for sexual reproductive health and rights, and providing access to higher education. For the final match, the Serbian tennis superstar made a surprise appearance, interrupting Theron’s game with Atp champion Frances Tiafoe, comedian Yvonne Orji and two-time Grand Slam winner Victoria Azarenka.
From left: Insecure star Yvonne Orji, Victoria Azarenka, Frances Tiafoe and Charlize Theron at Desert Smash on March 5.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter before the games, Theron shared what she’s bringing to the court. “The tennis usually is...
- 3/6/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Taking place amid the crush of parties surrounding the 2024 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala — with its black-tie Black designer dress code — drew one of the most gorgeously turned out crowds of the entire bash-filled weekend.
Held for the first time in L.A. and hosted by Robin Thede, the gala raised money for the nonprofit equity organization Fifteen Percent Pledge, founded by Brother Vellies designer Aurora James, which asks retailers to devote 15 percent of shelf space to products from Black-owned brands.
First Lady Jill Biden, wearing designer Sergio Hudson, made a surprise appearance at the event, held on the lot at Paramount Studios. She touted the achievements her husband’s administration has made to help small and minority-owned businesses (including doubling the amount of loans given by the government to small Black-owned companies) and praised James for founding the Fifteen Percent Pledge in the wake...
Held for the first time in L.A. and hosted by Robin Thede, the gala raised money for the nonprofit equity organization Fifteen Percent Pledge, founded by Brother Vellies designer Aurora James, which asks retailers to devote 15 percent of shelf space to products from Black-owned brands.
First Lady Jill Biden, wearing designer Sergio Hudson, made a surprise appearance at the event, held on the lot at Paramount Studios. She touted the achievements her husband’s administration has made to help small and minority-owned businesses (including doubling the amount of loans given by the government to small Black-owned companies) and praised James for founding the Fifteen Percent Pledge in the wake...
- 2/4/2024
- by Degen Pener
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Demi Lovato showed off a fierce sense of style both on the red carpet and onstage during The American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert 2024 on Wednesday night (January 31) in New York City.
The 31-year-old “Cool for the Summer” attended the event at Jazz at Lincoln Center and wowed in a dress dress.
They changed into a red power suit before taking the stage to belt out some hits.
Demi is one of a multitude of stars who attended the charity event. Since there were so many people, we pulled them all together for you to easily peruse. That way you can see who was there and what they were wearing.
Head inside to see all of the photos…
Scroll through all of the photos from The American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert 2024 below…
Richa Moorjani
Brandi Rhodes
Brianne Howey
Yvonne Orji
Mickey Guyton
Francia Raisa
Katherine McNamara...
The 31-year-old “Cool for the Summer” attended the event at Jazz at Lincoln Center and wowed in a dress dress.
They changed into a red power suit before taking the stage to belt out some hits.
Demi is one of a multitude of stars who attended the charity event. Since there were so many people, we pulled them all together for you to easily peruse. That way you can see who was there and what they were wearing.
Head inside to see all of the photos…
Scroll through all of the photos from The American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert 2024 below…
Richa Moorjani
Brandi Rhodes
Brianne Howey
Yvonne Orji
Mickey Guyton
Francia Raisa
Katherine McNamara...
- 2/1/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
SundanceTV is airing two new episodes of Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter this weekend.
THR partnered with AMC Networks’ SundanceTV and AMC+ for the new TV series, which premiered Dec. 31. THR’s Roundtables, which have become a hallmark of career achievement for stars and awards contenders, will be reimagined for broadcast, offering a fresh perspective on a classic, showcasing the collective brilliance of the entertainment industry’s finest and funniest minds as never before.
This Sunday, the 8 a.m. Et episode will feature the Director Roundtable, presented by Neom. The conversation, moderated by THR senior film editor Rebecca Keegan, includes Blitz Bazawule (The Color Purple), Bradley Cooper (Maestro), Ava DuVernay (Origin), Todd Haynes (May December), Greta Gerwig (Barbie) and Michael Mann (Ferrari).
At 9 a.m. Et, the episode will feature the Actor Roundtable, moderated by Scott Feinberg, THR’s executive editor, awards. The panel features Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer...
THR partnered with AMC Networks’ SundanceTV and AMC+ for the new TV series, which premiered Dec. 31. THR’s Roundtables, which have become a hallmark of career achievement for stars and awards contenders, will be reimagined for broadcast, offering a fresh perspective on a classic, showcasing the collective brilliance of the entertainment industry’s finest and funniest minds as never before.
This Sunday, the 8 a.m. Et episode will feature the Director Roundtable, presented by Neom. The conversation, moderated by THR senior film editor Rebecca Keegan, includes Blitz Bazawule (The Color Purple), Bradley Cooper (Maestro), Ava DuVernay (Origin), Todd Haynes (May December), Greta Gerwig (Barbie) and Michael Mann (Ferrari).
At 9 a.m. Et, the episode will feature the Actor Roundtable, moderated by Scott Feinberg, THR’s executive editor, awards. The panel features Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer...
- 1/4/2024
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Hollywood Reporter has once again gathered A-list talent for its famed Roundtables, and you can watch them on TV starting this weekend.
THR partnered with AMC Networks’ SundanceTV and AMC+ for the new TV series Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter, which kicks off Sunday. THR’s Roundtables, which have become a hallmark of career achievement for stars and awards contenders, will be reimagined for broadcast, offering a fresh perspective on a classic, showcasing the collective brilliance of the entertainment industry’s finest and funniest minds as never before.
The series, hosted by Emmy-nominated actress and comedian Yvonne Orji, debuts Dec. 31 with the songwriter conversation moderated by THR senior music editor Mesfin Fekadu, airing at 8 a.m. Et, followed by a conversation moderated by THR senior film editor Rebecca Keegan, with some of awards-season’s most-talked-about actresses, airing at 9 a.m. Et. The series will be available to stream on AMC+ starting Mar.
THR partnered with AMC Networks’ SundanceTV and AMC+ for the new TV series Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter, which kicks off Sunday. THR’s Roundtables, which have become a hallmark of career achievement for stars and awards contenders, will be reimagined for broadcast, offering a fresh perspective on a classic, showcasing the collective brilliance of the entertainment industry’s finest and funniest minds as never before.
The series, hosted by Emmy-nominated actress and comedian Yvonne Orji, debuts Dec. 31 with the songwriter conversation moderated by THR senior music editor Mesfin Fekadu, airing at 8 a.m. Et, followed by a conversation moderated by THR senior film editor Rebecca Keegan, with some of awards-season’s most-talked-about actresses, airing at 9 a.m. Et. The series will be available to stream on AMC+ starting Mar.
- 12/30/2023
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On Friday night, Oprah Winfrey hosted a swanky celebration for “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” executive producer and star David Oyelowo at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood.
Photographers lined the driveway of the iconic hotel while a who’s who of Hollywood — including Gayle King, Lupita Nyong’o, Niecy Nash-Betts and the cast of the hit Paramount+ series — posed in front of a black and gold backdrop. Inside the luxurious venue, even more stars — like Macro chief Charles D. King, Yvonne Orji, O-t Fagbenle, Anna Diop, Edwina Findley, Mykelti Williamson, Mo McRae, Eugene Ashe, Deon and Roxanne Taylor — mixed and mingled as the party took over the whole of the bar and pool area on a windy, yet starry night in Los Angeles. The affair felt more like a family reunion than an industry function, with Oyelowo joined by his wife (and Yoruba Saxon producing partner) Jessica Oyelowo and their children Asher,...
Photographers lined the driveway of the iconic hotel while a who’s who of Hollywood — including Gayle King, Lupita Nyong’o, Niecy Nash-Betts and the cast of the hit Paramount+ series — posed in front of a black and gold backdrop. Inside the luxurious venue, even more stars — like Macro chief Charles D. King, Yvonne Orji, O-t Fagbenle, Anna Diop, Edwina Findley, Mykelti Williamson, Mo McRae, Eugene Ashe, Deon and Roxanne Taylor — mixed and mingled as the party took over the whole of the bar and pool area on a windy, yet starry night in Los Angeles. The affair felt more like a family reunion than an industry function, with Oyelowo joined by his wife (and Yoruba Saxon producing partner) Jessica Oyelowo and their children Asher,...
- 12/4/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Leo, Dior’s Carousel of Dreams at Saks and a number of starry FYC screenings.
The Holdovers special screening
Focus Features hosted a special screening of The Holdovers in L.A. on Friday, followed by a Q&a moderated by filmmaker Taylor Hackford that featured director Alexander Payne, Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, writer/producer David Hemingson and editor Kevin Tent. The event, held at the London West Hollywood, also featured a surprise meet up between Giamatti and Jeffrey Wright, who followed up a role in the Focus release Asteroid City with American Fiction.
Dominic Sessa, Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Alexander Payne Jeffrey Wright and Paul Giamatti
The Skatepark Project Gala
The Skatepark Project held its first-ever gala on Friday, celebrating more than...
The Holdovers special screening
Focus Features hosted a special screening of The Holdovers in L.A. on Friday, followed by a Q&a moderated by filmmaker Taylor Hackford that featured director Alexander Payne, Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, writer/producer David Hemingson and editor Kevin Tent. The event, held at the London West Hollywood, also featured a surprise meet up between Giamatti and Jeffrey Wright, who followed up a role in the Focus release Asteroid City with American Fiction.
Dominic Sessa, Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Alexander Payne Jeffrey Wright and Paul Giamatti
The Skatepark Project Gala
The Skatepark Project held its first-ever gala on Friday, celebrating more than...
- 11/22/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ending the year in signs is the hilarious, adventurous, sharp-tongued era of Sagittarius.
There’s truly nothing like them. They are quirky, mysterious and full of life. While they naturally grab the attention in the room, they feel most comfortable when they’re in their lonesome.
Sagittarius is the jack-of-trades sign; the sign that takes up space in every all industries — whether they be an actor, comedian or a bus driver — their versatility allows them to do it all. And that flexibility helps fuel their “I’ll try anything once” mindset. To them, what is life if you’re not living it to your fullest? The only thing you have to beware of is their slick mouth. Between Sagittarius, Virgo and Aries it’s hard to tell which sign is more brutally honest. Truly, to know Sagittarius is to love them. And if you don’t love…it doesn’t...
There’s truly nothing like them. They are quirky, mysterious and full of life. While they naturally grab the attention in the room, they feel most comfortable when they’re in their lonesome.
Sagittarius is the jack-of-trades sign; the sign that takes up space in every all industries — whether they be an actor, comedian or a bus driver — their versatility allows them to do it all. And that flexibility helps fuel their “I’ll try anything once” mindset. To them, what is life if you’re not living it to your fullest? The only thing you have to beware of is their slick mouth. Between Sagittarius, Virgo and Aries it’s hard to tell which sign is more brutally honest. Truly, to know Sagittarius is to love them. And if you don’t love…it doesn’t...
- 11/22/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
When director Tim Story’s horror comedy The Blackening was released back in June, co-writer and star Dewayne Perkins told Variety that he envisioned the film being the start of a franchise, one that could bring back the “same group, sprinkle in some new people. I feel like we’ve got something good, and I love the dynamic, but fresh blood always turns things up a little bit.” Now Variety has confirmed that a sequel to The Blackening is officially in development!
The Blackening didn’t exactly set the box office of fire, earning just $18.5 million… but since the movie had a budget of $3 million (plus another $2 million for marketing), that’s enough for producer MRC and domestic distributor Lionsgate to feel that it’s worth going back to for a sequel. They’re developing the follow-up with Perkins, co-writer Tracy Oliver, and producer E. Brian Dobbins.
Story directed The...
The Blackening didn’t exactly set the box office of fire, earning just $18.5 million… but since the movie had a budget of $3 million (plus another $2 million for marketing), that’s enough for producer MRC and domestic distributor Lionsgate to feel that it’s worth going back to for a sequel. They’re developing the follow-up with Perkins, co-writer Tracy Oliver, and producer E. Brian Dobbins.
Story directed The...
- 11/21/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
After scaring up $18 million in theaters earlier this year, horror-comedy The Blackening is getting a sequel from Lionsgate, Variety has exclusively announced this afternoon.
Variety notes, “producer MRC and domestic distributor Lionsgate have entered into talks with Dewayne Perkins, Tracy Oliver and producer E. Brian Dobbins to develop a follow-up film.”
The first film was made on a production budget of just $5 million, so there’s needless to say lots of potential for this to become a profitable Scary Movie-type horror franchise.
Stay tuned for more on The Blackening 2 as we learn it.
The Blackening, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, centers around a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer. Forced to play by his rules, the friends soon realize this ain’t no motherf****** game.
Directed by Tim Story (Ride Along,...
Variety notes, “producer MRC and domestic distributor Lionsgate have entered into talks with Dewayne Perkins, Tracy Oliver and producer E. Brian Dobbins to develop a follow-up film.”
The first film was made on a production budget of just $5 million, so there’s needless to say lots of potential for this to become a profitable Scary Movie-type horror franchise.
Stay tuned for more on The Blackening 2 as we learn it.
The Blackening, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, centers around a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer. Forced to play by his rules, the friends soon realize this ain’t no motherf****** game.
Directed by Tim Story (Ride Along,...
- 11/20/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
MRC and Lionsgate are developing a sequel to “The Blackening,” the hit horror-comedy from Dewayne Perkins and Tracy Oliver.
After the microbudget production (just $5 million) made more than $18 million at the box office, producer MRC and domestic distributor Lionsgate have entered into talks with Perkins, Oliver and producer E. Brian Dobbins to develop a follow-up film.
Directed by Tim Story and co-written by Perkins and Oliver, “The Blackening” follows a group of college friends who reunite for Juneteenth weekend and are hunted by a killer who asks them to determine who is the Blackest among them — lampooning the common horror movie trope that sees the Black character die first. Perkins initially conceived the story as a sketch for his comedy troupe 3Peat, which developed into a short for Comedy Central, before Oliver reached out to develop it into a feature.
The project premiered in 2022 as a TIFF Midnight Madness selection,...
After the microbudget production (just $5 million) made more than $18 million at the box office, producer MRC and domestic distributor Lionsgate have entered into talks with Perkins, Oliver and producer E. Brian Dobbins to develop a follow-up film.
Directed by Tim Story and co-written by Perkins and Oliver, “The Blackening” follows a group of college friends who reunite for Juneteenth weekend and are hunted by a killer who asks them to determine who is the Blackest among them — lampooning the common horror movie trope that sees the Black character die first. Perkins initially conceived the story as a sketch for his comedy troupe 3Peat, which developed into a short for Comedy Central, before Oliver reached out to develop it into a feature.
The project premiered in 2022 as a TIFF Midnight Madness selection,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday announced a partnership with AMC Networks’ SundanceTV and AMC+ for the new TV series Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter. THR’s famed Roundtables, which have become a hallmark of career achievement for A-list talent from Jennifer Lawrence and Pedro Pascal to Martin Scorsese and Lady Gaga, will be reimagined for broadcast, offering a fresh perspective on a classic, showcasing the collective brilliance of the entertainment industry’s finest and funniest minds as never before.
“This series will celebrate the rich history and legacy of THR’s Roundtable conversations,” said Elisabeth D. Rabishaw, executive producer and publisher of The Hollywood Reporter. “We’re thrilled to be taking this journey with AMC Networks to bring Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter to life in a visually captivating and compelling format.”
“We’re overjoyed to introduce Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter. It’s an opportunity for...
“This series will celebrate the rich history and legacy of THR’s Roundtable conversations,” said Elisabeth D. Rabishaw, executive producer and publisher of The Hollywood Reporter. “We’re thrilled to be taking this journey with AMC Networks to bring Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter to life in a visually captivating and compelling format.”
“We’re overjoyed to introduce Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter. It’s an opportunity for...
- 11/15/2023
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Insecure‘s Yvonne Orji‘s interview with Chelsea Handler has resurfaced and is going viral.
A clip from the “Dear Chelsea” podcast was posted 8 weeks ago and highlights the 39-year-old actress’ choice to remain a virgin until marriage.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Are you still a virgin?” Chelsea asked, to which Yvonne then responded, “I am.”
“Oh my God I love this. This is the most original guest we’ve ever had on. And what are you, 39? Oh my God. That dam is going to break one day, baby,” she shared.
Yvonne shared about waiting, “Pray for him, whoever he is. There’s a lot of pent-up energy up in here with me.”
Chelsea then shared that Yvonne will be hitting her “sexual peak” when she starts having sex and might “need a couple of men, probably.” Yvonne replied, “Yvonne went from being a virgin to polyamory.”
Find...
A clip from the “Dear Chelsea” podcast was posted 8 weeks ago and highlights the 39-year-old actress’ choice to remain a virgin until marriage.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Are you still a virgin?” Chelsea asked, to which Yvonne then responded, “I am.”
“Oh my God I love this. This is the most original guest we’ve ever had on. And what are you, 39? Oh my God. That dam is going to break one day, baby,” she shared.
Yvonne shared about waiting, “Pray for him, whoever he is. There’s a lot of pent-up energy up in here with me.”
Chelsea then shared that Yvonne will be hitting her “sexual peak” when she starts having sex and might “need a couple of men, probably.” Yvonne replied, “Yvonne went from being a virgin to polyamory.”
Find...
- 11/6/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Insecure‘s Yvonne Orji‘s interview with Chelsea Handler has resurfaced and is going viral.
A clip from the “Dear Chelsea” podcast was posted 8 weeks ago and highlights the 39-year-old actress’ choice to remain a virgin until marriage.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Are you still a virgin?” Chelsea asked, to which Yvonne then responded, “I am.”
“Oh my God I love this. This is the most original guest we’ve ever had on. And what are you, 39? Oh my God. That dam is going to break one day, baby,” she shared.
Yvonne shared about waiting, “Pray for him, whoever he is. There’s a lot of pent-up energy up in here with me.”
Chelsea then shared that Yvonne will be hitting her “sexual peak” when she starts having sex and might “need a couple of men, probably.” Yvonne replied, “Yvonne went from being a virgin to polyamory.”
Find...
A clip from the “Dear Chelsea” podcast was posted 8 weeks ago and highlights the 39-year-old actress’ choice to remain a virgin until marriage.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Are you still a virgin?” Chelsea asked, to which Yvonne then responded, “I am.”
“Oh my God I love this. This is the most original guest we’ve ever had on. And what are you, 39? Oh my God. That dam is going to break one day, baby,” she shared.
Yvonne shared about waiting, “Pray for him, whoever he is. There’s a lot of pent-up energy up in here with me.”
Chelsea then shared that Yvonne will be hitting her “sexual peak” when she starts having sex and might “need a couple of men, probably.” Yvonne replied, “Yvonne went from being a virgin to polyamory.”
Find...
- 11/6/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Spoiler Alert: This interview contains spoilers from “The Blackening,” now streaming on Starz and available on VOD.
Tracy Oliver is best-known as the co-writer of “Girls Trip” and the creator of “Harlem” and “First Wives Club,” but she’s also quite proficient with numbers. And in terms of the success of her latest film, “The Blackening,” the numbers tell an important tale.
“I don’t think people understand the math of it all,” Oliver says, settling into a plush beige armchair in the lobby of the 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach on a sweltering day in June. “Even my family thought I made more on “Girls Trip” than I actually did.”
Despite the 2017 comedy becoming a massive box office hit — earning more than $140 million worldwide — Oliver didn’t have any backend on the film. “It was considered such a risk when we made it that they weren’t going...
Tracy Oliver is best-known as the co-writer of “Girls Trip” and the creator of “Harlem” and “First Wives Club,” but she’s also quite proficient with numbers. And in terms of the success of her latest film, “The Blackening,” the numbers tell an important tale.
“I don’t think people understand the math of it all,” Oliver says, settling into a plush beige armchair in the lobby of the 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach on a sweltering day in June. “Even my family thought I made more on “Girls Trip” than I actually did.”
Despite the 2017 comedy becoming a massive box office hit — earning more than $140 million worldwide — Oliver didn’t have any backend on the film. “It was considered such a risk when we made it that they weren’t going...
- 10/4/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
“Vacation Friends 2” is a new ‘buddy-comedy’ feature, directed by Clay Tarver, starring John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji and Carlos Santos, now streaming on Hulu:
“…’Marcus’ lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort, and he and his wife, ‘Emily’, invite their uninhibited besties, ‘Ron’and ‘Kyla’.
“But when Kyla's incarcerated father is released from San Quentin and shows up, things get out of control…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…’Marcus’ lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort, and he and his wife, ‘Emily’, invite their uninhibited besties, ‘Ron’and ‘Kyla’.
“But when Kyla's incarcerated father is released from San Quentin and shows up, things get out of control…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 9/22/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
There won’t be any more gatherings for the Williams family.
ABC’s revival of The Wonder Years has been cancelled after two seasons, our sister site Deadline reports. Season 2 wrapped up last month, with the two-part Aug. 16 finale drawing a season low of 1.2 million and 1 million total viewers.
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ABC’s revival of The Wonder Years has been cancelled after two seasons, our sister site Deadline reports. Season 2 wrapped up last month, with the two-part Aug. 16 finale drawing a season low of 1.2 million and 1 million total viewers.
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A reimagining of the beloved comedy starring Fred Savage,...
- 9/16/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
“Vacation Friends 2” is a new ‘buddy-comedy’ feature, directed by Clay Tarver, starring John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji and Carlos Santos, now streaming on Hulu:
“…’Marcus’ lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort, and he and his wife, ‘Emily’, invite their uninhibited besties, ‘Ron’and ‘Kyla’.
“But when Kyla's incarcerated father is released from San Quentin and shows up, things get out of control…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…’Marcus’ lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort, and he and his wife, ‘Emily’, invite their uninhibited besties, ‘Ron’and ‘Kyla’.
“But when Kyla's incarcerated father is released from San Quentin and shows up, things get out of control…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 9/10/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment offices are easy to miss, insomuch as you wouldn’t expect that the offices for the management-production outfit responsible for careers like Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu’s and films like this summer’s R-rated hit No Hard Feelings, starring Jennifer Lawrence, to be housed in a circa 1920s Los Angeles craftsman — the kind that Zillow dreams are made of. It makes more sense when you realize that the offices are around the corner from the Upright Citizens Brigade, the city’s go-to improv theater.
Currently, in its 15th year of operation, Ope has established itself in the industry for breaking new comedy talent. Notably, the company has had at least one client on Saturday Night Live since its inception (at one point representing four of the cast’s onscreen players at once). Current clients include I Think You Should Leave’s Tim Robinson, Insecure’s Yvonne Orji,...
Currently, in its 15th year of operation, Ope has established itself in the industry for breaking new comedy talent. Notably, the company has had at least one client on Saturday Night Live since its inception (at one point representing four of the cast’s onscreen players at once). Current clients include I Think You Should Leave’s Tim Robinson, Insecure’s Yvonne Orji,...
- 9/7/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One of the year’s best horror-comedies, The Blackening is hilarious throughout but never forgets it’s also a horror movie. The satire is clever, the social commentary is poignant without being obtuse, and the ensemble cast has great chemistry. Like many holiday-set horrors that came before it, it’s guaranteed to become an annual Juneteenth viewing among fans.
The Blackening‘s 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD releases pack in even more laughs to with special features, including an audio commentary from director Tim Story, actor/co-writer Dewayne Perkins (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and co-writer Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip).
Here are eight things I learned from The Blackening commentary…
1. The opening text was not in the script.
The opening text – which reads “The following is based on true events… that never happened.” – was not in the script. Story added it after production to set the tone for the movie.
“The guys...
The Blackening‘s 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD releases pack in even more laughs to with special features, including an audio commentary from director Tim Story, actor/co-writer Dewayne Perkins (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and co-writer Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip).
Here are eight things I learned from The Blackening commentary…
1. The opening text was not in the script.
The opening text – which reads “The following is based on true events… that never happened.” – was not in the script. Story added it after production to set the tone for the movie.
“The guys...
- 8/29/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
(Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.) Fresh off of his well-received cameo in Barbie, John Cena’s starring in Vacation Friends 2, a sequel to the 2021 comedy that paired him with Lil Rel Howery. Both of them — along with their on-screen wives, Yvonne Orji and Meredith Hagner — are back for the new film. Cena says that if you enjoyed the first film, chances are you’re going to love the sequel, too. (Click on the media bar below to hear John Cena) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/John_Cena_Vaaction_friends_2_Audiences_.mp3 Vacation Friends 2 is currently streaming on Hulu.
The post John Cena Thinks You’re Ready For Another ‘Vacation’ appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
The post John Cena Thinks You’re Ready For Another ‘Vacation’ appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 8/25/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The hilarious 2021 comedy “Vacation Friends” is back with a hysterical sequel “Vacation Friends 2,” set to release on Hulu on Friday, Aug. 25. Starring Lil Rel Howery, John Cena, Yvonne Orji, and Meredith Hagner, the group of besties are back for another rollercoaster of a ride vacation. However, sometimes vacations are better off without friends thanks to the shenanigans this group finds themselves in while away. You can watch Vacation Friends 2 with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu.
How to Watch ‘Vacation Friends 2’ When: Friday, August 25, 2023 Where: Hulu Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu. 30-Day Free Trial$7.99+ / month hulu.com About ‘Vacation Friends 2’
When newlyweds Marcus and Emily get an all-expenses-paid trip to the Caribbean, they jump at the opportunity to unwind and connect at a romantic and tropical resort. Their plans fall apart, however, when their unruly friends Ron and Kyla join them with their baby.
How to Watch ‘Vacation Friends 2’ When: Friday, August 25, 2023 Where: Hulu Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu. 30-Day Free Trial$7.99+ / month hulu.com About ‘Vacation Friends 2’
When newlyweds Marcus and Emily get an all-expenses-paid trip to the Caribbean, they jump at the opportunity to unwind and connect at a romantic and tropical resort. Their plans fall apart, however, when their unruly friends Ron and Kyla join them with their baby.
- 8/25/2023
- by Layne Gibbons
- The Streamable
Plot: Picking up a few months after the end of Vacation Friends, this hilarious sequel finds newly married couple Marcus and Emily inviting their uninhibited besties Ron and Kyla, who are also newly married and have a baby, to join them for a vacation when Marcus lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort. His reason for traveling there in the first place is to meet with the owners of the resort to bid on a construction contract for a hotel they own in Chicago. But when Kyla’s incarcerated father, Reese, is released from San Quentin and shows up at the resort unannounced at the worst possible moment, things get out of control, upending Marcus’ best-laid plans and turning the vacation friends’ perfect trip into total chaos.
Review: While we were less than impressed with the first Vacation Friends, the Hulu original amassed a solid audience when it debuted in 2021. Two years later,...
Review: While we were less than impressed with the first Vacation Friends, the Hulu original amassed a solid audience when it debuted in 2021. Two years later,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Vacation Friends 2 is a sequel to the hit 2021 comedy of the same name directed by Clay Tarver. The comedy film picks up the story of our two main couples as they head to an all-expense paid vacation to the Caribbean, but when Kyla’s incarcerated father gets released from San Quentin, things get crazy very fast. John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Meredith Hagner, and Yvonne Orji reprise their role in the sequel. So, if you loved Vacation Friends 2 here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Vacation Friends (Hulu) Credit – Hulu
Synopsis: In this raw and raunchy comedy, straight-laced Marcus and Emily are befriended by wild, thrill-seeking partiers Ron and Kyla at a resort in Mexico. Living in the moment, the usually level-headed couple lets loose to enjoy a week of uninhibited fun and debauchery with their new “vacation friends.” Months after their walk on the wild side,...
Vacation Friends (Hulu) Credit – Hulu
Synopsis: In this raw and raunchy comedy, straight-laced Marcus and Emily are befriended by wild, thrill-seeking partiers Ron and Kyla at a resort in Mexico. Living in the moment, the usually level-headed couple lets loose to enjoy a week of uninhibited fun and debauchery with their new “vacation friends.” Months after their walk on the wild side,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
So, is it too late for a quick “vacay”? Sure, most of the schools are back in session, but since Labor Day is only next weekend, why not? And how about bringing along that wild and crazy couple you met a couple of years ago? Well, that could be trouble, though the main character in this comedy sequel believes he has everything under control. Yeah…right. So just what kind of chaos awaits in the Carribean for that quirky quartet (actually a sextet this time) in Vacation Friends 2? Aside from lots of frequent flyer miles, of course.
This farce actually begins in an airport terminal as Marcus (Lil Rel Howery) and his wife Emily (Yvonne Orji) leave their plane from Chicago to get their connecting flight to the Caribbean. Oh, and they’re meeting up with the wild and wacky Ron (John Cena) and Kyla (Meredith Hanger). And they...
This farce actually begins in an airport terminal as Marcus (Lil Rel Howery) and his wife Emily (Yvonne Orji) leave their plane from Chicago to get their connecting flight to the Caribbean. Oh, and they’re meeting up with the wild and wacky Ron (John Cena) and Kyla (Meredith Hanger). And they...
- 8/25/2023
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Say this for “Vacation Friends 2”: It isn’t a drastic drop-off from the original. That has less to do with it being a better-than-usual sequel than it does with the first film being just okay. Still, one supposes there’s something to be said for consistency. Its setup repeats the odd-couple dynamic of its predecessor, with Lil Rel Howery and Yvonne Orji once again playing the straight man/woman to John Cena and Meredith Hagner’s free-spirited loose cannons. Opposites attract, and so the two couples naturally became besties over several drunken nights in the first film. Not everything that happens in Mexico stays in Mexico, however, and so here we are again in writer-director Clay Tarver’s follow-up, which premieres on Hulu almost exactly two years after its predecessor.
This time around, the quartet is on holiday in the Caribbean with a newborn named after Marcus (Howery) in tow,...
This time around, the quartet is on holiday in the Caribbean with a newborn named after Marcus (Howery) in tow,...
- 8/25/2023
- by Michael Nordine
- Variety Film + TV
Despite having tried-and-tested methods and multiple pools of inspiration to dip into when running low on the same, the world of buddy comedies is often teeming with tasteless junk trying to pass itself off as movies. Clay Tarver and Tom and Tim Mullen’s 2021 adventure took a shot at taking us back to the good old’ days of The Hangover franchise. Starring the evidently visible John Cena, Yvonne Orji, Meredith Hagner and Lil Rel Howery, the film resolved to take life and itself not too seriously. And lucky for us, Tarver’s vision was clear about the lighthearted escapade where two practically antithetical couples are nudged to do a bit of soul-searching. Here’s a little refresher on the chuckle-worthy tale of these unlikely friends before the much-awaited arrival of the sequel, Vacation Friends 2.
Spoilers Ahead
How Did The Mexico Trip Go For Marcus And Emily?
Rose petals floating all...
Spoilers Ahead
How Did The Mexico Trip Go For Marcus And Emily?
Rose petals floating all...
- 8/24/2023
- by Lopamudra Mukherjee
- Film Fugitives
Yvonne Orji, like so many of her peers, is eager to get back to work. But as she Zooms from her Los Angeles home office in mid-August, she’s mostly itching to get out of town. “When the strikes end, and I think it’ll be soon, everyone is going to be bat-crap crazy — so get away while you can,” warns the 39-year-old, who inked a first-look deal with Sony just before the WGA strike put everything on hold. “Everyone’s going to start up with the same urgency they had during Covid. We have to show that our jobs are still valuable.”
After a 15-month run in hardcover, Bamboozled by Jesus arrives in paperback Sept. 12.
Thus far, Orji has proved her worth in Hollywood. As a member of striking SAG-AFTRA, she spoke on the condition of promoting only the Sept. 12 paperback release of her 2021 best-selling book, Bamboozled by Jesus:...
After a 15-month run in hardcover, Bamboozled by Jesus arrives in paperback Sept. 12.
Thus far, Orji has proved her worth in Hollywood. As a member of striking SAG-AFTRA, she spoke on the condition of promoting only the Sept. 12 paperback release of her 2021 best-selling book, Bamboozled by Jesus:...
- 8/24/2023
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ordinarily, curling up for a night of games, laughter, (optional stimulants) and fun with old friends is a perfect recipe for a catch-up. Real friends can always pick up where they left off – no matter how long they’ve been apart – and adding a pack of cards, a super sweet cocktail and some random board games into the mix should guarantee a good time.
Another good way to find out who your real friends are is for a crazed killer to force you to choose which one should die.
Morgan (Yvonne Orji) and Shawn (Jay Pharoah) are excited to set up for their annual Juneteenth celebration with college friends. The cabin in the woods they’ve rented for the occasion is super cute and Morgan’s trusty group bonding activity – her games night set-up – is good to go. Unfortunately so is The Blackening; the offensively ‘retro’ game the couple stumble...
Another good way to find out who your real friends are is for a crazed killer to force you to choose which one should die.
Morgan (Yvonne Orji) and Shawn (Jay Pharoah) are excited to set up for their annual Juneteenth celebration with college friends. The cabin in the woods they’ve rented for the occasion is super cute and Morgan’s trusty group bonding activity – her games night set-up – is good to go. Unfortunately so is The Blackening; the offensively ‘retro’ game the couple stumble...
- 8/23/2023
- by Emily Breen
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
“Vacation Friends 2” is a new ‘buddy-comedy’ feature, directed by Clay Tarver, starring John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji and Carlos Santos, streaming August 25, 2023 on Hulu:
“…’Marcus’ lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort, and he and his wife, ‘Emily’, invite their uninhibited besties, ‘Ron’and ‘Kyla’.
“But when Kyla's incarcerated father is released from San Quentin and shows up, things get out of control…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…’Marcus’ lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort, and he and his wife, ‘Emily’, invite their uninhibited besties, ‘Ron’and ‘Kyla’.
“But when Kyla's incarcerated father is released from San Quentin and shows up, things get out of control…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 8/22/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Rap Sh!t is a comedy-drama series created by Issa Rae. The Max series follows two estranged high school friends Mia Knight (Aida Osman) and Shawna Clark (KaMillion), who come together and try to form a rap group and try their luck in the music business. Season 2 of Rap Sh!t is coming to Max soon and while you wait for the new season to come out here are some similar shows you could watch until then.
Girls5Eva (Peacock) Credit – Peacock
Synopsis: When a one-hit-wonder girl group from the 90’s gets sampled by a young rapper, its members reunite to give their pop star dreams one more shot. They may be grown women balancing spouses, kids, jobs, debt, aging parents, and shoulder pain, but can‘t they also be Girls5eva?
Insecure (Netflix & Max) Credit – HBO
Synopsis: Created by and starring Issa Rae, this comedy series looks at the friendship of two modern-day black women,...
Girls5Eva (Peacock) Credit – Peacock
Synopsis: When a one-hit-wonder girl group from the 90’s gets sampled by a young rapper, its members reunite to give their pop star dreams one more shot. They may be grown women balancing spouses, kids, jobs, debt, aging parents, and shoulder pain, but can‘t they also be Girls5eva?
Insecure (Netflix & Max) Credit – HBO
Synopsis: Created by and starring Issa Rae, this comedy series looks at the friendship of two modern-day black women,...
- 8/21/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Director Tim Story‘s The Blackening is now available on PVOD ($19.99), and up next the horror-comedy heads to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD this month.
The Blackening is available on Digital and On Demand August 15 and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (+Blu-ray & Digital), Blu-ray (+DVD & Digital) and DVD August 22 from Lionsgate.
Check out an exclusive clip from the film’s featurettes package below, wherein the cast and crew discuss the house that became the central location in this year’s horror-comedy satire.
“We were lucky enough to find… in Brentwood of all places… this old house has been there probably 100 years. We wanted this house that we were gonna be locked into to have a character of itself. A character that looks spooky at times, but also in the daylight is inviting,” Tim Story explains in the featurette for The Blackening, which you can watch down below.
Directed by Tim Story (Ride Along,...
The Blackening is available on Digital and On Demand August 15 and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (+Blu-ray & Digital), Blu-ray (+DVD & Digital) and DVD August 22 from Lionsgate.
Check out an exclusive clip from the film’s featurettes package below, wherein the cast and crew discuss the house that became the central location in this year’s horror-comedy satire.
“We were lucky enough to find… in Brentwood of all places… this old house has been there probably 100 years. We wanted this house that we were gonna be locked into to have a character of itself. A character that looks spooky at times, but also in the daylight is inviting,” Tim Story explains in the featurette for The Blackening, which you can watch down below.
Directed by Tim Story (Ride Along,...
- 8/14/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
- 8/11/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
20th Century Studios’ has debuted the trailer and first-look images of the comedy sequel ‘Vacation Friends 2.’
The film reunites “Vacation Friends” writer-director Clay Tarver and stars John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji and Meredith Hagner with new co-stars Carlos Santos, Ronny Chieng, Jamie Hector and Steve Buscemi.
(L-r): John Cena as Ron, Meredith Hagner as Kyla, Lil Rel Howery as Marcus, and Yvonne Orji as Emily in 20th Century Studios’ Vacation Friends 2, exclusively on Hulu. Photo by Katrina Marcinowski. © 2023 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. (L-r): John Cena as Ron, Meredith Hagner as Kyla, Lil Rel Howery as Marcus, and Yvonne Orji as Emily in 20th Century Studios’ Vacation Friends 2, exclusively on Hulu. Photo by Katrina Marcinowski. © 2023 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. (L-r): Lil Rel Howery as Marcus, Yvonne Orji as Emily, Meredith Hagner as Kyla, and John Cena as Ron in...
The film reunites “Vacation Friends” writer-director Clay Tarver and stars John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji and Meredith Hagner with new co-stars Carlos Santos, Ronny Chieng, Jamie Hector and Steve Buscemi.
(L-r): John Cena as Ron, Meredith Hagner as Kyla, Lil Rel Howery as Marcus, and Yvonne Orji as Emily in 20th Century Studios’ Vacation Friends 2, exclusively on Hulu. Photo by Katrina Marcinowski. © 2023 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. (L-r): John Cena as Ron, Meredith Hagner as Kyla, Lil Rel Howery as Marcus, and Yvonne Orji as Emily in 20th Century Studios’ Vacation Friends 2, exclusively on Hulu. Photo by Katrina Marcinowski. © 2023 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved. (L-r): Lil Rel Howery as Marcus, Yvonne Orji as Emily, Meredith Hagner as Kyla, and John Cena as Ron in...
- 8/11/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
2021 was unquestionably the Summer of Cena, as John Cena appeared in "Fast 9," "The Suicide Squad," and the truly delightful "Vacation Friends." The latter was, in this writer's opinion, the first comedy film since "Blockers" that truly knew how to play to Cena's comedic strengths as a leading man, and pairing him alongside Lil Rel Howery ("Get Out'), Yvonne Orji ("Insecure"), and Meredith Hagner ("Search Party") was a recipe for comedy gold. The film was a huge hit on Hulu, snagging a sequel greenlight less than a month after its debut on the Disney-owned streamer. Less than two years later, the foursome is back for "Vacation Friends 2," reuniting with writer-director Clay Tarver in the process.
The sequel picks up a few months after the first film, which saw Ron (Cena) and a pregnant Kyla (Hagner) finally tying the knot, doing so with their new friends Marcus (Howery) and Emily (Orji) by their side.
The sequel picks up a few months after the first film, which saw Ron (Cena) and a pregnant Kyla (Hagner) finally tying the knot, doing so with their new friends Marcus (Howery) and Emily (Orji) by their side.
- 8/11/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
In the summer of 2021, in the middle of the ongoing pandemic, 20th Century Studios found themselves with an unexpected hit on their hands: the raunchy comedy “Vacation Friends,” directed by Clay Tarver, starring Lil Rel Howery, John Cena, Yvonne Orji, and Meredith Hagner. Originally shot for a theatrical release, “Vacation Friends” was relegated to Hulu that summer, but it was welcome comedy relief at the end of August.
Continue reading ‘Vacation Friends 2’ Trailer: John Cena, Lil Rel Howery Go For Another Round Of Destination Getaway Comedy In August at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Vacation Friends 2’ Trailer: John Cena, Lil Rel Howery Go For Another Round Of Destination Getaway Comedy In August at The Playlist.
- 8/10/2023
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
The stars of 20th Century Studios’ Vacation Friends reunite for the appropriately titled Vacation Friends 2 which just debuted a full trailer. John Cena (Peacemaker), Meredith Hagner (Search Party), Lil Rel Howery (Get Out), and Yvonne Orji (Insecure) reprise their roles as two couples who became friends during a wild vacation in Mexico. The sequel finds the unlikely travel companions heading to the Caribbean for what’s supposed to be a relaxing reunion. Spoiler alert: it’s anything but.
Joining the foursome are Carlos Santos, Ronny Chieng, Jamie Hector, and Steve Buscemi. Clay Tarver returns to direct the sequel to the 2021 R-rated comedy.
Vacation Friends 2 premieres on August 25, 2023 on Hulu.
The Plot:
Picking up a few months after the end of Vacation Friends, this uproarious sequel finds newly married couple Marcus (Howery) and Emily (Orji) inviting their uninhibited besties Ron (Cena) and Kyla (Hagner), who are also newly married and have a baby,...
Joining the foursome are Carlos Santos, Ronny Chieng, Jamie Hector, and Steve Buscemi. Clay Tarver returns to direct the sequel to the 2021 R-rated comedy.
Vacation Friends 2 premieres on August 25, 2023 on Hulu.
The Plot:
Picking up a few months after the end of Vacation Friends, this uproarious sequel finds newly married couple Marcus (Howery) and Emily (Orji) inviting their uninhibited besties Ron (Cena) and Kyla (Hagner), who are also newly married and have a baby,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
20th Century Studios has released the official trailer for Vacation Friends 2. The sequel finds John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji, and Meredith Hagner heading out on another vacation gone horribly wrong, but this time, Steve Buscemi is along for the ride!
Picking up a few months after the end of the first movie, the Vacation Friends sequel finds “newly married couple Marcus (Howery) and Emily (Orji) inviting their uninhibited besties Ron (Cena) and Kyla (Hagner), who are also newly married and have a baby, to join them for a vacation when Marcus lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort. His reason for traveling there in the first place is to meet with the owners of the resort to bid on a construction contract for a hotel they own in Chicago. But when Kyla’s incarcerated father Reese (Buscemi) is released from San Quentin and shows up at...
Picking up a few months after the end of the first movie, the Vacation Friends sequel finds “newly married couple Marcus (Howery) and Emily (Orji) inviting their uninhibited besties Ron (Cena) and Kyla (Hagner), who are also newly married and have a baby, to join them for a vacation when Marcus lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort. His reason for traveling there in the first place is to meet with the owners of the resort to bid on a construction contract for a hotel they own in Chicago. But when Kyla’s incarcerated father Reese (Buscemi) is released from San Quentin and shows up at...
- 8/10/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Updated, 3:14 p.m: 20th Century Studios has shared the first trailer for Vacation Friends 2, the sequel to its hit 2021 buddy comedy, which saw Lil Rel Howery and Yvonne Orji become Vacation Friends with Meredith Hagner and John Cena.
In the second installment, picking up after the passage of a few months, newly married couple Marcus (Howery) and Emily (Orji) invite their uninhibited besties Ron (Cena) and Kyla (Hagner), who are also newly married and have a baby, to join them for a vacation when Marcus lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort. His reason for traveling there in the first place is to meet with the owners of the resort to bid on a construction contract for a hotel they own in Chicago. But when Kyla’s incarcerated father Reese (Steve Buscemi) is released from San Quentin and shows up at the resort unannounced at the worst possible moment,...
In the second installment, picking up after the passage of a few months, newly married couple Marcus (Howery) and Emily (Orji) invite their uninhibited besties Ron (Cena) and Kyla (Hagner), who are also newly married and have a baby, to join them for a vacation when Marcus lands an all-expenses-paid trip to a Caribbean resort. His reason for traveling there in the first place is to meet with the owners of the resort to bid on a construction contract for a hotel they own in Chicago. But when Kyla’s incarcerated father Reese (Steve Buscemi) is released from San Quentin and shows up at the resort unannounced at the worst possible moment,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Editor’s Note: This episode of Scene 2 Seen was taped before the July 14th start of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Hello and welcome to the Scene 2 Seen podcast! I am Valerie Complex, and today we’re talking to director Chris Robinson about his latest directorial film, Shooting Stars.
An award-winning director and producer, Chris Robinson is known for his critically acclaimed body of work that defies genre and is constantly expanding. He and his production company, Robot Film Company, are known for their acclaimed storytelling centered around black voices and changing perspectives.
Robinson’s latest feature, Shooting Stars, the upcoming Peacock Original based on the book by LeBron James and the Pulitzer Prize winning author Buzz Bissinger, premiered on Friday, June 2. Shooting Stars is the inspiring origin story of a basketball superhero, revealing how LeBron James and his childhood friends become the #1 high school team in the country, launching James...
Hello and welcome to the Scene 2 Seen podcast! I am Valerie Complex, and today we’re talking to director Chris Robinson about his latest directorial film, Shooting Stars.
An award-winning director and producer, Chris Robinson is known for his critically acclaimed body of work that defies genre and is constantly expanding. He and his production company, Robot Film Company, are known for their acclaimed storytelling centered around black voices and changing perspectives.
Robinson’s latest feature, Shooting Stars, the upcoming Peacock Original based on the book by LeBron James and the Pulitzer Prize winning author Buzz Bissinger, premiered on Friday, June 2. Shooting Stars is the inspiring origin story of a basketball superhero, revealing how LeBron James and his childhood friends become the #1 high school team in the country, launching James...
- 8/7/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Season Two of the CG animated TV series “My Dad the Bounty Hunter", created by Everett Downing and Patrick Harpin, stars Laz Alonso, Yvonne Orji, Priah Ferguson, Yvette Nicole Brown, JeCobi Swain, Leslie Uggams, Rob Riggle, Jim Rash and Jamie Chung, streaming August 17, 2023 on Netflix:
“…’Lisa’ and ‘Sean’ stow away on their dad's latest work trip, hoping to finally get some quality time together. Little do they know Dad's been keeping a secret from them - he's actually the toughest bounty hunter in the galaxy!
“Launched into the surprise space adventure of a lifetime, Lisa and Sean discover that their seemingly average dad's job is anything but boring.
“Dodging dangerous aliens, robots, and laser fights galore, family bonding time becomes much more than they bargained for as they try to help their dad in pursuit of his toughest fugitive yet. With his kids along for the ride, Dad must...
“…’Lisa’ and ‘Sean’ stow away on their dad's latest work trip, hoping to finally get some quality time together. Little do they know Dad's been keeping a secret from them - he's actually the toughest bounty hunter in the galaxy!
“Launched into the surprise space adventure of a lifetime, Lisa and Sean discover that their seemingly average dad's job is anything but boring.
“Dodging dangerous aliens, robots, and laser fights galore, family bonding time becomes much more than they bargained for as they try to help their dad in pursuit of his toughest fugitive yet. With his kids along for the ride, Dad must...
- 7/21/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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