Get ready for a sizzling new episode of “Beat Bobby Flay” as Season 35 Episode 7, titled “Raise the Steaks,” heats up the kitchen on Food Network at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, April 11th, 2024. In this fiery installment, celebrity chef Michael Symon and comedian Chris Redd join forces to bring the heat and leave Bobby Flay in tears with their culinary prowess.
As the competition heats up, chefs Adam Pawlak and Page Pressley step up to the plate, showcasing their skills and creativity with their unique takes on a classic dish. With the pressure on, these talented chefs must impress the judges and outcook Bobby Flay himself to claim victory.
From mouthwatering steaks to innovative flavor combinations, “Raise the Steaks” promises to deliver a feast for the senses and keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the last bite. Don’t miss “Beat Bobby Flay” on Food Network at 9:00 Pm on Thursday,...
As the competition heats up, chefs Adam Pawlak and Page Pressley step up to the plate, showcasing their skills and creativity with their unique takes on a classic dish. With the pressure on, these talented chefs must impress the judges and outcook Bobby Flay himself to claim victory.
From mouthwatering steaks to innovative flavor combinations, “Raise the Steaks” promises to deliver a feast for the senses and keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the last bite. Don’t miss “Beat Bobby Flay” on Food Network at 9:00 Pm on Thursday,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Chicago – Chicago is acknowledged as one of the great comedy cities in the world mostly for The Second City influence. However like other cities, there is an ebb and flow regarding stand-up comedy, and during the late 1980s/early 1990s there was a stand-up boom in the Windy City, chronicled in the film “Out of the Loop.” Producer Scott Perlman provides the context behind the documentary, now available for free on Plex and Tubi, and for download on various platforms.
“Out of the Loop” is familiar documentary form, but there are several twists in the story that occur, exposing the uniqueness of Chicago … one of the main ones being the great divide between Black and White comics, also divided geographically between South and North sides. The truth, in this case, set several comics free and emphasized the lost legend of the late Bernie Mac. Featuring well know and lesser known...
“Out of the Loop” is familiar documentary form, but there are several twists in the story that occur, exposing the uniqueness of Chicago … one of the main ones being the great divide between Black and White comics, also divided geographically between South and North sides. The truth, in this case, set several comics free and emphasized the lost legend of the late Bernie Mac. Featuring well know and lesser known...
- 4/1/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
HBO will premiere the comedy special “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings” on March 23.
Per the official description, the trailer sees the actor, writer and comedian “offer his unique reflections on our divided world, the unexpected perils of charitable giving and more,” hitting on topics including “the 2024 presidential election, the importance of prayer, and a childhood book report that changed the course of his life.”
“I’m done apologizing. I’m done saying that we’re peaceful,” Youssef says in the trailer. “For 20 years, we’ve had to prove to people that we’re safe. Every time you turn on CNN, there’s some Arab dude talking about how ‘Islam’ means ‘peace.’ You know that guy? But he’s always shouting it. He’s always like, ‘We come in peace!'”
“You’re like, ‘Bro, that’s the slogan for aliens,'” he continues. “‘That’s what aliens say before they take over the fucking planet,...
Per the official description, the trailer sees the actor, writer and comedian “offer his unique reflections on our divided world, the unexpected perils of charitable giving and more,” hitting on topics including “the 2024 presidential election, the importance of prayer, and a childhood book report that changed the course of his life.”
“I’m done apologizing. I’m done saying that we’re peaceful,” Youssef says in the trailer. “For 20 years, we’ve had to prove to people that we’re safe. Every time you turn on CNN, there’s some Arab dude talking about how ‘Islam’ means ‘peace.’ You know that guy? But he’s always shouting it. He’s always like, ‘We come in peace!'”
“You’re like, ‘Bro, that’s the slogan for aliens,'” he continues. “‘That’s what aliens say before they take over the fucking planet,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Eddie Murphy wants to have the best neighborhood Christmas decoration in the new Amazon Prime Video Christmas comedy “Candy Cane Lane.” And the magical but mysterious elf Pepper, played by Jillian Bell, may be able to help. I sat down with Bell and her living figurines played by Robin Theade and Chris Redd for this
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- 12/15/2023
- by manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Stars: Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Nick Offerman, Genneya Walton, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Madison Thomas, Chris Redd, Robin Thede, David Alan Grier, Ken Marino, Timothy Simons, Danielle Pinnock | Written by Kelly Younger | Directed by Reginald Hudlin
It seems streaming services have realised in the last few years that a good Christmas film is worth putting some money behind. Literally millions of movie watchers, and even people that don’t watch a whole lot of movies, are always willing to watch one at this time of year. Especially family-friendly films. Amazon Prime have got in experienced director Reginald Hudlin, and leading (and legendary) actor Eddie Murphy to headline Candy Cane Lane.
For almost the first hour, Candy Cane Lane feels like a rip-off of the ‘not exactly’ classic holiday movie Deck the Halls. As Eddie Murphy’s character – Chris Caver – loses his job and becomes desperate to win his...
It seems streaming services have realised in the last few years that a good Christmas film is worth putting some money behind. Literally millions of movie watchers, and even people that don’t watch a whole lot of movies, are always willing to watch one at this time of year. Especially family-friendly films. Amazon Prime have got in experienced director Reginald Hudlin, and leading (and legendary) actor Eddie Murphy to headline Candy Cane Lane.
For almost the first hour, Candy Cane Lane feels like a rip-off of the ‘not exactly’ classic holiday movie Deck the Halls. As Eddie Murphy’s character – Chris Caver – loses his job and becomes desperate to win his...
- 12/7/2023
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
Exclusive: Immersive virtual reality stand-up series Surrounded is to return for a second season next month with Jack Whitehall, Marlon Wayans, Lil Rel Howery and Mae Martin among the comics lined up.
The six-part series will debut via the Meta Horizon Worlds VR online video game platform, with episodes starting from December 29, including a festival holiday special that drops at 10am Pt.
The comedians’ sets were filmed at the 2023 Just For Laughs Montréal Comedy Festival. The format sees the audience inspiring the jokes, with everyone fair game. It originated as a stand-up comedy show created by Mike Falzone before being adapted for the Metaverse.
Hosted by The Carmichael Show star Howery, the episodes will feature Whitehall, Wayans, Martin, Fortune Feimster, Mark Normand, Chris Redd, Dan Soder, Jay Pharaoh, Meg Statler, Felipe Esparza, Rosebud Baker, Sam Morril, Joel Kim Booster, Hannah Berner, Nate Jackson, Brad Williams, Preacher Lawson, Sasheer Zamata, Brian Simpson,...
The six-part series will debut via the Meta Horizon Worlds VR online video game platform, with episodes starting from December 29, including a festival holiday special that drops at 10am Pt.
The comedians’ sets were filmed at the 2023 Just For Laughs Montréal Comedy Festival. The format sees the audience inspiring the jokes, with everyone fair game. It originated as a stand-up comedy show created by Mike Falzone before being adapted for the Metaverse.
Hosted by The Carmichael Show star Howery, the episodes will feature Whitehall, Wayans, Martin, Fortune Feimster, Mark Normand, Chris Redd, Dan Soder, Jay Pharaoh, Meg Statler, Felipe Esparza, Rosebud Baker, Sam Morril, Joel Kim Booster, Hannah Berner, Nate Jackson, Brad Williams, Preacher Lawson, Sasheer Zamata, Brian Simpson,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
“Christmas is not about money,” says Pepper (Jillian Bell), the passive-aggressive Christmas store elf in “Candy Cane Lane.” “Except that it is.” She could almost be describing Christmas movies. From the start, they’ve paired a celebration of the Christmas spirit, in all its enveloping toastiness, with a theme of raw economic desperation. You can trace this right back to the original Christmas movie — “A Christmas Carol,” and by that I don’t even mean the assorted film versions (though I grew up with them and especially loved the 1951 version with Alastair Sim) but the Charles Dickens novella, published in 1843, which essentially invented the modern Christmas.
It was a tale built around money, and the fear of poverty as embodied in Bob Cratchit. A century later, “It’s a Wonderful Life” was essentially a remake of “A Christmas Carol,” albeit it with a small-town American mensch at the center and Scrooge...
It was a tale built around money, and the fear of poverty as embodied in Bob Cratchit. A century later, “It’s a Wonderful Life” was essentially a remake of “A Christmas Carol,” albeit it with a small-town American mensch at the center and Scrooge...
- 12/3/2023
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on a 3-Station Broadcast … Star 96.7 Joliet (Il), Star 102.3 Waukegan and Star 105.5 McHenry on September 1st, reviewing the Christmas movie “Candy Cane Lane,” streaming on Prime Video beginning December 1st, 2023.
Rating: 4.0/5.0
Eddie Murphy is Chris Carver, a suburban California Dad whose hobby is mega decorating for Christmas, even though his decor never wins the neighborhood contest on Candy Cane Lane. December doldrums strike as Chris is laid off right before Christmas, which affects his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross) and three kids. When a TV station offers a 100K first prize for best yard decor, it’s game on for Chris, who finds a secret display store that is both magical and comes with consequences for that magic
“Candy Cane Lane” streams on Prime Video on December 1st. Featuring Eddie Murphy, Tracie Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell,...
Rating: 4.0/5.0
Eddie Murphy is Chris Carver, a suburban California Dad whose hobby is mega decorating for Christmas, even though his decor never wins the neighborhood contest on Candy Cane Lane. December doldrums strike as Chris is laid off right before Christmas, which affects his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross) and three kids. When a TV station offers a 100K first prize for best yard decor, it’s game on for Chris, who finds a secret display store that is both magical and comes with consequences for that magic
“Candy Cane Lane” streams on Prime Video on December 1st. Featuring Eddie Murphy, Tracie Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell,...
- 12/1/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Candy Cane Lane, Origin, Wif Honors and Family Switch.
Renaissance premiere
Beyoncé brought her Renaissance concert film to the big screen on Saturday night with its Los Angeles premiere, attended by a starry list of guests.
Simone Joy Jones, Coco Jones, Gabrielle Union and Tia Mowry Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey Tina Knowles and Tyler Perry
Candy Cane Lane premiere
Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede and Chris Redd attended the Los Angeles premiere of their Amazon Christmas movie on Tuesday.
Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross Eddie Murphy with Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, and Mike Hopkins, senior vp Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios and Freevee.
Family Switch premiere
Director McG, star and producer Jennifer Garner and co-stars Ed Helms,...
Renaissance premiere
Beyoncé brought her Renaissance concert film to the big screen on Saturday night with its Los Angeles premiere, attended by a starry list of guests.
Simone Joy Jones, Coco Jones, Gabrielle Union and Tia Mowry Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey Tina Knowles and Tyler Perry
Candy Cane Lane premiere
Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede and Chris Redd attended the Los Angeles premiere of their Amazon Christmas movie on Tuesday.
Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross Eddie Murphy with Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, and Mike Hopkins, senior vp Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios and Freevee.
Family Switch premiere
Director McG, star and producer Jennifer Garner and co-stars Ed Helms,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Candy Cane Lane, Prime Video’s latest Christmas movie with a zany twist, comes just the day after Netflix’s Family Switch, which also happens to be a Christmas comedy with a zany twist. That’s quite alright, though, given that it’s that time of year when we are bound to get a lot of these kinds of movies, all aiming to bring us holiday cheer. With Eddie Murphy heading Candy Cane Lane, the movie is destined to receive more attention than its peers. Although Murphy’s last two releases, the romantic comedy titled You People that came earlier this year and Coming 2 America (2021), a sequel to Murphy’s own hit Coming to America (1988), were pretty much duds, we all know what Murphy can do. The 2019 biographical comedy Dolomite is My Name is a shining example of that. Naturally, Candy Cane Lane, despite being another Christmas movie, comes with a lot of expectations.
- 12/1/2023
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
There’s no place like Prime Video for the holidays! The streamer is celebrating the holiday season from the jump, ringing in the holiday season with “Candy Cane Lane,” starring Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross, and continuing with a collection of rom-coms and animated specials, such as the DC Comics special “Merry Little Batman.”
Throughout December, Prime Video will also make way for dozens of classic and original films and series, including the sophomore seasons of “Reacher” and “Coach Prime,” the complete “7th Heaven,” and multiple entries into the original “Star Trek” film series.
Continue below to see The Streamable’s must-watch picks this month and see everything coming to Prime Video in December!
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Eddie Murphy leads the new Christmas romp as Chris, a man determined...
Throughout December, Prime Video will also make way for dozens of classic and original films and series, including the sophomore seasons of “Reacher” and “Coach Prime,” the complete “7th Heaven,” and multiple entries into the original “Star Trek” film series.
Continue below to see The Streamable’s must-watch picks this month and see everything coming to Prime Video in December!
30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Prime Video in December 2023? “Candy Cane Lane” | Friday, Dec. 1
Eddie Murphy leads the new Christmas romp as Chris, a man determined...
- 12/1/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Plot: Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol, and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.
Review: Eddie Murphy’s career has changed dramatically over the decades. Once the most popular comedian and actor in Hollywood, Murphy’s focus shifted from edgy and mature comedies to more family-friendly fare in the late 1990s. With some recent turns invigorating his dramatic chops, Murphy has proven he still...
Review: Eddie Murphy’s career has changed dramatically over the decades. Once the most popular comedian and actor in Hollywood, Murphy’s focus shifted from edgy and mature comedies to more family-friendly fare in the late 1990s. With some recent turns invigorating his dramatic chops, Murphy has proven he still...
- 11/30/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Believe it or not, Eddie Murphy never has attempted to dive into the holiday movie genre in his 40-year-plus career in films, but with Candy Cane Lane he has found an ideal premise to add to his ever-growing filmography of family-friendly comedies along the lines of Daddy Day Care, Dr. Dolittle, and countless others.
He reunites after 30 years with his Boomerang director Reginald Hudlin, along with screenwriter Kelly Younger. The latter came up with the idea based on his own experiences growing up in El Segundo, CA, and spending time every Christmas on the real Candy Cane Lane, a local event created in 1949 showcasing a neighborhood that dazzles with its decorations, with each family trying to outdo the other in spectacular holiday fashion.
It wasn’t much of a leap to invent an all-out special effects-driven action comedy fantasy around the setting, and that is exactly what they done. And...
He reunites after 30 years with his Boomerang director Reginald Hudlin, along with screenwriter Kelly Younger. The latter came up with the idea based on his own experiences growing up in El Segundo, CA, and spending time every Christmas on the real Candy Cane Lane, a local event created in 1949 showcasing a neighborhood that dazzles with its decorations, with each family trying to outdo the other in spectacular holiday fashion.
It wasn’t much of a leap to invent an all-out special effects-driven action comedy fantasy around the setting, and that is exactly what they done. And...
- 11/30/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Clockwise from top left: Candy Cane Lane (Prime Video), Your Christmas Or Mine 2 (Prime Video), The Flash (Warner Bros.)Image: The A.V. Club
Prime Video—perhaps more than any other streaming provider—is really leaning into Christmas-themed movies this December. Eddie Murphy plays a family man desperate to win...
Prime Video—perhaps more than any other streaming provider—is really leaning into Christmas-themed movies this December. Eddie Murphy plays a family man desperate to win...
- 11/29/2023
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
After being forced to push the Season 3 premiere date for its hit comedy Ghosts to February 15, 2024 amidst this summer’s dual strikes, CBS is readying for its return to production, star Danielle Pinnock has revealed.
“We start shooting on Saturday. I fly down to Montreal. We’re going back, baby!” exclaimed Pinnock tonight, in conversation with Deadline at the red carpet premiere for her new Amazon MGM holiday film, Candy Cane Lane. “We did a table read — those scripts are good!”
Pinnock expects the show to shoot “only 10 episodes this season,” rather than the 18+ that have been put out in its first two go-rounds, because of both strike-forced delays and the fact that her co-star Sheila Carrasco is expecting her first child. Still, she teased, “those episodes are fierce and the audiences should prepare themselves.”
Developed for CBS by Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, who serve as showrunners, Ghosts adapts...
“We start shooting on Saturday. I fly down to Montreal. We’re going back, baby!” exclaimed Pinnock tonight, in conversation with Deadline at the red carpet premiere for her new Amazon MGM holiday film, Candy Cane Lane. “We did a table read — those scripts are good!”
Pinnock expects the show to shoot “only 10 episodes this season,” rather than the 18+ that have been put out in its first two go-rounds, because of both strike-forced delays and the fact that her co-star Sheila Carrasco is expecting her first child. Still, she teased, “those episodes are fierce and the audiences should prepare themselves.”
Developed for CBS by Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, who serve as showrunners, Ghosts adapts...
- 11/29/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Prime Video has debuted new trailer from the Eddie Murphy-led Christmas movie ‘Candy Cane Lane.’
Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes,...
Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes,...
- 11/9/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Eddie Murphy lives to regret a deal he makes with an elf in Prime Video’s Candy Cane Lane. The trailer for the streaming service’s new holiday movie shows the Oscar-nominee’s attempt to get a leg up on the holiday decorating competition has unexpected results.
In addition to Eddie Murphy, the family-friendly comedy stars Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, and Chris Redd. Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome, and Stephen Tobolowsky also star.
Director Reginald Hudlin reunites with his Boomerang star and producer Brian Grazer for Murphy’s first-ever holiday film. Kelly Younger wrote the screenplay, which was inspired by his holidays spent on Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo, CA.
Poster for Prime Video’s ‘Candy Cane Lane’
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about...
In addition to Eddie Murphy, the family-friendly comedy stars Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, and Chris Redd. Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome, and Stephen Tobolowsky also star.
Director Reginald Hudlin reunites with his Boomerang star and producer Brian Grazer for Murphy’s first-ever holiday film. Kelly Younger wrote the screenplay, which was inspired by his holidays spent on Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo, CA.
Poster for Prime Video’s ‘Candy Cane Lane’
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about...
- 11/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Eddie Murphy returns with his big, goofy smile in the new trailer for the family Christmas comedy Candy Cane Lane from Prime Video. Murphy is reunited with director Reginald Hudlin, who directed him in the 1992 comedy Boomerang. While Boomerang was a very adult-oriented film, this new film jumps over to the other side of the spectrum with a family-friendly tone. While earlier images and trailers showcased more of a Christmas decoration-type comedy, the new footage reveals an adventure aspect as Jillian Bell, who plays the magical elf, Pepper, shows to be more trouble than previously thought.
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts...
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts...
- 11/8/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
"We gotta catch an elf." "You messed with the wrong family!" Prime Video has unveiled the full trailer for the holiday comedy Candy Cane Lane, which seems like it's related to the Candy Land board game (all too common these days), though it's not the same. Arriving for streaming on December 1st, no theaters for this movie. "Chaos comes to town when Candy Cane Lane premieres" this winter, in this story about holiday obsession. A man is set on winning the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest. After making a pact with an elf to help him win, the elf casts a spell bringing the "12 Days of Christmas" song to life and unexpectedly bringing chaos to cheerful town. This comedy for everyone in the family stars Eddie Murphy as Chris, with Tracee Ellis Ross, Robin Thede, Nick Offerman, Chris Redd, Riki Lindhome, Ken Marino, and Jillian Bell. This looks like...
- 11/8/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The latest trailer for Amazon’s “Candy Cane Lane” is little different than the previous announcement teaser, just with more visuals and slightly more exposition offered up.
It’s the same beat, with Murphy as a husband/father who takes the concept of Christmas decorations way too far and accidentally sells his soul to an evil elf played by Jillian Bell. That wish brings about not world peace but the 12 Days of Christmas coming to life via unleashing PG-rated chaos on the town.
Directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger, “Candy Cane Lane” co-stars Murphy and Bell alongside Tracee Ellis Ross, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome and the always welcome Stephen Tobolowsky. Murphy is a producer alongside Brian Grazer, Karen Lunder and Charisse Hewitt-Webster...
It’s the same beat, with Murphy as a husband/father who takes the concept of Christmas decorations way too far and accidentally sells his soul to an evil elf played by Jillian Bell. That wish brings about not world peace but the 12 Days of Christmas coming to life via unleashing PG-rated chaos on the town.
Directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger, “Candy Cane Lane” co-stars Murphy and Bell alongside Tracee Ellis Ross, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome and the always welcome Stephen Tobolowsky. Murphy is a producer alongside Brian Grazer, Karen Lunder and Charisse Hewitt-Webster...
- 11/8/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
The trailer for Prime Video’s upcoming holiday film Candy Cane Lane is here!
Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.
Keep reading to find out more…
Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, and Chris Redd also star.
The movie hits Prime Video on December 1, 2023.
Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.
Keep reading to find out more…
Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, and Chris Redd also star.
The movie hits Prime Video on December 1, 2023.
- 11/8/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Timothee Chalamet is headed back to Saturday Night Live!
The 27-year-old Wonka actor was announced as the host of the November 11 episode of the popular late night show during the most recent episode. He’ll be joined by musical guest Boygenius, the supergroup comprised of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.
Keep reading to find out more…
This isn’t the first time that Timothee has acted as a host. He took over the show back in 2020, making headlines for his portrayal of Harry Styles in a skit. He made a surprise cameo the following year for a musical sketch with Pete Davidson, Chris Redd and Kid Cudi.
Timothee follows previous hosts this season, including Pete, Bad Bunny and stand-up comic Nat Bargatze. Bad Bunny also acted as the musical guest. Other performers have included Ice Spice and the Foo Fighters.
On the topic of Timothee, the actor recently...
The 27-year-old Wonka actor was announced as the host of the November 11 episode of the popular late night show during the most recent episode. He’ll be joined by musical guest Boygenius, the supergroup comprised of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus.
Keep reading to find out more…
This isn’t the first time that Timothee has acted as a host. He took over the show back in 2020, making headlines for his portrayal of Harry Styles in a skit. He made a surprise cameo the following year for a musical sketch with Pete Davidson, Chris Redd and Kid Cudi.
Timothee follows previous hosts this season, including Pete, Bad Bunny and stand-up comic Nat Bargatze. Bad Bunny also acted as the musical guest. Other performers have included Ice Spice and the Foo Fighters.
On the topic of Timothee, the actor recently...
- 10/29/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
At long last, “Saturday Night Live” is back. Season 48 of the NBC series was cut short due to the writers’ strike (hosts for the final two episodes of the season were going to be Kieran Culkin and Jennifer Coolidge), and Season 49 was delayed for the same reason, but once the WGA struck a deal with the studios, “SNL” writers — and cast members — went back to work.
Those who make it a habit to watch “SNL” when it’s on may be wondering, is “SNL” new tonight? Yes, “SNL” is new on Saturday, Oct. 14, which is the season premiere. Pete Davidson — who was due to host the May 6 show before the strike scrapped it — is the host with musical guest Ice Spice.
The episode will air live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. Et and stream live on Peacock coast-to-coast, at 8:30 p.m. Pt.
While the actors strike is still ongoing,...
Those who make it a habit to watch “SNL” when it’s on may be wondering, is “SNL” new tonight? Yes, “SNL” is new on Saturday, Oct. 14, which is the season premiere. Pete Davidson — who was due to host the May 6 show before the strike scrapped it — is the host with musical guest Ice Spice.
The episode will air live on NBC at 11:30 p.m. Et and stream live on Peacock coast-to-coast, at 8:30 p.m. Pt.
While the actors strike is still ongoing,...
- 10/14/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
‘Tis the season for a first look at Prime Video’s upcoming Christmas movie, Candy Cane Lane, starring Eddie Murphy!
The streaming service released a teaser for the film on Thursday (October 12), and it looks like a fun, festive time!
Keep reading to find out more…
The movie’s synopsis reads: “Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters,...
The streaming service released a teaser for the film on Thursday (October 12), and it looks like a fun, festive time!
Keep reading to find out more…
The movie’s synopsis reads: “Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
"I just want it to be the best Christmas ever!" And that's your wish? Amazon Prime Video has revealed the first look teaser trailer for a holiday comedy called Candy Cane Lane, which sounds similar to the Candy Land board game (since everything has to be based on some existing IP nowadays), though it's not the same. For better or worse? "Chaos comes to town when Candy Cane Lane premieres" this December. A man is determined to win the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest. After making a pact with an elf to help him win, the elf casts a spell bringing the 12 days of Christmas to life and unexpectedly bringing chaos to town. The fun comedy for everyone in the family stars Eddie Murphy as Chris, with Tracee Ellis Ross, Robin Thede, Nick Offerman, Chris Redd, Riki Lindhome, Ken Marino, and Jillian Bell. This looks like some super cheesy reinvention of The Santa Clause,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Christmas is both a joyous and stressful time. Regardless of which one rings true for you, who doesn’t wish for each year’s holiday to be the best ever? Candy Cane Lane from Prime Video is that cautionary tale for being careful what you wish for. Eddie Murphy adds to his family-friendly movie filmography with this new Christmas comedy from Reginald Hudlin, who brought us House Party and directed Murphy in 1992’s Boomerang. Prime Video recently released the details, images and poster. Today, Amazon has released the trailer for the new holiday film.
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic...
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic...
- 10/12/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Eddie Murphy has spent much of the last 27 years making kid-friendly flicks like “Imagine That” and “Daddy Daycare.” As such, it’s a little surprising that “Candy Cane Lane” represents his first Christmas/holiday flick. That’s the hook for this latest Amazon Prime original feature.
This brief teaser doesn’t so much explain the premise as lays out the protagonist, showing Murphy as a loving husband and father who nonetheless takes the concept of Christmas decorations a bit too far. He essentially sells his soul to a magical elf played by Jillian Bell for a holiday-related wish. Alas, much to his family’s chagrin, that wish is not world peace or a new album from Drake.
Murphy’s wish causes a spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, unleashing PG-rated chaos on the town. One can surmise that all parties learn that Christmas is not about winning...
This brief teaser doesn’t so much explain the premise as lays out the protagonist, showing Murphy as a loving husband and father who nonetheless takes the concept of Christmas decorations a bit too far. He essentially sells his soul to a magical elf played by Jillian Bell for a holiday-related wish. Alas, much to his family’s chagrin, that wish is not world peace or a new album from Drake.
Murphy’s wish causes a spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, unleashing PG-rated chaos on the town. One can surmise that all parties learn that Christmas is not about winning...
- 10/12/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Eddie Murphy is going from “You People” to yuletide, following up his Netflix comedy with his first Christmas feature. Prime Video released the trailer for “Candy Cane Lane” Thursday morning, providing a first look at Murphy’s magical holiday adventure.
The footage reveals Murphy playing a father in the holiday spirit who accepts a magical wish offered by a pushy elf (Jillian Bell) to help his family win the neighborhood decoration contest. His competitive edge may have some unintended consequences. Tracee Ellis Ross also stars as Murphy’s wife, with Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome and Stephen Tobolowsky also among the cast.
The film also reunites Murphy with his “Boomerang” director Reginald Hudlin. Kelly Younger wrote the film, while Murphy, Brian Grazer, Karen Lunder and Charisse Hewitt-Webster serve as producers.
The footage reveals Murphy playing a father in the holiday spirit who accepts a magical wish offered by a pushy elf (Jillian Bell) to help his family win the neighborhood decoration contest. His competitive edge may have some unintended consequences. Tracee Ellis Ross also stars as Murphy’s wife, with Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome and Stephen Tobolowsky also among the cast.
The film also reunites Murphy with his “Boomerang” director Reginald Hudlin. Kelly Younger wrote the film, while Murphy, Brian Grazer, Karen Lunder and Charisse Hewitt-Webster serve as producers.
- 10/12/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Eddie Murphy is facing off with angry geese, enchanted ceramic Christmas villagers and one havoc-wreaking elf in the first trailer for Candy Cane Lane.
Prime Video released the teaser for Eddie Murphy’s first holiday film on Thursday, offering a fuller look at the adventure comedy where Christmas wishes go awry. The film reunites the actor and comedian with director Reginald Hudlin and producer Brian Grazer for the first time since 1992’s Boomerang.
Murphy stars as Chris Carver, a man on a mission to win his annual Christmas home decoration contest — a desire not shared by his rather exasperated family. But when he and his youngest daughter stumble upon a Christmas store, his dream of “the best Christmas ever” — winning the contest — becomes a nightmare after an elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) grants his wish, literally.
“What’s Christmas without a little terror?” she asks Chris before waving away the...
Prime Video released the teaser for Eddie Murphy’s first holiday film on Thursday, offering a fuller look at the adventure comedy where Christmas wishes go awry. The film reunites the actor and comedian with director Reginald Hudlin and producer Brian Grazer for the first time since 1992’s Boomerang.
Murphy stars as Chris Carver, a man on a mission to win his annual Christmas home decoration contest — a desire not shared by his rather exasperated family. But when he and his youngest daughter stumble upon a Christmas store, his dream of “the best Christmas ever” — winning the contest — becomes a nightmare after an elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) grants his wish, literally.
“What’s Christmas without a little terror?” she asks Chris before waving away the...
- 10/12/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Prime Video has debuted a set of first-look images from the Eddie Murphy-led Christmas movie ‘Candy Cane Lane.’
Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.
Update – here’s the first trailer!
Photo: Courtesy of Prime Video © Amazon Content Services LLC Thaddeus J. Mixson as ‘Nick Carver,’ Genneya Walton as ‘Joy Carver,...
Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.
Update – here’s the first trailer!
Photo: Courtesy of Prime Video © Amazon Content Services LLC Thaddeus J. Mixson as ‘Nick Carver,’ Genneya Walton as ‘Joy Carver,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Eddie Murphy is getting us so excited for Christmas!
Prime Video has released the first look photos at the upcoming holiday movie Candy Cane Lane starring the 62-year-old Emmy-winning actor, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Jillian Bell.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the movie’s synopsis: “Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.
Prime Video has released the first look photos at the upcoming holiday movie Candy Cane Lane starring the 62-year-old Emmy-winning actor, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Jillian Bell.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the movie’s synopsis: “Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.
- 10/11/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Amazon is offering a first look at Candy Cane Lane, its holiday comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross, which is set to begin streaming globally December 1st. Check out a series of stills from the pic, along with a new teaser poster below.
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, the film is the first to emerge from Murphy’s three-picture and first-look film deal with Amazon Studios, which was signed on the heels of Coming 2 America‘s success, after coming over to the platform from Paramount during the pandemic. Based on the childhood holiday experiences of Kelly Younger, who penned the script, the film is about man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life,...
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, the film is the first to emerge from Murphy’s three-picture and first-look film deal with Amazon Studios, which was signed on the heels of Coming 2 America‘s success, after coming over to the platform from Paramount during the pandemic. Based on the childhood holiday experiences of Kelly Younger, who penned the script, the film is about man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Eddie Murphy made a big comeback with his acclaimed performance in Dolemite Is My Name from Netflix. He followed it up with Coming 2 America, which reunited him with his Dolemite director, Craig Brewer. Murphy would appear in Netflix’s You People, and he’s got a new sequel to one of his most beloved films on the way with the upcoming Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley. While it may seem like he’s attempting to recapture his edge, it looks as if Eddie hasn’t exactly put the family films behind him. He will reunite with his director of the 1992 film Boomerang, Reginald Hudlin, for a Christmas comedy for Prime Video titled Candy Cane Lane.
Amazon has recently released some first-look stills from the movie as well as the new poster. Stay tuned this Thursday for the release of the trailer.
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy...
Amazon has recently released some first-look stills from the movie as well as the new poster. Stay tuned this Thursday for the release of the trailer.
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy...
- 10/10/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
NBC has announced that Chloe Troast is joining the cast of “Saturday Night Live,” the only new comedian rounding out the show’s talent lineup for the coming year.
Troast will make her “SNL” debut on Oct. 14, when the show’s 49th season premieres. The episode will also feature host (and former cast member) Pete Davidson and a musical performance by Ice Spice.
The up-and-coming Troast will star alongside regulars Michael Che, Mikey Day, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Bowen Yang and Kenan Thompson, among several others.
Here are 5 things to know about the newest face on “Saturday Night Live”:
Troast is a New Jersey native currently based in Brooklyn
Troast hails from the northern NJ town of Ho-Ho-Kus, and crossed the Hudson River to study at New York University. She attended the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at NYU, which she refers to as “basically just an English degree,...
Troast will make her “SNL” debut on Oct. 14, when the show’s 49th season premieres. The episode will also feature host (and former cast member) Pete Davidson and a musical performance by Ice Spice.
The up-and-coming Troast will star alongside regulars Michael Che, Mikey Day, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Bowen Yang and Kenan Thompson, among several others.
Here are 5 things to know about the newest face on “Saturday Night Live”:
Troast is a New Jersey native currently based in Brooklyn
Troast hails from the northern NJ town of Ho-Ho-Kus, and crossed the Hudson River to study at New York University. She attended the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at NYU, which she refers to as “basically just an English degree,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
“May December” Releases Teaser
Netflix has released a teaser for Todd Haynes’ latest drama “May December,” starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton.
The romantic drama takes place 20 years after a notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation and a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actor (Portman) arrives to do research for a film about their past.
Watch the teaser for “May December”:
“May December” will be available on Netflix in the United States and Canada on Dec. 1.
Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com Prime Video Releases “Expats” First Look
First-look photos are here for Prime Video’s highly anticipated “Expats.” The six-part limited series, based on the bestseller “The Expatriates” by Janice Y. K. Lee, is set in Hong Kong, 2014, and centers on the three American women—Margaret (Nicole Kidman), Hilary (Sarayu Blue), and Mercy (Ji-young Yoo)—whose lives intersect after a sudden family tragedy, exploring...
Netflix has released a teaser for Todd Haynes’ latest drama “May December,” starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton.
The romantic drama takes place 20 years after a notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation and a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actor (Portman) arrives to do research for a film about their past.
Watch the teaser for “May December”:
“May December” will be available on Netflix in the United States and Canada on Dec. 1.
Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com Prime Video Releases “Expats” First Look
First-look photos are here for Prime Video’s highly anticipated “Expats.” The six-part limited series, based on the bestseller “The Expatriates” by Janice Y. K. Lee, is set in Hong Kong, 2014, and centers on the three American women—Margaret (Nicole Kidman), Hilary (Sarayu Blue), and Mercy (Ji-young Yoo)—whose lives intersect after a sudden family tragedy, exploring...
- 9/6/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Christmas is coming early for Eddie Murphy, whose holiday movie Candy Cane Lane will premiere Friday, Dec. 1, exclusively on Prime Video, our sister site Variety reports.
Murphy plays Chris, who has his sights set on winning the neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. He unintentionally strikes a deal with an elf (Brittany Runs a Marathon‘s Jillian Bell) to improve his odds, and she in turn casts a spell that brings to life the 12 Days of Christmas, unleashing chaos on the town. It’s up to Chris to battle magical creatures and save the holiday for his family and his neighbors.
Murphy plays Chris, who has his sights set on winning the neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. He unintentionally strikes a deal with an elf (Brittany Runs a Marathon‘s Jillian Bell) to improve his odds, and she in turn casts a spell that brings to life the 12 Days of Christmas, unleashing chaos on the town. It’s up to Chris to battle magical creatures and save the holiday for his family and his neighbors.
- 9/5/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Eddie Murphy is coming to town this holiday season, bringing his comedic chops to his first-ever holiday film.
The actor stars in Prime Video’s upcoming holiday comedy adventure “Candy Cane Lane” as “a man on a mission to win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest.
“After Chris (Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town,” reads the official synopsis. “At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.”
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Eddie Murphy in a Christmas movie?...
The actor stars in Prime Video’s upcoming holiday comedy adventure “Candy Cane Lane” as “a man on a mission to win his neighbourhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest.
“After Chris (Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town,” reads the official synopsis. “At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.”
Read More: Reports Swirl Of Eddie Murphy Potentially Starring In ‘The Pink Panther’ Reboot
Eddie Murphy in a Christmas movie?...
- 9/5/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Eddie Murphy is seeing a new renaissance with his acclaimed performance in Netflix’s Dolemite Is My Name. He reunited with the director of that film for the sequel to one of his most beloved films, Coming 2 America. He will be releasing a new Beverly Hills Cop sequel for Netflix. Now, Amazon has released details for a new Christmas comedy with Murphy as he reunites with his Boomerang director, Reginald Hudlin, for Candy Cane Lane.
The holiday film stars Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, D.C. Young Fly, Riki Lindhome,
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, Danielle Pinnock, and Timothy Simons.
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy...
The holiday film stars Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, D.C. Young Fly, Riki Lindhome,
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, Danielle Pinnock, and Timothy Simons.
The official synopsis from Amazon reads,
“Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy...
- 9/5/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The Eddie Murphy-Tracee Ellis Ross holiday comedy Candy Cane Lane has a Prime Video premiere date. Also starring Jillian Bell, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, D.C. Young Fly and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, the pic begins streaming globally on December 1.
Murphy plays Chris, a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. Chris inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Ellis Ross) and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters and save Christmas for everyone.
The film reunites director Reginald Hudlin, Murphy and producer Brian Grazer...
Murphy plays Chris, a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. Chris inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Ellis Ross) and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters and save Christmas for everyone.
The film reunites director Reginald Hudlin, Murphy and producer Brian Grazer...
- 9/5/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Eddie Murphy is spreading magical mayhem with his new film Candy Cane Lane.
Directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger, the holiday comedy is set to debut globally Dec. 1 on Prime Video. Alongside Murphy, who is starring in his first holiday movie role, is an all-star cast, including Tracee Ellis Ross, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede and Chris Redd.
The comedy icon stars as Chris, a man set on winning his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After he inadvertently strikes a deal with Pepper, an elf (Jillian Bell), to increase his probability of winning, she casts a spell to bring the 12 Days of Christmas to life. It’s a move by the mischievous spirit that wreaks havoc on Chris’ entire town.
In the face of a ruined holiday for his family, Chris — with help from his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross) and their three children — races against...
Directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Kelly Younger, the holiday comedy is set to debut globally Dec. 1 on Prime Video. Alongside Murphy, who is starring in his first holiday movie role, is an all-star cast, including Tracee Ellis Ross, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede and Chris Redd.
The comedy icon stars as Chris, a man set on winning his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After he inadvertently strikes a deal with Pepper, an elf (Jillian Bell), to increase his probability of winning, she casts a spell to bring the 12 Days of Christmas to life. It’s a move by the mischievous spirit that wreaks havoc on Chris’ entire town.
In the face of a ruined holiday for his family, Chris — with help from his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross) and their three children — races against...
- 9/5/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Prime Video has announced that Christmas movie “Candy Cane Lane,” starring Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross, will be released exclusively on the streaming platform on Dec. 1.
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, “Candy Cane Lane” follows Murphy as Chris, a man who is determined to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After unintentionally striking a deal with an elf (Jillian Bell) to improve his odds of winning, she casts a spell bringing to life the 12 Days of Christmas, and chaos ensues for the whole town. Chris must then work to save Christmas for his family and community, an endeavor that entails battling magical creatures. The screenplay is written by Kelly Younger and inspired by his childhood experiences on Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo.
Ross stars as Chris’s wife, Carol. The movie also stars Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton,...
Directed by Reginald Hudlin, “Candy Cane Lane” follows Murphy as Chris, a man who is determined to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After unintentionally striking a deal with an elf (Jillian Bell) to improve his odds of winning, she casts a spell bringing to life the 12 Days of Christmas, and chaos ensues for the whole town. Chris must then work to save Christmas for his family and community, an endeavor that entails battling magical creatures. The screenplay is written by Kelly Younger and inspired by his childhood experiences on Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo.
Ross stars as Chris’s wife, Carol. The movie also stars Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton,...
- 9/5/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Tamron Hall has proven to be a multi-hyphenate during her impressive career, and her upcoming appearance on Celebrity Family Feud showcases why she's become such a beloved TV personality.
Hall appears on Sunday's new episode of the ABC competition series, and TV Fanatic scored an exclusive clip of one of the most comical scenes to date.
"We asked one hundred married men, If you inherited a fortune, what's the first thing you would give your wife?" host Steve Harvey asks Hall.
"A divorce," Tamron responds as the audience erupts in laughter.
"Let me tell you something if you ask a hundred men that I know, and they inherit a fortune, they finna give your ass a divorce," Harvey says as the laughter intensifies.
It's a short and comical clip that will leave you laughing.
Check out the exclusive below.
The highly anticipated episode also features Stephen A. Smith, so it...
Hall appears on Sunday's new episode of the ABC competition series, and TV Fanatic scored an exclusive clip of one of the most comical scenes to date.
"We asked one hundred married men, If you inherited a fortune, what's the first thing you would give your wife?" host Steve Harvey asks Hall.
"A divorce," Tamron responds as the audience erupts in laughter.
"Let me tell you something if you ask a hundred men that I know, and they inherit a fortune, they finna give your ass a divorce," Harvey says as the laughter intensifies.
It's a short and comical clip that will leave you laughing.
Check out the exclusive below.
The highly anticipated episode also features Stephen A. Smith, so it...
- 8/17/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Comedian and actress Tina Fey cut her teeth at "Saturday Night Live" as both a cast member and eventually a head writer, where she also occupied the Weekend Update desk alongside Jimmy Fallon. If a new rumor is to be believed, there's a chance she might be returning to 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, and it won't be for a revival of her "SNL"-inspired comedy series "30 Rock."
The New York Post is citing an unknown source who claims that Tina Fey is currently being courted to take over as the executive producer of "SNL" whenever series creator and longtime showrunner Lorne Michaels chooses to retire. Considering the source, we should take this with a grain of salt right now, because plenty of worthless rumors have come out of the New York Post over the years -- especially since another source in the same story says the rumors are untrue.
The New York Post is citing an unknown source who claims that Tina Fey is currently being courted to take over as the executive producer of "SNL" whenever series creator and longtime showrunner Lorne Michaels chooses to retire. Considering the source, we should take this with a grain of salt right now, because plenty of worthless rumors have come out of the New York Post over the years -- especially since another source in the same story says the rumors are untrue.
- 7/28/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
The Just For Laughs Comedy Festival has unveiled its list of top up-and-coming comedians in New York, Los Angeles and elsewhere, who are set to participate in the New Faces of Comedy showcase later this week. The event is a traditional launch pad for major Hollywood talent like Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Kumail Nanjiani and Jimmy Fallon.
The success of their careers makes New Faces the industry’s biggest coming-out party for rising stand-up talent serious business. Young hopefuls eyeing Hollywood development deals grab the microphone at Just For Laughs in Montreal to draw laughter from a club audience as Los Angeles talent scouts, comedy agents and managers, TV execs and club bookers look on.
No pressure there. Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson, who will receive the best comedy person award at the Just For Laughs ComedyPro conference later this week, was part of the New Faces comic discovery program in 2017.
Over three days,...
The success of their careers makes New Faces the industry’s biggest coming-out party for rising stand-up talent serious business. Young hopefuls eyeing Hollywood development deals grab the microphone at Just For Laughs in Montreal to draw laughter from a club audience as Los Angeles talent scouts, comedy agents and managers, TV execs and club bookers look on.
No pressure there. Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson, who will receive the best comedy person award at the Just For Laughs ComedyPro conference later this week, was part of the New Faces comic discovery program in 2017.
Over three days,...
- 7/24/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Is It Cake? is ready for its second season, titled Is It Cake, Too?. Netflix revealed details about the upcoming episodes of the baking competition series with the release of a trailer.
Hosted by Mikey Day (Saturday Night Live), the series features talented bakers competing to create hyper-realistic cakes that look exactly like everyday objects. Winners of each episode receive $5,000 and a chance to win more money by identifying which display of cash is real and which is cake.
The guest judges this season are Ally Love, Anna Camp, Blake Anderson, Brandon Kyle Goodman, Charli D'amelio, Chiney Ogwumike, Chloe Fineman, Chris Redd, Chris Witaske, Chrishell Stause, Cristela Alonzo, Dixie D'amelio, Flula Borg, Heidi D'amelio, Jade Catta-Preta, Jeff Dye, Joel Kim Booster, Joel McHale, Kate Flannery, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Maz Jobrani, Melissa Villasenor, Nico...
Hosted by Mikey Day (Saturday Night Live), the series features talented bakers competing to create hyper-realistic cakes that look exactly like everyday objects. Winners of each episode receive $5,000 and a chance to win more money by identifying which display of cash is real and which is cake.
The guest judges this season are Ally Love, Anna Camp, Blake Anderson, Brandon Kyle Goodman, Charli D'amelio, Chiney Ogwumike, Chloe Fineman, Chris Redd, Chris Witaske, Chrishell Stause, Cristela Alonzo, Dixie D'amelio, Flula Borg, Heidi D'amelio, Jade Catta-Preta, Jeff Dye, Joel Kim Booster, Joel McHale, Kate Flannery, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Maz Jobrani, Melissa Villasenor, Nico...
- 6/26/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It was Ego Nwodim’s year to step up at “Saturday Night Live.” And did she ever. After a major cast turnover last season, Nwodim is now one of the veteran cast members on the show — and one of its most utilized on-screen.
Nwodim found herself elevated to senior status as long-running “SNL” stars such as Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Pete Davidson, Kyle Mooney, Chris Redd and Melissa Villaseñor opted to exit. Cecily Strong followed suit midway through the season.
“To be part of such a strong, sturdy institution is already quite a wonder in itself,” Nwodim says. “But then to have people who are such pillars in that institution go, it feels like, ‘Is this going to work again? Is it going to feel the way it felt before? Is it going to feel better… or feel worse?’”
Cast changes have been a fact of life on “SNL” from the beginning.
Nwodim found herself elevated to senior status as long-running “SNL” stars such as Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Pete Davidson, Kyle Mooney, Chris Redd and Melissa Villaseñor opted to exit. Cecily Strong followed suit midway through the season.
“To be part of such a strong, sturdy institution is already quite a wonder in itself,” Nwodim says. “But then to have people who are such pillars in that institution go, it feels like, ‘Is this going to work again? Is it going to feel the way it felt before? Is it going to feel better… or feel worse?’”
Cast changes have been a fact of life on “SNL” from the beginning.
- 6/20/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Goodbye HBO Max, hello Max. Warner Bros. Discovery announced several weeks back that the company was dropping the "HBO" from the name of its flagship streaming service, and that day has come. What does that mean for you, the subscriber? For one, it means a lot more movies and TV shows will be streaming in 4K, and the list of initial titles is pretty impressive. There are, however, a few caveats.
Those who wish to watch movies like "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Argo" in Ultra HD will need to be subscribed to the new tier offered by Max called "Ultimate Ad-Free." This goes for $19.99 per month and includes access to the service's library of 4K movies and TV shows. There is also a plan with ads for $9.99 per month and a regular ad-free plan for $15.99 per month. Sudheer Sirivara, Global Technology Platform for Warner Bros. Discovery, had this to...
Those who wish to watch movies like "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Argo" in Ultra HD will need to be subscribed to the new tier offered by Max called "Ultimate Ad-Free." This goes for $19.99 per month and includes access to the service's library of 4K movies and TV shows. There is also a plan with ads for $9.99 per month and a regular ad-free plan for $15.99 per month. Sudheer Sirivara, Global Technology Platform for Warner Bros. Discovery, had this to...
- 5/23/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
HBO Max is dead. Long live Max.
The new combined streaming service launched on Tuesday, and in addition to housing all of HBO Max and Discovery+’s content in one place, Max also plays host to a robust library of movies and TV shows streaming in 4K Uhd. At launch, more than 1,000 hours of programming are available in 4K, and Max says more will be added in the coming months.
Right now, you can stream all the “Harry Potter” movies, the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” trilogies, the “Dark Knight” trilogy, the “Matrix” films, “Dune,” “Joker” and even “The Wizard of Oz” and “Goodfellas” in 4K. Additionally, acclaimed (and cinematic) HBO series like “House of the Dragon,” “Barry” and “Succession” are also streaming in 4K, with additional shows (and seasons) to come.
Plus, all Warner Bros. movies released this year and going forward will be streaming in 4K Uhd...
The new combined streaming service launched on Tuesday, and in addition to housing all of HBO Max and Discovery+’s content in one place, Max also plays host to a robust library of movies and TV shows streaming in 4K Uhd. At launch, more than 1,000 hours of programming are available in 4K, and Max says more will be added in the coming months.
Right now, you can stream all the “Harry Potter” movies, the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” trilogies, the “Dark Knight” trilogy, the “Matrix” films, “Dune,” “Joker” and even “The Wizard of Oz” and “Goodfellas” in 4K. Additionally, acclaimed (and cinematic) HBO series like “House of the Dragon,” “Barry” and “Succession” are also streaming in 4K, with additional shows (and seasons) to come.
Plus, all Warner Bros. movies released this year and going forward will be streaming in 4K Uhd...
- 5/23/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
As HBO Max fades in favor of its revamped cousin — Max — subscribers with a little extra cash to spend can get a sharper image. Subscribers to the “ultimate” tier ($19.99/month) will have access to more than 1,000 4K Uhd titles.
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com
Get 20% Off Your Next Year of Max When Pre-Paid Annually
The 4K library will include “The Last of Us,” “Game of Thrones,” “The House of the Dragon,” the Harry Potter films, “Dune,” The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Dark Knight trilogy, and more. Strangely, the list includes “Superman,” but not the beloved “Superman II.” You can stream “It: Chapter Two” in 4K, but not the original. Only half of “Barry” is available in 4K. The company reports it plans to add more 4K titles each month.
The ultimate tier also offers four concurrent streams, up to 100 offline downloads and Dolby Atmos and Vision...
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com
Get 20% Off Your Next Year of Max When Pre-Paid Annually
The 4K library will include “The Last of Us,” “Game of Thrones,” “The House of the Dragon,” the Harry Potter films, “Dune,” The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Dark Knight trilogy, and more. Strangely, the list includes “Superman,” but not the beloved “Superman II.” You can stream “It: Chapter Two” in 4K, but not the original. Only half of “Barry” is available in 4K. The company reports it plans to add more 4K titles each month.
The ultimate tier also offers four concurrent streams, up to 100 offline downloads and Dolby Atmos and Vision...
- 5/22/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
With HBO Max turning into Max, Warner Bros. Discovery is introducing a higher-priced plan — $19.99 per month — with an expanded bouquet of 4K Ultra HD content aimed at pushing customers to the pricier package.
On Monday, the company announced that the 4K tier will feature more than 1,000 films and episodes in 4K Uhd, an increase of nearly eightfold over what has been available in HBO Max.
The 4K Uhd content on Max will include “Game of Thrones,” “The House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” the Harry Potter films, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Dark Knight trilogy, the Matrix films and more. Additionally, all Warner Bros. movies released this year and going forward will be available in 4K Uhd when they arrive on Max following their theatrical windows.
Max’s new Ultimate Ad-Free tier also will offer four concurrent streams, up to 100 offline downloads and Dolby Atmos and...
On Monday, the company announced that the 4K tier will feature more than 1,000 films and episodes in 4K Uhd, an increase of nearly eightfold over what has been available in HBO Max.
The 4K Uhd content on Max will include “Game of Thrones,” “The House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” the Harry Potter films, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Dark Knight trilogy, the Matrix films and more. Additionally, all Warner Bros. movies released this year and going forward will be available in 4K Uhd when they arrive on Max following their theatrical windows.
Max’s new Ultimate Ad-Free tier also will offer four concurrent streams, up to 100 offline downloads and Dolby Atmos and...
- 5/22/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
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