IndieWire launched our “Pass the Remote” FYC TV screening series, produced in partnership with Disney, with a dynamic casting directors panel April 25 and two Disney Storytellers panels April 29.
Next up? An “Abbott Elementary” panel on May 20 celebrating the third season of the Emmy-winning hit. Like all events in the “Pass the Remote” screening series, it will take place at the Vidiots Foundation in Los Angeles’s Eagle Rock neighborhood.
Learn more and register for an invite here.
The creator, executive producer, and, as Janine Teagues, star of the show, Quinta Brunson, will be in attendance on the panel, as will executive producers Patrick Schumacher, Justin Halperin, Randall Einhorn, and Brian Rubenstein. Brunson became only the second Black actress in history to win the Best Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy, which she did earlier this year at the strike-delayed ceremony in January. She’s also won the Peabody Award and...
Next up? An “Abbott Elementary” panel on May 20 celebrating the third season of the Emmy-winning hit. Like all events in the “Pass the Remote” screening series, it will take place at the Vidiots Foundation in Los Angeles’s Eagle Rock neighborhood.
Learn more and register for an invite here.
The creator, executive producer, and, as Janine Teagues, star of the show, Quinta Brunson, will be in attendance on the panel, as will executive producers Patrick Schumacher, Justin Halperin, Randall Einhorn, and Brian Rubenstein. Brunson became only the second Black actress in history to win the Best Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy, which she did earlier this year at the strike-delayed ceremony in January. She’s also won the Peabody Award and...
- 4/30/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Awkwafina rose to fame with her idiosyncratic, trademark comedic stylings. Then she wowed us all with her against-type performance in Lulu Wang‘s “The Farewell,” which very nearly earned her an Oscar nomination back in 2019. She delivers another quiet, subdued role in the Hulu telefilm “Quiz Lady,” which could well reap her a career-first Emmy bid for acting.
Awkwafina plays the reserved Anne, who must compete on the game show she is obsessed with alongside her loud, abrasive, estranged sister Jenny (Sandra Oh) in order to pay off their mom’s gambling debts. The result is a heartwarming comedy that is one of the sweet treats of the year. Critics loved the movie and singled out Awkafina for particular praise.
Tania Hussain (Collider) exclaimed: “While Awkwafina has shown audiences a whacky, often one-dimensional side in some of her roles like the sitcom ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens,’ she is able...
Awkwafina plays the reserved Anne, who must compete on the game show she is obsessed with alongside her loud, abrasive, estranged sister Jenny (Sandra Oh) in order to pay off their mom’s gambling debts. The result is a heartwarming comedy that is one of the sweet treats of the year. Critics loved the movie and singled out Awkafina for particular praise.
Tania Hussain (Collider) exclaimed: “While Awkwafina has shown audiences a whacky, often one-dimensional side in some of her roles like the sitcom ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens,’ she is able...
- 4/17/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Robert Downey Jr. stars as not one, but four characters in HBO’s newest thriller series, “The Sympathizer.”
The limited series, which is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel of the same name, follows a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy as he hides his identity from a refugee community in Los Angeles during the final days of the Vietnam War.
Keep on reading for the full breakdown of all the characters in “The Sympathizer,” and where you’ve seen each actor before.
Hoa Xuande in “The Sympathizer.” (Hopper Stone/HBO)
Hoa Xuande as The Captain
Hoa Xuande stars as the Captain, a spy for North Vietnam who becomes embedded in a refugee community in Los Angeles. His dual identities prompt him to get caught between his conflicting loyalties and contradicting desires.
Xuande has been featured in “Last King of the Cross,” “A Stitch in Time,” “Cowboy Bebop” and “Hungry Ghosts.
The limited series, which is based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel of the same name, follows a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy as he hides his identity from a refugee community in Los Angeles during the final days of the Vietnam War.
Keep on reading for the full breakdown of all the characters in “The Sympathizer,” and where you’ve seen each actor before.
Hoa Xuande in “The Sympathizer.” (Hopper Stone/HBO)
Hoa Xuande as The Captain
Hoa Xuande stars as the Captain, a spy for North Vietnam who becomes embedded in a refugee community in Los Angeles. His dual identities prompt him to get caught between his conflicting loyalties and contradicting desires.
Xuande has been featured in “Last King of the Cross,” “A Stitch in Time,” “Cowboy Bebop” and “Hungry Ghosts.
- 4/15/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
With the first episode of The Sympathizer premiering this past weekend on HBO, the world is seeing just how wild this adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is. A stunning blend of war story, satire, and powerful drama, The Sympathizer boasts impressive performances from a cast featuring Hoa Xuande, Sandra Oh, and Robert Downey Jr in five distinct performances. Written by Don McKellar alongside Oldboy director Park Chan-wook, The Sympathizer is incredible. The seven-part series will be a big contender for series of the year. I got the chance to speak with the cast and producers about bringing the book to the screen, and their insights are below. Check it out.
First, I asked Sandra Oh about her layered experience making recent films like Umma, which focused on Korean identity, and the comedy Quiz Lady with Awkwafina, which touched on race and culture without making it a central part of the plot.
First, I asked Sandra Oh about her layered experience making recent films like Umma, which focused on Korean identity, and the comedy Quiz Lady with Awkwafina, which touched on race and culture without making it a central part of the plot.
- 4/15/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) has been tapped for a role in Lionsgate’s Good Fortune, the debut feature of Master of None and Parks and Rec star Aziz Ansari, in which he also stars alongside Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves, and Keke Palmer.
Oh’s role is being kept under wraps, as is the plot of the movie. Ansari directed from his own script and also produced alongside Anthony Katagas and Alan Yang, with Aniz Adam Ansari and Jonathan McCoy exec producing. At Lionsgate, the film is overseen by Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey.
The film is the second Ansari has looked to direct, on the heels of the Searchlight dramedy Being Mortal, which was shut down amid complaints of inappropriate behavior on the part of cast member Bill Murray in 2022. Previously, he’s helmed his 2022 comedy special Nightclub Comedian for Netflix, as well as 11 episodes of Master of None,...
Oh’s role is being kept under wraps, as is the plot of the movie. Ansari directed from his own script and also produced alongside Anthony Katagas and Alan Yang, with Aniz Adam Ansari and Jonathan McCoy exec producing. At Lionsgate, the film is overseen by Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey.
The film is the second Ansari has looked to direct, on the heels of the Searchlight dramedy Being Mortal, which was shut down amid complaints of inappropriate behavior on the part of cast member Bill Murray in 2022. Previously, he’s helmed his 2022 comedy special Nightclub Comedian for Netflix, as well as 11 episodes of Master of None,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment, the leading film and television industry organization for Asian and Pacific Islanders, on Monday night presented its second annual Radiance Gala, celebrating the achievements of Asian and Pacific Islander Women and Non-Binary artists, artisans, and leaders in entertainment, presenting honors to actress Sandra Oh, the teams behind Lionsgate‘s Joy Ride and Hulu’s Black Cake, and more.
At the event held at at the Ebell in Los Angeles, Oh was presented with the Luminary Award by Jessica Yu, the director of her 20th/Hulu comedy Quiz Lady. Cast members of Black Cake, including Mia Isaac, Chipo Chung and Simon Wan, joined creator-showrunner Marissa Jo Cerar in accepting the Best in TV Award. Meanwhile, Joy Ride filmmaker Adele Lim was joined by writer-producers Teresa Hsiao and Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, and actors Sherry Cola and Desmond Chiam, in accepting the prize for Best in Film, presented by Baron Davis.
At the event held at at the Ebell in Los Angeles, Oh was presented with the Luminary Award by Jessica Yu, the director of her 20th/Hulu comedy Quiz Lady. Cast members of Black Cake, including Mia Isaac, Chipo Chung and Simon Wan, joined creator-showrunner Marissa Jo Cerar in accepting the Best in TV Award. Meanwhile, Joy Ride filmmaker Adele Lim was joined by writer-producers Teresa Hsiao and Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, and actors Sherry Cola and Desmond Chiam, in accepting the prize for Best in Film, presented by Baron Davis.
- 3/12/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated, 4:14 p.m.: Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment on Tuesday announced the honorees set for the second edition of its Radiance Gala, celebrating the achievements of Asian and Pacific Islander Women and Non-Binary artists, artisans and leaders in entertainment.
View the list and more information on the event below.
Honorees include:
Luminary Award
Sandra Oh
Julia S. Gouw Next Gen
Madeleine Yuna Voyles (20th Century Studios/New Regency’s The Creator)
Cindy Y. Huang Rising Star Award
Megan Suri (Neon’s It Lives Inside; Netflix’s Never Have I Ever)
Visionary
Fawn Veerasunthorn
Actor in TV
Sarayu Blue (Prime Video’s Expats)
Actor in Film
Ally Maki (Sony Pictures Classics’ Shortcomings; Seagrass)
Best in TV
Black Cake (Hulu)
Actors Mia Isaac, Chipo Chung, Simon Wan, Creator/Showrunner Marissa Jo Cerar are confirmed to attend.
Best...
View the list and more information on the event below.
Honorees include:
Luminary Award
Sandra Oh
Julia S. Gouw Next Gen
Madeleine Yuna Voyles (20th Century Studios/New Regency’s The Creator)
Cindy Y. Huang Rising Star Award
Megan Suri (Neon’s It Lives Inside; Netflix’s Never Have I Ever)
Visionary
Fawn Veerasunthorn
Actor in TV
Sarayu Blue (Prime Video’s Expats)
Actor in Film
Ally Maki (Sony Pictures Classics’ Shortcomings; Seagrass)
Best in TV
Black Cake (Hulu)
Actors Mia Isaac, Chipo Chung, Simon Wan, Creator/Showrunner Marissa Jo Cerar are confirmed to attend.
Best...
- 3/6/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Gender-balanced productions might as well set up base camp on their plateau.
The annual ReFrame report from the Sundance Institute and Women in Film found that 29 of last year’s top 100 films achieved gender-balanced productions — just like in 2020, 2021, and 2022. The years leading up to 2020 had seen steady annual growth, and 2020 itself marked an all-time high. But then it became “Groundhog Day” up in here.
The top 2023 films that achieved gender balance include Oscar-nominated movies like Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” Pixar’s “Elemental,” Todd Haynes’ “May December,” Celine Song’s “Past Lives,” Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn,” Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla,” and even “Scream 6.”
The ReFrame Stamp is awarded to films that hire women or non-binary people in at least 50 percent of key roles both above and below the line. The study is based on IMDbPro data. ReFrame proactively studies the top 100 films each year, and then probably about another 100 throughout the year,...
The annual ReFrame report from the Sundance Institute and Women in Film found that 29 of last year’s top 100 films achieved gender-balanced productions — just like in 2020, 2021, and 2022. The years leading up to 2020 had seen steady annual growth, and 2020 itself marked an all-time high. But then it became “Groundhog Day” up in here.
The top 2023 films that achieved gender balance include Oscar-nominated movies like Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” Pixar’s “Elemental,” Todd Haynes’ “May December,” Celine Song’s “Past Lives,” Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn,” Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla,” and even “Scream 6.”
The ReFrame Stamp is awarded to films that hire women or non-binary people in at least 50 percent of key roles both above and below the line. The study is based on IMDbPro data. ReFrame proactively studies the top 100 films each year, and then probably about another 100 throughout the year,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Grey’s Anatomy and Quiz Lady actor Sandra Oh will star in the Off Broadway American premiere of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Welkin this summer.
The Atlantic Theater Company production begins previews Thursday, May 16, and will open Wednesday, June 12 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 30.
Directed by Sarah Benson, The Welkin is set in Rural Suffolk, England, 1759, as the country waits for Halley’s Comet. A young woman is sentenced to hang for a heinous murder, and when she claims to be pregnant, a jury of twelve matrons are taken from their housework to decide whether she’s telling the truth or simply trying to escape the noose. Only midwife Lizzy Luke (Oh) is prepared to defend the girl against a mob baying for blood, matrons wrestling with their new authority and the devil in their midst.
Atlantic describes the work as a “dark, fierce,...
The Atlantic Theater Company production begins previews Thursday, May 16, and will open Wednesday, June 12 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 30.
Directed by Sarah Benson, The Welkin is set in Rural Suffolk, England, 1759, as the country waits for Halley’s Comet. A young woman is sentenced to hang for a heinous murder, and when she claims to be pregnant, a jury of twelve matrons are taken from their housework to decide whether she’s telling the truth or simply trying to escape the noose. Only midwife Lizzy Luke (Oh) is prepared to defend the girl against a mob baying for blood, matrons wrestling with their new authority and the devil in their midst.
Atlantic describes the work as a “dark, fierce,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal’s Oppenheimer won the top prize at Sunday’s (February 25) 35th Annual Producers Guild Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood.
The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures follows Saturday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards triumph in the cast category and cements Christopher Nolan’s global blockbuster as the one to beat at the Academy Awards come March 10.
The PGA is a reliable indicator of the eventual best picture Oscar winner, with 15 out of the last 23 PGA Darryl F. Zanuck Award winners going on to win the best picture Oscar.
Last season saw...
The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures follows Saturday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards triumph in the cast category and cements Christopher Nolan’s global blockbuster as the one to beat at the Academy Awards come March 10.
The PGA is a reliable indicator of the eventual best picture Oscar winner, with 15 out of the last 23 PGA Darryl F. Zanuck Award winners going on to win the best picture Oscar.
Last season saw...
- 2/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
Christopher Nolan‘s “Oppenheimer” will notch another incredibly important precursor win on its path to the Oscars at the upcoming 35th Producers Guild of America Awards on Sunday, Feb. 25. According to our official odds, the blockbuster film will take home the honor of Best Picture. The ceremony includes other film categories such as animated and documentary feature and television trophies for drama, comedy, limited series and more. Scroll down for our official PGA Awards odds in 10 categories with our winner predictions highlighted in gold.
A victory for “Oppenheimer” here would be significant because, more often than not, the winner at PGA goes on to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Since 2000, the two prizes have gone hand-in-hand 16 times. The exceptions are film years 2001 (when PGA opted for “Moulin Rouge!” and the Oscars awarded “A Beautiful Mind”), 2004 (“The Aviator” / “Million Dollar Baby”), 2005 (“Brokeback Mountain” / “Crash”), 2006 (“Little Miss Sunshine” / “The Departed...
A victory for “Oppenheimer” here would be significant because, more often than not, the winner at PGA goes on to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Since 2000, the two prizes have gone hand-in-hand 16 times. The exceptions are film years 2001 (when PGA opted for “Moulin Rouge!” and the Oscars awarded “A Beautiful Mind”), 2004 (“The Aviator” / “Million Dollar Baby”), 2005 (“Brokeback Mountain” / “Crash”), 2006 (“Little Miss Sunshine” / “The Departed...
- 2/23/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
While film awards have mostly been steady as they go, despite the WGA and SAG strikes last year, the TV awards timeline has been tied in absolute knots to the point where one deserves an award for even being able to guess which season of a show is in contention.
Normally, an announcement like the 2024 WGA Awards nominations would let us know what new shows are likely to become the next class of Emmy contenders. This year, what sticks out more are the nominees whose awards runs are still chugging along a year after their premieres. All the nominees in the New Series category — “The Diplomat,” “Jury Duty,” “The Last of Us,” “Poker Face,” and “Shrinking” — are for TV seasons that have already just finished their Emmy runs. Because the WGA Awards go by calendar year, rather than the traditional TV schedule, their nominations create one more awards stop on...
Normally, an announcement like the 2024 WGA Awards nominations would let us know what new shows are likely to become the next class of Emmy contenders. This year, what sticks out more are the nominees whose awards runs are still chugging along a year after their premieres. All the nominees in the New Series category — “The Diplomat,” “Jury Duty,” “The Last of Us,” “Poker Face,” and “Shrinking” — are for TV seasons that have already just finished their Emmy runs. Because the WGA Awards go by calendar year, rather than the traditional TV schedule, their nominations create one more awards stop on...
- 2/21/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Just like with almost every other 2024 film, I didn’t know much about The Tiger’s Apprentice. In fact, besides the fact that it had a tiger, I really didn’t know anything else about it. Therefore, I was surprised to see a cast boasting the likes of Henry Golding (The Gentlemen), Lucy Liu (Shazam! Fury of the Gods), Sandra Oh (Quiz Lady), and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once), as well as talented screenwriters like David Magee (The Little Mermaid) and Christopher Yost (Thor: Ragnarok). Director Raman Hui (Monster Hunt) was the ‘wildcard’ I was unfamiliar with, so overall, I held no expectations whatsoever.
The Tiger’s Apprentice follows the well-covered, formulaic path of a young protagonist discovering a family secret and bearing it against some sort of antagonist. In this particular case, Tom (Brandon Soo Hoo), a Chinese American boy living in San Francisco, is the latest in a...
The Tiger’s Apprentice follows the well-covered, formulaic path of a young protagonist discovering a family secret and bearing it against some sort of antagonist. In this particular case, Tom (Brandon Soo Hoo), a Chinese American boy living in San Francisco, is the latest in a...
- 2/2/2024
- by Manuel Sao Bento
- Talking Films
The Critics Choice Awards were concluded recently, and ‘Oppenheimer’ was the big winner at the ceremony.
It took home eight trophies including best picture, director (Christopher Nolan) and supporting actor (Robert Downey Jr.). ‘Barbie’ followed with six wins, including best comedy and best song, reports Variety.
The ceremony shook up the awards race, handing best actress to Emma Stone (‘Poor Things’) and best actor to Paul Giamatti (‘The Holdovers’).
As per Variety, there were fewer surprises on the television side, as ‘The Bear’, ‘Succession’ and ‘Beef’ won big, each taking multiple acting awards and winning best comedy series, drama series and limited series, respectively.
‘The Bear’ and ‘Beef’ each took home four awards, and ‘Succession’ landed three. Chelsea Handler hosted the Sunday night ceremony, broadcast live on the CW and held at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar. Harrison Ford accepted the career achievement award, and America Ferrera was honoured with the SeeHer Award.
It took home eight trophies including best picture, director (Christopher Nolan) and supporting actor (Robert Downey Jr.). ‘Barbie’ followed with six wins, including best comedy and best song, reports Variety.
The ceremony shook up the awards race, handing best actress to Emma Stone (‘Poor Things’) and best actor to Paul Giamatti (‘The Holdovers’).
As per Variety, there were fewer surprises on the television side, as ‘The Bear’, ‘Succession’ and ‘Beef’ won big, each taking multiple acting awards and winning best comedy series, drama series and limited series, respectively.
‘The Bear’ and ‘Beef’ each took home four awards, and ‘Succession’ landed three. Chelsea Handler hosted the Sunday night ceremony, broadcast live on the CW and held at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar. Harrison Ford accepted the career achievement award, and America Ferrera was honoured with the SeeHer Award.
- 1/15/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
As usual, our often brutally honest forum posters did not hold back when reacting to the results of the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. When it came to the 20 TV categories, there were moments when they joined together in celebration of both wins and losses, while arguments sprang from more divisive victories.
Below is just a taste of what went on in the forums during the live telecast, which was broadcast on The CW and hosted by Chelsea Handler. Take a look, then join in if you’re brave enough.
See Critics Choice Awards: Complete list of winners in all movie and TV races [Updating Live]
Best Drama Series
“The Crown” (Netflix)
“The Diplomat” (Netflix)
“The Last of Us” (HBO)
“Loki” (Disney+)
“The Morning Show” (Apple TV+)
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” (Paramount+)
X – “Succession” (HBO)
“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” (HBO)
Spacecataz: Bow to “Succession”!
Best Drama Actor
X – Kieran Culkin...
Below is just a taste of what went on in the forums during the live telecast, which was broadcast on The CW and hosted by Chelsea Handler. Take a look, then join in if you’re brave enough.
See Critics Choice Awards: Complete list of winners in all movie and TV races [Updating Live]
Best Drama Series
“The Crown” (Netflix)
“The Diplomat” (Netflix)
“The Last of Us” (HBO)
“Loki” (Disney+)
“The Morning Show” (Apple TV+)
“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” (Paramount+)
X – “Succession” (HBO)
“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” (HBO)
Spacecataz: Bow to “Succession”!
Best Drama Actor
X – Kieran Culkin...
- 1/15/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Sunday’s Critics Choice Awards pretty much stuck to the same script as last week’s Golden Globes, with Netflix’s Beef, Hulu’s The Bear and HBO’s Succession emerging as the big TV winners.
Both Beef and The Bear won four trophies apiece, including Best Limited Series and Best Comedy Series, respectively. Succession, meanwhile, snagged three awards, including Best Drama Series.
More from TVLineAriana DeBose Responds to Critics Choice Awards Diss: 'I Didn't Find It Funny'Critics Choice Awards Host Dings Ex-Boyfriend Jo Koy's Golden Globes Performance in Opening Monologue - WATCHThe Bear Star Jeremy Allen White Reveals...
Both Beef and The Bear won four trophies apiece, including Best Limited Series and Best Comedy Series, respectively. Succession, meanwhile, snagged three awards, including Best Drama Series.
More from TVLineAriana DeBose Responds to Critics Choice Awards Diss: 'I Didn't Find It Funny'Critics Choice Awards Host Dings Ex-Boyfriend Jo Koy's Golden Globes Performance in Opening Monologue - WATCHThe Bear Star Jeremy Allen White Reveals...
- 1/15/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
There are so many celebs in attendance at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards and we have all the red carpet photos for you in one place!
The stars stepped out on Sunday (January 14) at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.
The show was supposed to be held at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel, but was moved because of the strikes happening at the venue.
The Critics Choice Awards show is being hosted by Chelsea Handler this year, marking her second year in a row as host. The ceremony airs on The CW starting at 4pm Pt/7pm Et and is airing live on both coasts. Make sure to check out the full list of nominations!
Make sure to check out the Best Dressed list for our 20 favorite looks.
Head inside to check out the full list of celebs on the red carpet…
Keep scrolling to see the full list of celebs on the red carpet…...
The stars stepped out on Sunday (January 14) at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.
The show was supposed to be held at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel, but was moved because of the strikes happening at the venue.
The Critics Choice Awards show is being hosted by Chelsea Handler this year, marking her second year in a row as host. The ceremony airs on The CW starting at 4pm Pt/7pm Et and is airing live on both coasts. Make sure to check out the full list of nominations!
Make sure to check out the Best Dressed list for our 20 favorite looks.
Head inside to check out the full list of celebs on the red carpet…
Keep scrolling to see the full list of celebs on the red carpet…...
- 1/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The 29th Critics Choice Awards are being held live on Sunday, Jan. 14, and during the ceremony awards will be presented in 20 television categories. These awards follow on the heels of the Golden Globes on Jan. 7 and the nominations for the SAG Awards on 10 and predate by one day the winners of the 75th Emmy Awards, which were rescheduled from Sept. 2023 to Jan. 15, 2024.
“The Morning Show” leads all other TV series with six nominations heading into tonight’s ceremony. The final season of “Succession” is right on its heels with five, though. A host of shows nabbed four bids each, including “Abbott Elementary,” “A Small Light,” “Beef,” “Lessons in Chemistry,” “Loki,” “Reservation Dogs” and “The Bear.”
Follow along below with this live blog as we bring you the 2024 Critics Choice Awards TV winners.
Refresh this page for the most up-to-date results
7:00pm — Welcome to the 29th Critics Choice Awards, where...
“The Morning Show” leads all other TV series with six nominations heading into tonight’s ceremony. The final season of “Succession” is right on its heels with five, though. A host of shows nabbed four bids each, including “Abbott Elementary,” “A Small Light,” “Beef,” “Lessons in Chemistry,” “Loki,” “Reservation Dogs” and “The Bear.”
Follow along below with this live blog as we bring you the 2024 Critics Choice Awards TV winners.
Refresh this page for the most up-to-date results
7:00pm — Welcome to the 29th Critics Choice Awards, where...
- 1/15/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
Critics Choice Awards: Margot Robbie, Pedro Pascal, Billie Eilish and More Stars Walk the Red Carpet
Barbie, The Color Purple and Killers of the Flower Moon are among the films competing for best acting ensembles at Sunday’s 29th Critics Choice Awards, taking place at the Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport. These and other nominations ensure an ensemble of A-list Hollywood attendees, with early arrivals including Barbie‘s Margot Robbie and Dua Lipa, The Morning Show‘s Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, 1923‘s Harrison Ford with Calista Flockhart (soon to premiere in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans) and others. The Critics Choice Awards bestows some awards on the carpet in advance of the 7 p.m. Et ceremony. Dominic Sessa accepted his win for best young actor/actress, while the cast of Hulu’s Quiz Lady was gleeful to hear they had won for best movie made for television. Here’s a look at several of the night’s arrivals.
- 1/14/2024
- by Peter Tomka and Laurie Brookins
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Director Martin Scorsese and Lily Gladstone on the set of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ (Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+)
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has weighed in on the best of 2023, with nominees announced in feature films, animated films, TV series/specials, limited/anthology series, television or streamed films, and documentaries. The annual Producers Guild Awards are one of the best indicators of what film will take home the Best Picture Oscar, with the guild reporting 15 of their last 20 winners have won Academy Awards.
Last year’s winner Everything Everywhere All at Once not only won Best Picture, but also picked up six additional Oscars in the Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actress (Michelle Yeoh), Best Supporting Actress (Jamie Lee Curtis), Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan), and Best Editing categories.
Winners will be announced during the 35th Annual Producers Guild Awards set for Sunday, February 25, 2024 at The Ray Dolby Ballroom,...
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has weighed in on the best of 2023, with nominees announced in feature films, animated films, TV series/specials, limited/anthology series, television or streamed films, and documentaries. The annual Producers Guild Awards are one of the best indicators of what film will take home the Best Picture Oscar, with the guild reporting 15 of their last 20 winners have won Academy Awards.
Last year’s winner Everything Everywhere All at Once not only won Best Picture, but also picked up six additional Oscars in the Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actress (Michelle Yeoh), Best Supporting Actress (Jamie Lee Curtis), Best Supporting Actor (Ke Huy Quan), and Best Editing categories.
Winners will be announced during the 35th Annual Producers Guild Awards set for Sunday, February 25, 2024 at The Ray Dolby Ballroom,...
- 1/13/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
On Friday, the Producers Guild of America (PGA) revealed its list of nominations for the 2024 PGA Awards.
The Darryl F. Zanuck Award (the award most informative about the best picture Oscar race. 15 of the previous 20 winners have gone on to win the Academy Award) included the following nominees: American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things and The Zone of Interest. In the animated category, The Boy and the Heron, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Elemental received nods.
On the television side, in the drama category, The Crown, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, The Morning Show and Succession received nominations, while Barry, The Bear, Jury Duty, Only Murders in the Building and Ted Lasso were nominated. For limited series, All the Light We Cannot See, Beef,...
The Darryl F. Zanuck Award (the award most informative about the best picture Oscar race. 15 of the previous 20 winners have gone on to win the Academy Award) included the following nominees: American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things and The Zone of Interest. In the animated category, The Boy and the Heron, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Elemental received nods.
On the television side, in the drama category, The Crown, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, The Morning Show and Succession received nominations, while Barry, The Bear, Jury Duty, Only Murders in the Building and Ted Lasso were nominated. For limited series, All the Light We Cannot See, Beef,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nominations for the 2024 Producers Guild of America Awards have been announced with the surprise of two international titles — Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall” and Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest” — the first time two international titles have been nominated by the guild.
The lineup includes many of the Oscars’ usual suspects as voting for nominations is underway. Rounding out the noms are “American Fiction,” “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” “Past Lives” and “Poor Things.”
After being shut out of the SAG nominations, indie distributor A24 is the only studio to land two films in the top category with “Past Lives” and “The Zone of Interest.”
When the Academy expanded its best picture lineup from five to 10 nominees in 2009, the PGA duplicated the move. Since then, the guild has averaged eight of its 10 nominees translating to an Oscar Best Picture nod. However, last year saw only seven,...
The lineup includes many of the Oscars’ usual suspects as voting for nominations is underway. Rounding out the noms are “American Fiction,” “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” “Past Lives” and “Poor Things.”
After being shut out of the SAG nominations, indie distributor A24 is the only studio to land two films in the top category with “Past Lives” and “The Zone of Interest.”
When the Academy expanded its best picture lineup from five to 10 nominees in 2009, the PGA duplicated the move. Since then, the guild has averaged eight of its 10 nominees translating to an Oscar Best Picture nod. However, last year saw only seven,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
35th Annual Producers Guild Awards takes place on February 25.
The Producers Guild Of America (PGA) has unveiled its feature and TV nominations, with non-us contenders The Zone Of Interest and Anatomy Of A Fall in contention alongside the likes of Oppenheimer, Killers Of The Flower Moon, and Past Lives.
The full list of nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures includes Barbie, American Fiction, The Holdovers, Maestro, and Poor Things.
The PGA picks are often a strong indicator of the titles likely to experience Academy Awards glory. Last year’s nominees fielded seven eventual Oscar nominees.
The Producers Guild Of America (PGA) has unveiled its feature and TV nominations, with non-us contenders The Zone Of Interest and Anatomy Of A Fall in contention alongside the likes of Oppenheimer, Killers Of The Flower Moon, and Past Lives.
The full list of nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures includes Barbie, American Fiction, The Holdovers, Maestro, and Poor Things.
The PGA picks are often a strong indicator of the titles likely to experience Academy Awards glory. Last year’s nominees fielded seven eventual Oscar nominees.
- 1/12/2024
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Will Ferrell called for women to take over the world as he opened The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment gala, presented by Lifetime, on Thursday at The Beverly Hills Hotel.
“This is such a wonderful event where we honor and support and continue to fight for women in all facets of the entertainment world,” said Ferrell before adding, “Forget about the entertainment world, isn’t it just time? Isn’t it just time for women to run the planet?” he asked to resounding applause. “I’m not just trying to placate you, I swear, but I don’t know what else to do because we — men — we’ve been running the show since, what, 10,000 B.C., and we’re not doing so good. So, please, can you guys just take over?”
The actor and comedian, who most recently starred as the unnamed CEO of Mattel in Greta Gerwig’s summer blockbuster Barbie,...
“This is such a wonderful event where we honor and support and continue to fight for women in all facets of the entertainment world,” said Ferrell before adding, “Forget about the entertainment world, isn’t it just time? Isn’t it just time for women to run the planet?” he asked to resounding applause. “I’m not just trying to placate you, I swear, but I don’t know what else to do because we — men — we’ve been running the show since, what, 10,000 B.C., and we’re not doing so good. So, please, can you guys just take over?”
The actor and comedian, who most recently starred as the unnamed CEO of Mattel in Greta Gerwig’s summer blockbuster Barbie,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jennifer Aniston in ‘The Morning Show’ season 3 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Apple TV+’s The Morning Show starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon scored six 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards nominations followed by HBO’s final season of Succession with five. Series earning four nominations included A Small Light (National Geographic), Abbott Elementary (ABC), Beef (Netflix), Lessons In Chemistry (Apple TV+), Loki (Disney+), Reservation Dogs (FX), and The Bear (FX).
Winners will be announced at the Critics Choice Awards show set for January 14, 2024. Hosted by Chelsea Handler, the CCAs will air on The CW beginning at 7pm Et/Pt (tape-delayed on the West Coast).
Television Nominations For The 29Th Annual Critics Choice Awards
Best Drama Series
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Last of Us (HBO | Max)
Loki (Disney+)
The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+)
Succession (HBO | Max)
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty...
Apple TV+’s The Morning Show starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon scored six 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards nominations followed by HBO’s final season of Succession with five. Series earning four nominations included A Small Light (National Geographic), Abbott Elementary (ABC), Beef (Netflix), Lessons In Chemistry (Apple TV+), Loki (Disney+), Reservation Dogs (FX), and The Bear (FX).
Winners will be announced at the Critics Choice Awards show set for January 14, 2024. Hosted by Chelsea Handler, the CCAs will air on The CW beginning at 7pm Et/Pt (tape-delayed on the West Coast).
Television Nominations For The 29Th Annual Critics Choice Awards
Best Drama Series
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Last of Us (HBO | Max)
Loki (Disney+)
The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+)
Succession (HBO | Max)
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty...
- 12/5/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Nominations for the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards were revealed Tuesday morning, and there were some surprises.
The Morning Show Season 3 towers above the competition with the most nominations, netting six total.
It is closely followed by Succession, which managed five.
Abbott Elementary (ABC), The Bear (FX), Beef (Netflix), Lessons In Chemistry (Apple TV+), Loki (Disney+), Reservation Dogs (FX), and A Small Light (National Geographic) scored four nods apiece.
All told, take a look at the complete list of nominations below.
Best Drama Series
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Last of Us (HBO | Max)
Loki (Disney+)
The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+)
Succession (HBO | Max)
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO | Max)
Best Actor In A Drama Series
Kieran Culkin – Succession (HBO | Max)
Tom Hiddleston – Loki (Disney+)
Timothy Olyphant – Justified: City Primeval (FX)
Pedro Pascal – The Last of Us (HBO...
The Morning Show Season 3 towers above the competition with the most nominations, netting six total.
It is closely followed by Succession, which managed five.
Abbott Elementary (ABC), The Bear (FX), Beef (Netflix), Lessons In Chemistry (Apple TV+), Loki (Disney+), Reservation Dogs (FX), and A Small Light (National Geographic) scored four nods apiece.
All told, take a look at the complete list of nominations below.
Best Drama Series
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Last of Us (HBO | Max)
Loki (Disney+)
The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+)
Succession (HBO | Max)
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO | Max)
Best Actor In A Drama Series
Kieran Culkin – Succession (HBO | Max)
Tom Hiddleston – Loki (Disney+)
Timothy Olyphant – Justified: City Primeval (FX)
Pedro Pascal – The Last of Us (HBO...
- 12/5/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The 2024 Critics Choice Awards TV nominations were just revealed!
The awards show – which also include movie nominations that have yet to be released – will take place at the on Sunday (January 14) on The CW with Chelsea Handler acting as host.
AppleTV+’s The Morning Show garnered the most nominations this year with a total of six, including Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon earning nods in the Best Actress category.
HBO’s Succession earned the second highest amount of nominations with a total of 5.
Keep reading to see the full list of nominees…
See the full list below!
Critics’ Choice TV Award nominations List
Best Drama Series
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Last of Us (HBO | Max)
Loki (Disney+)
The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+)
Succession (HBO | Max)
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO | Max)
Best Actor In A Drama Series...
The awards show – which also include movie nominations that have yet to be released – will take place at the on Sunday (January 14) on The CW with Chelsea Handler acting as host.
AppleTV+’s The Morning Show garnered the most nominations this year with a total of six, including Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon earning nods in the Best Actress category.
HBO’s Succession earned the second highest amount of nominations with a total of 5.
Keep reading to see the full list of nominees…
See the full list below!
Critics’ Choice TV Award nominations List
Best Drama Series
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Last of Us (HBO | Max)
Loki (Disney+)
The Morning Show (Apple TV+)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+)
Succession (HBO | Max)
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO | Max)
Best Actor In A Drama Series...
- 12/5/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Apple TV+’s The Morning Show tops the TV nominees for the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards with six, followed by HBO’s Succession with five.
Abbott Elementary (ABC), The Bear (FX), Beef (Netflix), Lessons In Chemistry (Apple TV+), Loki (Disney+), Reservation Dogs (FX) and A Small Light (National Geographic) are next with four nominations each. See the full list of 20 categories below.
Vying for Best Drama Series are The Morning Show, Succession, Loki, The Crown (Netflix’),’s The Crown and The Diplomat, HBO/Max’s The Last of Us and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+). Up for Best Comedy Series are Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Reservation Dogs, Barry (HBO/Max), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video), Poker Face (Peacock), Shrinking (Apple TV+) and What We Do in the Shadows (FX),
The hardware will be handed out during Critics Choice Awards gala on Sunday,...
Abbott Elementary (ABC), The Bear (FX), Beef (Netflix), Lessons In Chemistry (Apple TV+), Loki (Disney+), Reservation Dogs (FX) and A Small Light (National Geographic) are next with four nominations each. See the full list of 20 categories below.
Vying for Best Drama Series are The Morning Show, Succession, Loki, The Crown (Netflix’),’s The Crown and The Diplomat, HBO/Max’s The Last of Us and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+). Up for Best Comedy Series are Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Reservation Dogs, Barry (HBO/Max), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video), Poker Face (Peacock), Shrinking (Apple TV+) and What We Do in the Shadows (FX),
The hardware will be handed out during Critics Choice Awards gala on Sunday,...
- 12/5/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Critics Choice Association announced the TV nominees for the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards on Tuesday — and Season 3 of Apple TV+’s The Morning Show leads the pack with a whopping six nominations.
The haul includes a nod for Best Drama Series and individual recognition for Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Karen Pittman and Season 3 newcomer Nicole Beharie.
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The haul includes a nod for Best Drama Series and individual recognition for Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Karen Pittman and Season 3 newcomer Nicole Beharie.
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- 12/5/2023
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
With six nominations, “The Morning Show” received the most TV nods for the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards, including best drama series. Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon are both nominated in the best actress category, with Billy Crudup, Nicole Beharie and Karen Pittman also earning acting nods for their supporting roles.
Also nominated for best drama series, “Succession” received five nominations. Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong both earned best actor nominations, with Sarah Snook garnering a best actress nod. Matthew MacFadyen was also nominated for in the supporting actor category.
“A Small Light,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Beef,” “Lessons In Chemistry,” “Loki,” “Reservation Dogs” and “The Bear” tied with four nominations each.
Hosted by Chelsea Handler, the Critics Choice Awards gala will broadcast live on The CW on Jan. 14, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Et. Nominations for the film categories will be announced Dec. 13.
Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment will...
Also nominated for best drama series, “Succession” received five nominations. Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong both earned best actor nominations, with Sarah Snook garnering a best actress nod. Matthew MacFadyen was also nominated for in the supporting actor category.
“A Small Light,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Beef,” “Lessons In Chemistry,” “Loki,” “Reservation Dogs” and “The Bear” tied with four nominations each.
Hosted by Chelsea Handler, the Critics Choice Awards gala will broadcast live on The CW on Jan. 14, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Et. Nominations for the film categories will be announced Dec. 13.
Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment will...
- 12/5/2023
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
The Critics Choice Association (Cca) has announced its television nominees for the 2024 Critics Choice Awards.
The Morning Show leads with six nominations, including best drama series and best actress in a drama series for both Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, followed by Succession with five, including nominations for best drama series and best actor in a drama series for Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong.
A Small Light, Abbott Elementary, Beef, Lessons In Chemistry, Loki, Reservation Dogs, and The Bear received four nominations each.
HBO/Max scored 23 nominations in total, while Netflix received 21, and Apple TV+ and FX got 16.
Nominations for the Critics Choice film categories will be announced on Dec. 13. The Critics Choice Awards will air on The CW on Jan. 14 and will be hosted by Chelsea Handler.
See below for the full list of nominations.
Best Drama Series
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Last of Us (HBO...
The Morning Show leads with six nominations, including best drama series and best actress in a drama series for both Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, followed by Succession with five, including nominations for best drama series and best actor in a drama series for Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong.
A Small Light, Abbott Elementary, Beef, Lessons In Chemistry, Loki, Reservation Dogs, and The Bear received four nominations each.
HBO/Max scored 23 nominations in total, while Netflix received 21, and Apple TV+ and FX got 16.
Nominations for the Critics Choice film categories will be announced on Dec. 13. The Critics Choice Awards will air on The CW on Jan. 14 and will be hosted by Chelsea Handler.
See below for the full list of nominations.
Best Drama Series
The Crown (Netflix)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Last of Us (HBO...
- 12/5/2023
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There’s not much time left to get Hulu’s best bargain of the entire year!
It can be far too easy to miss the best streaming deals of the season at this time of year. There are a hundred different demands on one’s attention around the holidays, and Thanksgiving can leave shoppers stuffed and befuddled for days.
Fortunately, The Streamable is here to help remind consumers of the best streaming deals available. Hulu is offering an incredible price. New customers can subscribe to ad-supported Hulu for $0.99 per month for 12 months, a savings of 82%. But you’ve only got until 11:59 p.m. Pt on Tuesday, Nov. 28 to get this deal, so sign up now!
How to Get Hulu’s $0.99 per Month for 12 Months Deal Before it Expires Click here to get Hulu's deal now. Pick the ad-supported plan when checking out. Create your account, enter your payment information,...
It can be far too easy to miss the best streaming deals of the season at this time of year. There are a hundred different demands on one’s attention around the holidays, and Thanksgiving can leave shoppers stuffed and befuddled for days.
Fortunately, The Streamable is here to help remind consumers of the best streaming deals available. Hulu is offering an incredible price. New customers can subscribe to ad-supported Hulu for $0.99 per month for 12 months, a savings of 82%. But you’ve only got until 11:59 p.m. Pt on Tuesday, Nov. 28 to get this deal, so sign up now!
How to Get Hulu’s $0.99 per Month for 12 Months Deal Before it Expires Click here to get Hulu's deal now. Pick the ad-supported plan when checking out. Create your account, enter your payment information,...
- 11/27/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
One of the eternal mysteries of awards season is how to determine whether Oscar-worthy actors should compete in the lead category or in supporting. Is Lily Gladstone’s role in “Killers of the Flower Moon” significant enough to warrant a best actress nom? Is “The Taste of Things” star Juliette Binoche’s part “too big” for supporting? While stellar thesps split hairs over how they ought to be classified, another kind of performance has gone largely unrecognized — one that practically deserves its own category: best cameo. Like Alec Baldwin’s motivational speech in “Glengarry Glen Ross” or Christopher Walken’s watch story from “Pulp Fiction,” a brief appearance by the right actor can completely transform what
audiences make of a movie.
Here are our nominees for the surprise appearances that boosted this year’s awards crop. Warning: there are some spoilers ahead.
Carey Mulligan in “Saltburn”
Scene: “Promising Young Woman...
audiences make of a movie.
Here are our nominees for the surprise appearances that boosted this year’s awards crop. Warning: there are some spoilers ahead.
Carey Mulligan in “Saltburn”
Scene: “Promising Young Woman...
- 11/24/2023
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
In the 2o23 film Quiz Lady, Sandra Oh and Awkwafina star together to create a heartfelt touching film. Quiz Lady was initially supposed to be a Netflix project. However, in December 2021, Netflix decided they were no longer going to work on the film. Despite this, the film’s writer Jen D’Angelo was able to find another studio to acquire the film’s rights. Family comedies tend to fall under the genre of feel-good films. No matter how dysfunctional and traumatic they might seem, the guarantee that the film ends on a note where everyone wins, adds to its overall charm. In Quiz Lady Oh and Awkwafina,...
- 11/18/2023
- by Nkem
- TVovermind.com
Growing up is hard, but growing up with Mrkh syndrome (a rare reproductive condition that causes an underdeveloped uterus) is bloody hell. That’s the premise of upcoming coming-of-age movie “Fitting In” tackles, where Maddie Ziegler‘s teen Lindy discovers she has the condition, and it makes everything — be it her body, her sexual identity, her relationship with her mom — that much more complicated.
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Here’s an official synopsis for “Fitting In,” courtesy of SXSW:
Fitting In is a coming-of-age “traumedy” that follows 16-year-old Lindy who is unexpectedly diagnosed with a reproductive condition, Mrkh syndrome.
Continue reading ‘Fitting In’ Trailer: Maddie Ziegler & D’Pharoah Woon-a-Tai Star In A Coming-Of-Age “Traumedy” at The Playlist.
Read More: TIFF 2023 Announces Its Centrepiece Programme, Featuring Brian Helgeland’s ‘Finestkind,’ ‘Quiz Lady,’ ‘The Promised Land’ & More
Here’s an official synopsis for “Fitting In,” courtesy of SXSW:
Fitting In is a coming-of-age “traumedy” that follows 16-year-old Lindy who is unexpectedly diagnosed with a reproductive condition, Mrkh syndrome.
Continue reading ‘Fitting In’ Trailer: Maddie Ziegler & D’Pharoah Woon-a-Tai Star In A Coming-Of-Age “Traumedy” at The Playlist.
- 11/17/2023
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
After a limited theatrical release, “The Killer” made its streaming debut on Netflix on Nov. 10, quickly becoming the top film on the platform. The action thriller is based on a French graphic novel series of the same name and stars Michael Fassbender in the eponymous role of the killer, a professional assassin who misses his mark and accidentally kills the wrong target, becoming a target himself.
David Fincher, a prolific filmmaker known for his work on psychological thrillers, including “Seven” and “Fight Club,” directs the film. Work on the project began as far back as 2007, when the news broke that Fincher would be developing a film adaption of the comic book series with Paramount Pictures distributing. Over a decade later, it was reported that Netflix had picked it up as part of a larger deal with the filmmaker.
“The Killer” has received a predominantly positive reception among critics, but slightly more lukewarm reviews among audiences.
David Fincher, a prolific filmmaker known for his work on psychological thrillers, including “Seven” and “Fight Club,” directs the film. Work on the project began as far back as 2007, when the news broke that Fincher would be developing a film adaption of the comic book series with Paramount Pictures distributing. Over a decade later, it was reported that Netflix had picked it up as part of a larger deal with the filmmaker.
“The Killer” has received a predominantly positive reception among critics, but slightly more lukewarm reviews among audiences.
- 11/16/2023
- by Nick Lorenzo
- The Wrap
Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, DC and R.J. Cutler’s production hub This Machine are developing a documentary about the iconic Mad magazine.
Oscar-and Emmy-winning director Jessica Yu will direct the untitled docu about the 71-year-old humor brand.
The feature-length doc will explore the origins of the magazine, as well as its irreverent, independent, and often incisive humor. Yu will also examine how Mad became a staple of American satire for generations and encouraged readers to question authority. Mad magazine, which is owned by DC, has authorized the doc and granted the filmmaking team exclusive access to its archives.
In April Al Jaffee, the cartoonist who gave Mad magazine its iconic back page by creating the publication’s fold-in feature, died at the age of 102. In 1964, Jaffee’s fold-in was featured for the first time in Mad magazine, marking the start of the methodic flip-through that Mad readers would do for decades.
Oscar-and Emmy-winning director Jessica Yu will direct the untitled docu about the 71-year-old humor brand.
The feature-length doc will explore the origins of the magazine, as well as its irreverent, independent, and often incisive humor. Yu will also examine how Mad became a staple of American satire for generations and encouraged readers to question authority. Mad magazine, which is owned by DC, has authorized the doc and granted the filmmaking team exclusive access to its archives.
In April Al Jaffee, the cartoonist who gave Mad magazine its iconic back page by creating the publication’s fold-in feature, died at the age of 102. In 1964, Jaffee’s fold-in was featured for the first time in Mad magazine, marking the start of the methodic flip-through that Mad readers would do for decades.
- 11/15/2023
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
In the new Hulu comedy-drama “Quiz Lady,” the shy Anne (Awkwafina) has found solace since childhood from her irresponsible mother, Mia father and her boring job watching a “Jeopardy”-esque game show every weeknight. And she even envisions the host (Will Ferrell) as a father figure. Though game show fans don’t usually have such high drama in their lives, most of the contestants on “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” are literally lifelong aficionados. But not every quiz or game show is a “Jeopardy!” “Wheel of Fortune” or even a “Family Feud.”
There have been a lot of quiz and game show series that were offbeat, short-lived or downright hideous, like CBS’ “You’re in the Picture,” which premiered Jan. 20, 1961, the same night as President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration. The show was hosted by none other than Jackie Gleason, who was one of the biggest stars on the Tiffany...
There have been a lot of quiz and game show series that were offbeat, short-lived or downright hideous, like CBS’ “You’re in the Picture,” which premiered Jan. 20, 1961, the same night as President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration. The show was hosted by none other than Jackie Gleason, who was one of the biggest stars on the Tiffany...
- 11/14/2023
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
Quiz Lady — 20th Century Studios’ “Quiz Lady,” a hilarious and heartfelt comedy starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh about a dysfunctional family and the game show which just might be the key to their salvation. Anne Yum (Awkwafina) and Jenny Yum (Sandra Oh), shown. (Photo by: Michele K Short/20th Century Studios) There may be a 17-year age gap between Awkwafina and Sandra Oh, but that didn’t get in the way of them playing sisters in the new movie Quiz Lady. Both of them are also producers, alongside co-star Will Ferrell, said that the two women enjoyed an uncommonly strong sense of chemistry right away. (Click on the media bar below to hear Will Ferrell) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Will_Ferrell_Quiz_Show_.mp3 Quiz Lady is currently streaming on Hulu.
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- 11/13/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Quiz Lady is a comedy movie starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh. With Will Ferrell, Holland Taylor, and Jason Schwartzman.
Quiz Lady is one of those films that knows how to strike a balance and stray away from light comedy when necessary, without veering into vulgarity.
It’s pleasant, charming, and features two actresses, Awkwafina and Sandra Oh, who deliver fantastic performances as sisters.
This comedy always manages to stay true to its comedic nature, even if it’s ultimately a family comedy that doesn’t preach life lessons and has characters who don’t take themselves too seriously.
Highly enjoyable to watch.
Quiz Lady Movie Review
This comedy doesn’t aim to go down in cinema history, and it won’t, but it knows its place as a parody, with slightly elaborated and well-constructed characters.
Quiz Lady is primarily one of those movies where if the actors aren’t inspired,...
Quiz Lady is one of those films that knows how to strike a balance and stray away from light comedy when necessary, without veering into vulgarity.
It’s pleasant, charming, and features two actresses, Awkwafina and Sandra Oh, who deliver fantastic performances as sisters.
This comedy always manages to stay true to its comedic nature, even if it’s ultimately a family comedy that doesn’t preach life lessons and has characters who don’t take themselves too seriously.
Highly enjoyable to watch.
Quiz Lady Movie Review
This comedy doesn’t aim to go down in cinema history, and it won’t, but it knows its place as a parody, with slightly elaborated and well-constructed characters.
Quiz Lady is primarily one of those movies where if the actors aren’t inspired,...
- 11/12/2023
- by Martin Cid
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
One of the funniest and most imaginative sequences in the new Hulu comedy “Quiz Lady” involves drugs, dogs and… talking clouds?!
In the film, anxiety-riddled Anne (Awkwafina) and her sister Jenny (Sanda Oh) devise a scheme to pay off their mother’s gambling debts and rescue their dog, who has been held for ransom by debt collectors.
Jenny suggests Anne audition for “Can’t Stop the Quiz,” a trivia game show that Anne has watched religiously her entire life. But when they get to the auditions, Anne’s anxiety kicks into overdrive and she sweats uncontrollably. Jenny offers her a relaxant to power through the question round. As the drugs kick in, Anne is transported to a Teletubby-esque meadow as “Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles plays.
It then cuts to the real world, where viewers see Jenny horrified at what she’s done.
“Anne is such an anxious person,” writer...
In the film, anxiety-riddled Anne (Awkwafina) and her sister Jenny (Sanda Oh) devise a scheme to pay off their mother’s gambling debts and rescue their dog, who has been held for ransom by debt collectors.
Jenny suggests Anne audition for “Can’t Stop the Quiz,” a trivia game show that Anne has watched religiously her entire life. But when they get to the auditions, Anne’s anxiety kicks into overdrive and she sweats uncontrollably. Jenny offers her a relaxant to power through the question round. As the drugs kick in, Anne is transported to a Teletubby-esque meadow as “Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles plays.
It then cuts to the real world, where viewers see Jenny horrified at what she’s done.
“Anne is such an anxious person,” writer...
- 11/11/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
November has arrived, and with it a bevy of exciting, engaging and fresh new movies to stream on your friendly neighborhood streaming service. As fall is in full swing, the tone and tenor of new movies is starting to shift in a more dramatic direction while studios begin to trot out their awards contenders. A few of those arrive this month, including true stories “Nyad” and “Rustin,” but it’s not all serious business — the Awkwafina/Sandra Oh comedy “Quiz Lady” and David Fincher’s take on a B-movie “The Killer” both arrive this month as well.
And that’s not to mention the cornucopia of library titles that are newly streaming this month, including a host of Christmas classics. Whether it’s Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+ or Disney+, we’ve got you covered with our curated selection of the best new movies streaming in November 2023 below.
And that’s not to mention the cornucopia of library titles that are newly streaming this month, including a host of Christmas classics. Whether it’s Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+ or Disney+, we’ve got you covered with our curated selection of the best new movies streaming in November 2023 below.
- 11/10/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Universal Pictures’ “Five Nights at Freddy’s” has taken the video game franchise of the same name to new heights, as the film broke records with the largest first-day opening at the box office for a film with a simultaneous streaming release. Not only that, the supernatural horror film gave Peacock its biggest opening to date and surpassed “Halloween” to become Blumhouse’s best opening of all time.
The film stars Josh Hutcherson as a security guard tasked with the night shift at an abandoned family entertainment center who quickly discovers the resident animatronics come to life, driven by murderous intent. While it received decisively negative reviews from critics, audience reception was more favorable, particularly exciting the franchise’s dedicated fanbase.
To no one’s surprise, “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is the #1 most-streamed film for the weekend of Nov. 3-5 on Whip Media’s Movie Ranker, which uses viewership data from its consumer app,...
The film stars Josh Hutcherson as a security guard tasked with the night shift at an abandoned family entertainment center who quickly discovers the resident animatronics come to life, driven by murderous intent. While it received decisively negative reviews from critics, audience reception was more favorable, particularly exciting the franchise’s dedicated fanbase.
To no one’s surprise, “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is the #1 most-streamed film for the weekend of Nov. 3-5 on Whip Media’s Movie Ranker, which uses viewership data from its consumer app,...
- 11/9/2023
- by Nick Lorenzo
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Miriam Silverman (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), newcomer Emily Arancio, Nestor Carbonell (The Morning Show), and Holland Taylor (The Chair) have been set to star in Motherland, an indie drama from MPI Original Films that has entered production in New York under an interim agreement.
Silverman leads the cast as Cora, who forms a protective bond with her estranged daughter Zinnia (Arancio) in an alternate present society where parents are forbidden from knowing or raising their children. Evan Matthews (The Teleios Act) is directing from a script by Nicole Swinford. Summer Crockett Moore, Tony Glazer, Lana Link, and Rob Pfaltzgraff are producing alongside executive producer Nick Reid.
Silverman is coming off Tony and Drama Desk Award wins for her turn on Broadway in The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window, opposite Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan. Recently seen on the film side in Bleecker Street’s true-life veteran thriller Breaking with John Boyega,...
Silverman leads the cast as Cora, who forms a protective bond with her estranged daughter Zinnia (Arancio) in an alternate present society where parents are forbidden from knowing or raising their children. Evan Matthews (The Teleios Act) is directing from a script by Nicole Swinford. Summer Crockett Moore, Tony Glazer, Lana Link, and Rob Pfaltzgraff are producing alongside executive producer Nick Reid.
Silverman is coming off Tony and Drama Desk Award wins for her turn on Broadway in The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window, opposite Oscar Isaac and Rachel Brosnahan. Recently seen on the film side in Bleecker Street’s true-life veteran thriller Breaking with John Boyega,...
- 11/7/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
On November 3, 2023, Hulu released “Quiz Lady” starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh as sisters who band together to eliminate their mother’s gambling debts and raise money to pay the ransom for a kidnapped dog. In order to do so, Anne’s (Awkwafina) uncanny skills at gameshows must come into play. The ensemble cast includes Jason Schwartzman, Tony Hale, Will Ferrell and Holland Taylor.
Critics have had positive things to say about the comedy directed by Jessica Yu and written by Jen D’Angelo. It is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 81%. The critics consensus reads, “‘Quiz Lady’s’ perfectly matched leads help Jessica Yu’s occasionally uneven comedy overcome its periodic wobbles and land on the right side of hilarious and heartfelt.” Read our full review round-up below.
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Critics have had positive things to say about the comedy directed by Jessica Yu and written by Jen D’Angelo. It is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 81%. The critics consensus reads, “‘Quiz Lady’s’ perfectly matched leads help Jessica Yu’s occasionally uneven comedy overcome its periodic wobbles and land on the right side of hilarious and heartfelt.” Read our full review round-up below.
See ‘Black Cake’ reviews: Mia Isaac is ‘incredible’ in Hulu’s ‘beautiful and gutting’ new mystery drama
Marya E. Gates of RogerEbert.
- 11/6/2023
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
“Quiz Lady” scribe Jen D’Angelo said she was inspired by the game shows she watched growing up — particularly “Jeopardy!” and its charismatic host, the late Alex Trebek.
In the new comedy feature, Awkwafina plays Anne, a young woman obsessed with the long-running game show “Can’t Stop the Quiz.” She enlists the help of Jenny (Sandra Oh) — her estranged, wannabe actress sister — to help cover their mother’s gambling debts. When Anne’s beloved dog is kidnapped by debt collectors, they hatch a plan to have Anne get on “Can’t Stop the Quiz” and win the cash prize, if she can get over her social anxiety and adoration for host Terry McTeer (Will Ferrell).
TheWrap caught up with writer Jen D’Angelo before “Quiz Lady’s” Nov. 3 premiere on Hulu, where she shared her love of game shows and how Ferrell’s character was an homage to late “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek,...
In the new comedy feature, Awkwafina plays Anne, a young woman obsessed with the long-running game show “Can’t Stop the Quiz.” She enlists the help of Jenny (Sandra Oh) — her estranged, wannabe actress sister — to help cover their mother’s gambling debts. When Anne’s beloved dog is kidnapped by debt collectors, they hatch a plan to have Anne get on “Can’t Stop the Quiz” and win the cash prize, if she can get over her social anxiety and adoration for host Terry McTeer (Will Ferrell).
TheWrap caught up with writer Jen D’Angelo before “Quiz Lady’s” Nov. 3 premiere on Hulu, where she shared her love of game shows and how Ferrell’s character was an homage to late “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek,...
- 11/5/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Spoiler Alert: This interview contains spoilers for “Quiz Lady,” now streaming on Hulu.
The premise of Jessica Yu’s “Quiz Lady” seems like the perfect recipe for an over-the-top, slapstick comedy: two estranged sisters — the uptight Anne (Awkwafina) and the unhinged Jenny (Sandra Oh) — embark on a cross-country roadtrip to cover their mother’s gambling debt. And there are plenty of moments throughout the film that live up to that absurdly hilarious premise, such as Anne tripping on Jenny’s pills while trying to answer quiz questions as Harry Styles’ “Watermelon Sugar” plays.
But Yu knew there was more to the story than just those laugh-out-loud scenes. Throughout the film, there are touching moments delving into the bond the sisters share. The most emotional of which comes at the end of the film. After teaming up to compete in the charades segment of a quiz show hosted by Will Ferrell’s Alex Trebek-like character,...
The premise of Jessica Yu’s “Quiz Lady” seems like the perfect recipe for an over-the-top, slapstick comedy: two estranged sisters — the uptight Anne (Awkwafina) and the unhinged Jenny (Sandra Oh) — embark on a cross-country roadtrip to cover their mother’s gambling debt. And there are plenty of moments throughout the film that live up to that absurdly hilarious premise, such as Anne tripping on Jenny’s pills while trying to answer quiz questions as Harry Styles’ “Watermelon Sugar” plays.
But Yu knew there was more to the story than just those laugh-out-loud scenes. Throughout the film, there are touching moments delving into the bond the sisters share. The most emotional of which comes at the end of the film. After teaming up to compete in the charades segment of a quiz show hosted by Will Ferrell’s Alex Trebek-like character,...
- 11/4/2023
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Quiz Lady director Jessica Yu is opening up about Paul Reubens‘ cameo in the film, which marks the late actor’s final film role.
Paul died in July after a long and private battle with cancer. He was 70.
The actor best known for his role as Pee-Wee Herman appeared briefly in Quiz Lady, which released on Friday (November 3). The comedy stars Awkwafina, Sandra Oh, and Will Ferrell.
Keep reading to find out more…
The scene in question involves Paul driving up in a golf cart outside of the game show’s soundstage to surprise a superfan.
In a recent interview with EW, Jessica addressed Paul‘s cameo as himself and the film’s subtle nod to Pee-Wee Herman.
“We were really excited that he was going to come and play with us,” she said. “It was on our first day of shooting that we had him. I felt like it...
Paul died in July after a long and private battle with cancer. He was 70.
The actor best known for his role as Pee-Wee Herman appeared briefly in Quiz Lady, which released on Friday (November 3). The comedy stars Awkwafina, Sandra Oh, and Will Ferrell.
Keep reading to find out more…
The scene in question involves Paul driving up in a golf cart outside of the game show’s soundstage to surprise a superfan.
In a recent interview with EW, Jessica addressed Paul‘s cameo as himself and the film’s subtle nod to Pee-Wee Herman.
“We were really excited that he was going to come and play with us,” she said. “It was on our first day of shooting that we had him. I felt like it...
- 11/4/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Quiz Lady — 20th Century Studios’ “Quiz Lady,” a hilarious and heartfelt comedy starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh about a dysfunctional family and the game show which just might be the key to their salvation. Anne Yum (Awkwafina), shown. (Photo: Courtesy of 20th Century Studios) Awkwafina’s new film, Quiz Lady, finds her working with Will Ferrell on both sides of the camera, as they are both stars and producers of the movie. The fact that he plays such a large and meaningful role in the story just made things better for Awkwafina, who admitted (Before SAG/AFTRA Strike) she’s been a huge fan for a long time. (Click on the media bar below to hear Awkwafina) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Awkwafin_Working_With_Will_Ferrell_Quiz_Lady.mp3 Quiz Lady is currently streaming on Hulu.
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- 11/4/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Quiz Lady is a comedy-drama film directed by Jessica Yu, from a screenplay by Jen D’Angelo. The Hulu original film revolves around Anne, a game show-obsessed woman, who has to come together with her chaotic and irresponsible sister Jenny to pay off her mother’s gambling debts. To get the money Anne will have to go on a cross-country journey with her sister to get to the game show and win it. Quiz Lady stars Awkwafina as Anne, Sandra Oh as Jenny, Will Ferrell as Terry McTeer, Holland Taylor as Francine, and Jason Schwartzman as Ron Heacock. So, if you loved the Hulu film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Bad Words (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Focus Features
Synopsis: Jason Bateman (Identity Thief) makes his feature directorial debut with the subversive comedy Bad Words. Mr. Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old who finds a...
Bad Words (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Focus Features
Synopsis: Jason Bateman (Identity Thief) makes his feature directorial debut with the subversive comedy Bad Words. Mr. Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old who finds a...
- 11/3/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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