My Spy: The Eternal City is a spy action comedy film directed by Peter Segal from a screenplay co-written by Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber, and Segal. The 2024 film serves as a sequel to the 2020 film My Spy, and it picks up the story of JJ and Sophie a couple of years later after the events of My Spy. Sophie is now a teenager and she wants some freedom from JJ’s daily strict routine. During a trip to Italy, Sophie and JJ try to prevent a nuclear attack on the Vatican City. My Spy: The Eternal City stars Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman in the lead roles with Anna Farris, Kristen Schaal, Flula Borg, Ken Jeong, Billy Barratt, Taeho K, Lara Babalola, and Craig Robinson starring in supporting roles. If you loved the action, comedy, and explosions in My Spy: The Eternal City here are some similar movies you could watch next.
- 7/21/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman are back in My Spy: The Eternal City, and here’s the trailer for the film.
My Spy was a fun family comedy that landed on Amazon Prime in 2020 after being delayed by the events of that year. It also made the cover of one of our junior magazines too. It was the third most watched streaming film of the year after Hamilton on Disney+ and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm on Prime Video.
Following in the footsteps of similar ‘tough guy action star does a family comedy’ – a surprisingly crowded subgenre with the likes of Vin Diesel in The Pacifier, Jackie Chan in The Spy Next Door and Hulk Hogan in Mr Nanny – My Spy followed Dave Bautista as CIA operative JJ, who is assigned to keep watch on a family and is soon discovered by their precocious nine year old daughter, Sophie, played by Chloe Coleman.
My Spy was a fun family comedy that landed on Amazon Prime in 2020 after being delayed by the events of that year. It also made the cover of one of our junior magazines too. It was the third most watched streaming film of the year after Hamilton on Disney+ and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm on Prime Video.
Following in the footsteps of similar ‘tough guy action star does a family comedy’ – a surprisingly crowded subgenre with the likes of Vin Diesel in The Pacifier, Jackie Chan in The Spy Next Door and Hulk Hogan in Mr Nanny – My Spy followed Dave Bautista as CIA operative JJ, who is assigned to keep watch on a family and is soon discovered by their precocious nine year old daughter, Sophie, played by Chloe Coleman.
- 6/13/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Exclusive: Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham and The Nightingale‘s Aisling Franciosi have joined the cast of Three Point Capital and David Permut Production’s movie Twinless. They will star opposite previously announced Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney.
Sweeney is also writing and directing the pic which follows two young men who meet in a twin bereavement support group, and form an unlikely bromance.
O’Brien and Miky Lee are EPs. Alex Astrachan, Director of Development at Permut Presentations is co-producer. Republic Pictures has worldwide rights to the film.
Three Point Capital is financing the feature with Ali Jazayeri, David Gendron and Liz Destro also serving as executive producers.
Graham is known for playing Lorelai Gilmore on the hit CW series, Gilmore Girls. She’s also starred in such movies as Flash of Genius, The Answer Man with Jeff Daniels, Evan Almighty with Steve Carell, Because I Said So opposite Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore,...
Sweeney is also writing and directing the pic which follows two young men who meet in a twin bereavement support group, and form an unlikely bromance.
O’Brien and Miky Lee are EPs. Alex Astrachan, Director of Development at Permut Presentations is co-producer. Republic Pictures has worldwide rights to the film.
Three Point Capital is financing the feature with Ali Jazayeri, David Gendron and Liz Destro also serving as executive producers.
Graham is known for playing Lorelai Gilmore on the hit CW series, Gilmore Girls. She’s also starred in such movies as Flash of Genius, The Answer Man with Jeff Daniels, Evan Almighty with Steve Carell, Because I Said So opposite Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Maria Georgas has been spilling tea on various podcasts this week. Her latest revelation is her special connection with rapper Drake. How does she know him?
Plus, is she feuding with Ashley Iaconetti after a serious allegation?
Ashley Iaconetti Denies Responsibility For Villain Edit
When Maria Georgas was on the Call Her Daddy podcast earlier this week, she dropped a serious allegation against Nick Viall and Ashley Iaconetti.
She accused the Bachelor Nation alums of being in cahoots with Sydney Gordon to create drama with Maria Georgas. Nick Viall allegedly told Maria that she was going to be the villain edit in Season 28.
Maria Georgas and Sydney Gordon/Credit: ABC YouTube
And he was right. Maria feuded with several of the women in the house. particularly with Sydney. The feud ended in Joey Graziadei sending Sydney home after an awkward two-on-one date with Maria. Sydney and Maria later cleared the...
Plus, is she feuding with Ashley Iaconetti after a serious allegation?
Ashley Iaconetti Denies Responsibility For Villain Edit
When Maria Georgas was on the Call Her Daddy podcast earlier this week, she dropped a serious allegation against Nick Viall and Ashley Iaconetti.
She accused the Bachelor Nation alums of being in cahoots with Sydney Gordon to create drama with Maria Georgas. Nick Viall allegedly told Maria that she was going to be the villain edit in Season 28.
Maria Georgas and Sydney Gordon/Credit: ABC YouTube
And he was right. Maria feuded with several of the women in the house. particularly with Sydney. The feud ended in Joey Graziadei sending Sydney home after an awkward two-on-one date with Maria. Sydney and Maria later cleared the...
- 5/2/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
Summertime is the best time to transport yourself into a nostalgic world, as Freeform celebrates 30 Days of Disney with legendary Disney films starting June 1. Viewers can relive their childhood with films from the full Disney catalog, including Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out, National Treasure, Avatar, Spider-Man (2002), and many more.
The programming event will also feature the world television premiere of Disney-Pixar’s animated film Lightyear. Other Freeform premieres include Disney-Pixar’s Soul and Disney Animation’s Fantasia (1940 and 2000).
Throughout each week in June, fans can reminisce with special summer marathons that will stir up fond memories and reconnect them with the films they cherish.
During the first weekend of June, you can check out your Disney “faves” with classic films like Disney Animation’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid (1989). During the second weekend, check out your Pixar faves with movies like Inside Out, Coco, and Cars.
Celebrate...
The programming event will also feature the world television premiere of Disney-Pixar’s animated film Lightyear. Other Freeform premieres include Disney-Pixar’s Soul and Disney Animation’s Fantasia (1940 and 2000).
Throughout each week in June, fans can reminisce with special summer marathons that will stir up fond memories and reconnect them with the films they cherish.
During the first weekend of June, you can check out your Disney “faves” with classic films like Disney Animation’s Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid (1989). During the second weekend, check out your Pixar faves with movies like Inside Out, Coco, and Cars.
Celebrate...
- 5/1/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
On January 22, 2024, the 28th season of ‘The Bachelor’ premiered. Joey Graziadei, a Pennsylvanian tennis coach, was this season’s bachelor, after receiving runner-up on ‘The Bachelorette’. The season started off with 32 contestants, including a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader, a former aid to president Donald Trump, and even an extra from the Disney film, ‘The Pacifier’. Though this was a grueling season with different filming spots around the world, the season finale is what really got people talking. From the shocking finale, to the announcement of the new bachelorette, the latest season of the bachelor is definitely one that will go down in ‘The Bachelor’ history books.
Granted, ‘The Bachelor’ is not one of the most progressive shows on television. The series has been criticized for not only being extremely exclusive with casting, as there has been very few people of color and almost no representation for varying body types or members of the LGBTQ community.
Granted, ‘The Bachelor’ is not one of the most progressive shows on television. The series has been criticized for not only being extremely exclusive with casting, as there has been very few people of color and almost no representation for varying body types or members of the LGBTQ community.
- 4/8/2024
- by Abigail Johnson
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Ian Fleming is perhaps best known for being the creator of James Bond and the series of novels that center the character, but he's also the mind behind the 1964 children's novel "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car," which was subsequently turned into the beloved, Academy Award-nominated fantasy movie musical and later, a stage musical. The story focuses on the Potts family, namely, siblings Jeremy and Jemima, who desperately try to set up their widowed inventor father Caractacus with a beautiful woman named Truly Scrumptious. And people had the audacity to make fun of the character names in "The Hunger Games" series? Tsk. Tsk. During a day at the beach, Caractacus tells the children a fantastical tale about the villainous Baron Bomburst, the tyrant ruler of the land of Vulgaria, and his attempts to steal their magical family car, the titular Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" is a whimsical story through and through,...
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" is a whimsical story through and through,...
- 4/6/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
A fascinating combination of stars is coming down the chimney for the family comedy The Man With The Bag. Who better to lead a festive film with wholesome fun than action behemoths Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson? The Man With The Bag is Schwarzenegger’s first feature since wrapping his part for Kung Fury 2, while Ritchson’s cache is overflowing after starring in Reacher, with projects like Playdate, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and Motor City on the way.
Adam Shankman directs The Man With The Bag from a script by Allan Rice. The holiday-themed project hails from Amazon MGM Studios. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, the logline for The Man With the Bag reads: “When Santa’s magic bag is stolen, he turns to his naughty list to find Vance, a former thief, to help him get it back. Along with his daughter, Santa, and a group of misfit elves,...
Adam Shankman directs The Man With The Bag from a script by Allan Rice. The holiday-themed project hails from Amazon MGM Studios. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, the logline for The Man With the Bag reads: “When Santa’s magic bag is stolen, he turns to his naughty list to find Vance, a former thief, to help him get it back. Along with his daughter, Santa, and a group of misfit elves,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Fast and Furious franchise has featured some pretty big stars since the early days of the street racing crew stealing TV/Vcr combos. Check out the later entries and you’ll see Kurt Russell, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren, and plenty of others. But one action favorite who won’t be getting behind the wheel is Jean-Claude Van Damme, who claims that he hit a big, bad, bald roadblock when approached about joining the Fast and Furious franchise.
In a profile by The Telegraph, Jean-Claude Van Damme claimed that he could have once been a part of the insanity of this series if for Vin Diesel, who plays Dominic Toretto in the Fast and Furious franchise. “They want me in Fast and Furious… But Vin Diesel said, ‘No, I don’t want him.’” Shot down by the dude from Pitch Black and The Pacifier! If this is true – and it...
In a profile by The Telegraph, Jean-Claude Van Damme claimed that he could have once been a part of the insanity of this series if for Vin Diesel, who plays Dominic Toretto in the Fast and Furious franchise. “They want me in Fast and Furious… But Vin Diesel said, ‘No, I don’t want him.’” Shot down by the dude from Pitch Black and The Pacifier! If this is true – and it...
- 2/23/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Thrusting a cold, hard badass into a domestic setting is a tried-and-true set-up for a mediocre family comedy. Big muscular tough guys like Vin Diesel (playing a Navy-Seal-turned-babysitter in 2005’s “The Pacifier”), Dave Bautista (as a CIA agent looking after a nine-year-old girl in 2020’s “My Spy”), and Dwayne Johnson (as an NFL-player-turned-sudden-father in 2007’s “The Game Plan”) have all starred in movies that follow this dusty formula to a tee.
And every one of these films flounders largely because they rest on a single joke (isn’t it funny that someone so masculine is looking after kids) that isn’t actually all that funny.
To its slight credit, Apple TV+’s new film “The Family Plan” downplays that type of humor significantly; its sole sort of original idea is that its wayward badass Dan didn’t have his domestic life thrust upon him; he actively loves being a dad,...
And every one of these films flounders largely because they rest on a single joke (isn’t it funny that someone so masculine is looking after kids) that isn’t actually all that funny.
To its slight credit, Apple TV+’s new film “The Family Plan” downplays that type of humor significantly; its sole sort of original idea is that its wayward badass Dan didn’t have his domestic life thrust upon him; he actively loves being a dad,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Arnold Schwarzenegger may have set the standard of an action-tough guy making an unlikely family comedy that features him taking care of children. The comedic dynamic of said concept has so much potential that many have tried their hand at it, including Vin Diesel in The Pacifier, Dwayne Johnson in The Game Plan, Jackie Chan in The Spy Next Door and Dave Bautista in My Spy. Mark Wahlberg is throwing his hat in the ring for AppleTV+’s The Family Plan, which just released its first trailer. The family film os set to release on December 15.
According to People, Wahlberg plays “a suburban dad and car salesman named Dan Morgan — whose secret past as an elite government assassin comes back to haunt him.” The synopsis continues, “When enemies from his past track him down, Dan packs his unsuspecting wife (Michelle Monaghan), angsty teen daughter, pro-gamer teen son and adorable 10-month-old...
According to People, Wahlberg plays “a suburban dad and car salesman named Dan Morgan — whose secret past as an elite government assassin comes back to haunt him.” The synopsis continues, “When enemies from his past track him down, Dan packs his unsuspecting wife (Michelle Monaghan), angsty teen daughter, pro-gamer teen son and adorable 10-month-old...
- 11/6/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
This post contains spoilers for this week’s episode of The Masked Singer.
Following the Season 10 premiere of The Masked Singer Wednesday night, actor and comedian Anthony Anderson was the first celebrity to be unmasked after being correctly guessed by panelist Ken Jeong. Stunned, Jeong praised Anderson for the fun and laughter he has brought to the entertainment industry.
“It’s a Season 10 miracle,” Jeong said.
During the Season Nine premiere, 97-year-old Dick Van Dyke took the stage in a Gnome costume, and Monty Python star Eric Idle and Star Trek...
Following the Season 10 premiere of The Masked Singer Wednesday night, actor and comedian Anthony Anderson was the first celebrity to be unmasked after being correctly guessed by panelist Ken Jeong. Stunned, Jeong praised Anderson for the fun and laughter he has brought to the entertainment industry.
“It’s a Season 10 miracle,” Jeong said.
During the Season Nine premiere, 97-year-old Dick Van Dyke took the stage in a Gnome costume, and Monty Python star Eric Idle and Star Trek...
- 9/28/2023
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
Mr. Vin Diesel has made a name for himself playing monotone bruisers; big guys who look like they want to smash your skull in if you get in your way. But he's also a family man when it comes to the "Fast and Furious" films. He's also been a talking tree, a sci-fi warrior, a mobster, a military grunt in a Steven Spielberg movie, and more. While Diesel seems solely committed to playing Dom in the "Furious" saga these days, we shouldn't forget about his other work, some of which is quite good (and others ... not).
To get to the bottom of what Diesel's best role is, we here at /Film asked our readers to weigh in. Then we compiled the results in a special, massive supercomputer. The results may actually surprise you. They kind of surprised me! So let's take a look at Vin Diesel's best roles, starting at the bottom.
To get to the bottom of what Diesel's best role is, we here at /Film asked our readers to weigh in. Then we compiled the results in a special, massive supercomputer. The results may actually surprise you. They kind of surprised me! So let's take a look at Vin Diesel's best roles, starting at the bottom.
- 7/23/2023
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Starting today, you can already find Fast X available on digital. One of the movie’s newest addition to the ensemble is Reacher star Alan Ritchson. The rising star not only leads the popular series for Prime Video, but Ritchson has also signed a three-picture deal with the studio. One of the upcoming films under this deal is a holiday heist comedy from director Adam Shankman titled The Man with the Bag. Shankman is known for comedies such as Hairspray and Bringing Down the House.
The synopsis for The Man with the Bag, according to Deadline, outlines that the film “picks up following the theft of Santa’s magic bag, as he turns to his naughty list to find Vance (Ritchson), a former thief who will help him get it back. Along with his daughter, Santa and a group of misfit elves, Vance will have to pull off the greatest...
The synopsis for The Man with the Bag, according to Deadline, outlines that the film “picks up following the theft of Santa’s magic bag, as he turns to his naughty list to find Vance (Ritchson), a former thief who will help him get it back. Along with his daughter, Santa and a group of misfit elves, Vance will have to pull off the greatest...
- 6/9/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
“The Masked Singer” season 9 kicked off on February 15 with an episode packed with a trio of talents taking to the stage. After the Gnome was revealed to be TV icon Dick Van Dyke, the celebrities disguised as Medusa and Mustang did battle in a sing-off set to Rihanna‘s chart-topper “Diamonds.” After Mustang lost she was revealed to be country music superstar Sara Evans. That left us wondering who was hidden under the Medusa mask.
We’ve been rewatching that first performance plus her cover of Billie Eilish‘s “Happier Than Ever” as well as her two songs on Feb. 22 (the Abba hits “Dancing Queen” and “The Winner Takes It All”) and her March 1 performances of “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra and “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel and have all your “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is Medusa”?
Medusa has a distinctive...
We’ve been rewatching that first performance plus her cover of Billie Eilish‘s “Happier Than Ever” as well as her two songs on Feb. 22 (the Abba hits “Dancing Queen” and “The Winner Takes It All”) and her March 1 performances of “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra and “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel and have all your “The Masked Singer” spoilers, including the answer to the question, “Who is Medusa”?
Medusa has a distinctive...
- 4/19/2023
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9, episode 8 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired April 5 on Fox.
We’re not gonna take it. No, we ain’t gonna take it. Dee Snider’s not gonna be on “The Masked Singer”… anymore!
That’s right, the Twisted Sister frontman was the next celebrity to be revealed on Wednesday’s edition of “The Masked Singer,” as the Doll.
Snider had won the previous week as Doll, but his journey ended here. For Doll, no one got it right. Panelist Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg thought it was Iggy Pop. Robin Thicke went with Gene Simmons, Nicole Scherzinger named David Lee Roth and Ken Jeong guessed Austin Butler.
Like last season, “The Masked Singer” has once again adopted a “Champion of Masked Singer” format. Each episode, three costumed celebrities will perform, but only one will win and move on...
We’re not gonna take it. No, we ain’t gonna take it. Dee Snider’s not gonna be on “The Masked Singer”… anymore!
That’s right, the Twisted Sister frontman was the next celebrity to be revealed on Wednesday’s edition of “The Masked Singer,” as the Doll.
Snider had won the previous week as Doll, but his journey ended here. For Doll, no one got it right. Panelist Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg thought it was Iggy Pop. Robin Thicke went with Gene Simmons, Nicole Scherzinger named David Lee Roth and Ken Jeong guessed Austin Butler.
Like last season, “The Masked Singer” has once again adopted a “Champion of Masked Singer” format. Each episode, three costumed celebrities will perform, but only one will win and move on...
- 4/6/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
A beautiful new mask will be introduced on tonight’s (April 5) episode of The Masked Singer. Dandelion, featuring a glittery green bodysuit with a green tulle skirt and a fluffy white ball for a head, joins The Masked Singer Season 9’s “WB Movie Night.” She’ll compete against Doll, last week’s King of The Masked Singer, and Mantis, another new mask. Based on a preview of her singing voice, some fans think they can already tell who is behind Dandelion. Here are the early predictions.
Dandelion on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9’s Movie Night | Fox Dandelion arrives on Movie Night
Last week, Doll went up against Scorpio and Moose on ’80s Night. Moose received the first boot of the night (their identity is listed at the end of this story). Then, after a battle royale with Scorpio, the panelists crowned Doll the winner and sent Scorpio packing.
Now,...
Dandelion on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9’s Movie Night | Fox Dandelion arrives on Movie Night
Last week, Doll went up against Scorpio and Moose on ’80s Night. Moose received the first boot of the night (their identity is listed at the end of this story). Then, after a battle royale with Scorpio, the panelists crowned Doll the winner and sent Scorpio packing.
Now,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jackie Gleason never won an Emmy. Neither did Ed Sullivan. Or Andy Griffith. Or Fred Rogers. Or “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry. Or “Rocky & Bullwinkle” genius Jay Ward. Bob Newhart’s sole Emmy win was as a guest actor on “The Big Bang Theory” in 2013.
Yes, the 74 years of Emmy history are chock full of surprises spanning both winners and non-winners. That extends to the Emmy’s Governors Award as well. The TV academy describes that Governors Award – bestowed generally but not always annually since 1978 – as follows: “The Board of Governors of the Television Academy may, when warranted, recognize an individual, company or organization that has made a profound, transformational and long-lasting contribution to the arts and/or science of television by presenting them with the Governors Award.”
SEE2023 Emmy Predictions: Gold Derby Predicts the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards
The first Governors Award in ’78 went to CBS founder William Paley.
Yes, the 74 years of Emmy history are chock full of surprises spanning both winners and non-winners. That extends to the Emmy’s Governors Award as well. The TV academy describes that Governors Award – bestowed generally but not always annually since 1978 – as follows: “The Board of Governors of the Television Academy may, when warranted, recognize an individual, company or organization that has made a profound, transformational and long-lasting contribution to the arts and/or science of television by presenting them with the Governors Award.”
SEE2023 Emmy Predictions: Gold Derby Predicts the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards
The first Governors Award in ’78 went to CBS founder William Paley.
- 3/31/2023
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9, episode 7 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired March 29 on Fox.
Everyone knows George Wendt’s name — well, at least Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg does. “Cheers” star Wendt was one of the two more celebrities who were revealed on Wednesday’s edition of “The Masked Singer.” Also unmasked: “Selling Sunset” star Christine Quinn.
For Moose, panelist Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg got it right with George Wendt. Robin Thicke went with Jon Lovitz, Nicole Scherzinger named Ed O’Neill and Ken Jeong guessed John Goodman.
As for Scorpio, no one got it right. McCarthy Wahlberg named Denise Richards, Thicke guessed Lisa Rinna. Ken Jeong thought it was Heidi Klum. Nicole Scherzinger picked Willa Ford.
Like last season, “The Masked Singer” has once again adopted a “Champion of Masked Singer” format. Each episode, three costumed celebrities will perform, but only one will win...
Everyone knows George Wendt’s name — well, at least Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg does. “Cheers” star Wendt was one of the two more celebrities who were revealed on Wednesday’s edition of “The Masked Singer.” Also unmasked: “Selling Sunset” star Christine Quinn.
For Moose, panelist Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg got it right with George Wendt. Robin Thicke went with Jon Lovitz, Nicole Scherzinger named Ed O’Neill and Ken Jeong guessed John Goodman.
As for Scorpio, no one got it right. McCarthy Wahlberg named Denise Richards, Thicke guessed Lisa Rinna. Ken Jeong thought it was Heidi Klum. Nicole Scherzinger picked Willa Ford.
Like last season, “The Masked Singer” has once again adopted a “Champion of Masked Singer” format. Each episode, three costumed celebrities will perform, but only one will win...
- 3/30/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Get ready for a totally tubular night of music on The Masked Singer Season 9 tonight, March 29. It’s ’80s Night and the start of a brand new group, so three masks will make their debut. One of those new faces is Moose, rocking a red and black lumberjack outfit with a red beanie. But who is the celebrity hiding inside the costume? Here are some of the first impressions shared by fans online.
Moose on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9 | Fox It’s ’80s Night on ‘Tms’
Last week, Axolotl and Macaw went up against reigning champ Fairy on Country Night. However, Axolotl got the boot first (her identity can be found at the end of this story), and Macaw outsang Fairy in the Battle Royale. Macaw earned himself a spot in the quarterfinals, sending Fairy home.
Now, Tms is starting fresh with three new masks. The preview for ’80s Night,...
Moose on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9 | Fox It’s ’80s Night on ‘Tms’
Last week, Axolotl and Macaw went up against reigning champ Fairy on Country Night. However, Axolotl got the boot first (her identity can be found at the end of this story), and Macaw outsang Fairy in the Battle Royale. Macaw earned himself a spot in the quarterfinals, sending Fairy home.
Now, Tms is starting fresh with three new masks. The preview for ’80s Night,...
- 3/29/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9, episode 6 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired March 22 on Fox.
You’d better be ready to, be ready to… Jump! Off of “The Masked Singer.” Actor Holly Robinson Peete, known for “21 Jump Street” among other things, was one of the two more celebrities who unmasked on Wednesday’s edition of “The Masked Singer.” Also out: WWE star Alexa Bliss, who just made headlines this week for revealing that she had been diagnosed with skin cancer, and recently underwent a procedure for it.
For Axolotl, panelist Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg got it right, naming Alexa Bliss (real names Alexis Kaufman and Alexis “Lexi” Cabrera). Robin Thicke guessed Nikki Bella. Ken Jeong thought it was Brie Bella. Nicole Scherzinger picked McKayla Maroney.
As for Fairy, no one guessed Robinson Peete. Scherzinger went with Tracee Ellis Ross, McCarthy Wahlberg thought it was Corrine Foxx,...
You’d better be ready to, be ready to… Jump! Off of “The Masked Singer.” Actor Holly Robinson Peete, known for “21 Jump Street” among other things, was one of the two more celebrities who unmasked on Wednesday’s edition of “The Masked Singer.” Also out: WWE star Alexa Bliss, who just made headlines this week for revealing that she had been diagnosed with skin cancer, and recently underwent a procedure for it.
For Axolotl, panelist Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg got it right, naming Alexa Bliss (real names Alexis Kaufman and Alexis “Lexi” Cabrera). Robin Thicke guessed Nikki Bella. Ken Jeong thought it was Brie Bella. Nicole Scherzinger picked McKayla Maroney.
As for Fairy, no one guessed Robinson Peete. Scherzinger went with Tracee Ellis Ross, McCarthy Wahlberg thought it was Corrine Foxx,...
- 3/23/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
It’s “Country Night” on this week’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” and Variety can reveal some of the celebrities who will be revealed. Well, sort of: These aren’t the actual contestants under masks, but they are they stars who will appear to hand out special clues that provide hints to the identities of each player.
Among the guest stars on Wednesday night’s episode: Country music star Deana Carter, comedian Bill Engvall and NFL star Robert Woods each deliver a special clue for Macaw, Fairy, and Axolotl (respectively).
Next week, when “The Masked Singer” dives into its “80’s Night,” Young Mc busts a move with his hit “Bust a Move,” kicking off the show with a performance. Also seen on the episode are “CHiPs” actor Erik Estrada and “Dallas” star Charlene Tilton; all three guests deliver clues that evening.
“The Masked Singer” enters Season 9 with 21 contestants include “Mustang,...
Among the guest stars on Wednesday night’s episode: Country music star Deana Carter, comedian Bill Engvall and NFL star Robert Woods each deliver a special clue for Macaw, Fairy, and Axolotl (respectively).
Next week, when “The Masked Singer” dives into its “80’s Night,” Young Mc busts a move with his hit “Bust a Move,” kicking off the show with a performance. Also seen on the episode are “CHiPs” actor Erik Estrada and “Dallas” star Charlene Tilton; all three guests deliver clues that evening.
“The Masked Singer” enters Season 9 with 21 contestants include “Mustang,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9, episode 5 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired March 15 on Fox.
Two more celebrities were unmasked on Wednesday’s edition of “The Masked Singer”: Actor/comedian Malin Akerman and social media star Lele Pons were revealed to be Squirrel and Jackalope, respectively.
For Squirrel, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg got it right, naming Malin Akerman. Robin Thicke guessed Heather Graham. Ken Jeong thought it was Katherine Heigl. Nicole Scherzinger picked Kate Hudson. Guest panelist Jennifer Nettles said Anne Hathaway.
As for Jackalope, Scherzinger quickly figured out it was Lele Pons, and Thicke agreed. McCarthy Wahlberg said Jenna Ortega. Jeong went with Selena Gomez. Nettles picked Camilla Cabello.
It was “Sesame Street” night, and the episode opened with Elmo singing “What’s The Name of that Song” before turning it over to Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Grover, the Count and...
Two more celebrities were unmasked on Wednesday’s edition of “The Masked Singer”: Actor/comedian Malin Akerman and social media star Lele Pons were revealed to be Squirrel and Jackalope, respectively.
For Squirrel, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg got it right, naming Malin Akerman. Robin Thicke guessed Heather Graham. Ken Jeong thought it was Katherine Heigl. Nicole Scherzinger picked Kate Hudson. Guest panelist Jennifer Nettles said Anne Hathaway.
As for Jackalope, Scherzinger quickly figured out it was Lele Pons, and Thicke agreed. McCarthy Wahlberg said Jenna Ortega. Jeong went with Selena Gomez. Nettles picked Camilla Cabello.
It was “Sesame Street” night, and the episode opened with Elmo singing “What’s The Name of that Song” before turning it over to Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Grover, the Count and...
- 3/16/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Season 9 of The Masked Singer premiered on Feb. 15 on Fox. During the first episode of the ninth season, actor Dick Van Dyke competed and was eliminated from the singing competition show. In an interview with People Magazine, Van Dyke revealed why he decided to perform “When You’re Smiling” on The Masked Singer.
Dick Van Dyke | Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Dick Van Dyke performed ‘When You’re Smiling’ on ‘The Masked Singer’
On the season 9 premiere of The Masked Singer, Van Dyke appeared as a contestant referred to as the Gnome. During the first round, Van Dyke performed the song “When You’re Smiling.”
The song has a number of famous recordings by various artists, and some of its most notable recordings are by Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Judy Garland.
In an interview with People Magazine, Van Dyke revealed that his wife is the reason he decided to perform “When You’re Smiling.
Dick Van Dyke | Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Dick Van Dyke performed ‘When You’re Smiling’ on ‘The Masked Singer’
On the season 9 premiere of The Masked Singer, Van Dyke appeared as a contestant referred to as the Gnome. During the first round, Van Dyke performed the song “When You’re Smiling.”
The song has a number of famous recordings by various artists, and some of its most notable recordings are by Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Judy Garland.
In an interview with People Magazine, Van Dyke revealed that his wife is the reason he decided to perform “When You’re Smiling.
- 3/6/2023
- by Eryn Murphy
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9, episode 3 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired March 1 on Fox.
“The Masked Singer” is like a jungle sometimes, it makes you wonder how you keep from going under. On Wednesday’s episode, rap legend Grandmaster Flash was trying not to be pushed, since he was so close to the edge. But despite trying not to, he lost his head.
Grandmaster Flash was the latest celebrity to be unmasked on Season 9 of “The Masked Singer,” revealed as the Polar Bear. The hip-hop pioneer sang “Rapture,” by Blondie. And there’s quite a connection there.
“That song was actually written for me,” he told Variety. “I remember Fab Five Freddy bringing [Blondie’s Debbie Harry] to one of my shows. This is way back in the day before I became famous. And she wrote this song of what she saw when...
“The Masked Singer” is like a jungle sometimes, it makes you wonder how you keep from going under. On Wednesday’s episode, rap legend Grandmaster Flash was trying not to be pushed, since he was so close to the edge. But despite trying not to, he lost his head.
Grandmaster Flash was the latest celebrity to be unmasked on Season 9 of “The Masked Singer,” revealed as the Polar Bear. The hip-hop pioneer sang “Rapture,” by Blondie. And there’s quite a connection there.
“That song was actually written for me,” he told Variety. “I remember Fab Five Freddy bringing [Blondie’s Debbie Harry] to one of my shows. This is way back in the day before I became famous. And she wrote this song of what she saw when...
- 3/2/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Mamma Mia – it’s “Abba Night” on The Masked Singer! This week’s episode is full of pop rock and disco nostalgia, as the reigning champ, Medusa, takes on two new celebrity singers, each performing iconic songs—including “Dancing Queen,” “Fernando” and S.O.S.”—from the one and only Swedish supergroup.
The stakes are higher than ever as the crowning champion of the episode will head straight to the semi-finals. The Season 9 contestants boast a combined 28 Emmy Nominations, 6 Grammy Wins, 10 Gold Albums, 4 Golden Globe Nominations, 5 Medals, 26 Books, 2 Tony Award Nominations, 5 Lifetime Achievement Awards, 4 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a combined 95,231,000 records sold.
Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Two new characters enter the competition and two will be unmasked in the all-new “Abba Night” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, Feb. 22 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.
The stakes are higher than ever as the crowning champion of the episode will head straight to the semi-finals. The Season 9 contestants boast a combined 28 Emmy Nominations, 6 Grammy Wins, 10 Gold Albums, 4 Golden Globe Nominations, 5 Medals, 26 Books, 2 Tony Award Nominations, 5 Lifetime Achievement Awards, 4 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a combined 95,231,000 records sold.
Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke. Two new characters enter the competition and two will be unmasked in the all-new “Abba Night” episode of “The Masked Singer” airing Wednesday, Feb. 22 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox.
- 2/23/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9 season premiere of “The Masked Singer,” which aired Feb. 22 on Fox.
The Winner Takes It All: “The Masked Singer” paid tribute to Swedish super group Abba on Wednesday — and unmasked two 1980s icons in the process. Pop ingenue Debbie Gibson, who first hit it big in 1987 as a 17-year-old sensation who wrote and sang her own songs, was unmasked as the Night Owl, while comedian and “America’s Got Talent” judge Howie Mandel — who rose to recognition on the 1980s medical drama “St. Elsewhere” — was revealed to be the Rock Lobster.
Gibson was a last-minute addition to the episode after the celebrity who was originally set to appear had to exit after testing positive for Covid. With less than 24 hours to taping, Gibson agreed to step in.
“I didn’t really have much time to decide to do it,...
The Winner Takes It All: “The Masked Singer” paid tribute to Swedish super group Abba on Wednesday — and unmasked two 1980s icons in the process. Pop ingenue Debbie Gibson, who first hit it big in 1987 as a 17-year-old sensation who wrote and sang her own songs, was unmasked as the Night Owl, while comedian and “America’s Got Talent” judge Howie Mandel — who rose to recognition on the 1980s medical drama “St. Elsewhere” — was revealed to be the Rock Lobster.
Gibson was a last-minute addition to the episode after the celebrity who was originally set to appear had to exit after testing positive for Covid. With less than 24 hours to taping, Gibson agreed to step in.
“I didn’t really have much time to decide to do it,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when “The Masked Singer” unveiled a Hollywood icon as one of the two costumed vocalists departing at the start of season nine.
The game show’s guessing game returned, offering themed episodes and its usual assortment of mystery guests. Although the judges could have saved one of them, thanks to a new rule allowing one save per episode, they did not use that this week.
Spoiler Alert: Do Not Read Further If You Have Not Seen Tonight’S Show:
The night’s first reveal was the Gnome, whose performance of oldie but goodie “When You’re Smiling” fit his elfin face.
The Gnome turned out to be 97-year-old Dick Van Dyke. The judges guessed the masked singer might be Dustin Hoffman, Robert DeNiro, or Mel Brooks. But once Van Dyke was unmasked, the judges were beside themselves, with Nicole Scherzinger breaking into tears.
The game show’s guessing game returned, offering themed episodes and its usual assortment of mystery guests. Although the judges could have saved one of them, thanks to a new rule allowing one save per episode, they did not use that this week.
Spoiler Alert: Do Not Read Further If You Have Not Seen Tonight’S Show:
The night’s first reveal was the Gnome, whose performance of oldie but goodie “When You’re Smiling” fit his elfin face.
The Gnome turned out to be 97-year-old Dick Van Dyke. The judges guessed the masked singer might be Dustin Hoffman, Robert DeNiro, or Mel Brooks. But once Van Dyke was unmasked, the judges were beside themselves, with Nicole Scherzinger breaking into tears.
- 2/16/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Three all new celebrities in disguise hit “The Masked Singer” stage on Wednesday night’s Season 9 premiere. After rocking out to “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake, Mustang lost the Battle Royale to Medusa and was forced to unmask, revealing country superstar and multi-platinum recording artist Sara Evans. The panel consisting of Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger failed to correctly guess the “Born to Fly” singer was right in front of them.
See Everything to know about ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9
“I love the show and I don’t think there’s enough country artists represented, ” she told host Nick Cannon during her unmasked interview. “It was so fun!” Sara revealed she hadn’t even told her family she was participating on the show. “I have three children and we’re gonna watch it together.”
Prior to Sara’s reveal, the panelists submitted final guesses as...
See Everything to know about ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9
“I love the show and I don’t think there’s enough country artists represented, ” she told host Nick Cannon during her unmasked interview. “It was so fun!” Sara revealed she hadn’t even told her family she was participating on the show. “I have three children and we’re gonna watch it together.”
Prior to Sara’s reveal, the panelists submitted final guesses as...
- 2/16/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Three all new celebrities in disguise hit “The Masked Singer” stage on Wednesday night’s Season 9 premiere. After crooning “When You’re Smiling” by Billie Holiday, Gnome was the first performer to be cut, revealing Emmy, Grammy and Tony winner Dick Van Dyke. The panel consisting of Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger failed to correctly guess the legend was right in front of them.
See Everything to know about ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9
“It was real dark in there,” the 97-year old told host Nick Cannon during his unmasked interview. “I just loved it that they thought I was Robert De Niro! I didn’t know Robert De Niro could sing.”
“I love you so much,” Nicole gushed as tears poured from her eyes. “The whole world loves you so much. It’s an honor to have you on our show. I can’t believe you’re here!
See Everything to know about ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 9
“It was real dark in there,” the 97-year old told host Nick Cannon during his unmasked interview. “I just loved it that they thought I was Robert De Niro! I didn’t know Robert De Niro could sing.”
“I love you so much,” Nicole gushed as tears poured from her eyes. “The whole world loves you so much. It’s an honor to have you on our show. I can’t believe you’re here!
- 2/16/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9 season premiere of “The Masked Singer,” which aired Feb. 15 on Fox.
“The Masked Singer” kicked off its Season 9 on Wednesday night with one of its biggest stars yet — and also its oldest. Entertainer icon Dick Van Dyke, 97, was the celebrity under the Gnome costume, and was the first reveal of the night. Later, country music artist Sara Evans was unmasked as the Mustang.
Van Dyke’s reveal reps the second season in a row where the first reveal came from a legend. In Season 8, “Monty Python” star Eric Idle and “Star Trek” mainstay William Shatner (who at 91 had previously been the oldest celebrity on the show) were revealed on night 1.
“It was the weirdest experience I think I’ve ever had,” Van Dyke said.
Van Dyke said he actually reached out to Idle when he first considered coming on “The Masked Singer.
“The Masked Singer” kicked off its Season 9 on Wednesday night with one of its biggest stars yet — and also its oldest. Entertainer icon Dick Van Dyke, 97, was the celebrity under the Gnome costume, and was the first reveal of the night. Later, country music artist Sara Evans was unmasked as the Mustang.
Van Dyke’s reveal reps the second season in a row where the first reveal came from a legend. In Season 8, “Monty Python” star Eric Idle and “Star Trek” mainstay William Shatner (who at 91 had previously been the oldest celebrity on the show) were revealed on night 1.
“It was the weirdest experience I think I’ve ever had,” Van Dyke said.
Van Dyke said he actually reached out to Idle when he first considered coming on “The Masked Singer.
- 2/16/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
About 15 years ago, director Kevin Lima ("A Goofy Movie") made something pretty special with "Enchanted." The 2007 live-action riff on Disney tropes is loaded with charm primarily thanks to Amy Adams as Giselle, the marriage-hopeful Princess who finds herself leaving her animated world of Andalasia for the real world after falling down a well. "Shrek" may have beaten them to the Disney-satire punch, but Adams' earnestness about the whole affair sells the princess parody nevertheless.
Lima isn't returning for the sequel, as "Hairspray" filmmaker Adam Shankman has taken over directing duties. Fortunately, Shankman has worked with Disney before with "The Pacifier" and "Bedtime Stories." Funny enough, he seems to be one of the few people in Hollywood who knows how to effectively utilize James Marsden's talent and charisma, so it's pretty great news that they'll be reunited here.
Where "Enchanted" was about a cheery princess acclimating to the world around her,...
Lima isn't returning for the sequel, as "Hairspray" filmmaker Adam Shankman has taken over directing duties. Fortunately, Shankman has worked with Disney before with "The Pacifier" and "Bedtime Stories." Funny enough, he seems to be one of the few people in Hollywood who knows how to effectively utilize James Marsden's talent and charisma, so it's pretty great news that they'll be reunited here.
Where "Enchanted" was about a cheery princess acclimating to the world around her,...
- 11/14/2022
- by Matthew Bilodeau
- Slash Film
Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here.
World of Warcraft was released in 2004. That’s almost 20 years’ worth of memories, loot, and expansions. Currently, the game features eight expansions full of new classes, races, and content (of varying quality), and that number will jump to nine sooner than you think.
Earlier this year, Blizzard announced World of Warcraft: Dragonflight. That upcoming expansion will give players a new location in the form of the Dragon Isles, a new dragon-themed race and class, and new dragon mounts. Everything is either draconic or made of dragons in Dragonflight, and while the expansion won’t land until November 28, gamers won’t have to wait until after Turkey Day to start experiencing the expansion’s content firsthand.
WoW: Dragonflight’s Pre-Patch (Part 1) Release Date and Time
Since World of Warcraft: Dragonflight,...
World of Warcraft was released in 2004. That’s almost 20 years’ worth of memories, loot, and expansions. Currently, the game features eight expansions full of new classes, races, and content (of varying quality), and that number will jump to nine sooner than you think.
Earlier this year, Blizzard announced World of Warcraft: Dragonflight. That upcoming expansion will give players a new location in the form of the Dragon Isles, a new dragon-themed race and class, and new dragon mounts. Everything is either draconic or made of dragons in Dragonflight, and while the expansion won’t land until November 28, gamers won’t have to wait until after Turkey Day to start experiencing the expansion’s content firsthand.
WoW: Dragonflight’s Pre-Patch (Part 1) Release Date and Time
Since World of Warcraft: Dragonflight,...
- 10/24/2022
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
Former MGM Motion Picture Group President Jonathan Glickman has launched his new venture Panoramic Media, Glickman announced on Tuesday.
Key investors to the new startup include Gary Barber, Spyglass Media Group, Eagle Pictures, Lantern Entertainment, Pinky Promise, and United Talent Agency (UTA). The financing will fund IP creation across film, television, podcast and digital.
Panoramic Media will expand upon Glickman’s existing slate of projects set up at Netflix, Amazon, MGM, Warner Media, Paramount, and MRC, as well as a joint podcast venture with iHeartMedia.
Panoramic Media has also made its first key hire, and named industry executive Jose Gutierrez as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Gutierrez will be responsible for overseeing the Company’s operations, finance, business priorities and strategic initiatives. Gutierrez joins Vice President Helena Budnik, Director Roni Stein and Head of Podcasts Alex Vespestad.
“Panoramic is the word I kept returning to when thinking about a broad,...
Key investors to the new startup include Gary Barber, Spyglass Media Group, Eagle Pictures, Lantern Entertainment, Pinky Promise, and United Talent Agency (UTA). The financing will fund IP creation across film, television, podcast and digital.
Panoramic Media will expand upon Glickman’s existing slate of projects set up at Netflix, Amazon, MGM, Warner Media, Paramount, and MRC, as well as a joint podcast venture with iHeartMedia.
Panoramic Media has also made its first key hire, and named industry executive Jose Gutierrez as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Gutierrez will be responsible for overseeing the Company’s operations, finance, business priorities and strategic initiatives. Gutierrez joins Vice President Helena Budnik, Director Roni Stein and Head of Podcasts Alex Vespestad.
“Panoramic is the word I kept returning to when thinking about a broad,...
- 3/8/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Gary Barber, Lantern Entertainment, Pinky Promise among strategic investors.
Tarak Ben Ammar’s Italian distributor Eagle Pictures, Spyglass Media Group and Hollywood agency UTA are among backers of Rush Hour franchise and Creed III producer Jonathan Glickman’s new venture Panoramic Media.
Strategic investors for Glickman, the former president of MGM film group, include longtime associate Gary Barber, Lantern Entertainment and Pinky Promise as the producer targets a broad content slate encompassing film, television, digital and podcast. The Panoramic pipeline will expand upon Glickman’s existing slate of projects at Netflix, Amazon, MGM, Warner Media, Paramount and MRC, as well...
Tarak Ben Ammar’s Italian distributor Eagle Pictures, Spyglass Media Group and Hollywood agency UTA are among backers of Rush Hour franchise and Creed III producer Jonathan Glickman’s new venture Panoramic Media.
Strategic investors for Glickman, the former president of MGM film group, include longtime associate Gary Barber, Lantern Entertainment and Pinky Promise as the producer targets a broad content slate encompassing film, television, digital and podcast. The Panoramic pipeline will expand upon Glickman’s existing slate of projects at Netflix, Amazon, MGM, Warner Media, Paramount and MRC, as well...
- 3/8/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Thomas Lennon is developing the animated comedy “The Post Guard” at Fox, Variety has learned exclusively.
The series is described as a workplace adventure comedy following the rag tag crew of humans, turtles, seals and mermaids at the secretive, and often overlooked mashup of the Coast Guard and Post Office, as they scour the high seas to find and deliver messages in bottles, while settling who among them is in charge of the ship’s menial tasks, like resetting the WiFi.
Fox has ordered a presentation for the project. Lennon will write and executive produce, with Peter Principato also executive producing. Fox Entertainment will produce along with Bento Box Entertainment.
Lennon has been in demand at Fox for some time, going back to his starring role in the comedy pilot “Dan the Weatherman” in 2018. He also starred in the Fox pilot Richard Lovely and appeared as Leo Getz in the...
The series is described as a workplace adventure comedy following the rag tag crew of humans, turtles, seals and mermaids at the secretive, and often overlooked mashup of the Coast Guard and Post Office, as they scour the high seas to find and deliver messages in bottles, while settling who among them is in charge of the ship’s menial tasks, like resetting the WiFi.
Fox has ordered a presentation for the project. Lennon will write and executive produce, with Peter Principato also executive producing. Fox Entertainment will produce along with Bento Box Entertainment.
Lennon has been in demand at Fox for some time, going back to his starring role in the comedy pilot “Dan the Weatherman” in 2018. He also starred in the Fox pilot Richard Lovely and appeared as Leo Getz in the...
- 8/5/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Once Hannah Montana ended, it was the start of a new era for Morgan York. The former Disney Channel star, who played Sarah in the television series, recently opened up about why she decided to step away from acting, especially after she was on one of the most beloved family sitcoms. She also appeared in the film, Cheaper By the Dozen and its sequel, and The Pacifier. When asked by her fans if she ever misses acting, Morgan put it simply: "No." The 28-year-old star explained her answer in further detail in a recent TikTok video, sharing, "I started acting when I was 9, and from the beginning, my mom told me, 'The second this becomes not fun or you want...
- 5/16/2021
- E! Online
Is superstar actor Vin Diesel really the Yeti on “The Masked Singer”? That’s what celebrity sleuth Ken Jeong thinks. And there’s an old clip of Vin Diesel breakdancing that’s getting new attention thanks to Jeong’s wild guess. Watch the “Breakin’ in the USA” (1984) video above for a trip down memory lane.
After Yeti performed “It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ Ez Rock during the reality TV show’s Spicy 6 episode on Wednesday, May 5, the panelists had nothing but love for the snowman. “All I kept thinking was like, I want to go to your show!” raved Nicole Scherzinger. “Last week you stripped it back and then you showed us how you can dance like nobody else. It was just so dope.”
See ‘The Masked Singer’: Top 5 Cluedle-Doo guesses include Joel McHale, Donnie Wahlberg …
Some of the names the judges thought might be hiding inside...
After Yeti performed “It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ Ez Rock during the reality TV show’s Spicy 6 episode on Wednesday, May 5, the panelists had nothing but love for the snowman. “All I kept thinking was like, I want to go to your show!” raved Nicole Scherzinger. “Last week you stripped it back and then you showed us how you can dance like nobody else. It was just so dope.”
See ‘The Masked Singer’: Top 5 Cluedle-Doo guesses include Joel McHale, Donnie Wahlberg …
Some of the names the judges thought might be hiding inside...
- 5/6/2021
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Dove Cameron, star of CW’s upcoming live-action Powerpuff series, and Hamilton‘s Jordan Fisher, will star in the Warner Bros/HBO Max movie Field Notes on Love, based on the Jennifer E. Smith 2019 YA romance novel.
Co-adapting are Smith and Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham. Appian Way’s president of production Jennifer Davisson and Phillip Watson are producing. Fisher is executive producing.
In Field Notes on Love, Hugo is dumped by his girlfriend before their long-planned romantic train trip across America. She leaves him with the tickets, which are nontransferable, booked under her name. Meanwhile, Mae is reeling from being rejected from USC’s film school. When she stumbles across Hugo’s ad for a replacement, she’s certain it’s exactly the adventure she needs to shake off her disappointment and jump-start her next film. A cross-country train trip with a complete stranger might not seem like the best idea,...
Co-adapting are Smith and Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham. Appian Way’s president of production Jennifer Davisson and Phillip Watson are producing. Fisher is executive producing.
In Field Notes on Love, Hugo is dumped by his girlfriend before their long-planned romantic train trip across America. She leaves him with the tickets, which are nontransferable, booked under her name. Meanwhile, Mae is reeling from being rejected from USC’s film school. When she stumbles across Hugo’s ad for a replacement, she’s certain it’s exactly the adventure she needs to shake off her disappointment and jump-start her next film. A cross-country train trip with a complete stranger might not seem like the best idea,...
- 4/19/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Luke Bracey and Brittany Snow have signed on to star in Tom Chilcoat’s debut feature, Big Nickel, with principal photography kicking off in the U.S this winter.
Co-written by Chilcoat and David Birke, the thriller centers on Charlie (Bracey), a charismatic Army recruiter, who is tasked with signing the “big fish” for a promotion. The only person standing in his way is Erik, a disturbed ex-vet that Charlie convinced to enlist years before. A dangerous man with a bone to pick, Erik will not be satisfied until Charlie has paid a heavy price—and as pressure mounts, Charlie is ultimately forced to re-examine his dubious methods, facing a thunderous reckoning of accountability.
A Traction and Arclight Films production, Big Nickel is produced by Traction’s Jason Tamasco and Zak Kristofek. Executive producers include Arclight Films’ Gary Hamilton, Ryan Hamilton and Ying Ye.
A native of Australia, Bracey is best known for turns in Netflix original rom-com Holidate, Warner Bros. and Lionsgate’s Point Break remake, Summit Entertainment and Lionsgate’s Oscar-winning war film Hacksaw Ridge and acclaimed Hulu miniseries, Little Fires Everywhere.
Rising to fame following her appearance on NBC drama series American Dreams, Snow’s TV credits include Ryan Murphy’s Nip/Tuck, David E. Kelly’s Harry’s Law, The CW’s musical comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Fox’s Almost Family.
On the film side, the actress is internationally recognized for her turn as Chloe in Universal Studios’ Pitch Perfect franchise. Additional big screen credits include The Pacifier, John Tucker Must Die, Prom Night and Hairspray. Most recently, Snow produced and starred in the comedic feature, Hooking Up, also starring in Netflix feature Someone Great, produced by Paul Feig.
Bracey is represented in the U.S. by CAA, Fourward, and attorney Michael Schenkman of Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher. In Australia, the actor is repped by Morrissey Management. Snow is repped by The Gersh Agency and Principal Entertainment.
Co-written by Chilcoat and David Birke, the thriller centers on Charlie (Bracey), a charismatic Army recruiter, who is tasked with signing the “big fish” for a promotion. The only person standing in his way is Erik, a disturbed ex-vet that Charlie convinced to enlist years before. A dangerous man with a bone to pick, Erik will not be satisfied until Charlie has paid a heavy price—and as pressure mounts, Charlie is ultimately forced to re-examine his dubious methods, facing a thunderous reckoning of accountability.
A Traction and Arclight Films production, Big Nickel is produced by Traction’s Jason Tamasco and Zak Kristofek. Executive producers include Arclight Films’ Gary Hamilton, Ryan Hamilton and Ying Ye.
A native of Australia, Bracey is best known for turns in Netflix original rom-com Holidate, Warner Bros. and Lionsgate’s Point Break remake, Summit Entertainment and Lionsgate’s Oscar-winning war film Hacksaw Ridge and acclaimed Hulu miniseries, Little Fires Everywhere.
Rising to fame following her appearance on NBC drama series American Dreams, Snow’s TV credits include Ryan Murphy’s Nip/Tuck, David E. Kelly’s Harry’s Law, The CW’s musical comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Fox’s Almost Family.
On the film side, the actress is internationally recognized for her turn as Chloe in Universal Studios’ Pitch Perfect franchise. Additional big screen credits include The Pacifier, John Tucker Must Die, Prom Night and Hairspray. Most recently, Snow produced and starred in the comedic feature, Hooking Up, also starring in Netflix feature Someone Great, produced by Paul Feig.
Bracey is represented in the U.S. by CAA, Fourward, and attorney Michael Schenkman of Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher. In Australia, the actor is repped by Morrissey Management. Snow is repped by The Gersh Agency and Principal Entertainment.
- 4/7/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Based on his filmography over the last two decades, Vin Diesel would apparently be more than happy if his entire career consisted of nothing but franchises. Since the year 2000, the action star has appeared in 24 movies, and only eight of them have been in roles that weren’t either Dominic Toretto, Xander Cage, Groot or Richard B. Riddick.
Out of those eight, The Pacifier was once the subject of sequel talks, The Last Witch Hunter is currently having a follow-up written and both Babylon A.D. and Bloodshot were clearly designed with franchise potential in mind before they bombed at the box office. That’s just four movies in 20 years that were made without the studio planning for further installments.
Out of all of his recurring characters, though, you get the sneaking suspicion that Diesel loves Riddick the most. He persevered with the series after the big budget space opera sequel flopped,...
Out of those eight, The Pacifier was once the subject of sequel talks, The Last Witch Hunter is currently having a follow-up written and both Babylon A.D. and Bloodshot were clearly designed with franchise potential in mind before they bombed at the box office. That’s just four movies in 20 years that were made without the studio planning for further installments.
Out of all of his recurring characters, though, you get the sneaking suspicion that Diesel loves Riddick the most. He persevered with the series after the big budget space opera sequel flopped,...
- 10/15/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
Vin Diesel seems to be on a career-long quest to star in as many franchises as possible, with the action hero currently having Fast and Furious 9 and 10, Avatar 2 and 3, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, fourth outings for XXX and Riddick and a follow-up to The Last Witch Hunter all in various stages of development.
When you also factor in his voice cameo as Groot in Ralph Breaks the Internet and the fact that 2005 family comedy The Pacifier, 2008 box office bomb Babylon A.D. and this year’s Bloodshot were all clearly designed with sequels in mind, then Diesel has appeared in just four movies in the last 20 years that weren’t either part of a franchise or made with the intention of launching one.
The 53 year-old might play one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most popular characters, but there’s no doubt he’d love a...
When you also factor in his voice cameo as Groot in Ralph Breaks the Internet and the fact that 2005 family comedy The Pacifier, 2008 box office bomb Babylon A.D. and this year’s Bloodshot were all clearly designed with sequels in mind, then Diesel has appeared in just four movies in the last 20 years that weren’t either part of a franchise or made with the intention of launching one.
The 53 year-old might play one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most popular characters, but there’s no doubt he’d love a...
- 8/22/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
It’s been a long and winding road for My Spy to get a release. The Dave Bautista movie was originally set to come out in August of 2019 but was eventually delayed to 2020 where each month, another release date would be scrapped. Then, Covid-19 happened and any notion of a theatrical debut was long gone.
The action comedy was eventually bought by Amazon Studios though and because of this, the movie is now skipping cinemas altogether and is available to stream through the Prime app. For those unfamiliar with it, the film follows Bautista as a CIA agent tasked with spying on a family. But when the 9-year-old daughter catches him in the act, he must show her how to become a spy or else she’ll blow his cover.
It seems to be a rite of passage for every action star to eventually appear in a kids-oriented movie. Arnold did it in Kindergarten Cop,...
The action comedy was eventually bought by Amazon Studios though and because of this, the movie is now skipping cinemas altogether and is available to stream through the Prime app. For those unfamiliar with it, the film follows Bautista as a CIA agent tasked with spying on a family. But when the 9-year-old daughter catches him in the act, he must show her how to become a spy or else she’ll blow his cover.
It seems to be a rite of passage for every action star to eventually appear in a kids-oriented movie. Arnold did it in Kindergarten Cop,...
- 6/26/2020
- by Ryan Beltram
- We Got This Covered
Vin Diesel had “The Pacifier.” The Rock had “The Game Plan” and “The Tooth Fairy.” John Cena had “Playing With Fire.” On the checklist for former professional wrestlers pivoting to acting careers, the “family-centric comedy co-starring one or more cute kids” has become a requisite entry in many tough guy careers, a smart bit of counter-programming alongside scores of action roles, all the better to show range and bankability. “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Dave Bautista has already proven his straight-faced comedy chops in both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the amusing but forgettable “Stuber,” which paired him alongside fellow funny guy Kumail Nanjiani. Something like Peter Segal’s “My Spy” feels inevitable as the performer expands his cinematic repertoire, but
Kicking off during a clandestine meeting in a decommissioned nuclear reactor in — of all places — Chernobyl (the first dumb choice in a series of them), “My Spy” finds Bautista...
Kicking off during a clandestine meeting in a decommissioned nuclear reactor in — of all places — Chernobyl (the first dumb choice in a series of them), “My Spy” finds Bautista...
- 6/24/2020
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Vin Diesel had “The Pacifier.” The Rock had “The Game Plan” and “The Tooth Fairy.” John Cena had “Playing With Fire.” On the checklist for former professional wrestlers pivoting to acting careers, the “family-centric comedy co-starring one or more cute kids” has become a requisite entry in many tough guy careers, a smart bit of counter-programming alongside scores of action roles, all the better to show range and bankability. “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Dave Bautista has already proven his straight-faced comedy chops in both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the amusing but forgettable “Stuber,” which paired him alongside fellow funny guy Kumail Nanjiani. Something like Peter Segal’s “My Spy” feels inevitable as the performer expands his cinematic repertoire, but
Kicking off during a clandestine meeting in a decommissioned nuclear reactor in — of all places — Chernobyl (the first dumb choice in a series of them), “My Spy” finds Bautista...
Kicking off during a clandestine meeting in a decommissioned nuclear reactor in — of all places — Chernobyl (the first dumb choice in a series of them), “My Spy” finds Bautista...
- 6/24/2020
- by Kate Erbland
- Thompson on Hollywood
The long line of Hollywood tough guys appearing alongside cute kids continues with “My Spy,” a passable PG-13 action-comedy in which big ’n’ brawny Dave Bautista plays a CIA man whose nose-diving career and damaged emotions are rehabilitated by a clever nine-year-old girl with an aptitude for espionage and a matchmaking plan for her widowed mom. to carry a script by “Red” writers Jon and Erich Hoeber that pokes some good fun at action movie tropes but is hampered by too many groan-worthy gags.
Filmed in 2018 and originally scheduled for U.S. release in August 2019 before being moved back several times to March 13, 2020, only to then be pulled amid coronavirus concerns, “My Spy” will now go direct to Amazon Prime U.S. on a date to be announced. The film played theatrically in markets including the U.K., Australia and Canada before the pandemic forced cinemas to close.
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Filmed in 2018 and originally scheduled for U.S. release in August 2019 before being moved back several times to March 13, 2020, only to then be pulled amid coronavirus concerns, “My Spy” will now go direct to Amazon Prime U.S. on a date to be announced. The film played theatrically in markets including the U.K., Australia and Canada before the pandemic forced cinemas to close.
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- 6/14/2020
- by Richard Kuipers
- Variety Film + TV
For some reason, there seems to be a rule in Hollywood that every action hero needs to appear in at least one family-friendly comedy at some point in their career, and you can now add Dave Bautista to that list. Following in the footsteps of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Kindergarten Cop, Vin Diesel’s The Pacifier and Sylvester Stallone’s appearance in Spy Kids 3-D, the Guardians of the Galaxy star also follows in the less than illustrious footsteps of fellow wrestlers-turned-actors Hulk Hogan, Dwayne Johnson and John Cena, who ventured into the genre with Mr. Nanny, The Tooth Fairy and Playing with Fire respectively.
Directed by regular Adam Sandler collaborator and veteran of mediocre comedies Peter Segal, My Spy follows Bautista’s CIA agent through a familiar setup that eventually sees him teaming up with a 9 year-old kid to save the day, and presumably their initial hostility towards each other...
Directed by regular Adam Sandler collaborator and veteran of mediocre comedies Peter Segal, My Spy follows Bautista’s CIA agent through a familiar setup that eventually sees him teaming up with a 9 year-old kid to save the day, and presumably their initial hostility towards each other...
- 6/13/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
From Arnold Schwarzenegger to Dwayne Johnson, macho actors who have wanted to take a break from intense action movies have frequently turned to family-friendly comedies that also allows them to reach a more mainstream audience. But starring with a child co-star a third your age and size means you’ll have to wear a tutu or dance like a doofus, maybe fall in something slimy or gross. Wrestler turned action star John Cena is the latest to make this pivot with “Playing With Fire,” opening this weekend. Here are some other examples of this genre of tough guys babysitting kids.
“Kindergarten Cop” (1990) – Arnold Schwarzenegger
“Kindergarten Cop” was not the first (or the last) goofy comedy Arnold Schwarzenegger would make, but only in this one does he berate at a classroom full of toddlers, play with a ferret and teach kids the basics about human anatomy. I would also argue that...
“Kindergarten Cop” (1990) – Arnold Schwarzenegger
“Kindergarten Cop” was not the first (or the last) goofy comedy Arnold Schwarzenegger would make, but only in this one does he berate at a classroom full of toddlers, play with a ferret and teach kids the basics about human anatomy. I would also argue that...
- 11/8/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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Although the Emmy Awards are following in the footsteps of the Oscars and going host-less in 2019, they're still keeping up one tradition: a voiceover announcer. So who's the snarky voice guiding the evening along with quips and "fun facts" about everyone on stage? That would be Thomas Lennon, a true multihyphenate who boasts credits as an actor, a screenwriter, a comedian, and an author.
Lennon's most successful and popular work is probably the Night at the Museum series of films, which he cowrote with Robert Ben Garant, his longtime writing partner. They're also credited with The Pacifier and the 2017 reboot of Baywatch. Although he's perfectly comfortable working behind the scenes, Lennon is also a veteran actor. His best-known TV role is as Lt. Jim Dangle on the Comedy Central series Reno 911!, which ran from 2003 to 2009.
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He's been a guest actor on...
Although the Emmy Awards are following in the footsteps of the Oscars and going host-less in 2019, they're still keeping up one tradition: a voiceover announcer. So who's the snarky voice guiding the evening along with quips and "fun facts" about everyone on stage? That would be Thomas Lennon, a true multihyphenate who boasts credits as an actor, a screenwriter, a comedian, and an author.
Lennon's most successful and popular work is probably the Night at the Museum series of films, which he cowrote with Robert Ben Garant, his longtime writing partner. They're also credited with The Pacifier and the 2017 reboot of Baywatch. Although he's perfectly comfortable working behind the scenes, Lennon is also a veteran actor. His best-known TV role is as Lt. Jim Dangle on the Comedy Central series Reno 911!, which ran from 2003 to 2009.
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He's been a guest actor on...
- 9/23/2019
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
Thomas Lennon is headed to Quibi.
The actor, screenwriter, and comedian has set up the comedy project “Winos” at the upcoming short-form content platform. In the series, after failing spectacularly in Silicon Valley, a misguided entrepreneur (Lennon) moves one valley over into wine country and tries to turn a run-down vineyard into a success. “Winos” then follows the antics of the rag-tag group of employees who have no business running a winery.
In addition to starring, Lennon created the series and will write and executive produce. Peter Principato will also executive produce. 20th Century Fox Television will produce.
Lennon is perhaps best known for co-creating and starring in the Comedy Central mockumentary series “Reno 911!” as well as starring in the CBS reboot of “The Odd Couple” with Matthew Perry. He also recently appeared in the Fox series “Lethal Weapon” in the role of Leo Getz. On the film side, in...
The actor, screenwriter, and comedian has set up the comedy project “Winos” at the upcoming short-form content platform. In the series, after failing spectacularly in Silicon Valley, a misguided entrepreneur (Lennon) moves one valley over into wine country and tries to turn a run-down vineyard into a success. “Winos” then follows the antics of the rag-tag group of employees who have no business running a winery.
In addition to starring, Lennon created the series and will write and executive produce. Peter Principato will also executive produce. 20th Century Fox Television will produce.
Lennon is perhaps best known for co-creating and starring in the Comedy Central mockumentary series “Reno 911!” as well as starring in the CBS reboot of “The Odd Couple” with Matthew Perry. He also recently appeared in the Fox series “Lethal Weapon” in the role of Leo Getz. On the film side, in...
- 7/15/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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