OpenAI is pausing the use of a voice named Sky that is part of a new demo of Chat Gpt 40’s Voice Mode. The emotive voice has been called out for sounding a little too similar to Scarlett Johansson’s A.I. character from the 2013 Spike Jonze film Her.
Saturday Night Live highlighted the Johansson similarity during its Season 49 finale Saturday. As in other recent finale episodes, Weekend Update hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost wrote each other’s jokes. The idea is “to give each other fun jokes, almost supportive jokes, that would never ruin our summer or career,...
Saturday Night Live highlighted the Johansson similarity during its Season 49 finale Saturday. As in other recent finale episodes, Weekend Update hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost wrote each other’s jokes. The idea is “to give each other fun jokes, almost supportive jokes, that would never ruin our summer or career,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Nicola Coughlan is nowhere near done with “Bridgerton,” but the star of Season 3 can’t help looking down the road. After making the seamless jump from wallflower to leading lady with Penelope’s story, she recognizes that her character will move to the periphery after Parts 1 and 2 premiere this summer.
“I was talking to Luke Newton about this the other day,” Coughlan told IndieWire the day before “Bridgerton” Season 3 – Part 1 premiered. “There’s something nice about kind of going back to the drawing board thing as an actor. You’re not going back to point zero, but it’s nice to go ‘Now I’ve got to work my ass off again to get a job.'”
Coughlan was conscious of the fact that a lot of actors reach a point where they no longer accept auditions, just offers, but she feels it’s too important to test the waters...
“I was talking to Luke Newton about this the other day,” Coughlan told IndieWire the day before “Bridgerton” Season 3 – Part 1 premiered. “There’s something nice about kind of going back to the drawing board thing as an actor. You’re not going back to point zero, but it’s nice to go ‘Now I’ve got to work my ass off again to get a job.'”
Coughlan was conscious of the fact that a lot of actors reach a point where they no longer accept auditions, just offers, but she feels it’s too important to test the waters...
- 5/20/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
OpenAI is pulling an artificial intelligence voice that users compared with Scarlett Johansson’s, but the company insists it is “not an imitation” and that it “supports the creative community.”
The company detailed its rationale in a blog post Monday morning, saying the voice for “Sky,” one of five interactive voices introduced last fall, “sampled” that of a real voice actor. The company has not disclosed the identities of the actors whose voices served as the foundation for the ChatGPT features, citing privacy considerations.
“We support the creative community and worked closely with the voice acting industry to ensure we took the right steps to cast ChatGPT’s voices,” the company wrote. “Each actor receives compensation above top-of-market rates, and this will continue for as long as their voices are used in our products.
AI voices, OpenAI asserted, “should not deliberately mimic a celebrity’s distinctive voice—Sky’s voice...
The company detailed its rationale in a blog post Monday morning, saying the voice for “Sky,” one of five interactive voices introduced last fall, “sampled” that of a real voice actor. The company has not disclosed the identities of the actors whose voices served as the foundation for the ChatGPT features, citing privacy considerations.
“We support the creative community and worked closely with the voice acting industry to ensure we took the right steps to cast ChatGPT’s voices,” the company wrote. “Each actor receives compensation above top-of-market rates, and this will continue for as long as their voices are used in our products.
AI voices, OpenAI asserted, “should not deliberately mimic a celebrity’s distinctive voice—Sky’s voice...
- 5/20/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+ today unveiled the premiere date and a first look at Bad Monkey, the upcoming comedy from award-winning executive producer Bill Lawrence and starring acclaimed actor, producer and screenwriter Vince Vaughn, who also serves as an executive producer.
Based on Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel and enduring cult favorite, the 10-episode series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on August 14, 2024, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through October 9.
Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys.
But after stumbling upon a case that begins with a human arm fished up by tourists, he realizes that if he can prove murder, he’ll be back in. He just needs to get past a trove of Floridian oddballs and one bad monkey.
Based on Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel and enduring cult favorite, the 10-episode series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on August 14, 2024, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through October 9.
Bad Monkey tells the story of Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys.
But after stumbling upon a case that begins with a human arm fished up by tourists, he realizes that if he can prove murder, he’ll be back in. He just needs to get past a trove of Floridian oddballs and one bad monkey.
- 5/20/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Apple TV+ is ready to let Bad Monkey out of its cage.
Three years after the Vince Vaughn vehicle was handed a series order, Bad Monkey will see the light of day when its first two episodes arrive on Aug. 14. New episodes will then follow every Wednesday, through Oct. 9.
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- 5/20/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
The 49th season finale of Saturday Night Live was hosted by Road House star Jake Gyllenhaal, who previously headlined the show in 2007 and 2022. On this outing, his screen time came to about 26 and a half minutes, or nearly 42% of the episode’s running time.
Scroll down to see how Gyllenhaal stacked up against each of the show’s named performers, including musical guest Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guest Jon Hamm. Note that our screen time data is calculated using a method that prioritizes face time, meaning that any contiguous (off-screen but in-scene) moments and practically all partial body appearances do not count. Screen time in the opening credits, bumpers and goodnights are not included, nor do those portions factor into our assessment of the episode’s total running time.
Jake Gyllenhaal – 26:33 / 41.64%
Including cameos, Gyllenhaal has now appeared in six SNL episodes throughout his career.
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Scroll down to see how Gyllenhaal stacked up against each of the show’s named performers, including musical guest Sabrina Carpenter and surprise guest Jon Hamm. Note that our screen time data is calculated using a method that prioritizes face time, meaning that any contiguous (off-screen but in-scene) moments and practically all partial body appearances do not count. Screen time in the opening credits, bumpers and goodnights are not included, nor do those portions factor into our assessment of the episode’s total running time.
Jake Gyllenhaal – 26:33 / 41.64%
Including cameos, Gyllenhaal has now appeared in six SNL episodes throughout his career.
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- 5/20/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- LateNighter
This weekend, the 49th season of "Saturday Night Live" came to an end. Typically, the season finale is chock full of guest stars, and usually a big name or former beloved cast member takes the stage in Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza for hosting duties. This time, it was the former, with "Road House" remake star Jake Gyllenhaal returning for his third time hosting the late night sketch series.
For those keeping track, Gyllenhaal's hosting duties have Taylor Swift fans buzzing, because the musical guest was "Girl Meets World" star Sabrina Carpenter, who has been opening for Swift on the international part of her Eras Tour (now available to watch on Disney+), and there's that whole drama between Gyllenhaal and Swift that resulted in a 10-minute hit song. Speaking of musical guests, Gyllenhaal got musical in his own right as he sang a Boyz II Men cover about the honor...
For those keeping track, Gyllenhaal's hosting duties have Taylor Swift fans buzzing, because the musical guest was "Girl Meets World" star Sabrina Carpenter, who has been opening for Swift on the international part of her Eras Tour (now available to watch on Disney+), and there's that whole drama between Gyllenhaal and Swift that resulted in a 10-minute hit song. Speaking of musical guests, Gyllenhaal got musical in his own right as he sang a Boyz II Men cover about the honor...
- 5/19/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Jake Gyllenhaal is still basking in his fame after the success of Road House, and pop star Sabrina Carpenter continues to make waves online after her viral hit ‘Espresso’, but put them together in a show and fans get one night of a blast. The Southpaw star was the lead guest host on Saturday Night Live while the singer was featured as the musical guest.
Sabrina Carpenter, Jake Gyllenhaal and Bowen Yang in Saturday Night Live / NBC
They both appeared in a sketch as Scooby-Doo characters, with Gyllenhaal starring as Fred and Carpenter as Daphne, as the gang investigates and explores a haunted house that soon took a bloody turn after Fred got a bit too serious. It only ran for 3 minutes, but the audience already became fans.
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The Saturday Night Live spoof was made even more special with...
Sabrina Carpenter, Jake Gyllenhaal and Bowen Yang in Saturday Night Live / NBC
They both appeared in a sketch as Scooby-Doo characters, with Gyllenhaal starring as Fred and Carpenter as Daphne, as the gang investigates and explores a haunted house that soon took a bloody turn after Fred got a bit too serious. It only ran for 3 minutes, but the audience already became fans.
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- 5/19/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
In these trying times, “Saturday Night Live” wants character actors of all stripes to be extra careful when walking around New York City — but Jon Hamm can relax.
10 days after Steve Buscemi was hospitalized after being unexpectedly punched in the face, NBC’s late-night show mocked the situation with a lighthearted sketch about protecting our actors who are recognizable but not necessarily household names. Host Jake Gyllenhaal appeared as an NYPD officer urging actors to stay safe while briefing reporters about the issue.
“Just this week, national treasure Steve Buscemi was punched while walking through Kips Bay,” he said. “These types of attacks cannot and will not be tolerated. So to everyone watching, I have one important message: Stop punching character actors in the face.”
Gyllenhaal went on to explain that he believes Buscemi’s attack could be the start of a larger wave of crimes against character actors. He...
10 days after Steve Buscemi was hospitalized after being unexpectedly punched in the face, NBC’s late-night show mocked the situation with a lighthearted sketch about protecting our actors who are recognizable but not necessarily household names. Host Jake Gyllenhaal appeared as an NYPD officer urging actors to stay safe while briefing reporters about the issue.
“Just this week, national treasure Steve Buscemi was punched while walking through Kips Bay,” he said. “These types of attacks cannot and will not be tolerated. So to everyone watching, I have one important message: Stop punching character actors in the face.”
Gyllenhaal went on to explain that he believes Buscemi’s attack could be the start of a larger wave of crimes against character actors. He...
- 5/19/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Popstar Sabrina Carpenter has been riding high on the success of her chart-topping single Espresso. The singer-songwriter released the song before her performance at Coachella, which saw her propel to worldwide stardom. The former Disney Channel actress has since performed the song on Saturday Night Live!
After gaining appreciation from Katy Perry, the song seems to have found a fan in the legendary Adele. The Rolling in the Deep singer recently spoke about Carpener’s song being on her mind while at a performance. She called the song ‘her jam’ and mentioned that she was crooning to the banger one night after a performance.
Adele Calls Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso Her Jam Adele in Hello
Adele has always been regarded as one of the greatest singers of the generation and has been one of the highest-selling artists. Her albums regularly sell millions of units worldwide and she became one of...
After gaining appreciation from Katy Perry, the song seems to have found a fan in the legendary Adele. The Rolling in the Deep singer recently spoke about Carpener’s song being on her mind while at a performance. She called the song ‘her jam’ and mentioned that she was crooning to the banger one night after a performance.
Adele Calls Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso Her Jam Adele in Hello
Adele has always been regarded as one of the greatest singers of the generation and has been one of the highest-selling artists. Her albums regularly sell millions of units worldwide and she became one of...
- 5/19/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
"Saturday Night Live" might be a late-night show in New York, but since it airs before 10 p.m. in some regions it has to abide by the FCC's quirky rules on "indecent and profane" content. Swearing is a capital crime; in 1981, Charles Rocket was fired immediately after he accidentally dropped an F-bomb on air. Sex and nudity are also big danger zones; the 1988 sketch "Nude Beach" with Matthew Broderick, in which the word "penis" is uttered dozens of times, was permitted to air following a fierce debate within NBC's Broadcast Standard Department, and resulted in 46,000 complaints and the loss of multiple sponsors.
Fortunately for this "SNL" season 49 finale sketch, which stars guest host Jake Gyllenhaal as Fred in a twisted spin on "Scooby-Doo," violence on TV is basically a blood-soaked free-for-all with almost no limits.
Musical guest Sabrina Carpenter co-stars as Daphne, with regular cast members Mikey Day...
Fortunately for this "SNL" season 49 finale sketch, which stars guest host Jake Gyllenhaal as Fred in a twisted spin on "Scooby-Doo," violence on TV is basically a blood-soaked free-for-all with almost no limits.
Musical guest Sabrina Carpenter co-stars as Daphne, with regular cast members Mikey Day...
- 5/19/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Kevin Costner is set to premiere his longtime dream project Horizon at the Cannes Film Festival. In addition, the award-winning actor and director is being honored at Cannes by France with an Order of Arts and Letters by the Culture Minister. This is a very big weekend for the star. However, he took some time out to pay tribute to his Yellowstone father, Dabney Coleman.
What did Costner say about the man who portrayed John Dutton Sr.? Here is his tribute.
Dabney Coleman YouTube/Saturday Night Live Kevin Costner Honors The Late Dabney Coleman His Yellowstone Father
Although Kevin Costner is currently at the Cannes Film Festival to premiere his epic movie Horizon, he took the time to honor the late Dabney Coleman. Coleman’s last acting role was as John Dutton Sr. in Yellowstone. Coleman died at the age of 92 on May 15. Posting on his Instagram Stories, the Field Of Dreams...
What did Costner say about the man who portrayed John Dutton Sr.? Here is his tribute.
Dabney Coleman YouTube/Saturday Night Live Kevin Costner Honors The Late Dabney Coleman His Yellowstone Father
Although Kevin Costner is currently at the Cannes Film Festival to premiere his epic movie Horizon, he took the time to honor the late Dabney Coleman. Coleman’s last acting role was as John Dutton Sr. in Yellowstone. Coleman died at the age of 92 on May 15. Posting on his Instagram Stories, the Field Of Dreams...
- 5/19/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
Jake Gyllenhaal hosted “Saturday Night Live” last night and the show’s most memorable sketch saw Gyllenhaal playing an iconic pop culture character: Fred from “Scooby-Doo.”
It was titled “Scooby-Doo and the Mystery of the Shadow Phantom,” with Gyllenhaal starring alongside musical guest Sabrina Carpenter as well as “SNL” cast members Sarah Sherman, Mikey Day, and Andrew Dismukes. While it starts like a traditional “Scooby” adventure, with the gang unmasking a mystery, it soon turns into a rated “R” bloodbath.
After Fred reveals the Phantom to be Old Man Franklin, he takes things a step too far and literally rips Old Man Franklin’s face clean off. From there, the Mystery Inc. gang is dispatched in increasingly gruesome ways, while Scoob chows down on the Old Man’s face.
The gore effects are largely digital, but we’ll let it slide.
Watch “Scooby-Doo and the Mystery of the Shadow Phantom” below!
It was titled “Scooby-Doo and the Mystery of the Shadow Phantom,” with Gyllenhaal starring alongside musical guest Sabrina Carpenter as well as “SNL” cast members Sarah Sherman, Mikey Day, and Andrew Dismukes. While it starts like a traditional “Scooby” adventure, with the gang unmasking a mystery, it soon turns into a rated “R” bloodbath.
After Fred reveals the Phantom to be Old Man Franklin, he takes things a step too far and literally rips Old Man Franklin’s face clean off. From there, the Mystery Inc. gang is dispatched in increasingly gruesome ways, while Scoob chows down on the Old Man’s face.
The gore effects are largely digital, but we’ll let it slide.
Watch “Scooby-Doo and the Mystery of the Shadow Phantom” below!
- 5/19/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
On Saturday night, Jake Gyllenhaal took the stage at Studio 8h to close out Saturday Night Live Season 49, and, clearly, he was having a blast. There really were no duds in the array of sketches, and Gyllenhaal was a key player in most of them, showing up every time with enough vim to be the constant centerpiece. Plus, the variety of sketches was vast, which meant Gyllenhaal also got to show off his many strengths as a performer, from his surprisingly strong singing voice to his clammy New York City accent impression and beyond. Here are some of the best moments of the episode. In his monologue, he went hard on the humble humor about the fact that he was hosting the Season 49 finale instead of Season 50. He also reminded everyone that he has a nice set of pipes with a rendition of Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road.
- 5/19/2024
- TV Insider
The Saturday Night Live tradition continues!
As in recent finale episodes, Michael Che and Colin Jost wrote each other’s jokes during the Weekend Update segment in this year’s Season 49 finale. The idea is “to give each other fun jokes, almost supportive jokes, that would never ruin our summer or career,” Jost explained. Though, of course, the exercise devolved into the most giggly affair as the two comedians read provocative lines that would otherwise be deemed tasteless.
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As in recent finale episodes, Michael Che and Colin Jost wrote each other’s jokes during the Weekend Update segment in this year’s Season 49 finale. The idea is “to give each other fun jokes, almost supportive jokes, that would never ruin our summer or career,” Jost explained. Though, of course, the exercise devolved into the most giggly affair as the two comedians read provocative lines that would otherwise be deemed tasteless.
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- 5/19/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Well, Saturday Night Live closed out its 49th season last night commendably pushing the boundaries of comedy invention, female-singer lingerie, and what used to be acceptable language on broadcast television.
Commendable, because much of the season finale was broad and funny and that ought to be the real measure of standards and practices for the longest-running sketch-comedy show in entertainment history.
If you’re funny, you ought to get to push all you want.
This was another in a recent string of SNL episodes that generated a good percentage of high-decibel laughs. And if anyone was unaware that it was the season finale and the season was the 49th, the host, Jake Gyllenhaal, got the message across with unfettered emphasis in his monologue, which featured a song parody about it being the “end of the road” for this season.
The tune even highlighted some historical and cultural benchmarks for the...
Commendable, because much of the season finale was broad and funny and that ought to be the real measure of standards and practices for the longest-running sketch-comedy show in entertainment history.
If you’re funny, you ought to get to push all you want.
This was another in a recent string of SNL episodes that generated a good percentage of high-decibel laughs. And if anyone was unaware that it was the season finale and the season was the 49th, the host, Jake Gyllenhaal, got the message across with unfettered emphasis in his monologue, which featured a song parody about it being the “end of the road” for this season.
The tune even highlighted some historical and cultural benchmarks for the...
- 5/19/2024
- by Bill Carter
- LateNighter
Michael Che wasn’t lying when he said that the woman he introduced as “Rabbi Jill” on this week’s Saturday Night Live is a real Rabbi.
In what’s become a tradition on SNL’s Weekend Update, Colin Jost and Michael Che participated in a “Joke Swap” for the show’s Season 49 finale, where the two comics read distasteful jokes the other has written for them, sight unseen. As part of the duo’s last Joke Swap in December 2023, Che brought out a woman he introduced as a civil rights leader before having Jost read a series of racist jokes. That woman, it turned out, was an actress.
Che admitted as much at the top of this week’s new Joke Swap. “Before we start, last time we did this I hired an actress to pretend to be a civil rights hero, and that was low.
Continue reading Yes,...
In what’s become a tradition on SNL’s Weekend Update, Colin Jost and Michael Che participated in a “Joke Swap” for the show’s Season 49 finale, where the two comics read distasteful jokes the other has written for them, sight unseen. As part of the duo’s last Joke Swap in December 2023, Che brought out a woman he introduced as a civil rights leader before having Jost read a series of racist jokes. That woman, it turned out, was an actress.
Che admitted as much at the top of this week’s new Joke Swap. “Before we start, last time we did this I hired an actress to pretend to be a civil rights hero, and that was low.
Continue reading Yes,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Sabrina Carpenter debuted on Saturday Night Live with a performance of “Espresso,” her best-selling single that she released last month.
Carpenter followed that up with a medley of “Feather” and “Nonsense” from her 2022 album, Emails I Can’t Send.
Carpenter included a few shoutouts to SNL in each track, saying in the former before the chorus, “I’m on SNL and you’re not.”
The singer and actress, who has been opening for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour, recently won the UK Official Charts Award for Number One Song for “Espresso.
Carpenter followed that up with a medley of “Feather” and “Nonsense” from her 2022 album, Emails I Can’t Send.
Carpenter included a few shoutouts to SNL in each track, saying in the former before the chorus, “I’m on SNL and you’re not.”
The singer and actress, who has been opening for Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour, recently won the UK Official Charts Award for Number One Song for “Espresso.
- 5/19/2024
- by William Vaillancourt
- Rollingstone.com
There are a plenty of longtime Saturday Night cast members, yet there were no big exits — or hints of departures — on tonight’s Season 49 finale of the venerable NBC late-night program.
No SNL veterans were tearing up at the end of their sketches like Kate McKinnon did in the 2022 finale, it was all smiles and fist bumps at the curtain call, and, after another brutal joke swap, Colin Jost and Michael Che wrapped their 10th season together on Weekend Update by wishing everyone a great summer.
This was to be expected, given that no one from this year’s 17-strong troupe would willingly miss next year’s big celebrations – The Big 50.
Host Jake Gyllenhaal set the stage for what is to come in his opening monologue, noting that the finale was “the last episode before the big anniversary season.”
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No SNL veterans were tearing up at the end of their sketches like Kate McKinnon did in the 2022 finale, it was all smiles and fist bumps at the curtain call, and, after another brutal joke swap, Colin Jost and Michael Che wrapped their 10th season together on Weekend Update by wishing everyone a great summer.
This was to be expected, given that no one from this year’s 17-strong troupe would willingly miss next year’s big celebrations – The Big 50.
Host Jake Gyllenhaal set the stage for what is to come in his opening monologue, noting that the finale was “the last episode before the big anniversary season.”
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- 5/19/2024
- by Peter White and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Saturday Night Live host Jake Gyllenhaal went through a maze of Southwest employees–and one Hudson News cashier, mistakenly–all in an effort to simply cancel his flight.
While being transferred to nearly ten different people, Gyllenhaal encountered customer service representatives who mispronounced his name all sorts of ways, those with odd racial views, those who demanded something in return, and unreasonably long and indecipherable audio-only confirmation codes, among other things.
Gyllenhaal ultimately was transferred by a trainee (Devon Walker) to a Hudson News cashier (Andrew Dismukes), before being reconnected...
While being transferred to nearly ten different people, Gyllenhaal encountered customer service representatives who mispronounced his name all sorts of ways, those with odd racial views, those who demanded something in return, and unreasonably long and indecipherable audio-only confirmation codes, among other things.
Gyllenhaal ultimately was transferred by a trainee (Devon Walker) to a Hudson News cashier (Andrew Dismukes), before being reconnected...
- 5/19/2024
- by William Vaillancourt
- Rollingstone.com
Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update reacted to the planned presidential debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as well as an especially viral exchange in the House of Representatives this week involving Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-ga).
For a preview of the CNN debate in late June and the second on ABC in September, co-anchor Colin Jost suggested that viewers “take a bottle of Ambien and Adderall at the same time.”
Jost also mocked each candidate for their social media posts agreeing to the debate, as Biden addressed Trump with “Make my day,...
For a preview of the CNN debate in late June and the second on ABC in September, co-anchor Colin Jost suggested that viewers “take a bottle of Ambien and Adderall at the same time.”
Jost also mocked each candidate for their social media posts agreeing to the debate, as Biden addressed Trump with “Make my day,...
- 5/19/2024
- by William Vaillancourt
- Rollingstone.com
Dabney Coleman was remembered on Saturday Night Live.
The NBC late-night comedy show paid tribute to the late actor with a title card at the end of the live Season 49 finale.
Coleman died on May 16 in his home in Santa Monica, California.
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“My father crafted his time here on earth with a curious mind, a generous heart, and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity,” Coleman’s daughter Quincy Coleman wrote in a statement on behalf of the family. “As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery. A teacher, a hero, and a king, Dabney Coleman is a gift and blessing in life and in death as his spirit will shine through his work, his loved ones and his legacy…eternally.”
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The NBC late-night comedy show paid tribute to the late actor with a title card at the end of the live Season 49 finale.
Coleman died on May 16 in his home in Santa Monica, California.
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“My father crafted his time here on earth with a curious mind, a generous heart, and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity,” Coleman’s daughter Quincy Coleman wrote in a statement on behalf of the family. “As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery. A teacher, a hero, and a king, Dabney Coleman is a gift and blessing in life and in death as his spirit will shine through his work, his loved ones and his legacy…eternally.”
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- 5/19/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Most of the cast of Saturday Night Live took part in a takedown of Southwest, with Jake Gyllenhaal playing a frenzied customer who just wanted to change his flight.
Gyllenhaal — who was mistakenly referred to as Vaginal Cream — had to navigate through a series of operators who first assumed he just had missing luggage. As soon as they learned he switch flights, he was sent to someone who was even less helpful.
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As he waited on the phone, recordings touted everything that’s wrong with Southwest. “Southwest doesn’t design seats. It’s just another way we’re making flying feel like riding a city bus” and “want more leg room and premium food and drink services? Fly a different airline.”
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Gyllenhaal — who was mistakenly referred to as Vaginal Cream — had to navigate through a series of operators who first assumed he just had missing luggage. As soon as they learned he switch flights, he was sent to someone who was even less helpful.
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As he waited on the phone, recordings touted everything that’s wrong with Southwest. “Southwest doesn’t design seats. It’s just another way we’re making flying feel like riding a city bus” and “want more leg room and premium food and drink services? Fly a different airline.”
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- 5/19/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Join the Saturday Night Network as we recap the best moments from the Jake Gyllenhaal / Sabrina Carpenter Saturday Night Live Season Finale (S49 E20) and get some hot takes from panelists Jon Schneider, Sammy Kay, Bill Kenney, & Kaleena Steakle!
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Meet your panelists:
Jon Schneider is the main host of the Saturday Night Network. Jon has seen every episode of Saturday Night Live going back to 1975 and loves discussing how new episodes affect the legacy of the show. His favorite SNL cast member of all time is Will Forte.
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Our Hot Take Show streams live weekly on SNL live weeks beginning at 1:10am. To watch the episode, click the YouTube embed above. The audio version of this episode is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other fine podcast platforms.
Meet your panelists:
Jon Schneider is the main host of the Saturday Night Network. Jon has seen every episode of Saturday Night Live going back to 1975 and loves discussing how new episodes affect the legacy of the show. His favorite SNL cast member of all time is Will Forte.
Sammy Kay is the host of the Saturday Night Network’s Superfan Takeovers.
Continue reading Jake Gyllenhaal / Sabrina Carpenter SNL...
- 5/19/2024
- by Saturday Night Network
- LateNighter
Colin Jost and Michael Che continued their Saturday Night Live “Weekend Update” tradition of swapping jokes and writing zingers for each other to say.
Che started by saying that the last time he tricked Jost into thinking he had invited a civil rights hero, “and that was low. So to make it up to you this time, I invited an actual, practicing rabbi.”
Jost started off by addressing the Jerry Seinfeld commencement speech at Duke where students were seen walking out.
“I think that’s disgraceful. During these difficult times it’s important to support our Jewish friends. That’s why the only chant you’ll hear from me is, ‘Free [Harvey] Weinstein!,'” Jost read.
Related: Jake Gyllenhaal Celebrates ‘SNL’s Season 49 Finale In Musical Monologue Ahead Of Historic 50th Season
Che had another joke about Jost’s wife, Scarlett Johansson. This time, the joke revolved around ChatGPT releasing a...
Che started by saying that the last time he tricked Jost into thinking he had invited a civil rights hero, “and that was low. So to make it up to you this time, I invited an actual, practicing rabbi.”
Jost started off by addressing the Jerry Seinfeld commencement speech at Duke where students were seen walking out.
“I think that’s disgraceful. During these difficult times it’s important to support our Jewish friends. That’s why the only chant you’ll hear from me is, ‘Free [Harvey] Weinstein!,'” Jost read.
Related: Jake Gyllenhaal Celebrates ‘SNL’s Season 49 Finale In Musical Monologue Ahead Of Historic 50th Season
Che had another joke about Jost’s wife, Scarlett Johansson. This time, the joke revolved around ChatGPT releasing a...
- 5/19/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Jake Gyllenhaal decided to showcase his vocal talent during the Season 49 finale of “Saturday Night Live.” The actors began serenading the audience with a rendition of Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road.” During the ballad, Gyllenhaal switched up the lyrics, claiming he was the very last choice to host for the finale. He croons, “They asked Pedro Pascal, but he wasn’t around. Zendaya said no because she’d be out of town. Even asked [Ryan] Gosling to come back again, just hosted three shows ago.”
The sing-along monologue also featured appearances from cast members Kenan Thompson, Ego Nowdim, Punkie Johnson and Devon Walker, who were dressed in the R&b boy group’s signature sweater and baseball cap.
Gyllenhaal jokingly shared that he wished he was hosting the 50th season finale instead of the 49th. He also talked about Mma fighter Conor McGregor accidentally punching him on the...
The sing-along monologue also featured appearances from cast members Kenan Thompson, Ego Nowdim, Punkie Johnson and Devon Walker, who were dressed in the R&b boy group’s signature sweater and baseball cap.
Gyllenhaal jokingly shared that he wished he was hosting the 50th season finale instead of the 49th. He also talked about Mma fighter Conor McGregor accidentally punching him on the...
- 5/19/2024
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Variety Film + TV
Jake Gyllenhaal had a show-stopping “Saturday Night Live” monologue for its Season 49 finale, literally breaking out into song with a Boyz II Men spoof of “End of the Road.”
“We’ve come to the end of the road, it’s the last episode. Time to say goodbye, season 49 — you’ll be 50 soon,” the actor sang alongside impromptu bandmates Kenan Thompson, Ego Nwodim, Punkie Johnson and Devon Walker.
Riffing on the Grammy-winning R&b act’s 1993 Motown Records single, the highlight of the bit came with Gyllenhaal’s impassioned bridge where he listed all the hosts Lorne Michaels asked to come host for the Season 49 finale before him.
“They asked Pedro Pascal but he wasn’t around. Zendaya said no ’cause she be out of time. Even asked Gosling to come back again, just hosted three shows ago!” Gyllenhaal, capitalizing off his previously Tony Award-nominated singing chops, belted.
That came just after the host enthused,...
“We’ve come to the end of the road, it’s the last episode. Time to say goodbye, season 49 — you’ll be 50 soon,” the actor sang alongside impromptu bandmates Kenan Thompson, Ego Nwodim, Punkie Johnson and Devon Walker.
Riffing on the Grammy-winning R&b act’s 1993 Motown Records single, the highlight of the bit came with Gyllenhaal’s impassioned bridge where he listed all the hosts Lorne Michaels asked to come host for the Season 49 finale before him.
“They asked Pedro Pascal but he wasn’t around. Zendaya said no ’cause she be out of time. Even asked Gosling to come back again, just hosted three shows ago!” Gyllenhaal, capitalizing off his previously Tony Award-nominated singing chops, belted.
That came just after the host enthused,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
The 49th season finale of “Saturday Night Live” opened with James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump speaking at the barricades of a Manhattan courthouse, in a nod to Trump’s ongoing legal woes amid his presidential campaign.
During the sketch, Johnson as Trump spoke about his “weird and depressing” state at the courthouse, saying, “I don’t like being in court because they say very mean things about me as I’m trying to sleep.” (It was reported that Trump fell asleep in court during proceedings.) He goes on to say, “Now that my defense is supposed to begin on Monday, I would love to testify; I’m not afraid to testify at all, I’m just not going to out of fear.”
He continues to say how he doesn’t want to go back to the White House, “But it appears people want to send me there.” Johnson’s...
During the sketch, Johnson as Trump spoke about his “weird and depressing” state at the courthouse, saying, “I don’t like being in court because they say very mean things about me as I’m trying to sleep.” (It was reported that Trump fell asleep in court during proceedings.) He goes on to say, “Now that my defense is supposed to begin on Monday, I would love to testify; I’m not afraid to testify at all, I’m just not going to out of fear.”
He continues to say how he doesn’t want to go back to the White House, “But it appears people want to send me there.” Johnson’s...
- 5/19/2024
- by Anne McCarthy
- Variety Film + TV
It’s the end of the road for Saturday Night Live’s 49th season — and host Jake Gyllenhaal has the perfect way to say goodbye.
During his monologue that kicked off this week’s season finale, Gyllenhaal started out with some thinly veiled complaints that he’s stuck hosting the Season 49 finale and not the landmark Season 50 premiere. (He missed it by that much!) But he was still honored to host an SNL season finale, and he decided to commemorate it with a song, grabbing the mike to croon a version of the classic Boyz II Men torch song “End of the Road.
During his monologue that kicked off this week’s season finale, Gyllenhaal started out with some thinly veiled complaints that he’s stuck hosting the Season 49 finale and not the landmark Season 50 premiere. (He missed it by that much!) But he was still honored to host an SNL season finale, and he decided to commemorate it with a song, grabbing the mike to croon a version of the classic Boyz II Men torch song “End of the Road.
- 5/19/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The season 49 finale of Saturday Night Live opened with Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) making an assessment of his potential running mates, who ranged from the boot-licking to the face-eating.
Among those who showed face were South Carolina Senator Tim Scott (Devon Walker) and embattled South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (Heidi Gardner), who arrived holding a stuffed dog at gunpoint. Most notable, however, was Hannibal Lecter, played by a wide-eyed Michael Longfellow who was rolled into frame on a dolly while masked and straitjacketed like in the Oscar-winning film. (In a speech last week,...
Among those who showed face were South Carolina Senator Tim Scott (Devon Walker) and embattled South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (Heidi Gardner), who arrived holding a stuffed dog at gunpoint. Most notable, however, was Hannibal Lecter, played by a wide-eyed Michael Longfellow who was rolled into frame on a dolly while masked and straitjacketed like in the Oscar-winning film. (In a speech last week,...
- 5/19/2024
- by William Vaillancourt
- Rollingstone.com
During the Saturday Night Live monologue, Jake Gyllenhaal seemed to be trying to convince himself that he was Ok with hosting the season 49 finale, rather than the season 50 premiere.
“When you think of historic television seasons, the first number that pops into your head is 49,” Gyllenhaal said. “I mean, sure, you know, one more episode and I would have been hosting the premiere of the 50th season, but who cares?”
The Road House actor later broke out in song to the tune of Boyz II Men’s “End Of The Road,” listing off all the people the sketch comedy series asked to host the season finale before Gyllenhaal.
“You know, I was actually SNL‘s first choice to host the finale after a lot of people said no,” he joked. “I guess they’re all holding out for the 50th but not me.”
“I’m the one who said, yeah,...
“When you think of historic television seasons, the first number that pops into your head is 49,” Gyllenhaal said. “I mean, sure, you know, one more episode and I would have been hosting the premiere of the 50th season, but who cares?”
The Road House actor later broke out in song to the tune of Boyz II Men’s “End Of The Road,” listing off all the people the sketch comedy series asked to host the season finale before Gyllenhaal.
“You know, I was actually SNL‘s first choice to host the finale after a lot of people said no,” he joked. “I guess they’re all holding out for the 50th but not me.”
“I’m the one who said, yeah,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jake Gyllenhaal took hosting duties for Saturday Night Live’s Season 49 finale ahead of the historic 50th season this fall.
The Road House actor joked in his monologue, “When you think of historic television seasons, the first number that pops into your head is 49.”
“I mean, sure, you know, one more episode and I would have been hosting the premiere of the 50th season, but who cares? Forty-nine is a great number. I mean, seven times seven, classic,” he said. “Forty-nine is like 69 but easier. Also, 49 is the number of times Conor McGregor accidentally punched me during Road House.”
Related: Hannibal Lector Rolled Out As Potential Trump VP Choice In Short & Sharp ‘SNL’ Season Finale Cold Open
Gyllenhaal acknowledged that viewers are waiting for Season 50 and added, “You can’t get to 50 without a little bit of 49. And we’re here at the finale — the end of the road.”
Related:...
The Road House actor joked in his monologue, “When you think of historic television seasons, the first number that pops into your head is 49.”
“I mean, sure, you know, one more episode and I would have been hosting the premiere of the 50th season, but who cares? Forty-nine is a great number. I mean, seven times seven, classic,” he said. “Forty-nine is like 69 but easier. Also, 49 is the number of times Conor McGregor accidentally punched me during Road House.”
Related: Hannibal Lector Rolled Out As Potential Trump VP Choice In Short & Sharp ‘SNL’ Season Finale Cold Open
Gyllenhaal acknowledged that viewers are waiting for Season 50 and added, “You can’t get to 50 without a little bit of 49. And we’re here at the finale — the end of the road.”
Related:...
- 5/19/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Jake Gyllenhaal decided to showcase his vocal talent during the Season 49 finale of “Saturday Night Live.” The actors began serendaring the audience with a rendition of Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road.” During the ballad, Gyllenhaal switched up the lyrics, claiming he was the very last choice to host for the finale. He croons, “They asked Pedro Pascal, but he wasn’t around. Zendaya said no because she’d be out of town. Even asked [Ryan] Gosling to come back again, just hosted three shows ago.”
The sing-along monologue also featured appearances from cast member Kenan Thompson, Ego Nowdim, Punkie Johnson, and Devon Walker, who were dressed in the R&b boy group’s signature sweater and baseball cap.
Gyllenhaal jokingly shared that he wished he was hosting the 50th season finale instead of the 49th. He also talked about Mma fighter Conor McGregor accidentally punching him on the...
The sing-along monologue also featured appearances from cast member Kenan Thompson, Ego Nowdim, Punkie Johnson, and Devon Walker, who were dressed in the R&b boy group’s signature sweater and baseball cap.
Gyllenhaal jokingly shared that he wished he was hosting the 50th season finale instead of the 49th. He also talked about Mma fighter Conor McGregor accidentally punching him on the...
- 5/19/2024
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Variety Film + TV
James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump returned to “Saturday Night Live” for one more appearance this season, with the cold open spoofing one of Trump’s many rants outside his criminal fraud trial. And, during this particular press conference, he ran through his shortlist for VP — from Kristi Noem to Hannibal Lecter.
To kick off his speech, the fake Trump noted that he was coming to viewers live from “my cage at the zoo,” speaking behind the barricades outside the courthouse. Naturally, he acknowledged the gag order put on him, though he complained that it “sounds like a challenge on RuPaul” more than anything else.
After following suit of the real Trump and complaining about how unfair the trial is to him, the fake Trump brought out his “short bus,” er, short list of VP candidates, though he caveated that the actual choice would be “determined by the winner of the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight.
To kick off his speech, the fake Trump noted that he was coming to viewers live from “my cage at the zoo,” speaking behind the barricades outside the courthouse. Naturally, he acknowledged the gag order put on him, though he complained that it “sounds like a challenge on RuPaul” more than anything else.
After following suit of the real Trump and complaining about how unfair the trial is to him, the fake Trump brought out his “short bus,” er, short list of VP candidates, though he caveated that the actual choice would be “determined by the winner of the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight.
- 5/19/2024
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
“I’m not afraid to testify at all, I’m just not going to out of fear,” said James Austin Johnson ‘s Donald Trump from the hall of a Manhattan courthouse in the cold open tonight of the final show of SNL’s 49th season.
Set to pick up with the defense’s case on May 20, Trump’s hush money trial is never short of providing laughs as much as it is tears. However, while the courthouse was the backdrop, the focus of the beginning of tonight’s show was a potential Vice President. Sen, Tim Scott, played by Devon Walker, and dog-killing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, portrayed by Heidi Gardner, both got a cameo, but there was only one true contender – at least according to Trump.
“And finally, my last and favorite choice is a man I can’t stop talking about in my rallies, It’s the late great Hannibal Lector,...
Set to pick up with the defense’s case on May 20, Trump’s hush money trial is never short of providing laughs as much as it is tears. However, while the courthouse was the backdrop, the focus of the beginning of tonight’s show was a potential Vice President. Sen, Tim Scott, played by Devon Walker, and dog-killing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, portrayed by Heidi Gardner, both got a cameo, but there was only one true contender – at least according to Trump.
“And finally, my last and favorite choice is a man I can’t stop talking about in my rallies, It’s the late great Hannibal Lector,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
If you were to learn that Disney+, from the company that owns the work created by the late Jim Henson, was broadcasting a documentary about the visionary puppeteer and filmmaker and that doc was being directed by Ron Howard with substantial input from Henson’s family, you could probably guess what the movie would be like.
And you’d be right.
In this case, though, there’s nothing wrong with a little predictability. Henson and Howard are a fine match, and the sort of film you’d expect Ron Howard to make – straightforward, skillful, honest and sympathetic – is pretty much the kind of movie you’d want about Jim Henson.
There are surprises in “Jim Henson Idea Man,” which had its world premiere on Saturday night in the Cannes Classics section of the Cannes Film Festival. But there’s nothing shocking, nothing earthshaking about this portrait of the man who gave us Big Bird,...
And you’d be right.
In this case, though, there’s nothing wrong with a little predictability. Henson and Howard are a fine match, and the sort of film you’d expect Ron Howard to make – straightforward, skillful, honest and sympathetic – is pretty much the kind of movie you’d want about Jim Henson.
There are surprises in “Jim Henson Idea Man,” which had its world premiere on Saturday night in the Cannes Classics section of the Cannes Film Festival. But there’s nothing shocking, nothing earthshaking about this portrait of the man who gave us Big Bird,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Actor Mark Hamill made a name for himself with his performance as Luke Skywalker in the space opera franchise Star Wars. Hamill starred in the original trilogy alongside Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford. However, among the holy trinity of the Star Wars franchise, only the late Fisher has had the honor of hosting the popular variety comedy series Saturday Night Live.
Star Wars star Mark Hamill reveals desire to host Saturday Night Live.
During an interview, Hamill spoke about his desire to host the show that has been on air for almost four decades. Hamill revealed that his desire to host the show stemmed from Fisher’s great performance during her hosting stint. At the same time, Hamill also spoke about returning to the Star Wars franchise after the demise of his character in the sequel trilogy. Here is what Hamill had to say about his desire to host Saturday Night Live.
Star Wars star Mark Hamill reveals desire to host Saturday Night Live.
During an interview, Hamill spoke about his desire to host the show that has been on air for almost four decades. Hamill revealed that his desire to host the show stemmed from Fisher’s great performance during her hosting stint. At the same time, Hamill also spoke about returning to the Star Wars franchise after the demise of his character in the sequel trilogy. Here is what Hamill had to say about his desire to host Saturday Night Live.
- 5/18/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Hey, "Saturday Night Live" fans. We're back in your faces to give you another new preview session for NBC's Saturday Night Live. In this one, we're going to go over who is showing up in the next, new episode 20 of this season 49, which is due to arrive tonight, May 18, 2024. NBC gave us another new press release for this new episode 20. So, that's what we'll be taking a look at for this preview session. Let's get into it. In tonight's new episode 20, you guys are going to see 43 year old American actor Jake Gyllenhaal show up to handle the hosting duties. This will be his 3rd time hosting the show. Also noted is that he's currently starring in an Amazon film titled, "Road House." He's also the star and executive producer of an Apple TV+ production titled, "Presumed Innocent."...
- 5/18/2024
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Award-winning actor Dabney Coleman passed away on Thursday, May 16 at the age of 92. His daughter, Quincy Coleman, confirmed the news of her father’s death in a statement. Dabney had a long list of credits under his name and made his mark in Hollywood during his life. What was Dabney Coleman’s net worth at the time of his death? Continue reading to find out the details.
‘9 To 5’ Actor Had A Colorful Career In Hollywood
When it came to her father’s death, Quincy Coleman had a few thoughtful words to share with his fans. “My father crafted his time here on earth with a curious mind, a generous heart, and a soul on fire with passion, desire, and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity. As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence, and mastery,” she said.
Quincy continued, “A teacher,...
‘9 To 5’ Actor Had A Colorful Career In Hollywood
When it came to her father’s death, Quincy Coleman had a few thoughtful words to share with his fans. “My father crafted his time here on earth with a curious mind, a generous heart, and a soul on fire with passion, desire, and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity. As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence, and mastery,” she said.
Quincy continued, “A teacher,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Is “SNL” new tonight? Yes. NBC’s sketch comedy series airs its Season 49 finale on Saturday night with host Jake Gyllenhaal and musical guest Sabrina Carpenter. In the “SNL” promo video (watch above), cast member Bowen Yang remarks on Gyllenhaal’s “incredible” body in “Road House” and how it “inspired” his own fitness journey. “Yeah, it inspired me to stay skinny fat,” he jokes. “I ain’t doing all that, sucker!”
The regular cast members for “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker. In a move of solidarity, none of the cast members from last year’s strike-truncated 48th cycle have departed.
See‘SNL’: Longest-running cast members...
The regular cast members for “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 are, in credits order: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, James Austin Johnson, Punkie Johnson, Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang. The featured players are: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker. In a move of solidarity, none of the cast members from last year’s strike-truncated 48th cycle have departed.
See‘SNL’: Longest-running cast members...
- 5/18/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Last summer’s strikes, as writers and actors took on the studios, led to historic change – but how is the industry faring now?
Fans of Pete Davidson who tuned in to watch him host Saturday Night Live were disappointed to find a rerun instead. Viewers of Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel found they too had gone dark. While late-night TV had found ingenious ways to stay on air during a global pandemic, this was different.
It was a year ago this month that screenwriters hit the picket lines. Actors followed suit with a walkout in mid-July, the first time that the two unions had been on strike together since 1960. As Hollywood came to a standstill, studios were forced to the negotiating table on issues including minimum pay, streaming residuals and guardrails against the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Fans of Pete Davidson who tuned in to watch him host Saturday Night Live were disappointed to find a rerun instead. Viewers of Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel found they too had gone dark. While late-night TV had found ingenious ways to stay on air during a global pandemic, this was different.
It was a year ago this month that screenwriters hit the picket lines. Actors followed suit with a walkout in mid-July, the first time that the two unions had been on strike together since 1960. As Hollywood came to a standstill, studios were forced to the negotiating table on issues including minimum pay, streaming residuals and guardrails against the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
- 5/18/2024
- by David Smith in Washington
- The Guardian - Film News
Bowen Yang is opening up about the mental and physical impact of trying to juggle Wicked filming and Saturday Night Live at the same time.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the comedian-actor said it became “mentally fraying” flying back and forth between the Wicked set in London and NBC’s sketch comedy show in New York City, even causing SNL creator Lorne Michaels to worry.
“This is when Lorne Michaels comes in,” Yang said. “Whatever you think about the situation, however you think it’s unique to you, however you think you might be the exception to the rule, Lorne is here to be like, ‘Actually, it might not be so good on the body for you to fly back and forth between New York and London to go shoot a movie.’”
The Fire Island star clarified that he was referencing the Jon M. Chu-directed film, in which he portrays Pfannee,...
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the comedian-actor said it became “mentally fraying” flying back and forth between the Wicked set in London and NBC’s sketch comedy show in New York City, even causing SNL creator Lorne Michaels to worry.
“This is when Lorne Michaels comes in,” Yang said. “Whatever you think about the situation, however you think it’s unique to you, however you think you might be the exception to the rule, Lorne is here to be like, ‘Actually, it might not be so good on the body for you to fly back and forth between New York and London to go shoot a movie.’”
The Fire Island star clarified that he was referencing the Jon M. Chu-directed film, in which he portrays Pfannee,...
- 5/18/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ben Stiller, James Woods, John Ales and more Hollywood notables have taken to social media to pay tribute to Dabney Coleman, who died at 92.
The legendary comic actor known for his roles in 9 to 5, Tootsie and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, died Thursday at his Santa Monica home, his daughter, singer Quincy Coleman, told The Hollywood Reporter.
“My father crafted his time here on Earth with a curious mind, a generous heart and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity,” she said in a statement. “As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery.”
Following the news of his death, fellow actor Stiller took to X (formerly Twitter) to write, “The great Dabney Coleman literally created, or defined, really – in a uniquely singular way — an archetype as a character actor. He was so good...
The legendary comic actor known for his roles in 9 to 5, Tootsie and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, died Thursday at his Santa Monica home, his daughter, singer Quincy Coleman, told The Hollywood Reporter.
“My father crafted his time here on Earth with a curious mind, a generous heart and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity,” she said in a statement. “As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery.”
Following the news of his death, fellow actor Stiller took to X (formerly Twitter) to write, “The great Dabney Coleman literally created, or defined, really – in a uniquely singular way — an archetype as a character actor. He was so good...
- 5/17/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
At almost 50 years old, Saturday Night Live continues to be a cherished staple of the small screen. The sketch comedy series has, from the start, been a proving ground for some of the best comedians in the business. The pioneering program remains one of the most anticipated appointment series on television, too, because of its sharp satire, on-the-nose political impressions, hilarious shorts, and an exciting array of guest hosts. For many fans, it’s simply a can’t-miss whenever there’s a new episode. So is SNL new this weekend? Here are the details. Is SNL new this weekend? Yes! Saturday Night Live is new this weekend, with Jake Gyllenhaal hosting and Sabrina Carpenter as musical guest. This is the season finale. do you mind signing Marcello’s yearbook, Jake Gyllenhaal? #SNLFinale pic.twitter.com/IclfrXmE6j — Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) May 15, 2024 What else is on SNL‘s upcoming schedule?...
- 5/17/2024
- TV Insider
With the end of each season of Saturday Night Live comes rampant speculation about which cast members will return in the fall, but Heidi Gardner is offering clarity on her future.
After Gardner appeared to be tearing up during the goodnights at last week’s penultimate episode, there was speculation among some fans that this coming week might be her last, but in a new interview with goldderby.com, she made it clear that she intends to stick around.
“Every year I’m there, I try to get more present and more aware of how amazing this time in my life is,” she told interviewer Matt Dixon, “and I think I just really want to be in the moment next season.”
Gardner also revealed which former cast members she’d be most excited to meet at the SNL50 primetime special, which is set to air in the middle of next season.
After Gardner appeared to be tearing up during the goodnights at last week’s penultimate episode, there was speculation among some fans that this coming week might be her last, but in a new interview with goldderby.com, she made it clear that she intends to stick around.
“Every year I’m there, I try to get more present and more aware of how amazing this time in my life is,” she told interviewer Matt Dixon, “and I think I just really want to be in the moment next season.”
Gardner also revealed which former cast members she’d be most excited to meet at the SNL50 primetime special, which is set to air in the middle of next season.
- 5/17/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
Studio 8G is going dark for two weeks as Late Night with Seth Meyers takes an extended two-week break starting Monday.
Meyers’ will be the only in-season show to take off next week. If this feels a bit like déjà vu, it may be because Meyers returned from another extended break just three weeks ago.
While he won’t be producing new episodes of Late Night, Meyers won’t likely be lounging on the beach, as he’s got a plate full of extracurriculars.
In addition to regularly performing standup (he’s set to tape his second comedy special this June), he hosts a podcast with his brother Josh called Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers and another podcast with The Lonely Island called The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers Podcast.
He also co-created the Emmy nominated IFC series Documentary Now, and wrote the 2022 childrens book “I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared,...
Meyers’ will be the only in-season show to take off next week. If this feels a bit like déjà vu, it may be because Meyers returned from another extended break just three weeks ago.
While he won’t be producing new episodes of Late Night, Meyers won’t likely be lounging on the beach, as he’s got a plate full of extracurriculars.
In addition to regularly performing standup (he’s set to tape his second comedy special this June), he hosts a podcast with his brother Josh called Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers and another podcast with The Lonely Island called The Lonely Island & Seth Meyers Podcast.
He also co-created the Emmy nominated IFC series Documentary Now, and wrote the 2022 childrens book “I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
The summer movie season could use some help, and Chris Pratt might just be here to save the day. The "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Jurassic World" actor returns to the silver screen next weekend in "The Garfield Movie," an animated take on Jim Davis' orange, Monday-hating cat. For Sony Pictures, there is one big question; can some of that Pratt magic that made "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" ($1.36 billion worldwide) such a major hit last year rub off on this one? Even a fraction of that magic would be most welcome here.
"The Garfield Movie" is opening directly against George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." While the animated, family-friendly film would typically have the edge, it looks like "Furiosa" is going to win the weekend in the early going, with an opening between $46.5 and $59 million. But that doesn't mean this cat is out of luck, as Sony...
"The Garfield Movie" is opening directly against George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." While the animated, family-friendly film would typically have the edge, it looks like "Furiosa" is going to win the weekend in the early going, with an opening between $46.5 and $59 million. But that doesn't mean this cat is out of luck, as Sony...
- 5/17/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Saturday Night Live star Chloe Fineman is not here for wannabe fashion critics making mean comments about her recent look at the Cannes Film Festival. The comedian took to social media on Thursday (May 16), addressing trolls who slammed her Cannes outfit. The nasty comments came from the Check the Tag Instagram account, which posts photos of celebrities and their outfits and lets users vote on whether to approve or disapprove the look. Stylist Yael Quint put together Fineman’s look for the famed film festival, where the actress was on hand for her upcoming sci-fi movie Megalopolis. Fineman’s outfit included a sparkly red Celine by Hedi Slimane gown and a Cartier necklace. According to Entertainment Weekly, the Check the Tag poll received 946 responses, with 63% of voters giving her outfit the disapproving X emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Check the Tag (@checkthetag) Some commenters said...
- 5/17/2024
- TV Insider
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Live from New York … it’s finally time for another episode of Saturday Night Live. SNL will return to Studio 8H as usual for its finale this weekend. Following the last few months of episodes with Ramy Youssef, Jacob Elordi, Dakota Johnson, Ayo Edebiri, and Saturday Night Live...
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Live from New York … it’s finally time for another episode of Saturday Night Live. SNL will return to Studio 8H as usual for its finale this weekend. Following the last few months of episodes with Ramy Youssef, Jacob Elordi, Dakota Johnson, Ayo Edebiri, and Saturday Night Live...
- 5/17/2024
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
When Saturday Night Live began, it wasn’t even called Saturday Night Live. That honor belonged to a rival variety show hosted by Howard Cosell that launched the same year on ABC primetime. Hence why the young, hungry, and immensely talented sketch comedians assembled in 1975 were dubbed the “Not Ready for Primetime Players.”
That earliest and now quasi-mythical first class of SNL alumni remain the only ones to hold that title. Perhaps this is because the joke stopped working after many of them proved more than capable of carrying a primetime television series. In fact, most of them went on to have successful careers on TV, the Broadway stage, and for the precious and most spectacular few… in the movies.
Ever since Chevy Chase exited SNL after its first season, the series has been viewed—sometimes to creator and producer Lorne Michaels and NBC executives’ consternation—as a launchpad for movie stardom.
That earliest and now quasi-mythical first class of SNL alumni remain the only ones to hold that title. Perhaps this is because the joke stopped working after many of them proved more than capable of carrying a primetime television series. In fact, most of them went on to have successful careers on TV, the Broadway stage, and for the precious and most spectacular few… in the movies.
Ever since Chevy Chase exited SNL after its first season, the series has been viewed—sometimes to creator and producer Lorne Michaels and NBC executives’ consternation—as a launchpad for movie stardom.
- 5/17/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
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