HBO’s Fantasmas: Premiere Date, Storyline, Cast And Trailer. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
After Los Espookys, Julio Torres, known for working as a Saturday Night Live writer, is returning on HBO with a new comedy series. The comedian and writer is creating, writing, directing, and starring in the show Fantasmas, which showcases his searching for a golden oyster earring and meeting some eccentric characters.
Apart from the interesting premise, the show is also generating buzz due to the cameos of numerous stars who will appear in it. Here are all the details about the release date, plot, cast, and trailer of HBO’s Fantasmas.
When Does Fantasmas Premiere On HBO?
Fantasmas is set to premiere on HBO Max on Friday, June 7th, 2024. The show consists of six episodes, which are expected to follow a weekly schedule, with one new episode coming out each Friday. New episodes will air at 11 p.
After Los Espookys, Julio Torres, known for working as a Saturday Night Live writer, is returning on HBO with a new comedy series. The comedian and writer is creating, writing, directing, and starring in the show Fantasmas, which showcases his searching for a golden oyster earring and meeting some eccentric characters.
Apart from the interesting premise, the show is also generating buzz due to the cameos of numerous stars who will appear in it. Here are all the details about the release date, plot, cast, and trailer of HBO’s Fantasmas.
When Does Fantasmas Premiere On HBO?
Fantasmas is set to premiere on HBO Max on Friday, June 7th, 2024. The show consists of six episodes, which are expected to follow a weekly schedule, with one new episode coming out each Friday. New episodes will air at 11 p.
- 6/4/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
“Fantasmas” is a new six-episode comedy series, written and directed by Julio Torres, starring Torres, Martine Gutierrez, Tomas Matos and Joe Rumrill, plus guest stars including Steve Buscemi, Paul Dano, Julia Fox, Alexa Demie, Emma Stone, Dylan O’Brien, Aidy Bryant, Bowen Yang, Kim Petras, Ziwe and a whole lot more, premiering June 7, 2024 on Max:
“…Julio Torres spins a fantastical six-part tale of when he lost a gold oyster earring.
“In his search to find the precious object, Julio reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie…
“…and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City…”
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“…Julio Torres spins a fantastical six-part tale of when he lost a gold oyster earring.
“In his search to find the precious object, Julio reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie…
“…and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City…”
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- 5/23/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Julio Torres is back with more wacky adventures in the new HBO comedy series Fantasmas premiering Friday, June 7 at 11 p.m. Et/Pt. New episodes of the six-episode season will debut weekly.
Fantasmas—a title very on-brand for Torres following Los Espookys—follows the character of Julio (Torres) as he goes in search of a precious oyster earring. Across his journey, he reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City. The series weaves together stories of people looking for meaning, purpose and connection in an increasingly isolating world.
In addition to creating, directing, executive producing and starring in the series, Torres will be joined in the cast by Martine Gutierrez as Vanesja, Tomas Matos as Chester and Joe Rumrill as the voice of Bibo. Fans can expect guest stars aplenty including Steve Buscemi,...
Fantasmas—a title very on-brand for Torres following Los Espookys—follows the character of Julio (Torres) as he goes in search of a precious oyster earring. Across his journey, he reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City. The series weaves together stories of people looking for meaning, purpose and connection in an increasingly isolating world.
In addition to creating, directing, executive producing and starring in the series, Torres will be joined in the cast by Martine Gutierrez as Vanesja, Tomas Matos as Chester and Joe Rumrill as the voice of Bibo. Fans can expect guest stars aplenty including Steve Buscemi,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Dove Cameron (Descendants, Schmigadoon!) and Avan Jogia (Orphan Black: Echoes) teaming up is our new Obsession.
The pair will star in Prime Video’s upcoming thriller from executive producer James Wan’s Atomic Monster, which was given a series order last year.
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The pair will star in Prime Video’s upcoming thriller from executive producer James Wan’s Atomic Monster, which was given a series order last year.
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Based on Catherine Ryan Howard’s international best-selling novel 56 Days, the story centers on Jogia’s Oliver and Cameron’s Ciara who,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Julio Torres is stepping into a very literal and gender-swapped “Girl With a Pearl Earring” rendition for HBO.
The “Los Espookys” creator is back at the network with new surreal series “Fantasmas,” which he created, directed, and stars in. The series debuted at the Atx TV Festival earlier this year.
Torres plays a fictionalized version of himself as he tries to uncover a lost gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Torres’ character Julio reflects on the offbeat folks he encounters in introspective, eerie, and comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City. The surreal series is billed as a “fantastical six-part tale” that is a “kaleidoscope of color” to “weave together stories of people looking for meaning, purpose, and connection in an increasingly isolating world.”
In addition to Torres, the cast includes Martine Gutierrez, Tomas Matos, and Joe Rumrill as the voice of Bibo.
The “Los Espookys” creator is back at the network with new surreal series “Fantasmas,” which he created, directed, and stars in. The series debuted at the Atx TV Festival earlier this year.
Torres plays a fictionalized version of himself as he tries to uncover a lost gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Torres’ character Julio reflects on the offbeat folks he encounters in introspective, eerie, and comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City. The surreal series is billed as a “fantastical six-part tale” that is a “kaleidoscope of color” to “weave together stories of people looking for meaning, purpose, and connection in an increasingly isolating world.”
In addition to Torres, the cast includes Martine Gutierrez, Tomas Matos, and Joe Rumrill as the voice of Bibo.
- 5/23/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s forthcoming trip to Nigeria isn’t impressing their fellow British royals. A commentator says other British royals are probably “rolling their eyes” at the visit slated to take place on the heels of the Invictus Games anniversary service on May 8, 2024. Why? Because it’s all too familiar.
Harry and Meghan are heading to Nigeria for Invictus Games meetings and ‘cultural activities’
Shortly after the Duke of Sussex’s attendance at the Invictus Games service in London, England, was confirmed came another update about him and the Duchess of Sussex. Nigeria’s Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, director of defense information, said in a press release they’re “honor[ed] and delight[ed]” to have Harry and Meghan visit Nigeria.
“During their stay in the country, they will be meeting with Service members and will be hosted to arrays of cultural activities,” Gusau said.
Nigeria joined the Invictus...
Harry and Meghan are heading to Nigeria for Invictus Games meetings and ‘cultural activities’
Shortly after the Duke of Sussex’s attendance at the Invictus Games service in London, England, was confirmed came another update about him and the Duchess of Sussex. Nigeria’s Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, director of defense information, said in a press release they’re “honor[ed] and delight[ed]” to have Harry and Meghan visit Nigeria.
“During their stay in the country, they will be meeting with Service members and will be hosted to arrays of cultural activities,” Gusau said.
Nigeria joined the Invictus...
- 5/2/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When Adult Star Mia Khalifa Said “Being In The Army Is Worse Than Being On OnlyFans”(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Mia Khalifa gained immense fame with her brief stint in the adult industry. The Lebanese-American media personality became the most viewed performer on the erotica platform within two months of her debut in 2014. She has retired from that role, but her controversial remarks often grab headlines. Remember when she compared OnlyFans with the army? Scroll below for all the details.
Khalifa made a lot of noise over her pro-Palestine tweets last year. Amid the Hamas attack on Israel, she went on to state that those against the Palestinians are “on the wrong side of apartheid.” As expected, the tweets received massive backlash, and the former adult star was brutally trolled on social media.
Mia Khalifa compares the Army with OnlyFans
There was a time when Mia Khalifa was completely against citizens joining the army.
Mia Khalifa gained immense fame with her brief stint in the adult industry. The Lebanese-American media personality became the most viewed performer on the erotica platform within two months of her debut in 2014. She has retired from that role, but her controversial remarks often grab headlines. Remember when she compared OnlyFans with the army? Scroll below for all the details.
Khalifa made a lot of noise over her pro-Palestine tweets last year. Amid the Hamas attack on Israel, she went on to state that those against the Palestinians are “on the wrong side of apartheid.” As expected, the tweets received massive backlash, and the former adult star was brutally trolled on social media.
Mia Khalifa compares the Army with OnlyFans
There was a time when Mia Khalifa was completely against citizens joining the army.
- 3/21/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Lemonada Media, the award-winning podcast network today announced a new creative partnership with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. As part of their new deal, Lemonada will distribute the first season of the award-winning and critically acclaimed “Archetypes” for all audio platforms and also develop a new original podcast series as yet untitled hosted by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex.
“Archetypes,” a record-breaking podcast exploring the labels that try to hold women back, will be available across all podcast platforms for the first time -- with Lemonada overseeing ad sales and distribution. “Archetypes” has seen over 10 million downloads, averaging nearly a million listens per episode and debuted as Spotify’s No.1 podcast in 47 countries around the world.
Listeners tuned in as: Mariah Carey spoke about the definition of being a diva; Mindy Kaling celebrated the choice to be single; Pamela Adlon lifted the lid on the pressure to be a wife...
“Archetypes,” a record-breaking podcast exploring the labels that try to hold women back, will be available across all podcast platforms for the first time -- with Lemonada overseeing ad sales and distribution. “Archetypes” has seen over 10 million downloads, averaging nearly a million listens per episode and debuted as Spotify’s No.1 podcast in 47 countries around the world.
Listeners tuned in as: Mariah Carey spoke about the definition of being a diva; Mindy Kaling celebrated the choice to be single; Pamela Adlon lifted the lid on the pressure to be a wife...
- 2/14/2024
- Podnews.net
Exclusive: Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex is staying in the podcast business.
The Duchess, otherwise known as Meghan Markle, has signed a new podcast deal with Lemonada Media, the company behind Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
The move will see her launch a new podcast series and Lemonada will also distribute her previous Spotify series Archetypes to all podcast platforms.
It comes after her and her husband Prince Harry parted ways with Spotify last year.
There are no details of the show yet, but Meghan will host the as yet untitled series.
Archetypes, which was previously a Spotify exclusive, will be rolled out to all audio platforms with Lemonada distributing. The series has recorded over 10M downloads, around a million listens per episode and debuted as Spotify’s No.1 podcast in 47 countries around the world when it launched in August 2022.
The series explored the labels that try to hold women back.
The Duchess, otherwise known as Meghan Markle, has signed a new podcast deal with Lemonada Media, the company behind Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
The move will see her launch a new podcast series and Lemonada will also distribute her previous Spotify series Archetypes to all podcast platforms.
It comes after her and her husband Prince Harry parted ways with Spotify last year.
There are no details of the show yet, but Meghan will host the as yet untitled series.
Archetypes, which was previously a Spotify exclusive, will be rolled out to all audio platforms with Lemonada distributing. The series has recorded over 10M downloads, around a million listens per episode and debuted as Spotify’s No.1 podcast in 47 countries around the world when it launched in August 2022.
The series explored the labels that try to hold women back.
- 2/13/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Nine months ago, it was announced that Elisabeth Moss (The Invisible Man), Kate Hudson (Almost Famous), and Kaia Gerber (Babylon) had signed on to star in the “sexy psychological thriller” Shell, with Teen Spirit‘s Max Minghella directing from a screenplay written by Jack Stanley (Lou). Now production on Shell has just wrapped in Los Angeles, and along with the end of filming comes to the reveal that Moss, Hudson, and Gerber are joined in the cast by Arian Moayed (Succession), musician and composer Este Haim (Licorice Pizza), Lionel Boyce (The Bear), author/comedian Ziwe (Ziwe), Amy Landecker (Transparent), Peter MacNicol (Ally McBeal), Blake Lee (Cruel Summer), Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek), Peri Gilpin (Frasier), and Mary Lynn Rajskub (24).
Shell is “set in a near future, when humanity’s cultural obsession with youth and beauty has been taken to new extremes“. Here’s the synopsis: Struggling actress Samantha (Elisabeth Moss...
Shell is “set in a near future, when humanity’s cultural obsession with youth and beauty has been taken to new extremes“. Here’s the synopsis: Struggling actress Samantha (Elisabeth Moss...
- 2/6/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It’s a chilly Sunday night in Manhattan’s West Village and somehow the hottest ticket in town involves a sexually repressed Abraham Lincoln, hoop skirts, and comedian Cole Escola in a wildly convincing nineteenth-century wig.
There’s a line down the block outside the Lucille Lortel Theatre, and inside, the energy builds as patrons make their way through packed halls and walkways to their seats. Queer isn’t just a vibe here, it’s built into the streets — just three blocks from the Stonewall Inn — etched into the gold stars on the sidewalk,...
There’s a line down the block outside the Lucille Lortel Theatre, and inside, the energy builds as patrons make their way through packed halls and walkways to their seats. Queer isn’t just a vibe here, it’s built into the streets — just three blocks from the Stonewall Inn — etched into the gold stars on the sidewalk,...
- 2/6/2024
- by CT Jones
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: SAG and Tony Award nominee Arian Moayed (Succession), Grammy-nominated musician and composer Este Haim (Licorice Pizza), actor-writer Lionel Boyce (The Bear), and actor-comedian Ziwe (Ziwe) are among cast to have joined Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson, and Kaia Gerber in psychological thriller Shell.
Filming recently wrapped in Los Angeles on the movie which marks the sophomore directorial effort from The Handmaid’s Tale and The Social Network star Max Minghella.
Cast is rounded out by SAG-award nominee Amy Landecker (Transparent), Emmy winner Peter MacNicol (Ally McBeal), Blake Lee (Cruel Summer), Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek), Peri Gilpin (Frasier), and Mary Lynn Rajskub (24).
In Shell, struggling actress Samantha (Moss) is given an opportunity to get a free trial at Shell, a pioneering health and beauty company which promises to keep its clients looking young forever. Samantha’s life and career is transformed by the treatment, and she develops a burgeoning friendship with Shell’s CEO,...
Filming recently wrapped in Los Angeles on the movie which marks the sophomore directorial effort from The Handmaid’s Tale and The Social Network star Max Minghella.
Cast is rounded out by SAG-award nominee Amy Landecker (Transparent), Emmy winner Peter MacNicol (Ally McBeal), Blake Lee (Cruel Summer), Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek), Peri Gilpin (Frasier), and Mary Lynn Rajskub (24).
In Shell, struggling actress Samantha (Moss) is given an opportunity to get a free trial at Shell, a pioneering health and beauty company which promises to keep its clients looking young forever. Samantha’s life and career is transformed by the treatment, and she develops a burgeoning friendship with Shell’s CEO,...
- 2/5/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The scammy, salacious saga of George Santos’ fraudulent life and short-lived congressional career will soon get the documentary treatment.
According to The New York Times the project, which is already in the works, will be directed by self-proclaimed “scammer whisperer” and Fyre Fraud documentarian Jenner Furst — who has also already secured Santos’ participation in the film and plans to pay him an “archival materials fee.”
Furst is the award-winning director behind projects including Time: The Kalief Browder Story, LuLaRich, and the smash hit Hulu documentary Fyre Fraud, which chronicled the disastrous,...
According to The New York Times the project, which is already in the works, will be directed by self-proclaimed “scammer whisperer” and Fyre Fraud documentarian Jenner Furst — who has also already secured Santos’ participation in the film and plans to pay him an “archival materials fee.”
Furst is the award-winning director behind projects including Time: The Kalief Browder Story, LuLaRich, and the smash hit Hulu documentary Fyre Fraud, which chronicled the disastrous,...
- 12/21/2023
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Ziwe premiered her interview with George Santos on her YouTube channel after the congressman was expelled from Congress.
During the one-on-one interview, Ziwe asked Santos to weigh in on Bowen Yang’s impression of him on Saturday Night Live.
“I think he deserves an Egot,” Santos said.
Ziwe followed up by asking Santos if he would like Yang to play him in the HBO biopic being developed at the premium network by Veep executive producer Frank Rich based on the Mark Chiusano book The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos.
“That movie is not ever going to happen,” Santos answered. “The book has no perspective of me or anybody close to me. It’s a f***ing fiction.”
Ziwe started off the interview by telling Santos that he’s been accused of lying to the American people and wondered how long it would...
During the one-on-one interview, Ziwe asked Santos to weigh in on Bowen Yang’s impression of him on Saturday Night Live.
“I think he deserves an Egot,” Santos said.
Ziwe followed up by asking Santos if he would like Yang to play him in the HBO biopic being developed at the premium network by Veep executive producer Frank Rich based on the Mark Chiusano book The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos.
“That movie is not ever going to happen,” Santos answered. “The book has no perspective of me or anybody close to me. It’s a f***ing fiction.”
Ziwe started off the interview by telling Santos that he’s been accused of lying to the American people and wondered how long it would...
- 12/19/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
George Santos insisted he was ready to expose all those other frauds in Congress, talked about his political future, and tried to remember some Civil Rights icons during his eagerly anticipated post-expulsion interview with Ziwe.
To the extent that anything “news-y” came out of the 18-minute “exposé,” you could maybe look to Santos’ insistence of rampant fraud in the halls of Congress. “If you were to put them all under the same scrutiny I was put under, you’d fucking vacate the whole goddamn building,” he said.
Ziwe then named...
To the extent that anything “news-y” came out of the 18-minute “exposé,” you could maybe look to Santos’ insistence of rampant fraud in the halls of Congress. “If you were to put them all under the same scrutiny I was put under, you’d fucking vacate the whole goddamn building,” he said.
Ziwe then named...
- 12/18/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
George Santos Talks Donald Trump, Hermès and Political Future in Interview With Ziwe: “I’ll Be Back”
George Santos may have been expelled from the U.S. Congress, but he’s not going anywhere, the disgraced politician told comedian and interviewer Ziwe on Monday.
“I’ll be back. I’m 35. They’re all in their 50s. I’ll outlive them, each and every one of them,” the disgraced Republican politician told Ziwe during a sit-down interview on her YouTube channel about his political future. Santos added he’ll remain in the media spotlight, whatever his future, “because people want the content.”
When asked about possibly going away to prison, given criminal charges he faces, Santos shot back: “That’s a below the belt.” He faces trial next year in New York after being indicted on 23 counts of stealing from his campaign and lying to Congress. Santos pleaded not guilty, but is reportedly in talks on a possible plea deal.
He was expelled Dec. 1 as a U.S.
“I’ll be back. I’m 35. They’re all in their 50s. I’ll outlive them, each and every one of them,” the disgraced Republican politician told Ziwe during a sit-down interview on her YouTube channel about his political future. Santos added he’ll remain in the media spotlight, whatever his future, “because people want the content.”
When asked about possibly going away to prison, given criminal charges he faces, Santos shot back: “That’s a below the belt.” He faces trial next year in New York after being indicted on 23 counts of stealing from his campaign and lying to Congress. Santos pleaded not guilty, but is reportedly in talks on a possible plea deal.
He was expelled Dec. 1 as a U.S.
- 12/18/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ziwe has found her latest iconic guest: George Santos.
After teasing a collab with the expelled congressman, comedian and celebrity interviewer Ziwe released her sit-down interview with Santos on YouTube on Monday morning.
Ziwe’s “Znn” interview, a CNN spoof with her own Ziwe News Network, began with onscreen text saying “No congressman were paid in the making of this interview even though George asked three times.” She then listed civil rights icons and asked Santos to say what they meant to him. The list included Marsha P. Johnson, James Baldwin, Harvey Milk and Bowen Yang’s “SNL” impression of Santos — which he said deserves an Egot.
When asked if he would want Yang to play him in HBO’s movie about him, Santos said “that movie is not ever going to happen. That book has no perspective of me or anybody close to me. It’s fucking fiction,” referring...
After teasing a collab with the expelled congressman, comedian and celebrity interviewer Ziwe released her sit-down interview with Santos on YouTube on Monday morning.
Ziwe’s “Znn” interview, a CNN spoof with her own Ziwe News Network, began with onscreen text saying “No congressman were paid in the making of this interview even though George asked three times.” She then listed civil rights icons and asked Santos to say what they meant to him. The list included Marsha P. Johnson, James Baldwin, Harvey Milk and Bowen Yang’s “SNL” impression of Santos — which he said deserves an Egot.
When asked if he would want Yang to play him in HBO’s movie about him, Santos said “that movie is not ever going to happen. That book has no perspective of me or anybody close to me. It’s fucking fiction,” referring...
- 12/18/2023
- by Jordan Moreau and Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Ziwe is getting ready to release her interview George Santos!
The talk show host expressed interest in speaking to the now former Republican representative, who was expelled from Congress in early December.
She pitched the politician for an interview on Twitter/X, writing, “would you be interested in a pay-per-view interview? you’d be an iconic guest,” to which he replied, “Let’s do it @ziwe...
The talk show host expressed interest in speaking to the now former Republican representative, who was expelled from Congress in early December.
She pitched the politician for an interview on Twitter/X, writing, “would you be interested in a pay-per-view interview? you’d be an iconic guest,” to which he replied, “Let’s do it @ziwe...
- 12/18/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It’s been a strange year for late-night and things are only going to get weirder.
All of the late-night shows were dark between May and October as as a result of the writers strike and the genre lost one of its longer-running shows as The Late Late Show, which has run for over 5,000 episodes since 1995, is to be replaced by an old Comedy Central game show.
The change hasn’t been quite as significant as last year when James Corden and Trevor Noah revealed they’d be stepping down, Warner Bros. Discovery’s new regime killed Samantha Bee’s Full Frontal and Desus & Mero, who, for some, were the duo to reinvigorate the field, broke up.
Late-night, it seems, is just ticking along.
The Late Show...
All of the late-night shows were dark between May and October as as a result of the writers strike and the genre lost one of its longer-running shows as The Late Late Show, which has run for over 5,000 episodes since 1995, is to be replaced by an old Comedy Central game show.
The change hasn’t been quite as significant as last year when James Corden and Trevor Noah revealed they’d be stepping down, Warner Bros. Discovery’s new regime killed Samantha Bee’s Full Frontal and Desus & Mero, who, for some, were the duo to reinvigorate the field, broke up.
Late-night, it seems, is just ticking along.
The Late Show...
- 12/16/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Earlier this month, comedian Ziwe reached out to George Santos on X (formerly known as Twitter) to ask the disgraced ex-congressman if he would be interested in a pay-per-view interview? “You’d be an iconic guest,” she said in a Dec. 2 post. Santos seemed into the idea, responding a day later with what seemed like an official confirmation, “Let’s do it Ziwe.”
Consider it done.
Ziwe took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo of her on a set with Santos while he holds a tan Hermes Birkin bag with cash spilling out of the top and a copy of her new book, Black Friend: Essays. In response to a follower who asked “where do I send my cash,” Ziwe replied that the interview special would be posted on YouTube where it will available “free for The People.”
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Consider it done.
Ziwe took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo of her on a set with Santos while he holds a tan Hermes Birkin bag with cash spilling out of the top and a copy of her new book, Black Friend: Essays. In response to a follower who asked “where do I send my cash,” Ziwe replied that the interview special would be posted on YouTube where it will available “free for The People.”
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- 12/11/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
George Santos has had some doors open, and other doors close following his expulsion from Congress following a scathing report from the House Ethics Committee that concluded he used campaign funds to afford personal luxuries.
On Sunday’s episode of Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver pled to Andy Cohen to cast Santos on The Real Housewives franchise on Bravo. A day after the HBO show aired, Cohen fired back and didn’t seem keen on giving Santos a role on the cable network.
“Let me be clear. We don’t want him,” Cohen said on his SiriusXM show. “Anyone who has had those traits [of a criminal and a liar] are people that were cast and then it’s like, wait a minute, this guy… everything’s not what it seemed. Kind of like what happened with the people of New York State.”
Oliver, a fan of The Real Housewives, took a moment from his...
On Sunday’s episode of Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver pled to Andy Cohen to cast Santos on The Real Housewives franchise on Bravo. A day after the HBO show aired, Cohen fired back and didn’t seem keen on giving Santos a role on the cable network.
“Let me be clear. We don’t want him,” Cohen said on his SiriusXM show. “Anyone who has had those traits [of a criminal and a liar] are people that were cast and then it’s like, wait a minute, this guy… everything’s not what it seemed. Kind of like what happened with the people of New York State.”
Oliver, a fan of The Real Housewives, took a moment from his...
- 12/5/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Is Ziwe getting an interview with George Santos?
That was a deal seemingly agreed to on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday between Santos, the disgraced congressman, and Ziwe, the comedian/writer/interviewer.
It all started Saturday, when Ziwe responded to an X user who had posted photos of both Santos and Ziwe with the message, “This interview would irreversibly change the course of history.” Ziwe responded with “my literal dream.”
my literal dream https://t.co/Gscu6vn7Yg
— ziwe (@ziwe) December 2, 2023
Then Ziwe messaged Santos: “.@MrSantosNY would you be interested in a pay-per-view interview? you’d be an iconic guest.”
On Sunday, the former Republican representative replied, “Let’s do it @ziwe,” with a winking emoji with its tongue sticking out. Ziwe reposted his response on her feed.
Let’s do it @ziwe...
That was a deal seemingly agreed to on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday between Santos, the disgraced congressman, and Ziwe, the comedian/writer/interviewer.
It all started Saturday, when Ziwe responded to an X user who had posted photos of both Santos and Ziwe with the message, “This interview would irreversibly change the course of history.” Ziwe responded with “my literal dream.”
my literal dream https://t.co/Gscu6vn7Yg
— ziwe (@ziwe) December 2, 2023
Then Ziwe messaged Santos: “.@MrSantosNY would you be interested in a pay-per-view interview? you’d be an iconic guest.”
On Sunday, the former Republican representative replied, “Let’s do it @ziwe,” with a winking emoji with its tongue sticking out. Ziwe reposted his response on her feed.
Let’s do it @ziwe...
- 12/4/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘After Midnight’: CBS Sets Showrunners & Team For ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden’ Replacement
CBS is making its latest moves in late-night.
The network has set the showrunners, head writer and exec producing team for After Midnight, its reboot of Comedy Central series @midnight, that will replace The Late Late Show with James Corden.
It comes as the series, which is set to air in the 12:30am slot in early 2024, is narrowing down the field for a host. We hear that Taylor Tomlinson, X Mayo and Ricky Velez are the three in contention and the trio did a test shoot last Wednesday. A decision is expected soon. CBS declined to comment on the host situation.
Jack Martin, who was the showrunner of all four seasons of Comedy Central’s @midnight, which originally ran between 2013 and 2017, will serve as co-showrunner alongside Eric Pierce, who has exec produced series including CBS’ The Challenge: USA and The Wheel.
The duo will exec produce alongside Stephen Colbert,...
The network has set the showrunners, head writer and exec producing team for After Midnight, its reboot of Comedy Central series @midnight, that will replace The Late Late Show with James Corden.
It comes as the series, which is set to air in the 12:30am slot in early 2024, is narrowing down the field for a host. We hear that Taylor Tomlinson, X Mayo and Ricky Velez are the three in contention and the trio did a test shoot last Wednesday. A decision is expected soon. CBS declined to comment on the host situation.
Jack Martin, who was the showrunner of all four seasons of Comedy Central’s @midnight, which originally ran between 2013 and 2017, will serve as co-showrunner alongside Eric Pierce, who has exec produced series including CBS’ The Challenge: USA and The Wheel.
The duo will exec produce alongside Stephen Colbert,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Ziwe Fumudoh is not performing at Bklyn Clay, but glimpses of the eponymous character she took from buzzy Instagram Lives to a late-night premium cable show emerge as soon as she arrives. She’s direct, clear that she wants to immediately start our lesson at this hip New York ceramic studio.
“Let’s get this party started,” she quietly urges twice.
Making pottery was Ziwe’s idea — she tells me she’s done it several times before — but I’ve never tried. We’re stationed across from one another, a table of supplies between us.
“Let’s get this party started,” she quietly urges twice.
Making pottery was Ziwe’s idea — she tells me she’s done it several times before — but I’ve never tried. We’re stationed across from one another, a table of supplies between us.
- 10/16/2023
- by Mankaprr Conteh
- Rollingstone.com
When I reach Roy Wood Jr. by phone, he’s resting in a hotel room in Napa, California, where he’s in town for a corporate gig. The comedian relishes these quiet moments in between jobs, where he’s able to turn his mind off and “not do shit.” He’s been going full bore for the past year, touring the country performing stand-up shows, hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, serving as a Daily Show correspondent, and auditioning to be its next host in the wake of Trevor Noah’s sudden departure.
- 10/16/2023
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
There’s just one problem with Ziwe’s first book of personal essays: She really hates getting personal. “I don’t want anyone to know anything about me,” she says with a laugh while Zooming from her home in New York. “I hate sharing.”
The comedian and writer became famous for her uncomfortable, nearly satirical interviews with stars about racial and gender politics. Starting on Instagram Live and eventually pivoting to an eponymous, two-season Showtime series, she’s not comfortable being on the receiving end of a personal line of questioning. But Ziwe — who spent years in the writers rooms of The Rundown With Robin Thede, Desus & Mero and Dickinson — realized she needed to “chip away at the wall” she’d put up. The resulting collection, Black Friend, due Oct. 17 from Abrams, reflects on her relationship to such topics as identity, body image and code-switching.
What was the hardest part...
The comedian and writer became famous for her uncomfortable, nearly satirical interviews with stars about racial and gender politics. Starting on Instagram Live and eventually pivoting to an eponymous, two-season Showtime series, she’s not comfortable being on the receiving end of a personal line of questioning. But Ziwe — who spent years in the writers rooms of The Rundown With Robin Thede, Desus & Mero and Dickinson — realized she needed to “chip away at the wall” she’d put up. The resulting collection, Black Friend, due Oct. 17 from Abrams, reflects on her relationship to such topics as identity, body image and code-switching.
What was the hardest part...
- 10/13/2023
- by Seija Rankin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Heather Gay is addressing her Real Housewives of Salt Lake City co-star Mary Cosby‘s recent comment about her body.
On Tuesday night (October 10), Mary, 50, appeared on Watch What Happens Live where she played a game of “Versace or Hibachi” with host Andy Cohen.
During the game, Mary and fellow guest Ziwe Fumudoh were asked to judge several different Housewives fashion moments.
As they played, an image of Heather, 49, wearing a Gucci corset appeared on screen and Mary blurted out, “I don’t think Gucci makes that.”
Keep reading to find out more…
When Andy, 55, asked if Mary thought the corset was “fake,” she replied, “I do. I’ve never seen a corsquette [sic] in, like, a size 14. Have you?”
A visibly uncomfortable Andy said that he hasn’t “looked” into it, but did note that he “love[s]” the top.
Before moving on, Mary maintained that it was her “opinion, even if it’s not right.
On Tuesday night (October 10), Mary, 50, appeared on Watch What Happens Live where she played a game of “Versace or Hibachi” with host Andy Cohen.
During the game, Mary and fellow guest Ziwe Fumudoh were asked to judge several different Housewives fashion moments.
As they played, an image of Heather, 49, wearing a Gucci corset appeared on screen and Mary blurted out, “I don’t think Gucci makes that.”
Keep reading to find out more…
When Andy, 55, asked if Mary thought the corset was “fake,” she replied, “I do. I’ve never seen a corsquette [sic] in, like, a size 14. Have you?”
A visibly uncomfortable Andy said that he hasn’t “looked” into it, but did note that he “love[s]” the top.
Before moving on, Mary maintained that it was her “opinion, even if it’s not right.
- 10/11/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: United Talent Agency has signed rising-star actor, writer and filmmaker Jordan Mendoza for representation in all areas by a large, cross-departmental team.
Most recently, Mendoza wrote for Season 3 of FX’s acclaimed comedy series, Dave, co-created by and starring Dave Burd, which chronicles Burd’s pursuit of a reputation as one of the greatest rappers of all time under the name Lil Dicky.
Additionally, he was recently cast as one of the leads of the new Netflix series Neon, where he also serves as a consulting producer. The comedy created by Shea Serrano (Primo), which follows three small-town Florida friends as they look to make it in Miami’s world of reggaeton, debuts October 19th. Mendoza can also be seen starring in Netflix’s limited series Kaleidoscope, a heist drama from Eric Garcia and Ridley Scott’s Scott Free, which premiered at top of year.
Mendoza appeared opposite Jennifer Lawrence...
Most recently, Mendoza wrote for Season 3 of FX’s acclaimed comedy series, Dave, co-created by and starring Dave Burd, which chronicles Burd’s pursuit of a reputation as one of the greatest rappers of all time under the name Lil Dicky.
Additionally, he was recently cast as one of the leads of the new Netflix series Neon, where he also serves as a consulting producer. The comedy created by Shea Serrano (Primo), which follows three small-town Florida friends as they look to make it in Miami’s world of reggaeton, debuts October 19th. Mendoza can also be seen starring in Netflix’s limited series Kaleidoscope, a heist drama from Eric Garcia and Ridley Scott’s Scott Free, which premiered at top of year.
Mendoza appeared opposite Jennifer Lawrence...
- 10/3/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Bill Maher has faced a lot of criticism after revealing that he was bringing Real Time back to HBO next week.
Called out by a slew of striking writers on social media, the WGA called the move “disappointing” and said that they would picket the show on its return.
But the other question that Maher’s move provoked was whether the remaining late-night hosts – The Late Show’s Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Late Night’s Seth Meyers and Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver – would make a similar move.
As it stands, the answer seems to be a hearty ‘No’.
The group has got together regularly after teaming up to launch the Strike Force Five podcast on Spotify, established to help pay for their staffs during the strike. The fivesome has not explicitly talked about returning or not returning to work on the podcast,...
Called out by a slew of striking writers on social media, the WGA called the move “disappointing” and said that they would picket the show on its return.
But the other question that Maher’s move provoked was whether the remaining late-night hosts – The Late Show’s Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Late Night’s Seth Meyers and Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver – would make a similar move.
As it stands, the answer seems to be a hearty ‘No’.
The group has got together regularly after teaming up to launch the Strike Force Five podcast on Spotify, established to help pay for their staffs during the strike. The fivesome has not explicitly talked about returning or not returning to work on the podcast,...
- 9/15/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
For 24 years, The New Yorker has leaned on the talents of actors, writers, and others from the world of Hollywood to be a part of its annual New Yorker Festival, which will be held this year Oct. 6-8.
The ongoing Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes have thrown a wrench in many plans that have traditionally relied on Hollywood talent, but the festival will go on, New Yorker editor David Remnick tells The Hollywood Reporter. And there will still be plenty of star power.
The New Yorker, of course, is not owned by a struck company, but SAG has advised its members not to promote projects from studios that have not signed interim agreements, and the Condé Nast-owned publication has had to adapt accordingly: “We faced a challenge or two,” Remnick says.
“I think a lot of the navigation is on the side of the talent, and what they...
The ongoing Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes have thrown a wrench in many plans that have traditionally relied on Hollywood talent, but the festival will go on, New Yorker editor David Remnick tells The Hollywood Reporter. And there will still be plenty of star power.
The New Yorker, of course, is not owned by a struck company, but SAG has advised its members not to promote projects from studios that have not signed interim agreements, and the Condé Nast-owned publication has had to adapt accordingly: “We faced a challenge or two,” Remnick says.
“I think a lot of the navigation is on the side of the talent, and what they...
- 9/6/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As Hollywood waits for movement between the WGA and AMPTP, a ray of sunlight emerged for comedy/variety writers in the latest back-and-forth.
Late-night writers, and writers who work on variety shows such as Netflix’s Tim Robinson series I Think You Should Leave, have been fighting for safeguards in streaming.
Back in February, in its Pattern of Demands, the WGA said that it wanted Mba minimums to apply to “comedy variety programs made for new media”.
This has now, seemingly, been settled, as both the WGA and AMPTP confirmed that comedy variety writers on streaming shows, which include Apple’s The Problem with Jon Stewart and Peacock’s The Amber Ruffin Show, will now be covered.
The AMPTP pointed out on Tuesday that for the first time ever, writers for high-budget subscription video-on-demand comedy variety programs will receive the same terms and conditions that apply under Appendix A, which...
Late-night writers, and writers who work on variety shows such as Netflix’s Tim Robinson series I Think You Should Leave, have been fighting for safeguards in streaming.
Back in February, in its Pattern of Demands, the WGA said that it wanted Mba minimums to apply to “comedy variety programs made for new media”.
This has now, seemingly, been settled, as both the WGA and AMPTP confirmed that comedy variety writers on streaming shows, which include Apple’s The Problem with Jon Stewart and Peacock’s The Amber Ruffin Show, will now be covered.
The AMPTP pointed out on Tuesday that for the first time ever, writers for high-budget subscription video-on-demand comedy variety programs will receive the same terms and conditions that apply under Appendix A, which...
- 8/26/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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Bipoc late-night and variety show writers say the lack of diversity on-screen and behind it is due to a lack of chances and opportunity given to people of color.
“If you look at traditionally… the hosts that we remember a lot, the ones from those 11:30 p.m. 12:30 a.m. shows, they got so many chances,” Greg Iwinski, who has written for Comedy Central’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” and CBS’ “Late Show With Stephen Colbert” said Thursday during TheWrap’s strike roundtable, “Bipoc Late-Night and Variety Writers Speak Out.”
“But if you’re a person of color, it’s like, ‘Here are six episodes, each year that we’re going to call a season. So you have six half-hours,’” Iwinski continued. “And [executives] are saying, ‘Well, if [hosts of color] can...
Bipoc late-night and variety show writers say the lack of diversity on-screen and behind it is due to a lack of chances and opportunity given to people of color.
“If you look at traditionally… the hosts that we remember a lot, the ones from those 11:30 p.m. 12:30 a.m. shows, they got so many chances,” Greg Iwinski, who has written for Comedy Central’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” and CBS’ “Late Show With Stephen Colbert” said Thursday during TheWrap’s strike roundtable, “Bipoc Late-Night and Variety Writers Speak Out.”
“But if you’re a person of color, it’s like, ‘Here are six episodes, each year that we’re going to call a season. So you have six half-hours,’” Iwinski continued. “And [executives] are saying, ‘Well, if [hosts of color] can...
- 8/11/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
The 2023 New Yorker Festival is going down October 6th-8th across New York City, and the wide-ranging event — which celebrates music, film, books, food, theater, and more — has just revealed its initial lineup, featuring Paramore, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, and comedian Ziwe.
The evening of October 6th will see Paramore in conversation with The New Yorker’s Amanda Petrusich ahead of a performance at Webster Hall.
On the 7th, Yankovic will talk with Andy Borowitz along with his own show at Webster Hall, while Zauner will take the same stage the same evening, performing as Japanese Breakfast and speaking in conversation with Hua Hsu. Z
Ziwe, of the eponymous Showtime satire talk show, will chat with Aparna Nancherla at the Sva Theatre on October 7th.
A pre-sale for New Yorker subscribers is now ongoing, with a public on-sale following on Wednesday, August 2nd. You can find more details here.
The evening of October 6th will see Paramore in conversation with The New Yorker’s Amanda Petrusich ahead of a performance at Webster Hall.
On the 7th, Yankovic will talk with Andy Borowitz along with his own show at Webster Hall, while Zauner will take the same stage the same evening, performing as Japanese Breakfast and speaking in conversation with Hua Hsu. Z
Ziwe, of the eponymous Showtime satire talk show, will chat with Aparna Nancherla at the Sva Theatre on October 7th.
A pre-sale for New Yorker subscribers is now ongoing, with a public on-sale following on Wednesday, August 2nd. You can find more details here.
- 8/1/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Felipe Torres Medina, a writer on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, organized a comedy writers picket outside 30 Rock in New York that saw the cream of the late-night crop turn up to fight for a “fair” deal.
Stars such as John Oliver, Amber Ruffin, Ziwe, Jason Sudeikis and Phoebe Robinson were among those in attendance, as the writer strike is in its 87th day and the actors strike is in its 14th day.
John Oliver, host of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, said, “I like what Chris Keyser said yesterday, ‘This isn’t a war, this is a basic request for some completely understandable contract points’ so I want to see a fair deal as soon as possible. It is absolutely appalling that they are not negotiating right now. The fact that they are not around a table right now is absolutely disgusting.”
(Watch) We caught up with John...
Stars such as John Oliver, Amber Ruffin, Ziwe, Jason Sudeikis and Phoebe Robinson were among those in attendance, as the writer strike is in its 87th day and the actors strike is in its 14th day.
John Oliver, host of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, said, “I like what Chris Keyser said yesterday, ‘This isn’t a war, this is a basic request for some completely understandable contract points’ so I want to see a fair deal as soon as possible. It is absolutely appalling that they are not negotiating right now. The fact that they are not around a table right now is absolutely disgusting.”
(Watch) We caught up with John...
- 7/27/2023
- by Sean Piccoli and Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Television Critics Association awards nominations went public Friday, and it was great news for some series and sad news for others.
The Last of Us, The Bear, and Succession are in a three-way tie with five nominations apiece.
All three shows were expected to get some awards love, so their performances here are not surprising.
The Bear has been a bonafide hit for FX and Hulu, but there were some more first-year shows in the mix, too.
Andor, Jury Duty, Shrinking, Interview With the Vampire, and Poker Face were all well-represented.
Somewhat surprising: Ted Lasso and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel were shut out.
The news comes after both series have been big hits on the awards front and could set a precedent for upcoming awards shows.
Awards will be handed out at an in-person ceremony on August 7, 2023.
Check out the complete list of nominations below.
Individual Achievement In Drama
Christine Baranski,...
The Last of Us, The Bear, and Succession are in a three-way tie with five nominations apiece.
All three shows were expected to get some awards love, so their performances here are not surprising.
The Bear has been a bonafide hit for FX and Hulu, but there were some more first-year shows in the mix, too.
Andor, Jury Duty, Shrinking, Interview With the Vampire, and Poker Face were all well-represented.
Somewhat surprising: Ted Lasso and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel were shut out.
The news comes after both series have been big hits on the awards front and could set a precedent for upcoming awards shows.
Awards will be handed out at an in-person ceremony on August 7, 2023.
Check out the complete list of nominations below.
Individual Achievement In Drama
Christine Baranski,...
- 6/30/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The 15th annual Dorian TV Awards have selected their winners with the HBO drama “Succession” taking home Best TV Drama, ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” nabbed the Best TV Comedy award and Max’s “The Other Two” won Best LGBTQ Show.
Announced Monday by Galeca: Society of Professional LGBTQ Entertainment Journalists, “Succession” star Sarah Snook won best drama performance, while Bridget Everett took home the best comedy performance award for her role on HBO’s comedy series “Somebody Somewhere” — which also won for best unsung show.
“The White Lotus” favorite Jennifer Coolidge snagged another win for her role on the HBO series in the supporting drama performance category, while “The Bear” breakout star Ayo Edebiri won for best supporting comedy performance.
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HBO and Max ended up nabbing 18 wins overall, including best...
Announced Monday by Galeca: Society of Professional LGBTQ Entertainment Journalists, “Succession” star Sarah Snook won best drama performance, while Bridget Everett took home the best comedy performance award for her role on HBO’s comedy series “Somebody Somewhere” — which also won for best unsung show.
“The White Lotus” favorite Jennifer Coolidge snagged another win for her role on the HBO series in the supporting drama performance category, while “The Bear” breakout star Ayo Edebiri won for best supporting comedy performance.
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HBO and Max ended up nabbing 18 wins overall, including best...
- 6/26/2023
- by Kayla Cobb and Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- The Wrap
Heading into this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards, the category previously known as Best Variety Sketch Series has been rebranded as Best Scripted Variety Series. The TV academy created this and the Best Talk Series categories in 2015 as replacements for their catch-all variety series one in order to better recognize achievement in both subgenres. This year, 12 scripted variety shows are on the first-round nominations ballot, which means three final contenders will be revealed on July 12. This entrant amount is up from eight in 2022 and nine in 2021.
All 20,000 plus voting members of the TV academy have until June 26 to cast their ballots for their favorite programs. Unlike at the Oscars, voters for the Emmys do not rank their choices and nominees are determined by a simple tally.
Whereas they could previously make as many selections as they wanted in each category, there are now limits based on the predetermined sizes of the eventual lineups.
All 20,000 plus voting members of the TV academy have until June 26 to cast their ballots for their favorite programs. Unlike at the Oscars, voters for the Emmys do not rank their choices and nominees are determined by a simple tally.
Whereas they could previously make as many selections as they wanted in each category, there are now limits based on the predetermined sizes of the eventual lineups.
- 6/21/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
It’s not long after I request a quiet table in the back, reporter’s notebook and tape recorder in hand, that the hostess of this rustic East Village trattoria asks who I’m meeting. When I tell her Drew Tarver and Heléne Yorke, her eyes light up in recognition before she begins listing other stars who frequent the restaurant: Ben Stiller; Tyler, the Creator; Emily Ratajkowski; Ziwe. As I scan the menu, she recommends the chicken Milanese — Pete Davidson’s favorite entrée.
This interaction might sound celebrity-obsessed, verging on grossly superficial. But then again, I’m about to sit down with the stars of “The Other Two,” the hilarious and scathing satire of how fame consumes, corrupts and confines us.
Soon after we’re all seated, Yorke says with a hearty laugh, “Being an actor is, in many ways, a humiliating experience.”
We’re not yet five minutes into our interview,...
This interaction might sound celebrity-obsessed, verging on grossly superficial. But then again, I’m about to sit down with the stars of “The Other Two,” the hilarious and scathing satire of how fame consumes, corrupts and confines us.
Soon after we’re all seated, Yorke says with a hearty laugh, “Being an actor is, in many ways, a humiliating experience.”
We’re not yet five minutes into our interview,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Please Note: This forecast, assembled by The Hollywood Reporter’s awards columnist Scott Feinberg, reflects his best attempt to predict the behavior of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, not his personal preferences. He arrives at these standings by drawing upon consultations with voters and strategists, analysis of marketing and campaigns, results of awards that precede the Emmys and the history of the Emmys itself. There will be regular updates to reflect new developments.
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
Major Threats
Andor (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Old Man (FX)
The Boys (Amazon)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Bad Sisters (Apple...
*Best Drama Series*
Frontrunners
Succession (HBO/Max)
The White Lotus: Sicily (HBO/Max)
The Last of Us (HBO/Max)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
The Crown (Netflix)
The Mandalorian (Disney+)
Major Threats
Andor (Disney+)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
1923 (Paramount+)
Yellowstone (Paramount)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Old Man (FX)
The Boys (Amazon)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon)
Bad Sisters (Apple...
- 5/25/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Michelle Buteau is thick, single and ready to mingle in a new comedy for Netflix.
On Wednesday, the streamer announced that Survival of the Thickest, based on Buteau’s book of the same name, will premiere on Thursday, July 13. The show was greenlit back in January 2022.
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Netflix also unveiled the first teaser — see...
On Wednesday, the streamer announced that Survival of the Thickest, based on Buteau’s book of the same name, will premiere on Thursday, July 13. The show was greenlit back in January 2022.
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Netflix also unveiled the first teaser — see...
- 5/24/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
New York, April 25, 2023 – The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (Iadas) today announced the Winners for the 27th Annual Webby Awards. Winners include companies, content and campaigns from Apple TV, Adobe’s Frame.io, ESPN’s 30 for 30 Podcast, Headspace, Discord, Nike’s Just A/Run, Etsy, Disney’s TikTok, Pod Save America, Spotify’s Wrapped, Blokhaus, Mozilla’s Irl: AI in Real Life podcast, Verizon’s Halftime Show and Google Store; pop culture phenomena such as Ted Lasso, Stray, HBO Max’s “Negroni Sbagliato,” and Recess Therapy’s “It’s Corn;” as well as cultural icons including Lizzo, Former President Barack Obama, Doja Cat, Blackpink, the cast of Stranger Things, the cast of Wakanda Forever, Trixie Mattel, Hugh Jackman, Christina Aguilera, Hoda Kotb, Patrick Mahomes, Jimmy Kimmel, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Trevor Noah, and more.
For the full list of Winners visit: http://webbyawards.com/winners
The Webbys will once...
For the full list of Winners visit: http://webbyawards.com/winners
The Webbys will once...
- 4/26/2023
- by Technology Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Tech
The Hollywood Reporter’s Blackfamous Roundtable has won a Webby Award.
THR was honored with the award in the diversity, equity and inclusion, social video category.
The roundtable featured a conversation with Loretta Devine, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Larenz Tate and Lynn Whitfield, moderated by THR editorial director Nekesa Mumbi Moody. The group opened up about the power and privilege of being legends among Black fans and how the new Hollywood landscape is making entertainment both less segmented and less intimate.
The Webbys ceremony, honoring the best of the Internet, will take place May 15 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York, with Roy Wood Jr. returning as host. The show is known for limiting winners to five-word acceptance speeches.
Nominees were announced April 4, with the winners being revealed April 25. Apple, Rihanna, Discord, Serena Williams, Selena Gomez, BTS, former President Barack Obama, Doja Cat, Steph Curry, Nike, Lizzo and...
THR was honored with the award in the diversity, equity and inclusion, social video category.
The roundtable featured a conversation with Loretta Devine, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Larenz Tate and Lynn Whitfield, moderated by THR editorial director Nekesa Mumbi Moody. The group opened up about the power and privilege of being legends among Black fans and how the new Hollywood landscape is making entertainment both less segmented and less intimate.
The Webbys ceremony, honoring the best of the Internet, will take place May 15 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York, with Roy Wood Jr. returning as host. The show is known for limiting winners to five-word acceptance speeches.
Nominees were announced April 4, with the winners being revealed April 25. Apple, Rihanna, Discord, Serena Williams, Selena Gomez, BTS, former President Barack Obama, Doja Cat, Steph Curry, Nike, Lizzo and...
- 4/25/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences has recognized Sza as the artist of the year for her album Sos and her “ingenious use of the Internet to share unique, brilliantly honest art” as part of the 27th Annual Webby Awards.
Sza will take home the honor that previously went to Megan Thee Stallion during last year’s Webby Awards, which seeks to recognize the best of the Internet. Other special honorees for this year’s ceremony include emoji inventor Shigetaka Kurita for the lifetime achievement award; ChatGPT for the breakout of the year award; Bad Sisters creator and star Sharon Horgan for the best actress award; and Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett’s SmartLess for best podcast of the year.
Tracee Ellis Ross, Tobe Nwigwe, and V Spehar’s Under the Desk News will all receive the Webby’s special achievement award. Category winners include The...
Sza will take home the honor that previously went to Megan Thee Stallion during last year’s Webby Awards, which seeks to recognize the best of the Internet. Other special honorees for this year’s ceremony include emoji inventor Shigetaka Kurita for the lifetime achievement award; ChatGPT for the breakout of the year award; Bad Sisters creator and star Sharon Horgan for the best actress award; and Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett’s SmartLess for best podcast of the year.
Tracee Ellis Ross, Tobe Nwigwe, and V Spehar’s Under the Desk News will all receive the Webby’s special achievement award. Category winners include The...
- 4/25/2023
- by J. Clara Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This article contains spoilers for season 4, episode 4 of "Succession."
Siobhan "Shiv" Roy, played by Sarah Snook, hasn't exactly had the easiest go of things. The only daughter of media magnate Logan Roy (Brian Cox), she has had to try and prove herself at every turn, much more so than her brothers Kendall (Jeremy Strong) and Roman (Kieran Culkin), who seem to be given extra chances on account of being Logan's sons.. For most of the first three seasons of "Succession," Logan strung Shiv along, hinting that he would put her in a position of power while never actually committing. Any time he had the chance to give an opportunity to one of the boys instead, he would, and Shiv was continually getting the short end of the stick.
Now, with Logan dead (in the best episode of the series), Shiv has to jockey for position with her brothers on a completely different playing field.
Siobhan "Shiv" Roy, played by Sarah Snook, hasn't exactly had the easiest go of things. The only daughter of media magnate Logan Roy (Brian Cox), she has had to try and prove herself at every turn, much more so than her brothers Kendall (Jeremy Strong) and Roman (Kieran Culkin), who seem to be given extra chances on account of being Logan's sons.. For most of the first three seasons of "Succession," Logan strung Shiv along, hinting that he would put her in a position of power while never actually committing. Any time he had the chance to give an opportunity to one of the boys instead, he would, and Shiv was continually getting the short end of the stick.
Now, with Logan dead (in the best episode of the series), Shiv has to jockey for position with her brothers on a completely different playing field.
- 4/17/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Welcome to the 209th episode of TV’s Top 5, The Hollywood Reporter’s TV podcast.
Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the latest TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executives and other guests, and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as the case may be).
During this week’s episode, we look at the Warner Bros. Discovery investor presentation for Max and are joined by Friend of the 5 Josh Wigler to discuss the game-changing episode of Succession. Here’s how the episode plays out:
1. Headlines
Dick Wolf, a This Is Us duo, Stranger Things, Ziwe, Kim Kardashian and The Resident lead the week’s top industry headlines.
2. Hello, Max
Warner Bros. Discovery execs gathered in Burbank this week to unveil the new name and the larger plans for HBO Max,...
Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the latest TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executives and other guests, and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as the case may be).
During this week’s episode, we look at the Warner Bros. Discovery investor presentation for Max and are joined by Friend of the 5 Josh Wigler to discuss the game-changing episode of Succession. Here’s how the episode plays out:
1. Headlines
Dick Wolf, a This Is Us duo, Stranger Things, Ziwe, Kim Kardashian and The Resident lead the week’s top industry headlines.
2. Hello, Max
Warner Bros. Discovery execs gathered in Burbank this week to unveil the new name and the larger plans for HBO Max,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Image Source: Getty / Gisela Schober
In a candid interview with the Los Angeles Times published April 6, Emily Ratajkowski reflected on the treatment of women in Hollywood and her personal experiences with misogyny during her time in the industry. While Ratajkowski is primarily known for her modeling prowess, she's spent nearly two decades pursuing a career in acting. As of 2019, however, her screen time has come to a standstill. In the interview, Ratajkowski shed light on why she's essentially chosen to quit acting: it's in large part due to Hollywood executives' failure to treat her like a human being.
"I didn't feel like, 'Oh, I'm an artist performing and this is my outlet,'" she said of her attempts to establish herself as a serious actor. "I felt like a piece of meat who people were judging, saying, 'Does she have anything else other than her [breasts]?'"
In 2014, Ratajkowski secured a breakout role as Andie,...
In a candid interview with the Los Angeles Times published April 6, Emily Ratajkowski reflected on the treatment of women in Hollywood and her personal experiences with misogyny during her time in the industry. While Ratajkowski is primarily known for her modeling prowess, she's spent nearly two decades pursuing a career in acting. As of 2019, however, her screen time has come to a standstill. In the interview, Ratajkowski shed light on why she's essentially chosen to quit acting: it's in large part due to Hollywood executives' failure to treat her like a human being.
"I didn't feel like, 'Oh, I'm an artist performing and this is my outlet,'" she said of her attempts to establish herself as a serious actor. "I felt like a piece of meat who people were judging, saying, 'Does she have anything else other than her [breasts]?'"
In 2014, Ratajkowski secured a breakout role as Andie,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
Ziwe knows how to start a conversation. She’s not one to tip-toe around topics of racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, or xenophobia. She made a name for herself asking blunt questions that some would call uncomfortable, but just by posing them, she made her subjects and those watching interrogate why the questions, like “how many Black friends do you have?,” would be seen as uncomfortable at all. The result was always a combination of hilariously cringey moments and thoughtful revelations (whether or not the revelation came from the guest), and the concept was compelling enough to garner the comedian her very own late-night talk show on Showtime, Ziwe. But despite the series’s online appeal — clips and full episodes from the show pull in hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube — two seasons is all it will get for now. On April 5, Showtime canceled Ziwe.
- 4/6/2023
- by Brianna Wellen
- Primetimer
Another late-night show has gone dark. Showtime has cancelled the Ziwe TV series after two seasons.
Debuting in May 2021, the variety/sketch talk series was created by its star, comedian Ziwe Fumudoh. Episodes feature interviews, musical numbers, guest stars, sketches, and unscripted interactions with everyday people. The first season of six episodes aired on Sunday nights, and the premiere featured Fran Lebowitz, Gloria Steinem, Cristin Milioti, Jane Krakowski, and Cole Escola.
Ziwe was renewed for a second season shortly after the first season's finale aired. "This show has exceeded my wildest imagination thanks to my brilliant cast, crew, and iconic guests," said Fumudoh. "I am famously delighted to continue my collaboration with Showtime and A24." Read More…...
Debuting in May 2021, the variety/sketch talk series was created by its star, comedian Ziwe Fumudoh. Episodes feature interviews, musical numbers, guest stars, sketches, and unscripted interactions with everyday people. The first season of six episodes aired on Sunday nights, and the premiere featured Fran Lebowitz, Gloria Steinem, Cristin Milioti, Jane Krakowski, and Cole Escola.
Ziwe was renewed for a second season shortly after the first season's finale aired. "This show has exceeded my wildest imagination thanks to my brilliant cast, crew, and iconic guests," said Fumudoh. "I am famously delighted to continue my collaboration with Showtime and A24." Read More…...
- 4/6/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
A series of changes have taken place at Showtime. Variety has confirmed the network has canceled “Ziwe” after just two seasons and has picked up Mandy Patinkin’s “Seasoned” to series, delivering a six-episode order.
Hosted and executive produced by comedian Ziwe Fumudoh, the talk show focused on presenting trending hot topics concerning race, politics and other cultural issues as well as musical numbers, interviews, guest stars and comedic sketches. Guests on Season 2 included Drew Barrymore, Rowan Blanchard, Blake Griffin, Emily Ratajkowski and Mia Khalifa, among others. The series first debuted in 2021.
With the loss, that leaves Showtime without a current late night talk show following the cancellation of “Desus & Mero” (which Ziwe also served as a writer on before moving to her own show). The changes come as part of Showtime’s reevaluation of the programming slate after MTV Entertainment Group president and CEO Chris McCarthy stepped in...
Hosted and executive produced by comedian Ziwe Fumudoh, the talk show focused on presenting trending hot topics concerning race, politics and other cultural issues as well as musical numbers, interviews, guest stars and comedic sketches. Guests on Season 2 included Drew Barrymore, Rowan Blanchard, Blake Griffin, Emily Ratajkowski and Mia Khalifa, among others. The series first debuted in 2021.
With the loss, that leaves Showtime without a current late night talk show following the cancellation of “Desus & Mero” (which Ziwe also served as a writer on before moving to her own show). The changes come as part of Showtime’s reevaluation of the programming slate after MTV Entertainment Group president and CEO Chris McCarthy stepped in...
- 4/5/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
TV’s late-night landscape just got a little emptier. Showtime has cancelled its talk show Ziwe after two seasons, TVLine has confirmed.
Ziwe‘s Season 2 finale, which aired last Christmas, now serves as its series ender. Hosted by comedian Ziwe Fumudoh, the satirical variety show featured interviews with celebrity guests, musical numbers and sketches.
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With the cancellations of Ziwe and Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (which came down last July), Peacock’s...
Ziwe‘s Season 2 finale, which aired last Christmas, now serves as its series ender. Hosted by comedian Ziwe Fumudoh, the satirical variety show featured interviews with celebrity guests, musical numbers and sketches.
More from TVLineTVLine Items: New Showtime Spy Drama, Clone High Teaser and MoreYellowjackets Recap: The First SupperBillions Poised to End With Season 7 at Showtime, Co-Star Dan Soder Reveals
With the cancellations of Ziwe and Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (which came down last July), Peacock’s...
- 4/5/2023
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
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