Welcome to Emmy Experts Typing, a weekly column in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Emmy race — via Slack, of course. This week, we revisit comedy, which has some open slots in every category.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’re back to type about the Emmys comedy race, which means you can expect a whole lot of “Hacks” here at the start since we’re both certified members of its stan club. At least anecdotally, the show’s momentum continues to build after its incredible Season 3 finale — so much so that at least one half-baked hot take about how “Hacks” isn’t a “good comedy” was published this week. I’m here for all the “Hacks” attention, and I remain convinced it can win Hannah Einbinder her deserved Emmy plus perhaps bring another writing award to the shelves of Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’re back to type about the Emmys comedy race, which means you can expect a whole lot of “Hacks” here at the start since we’re both certified members of its stan club. At least anecdotally, the show’s momentum continues to build after its incredible Season 3 finale — so much so that at least one half-baked hot take about how “Hacks” isn’t a “good comedy” was published this week. I’m here for all the “Hacks” attention, and I remain convinced it can win Hannah Einbinder her deserved Emmy plus perhaps bring another writing award to the shelves of Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky.
- 6/7/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Jeremy Renner is an actor who came into limelight after a lot of struggle. Working as an extra, side characters, or being in music videos, it took some time before Renner became the household name he is today. But it would be wrong to say that he only gained commercial success, as his talent in acting even got him two Oscar nods in his career.
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]In today’s time, he maybe known as Hawkeye, but Renner had a pretty solid filmography before the MCU snatched him up to become the bow-and-arrow wielding superhero. And even before that, he had the Bourne and Mission Impossible franchises to his name, where he made his mark as an action hero. But there is one label Renner dislikes being attached to his name.
Jeremy Renner Dislikes Being Called a Character Actor
After making some small appearances...
Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown [Credit: Paramount Network]In today’s time, he maybe known as Hawkeye, but Renner had a pretty solid filmography before the MCU snatched him up to become the bow-and-arrow wielding superhero. And even before that, he had the Bourne and Mission Impossible franchises to his name, where he made his mark as an action hero. But there is one label Renner dislikes being attached to his name.
Jeremy Renner Dislikes Being Called a Character Actor
After making some small appearances...
- 6/6/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Who knew that Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg could make the best adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? The recent film picks up on the sheltered turtles trying to survive the human world. Longing for acceptance from New Yorkers, their new friend, April O’Neil, helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them. This animated reboot has an all-star cast that includes John Cena, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Rose Byre, Paul Rudd, and Maya Rudolph. The series came out to huge critical acclaim and...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang have had very different “Saturday Night Live” trajectories. And yet, they both have made history. Thompson, who joined the show in 2003, is the longest-tenured cast member in the show’s history. When Yang joined, first as a writer in 2018 then moving to the cast the following year, he became the first Chinese American “SNL” player.
Despite joining the show 15 years apart, they adapted in a similar way: by listening.
Thirty years ago, Thompson was on the premiere of “All That,” the kids’ version of “SNL” that aired on Nickelodeon in the 1990s. “To have Kenan be at the show now is only a sign that he has the foresight, fortitude and forbearance to just be a pure master at this,” says Yang. He turned to his co-star: “I don’t take it for granted that I sit next to you at read-through. I absorb so much just being in proximity.
Despite joining the show 15 years apart, they adapted in a similar way: by listening.
Thirty years ago, Thompson was on the premiere of “All That,” the kids’ version of “SNL” that aired on Nickelodeon in the 1990s. “To have Kenan be at the show now is only a sign that he has the foresight, fortitude and forbearance to just be a pure master at this,” says Yang. He turned to his co-star: “I don’t take it for granted that I sit next to you at read-through. I absorb so much just being in proximity.
- 6/5/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
On Tuesday, Max announced it was raising subscription prices by $1 per month on both of its ad-free plans.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service is named Max because of the amount of premium content available, but customers may point to the rising price of the service as the true source of its name. Wbd announced on Tuesday that the price of streaming ad-free on Max was going up, as both the Max Ad-Free and Max Ultimate plans will cost by $1 per month more, effective immediately for new customers. If you’re ready to cancel your Max subscription before your budget takes yet another hit thanks to a streamer raising prices, I’ll lay out some excellent alternatives for you below.
Key Details: Existing customers will see the new price reflected on their bills on or after July 4. Apple TV+ is closest to Max in terms of the prestige TV content it offers.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service is named Max because of the amount of premium content available, but customers may point to the rising price of the service as the true source of its name. Wbd announced on Tuesday that the price of streaming ad-free on Max was going up, as both the Max Ad-Free and Max Ultimate plans will cost by $1 per month more, effective immediately for new customers. If you’re ready to cancel your Max subscription before your budget takes yet another hit thanks to a streamer raising prices, I’ll lay out some excellent alternatives for you below.
Key Details: Existing customers will see the new price reflected on their bills on or after July 4. Apple TV+ is closest to Max in terms of the prestige TV content it offers.
- 6/4/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Note: LateNighter generally posts late night daily ratings on a two (business) day delay, which is how they are released by Nielsen.
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! wrapped up the week beginning May 27 with another dominant ratings win.
The Friday, May 31, 2024 installment of Kimmel hauled in 2,008,000 total viewers with 254,000 P18-49, per Nielsen live-plus-same-day data. That’s -2% in total viewers from the previous night’s episode (which delivered the show’s largest audience in more than six months), but an impressive +30% in P18-49 viewers. The episode gained +60% in total viewers and +6% in P18-49 viewers from the show’s most-recent Thursday telecast (a rebroadcast).
Maya Rudolph, and Jacob Batalon were Kimmel’s guests this past Friday. Crowded House performed on the program.
CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon were both rebroadcasts on Friday, May 31, and split second place in the 11:35 p.
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! wrapped up the week beginning May 27 with another dominant ratings win.
The Friday, May 31, 2024 installment of Kimmel hauled in 2,008,000 total viewers with 254,000 P18-49, per Nielsen live-plus-same-day data. That’s -2% in total viewers from the previous night’s episode (which delivered the show’s largest audience in more than six months), but an impressive +30% in P18-49 viewers. The episode gained +60% in total viewers and +6% in P18-49 viewers from the show’s most-recent Thursday telecast (a rebroadcast).
Maya Rudolph, and Jacob Batalon were Kimmel’s guests this past Friday. Crowded House performed on the program.
CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon were both rebroadcasts on Friday, May 31, and split second place in the 11:35 p.
- 6/4/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
“Let’s not make ’em laugh” seems to be the new mantra for rewarding comedies at the Emmys.
Clear-cut, humor-filled chuckle fests once dominated the Emmys for comedy series, with classics such as “Taxi,” “The Golden Girls,” “Friends” and “Seinfeld” amusing generations of fans and finding new life via reruns and streaming services.
However, at the dawn of the streaming era, the multi-pronged so-called dramedy began creeping up in the awards circle with titles such as Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black” — which famously changed from comedy to drama — and Amazon Prime Video’s “Transparent.” As of late, the category has taken a more serious turn.
In recent years, the nominees and winners for comedy series have reflected a broader, more inclusive interpretation of comedy. Shows like Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Fleabag,” along with HBO’s “Barry” and Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” have garnered critical...
Clear-cut, humor-filled chuckle fests once dominated the Emmys for comedy series, with classics such as “Taxi,” “The Golden Girls,” “Friends” and “Seinfeld” amusing generations of fans and finding new life via reruns and streaming services.
However, at the dawn of the streaming era, the multi-pronged so-called dramedy began creeping up in the awards circle with titles such as Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black” — which famously changed from comedy to drama — and Amazon Prime Video’s “Transparent.” As of late, the category has taken a more serious turn.
In recent years, the nominees and winners for comedy series have reflected a broader, more inclusive interpretation of comedy. Shows like Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Fleabag,” along with HBO’s “Barry” and Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” have garnered critical...
- 6/3/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
In 1967, Agnes Moorehead made history as the first woman (and second performer) to receive Primetime Emmy nominations in two categories at once. By winning for her work on “The Wild Wild West” while also competing as a star of “Bewitched,” she blazed a trail for 55 other actresses who have since been given double or even triple chances at Emmy glory. Scroll through our chronological photo gallery to find out who else is included in this special group.
Over the years, 14 women have simultaneously competed for two acting Emmys at multiple points in their careers. The overall record for most entries on this or the corresponding male list belongs to Cloris Leachman, who was doubly recognized seven different times between 1973 and 2006.
Whereas James Earl Jones is the only male actor to have ever won two Emmys in a single year, eight actresses have accomplished the same feat. Aside from Leachman (1975), that...
Over the years, 14 women have simultaneously competed for two acting Emmys at multiple points in their careers. The overall record for most entries on this or the corresponding male list belongs to Cloris Leachman, who was doubly recognized seven different times between 1973 and 2006.
Whereas James Earl Jones is the only male actor to have ever won two Emmys in a single year, eight actresses have accomplished the same feat. Aside from Leachman (1975), that...
- 6/3/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Is “SNL” new tonight? No. NBC’s sketch comedy series aired its Season 49 finale on Saturday, May 18, 2024, with host Jake Gyllenhaal and musical guest Sabrina Carpenter. Looking ahead, the long-running program will air reruns throughout the summer until Season 50 debuts later this fall on NBC.
The regular cast members for “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 were, 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 were: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker.
See‘SNL’: Longest-running cast members ever on ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Writers Guild of America 2023 strike lasted from May 2 to September 27, while the SAG-AFTRA 2023 strike went from July 14 to November 9. Since “SNL” does not fall under the purview of the Screen Actors Guild, that is why the show’s actors...
The regular cast members for “Saturday Night Live” Season 49 were, 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 were: Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, Chloe Troast and Devon Walker.
See‘SNL’: Longest-running cast members ever on ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Writers Guild of America 2023 strike lasted from May 2 to September 27, while the SAG-AFTRA 2023 strike went from July 14 to November 9. Since “SNL” does not fall under the purview of the Screen Actors Guild, that is why the show’s actors...
- 6/1/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Jimmy Kimmel Live returns with a new episode on ABC on Friday May 31. The episode features Maya Rudolph as a guest, promoting her upcoming show “Loot.” Jacob Batalon also joins the show to discuss his project “Reginald the Vampire.” The episode’s musical guest is Crowded House. Jimmy Kimmel welcomes Maya Rudolph to the show, […]
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Maya Rudolph, Jacob Batalon, Crowded House...
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Maya Rudolph, Jacob Batalon, Crowded House...
- 5/31/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Watch ‘Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter’ Featuring Top Drama Actresses Tonight on IFC and AMC+
Seven of the top actresses starring in some of TV’s hottest drama series take center stage in Friday’s episode of Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter.
Jennifer Aniston, Jodie Foster, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Anna Sawai, Sofía Vergara and Naomi Watts weigh in on everything from method acting to menopause to snorting coke (onscreen) during the lively discussion. The full episode premieres at 10 p.m. Pt on Friday, May 31, on IFC, and will be available to stream on AMC+.
Hosted by Emmy-nominated actress and comedian Yvonne Orji (Insecure), Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter — now in its second season — showcases five episodes of Emmy contenders: Comedy Actresses, Drama Actors, Comedy Actors, Drama Actresses and Stand-Up. New episodes of the Emmy-nominated series premiere weekly on Fridays.
See the full schedule below.
Comedy Actress – premiered Friday, May 24 at 10 p.m. Pt on IFC and available to stream on AMC+ Quinta Brunson,...
Jennifer Aniston, Jodie Foster, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Anna Sawai, Sofía Vergara and Naomi Watts weigh in on everything from method acting to menopause to snorting coke (onscreen) during the lively discussion. The full episode premieres at 10 p.m. Pt on Friday, May 31, on IFC, and will be available to stream on AMC+.
Hosted by Emmy-nominated actress and comedian Yvonne Orji (Insecure), Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter — now in its second season — showcases five episodes of Emmy contenders: Comedy Actresses, Drama Actors, Comedy Actors, Drama Actresses and Stand-Up. New episodes of the Emmy-nominated series premiere weekly on Fridays.
See the full schedule below.
Comedy Actress – premiered Friday, May 24 at 10 p.m. Pt on IFC and available to stream on AMC+ Quinta Brunson,...
- 5/31/2024
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The following contains spoilers for the Season 3 finale of Hacks!
Deborah and Ava were getting along swimmingly throughout most of Hacks’ third season. Aaaand then the finale happened.
More from TVLineStar Trek: Discovery Boss Breaks Down That 'Calypso' Nod, Kovich's Surprising Reveal in Emotional Series FinaleHacks Renewed for Season 4 at MaxLoot's Maya Rudolph, Nat Faxon Talk Molly and Arthur's [Spoiler] and That Major Season 2 Finale Cliffhanger
At the end of the season’s penultimate episode, Deborah learned that she finally got the late-night hosting gig she’d been clamoring for. In Thursday’s shocking closer, she offered Ava the head writer position,...
Deborah and Ava were getting along swimmingly throughout most of Hacks’ third season. Aaaand then the finale happened.
More from TVLineStar Trek: Discovery Boss Breaks Down That 'Calypso' Nod, Kovich's Surprising Reveal in Emotional Series FinaleHacks Renewed for Season 4 at MaxLoot's Maya Rudolph, Nat Faxon Talk Molly and Arthur's [Spoiler] and That Major Season 2 Finale Cliffhanger
At the end of the season’s penultimate episode, Deborah learned that she finally got the late-night hosting gig she’d been clamoring for. In Thursday’s shocking closer, she offered Ava the head writer position,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Season two of “Loot” has come to an end, and while we’re not sure of what Apple TV+‘s metrics for success are these days, anyone who has logged into the streamer can’t help but notice how often the comedy series is the most watched program in its top 10. That’s probably good news for the show’s creators, Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard, as well as executive producer and star Maya Rudolph.
Continue reading ‘Loot’: Maya Rudolph Dives Into The Season Two Finale [Interview] at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Loot’: Maya Rudolph Dives Into The Season Two Finale [Interview] at The Playlist.
- 5/30/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
The following contains spoilers from the Season 2 finale of Loot!
Steamy romantic chemistry and a batch of filthy rich new nemeses? Molly sure had a lot to contend with in the season finale of Loot.
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After a potential new donor wound up being the leader of a robed, cult-like gang...
Steamy romantic chemistry and a batch of filthy rich new nemeses? Molly sure had a lot to contend with in the season finale of Loot.
More from TVLineThe Veil Finale Recap: Did Adilah and Imogen Save the Day? Plus, Grade It!Doctor Who's Millie Gibson: Haunting '73 Yards' Episode 'Was the Very First Script I Read' - Grade It!Elsbeth's Carrie Preston Talks 'Vulnerable' Season Finale, Pitches Role for Husband Michael Emerson
After a potential new donor wound up being the leader of a robed, cult-like gang...
- 5/29/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Loot Season 2 Finale, “We Shouldn’t Exist.”] Loot‘s second season has come to a close, but just as some storylines come to a satisfying point, more questions and uncertainty abound, particularly for billionaire Molly (Maya Rudolph) and her coworker Arthur (Nat Faxon). Skating around the will-they-won’t-they dynamic since Season 1, Molly finally decided to admit her feelings to Arthur, going to his house in the middle of the night. When she revealed that she’d rather explore their mutual attraction than be held back by the fact that they’re colleagues and good friends, the pair shared a sweet kiss. Apple TV+ The only problem? Arthur was still in a relationship with Willa (Hayley Magnus), who came to the door just after the pair broke away from one another. Upset over Arthur’s apparent rejection, Molly asked her assistant Nicholas (Joel Kim Booster) to take her far away. It...
- 5/29/2024
- TV Insider
In 2005, Hamilton and Girls5Eva star Renee Elise Goldsberry went back home to Chicago to visit her dad. She accompanied him to church, where the reverend made a to-do of her presence. “We have a guest,” he announced to the congregation, and then proceeded to tick off her professional accomplishments, which, at that point, included a soap opera and a stint on Broadway.
Goldsberry didn’t immediately recognize herself in the introduction. “I’m looking around, like, “Who’s in the house when I’m here?” she says. “Because the year I had, I’d had two very painful miscarriages. One was in the second trimester. It was terribly painful.”
She stood up and waved, nevertheless, but it served as a stark reminder that describing her as a Tony winner or a Grammy winner or whatever else her IMDb profile offers is not fully representative of who she is. “And quite honestly,...
Goldsberry didn’t immediately recognize herself in the introduction. “I’m looking around, like, “Who’s in the house when I’m here?” she says. “Because the year I had, I’d had two very painful miscarriages. One was in the second trimester. It was terribly painful.”
She stood up and waved, nevertheless, but it served as a stark reminder that describing her as a Tony winner or a Grammy winner or whatever else her IMDb profile offers is not fully representative of who she is. “And quite honestly,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Did you have imaginary friends in your childhood? If you had imaginary friends, John Krasinski‘s film If will hit you right in your feels with its Pixar-like story and great characters. The Paramount Pictures that we have all been waiting for since it was announced back in October 2019 and now nearly four years the film is vowing audiences of all ages with its fantastical world and story.
Written and Directed by Krasinski, If is a fantasy comedy-drama film and it follows the story of a young girl who discovers that she can see everybody’s imaginary friends and she takes on the responsibility to reconnect the forgotten IFs with their kids, helping her in this mission is a grumpy guy named Cal.
If – Streaming & VOD Release Date (Where & When to Watch It?) Credit – Paramount Pictures
If was finally released in theaters all across the United States on May 17, 2024, and for now,...
Written and Directed by Krasinski, If is a fantasy comedy-drama film and it follows the story of a young girl who discovers that she can see everybody’s imaginary friends and she takes on the responsibility to reconnect the forgotten IFs with their kids, helping her in this mission is a grumpy guy named Cal.
If – Streaming & VOD Release Date (Where & When to Watch It?) Credit – Paramount Pictures
If was finally released in theaters all across the United States on May 17, 2024, and for now,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The Saturday May 25 episode of Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter, airing on IFC, features a celebrated lineup of comedic talent. Quinta Brunson from Abbott Elementary, Maya Rudolph from Loot, Kristen Wiig from Palm Royale, Ego Nwodim from Saturday Night Live, Michelle Buteau from Survival of the Thickest, and Renee Elise Goldsberry from Girls5Eva […]
Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter: Comedy Actress...
Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter: Comedy Actress...
- 5/24/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
“Welcome to The View, ladies!” Michelle Buteau whoops as the comedy actress roundtable veers into more dramatic territory. It was a question about the most transformative performances or periods of their collective careers that has sent this Emmy-worthy sextet — Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson, Saturday Night Live’s Ego Nwodim, Loot’s Maya Rudolph, Palm Royale’s Kristen Wiig, Girls5eva’s Renée Elise Goldsberry and Survival of the Thickest’s Buteau — down a rabbit hole of self-doubt and self-discovery. And though a succession of big belly laughs punctuate the hourlong conversation at The Georgian Hotel in mid-April, the actresses also get serious about their fertility struggles and identity crises.
What is the funniest or strangest feedback you’ve gotten or read about yourself?
RENÉE Elise Goldsberry I won an award for being the No. 1 vegetarian …
All Ooooh.
Goldsberry … (Whispers) But I’m not a vegetarian.
Kristen Wiig Same! It’s,...
What is the funniest or strangest feedback you’ve gotten or read about yourself?
RENÉE Elise Goldsberry I won an award for being the No. 1 vegetarian …
All Ooooh.
Goldsberry … (Whispers) But I’m not a vegetarian.
Kristen Wiig Same! It’s,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Saturday Night Live wrapped up its 49th season last week with one of its strongest recent episodes, thanks in large part to (third time) host Jake Gyllenhaal. So it’s hardly surprising that the Road House actor’s name is among those that have been submitted for Emmy consideration in the Outstanding Guest Actor In a Comedy Series category. But he’s far from the only recent host whose name is in the mix.
On Tuesday, Variety reported that at least 17 of the 20 individuals who hosted SNL this season have been submitted for Emmy consideration. If that seems like a lot of people competing for the same awards, that’s because it is: it’s the highest number of hosts to submit in the past five years.
Here’s who’s vying for an Emmy for showing off their comedic chops this season: Nate Bargatze, Josh Brolin, Timothée Chalamet, Pete Davidson,...
On Tuesday, Variety reported that at least 17 of the 20 individuals who hosted SNL this season have been submitted for Emmy consideration. If that seems like a lot of people competing for the same awards, that’s because it is: it’s the highest number of hosts to submit in the past five years.
Here’s who’s vying for an Emmy for showing off their comedic chops this season: Nate Bargatze, Josh Brolin, Timothée Chalamet, Pete Davidson,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Jennifer M. Wood
- LateNighter
“Saturday Night Live” ended its 49th season on May 18, and now all eyes are set for the fall of 2024, when the monumental 50th season will begin. “I get awestruck at that idea and that concept,” reveals Bowen Yang, who just wrapped up his fifth year as a cast member. “It’s all tied back to [showrunner and creator] Lorne Michaels and all of the producers who’ve been on that journey with him and us, and who’ve supported people and launched their careers. It’s really, for lack of a better word, crazy to think about.” Watch the exclusive video interview above.
Yang is a three-time Emmy Award nominee for “SNL,” first for writing in 2019 and then for acting in 2021 and ’22. Winning an award this year would be “another pipe dream,” he tell us. “This is a really hackneyed thing I’ll say: it was just an honor to be nominated. And...
Yang is a three-time Emmy Award nominee for “SNL,” first for writing in 2019 and then for acting in 2021 and ’22. Winning an award this year would be “another pipe dream,” he tell us. “This is a really hackneyed thing I’ll say: it was just an honor to be nominated. And...
- 5/22/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Within the next year, the memories, evaluations, assessments, and historical judgements of the impact and legacy of Saturday Night Live will become like a great song you’ve always enjoyed but suddenly can’t rid from your beleaguered brain as the show approaches its 50th anniversary special in February 2025.
So let’s not get into that.
Let’s instead take note that the 49th season, which wrapped up Saturday with another fine hosting job—this one by Jake Gyllenhaal—was damn good. Meaning: a high percentage of the episodes were above average, and several, especially during a strong run of hosts this spring—Kristen Wiig, Ryan Gosling, Dua Lipa, Maya Rudolph, and Gyllenhaal—were well above average.
Such a season-long performance should not be smiled about, patted on the head, and sent on its way. It should be celebrated, because putting on a live 90-minute comedy show 20 times a year is a feat.
So let’s not get into that.
Let’s instead take note that the 49th season, which wrapped up Saturday with another fine hosting job—this one by Jake Gyllenhaal—was damn good. Meaning: a high percentage of the episodes were above average, and several, especially during a strong run of hosts this spring—Kristen Wiig, Ryan Gosling, Dua Lipa, Maya Rudolph, and Gyllenhaal—were well above average.
Such a season-long performance should not be smiled about, patted on the head, and sent on its way. It should be celebrated, because putting on a live 90-minute comedy show 20 times a year is a feat.
- 5/22/2024
- by Bill Carter
- LateNighter
As the Television Academy continues to review submissions, NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” will see at least 17 of its 20 guest hosts of Season 49 listed on the Emmy ballot in the guest acting race, the highest number of the past five seasons.
The most recent season of the iconic sketch comedy show, which heads into its 50th year, featured an impressive lineup of emcees. Those confirmed to be submitted include comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Ramy Youssef; former “SNL” cast members Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph; and Hollywood A-listers Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Jacob Elordi, Ayo Edebiri, Sydney Sweeney, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason Momoa.
Musical stars Bad Bunny and Dua Lipa, along with actor Dakota Johnson, have not yet been confirmed to be submitted for consideration.
Multiple sources and representatives confirmed to Variety exclusively that all submissions were made by the network or talent representatives,...
The most recent season of the iconic sketch comedy show, which heads into its 50th year, featured an impressive lineup of emcees. Those confirmed to be submitted include comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Ramy Youssef; former “SNL” cast members Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph; and Hollywood A-listers Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Jacob Elordi, Ayo Edebiri, Sydney Sweeney, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jason Momoa.
Musical stars Bad Bunny and Dua Lipa, along with actor Dakota Johnson, have not yet been confirmed to be submitted for consideration.
Multiple sources and representatives confirmed to Variety exclusively that all submissions were made by the network or talent representatives,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Saturday Night Live closed out its 49th season this past Saturday with Road House star Jake Gyllenhaal taking on host duties for the third time, and Sabrina Carpenter making her SNL musical guest debut.
While the episode itself earned generally positive reviews, live-plus-same-day viewership for the Gyllenhaal-fronted SNL season finale was below average. The sketch show hauled in an average of 4,205,000 total viewers and 869,000 P18-49 viewers on May 18, 2024, per Nielsen. That’s – 1% in total viewers and -3% among P18-49 versus live-plus-same-day averages for the most-recent episode — led by Maya Rudolph on May 11. The May 18, 2024 SNL delivered the show’s smallest total live-plus-same-day audience since the March 30, 2024 episode (hosted by Ramy Youssef).
Out of the 20 SNL episodes that aired in the 2023-’24 season, the Gyllenhaal-led show is No.
Continue reading <i>SNL</i> Season 49 Finale Sheds Viewers at LateNighter.
While the episode itself earned generally positive reviews, live-plus-same-day viewership for the Gyllenhaal-fronted SNL season finale was below average. The sketch show hauled in an average of 4,205,000 total viewers and 869,000 P18-49 viewers on May 18, 2024, per Nielsen. That’s – 1% in total viewers and -3% among P18-49 versus live-plus-same-day averages for the most-recent episode — led by Maya Rudolph on May 11. The May 18, 2024 SNL delivered the show’s smallest total live-plus-same-day audience since the March 30, 2024 episode (hosted by Ramy Youssef).
Out of the 20 SNL episodes that aired in the 2023-’24 season, the Gyllenhaal-led show is No.
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- 5/21/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
Saturday Night Live is gearing up for an exciting conclusion to its 49th season, revealing the final three powerhouse hosts: Dua Lipa, Maya Rudolph, and Jake Gyllenhaal. Each will bring their own unique flair to the legendary Studio 8H stage. Dua Lipa’s Double Duty This week’s episode will feature pop sensation Dua Lipa serving as both the host and musical guest. Known for her chart-topping hits and captivating performances, she’s set to mesmerize audiences not just with her vocals but also her hosting chops. Dua herself expressed astonishment at this opportunity, sharing her reaction on Instagram: *adds to list of
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- 5/20/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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
Disney and 20th Century’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” conquered the international box office again with $40.6 million in its second weekend of release.
So far, the fourth chapter in the “Apes” reboot franchise has generated $136 million overseas and $237 million globally. It currently stands as the fourth-highest grossing movie of the year, behind “Kung Fu Panda 4” ($533 million), “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” ($561 million) and “Dune: Part Two” ($710 million).
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” cost $160 million to produce, so it needs to keep swinging at the box office to justify its price tag. International ticket sales will be key in turning a profit in its theatrical run. Top overseas markets include China with $20.4 million, France with $13.8 million, Mexico with $12 million and the U.K. with $10 million.
In a distant second place, Paramount and director John Krasinski‘s “If,” a fantasy-comedy aimed at young kids, collected $20 million from 58 markets.
So far, the fourth chapter in the “Apes” reboot franchise has generated $136 million overseas and $237 million globally. It currently stands as the fourth-highest grossing movie of the year, behind “Kung Fu Panda 4” ($533 million), “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” ($561 million) and “Dune: Part Two” ($710 million).
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” cost $160 million to produce, so it needs to keep swinging at the box office to justify its price tag. International ticket sales will be key in turning a profit in its theatrical run. Top overseas markets include China with $20.4 million, France with $13.8 million, Mexico with $12 million and the U.K. with $10 million.
In a distant second place, Paramount and director John Krasinski‘s “If,” a fantasy-comedy aimed at young kids, collected $20 million from 58 markets.
- 5/19/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Not exactly the opening weekend that dreams are made of.
Director John Krasinski’s “If,” a fantasy-comedy that promises your imaginary friends from childhood are real, fell slightly short of box office expectations with $35 million. Heading into the weekend, “If” was expected to bring in at least $40 million in its first weekend of release. Based on Friday’s turnout, it looked like “If” would open to $30 million but projections were revised up after Saturday’s strong showing. Ticket sales were enough for first place, but it’s a wobbly start for a PG family film that cost $110 million to make and many millions more to market. It collected an additional $20 million overseas for a global total of $55 million.
The good news for Paramount Pictures, which distributed “If,” is that audiences dug the film, giving it an “A” CinemaScore. Ideally, it’ll have staying power like recent original kid-friendly movies, including “Migration” and “Elemental,...
Director John Krasinski’s “If,” a fantasy-comedy that promises your imaginary friends from childhood are real, fell slightly short of box office expectations with $35 million. Heading into the weekend, “If” was expected to bring in at least $40 million in its first weekend of release. Based on Friday’s turnout, it looked like “If” would open to $30 million but projections were revised up after Saturday’s strong showing. Ticket sales were enough for first place, but it’s a wobbly start for a PG family film that cost $110 million to make and many millions more to market. It collected an additional $20 million overseas for a global total of $55 million.
The good news for Paramount Pictures, which distributed “If,” is that audiences dug the film, giving it an “A” CinemaScore. Ideally, it’ll have staying power like recent original kid-friendly movies, including “Migration” and “Elemental,...
- 5/19/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount and writer-director John Krasinski are breathing a sigh of relief after If‘s domestic opening improved to an estimated $35 million thanks to a strong family turnout on Saturday.
Still, the live-action/CGI hybrid film — starring Ryan Reynolds and featuring an A-list voice cast — came in behind tracking’s projected $40 million domestic opening amid an overall tough early summer at the box office. But it could have been worse. Based on Friday’s traffic, the forecast was a bleak $30 million to $31 million.
Paramount insiders say If‘s performance is a victory for original fare, noting it is one of the top openings ever for an original live-action PG title. Critics dissed the film, but audiences awarded it with an A CinemaScore and strong exits, which are key ingredients needed for word-of-mouth and a long run as kids begin their summer break. If is also drawing an ethnically diverse audience, which is another plus.
Still, the live-action/CGI hybrid film — starring Ryan Reynolds and featuring an A-list voice cast — came in behind tracking’s projected $40 million domestic opening amid an overall tough early summer at the box office. But it could have been worse. Based on Friday’s traffic, the forecast was a bleak $30 million to $31 million.
Paramount insiders say If‘s performance is a victory for original fare, noting it is one of the top openings ever for an original live-action PG title. Critics dissed the film, but audiences awarded it with an A CinemaScore and strong exits, which are key ingredients needed for word-of-mouth and a long run as kids begin their summer break. If is also drawing an ethnically diverse audience, which is another plus.
- 5/19/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for If, Bridgerton and Hit Man.
If premiere
Writer-director John Krasinski joined stars Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, Emily Blunt, Bradley Cooper, Awkwafina, Matt Damon, Amy Schumer, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan and Christopher Meloni at the New York premiere of If on Monday.
Bobby Moynihan, Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Fiona Shaw and Alan Kim Bradley Cooper
Bridgerton premiere
Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Lorraine Ashbourne, Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey walked the carpet on Monday at the New York premiere of Bridgerton‘s third season.
Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey
Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion premiere
The Paley Center for Media hosted the world premiere of documentary Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion in Los Angeles on Monday,...
If premiere
Writer-director John Krasinski joined stars Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, Emily Blunt, Bradley Cooper, Awkwafina, Matt Damon, Amy Schumer, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan and Christopher Meloni at the New York premiere of If on Monday.
Bobby Moynihan, Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Fiona Shaw and Alan Kim Bradley Cooper
Bridgerton premiere
Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Lorraine Ashbourne, Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey walked the carpet on Monday at the New York premiere of Bridgerton‘s third season.
Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey
Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion premiere
The Paley Center for Media hosted the world premiere of documentary Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion in Los Angeles on Monday,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about lotsa shows including Tracker, The Chi, Law & Order: Svu, Young Sheldon and CSI: Vegas!
1 | If Doctor Who’s “space babies” are, well, babies, how are there the drawings of toddlers on the walls?
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2 | Did you think that S.W.A.T. was...
1 | If Doctor Who’s “space babies” are, well, babies, how are there the drawings of toddlers on the walls?
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2 | Did you think that S.W.A.T. was...
- 5/17/2024
- by Vlada Gelman, Matt Webb Mitovich, Kimberly Roots, Dave Nemetz, Ryan Schwartz, Keisha Hatchett, Nick Caruso and Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Ok, so it’s not quite a Gemini’s Twin reunion, but Ana Gasteyer guesting on this week’s episode of Loot may be the next best thing.
The Apple TV+ series stars Maya Rudolph as Molly Wells, a newly divorced billionaire who is attempting to navigate life on her own with plenty of money to burn. In this week’s episode, Gasteyer plays Grace Fences—a fellow billionaire divorcee who doesn’t seem to be handling the dissolution of her marriage quite as well as Molly.
Rudolph seemed thrilled to be able to share a stage with her former SNL co-star again.
“[It was] so nice,” Rudolph told TVLine. “I think everyone was titillated to have her. She infused so much joy. It’s nice to have an old friend who you have a second hand with because you don’t have to start from the beginning ever.
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The Apple TV+ series stars Maya Rudolph as Molly Wells, a newly divorced billionaire who is attempting to navigate life on her own with plenty of money to burn. In this week’s episode, Gasteyer plays Grace Fences—a fellow billionaire divorcee who doesn’t seem to be handling the dissolution of her marriage quite as well as Molly.
Rudolph seemed thrilled to be able to share a stage with her former SNL co-star again.
“[It was] so nice,” Rudolph told TVLine. “I think everyone was titillated to have her. She infused so much joy. It’s nice to have an old friend who you have a second hand with because you don’t have to start from the beginning ever.
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- 5/17/2024
- by Jennifer M. Wood
- LateNighter
Writer-director John Krasinski‘s original family film IF has started off its box office run with $1.8 million in Thursday previews.
The fantasy pic, headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast, explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range from more than 4,000 theaters, but the family marketplace continues to struggle in the post-pandemic era. Nor is original fare an easy proposition. It’s hard to read too much into Thursday previews since families don’t start turning out in earnest until Friday and Saturday, generally speaking, although some exhibitors are worried the movie could have a hard time getting to $40 million based on presales, according to sources.
Reviews aren’t so great — If...
The fantasy pic, headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast, explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range from more than 4,000 theaters, but the family marketplace continues to struggle in the post-pandemic era. Nor is original fare an easy proposition. It’s hard to read too much into Thursday previews since families don’t start turning out in earnest until Friday and Saturday, generally speaking, although some exhibitors are worried the movie could have a hard time getting to $40 million based on presales, according to sources.
Reviews aren’t so great — If...
- 5/17/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Some of the best movies for kids have a powerful emotional core that pulls at your heartstrings. Whether it's reconciling grief, legacy, and coming-of-age in "The Lion King" (not the "live-action" disappointment) or the tale of an outcast talking pig in "Babe" who learns that being true to yourself is all the world needs you to be, kids movies have the power to teach everyone something about life, no matter how old they are. Writer and director John Krasinski has attempted to step into this arena with "If," hitting theaters this weekend, and it's quite the departure from his sci-fi horror hit "A Quiet Place," though it fits more in line with his sophomore directorial effort, the family dramedy "The Hollars."
"If" follows 12-year old Bea (Cailey Fleming), a girl who doesn't really consider herself a kid anymore. Having dealt with some traumatic pain due to the passing of her mother,...
"If" follows 12-year old Bea (Cailey Fleming), a girl who doesn't really consider herself a kid anymore. Having dealt with some traumatic pain due to the passing of her mother,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
The following contains spoilers from Wednesday’s episode of Survivor 46.
The stage was set for a perfect Charlie blindside, but yet another unplayed immunity idol caused that plan to crumble.
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In Wednesday’s episode of Survivor, island BFFs Maria and Charlie knew their time as a power duo was through.
The stage was set for a perfect Charlie blindside, but yet another unplayed immunity idol caused that plan to crumble.
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In Wednesday’s episode of Survivor, island BFFs Maria and Charlie knew their time as a power duo was through.
- 5/16/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Omg, it's finally happened.
Adam Sandler fans are getting a Happy Gilmore 2, nearly 30 years in the making.
The sequel of the 1996 hit comedy is a dual project between Netflix and Happy Madison Productions, Sandler's company.
Sandler hooked a generation of viewers with his crass, blue-collar character infiltrating one of the most white-collar sports.
With his anger management issues and working-class mannerisms, we felt like he was one of us. And we couldn't help but root for him to win.
Happy Gilmore couldn't cut it as a hockey player, but it turned out he was hellah good at golf -- with a custom hockey stick golf club.
And fans loved him, turning golf into a spectator sport that drew all the wrong crowds.
At least, that's how Shooter McGavin -- played by Christopher McDonald -- felt. He tried so hard to earn that gold jacket, only to lose it to a scuzzy amateur golfer wannabe.
Adam Sandler fans are getting a Happy Gilmore 2, nearly 30 years in the making.
The sequel of the 1996 hit comedy is a dual project between Netflix and Happy Madison Productions, Sandler's company.
Sandler hooked a generation of viewers with his crass, blue-collar character infiltrating one of the most white-collar sports.
With his anger management issues and working-class mannerisms, we felt like he was one of us. And we couldn't help but root for him to win.
Happy Gilmore couldn't cut it as a hockey player, but it turned out he was hellah good at golf -- with a custom hockey stick golf club.
And fans loved him, turning golf into a spectator sport that drew all the wrong crowds.
At least, that's how Shooter McGavin -- played by Christopher McDonald -- felt. He tried so hard to earn that gold jacket, only to lose it to a scuzzy amateur golfer wannabe.
- 5/16/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
Bode Leone is a free man as Fire Country‘s Season 2 finale unfolds this Friday night on CBS.
But is he free to pursue what his heart wants? That is the question.
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Showrunner Tia Napolitano had hoped to keep viewers wondering a bit longer if Bode (played by series co-creator Max Thieriot) would truly get sprung from Three Rock,...
But is he free to pursue what his heart wants? That is the question.
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Showrunner Tia Napolitano had hoped to keep viewers wondering a bit longer if Bode (played by series co-creator Max Thieriot) would truly get sprung from Three Rock,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Let’s get statistical! The Saturday Night Network’s SNL By The Numbers show is back and we are continuing our analytics coverage with the Maya Rudolph / Vampire Weekend episode. Host Mike Murray and guests Rachel Chang & Bill Kenney take you through the power rankings, screen time metrics, and more in our weekly data-driven show.
Our By The Numbers shows stream live Wednesdays on SNL weeks beginning at 8:00pm Et. 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:
Mike Murray is the host of the SNL By The Numbers podcast. Each week, he meticulously tracks the screen time of every cast member and guest and reveals the results in this podcast. Mike has been podcasting with the Saturday Night Network since 2020.
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Our By The Numbers shows stream live Wednesdays on SNL weeks beginning at 8:00pm Et. 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:
Mike Murray is the host of the SNL By The Numbers podcast. Each week, he meticulously tracks the screen time of every cast member and guest and reveals the results in this podcast. Mike has been podcasting with the Saturday Night Network since 2020.
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- 5/16/2024
- by Saturday Night Network
- LateNighter
It was one of the best monologues in recent SNL history—and now fans can get an insider’s view of it.
Maya Rudolph’s “Mother” monologue on the May 11 episode—in which she launched into a musical number about how she’s a “mother” (as in the slang) in honor of Mother’s Day (as in the parent)—featured an original song and a choreographed routine that wound its way through Studio 8H and back to homebase.
The number went off without a hitch, but as is often the case on Saturday Night Live, pulling off such a tight live performance was a painstaking process. In a new installment of the show’s “Beyond Studio 8H” YouTube series, SNL musical director Eli Brueggemann offers a look at what it took to create Rudolph’s hit monologue.
“Maya’s a natural musician,” he explains early on in the video.
Continue...
Maya Rudolph’s “Mother” monologue on the May 11 episode—in which she launched into a musical number about how she’s a “mother” (as in the slang) in honor of Mother’s Day (as in the parent)—featured an original song and a choreographed routine that wound its way through Studio 8H and back to homebase.
The number went off without a hitch, but as is often the case on Saturday Night Live, pulling off such a tight live performance was a painstaking process. In a new installment of the show’s “Beyond Studio 8H” YouTube series, SNL musical director Eli Brueggemann offers a look at what it took to create Rudolph’s hit monologue.
“Maya’s a natural musician,” he explains early on in the video.
Continue...
- 5/16/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
By the time Agatha All Along lands on Disney+ this September, it will have been several years since the WandaVision spinoff formally began brewing at the streamer. Understandably, then, it’s “very surreal” for series star Kathryn Hahn to at last be promoting the series ahead of its fall release.
“It really is a very surreal chapter that’s starting for us,” Hahn told TVLine’s Matt Webb Mitovich on the red carpet at Disney’s Upfront presentation on Tuesday. “It’s finally coming home to roost that we got to do this, that we got to do it with this group of people,...
“It really is a very surreal chapter that’s starting for us,” Hahn told TVLine’s Matt Webb Mitovich on the red carpet at Disney’s Upfront presentation on Tuesday. “It’s finally coming home to roost that we got to do this, that we got to do it with this group of people,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Pass the Courvoisie (and maybe some cough syrup?) because Loot just served up one boozy SNL reunion with special guest star Ana Gasteyer.
Gasteyer plays Grace in Episode 8, a fellow billionaire Molly used to hang with pre-divorce. Looking to expand Space for Everyone nationwide, Molly and her crew are on the hunt for more funding from other donors who are as “generous, relatable and hot-but-they-don’t-know-it” as Molly. Grace is now divorced herself, but has since gone dark from the public eye. But when Molly and Sofia drop in on her, she’s in the midst of a downward spiral...
Gasteyer plays Grace in Episode 8, a fellow billionaire Molly used to hang with pre-divorce. Looking to expand Space for Everyone nationwide, Molly and her crew are on the hunt for more funding from other donors who are as “generous, relatable and hot-but-they-don’t-know-it” as Molly. Grace is now divorced herself, but has since gone dark from the public eye. But when Molly and Sofia drop in on her, she’s in the midst of a downward spiral...
- 5/15/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
The first major studio family film of summer 2024 opens at the box office this weekend, and it couldn’t boast more star power.
Writer-director John Krasinski’s If — headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast — explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range. Reviews so far are mixed, but good audience scores will arguably matter more in this case. Plus, there’s a pent-up demand for family product that all ages can go see.
Unless there is a total upset, If should top the box office and wrest the crown from Disney and 20th Century Studio’s male-fueled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which overperformed in North America with a $58.6 million opening last weekend,...
Writer-director John Krasinski’s If — headlining Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming alongside an A-list voice cast — explores the world of discarded imaginary friends and what happens when a young girl and her neighbor try to reunite them with their previous human pals.
The live-action/CGI animated Paramount pic is tracking for a domestic debut in the $40 million range. Reviews so far are mixed, but good audience scores will arguably matter more in this case. Plus, there’s a pent-up demand for family product that all ages can go see.
Unless there is a total upset, If should top the box office and wrest the crown from Disney and 20th Century Studio’s male-fueled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which overperformed in North America with a $58.6 million opening last weekend,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jake Gyllenhaal leaves Marcello Hernandez asleep in his chair while waiting for a yearbook signature in the promo for this season’s Saturday Night Live finale.
When castmember Hernandez approaches Gyllenhaal in the clip, the actor is seated in an empty Studio 8H practicing his lines.
“It’s so cool that you’re hosting the finale,” Hernandez says. “Do you mind signing my SNL yearbook?”
Gyllenhaal enthusiastically agrees and promptly bores Hernandez to sleep during a montage of his philosophizing over what to write. When he finally finishes, Hernandez jolts awake only to find Gyllenhaal has written rather simplistically “B kewl” and signed his name incorrectly, “Jack.”
“Whatever,” Hernandez says as Gyllenhaal exits. “It’s a fake yearbook for a promo anyway.”
Gyllenhaal will host this week’s season 49 finale with musical guest Sabrina Carpenter. This will mark his third time hosting, after stints in 2007 and 2022.
This season has featured a star-studded lineup of hosts,...
When castmember Hernandez approaches Gyllenhaal in the clip, the actor is seated in an empty Studio 8H practicing his lines.
“It’s so cool that you’re hosting the finale,” Hernandez says. “Do you mind signing my SNL yearbook?”
Gyllenhaal enthusiastically agrees and promptly bores Hernandez to sleep during a montage of his philosophizing over what to write. When he finally finishes, Hernandez jolts awake only to find Gyllenhaal has written rather simplistically “B kewl” and signed his name incorrectly, “Jack.”
“Whatever,” Hernandez says as Gyllenhaal exits. “It’s a fake yearbook for a promo anyway.”
Gyllenhaal will host this week’s season 49 finale with musical guest Sabrina Carpenter. This will mark his third time hosting, after stints in 2007 and 2022.
This season has featured a star-studded lineup of hosts,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ryan Reynolds leads an all-star cast in a sweet, if a little messy, tale of imaginary friends reconnecting with the grown-ups who once bid them goodbye
If, the new kids comedy from John Krasinski, has all the elements of a family friendly hit: a healthy dose of sentimentality, a heavy emphasis on the power of a child’s imagination and a prerequisite of tragedy undergirding on a girl’s journey. Also, an expensive mix of live-action and animation and an all-star cast of voice actors – among them, George Clooney, Jon Stewart, Amy Schumer, Bradley Cooper, Maya Rudolph and Krasinski’s wife, Emily Blunt – playing a roster of Imaginary Friends (Ifs) forgotten by their grown-up creators and companions.
On paper, Krasinski’s first kids film as a writer-director checks the boxes, though in practice it’s not quite as cuddly as Blue, the giant purple bear hug of an If hammily voiced by Steve Carell,...
If, the new kids comedy from John Krasinski, has all the elements of a family friendly hit: a healthy dose of sentimentality, a heavy emphasis on the power of a child’s imagination and a prerequisite of tragedy undergirding on a girl’s journey. Also, an expensive mix of live-action and animation and an all-star cast of voice actors – among them, George Clooney, Jon Stewart, Amy Schumer, Bradley Cooper, Maya Rudolph and Krasinski’s wife, Emily Blunt – playing a roster of Imaginary Friends (Ifs) forgotten by their grown-up creators and companions.
On paper, Krasinski’s first kids film as a writer-director checks the boxes, though in practice it’s not quite as cuddly as Blue, the giant purple bear hug of an If hammily voiced by Steve Carell,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Adrian Horton
- The Guardian - Film News
“If,” a fantasy-comedy from director John Krasinski and star Ryan Reynolds, looks to collect a promising $40 million in its box office debut.
Based on projections, “If” — short for imaginary friends — is tracking to land at least $35 million and as much as $45 million from 4,000 North American theaters. At the higher end of estimates, those ticket sales would mark a solid start for a live-action PG family film that’s not based on an existing property. But the movie cost $110 million, so it’ll need to resonate globally to justify its price tag. Ahead of its domestic release, “If” opened last weekend in two overseas markets, France and Belgium, where it’s earned $3.7 million to date. It lands this week in 56 additional international territories.
Krasinski wrote, directed and stars in “If,” which follows neighbors Cal and Bea (Reynolds and Cailey Fleming) with the ability to see other people’s imaginary friends. While...
Based on projections, “If” — short for imaginary friends — is tracking to land at least $35 million and as much as $45 million from 4,000 North American theaters. At the higher end of estimates, those ticket sales would mark a solid start for a live-action PG family film that’s not based on an existing property. But the movie cost $110 million, so it’ll need to resonate globally to justify its price tag. Ahead of its domestic release, “If” opened last weekend in two overseas markets, France and Belgium, where it’s earned $3.7 million to date. It lands this week in 56 additional international territories.
Krasinski wrote, directed and stars in “If,” which follows neighbors Cal and Bea (Reynolds and Cailey Fleming) with the ability to see other people’s imaginary friends. While...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Things have begun to pick up at the summer box office, and three new wide releases will try to keep things rolling along. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
The big movie this weekend is the latest from director John Krasinski, once again teaming with Paramount Pictures for his family film “If,” starring Ryan Reynolds. “If” stands for “Imaginary Friends” – not to be confused with the recent horror movie “Imaginary” – although this is a family-friendly version of the same general concept, about a little girl named Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) who begins working with Reynold’s character to help pair IFs who have been abandoned by their childhood friends with new kids.
Following his run on “The Office” and directing a couple of indies, Krasinski directed “A Quiet Place” for Paramount in 2018, which opened with $50.2 million and went onto gross $188 million domestic and $334 million globally, based on a $17 million budget.
The big movie this weekend is the latest from director John Krasinski, once again teaming with Paramount Pictures for his family film “If,” starring Ryan Reynolds. “If” stands for “Imaginary Friends” – not to be confused with the recent horror movie “Imaginary” – although this is a family-friendly version of the same general concept, about a little girl named Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) who begins working with Reynold’s character to help pair IFs who have been abandoned by their childhood friends with new kids.
Following his run on “The Office” and directing a couple of indies, Krasinski directed “A Quiet Place” for Paramount in 2018, which opened with $50.2 million and went onto gross $188 million domestic and $334 million globally, based on a $17 million budget.
- 5/15/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
In the early scenes of his new fantasy film geared to families, John Krasinski is seen as a 12-year-old girl’s father who’s in the hospital preparing for what seems to be life-threatening heart surgery. To keep up his daughter’s spirits, he delivers elaborate jokes and comedy routines, leading her to complain that he needn’t bother, that she’s not a child anymore. In other words, she thinks he’s trying too hard, which is something you could also say about If.
There’s no denying the ambition and thoughtfulness on display in this effort written and directed by Krasinski, which marks a notable stylistic turn from his smash hit horror films A Quiet Place and its sequel. If, whose title means “Imaginary Friends,” aims for obvious laughs with its multitude of amusing computer-animated characters featuring all sorts of incarnations from teddy bears to melting marshmallows. But...
There’s no denying the ambition and thoughtfulness on display in this effort written and directed by Krasinski, which marks a notable stylistic turn from his smash hit horror films A Quiet Place and its sequel. If, whose title means “Imaginary Friends,” aims for obvious laughs with its multitude of amusing computer-animated characters featuring all sorts of incarnations from teddy bears to melting marshmallows. But...
- 5/15/2024
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Krasinski proudly makes movies for and about the whole family. Maybe his vastly successful “A Quiet Place” franchise, with all its screechy monsters, is too much for youngsters to handle. But there’s still an undeniable, innocent loveliness to those movies, with warm moments that lean closely into the bonds of an adoring family that only grow stronger in the face of danger and despair.
So it’s perhaps no surprise that Krasinski’s latest sets its sights on a tale that this time is genuinely for kids, and not just their parents. There are no bloodthirsty brutes in the live action-animation hybrid “If,” a sweetly old-fashioned yet messily conjured children’s tale that sadly falls short of its thematic ambitions. Instead, it has oddly endearing creatures that represent a child’s wild imagination, overeager to show up and save the day for the people who envisioned them once upon a time,...
So it’s perhaps no surprise that Krasinski’s latest sets its sights on a tale that this time is genuinely for kids, and not just their parents. There are no bloodthirsty brutes in the live action-animation hybrid “If,” a sweetly old-fashioned yet messily conjured children’s tale that sadly falls short of its thematic ambitions. Instead, it has oddly endearing creatures that represent a child’s wild imagination, overeager to show up and save the day for the people who envisioned them once upon a time,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Tomris Laffly
- Variety Film + TV
On a special evening celebrating motherhood, Maya Rudolph graced the stage of Saturday Night Live, bringing an unforgettable opening monologue that only she could deliver. Hosting the Mother’s Day show, Rudolph not only embraced her role as a real-life mother of four but also donned an entirely new persona as the “Mother of the House of Rockefeller“. Embracing Motherhood with Humor and Grace Introduced by Kenan Thompson, Maya Rudolph swiftly transitioned into a vogue-style performance reminiscent of RuPaul. Her delivery was sharp, infused with humor that resonated well with both the live audience and viewers at home. What made this
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- 5/14/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
John Krasinski planned a large portion of his new movie If around longtime friend Steve Carell — before he had spoken to his former The Office co-star about the role.
At If‘s New York premiere on Monday, Krasinski gestured to wife Emily Blunt — who has a voice role in the new film — and revealed, “The last time I wrote a part for someone was for her in A Quiet Place and I was too nervous to tell her about it, and the same thing happened with Steve.”
“I was writing [animated character] Blue to be Steve because of his sense of humor and how sweet he is, and how incredibly vulnerable and also how big and open-hearted he is and he gives great hugs,” he continued. “So I was like, ‘If he doesn’t do this, we’re in trouble.’ And as soon as he said yes, it was like a family...
At If‘s New York premiere on Monday, Krasinski gestured to wife Emily Blunt — who has a voice role in the new film — and revealed, “The last time I wrote a part for someone was for her in A Quiet Place and I was too nervous to tell her about it, and the same thing happened with Steve.”
“I was writing [animated character] Blue to be Steve because of his sense of humor and how sweet he is, and how incredibly vulnerable and also how big and open-hearted he is and he gives great hugs,” he continued. “So I was like, ‘If he doesn’t do this, we’re in trouble.’ And as soon as he said yes, it was like a family...
- 5/14/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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