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'Smosh: Under The Influence Live' Boozy Livestream Event June 30th
Smosh, one of the most storied and leading comedy brands on the internet that produces hilarious sketches and unscripted videos across multiple platforms, is debuting Smosh: Under the Influence Live, their first live sketch variety show since 2016, with a twist. Source: Twitter/Smosh On June 30th at 6 pm PT, the entire Smosh team will perform live[...]
lyonne
The Hospital, an adult animated Science Fiction comedy from Maya Rudolph and Natasha Lyonne's company Animal Pictures, has been given a 2-season order from Amazon Studios Rudolph and Lyonne will also star in the series, which was created by Cirocco Dunlap, a writer on Russian Doll) The rest of the voice cast includes Kieran Culkin (Succession), Keke Palmer (Alice),[...]
The Baby Episode 3 Recap/Review: Motherhood In A Myriad Of Ways
Eaves silently shrieking out towards Natasha when the baby finally fell asleep was similar to an absurd buddy comedy What was really interesting to witness was good and bad that can come from within circles like the ones Mags is a part of with the other mothers There's a community and connection there that understands[...]
The Baby's Michelle De Swarte & Amber Grappy Chat HBO Series
HBO's limited series The Baby stars Michelle de Swarte and Amber Grappy spoke with me recently about the horror-comedy series, including playing sisters, Natasha & Bobbi, and the themes of motherhood tackled in each episode This is the second part of the interview, check out part one for anything you might have missed. Image Sources: HBO, Ross Ferguson/HBO, and[...]
The Baby's Michelle De Swarte & Amber Grappy Chat HBO Series
Michelle De Swarte and Amber Grappy from HBO'S limited series, The Baby, spoke with me recently about the horror-comedy series, including playing sisters and the themes of motherhood tackled in each episode This is part one of the interview, with the second part up shortly after this with more about how the series' timing might be incredibly relevant. Image[...]
Lightning Wolves' Bobby Moynihan On His Animated Series: Interview
Lightning Wolves creator and voice of Dingo, Bobby Moynihan, talked with me about the Comedy Central Animated series and the inspiration for the characters and hilarious villains Moynihan is best known for his time on Saturday Night Live and recent role in NBC's Mr Mayor as Jayden Kwapis What some may not realize is how much Moynihan has done in animation[...]
Shining Vale Season 1 E07 Review:
The fluid motion between moments of absurdity and light-hearted comedy and then moments of intense tension are fantastic in this episode of Shining Vale The purposeful and relaxing chemistry between Terry and Kathryn is so important in comparison to other connections The struggle between Pat and Terry trying to make things work out is the horror[...]
Stop The Stigma, Farts Are Comedic Gold In TV & Media [Opinion]
I think of shows that have used these jokes such as Portlandia, Key & Peele, Rick And Morty, and even Parks And Recreation with the famous fart attack Jerry had. The mix of seriousness and utter bewilderment at the noises and smells that can occur is what makes it comedy gold meant to be put in shows and media more often[...]
The Baby: HBO Limited Series Trailer Ahead Of April 24th Premiere
In a world of expectations of women joining motherhood, comes a new HBO limited series, The Baby, taking on the topic with a horror-comedy twist For a trailer full of twists & turns, we eagerly await the April 24th due date… Photograph by Courtesy of HBO The HBO original eight-episode limited series The Baby, from creators Siân[...]
Shrinking: Harrison Ford to Play Shrink in TV Comedy About a Shrink
Harrison Ford will be playing a shrink, co-starring with lead Jason Segel in Shrinking, Apple TV+'s 10-episode comedy series written and executive produced by Segel and Ted Lasso's co-creator/executive producer/showrunner Bill Lawrence and star/writer/producer Brett Goldstein, who also stars in Ted Lasso as everyone's favourite foul-mouthed footballer Roy Kent[...]
Shining Vale Season 1 Episode 6 Review: Deals & Greg Kinnear's Butt
Sadly, there's some truth to dealing with ageism mixed with sexism in many industries, as it's particularly shown in Shining Vale with publishing, prioritizing certain genres over others (ex: YA novels over erotic women-centered novels). #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Source:[...]
Shining Vale: Mira Sorvino On Starz Series & Rosemary [Interview]
More focus and clarity on what direction (whether comedy or horror) to go in in a specific episode would've made this better The comedy and personality of the series continue to be great in certain parts, but the style of horror almost reaches but then finds itself slipping away before you can appreciate it fully[...]
Shining Vale Star Judith Light On Starz Series & More [Interview]
In a recent roundtable interview, Judith Light answered some questions from us about her character in the upcoming STARZ horror-comedy, Shining Vale Check out below what she had to say on the topic of her character, Joan Krueger, as a mother and the depiction of mental illness as well as aging But first? Let's get[...]
Shining Vale's Merrin Dungey & Co-Creator Jeff Astrof [Interview]
Shining Vale, the upcoming Starz horror-comedy series, brings in both a unique co-creator, Jeff Astrof, to the scene and a character navigating the trials of friendship & business with Merrin Dungey who plays Kam I got to ask a few questions from these two fascinating individuals about the upcoming series and getting into character. (l-r) Merrin[...]
Shining Vale: Gus Birney & Dylan Gage Talk Starz Series [Interview]
STARZ's upcoming horror-comedy series Shining Vale stars Gus Birney and Dylan Gage as the two Phelps siblings, Gaynor and Jake The characters move along with their parents, Pat and Terry, played by Courteney Cox and Greg Kinnear, to a large and old house outside of the comforts of their former home in Brooklyn, NY[...]
Shining Vale: A Look Into Upcoming Courteney Cox Starz Series
The horror-comedy series will premiere with two back-to-back episodes on Sunday, March 6 at 10:20 pm ET/PT on the cable network. Source: Starz The switches between fear and comedy come alive in a clip from STARZ featuring members of the cast discussing the question, "What is 'Shining Vale'?" and what is so special about the series[...]
Polite Society: We are Lady Parts Creator Directs Action Comedy
Briter-director Nida Manzoor is one of the most original new voices in British comedy The Channel 4 sitcom is one of the most original TV shows of last year, following the exploits of a female Muslim punk rock band as they try to get gigs and recognition in a world that dismisses them at best[...]
Shining Vale: Courteney Cox Starz Series Official Trailer & Key Art
Starz released the trailer and key art for their upcoming horror comedy that's part family dramedy, part homage to classic horror with Shining Vale, created by Jeff Astrof (Trial & Error, Ground Floor) and Sharon Horgan (Divorce, Catastrophe) Starring Emmy nominee Courteney Cox (Friends, Cougar Town), Oscar nominee & Emmy winner Greg Kinnear (As Good[...]
Dicktown: FX Animated Comedy Series Premiering March 3rd
FX has set the premiere date for Dicktown, the half-hour animated comedy series created, written, and directed by John Hodgman and David Rees The new season of Dicktown will premiere Thursday, March 3 at 10 p.m ET/PT on FXX and stream on Hulu The premiere and the four subsequent episodes on Thursdays will each feature[...]
the curse
Written by the multi-BAFTA award-winning team of Tom Davis & director James De Frond (Murder in Successville, King Gary) as well as Steve Stamp, Allan Mustafa, Hugo Chegwin (People Just Do Nothing), and produced by Shiny Button, The Curse is a comedy caper set in London in the early 80's focusing on a group of[...]
Murderville: Will Arnett & Guests Solve The Case In Netflix Series
The forces of improv and mystery have joined forces in the upcoming new Netflix series, Murderville, bringing us the chaos of comedy we all tend to crave Leading the series will be Will Arnett, playing a detective by the name of Terry Seattle, which honestly sounds like a perfect character choice for a series like this. Celebrity[...]
Soapdish: TV Series Coming, Hopefully Without Transphobia
Soapdish is a 1991 theatrical comedy with what's now considered a stellar cast that not many people talk about anymore It is now in development for a TV series at Paramount+ Soapdish is also infamous for being extremely transphobic in its final 15 minutes in the most awful way possible Here's hoping the TV series[...]