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The largely forgotten 16-year-old comedy created by Beavis and Butt-Head creator Mike Judge has found newfound success on streaming.

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Good American Family ended its run with a sizable audience on Disney+ and Hulu.

The finale drove 6.3M globally in its first six days of streaming, making it the biggest finale of the year across the two streamers, per Disney.

In fact, Disney also says its the third most-viewed finale ever for a Hulu Original, though the company didn’t give details on the top two finales for comparison.

Good American Family, which dramatizes the headline-capturing adoption of Natalia Grace, did appear to be generating quite a bit of buzz for Disney, consistently ranking in the top five on the Hulu Top 15 Today list every day since launch. That success carried over into social platforms as well, where the series scored the most TikTok engagements, shares, and new followers of all scripted Hulu Originals in 2025.

Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias,...

The finale of “Good American Family,” the Hulu limited series based on the adoption of Natalia Grace, reached 6.3 million views in its first six days of streaming.

That makes the episode Hulu’s third-most-watched finale of all time, as well as the biggest finale of 2025 thus far across both Hulu and Disney+, according to Disney. These comparisons are based on data gathered across all season finales, not first seasons or final seasons alone, with views being calculated by dividing total time streamed by an episode’s runtime.

“Good American Family” stars Ellen Pompeo, Mark Duplass and Imogen Faith Reid as the Barnett family. Per the logline, the series follows “a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism. But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background, and they slowly start to suspect she may not...

Fear has no cure in The Remedy. Get an exclusive look at the teaser poster below, along with a still featuring Timothy Granaderos (“13 Reasons Why”).

London Thor (“Gen V”), Chris Mulkey (“Twin Peaks”), Doug Jones (The Shape of Water), and Jenny O’Hara (Devil) also star in the supernatural horror film.

It follows a troubled young man who is the caregiver for his terminally-ill mother. When he makes a desperate attempt to save his mom, he unleashes a supernatural entity that feeds on human flesh.

Alex Kahuam (Failure!) directs from a script by Daniel Kuhlman. Breakwall Pictures and Kahuam Films produce.

“I promise horror fans that this will be a psychologically-tense, supernaturally-creepy, jump-scares-packed, bloody, big screen experience they will never forget,” Kahuam tells Bloody Disgusting.

The Remedy will premiere at Cannes next month as part of the Fantastic Pavilion with Kahuam in attendance.

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Disney+ ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de la miniserie original Una buena familia americana (Good American Family), creada por Katie Robbins (Sunny).

Una buena familia americana, narrada desde varios puntos de vista, sigue a una pareja que adopta a una niña con una forma extraña de enanismo. Sin embargo, cuando empiezan a criarla con sus tres hijos biológicos, surge un misterio sobre su edad y su origen. Poco a poco, empiezan a sospechar que puede no ser quien dice ser. Mientras intentan proteger a su familia de la niña que creen una amenaza, ella libra su propia batalla para enfrentarse a su pasado y definir su futuro, en una historia que acabará en la prensa sensacionalista y en los tribunales.

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Good American Family is a gripping drama series that delves into the controversial true story of Natalia Grace, a Ukrainian girl adopted by an American couple, Kristine and Michael Barnett. The series explores the complexities and challenges that arise as the Barnetts question Natalia’s age and identity, leading to a media frenzy and legal battles. This article provides an overview of the Good American Family’s plot, introduces the main cast and characters, details the complete release schedule, and informs you where to watch this compelling narrative.

Plot Overview of Good American Family

The series follows Kristine and Michael Barnett, a Midwestern couple who adopt Natalia Grace, a 7-year-old Ukrainian girl with dwarfism. As they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, the Barnetts start to question Natalia’s age and identity, suspecting that she might be an adult posing as a child. This suspicion leads to...

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Ellen Pompeo is scrubbing out of Grey’s Anatomy.

In a way she never has before.

The actress is currently starting in Good American Family, a brand new drama on Hulu whose first two episodes were made available on March 19.

The role marks Pompeo’s first lead since she sky-rocketed to fame back in 2005 as Meredith Grey, the title character of the longest-running medical drama in TV history.

Ellen Pompeo attends the Special Premiere of Hulu’s “Good American Family” at Directors Guild Of America on March 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jc Olivera/Getty Images)

Back in 2022, Pompeo pared down her screen time significantly on Grey’s Anatomy… although she still serves as a producer and still makes the occasional cameo.

“I didn’t know what I was going to do. I just knew that I really couldn’t do Grey’s anymore,” Pompeo explained this...

While the ID Channel docuseries The Curious Case of Natalia Grace aired its final episode on Max back in January, Hulu's latest miniseries Good American Familymeans the infamous true story it's based on is far from over. The streaming service will continue to unravel the contentious case through this new dramatized retelling featuring Grey's Anatomy's Ellen Pompeo and Creep's Mark Duplass, as Kristine and Michael Barnett — Natalia's adoptive parents, who start to believe the orphan is actually much older than she claims to be.

Previously dubbed Orphan, the show will reexamine the captivating and real tale of Natalia Grace, a young Ukrainian girl with a rare form of dwarfism called spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita. The genetic disorder affects an individual's bone growth, resulting in short stature and skeletal abnormalities as well as vision and hearing impairments. For Natalia, the uncommon condition brings her age into question for the Barnett family.

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Starring and executive produced by Grey’s Anatomy icon, Ellen Pompeo, Good American Family has just dropped its first trailer.

According to Hulu, the drama is “inspired by multiple stories, perspectives, threats and accusations.”

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The series previously had a working title of Orphan, but has now officially been titled, Good American Family. Starred in and executive produced by Grey’s Anatomy’s Ellen Pompeo, the series is set to air in eight episodes.

Meanwhile, the series is inspired by the true story of Natalia Grace and the Midwestern couple who adopted her believing she was a little girl with dwarfism. However, things are far more complicated as gradually, it is revealed that she may not be who she said she was.

The series is set to premiere on Wednesday, March 19 with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly. Natalia Grace...

Kim Shaw is set for a heavily recurring role in Good American Family, Hulu’s upcoming eight-episode limited drama series inspired by the story of Natalia Grace, starring and executive produced by Ellen Pompeo.

“Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, Good American Family is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism,” according to the synopsis. “But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background, and they slowly start to suspect she may not be who she says she is. As they defend their family from the daughter they’ve grown to believe is a threat, she fights her own battle to confront her past and what her future holds, in a showdown that ultimately plays out in the tabloids and the courtroom.

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Ellen Pompeo, of Grey’s Anatomy fame, stars as mother Kristine Barnett, eager to adopt a young child in Hulu’s Good American Family. In a trailer released Wednesday, her wish comes true when an adoption center calls about Natalia Grace, a young girl with dwarfism.

“It’s a tragedy, really,” Pompeo says in the trailer. “We’re her second adoptive family. The first one gave her back.”

But as those familiar with the real-life story know, things quickly take a turn. Good American Family, created by Katie Robbins, follows a...

Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass fear they may be getting conned by their 7-year-old adopted daughter with dwarfism in Hulu’s “Good American Family.”

The actress’ first television leading role since “Grey’s Anatomy” finds her in a pickle as her altruistic heart is put to the test. Based on the true story of Natalia Grace, the eight-episode series attempts to tell the story from multiple perspectives, causing viewers to second guess themselves along with the characters.

“She’s choosing to con us. You’re choosing to believe her,” Pompeo as Kristine Bennett tells her husband Michael, played by Duplass.

As the Bennetts raise Natalia alongside their three biological children, a mystery emerges around her age and background as they begin to suspect she may not be who she says she is. The couple then starts to defend their family from the daughter they’ve grown to believe is a threat...

The story behind Natalia Grace may finally be closed on the ID Channel docuseries The Curious Case of Natalia Grace that came to an end last month, but the saga continues thanks to Hulu and their new dramatization of events in Good American Family. The eight-part miniseries stars Grey's Anatomy's Ellen Pompeo and Creep's Mark Duplass as Kristine and Michael Barnett, the parents who adopted Grace from Ukraine in 2010.

A new trailer for the series (seen below) showcases what's to come from the Hulu original, which bares a striking resemblance to 2009's Orphan, which, contrary to popular belief, was not based on Grace's story. "I've always considered myself blessed. I've known I was put on this Earth to build a world where all kids can feel safe," Pompeo says as the trailer begins. From there we see Imogen Faith Reid in her acting debut as Grace. "Are you...

We're about to see Ellen Pompeo in a way we haven't seen her before in television, and that definitely has me so excited for the actress' upcoming new series, Good American Family, on Hulu! I also never knew I needed Pompeo and The Morning Show's Mark Duplass to appear onscreen together. They are going to bring all the drama, I can already tell from the newly released trailer!

The show is actually coming really soon, there's not much more time to wait. Good American Family premieres Wednesday, March 19, 2025 with the first two episodes on Hulu. Following premiere day, you can expect to see one new installment of the 8-episode series released until the finale on April 30. Before we get into more details on what you can expect to see, go ahead and click play to watch the trailer below!

What is the Natalia Grace and Barnetts story about?

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Hulu has debuted the trailer and key art for its Original limited series Good American Family. The eight-episode series will premiere on March 19 with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly.

Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, this compelling drama is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism.

But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background, and they slowly start to suspect she may not be who she says she is.

As they defend their family from the daughter they’ve grown to believe is a threat, she fights her own battle to confront her past and what her future holds, in a showdown that ultimately plays out in the tabloids and the courtroom.

Good American Family...

Ellen Pompeo‘s new project – Good American Family – has a first look trailer!

Here’s the synopsis: Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, this compelling drama is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism. But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background, and they slowly start to suspect she may not be who she says she is. As they defend their family from the daughter they’ve grown to believe is a threat, she fights her own battle to confront her past and what her future holds, in a showdown that ultimately plays out in the tabloids and the courtroom.

Keep reading to find out more…

Mark Duplass and Imogen Reid also star. Acting as recurring guest stars are Dulé Hill,...

Ellen Pompeo (Grey’s Anatomy) stars as a mom who begins to believe her adopted daughter is not the young girl she’s claiming to be in the trailer for Hulu’s Good American Family. If the setup sounds familiar it’s because the limited series is inspired by the story of Natalia Grace, which has been told multiple times, most recently in ID’s The Curious Case of Natalia Grace.

In addition to Ellen Pompeo, Mark Duplass and Imogen Faith Reid star and Dulé Hill, Christina Hendricks, Sarayu Blue and Jenny O’Hara are recurring guest stars.

“Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, this compelling drama is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism. But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background,...

Get ready for some major Orphan vibes in this new Hulu series.

“Inspired by multiple stories, perspectives, threats, interpretations and accusations,” Good American Family, starring Grey’s Anatomy‘s Ellen Pompeo, will premiere with its first two episodes on Wednesday, March 19, followed by weekly releases. A new trailer, released Wednesday, is embedded below:

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Pompeo and Mark Duplass (The Morning Show) star as a married couple who,...

Ellen Pompeo’s familiar voiceover launches a new story with the anticipated trailer arrival for Good American Family.

“I’ve always considered myself blessed. I’ve known I was put on this Earth to build a world where all kids can feel safe,” she says in the first look at her Hulu series that releases on March 19 (below).

As the trailer continues, however, things are not how they seem.

Good American Family is a dramatization of the real-life story of Natalia Grace. Grace, who has a rare form of dwarfism known as spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, has had her story told across three seasons of the ID docuseries The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, which concluded in January.

Now comes Good American Family, which focuses on an earlier family who adopted Grace, the Barnett family, who are played by Pompeo (also an executive producer) and Mark Duplass. Natalia Grace is played by Imogen Faith Reid.

Move over Meredith Grey, and hello Kristine Barnett. Ellen Pompeo, best known for her leading role in “Grey’s Anatomy,” on which she has starred since 2005, leads Hulu’s new limited series, “Good American Family.”

The trailer below begins by explaining that the series, produced by 20th Television, is “inspired by multiple stories, perspectives, threats, interpretations [and] accusations.” While the official description does not mention it, the show is inspired by Natalia Grace, a young girl with a rare form of dwarfism, who was adopted in 2010 by Kristine and Michael Barnett.

Per Hulu’s official logline, “Good American Family” will be “told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma.”

“As they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background, and they slowly start to suspect she may not be who she says she is,” the description continues.

If you’re curious about the case of Natalia Grace (Barnett) Mans, well, you’ve probably already watched “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace” on Discovery+ or Max. Still, you might want to check out the upcoming Hulu limited series “Good American Family” starring Ellen Pompeo, Mark Duplass, and Imogen Faith Reid. Or at least watch the trailer below.

Officially, “Good American Family” is “inspired by” (sure) the real-life story of Natalia Grace (Barnett) Mans, a child with dwarfism who was passed around through the foster system and among several different adopted families. Along the way, questions arise about her age and background: Is Natalia Grace an innocent little girl with a rare condition, or is she a threat? (Or is it a little bit of both?)

“Good American Family” is “told from multiple points of view” to “explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma,” per Hulu.

“This compelling drama...

Updated: Hulu has dropped the first trailer for Good American Family, the eight-episode series starring and executive produced by Ellen Pompeo.

Previously dubbed Orphan, the series is inspired by the true story of Natalia Grace and the Midwestern couple who adopted her believing she was a little girl with dwarfism but gradually started to believe she may not be who she said she was.

The series premieres March 19 with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly. It also stars Mark Duplass and Imogen Reid. Dulé Hill, Christina Hendricks, Sarayu Blue and Jenny O’Hara are recurring guest stars.

Here’s the official logline for the series from Katie Robbins: “Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, this compelling drama is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism. But...

Timothy Granaderos (“13 Reasons Why”), London Thor (“Gen V”), Doug Jones (The Shape of Water), Chris Mulkey (“Twin Peaks”) and Jenny O’Hara (Devil) will star in the The Remedy.

The psychological supernatural horror film centers on a troubled young man who makes a desperate attempt to save his terminally ill mother and unleashes a supernatural entity in the process.

It marks the first effort from Kahuam Films, the newly launched Los Angeles-based production shingle of filmmaker Alex Kahuam.

Kahuam’s previous films — including the recent single-take thriller Failure starring Ted Raimi — were produced via his Mexico City company Promotora Nae, usually as US-Mexican co-productions.

The filmmaker has five genre projects in development, including a large-scale, high-concept supernatural horror pic set in different locations that he hopes to shoot in Europe.

The Remedy is currently in post-production.

Timothy Granaderos in ‘The Remedy’

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Coming from Hulu, the network with critically acclaimed titles to its name, including Only Murders in the Building, The Handmaid’s Tale and The Bear, the new thriller series, Good American Family, stars Ellen Pompeo.

The series now has first images from the series, along with a release date for Good American Family.

Ellen Pompeo in Good American Family on Hulu Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass [Image @goodamericanfamilyhulu on Instagram]

Hulu is becoming an unstoppable force with Only Murders in the Building, The Handmaid’s Tale and The Bear among its productions. Meanwhile, when it comes to short-length productions, the streamer is also making its mark.

Coming soon to Hulu subscribers, a new thrilling adventure will reveal the talents of Grey’s Anatomy icon, Ellen Pompeo. The streamer has released first-look images for Good American Family and has also announced its release date. Fans can now celebrate the fact that the...

The story of Natalia Grace is getting a dramatization at Hulu, and we have our first look at the new series – Good American Family – which features Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo. Mark Duplass (Creep), and Imogen Faith Reid in her acting debut. Grace's story captivated the world in 2023 when The Curious Case of Natalia Grace premiered on Max, introducing viewers to a young girl with a rare form of dwarfism known as spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, whose age was called into question by her adoptive family, which subsequently abandoned her.

The first images for Good American Family (seen below) show Pompeo and Duplass as Kristine and Michael Barnett, as well as Reid portraying Grace. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the show was first announced in 2022 with the working title Orphan, and was created and executive produced by Katie Robbins. The eight-episode limited series will premiere two episodes on March 19 on Hulu, with...

Imogen Reid and Ellen Pompeo in ‘Good American Family’ (Disney)

Hulu’s dropped the first photos from Good American Family, a limited series starring Ellen Pompeo (Grey’s Anatomy) and Mark Duplass (The Creep Tapes). The series is based on the true story of Natalia Grace, with a family adopting a child who may not be as young as she appears.

Pompeo, Duplass, and Imogen Reid lead the cast of the eight-episode series. Dulé Hill, Christina Hendricks, Sarayu Blue, and Jenny O’Hara are recurring guest stars.

“Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, this compelling drama is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism. But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background, and they slowly start to suspect...

Ellen Pompeo’s Natalia Grace-inspired Hulu series has released its first look and premiere date.

The anticipated eight-episode limited series, Good American Family, will release two episodes on March 19 on Hulu, followed by weekly installments for the remainder of its run.

The series was announced back in summer 2022, prompting Pompeo to scale back her onscreen role on ABC’s veteran medical series Grey’s Anatomy so she could star in and exec produce Good American Family, which was at the time described as an untitled orphan project for the streamer.

Pompeo stayed on as Grey’s weekly voiceover narrator but scaled back her appearances as Meredith Grey (she is also an executive producer). When filming wrapped on Good American Family, she upped her onscreen role for season 21, which returns March 6 on ABC.

Good American Family is a dramatization of the Natalia Grace story. Grace, who has a rare form of dwarfism known as spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita,...

Ellen Pompeo‘s new project – Good American Family – has a release date and first look photos from Hulu!

Here’s the synopsis: Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, this compelling drama is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism. But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background, and they slowly start to suspect she may not be who she says she is. As they defend their family from the daughter they’ve grown to believe is a threat, she fights her own battle to confront her past and what her future holds, in a showdown that ultimately plays out in the tabloids and the courtroom.

Mark Duplass and Imogen Reid also star. Acting as recurring guest stars are Dulé Hill,...

Hulu has shared a first look at its upcoming Original series Good American Family. The eight-episode series will premiere on March 19 with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly.

Told from multiple points of view, as a means to explore issues of perspective, bias, and trauma, this compelling drama is inspired by the disturbing stories surrounding a Midwestern couple who adopts a girl with a rare form of dwarfism.

But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, mystery emerges around her age and background, and they slowly start to suspect she may not be who she says she is.

As they defend their family from the daughter they’ve grown to believe is a threat, she fights her own battle to confront her past and what her future holds, in a showdown that ultimately plays out in the tabloids and the courtroom.

Good American Family stars...

A troubled young man is a caregiver for both his terminally ill mother and his mentally ill sister. When he makes a desperate attempt to save his mom, he unleashes a supernatural entity that feeds on human flesh.   Alex Kahuam's new film The Remedy recently wrapped up filming and has headed into post. We can expect it to show up on the festival circuit later this year. A teaser image heads this article with some BTS shots of Kahuam with his cast down below.    The psychological supernatural horror stars Timothy Granaderos (13 Reasons Why?), London Thor (Gen V), Doug Jones (Shape of Water), Chris Mulkey (Whiplash) and Jenny O'hara (Devil).   Side note, Kahuam's last feature film, Failure!, is having a limited theatrical...

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Connie Stevens has been selected to receive the Ralph Morgan award, SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local’s highest honor.

“My mother’s star still shines so bright. However, it is her life of activism and service that inspires me the most,” said Stevens’ daughter Joely Fisher. “Her penchant for sparkly things is matched only by her desire to help the underserved and her fellow performers. She loves our country and this great union. I am humbled and proud that the Los Angeles Local’s highest honor, the Ralph Morgan Award, will be bestowed on Connie Stevens. My dreams are coming true, in that I might be able to bring to fruition some of what she fought for in the position she once held as secretary-treasurer of Screen Actors Guild.”

Stevens is an actor, singer and served as the Screen Actors Guild Secretary-Treasurer between 2005 and 2009. Between 2005 and 2022, she also served on numerous...

"I wanna be still, the way I want to get still." 1091 Pictures has released an official trailer for an indie, very dark comedy titled Killing Eleanor, which premiered at the Scad Savannah Film Festival and St. Louis Film Festival last year. A new film from director Rich Newey, this off-beat dramedy involves two women who strike up a friendship and a deal to help each other get through, or get out of, life. A terminally-ill old lady convinces a self-destructive pain killer addict to help kill her, in exchange for clean urine. Their right to die odyssey is filled with complications as Eleanor's past and Natalie's lies catch up with them. Uultimately, helping Eleanor die with dignity might just teach Natalie to live with dignity. Annika Marks co-stars with Jenny O'Hara, and with a cast including Jane Kaczmarek, Betsy Brandt, Thomas Sadoski, Camryn Manheim, and Chris Mulkey. Seems like...

SAG-AFTRA’s upcoming election is taking shape, with the union’s ruling party – headed by presidential candidate Fran Drescher – today unveiling its full slate of candidates.

Yvette Nicole Brown is running for president of the Los Angeles local, and Ezra Knight is running for president of the union’s New York local – each as part of the ruling parties’ Unite for Strength and Usan slate. Brown, a national board member, is nominated for an Emmy for A Black Lady Sketch Show, and Knight, who co-starred for many years on Law & Order, is the New York local’s vice president and a national board member.

“I believe nothing in our union works unless we are all working together,” Brown said. “As L.A. president I will advocate for each and every member and lead with kindness and respect. It’s been a tough time for us as work here in...

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In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for ABC. For this season, the broadcast network has returning hits “Black-ish”, “The Conners”, “The Good Doctor” (Freddie Highmore), “Grey’s Anatomy” (Ellen Pompeo), “How to Get Away with Murder” (Viola Davis) and “Modern Family” (Ty Burrell). Variety programs “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Little Mermaid Live!” and “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” are also among their slate.

Below, the list of the network’s lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedies, dramas and other genres. More names might be added by the company on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.

“$100,000 Pyramid”

Competition Program

Reality Host – Michael Strahan

“America’S Funniest Home Videos”

Structured Reality Program

Reality Host – Alfonso Ribeiro

“American Housewife”

Comedy Series

Comedy Supporting Actress – Meg Donnelly,...

In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for Disney Television Studios. For this season, the company has returning hits “Black-ish”, “The Good Doctor” (Freddie Highmore), “Grey’s Anatomy” (Ellen Pompeo), “Homeland” (Claire Danes), “How to Get Away with Murder” (Viola Davis), “Modern Family” (Ty Burrell), “Pose” (Billy Porter) and “This Is Us” (Mandy Moore) among their slate.

Below, the list of the studio’s lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedies, dramas, limited series and other genres. These programs air across many networks, including ABC, Fox, FX, Hulu, NBC, Netflix and Showtime. More names might be added by the company on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.

“9-1-1”

Drama Series

Drama Actor – Peter Krause

Drama Actress – Angela Bassett

Drama Supporting Actor – Kenneth Choi, Rockmund Dunbar,...

Cinema Guild has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to the Hong Sangsoo comedy Yourself and Yours, which will open on June 5 with digital and home video releases set for later this year.

The film debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2016 and follows Youngsoo (Kim Joohyuk), who learns that his girlfriend, Minjung (Lee Yooyoung), was recently seen having drinks with another man. When Youngsoo questions her about it, they fight and part on bad terms. The next day, Youngsoo tries to find her, but can’t. As he wanders and frets, Minjung has a series of encounters with other men. But to them, it seems she’s not herself.

Yourself and Yours is the second film to open as part of Cinema Guild’s virtual cinema initiative .

Comedy Dynamics has acquired the Jeffrey Scott Collins-directed rom-com Poor Greg Drowning. The film will be released through the Comedy Dynamics network on August 11. This netflix includes Amazon Prime Video, Spectrum, Apple TV, Dish, Google Play, among others.

The comedy follows a love addict named Greg (On Becoming A God in Central Florida‘s Graham Sibley), whose girlfriend left him for their couples’ therapist. Depressed, heartbroken, and unemployed, Greg must find a roommate to help pay rent. But Greg scares all potential roommates away, except for a girl named Peyton who moves in and whom Greg falls madly in love with.

Poor Greg Drowning also features Cedric the Entertainer, Christine Woods, George Basil, Marguerite Gioia Insolia (Mad Men), and Jenny O’Hara.

This acquisition deal was negotiated by Anna Roberts of Comedy Dynamics and Tiffany Boyle and Geoff Lee of Ramo Law.

Network: Amazon.

Episodes: 40 (half-hour) + musical special.

Seasons: Five.

TV show dates: August 27, 2014 — September 27, 2019.

Series status: Ended.

Performers include: Jeffrey Tambor, Judith Light, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker, Jay Duplass, Rob Huebel, Kathryn Hahn, Alexandra Billings, Zackary Arthur, Carrie Brownstein, Melora Hardin, Jenny O'Hara, Brett Paesel, Cherry Jones, Trace Lysett, Emily Robinson, Alex MacNicoll, Kiersey Clemons, Jerry Adler, Clementine Creevy, Julia Butters, Alia Shawkat, Anjelica Huston, Bradley Whitford, and Lawrence Pressman.

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An Amazon dark comedy, the Transparent TV show centers on a Los Angeles family. After some false starts, patriarch Mort Pfefferman (Tambor) comes out to her family as Maura -- a transgender woman.

The clan includes Maura's former wife Shelly (Light), who has long...

If you watched television in the late 1980s, you probably remember the My Sister Sam TV show on CBS. The sitcom revolves around San Francisco freelance photographer Samantha "Sam" Russell (Pam Dawber). Sam's world is turned upside down when her 16-year-old sister, Patti (Rebecca Schaeffer), comes to live with her. Others in the cast include Jenny O'Hara, Joel Brooks, and David Naughton. Executive produced by Diane English (pre-Murphy Brown), the series did well enough in its first season to be renewed but the ratings saw a big decline in year two and was cancelled in May 1988 with 12 installments left unaired.

While My Sister Sam didn't last, it looked clear that Schaeffer was destined for bigger things. Tragically, in July 1989, the actress was fatally shot by an obsessed fan in the doorway of her Los Angeles apartment. He had been stalking her for three years.

Updated with details and reactions: As expected, Ken Howard has been re-elected President of SAG-aftra, defeating challenger Patricia Richardson. But in a big surprise, his Unite for Strength running mate Jenny O'Hara was beaten in the race for Secretary-Treasurer by Richardson’s Membership First running mate Jane Austin. Howard received 16,233 votes – 163 fewer than two years ago, when he beat Esai Morales – to Richardson's 13,976, or 53.7%-46.3%. Austin beat O’Hara by…...

Updated with details and reactions: As expected, Ken Howard has been re-elected President of SAG-aftra, defeating challenger Patricia Richardson. But in a big surprise, his Unite for Strength running mate Jenny O'Hara was beaten in the race for Secretary-Treasurer by Richardson’s Membership First running mate Jane Austin. Howard received 16,233 votes – 163 fewer than two years ago, when he beat Esai Morales – to Richardson's 13,976, or 53.7%-46.3%. Austin beat O’Hara by…...

In what could be a sign of things to come, candidates endorsed by SAG-aftra President Ken Howard and his running mate Jenny O'Hara have won landslide victories in local elections in New England. Michele Proude was re-elected President of the New England local, outpolling challenger Chuck Slavin by a nearly 2-to-1 margin, while Tom Kemp was re-elected VP with more than 60% of the vote in a three-way race. Howard and O'Hara are running on the Unite for Strength ticket, and…...

If you’re worried that The Mindy Project won’t be the same once Mindy and Danny’s baby arrives, well...you’re right.

“The show won’t be the same. It will be different,” Dr. Castellano himself, Chris Messina, told ETonline while discussing the film Alex of Venice, his upcoming directorial debut. (More on that tomorrow.) “But the style of the show won’t change…They’ll still get the laughs.”

In our Q&A, he discussed everything from what he thinks of the surprising pregnancy reveal, to what kind of dad he thinks Danny will be, to the Annette and Dot spin-off we all want to see. And of course we asked if we’ll see Danny bust out his stripper moves again this season.

News: Mindy Kaling opens up about her love life: ‘I don’t need marriage’

ETonline: What was your reaction when you found out they were doing the pregnancy storyline?

Chris Messina...

Lincoln Center TheaterLCT3's 2012-2013 season continues with the opening of Luck of the Irish, a new play by Kirsten Greenidge, directed by Rebecca Taichman, and featuring Marsha Stephanie Blake, Eisa Davis, Dashiell Eaves, Frank Harts, Robert Hogan, Jenny O'Hara, Carra Patterson, Amanda Quaid and Victor Williams, at the Claire Tow Theater, LCT3's new home atop the Vivian Beaumont Theater 150 West 65th Street. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the cast party below...

Lincoln Center TheaterLCT3's 2012-2013 season continues with the opening of Luck Of The Irish, a new play by Kirsten Greenidge, directed by Rebecca Taichman, and featuring Marsha Stephanie Blake, Eisa Davis, Dashiell Eaves, Frank Harts, Robert Hogan, Jenny O'Hara, Carra Patterson, Amanda Quaid and Victor Williams, at the Claire Tow Theater, LCT3's new home atop the Vivian Beaumont Theater 150 West 65th Street. BroadwayWorld brings you performance highlights below...

Lincoln Center TheaterLCT3's 2012-2013 season continues Monday, February 11 at 7pm with the opening of Luck Of The Irish, a new play by Kristen Greenidge, directed by Rebecca Taichman, and featuring Marsha Stephanie Blake, Eisa Davis, Dashiell Eaves, Frank Harts, Robert Hogan, Jenny O'Hara, Carra Patterson, Amanda Quaid and Victor Williams, at the Claire Tow Theater, LCT3's new home atop the Vivian Beaumont Theater 150 West 65th Street.

A season of Project Runway where every challenge is a team challenge? Er, okay.

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Raising Hope is planning a big My Name is Earl reunion, TVLine reports. Jason Lee, Jaime Pressly, Ethan Suplee and Eddie Steeples will all reprise their regular Earl roles and Nadine Velaquez will play a party supply store employee.

CBS is developing a small screen version of the Cameron Diaz comedy Bad Teacher, which sounds like a bad idea, but it does have a Happy Endings writer working on it.

According to EW, Taissa Farmiga is in talks to appear in the third season of American Horror Story.

Still looking for a show to capitalize on The Hunger Games like The Vampire Diaries did with Twilight, the CW is filming a new pilot for the post-apocalyptic romance The Selection. The network also ordered a pilot from Supernatural producer Sera Gamble, Company Town about a Virginia...

Big congrats to Chris Colfer, who won the People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Comedic Actor last night.

Birthday shoutouts go to Shawn Colvin, who is 57, and Pat Benatar is 60. This year's biggest Oscar snubs. Did anyone really believe Matthew McConaughey was going to get a nomination?ABC Entertainment President Paul Lee insists that the network loves Happy Endings, and that's why it's now also seen on Sunday, "To raise sampling," but no decision about its future has been made.In a bit of a surprise, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower beat The Vow and Magic Mike for Favorite Dramatic Film at the People's Choice Awards.In ratings news, Stars In Danger wasn't ready for the deep end.Chris Colfer blogs about Struck By Lightning. Speaking of, here he is with Lea Michele, who won the People's Choice award for Favorite TV Comedic Actress.

Below you can see a very brief Nsfw!