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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.

Directed by the creator of several iconic adult cartoon series, including Beavis and Butt-Head and King of the Hill, Judge's 2009 live-action comedy film Extract has become a streaming hit. The film climbed to #2 most streamed film on Paramount+ U.S.Extract stars Jason Bateman as Joel Reynolds, the founder of a company specializing in making flavoring extracts. The film had an $8 million budget to work with and ultimately grossed $10.8 million at the global box offices. Despite the lukewarm financial success, Extract was generally positively received and currently has a 62% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Extract is a satire showing the company's questionable working conditions. When an accident results in one of Joel's employees, Dean Slade, played by Ben Affleck, losing a testicle, Cindy, a con artist played by Mila Kunis, steps in to capitalize on the incident.

Disney Channel sitcoms have defined the childhoods of multiple generations, with the media giant's cable outlet cementing itself as a source of hilarity and entertainment. Since its launch in 1983, the Disney Channel has created countless hit original children's series that have become cultural touchstones for their viewers. With an artful blend of heartwarming friendships, family bonding, and ridiculous hijinks, Disney Channel perfected the formula of a family-friendly comedy.

From living a double life as a pop star to wizard families and their magical adventures, the lovable misfits in each unique sitcom live fascinating and remarkable lives while remaining grounded and relatable. While they are perhaps not among the best sitcoms of all time, these Disney staples became intertwined with childhood memories, staying alive through the fans' adoration that persisted throughout the years. The best Disney Channel shows left a mark on their audiences' hearts that goes far beyond nostalgia and rose-tinted glasses.

Despite strong performances from a stellar cast and potent symbolism offering compelling ideas, Grotesquerie doesnt evolve much past its plodding narrative and scattershot story. The new FX series was created by Ryan Murphy, best known for co-creating American Horror Story for the same network. His latest horror mystery offers a similar feel to the anthology show, as seasoned Detective Lois Tryon (Niecy Nash-Betts) investigates a series of grisly murders in her small town. She soon teams up with a local nun, Sister Megan (Micaela Diamond), after learning the killings have key religious connotations.

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Cast Warren Sweeney, Scott Anthony Simmons, Ryan Maltz, David St. James, Eve Sigall, Kody Batchelor, Susan Pingleton, Mike Tarnofsky, Quincey White, Joseph Schwartz, Jamie H. Jung, Lynn Downey, Al-Shabazz Jabateh, Jay Alan Christianson, Conrad Bluth, Micaela Diamond, Joshua Bitton, Sarah J. Bartholomew, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Niecy Nash-Betts, Travis Kelce, Raven Goodwin, Price Carson, Tom Virtue, Tessa Ferrer,...

UnPrisoned is back for a second season of shenanigans, humor, heartfelt moments and more. The Hulu and Onyx Collective series debuted in March 2023 with eight episodes and high ratings for an Onyx Collective premiere.

Based on the life of creator Tracy McMillan, the series follows Paige Alexander (Kerry Washington) as she welcomes her dad Edwin (Delroy Lindo) back into her life after his release from 17 years in prison for dealing drugs. The last season began on Edwin’s release day, and the story continued because Paige decided to let him live with her and her teenage son Finneas (Faly Rakotohavana).

Paige’s inner child (Jordyn McIntosh) also helps her through tough spots in her present life.

For those who need a recap of UnPrisoned Season 1, here’s what to remember:

Paige Bought a House Right As Edwin Moved In

With the help of her real estate agent foster sister Esti (Jee Young Han), Paige,...

Love Virtually is a retro-future rom-com that explores the absurd reality of our world and our increasing dependence on virtual reality. The film features an impressive cast, including Stephen Tobolowsky and Cheri Oteri, and was created during the height of the pandemic. The movie delves into important themes such as the blurred line between love and excitement, the impact of online interactions on relationships, and the consequences of relying too heavily on technology.

New romantic comedy Love Virtually tells the story of four different couples who attempt to nurture their romances in a world that has become dependent on virtual reality. Stephen Tobolowsky plays Dr. Divine, a therapist who believes he is having a virtual affair. However, due to the nature of direct messaging and the Metaverse, he remains unaware that the woman he's communicating with is his own wife.

Tobolowsky has nearly 300 acting credits and has been featured in a variety of projects.

Love Virtually is a comedy that explores the idea of humans finding love in a virtual world addicted to the Metaverse. Cheri Oteri plays a therapist who unknowingly has a virtual affair with her own husband, adding a comedic twist to the film. The movie combines live-action and 3D animation to highlight the disconnect caused by technology in a world that is supposed to be more connected.

Director L.E. Staiman's latest film, Love Virtually, is currently available to stream on Digital and On Demand. The comedy follows four couples trying to navigate their relationship in a world that has become addicted to the Metaverse. With most of the romance taking place in virtual reality, the movie addresses the futuristic idea of humans finding love outside the atmosphere they're accustomed to.

Cheri Oteri plays the role of Dr. Evelyn, a therapist who is unknowingly having a virtual affair with her own husband.

Love Virtually is an ensemble comedy that explores a society obsessed with social media and virtual reality, drawing parallels to our post-covid world. The film suffers from budget restraints and underwhelming actors, aside from Cheri Oteri and Stephen Tobolowsky. Love Virtually drags on due to its attempt to incorporate numerous real-world metaphors and references, and viewers may feel fatigued by it.

If you're too scared to ask out your crush, why not enter the Metaverse and try to meet them that way? Love Virtually, a new ensemble comedy from co-writer/producer/director/co-star L.E. Staiman, explores said notion and dares us to accept a society obsessed with the Metaverse and other virtual reality-type norms that the real world has grown accustomed to as of late, especially in these post-covid lockdown times. Sound familiar?

The feature film, which is out now, even pokes fun at the various controversies surrounding the coronavirus pandemic,...

Pandemic lockdown — remember when? Covid-19 kept us indoors for a then-unforeseen length of time, leaving us questioning the future and perhaps our livelihood. The virus is sadly still around, but at least we've been out seeing the world for quite some time at this point. Most of us hadn't used Zoom before the coronavirus, but many of us turned to the app and VR-type technology back in 2020 and 2021 to help pass the time and help us feel somewhat like the social butterflies we once were.

This sort of digital Metaverse is explored in satirical fashion with Love Virtually, a new ensemble comedy feature from director L.E. Staiman that stars Cheri Oteri (Scary Movie), Stephen Tobolowsky (Silicon Valley), Tom Virtue (Even Stevens), and more. We recently caught up with Staiman to learn more about the unique new project that he also co-wrote, co-produced, and co-starred in.

Bringing Love Virtually to Life...

"My wife is having an affair with an A.I." Premiere Digital has revealed an official trailer for an indie sci-fi rom-com tech mania creation called Love Virtually, from a filmmaker & musician known as L.E. Staiman. Fittingly it's getting a VOD release directly in November this fall if someone might be curious. This modern day tech satire skewers romance and VR and A.I. and every other tech fad right now. In a world where the Metaverse has become widely adopted, four couples go to ridiculous lengths to find true love in a virtual world. Love Virtually is a retro future satirical rom-com for the Metaverse era, blending live action and 3D animation as It explores and exposes the absurd reality of our world and where we are heading. So a mix of real romance and literally virtual romance? Starring Cheri Oteri, Stephen Tobolowsky, Peter Gilroy, Tom Virtue, Peter Gilroy,...

Twenty years ago, tween-girl cinema thrived. Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan, and Amanda Bynes kicked off the junior rom-com eras -- bringing their Disney and Nickelodeon fans along for the ride. Big-screen coming-of-age stories, family sagas, and whimsical made-for-television movies defined youth culture in 2003. Pop music became more accessible to children. Bright colors and Y2K fashion arrived in full force. Kids were paying attention to the media and products advertised to them.

As a person who turned nine in '03, I vividly remember this era of family films. They were hopeful, playful, and rife with young characters seeking adventures. I'll never forget when my sister and I saw our first movies on DVD instead of VHS: "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" and "What a Girl Wants." For millennial fans, Hilary Duff's Italian excursion has been on repeat as a literal soundtrack of our lives. Amanda Bynes' British battle of the debutantes sharpened our rebellious side.

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for NCIS: Los Angeles Season 13 Episode 10 “Where Loyalties Lie.”] Remember last season when the team worked a case that ended with the reveal of a deep fake of Special Agent G. Callen (Chris O’Donnell)? Well, it’s back on NCIS: Los Angeles. In Season 12’s “Imposter Syndrome,” the team was duped by a deep fake of Special Agent Fatima Namazi (Medalion Rahimi). During the investigation, the agents discovered a deep fake had been created of Callen. The case wasn’t tied up neatly with a bow, but there was speculation that whoever was behind the operation knew the team, like Russian spy Katya (Eve Harlow). At the time, Special Agent Sam Hannah (LL Cool J) had called it “the ultimate trap for Anna (Bar Paly).” Is that what’s going on here? At the beginning of “Where Loyalties Lie,” Callen was confused when he received a call from Dr. Hodge (Tom Virtue), following ...

Believe it or not, it's been 20 years to the day since Even Stevens made its debut on Disney Channel.  To celebrate that momentous anniversary, some of the cast and crew reunited on Zoom to reminisce and share stories about their time on the sitcom, led by stars Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren Stevens, and Nick Spano, who played Donnie Stevens.  Shia Labeouf was not available for the call, as his costars explained, but many others were. Romano and Spano were joined by Steven Anthony Lawrence, who played Beans, Aj Trauth, who played Twitty, Tom Virtue, who played the dad, and Lauren Frost, who played Ruby. Jim Wise (Coach Tugnut), George Anthony Bell (Principal Wexler), executive producers...

The chilling horror film The Levenger Tapes arrives on DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand July 5 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

Evil goes viral when The Levenger Tapes arrives on DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand July 5 from Lionsgate. Johanna Braddy, Lili Mirojnick, Morgan Krantz, and Chris Mulkey star in the terrifying found-footage thriller. When three college students go missing, a team of small-town detectives must scour through disturbing videos left behind to try and piece together their whereabouts. As the clues come to light, it seems their disappearance may be connected to another sinister crime. The Levenger Tapes DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

This chilling horror tale follows three college students on an ill-fated weekend getaway. After finding what seems to be evidence of murder, the kids disappear, leaving behind a video camera. Thinking the missing students’ footage may help solve the kidnapping of a teenage girl,...

Jimmy Kimmel Live! has heard the outcry over the lack of diversity among this year's Oscar nominations, and used his late-night forum to present a possible solution: rebranding!

On Tuesday night, Kimmel introduced the square "Stewart Bloom," (actor Tom Virtue) a faux Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences executive who went on to eagerly suggest alternate titles for some of this year's Best Picture contenders.

"We're modifying many of the Oscar-nominated films to be more inclusive," explained Virtue, before presenting the reimagined titles and movie posters.

The Big Short becomes The Big Shawty – with the addition of a C.

Firefly, Season 1, Episode 9, “Ariel”

Directed by Allan Kroeker

Written by José Molina

Aired November 15th, 2002 on Fox

Welcome to Sound on Sight’s summer look back at Firefly, the beloved yet short-lived series that aired on Fox during the 2002-2003 TV season. Every Thursday, we will revisit an episode at a time of the show’s one and only season, in the order that they were meant to be seen. The correct sequence is accurately reflected on most, if not all, streaming services that currently have the show, but for those watching via other methods, the accurate order can be found here. Now, without further ado, time to spend some time with the most entertaining group of grifters in The ‘Verse.

For the majority of the first season, Firefly is content to steer clear of the more overtly futuristic qualities of the world it inhabits. The planets Serenity lands on...

New Revenge season 3,episode 4 dramatic spoilers & clips hit the net. Last night, ABC dropped the new spoilers and sneak peek/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "Revenge" episode 4 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Mercy," and it appears to be quite intriguing and dramatic as major 3-way, love triangle madness is stirred up between Aiden,Daniel, and Jack, and more. In the new "Mercy" episode, Emily's biggest takedown yet is going to crash and burn, and she will have to rely on help from an unlikely source to investigate what went wrong. In the meantime, to protect her own future, Victoria will end up, making a bold move to secure her independence. Guest stars are going to include: James LeGros as Father Paul Whitley, Justin Hartley as Patrick Osbourne, Kathleen York as Sheila Lurie, Jack Merrill as Detective March, Conor Leslie as Bianca, Victoria Park as Anna, Kavita Patil as Lucinda Martin,...

New Revenge season 3,episode 4 official spoilers,plotline revealed by ABC. Recently, ABC served up the new, official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Revenge" episode 4 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Mercy," and it sounds like it'll be quite intense and interesting as Emily will majorly crash and burn with her next plot attempt, and more. The episode is entitled, "Mercy." In the new episode 4 press release: When Emily's biggest takedown yet ,crashes and burns, she is going to have to rely on help from an unlikely source to investigate what went wrong. In the meantime, to protect her own future, Victoria will make a bold move to secure her independence. Guest stars are going to include: James LeGros as Father Paul Whitley, Justin Hartley as Patrick Osbourne, Kathleen York as Sheila Lurie, Jack Merrill as Detective March, Conor Leslie as Bianca, Victoria Park as Anna, Kavita Patil as Lucinda Martin,...

Following a wrap on the second season production of her hit web soap Miss Behave, 18 year old actress Jillian Clare surfaces this fall as contrasting characters, on two very different and extremely popular television shows.

Guest starring as Jade's new rival Haley, Jillian is elated to be featured in the first ever Victorious movie Freak Out scheduled to debut on Black Friday, November 26th. Miss Clare adds, “This was such a fun role for me – I had the chance to step in as a mean girl, something I've always wanted to do.” In the movie, Jillian plays the daughter of the karaoke club owner (brought to life by legendary actor Tom Virtue) and reigning queen of their singing contests. A performer since age six, she was excited to sing on television, though it was a challenging experience in the recording studio as she altered her voice for the show. Billed...