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The Phoenician Scheme

Director: Wes Anderson

Starring: Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, F. Murray Abraham, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Willem Dafoe, and Bill Murray

Rating: Can’t Be Rated

I don’t like the cinema of Wes Anderson. It reminds me of those disjointed incoherent self consciously capricious film-school projects where the student wants to let the world he doesn’t care a fig about the rules.

Continuing his flabbergasting quest for the crest of quirkiness, Wes Anderson has now come up with The Phoenician Scheme a film that rattles all rationale and stirs up a storm in a teacup. Like other Anderson oddities this one too is visualized in cartoonstrip colours, mostly pale green, and a mood of mythologized satire , which itself is problematic for any serious viewing.

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The pure gorgeous villainy of F Murray Abraham once again floods the screen, as saturnine and sulphurous as ever, in this new rerelease of Amadeus in its original 1984 theatrical cut. It was adapted by Peter Shaffer from his stage-play about the two real-life composers, one a genius, one a nonentity (itself a theme-variation from Pushkin’s 1830 drama Mozart and Salieri), and directed by the great Czech film-maker Miloš Forman – his English-language masterpiece, or maybe his masterpiece full stop. Abraham was in his mid-40s when he played this Oscar-winning role; when I first saw it, I thought he would surely dominate the movies for decades to come, no doubt in classical adaptations in which he would be a superlative Iago or Faustus. For some reason, he never again got a starring role to match this,...

“The Phoenician Scheme”, ‘black comedy’ feature, written and directed by Wes Anderson, stars Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, F. Murray Abraham, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Willem Dafoe and Bill Murray, streaming July 25, 2025 on Peacock:

“…in 1950, arms dealer, industrialist ‘Zsa-Zsa Korda’ narrowly survives an assassination attempt. While unconscious, he enters the afterlife, where a divine court judges his worthiness to enter ‘Heaven’.

“Knowing he cannot run forever, Korda tries to mend his relationship with his only daughter, Catholic novice ‘Sister Liesl’…”

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While The White Lotus didn’t sweep the Supporting Actor/Actresses in a Drama Series category, as was at times predicted, the HBO powerhouse did match its Season 2 Emmy nomination tally with 23 this year, bringing its to-date total to 66 with 15 overall wins — with more potentially in store at the ceremony to be held Sept. 14.

Once again nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, performers Jason Isaacs, Scott Glenn and Aimee Lou Wood scored their first-ever Emmy nominations this year.

For Supporting Actress in a Drama, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey and Natasha Rothwell were also honored, with the latter seeing a repeat nomination for her role as Belinda, which she originated back in Season 1. They, along with Wood, face one performer each from Paradise, The Pitt and Severance (Patricia Arquette).

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Miloš Forman's critically acclaimed biographical film Amadeus has found a new streaming home. The 1984 Best Picture winner at the Academy Awards starts streaming for free this month on Tubi. Other titles set to be added to Tubi's library include Oscar winners like Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction, Titanic, and Thelma & Louise.

The musical biopic was adapted by writer Peter Shaffer, who had already tackled the subject for his stage play in the late '70s. He was inspired by the 1830 stage play Mozart and Salieri by Russian playwright Alexander Pushkin. Amadeus follows Antonio Salieri's frequently debated contempt for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as the young musical prodigy revolutionized the musical scene in Vienna in the mid-1700s. Per the Rotten Tomatoes synopsis of the film:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Hulce) is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri...

When Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country hit theaters in 1991, fans of George Takei and his character, the venerable Hikaru Sulu, thrilled to the sight of him with a captain’s rank and command of the USS Excelsior.

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Yes! The unnamed officer was, in fact, Christian Slater!

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While we have already reported on the 10-film box set The Wes Anderson Archive, it’s awesome that both 2018’s Isle of Dogs (spine #1281) and 2021’s The French Dispatch (spine #1282), here under the full title of The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun, will be getting their own releases. As for transfers, both offer a new 4K digital master and a 4K Uhd docs. Isle of Dogs will also feature a commentary with Anderson and Jeff Goldblum, a feature-length storyboard animatic, animation tests, a tour of the set (with F. Murray Abraham), a video essay, and a making-of featurette. On the special feature side of things for The French Dispatch,...

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The bet on live-action remakes has paid off for Universal’s How to Train Your Dragon, as the film soared to the top of the box office over the weekend. And while the original didn’t come out all that long ago — it was released in 2010 — the live-action film still managed to bring the story to a new generation of fans.

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It’s unclear whether or not Marvel Studios' Moon Knight was well-received or not. The show had some issues, and they were noticeable. However, Oscar Isaac (Marc Spector and all his personalities), Ethan Hawke (Arthur Harrow), F. Murray Abraham (Khonshu), and May Calamawy's (Layla El-Faouly) amazing performances can’t be denied. The initial response was positive, but fans have since pointed out issues with it in the years since its debut on Disney Plus.

However, it sounds like there some ideas planned for the show that never came to fruition in the finished product - that includes a certain Moon Knight villain who was pitched, but sadly didn't make the cut thanks to their similarity to Black Panther's Erik Killmonger. And, if this writer is being honest, it could have changed the trajectory of the show and its characters.

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Last week, Focus Features extended the incredibly kind invite to cover the latest from Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme. And frankly, as someone who adored this wonderfully weird flick, I couldn’t wait. In the new feature, Benicio Del Toro plays the ruthless businessman Zsa-Zsa Korda. In hopes to keep his name and himself alive – for this guy, it’s a struggle – he decides to appoint his estranged daughter, a nun brilliantly played by Mia Threaplton. If you love Wes Anderson films, you’re going to be delighted by the dark humor and its wildly engaging satire. The feature also stars Willem Dafoe, F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hanks, and Bryan Cranston in brief but memorable roles.

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The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth and F. Murray Abraham, has announced its on sale dates. Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden with music and lyrics by Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Olivier Award nominee Lindsey Ferrentino, performances will begin on Wednesday, October 8, with an opening night set for Sunday, November 9, at the St. James Theatre. Ticket Details The Capital One Cardholder presale will be available starting Monday, June 2 at 10:00 Am Et through Thursday, June 5 at 9:30 Am Et. Members of The Queen of Versailles and Kristin Chenoweth Fan Clubs will have presale tickets available beginning Tuesday, June 3 at 10:00 Am Et. General on sale and group sales for The Queen of Versailles will begin on Thursday, June 5...

Actor Michael Cera has appeared in a number of films throughout his career, including Superbad, Juno, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist. Cera’s breakout role came in 2003 when he began playing the son of Jason Bateman’s Michael Bluth, George-Michael Bluth, on the critically acclaimed hit series Arrested Development.However, it seems as though iconic actor and martial artist Jackie Chan hasn’t seen much of Cera’s work.

Cera, who is starring in the latest film by Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme, was promoting the movie in London recently and, per NME, had an interesting albeit awkward encounter with Chan. Chan was also in London to promote his latest film, Karate Kid: Legends,and he and Cera were both promoting their respective projects in the same building.

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Wes Anderson, one of Hollywood’s most revered and identifiable contemporary filmmakers, is back with “The Phoenician Scheme.” The writer-director’s follow-up to his acclaimed 2023 sci-fi dramedy, “Asteroid City,” is another high-concept, highly stylized ensemble film bursting with more vibrant pastels and deadpan gags than you can count. But will it be able to live up to the standard of Anderson’s past films? There is only one way to find out.

Here is how, when and where you can watch “The Phoenician Scheme.”

When does “The Phoenician Scheme” come out?

“The Phoenician Scheme” is set to be released in limited theaters on Friday, May 30. It will expand nationwide on Friday, June 6.

Is “The Phoenician Scheme” streaming?

Like most of Wes Anderson’s films, “The Phoenician Scheme” will be release exclusively in theaters. It may be weeks or months before the film makes its video-on-demand premiere, and even longer before...

Mia Threapleton is leading her first major movie and she was joined by the star-studded cast at the NYC premiere!

The 24-year-old actress, who is the daughter of Oscar winner Kate Winslet, walked the carpet with co-star Scarlett Johansson at the premiere of The Phoenician Scheme on Wednesday (May 28) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Also in attendance were co-stars Benicio del Toro, Tom Hanks, Michael Cera, Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Stephen Park, and F. Murray Abraham, as well as writer and director Wes Anderson.

IMDb notes that in the new film, wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (del Toro) appoints his only daughter, a nun (Threapleton), as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.

The Phoenician Scheme will be released in limited theaters on May 30 ahead of a wider release...

Kathy Bates is looking back at her career and recalling why director Garry Marshall didn’t cast her in the film adaptation of Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, a stage role she originated.

In a new interview, Bates opened up about getting passed over for the lead role in 1991’s Frankie and Johnny, which ultimately went to Michelle Pfeiffer, opposite Al Pacino.

“He couldn’t make the leap that people would see me onscreen kissing someone,” Bates said in an interview with Vanity Fair. “Me actually kissing a man onscreen—that would not be romantic.”

Bates said she has “always had that,” recalling that her father told her hometown acting teacher, “You know, she’s not conventionally attractive.”

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune was a 1987 Off-Broadway love story starring Bates as waitress Frankie and F. Murray Abraham as a short-order cook.

Bates also noted...

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Both titles are opening wide, and have built interest with extensive marketing campaigns and two days of previews, from Wednesday 21.

Box office takings are not expected to crack the weekend of July 21-23, 2023, when the Barbenheimer phenomenon brought in £29.4m from Barbie and Oppenheimer alone – the only occasion when two films have taken more than £10m on the same weekend in the territory.

It’s not Cannes without Wes Anderson, and the Houston native’s The Phoenician Scheme has its world premiere Sunday night in Cannes, notching a 7½-minute ovation. First-time Anderson-film star Mia Threapleton was tearing up as the crowd’s applause continued.

“The only thing really I can think to say — I think of 12 words to say that would stand for everything in this movie,” Anderson said to the audience after the screening. He then proceeded to point at and name-check his castmates who were on hand, along with longtime writing and producing partner Roman Coppola. Here’s how it went down:

Director Wes Anderson gives a speech after #ThePhoenicianScheme premiered in #Cannes2025 and thanks his cast pic.twitter.com/HZnbA60Ei5

— Deadline (@Deadline) May 18, 2025

Wes Anderson’s #ThePhoenicianScheme Scores 7.5-Minute Ovation After #Cannes2025 Premiere, Leaving Mia Threapleton In Tears pic.twitter.com/opwWgZV6Jb

— Deadline (@Deadline) May 18, 2025

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Benicio del Toro explains the unusual way in which Wes Anderson cast him in The Phoenician Scheme. Set for release early next month, the Anderson-directed movie features del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, who meets up with his daughter, Liesl, who he names his sole heir. The pair travel the world together as Zsa-zsa attempts to close business deals and bond with Liesl along the way. In addition to del Toro, the movie features Mia Threaplton, Michael Cera, Willem Dafoe, F. Murray Abraham, Scarlett Johansson, Riz Ahmed, and Tom Hanks.

Per The LA Times, del Toro and Anderson detail how the actor got cast in The Phoenician Scheme. According to the actor, Anderson approached him at a dinner at the Cannes Film Festival after he premiered The French Dispatch to tell him about a new project, with 20 pages already written. He specifically had del Toro in mind. Gradually, the director...

This article is part of ScreenRant's Exclusive Summer 2025 Movie Preview. Keep an eye out for the full feature next week!

ScreenRant has exclusively revealed a new image for The Phoenician Scheme. The adventure comedy is the latest from auteur director Wes Anderson, who is behind modern classic movies such as Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Fantastic Mr. Fox. The Phoenician Scheme will act as both a family drama and a global adventure, as businessman Zsa-Zsa Korda (Benicio Del Toro) works with his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) on various taxing journeys. The film features Del Toro, Threapleton, Michael Cera, Scarlett Johansson, Willem Dafoe, F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, and Richard Ayoade.

As part of the 2025 Summer Movie Preview, ScreeRant can reveal a new image from The Phoenician Scheme. The image shows Zsa-Zsa and Liesl sitting across from each other. Del Toro's character looks pretty beat up,...

Exclusive: Heading into Cannes, Andrew Herwitz’s The Film Sales Company has acquired worldwide sales rights to Holocaust documentary This Ordinary Thing and horror thriller Thinestra.

Herwitz will screen both films twice, starting with This Ordinary Thing on May 13. Nick Davis directed theAl Tapper Productions feature thatexplores acts of selflessness and humanity exhibited by Europeans who risked their lives to house Jewish strangers during the Holocaust.

Featuring previously unseen archival footage, This Ordinary Thing brings the stories to life with the help of Jeremy Irons, Helen Mirren, F.Murray Abraham, Ellen Burstyn, Rufus Sewell, Lily Tomlin, Stephen Fry and other actors.

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She said Richardson played the part “so brilliantly and beautifully,” adding: “But yeah, I did audition for that. Fun fact.”

Set in Sicily, Season 2 of Mike White’s anthology series saw Portia accompany her heiress boss on vacation, where she meets the mysterious Jack (Leo Woodall), while Tanya is swept off her feet by a group of jet-setting gay men with ulterior motives.

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The musical garnered 12 nominations, including Outstanding New Musical and nominations for Simard and featured performer Christopher Sieber. Coming in at #2 was the musical Maybe Happy Ending starring Darren Criss with nine nominations.

In the non-musical play categories, Stranger Things: The First Shadow snared the most nominations, with a total of seven, followed by The Hills of California with six.

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Spacey was earlier fired from his hit Netflix show when he was accused of s*xual misconduct. Actor Anthony Rapp claimed that Spacey made unwanted advances towards him when he was 14 years old and the Usual Suspects actor was 26.

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Mythic Quest, the Apple TV+ series partly created by It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day, is officially ending its journey, as the show will end after its fourth season. However, even though the series itself will done, the creators are going to ensure that the loyal fans will get a nice surprise that will give the show the send-off they deserve.

The fourth season of Mythic Quest just concluded last month. Yet, the finale, “Heaven and Hell” wasn’t meant to be a series finale. Thus, a revised version set to air this week will serve as a true conclusion.

A joint statement was issued by McElhenney, Mythic Quest co-creator Megan Ganz and EP/co-star David Hornsby. “Endings are hard. But after four incredible seasons, Mythic Quest is coming to a close. We’re so proud of the show and the world we got...

The White Lotus, created by Mike White, is the hottest show in the world right now! The third season of the hit HBO series just came to an end in April 2025, four years after the series premiered in the summer of 2021.

The White Lotus is already coming back for season 4, and probably more seasons, honestly. There doesn't seem to be anything stopping this show from becoming an all-time great drama-comedy series.

To celebrate the greatness of this show, I ranked all three seasons of The White Lotus so far. Honestly, there is no "worst" season of this show. They are all good, but there's definitely one show that stands apart from the rest.

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It's always a little awkward when you tell someone about a celebrity's death and that person has never heard of them to begin with. It's the same way with TV shows. "Have you heard that Swagger was canceled? "No, I haven't heard of Swagger to begin with." That's often the case with Apple TV+ shows, which are some of the most wonderfully produced and star-studded series since the days of streaming began. The problem is, most people have never heard of them, give or take Ted Lasso and Severance. Well, if you haven't heard of Mythic Quest, it's a delightful show, and you should watch it, though it's a little too late now. The series, which recently ended its fourth season (and a brief anthologized spin-off), has been canceled.

Created by three of the very funny minds behind It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest had a lot of people rooting for it.

Apple TV+ has ended Mythic Quest after four seasons. The final episode of the workplace comedy aired on March 26 but will now be re-released with an updated ending. The revised version will be available next week on the platform.

The creators of the series — Megan Ganz, David Hornsby, and Rob McElhenney — confirmed the cancellation and shared a statement acknowledging the decision and the final update. “Endings are hard. But after four incredible seasons, Mythic Quest is coming to a close,” the team said. “We’re so proud of the show and the world we got to build — and deeply grateful to every cast and crew member who poured their heart into it.

To all our fans, thank you for playing with us. To our partners at Apple, thank you for believing in the vision from the very beginning. Because endings are hard, with Apple’s blessing we made one final...

Apple TV+’s Mythic Quest has come to an end. The streamer has opted not to renew the gaming workplace comedy series for a fifth season. The decision comes days after the Season 4 finale dropped March 26.

Since it had not been conceived as a series finale, the Season 4 finale will now get a new ending to give fans closure. The updated episode will be made available next week.

“Endings are hard. But after four incredible seasons, Mythic Quest is coming to a close. We’re so proud of the show and the world we got to build — and deeply grateful to every cast and crew member who poured their heart into it,” series creators/executive producers Megan Ganz, David Hornsby and Rob McElhenney said in a statement Friday. “To all our fans, thank you for playing with us. To our partners at Apple, thank you for believing in the vision from the very beginning.

Let’s be honest: The White Lotus isn’t just a TV show. It’s a wild, sun-soaked safari through the land of the morally bankrupt, where every smile hides a secret, and every resort check-in comes with complimentary emotional baggage. Creator Mike White has somehow turned luxury vacation drama into a spectator sport, and we are so here for it.

From the lush beaches of Maui to the scandal-soaked villas of Sicily and now the chaotic calm of Thailand, each season serves up a fresh platter of rich people misbehaving, with a side of murder and a bottomless mimosa of dysfunction.

Dom Hetrakul, Morgana O’Reilly, Christian Friedel, Arnas Fedaravicius, and Lalisa Manobal in The White Lotus (Credits- HBO)

And the characters? Oh boy. They range from mildly annoying to full-blown nightmare fuel. One moment you’re thinking, ‘Maybe they’re misunderstood,’ and the next you’re screaming, ‘Push him off the balcony already!

On Sunday April 6 2025, HBO broadcasts The White Lotus!

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The upcoming episode of “The White Lotus,” titled “Amor Fati,” promises to dive deeper into the complex lives of guests and employees at the luxurious tropical resort. This HBO series has captivated audiences with its mix of drama, humor, and social commentary, and this episode is expected to continue that trend.

In “Amor Fati,” viewers will see how the characters navigate their relationships and personal struggles during a week filled with unexpected twists. The title, which translates to “love of fate,” hints at themes of acceptance and the choices people make in the face of life’s unpredictability. The lush backdrop of the resort serves as a perfect setting for these unfolding stories.

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Fans of “The White Lotus” are looking forward to the season finale of Mike White’s twisted HBO series on Sunday night – but for actors from other series hoping to be recognized in the supporting categories at this year’s Emmy Awards, it could be a sobering night.

That’s because Season 3 of the series has already spent seven hours spinning out juicy storylines for a wide array of actors, including Walton Goggins, Aimee Lou Wood, Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Carrie Coon, Natasha Rothwell and Sam Rockwell. If the finale does justice to the craziness that filled the first seven episodes, it’s going to be very hard to keep Emmy voters from doing what they did after Season 1 and Season 2 of the series, when the supporting categories were clogged with “White Lotus” performers to the exclusion of almost everybody else.

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Surely, you must be kidding. Leslie Nielsen was the best man at James Doohan's second wedding? Yes, he was, and don’t call us Shirley! It happened in 1967, when Doohan married Anita Yagel. Also in attendance that day: Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. Doohan and Yagel divorced in 1972.

For those wondering about the connection between Doohan, who co-starred as Montgomery Scott, the intrepid engineer aboard the USS Enterprise on Star Trek: The Original Series, and Nielsen, the star of Forbidden Planet, Police Squad!, Airplane!, Creepshow, and the Naked Gun movies, they became friends while studying at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City. Another of their classmates was Tony Randall, who’d later find success with Pillow Talk, 7 Faces of Dr. Lao, The Odd Couple, and Down with Love, a Ewan McGregor-Renee Zellweger romantic comedy that co-starred Star Trek: Voyager’s Seven of Nine, Jeri Ryan.

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On Sunday March 30 2025, HBO broadcasts The White Lotus!

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As the week unfolds, tensions rise among the guests. Personal conflicts and secrets begin to surface, creating a charged atmosphere. Viewers can expect to see how the characters navigate their relationships, revealing both their vulnerabilities and their strengths. The staff at the resort also play a crucial role, as they witness the unfolding drama and grapple with their own challenges.

“Killer Instincts” is likely to blend humor with suspense, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. With each character facing their own dilemmas,...

The upcoming episode of “The White Lotus,” titled “Amor Fati,” promises to deliver another intriguing chapter in the lives of its complex characters. Set to air on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on HBO, this episode continues to explore the intertwining stories of guests and employees at a luxurious tropical resort.

As the week unfolds, tensions rise and secrets begin to surface. Viewers can expect a mix of drama, humor, and unexpected twists as the characters navigate their relationships and the challenges of their surroundings. The title, “Amor Fati,” hints at themes of love and acceptance of fate, suggesting that the characters may confront their own choices and consequences in profound ways.

With the stunning backdrop of the resort, the episode is likely to showcase the beauty of the location while delving deep into the personal struggles of each character. Fans of the series can look forward to another captivating...

An episodic anthology series…. that’s a spinoff… of an Apple show… with no relation to “Ted Lasso” or “Severance” — in this economy?! Not a single word of that pitch should inspire confidence in anyone, let alone professional TV programmers, yet Rob McElhenney & Co. successfully sold Apple TV+ on the new “Mythic Quest” spinoff, “Side Quest.”

Developed and executive produced by Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris, and Katie McElhenney (Rob’s sister), “Side Quest” is inspired by the original series’ well-received departure episodes, the first of which was written by Katie and directed by Rob. “A Dark Quiet Death” is the fifth episode of “Mythic Quest’s” first season, and rather than continue the chronological story following Ian (McElhenney) and Poppy (Charlotte Nicdao) as they to build on the success of their hit Mmorpg, the episode jumps back a few decades, introduces two brand-new characters, and doesn’t connect to...

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Community is a satirical comedy series created by Dan Harmon. The NBC series follows Jeff Winger, a lawyer who gets disbarred after it is discovered that he lied about having a bachelor’s degree. To get his legal career back, he began attending Greendale Community College. He soon befriends a group of misfits, including Britta, Abed, Shirley, Annie, Troy, and Pierce. Community stars Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie, Donald Glover, Ken Jeong, Chevy Chase, and Jim Rash. So, if you loved the entertaining stories, hilarious dark comedy, and compelling characters in Community, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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A.P. Bio is a workplace comedy sitcom series created by Mike O’Brien. The NBC series follows Jack Griffin, a philosophy professor who gets fired from...

On Sunday March 23 2025, HBO broadcasts The White Lotus!

Denials Season 3 Episode 6 Episode Summary

A new episode of “The White Lotus” titled “Denials” is set to air soon on HBO. This series has captured attention with its unique blend of drama and dark humor, focusing on the lives of guests and employees at a luxurious tropical resort. Each episode offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the secrets that lie beneath the surface.

In “Denials,” viewers can expect to see how the characters navigate their personal struggles while enjoying the paradise around them. The episode promises to delve into themes of denial and self-deception, highlighting how individuals cope with their realities in different ways. As the week progresses, tensions may rise among the guests and staff, leading to unexpected confrontations and revelations.

The tropical setting serves as a backdrop for the unfolding drama, with the beauty of the...

The excitement builds as “The White Lotus” returns for Season 3, Episode 7, titled “Killer Instincts.” This gripping episode is set to air on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on HBO. Fans of the series can expect the usual blend of dark comedy and drama, all unfolding against the backdrop of a stunning tropical resort.

This week, the story dives deeper into the lives of both the guests and the employees, revealing the complexities and hidden motives behind their seemingly perfect vacation. Tensions rise as secrets are uncovered, and the characters’ true natures come to light. With each twist and turn, the episode promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering who might have a hidden agenda.

As the week progresses, the interactions between guests and staff become more intense, leading to unexpected confrontations. The episode explores themes of privilege, power dynamics, and the darker sides of human nature.

On Sunday March 16 2025, HBO broadcasts The White Lotus!

Season 3 Episode 5 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The White Lotus” promises to bring more drama and intrigue to the tropical resort setting. As guests continue to navigate their complex relationships, the interactions between them and the employees add layers of tension and humor. The show has become known for its sharp social commentary, and this episode is expected to delve deeper into the lives of both the guests and the staff.

Viewers can look forward to seeing how the dynamics shift as new guests arrive, bringing fresh energy and potential conflicts. The employees, who have their own stories and struggles, will also be highlighted, showing how they cope with the demands of their jobs while dealing with the eccentricities of the guests. The beautiful yet chaotic backdrop of the resort serves as a perfect setting for the unfolding drama.

As the week progresses,...

The anticipation builds for Season 3, Episode 6 of “The White Lotus,” titled “Denials.” Set to air on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on HBO, this episode promises to dive deeper into the tangled lives of guests and employees at the luxurious tropical resort. With each episode, the series has expertly woven together themes of privilege, deception, and the often messy intersections of personal relationships.

In “Denials,” viewers can expect the tension to rise as characters confront their own truths and the lies they tell themselves. The lush backdrop of the resort contrasts sharply with the emotional turmoil brewing among the guests. As secrets begin to unravel, the episode is likely to showcase the unique blend of dark humor and drama that “The White Lotus” has become known for.

The characters, each with their own flaws and desires, will find themselves at a crossroads. This episode could reveal unexpected alliances and betrayals,...

At the iconic destination resort for the upper class, Murray Bartlett’s addiction relapse and Jennifer Coolidge’s desperation to find love doom them both in Season 1 of The White Lotus. Their characters are complete messes, and their imperfections make for damn good TV. However, these are far from the only performances in the show that are worthy of mentioning. Creator Mike White brings disorder to each season that is as uncomfortable as it is hilarious to watch unfold, unleashed by the exceptional acting talent. There are Oscar-winners on and off the screen throughout the series, from Laura Dern and Ke Huy Quan letting loose f-bombs over the phone, to F. Murray Abraham playing a horny grandpa whose sexism infects his son and grandson.

Award-winning filmmaker Lauren Greenfield is pulling something like quadruple duty at the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival in Greece.

Not only is she serving on the International Competition jury – alongside Greek filmmaker Dimitris Athiridis and four-time Oscar-nominated producer Signe Byrge Sørensen – but she’s being honored by the festival with a retrospective of her work. On Thursday, she gave a master class at TiDF, “Social Studies: The Artist’s Journey” — the title referencing her most recent documentary, the widely praised docuseries Social Studies about the impact of social media on American kids.

Greenfield says of the career tribute, “It’s really exciting. It’s a huge honor… I’m really thrilled to get to be here.”

Greek high school students gather in a circle on stage before a screening of Lauren Greenfield’s ‘Social Studies’ at the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival

We sat down for coffee at one of the festival...

Blumhouse's latest thriller starring 1923's Brandon Sklenar and The White Lotus' Meghann Fahy has debuted with strong reviews from critics. Skelnar plays a prominent role in the cast of 1923, Taylor Sheridan's popular Yellowstone prequel, as Spencer Dutton, the nephew of Harrison Ford's Jacob Dutton. The hit Paramount+ series returned for season 2 last month, with Skelnar reprising his role in an impressive cast that includes Helen Mirren, Jerome Flynn, Timothy Dalton, and Robert Patrick.

Fahy, on the other hand, will be best known to many audiences for her role as Daphne Sullivan in The White Lotus season 2. Daphne served as one of the key characters in the HBO show's sophomore outing, with the White Lotus season 2 cast also featuring Jennifer Coolidge, F. Murray Abraham, Adam Dimarco, Beatrice Grannò, Theo James, Tom Hollander, Aubrey Plaza, and Michael Imperioli. Season 2 was generally well-received by critics and audiences, continuing the show's strong streak on HBO.

Kristin Chenoweth is officially returning to Broadway this year!

The Tony-winning actress will be teaming up with Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz again to star in his new musical The Queen of Versailles, which will open in Fall 2025 at the St. James Theatre in New York City.

Kristin previously led a record-breaking world premiere production of the musical in summer 2024 at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre.

“I’m beyond excited to return to Broadway and also make my Broadway producing debut with this incredible company,” Kristin said in a statement. “Stephen is a once in a generation songwriter and I’m so lucky we are able to reunite for this original musical, under the direction of the iconic Michael Arden to bring Lindsey Ferrentino’s captivating story to life.”

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The musical will begin performances on October 8, 2025 ahead of a red carpet celebration on Sunday, November...

Update, with venue, dates: Producers Bill Damaschke, Seaview, Sonia Friedman, and Kristin Chenoweth announced that The Queen of Versailles will play this fall at the St. James Theatre, beginning performances on October 8, with an official press opening on Monday, November 10.

This project reunites Chenoweth with songwriter Stephen Schwartz on Broadway for the first time since Wicked premiered in 2003. Prior to arriving on Broadway, The Queen of Versailles had a box office record-breaking world premiere at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre in the summer of 2024.

“I’m beyond excited to return to Broadway and also make my Broadway producing debut with this incredible company,” said Kristin Chenoweth. “Stephen is a once in a generation songwriter and I’m so lucky we are able to reunite for this original musical, under the direction of the iconic Michael Arden to bring Lindsey Ferrentino’s captivating story to life.”

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The Queen of Versailles musical, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will play the St. James Theatre this fall.

The show, based on TV personality Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel, also stars F. Murray Abraham and features a score by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz. The musical will start performances at the St. James on Oct. 8, with a red carpet event Nov. 9 and a press opening Nov. 10.

The book for the musical is written by Lindsey Ferrentino (Amy and the Orphans). Michael Arden (Parade) directs and Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant (Parade) are the choreographers.

The Queen of Versailles is produced by Bill Damaschke, Seaview, Sonia Friedman and Chenoweth. The show comes to Broadway after a run at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre

“I’m beyond excited to return to Broadway and also make my Broadway producing debut with this incredible company,” Chenoweth said. “Stephen is a once-in-a-generation songwriter and I’m so lucky we...