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It's been two years since Netflix released I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson Season 3 to rapturous praise with a new set of quotable sketches that lived rent-free in viewers' heads. In that time, however, updates have been few and far between for a potential return of the gloriously unhinged comedy series, aside from the occasional affirmation that it's still coming eventually. Ahead of the release of his new The Naked Gun reboot, Akiva Schaffer was finally able to provide some more clarity beyond the fact that the show isn't dead like Corncob TV. Speaking to Collider's Steve Weintraub, he gave some insight as to how much is already written and when Tim Robinson and the team should kick the series back into gear.

When Robinson last spoke to Collider about the status of the series, he couldn't say much other than that he and co-creator Zach Kanin...

“Adolescence” was the big winner at the Gotham Television Awards, taking home three prizes, including breakthrough limited series, on Monday night.

Seth Rogen’s “The Studio” won breakthrough comedy series, and “The Pitt” won best drama.

The actors, directors, writers and producers feted at the ceremony, hosted at New York’s Cipriani Wall Street, emphasized the need to preserve and protect the entertainment industry amid geopolitical strife and AI fears.

“We love this business,” said Amy Sherman-Palladino, accepting the Creator Tribute alongside her husband Daniel Palladino. “God please help everybody. Let’s make it survive.”

“Let’s keep the arts alive!” shouted an enthusiastic Parker Posey. “Let’s turn this business into entertainment that everyone can love. That old people and young people and even babies laugh at!”

Posey, who was honored with the Legend Tribute, was introduced by her “White Lotus” co-stars Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell, who took...

It was a big night for television, as Emmy favorites descended upon Cipriani Wall Street in New York City for the second annual Gotham TV Awards. Launched in 2024, the TV branch of the beloved indie film award show continues to stake out an early position on the calendar that could eventually make it a barometer for the Emmy race in a way that mirrors the Gotham Awards’ traditional relationship with the Oscars.

The evening’s big winners included “Adolescence,” which completed a sweep of the limited series categories with wins for Breakthrough Limited Series and Outstanding Lead Performance in a Limited Series (for Stephen Graham), while Owen Cooper shared the Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Limited Series award with Jenny Slate (who was nominated for “Dying for Sex”). Emmy Frontrunners “The Studio” and “The Pitt” also won the Breakthrough Comedy Series and Breakthrough Drama Series categories, respectively.

“Building on the...

The 2025 Gotham TV Awards are underway in Manhattan.

This marks the second year in which the Gotham Awards have broken out TV honors with a separate ceremony during Emmys season.

Netflix’s Adolescence leads this year’s nominees with four nods.

The four-episode series about a teenage boy accused of murder, which became a much-talked-about phenomenon shortly after its streaming debut last month, landed nods for breakthrough limited series, lead performance in a limited series (Stephen Graham) and two nods for supporting performance in a limited series (Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty).

Meanwhile, Max’s The Pitt, FX’s Dying for Sex and CBS’ Matlock each landed three nods, with a number of projects scoring two nods apiece.

Dying for Sex faces off against Adolescence in the limited series category, where additional nominees are Get Millie Back, Penelope and Say Nothing.

The Pitt and Matlock are nominated for breakthrough drama series,...

Cartuna and Irony Point have acquired the North American distribution rights to Julian Glander’s feature debut, “Boys Go to Jupiter.” The animated feature bowed at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.

Cartuna and Irony Point plan to release the film theatrically, kicking off Aug. 8 at New Your City’s IFC Center, followed by an Aug. 15 bow at the Laemmle Glendale in Los Angeles and rollout nationally.

Glander’s “Boys Go to Jupiter” is described as a surreal coming-of-age story set in suburban Florida. The film follows Billy 5000, a teenage delivery driver who stumbles into a cosmic mystery after a routine gig leaves him caretaker of a mysterious alien egg.

The voice cast includes Janeane Garofalo, Julio Torres, Sarah Sherman, Cole Escola, Eva Victor, Elsie Fisher, Tavi Gevinson, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Jack Corbett and Joe Pera.

The film was produced by Glander under his Pittsburgh-based studio, Glanderco, with Peisin Yang Lazo serving as executive producer.

One of the best action movies of the last few years continues to prove its greatness, earning a pair of nominations at this year’s Gotham TV Awards. Released by Netflix back in September last year, Rebel Ridge has been both a critical and commercial success for the streamer, with the action thriller having now found itself up for awards consideration and thus cementing itself as one of the best genre features of modern times.

Rebel Ridge is now up for Outstanding Original Film, Broadcast, or Streaming alongside the likes of Peacock’s Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, NBC’s Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music, HBO’s Pee-wee as Himself, and Hulu’s Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius). Not only that, lead star Aaron Pierre is also in contention for Outstanding Performance in an Original Film, finding himself up against Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in Searchlight Pictures...

Emmy season is upon us, and while we won’t see those nominations until July 15, the second annual Gotham Television Awards could give us a taste of what to expect from TV’s biggest night. In the mix are critically-acclaimed series such as Netflix’s “Adolescence,” Max’s “The Pitt,” AppleTV+’s “The Studio” and FX/Hulu’s “Dying for Sex,” “Say Nothing” and “English Teacher,” among several newcomers.

“Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ceremony, the Gotham Television Awards returns with new categories, expanded tributes and a larger stage to celebrate the creators and artists making their mark on today’s television landscape,” Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of the Gotham’s, said. “As the first awards show of the new television season, we are proud to bring together the industry’s most exciting new voices, celebrate breakthrough achievements and deepen our commitment to supporting the creative community.

The 2025 Gotham TV Awards nominations have been revealed, with Netflix’s Adolescence scoring a leading four nominations.

The four-episode series about a teenage boy accused of murder, which became a much-talked-about phenomenon shortly after its streaming debut last month, landed nods for breakthrough limited series, lead performance in a limited series (Stephen Graham) and two nods for supporting performance in a limited series (Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty).

Meanwhile, Max’s The Pitt, FX’s Dying for Sex and CBS’ Matlock each landed three nods, with a number of projects scoring two nods apiece.

Dying for Sex faces off against Adolescence in the limited series category, where additional nominees are Get Millie Back, Penelope and Say Nothing.

The Pitt and Matlock are nominated for breakthrough drama series, alongside Black Doves, Forever and One Hundred Years of Solitude.

The Pitt‘s Noah Wyle and Matlock‘s Kathy Bates are nominated for...

The Gotham Film & Media Institute handed out nominations to Adolescence, The Pitt and The Studio as well as performances by Kathy Bates, Sterling K. Brown, Ted Danson, Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti and Michelle Williams for its second annual Gotham Television Awards.

The 2025 event set noms in twelve categories with Netflix’ high-profile series Adolescence topping at four and The Pitt, Matlock and Dying For Sex with three each. A number had double hitters including The Studio, Overcompensating, Penelope, Fantasmas, Deli Boys, Forever, English Teacher and Paradise.

“Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ceremony, the Gotham Television Awards returns with new categories, expanded tributes, and a larger stage to celebrate the creators and artists making their mark on today’s television landscape,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham. “As the first awards show of the new television season, we are proud to bring together the industry’s most exciting new voices,...

Max’s medical drama “The Pitt,” AppleTV+’s “The Studio” and Netflix’s “Adolescence” are among the top shows nominated at the 2025 Gotham Television Awards.

Other shows nominated include FX’s “Dying for Sex” and CBS’ “Matlock.” Among the outstanding performances recognized across multiple genres include Kathy Bates (“Matlock”), Sterling K. Brown (“Paradise”), Michelle Williams (“Dying for Sex”) and Olivia Williams (“Dune: Prophecy).

The critically acclaimed “Adolescence,” which recently set its Emmys acting campaigns, saw nods for Stephen Graham, along with breakout newcomer Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty.

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson landed two nominations. One for “Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music” and the other for “Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius).”

“Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ceremony, the Gotham Television Awards returns with new categories, expanded tributes, and a larger stage to celebrate the creators and artists making their mark on today’s television landscape,...

The Gotham Television Awards are recognizing the buzziest series of the year. IndieWire can announce the 2025 nominees, including “Adolescence,” “The Pitt,” and “The Studio.” The Gotham Television Awards ceremony will take place Monday, June 2 in New York City at Cipriani Wall Street.

“Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ceremony, the Gotham Television Awards returns with new categories, expanded tributes, and a larger stage to celebrate the creators and artists making their mark on today’s television landscape,” Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham, said. “As the first awards show of the new television season, we are proud to bring together the industry’s most exciting new voices, celebrate breakthrough achievements, and deepen our commitment to supporting the creative community.”

Kathy Bates, Sterling K. Brown, Ted Danson, Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti, and Michelle Williams are among the actors recognized in the genderless categories. The second annual awards...

Jeremy Lalonde, familiar for character-driven comedies, shifts sharply into darker territory with Daniel’s Gotta Die, marking Bob Saget’s final screen turn as the sly executor Lawrence. The film signals its intent from a Saul Bass–inspired title sequence that nods to mid-century thrillers, then plunges into satirical suspense.

Daniel Powell (Joel David Moore), a sous chef whose relentless cheer defines him, suddenly inherits his affluent father’s empire—on one condition: he must spend a weekend with his resentful half-siblings at their family’s opulent Cayman Islands retreat. Should they bond under Edward Powell’s bizarre chores, the fortune divides; if not, Daniel claims it all.

That seaside villa, with its colonial architecture and sun-bleached corridors, becomes a crucible where North American notions of entitlement clash with Caribbean echoes of wealth and inheritance. Lush palms and pastel walls belie lurking danger, as visual framing shifts between widescreen elegance and tight,...

Netflix has acquired the rights to Impact Winter, a horror podcast series, and is working with Francis Lawrence to bring it to the small screen.

The post-apocalyptic TV show market is pretty busy, but there must be room for one more, right? Let’s hope so because Netflix has acquired the rights to Impact Winter, a podcast series created by Travis Beacham, and is looking to develop it into a series of their own as reported by Deadline.

In the series, a comet has hit Earth, causing eternal night and pitting humans against vampires. Deadline mentions that the original podcast has been described as a mix of 30 Days Of Night and The Last Of Us. We must admit, that’s a pretty intriguing combination and clearly one that works. Impact Winter is now on its 3rd season, with a fourth one on the way. Over 6 million people follow and listen to the podcast,...

"There is something weird going on here." Brainstorm Media has revealed the funny official trailer for an indie comedy called Daniel's Gotta Die, made by filmmaker Jeremy Lalonde. This initially premiered back in 2022 at the Austin Film Festival and has played at a number of other film festivals but is only now getting an official release this year - including on VOD this February. Daniel Powell's plan to reconnect with his siblings hits a snag when he discovers they all want to kill him for his inheritance. As the brothers and sisters are forced to spend the weekend together at the family beach house on the Cayman Islands, one thing becomes painfully clear: Daniel's going to find out what family means, even if it kills him. The cast includes comedian Bob Saget in his final role before he passed away, plus Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carly Chaikin, Jason Jones, Chantel Riley,...

Amy Schumer’s Life & Beth is no longer.

Hulu has canceled the dramedy after two seasons. The move is not a huge surprise as the second season finished in February, and while Hulu obviously didn’t release any viewing data, it failed to crack Nielsen’s streaming list.

Written, directed, executive produced and starring Schumer, Life & Beth follows Beth (Schumer), whose life looks pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with, she makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long-term relationship with an attractive, successful guy and lives in Manhattan. But when a sudden incident forces her to engage with her past, her life changes forever.

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Through flashbacks to her teen self (portrayed by Violet Young), Beth started to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become.

HBO’s Fantasmas: Premiere Date, Storyline, Cast And Trailer. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

After Los Espookys, Julio Torres, known for working as a Saturday Night Live writer, is returning on HBO with a new comedy series. The comedian and writer is creating, writing, directing, and starring in the show Fantasmas, which showcases his searching for a golden oyster earring and meeting some eccentric characters.

Apart from the interesting premise, the show is also generating buzz due to the cameos of numerous stars who will appear in it. Here are all the details about the release date, plot, cast, and trailer of HBO’s Fantasmas.

When Does Fantasmas Premiere On HBO?

Fantasmas is set to premiere on HBO Max on Friday, June 7th, 2024. The show consists of six episodes, which are expected to follow a weekly schedule, with one new episode coming out each Friday. New episodes will air at 11 p.

Julio Torres is back with more wacky adventures in the new HBO comedy series Fantasmas premiering Friday, June 7 at 11 p.m. Et/Pt. New episodes of the six-episode season will debut weekly.

Fantasmas—a title very on-brand for Torres following Los Espookys—follows the character of Julio (Torres) as he goes in search of a precious oyster earring. Across his journey, he reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City. The series weaves together stories of people looking for meaning, purpose and connection in an increasingly isolating world.

In addition to creating, directing, executive producing and starring in the series, Torres will be joined in the cast by Martine Gutierrez as Vanesja, Tomas Matos as Chester and Joe Rumrill as the voice of Bibo. Fans can expect guest stars aplenty including Steve Buscemi,...

Julio Torres is stepping into a very literal and gender-swapped “Girl With a Pearl Earring” rendition for HBO.

The “Los Espookys” creator is back at the network with new surreal series “Fantasmas,” which he created, directed, and stars in. The series debuted at the Atx TV Festival earlier this year.

Torres plays a fictionalized version of himself as he tries to uncover a lost gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Torres’ character Julio reflects on the offbeat folks he encounters in introspective, eerie, and comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City. The surreal series is billed as a “fantastical six-part tale” that is a “kaleidoscope of color” to “weave together stories of people looking for meaning, purpose, and connection in an increasingly isolating world.”

In addition to Torres, the cast includes Martine Gutierrez, Tomas Matos, and Joe Rumrill as the voice of Bibo.

Exclusive: Netflix has set the premiere for the upcoming comedy special Keith Robinson: Different Strokes for Tuesday, June 11.

In the one-hour special, Robinson will share raw personal stories from the aftermath of two life-altering strokes as well as insight into his recovery and the challenges he’s faced while navigating his new disabilities. The comedian, who has kept people laughing for the last four decades, will continue to use his signature personal and brutally honest approach to this story.

“Coming up with the title Different Strokes was a ‘Stroke of Genius.’ Stupidity, mixed with Perseverance! I loved making this special and thanks to all who helped make this happen,” Robinson shared in a statement to Deadline.

Wanda Sykes—who Robinson worked with on The Wanda Sykes Show— and Amy Schumer—his Trainwreck co-star and former podcast co-host— were part of Robinson’s audience when Different...

For Kevin Kane, the endgame never wavered once he set a goal to move to New York in the early aughts to pursue a career in acting. He’ll tell you that luck seemed to always be on his side, as the actor from Philadelphia found work soon after his arrival to the Big Apple.

Kane was soon thrusted into the world of Dick Wolf Entertainment with small roles on Law & Order and Chicago P.D. This would eventually lead to his current recurring role as Detective Terry Bruno on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, which aired its season 25 finale on May 16.

But early on, while studying acting at the William Esper Studio, Kane would formulate a lifelong bond and friendship with a fellow classmate named Amy Schumer. Together, they would not only hone their skills in drama and comedy, but also sharpen their writing, producing and whatever it would...

Exclusive: Netflix has announced that Big Guy, its first hour-long special from comedian Rachel Feinstein, will premiere globally on the streamer on Tuesday, May 21st. Check out a first look clip above.

In her new special, dedicated to firefighter families, Feinstein invites us into her delightfully chaotic life as the wife of a firefighter, a mother, and a stand-up comic. In the words of her three-year-old daughter, “my daddy’s a hero and my mommy’s sarcastic.”

Feinstein explores her marriage to a first responder who is also married to his firehouse family and unpacks what it’s like to navigate emotional intimacy with someone whose job it is to save people’s lives. Chock full of her signature impersonations, Big Guy endears us to the loveable collection of clashing characters in Feinstein’s world including a sea of fellow fire wives named Gina, her aggressively liberal mother, and her husband,...

Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed a first look at the HBO Original comedy series Fantasmas, which was created, directed, and written by Julio Torres.

The series, also starring Torres, will debut this June on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. New episodes of the six-episode season will debut weekly.

In Fantasmas, Julio Torres tells the tale of when he lost a golden oyster. The people he encounters as he searches for it and the musings he has become points of departure for little films along the way.

Torres navigates, weaving in and out of these introspective, often eerie comedic stories.

The show is executive-produced by Julio Torres. The co-executive producer is Ali Herting.

Emma Stone and Dave McCary for Fruit Tree, Alex Bach and Daniel Powell for Irony Point, and Olivia Gerke for 3 Arts also serve as executive producers.

The post Fantasmas First Look From HBO and...

Amy Schumer booked a recognizable psychic for the second season of her Hulu series Life & Beth.

As the trailer revealed, Jennifer Coolidge makes a cameo in Schumer’s follow-up season. And now a new clip, dropped on Thursday, shows nearly two minutes of the anticipated scene, which comes in the third episode of the 10-episode season, which releases in full on Thursday.

Playing a New Orleans psychic named Madame de Merde, the Emmy-winning White Lotus actress has been booked for a reading by Beth (Schumer), who brings another season two guest character — played by Amy Sedaris — along for the appointment. As the teaser shows, however, Beth doesn’t exactly get a good vibe during their introduction.

Schumer shared a fun fact with The Hollywood Reporter that Coolidge and Sedaris’ roles were originally flipped, with Coolidge initially set to play the New Orleans wedding planner ultimately played by Sedaris, and...

Amy Schumer’s Life & Beth released its season two trailer on Thursday, teasing new appearances from Amy Sedaris, Jennifer Coolidge, Beanie Feldstein, Colin Quinn, Jemima Kirke, Margaret Cho, Maria Dizzia and Tim Meadows. Schumer and Michael Cera return as the show’s two protagonists.

Season two will follow Beth (Schumer) and John (Cera) as their “relationship grows more serious,” per the official synopsis. “Beth begins to examine the possibilities of marriage and having a family as she and John seek answers for their communication problems.”

Hulu’s Life & Beth is written and directed by Schumer, who also serves as an executive producer alongside Kevin Kane, Daniel Powell and Ryan McFaul. Season one premiered in March 2022 to positive reviews and was renewed shortly after.

Hulu teases season two by asking, “Is Beth’s traumatic history with men, and people she trusted from her youth destined to repeat itself? And what is triggering her fears?...

A wedding, a pregnancy and a search for a mental health diagnosis for John are among the happenings in Season 2 of Life & Beth, written, directed, executive produced and starring Amy Schumer. Hulu released the official Season 2 trailer today, which reveals some of the season’s guests stars including Jennifer Coolidge, Amy Sedaris, Beanie Feldstein, Big Freedia, Colin Quinn, Jemima Kirke, Margaret Cho, Maria Dizzia and Tim Meadows.

In addition to Schumer, they join returning cast Michael Cera, Susannah Flood, Violet Young as well as recurring guest stars, Kevin Kane, Yamaneika Saunders, Laura Benanti, Michael Rapaport, Lavar Walker, Sas Goldberg, Arielle Siegel, Rosebud Baker and more.

In Season 2, per the official synopsis: As Beth (Schumer) and John’s (Cera) relationship grows more serious, Beth begins to examine the possibilities of marriage and having a family as she and John seek answers for their communication problems. Is Beth’s traumatic history with men,...

Amy Schumer is back and this time, expecting, in “Life & Beth” Season 2.

The next season of the Hulu series picks up with Schumer’s title character Beth tying the knot with unexpected love John (Michael Cera), and soon finding out they are pregnant.

In addition to the returning stars, Emmy winner Jennifer Coolidge, Beanie Feldstein, Margaret Cho, Jemima Kirke, Tim Meadows, and Amy Sedaris appear in Season 2, alongside Susannah Flood, Violet Young, Kevin Kane, Yamaneika Saunders, Laura Benanti, Michael Rapaport, Lavar Walker, Sas Goldberg, Arielle Siegel, and Rosebud Baker.

The official synopsis reads: “As Beth and John’s relationship grows more serious, Beth begins to examine the possibilities of marriage and having a family as she and John seek answers for their communication problems. Is Beth’s traumatic history with men, and people she trusted from her youth destined to repeat itself? And what is triggering her fears? Beth...

Tim Robinson, a cult figure amongst comedians and comedy fans, has his second Emmy of the year for his Netflix series I Think You Should Leave.

After winning the award for Outstanding Actor In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series at yesterday’s event, the second time that he has won that award, he has now won the award for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama Or Variety Series.

It was somewhat of a surprise given that James Corden’s Apple series Carpool Karaoke, which has won the award for two years in a row, was also nominated, coming off the back of ending his stint on The Late Late Show, the series responsible for originating the musical car ride.

Robinson also beat out Awkwafina Is Hangin’ With Grandma, Better Call Saul: Filmmaker Training and Only Murders In The Building: One Killer Question.

I Think You Should Leave with Tim...

Exclusive: Inside Amy Schumer was one of a number of titles unceremoniously pulled from Paramount+ this week, as revealed by Deadline.

Now it has emerged that Season 5 of the show – the first in more than six years – won’t air on the linear Comedy Central network as announced.

The return of Inside Amy Schumer, a sketch comedy series created and hosted by the comedian, was first unveiled as part of Paramount+’s lineup in February 2021. In May 2022, it was revealed that the show would also air on Comedy Central, which had originated the first four seasons of the show.

Season 5 of the show, which premiered on the streamer in October, saw Schumer visit Colorado, witness a murder, go on The Bachelor, watch Uncut Gems and yell at a parade.

It featured the likes of Olivia Wilde, Ellie Kemper, Bridget Everett, Jesse Williams and Yamaneika Saunders.

The series is produced by...

As the TV arena continues to get flooded with new shows, networks, and streaming services, it has been challenging to come up with something that will stand out. Creators have thus turned to books, short stories, comics, and even other small-screen productions for inspiration.

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Recently, another source has emerged – the podcast. This section of the media landscape has become widely adored because it offers everything from interviews to narrations. As such, there’s always a wealth of content that can be used to make a good television series, and so far, some adaptations have impressed more.

Gaslit (2022)

Gaslit might only have eight episodes, but it has earned its spot as one of the best political dramas because of the unique way it handles the Watergate Scandal. While most movies and shows covering the infamous political mess focus on President Richard Nixon, the...

Netflix has set May 30 for the Season 3 return of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.

Co-created by SNL alum and Detroiters star Robinson and SNL producer Zach Kanin, the six-episode sketch comedy series pokes fun at some of the most bizarre and mundane situations in life.

Written by Robinson and Kanin, each episode in the series runs between 16 and 18 minutes. It is produced by The Lonely Island, the company founded by Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, and Alex Bach and Daniel Powell-run Irony Point, which produced The Break with Michelle Wolf and Inside Amy Schumer.

Schaffer, Samberg, and Taccone (The Lonely Island) and Ali Bell for Party Over Here serve as executive producers alongside Alex Bach and Dan Powell for Irony Point, and Alice Mathias.

The series won the 2020 and 2022 WGA Award for Comedy/Variety – Sketch Series. Robinson won an Emmy in 2022 for Outstanding Actor...

Because triples is best, “I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson” has finally set the premiere date for its highly anticipated third season, just under a year after Netflix announced its renewal.

And it just so happens that the debut is planned for May 30, one day before the 2023 Primetime Emmy eligibility cutoff, meaning the six-episode third season of Robinson’s absurdist sketch comedy series will be in the running for this year’s noms at TV’s biggest night.

Created and written by Robinson and Zach Kanin, Netflix promises the third season of “I Think You Should Leave” will see the duo “bring their distinct comedy style and observational humor to the forefront, continuing to poke fun at life’s most bizarre and mundane situations.”

The premiere date news was revealed Friday, just as Robinson and Kanin are set to be honored with the Sketch Comedy Award at Variety...

Irony Point co-founders Daniel Powell and Alex Bach have specialized in producing hit comedy series such as “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Life With Beth” and “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson,” but their podcasting-focused sister company Radio Point lets them branch out into new genres and develop proof of concepts for future TV productions.

“Our first podcast was a scripted show called ‘Ellie and the Wave’ with Natalie Morales as the lead,” Bach told TheWrap for this week’s Office With a View. “We could see how it would translate to TV, but it was very much intended to be in audio and developed it for the medium. Since then, we’ve had a number of projects in development where we’re lining up both the podcast release and the TV plan.”

They started Radio Point with Smartless Media president Richard Korson and Houston Snyder of Great City Post...

More details are being revealed about HBO’s upcoming comedy series Little Films (wt) from former Los Espookys star and Saturday Night Live writer Julio Torres. Production is set to begin in February on the series that was given a green light earlier this year as part of Torres’ first-look deal with HBO and HBO Max

The six-episode half-hour comedy series is created, written, starring, directed and executive produced by Torres, and produced by Irony Point, Fruit Tree and 3 Arts.

An expanded logLine reveals the NYC setting of the comedy series. In Little Films (wt) Julio (Torres) tells the tale of when he lost a little golden oyster. The people he encounters as he searches for it, and the musings he has along the way, become points of departure for introspective, often eerie comedic stories about outsiders navigating an increasingly corporate and rapidly dysfunctional New York City.

Additional casting will be announced.

Just days after the surprise cancellation of “Los Espookys” at HBO, series creator Julio Torres has a new show in the works for the network.

Torres is the creator, writer, director, executive producer, and star of “Little Films” (working title) for HBO, and they’re fast-tracking production of the show to kick off in February.

Here’s the logline: “Julio tells the tale of when he lost a little golden oyster. The people he encounters as he searches for it, and the musings he has along the way, become points of departure for introspective, often eerie comedic stories about outsiders navigating an increasingly corporate and rapidly dysfunctional New York City.”

“Little Films” will be a six-episode, half-hour HBO Original Comedy series, and it’s produced by Irony Point, Fruit Tree, and 3 Arts. No additional cast has been announced.

“We here at Julio are so excited to be joined by many...

“Los Espookys” co-creator Julio Torres’ new series “Little Films” is moving forward at HBO.

Torres will take the lead on the project by creating, writing, starring, directing and executive producing the six-episode half-hour HBO Original comedy series.

The logline is as follows: “Julio tells the tale of when he lost a little golden oyster. The people he encounters as he searches for it, and the musings he has along the way, become points of departure for introspective, often eerie comedic stories about outsiders navigating an increasingly corporate and rapidly dysfunctional New York City.”

The announcement comes just weeks after HBO canceled comedy series “Los Espookys” after two seasons, which follows a horror and gore buff who starts his own business creating scary thrills for his clients.

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HBO has greenlit comedy series “Little Films” (working title) from creator, director, star and executive producer Julio Torres.

Over six episodes, Torres tells the tale of when he lost a little golden oyster. The people he encounters as he searches for it, and the musings he has along the way, become points of departure for introspective, often eerie comedic stories about outsiders navigating an increasingly corporate and rapidly dysfunctional New York City.

Irony Point, Fruit Tree and 3 Arts Entertainment produce “Little Films.” The series will begin production in February. Along with Torres, executive producers include Dave McCary and Emma Stone for Fruit Tree; Alex Bach and Daniel Powell for Irony Point; and Olivia Gerke for 3 Arts. Ali Herting serves as co-executive producer for Fruit Tree and Charles Miller produces.

Other cast members have yet to be announced.

“We here at Julio™️ are so excited to be joined by many...

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Amy Schumer and Julio Torres are among the list of stars set to guest appear on PBS Kids’ newly announced animated series City Island.

From Future Brain Media and creator Aaron Augenblick, founder of animation company Augenblick Studios, the first 10 digital shorts debut on Dec. 26 followed by a second set of 10 on Jan. 20, 2023. Produced with major funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and streaming free on PBS Kids, the series will explore American civics, covering topics like cooperation, conflict resolution and city planning, with the aim of helping young viewers understand how their cities and communities work.

James Adomian and Debi Mazar will join Schumer and Torres in guest appearances in the series, which is executive produced by Augenblick alongside Inside Amy Schumer co-creator Daniel Powell and Gemma Correll, who also serves as City Island‘s art director.

PBS Kids’ ‘City Island...

Kimia Behpoornia and Kimiko Glenn are set to star in a new series of digital animated shorts from PBS Kids, titled “City Island.” The series comes from creator and executive producer Aaron Augenblick of Augenblick Studios.

The series, which premieres Dec. 26, will also feature guest appearances from Amy Schumer, Julio Torres, James Adomian, Debi Mazar and more. Targeted toward early elementary school children, “City Island” follows a thriving metropolis with local organizations, government institutions, and a diverse citizenry, where every car, tree and building is a fun character with its own name, voice, and distinctive personality.

“After years of making cartoons, ‘City Island’ is my dream project. It’s a love letter to all my favorite kids’ shows. Best of all, ‘City Island’ is a world where we can explore dynamic visuals and important themes. Working with PBS Kids has been an extremely rewarding process,” said Augenblick in a statement.

Paramount+ is gearing up for Season 5 of comedy series Inside Amy Schumer, today releasing the official trailer of the Emmy and Peabody award-winning hit.

The first two episodes of the season are set to premiere on the streamer Thursday, Oct. 20, with the remaining three episodes dropping weekly exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and rolling out internationally on the service in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Schumer shares her real thoughts about our world in short scenes with some other funny people. This season’s sketches include “Colorado,” “Home Spanx,” “Gratitude,” “Fart Park,” “Second Amendment,” “The Last Noelle” and “Flatuda,” among others.

Season five features appearances by Amber Tamblyn, Bridget Everett, Cara Delevinge, Chris Parnell, Ellie Kemper, Jesse Williams, Laura Benanti, Michael Ian Black, Olivia Munn and Tim Meadows, and returning writers Christine Nangle, Tami Sagher, Jon Glaser and Jeremy Beiler. Meadows, Derek Gaines, Jaye McBride and Georgie Aldaco...

The fifth season of “Inside Amy Schumer” has its official trailer, which Paramount+ released today (October 6th). The first two episodes of the season are set to premiere on the service Thursday, Oct. 20, with the remaining three episodes dropping weekly afterward.

In addition to Schumer, the new season features Amber Tamblyn, Bridget Everett, Cara Delevinge, Chris Parnell, Ellie Kemper, Jesse Williams, Laura Benanti, Michael Ian Black, Olivia Munn and Tim Meadows, and returning writers Christine Nangle, Tami Sagher, Jon Glaser and Jeremy Beiler. Meadows, Derek Gaines, Jaye McBride and Georgie Aldaco also join the writing staff this season.

The show is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and executive produced by Amy Schumer, Daniel Powell, Kevin Kane and Bernie Kaminski. Ryan McFaul returns as series director. The series, while returning, will debut on the new platform after its initial four season run wrapped at Comedy Central in 2016.

Check out the full trailer below.

The second season of the Max Original comedy sketch show “That Damn Michael Che” will debut on Thursday, May 26 with all six episodes, HBO announced on Tuesday.

In the trailer, also released on Tuesday, Che has to tell his “Saturday Night Live Weekend Update” co-host Colin Jost, who’s heading straight for the omelet bar, that he’s at an all-Black breakfast event.

Each episode focuses on a single topical theme, like religion. In the clip, Che is less than thrilled when the pilot (David Alan Grier) on his flight instructs everyone to say, “Jesus, take the wheel.” “Shouldn’t the pilot be taking the wheel?” the comic asks his seatmate.

As Che also tells his audience during a stand-up routine, “Talking to god is like getting your therapist’s answering machine. Hey god, it’s me again. I don’t know if you’re getting these.”

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Netflix has ordered a third season of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.

Co-created by SNL alum and Detroiters star Robinson and SNL producer Zach Kanin, the sketch comedy series pokes fun at some of the most bizarre and mundane situations in life.

Written by Robinson and Zanin, each episode in the series runs between 16 and 18 minutes. It is produced by The Lonely Island, the company founded by Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, and Daniel Powell-run Irony Point, which produced The Break with Michelle Wolf and Inside Amy Schumer.

Guest stars have included Samberg, Vanessa Bayer, Kate Berlant, Julia Butters, Will Forte, Patti Harrison, Paul Walter Hauser, Tim Heidecker, Conner O’Malley, Bob Odenkirk, Sam Richardson, Cecily Strong, Brandon Wardell, Fred Willard, and Steven Yeun.

The Lonely Island’s Schaffer, Samberg, and Taccone and Party Over Here’s Ali Bell serve as executive producers alongside Alex Bach...

Tim Robinson’s beloved sketch comedy show “I Think You Should Leave” has been renewed for Season 3 at Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively.

Cast member Sam Richardson told Variety that the team was in the process of writing the third season in early March. It is unclear when Season 3 will debut, as well as how many episodes it will contain. If one thing’s for sure, there will be more memes (and hopefully more hot dogs).

“I’m not sure when they’ll start filming,” said Richardson, who appeared in both seasons of the Netflix show. “But there are funny sketches coming already, I can tell you that much.”

“I Think You Should Leave” is created by Robinson and Zach Kanin. Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone (The Lonely Island) and Ali Bell executive produce for Party Over Here, alongside Alex Bach and Dan Powell for Irony Point, and Alice Mathias.

Irony Point might not have wide name recognition just yet, but its projects, which include Netflix’s WGA Award-winning “I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson” and Marvel’s new scripted “Squirrel Girl” podcast, are attracting the attention of high-profile backers.

The banner, now almost 12 months into a three-year overall deal with Netflix, is headed by co-presidents Alex Bach and Daniel Powell. Their little company also has partnered with Endeavor Content and Broadway Video on recent projects.

Endeavor Content, Irony Point’s collaborator on Hulu dramedy “Life & Beth,” is a “behemoth” operating “in a budget space that we’ve previously not even come close to,” Powell tells Variety. “Being partners with them as the studio really allowed us to have our first experience in what I’d say is a different league, but one that we hope to continue in.”

Powell and Bach feel similarly about Irony Point...

Hulu has renewed Amy Schumer’s “Life & Beth” for a 10-episode, second season. The critically acclaimed first season debuted on Hulu on Friday, March 18 and is certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 91. “Life & Beth” is written, directed and executive produced by Amy Schumer and executive produced by Kevin Kane, Daniel Powell and […]

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Amy Schumer and Michael Cera are entering the next chapter of their love story. “Life & Beth” has been renewed for a second season on Hulu, Schumer announced on Wednesday.

Schumer made the announcement during an interview on “The Howard Stern Show.” In addition to starring as the title character, Schumer created and executive produces the show, and directed and wrote several episodes of the first season.

The first season of the show followed Beth, a successful wine distributer living in Manhattan, who moves back to her childhood home on Long Island following the unexpected death of her mother (Laura Benanti). While there, she reunites with old friends, reconsiders her childhood and sparks an unexpected connection with a local farmer, John (Cera). The first season ended with Beth entering a relationship with John, quitting her job and taking the first steps to rebuilding her relationship with her sister Ann (Susannah Flood...

There’s more “Life & Beth” on the way.

Hulu has renewed the Amy Schumer-starring series for a 10-episode Season 2.

The show debuted less than a month ago, on March 18.

Season 1 starred Amy as a character named Beth. Her “life would look pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with. She makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long term relationship with a successful guy and lives in Manhattan. When a sudden incident forces Beth to engage with her past, her life changes forever,” reads a logline from the streamer. “Through flashbacks to her teen self, Beth starts to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become. We’ll go on her journey towards building a bigger, bolder and more authentic life. Learning to express herself and living in an intentional way. A trip down memory lane...

Amy Schumer’s Life & Beth will be back for a second go-round. Schumer revealed today on The Howard Stern Show that Hulu has renewed the dramedy series for a 10-episode second season.

Written, directed, executive produced and starring Schumer, Life & Beth follows Beth (Schumer), whose life looks pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with, she makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long-term relationship with an attractive, successful guy and lives in Manhattan. But when a sudden incident forces her to engage with her past, her life changes forever.

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Through flashbacks to her teen self (portrayed by Violet Young), Beth starts to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become. The series follows her journey toward building a more authentic life, learning to...

When it comes to living in New York City, few things are as scary as real estate. But in Netflix’s “Archive 81,” premiering January 14 on the streamer, it’s not the rent or the rodents that terrify. It’s “pioneers of the imagination,” according to the trailer.

At least, that’s the impression given in the series’ first trailer. Based on the three-season podcast of the same name, the upcoming horror thriller finds a video archivist Dan (Mamoudou Athie) attempting to restore VHS tapes damaged in a fire. And as everyone from “The Ring” to “V/H/S/” knows, there’s nothing more frightening than what lies on analog.

Sure enough, Dan is able to restore some tapes just enough to become enmeshed in documentarian Melody’s 1994 exploration of a NYC apartment building, where some very strange things are happening, including mask-wearing, modern dance, and some very scary tenant meetings. Not...

The second volume of Moon Lake is now available from Heavy Metal and Simon & Schuster, and we have an exclusive preview just for Daily Dead readers, along with comments from series creator Dan Fogler! The release of Moon Lake: Tales of Lunacy is an expanded edition that not only builds upon the Moon Lake concept for the graphic novel, but also sets up this world for an upcoming animated series.

"Moon Lake is a mysterious portal into the bizarre, the demented, and the monstrous. Moon Lake: Tales of Lunacy chronicles the Rise of the Zombie king and his undead hordes. Our favorite misfit characters: Cave girl & Zrex, Mr. Space Time, and Alfredo the Sasquatch must join together to defeat the overwhelming forces of evil who inhabit the Moon and threaten to destroy Moon Lake and the world!

Moon Lake creator, actor/writer Dan Fogler, brings readers shocking tales of terror written by himself,...