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Exclusive: Rhett McLaughlin & Link Neal, the internet-first comedy duo best known as Rhett & Link, are bringing back their unscripted series Rhett & Link’s Wonderhole in August.

Hailing from their entertainment studio Mythical, the show’s second season will be released on a weekly cadence on YouTube to general audiences, beginning Sunday, August 24 at 2 p.m. Et/ 11 a.m. Pt. Early and ad-free access will be granted to Mythical Society members every Wednesday starting August 20. Check out a trailer above.

In Season 2, Rhett & Link will look to build on the success of the show’s first set of episodes, which amassed more than 8.9 million views on YouTube. Each episode begins as a popular YouTube video format until the story brings Rhett & Link, and viewers, into the Wonderhole on a journey they never would have expected. Premiering last August, the show’s second run will feature special guest appearances from The Office...

Stephen Colbert has a long and prolific career in comedy and on television, stretching back to his TV debut in 1993 on the mystery series "Missing Persons." One of his notable TV breakouts was the short-lived 1995 sketch comedy series "Exit 57," which he co-created. This led to a longtime gig on "The Daily Show" beginning in 1997, a gig that lasted for eight years and 1,316 episodes. He was also a writer on the show. In 1999, he co-created, starred in, and wrote the cult comedy series "Strangers With Candy," all while taking various acting gigs and voice roles. In 2005, he created "The Colbert Report," which was a spoof of right-wing media punditry, and served to skewer the foolish actions of the George W. Bush administration. 

Beginning in 2015, Colbert began hosting "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," one of the sharpest shows on late-night TV. He has nine Emmys. On the show, Colbert regularly and...

Turns out, Modern Family wasn’t always this… modern. From casting chaos to health scares, this behind-the-scenes drama might just rival the sitcom itself.

Ever imagined someone else as Jay Pritchett? Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston was once considered. And Sofia Vergara role made her one of TV’s richest, but there were early concerns about her accent and comedic timing. It got deeper, Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s on-screen adoption arc mirrored tough real-life conversations in the writers’ room. After 11 seasons, they really were like family… though that family almost looked very different.

And the finale was not everyone felt it landed just right. Some crew members expected a bigger goodbye. These lesser-known bits prove it, only true Modern Family fans know these 10 hardcore facts.

10. Julie Bowen Hid a Baby Bump in the Modern Family Pilot

Julie Bowen was literally hiding a baby bump in the pilot and not just any bump,...

FX has picked up the new workplace comedy pilot Movers, from creators and executive producers Robert Ben Garant and Cathy Shim. Garant co-created Comedy Central’s Reno 911!, in which Shim also starred. That mockumentary’s executive producers, Stacey Sher and Peter Principato, will EP the pilot with Jonny Shipes (Bmf: The Rise and Fall of a Hip-Hop Drug Empire).

Garant and Shim will also star in the 20th Television-produced project alongside Maz Jobrani (Friday After Next), Darius Homayoun (Sex/Life), Tanael “Tj” Joachim, Manny Montana (Ironheart) and WWE’s Becky Lynch (real name Rebecca Quin) co-starring.

Movers is an improvised workplace comedy revolving around the erratic and codependent lives of a crew of movers.

Reno 911! is a mockumentary comedy series that parodies law enforcement and premiered on Comedy Central in 2003. Garant co-created the series alongside Thomas Lennon and Kerri Kenney-Silver.

Garant most recently co-produced the TruTV Pilot Seoul Hunters,...

Timothy Olyphant is starring in a buzzy upcoming series, and the announcement of new cast members has only added to the excitement. The Justified actor has continued to dominate the television landscape, having most recently appeared in the cast of Stick, a golf comedy on Apple TV+.

Olyphant may be known as the greatest Western TV actor of all time, but he's been showing his range lately, and he looks to continue that with the Peacock series, The Five-Star Weekend. Based on the 2023 novel of the same name by bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand, the show will feature a sprawling ensemble cast led by Jennifer Garner.

In addition to Garner, Olyphant, and a host of other talented actors, Varietyrecently announced three more actors to the cast list. Coming off a hot streak of horror movies, Judy Greer will appear in The Five-Star Weekend along with West Duchovny (Painkiller) and Tory Devon Smith...

In January 2025, Peacock revealed its plans to adapt Elin Hilderbrand’s New York Times bestselling novel The Five-Star Weekend into a series. Since then, new details have emerged about the production, including its impressive cast lineup.

The Five-Star Weekend is an upcoming drama series produced by Universal Content Production (UCP). Bekah Brunstetter, who is known for writing for shows such as This Is Us and Maid, is the series creator. She also serves as writer and executive producer. Additionally, Beth Schacter is signed on as a writer and executive producer. Hilderbrand executive produces as well.

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Golden Globe Award-winning actress Jennifer Garner was the first actor to be attached to the project. She not only stars in the series, but is also an executive producer. She takes on the lead role as Hollis Shaw, a famous food influencer who suffers a terrible loss.

Alison Brie (Community, Glow) is set to star in FX’s as-yet-untitled witness protection pilot, Deadline reports.

In the potential drama, “a violent confrontation drives a high-end D.C. madam (played by Brie) to turn on her partner and enter witness protection in seaside Maine with her adolescent daughter,” according to the official logline.

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The series is based on a previously unproduced script by Sopranos mastermind David Chase.

Peacock’s upcoming series adaptation of the Elin Hilderbrand novel “The Five-Star Weekend” has added three recurring cast members, Variety has learned exclusively.

Judy Greer, West Duchovny, and Tory Devon Smith have all joined the series in recurring roles. The trio join previously announced cast members including: Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Gemma Chan, D’Arcy Carden, Harlow Jane, Timothy Olyphant, David Denman, Josh Hamilton, and Rob Huebel.

The official description for the series states:

“Hollis Shaw (Garner), a famed food influencer known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor suffers a devastating loss. Unable to move forward, the death starts to expose the cracks in Hollis’s picture-perfect life—her strained marriage, her complicated relationship with her daughter, and her growing pursuit of validation from her followers. In an effort to overcome grief and find herself again, Hollis gets the idea to host a weekend away at...

Peacock’s upcoming series adaptation of the Elin Hilderbrand novel “The Five-Star Weekend” has added four new cast members.

Variety has learned that Harlow Jane will join the cast as series regular. David Denman, Josh Hamilton, and Rob Huebel will appear in recurring roles.

The four will appear alongside previously announced cast members Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Gemma Chan, D’Arcy Carden, and Timothy Olyphant.

The official description for the series states:

“Hollis Shaw (Garner), a famed food influencer known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor suffers a devastating loss. Unable to move forward, the death starts to expose the cracks in Hollis’s picture-perfect life—her strained marriage, her complicated relationship with her daughter, and her growing pursuit of validation from her followers. In an effort to overcome grief and find herself again, Hollis gets the idea to host a weekend away at her house...

Harlow Jane has joined the Peacock drama series The Five-Star Weekend in a series regular role. Additionally, David Denman, Josh Hamilton, and Rob Huebel (Sex Lives of College Girls, Transparent) will recur.

Bekah Brunstetter created the project based on Elin Hilderbrand’s bestselling novel The Perfect Couple. The Five-Star Weekend centers on Hollis Shaw (Jennifer Garner), a famed food influencer known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor, who suffers a devastating loss. Unable to move forward, the death exposes the cracks in Hollis’s picture-perfect life — her strained marriage, her complicated relationship with her daughter, and her growing pursuit of validation from her followers.

In an effort to overcome grief and find herself again, Hollis gets the idea to host a weekend away at her house...

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Hailee Steinfeld is one of the most talented and beautiful young actresses in the film industry. Steinfeld began her acting career at the early age of 10 and soon found her breakout role of Mattie Ross in Ethan and Joel Coen‘s True Grit. Soon, Seinfeld became one of the most prominent child actors in the industry and appeared in several big and small-scale projects like Ender’s Game and Begin Again. Recently, she starred in Ryan Coogler‘s brilliant supernatural action horror film Sinners, and she is also a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Kate Bishop. So, if you love Steinfeld’s performance, here are the best movies and TV shows starring Hailee Steinfeld you should check out right now.

10. Barely Lethal (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – A24

Barely Lethal is a teen action comedy film directed...

Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired domestic rights to the critically acclaimed Asian-American family drama “The Harvest.”

“The Harvest,” a semi-finalist in both the Cape x Black List and Academy Nicholl Fellowship competitions, tells the story of Thai, who returns to Southern California after years in San Francisco only to face his estranged family, including a father battling kidney failure. The narrative explores the complexities of generational trauma, identity, and familial bonds within a traditional, male-centered household.

Helmed by director Caylee So, whose previous work “In the Life of Music” served as Cambodia’s official Oscar submission, the film stars writer Doua Moua, alongside Perry Yung, Dawn Ying Yuen (“Forge”), Chrisna Chhor, and Lucas Velazquez (“100 Dias Para Enamorarnos”).

The festival darling, which world premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, has built momentum through screenings at Outfest Fusion,...

While the movie business has experienced a concerning degree of commercial and critical turbulence over the first three months of 2025, television has stepped up to provide entertainment seekers an impressive array of captivating new series, as well as stellar new seasons from returning shows. "Severance" just stuck the landing at the end of its celebrated second season, "The White Lotus" is back doing its darkly comedic thing with possibly its strongest cast to date, and "The Studio" is a brilliantly brutal Hollywood satire that takes no prisoners in showing viewers how the showbiz sausage is made.

Hence, it's a very high compliment to suggest that the new Max hospital drama, "The Pitt," might be the best of the '25 bunch thus far. Created by R. Scott Gemmill, a TV writing veteran who got his start on "ER" before taking the showrunning reins on "NCIS: Los Angeles," the show is a...

On Wednesday March 19 2025, E! broadcasts an episode of the series Night Court!

Hold the Pickles, Keep the Change Season 2 Episode 5 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Night Court,” titled “Hold the Pickles, Keep the Change,” promises to bring a mix of humor and heartfelt moments. This episode will air on E! and is sure to keep fans entertained with its quirky storylines.

In this episode, Abby faces a tough situation when she learns that her ex is seeing someone new. Instead of letting her feelings overwhelm her, she decides to confront them head-on. Abby’s unique approach involves a quest to find the best pickle in the city. This journey not only gives her a chance to explore local delicacies but also allows her to reflect on her emotions and what they mean for her future.

Meanwhile, Dan finds himself in a different kind of pickle. He discovers that making...

In the upcoming episode of “Night Court,” titled “Hold the Pickles, Keep the Change,” viewers can expect a blend of humor and heartfelt moments. Abby finds herself in a tough spot when she learns that her ex is dating someone new. Instead of wallowing in her feelings, she takes an unusual approach by embarking on a quest to discover the best pickles in the city. This quirky journey promises to bring both laughs and insights into her emotional state.

Meanwhile, Dan faces a different challenge. He starts to realize that not all friendships are beneficial. As he navigates new relationships, he learns that some friends can have unexpected impacts on his health. This storyline adds a layer of depth to Dan’s character, showcasing the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people.

On another front, Olivia finds herself caught in a complicated situation. A legal love triangle unfolds, putting...

An entire family gather to renovate their creaking childhood home in this easygoing, truthful portrait

“All happy families are alike,” the famous first line of Anna Karenina tells us. “But each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” The opening scene of this heart-on-sleeve American indie drama gives an almighty – and none too subtle – hint as to which sort of family is going to be the subject here. A plumber is in the basement of a family home in Chicago peering with a spy camera into the pipes. Something is rotting under the house: a rat! Worse, the ancient creaking pipes might collapse at any moment.

The house belongs to out-of-work actor and scriptwriter Graham Landry (Josh Radnor); more accurately it actually belongs to his successful older brother Will (Rob Huebel) the star of an outrageously awful hit TV series. It was their childhood home, bought by Will from their parents.

Self-awareness has never been Chevy Chase’s strong suit. So when the comic actor raises his hand and admits, “I said something stupid,” we should probably pay attention. That’s what happened when Chase sat down with Bill Maher on his Club Random podcast two years ago, as reported by Far Out, calling out his own bad behavior during a 1980 talk show appearance with Tom Snyder.

Snyder was in full celebrity schmooze mode that night, noting that people in Hollywood were calling Chase the next Cary Grant. The SNL star didn’t necessarily take it as a compliment. “I said, ‘That’s crazy, there’s nobody like Cary Grant and there will never be another Cary Grant and I understand he was a homo,’” Chase told Maher. He didn’t stop there, referring to Grant with a sarcastically cheerful, “What a gal!”

Given 40 years or so to reconsider his words,...

For many people, R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series was their introduction to horror, either through the book series that he’s been writing and adding to since the early '90s, or through the initial TV series that ran from 1995 to 1998. Stine’s skillful blend of dark and humorous elements made his work accessible, and the perfect introduction to the horror genre for kids who may have otherwise been too young for it. The popularity and incredible fanbase for both the original '90s show and the book series, even after 30 years, is why it was no surprise when Disney decided to reboot the show.

The wild success of the first season of the new Goosebumps, drawing in fans of the original show as well as younger audiences who were introduced to a Goosebumps TV show for the first time, made a second season of the show likely. Now, less...

Disney+ brought R.L. Stine's classic young adult horror anthology Goosebumps back to TV screens, revamping it for a new generation of horror fans. With its dark and wryly humorous storyline, twisted intrigue, fresh themes and nods to its '90s roots -- including the return of iconic dummy mascot Slappy -- the Goosebumps reboot was a resounding success. Now Season 2 aims to startle audiences all over again, with Friends star David Schwimmer in the lead.

Goosebumps: The Vanishing is a whole new story based on a classic idea -- the evil plants from "Stay Out of the Basement" -- with a darker twist. In 1994, four teenagers went missing when they ventured underneath New York City. 30 years later, fraternal twins CeCe and Devin visit their father Anthony (played by Schwimmer) in Brooklyn. But Anthony has a tragic past directly linked to the mysterious disappearances -- and his obsession with them...

With a bevy of series and movies from global properties like Star Wars and Marvel joining Disney+ and Hulu each month, it's easy for an under-the-radar young adult series to go unnoticed — even those backed by nostalgic IP. Back in October 2023, that's precisely what happened when an ingenious interpretation of Goosebumps debuted on the streaming platforms. A little over a year later, fans are finally getting the second season—Goosebumps: The Vanishing—slated to be released on January 10.

Based on the series of beloved yet terrifying children's horror novels by the same name, Goosebumps (2023) serialized the anthology series originally penned by author R. L. Stine. Of course, this wasn't the first adaptation of the acclaimed series; there was a '90s television series that closely adapted individual stories and two films starring Jack Black as the horror author himself. Goosebumps (2023), however, differed considerably from the book series and the '...

Fans of R.L. Stine have even more to be thankful for this year, as not only is a new Fear Street movie debuting on Netflix, but the author himself has just confirmed that there are at least three more films in development. The series made its premiere on the streaming service back in 2021 when a trilogy of movies came out just weeks apart, with the news of a fourth standalone film breaking in 2023. Filming on The Prom Queen wrapped in May 2024, and it's been confirmed that it will hit Netflix later this year.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter about the upcoming second season of the Disney+ Goosebumps series, Stine broke the news that "the writers are working" on more Fear Street movies for Netflix, and that he's got his "fingers crossed" they’ll eventually come to fruition. He didn't reveal much else, so it's unclear at this point if it...

Two years since the Season 2 finale, The Sex Lives of College Girls is finally back for Season 3. Everything appears normal at first as the four main characters find themselves reunited and start their sophomore year of college. Kimberly (Pauline Chalamet) and Whitney (Alyah Chanelle Scott) have made amends after not speaking to each other for a whole summer after Kimberly was caught lying to Whitney about kissing her ex. Bela (Amrit Kaur) has found herself looking for a new purpose and takes on the role of residence director for the freshman dorm after finding out she doesn't have the credits to transfer. Finally, there is Leighton (Reneé Rapp), who has found herself continuing with her relationship with Alicia (Midori Francis).

However, fans should expect a change, as in 2023, it was confirmed that Rapp would be leaving The Sex Lives of College Girls in Season 3. While fans have had over a...

[This story contains spoilers from The Sex Lives of College Girls season 3, episode 2, “Lila by Lila.”]

The Og girl group in The Sex Lives of College Girls has officially lost a member.

Bela (Amrit Kaur), Kimberly (Pauline Chalamet) and Whitney (Alyah Chanelle Scott) said their goodbyes to Leighton (Reneé Rapp) in the second episode of the Max show’s third season, which aired Thursday. While fans always knew Rapp would be exiting the series this season, they just didn’t know exactly when or why — until now.

The second episode sees Leighton make the difficult decision to transfer from Essex College to MIT. While her girlfriend, Alicia (Midori Francis), is also in Boston, Leighton is ultimately transferring because of MIT’s math program, which will help her with her future career in finance.

“I don’t wanna go,” Rapp tells her friends at one point. “I can’t imagine not having you guys with me.

Note: The following story contains spoilers from “The Sex Lives of College Girls” Season 3, Episode 2.

It’s the end of the road for Reneé Rapp’s Leighton Murray on “The Sex Lives of College Girls.”

News broke in 2023 that Rapp would be stepping down as a series regular in the Max series as she focuses on her music, and her departure was wrapped up in a two-episode arc at the start of Season 3.

After the Season 3 premiere saw Leighton commuting to an advanced math program at a not-so-nearby college, she gets word in Episode 2 that MIT is willing to admit her as a transfer student — the very next week. It turns out the location is pretty convenient as Leighton’s girlfriend Alicia (Midori Francis) told her in Episode 1 she would be leaving Essex to work for the mayor of Boston, and the pair agreed to stay together.

Showrunner Justin Noble,...

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for The Sex Lives of College Girls, Season 3, Episode 2.] The Sex Lives of College Girls officially bid Leighton (Reneé Rapp) farewell in Season 3’s second installment, making way for a new era of Essex students, while delivering a powerfully emotional sendoff. After coming to terms with the reality of her situation, Leighton makes the tough choice that her educational future is more important moving forward, and she struggles to share that news with both her father (Rob Huebel) and her best friends Kimberly (Pauline Chalamet), Whitney (Alyah Chanelle Scott), and Bela (Amrit Kaur). Breaking the news to her dad first, Leighton comforts the man who has many nostalgic memories surrounding his alma mater. Meanwhile, Leighton’s plan to transfer is uncovered by Jocelyn (Lauren “Lolo” Spencer) when she overhears Leighton exchanging books in line at the school store. Max When Kimberly reveals that the friends have scored a four-person dorm room, Leighton is even ...

NBC’s newest sitcom, St. Denis Medical, is still about a week away from its two-episode premiere, but if you’ve been watching literally any programming on the network, you’ve already been barraged with commercials that may have put you in the mood for a comedy that revolves around sick people and the professionals who look after them. While you kill time in the waiting room, here’s a selection of the best medical sitcoms you can stream instead. Doing so in a paper gown is optional.

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Grey’s Anatomy was one of TV’s buzziest dramas when ex-Daily Show correspondent Rob Corddry created Childrens Hospital, a broad spoof of shows in which sexy young doctors work out their interpersonal issues while barely paying attention to their patients. Corddry stars as Dr. Blake Downs, who is clearly aiming for a Patch Adams-esque...

R.L. Stine fans have a lot to celebrate these days, as not only is the second season of Goosebumps returning to Disney+ and Hulu in less than three months, but almost all episodes of the original series are now streaming for free on Tubi. Premiering in 1995 on Ytv in Canada and Fox Kids here in the United States, Goosebumps was one of those shows that helped shaped your childhood if you grew up in the '90s, adapting Stines classic novel series into different episodes that explored everything from evil ventriloquist dummies to possessed theme parks.

Per Bloody Disgusting, all four seasons of the original Goosebumps can now be found free on Tubi, with almost every episode accounted for. The only exceptions are those that were split into two parts, which unfortunately include such favorites as "The Haunted Mask," "A Night in Terror Tower," "The Werewolf of Fever Swamp," "The Haunted Mask II,...

A new trailer for the Disney+/Hulu anthology series Goosebumps: The Vanishing just dropped at New York Comic Con, and it shows Friends alum David Schwimmer warning his kids to stay out of the basement. In the show, Schwimmer plays a divorced dad, Anthony Brewer, whose twin children, a son and a daughter, come to visit him for the summer.

I want you to have a really fun and also safe summer out here, Anthony tells his children, CeCe and Devin, played by Jayden Bartels (Side Hustle) and Sam McCarthy (Dead to Me), respectively. He says he has only one rule - stay out of the basement. The twins soon discover that their uncle was one of a group of teenagers who disappeared in their neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, 30 years ago.

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Chicago – Filmmaker Haroula Rose will have a Chicagoland homecoming with her recently released film “All Happy Families” as she appears at a special screening at Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre on October 7th, 2024 (6:30p). The 4.5/5 film (review below) was filmed all in Chicago, and was directed and co-written by Rose. For tickets and more information, click All Happy Fam.

Josh Radnor of “How I Met Your Mother” is Graham, a dejected writer/actor who manages the Landry family two flat in Chicago … his brother Will (Rob Huebel) owns it and has a successful TV show in Los Angeles. When the building needs a new tenant, Graham re-connects with interested party Dana (Chandra Russell) who he used to have a crush on in college. When Will shows up unexpectedly, and their parents (John Ashton and Becky Ann Baker) are also in for a visit, three situational bombshells are about to throw everyone into,...

Exclusive: Chris Rock’s animated series Everybody Still Hates Chris is lining up the stars.

The series, which is set to premiere on Comedy Central on September 25, has unveiled a swathe of guest stars including Ayo Edebiri, Sally Jessy Raphael and Busta Rhymes.

The Bear star, talk show host and rapper will be joined by the likes of Tisha Campbell, Sam Richardson and Bell Biv DeVoe members Ricky Bell, Michael L. Bivins, Ronald Boyd DeVoe Jr.

It’s a pretty long list: Jaylen Barron, Todd Bridges, Nicole Byer, Monét X Change, Eugene Cordero, Andy Daly, Loretta Devine, Earthquake, Ron Funches, Jaida Essence Hall, Jackée Harry, Phil Hendrie, Dave Herman, Thirstin’ Howl III, Rob Huebel, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Phil Lamarr, Rack-Lo, Jessica Lowe, Vincent Martella, Laraine Newman, Gabrielle Nevaeh, Kevin Michael Richardson, Natasha Rothwell, Latrice Royale, Lindsey Stoddart, Cree Summer, Vanessa Vanjie and Jenny Yang.

Elsewhere, Paul Ben-Victor, Mike Estime, Antonio Fargas,...

Dysfunctional family dynamics are in full swing in All Happy Families. The engaging dramedy, headlined by Josh Radnor and directed by Haroula Rose, finds one family in major flux. Suddenly, all at once, its as if everything in life has changed. Perhaps more challenging to accept is the fact that they, too, must change if theyre ever going to emerge gracefully from significant life transitions.

Joining Radnor is Chandra Russell (South Side), Becky Ann Baker, John Ashton (the Beverly Hills Cop films), and Rob Huebel. The films premise finds the Landry familys collective life angst converging around the same time. One of the most refreshing aspects of the film is that it delivers a rare achievement: delivering an adult coming-of-age story, which proves that not every major life transition just happens between the ages of 11 and 18.

To that end, the filmmaker, who also co-wrote the film with Coburn Goss, suggests...

All Happy Families introduces us to the Landry family of Chicago. At the center is Graham, an aspiring actor and writer, played by Josh Radnor. He’s got his hands full with repairs to the old family home and finding a new tenant.

Enter Dana, an old flame and friend looking for an apartment—perhaps their fondness will rekindle. But Graham’s plans face disruption with the arrival of brother Will, a television star dealing with problems of his own back home.

Adding layers of complexity are their parents, Sue and Roy. Sue is coping with inappropriate behavior from her former boss, while Roy struggles with private demons. Deftly weaving these threads are co-writers Haroula Rose and Coburn Goss, exploring intimacy and heartache within a beloved cinematic form—the dysfunctional family.

Subtly directed by Rose, the characters feel vibrantly real as their stories unfold. With empathy and care, layered social themes emerge from intimate moments.

Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “All Happy Families,” a drama/comedy about the common life element of family that all of us must deal with in our own way, co-written by Coburn Goss and Haroula Rose, and directed by Rose. In theaters on September 20th. See local listings,

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Josh Radnor of “How I Met Your Mother” is Graham, a dejected writer/actor who manages the Landry family two flat in Chicago … his brother Will (Rob Huebel) owns it and has a successful TV show in Los Angeles. When the building needs a new tenant, Graham re-connects with interested party Dana (Chandra Russell) who he used to have a crush on in college. When Will shows up unexpectedly, and their parents (John Ashton and Becky Ann Baker) are also in for a visit, three situational bombshells are about to throw everyone into, as author Leo Tolstoy once said,...

"Why are we watching like any of this is about me?!" "Because it is about you!" Freestyle Digital Media is debuting this indie comedy in theaters and on VOD coming soon this fall. All Happy Families is the latest film directed by indie filmmaker Haroula Rose. It first premiered at the 2023 Chicago and Mill Valley Film Festivals last year, with an official release set for limited theaters this month before it's viewable at home. A charming dramedy starring Josh Radnor as Graham, an actor in a slump while his successful brother Will has his own hit TV show. The whole dysfunctional family finds itself under the same roof again, where every corner reveals secrets and long-held resentments, with each person dealing with their own problems. The ensemble cast features Josh Radnor, Rob Huebel, Becky Ann Baker, John Ashton, Chandra Russell, Colleen Camp, Antoine McKay, David Pasquesi, Ivy O'Brien, and Lena Drake.

Writers/directors Brea Grant (Torn Hearts) and Ed Dougherty (co-writer of Paint It Black) have wrapped production on their four-part horror anthology Grind, Deadline reports, adding that filming took place in the Los Angeles area. Grant got her start as an actress, working on such projects as Friday Night Lights, Midnight Movie, Heroes, Dexter, Rob Zombie’s Halloween II, and Ice Road Terror. She made her feature directorial debut with the 2013 film Best Friends Forever, and has since directed Torn Hearts, 12 Hour Shift, and episodes of Pandora, among other things. Doughterty has previously directed multiple short films and music videos.

The cast of Grind includes genre icon Barbara Crampton, James Paxton (Twisters), Christopher Marquette (Freddy vs. Jason), James Urbaniak (Oppenheimer), Rob Huebel (Welcome to the Jungle), Vinny Thomas (Platonic), Aubrey Shea (Nashville), Courtney Pauroso (Reno 911!), Ify Nwadiwe (Grand Crew), Jessika Van (Seoul Searching), James A. Janisse (Scream 2022), Sharlene Cruz...

Brea Grant (Torn Hearts) and Ed Dougherty (Paint It Black) are the writers and directors of upcoming horror anthology Grind, and Deadline lets us know what to expect this week.

The site details, “Recently wrapping production in Los Angeles, Grind‘s stories center around the gig economy, hustle culture, and the evils of late-stage capitalism.”

The cast includes James Paxton (Twisters), Christopher Marquette, James Urbaniak (Oppenheimer), Rob Huebel (Transparent), Barbara Crampton (Suitable Flesh), Vinny Thomas (Platonic), Aubrey Shea (Nashville), Courtney Pauroso (Reno 911!), Ify Nwadiwe (Grand Crew), Jessika Van (Seoul Searching), James A. Janisse (Scream), Sharlene Cruz (In the Summers), Jon Gabrus (101 Places to Party Before You Die), Teri Gamble (Mrs. Davis), Hannah Alline (Doom Patrol) and Gigi Saul Guerrero (Culture Shock).

Producers include Chelsea Stardust.

Stay tuned for more on Grind as we learn it.

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Exclusive: James Paxton (Twisters), Christopher Marquette (Barry), James Urbaniak (Oppenheimer) and Rob Huebel (Transparent) are among those set to star in Grind, a four-part horror anthology from writer-directors Brea Grant (Torn Hearts) and Ed Dougherty (Paint It Black).

Recently wrapping production in Los Angeles, Grind‘s stories center around the gig economy, hustle culture, and the evils of late-stage capitalism.

Others in the cast of the indie include Barbara Crampton (Suitable Flesh), Vinny Thomas (Platonic), Aubrey Shea (Nashville), Courtney Pauroso (Reno 911!), Ify Nwadiwe (Grand Crew), Jessika Van (Seoul Searching), James A. Janisse (Scream), Sharlene Cruz (In the Summers), Jon Gabrus (101 Places to Party Before You Die), Teri Gamble (Mrs. Davis), Hannah Alline (Doom Patrol) and Gigi Saul Guerrero (Culture Shock).

Grant and Dougherty produced alongside Chelsea Stardust.

Most recently directing Torn Hearts, an Epix/Blumhouse horror pic starring Katey Sagal, Grant has...

“All happy families are alike,” claims the immortal first sentence of Leo Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina”; “each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” And while jaded viewers may opine that all indie dramedies about dysfunctional families in the “Little Miss Sunshine” or “The Squid and the Whale” mold are alike, writer-director Haroula Rose’s “All Happy Families” suggests the genre has moved in a more grounded direction. Whether that’s ultimately a better direction remains to be seen.

The focal point of this particular family is Graham (Josh Radnor), an aspiring screenwriter/actor whose older brother Will (Rob Huebel) stars on a hugely popular (and seemingly terrible) TV series. As Will surprises Graham by flying from Los Angeles to Chicago for an unannounced visit to the childhood home they bought together, their mother Sue (Becky Ann Baker) is trying to figure out how to react to her former...

As festivals have increasingly endeavored to showcase more diverse talent, benchmarks of inclusivity occasionally run the risk of feeling like a dutiful checklist.

The Bentonville Film Festival, though, has celebrated — and elevated — underrepresented voices since its inception. Returning for its 10th edition from June 10-16, the northwest Arkansas festival has always taken as its mission statement the centering of work from not only LGBTQ+ and Bipoc creators but also other historically marginalized groups.

That focus shouldn’t be surprising, given that the festival’s roots stretch back to the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, a nonprofit research organization the actor founded after noticing the disparity in female characters while watching TV series and movies with her daughter.

While co-founder Davis remains Bentonville Film Festival’s chair, president Wendy Guerrero and artistic director Drea Clark, with a combined 19 years of experience with the festival, provide stability and steerage.

“The...

Exclusive: Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired North American theatrical, VOD, and DVD rights to All Happy Families, the dramatic comedy that premiered at Chicago International Film Festival and at Mill Valley Film Festival last fall and just had its Southern California premiere last night at Dances With Films: L.A. independent film festival. Freestyle Digital Media is planning a fall 2024 limited theatrical and VOD release.

Pic is the story of the Landrys, not the stereotypical Midwestern family. A charming dramedy that stars Fleishman Is in Trouble‘s Josh Radnor as an actor and writer in a slump and still waiting for his big break, whose brother Will (Rob Huebel) is crushing it as a series star. On the weekend before new tenant Dana (Chandra Russell) is due to move into their childhood home, the siblings and their parents...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for the Knuckles TV show and the video games Sonic Adventure 2 and Shadow the Hedgehog!

Knuckles TV show hints at the potential appearance of Black Doom in the movie series, setting the stage for his arrival as a major villain. The timeline of an alien incident in Reno aligns with Project Shadow, connecting Knuckles deeply to the lore of the film universe. It's possible Black Doom will appear in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, but his arrival could be setup for later films in the series.

Another villain who could show up in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 may have been confirmed by Knuckles' interesting Shadow connection, setting the stage for a twist in the new movie. The Paramount+ spinoff focuses on Knuckles and Wade's journey to Reno, Nevada, alongside the subsequent bowling tournament that happens at the end. While the cast of Knuckles doesn't prominently feature many other Sonic characters,...

Paramount’s miniseries Knuckles has made new history by becoming the most-watched original series on the platform on its premiere weekend. It was viewed more than 4 million hours after releasing all six episodes last April.

Paramount+’s Knuckles

Knuckles also helped give a boost in the viewership of other Sonic the Hedgehog titles. This made Idris Elba feel very happy as he expressed gratitude on his social media platform.

Idris Elba Celebrates The Success Of Paramount’s Knuckles

Executive vice president of programming at Paramount+ Jeff Grossman released a statement via Variety about the success of Knuckles.

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“The ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ fans came out in full force. We’re so thrilled with the record-breaking performance of ‘Knuckles’ and the incredible lift the whole Sonic universe has experienced following ‘Knuckles” premiere.”

Idris Elba via CBS News

Idris Elba,...

Less than a week after its premiere on Paramount+, the Idris Elba-led Knuckles has broken a record on the streaming platform. The CG live-action spinoff of the Sonic the Hedgehog movies has become the streamer's most-watched original series of all time.

Paramount+ announced today that subscribers streamed more than 4M hours of Knuckles over its premiere weekend. Knuckles' entire six-episode season debuted on April 26. Additionally, the Sonic spinoff has become the most-watched kids-and-family title ever. The series also had a halo effect on the streamer's other Sonic the Hedgehog titles, with viewership reportedly seeing a 278% increase globally over the previous daily average.

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"The Sonic the Hedgehog fans came out in full-force," said Jeff Grossman,...

The “Knuckles” miniseries on Paramount+ has become the most-watched original series on the platform over its premiere weekend.

Per the streaming service, the “Sonic the Hedgehog” spinoff series was viewed for more than 4 million hours in its first few days of availability after dropping all six episodes on April 26. That also makes it the most-watched kids & family title ever on Paramount+. Viewership for other “Sonic the Hedgehog” titles on the service also saw a substantial lift, up 278% over their daily average.

“The ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ fans came out in full-force,” said Jeff Grossman, executive vice president of programming at Paramount+. “We’re so thrilled with the record-breaking performance of ‘Knuckles’ and the incredible lift the whole Sonic universe has experienced following ‘Knuckles” premiere.”

Paramount+ does not typically release information on the number of viewers for its titles, though they previously revealed such info for the show “Special Ops: Lioness,” which...

Sonic the Hedgehog is quite the asset for Paramount+.

The streamer debuted the six-episode limited series Knuckles on April 26, expanding the “Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog” — and setting a streaming record in the process.

In its premiere weekend, Knuckles became the most-watched Paramount+ original series of all time with more than 4M hours streamed over that time frame. It’s also Paramount+’s most watched kids and family title ever.

Paramount+ rarely releases streaming data on its own accord, last touting the success of Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Just two episodes of that series amassed around 7.5M viewers globally in its first week on the platform. Of course, that also included a broadcast sampling run, which Knuckles did not receive.

The streamer is also using hours viewed to quantify the Knuckles audience, which makes it more difficult to compare to these previous numbers. Although, Knuckles appears poised to make an...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Poolman, A Man in Full and Hacks.

TCM Classic Film Festival

After kicking off with a Pulp Fiction reunion on April 18, the TCM Classic Film Festival continued through the weekend, as Jodie Foster had her handprints and footprints enshrined in concrete at the Tcl Chinese Theatre and then appeared at a screening of her film The Silence of the Lambs; Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins reunited for a screening of their film The Shawshank Redemption; and Mel Brooks introduced a closing night presentation of his film Spaceballs.

Jodie Foster signs her autograph in cement during the Handprint and Footprint Ceremony TCM Host Eddie Muller, Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and TCM Host Dave Karger attend ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ screening Mel Brooks speaks onstage at the ‘Spaceballs’ screening

Poolman premiere...

Plot: The new live-action event series follows Knuckles on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.

Review: It is hard to believe that Sonic The Hedgehog premiered on the big screen just before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the world. What is even harder to believe is that the movie was actually pretty good. With a sequel released two years later and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 slated for December 2024, the world is chock full of Sega goodness these days. To bridge the wait until the end of this year, the six-episode limited series Knuckles highlights the Idris Elba-voiced echidna warrior’s journey to find his place in our world. Featuring limited connections to the movies, Knuckles has its moments but overall feels like an attempt to tread water until the third...

Idris Elba is reacting to news that Keanu Reeves is joining the Sonic the Hedgehog universe as the voice of Shadow for the third installment of the film saga.

Elba voices Knuckles the Echidna and, during the red carpet premiere of the upcoming Paramount+ series Knuckles, shared his thoughts on Reeves.

“I’m a big fan of his,” Elba said in an interview with IGN. “I’ve heard that he’s a fan of mine, and we are destined to make something together. So, here we go.”

Elba and Reeves had shared credits voicing characters in Cyberpunk 2077 which would make Sonic the Hedgehog 3 a reunion for the actors.

Shadow made a non-speaking appearance during a mid-credits scene in 2022’s Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The character is an anthropomorphic red-striped black hedgehog created by the government and set to resemble Sonic’s abilities.

Elba reprises his voice role of Knuckles in the Paramount+ series,...

Following his debut in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Idris Elba's Knuckles the Echidna is heading to television with Knuckles on Paramount+. Ahead of its imminent release, Knuckles' episode titles and runtimes have surfaced online.

Trusted runtime scooper Cryptic HD Quality shared on X the runtimes for all six episodes of Knuckles, which total 169 minutes or just over 3 hours. The individual episode runtimes and titles are as follows: Episode 1 ("The Warrior") is 33 minutes long, Episode 2 ("Don't Ever Say I Wasn't There For You") is 25 minutes, Episode 3 ("The Shabbat Dinner") is 28 minutes, Episode 4 ("The Flames of Disaster") is 24 minutes, Episode 5 is 30 minutes, and the series finale is 29 minutes long.

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From the streaming premiere of A24’s “Talk To Me” to the fifth and final season premiere of the streamer’s original “Star Trek: Discovery” and live sports broadcasts (including this year’s Masters Tournament), there’s no shortage of things to watch this month on Paramount+!

This April, CBS will be the home to two major music broadcasts, which will be available to stream live on Paramount+ for subscribers on the Paramount+ with Showtime plan: the CMT Music Awards on Sunday, April 7, from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas; and the celebration of Billy Joel’s 100th sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, live from the historic New York City venue.

More offerings include “Dora,” who gets a new look with a reboot of the original animated series, and “Knuckles,” with the title character, voiced by Idris Elba, getting his own show.

Find out everything coming to Paramount+ this month,...