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Exclusive: Avesta Entertainment has signed actor, comedian, and writer Nick Thune for representation in all areas.

A Seattle native known for his deadpan delivery and absurdist storytelling, Thune built his name on late-night stages, racking up 10 appearances on The Tonight Show, along with spots on Conan and Late Night. He’s toured internationally and also headlined major comedy festivals including Montreal’s Just for Laughs, SXSW, Bonnaroo, and Melbourne.

To date, Thune has released three stand-up specials: Folk Hero (Netflix) and Good Guy (Amazon), as well as Born Young, which premiered on the YouTube channel of Nate Bargatze’s Nateland earlier this year.

On screen, he’s appeared in Judd Apatow’s Knocked Up, Marvel’s Venom, and cult indie Dave Made a Maze, with TV credits including HBO Max’s Love Life, Hulu’s How I Met Your Father, ABC’s Not Dead Yet, NBC’s Grand Crew and voice work on American Dad!

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The new Batman State Farm commercial really caught people off guard. The ad, titled “Batman vs. Bateman,” featured Jason Bateman as a second-rate vigilante named Bateman, while the real Batman operates in the background. It’s amazing how the commercial managed to deliver such comic-accurate versions of Batman and his rogues’ gallery, more than some actual movies have.

Jason Bateman as Bateman in Batman State Farm commercial Credit: State Farm

However, the highlight goes to the actor who played Batman, a stunt performer with experience in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans can not stop praising the comic-accurate portrayal of Gotham City’s most infamous character.

The Batman State Farm commercial actor who has ties with Marvel gave a stunning performance as Batman Nicholas Hayner as Batman in Batman State Farm commercial Credit: YouTube @statefarm

Makeup Artist Eliza Mollie Till shared the behind-the-scenes details from the commercial on Instagram. She first confirmed that Nicholas Hayner,...

While James Gunn mulls over introducing his own version of Batman in the rebooted DC Universe, Jason Bateman has beaten him to the punch in the latest State Farm commercial. Yes, you read that correctly. For whatever reason, the insurance company created a big-budget version of the Dark Knight and his greatest adversaries, all for the sake of gaining new customers. It's not clear if the stunning new advertisement will be successful in doing so, but it sure does look pretty.

Over the past week, State Farm has been subtly teasing a Batman-related marketing campaign in 30-second TV spots. However, it's only now that the full version has been released, and it's "Batman vs Bateman" in the Gotham City-set commercial that includes several celebrity cameos and plenty of DC villains. In addition to Bateman, who plays a discount version of Batman, the advertisement features Sza as Catwoman, Kai Cenat as himself,...

Forty years ago, it was a big deal when Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton became the first female athlete to be featured on the front of a Wheaties cereal box, a consumer-culture laurel reserved for the highest achievers in sports.

The Wheaties placement of today is to be part of a recurring national advertising campaign that is known for featuring the best and brightest in sports. This year, the State Farm year-end ad campaign includes Jonquel Jones, the 6-foot-6 forward for the WNBA’s New York Liberty who in October led the team to the first championship in its 27-year history. She was named Finals Mvp.

Jones appears in the cheeky spot that revolves around auto insurance, a damaged sports car, New York Liberty legend and ESPN commentator Rebecca Lobo and the team’s free-spirited mascot, Ellie the Elephant. And of course, Jake from State Farm, the amiable insurance rep...

State Farm, one of the leading insurance companies in the United States, has long been recognized for its memorable advertising campaigns, including the original Jake from State Farm. Founded in 1922, the company has become a household name, known for its catchy slogan, "Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there." They've had major celebrity cameos in their commercials on top of their own creative ads. One of the most iconic campaigns is the "Jake from State Farm" series, which began in 2011 and has since become a cultural touchstone.

The original Jake from State Farm commercial introduced audiences to a relatable, humorous scenario that resonated with viewers. This campaign's success is a testament to the power of effective advertising in creating lasting brand recognition. Jake's character has become synonymous with State Farm, embodying the company's values of reliability and friendliness. The enduring popularity of this campaign highlights the importance of memorable...

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Books being made into movies is always slightly tricky since there is always a massive fanbase already connected to the novel series, which, understandably so, has high expectations regarding the storyline as well as the characters. Netflix has made the bold move of taking Scott Westerfelds 20-year-old novel series about a controversial topic and bringing it onto the screen. The opinions on the Netflix movie Uglies are split, but the YA adaptation has started a conversation about problematic beauty standards and the increase of cosmetic surgery in the younger generation, which would technically have the potential to make it one of the best movies on Netflix. An underlying issue specifically focused on in the Uglies movie is the use of social media and beauty filters, which feed...

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Uglies is a sci-fi drama film directed by McG from a screenplay co-written by Jacob Forman, Vanessa Taylor, and Whit Anderson. Based on the 2005 dystopian novel of the same name by author Scott Westerfeld, the Netflix film is set in a world with enforced beauty standards and it follows the story of Tally Youngblood, who has been waiting for her beauty surgery but when one of her friend goes missing, she goes on an adventure which helps her learn about herself and the world she is living in. Uglies stars Joey King in the lead role with Chase Stokes, Keith Powers, Laverne Cox, Brianne Tju, Jan Luis Castellanos, and Kevin Miles starring in supporting roles. If you loved the rebellious nature, interesting dystopian world, and compelling characters in Uglies here are some similar movies you should check out next.

The Casting Society (CSA) on Wednesday announced the lineup of presenters for the 39th Annual Artios Awards, with gala celebrations taking place simultaneously on March 7 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, the Edison Ballroom in New York City and – on the same day – at the White City House in London.

Presenters at the Los Angeles ceremony (hosted by Niecy Nash-Betts) will be Wells Adams (“The Bachelor” franchise), Kate Berlant, Tantoo Cardinal (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Auli’i Cravalho, Stephanie Courtney, Ronald Gladden (“Jury Duty”), Sarah Hyland (“Modern Family”), Trace Lysette, James Marsden (“Jury Duty”), Kevin Miles (Jake from the State Farm commercials), Ashleigh Murray (“The Other Black Girl”), Michael Urie, Ming-Na Wen and Sofia Wylie (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”).

SEECasting Society announces Emmy winner Niecy Nash-Betts, Alex Edelman as dual hosts of the Artios Awards on March 7

Also at the Los Aneles ceremony, David Oweloyo will...

The Superb Owl is more than just a big sports event. It is a time to relish in spectacle, be it a half-time music show where SpongeBob makes jokes about Leonardo DiCaprio, Netflix potentially releasing a previously unknown movie all of a sudden, and, of course, flashy trailers and big commercials galore.

One of the biggest commercials of this year's Super Bowl reunited Arnold Schwarzenegger with his "Twins" and "Junior" co-star Danny DeVito to promote State Farm Insurance. The ad shows Schwarzenegger shooting a film within a film, a commercial for State Farm wherein the former governor of California rushes out of a burning house while rescuing two dogs. Then a director yells cut and consistently chastises Arnold for the way he pronounces the word "neighbor" with his Austrian accent. The solution? Hire DeVito to co-star in the ad and correct Schwarzenegger's pronunciation.

Though he only shows up for a handful of seconds,...

Jake From State Farm will be front and center during the Super Bowl thanks to the State Farm commercial that is set to air during the big game.

While the character “Jake” is recognizable to most people in the country, there’s a good chance they aren’t familiar with the actor behind him yet. So let’s fill you in!

Kevin Miles is the lovable guy who has become known as Jake From State Farm, but he’s so much more than just the character.

Keep reading to find out more…

Check out five facts about Kevin below…

1. Who is Kevin?

Kevin‘s full name is Kevin Miles Julian Mimms and he grew up on the south side of Chicago. After graduating college with a Bfa in acting, he moved to Los Angeles and started booking commercials for brands like T-Mobile and McDonald’s. He also had guest spots on shows like iCarly,...

Kevin Miles feels he has nothing to offer. The actor lets that slip less than five minutes after we meet when I ask him why he doesn’t do many interviews. We’re walking to a sports bar a dozen blocks south of Radio City Music Hall, where he’s about to go see comedian Matt Rife, his old neighbor and friend, perform. Miles is dressed in a light gray Alo overcoat, a black Fear of God tee and black Jordans. A pearl necklace with a buskin charm, a replica of one worn by his actress great-grandmother, swings around his neck. It’s all very Los Angeles-guy-in-New York, which he is.

“Right now, I don’t have a lot of other things” — as in roles, projects — “that I feel like are what I want,” the 33-year-old says, with a small, ultra-white smile. “Besides Jake.”

“Jake” is Jake from State Farm,...

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and fellow actor Kevin Miles (Jake from State Farm) were seen working out together earlier in the week at the famous Gold’s Gym in Venice, California. Check out the pic below!

There were so many celebs in attendance at the 2023 GQ Men of the Year party in Los Angeles this year, with Kim Kardashian, Megan Thee Stallion, and Megan Fox among those bringing star power to the event.

Kim matched her blonde hair to her suede dress while co-hosting the event alongside fellow honorees Travis Scott, Tom Ford, and Jacob Elordi on Thursday (November 16) at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles.

Prior to the main event, GQ global editorial director Will Welch and his co-hosts invited 40 notable guests to the Chateau Marmont Penthouse for an exclusive VIP dinner, presented by Spotify.

Travis gave a surprise performance during the party and singer Tyla joined the rapper to debut their remixed collaboration of the hit song “Water.”

Head inside to check out photos of all the celebs in attendance…

Keep scrolling to see photos of more than 90 celebs who attended…

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There’s a whole tale behind Jake From State Farm‘s cameo, otherwise known as actor Kevin Miles, at the Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders game on Sunday (October 1).

If you didn’t know, the Fox broadcast showed Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce‘s mom Donna Kelce sitting and chatting next to Jake from State Farm during the game, which caused an eruption on social media.

But did you know Ryan Reynolds was not only behind it, but that Taylor Swift loved it?

Here’s what happened…...

On Saturday, Sept. 30, Ryan Reynolds hopped on a Microsoft Teams meeting to discuss a special guest in the Kelce family suite.

No, it wasn’t for the Kansas City Chiefs-New York Jets game that evening, though Reynolds was conspicuously pictured in a suite that night alongside his wife, Blake Lively; actor Hugh Jackman; and unquestionably the biggest star in the stadium that evening, Taylor Swift, all watching Chiefs star Travis Kelce play.

Rather, Reynolds was talking about another game, to be held Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia, between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders, a game in which Travis Kelce’s older brother, Eagles star Jason Kelce, was set to play.

A week earlier, Swift’s surprise appearance at the Chiefs-Bears game ignited a social media frenzy, with videos of her laughing and talking with matriarch Donna Kelce going viral. NBC ended up leaning into Swift’s presence to tee up the Chiefs-Jets game,...

The post comes after Taylor and Donna were spotted in a sweet embrace at the Kansas City Chiefs games.

Taylor Swift appears to have a fan in Mama Kelce! Travis Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce, took to Instagram on Monday to offer what looks like her stamp of approval for the songstress.

After sitting together two weeks in a row to watch Travis play for the Kansas City Chiefs, Donna shared a video from Sunday’s game against the New York Jets in which Taylor wraps her arms around her in a sweet embrace as the two women chat. In the post, which was also shared by the official Sunday Night Football account, text is placed over the video reading, “Travis Kelce’s biggest fans” with a red heart.

Donna shared the same video not once, but twice on her feed. The second post, shared with the official NFL account,...

The action might have been on the gridiron during Sunday night’s NFL game, but NBC didn’t waste any opportunity to put the spotlight on the Kansas City Chiefs’ most famous fan up in the suites.

Taylor Swift was at her second consecutive NFL game Sunday, once again cheering on Kansas, amid rumors that she and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce have started up a romance.

NBC cameras caught her in a suite alongside other famous faces, including Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, Hugh Jackman, Sophie Turner and filmmaker Shawn Levy. She was seen celebrating and cheering as the Chiefs scored a touchdown against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in the first quarter, among other moments.

In addition, NBC aired trailers for her upcoming concert film, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, which opens Oct. 13, and cut to footage of Times Square, where video highlights of Swift’s...

Donna Kelce has two sons in the NFL and while she attended Travis Kelce‘s game with the Kansas City Chiefs last week, she attended Jason Kelce‘s game with the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend.

Taylor Swift sat next to Donna at the Chiefs game and the matriarch had a different celeb next to her at the Eagles game.

Jason took to social media and shared a photo of actor Kevin Miles sitting with Donna. If you didn’t know, he plays “Jake from State Farm” in the iconic series of commercials.

Keep reading to find out more…

“I also have a superstar in my corner. @JakeStateFarm,” Jason jokingly wrote on Twitter, seemingly referring to Travis having Taylor in his corner right now.

Kevin is also holding a plate of chicken fingers, just like Taylor did at the Chiefs game. While he has ketchup, he’s missing the “seemingly ranch.

When viewers watching the Feb. 12 Super Bowl stick around for the always anticipated commercial breaks, they may find a bit more than they bargained for.

With the advertising market in a downturn (Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said Nov. 15 it was “very weak” and worse than it was during Covid-19 amid a brief, broader pullback), marketers are increasingly looking for partners to mitigate rising costs and to help them stand out on the biggest TV advertising day of the year.

So when Will Ferrell needs to escape a swarm of zombies from the universe of Netflix’s Army of the Dead in the second quarter, he will do so in a General Motors electric pickup truck. When Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man needs to get a refresher before saving the multiverse, he’ll pick up a Heineken 0.0. When Jake from State Farm (actor Kevin Miles) decides to celebrate Arizona’s...

Well, it didn’t take a genius to see this coming: Netflix has cancelled Pretty Smart after just one season, TVLine has learned exclusively.

The news comes shortly after TVLine reported that Emily Osment has been elevated to series-regular status on CBS’ Young Sheldon.

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Jake from State Farm spent nearly a decade answering phone calls from customers in the wee hours of the morning. And then he got a promotion.

These days, Jake — his last name has yet to be made public — is a big star. Over the past year, he’s been spotted hobnobbing with Patrick Mahomes and Drake; turning up in the midst of the Super Bowl; and spending time with gamers on Twitch. He’s not a flesh-and-blood person you can meet on the street. Rather, he’s the latest in a long parade of Madison Avenue “spokes-characters” who date back to Mr. Whipple and Ronald McDonald. At a time when many advertisers are relying on new-era techniques like harvesting consumer data and placing TV commercials via software algorithms, however, Jake has been gaining traction.

“I really just wanted to make a character that was something that felt like I was a guy helping out,...

Sunday’s Super Bowl battle between the Kansas City Chiefs’ hot-shot Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady, the NFL’s winningest quarterback of all time, highlights the wave of young QBs who are bringing sizzle to the gridiron and grabbing the attention of Madison Avenue and Hollywood.

Mahomes, 25, is going for his second consecutive Super Bowl trophy with the Chiefs. That has set up a generational test of wills between the Chiefs star and Brady, who is going for his seventh Super Bowl ring and his first with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady is facing perennial retirement rumors, even as he up-ends NFL convention by playing a Super Bowl-caliber level game at the age of 43.

Mahomes, who signed a whopping $450 million 10-year contract with the Chiefs last year, and the other QBs are coming on strong as other veteran NFL stars are also likely to leave the field soon, including New...