Hot Package
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Created by | Derrick Beckles |
Written by | Derrick Beckles |
Directed by | Derrick Beckles |
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Narrated by | Beau Weaver(Opening) |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No.of seasons | 2 |
No.of episodes | 11 |
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Cinematography | Carl Herse |
Editor | Derrick Beckels |
Running time | 10–11 minutes |
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Network | Adult Swim |
Release | October 4, 2013 2015 | –
Hot Packageis anAdult Swimentertainment variety show, created byDerrick Beckles.The show parodies network entertainment shows such asEntertainment TonightandAccess Hollywood.Instead of sourcing its news from real celebrities, TV shows, and films, all of Hot Package's "entertainment" news comes from found footage, including clips from forgottenB filmsand bizarre TV shows. The show is hosted byDerrick Beckles,Pat O'Brien,Anastasia Roark, andMark McGrath,and features colorful guests, makeovers, and interview segments.Hot Package,produced byAbso Lutely Productions,Abominable Pictures,TV Carnage,andWilliams Street,premiered on October 4, 2013, and has currently aired eleven episodes. On May 9, 2014, Adult Swim confirmed thatHot Packagewould be returning for a second season.[1]
The second season of Hot Package premiered on February 27, 2015. Special guest stars include:Mark McGrath,celebrity stalkerJeff Deane Turner,paperback hunkFabio Lanzoni,ex-Hollywood madamHeidi Fleiss,and cult filmmakerKenneth Anger.
Segments
[edit]The show features a wide variety of segments parodying those found in entertainment news shows. Some of these segments include:
- HP Exclusive– Fake entertainment news based on an out-of-context film, TV, or found footage clip.
- Ones on One– Derrick interviews an obscure figure from film or television as if he/she were a celebrity guest.
- Hollywood Makeover– Derrick gives someone a makeover based on a "Hollywood hunk" from an obscure film/TV clip (such as Jon McBride inCannibal Campout). Despite a wide number of film sources being used as inspiration, from action B-movies to LSD scare films, the makeovers largely turn out the same each time, usually with no reference to the film in question.
- Countdowns– A list of themed film clips.
- Curtain Raiser– Movie reviews. Again, the movie is always obscure, but treated like a recent Hollywood film.
- Bloopers– Embarrassing found footage.
Hot Packageepisodes
[edit]No. | Title[2] | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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1 | "Romance" | N/A | N/A | |
Derrick gets the inside scoop from adult film director Rob Spallone. Hot Package counts down its top romantic moments, and Pat chastises the network that canceled his favorite show. Guests:Jeff Deane Turner, Rob Spallone | ||||
2 | "Mens" | N/A | N/A | |
Gender expert Perry Caravello is interviewed by Derrick about what it means to be a man. A very special makeover goes awry, and Hollywood is attacked by death, again. Jeff Deane Turner reviews a movie. Guests:Perry Caravello,Jeff Deane Turner | ||||
3 | "Pilot" | N/A | N/A | |
Derrick pulls a classic Hot Package episode from the vaults. The clock ticks for HP teen reporters Kerri and Nikki's possible Iranian execution; fashion computer IB Hem weighs in; and a razor blade frisbee seals one man's fate. Guests:Jeff Deane Turner | ||||
4 | "Bloopers" | N/A | N/A | |
With no entertainment news to report, Derrick, Pat, and special guest human-blooper Perry Caravello dedicate this episode to fun – except things get tense, and Anastasia makes Perry cry in front of a real doctor. Guests:Perry Caravello | ||||
5 | "Drugs" | N/A | N/A | |
Derrick is joined by health expert Gregg Valentino to discuss his steroid-dealing arrest, questionable tributes are paid to an ailing comedian.Jennifer Dayperforms and NOTJackie Stallone sets the record straight. Guests:Gregg Valentino,Jennifer Day | ||||
6 | "Music" | N/A | N/A | |
Hot Package has up-to-the-nanosecond coverage of the musical war raging across North America. Derrick interviews movie star Jennifer Day, and an HP reporter puts her life on the line. Guests:Jennifer Day |
No. | Title[2] | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) | |
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1 | "A Brand New Day" | N/A | N/A | |
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2 | "Sex and Violence" | N/A | N/A | |
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3 | "The HP Success Awards" | N/A | N/A | |
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4 | "Fabio's Photo" | N/A | N/A | |
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5 | "Scandal" | N/A | N/A | |
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References
[edit]Notes
- ^Deadline Team, The (9 May 2014)."Adult Swim's 2014–15 Slate Includes Pilots From Daniel Stessen, John Krasinski and Jon Glaser".Deadline Hollywood.Retrieved14 August2014.
- ^ab"WatchHot PackageEpisode and Clips for Free from Adult Swim ".Adultswim.RetrievedOctober 24,2020.
Sources
- Jefferies, Adrianne."Adult Swim shows Comic-Con its weird new 'Hot Package'"on The Verge. (July 20, 2013)
- Lynn, Steve."Hot Package at Comic Con[permanent dead link]on I Heart Comix (July 25, 2013)
External links
[edit]- 2013 American television series debuts
- 2015 American television series endings
- 2010s American late-night television series
- 2010s American satirical television series
- 2010s American sketch comedy television series
- 2010s American variety television series
- Adult Swim original programming
- American news parodies
- 2010s American video clip television series
- American English-language television shows
- Television series by Abso Lutely Productions
- Television series by Williams Street