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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 Anatomywas one of TV’s buzziest dramas when ex-Daily Show correspondentRob Corddrycreated ChildrensHospital,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 aPatch Adams-esque...

Chicago – FilmmakerHaroula Rosewill 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 HappyFam.

Josh Radnorof “How I Met Your Mother”is Graham, a dejected writer/actor who manages theLandryfamily 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 partyDana(Chandra Russell) who he used to have a crush on in college. When Will shows up unexpectedly, and their parents (John AshtonandBecky 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 onComedy Centralon September 25, has unveiled a swathe of guest stars includingAyo Edebiri,Sally Jessy RaphaelandBusta Rhymes.

The Bear star, talk show host and rapper will be joined by the likes ofTisha Campbell,Sam RichardsonandBell Biv DeVoemembersRicky 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 VanjieandJenny Yang.

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

All Happy Familiesintroduces us to theLandryfamily of Chicago. At the center is Graham, an aspiring actor and writer, played byJosh 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-writersHaroula RoseandCoburn 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 McDonaldof 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 andHaroula Rose,and directed by Rose. In theaters on September 20th. See local listings,

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Josh Radnorof “How I Met Your Mother”is Graham, a dejected writer/actor who manages theLandryfamily 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 AshtonandBecky Ann Baker) are also in for a visit, three situational bombshells are about to throw everyone into, as authorLeo Tolstoyonce said,...

"Why are we watching like any of this is about me?!" "Because it is about you!"Freestyle Digital Mediais debuting this indie comedy in theaters and on VOD coming soon this fall.All Happy Familiesis the latest film directed by indie filmmakerHaroula 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 starringJosh Radnoras 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,andLena Drake.

Writers/directorsBrea Grant(Torn Hearts) andEd Dougherty(co-writer ofPaint It Black) have wrapped production on their four-part horror anthologyGrind,Deadline reports, adding that filming took place in the Los Angeles area. Grant got her start as an actress, working on such projects asFriday Night Lights,Midnight Movie,Heroes,Dexter,RobZombie’sHalloween II,andIce Road Terror.She made her feature directorial debut with the 2013 filmBest Friends Forever,and has since directedTorn Hearts,12 Hour Shift,and episodes of Pandora, among other things. Doughterty has previously directed multiple short films and music videos.

The cast ofGrindincludes genre iconBarbara 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(Reno911!),Ify Nwadiwe(Grand Crew),Jessika Van(Seoul Searching),James A. Janisse(Scream2022),Sharlene Cruz...

Brea Grant(Torn Hearts) andEd Dougherty(Paint It Black) are the writers and directors of upcoming horror anthologyGrind,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 includesJames Paxton(Twisters),Christopher Marquette,James Urbaniak(Oppenheimer),Rob Huebel(Transparent),Barbara Crampton(SuitableFlesh),Vinny Thomas(Platonic),Aubrey Shea(Nashville),Courtney Pauroso(Reno911!),Ify Nwadiwe(GrandCrew),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) andGigi Saul Guerrero(Culture Shock).

Producers includeChelsea 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) andRob Huebel(Transparent) are among those set to star inGrind,a four-part horror anthology from writer-directorsBrea Grant(Torn Hearts) andEd 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 includeBarbara 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) andGigi 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 familiesare alike,” claims the immortal first sentence ofLeo 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-directorHaroula 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 theGeena 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, presidentWendy Guerreroand artistic directorDrea 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 ofByron Allen’sAllen 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 starsFleishman Is in Trouble‘sJosh Radnoras 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...

Paramount’s miniseriesKnuckleshas 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+’sKnuckles

Knucklesalso helped give a boost in the viewership of otherSonic the Hedgehogtitles. This madeIdris Elbafeel very happy as he expressed gratitude on his social media platform.

Idris Elba Celebrates The Success Of Paramount’sKnuckles

Executive vice president of programming at Paramount+Jeff Grossmanreleased a statement via Variety about the success ofKnuckles.

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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 wholeSonicuniverse has experienced following ‘Knuckles”premiere.”

Idris Elba viaCBS News

Idris Elba,...

The “Knuckles”miniseries onParamount+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,” saidJeff Grossman,executive vice president of programming at Paramount+. “We’re so thrilled with the record-breaking performance of ‘Knuckles’ and the incredible lift the wholeSonicuniverse 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 Hedgehogis quite the asset forParamount+.

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

In its premiere weekend,Knucklesbecame the most-watchedParamount+ 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 ofLawmen: 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, whichKnucklesdid 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 forPoolman,A Man in FullandHacks.

TCM Classic Film Festival

After kicking off with a Pulp Fiction reunion on April 18, the TCM Classic Film Festival continued through the weekend, asJodie Fosterhad her handprints and footprints enshrined in concrete at the Tcl Chinese Theatre and then appeared at a screening of her filmThe Silence of the Lambs;Morgan FreemanandTim Robbinsreunited for a screening of their filmThe Shawshank Redemption;andMel Brooksintroduced a closing night presentation of his filmSpaceballs.

Jodie Foster signs her autograph in cement during the Handprint and Footprint CeremonyTCMHostEddie Muller,Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and TCM HostDave Kargerattend ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ screening Mel Brooks speaks onstage at the ‘Spaceballs’ screening

Poolmanpremiere...

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

Review: It is hard to believe thatSonic The Hedgehogpremiered 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 andSonic The Hedgehog 3slated for December 2024, the world is chock full ofSegagoodness these days. To bridge the wait until the end of this year, the six-episode limited seriesKnuckleshighlights theIdris 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 Elbais reacting to news thatKeanu Reevesis joining the Sonic the Hedgehog universe as the voice of Shadow for the third installment of the film saga.

ElbavoicesKnucklesthe Echidna and, during the red carpet premiere of the upcomingParamount+ seriesKnuckles,shared his thoughts on Reeves.

“I’m a big fan of his,” Elba said in an interview withIGN.“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 makeSonic the Hedgehog 3a reunion for the actors.

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

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

From the streaming premiere ofA24’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,CBSwill be the home to two major music broadcasts, which will be available to stream live on Paramount+ for subscribers on theParamount+with Showtime plan: the CMT Music Awards on Sunday, April 7, from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas; and the celebration ofBilly 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 byIdris Elba,getting his own show.

Find out everything coming toParamount+ this month,...

Timothée Chalametis by far one of the most promising young actors working in Hollywood today, after his standout performances in films likeCall Me By Your Name,Little Women,andDune.The actor has become one of the biggest stars in the film industry and after his recent performance as Duke Paul Atreides inDune: Part Two,he is sure to become a household name worldwide. So, if you love Chalamet’s performances here are the best movies Chalamet has appeared in and just to warn you, we didn’t includeInterstellarin this list because Chalamet’s role inChristopher Nolanwas not that big or significant.

10.Wonka(Rent on Prime Video) Credit –Warner Bros.

Chalamet takes on the challenging role of the iconicWilly Wonka.Directed byPaul King,Wonkais a musical fantasy film and it follows a young Wonka before he was running the chocolate factory.

Dune 2 StarTimothee ChalametMovies Ranked As PerRotten Tomatoes.(Photo Credit –IMDb)

Timothee Chalamet is being lauded for his fantastic performance inDenis Villeneuve’s epic sagaDune 2.The film was released in the theatres on Friday, and it’s a visual treat for moviegoers. The film is one of the top-rated ones across various platforms, but Chalamet, over his short career span, has given several high-rated films.

Chalamet won hearts with his lively performance asWilly Wonkain last year’sWonka.It became his career’s highest-grossing film as a leading man. But it seemsDune 2might take away that title soon. He is essaying the character ofPaul Atreides,and his ascension in this part has been remarkably shown. Scroll below for more.

Timothee Chalamet’s character Paul seemed a bit lost in the first film but understood his purpose and became a leader inDune 2.

As is tradition, during last night’s Superbowl several highly anticipated upcoming movies and TV Shows dropped their Big Game Spots for all to enjoy.

A Quiet Place: Day One

The official synopsis only reads “Experience the day the world went quiet.”

Based on characters created byBryan WoodsandScott Beckand a story byJohn KrasinskiandMichael Sarnoski,the movie, this time is also directed by Sarnoski.

The cast includesLupita Nyong’o,Joseph Quinn,Alex WolffandDjimon Hounsou.

The Fall Guy

He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.

Paramount+has unleashed the official trailer of its ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ TV spin-off series ‘Knuckles.’

The series followsKnuckleson a journey of self-discovery as he agrees to trainWadeas his protege and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.

Idris Elbareprises his voice role from ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2”’ alongsideAdam Pallyas Wade Whipple. Regulars will includeStockard Channing,Christopher Lloyd,Cary Elwes,Scott Mescudi,Edi Patterson,Ellie Taylor,Julian Barratt,Rory McCann,Paul ScheerandRob Huebel.

Special guest stars includeBen Schwartzreprising his role asSonic,Colleen O’Shaughnesseyback asTails,andTika Sumpterappearing on screen as Maddie.

Also in trailers – See why the world went Quiet in the new Trailer for ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’

The six-episode series event will premiere on Paramount+ on April 26th.

The post “He must learn to rescue himself…” Trailer drops for ‘Sonic’ spin-off...

TheSonic the Hedgehogfranchise is off and running (pun intended). Not long ago, the official movie’s social media account released a short announcement trailer forSonic the Hedgehog 3in addition to the announcement thatJim Carrey,who had been circling around the decision to retire, will in fact return as the eggman himself, Dr. Robotnik. The third installment in the series teased the crossover of another character from theSegagame’s universe, Shadow, as the latest addition to the hedgehog family.Paramounthas also now released the trailer for the Paramount+ limited series,Knuckles.

According to the press release from Paramount,

“The new live-action event series follows Knuckles (Idris Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to trainWade(Adam Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior. The series takes place between the filmsSonic The Hedgehog 2...

Paramount+’s official trailer for the event seriesKnucklesshows the titular character teachingWadeto be a warrior, turning a home into a gladiator pit, and generally disrupting lives. The series, set after the events ofSonic the Hedgehog 2and beforeSonic the Hedgehog 3,will premiere on April 26, 2024 with the release of all six episodes.

Idris Elbareturns to voice Knuckles andAdam Pally’s back as Wade Whipple. Franchise veteransBen Schwartz,Tika Sumpter,andColleen O’Shaughnesseyalso retuns as special guest stars in their roles asSonic,Maddie, andTails,respectively.

Additional series guest stars includeStockard Channing(The West Wing),Edi Patterson(The Righteous Gemstones),Scott Mescudi(Don’t Look Up),Ellie Taylor(Ted Lasso),Julian Barratt(Mindhorn), andRory McCann(Game of Thrones).Cary Elwes(Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning),Christopher Lloyd(Back to the Future),Paul Scheer(Black Monday), andRob Huebel(Childrens Hospital) also guest star.

Buckle up,Sonicfans: your favourite echidna is back. After being introduced on the big screen inSonic The Hedgehog 2,theIdris Elba-voicedKnucklesis returning in his very own spin-off show titled (you guessed it) Knuckles. The six-episode series will be coming toParamount+,depicting the spiky-fisted friend ofSonicand Knuckles as he tries to train upAdam Pally’s Wade as an Echidna Warrior. As you can imagine, chaos ensues. Check out the trailer here:

The show is arriving in the not-too-distant future, and will bridge the gap betweenSonic 2and its upcoming threequel. It seesJeff Fowlerreturns as director – having helmed bothSonicmovies, and the incoming third film – andSonic 2’sJohn Whittingtonis on writing duties. And there’s some familiar casting in there:Scott Mescudi(aka rapperKid Cudi) seems to be taking on Knuckles with his very...

You've seen these super-powered critters save the world a time or two, but what America and the world at large really want to know is... what do they do on their day off? Apparently, for alien heroes with a taste for battle, that involves makeshift gladiatorial arenas and a never-ending quest for vengeance. That's courtesy of the popular breakout character from "Sonic the Hedgehog 2,"which featuredIdris Elba's dulcet tones as the voice ofKnuckles.Now, ahead of this year's release of the third "Sonic"film, everybody's favorite red echidna is getting his own spin-off series titled, fittingly enough," Knuckles. "

The much more serious-minded character was a natural choice to expand the "Sonic"universe in live-action, butParamountthrew everyone a curveball when it was announced that the "Knuckles"spinoff would take the form of a streaming series onParamount+.But if it wasn't already clear before, it...

The Sonic Cinematic Universe is expanding this spring.Paramount+has set a Friday, April 26 release date for all six episodes ofKnuckles,a spinoff series picking up immediately after the events of 2022’sSonic the Hedgehog 2.

The live-action/CGI hybrid series followsKnuckleson a “hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade Whipple as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.”

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Soon it will beParamount+& Knuckles, as the streamer released the first trailer for its spinoff series of the “Sonic the Hedgehog”films on Thursday morning. “Knuckles”seesIdris Elbareturn to voice the eponymous grumpy echidna, introduced asSonic’s foe-turned-friend in the second “Hedgehog” entry.

Billed as “the latest in the cinematic world of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog,'” the first look also comes with the news that the entire series — totaling six episodes — will debut simultaneously on Paramount+ in North America on April 26. Additional territories will follow on April 27, with a Japan release slated for later on this year.

Paramount PicturesandSega of Americaplan to give fans an additional look at “Knuckles”during Super Bowl Lviii on Sunday, when a TV spot will debut during the game. The character ofKnucklesis also set to make a “surprise appearance” duringNickelodeon’s specialized live broadcast of football’s biggest night.

Paramount+has released the official trailer forKnuckles,theSonic the HedgehogTV spinoff, fromParamount PicturesandSega of America,starringIdris Elbain the title role.Adam Pallyreprises his role from the film franchise as Wade Whipple. The streamer also announced today that all six episodes of the series will drop on Friday, April 26, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada; the following day, April 27, in all additional Paramount+ territories; and in Japan later this year.

The live-action series takes place between the filmsSonic The Hedgehog 2andSonic The Hedgehog 3.It followsKnuckles(Elba) on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to trainWade(Pally) as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.

In addition to Elba and Pally, the ensemble cast includes guest starsStockard Channing(The West Wing),Edi Patterson(The Righteous Gemstones...

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The last timeAubrey Plazaand her “Parks and Recreation”co-starNick Offermansaw each other before shooting their Mountain Dew Super Bowl commercial was on the picket line during the SAG-AFTRA strikes. So, when they arrived on set to shoot the high-ticket ad, which sees the pair riding fire-breathing dragons while sipping the brand’s new Baja Blast-flavored beverage, they were more ready than ever to slip back into their deadpan personas.

“I was dying. I was like, ‘Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!'”Plazasays over a Zoom call a week before the commercial’s Super Bowl premiere. “It was so fun because I love Nick so much and even though we’re not playing our characters in ‘Parks and Rec’, it does feel in some way...

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A New Year is just around the corner, and Netflix’s upcoming roster of Original titles includes over 100 returning shows that will be back for new seasons. Some Netflix shows remain unclear on whether they’ll ever return, and in the case of the below, we suspect they’ve all been quietly canceled.

For these shows, we refer to them as ghost canceled. This means they’ve been effectively canceled behind the scenes but haven’t been publicly announced. These announcements are either because Netflix won’t confirm or nobody behind the show publicly announced the cancelation.

As always, cancelations are due to a number of reasons. With a few of these, it’ll be purely down to the length of time since the last season premiered, and then you’ve got the usual issues of performance.

You can find our expanded full list of shows...

“Goosebumps”has not suffered from a lack of adaptations in the decades sinceR.L. Stine’s YA series of novels first terrorized millennials. In addition to the anthology series that ran for four seasons in the mid-’90s, a 2015 film adaptation starringJack Blackand directed byRob Lettermanalso earned a standalone sequel in 2018. Now, Slappy the Dummy, haunted cameras, evil Halloween masks and sinister cuckoo clocks are all back with theDisney+andHulu“Goosebumps”series, which takes on a decidedly darker tone.

Created by Letterman andNicholas Stoller( “Neighbors” ), the serialized approach encompasses multipleStinenovels as a group of high schoolers are terrorized by the vengeful ghost of a teen who died in 1993 — accidentally, at the hands of their parents. The resulting show manages to marry genuine scares with the horrors of high school and that scratchy, itchy feeling that comes with the dawning realization that...

Today,Disney+andHuluunleashed a new take onR.L. Stine's beloved "Goosebumps"book series with a TV series adaptation developed byRob Letterman(director of the 2015 "Goosebumps"movie) andNicholas Stoller.Trust me when I say you'll want to give this series a chance, because it takes the scares to a more mature level than we've seen in previous "Goosebumps"adaptations and injects it with a refreshing and genuine teenage perspective, both in comedy and horror.

For those who maybe haven't been keeping up, the new "Goosebumps"series follows a group of five high schoolers as they embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle — while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents' past.

With the first five episodes of "Goosebumps"available on Disney+ andhulunow, we spoke with executive producersPavun Shetty(EP...

Chicago – The City of Neighborhoods is Chicago, and director/co-writerHaroula Rose(with co-writerCoby Goss) has constructed a modern issue “dramedy” set there entitled “All Happy Families,”which has its World Premiere at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival on October 12th, 2023. For tickets and info, click Families.

This comic drama involves a dysfunctional whose youngest son Graham (Josh Radnor), an eternally aspiring actor in Chicago who’s stuck in a funk and living in his family’s crumbling two-flat. When an old college crush (Chandra Russel) comes looking to rent the first floor apartment, while at the same time as his TV star brother Will’s (Rob Huebel) returns home, Graham is faced with a problematic dilemma and returning parents (Colleen CampandJohn Ashton) in the mix.

’All Happy Families,’ by Haroula Rose (left inset) with Coby Goss (right), at the 59th Ciff

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If you're a horror fan of a certain age,R.L. Stine's "Goosebumps"books and the subsequentYtvtelevision series were formative to your monster kid upbringing. Whether it was thirsting after the new cover illustrated byTim Jacobusat the Scholastic Book Fair or rushing to get your homework done to be able to watch the newest episode on TV, "Goosebumps"was and continues to be a seminal gateway to the world of all things spooky and scary for young audiences. In 2015, a"Goosebumps"film byRob Lettermanwas released featuringJack Blackas a fictionalized version of Stine whose monstrous musings manifest in our real world, and the film performed well enough at the box office to justify a Halloween-themed sequel three years later.

The film and TV series are both loads of fun with plenty of silly scares, but neither live-action adaptation has been able to truly...

Plot: Inspired byR.L. Stine’s worldwide bestselling book series, “Goosebumps”follows a group of five high schoolers as they embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle – while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents’ past.

Review: For decades, R.L. Stine has been a mainstay of tween and teen horror. In the 1980s and 1990s, Stine was theStephen Kingfor younger audiences, and the 1995 television anthology series of his books frightened a generation. The 2015 and 2018 feature films brought most of Stine’s iconic stories and characters together for movies that were more adventure than horror. Now,Disney+andHulubring a new take onGoosebumpsthat is decidedly darker and scarier than the previous takes on the source material. The newGoosebumpscombines ten of R.L. Stine’s books into a larger overall...

As the (albeit condensed) fall TV season kicks off, it’sDisney+who will lead the way with a pair of heavily anticipated premieres! The streamer will say hello to October with both the series premiere of “Goosebumps,”which will have its first five episodes drop fittingly on Friday, Oct. 13, it will also welcome the return of the God of Mischief for the Season 2 premiere of fan favorite “Loki.”

From the streaming premiere of this year’s”Haunted Mansion”to the finale of the much-buzzed-about “Star Wars” series “Ahsoka,”there are plenty of options to choose your own adventure. Check out The Streamable’s top 5 picks for what’s coming to Disney+ in October!

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"This is all connected. He's getting revenge." Disney has revealed an official trailer for their new adaptation ofGoosebumps,the beloved series of horror books for kids written byR.L. Stine.This is the second screen adaptation after the 2015 movie. D+'sGoosebumpswill launch on Friday the 13th this October onDisney+andHulusimultaneously as a part of their "Hallowstream" and "Huluween" streaming blocks for October. Inspired by R.L. Stine's worldwide bestselling book series, the series follows a group of five high schoolers as they embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle – while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents' past. StarringJustin Long,Ana Yi Puig,Miles McKenna,Will Price,Zack Morris,Isa Briones,Rachael Harris,andRob Huebel.Didn't think it was possible, but this looks even worse than the two movies before.

After a year of questionable decisions from streaming services that involve password sharing, app overhauls, advertisement tiers, removal of content and so on, the bubble is somewhat bursting as companies look to regain profitability through the purging of shows. It was not long ago that news broke about the streaming platform,Paramount+,canceling a number of projects, includingGrease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,Star Trek: Prodigy,The GameandQueen of the Universe.Not only is the streamer canceling these movies and shows, but they’re removing the titles from the application as well to reap the benefits of a content write-down.

Deadline now reports that more shows have been put on the chopping block over at Paramount+. One of the bigger names that is getting purged is the return of the sketch comedy showInside Amy Schumer,which had returned to continue its run with a fifth season in six years.

InsideAmy Schumerreturned to Paramount+ after six years for its fifth season – a season thatParamountwas hoping could score an Emmy nomination to compete against the likes ofSNLand Last Week Tonight withJohn Oliver.

However, Emmy voters hoping to take a last minute watch on Paramount+ before tonight’s voting deadline will have been disappointed after it was one of the latest titles to be scrapped from the streaming service.

Paramount+has purged a phalanx of programming today including a number of original series, original movies andNickelodeoncontent.

The low-profile move comes after Paramount revealed last week that it was canceling and scrapping four series:Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,Star Trek: Prodigy,The GameandQueen of the Universe.

Inside Amy Schumer is joined by From Cradle to Stage, a docuseries directed by former Nirvana drummerDave Grohland based on his mother’s book,...

Even with the ongoing WGA strike grinding Hollywood to a halt, seemingly nothing can stopParamountfrom moving forward with plans forSonic the Hedgehog 3.According to the film industry-related website Production List, cameras will roll on the threequel in London on August 31, 2023.

While details aboutSonic the Hedgehog 3remain a mystery, the sequel will likely introduce more fan-favorite characters from the more-popular-than-you-would-ever-think franchise, including Shadow the Hedgehog, who Paramount teased during an after-credits scene forSonic the Hedgehog 2.WhileShadowis a known quality,Sonicfans hope the film series is planning to introduce more characters, includingAmy Rose,Big the Cat, Rogue the Bat, Cream the Rabbit, Vector the Crocodile, and more. So far, there has yet to be a word ifJim Carreywill return to reprise his role as Dr. Robotnik.

Jeff Fowlerreturns to directSonic the Hedgehog 3from a screenplay...

Knuckles has added five more to its cast. The series, a sequel to theSonic the Hedgehogfilms, will now featureCary Elwes,Stockard Channing,Christopher Lloyd,Paul Scheer,andRob Huebel.The additions are joining previously announced cast membersIdris Elba,Adam Pally,Edi Patterson,Julian Barratt,Scott Mescudi,andEllie Taylor.Guest stars includeRory McCannandTika Sumpter.

Elbawill play the title role while Pally will reprise his role from the film franchise as Wade Whipple. Sumpter will reprise her role as Maddie.

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I’ll admit to believing that theSonic the Hedgehogmovie would join the ranks of the many video-game movie failures, but here we are, with a sequel released last year and another on the way. There’s also a spin-off TV series centered aroundKnuckleswithIdris Elbaonce again voicing the character. The cast of theKnucklesTV series has now added five new members.

Christopher Lloyd(Back to the Future),Cary Elwes(The Princess Bride),Stockard Channing(Grease),Paul Scheer(Veep), andRob Huebel(Children’s Hospital) have joined the cast of theKnucklesTV series. The nature of their characters remains unknown at this time. Previously announced cast members includeAdam Pally,who will be reprising the role of Wade Whipple, as well asEdi Patterson,Julian Barratt,Scott Mescudi,andEllie Taylor.Rory McCannandTika Sumpterwill also guest star in the series, with...

The Reservation Dogs are headed toFX.

The acclaimed comedy’s first season, which hails fromFX Productionsbut streamed exclusively onHulu,will get a second window on the linear cable channel, perThe Hollywood Reporter.Beginning June 26 at 10/9c, FX will air two episodes each Monday night for four weeks.

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Cary Elwes,Stockard Channing,Christopher Lloyd,Paul ScheerandRob Huebelare joining the cast of “Knuckles,”the first television series inParamount+,Paramount PicturesandSega of America’s expanding “Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog.”

The live-action series, which takes place between “Sonic the Hedgehog 2”and “Sonic The Hedgehog 3”films, follows the titular character on an action-packed journey of self discovery as he agrees to trainWadeas his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3is currently slated to release on Dec. 20, 2024.

Details of Elwes,Channing,Lloyd,Scheer and Huebel’s characters were not disclosed.

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Idris Elba stars as Knuckles whileAdam Pallyreprises his role as Wade Whipple. Rounding out the rest of the cast is recurring starsEdi Patterson,...

The live-action “Knuckles”series atParamount+has added five new cast members.

Cary Elwes,Stockard Channing,Christopher Lloyd,Paul Scheer,andRob Huebelhave all joined the series. Details on their characters are being kept under wraps.

As previously announced,Idris Elbawill once again voice the character Knuckles as he did in the film “Sonic the Hedgehog 2.”Other cast members includeAdam Pally,reprising the role of Wade Whipple, as well asEdi Patterson,Julian Barratt,Scott Mescudi,andEllie Taylor.Guest stars includeRory McCannandTika Sumpter,with the latter reprising her role as Maddie.

The show was originally announced in February 2022. It is set in the time between “Sonic the Hedgehog 2”and the third film in the franchise, which is slated to debut in theaters on December 20, 2024. In the series,Knuckles“agrees to trainWadeas his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior,...

Cary Elwes,Stockard Channing,Christopher Lloyd,Paul ScheerandRob Huebelhave joined the cast ofSonic The HedgehogTV spinoff Knuckles, fromParamount+,Paramount PicturesandSega.

They join previously announcedIdris Elbaas the titular character Knuckles andAdam Pally,who will reprise his role from the film franchise as Wade Whipple, with recurring cast membersEdi Patterson,Julian Barratt,Scott Mescudi,Ellie Taylor,and guest starsRory McCannandTika Sumpterreprising her role as Maddie.

Character details are being kept under wraps.

The live-action series will follow Knuckles on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to trainWadeas his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior. The series takes place between the filmsSonic The Hedgehog 2andSonic The Hedgehog 3,marking the next installment of the hit franchise, which is slated for December 20, 2024.

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Mafia Mammais a film directed byCatherine Hardwickestarring the “almost” always greatToni ColletteandMonica Bellucci,and this time, as great and wonderful as they are, they don’t manage to save a comedy with jokes that don’t end up being funny.

Bad start for a comedy, don’t you think?

Mafia MammaMovie Review

Mafia Mammais a parody crime thriller that without wanting to go anywhere and aware of this circumstance, limits itself to overflow with clichés (it was obvious), to drop more or less funny jokes and that relies on the two stars’ performances (especially Toni Collette’s) to save the movie from sinking.

And no matter how great he or she could be, no actor can save a bad script nor, dare we say, a bad editing at the level of rhythm. Thus,Mafia Mammais sometimes placed in almost separate scenes without a common nexus that,...