Twenty years later, it’s fair to argue that Elf is the last great Christmas movie. This Jon Favreau classic, which also marked a significant turning point in Will Ferrell’s career, came out during a holiday season that was awash in memorable Yuletide flicks, with adult-skewing audiences getting to spike their eggnog via Love Actually and Bad Santa. Yet in addition to being the only one of those three films that was suitable for the whole family, Elf has also aged the best. The movie, is in fact, magic.
There are more than a few reasons why Elf works as well as it does. Favreau’s choice to use intentionally antiquated stop-motion effects in the North Pole sequences, and therefore echo his own childhood memories of watching TV specials like Rankin/Bass’ Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), still charms. Whereas many other big budget Santa movies of the 1990s and...
There are more than a few reasons why Elf works as well as it does. Favreau’s choice to use intentionally antiquated stop-motion effects in the North Pole sequences, and therefore echo his own childhood memories of watching TV specials like Rankin/Bass’ Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), still charms. Whereas many other big budget Santa movies of the 1990s and...
- 12/9/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Sometimes, you just need a warm hug from an old friend during the holidays, and Frasier Season 1 Episode 10, delivers that and more.
The installment was the perfect combination of sentimental, sweet, and funny. It showcases why this series absolutely deserves to get renewed for a second season.
And Roz's arrival was the big hug that Frasier and the audience needed.
Because if anyone can tell Frasier what he needs to hear, especially if it's that he shouldn't be the lone man at his pity party, it's Roz.
But Frasier had every right to feel melancholy. This was his first Christmas since Martin passed away.
Heck, it made my heart hurt a bit to see the silver tinsel Rudolph wreath and the singing and dancing Santa that, thank goodness, refuses to die.
Frasier: I used to hate Dad’s Christmas decorations, and now even this old Rudolph wreath is making me sentimental.
The installment was the perfect combination of sentimental, sweet, and funny. It showcases why this series absolutely deserves to get renewed for a second season.
And Roz's arrival was the big hug that Frasier and the audience needed.
Because if anyone can tell Frasier what he needs to hear, especially if it's that he shouldn't be the lone man at his pity party, it's Roz.
But Frasier had every right to feel melancholy. This was his first Christmas since Martin passed away.
Heck, it made my heart hurt a bit to see the silver tinsel Rudolph wreath and the singing and dancing Santa that, thank goodness, refuses to die.
Frasier: I used to hate Dad’s Christmas decorations, and now even this old Rudolph wreath is making me sentimental.
- 12/7/2023
- by Christine Orlando
- TVfanatic
Whether you’re a parent of small children or just someone who wants some wholesome entertainment, Christmas is a time of year when entertainment caters to everyone! While many of our beloved holiday classics are rated PG or PG-13, there are plenty of G-rated treasures to enjoy. We’ve compiled a list of the most family-friendly films and shows and where to stream them.
So grab your loved ones and a plate full of Christmas cookies and start streaming these timeless treasures!
Best G-Rated Christmas Movies A Charlie Brown Christmas December 9, 1965
When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus’ help to learn the meaning of Christmas.
So grab your loved ones and a plate full of Christmas cookies and start streaming these timeless treasures!
Best G-Rated Christmas Movies A Charlie Brown Christmas December 9, 1965
When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus’ help to learn the meaning of Christmas.
- 12/4/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
The mark of an actor’s career, I think, is what extent their filmography can reflect the time they’re working. Matthew Modine is a prime case: we can point, first and most easily, to leading a Stanley Kubrick film, a title for which there are fewer living holders than men who’ve walked on the moon; there’s one of the all-time biggest box-office disasters; supporting roles for Christopher Nolan, Robert Altman, Oliver Stone; and aiding auteurs Abel Ferrara and Alan Rudolph as a star. This makes especially appreciable the Roxy Cinema’s retrospective The Many Faces of Matthew Modine, running Friday through Sunday with five films: Ferrara’s The Blackout, Rudolph’s Equinox, Cutthroat Island, Birdy, and his own feature If… Dog… Rabbit…
Having long admired Modine’s screen presence, I was happy to speak with him about this retrospective. But it engendered a longer, deeper conversation about...
Having long admired Modine’s screen presence, I was happy to speak with him about this retrospective. But it engendered a longer, deeper conversation about...
- 12/1/2023
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Whether you’re wrapping presents, baking Christmas cookies, or trimming the tree, the holiday is always more merry when you have a great Christmas movie on the TV. From heartfelt black-and-white morality tales to stop-motion animated classics to irreverent comedies, the Christmas movie genre has something for everyone. And nearly every streaming service has a strong roster of holiday movies to keep you entertained. While you will have to digitally buy or rent some of these titles, most are available for streaming. It’s the perfect time of year to try a new service for a month!
Animated/Stop-Motion/Muppet Christmas Movies
Classic Christmas Movies (pre-2000)
Modern Christmas Movies (post-2000)
Live-Action Scrooge Movies
Christmas Action Movies
Scary Christmas Movies
Black Christmas Movies
Best Christmas Movies by Streaming Service
Animated/Stop-Motion/Muppet Christmas Movies A Charlie Brown Christmas December 9, 1965
In this animated classic, Charlie Brown gets depressed about the overwhelming materialism...
Animated/Stop-Motion/Muppet Christmas Movies
Classic Christmas Movies (pre-2000)
Modern Christmas Movies (post-2000)
Live-Action Scrooge Movies
Christmas Action Movies
Scary Christmas Movies
Black Christmas Movies
Best Christmas Movies by Streaming Service
Animated/Stop-Motion/Muppet Christmas Movies A Charlie Brown Christmas December 9, 1965
In this animated classic, Charlie Brown gets depressed about the overwhelming materialism...
- 12/1/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
The animated adaptations of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings from the 1970s and 1980s have a bit of a bad reputation these days, but these are not entirely deserved. In particular, Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass’ 1977 TV movie of The Hobbit, with a screenplay by Romeo Miller, gets a lot of things right that Peter Jackson’s three-part live-action film adaptation did not.
The most obvious advantage that the animated version has over the live-action films is its length. The fact that the live-action movies are too long is pretty well-established, but by way of a reminder, the book of The Hobbit is about 300 pages long, with slight variations in each edition. Other books of similar length that have been adapted into films include Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Emma Donoghue’s Room, John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, and Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird.
The most obvious advantage that the animated version has over the live-action films is its length. The fact that the live-action movies are too long is pretty well-established, but by way of a reminder, the book of The Hobbit is about 300 pages long, with slight variations in each edition. Other books of similar length that have been adapted into films include Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Emma Donoghue’s Room, John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, and Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird.
- 12/1/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
The opening minutes of Silent Night promise something fun. There’s Joel Kinnaman, dressed in a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer sweater, sprinting in super-slow-motion through his neighborhood’s back alleys. There are the warring Mexican gang members he’s chasing, spraying bullets at each other as they rampage through residential streets. There’s the glittery soundtrack of a music box filtering out the distant sirens and tire-screeching. And then there’s a red balloon, floating above the chaos, doing its best Fritz Lang impression. It’s gloriously, ludicrously over-the-top.
But who are we kidding? Nobody does melodrama better than John Woo, returning to Hollywood after a 20-year hiatus (his last American movie was 2003’s Paycheck) to deliver some of his signature thrills and recapture the theatrical style that made him one of the world’s most influential directors. A few decades ago, thanks in part to Hard Boiled, The Killer,...
But who are we kidding? Nobody does melodrama better than John Woo, returning to Hollywood after a 20-year hiatus (his last American movie was 2003’s Paycheck) to deliver some of his signature thrills and recapture the theatrical style that made him one of the world’s most influential directors. A few decades ago, thanks in part to Hard Boiled, The Killer,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Jake Kring-Schreifels
- The Film Stage
Every year, families look forward to being able to watch the 1964 stop-motion classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the 1969 animated special “Frosty the Snowman.” And every year, users of Live TV Streaming Services like Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo encounter a nasty message when they try to watch: “This Program Is Unavailable For Streaming On The Internet”
With “Rudolph” making his return tonight (November 27) on CBS, you’re going to run into this error if you have a live TV streamer.
Trying to watch Frosty the Snowman on a local channel here. Wth is this?? It’s my favorite Christmas show! pic.twitter.com/M42lUp6FoU
— Justjen (@jlf0404) November 26, 2022
What’s going on?
While they have the broadcast rights, CBS doesn’t have the rights to stream Rudolph or Frosty online, even though cable or antenna viewers would be able to see the special without trouble. To see these classics legally,...
With “Rudolph” making his return tonight (November 27) on CBS, you’re going to run into this error if you have a live TV streamer.
Trying to watch Frosty the Snowman on a local channel here. Wth is this?? It’s my favorite Christmas show! pic.twitter.com/M42lUp6FoU
— Justjen (@jlf0404) November 26, 2022
What’s going on?
While they have the broadcast rights, CBS doesn’t have the rights to stream Rudolph or Frosty online, even though cable or antenna viewers would be able to see the special without trouble. To see these classics legally,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
“Silent Night” marks John Woo’s first American action film since 2003’s all-too-fittingly titled “Paycheck,” and the legendary Hong Kong auteur seems eager to make up for lost time. There are at least two decades’ worth of John Woo-ness crammed into the opening minutes of this hyper-florid yuletide “Taken” riff, which starts with Joel Kinnaman — dressed in a Rudolph sweater, complete with a poofy 3D nose — sprinting after some Mexican gang members in slow-motion while a computer-generated red balloon drifts skyward in the distance and a music box twinkles over the soundtrack.
Despite the absence of flying doves, the sheer degree of a melodrama that’s infused into this otherwise unremarkable chase sequence leaves no doubt as to who must have directed it. And while the rest of “Silent Night” is so abysmal that its prologue might as well be the last hour of “Hard Boiled” by comparison, it’s...
Despite the absence of flying doves, the sheer degree of a melodrama that’s infused into this otherwise unremarkable chase sequence leaves no doubt as to who must have directed it. And while the rest of “Silent Night” is so abysmal that its prologue might as well be the last hour of “Hard Boiled” by comparison, it’s...
- 11/27/2023
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
“Jingle bells.” “White Christmas.” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” For his latest concert special, the legendary Barry Manilow doesn’t write all the songs that make the whole world sing — but he performs the heck out of these holiday standards. At 80, the crooner-composer is still going strong with a steady Las Vegas gig, a cover of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the new Broadway musical Harmony, and now A Very Barry Christmas. Manilow gives us a peek. What’s the Very Barry scoop? Barry Manilow: What I like most is that I figured out how to put in a handful of my hits with all the Christmas songs I’ve recorded over the years. (Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Which hits? I did a whole batch of them: “Mandy,” “Weekend in New England,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “I Write the Songs” and “Copacabana.” What’s...
- 11/23/2023
- TV Insider
Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.
If you haven’t listened to the show before – why not? – you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…
Episode 518: My Fingers are Getting Too Fat for This!
The Hobi Gang is fully complete again this week and just in time for Thanksgiving! The gang gives thanks for Peanuts Television Specials, announce the winners for the Toy Hall of Fame,...
If you haven’t listened to the show before – why not? – you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…
Episode 518: My Fingers are Getting Too Fat for This!
The Hobi Gang is fully complete again this week and just in time for Thanksgiving! The gang gives thanks for Peanuts Television Specials, announce the winners for the Toy Hall of Fame,...
- 11/23/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Haunted Mansion is a fantasy horror film directed by Justin Simien, from a screenplay by Katie Dippold. Based on Disney’s theme park of the same name, the film revolves around a mother and a son who hire a motley crew to get rid of the supernatural entities living in their house. Haunted Mansion stars Lakeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Chase Dillon, Jamie Lee Curtis, Winona Ryder, and Jared Leto. So, if you loved the Disney film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Ghostbusters (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures
Synopsis: Suit up for classic comedy! Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) take a chance on going freelance, de-haunting houses in a new ghost removal service. As soon as they open their doors, their first order of business becomes...
Ghostbusters (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures
Synopsis: Suit up for classic comedy! Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) and Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) take a chance on going freelance, de-haunting houses in a new ghost removal service. As soon as they open their doors, their first order of business becomes...
- 10/21/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
MGM+ has unveiled the official trailer for its highly-anticipated series, Beacon 23.
The sci-fi drama will debut on Sunday, November 12, on MGM+ at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt with the first two of eight episodes.
Zak Penn created the series and executive produced along with Glen Mazzara.
It is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by High Powey.
"Beacon 23 takes place in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way and follows Aster (Lena Headey), a government agent, and Halan (Stephan James), a stoic ex-military man, whose fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together inside one of many Beacons that serve as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers," according to the logline.
"Every Beacon is run by one highly trained human and a specialized Artificial Intelligence. Aster mysteriously finds her way to the lonely Beacon-keeper Halan,...
MGM+ has unveiled the official trailer for its highly-anticipated series, Beacon 23.
The sci-fi drama will debut on Sunday, November 12, on MGM+ at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt with the first two of eight episodes.
Zak Penn created the series and executive produced along with Glen Mazzara.
It is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by High Powey.
"Beacon 23 takes place in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way and follows Aster (Lena Headey), a government agent, and Halan (Stephan James), a stoic ex-military man, whose fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together inside one of many Beacons that serve as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers," according to the logline.
"Every Beacon is run by one highly trained human and a specialized Artificial Intelligence. Aster mysteriously finds her way to the lonely Beacon-keeper Halan,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Wednesday guitarist Mj Lenderman is back with a new solo song called “Rudolph,” his first release since signing to the label Anti-. Listen to the track below.
“Rudolph” stomps along with a heavy drum groove and melodic pedal steel before Lenderman takes off into a perfectly fuzzed-out guitar solo. “Rudolph waking up in the road/ Dew dripping off his red nose/ Blue and black tire track torn/ Through a beautiful doe,” goes the initial lyrics, but the heart of the song appears later, when the artist croons, “I wouldn’t be in the seminary if I could be with you.”
“‘Rudolph’ was the first song I wrote after the release of Boat Songs,” Lenderman recalled in a statement. “I had been sitting on the guitar part for a long time and slowly worked out the song whenever I could in between tours in 2022. I finished the lyrics with my...
“Rudolph” stomps along with a heavy drum groove and melodic pedal steel before Lenderman takes off into a perfectly fuzzed-out guitar solo. “Rudolph waking up in the road/ Dew dripping off his red nose/ Blue and black tire track torn/ Through a beautiful doe,” goes the initial lyrics, but the heart of the song appears later, when the artist croons, “I wouldn’t be in the seminary if I could be with you.”
“‘Rudolph’ was the first song I wrote after the release of Boat Songs,” Lenderman recalled in a statement. “I had been sitting on the guitar part for a long time and slowly worked out the song whenever I could in between tours in 2022. I finished the lyrics with my...
- 7/18/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
If Loot co-creator Alan Yang had his way, Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series would drop tomorrow.
“When the group gels, that’s when you’re having fun. This season, I feel like we hit such a groove, and not only that, we deepen all these relationships,” Yang said Sunday during Deadline’s Contenders TV panel for the show. “I’m so excited for people to watch this next season. I wish it were coming out now because we have some new episodes coming in and it’s the best stuff the show’s done.”
Yang teased some of what’s in store for the upcoming sophomore season: “There’s an episode about Joe’s parents. There’s an episode going into Sofia’s love life and all of these stories become ways for these characters to become richer and richer and richer. That’s not even mentioning the stuff that Molly’s doing,...
“When the group gels, that’s when you’re having fun. This season, I feel like we hit such a groove, and not only that, we deepen all these relationships,” Yang said Sunday during Deadline’s Contenders TV panel for the show. “I’m so excited for people to watch this next season. I wish it were coming out now because we have some new episodes coming in and it’s the best stuff the show’s done.”
Yang teased some of what’s in store for the upcoming sophomore season: “There’s an episode about Joe’s parents. There’s an episode going into Sofia’s love life and all of these stories become ways for these characters to become richer and richer and richer. That’s not even mentioning the stuff that Molly’s doing,...
- 4/16/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Bridesmaids starring Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig is an excellent movie that shocked the industry with its success at the box office in 2011. It made over $306 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film produced by Judd Apatow.
The brilliance of Bridesmaids lies in the electric chemistry among its ensemble, but the cast could’ve included different comedic actors. After becoming a household name in The Office, Mindy Kaling auditioned to co-star in the movie. Unfortunately, she lost out on the part to Maya Rudolph.
‘Bridesmaids’ is a great comedy about the ways friends drift away from each other
Bridesmaids begins with Annie Walker (Kristen Wiig) in the roughest patch of her life. Her bakery went under during the recession, and she’s barely staying afloat working at a jewelry store.
She gets a reprieve from her daily struggles from her lifelong bestie Lillian (Maya Rudolph), who asks Annie to be...
The brilliance of Bridesmaids lies in the electric chemistry among its ensemble, but the cast could’ve included different comedic actors. After becoming a household name in The Office, Mindy Kaling auditioned to co-star in the movie. Unfortunately, she lost out on the part to Maya Rudolph.
‘Bridesmaids’ is a great comedy about the ways friends drift away from each other
Bridesmaids begins with Annie Walker (Kristen Wiig) in the roughest patch of her life. Her bakery went under during the recession, and she’s barely staying afloat working at a jewelry store.
She gets a reprieve from her daily struggles from her lifelong bestie Lillian (Maya Rudolph), who asks Annie to be...
- 3/25/2023
- by Sam Hines
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rudolph Isley, one of the founding members of the Isley Brothers, is suing his brother and former bandmate Ronald for allegedly trying to secure a trademark for “The Isley Brothers” exclusively under his name.
The lawsuit, which was filed Monday, March 20 and obtained by Rolling Stone, is seeking a judicial declaration that “The Isley Brothers” mark is “jointly owned” by the brothers. Rudolph also claims he’s “unaware of the degree to which Ronald exploited the Mark” and wants the judge to order Ronald to “account for and pay” the...
The lawsuit, which was filed Monday, March 20 and obtained by Rolling Stone, is seeking a judicial declaration that “The Isley Brothers” mark is “jointly owned” by the brothers. Rudolph also claims he’s “unaware of the degree to which Ronald exploited the Mark” and wants the judge to order Ronald to “account for and pay” the...
- 3/21/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
“Saturday Night Live” scene-stealer Cecily Strong had viewers reaching for the tissues during the Season 48 Christmas episode, as she bid adieu to Studio 8H after 11 long years (watch above). She’s already been nominated twice at the Emmy Awards in Best Comedy Supporting Actress (2020 and ’21) for her work on NBC’s late night sketch comedy series, so a third and final bid in the supporting category would be the cherry on top of her celebrated tenure. Of course, if “SNL” is feeling strategic, it could choose to submit her as a guest star instead.
There is a quirky Emmy rule that declares, “Only performers appearing in less than 50% of the eligible episodes can submit in the Guest Performer categories.” Strong missed the first three outings of “Saturday Night Live” due to a stage play in Los Angeles, and the December 17 broadcast was her last ever, so she only appeared in six total episodes this year.
There is a quirky Emmy rule that declares, “Only performers appearing in less than 50% of the eligible episodes can submit in the Guest Performer categories.” Strong missed the first three outings of “Saturday Night Live” due to a stage play in Los Angeles, and the December 17 broadcast was her last ever, so she only appeared in six total episodes this year.
- 3/20/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
“Loot” on Apple TV Plus stars Maya Rudolph as Molly Wells, who becomes one of the richest women in the world after divorcing her billionaire cheating husband, John Novak (Adam Scott). For costume designer Kirston Leigh Mann, who’s worked with Rudolph before on projects like “The Good Place” and “Up All Night,” the show is a “10 out of 10” on the fun scale. “Maya is amazing and she’s brave and she’s fashionable, so that makes it fun to design for somebody who’s walked into new money,” Mann reveals in Gold Derby’s Meet the Experts panel. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
Molly “likes to stand out” from all of those around her, Mann confirms. “We wanted to say that designers were in touch with her, people sent her things, and she is like a flower and she’s having fun with fashion the whole time.” She adds,...
Molly “likes to stand out” from all of those around her, Mann confirms. “We wanted to say that designers were in touch with her, people sent her things, and she is like a flower and she’s having fun with fashion the whole time.” She adds,...
- 11/10/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Take a look at more new footage from “Disenchanted”, the live-action, animated musical fantasy feature, directed by Adam Shankman starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, Idina Menzel and James Marsden, streaming November 18, 2022 on Disney+:
"...it has been 15 years since 'Giselle' (Adams) and 'Robert' (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city...
"...so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of 'Monroeville' in search of a more fairy tale life.
"Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, 'Malvina Monroe' (Rudolph) who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever.
"Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, she turns to the magic of 'Andalasia' for help, accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her...
"...it has been 15 years since 'Giselle' (Adams) and 'Robert' (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city...
"...so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of 'Monroeville' in search of a more fairy tale life.
"Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, 'Malvina Monroe' (Rudolph) who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever.
"Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, she turns to the magic of 'Andalasia' for help, accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her...
- 11/9/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
What defines the actions of an innovator?
To Anitta, the Brazillian singer honored for her musical contributions at the WSJ Magazine 2022 Innovator Awards, it’s the freedom of “not being afraid.”
“It’s when you’re not really thinking about other people, and what they’re gonna say if you’re gonna fail or not,” Anitta told Variety on Wednesday night at the Museum of Modern Art. “When you have courage, you just do whatever you feel like doing.”
The 12th annual Innovator Awards honored industry heavyweights such as Margot Robbie, Maya Rudolph and Anitta for their outstanding achievements in their respective fields. Guests were treated with a nutritious three-course meal, an autumn-inspired cocktail menu and a WSJ Magazine tote bag that contained a 1000 Roche Bobois gift card.
Other honorees included Italian fashion designer Anthony Vaccarello, urban architect Jeanne Gang, neo-conceptual artist Jenny Holzer, former Apple chief design officer Jony Ive...
To Anitta, the Brazillian singer honored for her musical contributions at the WSJ Magazine 2022 Innovator Awards, it’s the freedom of “not being afraid.”
“It’s when you’re not really thinking about other people, and what they’re gonna say if you’re gonna fail or not,” Anitta told Variety on Wednesday night at the Museum of Modern Art. “When you have courage, you just do whatever you feel like doing.”
The 12th annual Innovator Awards honored industry heavyweights such as Margot Robbie, Maya Rudolph and Anitta for their outstanding achievements in their respective fields. Guests were treated with a nutritious three-course meal, an autumn-inspired cocktail menu and a WSJ Magazine tote bag that contained a 1000 Roche Bobois gift card.
Other honorees included Italian fashion designer Anthony Vaccarello, urban architect Jeanne Gang, neo-conceptual artist Jenny Holzer, former Apple chief design officer Jony Ive...
- 11/4/2022
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Take a look at new character posters supporting “Disenchanted”, the live-action, animated musical fantasy feature sequel, directed by Adam Shankman starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, Idina Menzel and James Marsden, streaming November 18, 2022 on Disney+:
"...it has been 15 years since 'Giselle' (Adams) and 'Robert' (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city...
"...so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of 'Monroeville' in search of a more fairy tale life.
"Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, 'Malvina Monroe' (Rudolph) who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever.
"Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, she turns to the magic of 'Andalasia' for help, accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing...
"...it has been 15 years since 'Giselle' (Adams) and 'Robert' (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city...
"...so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of 'Monroeville' in search of a more fairy tale life.
"Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, 'Malvina Monroe' (Rudolph) who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever.
"Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, she turns to the magic of 'Andalasia' for help, accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing...
- 11/3/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
A new trailer for Disenchanted, the all-new musical comedy and sequel to Enchanted starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey, has been released and you can check it out right here on CinemaNerdz!
Amy Adams in “Disenchanted.” Photo Courtesy of Disney – © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The film also stars Maya Rudolph, Gabriella Baldacchino, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Jayma Mays, is directed by Adam Shankman and features new songs from Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz.
It has been more than ten years since Giselle (Adams) and Robert (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Rudolph), who makes Giselle...
Amy Adams in “Disenchanted.” Photo Courtesy of Disney – © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The film also stars Maya Rudolph, Gabriella Baldacchino, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Jayma Mays, is directed by Adam Shankman and features new songs from Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz.
It has been more than ten years since Giselle (Adams) and Robert (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Rudolph), who makes Giselle...
- 11/2/2022
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Disney+ has released a delightful new trailer for ‘Disenchanted,’ the all-new musical comedy and sequel to ‘Enchanted.’
It has been more than ten years since Giselle (Adams) and Robert (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever. Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, she turns to the magic of Andalasia for help, accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her family’s future happiness in jeopardy. Now, Giselle is in a race against time to reverse...
It has been more than ten years since Giselle (Adams) and Robert (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever. Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, she turns to the magic of Andalasia for help, accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her family’s future happiness in jeopardy. Now, Giselle is in a race against time to reverse...
- 11/2/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Disney+ Hotstar has released a delightful new trailer for “Disenchanted,” the all-new musical comedy and sequel to “Enchanted.” The film, which reunites original cast members Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel, and James Marsden and also stars Maya Rudolph, Gabriella Baldacchino, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Jayma Mays, is directed by Adam Shankman and features new songs from Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. “Disenchanted” debuts November 18, on Disney+ Hotstar.
It has been more than ten years since Giselle (Adams) and Robert (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for.
Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever.
It has been more than ten years since Giselle (Adams) and Robert (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for.
Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever.
- 11/2/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Amy Adams as Giselle in Disney’s live-action Disenchanted, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc. © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Disney+ has released a delightful new trailer for ,” the all-new musical comedy and sequel to “Enchanted.” The film, which reunites original cast members Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel, and James Marsden and also stars Maya Rudolph, Gabriella Baldacchino, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Jayma Mays, is directed by Adam Shankman and features new songs from Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. “Disenchanted” debuts November 18, exclusively on Disney+. It has been more than ten years since Giselle (Adams) and Robert (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole...
- 11/1/2022
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Amy Adams as Giselle in Disney’s live-action Disenchanted, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Disney+ has released a delightful new trailer for “Disenchanted,” the all-new musical comedy and sequel to “Enchanted.” The film, which reunites original cast members Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel, and James Marsden and also stars Maya Rudolph, Gabriella Baldacchino, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Jayma Mays, is directed by Adam Shankman and features new songs from Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. “Disenchanted” debuts November 18, exclusively on Disney+.
It has been more than ten years since Giselle (Adams) and Robert (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new...
Disney+ has released a delightful new trailer for “Disenchanted,” the all-new musical comedy and sequel to “Enchanted.” The film, which reunites original cast members Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel, and James Marsden and also stars Maya Rudolph, Gabriella Baldacchino, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Jayma Mays, is directed by Adam Shankman and features new songs from Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. “Disenchanted” debuts November 18, exclusively on Disney+.
It has been more than ten years since Giselle (Adams) and Robert (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new...
- 11/1/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
“Enchanted” fans are getting a longer look at the new sequel.
On Tuesday, Disney+ dropped a new trailer for “Disenchanted”, with star Amy Adams returning as Giselle, along with Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Idina Menzel and newcomer Maya Rudolph.
Read More: ‘Disenchanted’ Sequel Trailer: Watch Patrick Dempsey And Amy Adams Navigate Life In Suburbia
“It has been more than ten years since Giselle (Adams) and Robert (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life,” the official synopsis begins.
“Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever,” it continues. “Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find,...
On Tuesday, Disney+ dropped a new trailer for “Disenchanted”, with star Amy Adams returning as Giselle, along with Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Idina Menzel and newcomer Maya Rudolph.
Read More: ‘Disenchanted’ Sequel Trailer: Watch Patrick Dempsey And Amy Adams Navigate Life In Suburbia
“It has been more than ten years since Giselle (Adams) and Robert (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life,” the official synopsis begins.
“Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever,” it continues. “Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Giselle accidentally wishes herself into becoming not just an evil stepmother but the villain of her own fairy tale story in the new trailer for Disney+’s Disenchanted. The Enchanted sequel picks up the tale of Giselle and Robert 10 years after the events of the first film and finds Giselle disenchanted with life among us normal humans.
Amy Adams reprises her role as Gisell, Patrick Dempsey’s back as Robert, Idina Menzel returns as Nancy, and James Marsden’s back as Prince Edward. The sequel also stars Maya Rudolph as Malvina Monroe, Yvette Nicole Brown as Rosaleen, Jayma Mays as Ruby, and Gabriella Baldacchino as Morgan Philip.
The long-awaited musical comedy sequel will premiere on Disney+ on November 18, 2022.
Kevin Lima directed 2007’s Enchanted and Adam Shankman (Hairspray) is at the helm of the 2022 sequel. Brigitte Hales wrote the screenplay and Amy Adams, Barry Josephson, and Barry Sonnenfeld produced. Shankman, Jo Burn,...
Amy Adams reprises her role as Gisell, Patrick Dempsey’s back as Robert, Idina Menzel returns as Nancy, and James Marsden’s back as Prince Edward. The sequel also stars Maya Rudolph as Malvina Monroe, Yvette Nicole Brown as Rosaleen, Jayma Mays as Ruby, and Gabriella Baldacchino as Morgan Philip.
The long-awaited musical comedy sequel will premiere on Disney+ on November 18, 2022.
Kevin Lima directed 2007’s Enchanted and Adam Shankman (Hairspray) is at the helm of the 2022 sequel. Brigitte Hales wrote the screenplay and Amy Adams, Barry Josephson, and Barry Sonnenfeld produced. Shankman, Jo Burn,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
A new trailer has descended upon us from Disney+ for the sequel to the Amy Adams musical comedy, 2007’s Enchanted. The sequel features a returning cast, including Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel, and James Marsden and also stars Maya Rudolph, Gabriella Baldacchino, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Jayma Mays. The film is directed by Adam Shankman and features new songs from Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz.
The official Disney synopsis for the sequel reads,
“It has been more than ten years since Giselle (Adams) and Robert (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel...
The official Disney synopsis for the sequel reads,
“It has been more than ten years since Giselle (Adams) and Robert (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel...
- 11/1/2022
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Take a look at new footage from “Disenchanted”, the live-action, animated musical fantasy feature sequel, directed by Adam Shankman starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, Idina Menzel and James Marsden, releasing in theaters November 23, 2022:
"...it has been 15 years since 'Giselle' (Adams) and 'Robert' (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of 'Monroeville' in search of a more fairy tale life.
"Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, 'Malvina Monroe' (Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever.
"Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, she turns to the magic of 'Andalasia' for help, accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her...
"...it has been 15 years since 'Giselle' (Adams) and 'Robert' (Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of 'Monroeville' in search of a more fairy tale life.
"Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, 'Malvina Monroe' (Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever.
"Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, she turns to the magic of 'Andalasia' for help, accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her...
- 11/1/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
A 2009 sit-down on David Letterman’s Late Show was anything but a laugh for Maya Rudolph. The Loot star said she was “embarrassed and humiliated” after Letterman, Stephen Colbert’s predecessor in CBS’ late-night franchise, mispronounced her name. “I did not have a good time,” Rudolph recalled in a WSJ. Magazine interview posted online on Friday, October 28. “He said my name wrong, and I just sat there, like, ‘I grew up my whole life in love with you. And now my heart is broken. And I’m sitting here embarrassed and humiliated.’ I didn’t know how to handle it. I didn’t know how to come up with something funny to say.” (Credit: Apple TV+) Looking back, the former Saturday Night Live player observed that she often found it difficult to be funny during talk shows, interviews, and red-carpet appearances earlier in her career. “It would always feel like someone was stealing my soul,...
- 10/30/2022
- TV Insider
Maya Rudolph is recalling her first appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman and remembers it was not the best experience. In a new interview, the Saturday Night Live alum says she “did not have a good time.”
“He said my name wrong, and I just sat there, like, I grew up my whole life in love with you,” she told WSJ. Magazine. “And now my heart is broken. And I’m sitting here embarrassed and humiliated. I didn’t know how to handle it. I didn’t know how to come up with something funny to say. My public persona muscle wasn’t strong yet.”
However, Rudolph remembers that over the time she had “definitely gotten much better” and when she feels “uncomfortable” she tries “to be funny.”
Letterman ended up apologizing to Rudolph for mispronouncing her name saying, “I’m sorry that I mispronounced your name. I’m just a boob,...
“He said my name wrong, and I just sat there, like, I grew up my whole life in love with you,” she told WSJ. Magazine. “And now my heart is broken. And I’m sitting here embarrassed and humiliated. I didn’t know how to handle it. I didn’t know how to come up with something funny to say. My public persona muscle wasn’t strong yet.”
However, Rudolph remembers that over the time she had “definitely gotten much better” and when she feels “uncomfortable” she tries “to be funny.”
Letterman ended up apologizing to Rudolph for mispronouncing her name saying, “I’m sorry that I mispronounced your name. I’m just a boob,...
- 10/30/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
Maya Rudolph is reflecting on a phase in her career when she didn’t yet feel confident about speaking up for herself.
During an interview with WSJ. Magazine that published online Friday, the star of Apple TV+’s Loot recalled her first visit to CBS’ The Late Show in 2009. Rudolph explained that she felt uncomfortable during the interview after host David Letterman mispronounced her name.
“I did not have a good time,” she told the publication. “He said my name wrong, and I just sat there, like, ‘I grew up my whole life in love with you. And now my heart is broken. And I’m sitting here embarrassed and humiliated.’ I didn’t know how to handle it.”
She continued, “I didn’t know how to come up with something funny to say. My public persona muscle wasn’t strong yet.”
Rudolph,...
Maya Rudolph is reflecting on a phase in her career when she didn’t yet feel confident about speaking up for herself.
During an interview with WSJ. Magazine that published online Friday, the star of Apple TV+’s Loot recalled her first visit to CBS’ The Late Show in 2009. Rudolph explained that she felt uncomfortable during the interview after host David Letterman mispronounced her name.
“I did not have a good time,” she told the publication. “He said my name wrong, and I just sat there, like, ‘I grew up my whole life in love with you. And now my heart is broken. And I’m sitting here embarrassed and humiliated.’ I didn’t know how to handle it.”
She continued, “I didn’t know how to come up with something funny to say. My public persona muscle wasn’t strong yet.”
Rudolph,...
- 10/29/2022
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Maya Rudolph has recounted feeling “embarrassed and humiliated” during her first appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman.
The Saturday Night Live alum made her debut guest appearance on the late-night talk show in 2009.
In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, Rudolph, 50, reflected on her earlier years in the business when she struggled with red carpets, interviews and talk shows.
“It would always feel like someone was stealing my soul,” she described. “That’s where, over the years, I created a persona to protect myself.”
She then recalled her first experience joining David Letterman on his show.
“I did not have a good time,” she remembered.
“He said my name wrong, and I just sat there, like, ‘I grew up my whole life in love with you. And now my heart is broken. And I’m sitting here embarrassed and humiliated.’”
The Independent has contacted Letterman’s representatives for comment.
The Saturday Night Live alum made her debut guest appearance on the late-night talk show in 2009.
In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, Rudolph, 50, reflected on her earlier years in the business when she struggled with red carpets, interviews and talk shows.
“It would always feel like someone was stealing my soul,” she described. “That’s where, over the years, I created a persona to protect myself.”
She then recalled her first experience joining David Letterman on his show.
“I did not have a good time,” she remembered.
“He said my name wrong, and I just sat there, like, ‘I grew up my whole life in love with you. And now my heart is broken. And I’m sitting here embarrassed and humiliated.’”
The Independent has contacted Letterman’s representatives for comment.
- 10/28/2022
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - TV
Click here to read the full article.
Rian Johnson’s mystery series is readying its Poker Face.
The highly anticipated Peacock show marks the Knives Out and Star Wars: The Last Jedi director’s debut as TV creator and stars Natasha Lyonne. Up until now, not much has been known about what to expect beyond Johnson teasing the series as a character driven, case-of-the-week mystery.
“There’s been a murder, and I’m trying to figure out what happened,” says Lyonne’s starring character, scrappy protagonist Charlie Cale, in the teaser trailer (below). Billed as a mystery-of-the-week drama, the 10 hour-long episodes launch Jan. 26 with four episodes, followed by a weekly release on Thursdays.
The first look at the detective series from the minds of Lyonne and Johnson includes three photos of Lyonne’s Charlie, along with a teaser trailer that clocks in just under one minute. The footage introduces Charlie...
Rian Johnson’s mystery series is readying its Poker Face.
The highly anticipated Peacock show marks the Knives Out and Star Wars: The Last Jedi director’s debut as TV creator and stars Natasha Lyonne. Up until now, not much has been known about what to expect beyond Johnson teasing the series as a character driven, case-of-the-week mystery.
“There’s been a murder, and I’m trying to figure out what happened,” says Lyonne’s starring character, scrappy protagonist Charlie Cale, in the teaser trailer (below). Billed as a mystery-of-the-week drama, the 10 hour-long episodes launch Jan. 26 with four episodes, followed by a weekly release on Thursdays.
The first look at the detective series from the minds of Lyonne and Johnson includes three photos of Lyonne’s Charlie, along with a teaser trailer that clocks in just under one minute. The footage introduces Charlie...
- 10/26/2022
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jules Bass, one half of the legendary animation team Rankin/Bass, has died. He was 87.
Jules Bass’ career is forever linked to Arthur Rankin Jr.–which certainly isn’t a bad thing, since the duo played major roles in creating some of the most iconic Christmas movies ever.
Rankin/Bass was of course best known for their holiday classics Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), Frosty the Snowman (1969), Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1970), and so many more. But now that it’s October, let’s not forget Mad Monster Party? (1967), which had the benefit of the voice talents of Boris Karloff, who lent his distinct vocals as Baron Boris von Frankenstein, a take on Victor Frankenstein, the creator of Karloff’s most famous role of Frankenstein’s Monster.
While Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer remains one of the duo’s true classics, it wasn’t until three years later that Arthur Rankin Jr....
Jules Bass’ career is forever linked to Arthur Rankin Jr.–which certainly isn’t a bad thing, since the duo played major roles in creating some of the most iconic Christmas movies ever.
Rankin/Bass was of course best known for their holiday classics Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), Frosty the Snowman (1969), Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1970), and so many more. But now that it’s October, let’s not forget Mad Monster Party? (1967), which had the benefit of the voice talents of Boris Karloff, who lent his distinct vocals as Baron Boris von Frankenstein, a take on Victor Frankenstein, the creator of Karloff’s most famous role of Frankenstein’s Monster.
While Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer remains one of the duo’s true classics, it wasn’t until three years later that Arthur Rankin Jr....
- 10/26/2022
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Peacock announced season two of the original baking competition series, “Baking It,” hosted and executive produced by Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler. The second season premieres on the streamer on Monday, December 12.
The second season of the series marks the first time the Emmy-winners have hosted a show together. Poehler replaces fellow “Saturday Night Live” alum and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star Andy Samburg, who hosted the first season with Rudolph. Additionally, a special holiday episode of “Baking It” will air December 12 at 10pm Et/Pt on NBC. In the holiday special, Maya and Amy invite their famous friends to “cele-bake” the holidays in a friendly competition to raise money for their charities.
The show is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Paper Kite Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment. Poehler, Rudolph, Nicolle Yaron, Pip Wells, Kate Arend and Dave Becky serve as executive producers.
The second season of the series marks the first time the Emmy-winners have hosted a show together. Poehler replaces fellow “Saturday Night Live” alum and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star Andy Samburg, who hosted the first season with Rudolph. Additionally, a special holiday episode of “Baking It” will air December 12 at 10pm Et/Pt on NBC. In the holiday special, Maya and Amy invite their famous friends to “cele-bake” the holidays in a friendly competition to raise money for their charities.
The show is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Paper Kite Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment. Poehler, Rudolph, Nicolle Yaron, Pip Wells, Kate Arend and Dave Becky serve as executive producers.
- 10/25/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
Jules Bass, who produced and directed a number of classic animated holiday specials like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman, has died at the age of 87, his publicist confirms to our sister site Variety.
Bass is most famous for his collaborations with Arthur Rankin Jr., including the 1964 stop-motion animated special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, which Bass co-produced. The retelling of the famous Christmas carol narrated by Burl Ives became a beloved annual tradition for TV viewers and still runs each year on CBS. Rankin/Bass followed up that success with 1968’s The Little Drummer Boy, 1970’s Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town...
Bass is most famous for his collaborations with Arthur Rankin Jr., including the 1964 stop-motion animated special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, which Bass co-produced. The retelling of the famous Christmas carol narrated by Burl Ives became a beloved annual tradition for TV viewers and still runs each year on CBS. Rankin/Bass followed up that success with 1968’s The Little Drummer Boy, 1970’s Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town...
- 10/25/2022
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler get into the holiday mood with ‘Baking It’ season 2 (Photo Courtesy of Peacock)
Executive producer Amy Poehler takes on co-hosting duties with fellow executive producer Maya Rudolph for season two of Peacock’s Baking It. The new season of the holiday-themed baking competition series will debut on December 12, 2022 on Peacock, with a special celebrity episode airing on NBC on Dec. 12th at 10pm Et/Pt.
The holiday special features Rudolph and Poehler inviting their celebrity friends to “cele-bake” the holidays. The special episode will raise funds for the celebrities’ favorite charities.
Season two of Peacock’s Baking It marks the first time Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler will co-host a series.
“This season’s coziest cooking competition is Baking It: Season Two! This season has everything: The Grannies, crafty bakes, goofy songs about butter, cash prizes, BFFs, Family, and did we mention butter? And, to...
Executive producer Amy Poehler takes on co-hosting duties with fellow executive producer Maya Rudolph for season two of Peacock’s Baking It. The new season of the holiday-themed baking competition series will debut on December 12, 2022 on Peacock, with a special celebrity episode airing on NBC on Dec. 12th at 10pm Et/Pt.
The holiday special features Rudolph and Poehler inviting their celebrity friends to “cele-bake” the holidays. The special episode will raise funds for the celebrities’ favorite charities.
Season two of Peacock’s Baking It marks the first time Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler will co-host a series.
“This season’s coziest cooking competition is Baking It: Season Two! This season has everything: The Grannies, crafty bakes, goofy songs about butter, cash prizes, BFFs, Family, and did we mention butter? And, to...
- 10/25/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Click here to read the full article.
Jules Bass, the animator, producer, director and composer who partnered with Arthur Rankin Jr. on the stop-motion holiday TV specials Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, has died. He was 87.
Bass died Tuesday at an assisted living facility in Rye, New York, publicist Jennifer Fisherman Ruff told The Hollywood Reporter.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, based on the song popularized by Gene Autry and featuring the voice of Burl Ives, debuted in 1964. Frosty the Snowman, starring Jackie Vernon and Jimmy Durante, bowed in 1969, and Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, starring Fred Astaire, premiered in 1970. All three have remained strong television draws through the decades.
Rankin/Bass Productions’ cel-animated, stop-motion features were farmed out to Japanese animators and were painstaking to make, with thousands of still photos of their characters’ incremental movements put together at 24 frames...
Jules Bass, the animator, producer, director and composer who partnered with Arthur Rankin Jr. on the stop-motion holiday TV specials Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, has died. He was 87.
Bass died Tuesday at an assisted living facility in Rye, New York, publicist Jennifer Fisherman Ruff told The Hollywood Reporter.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, based on the song popularized by Gene Autry and featuring the voice of Burl Ives, debuted in 1964. Frosty the Snowman, starring Jackie Vernon and Jimmy Durante, bowed in 1969, and Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, starring Fred Astaire, premiered in 1970. All three have remained strong television draws through the decades.
Rankin/Bass Productions’ cel-animated, stop-motion features were farmed out to Japanese animators and were painstaking to make, with thousands of still photos of their characters’ incremental movements put together at 24 frames...
- 10/25/2022
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Baking It is cooking up its return to Peacock and has a new host in the kitchen.
Amy Poehler is replacing Andy Samberg in the second season of the reality format and will join her old pal Maya Rudolph.
Poehler was already an exec producer of the show, which is a spin-off of her own Making It, which has been parked at NBC after three seasons. It marks the first time that the pair, who starred in Saturday Night Live together as well as films such as Wine Country and Sisters, have hosted a reality show together.
The second season will launch on the streamer on December 12. The first season launched last December.
The five-part show follows a new batch of bakers competing to win a cash prize. The network promises explosions, implements of destruction and smashing cakes.
A holiday special of the series will also air on NBC on...
Amy Poehler is replacing Andy Samberg in the second season of the reality format and will join her old pal Maya Rudolph.
Poehler was already an exec producer of the show, which is a spin-off of her own Making It, which has been parked at NBC after three seasons. It marks the first time that the pair, who starred in Saturday Night Live together as well as films such as Wine Country and Sisters, have hosted a reality show together.
The second season will launch on the streamer on December 12. The first season launched last December.
The five-part show follows a new batch of bakers competing to win a cash prize. The network promises explosions, implements of destruction and smashing cakes.
A holiday special of the series will also air on NBC on...
- 10/25/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Baking It is mixing up its ingredient list: Peacock’s baking competition will return for Season 2 with Amy Poehler hosting alongside her old SNL castmate Maya Rudolph, TVLine has learned.
The streamer has announced a premiere date as well: Season 2 will debut Monday, Dec. 12, with new episodes airing weekly. The same day, NBC will air a special celebrity holiday episode of Baking It at 10/9c where “Maya and Amy invite their famous friends to ‘cele-bake’ the holidays in a friendly competition to raise some dough for their favorite charities,” per the official description.
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The streamer has announced a premiere date as well: Season 2 will debut Monday, Dec. 12, with new episodes airing weekly. The same day, NBC will air a special celebrity holiday episode of Baking It at 10/9c where “Maya and Amy invite their famous friends to ‘cele-bake’ the holidays in a friendly competition to raise some dough for their favorite charities,” per the official description.
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- 10/25/2022
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Soon after she meets Ronald and Ernie Isley one sweltering afternoon in downtown L.A., Chloe Bailey tells them a quick, impossibly cute story: As kids, she and her sister Halle used to perform the Isleys’ “Who’s That Lady,” serving as backup singers while their baby brother took the lead. The Isley Brothers’ mix of muscular funk and buttery soul was the bedrock for much of the music Chloe and Halle grew up on, and the brothers have the staggering sample credits to support that claim — a list that...
- 10/25/2022
- by Gerrick Kennedy
- Rollingstone.com
In the latest TV show ratings, CBS’ airing of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer drew 5.7 million total viewers and a 1.1 rating, placing second for the night in total audience while tying ABC’s The Bachelorette for the 18-49 demo win (but leading all of Tuesday in “boomers” age 25-54).
Leading out of Rudy, Let’s Make a Deal Primetime did 3.4 mil and a 0.5.
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Leading out of Rudy, Let’s Make a Deal Primetime did 3.4 mil and a 0.5.
More from TVLineRatings: Sunday Night Football Dips With Ravens/ChargersMacy's Thanksgiving Parade Hits Viewership High of 28.5 Million, as Peacock Streaming DoublesRatings: NCIS: Sydney Audience Dips in Week 2, as DWTS and The Voice Dominate Night
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- 12/2/2020
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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