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Resident Alien has been a delight since its premiere in 2021, seamlessly blending situational comedy with sci-fi world-building and a quirky imagination. Season 3, perhaps its best yet, premiered more than one year ago, and fans are eagerly awaiting Season 4 as the show heads to the USA Network.

There's a kindness and a deep understanding of the human condition laced throughout that show, and it constantly reminds me of possibly my favorite sci-fi comedy on television, a very similar (and arguably even better) series from 2016 that aired on TBS. It developed a small but loyal cult following in Season 2 after word-of-mouth spread, and was renewed for Season 3. Until it wasn't.

Extraterrestrials and People of Earth

People of Earth was one of the rare shows that critics and audiences agreed was great; it currently has an 89% critics' score and an 86% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Created by David Jenkins (Our Flag Means Death...

Mistakes happen, and it's always an interesting thing when audiences catch mistakes in movies. Not only did those mistakes have to make their way on set, but several cast and crew members also had to have completely missed it before it got to the editing room.

Fans love to spot movie mistakes. Sometimes these mistakes even make their movies better.

A Stormtrooper Bumped Their Head Star Wars (1977)

The Star Wars franchise has had its upsetting lows and astronomical highs, including many details fans have mulled over and adored for decades. One particular detail all the way back from the original Star Wars film has become such a beloved moment, that fans make an effort to point it out upon rewatches. In a scene where Stormtroopers are investigating a control room, one Stormtrooper happens to bonk his head on the door frame on the way in.

The true identity of this Stormtrooper's actor remains a mystery.

Plot: A suburban dad (Tim Robinson) becomes hellbent on being BFFs with his charismatic new neighbour (Paul Rudd).

Review: Confession time – this movie is my introduction to Tim Robinson. Sure, I’ve had folks name-drop his show I Think You Should Leave, and it’s always been on my list of stuff to check out. But, I walked into this more-or-less fresh, not knowing what to expect. What I got was one of the most cringe-inducing comedies I’ve ever seen – and I loved every second of it.

To be sure, this kind of humour isn’t for everyone. There were times while I was watching Friendship in the jam-packed screening that I’m sure I annoyed the people sitting next to me by how many times I sunk in my seat, covering my face with my hands and repeating “no, no, no” louder than I should. That’s the effect this had on me.

Moana may have taken on the ocean virtually alone in “Moana” — at least, until she dragged Maui along — but that isn’t the case in Disney’s latest sequel.

In “Moana 2,” our wayfinding hero sets out on another voyage. This time, she’s called upon by the ancestors to locate an island hidden by a god, specifically with the intent to cut off other island peoples from each other. The mission is decidedly more dangerous than in the first film, and that means she needs a crew.

Here’s who’s on that crew, and where you might recognize everyone’s voices from in our complete “Moana 2” cast and character guide now that the film is streaming on Disney+.

Disney Moana (Auli’i Cravalho)

Moana remains the center of the story in the sequel, as she sets out to quite literally save humankind. She’s once again voiced by Auli’i Cravalho,...

Exclusive: The Black List and Wif have announced the participants for the 2025 Episodic Lab.

Seven up-and-coming television writers have been chosen for the selective and intensive Lab, which is now in its ninth year.

Supported by the Golden Globe Foundation and Shivhans Pictures, the lab focuses on preparing women writers and writers of underrepresented genders for a career in writing television. The lab meets 2-3 times a week in March, with sessions that include master classes, workshops, and lectures from guest mentors.

Mentors this year include Krista Vernoff (Grey’s Anatomy), Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries universe), Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead), Nicole Jefferson Asher (P-Valley), Kassia Miller (High Potential), Sono Patel (Based on a True Story), Jane Becker (Nobody Wants This) and Mj Delaney (Ted Lasso).

Participants will also meet with a number of lab alumni mentors, including Anna Salinas (Loot), Alex Rubin (Sweet Magnolias), Hannah Stoddard & Jenny Ulmer (Reboot...

As it approaches two years since the second season finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worldsfirst aired on Paramount+, fans are anxiously awaiting word on when Season 3 will premiere. The second season of Strange New Worlds concluded in August 2023, and Paramount+ has not confirmed when Season 3 will air. However, per Trek Central, filming has already begun on Season 4 of the series, which follows Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise.

The outlet reports that the fourth season began filming on March 3 and is expected to continue until the end of July. Pre-production on Strange New Worlds’ Season 4 began in January.Strange New Worlds was given the green light back in April 2024.

The official Star TrekInstagram account also confirmed that filming for Season 4 is underway, posting a photo of stars Mount, Ethan Peck, and Celia Rose Gooding on March 3. The post was captioned: "Production...

Netflix’s latest British miniseries, Toxic Town is centered around the real-life legal battle between the Corby Borough Council and the townsfolk whose children suffered birth deformities due to toxic waste pollution resulting from deliberate neglect and mismanagement by the authorities involved in the steel plant land reclamation. As the makers decide to approach the narrative from the perspective of the victim’s families and the residents of the industrial town, it is important to note that maternal figures gained prominence – the ones who were most affected/ blamed for a predicament beyond their control, as patriarchal society functioned that way, and still does. Aside from this aspect, the series also focuses on the bureaucratic corruption which preys on the socioeconomic vulnerabilities of small townships and ends up ruining the future of upcoming generations in diabolically selfish pursuits.

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Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy is shedding some light on the status of Taika Waititi's Star Wars project, which has been shrouded in mystery for some time. In a recent interview with Deadline, Kennedy, who is expected to retire sometime in 2025, touched on the Thor: Ragnarok director’s Star Wars movie.

“Well, I keep waiting for Taika (Waititi), and he is working with another writer now,” Kennedy began. “He’s so busy. I love him. I think if we ever do get a script from Taika it’s going to be fantastic. I already saw a first act that I loved, but tying him down, it’s tricky,” Kennedy said.

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Taika Waititi has been attached to an untitledStar Warsproject for several years now. A worldwide pandemic has come and gone, industry-wide strikes shutdown all Hollywood productions for the good part of a year, and Star Wars has failed to release one film since his hiring. Of course, Lucasfilm is largely to blame for that last part, especially since they have a revolving door of filmmakers walking in and out of the studio. However, it seems Waititi shares a good chunk of the blame for his Star Wars film remaining in the script phase and causing an indefinite delay.

During an interview with Deadline, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy discussed a variety of topics concerning the future of the Star Wars universe. Among the projects mentioned were Waititi's untitled film, which apparently does not have a script yet. It's a simple, yet frustrating reason, especially since he has been attached to the...

The Walking Dead star Andrew Lincoln is returning to the small screen as the star of a TV series. The casting also marks his return to British television.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Lincoln will star in the upcoming ITV series Cold Water, a six-part thriller. A first look at Lincoln in his role as a "repressed and depressed family man" can be seen below. Other actors who will co-star alongside Lincoln in Cold Water include Ewen Bremner, Eve Myles, and Indira Varma.

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In the series, Lincoln plays John, a father and husband who "ups and moves his family to the rural idyll of Coldwater, far away from London. Upon arrival, John is quickly befriended by his charming,...

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While Max (formerly known as HBO Max) is in no way the success story that Netflix is, and even if it doesn’t have the vast library that Netflix has, you can’t deny the sheer quality of shows that Max has. With some of the greatest stories ever told in the world of television, Max completely justifies its premium subscription price. So, today, we are listing the best shows you can check out on Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service.

The Pitt Credit – Max

The Pitt is a medical drama series created by R. Scott Gemmill. The Max series is set in the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital and it follows a group of doctors and nurses as they serve a single 15-hour emergency department shift. The Pitt stars Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Katherine Lanasa,...

Audiences love a great love story, and while every medium has its fair share of spectacular romances, television is one that truly allows romance to thrive. Its use of long-form storytelling allows for more time to develop the characters and their relationship, with some taking many episodes or even multiple seasons to even admit their feelings. In fact, some love stories are so strong that viewers will tune in just to watch them unfold, regardless of the series' overall quality.

Fortunately, there are plenty of great couples who come from amazing TV shows in any genre. These particular romantic pairings are so captivating that they manage to stand out even within their acclaimed series. From pop culture staples like Cheers' Sam and Diane to newer couples like Killing Eve's Villanelle and Eve, here are ten couples whose love stories alone make their shows worth the watch.

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The legendary Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson are joining forces in the new dark comedy film Friendship. Robinson, known for his awkward, absurd comedy in I Think You Should Leave, is teaming up with Rudd, who plays a great straight man sure to complement Robinson's overt humor. A24 just released the first trailer for Friendship, which shows off the dynamic between Robinson, the lonely outsider, and Rudd, his new friend who quickly decides to drop the odd guy.

Fans of the famous pairing are loving the new trailer for Friendship, which was written and directed by Andrew DeYoung, whose credits include some of TV's best comedies, like Pen15, Dave, and Our Flag Means Death. Many fans of Robinson's past work are comparing the unconventional film to his popular comedy show, with one commenter on the YouTube trailer saying, "This feels like a ‘i think you should leave’ sketch and i love it.

A24 has released the first trailer for “Friendship,” a comedy starring Tim Robinson (“I Think You Should Leave”) and Paul Rudd. The film is slated for a theatrical release this May, following a March 9 SXSW premiere.

In “Friendship,” suburban dad Craig (Robinson) falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor (Rudd), as Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their lives. Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Josh Segarra and Billy Bryk also star. Andrew DeYoung wrote and directed “Friendship” in his feature debut.

The comedy first premiered on Sept. 8, 2024 at the Toronto International Film Festival as part of its Midnight Madness section. A24 acquired the film a week later, following strong reviews out of the fest.

“Friendship” marks Robinson’s first starring role in a movie. He is best known for his Netflix sketch comedy series “I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson,...

Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, and to celebrate, “Love Hurts” is now in theaters. And you’re definitely familiar with its cast.

The film centers on realtor Marvin Gable, who loves his job and very ordinary life. But when he suddenly gets an unexpectedly valentine from his crazy ex-girlfriend, he gets ripped back into his old life — one of violence and crime.

We won’t get into spoilers, we’re just running down the basics of the “Love Hurts” cast and where you’ve seen them before.

“Love Hurts” (Credit: Allen Fraser/Universal Pictures) Marvin Gable (Ke Huy Quan)

“Love Hurts” marks Ke Huy Quan’s first-ever leading role, as realtor Marvin Gable. It also marks his first film role since his Oscar-winning turn in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Of course, you might also recognize him from “The Goonies” or “Indiana Jones.”

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Acorn TV has commissioned fan-favorite mystery drama My Life Is Murder for a fifth season, which is set to debut later this year.

Starring Lucy Lawless as the fearless and unapologetic investigator Alexa Crowe, each season sees her solving puzzling cases in Auckland, New Zealand with a little help from her witty friends.

Season 5 sees eight thrilling new cases featuring dangerous villains that only Alexa Crowe (Lawless) can catch, but as always, she’s bringing her friends and family along for the ride.

Tech guru Madison is stepping up and contributing her considerable technical skills to the investigations, while cafe owner Reuben is always there to lend a helping hand, and, shockingly, it turns out that Detective Harry has been hiding a rather big secret.

Moreover, just to complicate things, Alexa’s bad-boy brother Will drops by with a dilemma of his own. Additionally, in the series’ highest-stakes episode to date,...

Alexa Crowe’s fearless investigative skills will continue to be put to the test!

TVLine has learned exclusively that My Life Is Murder will return for Season 5 at Acorn TV, with Lucy Lawless reprising her leading role.

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Scheduled to release later this year, Season 5 will consist of eight episodes with new cases “featuring dangerous villains that only Alexa Crowe (played by Lawless) can catch,...

If you want to talk about a stellar cast, then I'd definitely point to the stars that we're going to see in Netflix's upcoming new series, Toxic Town. The show is a British drama that's based on a true story. And I can assure you, that aspect of it already has my attention. We'll get to what the show is all about in a moment. But first, let's talk about when you can start watching and who the cast members are that have us so excited to tune in.

Toxic Town premieres Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 on Netflix. With this being a miniseries, the drama is only a total of 4 episodes, each being an hour long. Honestly for those of us who are avid Netflix watchers, we'll definitely be blowing through these episodes very quickly. It's an easy watch in terms of how much time we're going to commit. And it's...

The second iteration of The Inclusion List from Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative has identified the 150 most inclusive films from 2019 to 2023, adding to its initial class of 100 films by naming 50 new titles for the year 2023.

Four films from that year have made it into the Top 10 Most Inclusive Films for that timespan, according to the study released Wednesday, with A Thousand and One taking the No. 2 spot overall, Bottoms coming in seventh, The Color Purple ninth and The Blackening in 10th.

The list’s point system took into account talent both in front of and behind the camera, with a total of 20 points broken down into 10-point halves for both on-screen and off-screen inclusion. Two distinct processes were used, one for leads/co-leads and the other for all speaking characters. A film could earn up to 10 points for on-screen inclusion based on the five inclusion indicators across leads/co leads (up to 5 points) and all speaking characters (up to 5 points).

A Thousand and One ranks second with a score of 13.6/20, while Bottoms scores a 12.2/20. The Color Purple and The Blackening are tied with a score of 11.8/20. The highest scoring film on the list remains Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Woman King (2022) with a 15/20.

The list also evaluated 2023 films displaying the best inclusivity across five categories: gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability, and age. It named five of the most inclusive 2023 films within each of those categories.

The 2023 films that scored the highest for the gender indicator of inclusion were A Thousand and One, You Hurt My Feelings, The Marvels, Priscilla and Barbie. A Thousand and One also scored high on the race/ethnicity list alongside 2023’s Joy Ride, The Color Purple, The Blackening and House Party. In the LGBTQ+ category, the top five films of 2023 were All of Us Strangers, Theater Camp, Bottoms, Knock at the Cabin and Saltburn. 2023 releases ranking high in the disability category included What Happens Later, John Wick: Chapter 4, Moving On, Golda and The Holdovers. Films from 2023 that scored highest in their representation of age on the big screen were Moving On, Book Club: The Next Chapter, Marlowe, The Miracle Club and Golda.

Researchers also took into consideration the race and ethnicity of crew members in the roles of director, writer, producer, cinematographer, editor, composer, production designer, costume designer, casting director and assistant director.

The second Inclusion List also names 25 top achievers across inclusion metrics and 50 new winners for 2023 cinema. Released Jan. 22, the results calls attention to directors, editors and distributors involved in projects with the highest percentage of women and people of color employees who aided in the process of production from start to finish line.

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Out of 400 evaluated directors, five were named the most inclusive: Catherine Hardwicke, Olivia Wilde, Destin Daniel Cretton, Reinaldo Marcus Green and Kasi Lemmons.

Eight editors were noted for their work in film over the past five years, including Annette Davey, Anne McCabe, Blair McClendon, Catrin Hedström, Hilda Rasula, Harry Yoon, Mary Jo Markey.

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The top distributors — companies responsible for bringing top-ranking diverse films to audiences — were listed by the quantity of how many films released: Universal (29), Sony Pictures (21), Warner Bros (18) and, for smaller distributors, A24 (14), MGM (10) and Bleecker Street (9).

A panel discussing the results featuring Smith, Sumi Parekh, Executive Director, Group Effort Initiative, Tracy Oliver, Screenwriter, Director, Producer and Showrunner, Jesse Williams, Actor, Director, Activist, Dewayne Perkins, Writer, Actor, Producer, and Amy White, Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Adobe, is set for Friday at Adobe House on the ground at the Sundance Film Festival.

Harlan Coben is an American author primarily known for his collection of mystery and thriller novels. With over 33 books under his belt, the New York Times bestselling author’s work has traversed beyond the bookshelves, with a total of 9 of his novels having received the television adaptation treatment, with the latest being the Rosalind Eleazar-led Missing You. From one successful adaptation to another, Netflix is bringing yet another of Coben's work to the small screen, with his 2019 novel Run Away as the streamer's next project. Now, Netflix has already rounded out the cast for the upcoming series, including stars from The Missing, Gavin and Stacey, and Our Flag Means Death, among others.

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Apple TV+ renewed the cheeky comedy The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin for a second season, but it has since been scrapped. Starring Noel Fielding as the titular bandit, Dick Turpin fictionalizes and lampoons the exploits of the real-life highwayman from British lore who, along with his Essex Gang, set out to become the greatest highwayman in English history. Like many projects involving Fielding, Dick Turpin utilizes surrealist comedy to pick apart the romanticized figure from history, but does so without losing any of the accessible charm that any comedy show should have.

Most of the reviews for the show's first season were overwhelmingly positive, and it offered...

No official release date has been announced for the Season 3 premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, but Nami Melumad, who composes the music for the series, says to expect “surprises." Melumad, while speaking with Screen Rant about her newest project, the Pixar mini-series, Dream Productions, teased season 3 of the series, which currently boasts a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score. Melumad also composed scores for the animated series, Star Trek: Prodigy, and 2022’s Thor: Love and Thunder.

One thing for sure, though, Melumad said fans shouldn’t expect another musical episode like “Subspace Rhapsody” from Season 2. “There’s not another musical episode, but it’s my favorite season,” Melumad said of the forthcoming third installment of Strange New Worlds, which stars Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, and Rebecca Romijn.

“I have a very high bar for Star Trek, and I really enjoyed it. There are very different genres in there. There will be surprises.

CBS’ police procedural drama Blue Bloods was one of the most-watched series on network TV. The Tom Selleck-led drama centered on the Reagans, a family who has a great number of members working for law enforcement. The show ran for 14 seasons and had incredible viewership numbers despite its time slot.

The series was unceremoniously canceled ahead of its fourteenth season with Swat replacing its time slot. Everyone from critics, the fans, and the actors themselves campaigned hard to get the series back on again but CBS did not budge. Despite so much demand, I still cannot figure out why the network canceled the series.

CBS canceling Blue Blood despite high ratings and viewership is so odd The cast of Blue Bloods | Credits: CBS

2024 was a year that had quite a few endings and more than its share of cancellations. Hyped-up shows with a large and vocal fan following such...

A massive Pacific Palisades mansion, that was reportedly featured in Succession, has been destroyed by the fires raging through Los Angeles.

The house, reportedly owned by tech executive Austin Russell, appears to be the same palatial estate shown in the fourth season premiere of the hit HBO drama, where the Roy siblings were holed up as they strategized over their next move to take on their father.

The Daily Mail has published photos showing the house reduced to rubble and charred beams.

The Mail adds that nothing remains of the once elaborate interior, highlighted in this video tour, as the four-story property has collapsed in on itself, with even the home’s panic rooms and retinal scanner outside of the master bedroom damaged by the fire. Outside, while the house’s fire pit remains intact, it is now black with soot and the outdoor pool contains murky black water.

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Now that 2024 has come to a close, it’s official, Netflix once again handed out the most cancellations in the calendar year – though at this point, I don’t think anyone will find this surprising. While the streaming platform has gotten better as the years have gone by in giving shows final seasons and the chances to establish themselves with audiences, the streaming platform continues to have some of the biggest cancellation rates in the business and 2024 was no different.

In total, Netflix canceled 16 shows in 2024 while also handing six additional shows their walking papers with final season orders which are about as close to cancellations as you can get the only difference being that those lucky six shows will get to actually wrap up their runs with proper sendoffs. So when you combine the two groups, Netflix decided to end a whopping 22 shows in 2024 be it by canceling them directly or ordering final seasons.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Moana 2.

Many of the new characters in Moana 2 add fun and exciting elements to the 2016 original film. Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson lead the ensemble cast of Moana 2, which also features voice performances by Awhimai Fraser, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Alan Tudyk, and Jermaine Clement. After releasing in theaters on November 27, 2024, Moana 2 earned a five-day Thanksgiving gross of $221 million domestically, which surpassed the record set by The Super Mario Bros. Movie. for the best five-day weekend of all time.

Throughout Moana 2, Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania after receiving an unexpected call from her ancestors. She leaves her home island of Motunui and sets out to find other people on the ocean with the hope of uniting them once again. It's revealed that Nalo, a wicked and powerful storm god, had sunk a crucial connecting island called Motufetu deep...

2024 was another big year for television as new series like Shõgun, Nobody Wants This, Fallout, and The Penguin became major talking points. While those shows earned a lot of acclaim, awards recognition, and viewership, other shows that debuted in 2024 didn't get the same appreciation. Because only a loyal few were aware of their existence, they ended up getting axed after their debut season.

Additionally, other TV cancellations in 2024 were associated with shows that either premiered the previous year or ran for two or more seasons. Seeing the headlines that these series now have a short lifespan was heartbreaking for the small but mighty fanbases. From new series like Kaos and The Brothers Sun to multi-season gems like Chucky and Our Flag Means Death, these canceled shows in 2024 deserve more seasons and a better ending.

American Born Chinese Had Creative Action And Brilliant Representation Canceled After One Season

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Let’s talk about the absolute heartbreaker that was 2024 for TV fans. You know that feeling when you’re completely invested in a show, planning your week around new episodes, and then boom – cancellation news hits your social media feed? Yeah, that happened way too many times this year.

Holt McCallany and Jonathan Groff in a still from Mindhunter (Canceled – August 2019) | Credits: Netflix

Networks and streaming platforms have been wielding those cancellation notices like they’re going out of style. From swashbuckling comedies to mind-bending sci-fi adventures, some seriously amazing shows got the axe way too soon.

Let’s dive into the 15 cancellations that hit us the hardest. Grab your comfort snacks – you might need them for this one.

1. Our Flag Means Death (Max)

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Taika Waititi will soon be adding another trophy to the case.

The prolific writer, director, and producer will receive the prestigious Norman Lear Award from the Producers Guild of America. The prize, which honors a producer’s body of work and contributions to the TV industry, has previously gone to such creators as Mindy Kaling, Greg Berlanti, Marta Kauffman, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Ryan Murphy, Shonda Rhimes, Chuck Lorre, J.J. Abrams, Lorne Michaels, Dick Wolf, Jerry Bruckheimer, Gail Berman, Aaron Spelling, David E. Kelley, and Norman Lear himself.

Waititi made a big splash in TV with the supernatural comedy series What We Do in the Shadows, which was based on his independent mockumentary of the same name. That program, which just ended its six-season run on Dec. 16, has earned him three Primetime Emmy nominations for Best Comedy Series. Waititi also co-created Reservation Dogs, which received ample critical acclaim and earned its first...

Taika Waititi’s run of small screen achievements has snagged the attention of the Producers Guild which has selected the prolific creator to receive the Normal Lear Achievement Award at its upcoming gala.

The Oscar and Grammy Award-winning Waititi will be feted at the 36th Producers Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 8. Past honorees of the prize named for the late legend include Lear, Mindy Kaling, Greg Berlanti, Marta Kauffman, Amy Sherman-Palladio, Ryan Murphy, Shonda Rhimes, Chuck Lorre, J.J. Abram, Lorne Michaels, Dick Wolf, Jerry Bruckheimer, Gail Berman, Aaron Spelling and David E. Kelley.

“Taika Waititi has profoundly transformed the television landscape with his imaginative work as a producer, bringing to life groundbreaking series What We Do in the Shadows, Our Flag Means Death and Reservation Dogs,” said PGA presidents Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line in a joint statement. “His remarkable ability to explore cultures through a...

Multi-hyphenate Taika Waititi, the New Zealand actor-director-writer-producer, will be honored with the Norman Lear Achievement Award from the Producers Guild of America, the organization announced on Wednesday.

“Taika Waititi has profoundly transformed the television landscape with his imaginative work as a producer, bringing to life groundbreaking series ‘What We Do in the Shadows,’ ‘Our Flag Means Death’ and ‘Reservation Dogs,’” Producers Guild of America presidents Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line said.

“His remarkable ability to explore cultures through a lens of humor and humanity makes these narratives not only relatable but also deeply engaging for audiences,” they continued. “Through his unwavering commitment to diverse narratives and the amplification of Indigenous voices, Taika redefines the art of storytelling, grounding cultural experiences in mainstream media. We are honored to recognize him for his significant contributions to television, continuing Norman Lear’s legacy of enriching the craft of producing.”

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Here’s what Taika Waititi has been doing in the shadows: preparing to receive a career honor from the Producers Guild.

The PGA today set the Oscar winner for its 2025 Norman Lear Achievement Award, which recognizes a producer or producing team for their extraordinary body of work in television. He’ll pick up the prize during the 36th annual Producers Guild Awards on February 8 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

“Taika Waititi has profoundly transformed the television landscape with his imaginative work as a producer, bringing to life groundbreaking series What We Do in the Shadows, Our Flag Means Death and Reservation Dogs,” Producers Guild of America Presidents Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line said in a joint statement. “His remarkable ability to explore cultures through a lens of humor and humanity makes these narratives not only relatable but also deeply engaging for audiences.”

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“Yellowjackets” and “Scream” star Jasmin Savoy Brown has a new podcast, titled “Today in Gay.”

Described as a “short, joyful daily news podcast by and for the queer community,” Brown came up with the show three years ago when she realized there’s no queer equivalent to NPR’s “Up First” or the NY Times’ “The Headlines.”

Though Brown serves as creator, the podcast will be hosted by Nay Bever, “Our Flag Means Death” star Vico Ortiz and Bex-Taylor Klaus. Bever and Brown will produce the podcast alongside editor and theme song-composer Lauren Klein, with research by Hannah Nobrega and illustrations by Jax Ko. All members of the “Today in Gay” production team identify as members of the queer community.

“Today in Gay” is fully-funded by Brown, who says everyone will be paid the same — from host to graphic designer, everyone working on the podcast will make $50/hr. The show will launch everywhere on Jan.

One of the best feel-good underdog stories of modern times is getting a sequel on Netflix, and we now have our first trailer and release date details. Following on from the critically acclaimed Bank of Dave, which is based the real story of Dave Fishwick, a working class man and self-made millionaire who sets up his own community bank, Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger picks up two years later and finds the local hero taking on the predatory payday lenders bringing misery to his small English town.

Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger (that really is a wonderful pun and the perfect example of the kind of wholesome humor in store), is all set to land on Netflix in the new year on January 10, 2025. You can check out the newly released trailer and the synopsis for the comedy-drama sequel below.

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Taika Waititi really seems to be on a streak of losing shows and films. The filmmaker adapted the acclaimed Terry Gilliam film Time Bandits as a show for Apple TV+ but the series was canceled after its very first season. The adventure comedy series featured Lisa Kudrow, Kal-El Tuck, Charlyne Yi, and Waititi himself.

The series was co-created with Jemaine Clement and Iain Morris. While the show achieved critical acclaim, it did not seem to get the required viewership for a historic fiction sci-fi adventure series as big as that and hence was reportedly canceled. However, interest still remains within a small circle of fans.

Time Bandits Will Not Return For A Season 2 A still from Time Bandits | Credits: Apple TV+

Taika Waititi’s hot streak of getting his shows canceled this year is going strong. The filmmaker and actor’s latest series to get canceled after the beloved pirate comedy Our Flag Means Death,...

Taika Waititi recalled the backlash he received for helming Thor: Ragnarok. Die-hard Marvel fans were adamant the director would ruin the sequel.

Taika Waititi said his infamy peaked when he was confirmed to direct Thor: Ragnarok. Then known for quirky comedies What We Do in the Shadows and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Marvel fans were apprehensive he would adopt the same approach with his first MCU project. "That really propelled me into the nerdosphere, if you will," he told Entertainment Weekly. "I was living a really lovely, peaceful life, and as soon as I did this, well boy, did the nerds come for me. They said, 'This guy's gonna ruin this. He's gonna ruin Thor!'"

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Huzzah! Ghosts has officially cast comedian Nat Faxon, known for his roles in Loot and Our Flag Means Death, as Alexander Hamilton. While it's not known at this time which episode will feature Faxon's Hamilton, he's slated to appear as a guest star in early 2025. In the series, Hamilton was "Isaac's rival in life and obsession in death." Isaac's (potentially one-sided) beef with his fellow founding father stretches back to the show's second episode, in which Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) learns that they made a hit musical about Hamilton, while he's remembered almost exclusively for dying of dysentery.

Ghosts Season 4 is making way for Revolutionary War spirit Isaac’s (Brandon Scott Jones) rival and American legend Alexander Hamilton as Nat Faxon joins the CBS hit comedy. Faxon, who is best known for his roles in shows like Apple TV+‘s Loot and Max‘s delightful Our Flag Means Death, will take on the iconic historical figure in an episode that will air in early 2025. His guest star gig will last for a single episode. Additional details surrounding Faxon’s appearance as Alexander Hamilton are being kept under wraps for now, but considering that he isn’t among Woodstone’s spirits, there’s a strong chance he’ll appear in a flashback capacity as fans have seen with prior storylines, including Isaac’s wife. Courtesy of CBS But ultimately, only time will tell for certain. Until this installment arrives though, Ghosts is looking ahead to three more installments this month,...

“Ghosts” Season 4 has cast Nat Faxon in a guest star role, Variety has learned.

Faxon will appear in an upcoming episode of the hit CBS comedy as founding father Alexander Hamilton, who fans of the show know is the rival of Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones). The episode will air in early 2025.

Faxon is an Academy Award winner, sharing the award for best adapted screenplay with Alexander Payne and Jim Rash for the 2012 film “The Descendants.” He currently stars in the Apple TV+ comedy series “Loot” opposite Maya Rudolph, which is going into its third season. Faxon’s other TV credits include “The Conners,” “Our Flag Means Death,” “Gaslit,” and “Friends From College.” He is also known for films like “The Way Way Back,” which he co-wrote and co-directed with Rash.

He is repped by CAA, Artists First, and Goodman Genow.

“Ghosts” continues to be one of the most popular comedies in the CBS lineup.

“Loot” star Nat Faxon is set to guest star on CBS’ “Ghosts” in an episode slated to air in early 2025.

The series stars Rose McIver as cheerful freelance journalist Samantha and Utkarsh Ambudkar as up-and-coming chef Jay, who throw both caution and money to the wind when they decide to convert a huge run-down country estate they inherited into a bed and breakfast — only to find it’s inhabited by the many spirits of deceased residents.

The “Our Flag Means Death” star is set to portray Alexander Hamilton, the famous founding father who was Isaac’s rival in life and obsession in death. Faxon’s other notable credits include “The Way Way Back,” “The Descendants,” “Bad Teacher” and “Club Dread.”

“Ghosts,” which airs Thursdays at 8:30 pm Et, is executive produced by Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, Richie Keen, Matthew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond and Martha Howe-Douglas,...

Taika Waititi’s recent TV series Time Bandits was a critical darling, boasting an impressive 76% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, despite the positive reception, the show met an untimely cancellation after just one season, way before the characters were given the chance to grow and before Waititi’s signature storytelling could fully be realized.

A reimagining of the beloved 1981 movie of the same name by Terry Gilliam, Time Bandits follows 11-year-old Kevin who, through a series of misadventures, finds himself following a group of time-traveling bandits across various historical periods. Waititi’s vision captures the whimsical spirit of the original but puts a modern twist to the narrative. In his interview with Entertainment Weekly, the director shed light on the reason behind the series’ abrupt cancellation, highlighting the challenges of maintaining a high-budget production in an increasingly competitive and volatile industry.

“This is a show that lasted one glorious season.

Taika Waititi addresses why his TV series Time Bandits, a reimagining of the cult classic 1981 movie, was canceled after one season on Apple TV+ despite generally favorable reviews. The series followed the adventures of 11-year-old Kevin (Kal-El Tuck), a young history buff who joins a group of bumbling, time-traveling bandits led by Penelope (Lisa Kudrow). Featuring Waititi as the Supreme Being alongside long-time collaborator Jemaine Clement as Pure Evil, the show aimed to adapt the original Time Bandits movie’s surreal storytelling for modern audiences with Waititi's iconic quirks.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Waititi explained the reasons behind the show’s untimely cancelation despite earning a respectable 76% score on Rotten Tomatoes. According to the New Zealand filmmaker, the decision came down to production costs, as the series was deemed too expensive to continue regardless of its critical success. Reflecting on his short-lived experience with the fantasy TV show,...

Netflix’s fifth and final original Christmas movie for 2024 is now streaming, and this one is animated. But you’re still going to recognize a whole lot of the cast.

Written and directed by Richard Curtis, who brought fans “Love, Actually,” the film centers on a group of people in a small town in the UK, getting ready to celebrate Christmas. Like “Love, Actually,” the story is told via vignettes, jumping around between different groups and pairings.

And as you meet those groups and pairings, you’re definitely going to recognize some of those voices. Here’s who we have.

Netflix/Getty Images Santa (Brian Cox)

The big man himself is voiced by Brian Cox, who you likely know from his time on “Succession,” or films including “X2: X-Men United,” “Troy,” “Red,” “Zodiac” and “Trick ‘r Treat,” among many others.

Netflix/Getty Images Lighthouse Bill (Bill Nighy)

Bill uses his lighthouse to help both Santa,...

As another year comes to an end, we start to look back at the TV shows we said goodbye to. Some cancellations hurt way more than others!

For this list, we’re looking at cancellations only, rather than shows that were given a final season order. It’s important to distinguish between the two. While being final seasoned hurts, cancellations tend to hurt more because the shows end on major cliffhangers with no resolutions.

All of these shows are either streaming originals or they can be watched on a streaming platform—and likely aren’t leaving those platforms any time soon. I still always recommend getting the DVDs or buying the digital copies of your favorite shows if you can, though, because you never know what the streaming platforms will do—yes, Max, we’re still looking at you!

Here are the six cancellations from 2024 that we’re still extremely salty about.

The official synopsis for Doctor Who's 2024 seasonal special has been unveiled, revealing its full cast while teasing the return of an old foe. Picking up after the events of Doctor Who season 14, the episode will see the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) drawn to a hotel that offers a selection of rooms from across human history. With Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday reconnecting with her family, Bridgerton and Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan will take on the role of new one-time companion Joy.

With less than 30 days until "Joy to the World" airs, the BBC Media Centre has released a full synopsis for the upcoming Doctor Who seasonal episode as part of their Christmas Day television guide. As Joy checks into a seemingly ordinary hotel, she is drawn into an adventure with the Fifteenth Doctor across Earth throughout its history, though there is far more in store for the two of them.

Amazon MGM Studios’ giant robot movie Voltron is getting bigger with the addition of Alba Baptista, Samson Kayo and Tharanya Tharan to the cast.

They join previously announced Sterling K. Brown, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Henry Cavill, Rita Ora and John Kim.

Rawson Marshall Thurber is directing off a screenplay he wrote with Ellen Shanman. The story, though under wraps, will feature a new generation of pilots, according to Thurber. The live-action take of the anime TV series is being produced by Todd Lieberman via Hidden Pictures, Bob Koplar, Thurber and Hobie Films’ David Hoberman.

Baptista recently wrapped shooting David Lowery’s Mother Mary opposite Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel for A24. She can most recently be seen in Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, opposite Lesley Manville and Isabelle Huppert for Focus Features. Next up, Baptista, who was awarded the prestigious European Shooting Star Award at the 2021 Berlin Film Festival, will be...

Alba Baptista, Samson Kayo and Tharanya Tharan are set to star in “Voltron” for Amazon MGM Studios, alongside previously announced stars Sterling K. Brown, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Henry Cavill, Rita Ora, and John Kim, The Wrap has exclusively learned.

Rawson Marshall Thurber, who directed “Red Notice” for Netflix, will direct the “Voltron” film and wrote the script with Ellen Shanman based on the popular ’80s anime series. Plot details are being kept under wraps.

Thurber previously shared a video message with Voltron fans during VoltCon in which he said: “I want to make sure that we stay true to the heart and the spirit of Voltron. In this film, we’re going to be introducing an entirely new generation of pilots. We’ve reimagined Voltron for the live-action world, but we’re going to stay true to…those iconic elements that you love, that I love. And I’m so excited to share it with you.

What We Do in the Shadows was a strong project but didn’t quite break into the mainstream. However, with Thor: Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit, Taika Waititi skyrocketed to fame, quickly becoming one of the most popular and in-demand directors in Hollywood—a meteoric rise that was hard to ignore.

Since then, though, his career has faced a downturn. Thor: Love and Thunder was met with disappointment, while Next Goal Wins was enjoyable but not groundbreaking. Though Our Flag Means Death found success, Waititi’s star power isn’t where it once was.

As a result, three of his major projects—a live-action adaptation of the anime classic Akira, his take on the Star Wars franchise, and a Flash Gordon remake—have all been placed on hold and appear to be stuck in developmental limbo. Recently, the director himself spoke out about the future of these projects.

All three of these projects were incredibly ambitious.

What We Do in the Shadows was a solid but not a mainstream hit. On the other hand, with Thor: Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit, Taika Waititi reached stardom in a quick fashion, and he was suddenly one of the most popular and sought-after directors in the world, which was an incredible rise in popularity for him.

But, since then, his career has been on a downward spiral. Thor: Love and Thunder was a failure, while Next Goal Wins proved to be a fun film, but not much more. Our Flag Means Death was a solid success, but Waititi is nowhere near his former fame.

In light of that, the future of three of his major projects – a live-action adaptation of the anime classic Akira, a new take on the Star Wars franchise, and the Flash Gordon remake – have all been put on hold and are currently in developmental hell, we’d say.

Taika Waititi sheds light on the future of his career, and where his Star Wars, Akira, and Flash Gordon projects sit within his plans. The director is known for his work on movies such as What We Do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and Jojo Rabbit, which strike a careful balance between hilarity and darker, more emotionally complex topics. Waititi is also known for how he impacted the Thor sub-series in the MCU with 2017's Thor: Ragnarok and 2022's Thor: Love and Thunder.

While promoting his latest project, Interior Chinatown (for which he directed an episode and produced), Waititi was asked by The Playlist's Bingeworthy podcast about what project will take priority next. While the director has been signed on to develop a Flash Gordon reboot, a live-action adaptation of Akira, and an original Star Wars movie, Waititi jokingly responded by questioning whether each production is dead...