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Season 23 of American Idol continued the audition phase on Sunday night as judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan traveled to New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville to find music's next superstar. The two-hour episode aired Sunday, March 23 (8 p.m. Et/Pt) with Ryan Seacrest hosting.

The night's most memorable moment belonged to Freddie McClendon, the 19-year-old son of Davis McClendon, a 46-year-old father of three who was murdered in 2023. "One of my favorite memories — I was around 15 years old and my dad took me to Nashville for the first time," Freddie said prior to his audition. "Seeing Music City and Broadway — he said, 'You know Freddie, that's gonna be you one day.' It's happening today!"

"I've been writing music since I was a freshman in high school," he told the judges. "I really started doing it seriously about a year ago when my dad passed away. My...

On Wednesday December 11 2024, BET broadcasts Average Joe!

You Must Be Joe Season 1 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Average Joe,” titled “You Must Be Joe,” promises to deliver intense moments and unexpected twists. This episode will air on BET and is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

In this episode, tension rises when Arina finds herself in a dangerous situation, holding a gun on Leon. The stakes are high, and it seems that a confrontation is inevitable. Just when it looks like things might take a turn for the worse, Jennifer makes an appearance. Her presence brings a shift in the situation, as she works to convince Arina to join their side. This change could alter the dynamics of the group and set the stage for new alliances.

Meanwhile, Joe faces off against Nicolai in a showdown that is bound to be thrilling. The two characters have had their differences,...

After a strike-filled 2023, a number of TV shows are still waiting to be renewed or canceled by their respective networks and streamers in 2024.

As broadcast and cable networks — as well as their streaming counterparts —double down on their impending decisions for on the bubble series, the fate for both freshman shows and longrunning series hangs in the balance.

This year TV fans will say goodbye to several beloved favorites, including Chuck Lorre’s CBS sitcoms “Bob Hearts Abishola” and “Young Sheldon,” HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” ABC’s “Station 19,” Disney’s “Bunk’d” and Freeform’s “Good Trouble,” to name a few.

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“3 Body Problem” (Netflix) – Renewed & Ending

The sci-fi adaptation, which launched its first season in March, is officially set to air second and third installments before coming to a close, offering clarity to the streamer’s previous statement...

On Wednesday November 6 2024, BET broadcasts Average Joe!

The Above Average School Teacher Season 1 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Average Joe,” titled “The Above Average School Teacher,” promises an intriguing blend of action and humor. In this episode, Nicolai takes a bold step by hiring Arina, an ex-assassin, to track down the man responsible for his son’s death. This decision adds a layer of intensity to the storyline, as Arina’s skills and past experiences come into play. Nicolai’s quest for justice sets the stage for a gripping narrative filled with suspense.

Meanwhile, Joe, Touch, and Leon find themselves on a different kind of mission. Their task is to recover security camera footage from an artisanal peanut butter store. This subplot adds a comedic twist to the episode, showcasing the trio’s unique dynamic and their ability to tackle unusual challenges. The contrast between Nicolai’s serious...

The excitement continues in “Average Joe” with Season 1 Episode 5, titled “A Cautionary Tale of Frontier Justice.” This episode promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats as Joe finds himself in a tight spot. After a close call with Arina, who has tracked him down, Joe decides to hide his friends at a job site. The tension builds as they try to figure out their next move.

Pam, always the strategist, comes up with a bold plan. She suggests using Jennifer as bait to lure out Nicolai, the antagonist who has been causing trouble for Joe and his crew. However, Joe and Angela are not on board with this risky idea. The disagreement among the group adds to the drama, showcasing the different ways they approach danger.

As the clock ticks down to the episode’s airing at 10:00 Pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, on BET, viewers can expect...

Faith-based Pinnacle Peak Pictures, previously Pure Flix Entertainment, is adding two new theatrical films to its international sales slate for AFM 2024, The Last Supper and Between Borders.

There’s been no lagging of interest in faith-based films, which have the potential to hit big. (Angel Studios Sound Of Freedom grossed $120 million globally.) The Last Supper is set in the days leading to betrayal, where a gathering of disciples unravels into a web of secrets and hidden motives. Starring Robert Knepper, James Ward(Verona’s Romeo & Juliet, His Dark Materials), James Oliver Wheatley, Nathalie Rapti Gomez, and Daniel Fathers.

The film was directed by Mauro Borrelli, who co-wrote it with John Collins. It was produced by Shawn Boskie, Ivan Cohen, Manu Gargi, Ken Halsband,...

The reality TV shows of the early 2000s seemed to test the waters of what was appropriate television. There were bizarre dating shows like Playing It Straight, Boy Meets Boy, and I Wanna Marry 'Harry.'" Unfortunately, there were also reality shows that exploited and shamed participants, like Average Joe and Are You Hot?

What fans of reality TV of the 2000s may also remember are the controversial makeover programs that aired. These makeover shows glorified plastic surgery and, instead of focusing on helping a woman's internal struggles, it was all about physically altering their outer appearance to the extreme. This sadly led women to believe they needed to go under the knife to feel "beautiful," but it was just all so wrong.

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Quick Links Average Joe Is a Dark Comedy Involving the Russian Mob What Happens in Average Joe's Season 1 Finale? The Mysterious Guest at the Door in Average Joe, Explained

With the announcement that BET's dark comedy series Average Joe has been renewed for Season 2, along with its breakout success on Netflix, the mysterious final shot of Season 1 has become a teasing cliffhanger viewers have been trying to solve. The series concerns Joe Washington (Deon Cole), a working-class plumber who uncovers a shocking secret at his father's funeral involving $10 million stolen from the Russian mob. As Joe tries to make sense of his surprising discovery and learn what his father was up to before his demise, danger courts him and his friends from every angle.

Average Joe Season 1 concludes with Joe answering his front door to an unknown visitor and decrying whatever he's shown on his doorstep, which remains invisible to viewers.

Exclusive: Netflix on Monday morning revealed Ok, Mister as the title of its new comedy special from Deon Cole, teased back in May, announcing that it’ll premiere globally on the streamer on September 17.

Ok, Mister is Cole’s third special for Netflix on the heels of Charleen’s Boy and Cole Hearted, which were respectively released in 2022 and 2019. In his new hour, filmed at Netflix Is a Joke Fest in Los Angeles, Cole riffs on the telltale signs of aging, bedroom mishaps, dating deal-breakers and more.

Ryan Polito directed the special, for which Cole, Kirsten Ames and John Irwin served as executive producers. Irwin Entertainment was the production company. Check out a sneak peek above.

In between the release of his two Netflix specials, Cole put out Workin’ It Out, a stand-up documentary released exclusively on Netflix is a Joke’s YouTube channel, which has there garnered 2.4 million views to date.

When the mafia comes calling in the comic thriller series Average Joe, the life of an ordinary plumber takes a suddenly macabre and murderous left turn. And as Joe’s (Deon Cole) true-crime obsessed associate Cathy (Cynthia Kay McWilliams) can attest, the most compelling stories in that genre are often the ones in which good guys go bad. Ready to submerge yourself in more suspenseful and offbeat shows about ordinary people getting swept up into bizarre worlds of crime? Read on.

Joe’s a regular, everyday guy: average, you might say. Born and raised in Pittsburgh; blood runs Steelers black and gold; works as a plumber. Got a wife, a kid, a house to pay off. Like anyone, he’s hit with all kinds of feelings when his dad — also an ordinary, working-class man — dies unexpectedly. But in the thick of that grief comes another sudden blow, this one dealt straight to the head. And when Joe comes to, there’s a ruthless gangster in his face demanding the money he says Joe’s father owes him … or else.

How can this be real, Joe struggles to believe, that his father was in cahoots with the Russian mafia? Just as you’re also likely wondering, could Average Joe,the dark comedy thriller — from series creator Robb Cullen (Mr. Robinson) and co-producer McG, starring Deon Cole (Cole Hearted) —...

Dodgeball's success was a surprise, beating out a Spielberg film at the box office. The film's humor and unique spirit helped it overcome obstacles during production. Dodgeball's blend of satire and heart make it a lasting comedy classic.

2004's Dodgeball remains a classic of early 21st-century comedy, thanks to a strong concept and a great ensemble cast. It parodies sports underdog movies and mines big laughs simply by putting grown adults in the middle of a sport largely associated with children. It follows another group of scruffy underdogs who enter the national dodgeball championship in an effort to save their beloved gym with the prize money. The film made a big splash with critics and grossed a hefty profit on a comparatively small budget. A Dodgeball sequel was announced in 2023, though there is no further word on its status as of this writing.

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Average Joe Season 2 has a confirmed filming window, which could indicate when the upcoming installment could be released.

Average Joe is a BET+ original series starring Deon Cole and Tammy Townsend that premiered in June 2023.

The show follows plumber Joe Washington, who discovered that his recently deceased father stole $10 million and a car from the Russian mafia, who now think that Joe is in possession of those goods.

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This weekend, Netflix continues to chase the rapidly approaching end of summer with exciting new releases that will get everyone watching and talking. Between a new true crime documentary series, new episodes of one of the streamer's most popular original series, and two movie stars joining forces for a summer popcorn movies, there's so much to add to your watch list.

Whether you're binge-watching the latest episodes of Emily in Paris or watching Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg kick some butt in their new Netflix action movie The Union, you can't go wrong with any of the streamer's newly released picks. Looking to be entertained and beat the heat? We're sharing four of the must-watch titles for this mid-August weekend.

Let's start the weekend recommendations list with the latest Netflix original movie!

The Union. (L to R) Halle Berry as Roxanne Hall and Mark Wahlberg as Mike McKenna in The Union.

Reality TV shows like Kid Nation, Are You Hot?, and Average Joe would face major backlash for exploiting and shaming participants today. Programs like I Wanna Marry "Harry", The Swan, and Toddlers & Tiaras are criticized for promoting unrealistic beauty standards and pressuring children. Playing It Straight and Boy Meets Boy would be deemed insensitive for playing into stereotypes about sexual orientation and deceiving participants.

Fortunately for everyone who works on a reality TV show, the genre tends to have extremely passionate fans. After all, fans like to debate things like who the best reality TV couples are, who the most memorable reality stars are, and what the best reality competition shows are.

However, there are some things that fans who know who the biggest reality show villains are and which Survivor players have died, rarely think about. The thing that fans rarely think about is which reality shows from...

Whether you have been waiting patiently or kicking and screaming the whole way through, the long wait for new episodes of Emily in Paris finally ends this week! The hit Netflix original romantic comedy series debuts the first half of its highly anticipated fourth season, and the show's fans around the world are surely rejoicing. But there's plenty more new releases to check out throughout the week.

Beyond the light-hearted fare Emily in Paris brings to the dog days of summer, Netflix also debuts a pair of new true crime documentary series perfect for any viewers looking for something a little chilling. American Murder: Laci Peterson retreads the tragic headline-grabbing story from over 20 years ago, while Worst Ex Ever recounts haunting true stories of nightmare relationships.

On top of these binge-worthy titles primed to take over your weekly watch list, Netflix also debuts a star-studded original action film that's sure to be a big hit.

Summer may start winding down next month, but Netflix is charging full steam ahead. From the highly anticipated return of “The Umbrella Academy” to cult classics like “White Chicks” — the August 2024 Netflix streaming catalogue will have you glued to your couch all month long.

To cure the post-Olympics blues, Lily Collins and Ashley Park will be taking audiences back to Paris for the fourth and final season of “Emily in Paris.” The fan favorite is returning after a two-year break, with the first five episodes. Speaking of fan favorites, “Wednesday” star Emma Myers is returning in “Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” a Netflix/BBC coproduced murder mystery series. To round off the Netflix original content, there are three buzzy comedy specials heading to you this August — from Langston Kerman, Joe Rogan and Matt Rife.

Along with originals, subscribers can look forward existing content like all eight seasons of “Fear the Walking Dead,...

August is a big month for Netflix with lots of new originals hitting the streamer. The Umbrella Academy returns for its fourth and final season with the Hargreeves siblings forced to save the world one last time. Part one of Emily in Paris season 4 arrives this month as well, and Emily’s (Lily Collins) love life is as complicated as ever.

The director’s cuts of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part One and Rebel Moon: Part Two will also be available to watch from Aug. 2, both offering an even more hardcore, bloodier version of the director’s sci-fi saga.

There will also be a selection of AMC shows available on Netflix starting this month, including the first seasons of the hit series Interview with the Vampire, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. If you’ve been wanting to catch up on these series and others,...

Look, there’s no way around this: August is a slow month for TV, and Netflix isn’t any different. Splashy fall TV is right around the corner, but August seems best designed to catch up on some of the best TV of the year so far that you may have missed.

It’s not a total wasteland, however: “Emily in Paris” returns this month for Season 4 Part 1. The internet loves to make fun of it, but the dreamed is truly one of the best brain-dead shows to watch when it’s too hot to do much of anything else. Lily Collins wears the most amazing outfits! There’s lots of kissing! Why do you think you’re better than it?! Much like other recent Netflix hits such as “Bridgerton,” “Emily in Paris” Season 4 will be divided into two parts, with Part 1 dropping August 15 and Part 2 debuting a month later.

Fry, Leela and Bender are back. Hulu has unveiled the trailer for Season 12 of the revival of “Futurama,” set to premiere July 29 on the streamer.

The crew embarks on different adventures in the new season, including birthday party games to the death, A.I. friends and enemies, the next chapter in Fry and Leela’s romance and more.

John Dimaggio, BIlly West, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille, Maurice Lamarche, Lauren Tom, Phil Lamar and David Herman all return to the animated sci-fi series. Created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening and David X. Cohen, “Futurama” comes from executive producers including Groening, Cohen, Ken Keeler and Claudia Katz.

Watch the trailer below.

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Acorn TV has released a new trailer for its detective drama series “Signora Volpe.” The three-part series is set to return for its second venture on Monday, July 29 and will broadcast on Acorn...

It seems inconceivable in an age when every facet of Prince Harry’s celebrity marriage and Shakespearean sibling rivalry is meticulously scrutinized by every man and his corgi, but 10 years ago, there were apparently a dozen young American women who couldn’t pick Prince Harry out of a line-up.

That’s what the 2010s’ most intelligence-insulting reality show “I Wanna Marry Harry” — the lone season of which concluded June 11, 2014 — expected us to believe anyway. Never mind that the self-proclaimed ‘spare’ was then third in line to the throne and, thanks to his penchant for playing strip billiards in Las Vegas hotels, a long-running tabloid favorite. Just recruit a vague posh boy lookalike, dye his hair ginger, and provide a crash course in etiquette and croquet, and voila, no aspiring princess would be any the wiser.

The eight-part Fox original was essentially an aristocratic take on “Joe Millionaire,” arguably the genesis...

Average Joe is returning for a second season. BET+ has renewed the dark comedy-drama series starring Deon Cole. The show premiered last summer, and the tenth and final episode of the season was released on August 17th.

Also starring Tammy Townsend, Malcolm Barrett, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, Michael Trucco, Ashley Olivia Fisher, and Pasha Lychnikoff, the Average Joe series is based on the life of co-creator Robb Cullen. The story follows the life of a blue-collar plumber (Cole) who discovers that his father led a secret life and stole millions of dollars and a car from dangerous people just before he died.

Of the renewal, Cole said in a statement, "Hold on tight, A Lot Of Action! This one will be crazy. Let's go!"

Scott Mills, President and CEO, BET Media Group, added, "We congratulate...

BET wants some Emmys.

In a year where major streamers and legacy networks dominate the Emmy conversations, BET Media Group, which includes BET+ and BET Studios, has had a record-breaking year for its critically acclaimed content, such as Lee Daniels’ racy sitcom “The Ms. Pat Show,” the drama thriller “Average Joe” and the dark comedy “Diarra From Detroit.” All in all, the legacy broadcast media network has submitted in over 35 Primetime Emmy categories, the most in its history.

BET+ surprised many in 2022 and 2023 when it picked up back-to-back nominations for “The Ms. Pat Show” director Mary Lou Belli. A veteran in the TV business, she’s helmed notable episodes of “Sister, Sister,” “Monk” and “NCIS.” After dropping its fourth season on May 23, Belli is up for consideration once again for the premiere episode “I’m the Pappy,” alongside co-creator and showrunner Jordan E. Cooper for “The Book of Denise” episode.

BET+ is signing up for more Average Joe.

The streamer has renewed the dramedy starring Deon Cole for Season 2, TVLine has learned.

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Inspired by creator Robb Cullen’s life, the story follows Joe, a blue-collar plumber who discovers that his recently deceased father lived a double life working for the Russian mob and stole millions of dollars from them. After being attacked by these dangerous associates looking for the lost funds, he’s forced to kill in self-defense.

Exclusive: BET+ has picked up darkly comedic drama series Average Joe, headlined by Deon Cole, for a second season.

Created by Robb Cullen, Average Joe was released June 26, 2023 to strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), quickly becoming the #1 scripted drama series on BET+ in its debut week.

Season 2 is slated to begin production in late 2024 in South Africa. In an unusual move for an ongoing original series on another streamer, Season 1 of Average Joe will be made available on Netflix this summer, sources said. That would give the comedic drama exposure and raise awareness ahead of its second season on BET+.

Inspired by Cullen’s life, Average Joe is set in “The Hill” district of Pittsburgh. Blue-collar plumber Joe Washington (Cole) discovers his recently deceased father lived a secret second life and stole millions of dollars from dangerous people just before he died. Now those people think Joe knows where the money is.

Exclusive: 5X Media, an international production studio, talent management and TV/film sales company, announced the signings of actor-writer-director Makrand Deshpande (Monkey Man), and actor, TikTok and social media influencer Rami Zeinn.

Deshpande, who most recently co-starred in Monkey Paw production, and Dev Patel’s directorial debut film, Monkey Man. Over his nearly four-decade career in Indian cinema and theater as an actor, writer and director, he has built a massive body of work. After working across six languages, Monkey Man marks his English-language debut.

Zeinn, 23, a social media star sharing his unique take on style, food and comedy, has turned his focus to his onscreen endeavors. The Missouri native, raised in Virginia and Dubai, studied acting at Pace University and established himself as an actor/influencer while living in New York before moving to Los Angeles, where he is ready to grow his brand in Hollywood and apply his talent to the performing arts.

When an estimated 1,000 international TV buyers descend on Los Angeles for the annual TV event known as the LA Screenings, they will see a contracted market still recovering from the twin Hollywood strikes of last year and, to a somewhat lesser extent, the pandemic.

It kicks off with the LA Screenings Independents, held May 15-17 for smaller studios and distributors at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, which are then followed by screenings at the major studios’ respective lots across May 18-22 where they present their latest shows. They may also host a variety of events for their clients during those days, which may include cocktail receptions and luncheons or dinners with talent and executives.

While stalled projects ramped up as soon as the strikes ended, some delays were inevitable. “A couple of months ago I was wondering if we were going to be entertaining [buyers],” says Lisa Kramer, president, International Content Licensing,...

Pinnacle Peak Pictures is bringing a slate of faith-based films to the Cannes market, including a new installment in the “God’s Not Dead” franchise.

Entitled “God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust,” the film will be released theatrically in the U.S. this fall, but, like the rest of Pinnacle’s slate, foreign territories are available to buyers. The new “God’s Not Dead” film follows the series’ protagonist, Rev. David Hill (played once again by David A.R. White), who, with the help of a skilled political strategist, runs for political office on a platform of preserving “religious freedom” and healing divisions. The cast also includes Dean Cain, who appeared in the first film in the franchise and is best known for “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” as well as Isaiah Washington (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and Ray Wise (“X-Men: First Class”).

In addition, Pinnacle Peak Pictures will present “Disciples in the Moonlight,...

Faceless After Dark: "Following her breakout success as the star of a killer clown horror flick, Bowie now finds herself struggling to capitalize on its success. But when she is suddenly held hostage by an unhinged fan posing as that same killer clown, horror becomes her reality as she fights to survive the night and escape before he completes his sinister plan to recreate the film’s fatal plot. Jenna Kanell from the Terrifier franchise gives a tour-de-force performance in this wild, gory ride."

Written by: Jenna Kanell and Todd Jacobs Directed by: Raymond Wood Produced by: Raymond Wood Cast: Jenna Kanell (Terrifier franchise, Renfield, Bad Boys: Ride or Die), Danny Kang (Insatiable, NCIS Hawai'i), Danielle Lyn (Mayfair Witches, Single Drunk Female), Max Calder (Stranger Things,Jungle Cruise), Michael Aaron Milligan (TV's Outer Banks, TV's The Purge), Kathrine Barnes (Average Joe, Queer as Folk), Jason MacDonald (The Vampire Diaries, NCIS...

Exclusive: Apple Studios has announced the three participants selected for its inaugural Directors Program, described as an inclusive, new initiative focused on expanding opportunities for mid-career directors across the U.S.

Maureen Bharoocha, Yoko Okumura and Marshall Tyler were chosen to participate in the six-month program which offers masterclasses focused on building and sustaining a career as a working episodic director. The program also will feature discussions with seasoned industry professionals focusing on the craft and business of directing, opportunities to participate as shadowing directors on Apple Studios series, and a “one-of-a-kind experience” in Apple Park tailored to inspire innovation and creativity.

(L-r): Maureen Bharoocha, Yoko Okumura and Marshall Tyler; Courtesy of Apple

Successful participants will be positioned to direct content for Apple TV+.

Television projects hailing from Apple Studios include Masters of the Air from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television and Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman’s Playtone; Lessons in Chemistry,...

Buckle up for another thrilling episode of “Average Joe” as Season 1 Episode 3, titled “Donuts & Whiskey?”, hits the screens on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 10:00 Pm on BET. The plot thickens as viewers are plunged deeper into the gripping mystery surrounding Dimitri’s demise.

As tensions rise, a special agent is brought in to unravel the truth behind Dimitri’s untimely death. Meanwhile, Nicolai, consumed by grief and fury, vows to seek vengeance upon learning of his son’s tragic fate. The stakes are higher than ever as alliances are tested and secrets threaten to unravel.

Amidst the chaos, Joe, our titular “Average Joe,” discovers a crucial clue that could lead to the elusive location of the money. With danger lurking at every turn, Joe must navigate the treacherous landscape of deceit and betrayal to uncover the truth.

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of suspense, drama, and intrigue as “Average Joe...

The NAACP’s 55th annual Image Awards marked the end to the months-long awards season and it went out with a bang, with stars like Oprah Winfrey and Usher, Oscar nominees including Sterling K. Brown and Jeffrey Wright, and Hall of Fame inductees like New Edition showing up for the glittering event at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles Saturday.

Also among the boldface names in attendance was Jonathan Majors, accompanying girlfriend and nominee Meagan Good in the pair’s first major red carpet event together, and Majors’ most high-profile appearance since he was found guilty of assault and harassment in December.

Majors and Good took photos with fans during the commercial breaks, while other stars used the time to grab hugs with friends and admirers. Among them: Octavia Butler, who embraced honoree Amanda Gorman. With The Hollywood Reporter on the carpet and inside the room, here are the top...

Prepare for another thrilling episode of “Average Joe” as Season 1 Episode 2, titled “Bachelor in Paradise,” airs on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:00 Pm on BET.

In this gripping installment, our main characters, Joe, Leon, Cathy, and Touch, find themselves entangled in the aftermath of disposing of the dead Russians’ bodies. As if that weren’t enough, a new twist unfolds as another mob henchman enters the scene, intensifying the suspense and raising the stakes for our protagonists.

The episode promises to deliver riveting moments, unexpected turns, and the kind of drama that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Don’t miss the action as the intricate web of alliances and conflicts continues to unfold in “Bachelor in Paradise” on BET at 10:00 Pm this Wednesday. It’s a night of suspense and intrigue that fans of the show won’t want to miss.

Release Date & Time: 10:00 Pm Wednesday...

Exclusive: Corey Marsh has been promoted to President of TV at Wonderland Sound and Vision, the television and film production banner founded by McG and run by his longtime partner and President of Production, Mary Viola.

Marsh, elevated from his role as EVP of the prodco, has been behind numerous successes in both television and film over his six years at Wonderland. He developed and executive produced Not Dead Yet for ABC, Average Joe for BET+, and True Lies for CBS – all of which received series orders – in addition to overseeing last year’s Anthony Anderson-led pilot Public Defenders for ABC.

On the film side, Marsh developed and produced the hit Netflix movie Tall Girl and sequel Tall Girl 2. He also served as executive producer on Netflix’s Rim of the World and The Babysitter 2.

Prior to joining Wonderland, Marsh worked at The Walt Disney Company where...

Paramount Pictures is moving forward with a Ferris Bueller's Day Off spinoff called Sam and Victor's Day Off, directed by David Katzenberg. The spinoff will follow the two valets, Sam and Victor, who "borrow" the Ferrari in the original movie and cause a stir. David Katzenberg, known for his work on nostalgic projects, is set to direct the spinoff, which is expected to debut on Paramount+.

The Ferris Bueller's Day Off spinoff is a go, with Paramount Pictures calling on David Katzenberg to direct the upcoming project and return to the world of the beloved John Hughes movie. The spinoff, titled Sam and Victor’s Day Off, will follow the two valets who, in the 1986 original, “borrow” the 1961 Ferrari 250 Gt California Spyder belonging to Ferris’ best friend, Cameron’s father.

According to THR, David Katzenberg has now signed on to helm the project, with the story taking place over a...

Production on Paramount Pictures’ spinoff for Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is well into development, with the production house naming David Katzenberg as the film’s director.

The news of Katzenberg joining the project was first reported by Jeff Sneider and and has since been confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. Previously, Katzenberg produced Warner Bros. 2017 rendition of It, and has directed for series like The Goldbergs, Average Joe, 911: Lone Star, Young Rock, and more.

The Ferris Bueller spinoff was first announced a couple of years ago, and will center around the two valets from the original movie who take Cameron’s father’s 1961 Ferrari for a joyride. The characters didn’t originally have names, but have been dubbed “Sam” and “Victor,” resulting in the new spinoffs title: Sam and Victor’s Day Off.

Paul Young of Argyle Media will produce the spinoff along with Cobra Kai co-creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg,...

Paramount Pictures’ feature spinoff of 1980s touchstone Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is revving up.

The studio has set David Katzenberg to direct the follow-up movie Sam and Victor’s Day Off, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Taking place on a single day, the film centers on the two titular valets who borrow the Ferrari belonging to the father of Alan Ruck’s character, Cameron Frye, in John Hughes’ original 1986 film.

Katzenberg is known for his work as director and executive producer of ABC’s The Goldbergs, along with producing Warner Bros.’ hit 2017 film It. His other directing credits include the series Average Joe, 911: Lone Star, Young Rock and The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.

Producers on the feature include Paul Young of Argyle Media, in addition to Cobra Kai co-creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald. Dina Hillier serves as executive producer, while associate producers include Stephen Cedars,...

Exclusive: Stand-up comic Deon Cole is set to return to Netflix with a third hour-long comedy special, to premiere later this year. While a title and logline haven’t been shared, he’ll tape his new hour at the LA Theater on May 2nd, as part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest 2024.

Known for his sharp wit, observational humor, and ability to blend social commentary with playful anecdotes, Cole’s most recent Netflix hour, Charleen’s Boy (2022), came on the heels of Cole Hearted (2019) and a half-hour special as part of The Standups (2017). Also behind the stand-up doc Workin’ It Out, which debuted exclusively on Netflix is a Joke’s Youtube channel, he brought his first special, Cole Blooded Seminar, to Comedy Central in 2016.

Also an actor, writer, and producer, recently seen in Warner Bros & Amblin’s The Color Purple musical from director Blitz Bazawule, Cole leads the cast of the BET+ series Average Joe,...

Camden Toy, the actor best known for playing memorable vampires and demons on The WB’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, died Monday after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, according to his official Facebook page. He was 68.

Toy appeared in the Season 4 Buffy episode “Hush” as one of the demonic Gentlemen. He played the skin-eating demon Gnarl in Season 7’s “Same Time, Same Place.” He also recurred as a primordial Turok-Han vampire.

On Angel, Toy played the ancient, Nosferatu-like vampire The Prince of Lies in the WWII-themed flashbacks of Season 5’s “Why We Fight”.

Toy was also a series regular on Goodnight Burbank and played Igor Chambers on the Peacock web series The Bay.

On the big screen, the actor appeared in dozens of productions, most recently Average Joe in 2019.

His partner, Bea Henderson, wrote about Toy’s deteriorating condition on Facebook last week:

“He was diagnosed...

You do not tell Harry Bosch that he can’t help search for his abducted daughter. Captain Seals learns that lesson in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from Bosch: Legacy Season 2, above.

Loosely based on Michael Connelly’s The Crossing, Season 2 of the Titus Welliver-led Freevee series pics up right where Season 1 left off, with Harry’s daughter (played by Madison Lintz) having been abducted by the lucha libre mask-wearing man we saw hiding in her closest at the close of the freshman finale.

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Comedy films often rely on chaotic humor to entertain viewers, with high energy, absurd characters, and shocking physical comedy. Films like Anchorman, Airplane!, and Dodgeball deliver constant laughter with unforgettable performances from comedy legends like Will Ferrell and Ben Stiller. With hilarious dialogue, ridiculous scenarios, and unforgettable moments, these comedy films are a perfect choice for a night of uncontrollable laughter with friends or a solo movie viewing.

There are tons of great comedy films, but some contain a chaotic energy that makes them wildly entertaining from beginning to end. While some comedies center more on romance or action, others are made purely for constant laughter, with high energy, absurd characters and ideas, and shocking physical comedy. Humor is subjective, and comedy films will always be hit-or-miss depending on the viewer, but chaotic humor is almost always a hit in the right setting.

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BET+ presents Average Joe, a ten-episode dark comedy thriller that delivers a captivating narrative around Joe Washington, a Pittsburgh-based plumber. The series takes a riveting turn as Joe’s seemingly ordinary life gets a chaotic makeover right after the death of his father, Teddy Washington. However, little did Joe know that his father lived a double life. While masquerading as the regular owner of a truck towing store, Teddy worked as a drug mule for Nicolai Dzhugasvili, one of the most powerful and evil Russian drug dealers.

Average Joe quickly became a fan-favorite comedy thriller, but unfortunately, it concluded as a typical formula thriller with an unnecessarily dragged-out and predictable ending. The open-ended nature of the final scenes might be intentional, possibly to set the stage for a future season. Although the release date for the next season on BET+ is yet unknown, the ending of season 1 offers ample potential...

Directed by Robb Cullen, Average Joe is a dark comedy thriller now streaming on BET+. This ten-part series revolves around Joe, a plumber residing in Pittsburgh whose life goes far beyond the concept of average. Living happily with his loving wife, Angela, and beautiful daughter, Jennifer, Joe’s world takes a drastic turn after the accidental death of his father, Teddy Washington. In the aftermath, Joe stumbles upon an unsettling revelation in his father’s truck towing store. This discovery turns Joe’s once-blissful life into a living nightmare as he comes to terms with his father’s dual identity.

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What Happens In The Series?

Average Joe‘s protagonist, Joe Washington had a challenging childhood, as Teddy wasn’t an ideal father. Teddy used to leave Joe alone in the woods to let him find his way home, a strange practice that Joe adapted to to prepare for the worst scenarios.

Dating in the 21st century is unlike anything we've seen.

And that's why any show willing to tackle the clusterf*ck that is modern dating often has a gold mine on its hands.

At the very least, there's endless content, pure entertainment, and some laughs, too. And BET+'s latest series, Caught Up, teases a little of all the above.

If you're fresh off that jaw-dropping season of Average Joe, you may enjoy the vibes of Caught Up.

It promises to be a short binge that will make you laugh while contemplating your own love life; there is no judgment here. Trust and believe.

The unofficial King of BET, Tyler Perry, graces us with another one of his productions.

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Average Joe doesn't care much about my well-being now, does it?

I kid, but also not really because the closing minutes of Average Joe Season 1 Episode 10 were jaw-dropping and would have had me clutching my pearls if I owned any.

In a day and age where so many are afraid to take risks when closing out a season, that was far from the case here, as we were left on many a cliffhanger and a deep sorrow when those end credits came rolling around.

Average Joe Season 1 has been building up to the showdown between Nicolai and Joe, as Nicolai finally came face to face with the man who killed his son.

Naturally, Joe was tied up, and Nicolai could get his shots in, but outside of that, the scene did not play out the way I thought it would.

There was much conversation between the two men, each lamenting their own fathers,...

A year ago, Joe and his friends were just a carefree bunch singing karaoke and minding their business. But as we saw in Average Joe‘s Season 1 finale, their lives have drastically changed since then.

Joe’s father stole $10 million from Russian mobsters before his death, propelling the titular character onto a haphazard journey to find the missing money. In Thursday’s season ender, ringleader Nicolai finally caught up with Joe and threatened to murder his daughter in front of him after Joe killed Nicolai’s son Dimitri.

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I knew Leon Montgomery would come through when it mattered the most!

Leon and Joe were severely outnumbered when they approached Nicolai's cabin on Average Joe Season 1 Episode 9, and yet they found themselves with a significant leg up before it all went downhill.

One second, it looked like maybe they would pull off the impossible, but when it rains, it pours, and just like that, they got stuck in Nicolai's orbit, and the sociopathic mobster had the upper hand.

Not a single part of me was prepared for Leon to show up and show out the way he did, but he's always had it in him.

Leon gets put down a lot, to the point where it can feel like a running joke more than anything else, but it felt like he started to buy into it. And sure, he's had some bumbling moments, and maybe he wasn't as stone-cold as his friends,...

Lakeith Stanfield is a man on a mind-bending mission to find his missing wife in the full trailer for the upcoming Apple TV+ series The Changeling, which dropped on Tuesday.

In the sneak peek, which you can check out above, a sweet love story between Apollo (Stanfield) and Emma (Clark Backo) turns into a trippy nightmare when Emma disappears after doing the unspeakable with their first-born child, and he ventures to find her.

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Now I know my eyes must have deceived me, and Joe and Leon weren't running up to Nicolai's cabin without any backup!

After getting the tipoff a lifetime (thanks to a newly sober Touch), Joe and Leon had Jennifer within their grasp during the final minutes of Average Joe Season 1 Episode 8, but they were severely outnumbered.

There's nothing like a father's love, though, and Joe couldn't stand being so close to getting Jennifer back and not doing anything about it.

Average Joe was clearly setting up for the final hours during this installment, another episode that took place over a day and saw a somewhat unlikely quintet form.

Bringing in Talford was kind of something that couldn't be avoided at this point because she knew enough, and playing dumb just wasn't an option anymore.

Joe did the right thing in asking for her help, and with Joe, Leon, Angela,...

Things just got a whole lot more interesting for Joe!

With Angela in enemy territory, the race was on to free her from Nicolai's grasp on Average Joe Season 1 Episode 7, but what should have been a pretty straightforward exchange went completely off the rails when Jennifer threw a curveball no one saw coming.

And no one will ever be the same.

Joe had about seven seconds to get excited about finding the money before his world crashed.

And it was worse than just discovering he only found 1/10th of the money!

Angela's kidnapping naturally threw him into scramble mode, and I felt for him in those moments he realized that Angela was missing. But he was heavily misplacing his anger, probably due to the sinking feeling of guilt pooling in his stomach.

Not every bad thing that happened can be placed at Joe's feet. Outside of Jennifer, all these people are grown,...