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The Simpsons is one of the most recognizable TV shows in the world, causing billions of viewers to fall in love with this absurd yellow family. With 36 seasons under its belt, this show has managed to stand the test of time and still manages to display an accurate portrayal of modern family life. As such, it's clear that this animated powerhouse has inspired many other shows to follow in its footsteps.

Though this sitcom now stands at the forefront of modern comedy, it started off as a humble segment on The Tracey Ullman Show. Packed full of other variety acts, it seemed strange that this show would go on to be such a success. Yet, some fans believe that the Tracey Ullman shorts show The Simpsons at their best.

Maggie Struggles to Kick a Certain Habit Season 1, Episode 5, "Pacifier"

Maggie Simpson and her pacifier go hand-in-hand, and even in the early days of the show,...

Here’s why the Brazilian President blamed Leonardo DiCaprio (Photo Credit – Amazon Prime Video)

Imagine this: Leonardo DiCaprio, the eco-warrior of Hollywood, accused of bankrolling fire-raisers in the Amazon. Yes, Leonardo is the guy who gave us The Revenant and pretty much every other environmental PSA you can think of. In a head-scratching twist, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro went live on Facebook in late 2019. He aimed Leo and his deep pockets, bizarrely claiming, “DiCaprio, you’re collaborating with the burning of the Amazon.” I’m just casually tossing out that accusation with zero proof. But why? And what was even happening here?

Let’s rewind. In 2019, the Amazon rainforest was burning unprecedentedly, with smoke thick enough to catch global attention. Since he took office, Bolsonaro, a staunch promoter of “economic development” in the Amazon, had already been facing criticism for surging deforestation numbers. The situation was heating up, and Bolsonaro...

Showtime's Escape at Dannemora utilizes an exceptional cast to tell its true-crime story. The 2018 limited series is based on the 2015 Clinton Correctional Facility escape, which saw two men, Richard Matt and David Sweat, successfully break out thanks to the help of their shared prison-employee girlfriend, Joyce "Tilly" Mitchell. Showtime needed actors like Benicio del Toro, Patricia Arquette, Paul Dano, Bonnie Hunt, and more to bring these and other real-world characters to life.

Escape at Dannemora originally premiered on Showtime in 2018, but it has since come to Netflix, claiming a spot on the Top 10 In October 2024. The series, which was created by Brett Johnson and Michael Tolkin, was directed by actor Ben Stiller and explores the true events leading up to, during, and after the infamous 2015 prison break. Of course, any "based on reality" TV series requires some creative liberties, but with such an exceptional cast in Escape at Dannemora, it's...

Timothée Chalamet’s ping pong movie is adding a few more players.

Odessa A’zion has joined the cast of “Marty Supreme,” from A24 and director Josh Safdie. Rounding out the cast are magician Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller), investor and “Shark Tank” personality Kevin O’Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful) and “Bad Lieutenant” filmmaker Abel Ferrara.

Specifics about their roles are kept under wraps, but this motley crew joins previously announced cast members Gwyneth Paltrow and Tyler, the Creator in the film, which is said to be about a professional table tennis player. Plot details are unknown, but A24 posted an image of a ping pong ball with the words “coming soon” after Variety broke news of the project in July.

Safdie and Ronald Bronstein wrote the original screenplay for “Marty Supreme” and produce alongside Eli Bush, Anthony Katagas, Chalamet and A24. Production kicks off in the fall.

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For a competition series like The Traitors, it’s important for cinematographers Siggi Rosen-Rawlings and Matt Wright to keep the players as immersed in the game as possible. While the players compete in a series of challenges and conspire with each other to root out the traitors, the pair is hard at work making sure they remain as out of the way as possible… while also keeping track of where the drama is happening.

This season of The Traitors has some of reality TV’s biggest stars coming together to play the psychological competition game of treachery and deceit, along with host Alan Cumming. The series was nominated for four Emmys, including Outstanding Cinematography for “The Funeral”, which both Wright and Rosen-Rawlings say was one of the most theatrical episodes that showed off the skills of every department.

The Traitors — “The Funeral” Episode 204 — Pictured: Alan Cumming

Deadline: You’re both nominated for episode four,...