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Exclusive: Ivan Reitman’s 2014 football movie Draft Day from Lionsgate is being adapted for television with a new twist.

From Lionsgate TV, SpringHill and Madison Wells, the series in development will capture the drama and excitement of watching basketball players get drafted and fulfill their dreams, similar to the film starring Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner and Chadwick Boseman set in the world of the NFL.

The LeBron James- and Maverick Carter-founded SpringHill will executive produce and Madison Wells, which produced the original film, will produce the TV series. A writer has not been attached.

“If you are going to do a show set in and around the world of basketball, one person comes to mind ahead of all others,” said Scott Herbst, EVP and Head of Scripted Development, Lionsgate Television. “The same passion, drive and commitment to excellence that drove LeBron James to be the best in the...

Jeremy Renner & Amy Adams Laugh Riot ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Denis Villeneuve’s critically acclaimed sci-fi drama Arrival, released in 2016, treated viewers with an emotionally resonant yet challenging story of humanity’s first encounter with extraterrestrial life. Starring Amy Adams as linguist Louise Banks and Jeremy Renner as physicist Ian Donnelly, Arrival became a landmark achievement in the genre and marked a turning point in the Dune director’s career.

Ironically, the central conflict observed in Arrival — linguistic barriers to communicating with a diverse species — wasn’t limited to the movie’s script but found its way to the production, albeit not so much as emotionally but humorously. During the promotional tour of Arrival, Adams and Renner appeared on The Graham Norton Show, where they delighted the audience with hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes about working with Villeneuve.

Host Graham Norton introduced Villeneuve’s French-Canadian background, wondering that since his first language is French,...

The ending of the new Netflix sci-fi adventure movie Spaceman is somewhat ambiguous, especially regarding the fate of Adam Sandler's Jakub protagonist. The unique and existential Spaceman was directed by Johan Renck, known for his exceptional work on Chernobyl (2019), Breaking Bad (2009–2011), The Walking Dead (2010), Vikings (2013), and Bloodline (2015). Despite Renck's impressive filmography, Spaceman has received mixed reviews from critics off the bat, earning a Rotten Tomatoes score of just 50%.

Spaceman stars Sandler in another notable dramatic performance seen in previous works such as Uncut Gems, Punch-Drunk Love, and Hustle. Sandler's Jakub receives the unfortunate news that his wife Lenka, played by Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan, wants to divorce him while he's halfway on an 8-month solo mission to outer space. Jakub is tasked with gathering samples of the mysterious yet mesmerizing Chopra Cloud that randomly became visible in the Earth's sky. During his trip, Jakub's emotional distress worsens regarding his marital status,...

Moga, Dec 31 – Annie Tharaj, a burgeoning name in music video direction, is making waves in the industry with his distinctive storytelling and artistic ingenuity. Hailing from the village of Tharaj in Punjab’s Moga district, Annie has emerged as a trailblazer in visual media, captivating audiences with his innovative approach to video direction.

A graduate of Punjab University, Chandigarh, Annie’s journey into the arts began with a passion for storytelling. Over time, his fascination with music videos evolved into a career that has garnered both critical and commercial success.

His breakthrough came with the music video for Sunroof by Pready Riar, which showcased his knack for blending stunning cinematography with compelling narratives. The project resonated with audiences, setting a new standard for creativity in the industry.

Annie’s portfolio now boasts several high-profile projects, including Hustle by Pready Riar, Att Chukni by Abraam and Aeisle, and Bang Bang by Deep Jandu and Naman Dhillon.

The Equalizer cast carried the television adaptation through its five seasons, proving the series about someone helping people who can't help themselves is just as popular now as it was when the original series aired in the 1980s. Based on the original series of the same name starring Edward Woodward, the CBS reboot features Queen Latifah as a former CIA operative who seeks justice on her own terms in New York City. The Equalizer retains the spirit of the original series, along with the movie franchise starring Denzel Washington, but gender-swapped the lead to Robyn McCall instead of Bob McCall.

In the pilot, Robyn (Latifah) helps a young girl, Jewel Machado, who becomes mixed up in a murder conspiracy. Robyn considers returning to the CIA but would rather spend time with her teenage daughter, Delilah, while moonlighting as a Big Apple vigilante. The show has changed up the cast somewhat...

Matt Smith goes full bad boy in the first look at Sky’s six-part series “The Death of Bunny Munro,” based on Nick Cave’s cult novel.

In the debut image released from the series, Smith — who is playing the title character — sports only his underwear as he gets ready to light up in a laundromat. By Smith’s side is newcomer Rafael Mathé as Bunny Munro’s son, Bunny Junior.

Described as a “wild cautionary tale” and “tender portrait of a father and son,” “The Death of Bunny Munro” takes place after Bunny’s wife, Libby, dies by suicide. According to its official synopsis: “Sex-addicted door-to-door beauty product salesman and self-professed lothario Bunny Munro finds himself saddled with a young son and only a loose concept of parenting. Together with 9-year-old Bunny Junior he embarks on an epic and increasingly out-of-control road trip across Southern England as the two...

Writer-director Thomas J. Churchill, known for his work on The Amityville Trilogy and Big Freaking Rat, has announced his next feature film, The 3 Killer Pigs, a horror-thriller which begins shooting this month in Los Angeles. The film features an all-star cast, including television icon Anson Williams, Robert Carradine, Brian Austin Green, Richard Gabai (Night of the Living Dead 2025) and Robert Lasardo, along with William McNamara, James Pratt, Sadie Katz, Jody Quigley, Tommy Morgan Jr. (The Bridge to Nowhere), social media sensation Rachel Pizzolato and Dancing with the Stars alumni, Sharna Burgess in her feature film debut.

A local Farmer is desperate after running through all his livestock, he does the unthinkable when he attempts to steal his neighbor’s stock by murder. All goes awry as the farmer comes face to face with his past. When the Farmer is recognized, a blood oath is put in place when the...

On Sunday November 24 2024, History broadcasts Built America Presents!

Holiday Hustle Season 1 Episode 8 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Built America Presents,” titled “Holiday Hustle,” promises to be an intriguing look at a significant moment in American culinary history. This episode will air on the History channel and is set against the backdrop of Thanksgiving, a time when many Americans gather to enjoy a traditional meal.

The story focuses on Gilbert Swanson, who inherits his father’s frozen turkey company. Faced with the challenge of modernizing the family business, Gilbert teams up with a food chemist. Together, they aim to create something new and exciting for the holiday season. Their goal is to develop a revolutionary product that allows families to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner without the hassle of extensive preparation.

This innovative meal, known as the TV Dinner, is designed for convenience, allowing Americans to heat it up at home.

Producer David Puttnamquoted Bette Davis at theBritish Screen Forum’s annual conference this week in London when he said: ”It’s no time for sissies” in reference to the challenges facing the industry heading into 2025.

Some shifts in business models may feel like a return to familiar and comfortable ground for the industry. However, rapidly advancing AI technology, soaring production budgets and persistent issues surrounding inclusivity mean there is plenty of work to be done, said speakers including Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy, Sister co-founder Jane Featherstone, USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative founder Stacy Smith, Bafta CEO Jane Millichip and Caroline Dinenage,...

If you’re looking for something to stream with your dad — or the whole family — this Father’s Day, look no further. Whether your old man is into action-adventure, is a sports fanatic, or looking for a comedy to add some new dad jokes to his collection, there’s a movie just for the occasion.

From The Adam Project to Hustle and the aptly named Fatherhood, there’s something here for whatever kind of Father’s Day movie night you want to have. All you need to do is grab your dad and hit play.

LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Company has struck an agreement to merge with British film, TV and music company Fulwell 73 to create a media, unscripted entertainment and sports-related content powerhouse.

The deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, will bring together the two companies’ portfolios of unscripted and live programming, as well as combine resources across Europe and the U.S., as they look to “meet the challenges of a complex market environment while simultaneously building for the future of the industry.”

The combined entity – which will initially focus on television and film content, digital content through its owned network business, live events and brand strategy through The SpringHill Company’s New York-based brand consultancy firm, Robot – is backed by Fenway Sports Group, RedBird Capital Partners, Uc Investments, Nike, Epic Games, Main Street Advisors and Eldridge Industries.

As part of the deal, the...

The SpringHill Company and Fulwell 73 have joined forces in a merger of equals that aims to make the enlarged company a bigger player across TV, film, live events, branded content and commercials and consumer products.

SpringHill, the production banner headed by LeBron James and his longtime partner Maverick Carter, will come under the same roof as Fulwell 73, the company founded nearly 20 years in the U.K. ago by partners Ben Winston, Leo Pearlman, James Corden, Ben Turner and Gabe Turner. The new company will have offices in Los Angeles, New York, London and Sunderland in the U.K.

Carter and Pearlman, who is based in London, will serve as co-CEOs. The deal is expected to close by year’s end.

SpringHill has been busy with a wide range of documentaries, sports-related unscripted content and “The Shop,” the HBO series hosted by James and Carter that feature celebrity friends in...

With every awards season comes something new: emerging talent, groundbreaking technology, fresh storylines. This season, at least six new directors hit the ground running. Actor Embeth Davidtz (Schindler’s List, Matilda and The Morning Show) wrote and made her feature directorial debut, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight, about a white Zimbabwean family following the Rhodesian Bush War; actor Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire, Fargo, American Hustle), a grandson of John Huston, wrote and helmed the boxing drama Day of the Fight; Malcolm Washington, son of Denzel Washington, co-wrote and directed The Piano Lesson, based on the August Wilson play; cinematographer Rachel Morrison (Black Panther, Mudbound) jumped behind the camera for The Fire Inside,another boxing movie; Josh Margolin wrote and directed Thelma, based on something that happened to his grandmother; and film editor William Goldenberg (Argo, Zero Dark Thirty) helmed Unstoppable, about a boxer born with one leg.

In...

In the Season 1 Episode 8 titled “Holiday Hustle” of Built America Presents, airing on Sunday, 24 November 2024 at 8:00 Pm on History, viewers are taken behind the scenes of a groundbreaking innovation that changed the way Americans approach Thanksgiving and meals in general. The episode focuses on Gilbert Swanson, who inherits his father’s frozen turkey company and teams up with a food chemist to revolutionize the dinner industry. Together, they create the first-ever TV Dinner, a convenient and easy-to-heat meal that becomes a staple in households across the country.

As the holiday season approaches, Built America Presents explores how this innovation reshaped Thanksgiving traditions and the way Americans think about convenience and food. The episode delves into the challenges Swanson faced while developing the TV Dinner and how it forever changed the American dining experience. Whether you’re interested in the history of food or the story of entrepreneurship, this episode...

An Adam Sandler horror-comedy franchise is dominating a global streaming chart. Sandler is a five-time Emmy nominee who first rose to prominence as a member of the cast of the long-running NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live. He has since become a major comedy star, with his movies Billy Madison (about a wealthy adult man who is forced to return to school) and Happy Gilmore (about a golfer with anger issues) helping his star rise further and providing the name for his production company Happy Madison, which was founded in 1999.

While there are quite a few Adam Sandler movies that have earned Rotten Tomatoes splats, he has become a major commercial success. At the time of writing, his movies have collectively earned more than $5.5 billion, with many original comedies grossing $100 million or more, including 50 First Dates, The Wedding Singer, The Water Boy, Big Daddy, Click, and Pixels. However,...

An Adam Sandler franchise has taken over a major streaming chart. Sandler is a well-known comic actor who first rose to prominence as a Saturday Night Live cast member. His tenure lasted from 1990 to 1995 and included iconic sketches such as "Opera Man" and "Pepper Boy." Over the course of his career, he has so far been nominated for five Emmys, four of which were for performances on SNL, and one Golden Globe.

Many Adam Sandler movies have been financially successful in spite of earning dismal scores on Rotten Tomatoes. This includes Click ($237.7 million with a 34% score), Just Go with It ($214 million with 19%), 50 First Dates ($198.5 million with 45%) and Big Daddy ($234.8 million with 39%). However, he has also appeared in well-respected dramas such as Uncut Gems (91%) and Punch-Drunk Love (79%), the latter of which earned him his Golden Globe nomination, as well as better-received comedies like The Wedding Singer (72%).

Grown Ups Is Dominating...

The Just Go with It cast is full of A-list movie stars like Adam Sandler and Nicole Kidman and acclaimed comedy talents like Kevin Nealon and Rachel Dratch. A remake of the classic 1969 farce Cactus Flower, Just Go with It reimagines the tale of lies and deception as a feel-good romantic comedy. A cosmetic surgeon recruits his office manager and her kids to pose as his family to woo his latest love interest. In line with rom-com traditions, true love is right in front of the main character as he falls for his fake wife.

Just Go with It was one of Adam Sandlers biggest hits at the box office, grossing roughly $215 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo). This story of a fake marriage turning into a real marriage also marked the first on-screen pairing of Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. After establishing terrific on-screen chemistry in Just Go with It,...

Sony Music Masterworks today announces the release of Venom: The Last Dance (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) with music by composer Dan Deacon.

Available everywhere now, the album features an original score composed by Deacon for the final film in the Sony Pictures Venom trilogy. Combining dynamic, emotional orchestral movements with bold, action-packed synthesized sequences, Deacon’s score is the perfect musical accompaniment to the final chapter of the franchise. Venom: The Last Dance debuts in theaters nationwide today from Sony Pictures – tickets here.

Of the score, Dan Deacon says, “Comic books were core part of my childhood and some of my fondest memories of being a kid. I was 7 and an avid comic collector when Venom first appeared. I got immediately obsessed with him and the symbiote backstory. Returning bottles and cans for 5¢ each, I saved money to collect as many earlier appearances and key books as I could get my hands on,...

It’s never an easy task to get over the love of your life. Even if it was for an on-screen role. Amy Adams knows that better than any one else. The American Hustle star played the role of Lois Lane, Clark Kent Aka Superman’s love interest in the DC Extended Universe.

The Dceu is a thing of the past. So is her romance with Henry Cavill’s Superman. But as fans prepare to welcome a new Superman to the fold, Amy Adams has made it clear that her loyalties still lie with the Mission: Impossible – Fallout star.

Amy Adams is excited for seeing the new stars take over Amy Adams is all in for watching a new era of DC unfold || Image by Saraa.kom, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

When Superman will go to theatres next June, Amy Adams will have a mixed bag of emotions.

Peter Yates' "Bullitt" is one of the most stylish cop flicks ever made. Those multi-screen opening credits designed by the great Pablo Ferro, that jazzily urbane Lalo Schifren score, those wildly cool outfits donned by Steve McQueen at the height of his laconic sexiness (some inspired by the suits sported by real life detective Dave Toschi) –- it's a stone groove punctuated by spasms of violence and, of course, a raucous car chase through the hilly streets of San Francisco. It's so ineffably pleasurable, you don't mind that the narrative is a sketchily plotted afterthought. Who needs an intricately structured story when you're watching, as Quentin Tarantino wrote in his book "Cinema Speculation," "one of the best directed movies ever made?"

You throw on "Bullitt" for the 1968-ness of it all (it's the apolitical flip-side of the coin to Haskell Wexler's roiling docudrama "Medium Cool"), as well as the...

Are “Anora” and “The Brutalist” being underestimated for an ensemble nomination at the Screen Actors Guild Awards? Who will be the surprise SAG nominee of the year? Gold Derby editors and experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here with their first SAG Awards film predictions.

While “Anora” is perched atop the Best Picture odds at the Oscars, it’s not even in the top five in the SAG ensemble odds, sitting in sixth place. That might be because the Palme d’Or champ is perceived as a Mikey Madison vehicle, but it’s also a sneaky ensemble piece with great performances by Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, and Vache Tovmasyan. Similarly, “The Brutalist” — third in the Best Picture odds but seventh in ensemble — could easily be another film that gets multiple individual nominations, for Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce, but get snubbed in ensemble like “The Power of the Dog,...

Netflix’s new documentary series “Starting 5” profiles five top NBA players throughout the 2023-2024 season. While featuring established stars like LeBron James, the series spotlights rising Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. At just 22 years old, Edwards shines with his magnetic personality and impressive basketball skills.

The docuseries follows Edwards’ journey from being drafted first by Minnesota in 2020. It documents his leadership in helping the Timberwolves reach the 2024 Western Conference Finals. Viewers see Edwards’ playful interactions with veteran teammates that build strong connections. His willingness to openly joke around shows an authentic charisma that endears him to both fans and peers.

Edwards also displayed acting talent in the 2022 film “Hustle.” Director Adam Sandler praised Edwards for his “natural acting ability” in the movie. These qualities carry over to his appearances in “Starting 5.” Edwards engages sincerely in interviews and remains entertaining to watch both on and off the court.

While the series portrays some immaturity,...

Netflix's must-see docuseries Starting 5 tracks five of the NBA's biggest stars through the 2023/2024 basketball season, documenting their highs and lows on and off the court. Undoubtedly the star of the piece is icon Lebron James, playing his 21st season at the top of the game, and Starting 5's central theme is the continuing speculation about James' possible retirement, but it's Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves' mercurial talent, that steals the show, much as he did in 2022 when starring as Kermit Wilts in Adam Sandler's highly rated movie Hustle.

Edwards' basketball chops are beyond question, and in Starting 5 he confirms the popular perception that, at age 22, he is James' natural successor as the future face of the sport. Recruited as the Wolves' number-one pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, he immediately invited comparisons with Michael Jordan, who shared his athleticism and combative spirit. He then led Minnesota to...

Like many popular comedic actors of the day, Adam Sandler got his start on “Saturday Night Live” first as a writer and then as a cast member. He was spotted by weekend update anchor Dennis Miller doing stand-up comedy and Miller recommended him for the show. Sandler was a big success on the show, particularly doing song parodies during the Weekend Update segments. Sandler left the show in 1995 after only five years on the program. Years later when Conan O’Brien was having his own problems with NBC, Sandler admitted to O’Brien that he was actually fired from “SNL” and didn’t leave voluntarily as had been assumed.

Sandler started off doing comedy films after that but has evolved into doing dramatic work at times. While he has a pretty strong track record as a box office draw, he has also often been the target of poor reviews from critics...

The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon is back with a new episode on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Taraji P. Henson is an American actress who has received several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and six Emmy Awards. She gained recognition for her roles in Hustle […]

The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon: Taraji P. Henson, Katie Ledecky, Tierra Whack...

Netflix has announced its newest sports series, Starting 5, which will premiere on October 9, 2024. The 10-part series provides an intense, behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 NBA season through the eyes of five of the league’s biggest players – Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings), and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).

The series captures their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy. James pushes himself harder than ever to stay healthy – and dominant – in his 21st season, while Edwards electrifies with his rapid rise.

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Butler’s relentless drive propels the Heat, Sabonis anchors the Kings with his versatile play, and Tatum leads the Celtics in their quest for a record 18th championship. Starting 5 delivers an unfiltered view of life at the pinnacle of professional basketball.

The Netflix basketball series following LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum has been confirmed, with October 9 premiere.

The streamer’s Starting 5 comes from James’ Uninterrupted in association with the Obamas’ Higher Ground and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions. It is Netflix’s latest high-end sport series and will launch in just a few weeks’ time. Reports emerged last year.

Modeled after Quarterback, Starting 5 provides an intense, behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 NBA season through the eyes of five of the league’s biggest players. It captures their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy.

Related: NFL 2024 Schedule Has São Paulo, London, Munich Games, Thanksgiving Triple-Header, Netflix Christmas Games

Netflix has worked with James’ Uninterrupted before on sports shows including Hustle and Neymar: The Perfect Chaos. Meanwhile, the Obamas’ Higher Ground is...

Netflix’s big new NBA docuseries is official. The streaming giant says that the series, called Starting 5, will debut Oct. 9 and follow NBA superstars LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler and Domantas Sabonis during the 2023-2024 season, giving viewers “an unfiltered view of life at the pinnacle of professional basketball.”

Uninterrupted, the production company co-founded by James, is producing the series, with Maverick Carter serving as an EP.

Former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are also among the executive producers, with their Higher Ground serving as one of the production companies, as is Peyton Manning through his Omaha Productions.

Starting 5 has been in the works for nearly a year, but the 10-episode series is finally set to make its debut just ahead of the new NBA season, coming off of a big championship season for Tatum and the Celtics.

The series is arguably one of the biggest...

Throughout his many career ups-and-downs, five-time Oscar-nominated director David O. Russell has carved out a place for himself with a series of singularly eccentric, screwy films. Let’s take a look back at all eight of his films, ranked worst to best.

Born in 1958, Russell made his filmmaking debut with the incest comedy “Spanking the Monkey” (1994), which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival and brought his Best First Feature and Best First Screenplay victories at the Independent Spirit Awards. The screwball farce “Flirting with Disaster” (1996) quickly followed, which earned him additional writing and directing bids at the Indie Spirits. He achieved a huge critical and commercial success with the Gulf War satire “Three Kings” (1999), for which he competed at the Writers Guild of America in Best Original Screenplay.

He received a more muted response with “I Heart Huckabees” (2004), an existential ensemble comedy that became infamous for leaked...

Amy Adams had her first major success as a leading lady in Enchanted, a 2007 American musical fantasy romantic comedy film. She played the role of Giselle, a singing and dancing princess-to-be who almost makes her dream of meeting her prince a reality.

In September 1997, Disney’s Touchstone Pictures and Sonnenfeld/Josephson Productions bought the initial script of Enchanted for a reported $450,000. Disenchanted, a sequel to the 2007 film Enchanted, was released in 2022.

Amy Adams on the set of Enchanted in May 2006, preparing for her role as Giselle (Credit: FayesVision / Apega / WENN / Patricia Schlein / Starbux)

Disney considered offering the role of Giselle to Kate Hudson or Reese Witherspoon but agreed to give Adams the part thanks to her Oscar-nominated supporting performance in the 2005 American comedy-drama film Junebug.

Amy Adams attends the Los Angeles premiere of Enchanted at the El Capitan Theatre on November 16, 2007, in a stunning white gown adorned with floral embellishments...

Adam Sandler became a household name because of his contributions to the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, but he almost made the mistake of not taking the job. It’s difficult to imagine SNL without Sandler, so it’s a huge blessing that he gave it a shot in his early 20s.

Credits: Adam Sandler in Saturday Night Live / NBC

At the time, he wanted to become an actor. When he had the opportunity to try his luck at writing for SNL, he was apprehensive. He badly wanted to be that movie star he dreamed of. Turns out, fate had a different plan for him.

Adam Sandler Was Hesitant To Join Saturday Night Live

While speaking at the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, actor and comedian Adam Sandler revealed he never planned to be on Saturday Night Live at the beginning of his career.

I didn’t even know.

Homes.com actress Heidi Gardner had a big moment in the Super Bowl Lvi commercials alongside Dan Levy, Lil Wayne, and Jeff Goldblum. Gardner, from Kansas City, took part in the ads with real pride, as a known supporter of her hometown sports teams and charity events. The Homes.com commercials featured stunning CGI, stunts, and celebrities, making them stand out during Super Bowl Lviii.

While many who saw the Super Bowl commercial will recognize Dan Levy, some may not know who Heidi Gardner, the Homes.com actress, is. Super Bowl Lviii took place on February 11, 2024, between the San Franciso 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, with the Chiefs winning their third Super Bowl and taking over the NFL conversation now that Tom Brady and the Patriots saga has ended. Some people won't care at all about any of that, however, and are only interested in the Super Bowl Lviii commercials.

After partnering with Josh Safdie for the cinematic heart attack that is Uncut Gems, Adam Sandler is reteaming with the acclaimed director for his latest Netflix comedy special, Adam Sandler: Love You. Safdie’s Adam Sandler: Love You trailer finds the Sandman in good spirits as he returns to the stage for a fresh stand-up act. Adam Sandler: Love You premieres on August 27, 2024, globally on Netflix.

“You guys are the best! I love you! I need you! Help me,” Sandler shouts to a packed venue as he takes to the dimly lit stage in the Adam Sandler: Love You trailer. Sandler, forever the center of attention, finds himself signing jerseys backstage, tuning his guitar, and wondering how the f**k dog managed to steal his spotlight. As the footage plays, we find Sandler shredding away on his acoustic guitar, dedicating songs to audience members, and professing his love for the...

Nearly six years after the release of his last comedy special, Adam Sandler is returning to Netflix with “Adam Sandler: Love You.” The comedy special directed by “Good Time” and “Uncut Gems” co-director Josh Safdie will premiere globally on the streamer Aug. 27.

The first trailer for the special shows Sandler in a surprisingly intimate theater rather than a large arena. After joking with the audience a bit, he gets down to the brass tacks of what everyone can expect.

“Anyway, I talk a lot and then I sing and then we do a bunch of s–t. All right, so here it goes,” Sandler says.

The ever-moving camera then cuts between Sandler onstage with mic in hand, closeups of him signing shirts and a car driving away as its being chased by a crowd of people. “We’ve lost control,” Sandler says as a dog appears from backstage and happily greets the audience.

Adam Sandler returns to the stage in “Love You,” a music and comedy special directed by Josh Safdie, debuting on Netflix on Aug. 27.

“Love You” marks the Sandman’s first stand-up comedy special since 2018’s “100% Fresh,” and it reunites him with Josh Safdie, who directed Sandler in “Uncut Gems” alongside his brother Benny. (This is Safdie’s comedy special directorial debut.)

“You guys are the best, I love you! I love you! I need you! Help me!” Sandler cries out to the audience in the trailer for “Love You,” which was first announced in February.

Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions is behind the special, as well as producers Sandler, Safdie, Ronald Bronstein, Eli Bush, Dan Bulla, Carter Hambley, Brian Robinson, Joseph Vecsey, Judit Maull, Eli Thomas and Perry Sachs. Barry Bernardi, Robert Digby and John Irwin are executive producers.

“Love You” is the latest in a string of collaborations between Sandler and Safdie.

Netflix announced on Wednesday that Adam Sandler: Love You, its latest special from actor and comedian Adam Sandler, will premiere on the streamer on August 27.

While a logline for Sandler’s new hour, taped at the Nocturne Theater in Glendale, CA, wasn’t disclosed, you can view a trailer for the special above. First announced back in February, it reunites Sandler with his Uncut Gems director Josh Safdie, who with Love You made his comedy special directorial debut.

Love You comes on the heels of 100% Fresh, Sandler’s 2018 special for Netflix. Prior to that, the SNL alum had only released a number of comedy albums decades prior, including Stan and Judy’s Kid (1999), What the Hell Happened to Me? (1996) and They’re All Gonna Laugh at You! (1993). A Happy Madison production of a Central Picture, the special was produced by Sandler, Safdie, Ronald Bronstein, Eli Bush, Dan Bulla, Carter Hambley,...

Google a list of the all-time best Saturday Night Live hosts, and you’ll find a surprising number of people who you’d never guess were funny in the first place.

I mean, before SNL, who knew athletes Charles Barkley and Peyton Manning were hilarious? Who watched Nsync videos and predicted that Justin Timberlake had “Dick in a Box” in him? Billie Eilish? Chance the Rapper? Anyone have news anchor Brian Williams on their funny bingo card?

As the show embarks on its landmark 50th season, here are five more suggestions for out-of-the-box SNL hosts who just might knock it out of the park…

1 Tony Hawk

Hawk has been quietly comedy-adjacent for years, appearing in College Humor sketches, skateboarding in a fat suit in a Jackass movie and lending his voice to The Simpsons.

His Twitter feed is surprisingly funny, too, full of self-deprecating jabs and goofy insights. As a performer,...

Adam Sandler's "Big Daddy" is now streaming on Netflix, a heartwarming comedy where he plays an unlikely father. Despite negative Rotten Tomatoes score, the film was a box office hit and paved the way for Sandler's later down-to-earth characters. Big Daddy's 39% critic score doesn't reflect audience sentiment, as it's a feel-good movie with heart and humor, showcasing Sandler's versatile acting talents.

One of the best Adam Sandler comedies ever made is now on Netflix despite its negative Rotten Tomatoes score. Sandler, who has gotten more into dramatic roles in recent years with his leading performances in films such as Uncut Gems (2019), Hustle (2022), and Spaceman (2024), is still celebrated for his timeless comedy classics such as Happy Gilmore (1996), The Waterboy (1998), and Billy Madison (1995). Sandler has several upcoming movies in both the dramatic and comedy genre including an untitled Noah Baumbach film, an untitled Safdie Brothers project, and a Happy Gilmore sequel.

Bigg Boss 17’s Khanzaadi Is Releasing Her Rap Comeback with JwalaMukh. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bigg Boss will always be a life-changing platform for artists. Celebrities go into the house to get a new experience and a national spotlight. Rapper Khanzaadi, who was a contestant on Bigg Boss 17, has had a roller-coaster ride, but she is turning it into art. The Hustle rapper will release her new project, and she revealed why she was hesitant about returning.

Khanzaadi, who rose to fame with her captivating presence on Bigg Boss 17, is set to make waves in the music industry by releasing her upcoming rap song “Jwalamukhi.” The artist recently unveiled the poster for the track, generating significant buzz among her fans and the music community.

Khanzaadi expresses her mixed emotions about the release. “I’m feeling very excited and nervous simultaneously because fans haven’t seen this side of me. I’m a Gemini.

On Thursday June 20 2024, aspireTV broadcasts Hustle, Sizzle, and Smoke!

Duck and Carrots Season 1 Episode 9 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Hustle, Sizzle, and Smoke” on aspireTV, viewers are in for an intense culinary showdown as Biff Smith and Hanashi Weathers go head-to-head in the first round of the finals. The challenge? Grilling succulent duck paired with a side of carrots, with an added twist of incorporating The Scott Group BBQ sauce into their dishes. As the competition heats up, both pitmasters will showcase their skills and creativity to impress the judges and advance in the tournament.

Expect to witness Biff and Hanashi bring their A-game to the grill, each aiming to masterfully balance the flavors of tender duck and vibrant carrots while integrating the unique flavors of The Scott Group BBQ sauce. The pressure is on as they navigate the complexities of barbecue cooking, aiming not only to satisfy the...

Khanzaadi, the talented rapper and former contestant on MTV Hustle and Bigg Boss 17 chose a heartwarming way to celebrate her birthday this year. As it’s her birthday on 19th June, instead of choosing a lavish party or extravagant festivities, she opted to spend her special day at a local Ngo with the underprivileged kids. Known for her philanthropic efforts, Khanzaadi chose to spend her special day with underprivileged children, spreading joy and positivity.

The event was a heartwarming affair as Khanzaadi actively engaged with the children, cutting a cake together. The children’s smiles lit up the room as they enjoyed this simple yet significant gesture. In addition to the cake, Khanzaadi also distributed nutritious fruits to the kids, emphasizing the importance of healthy eating.

Khanzaadi’s decision to celebrate at the Ngo reflects her commitment to making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Her presence...

If you’re looking for something to stream with your dad — or the whole family — this Father’s Day, look no further. Whether your old man is into action-adventure, is a sports fanatic, or looking for a comedy to add some new dad jokes to his collection, there’s a movie just for the occasion.

From The Adam Project to Hustle and the aptly named Fatherhood, there’s something here for whatever kind of Father’s Day movie night you want to have. All you need to do is grab your dad and hit play.

“La Cocina,” the Rooney Mara-starring drama that premiered at the 2024 Berlinale, is among four feature films that will screen at the inaugural Croatian International Film Festival beginning Aug. 8.

The four-day event, set in the coastal city of Sibenik, will also feature 18 documentary and narrative shorts, giving the struggling independent film market an additional international venue to screen movies and launch careers.

Created by Croatia-born, America-based Ella Mische, Ciff was conceived as a fest that will amplify women in media and second-time directors, and will serve as an event to connect nonfiction and narrative filmmakers from around the world. Mische, who was part of the casting department on the 2022 Adam Sandler film “Hustle,” has worked in the entertainment industry for the last two decades casting, directing, acting and producing.

“Being a citizen of both Croatia and America, this festival began as a passion project,” says Mische. “I wanted to connect...

Sandler shines in dramatic roles like Uncut Gems, proving he's more than just a comedy legend. Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix continues Sandler's streak of diverse roles, mixing comedies and dramas. Sandler's future includes more collaborations with top directors, hinting at even more dramatic roles ahead.

The announcement of Happy Gilmore 2 is certainly exciting, but Sandler's recent streak of dramatic roles shows even more promise for the celebrated actor. Sandler has starred in some of the greatest comedies of all time, becoming a dominant force in the comedy world during the 1990s and 2000s with classic films such as Billy Madison, The Waterboy, The Wedding Singer, and of course, Happy Gilmore. As Sandler has gotten older, however, he has focused more intently on starring in dramas such as 2022's Hustle.

Sandler first demonstrated he had a natural ability to star in dramatic roles in Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love...

Uncut Gems stars Adam Sandler as an eccentric jeweler battling with gambling addiction in New York City. Directed by the Safdie Brothers, the film offers a thrilling ride without relying on traditional action elements. The star-studded cast includes Idina Menzel, Kevin Garnett, and breakout talent Julia Fox in key roles.

The 2019 crime thriller Uncut Gems has a stellar cast led by a nearly unrecognizable Adam Sandler. Directed by Benny and Josh Safdie from a screenplay co-written by Ronald Bronstein, the critically acclaimed film follows an eccentric jeweler in New York City named Howard Ratner whose gambling addiction begins to mesh poorly with his family and his business until his growing adversaries and debts finally put all of them in danger. The film had been in various stages of production since 2016, with Jonah Hill set to star early on in the process before Sandler ultimately took the lead role.

Uncut Gems...

Prolific actor James Laurenson, who played Doctor Weir in the royal period drama The Crown, has died. He was 84. His passing was reported by multiple U.K. news outlets on Friday, May 10. A cause of death has not yet been provided. Born on February 17, 1940, in Marton, North Island, New Zealand, Laurenson made his acting career in the United Kingdom after moving there in the mid-1960s. He made his on-screen film debut in 1969 in Ken Russell’s romantic drama Women in Love. Throughout his career, Laurenson has had guest roles in numerous classic TV series such as Coronation Street, Z-Cars, The Professionals, Hammer House of Horror, Cagney and Lacey, Remington Steele, Bergerac, Midsomer Murders, Prime Suspect, Silent Witness, Hustle, Endeavour, Spooks, and many more. In more recent years, he played Earl of Westmoreland in the BBC adaptations of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Parts I and II and starred in...

Before "Star Wars," there was "Thx 1138." A strange, dystopic science fiction movie packed with big ideas up to its eyeballs, "Thx 1138" is now mostly known as the feature directorial debut of one George Walton Lucas Jr. (though it also came back in conversation when the best episode of "Andor" paid homage to it). The future Lucasfilm founder originally created this story of repressed emotions and stymied sexuality as a student film, but by the time it was reimagined as a feature, it had gained backing from Warner Bros.

Lucas' American Zoetrope co-founder Francis Ford Coppola also had faith in the movie, and served as one of its producers. "Thx 1138" starred Robert Duvall, then already known for his work on stage and television, not to mention in films like "To Kill A Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," and "True Grit." Future "Halloween" actor Donald Pleasence co-starred, along with a then-unknown actress named Maggie McOmie.

Kevin Costner starred in the title role in the 1991 blockbuster film, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Costner was brutally trolled for his performance due to his accent, but the film still made huge bucks for the producers. Interestingly, Costner was in talks with 20th Century Fox to star in another Robin Hood movie directed by Die Hard fame John McTiernan. Morgan Creek Entertainment, who produced the 1991 movie, used a trick to poach Costner from the other Robin Hood movie.

Kevin Costner in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

Morgan Creek brought in Kevin Reynolds as the director of the film. Reynolds’ directorial debut was the 1985 film Fandango, which gave Costner his first starring role. Reynolds and Costner began a life-long friendship after working on the Steven Spielberg-produced film.

Kevin Costner Was Poached Away From John McTiernan’s Unmade Robin Hood Movie Kevin Costner was supposed to play Robin Hood in...

General Hospital (Gh) reveal that Cady McClain and current Gh star Jon Lindstrom (Kevin Collins) have shared an announcement with their fans, they are going their separate ways after 10 years of marriage.

General Hospital Spoilers – Cady McClain And Jon Lindstrom’s Split

The couple shared the news in a joint Insta post: “Cady and Jon here. We are taking this opportunity to make a short statement about our relationship status. It may be obvious to some based on our posts that we’ve taken some time apart. After serious consideration, we have decided that our goals have been taking us in different directions and to end our marriage.”

Gh spoilers – Friendship Goals

They added “We remain friends and wish each other every happiness. As people who work in the public eye, it can be difficult to have a private life. Regardless, we ask for your kind consideration in this matter.

Netflix added nearly 30 million global paid subscribers in 2023, though it might have watered down its hit pool in the process.

According to a new study by British streaming-data company Digital i, Netflix had fewer than half the global hits in 2023 (10) than it had in 2022 (22). Digital i defines a “hit” as an original movie or a series that was watched by at least 30 percent of Netflix’s subscriber base in North America, EU, and Latam.

The long list of 2022 Netflix hits goes like this: “Wednesday” (61.8%), “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (53.3%), “Stranger Things 4” (48.0%), “The Adam Project” (47.9%), “Knives Out 2” (45.9%), “The Gray Man” (42.4%), “The Watcher” (41.9%), “The Tinder Swindler” (38.0%), “Inventing Anna” (37.5%), “The Sandman” (35.7%), “Senior Year” (35.6%), “1899” (34.7%), “Bridgerton” Season 2 (34.5%), “Troll” (34.0%), “Enola Holmes 2” (33.7%), “Luckiest Girl Alive” (33.4%), “Harry & Meghan” (32.7%), “Hustle” (32.6%), “The Man from Toronto” (31.5%), “Purple Hearts” (31.3%), “Me Time” (31.1%), “Day Shift” (31.0%), and “Falling for Christmas” (30.8%).

Unless otherwise noted, each series above is a first season (and...