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Tina Fey, Steve Carell to reunite for Netflix comedy series ‘Four Seasons’

Sylvain Gaboury/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Date Night co-stars Tina Fey and Steve Carell will reunite for Fey’s eight-episode Netflix comedy series called Four Seasons, ABC Audio has confirmed.  The series is based on actor/director Alan Alda‘s 1981 film of the same name, which also starred Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, Sandy Dennis and Len Cariou. Fey co-created and will star in the show, …

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“It hurt”: Ben Stiller talks the negative and positive effects of ‘Zoolander 2’ tanking

Pablo Cuadra/FilmMagic In the forthcoming May 7 episode of David Duchovny’s Fail Better podcast, Ben Stiller unpacked what Zoolander 2 bombing did for him — for better or worse. The 2016 movie tanked at the box office and was critically drubbed, which took a toll on him, Stiller says in the interview. “It hurt,” Stiller said, according to The Wrap. …

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Disney+ drops trailer to Ron Howard-directed documentary ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’

Disney+ On Wednesday, Disney+ released the official trailer for the upcoming Jim Henson Idea Man, the documentary from Oscar-winning director Ron Howard that looks into the life and legacy of the iconic Muppets creator.  Henson died May 16, 1990, at age 53 of bacterial pneumonia. He created some of the world’s most cherished characters, including classic Muppets like Kermit the Frog …

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Original star Luke Kleintank out, Teri Polo in at ‘FBI: International’

CBS There’s another changing of the guard at CBS’s FBI: International, as another one of its original stars is stepping down. According to a statement published by Deadline, Luke Kleintank, who played Special Agent Scott Forrester on the Dick Wolf-produced series for three seasons, is turning in his badge. The trade also notes that Meet the Parents franchise veteran Teri …

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Keke Palmer announces the “next chapter” in her life with new ‘Master of Me’ book

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Keke Palmer has turned a page in her life and will be inviting people to do the same with her forthcoming book, Master of Me. “This book means growth to me. It signifies the next chapter of my life,” she tells People. “It imparts the wisdom I’ve learned with the earnesty [sic] of knowing that I’m still …

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Felicidades! Paramount+ already renews new ‘Dora’ animated series for second season

Paramount+ © 2024 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Dora, the CG-animated reboot of the classic kids show Dora the Explorer, has been renewed by Paramount+ for a sophomore season, a month after its debut on the streamer. The Nickelodeon Animation-produced show follows its plucky, titular bilingual heroine, voiced by Diana Zermeño, on all new adventures with her monkey pal …

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Online casino looks into ‘Joker’ sequel’s Oscar odds for Joaquin and Gaga

Warner Bros. Pictures The teaser trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux debuted on April 9, but an online casino is already looking at its chances at the Oscars. Joaquin Phoenix took home his first Oscar for playing Arthur Fleck aka Joker in the 2019 blockbuster original, but no single actor has ever won an Academy Award for playing the same …

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In Brief: Pacino haunts exorcism thriller ‘The Ritual’, and more

Netflix has tapped Thandiwe Newton for a role in the third season of the hit series Wednesday, according to Variety. The Westworld actress joins fellow series newcomer Steve Buscemi. All that’s known about season 2 at this point is that Jenna Ortega will return as the titular character. Wednesday ranks as one of Netflix’s most-watched shows ever and won four …

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Idina Menzel announces tour including Broadway hits from ‘Wicked,’ ‘Rent’ and more

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Idina Menzel will be bringing Broadway hits to the concert stage. The Rent star announced her Take Me or Leave Me Tour on Tuesday, which will be kicking off in mid-July and running through the summer. It will feature hits from Broadway classics Rent and Wicked, as well as more music. Along with Broadway hits, the tour will feature …

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’20 Days in Mariupol’ and ‘STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ among first nominees for 84th Peabody Awards

Apple TV+ On Tuesday, 41 nominees from the Documentary, News, Public Service and Radio/Podcast categories were announced for the 84th annual Peabody Awards. The award’s organizers noted nominees were chosen “by a unanimous vote of 32 jurors from more 1,100 entries from television, podcasts/radio and the web.” The honor “celebrates the best storytelling across broadcasting and streaming media,” and among …

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