Maria Canals-Barrera is back as Theresa Russo in “When You Wish Upon A Squonk,” the first season’s penultimate episode. Fans can enjoy 11 all-new episodes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place today on Disney+.
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Morality and philosophy have always been heavy subjects, influential and integral yes, but also intense and often strayed away from. The Good Place established itself, circa 2016, as a funny, colorful TV show with one premise in mind: tackling the afterlife. That’s all it was at the start, but as the show progressed, so too did the characters.
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What do you get when you mix an advertising agency staffed with ultra-competitive employees from very different generations, a huge campaign, and a massive social media blunder? Total chaos, that’s what — and one heck of a comedy series.
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When it comes to comedic acting, Lauren Graham and Nico Santos are undoubtedly two of the biggest experts around. Between Graham’s iconic roles in Gilmore Girls and Parenthood and Santos’ stacked resumé that includes Superstore and Crazy Rich Asians, the duo carry a wealth of invaluable knowledge and experience.
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Melissa Rauch executive produces and stars as Abby Stone in Night Court, which is based on the original hit series that ran for nine seasons. New episodes air Tuesdays on NBC at 8:30 PM ET/PT.
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Today is the day: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is officially in theaters! To celebrate, I had the chance to interview director/executive producer Jeff Fowler along with cast members Ben Schwartz, Keanu Reeves, Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, and Krysten Ritter.
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In another lifetime, I was a high school teacher in Chesapeake, Virginia. One of the students in my school went on to become one of the top stand-up comedians in the world and a breakout on Saturday Night Live. Recently, I had the honor of reuniting with Jay Pharoah to reminisce about high school, discuss his career, and celebrate his innovative virtual special as part of Meta Horizon’s Soapstone Comedy Presents series.
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Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet star as Ruby and AJ in Laid. All eight episodes of the new comedy series drop December 19 on Peacock.
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Ben Stiller and Linda Cardellini star as Mike and Gretchen in Nutcrackers. The new holiday movie is now streaming on Hulu!
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Ian Harding and Kristin Chenoweth star as Logan and Erica in Our Little Secret. The new movie is now streaming on Netflix!
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I had the opportunity to attend the US Premiere of Red One at Alice Tully Hall in NY and speak with producer Chris Morgan, who wrote the screenplay, and stars Kiernan Shipka, Chris Evans, Wesley Kimmel, Reinaldo Faberlle, Kristofer Hivju, and Mary Elizabeth Ellis on the red carpet.
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Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray star as Ashley and Luke in The Merry Gentlemen. The film is now streaming on Netflix.
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To celebrate the release of Red One, the cast made history by taking over SKYLIFT at the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center for a first-of-its-kind photo opportunity in NYC. I was lucky enough to attend and interview Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, J. K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, and Kiernan Shipka!
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Lucy Liu and Kiernan Shipka star as Zoe Harlow and Gryla in Red One. The fun new holiday film is now playing in theaters!
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Leslie Uggams portrays Blind Al in Deadpool & Wolverine, which begins streaming today on Disney+. The film is currently available at digital retailers and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD.
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Melissa Barrera portrays Laura Franco in Your Monster. The film, which is an excellent mix of horror, romance, comedy, and musical numbers, is now playing in theaters nationwide.
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It’s a bittersweet day for us, folks, because it is our final Franchise Friday! Today, we’re happy to unveil our interview with two of the creators of the most clever and biting sitcom on streaming right now, The Franchise: Armando Iannucci and Jon Brown!
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As someone who loved Wizards of Waverly Place growing up, I was beyond excited to speak with star/executive producer David Henrie and cast members Janice LeAnn Brown, Mimi Gianopulos, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, and Taylor Cora about Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
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Happy Franchise Friday! We’re continuing our coverage of HBO’s hilarious sitcom The Franchise. It’s always an amazing privilege to sit down with actors and performers you admire, but when you share a laugh with them, there’s truly nothing better! I was so fortunate to do so with the show’s wonderful stars Jessica Hynes and Daniel Brühl .
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We’ve been incredibly blessed to be able to speak with the stars of HBO’s newest comedy hit, The Franchise. In addition to covering the red carpet for the show, we also were able to bring you our interviews with stars Aya Cash, Himesh Patel, and Billy Magnussen last week. And today, for “Franchise Fridays,” we’re pleased to bring you our conversation with series scene stealers Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, and Isaac Powell!
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Vijal Patel has worked in the family sitcom genre for many years. Having produced popular family shows like The Middle, Blackish, and The Kids Are Alright, Patel was offered to tell his own story based on his Indian family’s experiences in Pittsburgh. Yet, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh isn’t your typical family sitcom.
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Tonight’s the night folks! The Franchise, the latest comedy series from John Brown (Succession), Armando Iannucci (Veep) and Sam Mendes (Skyfall, 1917) is premiering on HBO at 10pm! And we were able to sit down with all of the ensemble of the acclaimed new comedy series, starting with stars Aya Cash, Himesh Patel, and Billy Magnussen!
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Tecto: Eye of the Storm is coming! The Maximum Studios film based on the superhero with earthquake-based powers is currently in production, and his journey from comics to screen is being brought to life in the new HBO comedy series, The Franchise!
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