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Hulu is one of the most underrated streaming services, even though it has some of the most brilliant movies in its library. The Disney-owned streaming service is one of the most profitable streaming services as it has great indie films because it is partnered up with great independent studios as well as some of the biggest blockbusters around. So, we compiled a list of the best movies that are available on Hulu right now.

Pulp Fiction Credit – Miramax Films

Pulp Fiction is an independent crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The 1994 film is set in the underworld of Los Angeles, and it revolves around two mobsters, a gangster’s wife, a boxer, and two criminals as their paths intertwine in a gloriously violent fashion. Pulp Fiction stars John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel,...

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Summer of 69 is a comedy film directed by Jillian Bell, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Liz Nico and Jules Byrne. The 2025 film follows Abby, an awkward high school senior who hires an exotic dancer to learn some seduction methods to seduce a boy she has had a crush on for a long time. Summer of 69 stars Chloe Fineman, Sam Morelos, Matt Cornett, Charlie Day, Natalie Morales, Alex Moffat, Paula Pell, Liza Koshy, Nicole Byer, and Ian Karmel. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, coming-of-age story, and compelling characters in Summer of 69, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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The To Do List is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Maggie Carey. The 2013 film follows Brandy Klark,...

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This May, we are getting a ton of content from the much-anticipated return of Love, Death and Robots and Nine Perfect Strangers on streaming, to the release of some of the most anticipated movies of this year, such as Thunderbolts* and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. This upcoming month will see the release of many great movies, so we thought of compiling a list of all the best movies that are coming straight to streaming.

Another Simple Favor (Prime Video) – May 1, 2025 Credit – Amazon MGM Studios

Another Simple Favor is a dark comedy mystery film directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis. The 2025 sequel film is set five years after the events of the first film, and it follows Stephanie as she is invited by Emily to her wedding in Italy. Stephanie fears...

Conan O’Brien shocked the Oscars with a joke about the ongoing beef between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake, and it’s one that earned the joke writer some cash. Comedian and writer Skyler Higley was the brains behind the joke, and he revealed on X during the show: “Wrote the Kendrick Lamar joke and bet our executive producer $50 that it would kill. Just made $50.”

Higley, who writes for CBS’ “After Midnight” and previously worked with O’Brien on his TBS talk show “Conan,” was one of several writers who worked on the 2025 Oscars. The staff also included Amberia Allen, José Arroyo, Josh Comers, Dan Cronin, Jessie Gaskell, Berkley Johnson, Ian Karmel, Brian Kiley, Laurie Kilmartin, Carol Leifer, Jon Macks, Matt O’Brien, Agathe Panaretos and Mike Sweeney.

At the midway point of the Oscars ceremony, O’Brien walked out on stage and joked: “We’re halfway through the show, which means...

Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, June Squibb and Bowen Yang will be presenting at the 2025 Oscars, the Academy announced on Tuesday. They join last year’s acting winners Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Emma Stone in handing out statuettes on March 2, when the 97th Academy Awards take place at the Dolby Theatre Ovation Hollywood, hosted by Conan O’Brien.

As previously announced, the show will see the return of the “Fab 5” format, where previous winners stand on stage and heap praise on each of this year’s nominees. In the past, the format has been used for the acting categories, but not this year, given the implosion of “Emilia Pérez” lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón’s campaign due to her history of bigoted tweets. Instead, five previous winners will assemble to highlight below-the-line talent.

The 97th Academy Awards...

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California band Dawes follows Grammys performance by releasing “I Love L.A.” cover as charity single

After losing their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires, Dawes opened the 2025 Grammys with support from Grammy-winning musicians St. Vincent, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, and John Legend. Their rendition of Randy Newman‘s classic “I Love L.A.” was one of the most memorable moments during the music kudos. Now they’ve released the song, with proceeds going to the Recording Academy and MusiCares’ Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort. You can also contribute to wildfire relief efforts here.

Dune: Part Two, Demi Moore among winners at 2025 Saturn Awards

Presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards honored the best achievements in genre films and TV shows, and the big winner of the night was Dune: Part Two, which claimed Best Science Fiction Film,...

Oscars executive producers Raj Kapoor, who also serves as showrunner, and Katy Mullan revealed the members of the production team for the 97th ceremony, which will be hosted by Conan O’Brien Sunday, March 2.

Rob Paine returns as co-executive producer and Taryn Hurd as do producers Sarah Levine Hall. Supervising choreographer Mandy Moore and lighting designers Bob Dickinson and Noah Mitz also rejoin the team. Producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will be first-time team members.

Writers for this year’s show include Amberia Allen, José Arroyo, Josh Comers, Dan Cronin, Jessie Gaskell, Skyler Higley, Berkley Johnson, Ian Karmel, Brian Kiley, Laurie Kilmartin, Carol Leifer, Jon Macks, Conan O’Brien, Matt O’Brien, Agathe Panaretos and Mike Sweeney.

As previously announced, the show’s production team also includes director Hamish Hamilton, production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley, and music director Michael Bearden.

The 2025 Academy Awards will take place March 2 at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood.

The Oscars have revealed key members of the production team for the 2025 awards ceremony, airing on March 2.

Executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced on Monday that Rob Paine will return as co-executive producer and Taryn Hurd and Sarah Levine Hall will return as producers. All three won Emmys back in September for their work on the 2024 Oscars.

Mandy Moore will be supervising choreographer, having performed the role last year. Not to be confused with the singer, Moore’s credits include “La La Land,” Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, “Dancing with the Stars,” “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” She won Emmys for the latter three.

Veteran lighting designers Robert Dickinson (68-time Emmy nominee and 18-time winner) and Noah Mitz (30-time Emmy nominee and two-time winner) also rejoin the team.

Producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney, who have worked with O...

The Academy has named its production team for the 97th Academy Awards ceremony.

Rob Paine is set to return as co-executive producer, and Taryn Hurd and Sarah Levine Hall return as producers. Also rejoining the team are Mandy Moore as the show’s supervising choreographer, and Bob Dickinson and Noah Mitz as lighting designers. Producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney join the team for the first time.

Moore is no stranger to the Oscar space. Last year, she was behind the choreography of Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” performance.

This year’s host, Conan O’Brien, is also on the team of writers. Rounding out the team are Amberia Allen, José Arroyo, Josh Comers, Dan Cronin, Jessie Gaskell, Skyler Higley, Berkley Johnson, Ian Karmel, Brian Kiley, Laurie Kilmartin, Carol Leifer, Jon Macks, Matt O’Brien, Agathe Panaretos and Mike Sweeney

The show’s production team also includes director Hamish Hamilton,...

With less than a month to go until the 97th Academy Awards, the show’s executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan have announced the members of their production team for the telecast, which will be hosted by Conan O’Brien. The 2025 Oscars will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. Et/4 p.m. Pt.

Returning to the telecast are Rob Paine as co-executive producer, Taryn Hurd and Sarah Levine Hall as producers, Mandy Moore as supervising choreographer and Bob Dickinson and Noah Mitz as lighting designer.

Producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney are joining the team for the first time.

Joining O’Brien as writers for the show: Amberia Allen, José Arroyo, Josh Comers, Dan Cronin, Jessie Gaskell, Skyler Higley, Berkley Johnson, Ian Karmel, Brian Kiley, Laurie Kilmartin,Carol Leifer, Jon Macks, Matt O’Brien, Agathe Panaretos and Mike Sweeney.

On Wednesday October 2 2024, CBS broadcasts After Midnight!

Preacher Lawson; Rachel Scanlon; Ian Karmel Season 2 Episode 103 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “After Midnight” features a lineup of talented comedians ready to bring laughter and fun to the screen. With Preacher Lawson, Rachel Scanlon, and Ian Karmel taking the stage, viewers can expect a night filled with humor and engaging performances. Each comic brings their own unique style and perspective, promising a diverse range of jokes and stories that will keep the audience entertained.

Preacher Lawson is known for his energetic and charismatic performances, often sharing relatable experiences that resonate with many. His quick wit and charming personality make him a favorite among fans. Rachel Scanlon brings her sharp humor and insightful commentary, tackling everyday situations with a comedic twist. Ian Karmel adds his distinctive flair, often mixing personal anecdotes with clever observations about life and culture.

As these three comedians take turns on the stage,...

On Tuesday night After Midnight features comedians Preacher Lawson, Rachel Scanlon, and Ian Karmel. The show, hosted by Taylor Tomlinson, takes a humorous look at the most talked-about topics on the internet, incorporating a game show format that engages both guests and the audience. The week continues with a strong lineup. On Wednesday, October 2, […]

After Midnight: Preacher Lawson, Rachel Scanlon...

On Thursday June 13 2024, CBS broadcasts The Talk!

Episode Summary

Get ready for an incredible episode of “The Talk” airing on June 13, 2024, on CBS! This time, the stage will be graced by the talented actor Teri Hatcher, known for her iconic roles and captivating performances. Hatcher will share insights into her career, projects, and passions, promising an engaging conversation that fans won’t want to miss.

But that’s not all! Joining Hatcher are authors Ian Karmel and Dr. Alisa Karmel. With their unique perspectives and expertise, the Karmels will delve into their latest literary works, offering viewers a fascinating glimpse into their creative process and inspirations.

Additionally, celebrity dermatologist Susan Evans Spell, MD, will be on hand to share her skincare secrets and expert advice. From skincare tips to debunking common myths, Dr. Spell promises to provide valuable insights for viewers looking to achieve healthy, radiant skin.

Hosted by a dynamic panel of personalities,...

Spoiler Alert! This story contains details from James Corden’s primetime special and final installment of The Late Late Show on CBS.

So long, James Corden. The affable Brit who took over for Craig Ferguson in 2015 ended his eight-year run as host of CBS’ The Late Late Show on Thursday.

To help say goodbye to its late-night star, CBS set aside an hour in primetime for a pre-taped special that included video montages and candy-coated skits so Corden could show off his singing chops. First up: a musical number with Corden, who stood on top of the old Television City building to sing a rendition of Donna Summer’s “Last Dance” — but in this case, it was changed to “Last Show.”

That was followed by a playful bit with Tom Cruise, who agreed to perform with Corden in a Hollywood staging of The Lion King. With Cruise as the warthog and Corden as the meerkat,...

Twice-impeached and now-indicted former president Donald Trump made a point to compliment a female employee of Chinese president Xi Jingping during his interview with Tucker Carlson this week, and on Wednesday night, CBS late night host James Corden was simply exhausted by it.

In the interview on Tuesday, Trump spent a fair bit of time complimenting Chinese leader Xi Jinping, calling him “a brilliant man” and saying no one could ever capture his “look, the brain, the whole thing.” Trump then complimented Jinping’s translator for some reason.

“He had an incredible — I’m not allowed to say it because it’s very impolite and very politically incorrect — a beautiful female interpreter,” Trump said.

In watching the clip on Wednesday night’s show, Corden simply hung his head in his hand in exasperation.

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No stranger to controversy, Joe Rogan this week offered the following generalization about Jews on his massively popular Spotify show: “The idea that Jewish people are not into money is ridiculous. That’s like saying Italians aren’t into pizza.”

Rogan was speaking to onetime MSNBC contributor Krystal Ball about Rep. Ilhan Omar’s 2019 tweet that Israel’s defenders in the U.S. were motivated solely by money.

“It’s all about the Benjamins baby,” wrote Omar at the time. The tweet drew a swift rebuke from leaders on both sides of the aisle, including then Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Omar later recanted, writing, “I unequivocally apologize.”

The Spotify host’s statements this week were part of a conversation about Rep. Adam Schiff.

“It’s crazy,” said Rogan. “Did you see him sitting next to Ilhan Omar, where she’s apologizing for talking about it’s all about the Benjamins?...

James Corden used Monday night’s episode of his show to recap everything that went down at the Oscars this year — well, except for one thing. In an “Encanto” parody called “We Don’t Talk About Jada,” Corden poked fun at the biggest moment of the night.

To start the bit, the camera panned over Corden and his staff preparing for the night’s show, trying to decide what they wanted to talk about during the show. Head writer Ian Karmel kept trying to steer Corden and the group toward the obvious — Will Smith’s on-stage slapping of Chris Rock — but the host cut him off.

“No. You saw what happened,” Corden said. “We have to talk about something else.”

As another writer tried to back up Karmel, Corden remained firm, saying “No. We don’t talk about Jada. No, no, no.”

And of course, that’s when the music kicked in.

“Harry Potter” fans have known for a long while now that Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom in the franchise, had a serious glow-up following his puberty years. But evidently, “The Late Late Show” host James Corden was unaware — at least until Tuesday night.

Before getting into the meat of the show, Corden admitted that he was exhausted, because he couldn’t sleep after doing a live TV interview at 4:30 a.m. So, Corden asked various members of his crew what they did the night before, in the hopes it was a better night than his, prompting several to admit that they watched HBO Max’s “Return to Hogwarts” reunion special. And with that, came a startling realization for all of them.

“You know that dude who played Neville Longbottom in the movies?” head writer Ian Karmel asked. “He’s like super handsome now.”

Corden admitted he hasn’t yet seen the special,...

After a hosting “The Late Late Show” for a thousand episodes, James Corden now knows why his gig is so coveted. “These are very difficult jobs to leave, because you work with incredible people and you do something that’s really amazing every day,” he said. “I never used to understand before I started this, how people could do these [talk show hosting] jobs for 15, 20, 25 years. But I see it now.”

Corden, who is in the midst of discussing his future with CBS — his contract is up next August — told Variety that he’s not sure yet how or when he’ll decide what to do. “I’m so conscious of wanting it to always be fresh,” he said. “I want it to always be fresh and alive. And in the same token, I never really saw this job as a final destination. I saw it as a stop on a journey. So...

Update, with Fallon Late-night hosts across networks paid tribute on Tuesday to Norm Macdonald, who died earlier in the day, following a nine-year, private battle with cancer, at age 61.

The most detailed and personal tributes came from two former Saturday Night Live cast members who, like Macdonald, had anchored the “Weekend Update” desk: Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon.

The host of Late Night, Meyers called Mcconald a “fantastic comedian.”

“He was the gold standard, and he will continue to be the gold standard,” Meyers said. “I would just suggest that everybody go watch him tell the moth story on Conan, go watch any number of Norm Macdonald things tonight, because they are really, truly timeless.”

Meyers noted while Macdonald’s passing is “tragic”, he doesn’t believe the comic would want to hear “anything sentimental” said about him. He therefore dedicated much of his tribute to his favorite Macdonald jokes...

On Monday’s edition of The Late Late Show with James Corden, former U.S. president Barack Obama sat down in the hot seat and fielded some tough questions, both from Corden and his co-head writer, Ian Karmel.

In a clip from the episode, which airs at 12:37 a.m. on CBS, Karmel tells Obama about a dating conundrum he’s facing amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

“My girlfriend and I started dating during the pandemic, and we already live together, but we’ve never actually had a real first date,” Corden’s late-night sidekick says. “Now that the world is opening back up again, I wonder if you have any advice for what we should do. What should that first date be?”

In the first part of his response, Obama notes that Karmel is “rocking” the jacket he’s wearing, suggesting that he wear it on his first date.

“Second of all,...

Late-Night Laughs is Deadline’s weekly look at the business of jokes after dark. We focus on the biggest topics in the world of late-night, the people who make these shows tick and the moments that go viral. Drop me a line at pwhite@deadline.com with tips or suggestions.

This week, we ask whether late-night is a timeslot or a tone, talk to The Late Late Show co-head writers Ian Karmel and Lauren Greenberg about crafting gags and sketches for James Corden and look at the weirdest and most wonderful clips of the week.

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“Late-night is not a time but a state of mind.”

These are the words of Peacock’s EVP, comedy development Dan Shear, a man who was instrumental in bringing Larry Wilmore back to the medium for his eponymous show and promoting Amber Ruffin from Late Night with Seth Meyers writer to star of her own show.

Games shows can be hit or miss in primetime television. Some do really well in the ratings while most are a disappointment. How will the new Game On! series perform for CBS? Will the show be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

A sports-themed game show, the Game On! TV series is an adaptation of the British series A League of Their Own. Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, this series pits world champions, celebrities, and comedians against one another to see who can conquer unexpected and sometimes outrageous challenges. Two teams of three people are captained by tennis champion Venus Williams and Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski. Comedians Bobby Lee and Ian Karmel and a rotating roster of celebrities round out the trios. They compete in over-the-top physical challenges, absurd trivia, and extreme field competitions. At the...

Network: CBS

Episodes: Ongoing (hour)

Seasons: Ongoing

TV show dates: May 27, 2020 -- present

Series status: Has not been cancelled

Performers include: Keegan-Michael Key, Venus Williams, Rob Gronkowski, Bobby Lee, and Ian Karmel.

TV show description:

A sports-themed game show, the Game On! TV series is an adaptation of the British series A League of Their Own. James Corden hosted the UK series and serves as one of this show's executive producers.

Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, this series pits world champions, celebrities, and comedians against one another to see who can conquer unexpected and sometimes outrageous challenges.

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Chris Pratt will be making his TV return on Amazon Prime Video: The Parks and Recreation vet’s conspiracy thriller The Terminal List has landed at the streamer with a straight-to-series order, our sister site Deadline reports.

Based on Jack Carr’s novel of the same name, the series — written by David Digilio (Strange Angel) and directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) — follows Navy Seal Reece (Pratt) after his entire platoon is ambushed during a high-stakes covert mission. “Reece returns home with conflicting memories of the event and questions about his culpability,” per the official synopsis. “However, as new evidence comes to light,...

Update… Game On! will now air Wednesday May 27 instead of May 21. This is down to general scheduling move rather than anything to do with the Covid-19 shutdown. It will air at 8pm on CBS ahead of Seal Team and S.W.A.T.

April 29, 2020: CBS has dated two of its newest reality series, Keegan-Michael Key-hosted Game On! and Phil Keoghan’s Tough As Nails but has pushed back the upcoming season of The Amazing Race.

Game On!, a remake of British entertainment format A League of their Own, which was previously hosted for Sky by James Corden, will launch on Wednesday May 20 at 8pm.

Hard grafting competition series Tough As Nails will then follow on Wednesday July 8 at 9pm. The show, which celebrates everyday Americans who roll up their sleeves and don’t think twice about working long hard hours and getting their hands dirty, will run after the season finale of Game On!

However,...

CBS is ready to play. The network just announced the premiere dates for their new TV shows, Game On! and Tough as Nails.

Hosted by Keegan Michael-Key, Game On! "pits two teams of three, captained by tennis champion and entrepreneur Venus Williams and Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski, alongside comedians Bobby Lee and Ian Karmel and rotating sports stars, comedians and celebrities, against each other in over-the-top physical challenges, absurd trivia and epic field competitions."

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Remember how “The Amazing Race 32” was going to premiere next month? Just kidding. That’s not happening anymore.

Originally slated to take over “Survivor’s” Wednesdays-at-8 timeslot on May 20, “The Amazing Race” will now premiere later in 2020, with no date specified, CBS announced Wednesday.

Season 32 was filmed in November and December 2018, so the show will be coming up on a two-year gap between production and premiere by the time it airs. Last June, host Phil Keoghan told to Gold Derby that the season, which he teased as “back to basics,” was in post-production.

The postponement also takes “The Amazing Race” out of the Emmys for the first time since the Best Competition Program category was created in 2003. A 10-time champ, it most recently won in 2014.

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CBS will instead premiere a new game show, “Game On!”, on Wednesday, May 20 at 8/7c. Hosted...

The Amazing Race has been pulled from the CBS schedule.

The hit reality series was set to return Wednesday, May 20, but has been bumped to later in the year by the network.

While no reason for the delay was given, the network likely wants to keep the series in case it has little to no shows ready for the fall.

With the coronavirus-induced shutdown continuing, there's a good chance of that happening.

Still, it's unfortunate for fans of the series who have been waiting for the return of the reality series.

The network has confirmed two new summer reality series.

The new shows are the James Corden-produced Game On, which debuts May 20, and Tough as Nails, hosted and executive produced by The Amazing Race's Phil Keoghan, premiering July 8.

CBS will also be without summer staple Big Brother and the second season of Love Island, both of which are...

CBS has scheduled two new reality series for this summer, and in doing so also postponed the lonnnng-awaited return of The Amazing Race.

Season 32 of The Amazing Race, which had completed production prior to the pandemic and was originally set to premiere Wednesday, May 20, instead will arrive later in 2020, given the Emmy-winning series’ value to the network as a “utility player” that can air on any night and in any time period — highly important with the fate of so many returning and possibly new fall series up in the air during the ongoing production shutdown.

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CBS announced Wednesday that it is delaying the planned premiere of “The Amazing Race” Season 32, while also announcing the premieres of new unscripted series “Game On!” and “Tough as Nails.”

“Amazing Race” was originally set to debut on May 20 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, taking over “Survivor’s” time slot after that show’s season finale. Now, the network says the travel competition series will premiere later in 2020 with no specific date given. Season 32 of the Emmy-winning series was shot in 2018. Variety exclusively reported that Season 33 was two weeks into shooting before being shut down due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Now, “Game On!” will premiere on May 20 in the 8 p.m. time slot. Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, the series is based on the U.K. favorite “A League of Their Own.” It pits two teams of three, captained by tennis champion and entrepreneur Venus Williams and Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski,...

One of the most repeatedly asked questions in the NFL this season continues to be is if former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is going to come out of retirement. And James Corden, of all people, may hold the key to the three-time Super Bowl champion’s return to the field.

Gronkowski was a surprise guest on Corden’s “Late Late Show” Thursday night, and not just because he happened to be on the CBS lot filming the host’s new sports-themed show “Game On!” this week.

The three-time Super Bowl champion, who officially announced his retirement from the NFL in March, said he’s loving his post-football career of TV gigs, working out and new business ventures.

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Corden then tried to trick Gronk into agreeing to go back to the Patriots by making him blink.

The Bravermans are reuniting! The Atx Television Festival, taking place June 4-7 in Austin, Texas, will host a Parenthood script reading and panel discussion.

Scheduled to attend are creator Jason Katims, writer/executive producer David Hudgins, and stars Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Monica Potter, Erika Christensen, Mae Whitman and Craig T. Nelson. More participants will be announced at a later date.

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CBS has tapped Friends From College actor Keegan-Michael Key to the host the remake of James Corden’s BAFTA-winning Sky game show A League Of Their Own.

In Game On!, Key will sit in the seat Corden occupies on the UK version of the format, presiding over two teams navigating rounds of sporting questions and physical challenges, such as sumo wrestling.

The teams will be led by tennis superstar Venus Williams and Rob Gronkowski, who has won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots.

They will be joined by regulars Bobby Lee (Mad TV), an actor and comedian, and Ian Karmel, an Emmy Award-winning writer on The Late Late Show with James Corden.

Game On! will be produced by Corden’s production company Fulwell 73, Cpl Productions — which created the UK series — and CBS’s Eye Productions.

Ben Winston, James Corden and Emma Conway are executive producers for Fulwell,...

CBS is serving up another show from the mind of James Corden.

This time, the network has issued an order for “Game On!,” an equal parts comedy and game show based on the popular U.K. series “A League of Their Own,” which Corden hosts.

Keegan-Michael Key has been tapped to host the U.S. version, which will feature tennis champion Venus Williams and New England Patriots Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski as team captains. Actor and comedian Bobby Lee, best known for his work on “Mad TV,” and “Late, Late Show” co-head writer Ian Karmel will serve as comedian panelists.

According to CBS, “Game On!” will pit two teams of three, captained by Williams and Gronkowski, against each other. The teams will be comprised of a rotating mix of sports stars, comedians and celebrities. Both sides will go head-to-head in over-the-top physical challenges, such as seeing who can dunk...

CBS and James Corden are teaming up for a sports-based game show.

The network has ordered Game On, a comedic mix of trivia game and physical challenge that's based on the British format A League of Their Own (which Corden has hosted for much of its nine-year run). Keegan-Michael Key will host the show, and tennis great Venus Williams and former NFL star Rob Gronkowski will serve as "team captains." Comedian Bobby Lee and Late Late Show writer Ian Karmel will be regular panelists.

Corden and his Fulwell 73 partner Ben Winston are among the executive producers.

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How do you pronounce Blink 182 the right way? This question was on the mind of everyone on Twitter on Tuesday afternoon.  It all began when The Late Late Show with James Corden 's co-head writer and stand-up comedian Ian Karmel started a Twitter forum with the '90s band members Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge. In what would become a viral moment, he said that the British call Blink-182 differently that Americans, saying "The British call Blink-182 'Blink One Eight Two' and I'm not saying that's Why they lost the Revolutionary War, but..."  And his boss James Corden even weighed in by replying to Ian's tweet. The host surprised the Twitter...

Louis C.K.’s surprising return Sunday to the stand-up stage was met with heavy criticism after he performed a set at New York’s Comedy Cellar.

“Louis Ck being ‘banished’ from stand-up comedy wasn’t some kind of petty punishment, it was a f—ing workplace safety issue,” tweeted fellow comedian Ian Karmel, in a lengthy thread. “Can you imagine the bank you’re working at hiring back the guy who jacked off in front of women without their consent because it had been like, a year or something?”

Comic Dan Telfer was more blunt, telling C.K. in a tweet to “get the f— offstage,” adding, “If you repeatedly undermine other people’s careers so you can trap these human beings and force them to witness you masturbate then you don’t get that career anymore.”

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Following the success of The Comedy Lineup: Part One, Netflix has set an August premiere date for the second half of the special. The streaming giant announced Tuesday on social media that The Comedy Lineup: Part Two will premiere August 31 on Netflix (see key art below).

In Part Two, an eclectic mix of up-and-coming comics take the mic for a series of of 15-minute stand-up sets, bringing fresh takes on life’s issues, big and small. The special is filmed live in front of an intimate crowd at Atlanta’s historic Terminal West, with comics including Aisling Bea, Emma Willmann, Janelle James, Josh Johnson, Jr De Guzman, Kate Willett, Matteo Lane and Max Silvestri.

The Comedy Lineup: Part One, starring Michelle Buteau, Ian Karmel and Taylor Tomlinson, is currently streaming on Netflix.

Easy as it might be to lump it all into one category, not all standup on Netflix is created equal. In 2018 alone, the service has made available a new offering every week to fuel the interests (and algorithmic preferences) of comedy die-hards and casual viewers alike.

Some of these come in the form of star-driven, one-night-only events, others in small collections of multiple specials. This week brings the arrival of “The Comedy Lineup,” the second omnibus grouping of bite-sized sets designed to give audiences more new favorites for their time. Unlike its companion collection “The Standups,” episodes in “The Comedy Lineup” are an even more digestible 15 minutes versus the half hours that came earlier in the year from people like Aparna Nancherla, Gina Yashere, and Kyle Kinane.

With that more condensed timeframe comes an even wider variety of comics on display in “The Comedy Lineup,” which brings together eight comedians,...

Netflix will premiere a series of 15-minute stand-up specials featuring up-and-coming comics in 2018. The specials will be taped in February at Atlanta’s historic Terminal West venue, with each comic taking the mic for a 15-minute solo set. The yet-to-be titled specials will feature stand-up comics including Aisling Bea, Michelle Buteau, Tim Dillon, Jr De Guzman, Sabrina Jalees, Janelle James, Sam Jay, Josh Johnson, Ian Karmel, Jak Knight, Matteo Lane, Max Silvestri…...

Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel have plenty in common: endless improv chops, an appreciation for terrible cinema (Scheer hosts the podcast "How Did This Get Made?" about lame movies; Huebel hosts the La Upright Citizens Brigade revue "The Shit Show" where guests discuss their worst performances and gigs), and now, the experience of performing together on a giant glass bus. Their new special "Crash Test" sees the comics entertaining an audience on a large party bus as it travels through Los Angeles. On their journey, they meet fellow comics Aziz Ansari, Andy Daly, Rob Corddry, Aubrey Plaza, Natasha Leggero, Jack McBrayer, Thomas Lennon, Ian Karmel, and more. It's a wild ensemble held together by Scheer and Huebel's vaudevillian stamina. We caught up with Scheer and Huebel to discuss friendship in the comedy community, the greatness of bad movies, and what to think of the plagiarism scandal surrounding Twitter star Josh Ostrovsky,...

Who doesn’t love food trucks, drinking, and laughing? Be honest—you love at least one of those things. So if you’re in Los Angeles April 15, check out the media mash-up Super Serious Show at the Virgil on Santa Monica Boulevard! Created by comedy production company CleftClips and named one of the 10 best standup comedy shows in L.A. by La Weekly, the monthly event will feature laughs from the likes of T.J. Miller (“Silicon Valley”); Ian Karmel (“Chelsea Lately”); Morgan Jay, the 2012 winner of standup comedy competition Westside Showdown; Mike Lawrence (“Conan”); and Ucb Theatre alum Mo Welch, all against the backdrop of high–production value videos from Women, out of IFC’s Comedy Crib. Past Super Serious performers include Backstage cover star Amy Schumer, Aziz Ansari (“Parks and Recreation”), Bill Burr, Chris D’Elia (“Undateable”), Chris Kattan, David Cross (who just announced a Netflix original series with Bob Odenkirk), David Koechner,...