News

Peacock’s new spinoff series of “The Office” has recruited seven new guest stars across series like “The Conners,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Loot.”

The guest stars for the series from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman include Duane Shepard Sr. (“The Conners,” “Loot”), Allan Havey (“Loot,” “Glow”), Nate Jackson (“Young Rock,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Mo Welch (“Kwaczala, Corporate”), Nancy Lenehan (“The Boys,” “Extended Family”), Molly Ephraim (“A League of Their Own,” “Pretty Smart”) and Tracy Letts (“Saturday Night,” “Mr. Throwback.”) Welch also serves as a writer on the series.

The guest stars join previously announced ensemble cast, which includes Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young and Tim Key as series regulars. Eric Rahill was also previously announced as a guest star.

Set in the same universe as NBC’s series “The Office,” the new mockumentary series will turn its attention to a dying newspaper.

Netflix is well known for its original content, and many of those titles are geared toward families. In November 2024, the streamer has a massive list of new releases, including several family favorites, including a new fantasy Spellbound, The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, Pokémon Horizons: The Series part 4, and more.

Check out some of the best family movies to watch on Netflix this month as the holiday season nears, beginning below with the new animated fantasy film Spellbound.

Spellbound

Spellbound is a new Netflix original family adventure fantasy film with the voice talents of Rachel Zegler, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Tituss Burgess, Nathan Lane, Javier Bardem, and Nicole Kidman.

The movie comes from the creators of Toy Story, the co-director of Shrek, Vicky Jenson, and The Little Mermaid Egot-winning composer Alan Menken. Set in the magic world of Lumbria, where a magical spell has been cast over a kingdom, Princess...

The Roku Channel has released the official trailer for the new edition of The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday, which will begin streaming on November 21.

In The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday, the hosts Casey Wilson and Zach Cherry welcome five celebrity bakers into the iconic tent for a spectacular holiday special.

Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are the judges for the special, which was executive-produced by Richard McKerrow, Letty Kavanagh, Kieran Smith, Jeremy Finn, and Adam Cooper.

Emmy nominee Anthony Anderson, comedian and host Rob Riggle, Saturday Night Live cast member Vanessa Beyer, award-winning host Loni Love, and actor Susie Essman compete for the coveted winner’s cake stand and “star baker” crown.

As the celebrity contestants whisk, bake, and fake their way through three holiday-themed challenges, will they do enough to impress Baking Show legends Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith?

This is the third installment of the American Celebrity Holiday edition.

There’s no denying that the US version of The Office has maintained its popularity, even after decades, since the show’s finale. So much so, that the series now sparks dubious talk of a reboot every other month. But while the majority of the show’s popularity was based on characters like Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute, and John Krasinski’s Jim, a few have related to characters like Ed Helms’ Andy Bernard.

Ed Helms in The Office | image: NBC

Introduced in the third season of The Office, Ed Helms’ Andy Bernard joined the Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company, and immediately came off as a doofus and a jerk, rubbing his Ivy League education in people’s faces. However, although Andy outraged a number of fans, the actor behind the character was deeply pleased by his role. So much so that Helms even admitted to relating with his character and aspired to be more like him.

Celebrity Wheel of Fortune has now been delayed from October 14th, 2024 until 2025. That means diehard fans will have to wait even longer to see Pat Sajak’s final spin. This is disheartening for those who do not care for Ryan Seacrest, who Pat passed the torch for Season 42. So, why has this happened? Keep reading for more details.

Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune Delayed Until 2025

Fans were thrilled to learn that Pat Sajak would be back for one more spin on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. When he announced he would be leaving WoF at the end of Season 41, there were mixed emotions. Some felt he had gotten bitter and angry while others could not see the game show with another host. Ryan Seacrest was soon named as his replacement and, again, mixed feelings. He has hosted everything from Live! With Kelly to American Idol to his own radio show to Dick Clark...

Jenna Fischer revealed her breast cancer diagnosis as The Office alum highlights October as breast cancer awareness month.

The comedic star also noted that after undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, she is now cancer-free.

“October is breast cancer awareness month. I never thought I’d be making an announcement like this but here we are,” Fischer shared in a post on Instagram. “Last December, I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Triple Positive Breast Cancer. After completing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation I am now cancer free.”

Fischer shared a series of photos to accompany her post adding in the caption, “I wanted a photo of myself in my patchy pixie looking happy and healthy to go along with this news. A big thank you to Angela Kinsey’s husband Josh Snyder for taking this photo. It’s just one example of the care they showed me during this journey.”

Her Office co-star...

The beloved Fox police procedural drama, Bones, captivated mystery and crime series lovers for 12 seasons, running from 2005 to 2017. Following a brilliant forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan and her charismatic partner, FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth, the show skillfully intertwined complex criminal cases with rich character-driven narratives.

Bones | Credit: Fox

Viewers were drawn not only to the intricate investigations but also by the evolving personal lives and relationships of the main characters. Though the series ended six years ago, with the characters’ stories wrapping up on a satisfying note, it’s intriguing to explore what the actors have been up to since leaving the Jeffersonian.

Emily Deschanel as Temperance “Bones” Brennan

Emily Deschanel’s role as Dr. Temperance Brennan in Bones has been the most popular role of her career so far. During her long run on Bones, the actress experienced significant milestones in her life, including her marriage to David Hornsby...

The new offshoot of The Office has added three to its cast. According to Deadline, Melvin Gregg, Chelsea Frei, and Ramona Young are joining the previously cast Sabrina Impacciatore and Domhnall Gleeson. Peacock ordered the yet-to-be titled comedy in May.

The new mockumentary series from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman will be set in the same universe as The Office. That series aired for nine seasons on NBC. The series starred Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B. J. Novak, Melora Hardin, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, and Ellie Kemper. It followed the staff of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.

Read More…...

New Girl is definitely one of the most heartwarmingly funny series about friends and love created by Elizabeth Meriwether. The Fox comedy series follows the chirpy and naive Jessica as she moves into a loft with 3 guys who are equally as quirky and weird. New Girl stars Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris, Damon Wayans Jr., Nasim Pedrad, and Megan Fox. New Girl lasted for seven seasons ending its run in 2018, so if you loved the unending optimism, quirky personalities, and a group of young friends trying to find their way here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Happy Endings (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – ABC Studios

Happy Endings is a comedy series created by David Caspe. The ABC series revolves around a group of six friends at different stages in their lives as they adjust to each other after the couple...

Exclusive: Nico Santos is set as a lead opposite Lauren Graham and Madison Shamoun in The Z-Suite, Tubi‘s upcoming comedy series, starring and executive produced by Graham (Gilmore Girls, Parenthood). The multi-generational workplace comedy, from writer, executive producer and showrunner Katie O’Brien, is AVOD service’s first homegrown live-action original series.

The Z-Suite is set at a boutique New York ad agency where generational divides see the established C-Suite and rising Gen Z employees collide. After a company decision spirals out of control, the agency’s reigning executives are pushed out and the Z-Suite employees are suddenly put in charge, ultimately testing both generations’ skills and patience.

Santos plays Doug, the exuberant and loyal right hand man to his CEO, Monica (Graham), at the Atelier Advertising Agency.

The series is also executive produced by Lance Samuels, Samantha Levine, and Daniel Iron...

The Office has given the audience many unforgettable Pam moments that showcase how great of an actor Jenna Fischer truly is. Moments like the iconic “Then it’s a date” scene in the last episode of season two is still etched into television history, but Fischer’s brilliance doesn’t stop there. Fans believe a standout episode in Season 9 was criminally overlooked by the Emmys, as the actor gave it her all.

John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer in The Office | NBC

The scene where Jim blames Pam for not being able to record Cece’s recital, leading to a tense argument between the fan-favorite couple, was followed by Brian, the boom guy, comforting a heartbroken Pam. Fischer’s performance in this scene was so powerful that fans are still talking about it.

Jenna Fischer as Pam Nailed This The Office Scene So Hard That Fans Are Still Talking About It!

Ellie Kemper is an actress known for several projects like Bridesmaids, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and, Happiness for Beginners. Before she found worldwide fame and love, however, Ellie Kemper was a struggling actress.

Ellie Kemper (far right) in a still from Bridesmaids | Apatow Productions

From not getting roles to getting roles that were overtly se*ual in nature, Ellie Kemper has seen a whole lot of ups and downs in her life and in Hollywood. She started her career in Hollywood with an ‘American’ style.

It All Started With Ellie Kemper’s American Style

It was the year 2005 when Kemper finally found a role to portray in a television series. The actress picked up the role of Cindy in the TV series Sexual Intercourse: American Style.

The TV series had eight episodes to its name and Ellie Kemper was featured in two of the episodes. She later portrayed the roles of...

Tacoma Fd is one of the funniest and wackiest workplace comedies ever made. The truTV series follows a crew of firefighters in one of the rainiest cities in America. The Tacoma Fire Department crew doesn’t put out many fires but has some of the funniest members out of any series. Tacoma Fd was canceled after its fourth season and while the hilarious story of the Tacoma Fd crew has ended here are some similar shows for you to watch next and laugh out loud.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Credit – NBC

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a workplace police procedural comedy series created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur. The Fox and then NBC series follows the story of Detective Jake Peralta and his fellow police officers as all of them get a new commanding officer, Raymond Holt, who tries to lead them to become the best police department in New York City. Brooklyn Nine-Nine stars Andy Samberg,...

Leading premium podcast network Audacy Podcasts today announced a strategic partnership with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey to handle sales, distribution, and production for their award-winning, critically acclaimed hit series Office Ladies.

The show had previously been with SiriusXM since its launch in October 2019.

“Office Ladies” will move to Audacy on August 14, 2024, on the Audacy app and everywhere podcasts are available. New episodes will continue to be released weekly on Wednesdays.

On “Office Ladies,” best friends and former co-stars Fischer and Kinsey break down individual episodes of “The Office” and give exclusive, behind-the-scenes stories that only two people who were there can tell. Guests have included Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Ed Helms, Kate Flannery, Ellie Kemper, Greg Daniels, B.J. Novak, Zach Wilson, Josh Groban, Ken Jeong, Jake Lacy, Craig Robinson, Tim Meadows, Creed Bratton, Bryan Cranston, Larry Wilmore, Will Ferrell, Bob Odenkirk, and Billie Eilish. In addition, Fischer...

John Cena is cementing his status as Hollywood’s go-to action comedy star.

The “Ricky Stanicky” actor co-leads Paul Feig’s latest comedy, “Jackpot!,” alongside Awkwafina. The film follows multi-billion dollar jackpot lottery winner Katie (Awkwafina) who must survive until sunset to collect her winnings. The only issue? In a “Squid Game”-meets-“The Purge” turn of events, the whole world is trying to murder her. Enter amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena), who must get Katie to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.

Simu Liu, Ayden Mayeri, Donald Elise Watkins, Murray Hill, and Britney Spears’ ex Sam Asghari also star.

Feig previously directed other beloved action comedies like “The Heat” and “Spy.” Feig produces “Jackpot!” with Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Laura Fischer. Actor Cena, Michelle Morrissey, Zack Roth, and screenwriter Rob Yescombe executive produce.

The official synopsis reads: In the near future, a...

When Covid hit a little over four years, Creed Bratton’s entire life shut down. He couldn’t play gigs, book any TV or film work, appear at fan conventions for The Office (he played Dunder Mifflin’s resident weirdo across all nine seasons of the show) or even see his granddaughters. Just about the only thing he could do was write songs, which he’s finally going to share with the world Sept. 27 with the release of his new LP Tao Pop.

Check out leadoff single “Corner of the Universe,...

The BBC’s Motherland universe is living on with a spin-off following a post-divorce Amanda.

One of Sharon Horgan’s hit show’s most popular characters, Amandaland will follow the protagonist (Lucy Punch) after her divorce, who has had to downsize and up sticks to South Harlesden, or as the Estate Agent calls it, SoHa.

Featuring her mother Felicity, played by British acting icon Joanna Lumley, Amanda has to try and get her head around raising teenagers, dealing with modern motherhood horrors like teenage drinking, fake Instagram accounts and eco anxiety. After a brief spell of freedom, Anne (Philippa Dunne) is sucked back into being Amanda’s minion to help her navigate the social scene with the other parents at the children’s new school.

Motherland, which starred the likes of Anna Maxwell Martin, Diane Morgan and Paul Ready, ended earlier this year after three seasons. A U.S. remake...

Have you ever been captivated by the fiery allure of natural red hair?

Whether it’s a rich crimson, a blazing orange, or a sweet strawberry blonde, this distinctive shade is undeniably unique. Not everyone can effortlessly carry it off. However, it becomes truly exceptional when it’s a gift of nature.

Explore the Fiery Icons Nicole Kidman: A Natural Redhead Icon Lindsay Lohan: A Versatile Natural Redhead Actress Jessica Chastain: A Natural Redhead Who Owns Her Fiery Hair Ellie Kemper: A Charming Redhead With a Diverse Heritage Susan Sarandon: A Natural Redhead with a Timeless Beauty Madelaine Petsch: Overcame Bullying to Achieve Fame Isla Fisher: A Redhead Star With Signature Fiery Locks Karen Gillan: A Scottish Redhead With a Multifaceted Career Julianne Moore: A Redhead Icon Who Embraces Her Unique Features Alicia Witt: A Redheaded Actress With a Remarkable...

Comedy is an industry largely dominated by men. And while many of those men are genuinely hilarious, several women are just as funny but far less lauded. Some have earned their rightful praise and lots of money, too.

Comedian Profiles Leslie Jones – $7 million Sarah Silverman – $8 million Molly Shannon – $8 million Samantha Bee – $8 million Ellie Kemper – $9 million Kate McKinnon – $9 million Wanda Sykes – $10 million Alex Borstein – $14 million Lily Tomlin – $20 million Chelsea Peretti – $20 million Kristen Wiig – $25 million Amy Poehler – $25 million Mindy Kaling – $35 million Whitney Cummings – $35 million Chelsea Handler – $35 million Kathy Griffin – $35 million Amy Schumer – $45 million Carol Burnett – $45 million Whoopi Goldberg – $60 million Tina Fey – $75 million Roseanne Barr – $80 million Melissa McCarthy – $90 million Rosie O’Donnell – $120 million Julia Louis-Dreyfus – $250 million Ellen DeGeneres – $500 million

Here are the world’s richest female comedians:

25. Leslie Jones – Net Worth: $7 Million

Stand-up extraordinaire Leslie Jones has been part of the industry for many years but truly made a splash in 2013 when she joined...

Roku is expanding its original food and home content through big investments into its “The Great American Baking Show” and “Honest Renovations” franchises, with an early Season 3 renewal for “Baking Show” and new seasonal specials ordered for both series.

Hosted by Casey Wilson (who took over for Ellie Kemper after the first season) and Zach Cherry in the tent made famous in “The Great British Bake-Off,” “The Great American Baking Show” features iconic judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith.

Here are the upcoming specials set for “Baking Show,” including two new editions and the return of “Celebrity Holiday Special”:

“The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday Special” will return for its third iteration with the deliciously entertaining holiday treat of celebrities in competition for charity. “The Great American Baking Show: Big Game Special” will invite viewers to join fan-favorite athletes and celebrity football fans in the iconic tent,...

A reboot of The Office is one step closer to becoming a reality. Per THR, Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) and Domhnall Gleeson (White House Plumbers) have been cast in the potential reboot series created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman.

The American version of The Office ran for nine seasons on NBC and stars Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B. J. Novak, Melora Hardin, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, and Ellie Kemper. The story follows those who work at the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.

Read More…...

BBC sitcom Motherland has ended, according to star Diane Morgan, but a spin-off starring Lucy Punch is in the works. Here are the details:

The BBC sitcom Motherland has been quietly cancelled by the BBC, series regular Diane Morgan has confirmed. In an interview with The Times (as picked up by Chortle), Morgan talked about the third series of her sitcom Mandy, which returns to BBC Two tonight. But when Morgan was asked whether Motherland had ended, she confirmed it had, saying, “I hate to say it, because I still get women running up to me with prams in the street asking me when it’s coming back”.

The last episode was the 2022 Christmas special.

However, Morgan also said that a spin-off about Lucy Punch’s character, Amanda, was being considered, saying, “It’ll live on through her. The ladies with the prams will be pleased, hopefully”.

Motherland was created by Sharon Horgan,...

Exclusive: As Greg Daniels continues to work with a group of writers on what could become an expansion of The Office universe, Nathan For You co-creator Michael Koman has emerged as a leading creative voice. If Daniels’ new mockumentary exploratory project gets greenlighted to series, Koman will serve as the offshoot’s co-creator, Deadline has learned.

The potential Office follow-up, from Universal Television, remains in development.

As Deadline revealed exclusively in January, the prospective new series, which is not a reboot, would likely be set in a new office with new characters but live within the same world as the Steve Carell-led mockumentary series which follows employees at the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Daniels has indicated that a new Office iteration could follow a crew doing a documentary about a different subject.

Koman has the perfect background for that — Nathan For You, which...

Quiver Distribution is partnering with Blacktop International to launch sales at EFM next week on Freddie Prinze Jr. thriller The Girl In The Pool and has released a first-look image from the film.

Quiver has wrapped production on the story directed by Dakota Gorman about a well-to-do family man who must get through a surprise birthday party thrown by his wife shortly after he has hidden the corpse of his murdered mistress.

Starring alongside Prinze Jr are Monica Potter as his wife, and Kevin Pollak.

Prinze Jr. and Potter starred together in Universal’s 2001 comedy Head Over Heels.

Jackson Reid Williams...

Belgian Oscar Entry ‘Omen’ Opens In France, Director Baloji Releases Soundtrack Inspired By Film

Filmmaker-musician Baloji has released a five-track EP with McA Records (under Universal Music Group) in support of the French release of his feature Omen. The film, set primarily in the Congo, is a braided narrative of four main characters, who are all accused of witchcraft or sorcery and must contend with the social implications of this denouncement. Baloji has said the soundtrack “is a complementary backstory of the characters and a musical piece in its own right.” The EP contains the tracks ‘La Tâche,’ ‘Arcade (Feat Swazzi),’ and ‘Auto Psy (Feat Chrystel),’ along with ‘Matrone (feat. Maya Andrade).’ Baloji is represented by UTA (U.S.) and As Talents (France).

Ellie Kemper To Narrate Audiobook Edition Of Katherine Center’s ‘Happiness For Beginners’

Exclusive: Ellie Kemper has signed on to...

The Office aired for eight seasons on NBC and seems to have become even more popular since it ended. There have been rumors and discussions about the possibility of a revival of the series for ten years but the show's creator has doubts.

Starring Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B. J. Novak, Melora Hardin, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, and Ellie Kemper, the series followed the employees of the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.

Read More…...

Sick Girl is a comedy film written and directed by Jennifer Cram. The film follows the story of Wren Pepper who just wants to keep her best friends together but to do that her little white lie turns into something life-changing because she tells her best friends that she has cancer. Sick Girl stars Nina Dobrev in the lead role with Stephanie Koenig, Sherry Cola, and Wendi McLendon-Covey. So, if you liked the comedy film here are the 10 best similar movies you could watch next.

The World’s End (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Focus Features

Synopsis: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reteam with director Edgar Wright in this wildly entertaining thrill ride that critics call “funny as hell” and “sheer comic perfection”. Twenty years after their first epic pub crawl attempt, the “five musketeers” reunite in their home town to complete the ultimate challenge – one night, five friends, twelve bars...

Casey Wilson is joining the festivities at The Great American Baking Show.

The Happy Endings vet will co-host this year’s celebrity holiday special, alongside returning host Zach Cherry (Severance).

More from TVLine007: Road to a Million Trailer: See Brian Cox as 'The Controller' in Amazon's James Bond-Themed Competition SeriesShocker: Roy Wood Jr. Quits The Daily Show After 8 YearsTVLine Items: The Artful Dodger Trailer, Tony Awards Date/New Venue and More

Premiering Friday, Nov. 10 on The Roku Channel, the program finds six celebrity bakers competing to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith and to take home the coveted...

In what may be the first of many big delays in this dual-strike era, ABC has decided to hold High Potential, its new, Kaitlin Olson-led detective drama, for fall of next year.

In the wake of the WGA strike being settled but SAG-AFTRA still at the hypothetical bargaining table, there has been speculation that the broadcast networks may opt to forego fast-tracking abbreviated seasons of 13 (or far fewer episodes) that dribble out in late winter/spring and instead sit tight and launch full, robust seasons next fall.

More from TVLineRatings: ABC's Golden Bachelor Tops Thursday, Draws Franchise's Best...

“Home Economics” has been canceled at ABC after three seasons.

The comedy series, which is based on the life of writer and executive producer Michael Colton, revolved around the heartwarming yet super uncomfortable and sometimes frustrating relationship between three adult siblings: one who’s in the one percent, one who’s middle class and one who’s barely holding on.

The series starred Topher Grace, Caitlin McGee, Jimmy Tatro, Karla Souza and Sasheer Zamata and featured Shiloh Bearman, Jordyn Curet, Chloe Jo Rountree and JeCobi Swain. Grace also executive produced alongside Eric and Kim Tannenbaum of The Tannenbaum Company. Jason Wang also served as a coexecutive producer.

“Home Economics” is a coproduction between Lionsgate and ABC Signature.

In addition, ABC will shift the premiere of its upcoming drama series “High Potential” to fall 2024.

The Kaitlin Olson-led detective series, which is based on French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (Hpi),” centers...

ABC is making some changes to its lineup following the resolution of the writers strike.

Comedy Home Economics has been canceled after three seasons, and new drama High Potential has been moved to fall 2024.

ABC still has to make decisions on a renewal for The Rookie: Feds and the status of The Good Lawyer, a backdoor-pilot spinoff of The Good Doctor. It passed on four of its pilots in June: Anthony Anderson-fronted Public Defenders and Ellie Kemper-led Keeping It Together, which is a remake of British comedy Motherland, as well as dramas The Hurt Unit, starring Melissa George and Ben McKenzie, and Judgement starring Sex/Life’s Sarah Shahi.

Home Economics, which stars Topher Grace and comes from Michael Colton and John Aboud, ran from 2021-23 on ABC. It was on the bubble for a renewal and there had been some hope that it could return after the...

With the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, there's been one term that's finally been dying down:

Reboot.

Now that the WGA strike is nearing its end, the term is returning in a big way, and it isn't easy to be excited about this piece of TV news.

The latest edition of the Puck newsletter broke the news that a reboot of the NBC iteration of The Office is in development.

The only bit of good news is that Greg Daniels, who brought the Steve Carell comedy series to life, will shepherd the new adaptation.

There are no details on where the potential series would air, but it's hard to imagine any network not jumping at the opportunity of bringing the iconic comedy back to life.

The Office launched on NBC in 2005 and aired for nine seasons through 2013, picking up numerous awards and acclaim.

Much like Suits, The Office has enjoyed a second life on streaming,...

Netflix has acquired comedian Bill Burr’s feature directorial debut Old Dads, which we were first to report on, slating the comedy for an October 20th premiere.

Hailing from Miramax, Burr’s All Things Comedy, and All of Us Productions, the film in which Burr also stars centers on his middle-aged father, Jack, and his two best friends (Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.

Also starring in the pic written by Burr and Ben Tishler are Katie Aselton, Reign Edwards, Rachael Harris, Miles Robbins and Jackie Tohn. The producers are Burr, Tishler, Bill Block, Monica Levinson and Mike Bertolina.

Notable recent releases from Netflix include Juel Taylor’s sci-fi comedy They Cloned Tyrone...

Two Chris Pratt blockbusters, one crown.

That’s the situation we’re looking at after both “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” made their streaming debuts last week on Disney and Peacock, respectively. But which Pratt vehicle came out on top?

That honor went to “Guardians Vol. 3,” in a reversal of the movies’ box office fortunes.

The Marvel movie, featuring a cast that included returning stars like Zoe Saldana and Vin Diesel alongside Pratt, was the most-streamed movie in the U.S. last weekend, according to the latest Whip Media movie ranker, which is based on viewership data from TV Time, its TV show and movie tracking app with more than 26 million global registered users.

Of course, that means “Super Mario Bros.” grabbed the silver medal for the week.

Top streaming movies, Aug. 4-6, 2023, U.S. (Whip Media)

And that may come as a...

Netflix has revealed some viewership statistics for its original series, and it's good news for fans of The Lincoln Lawyer and The Witcher.

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 returned to the top spot with the debut of the second half of its season.

After premiering Thursday, the David E. Kelley series managed 6.7 million views, bringing the total views for the sophomore season to 23.3 million.

The series was once in the works at CBS but was canceled ahead of a formal series order.

Thankfully, Netflix understood the project was worthwhile, and it has thrived.

The Lincoln Lawyer beat the previous week's #1 show, The Witcher Season 3.

The Henry Cavill-led Witcher has performed well, but not as well as prior seasons, fueling concerns about the imminent cast change.

As previously reported, Liam Hemsworth will replace Cavill for The Witcher Season 4.

The fantasy drama slipped to #3 for the week, coming in behind Heartstopper Season...

The second half of “The Lincoln Lawyer” Season 2 has pushed its way to the top of Netflix’s top 10 English-language TV list.

Since its return on Thursday, Part 2 of the legal drama has secured 6.7 million views for the week, bringing the season’s total views to 23.3 million. The first half of this installment was released over a month ago on July 6. Season 1 of the David E. Kelley series also reappeared on the list, securing the No. 6 spot with 2.1 million views.

“The Lincoln Lawyer” was then followed by the romantic return of Nick and Charlie thanks to Season 2 of “Heartstopper.” The young-adult series has received 6.1 million views since its Thursday premiere, putting it right ahead of last week’s TV leader, “The Witcher” Season 3 Part 2. The Henry Cavill fantasy thriller only secured 5.4 million views compared to last week’s 7.8 million views.

As for the rest of the English-language TV list, “Sweet Magnolias...

Netflix’s adaptation of Katherine Center’s “Happiness for Beginners” has arrived, eight years after the novel was published in 2015.

Directed and written by Vicky Wright, the film follows main characters Helen (Ellie Kemper) and Jake (Luke Grimes) as they embark on a camping trip hiking the Appalachian trail. Helen and Jake know each other through Helen’s brother Duncan, but their romantic chemistry didn’t stand a chance when Helen married Mike (Aaron Roman Weiner). Now that she has divorced Mike after infidelity and a miscarriage as well as his alcoholism, Helen wants to start over with her life. She just didn’t plan for Jake to be a part of that refresh.

Center wrote the book right before she struck gold on the New York Times best-selling list with her next book “How to Walk Way,” so the movie adaptation gives both Katherine Center fans and first-time viewers...

As Yellowstone gears up for its grand conclusion, there are still quite a few unanswered questions in the lives of the Duttons. Luke Grimes, who portrays Kayce Dutton, recently offered insight into his character’s fate. However, the outlook seems anything but promising.

In an exclusive interview, Grimes shared a bleak update on Kayce’s story in the popular Western drama. From unexpected plot twists to filming delays, the actor opened up about the ongoing challenges and what’s in store for the final episodes.

Kevin Costner and Luke Grimes | Paramount Luke Grimes gives fans a bleak update on Kayce Dutton’s fate

Grimes maintains a relaxed attitude about the possible fate of his character as Yellowstone nears its grand finale.

Talking exclusively to People, the 39-year-old actor admitted that he has learned to roll with the punches regarding Kayce Dutton’s story.

“Here’s the thing with Yellowstone and...

“The Office” is remaining closed for the time being.

Leslie David Baker, a series regular on the popular NBC comedy series announced on social media Thursday that, three years after a Kickstarter campaign attempting to fund a spinoff show based on his character, he will be returning donations received to fans.

In 2020, Baker launched a Kickstarter campaign for “Uncle Stan,” a potential spinoff of “The Office” based on his character Stanley, a grumpy office worker at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. According to the description, the series would focus on Stanley as he reluctantly comes out of retirement to help his nephew run a motorcycle/flower shop business. The campaign launched with a $300,000 crowdfunding goal, and raised $336,450 by the end of its run.

In a post on Instagram, Baker said that, although he still intends to make the project, he will return $110,629.81 in donated money to backers. In the update,...

Made-for-streaming movies still don’t seem to be clicking with viewers — unless they’re on Netflix. Three original films, the Jamie Foxx-produced-and-starring “They Cloned Tyrone,” action film “Hidden Strike,” and rom-com “Happiness for Beginners,” were notable new entries for Netflix this week, placing second, fifth, and seventh, respectively, on this week’s Wrap Report for the week of July 24-30.

The Wrap Report provides an exclusive first look at the most-watched movies and TV series from the past week across both streaming and linear television sourced from viewership trends collected from Samba TV’s panel of more than 3 million households drawn from over 25 million connected TVs, balanced to the U.S. Census.

Demographic details for “They Cloned Tyrone,” July 24-30, 2023, U.S. (Samba TV)

“Tyrone” is one of the latest examples of Netflix leaning into diverse casts within its programming. Data shows that greater on-screen representation has the potential...

“Haunted Mansion” Walt Disney Pictures tried another stab at their “Haunted Mansion” property so is the 2023 update better than the 2003 Eddie Murphy version? (See review below) “Talk to Me” Scary, creepy, moody! See why “Talk to Me” is worth your time and money. (See review below) “Happiness for Beginners” Ellie Kemper leaves her

The post Movie Reviews: “Haunted Mansion,” “Talk to Me,” “Happiness for Beginners” appeared first on Manny the Movie Guy.

Although a few movies have been dominating Netflix’s film charts for weeks, the Top 10 English film chart for the week of July 24 had a new entry in the action-comedy “Hidden Strike,” starring Jackie Chan and John Cena. Meanwhile, “The Witcher” returned to first place for TV. Read on for this week’s analysis.

Directed by Scott Waugh (“Need for Speed”), “Hidden Strike” was produced independently and sold to Netflix for worldwide streaming rights, a wise purchase considering that the film received 22 million views since quietly hitting the streamer last Friday. It was the #1 watched movie in roughly 50 territories worldwide, and made the Top 10 in 73 countries. Oddly, the United States was not one of them, since that honor went to “They Cloned Tyrone,” which received 11.1 million views worldwide in its first full week on Netflix, enough for third place.

See Grab the popcorn and sound off in our movie forums...

You are reading an exclusive WrapPRO article for free. Want to level up your entertainment career? Subscribe to WrapPRO now.

“The Witcher” Season 3: Volume 2 debuted to the top spot on Netflix’s most-watched TV list.

After the first half of Henry Cavill’s last season as Geralt also premiered at No. 1 on the list in July, the second installment of Season 3 also climbed the list by logging 7.8 million views since its July 27 debut. With its two-part release, “The Witcher” Season 3 has now brought in 47.7 million views since initially premiering on June 29.

Behind “The Witcher” on the list, “Sweet Magnolias” Season 3 took the No. 2 spot with 5.3 million views, while “Too Hot to Handle” Season 5 came in third place with 3.2 million views and “The Lincoln Lawyer” Season 2 took the fourth spot on the list with 3 million views this week. As Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” continued to dazzle at the box office,...

The Witcher Season 3 has reclaimed its spot atop Netflix’s English-language TV list for the week of July 24 to July 30.

The second volume of Season 3 episodes dropped on the streamer on July 27, helping the third installment amass 7.8M views. To date, Season 3 has tallied 47.7M views since the first half of the season premiered on June 29.

The season still has a long way to go before it might join Season 1 on Netflix’s all-time most popular list, though it has plenty of time to do so since the second half of the season still has more than 80 days in its measurement window.

Sweet Magnolias Season 3 was bumped to No. 2 with the hype surrounding The Witcher, but those episodes still managed to draw 5.3M views. Meanwhile, Season 5 of Too Hot To Handle came in third place with 3.2M views, while Season 2 of The Lincoln Lawyer fell to fourth with 3M views.

Luke Grimes considers Hugh Grant his North Star when it comes to acting in romantic comedies.

Grimes, known for his role as Kayce Dutton in “Yellowstone,” stars as Jake in Netflix’s romantic comedy “Happiness for Beginners,” adapted from the novel of the same name by Katherine Center. The film, which is currently streaming, marks a shift in genre for the drama actor.

“[Hugh]’s absolutely incredible at the genre, and I could never be as good as him at that. But, you know, that was where I was trying to land the plane,” Grimes told TheWrap in an interview conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike. “I just think he’s so good at being the straight guy, also being sort of quirky and funny enough in himself to carry it. He also lets the funny people be funny. A lot of my favorite rom-coms have Hugh Grant, and I talked to Vicki [Wight] the director,...

Adapted from the 2015 novel by Katherine Center, Netflix’s “Happiness for Beginners” largely takes place in the wilderness, where different kinds of people are forced to bond while braving the elements as they hike the Appalachian Trail. Led by “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and “The Office” alum Ellie Kemper, the gaggle of goofballs provides laughs of all kinds as well as some heartfelt moments.

Zealous camp guide Bennett (Ben Cook) keeps everything interesting, especially when he scolds Helen (Kemper) for her careless mistakes on the hike and praises Jake (Luke Grimes) for all of his perfect moves in setting up and taking down camp. Nico Santos and Gus Birney even more humor to this romantic comedy story.

Here’s who plays who in “Happiness for Beginners”:

Helen (Ellie Kemper)

Ellie Kemper portrays Helen, who wants to start over after she divorces her husband. She experienced infidelity and a miscarriage during their marriage.

Known for playing optimistic characters like the title role in “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” or Erin, the bright secretary substitute for Pam on “The Office,” Ellie Kemper tells TheWrap she enjoyed the challenge of playing a less-positive person in “Happiness for Beginners.”

In the Netflix film, which is now streaming, Kemper plays main character Helen Carpenter, who decides to go on an intense wilderness camping trip to reset her life after a divorce.

“I drew on a lot of the strength and tenacity that Kimmy Schmidt embodied. I think there was a lot of determination in Helen,” she said. “But I also think what was a great and exciting challenge was to play a character who did not have the sunniest outlook on life and who was a bit cranky, for lack of a better word, and had to move through that and chose to move through that. That was...

Plot: Helen has always lived her life as far from the edge as possible. Finding herself newly divorced and a little lost, Helen decides she needs a reset and signs up for the “Adventure of a Lifetime!” The adventure is a backcountry survival course hiking the Appalachian Trail with a group of oddball strangers. From the beginning, Helen’s plan to be the best hiker is tested and she finds more than just herself in the wilderness.

Review: Call them schmaltzy, cheesy, dopey, or whatever other of Snow White’s pals you like, but romantic comedies tend to earn a bad rap. For every classic romcom like When Harry Met Sally or Notting Hill, there are countless of cliche and rote takes on the genre out there. With the popularity of Lifetime and Hallmark original movies, it has become increasingly challenging for quality romantic films that are also funny to...

Vicky Wight’s “Happiness for Beginners” asks a question that it answers with more authority than just about any other film I’ve ever seen: Can something still be considered a Hallmark movie if it was made by Netflix? Legally, not so much. In every other sense, however, there’s no longer even a shred of doubt.

A flat and glossy film about a newly divorced woman who decides to walk the pain away on the Appalachian Trail (a two-week excursion that finds her tripping over tree trunks and falling for a hunky ex-doctor who looks like the human manifestation of a Home Depot), this veritable “Eat, Pray, Hike” leaves no trace of originality or dramatic consequence. The advantages it has over the likes of “We Wish You a Married Christmas” and “Royally Ever After” are twofold: A likable cast, and dignified source material.

“Happiness for Beginners” is the second...

The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star keeps her freak flag hidden for a bland trip through the wilderness with predictably sappy results

In early 2021, when it emerged that Ellie Kemper had participated, as a St Louis teenager, in the Veiled Prophet ball, a debutante party run by a group founded by former Confederate officers, the comedian took to Instagram. “I was not aware of the history at the time, but ignorance is no excuse,” went her apology. The remorse she exhibited was only the beginning of what can only be viewed as an extended self-flagellation tour.

First, the beloved mainstay of The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt appeared as a co-host of The Great American Baking Show, a feelgood program that might have felt bad to the contingent of her fanbase that reveres Kemper’s family-friendly yet absurdist bent. And now she is still steering well clear of the edge, and...