The television industry’s annual “upfront” is usually a place where advertisers get to preview new series and specials, not blockbuster movies, so NBC raised eyebrows Monday when one of the first previews it showed to an audience at Radio City Music Hall was of the coming Universal film “Wicked.”
NBCUniversal, chief content officer Donna Langley told the crowd, was “excited to build up our story legacy across film, TV and streaming.”
Movies and premium cable series from HBO and Showtime used to be something traditional TV advertisers got their hands on only after they had made their way through theaters and pay-tv windows. Now, as a batch of this year’s upfront showcases reveal, they are increasingly being dangled before Madison Avenue as a major reason to support TV companies.
Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to make a similar point at its upfront Wednesday morning, when executives talk to...
NBCUniversal, chief content officer Donna Langley told the crowd, was “excited to build up our story legacy across film, TV and streaming.”
Movies and premium cable series from HBO and Showtime used to be something traditional TV advertisers got their hands on only after they had made their way through theaters and pay-tv windows. Now, as a batch of this year’s upfront showcases reveal, they are increasingly being dangled before Madison Avenue as a major reason to support TV companies.
Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to make a similar point at its upfront Wednesday morning, when executives talk to...
- 5/15/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Prime Video will launch a prequel series of ‘Legally Blonde’ focusing on Elle Woods’ high school years Xmag UK Xmag Editorial
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- 5/15/2024
- by Xmag Editorial
- XMAG
Reese Witherspoon will produce Legally Blonde prequel series Elle for Prime Video. Here are the details.
According to Deadline, a prequel television series to Legally Blonde has been ordered at Amazon Prime Video.
Reese Witherspoon, who starred in the two feature films, will produce the series through her Hello Sunshine production company, alongside Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky and producer of the original films Marc Platt.
Elle will serve as a prequel to the original 2001 film, which saw Witherspoon play Elle Woods, a sorority queen who follows her ex boyfriend to law school to win him back, only to find herself flourishing as an aspiring lawyer.
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde followed in 2004. A straight to DVD sequel, Legally Blondes, which Witherspoon produced, starring twins Milly and Becky Rosso, was released in 2009. A hugely successful stage musical premiered in 2007, which transferred to Broadway and eventually the West End in...
According to Deadline, a prequel television series to Legally Blonde has been ordered at Amazon Prime Video.
Reese Witherspoon, who starred in the two feature films, will produce the series through her Hello Sunshine production company, alongside Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky and producer of the original films Marc Platt.
Elle will serve as a prequel to the original 2001 film, which saw Witherspoon play Elle Woods, a sorority queen who follows her ex boyfriend to law school to win him back, only to find herself flourishing as an aspiring lawyer.
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde followed in 2004. A straight to DVD sequel, Legally Blondes, which Witherspoon produced, starring twins Milly and Becky Rosso, was released in 2009. A hugely successful stage musical premiered in 2007, which transferred to Broadway and eventually the West End in...
- 5/15/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Save the date.
The trailer for a new comedy starring Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell released on Tuesday, and features the pair waging wedding war at a remote resort off the Carolina coast. You’re Cordially Invited captures the chaos that ensues when Witherspoon’s character discovers that the venue booked for her sister (played by Meredith Hagner) has been double-booked by another bride (Geraldine Viswanathan) and her father (Ferrell).
“Let’s get something straight,” Ferrell threatens Witherspoon in the clip. “If I look out on that dock, and that...
The trailer for a new comedy starring Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell released on Tuesday, and features the pair waging wedding war at a remote resort off the Carolina coast. You’re Cordially Invited captures the chaos that ensues when Witherspoon’s character discovers that the venue booked for her sister (played by Meredith Hagner) has been double-booked by another bride (Geraldine Viswanathan) and her father (Ferrell).
“Let’s get something straight,” Ferrell threatens Witherspoon in the clip. “If I look out on that dock, and that...
- 5/15/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
If you’ve ever wanted to see Will Ferrell wrestle a not-quite-dead alligator in a hotel room, well, the first teaser trailer for Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming comedy You’re Cordially Invited has got you covered.
“A woman (Reese Witherspoon) planning her sister’s (Meredith Hagner) perfect wedding and the father (Will Ferrell) of a young bride-to-be (Geraldine Viswanathan) find out that they are double booked for their destination wedding at a remote resort on an island off the Georgia coast,” reads the official synopsis for You’re Cordially Invited. “When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and disaster awaits.“
If you’ve ever been involved in organizing a wedding, you know how easy just about anything can turn to pure chaos; toss in a competing wedding party, oh boy. “If I look out on that dock and that bride’s not my baby girl, that bride’s...
“A woman (Reese Witherspoon) planning her sister’s (Meredith Hagner) perfect wedding and the father (Will Ferrell) of a young bride-to-be (Geraldine Viswanathan) find out that they are double booked for their destination wedding at a remote resort on an island off the Georgia coast,” reads the official synopsis for You’re Cordially Invited. “When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and disaster awaits.“
If you’ve ever been involved in organizing a wedding, you know how easy just about anything can turn to pure chaos; toss in a competing wedding party, oh boy. “If I look out on that dock and that bride’s not my baby girl, that bride’s...
- 5/14/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Hallmark is getting into the fried chicken wars with its new series The Chicken Sisters. Based on Kj Dell’Antonia’s bestselling novel, this is a multi-generational family drama about two rival fried chicken shops, deep family secrets, and those special mother-daughter relationships set in the South. There is even a Food Wars reality competition amid all the drama. This book was one of Reese Witherspoon’s top picks. What is not to like?
Here are more details.
Lea Thompson Hallmark – Instagram What is The Chicken Sisters About?
According to TV Line, Hallmark’s new series The Chicken Sisters takes place in Merinac, a fictional town where two rival fried chicken restaurants, Mimi’s and Frannie’s, have been battling it out for generations. This has fractured the townspeople to choose sides and restaurants.
“When popular cooking competition show Kitchen Clash comes to town, this could be the recipe for ending...
Here are more details.
Lea Thompson Hallmark – Instagram What is The Chicken Sisters About?
According to TV Line, Hallmark’s new series The Chicken Sisters takes place in Merinac, a fictional town where two rival fried chicken restaurants, Mimi’s and Frannie’s, have been battling it out for generations. This has fractured the townspeople to choose sides and restaurants.
“When popular cooking competition show Kitchen Clash comes to town, this could be the recipe for ending...
- 5/14/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
High Potential – ABC’s “High Potential” stars Kaitlin Olson. (ABC/David Bukach)
Kaitlin Olson ABC has revealed its captivating 2024-2025 fall primetime lineup, promising a mix of new dramas, returning favorites, and must-see events. New Dramas: Doctor Odyssey: This high-octane medical procedural from Ryan Murphy stars Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson. It follows a cruise ship doctor navigating unique medical crises and interpersonal dynamics miles from shore. The show will join the Thursday night lineup with 9-1-1 and Grey’s Anatomy.
High Potential: This crime procedural, based on a popular French series, stars Kaitlin Olson as a brilliant single mom solving crimes. She teams up with a seasoned detective to bring a unique perspective to their investigations.
Returning Favorites and New Unscripted Series: The Golden Bachelorette: After the successful debut of The Golden Bachelor, this new iteration will feature a woman in her golden years searching for love. It airs Wednesdays,...
Kaitlin Olson ABC has revealed its captivating 2024-2025 fall primetime lineup, promising a mix of new dramas, returning favorites, and must-see events. New Dramas: Doctor Odyssey: This high-octane medical procedural from Ryan Murphy stars Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson. It follows a cruise ship doctor navigating unique medical crises and interpersonal dynamics miles from shore. The show will join the Thursday night lineup with 9-1-1 and Grey’s Anatomy.
High Potential: This crime procedural, based on a popular French series, stars Kaitlin Olson as a brilliant single mom solving crimes. She teams up with a seasoned detective to bring a unique perspective to their investigations.
Returning Favorites and New Unscripted Series: The Golden Bachelorette: After the successful debut of The Golden Bachelor, this new iteration will feature a woman in her golden years searching for love. It airs Wednesdays,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell are not in the mood to share their wedding venue in the first trailer for the comedy feature You’re Cordially Invited.
Amazon released the promo Tuesday for director Nicholas Stoller’s movie that is set to begin streaming via Prime Video on Jan. 30, 2025. The film centers on a father (Ferrell) who learns that the venue for his daughter’s nuptials has been double-booked by a different bride and her wedding-planner sister (Witherspoon). Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner and Jimmy Tatro round out the cast.
“Let’s get something straight,” Ferrell warns Witherspoon in the trailer. “If I look out on that dock, and that bride’s not my baby girl, that bride’s going in the fucking lake.”
Witherspoon responds, “I’m gonna kick your ass, and it’s going to be embarrassing because you’re big, and I’m little.”
Stoller wrote and directed the...
Amazon released the promo Tuesday for director Nicholas Stoller’s movie that is set to begin streaming via Prime Video on Jan. 30, 2025. The film centers on a father (Ferrell) who learns that the venue for his daughter’s nuptials has been double-booked by a different bride and her wedding-planner sister (Witherspoon). Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner and Jimmy Tatro round out the cast.
“Let’s get something straight,” Ferrell warns Witherspoon in the trailer. “If I look out on that dock, and that bride’s not my baby girl, that bride’s going in the fucking lake.”
Witherspoon responds, “I’m gonna kick your ass, and it’s going to be embarrassing because you’re big, and I’m little.”
Stoller wrote and directed the...
- 5/14/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amazon had its inaugural upfront presentation today, and it may hold the most exciting information we’ve seen so far.
Amazon MGM Studios has been entertaining us for a while now, but they’ve got even more on tap, with The Boys Season 5 locked, a Legally Blonde-related series, the Cross trailer, and news about Nicolas Cage as a washed-up superhero.
Let the good times roll!
Elle, a Series in the Legally Blonde Universe, Ordered to Series
Prime Video announced that it has ordered the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media.
Creator Laura Kittrell is set as showrunner and executive producer, with Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky, and Marc Platt also serving as executive producers.
Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to...
Amazon MGM Studios has been entertaining us for a while now, but they’ve got even more on tap, with The Boys Season 5 locked, a Legally Blonde-related series, the Cross trailer, and news about Nicolas Cage as a washed-up superhero.
Let the good times roll!
Elle, a Series in the Legally Blonde Universe, Ordered to Series
Prime Video announced that it has ordered the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media.
Creator Laura Kittrell is set as showrunner and executive producer, with Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky, and Marc Platt also serving as executive producers.
Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to...
- 5/14/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Reese Witherspoon has bent and snapped her way into a full-fledged “Legally Blonde” empire.
After playing L.A. sorority girl turned Harvard Law School student — and arguably, feminist icon — Elle Woods in 2001, Witherspoon has led sequel “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde” and is slated to star in a third film written by Mindy Kaling and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” co-creator Dan Goor. Kaling previously teased that the third film will center on Elle Woods reevaluating both her career and her perspective on life at age 42, telling Time magazine that she would never want the character to “be canceled or become a Karen.”
While the status of that trilogy installment is still unknown, given that the feature was announced in 2022, Witherspoon has turned instead to building out the “Legally Blonde” brand through TV.
IndieWire can confirm that a “Legally Blonde” prequel series titled “Elle” is in the works at Prime Video, with Witherspoon producing.
After playing L.A. sorority girl turned Harvard Law School student — and arguably, feminist icon — Elle Woods in 2001, Witherspoon has led sequel “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde” and is slated to star in a third film written by Mindy Kaling and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” co-creator Dan Goor. Kaling previously teased that the third film will center on Elle Woods reevaluating both her career and her perspective on life at age 42, telling Time magazine that she would never want the character to “be canceled or become a Karen.”
While the status of that trilogy installment is still unknown, given that the feature was announced in 2022, Witherspoon has turned instead to building out the “Legally Blonde” brand through TV.
IndieWire can confirm that a “Legally Blonde” prequel series titled “Elle” is in the works at Prime Video, with Witherspoon producing.
- 5/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
At the Amazon upfront, Reese Witherspoon appearing in character as Legally Blonde’s Elle Woods wasn’t even the actress’ best effort of the morning. That came about 45 minutes before her presentation wrapper, when she scolded her You’re Cordially Invited co-star Will Ferrell for bragging about his romantic comedy prowess.
“I’m the fucking queen of looking cute while sleeping,” said Witherspoon, referring to that moment in every rom-com when one actor lovingly looks at the other while their eyes are closed. This delighted the crowd at the tech giant’s first-ever upfront presentation, as did much of star-packed show — once they got in, of course. Slow lines stretched down South Street, prompting a half-hour delay for the Pier 36 event.
“Thank you for whatever you went through to get in this room,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, when she finally took the stage. “I know it was a lot.
“I’m the fucking queen of looking cute while sleeping,” said Witherspoon, referring to that moment in every rom-com when one actor lovingly looks at the other while their eyes are closed. This delighted the crowd at the tech giant’s first-ever upfront presentation, as did much of star-packed show — once they got in, of course. Slow lines stretched down South Street, prompting a half-hour delay for the Pier 36 event.
“Thank you for whatever you went through to get in this room,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, when she finally took the stage. “I know it was a lot.
- 5/14/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
What’s better than one wedding? Well, how about two? At least, so long as you’re not the wedding planner who double booked a venue.
Prime Video rom-com “You’re Cordially Invited” stars Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell in a comedy of errors surrounding the big day.
A woman seemingly plans her sister’s perfect destination wedding but her and the father of a different young bride-to-be find out that they are double booked at a remote resort on an island off the Georgia coast. When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and disaster awaits.
“You’re Cordially Invited” is written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, with Geraldine Viswanathan co-starring. The ensemble cast is rounded out by Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro, Stony Blyden, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ramona Young, Jack McBrayer, and Celia Weston.
Lead stars Witherspoon and Ferrell both produce along with writer/director Stoller,...
Prime Video rom-com “You’re Cordially Invited” stars Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell in a comedy of errors surrounding the big day.
A woman seemingly plans her sister’s perfect destination wedding but her and the father of a different young bride-to-be find out that they are double booked at a remote resort on an island off the Georgia coast. When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and disaster awaits.
“You’re Cordially Invited” is written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, with Geraldine Viswanathan co-starring. The ensemble cast is rounded out by Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro, Stony Blyden, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ramona Young, Jack McBrayer, and Celia Weston.
Lead stars Witherspoon and Ferrell both produce along with writer/director Stoller,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
On the heels of its fifth consecutive season as the No. 1 entertainment network among Adults 18-49, ABC announced its 2024-2025 fall primetime schedule today. The lineup features new scripted dramas backed by prolific creative teams and a deep bench of established fan-favorite series. Additionally, The Bachelor franchise expands with its newest iteration.
“We have a lot to celebrate as we gear up to deliver a fall season that’s packed with compelling new series, beloved fan favorites, and must-see live events,” said Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group. “We’re focused on driving our viewership with an expanding slate anchored by best-in-class talent and supported by the enviable and combined reach of ABC and Hulu.”
From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy and starring Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson comes the high-octane procedural Doctor Odyssey. Max (Jackson) is the new onboard doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the...
“We have a lot to celebrate as we gear up to deliver a fall season that’s packed with compelling new series, beloved fan favorites, and must-see live events,” said Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group. “We’re focused on driving our viewership with an expanding slate anchored by best-in-class talent and supported by the enviable and combined reach of ABC and Hulu.”
From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy and starring Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson comes the high-octane procedural Doctor Odyssey. Max (Jackson) is the new onboard doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the...
- 5/14/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
It’s been over two decades since Reese Witherspoon first starred in Legally Blonde, changing her career and the landscape of film and TV in the early 2000s. Now, Witherspoon is executive producing a Legally Blonde prequel series at Amazon, titled Elle, which is something Witherspoon called a dream come true.
“I truly couldn’t be more excited about this series!” Witherspoon said in a statement, via the Hollywood Reporter. “Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity,...
“I truly couldn’t be more excited about this series!” Witherspoon said in a statement, via the Hollywood Reporter. “Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Krystie Lee Yandoli
- Rollingstone.com
ABC is doubling down with Ryan Murphy on Thursday nights. The Alphabet network revealed a fall 2024 schedule on Tuesday that features the Murphy’s “9-1-1” and newcomer “Doctor Odyssey” on Thursday nights.
The move now turns the night — long the home for Shonda Rhimes’ hit “Tgit” franchises, into a bit of a “Tgim” — “Thank God It’s Murphy” — and shifts “Grey’s Anatomy” to 10 p.m.
Also, the network revealed that it is going with an “Abbott Elementary” island on Wednesdays, sandwiched between a 90-minute format for “The Golden Bachelorette” and then the unexpected, previously unannounced true crime ABC News docuseries “Scamanda.”
But don’t fret for “Abbott,” says Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich. He tells Variety that after the success of “The Golden Bachelor” in the fall, lead-in from “The Golden Bachelorette” will “position it to continue to garner both audience as well as the critical claim that it so deserves.
The move now turns the night — long the home for Shonda Rhimes’ hit “Tgit” franchises, into a bit of a “Tgim” — “Thank God It’s Murphy” — and shifts “Grey’s Anatomy” to 10 p.m.
Also, the network revealed that it is going with an “Abbott Elementary” island on Wednesdays, sandwiched between a 90-minute format for “The Golden Bachelorette” and then the unexpected, previously unannounced true crime ABC News docuseries “Scamanda.”
But don’t fret for “Abbott,” says Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich. He tells Variety that after the success of “The Golden Bachelor” in the fall, lead-in from “The Golden Bachelorette” will “position it to continue to garner both audience as well as the critical claim that it so deserves.
- 5/14/2024
- by Selome Hailu and Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Today, at its inaugural upfront presentation, Prime Video announced that it has ordered the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media.
Creator Laura Kittrell is set as showrunner and executive producer, with Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky, and Marc Platt also serving as executive producers.
Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.
The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
“I truly couldn’t be more excited about this series! Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity in ways that only our beloved Elle could do. What could be better than that?!” said Reese Witherspoon.
Creator Laura Kittrell is set as showrunner and executive producer, with Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky, and Marc Platt also serving as executive producers.
Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.
The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
“I truly couldn’t be more excited about this series! Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity in ways that only our beloved Elle could do. What could be better than that?!” said Reese Witherspoon.
- 5/14/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
"I got the situation under control." Prime Video has revealed a first look teaser trailer for a comedy movie titled You're Cordially Invited, the next big comedy created & directed by filmmaker Nick Stoller. Another marriage comedy for everyone to enjoy! You're Cordially Invited follows a woman who is planning her sister's wedding and the father of another bride-to-be. They discover that they are double-booked for their destination wedding, so both parties decide to share the venue, but chaos and disaster await. "Save the date." It's set for release in January 2025, so there's a long wait, but until then have fun with this footage. Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon star as the double-booked hosts, with Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Wesley Mann, Jimmy Tatro, Celia Weston, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, and Keyla Monterroso Mejia. There's only 60 seconds of footage, but this is a hilarious trailer that might get your attention! Stoller is...
- 5/14/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Amazon Prime Video made its first upfront presentation to advertisers on Tuesday in New York, with the streamer bringing out some of its biggest stars to break some news while touting its original series, film and sports offerings.
Amazon took over Pier 36 in Manhattan, which included a large installation dedicated to Amazon shows like “Fallout” and “The Summer I Turned Pretty” as well as movies like “Road House” and their various sports offerings like “Thursday Night Football.”
Amazon’s first major upfront started half an hour late — the long line to get in was referenced several times by Amazon MGM Studios head Jen Salke and even “You’re Cordially Invited” stars Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell. But once inside, advertisers were presented a star-studded litany of projects and news designed to make a huge splash in the marketplace.
Upfronts 2024: View Variety‘s full coverage.
Alicia Keys opened the show with a medley of popular tunes,...
Amazon took over Pier 36 in Manhattan, which included a large installation dedicated to Amazon shows like “Fallout” and “The Summer I Turned Pretty” as well as movies like “Road House” and their various sports offerings like “Thursday Night Football.”
Amazon’s first major upfront started half an hour late — the long line to get in was referenced several times by Amazon MGM Studios head Jen Salke and even “You’re Cordially Invited” stars Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell. But once inside, advertisers were presented a star-studded litany of projects and news designed to make a huge splash in the marketplace.
Upfronts 2024: View Variety‘s full coverage.
Alicia Keys opened the show with a medley of popular tunes,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
It’s day two of the Upfronts and Amazon is making its primetime debut.
The streamer is already making news with a series order for a Nic Cage-from Spider-Man noir live-action drama, a Jeopardy! spinoff and a slew of sports docs including a third season of Coach Prime.
There have also been renewals for The Boys and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
This comes after Tom Brady was in the huddle for yesterday’s Fox Upfront and NBCUniversal held their annual ad blowout at Radio City Music Hall.
Held at Pier 36, Amazon kicked off thirty minutes late with thousands of people lining up outside a construction site to get in.
(Dade Hayes/Deadline)
Alicia Keys opened the show; a few chords on the piano before promoting her Amazon Premium Beauty lifestyle brand (obviously) and kicking into No One and her Jay-Z duet Empire State of Mind (New York). “It’s going to be a beautiful day,...
The streamer is already making news with a series order for a Nic Cage-from Spider-Man noir live-action drama, a Jeopardy! spinoff and a slew of sports docs including a third season of Coach Prime.
There have also been renewals for The Boys and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
This comes after Tom Brady was in the huddle for yesterday’s Fox Upfront and NBCUniversal held their annual ad blowout at Radio City Music Hall.
Held at Pier 36, Amazon kicked off thirty minutes late with thousands of people lining up outside a construction site to get in.
(Dade Hayes/Deadline)
Alicia Keys opened the show; a few chords on the piano before promoting her Amazon Premium Beauty lifestyle brand (obviously) and kicking into No One and her Jay-Z duet Empire State of Mind (New York). “It’s going to be a beautiful day,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
A “Legally Blonde” prequel about the high school years of Elle Woods has been ordered to series at Amazon Prime Video.
The series was reported to be in development at Prime Video in April. The announcement was made as part of Amazon’s upfront presentation to advertisers on Tuesday. Reese Witherspoon, who played Woods in the two “Legally Blonde” films, took the stage in costume (and accompanied by Elle’s chihuahua Brusier) to announce the series order.
Currently titled “Elle,” the logline for the series states that it “follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first ‘Legally Blonde’ film.”
“I truly couldn’t be more excited about this series! Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity,...
The series was reported to be in development at Prime Video in April. The announcement was made as part of Amazon’s upfront presentation to advertisers on Tuesday. Reese Witherspoon, who played Woods in the two “Legally Blonde” films, took the stage in costume (and accompanied by Elle’s chihuahua Brusier) to announce the series order.
Currently titled “Elle,” the logline for the series states that it “follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first ‘Legally Blonde’ film.”
“I truly couldn’t be more excited about this series! Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon is ready to tell one Elle of an origin story.
Reese Witherspoon came out on stage at the close of Amazon’s inaugural Upfront presentation to advertisers on Tuesday morning to announce the premise for the previously reported streaming series set in the world of the 2001 film comedy Legally Blonde.
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“We are going back to high school with Elle!” said Witherspoon, clad in pink and with doggo Bruiser in tow.
Reese Witherspoon came out on stage at the close of Amazon’s inaugural Upfront presentation to advertisers on Tuesday morning to announce the premise for the previously reported streaming series set in the world of the 2001 film comedy Legally Blonde.
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“We are going back to high school with Elle!” said Witherspoon, clad in pink and with doggo Bruiser in tow.
- 5/14/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Reese Witherspoon is bringing a Legally Blonde series to Amazon’s Prime Video.
What, like it’s hard?
Amazon MGM Studios head Jennifer Salke, Witherspoon — and Bruiser the dog — announced a series order for the show Tuesday at Amazon’s first-ever upfront presentation. The show, titled Elle, will tell the origin story of Elle Woods as a 1990s high schooler. It has been in the works since early April. Witherspoon will executive produce via her Hello Sunshine banner along with series creator and showrunner Laura Kittrell (Insecure, Amazon Freevee’s High School), Hello Sunshine’s Lauren Neustadter and Lauren Kisilevsky, and Marc Platt, producer of the Legally Blonde films.
The logline for the series reads, “Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.”
“I...
What, like it’s hard?
Amazon MGM Studios head Jennifer Salke, Witherspoon — and Bruiser the dog — announced a series order for the show Tuesday at Amazon’s first-ever upfront presentation. The show, titled Elle, will tell the origin story of Elle Woods as a 1990s high schooler. It has been in the works since early April. Witherspoon will executive produce via her Hello Sunshine banner along with series creator and showrunner Laura Kittrell (Insecure, Amazon Freevee’s High School), Hello Sunshine’s Lauren Neustadter and Lauren Kisilevsky, and Marc Platt, producer of the Legally Blonde films.
The logline for the series reads, “Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.”
“I...
- 5/14/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Legally Blonde has become the first big MGM title to spawn a TV series for Prime Video. The Amazon streamer has ordered Elle, a Legally Blonde prequel series. It hails from the film franchise’s star Reese Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine banner, part of Candle Media. The project is being unveiled at Prime Video’s inaugural upfront presentation today where the streamer also is announcing another TV series based on a MGM property, Tomb Raider.
Created by Laura Kittrell, who will serve as showrunner, Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film. The series is set years before the events in the first movie, which kicked off as Elle Woods (Witherspoon) graduated from college and headed to Harvard Law to pursue a legal career.
Created by Laura Kittrell, who will serve as showrunner, Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film. The series is set years before the events in the first movie, which kicked off as Elle Woods (Witherspoon) graduated from college and headed to Harvard Law to pursue a legal career.
- 5/14/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Prime Video has debuted a teaser trailer during the inaugural Prime Video Upfronts presentation of ‘You’re Cordially Invited.’
A woman planning her sister’s perfect wedding and the father of a young bride-to-be find out that they are double booked for their destination wedding at a remote resort on an island off the Georgia coast. When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and disaster awaits.
Written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, the movie stars Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro, Stony Blyden, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ramona Young, Jack McBrayer and Celia Weston.
Also in trailers – Teaser trailer drops for Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’
The movie hits Prime Video on January 30th, 2025.
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A woman planning her sister’s perfect wedding and the father of a young bride-to-be find out that they are double booked for their destination wedding at a remote resort on an island off the Georgia coast. When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and disaster awaits.
Written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, the movie stars Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro, Stony Blyden, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ramona Young, Jack McBrayer and Celia Weston.
Also in trailers – Teaser trailer drops for Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’
The movie hits Prime Video on January 30th, 2025.
The post “Lets get to work…” Teaser trailer drops for ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ appeared first on HeyUGuys.
- 5/14/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Amazon MGM Studios has released the trailer for the comedy film “You’re Cordially Invited,” starring Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell.
Per the official logline, “A woman (Witherspoon) planning her sister’s (Meredith Hagner) perfect wedding and the father (Ferrell) of a young bride-to-be (Geraldine Viswanathan) find out that they are double booked for their destination wedding at a remote resort on an island off the Georgia coast. When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and disaster awaits.”
The trailer features scenes of Ferrell and Witherspoon’s characters getting involved in chaotic situations, including a moment when Ferrell is wrestling an alligator in a hotel room.
“If I look out on that dock and that bride’s not my baby girl, that bride’s going in the fucking lake,” Ferrell says in the trailer. “Splish splash, bitch, taking a bath.”
“I’m gonna kick your ass, and it’s gonna be embarassing,...
Per the official logline, “A woman (Witherspoon) planning her sister’s (Meredith Hagner) perfect wedding and the father (Ferrell) of a young bride-to-be (Geraldine Viswanathan) find out that they are double booked for their destination wedding at a remote resort on an island off the Georgia coast. When both parties decide to share the small venue, chaos ensues and disaster awaits.”
The trailer features scenes of Ferrell and Witherspoon’s characters getting involved in chaotic situations, including a moment when Ferrell is wrestling an alligator in a hotel room.
“If I look out on that dock and that bride’s not my baby girl, that bride’s going in the fucking lake,” Ferrell says in the trailer. “Splish splash, bitch, taking a bath.”
“I’m gonna kick your ass, and it’s gonna be embarassing,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Getting married is demanding enough, but perhaps one of the most stressful jobs on planet Earth, especially if you’re a family member, is the job of a wedding planner. So, a colossal wedding mix-up that creates a massive world of tension, anxiety, and stress is the launching pad idea for “You’re Cordially Invited,” an R-rated comedy about a pair of wedding planners who discover their destination wedding was accidentally double-booked. The comedy comes from writer/director Nicholas Stoller, who studied under the Judd Apatow school of comedy and directed such hit films as “Bros,” “Neighbors,” “Five Year Engagement,” and the co-creator of the Apple TV+ series, “Platonic.”
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His raunchy and wild-looking comedy stars Will Ferrell as the father of a bride-to-be, alongside Reese Witherspoon, who is also planning her sister’s wedding.
Continue reading ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ Teaser Trailer: Reese...
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His raunchy and wild-looking comedy stars Will Ferrell as the father of a bride-to-be, alongside Reese Witherspoon, who is also planning her sister’s wedding.
Continue reading ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ Teaser Trailer: Reese...
- 5/14/2024
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
John and Jane Smith just received a new mission: Prime Video has renewed the spy thriller Mr. & Mrs. Smith for Season 2, TVLine has learned. But John and Jane’s identity may be changing, with our sister site Variety reporting that Season 1 stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine may not return for the sophomore run. If so, the series could become an anthology and follow a new spy couple in Season 2. (TVLine has reached out to Prime Video for comment.)
“We are excited to announce that a second season of our groundbreaking spy series, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, is in...
“We are excited to announce that a second season of our groundbreaking spy series, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, is in...
- 5/14/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The Girls on the Bus is a political comedy-drama series created by Amy Chozick and Julie Plec. Inspired by Chozick’s 2018 memoir Chasing Hillary, the Max series follows the story of 4 journalists on different sides of political isles as they follow a parade of flawed presidential candidates while bonding with each other. The Girls on the Bus stars Melissa Benoist, Carla Gugino, Christina Elmore, and Natasha Behnam in the lead roles with Brandon Scott, Griffin Dunne, Hettienne Park, Mark Consuelos, Scott Cohen, Kyle Vincent Terry, and P.J. Sosko starring in supporting roles. If you loved all the political satire and friendships in The Girls on the Bus here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Veep (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – HBO
Veep is a political satire and dark comedy series created by Armando Iannucci. The HBO series follows the political career of Selina Meyer as she goes from...
Veep (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – HBO
Veep is a political satire and dark comedy series created by Armando Iannucci. The HBO series follows the political career of Selina Meyer as she goes from...
- 5/12/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
More than a decade after winning a guest acting Emmy for her work as quirky lawyer Elsbeth Tascioni on CBS’s “The Good Wife,” Carrie Preston is now seeking lead category recognition for reprising the character on the same network’s “Elsbeth.” If she is included the upcoming Best Drama Actress lineup, she will make Emmys history as the first performer ever nominated as a lead for a winning dramatic guest role.
Preston was awarded the 2013 Best Drama Guest Actress Emmy for her seventh of 14 “Good Wife” appearances, which were spread over six seasons. After landing a second bid for that series in 2016, she showed up in five episodes of the Paramount+ spinoff “The Good Fight,” with her last appearance occurring one month before the series finale in November 2022. “Elsbeth” premiered this February and has already been renewed for a second season.
At this point, only three performers (all women...
Preston was awarded the 2013 Best Drama Guest Actress Emmy for her seventh of 14 “Good Wife” appearances, which were spread over six seasons. After landing a second bid for that series in 2016, she showed up in five episodes of the Paramount+ spinoff “The Good Fight,” with her last appearance occurring one month before the series finale in November 2022. “Elsbeth” premiered this February and has already been renewed for a second season.
At this point, only three performers (all women...
- 5/10/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Bravo has announced the date for the Season 11 “Vanderpump Rules” three part-reunion, the first of which premieres May 14 at 8 p.m. Et with extended and uncensored versions available to stream the next day on Peacock.
The reunion will feature Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz and Brock Davies with Andy Cohen serving as host. Ally Lewber and Jo Wenberg will join the group in Part 2.
The 11th season of the show began filming a few months after the events of the Scandoval, a secret affair in which Sandoval cheated on his longtime partner Madix with former fellow “Vanderpump Rules” cast member Rachel Leviss. The scandal, which became public in early March 2023, propelled the show into the zeitgeist, and series-high ratings. In its wake, Season 11 proved to be difficult to film, with Madix largely refusing to speak with Sandoval, and Leviss...
The reunion will feature Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz and Brock Davies with Andy Cohen serving as host. Ally Lewber and Jo Wenberg will join the group in Part 2.
The 11th season of the show began filming a few months after the events of the Scandoval, a secret affair in which Sandoval cheated on his longtime partner Madix with former fellow “Vanderpump Rules” cast member Rachel Leviss. The scandal, which became public in early March 2023, propelled the show into the zeitgeist, and series-high ratings. In its wake, Season 11 proved to be difficult to film, with Madix largely refusing to speak with Sandoval, and Leviss...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jack Dunn and Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
“Shōgun” might be creating some drama at the Emmys.
Multiple industry insiders tell Variety that FX, the heavyweight contender in the Primetime Emmy race for outstanding limited or anthology series, is considering a bold move: shifting its submission for “Shōgun” to the drama series categories this year.
This strategic repositioning hints at the likely return of the protagonist, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (played by Hiroyuki Sanada). Created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, the historical epic, celebrated for its intricate storytelling and marvelous world-building achievements, will now vie for accolades against heavy hitters like Netflix’s concluding saga “The Crown,” Apple’s intense office drama “The Morning Show,” and Prime Video’s gripping action video game adaptation “Fallout.”
FX declined to comment.
“Shōgun” brings to life James Clavell’s 1975 novel set in 1600 Japan, a period dominated by daimyōs and samurais. The narrative centers on the fateful encounter between the cunning English navigator John Blackthorne,...
Multiple industry insiders tell Variety that FX, the heavyweight contender in the Primetime Emmy race for outstanding limited or anthology series, is considering a bold move: shifting its submission for “Shōgun” to the drama series categories this year.
This strategic repositioning hints at the likely return of the protagonist, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (played by Hiroyuki Sanada). Created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, the historical epic, celebrated for its intricate storytelling and marvelous world-building achievements, will now vie for accolades against heavy hitters like Netflix’s concluding saga “The Crown,” Apple’s intense office drama “The Morning Show,” and Prime Video’s gripping action video game adaptation “Fallout.”
FX declined to comment.
“Shōgun” brings to life James Clavell’s 1975 novel set in 1600 Japan, a period dominated by daimyōs and samurais. The narrative centers on the fateful encounter between the cunning English navigator John Blackthorne,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition series was once a staple of ABC's Sunday night schedule. Hosted by Ty Pennington, the show ran for 10 seasons before being cancelled in 2012. It was revived briefly in 2020 on HGTV with Jesse Tyler Ferguson taking over as host.
Now, the show is coming home to ABC. The network has ordered a new incarnation of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which will debut next season. Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer (above), the co-founders of The Home Edit lifestyle brand, will lead the new version.
Here's more information from ABC:
From Endemol Shine North America and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, a new iteration of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is set to return to ABC and stream next day on Hulu for the 2024-2025...
Now, the show is coming home to ABC. The network has ordered a new incarnation of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which will debut next season. Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer (above), the co-founders of The Home Edit lifestyle brand, will lead the new version.
Here's more information from ABC:
From Endemol Shine North America and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, a new iteration of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is set to return to ABC and stream next day on Hulu for the 2024-2025...
- 5/9/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Netflix’s library keeps expanding as the streaming doesn’t miss a chance to catch more of its audience’s attention with new and often very exciting monthly releases.
Be that an iconic romcom from the 2000s or quite a recent movie that was forgotten soon after its theatrical run, Netflix offers a second life to a sometimes very random set of films, and this time the streaming welcomed quite a controversial mystery drama released in 2022.
Produced by Reese Witherspoon and her own media company Hello Sunshine, Where the Crawdads Sing is a movie based on Delia Owens’ 2018 novel of the same name. Having Normal People’s star Daisy Edgar-Jones as its leading actress, the film follows Kya, a rebellious girl abandoned by her entire family when she was seven years old.
Living all by herself in North Carolina, Kya gets into an entangled relationship with two men from her town,...
Be that an iconic romcom from the 2000s or quite a recent movie that was forgotten soon after its theatrical run, Netflix offers a second life to a sometimes very random set of films, and this time the streaming welcomed quite a controversial mystery drama released in 2022.
Produced by Reese Witherspoon and her own media company Hello Sunshine, Where the Crawdads Sing is a movie based on Delia Owens’ 2018 novel of the same name. Having Normal People’s star Daisy Edgar-Jones as its leading actress, the film follows Kya, a rebellious girl abandoned by her entire family when she was seven years old.
Living all by herself in North Carolina, Kya gets into an entangled relationship with two men from her town,...
- 5/8/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Yulin Kuang knows she hit the literary jackpot.
The writer-director, whose credits include The CW’s I Ship It, Hulu’s Dollface and Netflix’s The Healing Powers of Dude, is adapting Emily Henry’s People We Meet On Vacation for film and writing-directing the forthcoming Beach Read film for 20th Century Studios. Henry has became a household name in the world of romance, with devoted fans eager to see how her love stories translate onscreen — even going so far as to share dream casting choices, trying to find Easter egg clues that would tease anything of what’s to come and stoking rumors about a potential Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri casting thanks to a photo Henry shared on social media.
While it can be assumed adapting those stories might come with added pressure, Kuang understands fans’ anxiety over whether the adaptations will be up to par.
“I come from fandom…...
The writer-director, whose credits include The CW’s I Ship It, Hulu’s Dollface and Netflix’s The Healing Powers of Dude, is adapting Emily Henry’s People We Meet On Vacation for film and writing-directing the forthcoming Beach Read film for 20th Century Studios. Henry has became a household name in the world of romance, with devoted fans eager to see how her love stories translate onscreen — even going so far as to share dream casting choices, trying to find Easter egg clues that would tease anything of what’s to come and stoking rumors about a potential Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri casting thanks to a photo Henry shared on social media.
While it can be assumed adapting those stories might come with added pressure, Kuang understands fans’ anxiety over whether the adaptations will be up to par.
“I come from fandom…...
- 5/8/2024
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine banner is set to produce feature documentary Fanmade: Enhypen about K-pop group Enhypen and their fandom, Engene.
The new production shingle from Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99 filmmakers William Swann and Casey Feldman, Good-People, is set to produce alongside the Candle Media owned Hello Sunshine. Caroline Suh, who was behind K-pop doc Blackpink: Light Up the Sky, will direct.
The description of the film notes that the doc will highlight the band’s fans “putting them at the heart of the concert creation process.”
The synopsis continues: “The documentary highlights the Engene community, following five female fans as they co-create new material alongside the band, ignite the fanbase to collaborate, and revel in the joy of putting their passion out into the world. Dancing between Enhypen fans and the band themselves, the film utilizes unprecedented and intimate access alongside the band members as they travel across the...
The new production shingle from Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99 filmmakers William Swann and Casey Feldman, Good-People, is set to produce alongside the Candle Media owned Hello Sunshine. Caroline Suh, who was behind K-pop doc Blackpink: Light Up the Sky, will direct.
The description of the film notes that the doc will highlight the band’s fans “putting them at the heart of the concert creation process.”
The synopsis continues: “The documentary highlights the Engene community, following five female fans as they co-create new material alongside the band, ignite the fanbase to collaborate, and revel in the joy of putting their passion out into the world. Dancing between Enhypen fans and the band themselves, the film utilizes unprecedented and intimate access alongside the band members as they travel across the...
- 5/8/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – Hosts Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer (Disney/Samantha Drasin) Remember Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? Yeah, the one that made you reach for tissues And feel all warm inside. Well, get ready for round two – this time with a seriously organized twist! The Home Edit’s Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin are stepping in to transform lives. Say goodbye to messy houses and frazzled families. These ladies bring order, peace, and seriously gorgeous spaces. Think closets so perfect you’ll want to sing, and pantries that are pure eye-candy. This isn’t just a makeover show anymore. Big names like Endemol Shine North America and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine are behind this one. Expect tears, laughter, and homes so incredible they’ll make your jaw drop. Mark those calendars (or set an alarm on your phone)! Extreme Makeover: Home Edition returns to ABC in the 2024-2025 season.
- 5/7/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is returning to ABC as a new iteration of the home-improvement series heads to the network for the 2024-2025 television season. Hailing from Endemol Shine North America and Reese Witherspoon‘s Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will be hosted by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, the co-founders of the global lifestyle brand known as The Home Edit, which was also a series on Netflix. Shearer and Teplin are best known for their organizational skills and unique design aesthetic, and they’ll bring that expertise to the widely recognized home makeover show through thoughtful design and personally tailored homes. Similar to the original Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, this reimagining is set to feature heartwarming stories, inspired volunteers, and mind-blowing builds for deserving families. Vivian Zink / © ABC / courtesy everett collection In each installment, Shearer and Teplin will meet a family in need...
- 5/7/2024
- TV Insider
A remodeled edition of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is officially returning to ABC for the 2024–2025 season, TVLine has learned.
The unscripted home renovation show — which ran for nine seasons on ABC (from 2004-2012, with Ty Pennington as host), and then got a one-season reboot via HGTV in 2020 — this time around will be hosted by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, best friends and co-founders of the lifestyle brand The Home Edit (which in September 2020 begat a two-season Netflix series).
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The unscripted home renovation show — which ran for nine seasons on ABC (from 2004-2012, with Ty Pennington as host), and then got a one-season reboot via HGTV in 2020 — this time around will be hosted by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, best friends and co-founders of the lifestyle brand The Home Edit (which in September 2020 begat a two-season Netflix series).
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- 5/7/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: The Clea Shearer- and Joanna Teplin-hosted version of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is officially coming to ABC after the Disney-owned network handed the show a series order.
It comes nearly a year after ABC revealed that the show was in development with new hosts after its brief dalliance with HGTV.
Shearer and Teplin created the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit and previously fronted two seasons of Netflix’s Get Organized with the Home Edit.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition previously ran on ABC between 2004 and 2012 before being canceled. The Warner Bros. Discovery cable network aired one season of a reboot, hosted by Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson, in 2020.
The show will now return in the 2024/25 season. It is ABC’s latest unscripted order; Deadline revealed that Shaquille O’Neal and Gina Rodriguez are hosting game show Lucky 13 from exec producer Kevin Bacon last week and it...
It comes nearly a year after ABC revealed that the show was in development with new hosts after its brief dalliance with HGTV.
Shearer and Teplin created the global lifestyle brand The Home Edit and previously fronted two seasons of Netflix’s Get Organized with the Home Edit.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition previously ran on ABC between 2004 and 2012 before being canceled. The Warner Bros. Discovery cable network aired one season of a reboot, hosted by Modern Family’s Jesse Tyler Ferguson, in 2020.
The show will now return in the 2024/25 season. It is ABC’s latest unscripted order; Deadline revealed that Shaquille O’Neal and Gina Rodriguez are hosting game show Lucky 13 from exec producer Kevin Bacon last week and it...
- 5/7/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Critical Content, the production company run by Jenny Daly, has landed a new show at A&e.
The company has scored a series order for New House No Debt from A&e’s daytime lifestyle block Home.Made.Nation.
The series follows the personal and emotional journeys of homeowners from across the U.S. who are seeking to sell their properties at a high and purchase a new home completely mortgage-free.
In each episode, a new duo of home buyers visits multiple – and sometimes wildly different – areas across the country to compare not just real estate, but the locations themselves. It will feature cities and towns across the U.S. and while each journey will be different, one thing is constant: Cash is king.
Home.Made.Nation runs between 7am and 1pm on A&e on Saturdays and Sundays and 6pm-12am on Mondays through Wednesday on Fyi. It features shows...
The company has scored a series order for New House No Debt from A&e’s daytime lifestyle block Home.Made.Nation.
The series follows the personal and emotional journeys of homeowners from across the U.S. who are seeking to sell their properties at a high and purchase a new home completely mortgage-free.
In each episode, a new duo of home buyers visits multiple – and sometimes wildly different – areas across the country to compare not just real estate, but the locations themselves. It will feature cities and towns across the U.S. and while each journey will be different, one thing is constant: Cash is king.
Home.Made.Nation runs between 7am and 1pm on A&e on Saturdays and Sundays and 6pm-12am on Mondays through Wednesday on Fyi. It features shows...
- 5/7/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Russo Brothers Once Revealed Iron Man & Captain America’s Feud Was The Reason The Avengers Lost In Infinity War(Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)
The Avengers: Infinity War will always be an impressive Marvel movie as the superheroes face their biggest enemy, Thanos, and lose. It was a disappointment not only for the heroes but also for the fans, who were shocked by the film’s ending. The film’s director Joe and Anthony Russo, aka the Russo brothers, once blamed the Avengers’ failures on Tony Stark and Captain America, played by Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans, respectively.
For the unversed, a rift was created between Tony Stark and Steve Rogers in Captain America: Civil War over the Sokovia Accords. Later on, Tony finds out that Steve’s best friend, Bucky Barnes, is responsible for the death of Tony’s parents. The Avengers split up, and during the 2018 movie, when Bruce Banner,...
The Avengers: Infinity War will always be an impressive Marvel movie as the superheroes face their biggest enemy, Thanos, and lose. It was a disappointment not only for the heroes but also for the fans, who were shocked by the film’s ending. The film’s director Joe and Anthony Russo, aka the Russo brothers, once blamed the Avengers’ failures on Tony Stark and Captain America, played by Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans, respectively.
For the unversed, a rift was created between Tony Stark and Steve Rogers in Captain America: Civil War over the Sokovia Accords. Later on, Tony finds out that Steve’s best friend, Bucky Barnes, is responsible for the death of Tony’s parents. The Avengers split up, and during the 2018 movie, when Bruce Banner,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Ava Phillippe Called Out Social Media Users For Commenting On Her Weight ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Reese Witherspoon’s 24-year-old daughter Ava Phillippe condemned unsolicited comments on her weight, sardonically stating she reached a milestone as a woman online and finally received her first “Toxic” body shaming message. On May 3, the cruel Intentions stars Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s daughter ripped into online users over two negative comments on her weight.
The Legally Blonde star’s lookalike daughter, who attended Uc Berkeley, has a successful modelling career, working with major brands including Ivy Park and Pat McGrath Labs.
In a TikTok video, Ava Phillippe shared comments she received from two different “strangers” contradicting one another. She revealed one user accused her of being too thin, while another labelled her overweight and suggested she should take the weight loss supplement Oz*mpic. She said, “The first said I should get on...
Reese Witherspoon’s 24-year-old daughter Ava Phillippe condemned unsolicited comments on her weight, sardonically stating she reached a milestone as a woman online and finally received her first “Toxic” body shaming message. On May 3, the cruel Intentions stars Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s daughter ripped into online users over two negative comments on her weight.
The Legally Blonde star’s lookalike daughter, who attended Uc Berkeley, has a successful modelling career, working with major brands including Ivy Park and Pat McGrath Labs.
In a TikTok video, Ava Phillippe shared comments she received from two different “strangers” contradicting one another. She revealed one user accused her of being too thin, while another labelled her overweight and suggested she should take the weight loss supplement Oz*mpic. She said, “The first said I should get on...
- 5/6/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Known for portraying empowered female characters on-screen, Reese Witherspoon is now venturing to highlight women in the world of Formula 1 racing with Netflix. The streaming giant is currently working on a new sports documentary following the success of Formula 1: Drive to Survive, which shared insight into the lives of drivers and races of the Formula 1 World Championship.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive | Credit: YouTube/Netflix
The new documentary, however, will shift its focus on Formula 1’s women-only developmental division, F1 Academy, which was founded by Formula 1 in late 2022 and aims to nurture female drivers who can ascend the ranks of the sport.
Reese Witherspoon Teams Up with Netflix for Female-Led Sports Documentary
Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon‘s Hello Sunshine is producing a new docuseries with Netflix titled, F1 Academy. Initially announced in 2023, the docuseries is now in development and is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in 2025.
The...
Formula 1: Drive to Survive | Credit: YouTube/Netflix
The new documentary, however, will shift its focus on Formula 1’s women-only developmental division, F1 Academy, which was founded by Formula 1 in late 2022 and aims to nurture female drivers who can ascend the ranks of the sport.
Reese Witherspoon Teams Up with Netflix for Female-Led Sports Documentary
Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon‘s Hello Sunshine is producing a new docuseries with Netflix titled, F1 Academy. Initially announced in 2023, the docuseries is now in development and is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in 2025.
The...
- 5/5/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Ava Phillippe is taking a stand against body shaming.
The 24-year-old daughter of Reese Witherspoon took to social media this week to reveal that she’d “achieved a major milestone as a woman” by receiving two conflicting and insulting messages about her body.
She addressed the comments and called out the larger pandemic of body shaming online. Ava also included a message that she wanted her followers to take to heart.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I saw 2 different strangers commenting on my body. The first said I should get on Oz*mpic because I’m too fat… The second accused me of starving myself because I’m too thin,” Ava wrote over a video of herself applying lipstick on TikTok.
She continued, noting, “My weight did not change in the time period between their comments (& it wouldn’t be any of their business if it did!)”
She said...
The 24-year-old daughter of Reese Witherspoon took to social media this week to reveal that she’d “achieved a major milestone as a woman” by receiving two conflicting and insulting messages about her body.
She addressed the comments and called out the larger pandemic of body shaming online. Ava also included a message that she wanted her followers to take to heart.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I saw 2 different strangers commenting on my body. The first said I should get on Oz*mpic because I’m too fat… The second accused me of starving myself because I’m too thin,” Ava wrote over a video of herself applying lipstick on TikTok.
She continued, noting, “My weight did not change in the time period between their comments (& it wouldn’t be any of their business if it did!)”
She said...
- 5/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Lupita Nyong’o radiated a female boss vibe as she kicked off the press tour for A Quiet Place: Day One in London on Wednesday. She was hard to ignore in her springtime pink suit, but her adorable plus one—a black-and-white feline—instantly captured my attention.
Lupita Nyong’o carrying her adorable furry accessory at the London photocall for A Quiet Place: Day One at the Iet Building on May 1, 2024 (Credit: Pa Images / INSTARimages)
The Early Stages of an Alien Invasion
Lupita is starring in the upcoming apocalyptic horror film A Quiet Place: Day One, a spin-off prequel and the third installment in the A Quiet Place film series based on the story by Emily Blunt’s husband, John Krasinski.
Day One, which takes place before the events of the original A Quiet Place movie, will feature new characters trying to survive the early phases of an alien invasion...
Lupita Nyong’o carrying her adorable furry accessory at the London photocall for A Quiet Place: Day One at the Iet Building on May 1, 2024 (Credit: Pa Images / INSTARimages)
The Early Stages of an Alien Invasion
Lupita is starring in the upcoming apocalyptic horror film A Quiet Place: Day One, a spin-off prequel and the third installment in the A Quiet Place film series based on the story by Emily Blunt’s husband, John Krasinski.
Day One, which takes place before the events of the original A Quiet Place movie, will feature new characters trying to survive the early phases of an alien invasion...
- 5/5/2024
- by Anne De Guia
- Your Next Shoes
Anne Hathaway became a household name when she made her feature film debut with The Princess Diaries. The film saw her play a teenager who discovers that she is a heiress to the throne of a European monarchy. The Disney film was a huge success at the box office, earning $165 million globally. The success of the film led to a sequel The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
The sequel saw Wonder Woman star Chris Pine make his film debut and enjoy worldwide fame. Pine was reportedly struggling to make it as an actor and owed his parents money when he got the call that he was in the movie. Pine mentioned that the salary he was paid for the film was so huge for him at the time that he felt like the Earth shattered.
Chris Pine Was Flat Broke When He Got The Role In The Princess Diaries 2...
The sequel saw Wonder Woman star Chris Pine make his film debut and enjoy worldwide fame. Pine was reportedly struggling to make it as an actor and owed his parents money when he got the call that he was in the movie. Pine mentioned that the salary he was paid for the film was so huge for him at the time that he felt like the Earth shattered.
Chris Pine Was Flat Broke When He Got The Role In The Princess Diaries 2...
- 5/4/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Netflix is delving deeper into the world of Formula 1 racing, with an assist from Reese Witherspoon.
Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine is producing a docuseries called F1 Academy, which will chronicle the women-only developmental division of the racing circuit. The series is currently in production and is slated to premiere in 2025.
F1 Academy will join Formula 1: Drive to Survive in Netflix’s stable of sports-doc programming.
“We started Hello Sunshine to change the narrative for women, and [managing director] Susie Wolff and F1 Academy are doing just that by creating new opportunities in the thrilling world of motorsport,” Witherspoon said in a statement. “As these dynamic and fearless drivers break barriers behind the wheel, we are excited to partner with Netflix to tell the stories of these powerhouse leaders. What we know is that when we put women at the center, people show up to watch.”
Formula 1 founded F1 Academy in...
Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine is producing a docuseries called F1 Academy, which will chronicle the women-only developmental division of the racing circuit. The series is currently in production and is slated to premiere in 2025.
F1 Academy will join Formula 1: Drive to Survive in Netflix’s stable of sports-doc programming.
“We started Hello Sunshine to change the narrative for women, and [managing director] Susie Wolff and F1 Academy are doing just that by creating new opportunities in the thrilling world of motorsport,” Witherspoon said in a statement. “As these dynamic and fearless drivers break barriers behind the wheel, we are excited to partner with Netflix to tell the stories of these powerhouse leaders. What we know is that when we put women at the center, people show up to watch.”
Formula 1 founded F1 Academy in...
- 5/3/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The female drivers of Formula 1’s F1 Academy have a docuseries about them currently in the works at Netflix courtesy of Reese Witherspoon’s production company, Hello Sunshine
Variety has learned exclusively that the docuseries, which was announced as being in development last year, is now in production will be available to stream globally on Netflix in 2025. No network or streamer was attached at the time of the original announcement.
“The multi-part, adrenaline-fueled series will give fans exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the all-women driving category, highlighting the drama of the races, as well as the personal stories and high stakes for the drivers, their teams, sponsors, and families involved, as they break barriers in one of the most demanding sports in the world,” the logline reads.
“We started Hello Sunshine to change the narrative for women, and Susie Wolff and F1 Academy are doing just that by creating new...
Variety has learned exclusively that the docuseries, which was announced as being in development last year, is now in production will be available to stream globally on Netflix in 2025. No network or streamer was attached at the time of the original announcement.
“The multi-part, adrenaline-fueled series will give fans exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the all-women driving category, highlighting the drama of the races, as well as the personal stories and high stakes for the drivers, their teams, sponsors, and families involved, as they break barriers in one of the most demanding sports in the world,” the logline reads.
“We started Hello Sunshine to change the narrative for women, and Susie Wolff and F1 Academy are doing just that by creating new...
- 5/3/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for The Fall Guy, The Idea of You and Unfrosted.
AFI Life Achievement Award
The American Film Institute presented the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award to Nicole Kidman on Saturday in Hollywood, with Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Morgan Freeman, Naomi Watts, Zoe Saldaña, Aaron Sorkin, Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Joey King, Mike Myers and Kidman’s husband Keith Urban all on hand to honor the star.
Miles Teller, Reese Witherspoon, Lee Daniels, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Zac Efron Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley
The Idea of You premiere
Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Reid Scott and Ella Rubin joined producer Gabrielle Union and director Michael Showalter at the New York premiere of their Prime Video rom-com on Monday.
Reid Scott, Ella Rubin, Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine Gabrielle...
AFI Life Achievement Award
The American Film Institute presented the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award to Nicole Kidman on Saturday in Hollywood, with Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Morgan Freeman, Naomi Watts, Zoe Saldaña, Aaron Sorkin, Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Joey King, Mike Myers and Kidman’s husband Keith Urban all on hand to honor the star.
Miles Teller, Reese Witherspoon, Lee Daniels, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Zac Efron Michelle Pfeiffer and David E. Kelley
The Idea of You premiere
Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Reid Scott and Ella Rubin joined producer Gabrielle Union and director Michael Showalter at the New York premiere of their Prime Video rom-com on Monday.
Reid Scott, Ella Rubin, Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine Gabrielle...
- 5/3/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: The Lede Company has tapped Kimberly Bernhardt as a senior executive within the firm’s Strategic Communications Division. She will report directly to co-ceo Sarah Rothman in her new role.
Bernhardt was previously the Chief Communications Officer at The Messenger, following executive communications posts at Bustle Digital Group, Conde Nast, Edelman and Golin.
“Kimberly’s extensive and nuanced experience in communications positions her as an asset to Lede’s continued growth,” said Rothman. “Her deep understanding of the industry landscape and track record of driving impactful narratives align seamlessly with our vision and objectives.”
Bernhardt shared, “It’s an exciting time to join The Lede Company, a trailblazing agency renowned for its innovative approach to communications and advising clients. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team to deliver unparalleled results for our clients and further solidify Lede’s position as a leader in the industry.”
Bernhardt holds...
Bernhardt was previously the Chief Communications Officer at The Messenger, following executive communications posts at Bustle Digital Group, Conde Nast, Edelman and Golin.
“Kimberly’s extensive and nuanced experience in communications positions her as an asset to Lede’s continued growth,” said Rothman. “Her deep understanding of the industry landscape and track record of driving impactful narratives align seamlessly with our vision and objectives.”
Bernhardt shared, “It’s an exciting time to join The Lede Company, a trailblazing agency renowned for its innovative approach to communications and advising clients. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team to deliver unparalleled results for our clients and further solidify Lede’s position as a leader in the industry.”
Bernhardt holds...
- 5/3/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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