All due respect to "Shasta McNasty," but David Chase's "The Sopranos" is easily the most important television show of the last 25 years. The series about a New Jersey mobster whose worsening anxiety, brought on by the dueling stressors of work and family, forces him into therapy was an instant pop cultural sensation when it debuted January 10, 1999 on HBO (beating Harold Ramis' similarly themed "Analyze This" to release by a mere month). After around 70 years of gangster movies and television shows, we knew these guys operated in high-pressure environments; we just never considered they might see a shrink to deal with it.
Of course, a clever concept only gets you so far, something Chase — a veteran TV writer with Primetime Emmy-nominated credits on "The Rockford Files," "I'll Fly Away" and "Northern Exposure" — clearly understood. Go back and watch the first few episodes of "The Sopranos," and you'll be amazed at...
Of course, a clever concept only gets you so far, something Chase — a veteran TV writer with Primetime Emmy-nominated credits on "The Rockford Files," "I'll Fly Away" and "Northern Exposure" — clearly understood. Go back and watch the first few episodes of "The Sopranos," and you'll be amazed at...
- 4/2/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
While Max (formerly known as HBO Max) is in no way the success story that Netflix is and even if it doesn’t have the vast library that Netflix has you can’t deny the sheer quality of shows that Max has. With some of the greatest stories ever told in the world of television, Max completely justifies its premium subscription price. So, today we are listing the best shows you can check out on Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service.
Barry Credit – HBO
Barry is supposed to be a comedy but it is so much more than that as you will see thrilling drama and heartbreaking tragedy in this HBO series. Created by Bill Hader and Alec Berg, the dramedy series follows the story of a hitman who goes out to LA to eliminate a target but ends up falling in love with acting and joins a class thinking...
Barry Credit – HBO
Barry is supposed to be a comedy but it is so much more than that as you will see thrilling drama and heartbreaking tragedy in this HBO series. Created by Bill Hader and Alec Berg, the dramedy series follows the story of a hitman who goes out to LA to eliminate a target but ends up falling in love with acting and joins a class thinking...
- 3/26/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Long before the so-called "golden age of TV" arrived, "The Sopranos" seemed to hint at what was in store for the small screen. The groundbreaking show suggested what today seems axiomatic: that TV could be just as compelling, contain just as much tight storytelling, and feel just as premium as any movie. As far as television dramas go, "The Sopranos" set a standard that few series, even today, manage to meet.
Still, not everything the writers did was met with unanimous praise. The legacy of "The Sopranos" wasn't exactly sullied by what is surely one of the most divisive endings in TV history, but that infamous fade-to-black left some fans feeling let down by a series that never shied away from depicting the brutality of mob life. Put simply, you never really knew who was going to be offed from episode to episode, and while killing off characters on "The Sopranos...
Still, not everything the writers did was met with unanimous praise. The legacy of "The Sopranos" wasn't exactly sullied by what is surely one of the most divisive endings in TV history, but that infamous fade-to-black left some fans feeling let down by a series that never shied away from depicting the brutality of mob life. Put simply, you never really knew who was going to be offed from episode to episode, and while killing off characters on "The Sopranos...
- 3/16/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
In any conversation about the greatest TV shows of all time, you can count on The Sopranos being mentioned high up the list. David Chase’s beloved series reframed and interrogated the gangster genre in longform, unspooling the life of James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano – both in his domestic setting, and as the head of the Soprano crime family. Across its six seasons, it dealt out complex character development, shocking deaths, and one of the most-discussed finales of all time – several of the reasons it ends up in the upper echelons of any greatest-ever list. And now, in a major new roundtable interview with Empire to celebrate 25 years since The Sopranos debuted, Chase himself has named his favourite moments across the whole series.
Sitting down with cast members Lorraine Bracco, Steven Van Zandt and Edie Falco, Chase discussed his two standout moments in The Sopranos. “Neither of them is really...
Sitting down with cast members Lorraine Bracco, Steven Van Zandt and Edie Falco, Chase discussed his two standout moments in The Sopranos. “Neither of them is really...
- 3/14/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
25 years ago, television changed forever. It was at the start of 1999 that HBO aired the first episode of The Sopranos – the groundbreaking gangster drama that took the cinematic tropes of The Godfather and Goodfellas and turned them longform. With its then-contemporary depiction of a crime family – both the underworld operation run by James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano, and the domestic Soprano household – facing up to the realities of 21st Century life and a tidal shift in mobster generations, it was both a deconstruction of and gripping addition to the gangster canon. In the likes of Tony, and Lorraine Bracco’s therapist Dr. Melfi, and Steven Van Zandt’s hard-headed Silvio Dante, and Edie Falco’s long-suffering wife Carmela Soprano, it introduced some of the greatest characters to ever grace the small screen.
To mark a quarter of a century since The Sopranos debuted, the latest issue of Empire features an...
To mark a quarter of a century since The Sopranos debuted, the latest issue of Empire features an...
- 3/13/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
Ready to head back to the Wasteland and experience another outlandish post-apocalyptic vision from George Miller? Well, step this way – Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is revving up its engine, set to unleash a fresh batch of mayhem on the multiplexes. And the new issue of Empire is a world-exclusive deep-dive into the madness, speaking to Miller and his stars – including Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth – about their all-new action epic.
The issue hits newsstands on Thursday 14 March – but before then, take a sneak peek below at what’s inside.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Fire. Blood. Oil. Chrome. The world of Mad Max is exploding back onto the screen with the tale of the one and only Imperator Furiosa. We speak to filmmaker George Miller, stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth and more, getting the lowdown on Furiosa’s vengeful saga, the mind-blowing action, and Hemsworth’s wild new villain Dementus.
The issue hits newsstands on Thursday 14 March – but before then, take a sneak peek below at what’s inside.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Fire. Blood. Oil. Chrome. The world of Mad Max is exploding back onto the screen with the tale of the one and only Imperator Furiosa. We speak to filmmaker George Miller, stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth and more, getting the lowdown on Furiosa’s vengeful saga, the mind-blowing action, and Hemsworth’s wild new villain Dementus.
- 3/13/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
A piece of television history has been sold. The diner booth seen in The Sopranos's final moments was sold on eBay after the restaurant where it had been located went under renovation. The owner of Holsten’s in New Jersey put the booth, which had been in the ice cream parlor for more than 50 years, up for sale on February 28th.
Starring James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli, Robert Iler, Vincent Pastore, and Steven Schirripa, the series aired on HBO between 1999 and 2007. It follows the life of New Jersey mafia boss Tony Soprano (Gandolfini), his family, and associates.
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Starring James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli, Robert Iler, Vincent Pastore, and Steven Schirripa, the series aired on HBO between 1999 and 2007. It follows the life of New Jersey mafia boss Tony Soprano (Gandolfini), his family, and associates.
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- 3/9/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
For Henry Hill, the appeal of becoming a mobster is simple. “They weren’t like anybody else. They did whatever they wanted,” he explains in the famous monologue at the start of Goodfellas. “They parked in front of hydrants and never got a ticket. When they played cards all night nobody ever called the cops.”
Hank might also add to the list that they get the best deals at the grocery store, something that happens to wiseguy Vinnie Antonelli in the comedy My Blue Heaven. Noticing an unattended pricing gun, Vinnie gives himself a huge markdown on a bunch of steaks. When the cashier totals the haul at less than $20, he’s too impressed with the $100 bill Vinnie handed him to call foul. Even the manager only stops Vinnie to give the former mobster a comment card, saying nothing of the steal of a deal that just occurred.
Hill doesn’t realize it,...
Hank might also add to the list that they get the best deals at the grocery store, something that happens to wiseguy Vinnie Antonelli in the comedy My Blue Heaven. Noticing an unattended pricing gun, Vinnie gives himself a huge markdown on a bunch of steaks. When the cashier totals the haul at less than $20, he’s too impressed with the $100 bill Vinnie handed him to call foul. Even the manager only stops Vinnie to give the former mobster a comment card, saying nothing of the steal of a deal that just occurred.
Hill doesn’t realize it,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
It could be fifth time lucky for Annette Bening as she heads to this year’s Oscars with yet another nomination – this time for Best Actress for her role in Nyad.
Bening has on four previous occasions left the ceremony empty-handed, but she remembers fondly her first Oscars in 1991, when she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for The Grifters.
The actress told The Times of London that all the women in her category – Whoopi Goldberg, Diane Ladd, Mary McDonnell and Lorraine Bracco – got together prior to the presentation and cut a deal.
Bening recounted:
“We got together in a little huddle and we said, ‘All right, let’s all have dinner next week and whoever wins pays.’ And so Whoopi Goldberg won [for Ghost] and she sent us each a flower arrangement and a card that said, ‘Meet at such and such a restaurant next week at a certain time.
Bening has on four previous occasions left the ceremony empty-handed, but she remembers fondly her first Oscars in 1991, when she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for The Grifters.
The actress told The Times of London that all the women in her category – Whoopi Goldberg, Diane Ladd, Mary McDonnell and Lorraine Bracco – got together prior to the presentation and cut a deal.
Bening recounted:
“We got together in a little huddle and we said, ‘All right, let’s all have dinner next week and whoever wins pays.’ And so Whoopi Goldberg won [for Ghost] and she sent us each a flower arrangement and a card that said, ‘Meet at such and such a restaurant next week at a certain time.
- 2/24/2024
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
A3 Artists Agency, a talent representation business whose majority owner Adam Bold was recently sued by his partners, will cease operations next week, multiple sources told Variety.
The shop — which counts clients like Lorraine Bracco and Anthony Michael Hall, and represented late stars like Carl Weathers and Angus Cloud — will shut down at close of business on Monday, per a memo obtained by Variety and written by A3 chief operating officer Todd Quinn. Employees will be issued final paychecks on Feb. 12 and benefits like healthcare will be extended for a brief time.
“This decision was not made lightly and comes after extensive analysis. Despite our best efforts, we find ourselves unable to continue operating in a sustainable manner,” the memo read.
Representatives for A3 did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
In December, agency CEO Robert Atterman and president Brian Cho filed an explosive lawsuit against Bold, accusing the...
The shop — which counts clients like Lorraine Bracco and Anthony Michael Hall, and represented late stars like Carl Weathers and Angus Cloud — will shut down at close of business on Monday, per a memo obtained by Variety and written by A3 chief operating officer Todd Quinn. Employees will be issued final paychecks on Feb. 12 and benefits like healthcare will be extended for a brief time.
“This decision was not made lightly and comes after extensive analysis. Despite our best efforts, we find ourselves unable to continue operating in a sustainable manner,” the memo read.
Representatives for A3 did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
In December, agency CEO Robert Atterman and president Brian Cho filed an explosive lawsuit against Bold, accusing the...
- 2/10/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Whenever Oscar nominations are announced, there seems to be less celebration of who is on the ballot than there is outcry over who isn’t. This year is certainly no different, with most of the attention over snubs directed towards Barbie’s Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, who both missed out in the directing and acting categories. But if you ask Whoopi Goldberg – an Oscar winner herself – there’s no such thing as a snub, saying, “Everybody doesn’t win.”
Speaking on The View (via Entertainment Weekly), Whoopi Goldberg – who won Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 1990’s Ghost – said of the hooplah, “There are no snubs. That’s what you have to keep in mind: Not everybody gets a prize, and it is subjective. Movies are subjective…The movies you love may not be loved by the people who are voting.”
Whoopi Goldberg also may have been alluding to the...
Speaking on The View (via Entertainment Weekly), Whoopi Goldberg – who won Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 1990’s Ghost – said of the hooplah, “There are no snubs. That’s what you have to keep in mind: Not everybody gets a prize, and it is subjective. Movies are subjective…The movies you love may not be loved by the people who are voting.”
Whoopi Goldberg also may have been alluding to the...
- 1/31/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name – and that place could be a watering hole in Boston or a recreation of it on stage at the Primetime Emmy Awards. As was teased, a portion of the cast of Cheers reunited on Monday night, complete with a recreation of the iconic set.
The Cheers reunion found Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt (Norm!) presenting the awards for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, both of which went to The Bear. Throughout its 11-season run, Cheers won both of these twice. Notably, Wendt’s nephew, Jason Sudeikis, was nominated for Ted Lasso.
Danson, who played bartender Sam Malone on Cheers, expressed his gratitude to host Anthony Anderson by saying, “Anthony, thank you for getting us all here. Ah, this feels so nice to be here in front of all of you,...
The Cheers reunion found Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt (Norm!) presenting the awards for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, both of which went to The Bear. Throughout its 11-season run, Cheers won both of these twice. Notably, Wendt’s nephew, Jason Sudeikis, was nominated for Ted Lasso.
Danson, who played bartender Sam Malone on Cheers, expressed his gratitude to host Anthony Anderson by saying, “Anthony, thank you for getting us all here. Ah, this feels so nice to be here in front of all of you,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The 75th Primetime Emmys was a somewhat predictable affair, with "Succession," "The Bear" and "Beef" winning nearly everything, but there was one creative choice that made it stand clearly above the Emmys of the past few years. The theme this time around was honoring the most beloved shows in TV history, which made for a far more interesting transition between awards than the usual random comedy schticks.
This year included the reunion of Jon Cryer and Holland Taylor from "Two and a Half Men," a speech from Arsenio Hall of "The Arsenio Hall Show," and another speech by Carol Burnett from "The Carol Burnett Show." We got an extended homage to "The Twilight Zone," as well as references to "Taxi," "Dynasty," and "Mad Men." There were also cast reunions for ongoing shows like "Grey's Anatomy" and "Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Considering how long they've been going on and the impact...
This year included the reunion of Jon Cryer and Holland Taylor from "Two and a Half Men," a speech from Arsenio Hall of "The Arsenio Hall Show," and another speech by Carol Burnett from "The Carol Burnett Show." We got an extended homage to "The Twilight Zone," as well as references to "Taxi," "Dynasty," and "Mad Men." There were also cast reunions for ongoing shows like "Grey's Anatomy" and "Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Considering how long they've been going on and the impact...
- 1/16/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Ally McBeal, Grey’s Anatomy, Cheers, Martin and The Sopranos were among the beloved television shows celebrated with cast reunions at the 2023 Emmys ceremony.
In honor of the Primetime Emmy Awards marking its 75th anniversary, castmembers from a number of notable series reunited to present awards at the ceremony that was held Monday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This included re-created sets for many of the celebrated shows.
Among the moments gathering buzz was a reunion for Ally McBeal stars Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol, and Gil Bellows. The performers emerged from the show’s bathroom set to dance to “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything” by Barry White.
Also notable was Grey’s Anatomy gathering current and former stars Ellen Pompeo, James Pickens Jr. and Chandra Wilson with Katherine Heigl and Justin Chambers. “Yes, there have been some changes over the years, but the one...
In honor of the Primetime Emmy Awards marking its 75th anniversary, castmembers from a number of notable series reunited to present awards at the ceremony that was held Monday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This included re-created sets for many of the celebrated shows.
Among the moments gathering buzz was a reunion for Ally McBeal stars Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol, and Gil Bellows. The performers emerged from the show’s bathroom set to dance to “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything” by Barry White.
Also notable was Grey’s Anatomy gathering current and former stars Ellen Pompeo, James Pickens Jr. and Chandra Wilson with Katherine Heigl and Justin Chambers. “Yes, there have been some changes over the years, but the one...
- 1/16/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cast reunions! A weepy Christina Applegate! Alexis Colby!
Anthony Anderson’s mom?
The postponed Emmys had far more great moments than bad, thank goodness — starting with the brisk, git’ ‘er done pace, which seemed particularly on brand for the scrappier-than-ever Fox. And though the night was packed with far too many anti-climactic moments (as if any show other than Succession would rack up all the trophies), the meet-cutes on stage made for fun TV and the sentimental interpretation of the title song from Friends during the In Memoriam segment was both appropriate and absolutely heartbreaking.
Best Moments
Anthony Anderson’s opening monologue, which began with him walking into his own “Mister Anderson’s Neighborhood.” After throwing off his fur coat, he then sat down at a piano and, joined by a chorus from Compton, sang a medley of title songs like “Good...
Anthony Anderson’s mom?
The postponed Emmys had far more great moments than bad, thank goodness — starting with the brisk, git’ ‘er done pace, which seemed particularly on brand for the scrappier-than-ever Fox. And though the night was packed with far too many anti-climactic moments (as if any show other than Succession would rack up all the trophies), the meet-cutes on stage made for fun TV and the sentimental interpretation of the title song from Friends during the In Memoriam segment was both appropriate and absolutely heartbreaking.
Best Moments
Anthony Anderson’s opening monologue, which began with him walking into his own “Mister Anderson’s Neighborhood.” After throwing off his fur coat, he then sat down at a piano and, joined by a chorus from Compton, sang a medley of title songs like “Good...
- 1/16/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Airing just five days after we marked 25 years since The Sopranos premiered on HBO, series’ Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli marked the anniversary at the 75th Emmy Awards.
“Speaking for Michael, myself and the entire cast and crew, it was an honor working with Sopranos creator David Chase and of course, the great James Gandolfini,” choked-up Bracco said to a thunderous applause.
Bracco and Imperioli were standing in a replica of the therapist office from The Sopranos where Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano and Bracco’s Dr. Melfi held their sessions. A photo of the late Gandolfini was on the table.
“The moment Tony Soprano walked into this [office], doing the unthinkable, sharing his feelings with Dr. Melfi, television history was about to be made,” Emmy host Anthony Anderson said in introducing the segment.
You can watch a video above.
The Sopranos, created and executive produced by Chase, premiered Jan. 10, 1998. Considered one...
“Speaking for Michael, myself and the entire cast and crew, it was an honor working with Sopranos creator David Chase and of course, the great James Gandolfini,” choked-up Bracco said to a thunderous applause.
Bracco and Imperioli were standing in a replica of the therapist office from The Sopranos where Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano and Bracco’s Dr. Melfi held their sessions. A photo of the late Gandolfini was on the table.
“The moment Tony Soprano walked into this [office], doing the unthinkable, sharing his feelings with Dr. Melfi, television history was about to be made,” Emmy host Anthony Anderson said in introducing the segment.
You can watch a video above.
The Sopranos, created and executive produced by Chase, premiered Jan. 10, 1998. Considered one...
- 1/16/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Sans the scrubs, Meredith and Izzie, along with Miranda, Webber and Karev, reunited Monday at the Primetime Emmys to give away the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series.
Ellen Pompeo was joined onstage in a makeshift hospital room by Katherine Heigl, James Pickens, Chandra Wilson and Justin Chambers. Each actor then shared a moment from the show’s long history.
“When the first episode aired in March 2005, Shonda was not sure she knew she created a show that had a lasting imprint,” Pompeo began.
“Over 400 episodes and counting!” continued Chambers, who left the show in 2020. “It’s a tribute to everyone who’s been a part of our family.”
Heigl, who left the show in 2010, had the fun line. “Oh yes there have been some changes over the years, but one thing that has remained a constant is the wonderful fan base.”
Wilson then had the chance...
Ellen Pompeo was joined onstage in a makeshift hospital room by Katherine Heigl, James Pickens, Chandra Wilson and Justin Chambers. Each actor then shared a moment from the show’s long history.
“When the first episode aired in March 2005, Shonda was not sure she knew she created a show that had a lasting imprint,” Pompeo began.
“Over 400 episodes and counting!” continued Chambers, who left the show in 2020. “It’s a tribute to everyone who’s been a part of our family.”
Heigl, who left the show in 2010, had the fun line. “Oh yes there have been some changes over the years, but one thing that has remained a constant is the wonderful fan base.”
Wilson then had the chance...
- 1/16/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Two times a charm for Jennifer Coolidge winning for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance as Tanya McQuoid on HBO’s The White Lotus season two. After nabbing the prize in 2023 for the first season, Coolidge reprised her role as eccentric resort guest Tanya and dug even deeper in the acclaimed show’s Sicilian-set sophomore installment.
Accepting the award from Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli, she had to put down because she “didn’t have the strength,” which drew laughter from the audience.
Keeping track of time, thanked director Mark White, and producer David Bernard, and then said, “I want to thank all the Evil Gays!” A line that harkens back to a specific episode of the White Lotus season that was memefied into pop-culture lexicon.
Somehow topping audience expectations, Coolidge expands her emotional range as Tanya while maintaining the character’s signature tragicomic neuroses. Whether...
Accepting the award from Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli, she had to put down because she “didn’t have the strength,” which drew laughter from the audience.
Keeping track of time, thanked director Mark White, and producer David Bernard, and then said, “I want to thank all the Evil Gays!” A line that harkens back to a specific episode of the White Lotus season that was memefied into pop-culture lexicon.
Somehow topping audience expectations, Coolidge expands her emotional range as Tanya while maintaining the character’s signature tragicomic neuroses. Whether...
- 1/16/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2023 Emmy Awards have finally arrived after months of delay, and TV’s biggest night will finally celebrate the seasons that aired from June 2022 to May 2023 — with FX/Hulu’s The Bear taking an early lead with five wins.
Fresh off his recent wins at the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards, Jeremy Allen White won his first Emmy for best actor in a comedy series. “I’m so full of gratitude to be standing in front of you all,” said White. “I love the show so much. It filled me up. It gave me a passion and set a fire in me to match the beautiful work done by [showrunners] Christopher Storer and Joanna Calo.”
Dead to Me star (and best actress in a comedy series nominee) Christina Applegate received an early standing ovation when presenting the supporting actress in a comedy series category. “Oh my God, you’re...
Fresh off his recent wins at the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards, Jeremy Allen White won his first Emmy for best actor in a comedy series. “I’m so full of gratitude to be standing in front of you all,” said White. “I love the show so much. It filled me up. It gave me a passion and set a fire in me to match the beautiful work done by [showrunners] Christopher Storer and Joanna Calo.”
Dead to Me star (and best actress in a comedy series nominee) Christina Applegate received an early standing ovation when presenting the supporting actress in a comedy series category. “Oh my God, you’re...
- 1/16/2024
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Sopranos is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024, and even the Emmys are getting in on the nostalgia at the annual awards ceremony. Kicking off the fun tribute, viewers were treated to The Sopranos‘ theme song before host Anthony Anderson was revealed to be sitting in a recreation of Dr. Melfi’s (Lorraine Bracco) therapist’s office on the Emmys stage. (Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The actress, who played Tony’s (James Gandolfini) shrink, appeared alongside former costar Michael Imperioli, who played Tony’s “nephew” Christopher Moltisanti, to present categories from the special set. While onstage, Bracco took a moment to say what an honor it was working with David Chase, the creator of the mob drama, “and of course, the great James Gandolfini.” Gandolfini died of a heart attack in 2013 at the age of 51. The Sopranos won 21 Primetime Emmys throughout its run from 1999 to 2007. While Bracco never won,...
- 1/16/2024
- TV Insider
It’s going to be a star-studded night at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards and we’ll be bringing you the best red carpet fashion all evening long!
The show is taking place on Monday (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
This is actually the 2023 Emmy Awards show, which was scheduled to take place in September. The ceremony was delayed due to the Hollywood labor disputes, so it was added to the awards season calendar on a Monday night. The Emmys will air live on Fox with Anthony Anderson hosting the event. Check out the list of nominations!
We’ll be updating this post all night long, so keep checking back to see all of the best fashion.
Head inside to check out all of the red carpet photos…
Keep scrolling to see all of the photos from the red carpet…
Only Murders in the Building’s Selena Gomez...
The show is taking place on Monday (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
This is actually the 2023 Emmy Awards show, which was scheduled to take place in September. The ceremony was delayed due to the Hollywood labor disputes, so it was added to the awards season calendar on a Monday night. The Emmys will air live on Fox with Anthony Anderson hosting the event. Check out the list of nominations!
We’ll be updating this post all night long, so keep checking back to see all of the best fashion.
Head inside to check out all of the red carpet photos…
Keep scrolling to see all of the photos from the red carpet…
Only Murders in the Building’s Selena Gomez...
- 1/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The 75th annual Primetime Emmys, raring to go after an almost four-month delay due to the double Hollywood strikes last year, are being handed out Monday, January 15, in a live telecast on Fox. It will be available the next day on Hulu.
The scheduled three-hour ceremony begins at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, hosted by Anthony Anderson.
E!’s annual Live From E!: Emmys red carpet coverage begins at 3 p.m. Pt.
The Ceremony
Producers are planning on celebrating the award’s 75 years with show tributes including for Cheers, All in the Family and I Love Lucy, with confirmed attendees for additional reunion tributes including Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli from The Sopranos; Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne and Tichina Arnold from Martin; Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol and Gil Bellows from Ally McBeal...
The scheduled three-hour ceremony begins at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, hosted by Anthony Anderson.
E!’s annual Live From E!: Emmys red carpet coverage begins at 3 p.m. Pt.
The Ceremony
Producers are planning on celebrating the award’s 75 years with show tributes including for Cheers, All in the Family and I Love Lucy, with confirmed attendees for additional reunion tributes including Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli from The Sopranos; Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne and Tichina Arnold from Martin; Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol and Gil Bellows from Ally McBeal...
- 1/15/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Gold Derby editor Ray Richmond is backstage in the Emmys 2023 press room, and he has exclusively uncovered the full ceremony rundown. The live event airs on Fox on Monday evening and is hosted by Anthony Anderson.
SEE2023 Emmy Awards predictions: Our official odds in all 26 categories
Here is a summary of when each category will be announced and who the presenters are (keeping in mind that producers might change anything at the last minute):
Comedy Supporting Actress — presented by Christina Applegate
Comedy Actress — presented by Carol Burnett
Drama Supporting Actress — presented by Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli
Drama Supporting Actor — presented by Pedro Pascal
Comedy Supporting Actor — presented by Jon Cryer and Holland Taylor
Comedy Actor — presented by Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II
Variety Scripted Series — presented by Stephen Colbert and Taylor Tomlinson
Limited/Movie Supporting Actress — presented by Quinta Brunson and Marla Gibbs...
SEE2023 Emmy Awards predictions: Our official odds in all 26 categories
Here is a summary of when each category will be announced and who the presenters are (keeping in mind that producers might change anything at the last minute):
Comedy Supporting Actress — presented by Christina Applegate
Comedy Actress — presented by Carol Burnett
Drama Supporting Actress — presented by Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli
Drama Supporting Actor — presented by Pedro Pascal
Comedy Supporting Actor — presented by Jon Cryer and Holland Taylor
Comedy Actor — presented by Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne II
Variety Scripted Series — presented by Stephen Colbert and Taylor Tomlinson
Limited/Movie Supporting Actress — presented by Quinta Brunson and Marla Gibbs...
- 1/15/2024
- by Chris Beachum and Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
You may have heard that the 75th edition of the Emmy Awards is finally happening on Monday, capping a nearly four-month delay resulting from the twin WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. I think “Gunsmoke” and “The Andy Griffith Show” were still all the rage when this process began, JFK was President and a loaf of bread was a quarter. Alas, I exaggerate (though just a bit). But for this and no doubt other reasons, the TV Academy is clearly in a nostalgic mood, slating mini-reunions and tributes to and/or visual recreations of a dozen shows to mark the occasion.
The idea, according to the Emmy producers, is to honor television throughout the decades of its existence, from the 1950s (“I Love Lucy”), to the 1960s (“The Carol Burnett Show”), the 1970s (“All in the Family”), the 1980s (“Cheers”) and the 1990s (“Ally McBeal” and “Martin”) through the early 2000s.
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The idea, according to the Emmy producers, is to honor television throughout the decades of its existence, from the 1950s (“I Love Lucy”), to the 1960s (“The Carol Burnett Show”), the 1970s (“All in the Family”), the 1980s (“Cheers”) and the 1990s (“Ally McBeal” and “Martin”) through the early 2000s.
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- 1/13/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Some people think Leonardo DiCaprio became a star when he acted in James Cameron’s Titanic. Others believe his stardom predated that movie when he starred opposite Claire Danes in Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet. However, the movie that made him an up-and-comer is a film that seems to have been all but erased from his filmography: the 1995 drama The Basketball Diaries, a movie that teamed him with a young Mark Wahlberg, earned good reviews and became a VHS cult hit among teens of the nineties. Yet, it’s a tough film to find unless you’re willing to shell out big bucks for the long, out-of-print Blu-ray (never released in the U.S) or an old-school DVD. You won’t find it on streaming, and it remains an oddly obscure film considering how popular it was in the nineties. What gives?
The Basketball Diaries is based on the life of Jim Carroll,...
The Basketball Diaries is based on the life of Jim Carroll,...
- 1/13/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
TV cast reunions are all the rage right now, thanks to shows like Frasier, Night Court, And Just Like That… and more. Audiences love nostalgia, and TV networks know people will tune in to see their favorite ensembles reunited. Luckily, for those who want to see their favorite TV cast reunited without the promise of a series revival, the 75th Emmy Awards plans to feature several TV cast reunions for this year’s celebration of excellence on the small screen.
Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr., and Chandra Wilson of Grey’s Anatomy fame will present at the annual awards show, with more stars from beloved shows scheduled to appear.
Courtesy of Deadline, you can check out a list of who’s expected to be at the show below:
Sopranos: Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli Martin: Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II and Tichina Arnold Ally McBeal: Calista Flockhart,...
Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr., and Chandra Wilson of Grey’s Anatomy fame will present at the annual awards show, with more stars from beloved shows scheduled to appear.
Courtesy of Deadline, you can check out a list of who’s expected to be at the show below:
Sopranos: Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli Martin: Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II and Tichina Arnold Ally McBeal: Calista Flockhart,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Fox is set to revive TV classics Grey’s Anatomy & The Sopranos for a special one-night event at the 75th Emmys on Monday, January 15. The ceremony, curated by Emmy Awards executive producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, will pay homage to TV history across decades, featuring cast reunions from the 1950s to the present, per Variety. Notable stars like Lorraine Bracco, Michael Imperioli, Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl, and more will grace the stage, making it a memorable celebration of television’s diamond anniversary. “I think they’ll be talking about the ones that they may see on the screen,” Rouzan-Clay said of reunions. “Those are going to be a big talking point, a big watercooler moment, if you will. … It was a grand task to figure out how to celebrate 75 years of television. If we can bring some nostalgia to that stage, then I think that we’ve done a good deed.
- 1/12/2024
- TV Insider
The Television Academy has announced the full list of performers and presenters who will appear at the upcoming 75th Emmy Awards.
The show, which was originally supposed to air in 2023, will now take place on Monday night (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The ceremony is going to air on Fox and will be broadcast live coast-to-coast. It will be available on Hulu the next day.
The executive producers of the show have teased that there will be “show-stopping cast reunions and tributes to hit television series spanning seven-plus decades.”
Host Anthony Anderson also revealed his unconventional plan for keeping things moving on Emmy night. Instead of the traditional play-off music to wrap up long speeches, for the first time in Emmy history, his mother, Doris Bowman aka Mama Doris, will act as the “enforcer” to ensure a swift pace of the telecast.
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The show, which was originally supposed to air in 2023, will now take place on Monday night (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The ceremony is going to air on Fox and will be broadcast live coast-to-coast. It will be available on Hulu the next day.
The executive producers of the show have teased that there will be “show-stopping cast reunions and tributes to hit television series spanning seven-plus decades.”
Host Anthony Anderson also revealed his unconventional plan for keeping things moving on Emmy night. Instead of the traditional play-off music to wrap up long speeches, for the first time in Emmy history, his mother, Doris Bowman aka Mama Doris, will act as the “enforcer” to ensure a swift pace of the telecast.
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- 1/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Some of the original Grey’s Anatomy cast are getting the band back together at the 75th Emmy Awards.
Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr. and Chandra Wilson will present during the ceremony. And they’re not the only ones.
Some of the actors from Sopranos, Ally McBeal, Martin and more will take the stage on Monday night. Here are all the reunions set for the show:
Sopranos: Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli Martin: Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II and Tichina Arnold Ally McBeal: Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol and Gil Bellows SNL Weekend Update: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler (also nominated for Outstanding Host, Reality or Competition Program) American Horror Story: Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott Grey’s Anatomy: Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr. and Chandra Wilson
The TV Academy also...
Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr. and Chandra Wilson will present during the ceremony. And they’re not the only ones.
Some of the actors from Sopranos, Ally McBeal, Martin and more will take the stage on Monday night. Here are all the reunions set for the show:
Sopranos: Lorraine Bracco and Michael Imperioli Martin: Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II and Tichina Arnold Ally McBeal: Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Peter MacNicol and Gil Bellows SNL Weekend Update: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler (also nominated for Outstanding Host, Reality or Competition Program) American Horror Story: Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott Grey’s Anatomy: Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr. and Chandra Wilson
The TV Academy also...
- 1/12/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Grey’s Anatomy fans, if you’ve been dying to see Izzie Stevens and Alex Karev together again… well, prepare to settle for the next best thing: Katherine Heigl and Justin Chambers are among a special group of Grey’s vets reuniting on stage Monday at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (Fox, 8/7c), hosted by Anthony Anderson.
The duo will be joined by Ellen Pompeo (Meredith Grey), James Pickens Jr. (Richard Webber) and Chandra Wilson (Miranda Bailey) to jointly announce one of the night’s big winners.
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The duo will be joined by Ellen Pompeo (Meredith Grey), James Pickens Jr. (Richard Webber) and Chandra Wilson (Miranda Bailey) to jointly announce one of the night’s big winners.
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- 1/12/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
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“The Sopranos” changed television forever when James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano walked into into the office of New Jersey psychotherapist Dr. Melfi (Lorraine Bracco) for the first time 25 years ago. The series, which Variety named in its list of the 100 greatest TV shows of all time, is considered to have truly revolutionized the small screen landscape and ushered in the ongoing era of Prestige TV.
If you still haven’t gotten around to binging the series, or are due for a re-watch, you’re in luck: all eight seasons of “The Sopranos” is available to stream on Max. In order to stream “The Sopranos,” you can sign up for Max account, with plans starting at $9.99/month.
Stream Now: Sopranos On Max $9.99/Month
The show, which ran for eight seasons...
“The Sopranos” changed television forever when James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano walked into into the office of New Jersey psychotherapist Dr. Melfi (Lorraine Bracco) for the first time 25 years ago. The series, which Variety named in its list of the 100 greatest TV shows of all time, is considered to have truly revolutionized the small screen landscape and ushered in the ongoing era of Prestige TV.
If you still haven’t gotten around to binging the series, or are due for a re-watch, you’re in luck: all eight seasons of “The Sopranos” is available to stream on Max. In order to stream “The Sopranos,” you can sign up for Max account, with plans starting at $9.99/month.
Stream Now: Sopranos On Max $9.99/Month
The show, which ran for eight seasons...
- 1/11/2024
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Updated Jan. 12, 11:20 a.m.: Updated to include more reunions information, plus additional presenters and performers.
Fox is bringing back two of its 1990s staples — “Martin” and “Ally McBeal” — for one night only. The two shows are among the roster of cast reunions planned for the 75th Emmys on Fox this Monday.
Emmy Awards executive producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay have planned a ceremony that leans heavily on the history of TV, given the award’s diamond anniversary. Tributes and reunions will focus on decades from the 1950s to the present.
“I think they’ll be talking about the ones that they may see on the screen,” Rouzan-Clay says of the reunions. “Those are going to be a big talking point, a big watercooler moment, if you will. … It was a grand task to figure out how to celebrate 75 years of television. If we can bring some nostalgia to that stage,...
Fox is bringing back two of its 1990s staples — “Martin” and “Ally McBeal” — for one night only. The two shows are among the roster of cast reunions planned for the 75th Emmys on Fox this Monday.
Emmy Awards executive producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay have planned a ceremony that leans heavily on the history of TV, given the award’s diamond anniversary. Tributes and reunions will focus on decades from the 1950s to the present.
“I think they’ll be talking about the ones that they may see on the screen,” Rouzan-Clay says of the reunions. “Those are going to be a big talking point, a big watercooler moment, if you will. … It was a grand task to figure out how to celebrate 75 years of television. If we can bring some nostalgia to that stage,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Announces New “The Last of Us” Season 2 and “The White Lotus” Season 3
Two of HBO and Max’s biggest dramas have welcomed new cast members this past week.
First, the Emmy-nominated post-apocalyptic survival drama “The Last of Us” announced “Dopesick” star Kaitlyn Dever will be joining the show’s second season, based on the sequel video game in Naughty Dog’s “Last of Us” franchise. Dever will play new co-lead Abby, “a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks vengeance for those she loved.”
Emmy nominee Young Mazino (“Beef”) will also join Season 2 as Jesse, “a pillar of his community who puts everyone else’s needs before his own, sometimes at [a] terrible cost.”
Watch the trailer for the premiere season of “The Last of Us”:
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will return as Joel and Ellie, respectively, continuing Season 1’s storyline. The...
Two of HBO and Max’s biggest dramas have welcomed new cast members this past week.
First, the Emmy-nominated post-apocalyptic survival drama “The Last of Us” announced “Dopesick” star Kaitlyn Dever will be joining the show’s second season, based on the sequel video game in Naughty Dog’s “Last of Us” franchise. Dever will play new co-lead Abby, “a skilled soldier whose black-and-white view of the world is challenged as she seeks vengeance for those she loved.”
Emmy nominee Young Mazino (“Beef”) will also join Season 2 as Jesse, “a pillar of his community who puts everyone else’s needs before his own, sometimes at [a] terrible cost.”
Watch the trailer for the premiere season of “The Last of Us”:
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will return as Joel and Ellie, respectively, continuing Season 1’s storyline. The...
- 1/10/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
The classic show “The Sopranos” began its life on HBO on January 10, 1999, single handedly launching the Golden Age of Cable Drama. It’s difficult to recall now, but when the show premiered, HBO was not yet HBO, and original programming outside of network primetime was still in its infancy. Creator David Chase crafted a series at once dark and comedic, violent and emotionally vibrant. It introduced the world to entertainment’s ultimate antihero in Italian-American mob boss Tony Soprano, played with power, pathos and perturbation by James Gandolfini. Beset by depression and panic attacks, he showed us what “The Godfather” never did: a gangster in therapy, regularly visiting the office of New Jersey psychotherapist Dr. Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco) to download his many troubles and come to terms with a toxic mother Livia (Nancy Marchand). Tony’s long-suffering wife Carmela (pitch-perfect work from Edie Falco) and precocious daughter Meadow (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) completed his female-surrounding quartet.
- 1/9/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
The classic show “The Sopranos” began its life on HBO 25 years ago, singlehandedly launching the Golden Age of Cable Drama. It’s difficult to recall now, but when the show premiered, HBO was not yet HBO, and original programming outside of network primetime was still in its infancy. Creator David Chase crafted a series at once dark and comedic, violent and emotionally vibrant. It introduced the world to entertainment’s ultimate antihero in Italian-American mob boss Tony Soprano, played with power, pathos and perturbation by James Gandolfini. Beset by depression and panic attacks, he showed us what “The Godfather” never did: a gangster in therapy, regularly visiting the office of New Jersey psychotherapist Dr. Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco) to download his many troubles and come to terms with a tox mother Livia (Nancy Marchand). Tony’s long-suffering wife Carmela (pitch-perfect work from Edie Falco) and precocious daughter Meadow (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) completed his female-surrounding quartet.
- 1/9/2024
- by Ray Richmond, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
“The Sopranos” is turning 25 by way of a 21st century social media phenom: TikTok.
The iconic HBO series celebrates its 25th anniversary with the “Sopranos in :25” campaign on TikTok, with recaps of every episode launching in 25-second snippets.
To further honor the series, streaming platform Max released never-before-seen deleted footage and five hours of behind-the-scenes content. Free episodes of the series will also be available through on-demand cable platforms with select providers, and the first two episodes of the show are streaming for free on Max’s YouTube page. The official “The Sopranos” anniversary date is January 10.
“‘The Sopranos’ left an indelible imprint on the global entertainment culture and was instrumental in defining HBO as the destination for groundbreaking, award-winning programming,” Zach Enterlin, executive VP of brand, content and creative of streaming marketing for HBO and Max said in a press statement. “The many ways we will honor this...
The iconic HBO series celebrates its 25th anniversary with the “Sopranos in :25” campaign on TikTok, with recaps of every episode launching in 25-second snippets.
To further honor the series, streaming platform Max released never-before-seen deleted footage and five hours of behind-the-scenes content. Free episodes of the series will also be available through on-demand cable platforms with select providers, and the first two episodes of the show are streaming for free on Max’s YouTube page. The official “The Sopranos” anniversary date is January 10.
“‘The Sopranos’ left an indelible imprint on the global entertainment culture and was instrumental in defining HBO as the destination for groundbreaking, award-winning programming,” Zach Enterlin, executive VP of brand, content and creative of streaming marketing for HBO and Max said in a press statement. “The many ways we will honor this...
- 1/8/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas" turns 34 this year. The movie itself spans more than three decades, chronicling Henry Hill's (Ray Liotta) life as an associate in the New York mob — Hill's life story was first told to the public by the nonfiction book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi, who co-wrote the "Goodfellas" script with Scorsese.
"Goodfellas" is a cinematic shot of adrenaline, cut with vivacious energy by Thelma Schoonmaker and scored with classic rock to reflect the anti-authority glamour of mid-20th century gangsters. No matter if you watch it in all its sprawling glory or just sample clips, it's enjoyable — nay, irresistible.
Since "Goodfellas" packs so many years into two-and-a-half hours, it has a huge cast. So much time has passed since "Goodfellas" premiered in theaters and left its mark on crime cinema that not all of these actors are still with us. Miraculously, though, quite a few of them...
"Goodfellas" is a cinematic shot of adrenaline, cut with vivacious energy by Thelma Schoonmaker and scored with classic rock to reflect the anti-authority glamour of mid-20th century gangsters. No matter if you watch it in all its sprawling glory or just sample clips, it's enjoyable — nay, irresistible.
Since "Goodfellas" packs so many years into two-and-a-half hours, it has a huge cast. So much time has passed since "Goodfellas" premiered in theaters and left its mark on crime cinema that not all of these actors are still with us. Miraculously, though, quite a few of them...
- 1/7/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Richard Romanus, the tough-guy character actor best known for his turn as Michael Longo, the Little Italy loan shark who gets into it with Robert De Niro’s Johnny Civello in Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets, has died. He was 80.
Romanus died Dec. 23 in a private hospital in Volos, Greece, his son, Robert Romanus, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Romanus handled prominent voice roles for Ralph Bakshi in 1977’s Wizards (as the elf warrior Weehawk) and 1982’s Hey Good Lookin’ (as the leader of a 1950s greaser gang), and in between, he played the cab driver Harry Canyon in another animated film, Heavy Metal (1981).
He also appeared on four episodes of The Sopranos as Richard Lapenna, the on-again, off-again husband of Lorraine Bracco’s Jennifer Melfi, from 1999-2002.
In Mean Streets (1973), Romanus’ character is famously disrespected by Johnny when he leans on him for his money.
“You know, Michael, you make me laugh,...
Romanus died Dec. 23 in a private hospital in Volos, Greece, his son, Robert Romanus, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Romanus handled prominent voice roles for Ralph Bakshi in 1977’s Wizards (as the elf warrior Weehawk) and 1982’s Hey Good Lookin’ (as the leader of a 1950s greaser gang), and in between, he played the cab driver Harry Canyon in another animated film, Heavy Metal (1981).
He also appeared on four episodes of The Sopranos as Richard Lapenna, the on-again, off-again husband of Lorraine Bracco’s Jennifer Melfi, from 1999-2002.
In Mean Streets (1973), Romanus’ character is famously disrespected by Johnny when he leans on him for his money.
“You know, Michael, you make me laugh,...
- 12/30/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tributes have been pouring in for Suzanne Shepherd, the Goodfellas and Sopranos actress who passed away on Friday, November 17, at the age of 89. Shepherd’s death was announced on Facebook by actor Tom Titone, who revealed that Shepherd “passed away peacefully” early Friday Morning. According to The U.S. Sun, the death was later confirmed by her granddaughter Isabelle. A cause of death was not specified. “I studied with Suzanne as a young actor. She saw in me what I could not yet see in myself,” Titone wrote. “She introduced me to my husband. She was the officiant to our marriage under a beautiful gazebo in Central Park with a gathering of family and friends. For this, I will always be grateful. She was a huge presence. A Big personality. She roared with life and at it. May she rest now.” Best known for her “mob mom” roles, Shepherd played...
- 11/20/2023
- TV Insider
We're sad to report that actress Suzanne Shepherd has passed away at the age of 89, as confirmed by her agent and her daughter Kate Shepherd. A character actress who had roles in movies and TV stretching back to the 1980s, two of Shepherd's parts were practically the same role.
In "Goodfellas," Shepherd played the mother of Karen Hill (Lorraine Bracco). She has a short but memorable scene where she scolds her daughter for letting Henry (Ray Liotta) stay out so late and for marrying a Gentile man in the first place. When Henry finally comes home at the crack of dawn, she snaps at him and he walks off. This leads to the scene's comedic capstone, in which Tommy (Joe Pesci) mocks Karen's mother by nagging Henry in the same voice.
Many "Goodfellas" alums later showed up on "The Sopranos," including Bracco and Shepherd. Bracco, wanting to play a...
In "Goodfellas," Shepherd played the mother of Karen Hill (Lorraine Bracco). She has a short but memorable scene where she scolds her daughter for letting Henry (Ray Liotta) stay out so late and for marrying a Gentile man in the first place. When Henry finally comes home at the crack of dawn, she snaps at him and he walks off. This leads to the scene's comedic capstone, in which Tommy (Joe Pesci) mocks Karen's mother by nagging Henry in the same voice.
Many "Goodfellas" alums later showed up on "The Sopranos," including Bracco and Shepherd. Bracco, wanting to play a...
- 11/19/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Suzanne Shepherd, an actress known for playing mothers to key characters in Goodfellas and The Sopranos, has died. She was 89.
Shepherd died peacefully in her home in New York City early Friday morning, her agent told The Hollywood Reporter.
Shepherd appeared in 20 episodes of The Sopranos as Mary DeAngelis, the mother of Edie Falco’s Carmela Soprano, and played the mother of Lorraine Bracco’s Karen Hill in Goodfellas.
Sopranos actor Ray Abruzzo remembered Shepherd on Instagram, calling her “a force of nature.”
Her other credits include roles in movies like Mystic Pizza, Uncle Buck, Lolita, Requiem for a Dream, Living Out Loud and Working Girl and guest appearances in TV shows like Ed, Blue Bloods, Law & Order and Third Watch.
Shepherd’s last onscreen role was in 2023’s The Performance as Tess.
Born Oct. 31, 1934, Shepherd graduated from Bennington College and studied with Larry Arrick, Herbert Berghoff and Sanford Meisner...
Shepherd died peacefully in her home in New York City early Friday morning, her agent told The Hollywood Reporter.
Shepherd appeared in 20 episodes of The Sopranos as Mary DeAngelis, the mother of Edie Falco’s Carmela Soprano, and played the mother of Lorraine Bracco’s Karen Hill in Goodfellas.
Sopranos actor Ray Abruzzo remembered Shepherd on Instagram, calling her “a force of nature.”
Her other credits include roles in movies like Mystic Pizza, Uncle Buck, Lolita, Requiem for a Dream, Living Out Loud and Working Girl and guest appearances in TV shows like Ed, Blue Bloods, Law & Order and Third Watch.
Shepherd’s last onscreen role was in 2023’s The Performance as Tess.
Born Oct. 31, 1934, Shepherd graduated from Bennington College and studied with Larry Arrick, Herbert Berghoff and Sanford Meisner...
- 11/19/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Suzanne Shepherd, best known for her roles in The Sopranos and Goodfellas, has died. She was 89.
The actress passed away Friday morning in her New York City home, her agent confirmed to our sister site Variety.
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Shepherd played Mary DeAngelis, the mother of Edie Falco’s Carmela Soprano, on the HBO crime drama The Sopranos between 2000 and 2007. Ray Abruzzo,...
The actress passed away Friday morning in her New York City home, her agent confirmed to our sister site Variety.
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Shepherd played Mary DeAngelis, the mother of Edie Falco’s Carmela Soprano, on the HBO crime drama The Sopranos between 2000 and 2007. Ray Abruzzo,...
- 11/19/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Suzanne Shepherd, an actor known for her roles in “The Sopranos” and “Goodfellas,” died Friday morning in her home in New York City, her agent confirmed to Variety. She was 89.
Shepherd portrayed Mary DeAngelis, the mother of Carmela Soprano (Edie Falco), in HBO’s crime drama series “The Sopranos,” as well as the mother of Lorraine Bracco’s character Karen Hill in 1990’s “Goodfellas.” She also had roles in “Jacob’s Ladder” (1990), “Trees Lounge” (1996), “Lolita” (1997), “American Cuisine” (1998), “Living Out Loud” (1998), “Requiem for a Dream” (2000), “A Dirty Shame” (2004), “Harold” (2008), “The Week Of” (2018) and “The Performance” (2023), among other films.
Shepherd was born on Oct. 31, 1934. She made her acting debut in the 1988 romcom “Mystic Pizza,” starring Julia Roberts, and appeared in such films as “Working Girl,” “Uncle Buck” and “Second Sight” before working on Martin Scorsese’s “Goodfellas.”
On the television side, she guest-starred in “Law & Order,” “Third Watch,” “Ed,” “Blue Bloods,” “Deadline,...
Shepherd portrayed Mary DeAngelis, the mother of Carmela Soprano (Edie Falco), in HBO’s crime drama series “The Sopranos,” as well as the mother of Lorraine Bracco’s character Karen Hill in 1990’s “Goodfellas.” She also had roles in “Jacob’s Ladder” (1990), “Trees Lounge” (1996), “Lolita” (1997), “American Cuisine” (1998), “Living Out Loud” (1998), “Requiem for a Dream” (2000), “A Dirty Shame” (2004), “Harold” (2008), “The Week Of” (2018) and “The Performance” (2023), among other films.
Shepherd was born on Oct. 31, 1934. She made her acting debut in the 1988 romcom “Mystic Pizza,” starring Julia Roberts, and appeared in such films as “Working Girl,” “Uncle Buck” and “Second Sight” before working on Martin Scorsese’s “Goodfellas.”
On the television side, she guest-starred in “Law & Order,” “Third Watch,” “Ed,” “Blue Bloods,” “Deadline,...
- 11/19/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Goodfellas actress Suzanne Shepherd has died aged 89, her family has confirmed.
The veteran actress was best known for her roles in Martin Scorsese’s big screen hit about the mob, as well as The Sopranos on TV.
Fans were quick to pay tribute on social media, with one calling her “the go-to mother actress.” Sopranos star Ray Abruzzo also posted a tribute on Instagram, saying:
“Sad to hear of the passing of Suzanne Shepherd.
“A force of nature. Actress, teacher.”
Shepherd portrayed the mother of the character Karen Hill (played by Lorraine Bracco) in Goodfellas.
In The Sopranos, she played Mary DeAngelis, the mother of Carmela Soprano (played by actress Edie Falco).
Shepherd’s enjoyed a career of more than three decades, after her first role as Aunt Tweedy in 1988’s Mystic Pizza. She also featured in Requiem for a Dream, Uncle Buck and Lolita.
On TV, she appeared in...
The veteran actress was best known for her roles in Martin Scorsese’s big screen hit about the mob, as well as The Sopranos on TV.
Fans were quick to pay tribute on social media, with one calling her “the go-to mother actress.” Sopranos star Ray Abruzzo also posted a tribute on Instagram, saying:
“Sad to hear of the passing of Suzanne Shepherd.
“A force of nature. Actress, teacher.”
Shepherd portrayed the mother of the character Karen Hill (played by Lorraine Bracco) in Goodfellas.
In The Sopranos, she played Mary DeAngelis, the mother of Carmela Soprano (played by actress Edie Falco).
Shepherd’s enjoyed a career of more than three decades, after her first role as Aunt Tweedy in 1988’s Mystic Pizza. She also featured in Requiem for a Dream, Uncle Buck and Lolita.
On TV, she appeared in...
- 11/19/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Suzanne Shepherd, who is known for ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Goodfellas’ has died at the age of 89, after decades-long career in the acting industry. The death of the late actress is said to have been confirmed by a relative recently, reports Mirror.co.uk. A cause of death however hasn’t been reported.
Over the course of her career, Suzanne – who’s also credited as a theatre director and acting teacher – starred in numerous films and appeared in some TV shows. Her most recent credit is said to have been ‘The Performance’.
The Sun US reported earlier that Suzanne has died, with the news said to have been shared by her granddaughter Isabelle. The outlet stated that a cause of death was not provided and that the family didn’t detail a further statement.
As per Mirror.co.uk, Suzanne played the mother of Karen Hill (played by Lorraine Bracco...
Over the course of her career, Suzanne – who’s also credited as a theatre director and acting teacher – starred in numerous films and appeared in some TV shows. Her most recent credit is said to have been ‘The Performance’.
The Sun US reported earlier that Suzanne has died, with the news said to have been shared by her granddaughter Isabelle. The outlet stated that a cause of death was not provided and that the family didn’t detail a further statement.
As per Mirror.co.uk, Suzanne played the mother of Karen Hill (played by Lorraine Bracco...
- 11/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Suzanne Shepherd, who is known for ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Goodfellas’ has died at the age of 89, after decades-long career in the acting industry. The death of the late actress is said to have been confirmed by a relative recently, reports Mirror.co.uk. A cause of death however hasn’t been reported.
Over the course of her career, Suzanne – who’s also credited as a theatre director and acting teacher – starred in numerous films and appeared in some TV shows. Her most recent credit is said to have been ‘The Performance’.
The Sun US reported earlier that Suzanne has died, with the news said to have been shared by her granddaughter Isabelle. The outlet stated that a cause of death was not provided and that the family didn’t detail a further statement.
As per Mirror.co.uk, Suzanne played the mother of Karen Hill (played by Lorraine Bracco...
Over the course of her career, Suzanne – who’s also credited as a theatre director and acting teacher – starred in numerous films and appeared in some TV shows. Her most recent credit is said to have been ‘The Performance’.
The Sun US reported earlier that Suzanne has died, with the news said to have been shared by her granddaughter Isabelle. The outlet stated that a cause of death was not provided and that the family didn’t detail a further statement.
As per Mirror.co.uk, Suzanne played the mother of Karen Hill (played by Lorraine Bracco...
- 11/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Two years ago, “Succession” earned all of its first three Best TV Drama Actor SAG Award nominations at once and thus made history as the first series to take up that many slots in one of said category’s annual lineups. Unfortunately, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, and Jeremy Strong all ended up losing that contest to Lee Jung-jae (“Squid Game”), but each now has a final chance at redemption. In fact, Gold Derby’s SAG Awards odds indicate that the concluded HBO program is on the verge of racking up an unprecedented four individual male bids in 2024, with a five-slot sweep also well within the realm of possibility.
More than three-quarters of our SAG Awards predictors are backing Culkin in this year’s drama actor race, while his on-screen sister, Sarah Snook, has even more support in the corresponding female category. Our current male top five further includes Strong as...
More than three-quarters of our SAG Awards predictors are backing Culkin in this year’s drama actor race, while his on-screen sister, Sarah Snook, has even more support in the corresponding female category. Our current male top five further includes Strong as...
- 11/7/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Nick Vallelonga, the writer, producer and actor whose work on Universal’s Green Book brought him a pair of Oscars and Golden Globes for Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture, has signed with Independent Artist Group for representation.
Directed by Peter Farrelly, the film co-written by Vallelonga was inspired by the true story of his father, Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), a tough-nosed nightclub bouncer who took a job as the driver and bodyguard for celebrated pianist Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) during the 1960s, cultivating an unexpected bond with the eccentric musical genius while on tour with him through the racially charged Deep South.
Released in November 2018 after world premiering at TIFF, where it won the People’s Choice Award, the DreamWorks title grossed more than $321M worldwide.
Vallelonga is fresh off success with international sales at AFM for his new film That’s Amore, a rom-com that he wrote...
Directed by Peter Farrelly, the film co-written by Vallelonga was inspired by the true story of his father, Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen), a tough-nosed nightclub bouncer who took a job as the driver and bodyguard for celebrated pianist Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) during the 1960s, cultivating an unexpected bond with the eccentric musical genius while on tour with him through the racially charged Deep South.
Released in November 2018 after world premiering at TIFF, where it won the People’s Choice Award, the DreamWorks title grossed more than $321M worldwide.
Vallelonga is fresh off success with international sales at AFM for his new film That’s Amore, a rom-com that he wrote...
- 11/1/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Spoilers for "Killers of the Flower Moon" follow.
Martin Scorsese is the great American filmmaker of his generation — and I don't just mean in nationality. The American Dream underpins Scorsese's films, whether unfolding in his hometown of New York City or the Oklahoma plains like his latest, "Killers of the Flower Moon." Based on David Grann's non-fiction novel, the film is set in 1920s Osage County, Oklahoma. The indigenous Osage tribe came into wealth upon discovering oil on their land — so white settlers murdered them to steal it. While ringleaders William King Hale (Robert De Niro) and Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) were prosecuted, they avoided life in prison. Mollie Burkhart (Lily Gladstone), Ernest's wife and poisoning victim, dies at the age of 50 without her family, while the Osage's wealth dries up. It's hardly a victory for justice, even if the tribe refuses to be forgotten by history.
This...
Martin Scorsese is the great American filmmaker of his generation — and I don't just mean in nationality. The American Dream underpins Scorsese's films, whether unfolding in his hometown of New York City or the Oklahoma plains like his latest, "Killers of the Flower Moon." Based on David Grann's non-fiction novel, the film is set in 1920s Osage County, Oklahoma. The indigenous Osage tribe came into wealth upon discovering oil on their land — so white settlers murdered them to steal it. While ringleaders William King Hale (Robert De Niro) and Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) were prosecuted, they avoided life in prison. Mollie Burkhart (Lily Gladstone), Ernest's wife and poisoning victim, dies at the age of 50 without her family, while the Osage's wealth dries up. It's hardly a victory for justice, even if the tribe refuses to be forgotten by history.
This...
- 10/23/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
London film festival Jodie Comer, Austin Butler and Tom Hardy are magnetic in this power struggle-cum-love triangle inspired by Danny Lyon’s 1968 photographic study of Chicago bikers
Jeff Nichols’s motorcycle movie is about a love triangle and a succession crisis – inspired by the immersive 1968 study of Chicago bikers by photojournalist Danny Lyon, whose black-and-white pictures flash up with the closing credits. This film opens up the storytelling throttle with a throaty growl, delivering the doomy romance of an old-fashioned western and the thrills of a mob drama.
The Bikeriders is set in a world in which the increasingly careworn gang leader competes for the affection of his toughest follower with this man’s girlfriend, while at the same time grooming him as his heir. Yet this is a group where the biker king – whatever his plans for a dauphin – can be challenged for the crown by any subordinate according...
Jeff Nichols’s motorcycle movie is about a love triangle and a succession crisis – inspired by the immersive 1968 study of Chicago bikers by photojournalist Danny Lyon, whose black-and-white pictures flash up with the closing credits. This film opens up the storytelling throttle with a throaty growl, delivering the doomy romance of an old-fashioned western and the thrills of a mob drama.
The Bikeriders is set in a world in which the increasingly careworn gang leader competes for the affection of his toughest follower with this man’s girlfriend, while at the same time grooming him as his heir. Yet this is a group where the biker king – whatever his plans for a dauphin – can be challenged for the crown by any subordinate according...
- 10/5/2023
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
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