Taylor Sheridan sure loves the good old days of the Wild West. The Yellowstone creator loves cowboys, Native tribes, the Civil War, and everything else about that era, and whenever he plans a new project, you bet it’s set in the Wild West days.
Recently, Sheridan won a bidding to adapt S.C. Gwynne’s book about the Comanche tribe, Empire of the Summer Moon, to the screen… And it’s already controversial.
Sheridan Slammed for Adapting Native Story
Taylor Sheridan has long been a source of annoyance for many in the Native Hollywood: the director’s main sin is that he doesn’t hire Natives in key roles and relies on his vision of their story. Of course, as the Yellowstone creator is preparing to tackle the Comanches’ history, it’s the same problem all over again.
“[When I heard about Sheridan’s plans,] I rolled my eyes so hard, they almost popped out of my face.
Recently, Sheridan won a bidding to adapt S.C. Gwynne’s book about the Comanche tribe, Empire of the Summer Moon, to the screen… And it’s already controversial.
Sheridan Slammed for Adapting Native Story
Taylor Sheridan has long been a source of annoyance for many in the Native Hollywood: the director’s main sin is that he doesn’t hire Natives in key roles and relies on his vision of their story. Of course, as the Yellowstone creator is preparing to tackle the Comanches’ history, it’s the same problem all over again.
“[When I heard about Sheridan’s plans,] I rolled my eyes so hard, they almost popped out of my face.
- 5/20/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Yellowstone director Taylor Sheridan is slated to work on a new project that would adapt S.C. Gwynne’s book to the screen. Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History was published in 2010.
Taylor Sheridan via CBS News
Sheridan won after a rigorous bidding. As one of his so-called passion projects, the filmmaker has been eyeing to work on this since Warner Bros. gained the rights to it.
Native American Actress Doesn’t Support Taylor Sheridan’s Upcoming Project
While others expressed excitement, Native American and Echo actress Jana Schmieding was doubtful and unimpressed. She told Yahoo Entertainment:
“I rolled my eyes so hard, they almost popped out of my face. It’s laughable that he continues to think that he’s the right person for this job. He shoots on his own ranch.
Taylor Sheridan via CBS News
Sheridan won after a rigorous bidding. As one of his so-called passion projects, the filmmaker has been eyeing to work on this since Warner Bros. gained the rights to it.
Native American Actress Doesn’t Support Taylor Sheridan’s Upcoming Project
While others expressed excitement, Native American and Echo actress Jana Schmieding was doubtful and unimpressed. She told Yahoo Entertainment:
“I rolled my eyes so hard, they almost popped out of my face. It’s laughable that he continues to think that he’s the right person for this job. He shoots on his own ranch.
- 5/15/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan sparked outrage when he stated that his 2017 film Wind River played a major part in the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act that President Joe Biden signed into law in 2022. This reauthorization played a huge part in strengthening its reach to the Native communities. Needless to say, Native groups were and still are quite furious at Taylor Sheridan for trying to take credit for the decades of advocacy behind the act.
Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River (2017)
Still, many Native American actors work in Taylor Sheridan’s projects despite the community’s displeasure with the director. Reservation Dogs actress’ Jana Schmieding opened up about why she would never blame these actors for working with Taylor Sheridan as the representation of Native people in the industry is almost non-existent today.
Taylor Sheridan’s Comments on Wind River Got Him into Hot Waters
Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner in Wind River...
Taylor Sheridan’s Wind River (2017)
Still, many Native American actors work in Taylor Sheridan’s projects despite the community’s displeasure with the director. Reservation Dogs actress’ Jana Schmieding opened up about why she would never blame these actors for working with Taylor Sheridan as the representation of Native people in the industry is almost non-existent today.
Taylor Sheridan’s Comments on Wind River Got Him into Hot Waters
Elizabeth Olsen and Jeremy Renner in Wind River...
- 5/7/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Lily Gladstone’s awards run for Killers of the Flower Moon was historic, with the performer knocking down milestone after milestone: first Indigenous Golden Globe and SAG winner and first Native American Oscar nominee.
Although the votes fell just short of securing her that final superlative — Poor Things’ Emma Stone won the Academy Award for best actress — the Gladstone effect will continue to ripple throughout the industry, say Native members of the community.
Spirit Rangers writer Joey Clift was at a viewing party with other Native creatives on Sunday night. “To see a traditional Osage group performing a song, to be included in the conversation, being honored by this industry that for 100 years hasn’t honored us in that way, it feels like anything’s possible,” he says. “I was having this feeling of for the first time being allowed in the room in a real way.”
TV writer Lucas Brown Eyes (Young & Hungry,...
Although the votes fell just short of securing her that final superlative — Poor Things’ Emma Stone won the Academy Award for best actress — the Gladstone effect will continue to ripple throughout the industry, say Native members of the community.
Spirit Rangers writer Joey Clift was at a viewing party with other Native creatives on Sunday night. “To see a traditional Osage group performing a song, to be included in the conversation, being honored by this industry that for 100 years hasn’t honored us in that way, it feels like anything’s possible,” he says. “I was having this feeling of for the first time being allowed in the room in a real way.”
TV writer Lucas Brown Eyes (Young & Hungry,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rutherford Falls co-creator Sierra Teller Ornelas and star/writer Jana Schmieding are teaming up again, to develop a comedy for CBS.
As first reported by our sister site Deadline, Ornelas and Schmieding (who played Reagan on the two-season Peacock comedy) are collaborating on Bonnie, a multi-cam family comedy about a onetime backup singer who 15 years ago left the grind of touring to live on the rez, help raise her brother’s kids, and live her dream of being “Cool Auntie.”
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As first reported by our sister site Deadline, Ornelas and Schmieding (who played Reagan on the two-season Peacock comedy) are collaborating on Bonnie, a multi-cam family comedy about a onetime backup singer who 15 years ago left the grind of touring to live on the rez, help raise her brother’s kids, and live her dream of being “Cool Auntie.”
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- 1/12/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Sierra Teller Ornelas and Jana Schmieding are developing the new CBS half-hour, multi-cam comedy series Bonnie from Universal Television. The project falls under Ornelas’ overall deal at Utv.
Bonnie is a family comedy about a former backup singer who left the grind of touring fifteen years ago to live on the rez, help raise her brother’s kids and live her dream of being “Cool Auntie.”
Ornelas and Schmieding will write and executive produce the project with the latter also set to star. In addition to the pair, Morgan Sackett, Jonathan Berry and Katie Newman also exec produce.
Recently, Ornelas was showrunner of the Peacock comedy Rutherford Falls, which she co-created with Mike Schur and Ed Helms. It was there she met Schmieding, who served as both a star and writer on the show. Previously, Ornelas was a co-executive producer on Loot...
Bonnie is a family comedy about a former backup singer who left the grind of touring fifteen years ago to live on the rez, help raise her brother’s kids and live her dream of being “Cool Auntie.”
Ornelas and Schmieding will write and executive produce the project with the latter also set to star. In addition to the pair, Morgan Sackett, Jonathan Berry and Katie Newman also exec produce.
Recently, Ornelas was showrunner of the Peacock comedy Rutherford Falls, which she co-created with Mike Schur and Ed Helms. It was there she met Schmieding, who served as both a star and writer on the show. Previously, Ornelas was a co-executive producer on Loot...
- 1/11/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Daniel Fienberg’s Top 10
When we look back on television in 2023, it’s almost certain to stand out as a year of transition.
The cyclical conclusion of what we’ve come to know as Peak TV intersected with an unprecedented, production-halting strike by two key industry guilds wanting proper compensation and protections against whatever is coming next.
None of this meant there was a lack of new programming, mind you, but it led to unusually staggered release windows and more high-profile unscripted and international offerings than ever before. Plus, there was a run of series finales for some of the more acclaimed shows of the past decade, climaxing in that wild week in which Succession, Barry and Ted Lasso all ended.
It’s too soon to necessarily know what TV will look like in 2024 or 2025, but I’m confident the basic answer will be “different,” and not just because so...
When we look back on television in 2023, it’s almost certain to stand out as a year of transition.
The cyclical conclusion of what we’ve come to know as Peak TV intersected with an unprecedented, production-halting strike by two key industry guilds wanting proper compensation and protections against whatever is coming next.
None of this meant there was a lack of new programming, mind you, but it led to unusually staggered release windows and more high-profile unscripted and international offerings than ever before. Plus, there was a run of series finales for some of the more acclaimed shows of the past decade, climaxing in that wild week in which Succession, Barry and Ted Lasso all ended.
It’s too soon to necessarily know what TV will look like in 2024 or 2025, but I’m confident the basic answer will be “different,” and not just because so...
- 12/14/2023
- by Daniel Fienberg and Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IllumiNative is honoring Native American leaders and artists at the inaugural Los Angeles edition of its Indigenous House.
Reservation Dogs showrunner Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/Muscogee Creek) and Prey producer Jhane Myers (Comanche/Blackfeet) are among the recipients of the first Native Power Builder Awards, alongside Ndn Collective director of policy and advocacy Jade Begay (Diné/Tesuque Pueblo), U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk) and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
The ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 13 at NeueHouse Hollywood as part of a larger celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day (which is actually Oct. 9, but who wants to party on a Monday night?). The evening will open with a blessing song from Kahara Hodges (Diné) and also feature a presentation from the Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo (Shoshone/Hopi/Mexican) as well as music from Doc Native and Spencer Battiest (Florida Seminole/Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), Pj Vegas (Yaqui...
Reservation Dogs showrunner Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/Muscogee Creek) and Prey producer Jhane Myers (Comanche/Blackfeet) are among the recipients of the first Native Power Builder Awards, alongside Ndn Collective director of policy and advocacy Jade Begay (Diné/Tesuque Pueblo), U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk) and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
The ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 13 at NeueHouse Hollywood as part of a larger celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day (which is actually Oct. 9, but who wants to party on a Monday night?). The evening will open with a blessing song from Kahara Hodges (Diné) and also feature a presentation from the Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo (Shoshone/Hopi/Mexican) as well as music from Doc Native and Spencer Battiest (Florida Seminole/Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), Pj Vegas (Yaqui...
- 10/2/2023
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert: This column contains spoilers from “Dig,” the series finale of FX’s “Reservation Dogs,” now streaming on Hulu.
Death has always loomed over “Reservation Dogs,” the coming-of-age comedy that concludes its run on FX this week. When the show began, its teenage protagonists were still actively mourning their friend Daniel (Dalton Cramer), who died by suicide a year prior. Over three seasons, the show emphasized its namesake foursome were not alone in their grief. Elora Danan (Devery Jacobs) doesn’t remember much about her late mother, but her mother’s friends do; when Elora’s grandmother Mabel (Geraldine Keams) passes away, her final hours bring the entire small, Native town of Okern, Oklahoma into their home. Some of the series’ most memorable characters, like warrior William Knifeman (Dallas Goldtooth), are themselves no longer living — they’re spirits who return to counsel those left behind.
So of all the...
Death has always loomed over “Reservation Dogs,” the coming-of-age comedy that concludes its run on FX this week. When the show began, its teenage protagonists were still actively mourning their friend Daniel (Dalton Cramer), who died by suicide a year prior. Over three seasons, the show emphasized its namesake foursome were not alone in their grief. Elora Danan (Devery Jacobs) doesn’t remember much about her late mother, but her mother’s friends do; when Elora’s grandmother Mabel (Geraldine Keams) passes away, her final hours bring the entire small, Native town of Okern, Oklahoma into their home. Some of the series’ most memorable characters, like warrior William Knifeman (Dallas Goldtooth), are themselves no longer living — they’re spirits who return to counsel those left behind.
So of all the...
- 9/27/2023
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
“Reservation Dogs” started with a farewell.
The revelatory FX comedy from Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi picked up in Season 1 with Elora Danan (Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs), Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) and Cheese (Lane Factor) mourning their friend Daniel (Dalton Cramer), processing his suicide with petty theft and rebellion and a plan to run away from home. The show’s third and final season, premiering today, finds the res dogs cautiously forging their own paths — no longer afraid of losing each other and Daniel’s memory the way they were before visiting California. The four episodes screened for critics honor the show’s off-kilter humor and striking poignance, setting up a final farewell that will be equally bittersweet and triumphant.
The friends did make it to California in Season 2, wading into the ocean to say goodbye to Daniel after losing their car and communing with “White Jesus” (Brandon Boyd...
The revelatory FX comedy from Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi picked up in Season 1 with Elora Danan (Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs), Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) and Cheese (Lane Factor) mourning their friend Daniel (Dalton Cramer), processing his suicide with petty theft and rebellion and a plan to run away from home. The show’s third and final season, premiering today, finds the res dogs cautiously forging their own paths — no longer afraid of losing each other and Daniel’s memory the way they were before visiting California. The four episodes screened for critics honor the show’s off-kilter humor and striking poignance, setting up a final farewell that will be equally bittersweet and triumphant.
The friends did make it to California in Season 2, wading into the ocean to say goodbye to Daniel after losing their car and communing with “White Jesus” (Brandon Boyd...
- 8/2/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
“Grey’s Anatomy” star Ellen Pompeo hasn’t officially given a statement about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, but she has shared something perhaps more powerful: a picture. On Tuesday, the Golden Globe-nominated actor posted a meme of herself from her hit show, criticizing Netflix for failing to pay actors residuals.
The meme Pompeo posted on her Instagram Stories references the Season 2 episode “As We Know It,” which sees Dr. Meredith Grey operating on a man with a bomb in his chest. A crossed-armed image of Meredith is captioned with the text “Me when there’s a [bomb emoji] in the chest cavity.” Above that, Pompeo wrote, “Also me when @netflix Doesn’t pay actors residuals holla let’s talk [sic].”
Ellen Pompeo in Grey’s Anatomy (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Though residuals for shows licensed to streamers such as Netflix come from the studios that produced them, one of the major points of the SAG-AFTRA strike...
The meme Pompeo posted on her Instagram Stories references the Season 2 episode “As We Know It,” which sees Dr. Meredith Grey operating on a man with a bomb in his chest. A crossed-armed image of Meredith is captioned with the text “Me when there’s a [bomb emoji] in the chest cavity.” Above that, Pompeo wrote, “Also me when @netflix Doesn’t pay actors residuals holla let’s talk [sic].”
Ellen Pompeo in Grey’s Anatomy (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Though residuals for shows licensed to streamers such as Netflix come from the studios that produced them, one of the major points of the SAG-AFTRA strike...
- 7/19/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
As actors speak out amid the strike with allegations the studios have taken advantage of them, actor Devon Sawa is sharing how his “Final Destination” image was once used without his permission.
The original “Final Destination” franchise lead shared in a since-deleted tweet that the studios behind “Final Destination 5” used his image for the 2011 sequel without informing him or paying Sawa at all.
“I never got paid a cent for ‘Final Destination 5.’ They didn’t even tell me I was in it when they invited me to the premiere,” Sawa wrote. “In the first contract for part one there was a section that stated they owned the footage and could use it in the future. I assumed for press. I was wrong.”
Sawa added, “This has nothing to do with the filmmakers by the way. I loved ‘FD5.’ I love them all to be completely honest. And I...
The original “Final Destination” franchise lead shared in a since-deleted tweet that the studios behind “Final Destination 5” used his image for the 2011 sequel without informing him or paying Sawa at all.
“I never got paid a cent for ‘Final Destination 5.’ They didn’t even tell me I was in it when they invited me to the premiere,” Sawa wrote. “In the first contract for part one there was a section that stated they owned the footage and could use it in the future. I assumed for press. I was wrong.”
Sawa added, “This has nothing to do with the filmmakers by the way. I loved ‘FD5.’ I love them all to be completely honest. And I...
- 7/18/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“The Bear” staff writer Alex O’Keefe is calling out predatory streaming platforms amid the WGA strike.
O’Keefe, who has been vocal about the alleged mistreatment of writers across Hollywood, shared that his salary is $43,000 for penning the original FX series on Hulu. O’Keefe is one of the seven writers behind the Emmy-nominated series and does not receive streaming residuals.
“As a staff writer, you’re writing and revising for everyone but there’s no residuals on Hulu because it’s streaming,” O’Keefe told The New York Post. “That’s a huge injustice.”
He added about the ongoing work stoppage, “We need to come together and co-determine the future of our industry, but what they’re [studio executives] are saying is ‘get the hell out of our office.’ I want to get back to work. I would like it [the strike] to end this week.”
However, O’Keefe alleged that studio executives...
O’Keefe, who has been vocal about the alleged mistreatment of writers across Hollywood, shared that his salary is $43,000 for penning the original FX series on Hulu. O’Keefe is one of the seven writers behind the Emmy-nominated series and does not receive streaming residuals.
“As a staff writer, you’re writing and revising for everyone but there’s no residuals on Hulu because it’s streaming,” O’Keefe told The New York Post. “That’s a huge injustice.”
He added about the ongoing work stoppage, “We need to come together and co-determine the future of our industry, but what they’re [studio executives] are saying is ‘get the hell out of our office.’ I want to get back to work. I would like it [the strike] to end this week.”
However, O’Keefe alleged that studio executives...
- 7/18/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Mark Ruffalo is looking to return to his indie roots during the SAG-AFTRA strike.
For the first time since 1980, the actors’ union has issued a work stoppage order against studios after the union did not reach an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
“The Kids Are All Right” actor and Marvel star Ruffalo took to Twitter to encourage fellow stars to prioritize indie filmmaking over allegedly mishandled mega-studio productions that drive the wealth disparity in Hollywood.
“How about we all jump into indies now?” Ruffalo wrote. “Content creators create a film & TV-making system alongside the studio & streaming networks? So there is actual competition. Then we just do what we always do — create great content & they can buy it, or we take it out ourselves & We share in those sales.”
Ruffalo added of studio executives, “They’ve created an empire of billionaires & believe that we are no longer of value.
For the first time since 1980, the actors’ union has issued a work stoppage order against studios after the union did not reach an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
“The Kids Are All Right” actor and Marvel star Ruffalo took to Twitter to encourage fellow stars to prioritize indie filmmaking over allegedly mishandled mega-studio productions that drive the wealth disparity in Hollywood.
“How about we all jump into indies now?” Ruffalo wrote. “Content creators create a film & TV-making system alongside the studio & streaming networks? So there is actual competition. Then we just do what we always do — create great content & they can buy it, or we take it out ourselves & We share in those sales.”
Ruffalo added of studio executives, “They’ve created an empire of billionaires & believe that we are no longer of value.
- 7/17/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, several actors have come forward to share their residual checks. Streaming residuals stand as a major point of concern for both the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild of America.
WGA captain Caroline Renard shared a TikTok from “P-Valley” star Brandee Evans. In the video, which was posted in May prior to the latest strike, Evans shares three residual checks from SAG-AFTRA. The first two checks are for $3.99 and $4.67, respectively, and the third one is for $0.01.
Evans plays series lead Mercedes Woodbine on the Starz original and has appeared in 17 of 18 episodes of the GLAAD and TCA-nominated series.
@therealbrandee
Happy Birthday week to me!!!! #VoteYes @sagaftra I’m about to turn up on Friday with these checks! #SagAftra #SagAftraStrong #SagAftraStrike @SAG-AFTRA
♬ original sound – Brandee Evans
The trend of highlighting these residual posts started in earnest last Saturday when a TikTok from “Orange Is the New Black...
WGA captain Caroline Renard shared a TikTok from “P-Valley” star Brandee Evans. In the video, which was posted in May prior to the latest strike, Evans shares three residual checks from SAG-AFTRA. The first two checks are for $3.99 and $4.67, respectively, and the third one is for $0.01.
Evans plays series lead Mercedes Woodbine on the Starz original and has appeared in 17 of 18 episodes of the GLAAD and TCA-nominated series.
@therealbrandee
Happy Birthday week to me!!!! #VoteYes @sagaftra I’m about to turn up on Friday with these checks! #SagAftra #SagAftraStrong #SagAftraStrike @SAG-AFTRA
♬ original sound – Brandee Evans
The trend of highlighting these residual posts started in earnest last Saturday when a TikTok from “Orange Is the New Black...
- 7/17/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
“I deserve to get paid for as many fucking streams as that shit gets” is essentially the rallying cry, courtesy of Kimiko Glenn, of the 2023 Hollywood strikes.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) are both currently on work stoppage orders after failed negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) over streaming compensation, AI, and more current issues.
“Orange Is the New Black” star Glenn posted a TikTok video alleging a pay discrepancy between actors on the hit Netflix series and a lack of residuals on future streams.
“People were bartenders still. People had their second jobs still,” Glenn said. “They were fucking famous as shit, like internationally famous, couldn’t go outside, but had to keep their second jobs because they couldn’t afford to not. We couldn’t afford cabs to set.”
She added of the lack of residuals, “My tits live on in perpetuity.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) are both currently on work stoppage orders after failed negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) over streaming compensation, AI, and more current issues.
“Orange Is the New Black” star Glenn posted a TikTok video alleging a pay discrepancy between actors on the hit Netflix series and a lack of residuals on future streams.
“People were bartenders still. People had their second jobs still,” Glenn said. “They were fucking famous as shit, like internationally famous, couldn’t go outside, but had to keep their second jobs because they couldn’t afford to not. We couldn’t afford cabs to set.”
She added of the lack of residuals, “My tits live on in perpetuity.
- 7/17/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The official trailer for season three just makes it even more difficult to prepare to say goodbye to FX’s Reservation Dogs. There’s so much story left to tell, but hopefully, the third and final season will give our favorite characters the sendoff they deserve.
Returning to lead the cast in starring roles are Devery Jacobs as Elora Danan, D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai as Bear Smallhill, Paulina Alexis as Willie Jack, and Lane Factor as Cheese. Created by executive producers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, the final season of the half-hour comedy also features Zahn McClarnon, Gary Farmer, Wes Studi, Kaniehtiio Horn, Sarah Podemski, and Tamara Podemski.
The ensemble also includes Graham Greene, Dallas Goldtooth, Jon Proudstar, Lily Gladstone, Richard Ray Whitman, Kirk Fox, Jana Schmieding, Lil Mike, and FunnyBone.
The critically acclaimed, award-winning comedy will kick off season three with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 exclusively on Hulu.
Reservation Dogs Season 3 Plot,...
Returning to lead the cast in starring roles are Devery Jacobs as Elora Danan, D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai as Bear Smallhill, Paulina Alexis as Willie Jack, and Lane Factor as Cheese. Created by executive producers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, the final season of the half-hour comedy also features Zahn McClarnon, Gary Farmer, Wes Studi, Kaniehtiio Horn, Sarah Podemski, and Tamara Podemski.
The ensemble also includes Graham Greene, Dallas Goldtooth, Jon Proudstar, Lily Gladstone, Richard Ray Whitman, Kirk Fox, Jana Schmieding, Lil Mike, and FunnyBone.
The critically acclaimed, award-winning comedy will kick off season three with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 exclusively on Hulu.
Reservation Dogs Season 3 Plot,...
- 7/6/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The Rez Dogs return home for a final confrontation of the soul. FX released the official Reservation Dogs Season 3 trailer on Thursday, teasing the last season of the hit show created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi. The series focuses on Elora Danan (Devery Jacobs), Bear Smallhill (D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis), and Cheese (Lane Factor), four Indigenous teens in rural Oklahoma looking for purpose and opportunity in a world that’s often against them.
After spending two seasons gathering funds to travel to California in honor of their dead friend, Daniel (Dalton Cramer), the crew accomplished their mission but needed clarification about their next steps. In the Reservation Dogs Season 3, the foursome returns home. Well, except for Bear, who breaks from the group to embark on a soul-searching journey alongside the spirit of a long-passed warrior (Dallas Goldtooth) and a conspiracy theorist named Maximus (Graham Greene). Meanwhile, Elora...
After spending two seasons gathering funds to travel to California in honor of their dead friend, Daniel (Dalton Cramer), the crew accomplished their mission but needed clarification about their next steps. In the Reservation Dogs Season 3, the foursome returns home. Well, except for Bear, who breaks from the group to embark on a soul-searching journey alongside the spirit of a long-passed warrior (Dallas Goldtooth) and a conspiracy theorist named Maximus (Graham Greene). Meanwhile, Elora...
- 7/6/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Road trips, bathroom wisdom, revenge, healing and… Bigfoot?! The final season of Reservation Dogs promises all of that and more.
When Season 3 returns Wednesday, Aug. 2 on Hulu, the Rez Dogs find themselves stranded in Cali and have to figure out their way back home. “After making it back to Okern, Elora (Devery Jacobs) considers the idea of college, Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai) comes across a conspiracy theorist named Maximus (Graham Greene), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) grows more invested in healing her community and Cheese (Lane Factor), well, he still lives with his grandmother who’s not his grandmother,” reads the official description.
When Season 3 returns Wednesday, Aug. 2 on Hulu, the Rez Dogs find themselves stranded in Cali and have to figure out their way back home. “After making it back to Okern, Elora (Devery Jacobs) considers the idea of college, Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai) comes across a conspiracy theorist named Maximus (Graham Greene), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) grows more invested in healing her community and Cheese (Lane Factor), well, he still lives with his grandmother who’s not his grandmother,” reads the official description.
- 7/6/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
FX has released its first look at the final season of “Reservation Dogs.” Season 3’s trailer may mark the end of an era for Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi’s dry comedy, but based on the video, this last season also marks the start of something new for its central characters.
Since its premiere in 2021, “Reservation Dogs” has always been about the liminal space between childhood and adulthood. The series started with Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai) forgoing his friends’ plan to ditch the reservation after his persistent Spirit (Dallas Goldtooth) persuaded him to improve his home rather than abandon it. This first trailer hints that the ending of that personal growth is right around the corner.
“The path to healing is often found in opportunities to help others,” Spirit cryptically tells Bear.
Last season ended with these friends stranded in California. Season 3 will pick up as they figure out a way back home.
Since its premiere in 2021, “Reservation Dogs” has always been about the liminal space between childhood and adulthood. The series started with Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai) forgoing his friends’ plan to ditch the reservation after his persistent Spirit (Dallas Goldtooth) persuaded him to improve his home rather than abandon it. This first trailer hints that the ending of that personal growth is right around the corner.
“The path to healing is often found in opportunities to help others,” Spirit cryptically tells Bear.
Last season ended with these friends stranded in California. Season 3 will pick up as they figure out a way back home.
- 7/6/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
The Rez Dogs are heading back home for their final hurrah. FX has released the official trailer for the third and final season of “Reservation Dogs,” the acclaimed FX on Hulu dramedy series.
Created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, with Harjo serving as the series showrunner, “Reservation Dogs” focuses on four teenagers — Elora (Devery Jacobs), Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai), Cheese (Lane Factor), and Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) — who were born and raised in a small Indigenous reservation in Oklahoma. The first two seasons of the show focused on the group’s quest to raise money to travel to California, a long-time dream of their dead friend, Daniel (Dalton Cramer). The Season 2 finale saw the crew finally succeed in their goal, making it to the beaches of Los Angeles and saying an emotional goodbye to Daniel.
Their move proves to be temporary, however, as the trailer for Season 3 opens with the foursome traveling back home.
Created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, with Harjo serving as the series showrunner, “Reservation Dogs” focuses on four teenagers — Elora (Devery Jacobs), Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai), Cheese (Lane Factor), and Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) — who were born and raised in a small Indigenous reservation in Oklahoma. The first two seasons of the show focused on the group’s quest to raise money to travel to California, a long-time dream of their dead friend, Daniel (Dalton Cramer). The Season 2 finale saw the crew finally succeed in their goal, making it to the beaches of Los Angeles and saying an emotional goodbye to Daniel.
Their move proves to be temporary, however, as the trailer for Season 3 opens with the foursome traveling back home.
- 7/6/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
It was the “worst first,” showrunner Sierra Teller Ornelas told TheWrap. “Rutherford Falls,” her sitcom about two friends at a crossroads, was the first Native American television show run by a Native person. But after Peacock canceled it last year after two seasons, she became “the first Native American to have their show canceled,” she said.
Along with Hulu’s “Reservation Dogs,” “Rutherford Falls” spearheaded a wave of Native TV shows at least partly created and written by Native creatives following decades of Indigenous invisibility and crude stereotypes.
That wave also includes Netflix’s “Spirit Rangers,” an animated fantasy series for preschoolers about three Native American siblings who can turn into animal spirits, and A&e’s “Dark Winds,” an adaptation of Tony Hillerman’s bestselling series of thriller novels based on a Navajo reservation. Marvel’s forthcoming “Echo,” a “Hawkeye” spinoff on Disney+, is also a Native-themed show using Native writers.
Along with Hulu’s “Reservation Dogs,” “Rutherford Falls” spearheaded a wave of Native TV shows at least partly created and written by Native creatives following decades of Indigenous invisibility and crude stereotypes.
That wave also includes Netflix’s “Spirit Rangers,” an animated fantasy series for preschoolers about three Native American siblings who can turn into animal spirits, and A&e’s “Dark Winds,” an adaptation of Tony Hillerman’s bestselling series of thriller novels based on a Navajo reservation. Marvel’s forthcoming “Echo,” a “Hawkeye” spinoff on Disney+, is also a Native-themed show using Native writers.
- 6/20/2023
- by Brenda Gazzar
- The Wrap
“Clone High,” the animated MTV cult classic about a high school devoted to teenage clones of historical figures from creators Phil Lord and Chris Miller (the “Spider-Verse” franchise) and Bill Lawrence (“Ted Lasso”), returns with new episodes on Max 20 years after the cancellation of its sole season. The core group has thawed to confront a more complicated world of social media and new cultural norms, where “Riverdale” has replaced “Dawson’s Creek” as the coming-of-age template, complete with slightly more adult humor and even sillier situations — and fewer executive notes since the creators now wield greater power.
Back are Abe Lincoln (Will Forte), Cleopatra (Mitra Jouhari replacing Christa Miller), JFK (Chris Miller), and Joan of Arc (Nicole Sullivan). They are joined by new clone classmates Harriet Tubman (Ayo Edebiri), Frida Kahlo (Vicci Martinez), Confucius (Kelvin Yu), Topher Bus (Neil Casey as a canceled Christopher Columbus), and Sacagawea (Jana Schmieding). However, party...
Back are Abe Lincoln (Will Forte), Cleopatra (Mitra Jouhari replacing Christa Miller), JFK (Chris Miller), and Joan of Arc (Nicole Sullivan). They are joined by new clone classmates Harriet Tubman (Ayo Edebiri), Frida Kahlo (Vicci Martinez), Confucius (Kelvin Yu), Topher Bus (Neil Casey as a canceled Christopher Columbus), and Sacagawea (Jana Schmieding). However, party...
- 5/24/2023
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
The Max Original animated series Clone High debuts with two episodes Tuesday, May 23 on Max, with two new episodes debuting each Thursday starting June 1 leading up to the final two episodes on June 22.
Logline: A modern refresh of the hit series of the same name, Clone High follows a high school for clones of the greatest minds in history. Twenty years after the original experiment was put on ice, Joan, JFK, Abe, and Cleo have been thawed out to resume school with their new clone classmates – all while navigating a new set of cultural norms and overly dramatic teen relationships.
Cast:Returning stars include Will Forte as Abe and Nicole Sullivan as Joan; executive producers Phil Lord as Scudworth and Chris Miller as JFK and Mr. B; Christa Miller voicing Candide Sampson; Donald Faison as George Washington Carver; and Judah Miller as Scangrade. New voice actors joining the cast include Ayo Edebiri...
Logline: A modern refresh of the hit series of the same name, Clone High follows a high school for clones of the greatest minds in history. Twenty years after the original experiment was put on ice, Joan, JFK, Abe, and Cleo have been thawed out to resume school with their new clone classmates – all while navigating a new set of cultural norms and overly dramatic teen relationships.
Cast:Returning stars include Will Forte as Abe and Nicole Sullivan as Joan; executive producers Phil Lord as Scudworth and Chris Miller as JFK and Mr. B; Christa Miller voicing Candide Sampson; Donald Faison as George Washington Carver; and Judah Miller as Scangrade. New voice actors joining the cast include Ayo Edebiri...
- 5/9/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
Max’s reboot of Clone High is set to premiere on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 with the release of the first two episodes. The adult animated series, which just released an official trailer, features many of the original voice cast members from the original 2002 series created by Phil Lord and Chris Miller and Bill Lawrence.
The huge voice cast includes returning Clone High stars Will Forte as Abe, Nicole Sullivan as Joan, Phil Lord as Scudworth, and Chris Miller as JFK and Mr. B. Christa Miller returns as Candide Sampson, Donald Faison is back as George Washington Carver, and Judah Miller returns as Scangrade.
Newcomers to the world of animated clones include Ayo Edebiri as Harriet, Mitra Jouhari as Cleo, Vicci Martinez as Frida, Kelvin Yu as Confucius, Neil Casey as Topher Bus, and Jana Schmieding as Sacagawea. Sam Richardson voices Wesley, Mo Gaffney is Ms. Grumbles, Al Madrigal is Frederico, Danny Pudi is Dr.
The huge voice cast includes returning Clone High stars Will Forte as Abe, Nicole Sullivan as Joan, Phil Lord as Scudworth, and Chris Miller as JFK and Mr. B. Christa Miller returns as Candide Sampson, Donald Faison is back as George Washington Carver, and Judah Miller returns as Scangrade.
Newcomers to the world of animated clones include Ayo Edebiri as Harriet, Mitra Jouhari as Cleo, Vicci Martinez as Frida, Kelvin Yu as Confucius, Neil Casey as Topher Bus, and Jana Schmieding as Sacagawea. Sam Richardson voices Wesley, Mo Gaffney is Ms. Grumbles, Al Madrigal is Frederico, Danny Pudi is Dr.
- 5/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"The clones – they're just horny science experiments!" Ohh they definitely are! HBO Max has unveiled the full official trailer for Clone High, the return of the cult classic animated series from Lord & Miller. Same style, same characters, even some of the same voice cast. Clone High was the very first creation of Phil Lord & Chris Miller, now known for Cloudy, The Lego Movie, Solo, 21 Jump Street. It was cancelled after one season in 2002 - but it's back 21 years later. After a high school that was secretly being run as an experiment to clone the greatest minds in history was put on ice, all of the young clones have been thawed out 20 years later to resume the experiment with new clone classmates—all while navigating a new set of cultural norms. With the voices of Will Forte as Abe Lincoln, Nicole Sullivan as Joan of Arc, Christa Miller as Candide Simpson,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Anaïs Demoustier, the French actor known for her roles in films “Smoking Causes Coughing” and “Anaïs in Love,” has been announced as president of this year’s Caméra d’or Jury at Cannes. The Caméra d’Or award is given to the best debut feature film in the Official Selection and aims to inspire young filmmakers to continue in their creative endeavors.
“Among my greatest joys as a spectator is seeing the debut film of a director who goes on to become a major force. A gesture, the first one, one that forever anchors the necessity of a director and creates a desire to see him or her begin again,” said Demoustier.
“As an actress, I’ve been lucky to experience alongside young directors the delicate balance between nervous energy and a desire to see through their first creation. I am very honoured and looking forward to discovering debut films...
“Among my greatest joys as a spectator is seeing the debut film of a director who goes on to become a major force. A gesture, the first one, one that forever anchors the necessity of a director and creates a desire to see him or her begin again,” said Demoustier.
“As an actress, I’ve been lucky to experience alongside young directors the delicate balance between nervous energy and a desire to see through their first creation. I am very honoured and looking forward to discovering debut films...
- 4/28/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay, Charna Flam, McKinley Franklin and Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
The Sundance Institute has announced the fellows for the 2023 Directors, Screenwriters, and Native labs. For the past 40 years, Sundance Institute labs have hosted global independent filmmakers for in-depth tutorship on the creative process. Afterward, they’re honored at the annual Sundance Producers Celebration keynote at the festival in January itself. The festival itself returned this year in rousing in-person fashion, but the individual creative labors occur throughout the rest of the year.
This year’s Directors and Screenwriters Labs will support 12 fellows, with five fellows selected for the Native Lab. Artists will develop original works under the guidance of accomplished creative advisors.
The Native Lab has been a significant part of supporting Indigenous filmmakers for nearly two decades. The 2023 Native Lab will be held online May 1 through 5 and continues from May 8 through 13 in person in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Three hail from the U.S.A., one from Canada selected with the Indigenous Screen Office,...
This year’s Directors and Screenwriters Labs will support 12 fellows, with five fellows selected for the Native Lab. Artists will develop original works under the guidance of accomplished creative advisors.
The Native Lab has been a significant part of supporting Indigenous filmmakers for nearly two decades. The 2023 Native Lab will be held online May 1 through 5 and continues from May 8 through 13 in person in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Three hail from the U.S.A., one from Canada selected with the Indigenous Screen Office,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
The Sundance Institute has announced the participants in their famed screenwriters, directors and Native labs.
The directors and screenwriters labs will support 12 fellows, with five fellows selected for the Native lab. Lab participants will develop their original works under the mentorship of notable advisors. Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, David Gordon Green, Sterlin Harjo, Taika Waititi, Lulu Wang and Chloé Zhao are among previous Sundance lab participants.
The directors lab advisor cohort includes Miguel Arteta, Joan Darling, Rick Famuyiwa, Stephen Goldblatt, Keith Gordon, Randa Haines, Ed Harris, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Polly Morgan, Ira Sachs, Michelle Tesoro and Joan Tewkesbury. The screenwriters lab advisor cohort, led by artistic director Howard Rodman, includes Justin Chon, Sebastian Cordero, Cherien Dabis, D.V. Devincentis, Scott Frank, John Gatins, Nicole Kassell, Kasi Lemmons, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Elena Soarez and Robin Swicord. The Native Lab creative advisors include Andrew Ahn, Alex Lazarowich (Cree), Dana Ladoux Miller (Sāmoan) and Jennifer Reeder.
The directors and screenwriters labs will support 12 fellows, with five fellows selected for the Native lab. Lab participants will develop their original works under the mentorship of notable advisors. Paul Thomas Anderson, Ryan Coogler, David Gordon Green, Sterlin Harjo, Taika Waititi, Lulu Wang and Chloé Zhao are among previous Sundance lab participants.
The directors lab advisor cohort includes Miguel Arteta, Joan Darling, Rick Famuyiwa, Stephen Goldblatt, Keith Gordon, Randa Haines, Ed Harris, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Polly Morgan, Ira Sachs, Michelle Tesoro and Joan Tewkesbury. The screenwriters lab advisor cohort, led by artistic director Howard Rodman, includes Justin Chon, Sebastian Cordero, Cherien Dabis, D.V. Devincentis, Scott Frank, John Gatins, Nicole Kassell, Kasi Lemmons, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Elena Soarez and Robin Swicord. The Native Lab creative advisors include Andrew Ahn, Alex Lazarowich (Cree), Dana Ladoux Miller (Sāmoan) and Jennifer Reeder.
- 4/27/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Sundance Institute on Thursday announced the fellows set for the 2023 edition of their Directors, Screenwriters and Native Labs.
Native Lab participants will include Eva Grant (Degrees of Separation), Quinne Larsen (Trouble), Anpa’o Locke (Growing Pains), Jana Schmieding (Auntie Chuck) and Cian Elyse White (Te Puhi’).
Those taking part in the Directors Lab and/or the Screenwriters Lab include Hadas Ayalon (In a Minute You’ll Be Gone), Dania Bdeir & Bane Fakih (Pigeon Wars), Rashad Frett & Lin Que Ayoung (Ricky), Masami Kawai (Valley of the Tall Grass), Gabriela Ortega (Huella), Audrey Rosenberg (Wild Animals), Abinash Bikram Shah (Elephants in the Fog), Walter Thompson-Hernández (If I Go Will They Miss Me), Sean Wang (DìDi (弟弟)) and Farida Zahran (The Leftover Ladies).
A significant part of supporting Indigenous filmmakers for nearly two decades, the Native Lab will kick off online this year from May 1–5 before continuing in person in Santa Fe,...
Native Lab participants will include Eva Grant (Degrees of Separation), Quinne Larsen (Trouble), Anpa’o Locke (Growing Pains), Jana Schmieding (Auntie Chuck) and Cian Elyse White (Te Puhi’).
Those taking part in the Directors Lab and/or the Screenwriters Lab include Hadas Ayalon (In a Minute You’ll Be Gone), Dania Bdeir & Bane Fakih (Pigeon Wars), Rashad Frett & Lin Que Ayoung (Ricky), Masami Kawai (Valley of the Tall Grass), Gabriela Ortega (Huella), Audrey Rosenberg (Wild Animals), Abinash Bikram Shah (Elephants in the Fog), Walter Thompson-Hernández (If I Go Will They Miss Me), Sean Wang (DìDi (弟弟)) and Farida Zahran (The Leftover Ladies).
A significant part of supporting Indigenous filmmakers for nearly two decades, the Native Lab will kick off online this year from May 1–5 before continuing in person in Santa Fe,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Labs run from May to June.
Sundance Institute has announced the Fellows for the 2023 Directors, Screenwriters, and Native Labs.
This year’s Directors and Screenwriters Labs will support 12 Fellows, with five selected for the Native Lab.
Sundance Institute said the Native Lab has been a significant part of supporting Indigenous filmmakers for nearly two decades and will take place online from May 1–5 and continues from May 8–13 in-person in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Projects and Fellows for the 2023 Sundance Institute Native Lab: Eva Grant / Degrees Of Separation (Can); Quinne Larsen / Trouble (USA): Anpa’o Locke / Growing Pains (USA); Jana Schmieding...
Sundance Institute has announced the Fellows for the 2023 Directors, Screenwriters, and Native Labs.
This year’s Directors and Screenwriters Labs will support 12 Fellows, with five selected for the Native Lab.
Sundance Institute said the Native Lab has been a significant part of supporting Indigenous filmmakers for nearly two decades and will take place online from May 1–5 and continues from May 8–13 in-person in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Projects and Fellows for the 2023 Sundance Institute Native Lab: Eva Grant / Degrees Of Separation (Can); Quinne Larsen / Trouble (USA): Anpa’o Locke / Growing Pains (USA); Jana Schmieding...
- 4/27/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Clone High was easily one of my favourite animated shows, but the series was cancelled in 2003 after just thirteen episodes. Now, twenty years later, the clones are back! HBO Max has released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming Clone High revival, which features the return of Abe, Joan, Cleo, JFK, and a few new faces.
The original Clone High series was created by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Bill Lawrence, all of whom have returned for the revival. Dubbed a “modern refresh” of the original series, Clone High is “set at a high school for clones of historical figures. After a high school that was secretly being run as an elaborate military experiment to clone the greatest minds in history was put on ice, the clones have been thawed out 20 years later to resume the experiment with new clone classmates – all while navigating a new set of cultural norms and overly dramatic teen relationships.
The original Clone High series was created by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Bill Lawrence, all of whom have returned for the revival. Dubbed a “modern refresh” of the original series, Clone High is “set at a high school for clones of historical figures. After a high school that was secretly being run as an elaborate military experiment to clone the greatest minds in history was put on ice, the clones have been thawed out 20 years later to resume the experiment with new clone classmates – all while navigating a new set of cultural norms and overly dramatic teen relationships.
- 4/6/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
"It's becoming clearer which clones have the potential to be world leaders." HBO Max has revealed a first look teaser trailer for Clone High, the return of the cult classic animated series from Lord & Miller. After all of their success, and after everyone has been asking them, they finally got around to bringing this back. Same style, same characters, even some of the same voice cast. Clone High was the very first creation of Phil Lord & Chris Miller, now known for Cloudy, The Lego Movie, Solo, 21 Jump Street. It first debuted in 2002 but was cancelled after one season. After a high school that was secretly being run as an elaborate military experiment to clone the greatest minds in history was put on ice, the clones have been thawed out 20 years later to resume the experiment with new clone classmates—all while navigating a new set of cultural norms. With...
- 4/5/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Phil Lord and Chris Miller, directors of hits like "21 Jump Street" as well as the producers of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," are at the top of the food chain in Hollywood these days -- but it wasn't always that way. Earlier on in their careers, when they were green, they made a little animated show called "Clone High" for MTV that, despite gaining critical acclaim and a loving audience, lasted just one season. Now though, the show is coming back on HBO Max, and we've got a brand new teaser trailer for the revival of this cult classic.
Lord and Miller have put their powers to use to bring back their beloved series, with original voice actors Will Forte and Nicole Sullivan returning as well. Lord is also back as Scudworth, Miller as JFK and Mr. B, Christa Miller as Candide Sampson, Donald Faison as George Washington Carver, and Judah Miller as Scangrade.
Lord and Miller have put their powers to use to bring back their beloved series, with original voice actors Will Forte and Nicole Sullivan returning as well. Lord is also back as Scudworth, Miller as JFK and Mr. B, Christa Miller as Candide Sampson, Donald Faison as George Washington Carver, and Judah Miller as Scangrade.
- 4/5/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The Clone High revival is coming to HBO Max. The streaming service released the first photos and revealed the cast of the adult animated series set in a high school attended by young clones of historical figures, including Abe Lincoln, Joan of Arc, Cleopatra, and JFK.
The satirical comedy series aired for one season of 13 episodes on MTV during the 2002-03 season. It was pulled off the air when there was a controversy surrounding the portrayal of Gandhi.
Created by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Bill Lawrence, Will Forte, and Nicole Sullivan starred in the original series, and they are returning for the revival. Ayo Edebiri, Mitra Jouhari, Vicci Martinez, Kelvin Yu, Neil Casey, Jana Schmieding, Sam Richardson, Mo Gaffney, Al Madrigal, Danny Pudi, and Emily Maya Mills are joining the series.
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The satirical comedy series aired for one season of 13 episodes on MTV during the 2002-03 season. It was pulled off the air when there was a controversy surrounding the portrayal of Gandhi.
Created by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Bill Lawrence, Will Forte, and Nicole Sullivan starred in the original series, and they are returning for the revival. Ayo Edebiri, Mitra Jouhari, Vicci Martinez, Kelvin Yu, Neil Casey, Jana Schmieding, Sam Richardson, Mo Gaffney, Al Madrigal, Danny Pudi, and Emily Maya Mills are joining the series.
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- 3/27/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Long before Phil Lord and Christopher Miller became household names with "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" and Bill Lawrence took the sitcom world by storm with "Ted Lasso," the trio was responsible for a controversial animated comedy that lasted just one season. "Clone High" was a wild idea; a high-concept animated MTV sitcom about a high school full of clones of famous people that also served as a parody of teen shows at the time, it ultimately went off the air after its depiction of a clone of Gandhi inspired a hunger strike in India, according to Grantland.
Despite its short shelf life and bumpy history, "Clone High" achieved a bit of a cult status after it ended, and now, it's set to return with a stellar new cast and a few fan favorites. A first look at the upgraded version of the series debuted at WonderCon, where stars Nicole Sullivan...
Despite its short shelf life and bumpy history, "Clone High" achieved a bit of a cult status after it ended, and now, it's set to return with a stellar new cast and a few fan favorites. A first look at the upgraded version of the series debuted at WonderCon, where stars Nicole Sullivan...
- 3/25/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Clone High stars Will Forte (Abe) and Nicole Sullivan (Joan) took the stage at WonderCon today alongside executive producers Chris Miller, Erica Rivinoja, and Erik Durbin to debut an exclusive first look at the new series followed by a moderated Q&a panel, as well as to reveal the new cast.
From left to right: Frida Kahlo, Abe Lincoln, JFK, Joan of Arc, Harriet Tubman, Cleopatra, and Confucius stand in front of the Grassy Knoll as it burns. Photograph by Courtesy of HBO Max
Logline: This modern refresh of the Phil Lord (“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” “The Afterparty,” and “21 Jump Street”), Chris Miller, and Bill Lawrence hit series Clone High is set at a high school for clones of historical figures. After a high school that was secretly being run as an elaborate military experiment to clone the greatest minds in history was put on ice, the clones have...
From left to right: Frida Kahlo, Abe Lincoln, JFK, Joan of Arc, Harriet Tubman, Cleopatra, and Confucius stand in front of the Grassy Knoll as it burns. Photograph by Courtesy of HBO Max
Logline: This modern refresh of the Phil Lord (“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” “The Afterparty,” and “21 Jump Street”), Chris Miller, and Bill Lawrence hit series Clone High is set at a high school for clones of historical figures. After a high school that was secretly being run as an elaborate military experiment to clone the greatest minds in history was put on ice, the clones have...
- 3/25/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
Clone High, HBO Max’s upcoming revival of the classic MTV series from Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Bill Lawrence, will premiere this spring, it was revealed during the show’s panel at WonderCon.
Returning voice cast includes Will Forte reprising his role as Abe; Nicole Sullivan as Joan; Lord as Scudworth; Chris Miller as JFK and Mr. B; Christa Miller voicing a new character, Candide Sampson; Donald Faison back as George Washington Carver; and Judah Miller as Scangrade.
Dubbed a “modern refresh” of the 2002 animated series, the followup is set at a high school for clones of historical figures. After a high school that was secretly being run as an elaborate military experiment to clone the greatest minds in history was put on ice, the clones have been thawed out 20 years later to resume the experiment with new clone classmates – all while navigating a new set of cultural norms and overly dramatic teen relationships.
Returning voice cast includes Will Forte reprising his role as Abe; Nicole Sullivan as Joan; Lord as Scudworth; Chris Miller as JFK and Mr. B; Christa Miller voicing a new character, Candide Sampson; Donald Faison back as George Washington Carver; and Judah Miller as Scangrade.
Dubbed a “modern refresh” of the 2002 animated series, the followup is set at a high school for clones of historical figures. After a high school that was secretly being run as an elaborate military experiment to clone the greatest minds in history was put on ice, the clones have been thawed out 20 years later to resume the experiment with new clone classmates – all while navigating a new set of cultural norms and overly dramatic teen relationships.
- 3/25/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max had us laughing, shivering and crying all over again on Friday with a special first look at the return of Clone High.
The batch of photos was unveiled during the animated comedy’s WonderCon panel, where several executive producers and cast members were on hand to preview the cult series’ revival, which will premiere this spring.
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For the uninitiated, Clone High is an animated comedy about a high school populated by teenage clones of significant historical figures.
The batch of photos was unveiled during the animated comedy’s WonderCon panel, where several executive producers and cast members were on hand to preview the cult series’ revival, which will premiere this spring.
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For the uninitiated, Clone High is an animated comedy about a high school populated by teenage clones of significant historical figures.
- 3/25/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Hollywood has never had a reluctance to show Native characters onscreen. They’ve served as the go-to foils for the hero in the most American of movie genres — the Western — and occasionally have been romanticized for their exotic mysticism, their cultural practices and presentation adopted (or appropriated, as some might say) in order to imbue a sense of depth or artistry to a white practitioner. In more recent years, the historical and ongoing experience of many Indigenous communities’ battles to preserve their lands and defend their sovereignty has been allegorized into big-budget fantasy blockbusters.
But in between the two Avatar movies, the landscape for Native Americans in media has shifted. In 2009, when James Cameron’s first trip to Pandora premiered in theaters on the way to earning nine Oscar nominations (three wins) and becoming the top-grossing film of all time ($2.9 billion worldwide), some critics and audience members noted the plot’s evocations of Native narratives,...
But in between the two Avatar movies, the landscape for Native Americans in media has shifted. In 2009, when James Cameron’s first trip to Pandora premiered in theaters on the way to earning nine Oscar nominations (three wins) and becoming the top-grossing film of all time ($2.9 billion worldwide), some critics and audience members noted the plot’s evocations of Native narratives,...
- 3/1/2023
- by Rebecca Sun and Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Network: Peacock
Episodes: 18 (half-hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: April 22, 2021 -- May 16, 2022
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Ed Helms, Jana Schmieding (Cheyenne River Lakota Sioux), Michael Greyeyes (Nêhiyaw from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation), Jesse Leigh, and Dustin Milligan.
TV show description:
A single-camera comedy, the Rutherford Falls TV show was created by Michael Schur, Ed Helms, and Sierra Teller Ornelas.
The story follows Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Schmieding), two lifelong best friends who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wake-up call.
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Episodes: 18 (half-hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: April 22, 2021 -- May 16, 2022
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Ed Helms, Jana Schmieding (Cheyenne River Lakota Sioux), Michael Greyeyes (Nêhiyaw from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation), Jesse Leigh, and Dustin Milligan.
TV show description:
A single-camera comedy, the Rutherford Falls TV show was created by Michael Schur, Ed Helms, and Sierra Teller Ornelas.
The story follows Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Schmieding), two lifelong best friends who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wake-up call.
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- 9/10/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
(Welcome to TV, Interrupted, a series where the /Film team remembers, eulogizes, and makes a case for the revival of TV shows we loved that were canceled far too soon.)
Often, the shows we cover here at TV, Interrupted have been off the air for quite a while. We're here for the Hannibals, the Wonderfalls, and even the Carnivàles. But every now and again, a fresh cancellation feels too acutely unfair to ignore, and some shows are worth celebrating -- and pitching to new networks -- before the dust has even settled. "Rutherford Falls" is one of these rare cases. News of the Peacock series' premature demise just broke on Friday, and while its cast and crew are still sharing their own statements about its ending, I'm already falling back into a rewatch of one of the most underrated comfort watches of the past few years.
"Rutherford Falls" is a...
Often, the shows we cover here at TV, Interrupted have been off the air for quite a while. We're here for the Hannibals, the Wonderfalls, and even the Carnivàles. But every now and again, a fresh cancellation feels too acutely unfair to ignore, and some shows are worth celebrating -- and pitching to new networks -- before the dust has even settled. "Rutherford Falls" is one of these rare cases. News of the Peacock series' premature demise just broke on Friday, and while its cast and crew are still sharing their own statements about its ending, I'm already falling back into a rewatch of one of the most underrated comfort watches of the past few years.
"Rutherford Falls" is a...
- 9/4/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
"Rutherford Falls" has been cancelled. The Native American-led sitcom set in a fictional small town has aired two seasons at Peacock, but today TVLine reports it won't get a third. This is frankly heartbreaking news for anyone who was following the sweet, clever comedy, which is one of only a small handful of American TV shows ever made by and about Native American people. But all hope isn't lost, as series co-creator Sierra Teller Ornelas has shared her intention to find a new home for the series if possible.
The series was made by Ornelas, a Navajo writer and filmmaker, along with star Ed Helms and "Parks and Recreation" and "The Good Place" creator Michael Schur. Unfortunately, though, "Rutherford Falls" never seemed to have the visibility of Schur's other shows, and remained a hidden gem for its two-year run.
Helms and Jana Schmieding lead the cast as two long-time best friends,...
The series was made by Ornelas, a Navajo writer and filmmaker, along with star Ed Helms and "Parks and Recreation" and "The Good Place" creator Michael Schur. Unfortunately, though, "Rutherford Falls" never seemed to have the visibility of Schur's other shows, and remained a hidden gem for its two-year run.
Helms and Jana Schmieding lead the cast as two long-time best friends,...
- 9/2/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Peacock has axed another series as they’ve cancelled Rutherford Falls after two seasons. The comedy series starred Ed Helms and Jana Schmieding as two lifelong friends whose relationship is tested when a crisis hits their small town.
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Rutherford Falls was critically acclaimed and hailed for its Indigenous representation both on camera on behind-the-scenes. Despite the rave reviews, sources have said there was a real lack of viewership, prompting Peacock to cancel the series. Sierra Teller Ornelas, who co-created Rutherford Falls with Ed Helms and Mike Schur, commented on the cancellation in a statement.
It’s been a true joy to make these two seasons of Rutherford Falls. Mike Schur, Ed Helms and I set out to make something new, real, and smart—but also dumb—that made you cry and think, but also laugh...
Related Rutherford Falls: New Peacock series finds Ed Helms in a wacky small town
Rutherford Falls was critically acclaimed and hailed for its Indigenous representation both on camera on behind-the-scenes. Despite the rave reviews, sources have said there was a real lack of viewership, prompting Peacock to cancel the series. Sierra Teller Ornelas, who co-created Rutherford Falls with Ed Helms and Mike Schur, commented on the cancellation in a statement.
It’s been a true joy to make these two seasons of Rutherford Falls. Mike Schur, Ed Helms and I set out to make something new, real, and smart—but also dumb—that made you cry and think, but also laugh...
- 9/2/2022
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Following Peacock’s decision to cancel Rutherford Falls, co-creator, executive producer and showrunner Sierra Teller Ornelas reflected on the show’s two-season run on the NBCU streamer, its legacy and potential future.
Ornelas served as showrunner on Rutherford Falls, which she co-created/executive produces with Ed Helms and Mike Schur. The critically acclaimed series, starring Helms and Jana Schmieding as lifelong best friends Nathan Rutherford and Reagan Wells, respectively, set a benchmark for Native representation on-screen and behind the camera. Edit Edit date and time
“it’s been an honor to introduce the best of Indian Country to the masses,” Ornelas’ said, adding that she and the other producers “will be exploring other platforms” for Rutherford Falls to continue. The series originated at Apple TV+ where it was in development. It landed at Peacock in turnaround.
Here is Ornelas’ full statement:
It’s been a true joy to make these two seasons of Rutherford Falls.
Ornelas served as showrunner on Rutherford Falls, which she co-created/executive produces with Ed Helms and Mike Schur. The critically acclaimed series, starring Helms and Jana Schmieding as lifelong best friends Nathan Rutherford and Reagan Wells, respectively, set a benchmark for Native representation on-screen and behind the camera. Edit Edit date and time
“it’s been an honor to introduce the best of Indian Country to the masses,” Ornelas’ said, adding that she and the other producers “will be exploring other platforms” for Rutherford Falls to continue. The series originated at Apple TV+ where it was in development. It landed at Peacock in turnaround.
Here is Ornelas’ full statement:
It’s been a true joy to make these two seasons of Rutherford Falls.
- 9/2/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock will not be ordering a third season of Rutherford Falls, its comedy series co-created/executive produced by Sierra Teller Ornelas, Ed Helms and Mike Schur. The cancellation of the show, starring Helms and Jana Schmieding, comes two and a half months after the Season 2 premiere June 16. In a statement following the decision, Ornelas indicated that the series will explore finding a new home on another platform.
The critically acclaimed series, hailed for its Native representation both in front of and behind the camera, landed at Peacock in turnaround having been originally developed at Apple TV+. Its cancellation follows Peacock’s decision in late June to scrap Schur’s high-profile Field of Dreams TV series reboot a month before start of production.
Schur, creator/executive producer of The Good Place, co-creator/exec producer of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Parks and Recreation and executive producer of Hacks, is one of the biggest...
The critically acclaimed series, hailed for its Native representation both in front of and behind the camera, landed at Peacock in turnaround having been originally developed at Apple TV+. Its cancellation follows Peacock’s decision in late June to scrap Schur’s high-profile Field of Dreams TV series reboot a month before start of production.
Schur, creator/executive producer of The Good Place, co-creator/exec producer of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Parks and Recreation and executive producer of Hacks, is one of the biggest...
- 9/2/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock is putting Rutherford Falls in its rearview mirror, canceling the Ed Helms comedy after two seasons, TVLine has learned.
The series starred Helms (The Office) as Nathan Rutherford and Jana Schmieding (Reservation Dogs) as Reagan Wells, two lifelong best friends who found themselves at a crossroads when their sleepy town got an unexpected wake-up call.
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The series starred Helms (The Office) as Nathan Rutherford and Jana Schmieding (Reservation Dogs) as Reagan Wells, two lifelong best friends who found themselves at a crossroads when their sleepy town got an unexpected wake-up call.
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- 9/2/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
“Rutherford Falls” has been canceled at Peacock, Variety has learned.
The single-camera comedy series aired two seasons on the NBCUniversal streaming service. The first 10-episode first season aired in 2021, while the eight-episode second season aired in June 2022. The cast included Ed Helms, Jana Schmieding, Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Leigh and Dustin Milligan.
Per the official logline, the show follows “lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call.”
As the show begins, the town of Rutherford Falls decides to remove a statue of Nathan’s ancestor, which drives Nathan to begin a campaign to save it. But Reagan, a member of the fictional Minishonka Nation, campaigns against it, as his ancestor was known for attacks on her people during the founding of the town.
The show received strong reviews from critics upon its debut,...
The single-camera comedy series aired two seasons on the NBCUniversal streaming service. The first 10-episode first season aired in 2021, while the eight-episode second season aired in June 2022. The cast included Ed Helms, Jana Schmieding, Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Leigh and Dustin Milligan.
Per the official logline, the show follows “lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Helms) and Reagan Wells (Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads – quite literally – when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call.”
As the show begins, the town of Rutherford Falls decides to remove a statue of Nathan’s ancestor, which drives Nathan to begin a campaign to save it. But Reagan, a member of the fictional Minishonka Nation, campaigns against it, as his ancestor was known for attacks on her people during the founding of the town.
The show received strong reviews from critics upon its debut,...
- 9/2/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Peacock will not return to Rutherford Falls.
The NBCUniversal-backed streaming service has canceled the comedy series from showrunner Sierra Teller Ornelas and starring Ed Helms after a two-season run.
Created by Ornelas, Helms and Mike Schur (The Good Place), Rutherford Falls marked a breakthrough series for Native representation onscreen and in the writers’ room.
The cancellation arrives nearly three months after Peacock dropped all eight episodes of the show’s sophomore season. While Peacock does not release traditional viewership data, season two of the comedy starring Helms, Jana Schmieding and Michael Greyeyes has a rare 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Season one is also certified fresh with a 92 percent rating.)
Despite its status as a critical breakout and breakthrough for representation, sources say Peacock wasn’t keen on renewing the show after its freshman season because of a lack of viewership. Those...
Peacock will not return to Rutherford Falls.
The NBCUniversal-backed streaming service has canceled the comedy series from showrunner Sierra Teller Ornelas and starring Ed Helms after a two-season run.
Created by Ornelas, Helms and Mike Schur (The Good Place), Rutherford Falls marked a breakthrough series for Native representation onscreen and in the writers’ room.
The cancellation arrives nearly three months after Peacock dropped all eight episodes of the show’s sophomore season. While Peacock does not release traditional viewership data, season two of the comedy starring Helms, Jana Schmieding and Michael Greyeyes has a rare 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. (Season one is also certified fresh with a 92 percent rating.)
Despite its status as a critical breakout and breakthrough for representation, sources say Peacock wasn’t keen on renewing the show after its freshman season because of a lack of viewership. Those...
- 9/2/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you haven’t watched “Wide Net,” Episode 5 of FX’s “Reservation Dogs” Season 2, now streaming on Hulu.
FX’s “Reservation Dogs” continues to be one of the funniest shows on TV, breaking storytelling ground with its largely Indigenous cast and crew.
It is representation that both Native Americans and non-Natives alike have been craving to see on TV — multi-dimensional roles within the Indigenous community.
This week’s episode, “Wide Net,” is written and directed by Indigenous director Tazbah Rose Chavez. It follows Sarah Podemski’s Rita, who takes a girls’ trip with Bev (Jana Schmieding), Teenie (Tamara Podemski) and Natalie (Nathalie Standingcloud) to the Indian Health Services Conference, and their attempts to snag men and bust moves at the conference dance floor.
The episode is a game-changer for audiences in terms of how it spotlights its female cast, with Schmieding calling it a celebration...
FX’s “Reservation Dogs” continues to be one of the funniest shows on TV, breaking storytelling ground with its largely Indigenous cast and crew.
It is representation that both Native Americans and non-Natives alike have been craving to see on TV — multi-dimensional roles within the Indigenous community.
This week’s episode, “Wide Net,” is written and directed by Indigenous director Tazbah Rose Chavez. It follows Sarah Podemski’s Rita, who takes a girls’ trip with Bev (Jana Schmieding), Teenie (Tamara Podemski) and Natalie (Nathalie Standingcloud) to the Indian Health Services Conference, and their attempts to snag men and bust moves at the conference dance floor.
The episode is a game-changer for audiences in terms of how it spotlights its female cast, with Schmieding calling it a celebration...
- 8/25/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
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