After a very long absence, Evil returns to Paramount+ today for its final season. And in Episode 1, “How to Split an Atom,” we get a callback to an early ep, a terrifying creepy-crawly and an explanation of that ridiculous chihuahua toy in Leland’s apartment. It’s an embarrassment of supernatural riches!
In a moment, we’ll want to know what you thought of the premiere. But first, read on for the highlights:
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In a moment, we’ll want to know what you thought of the premiere. But first, read on for the highlights:
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- 5/23/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Another school year has come to an end on Abbott Elementary. Despite being on the shorter side due to the dual Hollywood strikes, Season 3 of ABC’s hit mockumentary sitcom has been stellar overall — in just 14 episodes, it’s tackled teaching woes, career pivots, breakups, and plenty of other shenanigans.
This season has heavily focused on Janine’s (Quinta Brunson) district storyline, leaving her will-they/won’t-they? romance with Gregory (Tyler James Williams) mostly just simmering in the background. Although fans have been invested in the couple from the very beginning, the show has never been in a real rush for them to actually get together.
This season has heavily focused on Janine’s (Quinta Brunson) district storyline, leaving her will-they/won’t-they? romance with Gregory (Tyler James Williams) mostly just simmering in the background. Although fans have been invested in the couple from the very beginning, the show has never been in a real rush for them to actually get together.
- 5/23/2024
- by Kelly Martinez
- Primetimer
Prepare to see a lot of the new Mrs. Lawrence when The Handmaid’s Tale returns next year.
Ever Carradine, who plays Naomi, has been promoted to series regular for the Hulu drama’s sixth and final season, TVLine has confirmed. Our sister site Deadline first reported the promotion.
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Ever Carradine, who plays Naomi, has been promoted to series regular for the Hulu drama’s sixth and final season, TVLine has confirmed. Our sister site Deadline first reported the promotion.
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- 5/23/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Abbott Elementary Season 3, Episode 14, “Party.”] Abbott Elementary‘s third season came to a close with a shocking turn of events in Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory’s (Tyler James Williams) relationship as she hosts a party for her colleagues. The end-of-school-year celebration is carefully crafted as Janine designates different sections of her small apartment for specific people and activities. One individual who acknowledges her planning is Gregory, who clearly still has feelings for her despite being deterred from exploring things further in the previous installment. When guests like Manny (Josh Segarra) and Olivia (Lana Condor) arrive, the tension between Janine and Gregory is further exacerbated as they continue to be unsure about where they stand with one another. As the party gets out of control, the lights go out, and Janine shares a quiet moment with Gregory in her bedroom. But just as they are about to kiss, Mr. Johnson...
- 5/23/2024
- TV Insider
[This story contains spoilers from the Abbott Elementary season three finale, “Party.”]
If there’s one issue viewers have had with the beloved ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary over its three seasons, it’s that Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) have yet to take their working relationship to the next level, as fans have been shipping the pair since its season one debut.
After a painstaking episode 13, “Smith Playground,” in which Janine and Gregory’s plans to tell each other how they feel are thwarted by fellow teacher, Mr. Morton’s bitter warning to “never date someone you work with,” audiences began to lose hope. But in the final minutes of the season three finale episode, “Party,” which aired Wednesday night, the two share a passionate kiss at Janine’s end of the school year bash, putting an end to the tortuous will-they-won’t they dynamic between the teachers.
“I think this season with...
If there’s one issue viewers have had with the beloved ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary over its three seasons, it’s that Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) have yet to take their working relationship to the next level, as fans have been shipping the pair since its season one debut.
After a painstaking episode 13, “Smith Playground,” in which Janine and Gregory’s plans to tell each other how they feel are thwarted by fellow teacher, Mr. Morton’s bitter warning to “never date someone you work with,” audiences began to lose hope. But in the final minutes of the season three finale episode, “Party,” which aired Wednesday night, the two share a passionate kiss at Janine’s end of the school year bash, putting an end to the tortuous will-they-won’t they dynamic between the teachers.
“I think this season with...
- 5/23/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Spoiler Alert! This post contains details from the Season 3 finale of ABC’s Abbott Elementary.
The last day of school is always cause for celebration, and the teachers of Abbott Elementary sure know how to throw a party.
Fresh off her stint at the district, Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) made it back to her second-grade students in time to send them off for the summer and back to her co-workers in time to host them in her tiny apartment for a bit of a celebration in the Season 3 finale. Naturally, the documentary crew was also invited along for the ride.
“We knew we wanted it to end with Janine throwing a party, mostly because it was a year of her getting herself out of her comfort zone, pushing herself in ways she hadn’t before,” executive producer Justin Halpern told Deadline. “This party is something that she wouldn’t have probably done that long ago.
The last day of school is always cause for celebration, and the teachers of Abbott Elementary sure know how to throw a party.
Fresh off her stint at the district, Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) made it back to her second-grade students in time to send them off for the summer and back to her co-workers in time to host them in her tiny apartment for a bit of a celebration in the Season 3 finale. Naturally, the documentary crew was also invited along for the ride.
“We knew we wanted it to end with Janine throwing a party, mostly because it was a year of her getting herself out of her comfort zone, pushing herself in ways she hadn’t before,” executive producer Justin Halpern told Deadline. “This party is something that she wouldn’t have probably done that long ago.
- 5/23/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2024 NBA Playoffs are nearing the end — here’s how to stream the conference finals online.
Where to Watch the 2024 NBA Conference Finals Online
The Western conference finals begin on Wednesday, May 22, while the Eastern side has already played its first game. Western conference games will all be televised on TNT, while Eastern conference games will be televised on ESPN and ABC. If you’re a cord-cutter hoping to catch a virtual seat at every game, below we’re outlining how to watch the NBA playoff games online using Sling — a customizable live-tv streaming service.
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Where to Watch the 2024 NBA Conference Finals Online
The Western conference finals begin on Wednesday, May 22, while the Eastern side has already played its first game. Western conference games will all be televised on TNT, while Eastern conference games will be televised on ESPN and ABC. If you’re a cord-cutter hoping to catch a virtual seat at every game, below we’re outlining how to watch the NBA playoff games online using Sling — a customizable live-tv streaming service.
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- 5/22/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Abbott Elementary‘s third season closes its run on May 22, and in anticipation of the episode’s arrival, TV Insider caught up with star Tyler James Williams, who is teasing that when it comes to what’s in store, fans are “not ready.” As viewers saw in the previous installment, the Abbott crew took their students to a playground for an epic field trip that ended in a competition against the school led by Ava’s (Janelle James) frenemy Crystal (Tatyana Ali). At the same time, Jacob (Chris Perfetti) hinted to Gregory (Tyler James Williams) and Janine (Quinta Brunson) that romantic feelings remained between them. Disney/Gilles Mingasson Just as fans thought they’d get a romantic payoff, Mr. Morton (Jerry Minor) chimed in to warn about the dangers of dating a coworker as he and his wife deal with hardships over their unraveling marriage. Ava also chimed in, suggesting...
- 5/21/2024
- TV Insider
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about lotsa shows including Tracker, The Chi, Law & Order: Svu, Young Sheldon and CSI: Vegas!
1 | If Doctor Who’s “space babies” are, well, babies, how are there the drawings of toddlers on the walls?
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1 | If Doctor Who’s “space babies” are, well, babies, how are there the drawings of toddlers on the walls?
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- 5/17/2024
- by Vlada Gelman, Matt Webb Mitovich, Kimberly Roots, Dave Nemetz, Ryan Schwartz, Keisha Hatchett, Nick Caruso and Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
When Quinta Brunson first introduced second grade teacher Janine Teagues in season one of Abbott Elementary, she purposely had the character dress in awkward clothing, from frumpy sweaters paired with chunky belts to long maxi skirts with sneakers. She barely wore makeup and didn’t pay much attention to her hair.
But in season three, as Teagues takes a break from teaching to work at the Philadelphia school district, viewers see her forge ahead: She’s in tailored suits, fitted blazers and heels. She’s stepped up her makeup game and her curls are defined. And the middle part in her hair drives the point home: This is her glow up.
It’s something Brunson has been planning from day one.
“I always wanted this evolution for Janine,” she tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I always joke that [Janine] watched some YouTube videos over the summer. She learned a quick makeup tutorial.
But in season three, as Teagues takes a break from teaching to work at the Philadelphia school district, viewers see her forge ahead: She’s in tailored suits, fitted blazers and heels. She’s stepped up her makeup game and her curls are defined. And the middle part in her hair drives the point home: This is her glow up.
It’s something Brunson has been planning from day one.
“I always wanted this evolution for Janine,” she tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I always joke that [Janine] watched some YouTube videos over the summer. She learned a quick makeup tutorial.
- 5/16/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Abbott Elementary fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 3 Episode 14 episode titled Party!
Find out everything you need to know about the Party episode of Abbott Elementary, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Abbott Elementary Party Season 3 Episode 14 Preview
In this episode of “Abbott Elementary,” titled “Party,” airing on ABC at 9:00 Pm on May 22, 2024, viewers are in for a treat as Janine takes on the task of organizing the perfect end-of-year celebration. As summer vacation approaches, Janine is determined to create an unforgettable party that caters to the diverse interests of her colleagues and friends at Abbott Elementary.
Janine, portrayed by the talented Quinta Brunson, who also created the show, puts her heart and soul into planning the event. She considers everyone’s likes and dislikes, ensuring that the party is a hit with the entire staff.
Find out everything you need to know about the Party episode of Abbott Elementary, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Abbott Elementary Party Season 3 Episode 14 Preview
In this episode of “Abbott Elementary,” titled “Party,” airing on ABC at 9:00 Pm on May 22, 2024, viewers are in for a treat as Janine takes on the task of organizing the perfect end-of-year celebration. As summer vacation approaches, Janine is determined to create an unforgettable party that caters to the diverse interests of her colleagues and friends at Abbott Elementary.
Janine, portrayed by the talented Quinta Brunson, who also created the show, puts her heart and soul into planning the event. She considers everyone’s likes and dislikes, ensuring that the party is a hit with the entire staff.
- 5/15/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
Get ready to celebrate with the teachers of “Abbott Elementary” in the upcoming Season 3 Episode 14 titled “Party.” Set to air on ABC at 9:00 Pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, this episode promises a fun-filled end-of-year bash hosted by none other than Janine.
As the school year comes to a close and summer vacation draws near, Janine takes it upon herself to throw the ultimate party for her colleagues and friends. With meticulous planning and attention to detail, she ensures that everyone’s interests are taken into consideration, making it a memorable event for all.
Audiences can expect plenty of laughter, camaraderie, and heartwarming moments as the teachers come together to celebrate the end of another successful school year. From lively conversations to impromptu dance-offs, this party is sure to be a highlight of the season for both the characters and viewers alike.
So, mark your calendars and join the festivities with...
As the school year comes to a close and summer vacation draws near, Janine takes it upon herself to throw the ultimate party for her colleagues and friends. With meticulous planning and attention to detail, she ensures that everyone’s interests are taken into consideration, making it a memorable event for all.
Audiences can expect plenty of laughter, camaraderie, and heartwarming moments as the teachers come together to celebrate the end of another successful school year. From lively conversations to impromptu dance-offs, this party is sure to be a highlight of the season for both the characters and viewers alike.
So, mark your calendars and join the festivities with...
- 5/15/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Prepare for another exciting episode of “Country House Hunters Canada” as Season 1 Episode 7, titled “Mountain Retreat in Snow Valley,” takes viewers on a scenic journey to find the perfect forever home. Tune in to Fyi at 7:00 Pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, as Janine and Trevor explore the breathtaking landscapes of Snow Valley in search of their dream property.
In this installment, viewers will follow Janine and Trevor as they embark on an adventure into the mountains, hoping to find a serene retreat where they can escape the hustle and bustle of city life. As they explore various properties nestled among the snowy peaks, the couple weighs their options and envisions the possibilities each home has to offer.
From cozy cabins to spacious chalets, the mountains of Snow Valley hold the key to Janine and Trevor’s future. With its stunning vistas and tranquil surroundings, the episode showcases the allure of...
In this installment, viewers will follow Janine and Trevor as they embark on an adventure into the mountains, hoping to find a serene retreat where they can escape the hustle and bustle of city life. As they explore various properties nestled among the snowy peaks, the couple weighs their options and envisions the possibilities each home has to offer.
From cozy cabins to spacious chalets, the mountains of Snow Valley hold the key to Janine and Trevor’s future. With its stunning vistas and tranquil surroundings, the episode showcases the allure of...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Unveiling the Uncomfortable in Abbott Elementary’s Latest Episode The recent episode of Abbott Elementary, titled Double Date, delivered an hour loaded with awkward encounters and emotional jolts, guaranteeing viewers a rollercoaster of reactions. Positioned as a pivot in Season 3, this episode reintroduces Janine (played by Quinta Brunson) to the school dynamics after her duration at the district. Amidst sharpening tensions, Gregory (Tyler James Williams), alongside his colleague Jacob (Chris Perfetti) and Jacob’s boyfriend Avi (Karan Soni), plans a simple double date with Avi’s coworker Olivia (Lana Condor). An unforeseen twist occurs when they bump into Janine at a bar,
The post Abbott Elementary Episode 11 Recap The Most Awkward Double Date Ever first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Abbott Elementary Episode 11 Recap The Most Awkward Double Date Ever first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/3/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Abbott Elementary Season 3, Episode 11 “Double Date.”] Abbott Elementary sees, in the latest episode, the return of everyone’s favorite teacher as Janine (Quinta Brunson) resumes her role at the titular school following a stint at the district. And the vibes are a little tense as Gregory’s (Tyler James Williams) request to put a period on their romantic situation takes a twisty turn during a double date out with colleague Jacob (Chris Perfetti) and his boyfriend Avi (Karan Soni) and Avi’s coworker Olivia (Lana Condor). During a brief detour while waiting for their dinner reservation, the four of them step into a bar for a drink, only to find that Janine is there with Manny (Josh Segarra). When Gregory takes note of how nicely Janine is dressed, theorizing that she’s on a date with Manny, his focus is suddenly absorbed on the table where they’re sitting rather than on his ...
- 5/2/2024
- TV Insider
Summer is just around the corner, which means school is almost out — including Abbott Elementary. Although Season 3 is on the shorter side following last year’s dual Hollywood strikes, with14 episodes in total, the hit ABC sitcom has still managed to pack in plenty of fun, drama, and laughs.
This season has seen major developments for many characters, from Janine’s (Quinta Brunson) district storyline to Gregory’s (Tyler James Williams) Garden Goofballs club to Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) and Jacob (Chris Perfetti) unexpectedly becoming roommates and good friends. However, there’s one Abbott character who hasn’t gotten much time to shine lately: Ava (Janelle James).
This season has seen major developments for many characters, from Janine’s (Quinta Brunson) district storyline to Gregory’s (Tyler James Williams) Garden Goofballs club to Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) and Jacob (Chris Perfetti) unexpectedly becoming roommates and good friends. However, there’s one Abbott character who hasn’t gotten much time to shine lately: Ava (Janelle James).
- 5/1/2024
- by Kelly Martinez
- Primetimer
Keeping a television series fresh and engaging after its first few seasons is always a difficult task. It often separates the classic TV shows from the also-rans. And it’s often even tougher to pull off for a network comedy or sitcom. In many ways, that’s why it’s a relief that the third season of “Abbot Elementary” may arguably be one of its best. A major reason for that has to be Janelle James‘ portrayal of the blunt and take-no-prisoners elementary school principal, Ava.
Continue reading ‘Abbott Elementary’: Janelle James Makes A Case For Ava & Janine’s Friendship at The Playlist.
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- 4/26/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Last year, Abbott Elementary's second season ended with an epic fake out: while on a sleepover school trip, Janine and Gregory confessed their feelings for each other in the surprisingly romantic setting of The Franklin Institute (who knew!) and then... decided to stay friends??
Fans of the show either swooned at this continuation of their slow-burn relationship or lost hope (and interest) in the series ever delivering on this particular storyline.
In either case, it seemed a safe bet that these two characters would spend a lot of time apart during the next season and maybe even explore other dating opportunities.
Season 3 opened with a five-month time jump (a creative way to account for delays from the Hollywood writers and actors strikes) and with Janine now working for the Philadelphia school district.
This potentially series-changing news was walked back a bit when we learned that it's only a temporary internship...
Fans of the show either swooned at this continuation of their slow-burn relationship or lost hope (and interest) in the series ever delivering on this particular storyline.
In either case, it seemed a safe bet that these two characters would spend a lot of time apart during the next season and maybe even explore other dating opportunities.
Season 3 opened with a five-month time jump (a creative way to account for delays from the Hollywood writers and actors strikes) and with Janine now working for the Philadelphia school district.
This potentially series-changing news was walked back a bit when we learned that it's only a temporary internship...
- 4/25/2024
- by Paullette Gaudet
- TVfanatic
Bette Midler has an idea for Quinta Brunson and wants to guest star on the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary.
The actress took to social media to express her desire to appear on the award-winning comedy and she wants to be cast as the mother of Lisa Ann Walter’s Melissa.
“Since I’m now using this website to pitch myself on TV shows, I would also like to play Melissa Schemmenti’s mother on Abbott Elementary. If you see Quinta Brunson, please tell her,” Midler recently posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Since I'm now using this website to pitch myself on TV shows, I would also like to play Melissa Schemmenti's mother on "Abbott Elementary." If you see Quinta Brunson, please tell her.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) April 21, 2024
Melissa’s mother has not appeared on the show created by Brunson as of now. The only Schemmenti...
The actress took to social media to express her desire to appear on the award-winning comedy and she wants to be cast as the mother of Lisa Ann Walter’s Melissa.
“Since I’m now using this website to pitch myself on TV shows, I would also like to play Melissa Schemmenti’s mother on Abbott Elementary. If you see Quinta Brunson, please tell her,” Midler recently posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
Since I'm now using this website to pitch myself on TV shows, I would also like to play Melissa Schemmenti's mother on "Abbott Elementary." If you see Quinta Brunson, please tell her.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) April 21, 2024
Melissa’s mother has not appeared on the show created by Brunson as of now. The only Schemmenti...
- 4/22/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
We're back in class with another fun episode of Abbott Elementary!
This was probably the best episode of the season, and for that reason, we're giving it five stars.
When you have an ensemble cast like this one, it can be hard to make sure everyone's story gets told. But the writers of this show know what they're doing, and it never feels like anyone is left behind.
The big news from Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 10 was Janine's big career decision. We definitely saw it coming, as she's been dropping hints about how much she misses being in the classroom all season.
The district fellowship was a nice storyline for her because it gave her opportunities for growth and helped her understand where she really wanted to be.
Plus, it gave us Manny, who will be missed as the show pulls away from the district. Maybe they'll find a way to keep him involved,...
This was probably the best episode of the season, and for that reason, we're giving it five stars.
When you have an ensemble cast like this one, it can be hard to make sure everyone's story gets told. But the writers of this show know what they're doing, and it never feels like anyone is left behind.
The big news from Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 10 was Janine's big career decision. We definitely saw it coming, as she's been dropping hints about how much she misses being in the classroom all season.
The district fellowship was a nice storyline for her because it gave her opportunities for growth and helped her understand where she really wanted to be.
Plus, it gave us Manny, who will be missed as the show pulls away from the district. Maybe they'll find a way to keep him involved,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Abbott Elementary Season 3, Episode 10, “2 Ava 2 Fest.”] Abbott Elementary’s latest episode revealed Janine’s (Quinta Brunson) big decision surrounding her professional future. After she was offered a more permanent position at the district, she was forced to reckon with what that would mean. Ultimately it meant working with schools across the district, not just kids at Abbott, a school that holds a special place in her heart. Janine’s new employment party at the district happening the same night as the second annual Ava Fest threw into contrast all she’d be leaving behind as a teacher. Disney/Gilles Mingasson Sure, she’d have an opportunity to implement her ideas across the district, but she wouldn’t get that one-on-one time with her students or coworkers. In the end, she chose to forgo the district job, revealing her plan to return after all. Janine was particularly swayed by a goodbye card from Barbara (...
- 4/18/2024
- TV Insider
[This story contains spoilers from the April 17 episode of Abbott Elementary, “2 Ava 2 Fest.”]
Ava Fest returned to Abbott Elementary for a second year in a row during Wednesday night’s “2 Ava 2 Fest” episode. But, unlike the first festival in season two of the ABC sitcom — where the wildly unqualified principal of Willard R. Abbott school pretended the name of the petition-signing effort stood for “A Very Abbott Festival” — this time around, she wastes no time professing her true intentions.
“Of course it’s about Ava, what do you mean?” actress Janelle James, who portrays Ava in the Quinta Brunson comedy, asks facetiously. “She just wants to have a party, charge at the door, take half. What’s the big deal?”
The big deal in the episode turns out to be Ava’s promise that Questlove will perform at the festival, which none of the teachers believe after she failed to book R&b singer Jazmine Sullivan the year prior. But...
Ava Fest returned to Abbott Elementary for a second year in a row during Wednesday night’s “2 Ava 2 Fest” episode. But, unlike the first festival in season two of the ABC sitcom — where the wildly unqualified principal of Willard R. Abbott school pretended the name of the petition-signing effort stood for “A Very Abbott Festival” — this time around, she wastes no time professing her true intentions.
“Of course it’s about Ava, what do you mean?” actress Janelle James, who portrays Ava in the Quinta Brunson comedy, asks facetiously. “She just wants to have a party, charge at the door, take half. What’s the big deal?”
The big deal in the episode turns out to be Ava’s promise that Questlove will perform at the festival, which none of the teachers believe after she failed to book R&b singer Jazmine Sullivan the year prior. But...
- 4/18/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Payne clan is sticking around for more fun. BET has renewed House of Payne for a sixth season on the channel, the show's 11th season overall. The 10th season finished airing in September.
A family comedy series, the Tyler Perry's House of Payne TV show stars Lavan Davis, Cassi Davis Patton, Allen Payne, Lance Gross, Larramie "Doc" Shaw, and Keshia Knight Pulliam with Ahmarie Holmes, Quin Walters, Cheryl Pepsi Riley, Clayton English, and Quincy Bonds in recurring roles. The sitcom follows retired fire chief Curtis Payne (Davis) and his loving and outspoken wife, Ella (Cassi Davis Patton), as they navigate life's problems in the suburbs of Atlanta. Their quirky modern-day family includes their son Calvin (Gross), his wife Miranda (Pulliam), and their sons, Calvin Jr. and little Christian. There's also adult nephew Cj (Payne), his wife Janine (McKinney),...
A family comedy series, the Tyler Perry's House of Payne TV show stars Lavan Davis, Cassi Davis Patton, Allen Payne, Lance Gross, Larramie "Doc" Shaw, and Keshia Knight Pulliam with Ahmarie Holmes, Quin Walters, Cheryl Pepsi Riley, Clayton English, and Quincy Bonds in recurring roles. The sitcom follows retired fire chief Curtis Payne (Davis) and his loving and outspoken wife, Ella (Cassi Davis Patton), as they navigate life's problems in the suburbs of Atlanta. Their quirky modern-day family includes their son Calvin (Gross), his wife Miranda (Pulliam), and their sons, Calvin Jr. and little Christian. There's also adult nephew Cj (Payne), his wife Janine (McKinney),...
- 4/17/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The strike may have delayed and abbreviated the third season of Abbott Elementary but Quinta Brunson went into it feeling pretty confident that her comedy wasn’t going anywhere: she was told that ABC had picked up the series for a fourth season.
While appearing at Deadline’s Contenders TV on Sunday, Brunson — who was joined on stage by Tyler James Williams (Gregory), Chris Perfetti (Jacob) and William Stanford Davis (Mr. Johnson) — recalled how incredible it felt to know that “ABC trusted us” before they even began production on season 3.
The news of the pickup was made public in February at the Television Critics Associaton press tour.
The comedy just wrapped production last week on the third season. Brunson, who plays Janine in the comedy that she created for ABC, said she still marvels at how far her Emmy-winning comedy has come.
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“We...
While appearing at Deadline’s Contenders TV on Sunday, Brunson — who was joined on stage by Tyler James Williams (Gregory), Chris Perfetti (Jacob) and William Stanford Davis (Mr. Johnson) — recalled how incredible it felt to know that “ABC trusted us” before they even began production on season 3.
The news of the pickup was made public in February at the Television Critics Associaton press tour.
The comedy just wrapped production last week on the third season. Brunson, who plays Janine in the comedy that she created for ABC, said she still marvels at how far her Emmy-winning comedy has come.
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“We...
- 4/14/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Abbott Elementary was on a little spring break, but we're back with a brand new episode, and Janine has big news.
On Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 9, Janine is offered a full-time job for the district now that her fellowship is ending. Gregory is fretting about a student who is missing a ton of school. Barbara, Jacob, Mr. Johnson, and Melissa are caught up in some AI-related drama.
This episode (like many others before it) was full of great quotes. We stayed laughing for almost the entire half hour.
It also felt more fast-paced than previous episodes. Whether that's because the season is winding down or because they're trying to set up new storylines, it made for an entertaining installment. There's some chatter about when Abbott Elementary will end, so hopefully it's not an omen.
A lot was happening, but the main reveal was about Janine's decision to take the district job.
On Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 9, Janine is offered a full-time job for the district now that her fellowship is ending. Gregory is fretting about a student who is missing a ton of school. Barbara, Jacob, Mr. Johnson, and Melissa are caught up in some AI-related drama.
This episode (like many others before it) was full of great quotes. We stayed laughing for almost the entire half hour.
It also felt more fast-paced than previous episodes. Whether that's because the season is winding down or because they're trying to set up new storylines, it made for an entertaining installment. There's some chatter about when Abbott Elementary will end, so hopefully it's not an omen.
A lot was happening, but the main reveal was about Janine's decision to take the district job.
- 4/11/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Abbott Elementary Season 3, Episode 9, “Alex.”] Abbott Elementary finally returned after a few weeks off the air and revealed a major career decision on the horizon for Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson). As fans will recall, the teacher was selected to work at the district for an interim period as she implemented positive change at Abbott and schools all around it. And in the latest episode, “Alex,” she faced a crossroads as Superintendent Reynolds (Keegan-Michael Key) offered her a permanent position at the district. Disney/Gilles Mingasson This would mean Janine would no longer be a teacher at Abbott, which she ultimately decided to pursue at the beginning of the episode, announcing the choice to her colleagues, and things seemed pretty wrapped up until Gregory (Tyler James Williams) asked for her help. When one of Janine’s students ran into trouble for several unexcused absences, Gregory leaned on Janine to help him sort...
- 4/11/2024
- TV Insider
Abbott Elementary may only be on its third season, but the ABC series has already established itself as one of the best workplace sitcoms. The Emmy-winning show has all the essential ingredients of the genre: a flawed but lovable protagonist, a ridiculous boss, an ensemble full of eccentric characters, and, of course, a will-they/won’t-they? romance.
From the very beginning, viewers have rooted for Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) to get together. While he was clearly interested in her from the moment they chaotically crossed paths in the pilot, she was still with her long-term boyfriend Tariq (Zack Fox). As they grew closer though, their connection became undeniable, something that deserved to be fully explored.
From the very beginning, viewers have rooted for Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams) to get together. While he was clearly interested in her from the moment they chaotically crossed paths in the pilot, she was still with her long-term boyfriend Tariq (Zack Fox). As they grew closer though, their connection became undeniable, something that deserved to be fully explored.
- 4/10/2024
- by Kelly Martinez
- Primetimer
Abbott Elementary’s Janine and Gregory won’t, at least if Tyler James Williams has anything to say about it.
During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show Tuesday, the actor weighed in on the will-they-won’t-they relationship between his character and Quinta Brunson’s, stating that, “I know everybody’s always mad at me… [but] I don’t necessarily want to see them together.” (The Janine/Gregory goods begin around the 2:40 mark in the above video.)
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During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show Tuesday, the actor weighed in on the will-they-won’t-they relationship between his character and Quinta Brunson’s, stating that, “I know everybody’s always mad at me… [but] I don’t necessarily want to see them together.” (The Janine/Gregory goods begin around the 2:40 mark in the above video.)
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- 4/9/2024
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Abbott Elementary‘s third season continues this week on ABC, and ahead of the show’s return star Tyler James Williams weighed in on his character Gregory’s relationship with Janine (Quinta Brunson) in the fan-favorite comedy. During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Williams was asked about how he feels regarding Gregory and Janine’s will-they-won’t-they romance. “I hate to say it, and I know everybody’s always mad at me…. [but] I don’t necessarily want to see them together,” Williams stated plainly. Gasps from the audience expressed their horror at such a thought as Janine and Gregory have become a pair worth rooting for over the past three seasons. When Jennifer Hudson pushed for more details, Williams added, “It’s partially an actor’s choice but also… I read a lot of scripts all the time. I watch a lot of TV, a lot of film.
- 4/9/2024
- TV Insider
Abbott Elementary fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 3 Episode 9 episode titled Alex!
Find out everything you need to know about the Alex episode of Abbott Elementary, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Abbott Elementary Alex Season 3 Episode 9 Preview
Get ready for a brand new episode of “Abbott Elementary” titled “Alex,” airing on ABC at 9:00 Pm on April 10, 2024. In this installment, Jacob finds himself taken aback when he discovers that his colleagues aren’t as invested in his frequent email messages as he thought. To his surprise, he learns that they haven’t even been writing their own replies.
Meanwhile, Gregory turns to Janine for assistance with a former student, seeking her guidance in navigating a delicate situation. As tensions rise and misunderstandings abound, the staff at Abbott Elementary must confront their own shortcomings and...
Find out everything you need to know about the Alex episode of Abbott Elementary, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Abbott Elementary Alex Season 3 Episode 9 Preview
Get ready for a brand new episode of “Abbott Elementary” titled “Alex,” airing on ABC at 9:00 Pm on April 10, 2024. In this installment, Jacob finds himself taken aback when he discovers that his colleagues aren’t as invested in his frequent email messages as he thought. To his surprise, he learns that they haven’t even been writing their own replies.
Meanwhile, Gregory turns to Janine for assistance with a former student, seeking her guidance in navigating a delicate situation. As tensions rise and misunderstandings abound, the staff at Abbott Elementary must confront their own shortcomings and...
- 4/3/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
Get ready for another hilarious and heartwarming episode of “Abbott Elementary” as Season 3 Episode 9, titled “Alex,” hits the screens at 9:00 Pm this Wednesday, April 10th, on ABC.
In this episode, Jacob gets a rude awakening when he discovers that his colleagues aren’t as invested in his frequent email messages as he thought. Shocked by their lack of enthusiasm and their failure to even craft their own replies, Jacob is left questioning his approach to communication in the workplace.
Meanwhile, Gregory finds himself in a bit of a pickle and turns to Janine for assistance with a former student. As the dynamic duo team up to tackle the situation, viewers can expect plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments along the way.
Join the lovable cast of “Abbott Elementary” as they navigate the ups and downs of school life with their trademark wit and charm. Don’t miss “Alex,” airing at 9:00 Pm this Wednesday,...
In this episode, Jacob gets a rude awakening when he discovers that his colleagues aren’t as invested in his frequent email messages as he thought. Shocked by their lack of enthusiasm and their failure to even craft their own replies, Jacob is left questioning his approach to communication in the workplace.
Meanwhile, Gregory finds himself in a bit of a pickle and turns to Janine for assistance with a former student. As the dynamic duo team up to tackle the situation, viewers can expect plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments along the way.
Join the lovable cast of “Abbott Elementary” as they navigate the ups and downs of school life with their trademark wit and charm. Don’t miss “Alex,” airing at 9:00 Pm this Wednesday,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Abbott Elementary‘s class hasn’t been in session on ABC for a little while, but rest assured knowing there’s more fun and laughs to come as Season 3 continues on the network. The show’s official Instagram page unveiled a helpful diagram teasing when you can catch the latest episodes starting April 10. Currently, no new episode is slated to air on Wednesday, April 3, with the next installment, “Alex,” set to arrive the following week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abbott Elementary (@abbottelemabc) The ninth episode of Abbott‘s third season may not arrive for another week, but there is already a logline that teases, “Jacob (Chris Perfetti) is shocked when he finds out his colleagues are not invested in his frequent email messages and haven’t even been writing their own replies. Meanwhile, Gregory (Tyler James Williams) turns to Janine (Quinta Brunson) for help with a former student.
- 4/2/2024
- TV Insider
Incoming crossover, 9-1-1 fans! And it's looking like it will be quite the doozy!
9-1-1 is no stranger to a crossover, as the 118 headed to Austin, Texas, during 9-1-1 Season 4 to aid the folks of the 126 as they battled a raging wildfire.
And while that crossover with 9-1-1: Lone Star was inevitable, with the two series existing in the same universe, this upcoming crossover is more unexpected but looks like a ton of fun.
When 9-1-1 made the move to ABC, many wondered if the 118 would show up on one of the hit series currently airing on the network.
Maybe the 118 would end up working the scene of an accident that saw some members from The Rookie stopping by.
Or perhaps Athena would be working a case and needed unique medical advice that somehow had her in contact with someone at Grey Sloan Memorial.
Better yet,...
9-1-1 is no stranger to a crossover, as the 118 headed to Austin, Texas, during 9-1-1 Season 4 to aid the folks of the 126 as they battled a raging wildfire.
And while that crossover with 9-1-1: Lone Star was inevitable, with the two series existing in the same universe, this upcoming crossover is more unexpected but looks like a ton of fun.
When 9-1-1 made the move to ABC, many wondered if the 118 would show up on one of the hit series currently airing on the network.
Maybe the 118 would end up working the scene of an accident that saw some members from The Rookie stopping by.
Or perhaps Athena would be working a case and needed unique medical advice that somehow had her in contact with someone at Grey Sloan Memorial.
Better yet,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
Stars: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, William Atherton, James Acaster | Written by Gil Kenan, Jason Reitman | Directed by Gil Kenan
The Ghostbusters are back in New York for the second instalment of the sequel-slash-reboot series, following 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife. This time round, it’s directed by Gil Kenan, who co-wrote both Afterlife and Frozen Empire with Jason Reitman. Effectively energised by the New York setting, the sequel has evidently learned from the disastrous mistakes of the previous film and emerges as an entertaining adventure in its own right, though it’s not entirely without problems.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire jumps right into the Ghostbusting action, with the new team – former science teacher Gary Groobersom (Paul Rudd), Callie Spengler (Carrie Coon) and her two teenage children Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace...
The Ghostbusters are back in New York for the second instalment of the sequel-slash-reboot series, following 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife. This time round, it’s directed by Gil Kenan, who co-wrote both Afterlife and Frozen Empire with Jason Reitman. Effectively energised by the New York setting, the sequel has evidently learned from the disastrous mistakes of the previous film and emerges as an entertaining adventure in its own right, though it’s not entirely without problems.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire jumps right into the Ghostbusting action, with the new team – former science teacher Gary Groobersom (Paul Rudd), Callie Spengler (Carrie Coon) and her two teenage children Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace...
- 3/25/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
So maybe Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire hasn’t exactly been a worthwhile installment in the ongoing franchise. But it has at least given fans another slice of nostalgia, bringing back the surviving core Ghostbusters, not to mention Janine and that dickless Walter Peck. But there are still a few familiar faces that are sorely missing. So, where were Dana and Louis? Well, it turns out they weren’t really even considered for returns.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Frozen Empire director Gil Kenan partly dodged why both Rick Moranis’ Louis Tully— the one-time possessed neighbor of Sigourney Weaver’s Dana Barrett, was absent. “That would be a Jason Reitman question. That was more of an Afterlife story. We never wrote a role for Louis Tully in Frozen Empire. We’ve got enough characters in this story. I love Tully by the way. I’m a huge Rick Moranis fan. Louis Tully...
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Frozen Empire director Gil Kenan partly dodged why both Rick Moranis’ Louis Tully— the one-time possessed neighbor of Sigourney Weaver’s Dana Barrett, was absent. “That would be a Jason Reitman question. That was more of an Afterlife story. We never wrote a role for Louis Tully in Frozen Empire. We’ve got enough characters in this story. I love Tully by the way. I’m a huge Rick Moranis fan. Louis Tully...
- 3/24/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
In Hollywood, casting decisions can make or break a movie. Sometimes, the biggest roles almost end up in different hands, which changes the story. Take Ghostbusters, for example, the classic film with the guys chasing ghosts. Well, imagine if Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts were carrying those proton packs! Alongside them, crazy, right?
A still from Ghostbusters (1984)
We all know the Ghostbusters crew, isn’t that so? However, they might have looked totally different. Back in ’84, Ivan Reitman dropped this flick about a ghost-catching scientist in New York City, and it blew up. Fans and critics couldn’t get enough of it. Then, in 1989, a sequel was released, but it did not quite hit the same high notes.
Attempts to make a third Ghostbusters film persevered for quite a while, yet hit a roadblock with Harold Ramis’ passing in 2014. Paul Feig’s 2016 reboot of the franchise featured an all-female team with nods to the originals.
A still from Ghostbusters (1984)
We all know the Ghostbusters crew, isn’t that so? However, they might have looked totally different. Back in ’84, Ivan Reitman dropped this flick about a ghost-catching scientist in New York City, and it blew up. Fans and critics couldn’t get enough of it. Then, in 1989, a sequel was released, but it did not quite hit the same high notes.
Attempts to make a third Ghostbusters film persevered for quite a while, yet hit a roadblock with Harold Ramis’ passing in 2014. Paul Feig’s 2016 reboot of the franchise featured an all-female team with nods to the originals.
- 3/24/2024
- by Muskan Chaudhary
- FandomWire
This weekend sees the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Some will say this is the fourth Ghostbusters film, but of course, we all know it’s actually the fifth, as you have to count Paul Feig’s reboot to a certain extent. While critics have been cool on Gil Kenan’s addition to the franchise, fans seem to really be enjoying the film, which gives the Og Ghostbusters enhanced roles. All this got me thinking: what are the best Ghostbusters films? So, I had to do it – here’s my Ghostbusters Movies Ranked list. I’m sure this will inspire a little debate, so let me know what you think of this list in the comments below – even if you hate it. Note that this list is from worst to best.
Ghostbusters (2016):
Let me be clear: I didn’t hate Paul Feig’s female-led reboot as much as a lot of people did.
Ghostbusters (2016):
Let me be clear: I didn’t hate Paul Feig’s female-led reboot as much as a lot of people did.
- 3/23/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Janine (Annie Potts), Peter (Bill Murray), Ray (Dan Aykroyd) and Winston (Ernie Hudson) in Columbia Pictures Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
Suit up! Even though spring has finally sprung it doesn’t mean that all the spooks and specters are hiding out or in hibernation until the Fall and their holiday Halloween. And you know who you’re “gonna’ call”. Yes, it’s the return of a much-beloved film franchise, opting for an “earlier than Summer” release. Well, they are celebrating a rather big anniversary. Mind you, it’s just a few months short of three years since the last installment/revival/spin-off. No, I’m talking about the original, still-revered comedy/horror hybrid classic which will soon be forty years “young”. So, let’s fire up Ecto-1 and see what the new teams and the OGs are up to in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
After a wild prologue involving a certain NYC...
Suit up! Even though spring has finally sprung it doesn’t mean that all the spooks and specters are hiding out or in hibernation until the Fall and their holiday Halloween. And you know who you’re “gonna’ call”. Yes, it’s the return of a much-beloved film franchise, opting for an “earlier than Summer” release. Well, they are celebrating a rather big anniversary. Mind you, it’s just a few months short of three years since the last installment/revival/spin-off. No, I’m talking about the original, still-revered comedy/horror hybrid classic which will soon be forty years “young”. So, let’s fire up Ecto-1 and see what the new teams and the OGs are up to in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
After a wild prologue involving a certain NYC...
- 3/22/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Like with basically every new Ghostbusters movie, I was skeptical but optimistic heading into the latest installment, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The original is perhaps my favorite comedy of all time but its follow-ups have always felt lacking to one degree or another. Ghostbusters II is a lazy retread with only a handful of good moments, while the 2016 film suffers from a lack of confidence in its own genuinely creative ideas and falls back on nostalgia in the process. And Afterlife suffered a similar but not as extreme fate, in addition to never quite escaping from under the weight of its massive tone problem.
But now, forty years after the original with a fresh and talented new cast joining a few familiar faces, has Frozen Empire finally figured out the secret to a truly great Ghostbusters sequel? Has the series finally stopped relying on nostalgia, ready to move forward with a...
But now, forty years after the original with a fresh and talented new cast joining a few familiar faces, has Frozen Empire finally figured out the secret to a truly great Ghostbusters sequel? Has the series finally stopped relying on nostalgia, ready to move forward with a...
- 3/22/2024
- by Callie Hanna
- FandomWire
Forty years ago, four men put on uniforms, came up with a catchy logo — a startled specter in a red circle with a slash going through it, no big whoop — strapped on some proton packs and saved New York City from an evil deity holed up in a penthouse. They were brave, they were bold, they were smartasses and, we can’t stress this part enough, they weren’t ‘fraid of no ghosts. It’s not a Stay Puft Marshmellow Man-sized leap to say that Ivan Reitman’s original Ghostbusters changed Hollywood blockbusters.
- 3/21/2024
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
With much of the second season spent in the snail-paced development of unremarkable subplots, the finale of the second season of Halo was bound to get a bit haphazard and crammed. However, this obvious shortcoming was somewhat nullified by a good dose of drama, action, and plot twists, which probably stemmed from the sudden realization the series makers had to match up with the original storyline.
Previously, as Makee and Master Chief were psychically transported to the Ringworld, the location of the Halo was recorded and revealed by Cortana, which led Arbiter to head towards the Halo, followed by a huge fleet of Covenant forces. Oni acting chief Admiral Parangosky decides to shift blame onto Colonel Ackerson for the mishap on Reach, and upon learning that the Covenant forces are heading towards the Halo, he prepares to sacrifice the entire new generation Spartan III battalion to stop the Covenant from...
Previously, as Makee and Master Chief were psychically transported to the Ringworld, the location of the Halo was recorded and revealed by Cortana, which led Arbiter to head towards the Halo, followed by a huge fleet of Covenant forces. Oni acting chief Admiral Parangosky decides to shift blame onto Colonel Ackerson for the mishap on Reach, and upon learning that the Covenant forces are heading towards the Halo, he prepares to sacrifice the entire new generation Spartan III battalion to stop the Covenant from...
- 3/21/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Abbott Elementary is back with another slam-dunk episode!
Hopefully, you can forgive the pun — the basketball game intro was a great start, though. This show rarely misses, especially when it comes to its cold opens.
In Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 8, we explore friendships, hookups, and professional stress.
Speaking of that cold open, when Tariq said he was thinking about starting a PTA at Abbott Elementary, did anyone think he was going to?
Consider us gobsmacked when we learned that he actually did it and named himself president. Honestly, are we supposed to take Tariq seriously?
Apparently so, considering he's the moderator at the education panel that Gregory and Ava have been invited to join.
This panel is a fun dive into Ava's past. We're introduced to someone she considers her nemesis, a sorority sister named Crystal. No one is surprised when she treats the panel like a competition.
That said,...
Hopefully, you can forgive the pun — the basketball game intro was a great start, though. This show rarely misses, especially when it comes to its cold opens.
In Abbott Elementary Season 3 Episode 8, we explore friendships, hookups, and professional stress.
Speaking of that cold open, when Tariq said he was thinking about starting a PTA at Abbott Elementary, did anyone think he was going to?
Consider us gobsmacked when we learned that he actually did it and named himself president. Honestly, are we supposed to take Tariq seriously?
Apparently so, considering he's the moderator at the education panel that Gregory and Ava have been invited to join.
This panel is a fun dive into Ava's past. We're introduced to someone she considers her nemesis, a sorority sister named Crystal. No one is surprised when she treats the panel like a competition.
That said,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
The Real Ghostbusters had only concluded six years before its direct sequel premiered in 1997. And, as with many things geared toward children at the time, there was this trend of overselling the product to bring in both eyes and money. Hence the title of Extreme Ghostbusters (hereinafter referred to as Xgb). The revival never quite lived up to the marketing hype, however, this cartoon was also no lightweight. It proved to be a worthy successor that was neither afraid of no ghost nor afraid to push the envelope in ways its predecessor could not.
After a few blissful years of zero paranormal activity in Xgb, the supernatural has returned in full force to haunt New York City and the rest of America. So who you gonna call to handle this new flux of specters, ghouls and other uncanny creatures? Well, not the Ghostbusters. The original team understandably disbanded after fulfilling their mission.
After a few blissful years of zero paranormal activity in Xgb, the supernatural has returned in full force to haunt New York City and the rest of America. So who you gonna call to handle this new flux of specters, ghouls and other uncanny creatures? Well, not the Ghostbusters. The original team understandably disbanded after fulfilling their mission.
- 3/20/2024
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
Plot: After having relocated to NYC to fight ghosts, the Spengler find themselves tangling with an old nemesis of the Ghostbusters, Mayor Walter Peck (William Atherton), who wants to shut them down for good. Meanwhile, an ancient evil will be unleashed over the city, releasing all the spirits caught over the last forty years.
Review: I was a big fan of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Jason Reitman’s film skillfully blended nostalgia with a new take on the franchise that opened up the Ghostbusters universe in an inclusive way. It welcomed new fans without alienating old ones, something the 2016 reboot notoriously failed at. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire seems to be aimed at building the franchise out more extensively. While it’s still a fun, nostalgia-driven return to the Ghostbusting universe, it’s not as good as the last film and spreads itself too thin to do the new characters justice.
One thing fans...
Review: I was a big fan of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Jason Reitman’s film skillfully blended nostalgia with a new take on the franchise that opened up the Ghostbusters universe in an inclusive way. It welcomed new fans without alienating old ones, something the 2016 reboot notoriously failed at. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire seems to be aimed at building the franchise out more extensively. While it’s still a fun, nostalgia-driven return to the Ghostbusting universe, it’s not as good as the last film and spreads itself too thin to do the new characters justice.
One thing fans...
- 3/20/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
It’s been almost forty years since Ghostbusters introduced the plucky foursome fumbling their way through spectral encounters, using a now iconic Manhattan firehouse as their operations base. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, set two years after the events of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, further entrenches the Spengler family and newcomers into the franchise by returning to where it all began: New York City. Frozen Empire offers familiar set pieces, references, and easter eggs aplenty, but the nostalgia tank is now running on empty.
Phoebe (Mckenna Grace), Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), mom Callie (Carrie Coon), and stepdad Gary (Paul Rudd) have adjusted well to life as Ghostbusters in the rundown yet classic firehouse. So well, in fact, that their latest paranormal capture caused enough city damage to put them in the crosshairs of Walter “Dickless” Peck (William Atherton). That’s not the only source of trouble for the new team; the firehouse’s containment unit is at capacity and struggling.
Phoebe (Mckenna Grace), Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), mom Callie (Carrie Coon), and stepdad Gary (Paul Rudd) have adjusted well to life as Ghostbusters in the rundown yet classic firehouse. So well, in fact, that their latest paranormal capture caused enough city damage to put them in the crosshairs of Walter “Dickless” Peck (William Atherton). That’s not the only source of trouble for the new team; the firehouse’s containment unit is at capacity and struggling.
- 3/20/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Despite some decent gags there’s very little life left in the tired franchise – it feels like it’s run its course and it’s time to think of something new
The ice age of intellectual property dullness shivers on … and on. The franchise frostbite is setting in; the limbs of once decent films are turning black, but not being amputated. Now the Ghostbusters series is limping back with a new and pointless movie, this one featuring a ghost whose purpose is that it basically freezes stuff. It is effectively Ghostbusters 4 – or Ghostbusters 5 if you count the (funny) all-female reboot from 2016, which this franchise clearly doesn’t; the women of that movie are very much not among the legacy-oldsters now invited back for cameos. There are one or two laughs here and an attempt at a queer romance, but no real signs of life.
Well, at least one thing has been fixed.
The ice age of intellectual property dullness shivers on … and on. The franchise frostbite is setting in; the limbs of once decent films are turning black, but not being amputated. Now the Ghostbusters series is limping back with a new and pointless movie, this one featuring a ghost whose purpose is that it basically freezes stuff. It is effectively Ghostbusters 4 – or Ghostbusters 5 if you count the (funny) all-female reboot from 2016, which this franchise clearly doesn’t; the women of that movie are very much not among the legacy-oldsters now invited back for cameos. There are one or two laughs here and an attempt at a queer romance, but no real signs of life.
Well, at least one thing has been fixed.
- 3/20/2024
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
The Ghostbusters universe seems to be getting awfully crowded. The latest film in the franchise, celebrating its 40th anniversary (gulp), features a plethora of ghostbusters old and new, including the surviving members of the original cast, the characters introduced in 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and a variety of eccentric new figures who are bound to figure in future installments. The only ones left out, it would seem, are the female ghostbusters from 2016’s unfairly maligned reboot, who should at least have merited a respectful cameo.
Nonetheless, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire tries hard, very hard, to satisfy the series’ fans with plenty of nostalgic throwbacks and mainly succeeds. It’s not nearly as good as the classic 1984 original, but then again, neither was 1989’s Ghostbusters II, and that one was directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, all of whom were responsible for the original. So the fact...
Nonetheless, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire tries hard, very hard, to satisfy the series’ fans with plenty of nostalgic throwbacks and mainly succeeds. It’s not nearly as good as the classic 1984 original, but then again, neither was 1989’s Ghostbusters II, and that one was directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, all of whom were responsible for the original. So the fact...
- 3/20/2024
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is about to unleash all kinds of ghouls on New York City once more – with two generations of ‘busters ready to battle them, no less. As well as continuing the adventures of the young Spenglers – and Paul Rudd’s Gary Grooberson – the original gang is back in the Firehouse. Empire caught up with them for our world-exclusive Frozen Empire issue, getting the inside scoop on the film, the characters’ much-anticipated returns – and all other kinds of spooky business. Read Empire’s conversation with Annie Potts here – discussing Janine becoming an official Ghostbuster, the quotes fans always say to her, and making a Ghostbusters film without Ivan Reitman.
Originally published in the March 2024 issue of Empire.
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Empire: How did you react when you heard Janine was going to be suiting up for this one?
Annie Potts: It came as a real surprise. We were weeks into shooting...
Originally published in the March 2024 issue of Empire.
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Empire: How did you react when you heard Janine was going to be suiting up for this one?
Annie Potts: It came as a real surprise. We were weeks into shooting...
- 3/20/2024
- by Tom Ellen
- Empire - Movies
She has played Janine in Ghostbusters since the franchise started, not to mention her star turn as Bo Peep. But, as Potts says, her life and career were almost over before they had really begun
The hallowed beige flight suit was not in the plan. “It wasn’t originally scripted that way,” says Annie Potts of her character Janine’s move from longsuffering receptionist to action hero in the latest Ghostbusters film. Potts has starred, however briefly, in all of the films in the franchise, including the 2016 all-female version. The forthcoming film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, is the fifth Ghostbusters film in all, and is released later this month.
“It wasn’t until about halfway through shooting that Gil [Kenan, the director] came to me and said: ‘I think we’re going to put her in the flight suit.’ Of course, I was thrilled, because women can do everything that men do.
The hallowed beige flight suit was not in the plan. “It wasn’t originally scripted that way,” says Annie Potts of her character Janine’s move from longsuffering receptionist to action hero in the latest Ghostbusters film. Potts has starred, however briefly, in all of the films in the franchise, including the 2016 all-female version. The forthcoming film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, is the fifth Ghostbusters film in all, and is released later this month.
“It wasn’t until about halfway through shooting that Gil [Kenan, the director] came to me and said: ‘I think we’re going to put her in the flight suit.’ Of course, I was thrilled, because women can do everything that men do.
- 3/20/2024
- by Emine Saner
- The Guardian - Film News
Visual albums — a bunch of videos strung together to commemorate the release of new work from a musical artist — typically either feel like shameless promotion or a vanity project. “Songs From the Hole” not only earns the label honestly, but actually takes this co-called next-level artistic endeavor to, well, another level: Chronicling the incarceration of James “JJ’88” Jacobs, who went to jail at age 15 for murder, co-writer and director Contessa Gayles combines nakedly vulnerable reflections from Jacobs with poetic recreations for a deeply affecting experience, both musically and dramatically.
“Songs From the Hole” immediately lays out the landscape of James’ crime and its repercussions: three days after killing a man on the streets of Los Angeles, James’ older brother Victor was murdered, leaving their parents to grieve the death of one child and the imminent incarceration of another. Fifteen years into a 40-years-to-life sentence, James has turned to music to...
“Songs From the Hole” immediately lays out the landscape of James’ crime and its repercussions: three days after killing a man on the streets of Los Angeles, James’ older brother Victor was murdered, leaving their parents to grieve the death of one child and the imminent incarceration of another. Fifteen years into a 40-years-to-life sentence, James has turned to music to...
- 3/9/2024
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
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