Spoiler Alert: This interview contains spoilers from “Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special.”
“Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special” is a lot like “When Harry Met Sally,” if “When Harry Met Sally” had prominently featured a demon who speaks in rhymes to sell sex pills or a sentient lump of clay who falls in love with his own ass.
Not every part of the special is that crass (even though most of it is): “Harley Quinn” showrunners Patrick Schumacker and Justin Halpern wanted to devise what Schumacker calls “a real mash-up of high-brow and low-brow, with the high-brow being Harley and Ivy’s genuine adoration of each other,” and the low-brow being … everything else.
Harley Quinn (Kaley Cuoco) goes to dramatic lengths to plan the best Valentine’s Day of all time for Poison Ivy (Lake Bell), who just wants a quiet night in, and...
“Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special” is a lot like “When Harry Met Sally,” if “When Harry Met Sally” had prominently featured a demon who speaks in rhymes to sell sex pills or a sentient lump of clay who falls in love with his own ass.
Not every part of the special is that crass (even though most of it is): “Harley Quinn” showrunners Patrick Schumacker and Justin Halpern wanted to devise what Schumacker calls “a real mash-up of high-brow and low-brow, with the high-brow being Harley and Ivy’s genuine adoration of each other,” and the low-brow being … everything else.
Harley Quinn (Kaley Cuoco) goes to dramatic lengths to plan the best Valentine’s Day of all time for Poison Ivy (Lake Bell), who just wants a quiet night in, and...
- 2/9/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
You may have heard that both HBO Max and DC’s film and television properties are in a state of major turmoil. Projects are being canceled even after they’ve completed production, other series are being dropped from the streamer altogether — the proper term for this is, I believe, “Zaslaving” — fictional universes are being revamped, and on and on. It’s a mess, though perhaps James Gunn can entangle the DC end of things.
Somehow, though, Harley Quinn has survived unscathed through all this mess. The animated series outlasted the...
Somehow, though, Harley Quinn has survived unscathed through all this mess. The animated series outlasted the...
- 2/9/2023
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
This post includes spoilers for "Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special."
The "Harley Quinn" Valentine's Day special has everything: a "When Harry Met Sally"-style framing device featuring two stars from "Abbott Elementary," magical sexcapades between Harley (Kaley Cuoco) and Ivy (Lake Bell), a meet-cute at a Bdsm scene, and whatever the hell was going on with the two halves of Clayface (Alan Tudyk). But it also has something that made all of those things look like an average Tuesday in comparison: "Ted Lasso" star Brett Goldstein playing a sensual version of himself who becomes the object of super-sized Bane's (James Adomian) amorous desires.
Thanks to a report by Entertainment Weekly, we knew before this Valentine's Day special aired that Goldstein would pop up in the new "Harley Quinn" special, but fans may have expected a quick appearance akin to his post-credits role in "Thor: Love and Thunder.
The "Harley Quinn" Valentine's Day special has everything: a "When Harry Met Sally"-style framing device featuring two stars from "Abbott Elementary," magical sexcapades between Harley (Kaley Cuoco) and Ivy (Lake Bell), a meet-cute at a Bdsm scene, and whatever the hell was going on with the two halves of Clayface (Alan Tudyk). But it also has something that made all of those things look like an average Tuesday in comparison: "Ted Lasso" star Brett Goldstein playing a sensual version of himself who becomes the object of super-sized Bane's (James Adomian) amorous desires.
Thanks to a report by Entertainment Weekly, we knew before this Valentine's Day special aired that Goldstein would pop up in the new "Harley Quinn" special, but fans may have expected a quick appearance akin to his post-credits role in "Thor: Love and Thunder.
- 2/9/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams will be lending their voices to the upcoming Harley Quinn Valentine’s Day special.
As DC superheroes Hawkman and Hawkgirl, in a brief cameo, Williams and Brunson explain how they fell in love in the upcoming special, titled Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special. Per the logline, the special “will feature Harley and Ivy celebrating their very first Valentine’s Day together, while also revealing how the rest of the ragtag crew spends the gushiest, mushiest, most romantic day of the year.”
“As a Harley Quinn fan, I’m thrilled to lend my voice to the special and to team up with my Abbott Elementary creative partners, Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker and co-star Tyler James Williams for this fun episode,” Brunson said.
Williams added, “Harley Quinn is such a brilliant series and it is an honor to lend my voice to this special.
As DC superheroes Hawkman and Hawkgirl, in a brief cameo, Williams and Brunson explain how they fell in love in the upcoming special, titled Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special. Per the logline, the special “will feature Harley and Ivy celebrating their very first Valentine’s Day together, while also revealing how the rest of the ragtag crew spends the gushiest, mushiest, most romantic day of the year.”
“As a Harley Quinn fan, I’m thrilled to lend my voice to the special and to team up with my Abbott Elementary creative partners, Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker and co-star Tyler James Williams for this fun episode,” Brunson said.
Williams added, “Harley Quinn is such a brilliant series and it is an honor to lend my voice to this special.
- 2/6/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
We’re back with another guide covering what to watch on your favorite streaming platforms this week. Find out what shows are coming to Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max the first full week of February 2023. Here’s what to watch from Feb. 6 to Feb. 12.
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Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence is a three-part true crime documentary series that explores the crimes of Lawrence “Larry” Ray, the man at the epicenter of the cult case at Sarah Lawrence College in the early aughts. Larry Ray targeted college-aged victims, who he manipulated and trafficked. Find out what happened in the three-episode docuseries premiering on Hulu on Feb. 9.
Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence isn’t the only thing to watch on Hulu this week. Here’s what else you can tune into on...
‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Logo | Disney+ What to watch on Hulu this week
Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence is a three-part true crime documentary series that explores the crimes of Lawrence “Larry” Ray, the man at the epicenter of the cult case at Sarah Lawrence College in the early aughts. Larry Ray targeted college-aged victims, who he manipulated and trafficked. Find out what happened in the three-episode docuseries premiering on Hulu on Feb. 9.
Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence isn’t the only thing to watch on Hulu this week. Here’s what else you can tune into on...
- 2/6/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
What a tumultuous time it is to be a fan of DC TV and movies. Aside from the fact that the Dceu was a mass of chaotic energy almost from the word go, there’s also been the ongoing confusion about the multiversal aspects: the multiple Batmen and Jokers, the fact that the TV shows have nothing to do with the movies, the fact that entire movies simply ceased to exist and were banished to limbo after they had already wrapped, never to be seen by mortal eyes.
And then there have been the rumors (so many rumors), the false starts, and the closing of longstanding movie and TV legacies as new DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran begin to lay out their own new vision for their Dcu of the future.
Despite all of that, 2023 is a veritable bounty of riches for fans of DC movies and TV shows.
And then there have been the rumors (so many rumors), the false starts, and the closing of longstanding movie and TV legacies as new DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran begin to lay out their own new vision for their Dcu of the future.
Despite all of that, 2023 is a veritable bounty of riches for fans of DC movies and TV shows.
- 2/1/2023
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
February ushers in a new slate of movies and TV shows making their way to HBO and HBO Max, from a slew of James Bond movies to the recently released Olivia Colman-led “Empire of Light” to, yes, the Puppy Bowl.
“The Terminator,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Footloose,” “Taxi Driver” and “The Silence of the Lambs” all mark notable library offerings this month, in addition to “Superbad,” “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” and “Eighth Grade.”
Despite HBO Max pulling a number of originals from its roster over the past several months, HBO Max originals premiering on the platform this month include a Dionne Warwick documentary, an adult European animated series titled “Poor Devil” and “Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special” based on the popular animated series.
HBO Max is also beefing up its sports offerings by streaming soccer matches featuring the U.S. national teams,...
“The Terminator,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Footloose,” “Taxi Driver” and “The Silence of the Lambs” all mark notable library offerings this month, in addition to “Superbad,” “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” and “Eighth Grade.”
Despite HBO Max pulling a number of originals from its roster over the past several months, HBO Max originals premiering on the platform this month include a Dionne Warwick documentary, an adult European animated series titled “Poor Devil” and “Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special” based on the popular animated series.
HBO Max is also beefing up its sports offerings by streaming soccer matches featuring the U.S. national teams,...
- 2/1/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and HBO Max got the memo. With its list of new releases for February 2023, the HBO streamer is bringing a very special Valentine’s Day episode into the fold.
Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special premieres on Feb. 9 and finds Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy celebrating their first Valentine’s Day together. Consider this a fun little aperitif for the fast approaching Harley Quinn season 3 – which will feature none other than freshly-installed DC czar James Gunn. Other HBO Max original series this month include another C.B. Strike special on Feb. 6 and Spanish-language animated comedy Poor Devil a.k.a. Pobre Diablo on Feb. 17.
February also looks to be a jam-packed month for movies on HBO Max. February 1 sees the arrival of many appealing library titles like Birdman, Casino Royale, The Silence of the Lambs, and The Terminator. Later on HBO Max...
Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special premieres on Feb. 9 and finds Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy celebrating their first Valentine’s Day together. Consider this a fun little aperitif for the fast approaching Harley Quinn season 3 – which will feature none other than freshly-installed DC czar James Gunn. Other HBO Max original series this month include another C.B. Strike special on Feb. 6 and Spanish-language animated comedy Poor Devil a.k.a. Pobre Diablo on Feb. 17.
February also looks to be a jam-packed month for movies on HBO Max. February 1 sees the arrival of many appealing library titles like Birdman, Casino Royale, The Silence of the Lambs, and The Terminator. Later on HBO Max...
- 2/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and no matter your thoughts on the day of love, it’s hard to deny that most of us could use a little affection, even super villains. HBO Max has released the trailer for Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special, a standalone 44-minute episode of the acclaimed animated series.
The trailer for Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special finds Harley going to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first Valentine’s Day with Poison Ivy is the best ever. Bane’s effects to impress an unexpected date go horribly awry. Meanwhile, after an unfortunate online dating encounter, Clayface engages in some self-love. The voice cast includes Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Alan Tudyk, Matt Oberg, James Wolk , Natalie Morales, Chris Diamantopoulos, James Adomian, Jim Rash, Vanessa Marshall , Janet Varney, Rachel Dratch, Leila Birch, Tyler James Williams, Josh Helman, Casey Wilson, Michael Ironside,...
The trailer for Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special finds Harley going to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first Valentine’s Day with Poison Ivy is the best ever. Bane’s effects to impress an unexpected date go horribly awry. Meanwhile, after an unfortunate online dating encounter, Clayface engages in some self-love. The voice cast includes Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Alan Tudyk, Matt Oberg, James Wolk , Natalie Morales, Chris Diamantopoulos, James Adomian, Jim Rash, Vanessa Marshall , Janet Varney, Rachel Dratch, Leila Birch, Tyler James Williams, Josh Helman, Casey Wilson, Michael Ironside,...
- 1/25/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
Marvel and DC score some Oscar nominations.
There's a new Lex Luthor in town.
Kevin Feige on Marvel movie fatigue
Final season of "The Flash" gets a synopsis.
All that and more!
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The biggest of big happenings in the MCU up to this point were "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame," which saw Thanos becoming the big bad and assembling all of the Infinity Stones to try and destroy half of all life in the universe. Well, it turns out that an arc of the animated...
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
Marvel and DC score some Oscar nominations.
There's a new Lex Luthor in town.
Kevin Feige on Marvel movie fatigue
Final season of "The Flash" gets a synopsis.
All that and more!
Avengers Assemble To Defeat Thanos And The Infinity Stones (In 2015)
The biggest of big happenings in the MCU up to this point were "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame," which saw Thanos becoming the big bad and assembling all of the Infinity Stones to try and destroy half of all life in the universe. Well, it turns out that an arc of the animated...
- 1/24/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The "Harley Quinn" animated TV series, Season Four will present "Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special":
"...as 'Harley' goes to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first 'Valentine's Day' with 'Ivy' is the best ever, efforts by 'Bane' to impress an unexpected date goes horribly awry.
"Meanwhile, after an unfortunate online dating encounter, 'Clayface' falls in love..."
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"...as 'Harley' goes to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first 'Valentine's Day' with 'Ivy' is the best ever, efforts by 'Bane' to impress an unexpected date goes horribly awry.
"Meanwhile, after an unfortunate online dating encounter, 'Clayface' falls in love..."
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- 1/23/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special Trailer: Get Pumped For The 'Best V-d Ever'
It's Valentine's Day in Gotham City, which means love is in the air and people are going at it in the streets. "Harley Quinn" is back with a Valentine's Day special this year, and in typical Harley fashion, the holiday celebrations look to be as vulgar as they are adorable. HBO Max just dropped a trailer for the holiday special, and it includes a sneak peek at Ivy (Lake Bell) and Harley's (Kaley Cuoco) first "V-d" together, Darkseid's (Michael Ironside) "cold, dead" love story, and Bane's (James Adomian) quest to improve a certain part of his anatomy.
"Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special" appears to be jam-packed with stories of romance gone mostly awry, as Harley and Ivy's low-key date accidentally turns the whole city horny, but there's some cute stuff in here too. The Riddler (Jim Rash) seems to propose to Clock King (also Adomian), Batgirl (Briana Cuoco...
"Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special" appears to be jam-packed with stories of romance gone mostly awry, as Harley and Ivy's low-key date accidentally turns the whole city horny, but there's some cute stuff in here too. The Riddler (Jim Rash) seems to propose to Clock King (also Adomian), Batgirl (Briana Cuoco...
- 1/23/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
While you wait for Season 4 of HBO Max’s adult animated series “Harley Quinn,” we’ve learned that Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special premieres on February 9.
Check out the raunchy trailer for the 44-minute special episode below!
Here’s the plot synopsis for Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special…
“As Harley goes to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first Valentine’s Day with Ivy is the best ever, Bane’s efforts to impress an unexpected date go horribly awry. Meanwhile, after an unfortunate online dating encounter, Clayface engages in some self-love.”
“Harley Quinn” follows Harley’s adventures after she breaks up with the Joker, including receiving help from Poison Ivy and others to become a member of the Legion of Doom.
“The mayhem and madness continue in season three of this biting and uproarious adult animated comedy series. Wrapping up their “Eat.
Check out the raunchy trailer for the 44-minute special episode below!
Here’s the plot synopsis for Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special…
“As Harley goes to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first Valentine’s Day with Ivy is the best ever, Bane’s efforts to impress an unexpected date go horribly awry. Meanwhile, after an unfortunate online dating encounter, Clayface engages in some self-love.”
“Harley Quinn” follows Harley’s adventures after she breaks up with the Joker, including receiving help from Poison Ivy and others to become a member of the Legion of Doom.
“The mayhem and madness continue in season three of this biting and uproarious adult animated comedy series. Wrapping up their “Eat.
- 1/23/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Max Original adult animated special Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’S Day Special debuts Thursday, February 9 on HBO Max.
Synopsis
As Harley goes to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first Valentine’s Day with Ivy is the best ever, Bane’s efforts to impress an unexpected date go horribly awry. Meanwhile, after an unfortunate online dating encounter, Clayface engages in some self-love.
Cast
The voice cast of Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’S Day Special includes Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Alan Tudyk, Matt Oberg, James Wolk , Natalie Morales, Chris Diamantopoulos, James Adomian, Jim Rash, Vanessa Marshall , Janet Varney, Rachel Dratch, Leila Birch, Tyler James Williams, Josh Helman, Casey Wilson, Michael Ironside, and others.
Credits
Based on characters from DC, the special is produced by Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions and Yes, Norman Productions in association with Warner Bros. Animation. Executive Producers are Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Dean Lorey,...
Synopsis
As Harley goes to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first Valentine’s Day with Ivy is the best ever, Bane’s efforts to impress an unexpected date go horribly awry. Meanwhile, after an unfortunate online dating encounter, Clayface engages in some self-love.
Cast
The voice cast of Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’S Day Special includes Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Alan Tudyk, Matt Oberg, James Wolk , Natalie Morales, Chris Diamantopoulos, James Adomian, Jim Rash, Vanessa Marshall , Janet Varney, Rachel Dratch, Leila Birch, Tyler James Williams, Josh Helman, Casey Wilson, Michael Ironside, and others.
Credits
Based on characters from DC, the special is produced by Delicious Non-Sequitur Productions and Yes, Norman Productions in association with Warner Bros. Animation. Executive Producers are Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Dean Lorey,...
- 1/23/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
Harley Quinn will be celebrating Valentine’s Day as only this adult animated comedy series can in a new special coming to HBO Max. The streaming service has announced that Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special will premiere on Thursday, February 9. HBO Max has also released a trailer (above) and key art (below) for the event. Fans will see Harley (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) go to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first Valentine’s Day with Ivy (Lake Bell) is the best ever. Meanwhile, Bane’s (James Adomian) efforts to impress an unexpected date go horribly awry, and after an unfortunate online dating encounter, Clayface (Alan Tudyk) engages in some self-love. HBO Max As the trailer shows, Harley is very excited for this holiday. “Holy s**t, do I love Valentine’s Day! Not only is it the gushiest, mushiest, most romantic day of the year, but for 24 hours,...
- 1/23/2023
- TV Insider
HBO Max has set a release date for Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special, as well as released a poster and a rrrrribald trailer.
Announced back in October and now set for a Thursday, Feb. 9 premiere, the holiday special finds Harley (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) going to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first Valentine’s Day with Ivy (Lake Bell) is the best ever. Elsewhere, Bane’s (James Adomian) efforts to impress an unexpected date go horribly awry, and Clayface (Alan Tudyk) engages in some self-love after an unfortunate online dating encounter.
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Announced back in October and now set for a Thursday, Feb. 9 premiere, the holiday special finds Harley (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) going to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first Valentine’s Day with Ivy (Lake Bell) is the best ever. Elsewhere, Bane’s (James Adomian) efforts to impress an unexpected date go horribly awry, and Clayface (Alan Tudyk) engages in some self-love after an unfortunate online dating encounter.
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- 1/23/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Love is in the streets of Gotham City — literally, all the citizens of Gotham are having sex in the streets in the first trailer for “Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special.”
The special holiday episode, which releases on HBO Max on Feb. 9, follows the same raunchy, R-rated tone of the main series, which stars Kaley Cuoco as Harley Quinn and Lake Bell as Poison Ivy.
According to the official synopsis, “As Harley goes to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first Valentine’s Day with Ivy is the best ever, Bane’s efforts to impress an unexpected date go horribly awry. Meanwhile, after an unfortunate online dating encounter, Clayface engages in some self-love.”
In the trailer, Harley and Ivy have such powerful sex that Ivy accidentally casts a spell over Gotham that causes all of its citizens to rip off their clothes and “do it in the streets,...
The special holiday episode, which releases on HBO Max on Feb. 9, follows the same raunchy, R-rated tone of the main series, which stars Kaley Cuoco as Harley Quinn and Lake Bell as Poison Ivy.
According to the official synopsis, “As Harley goes to obsessive lengths to ensure that her first Valentine’s Day with Ivy is the best ever, Bane’s efforts to impress an unexpected date go horribly awry. Meanwhile, after an unfortunate online dating encounter, Clayface engages in some self-love.”
In the trailer, Harley and Ivy have such powerful sex that Ivy accidentally casts a spell over Gotham that causes all of its citizens to rip off their clothes and “do it in the streets,...
- 1/23/2023
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
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