Ali Wong has made history.
The comedian continued Beef’s awards sweep with television’s highest honor, winning the Emmy for best actress in a limited series.
The win makes Wong the first woman of Asian descent ever to win an Emmy for a lead role. Sandra Oh has been nominated three times in the drama series category, and the haul of nominations for 1981’s Japan-set limited series Shōgun included one for leading lady Yôko Shimada.
In addition to her Beef collaborators and team, Wong also thanked her family in her acceptance speech. “I wouldn’t be standing here without my parents, my amazing parents, my father who I so wish was alive to share this moment with me, my hilarious father who loved me unconditionally and taught me the value of failure,” she said onstage. “To my beautiful daughters: you are my everything. Thank you for inspiring me, and this is for you.
The comedian continued Beef’s awards sweep with television’s highest honor, winning the Emmy for best actress in a limited series.
The win makes Wong the first woman of Asian descent ever to win an Emmy for a lead role. Sandra Oh has been nominated three times in the drama series category, and the haul of nominations for 1981’s Japan-set limited series Shōgun included one for leading lady Yôko Shimada.
In addition to her Beef collaborators and team, Wong also thanked her family in her acceptance speech. “I wouldn’t be standing here without my parents, my amazing parents, my father who I so wish was alive to share this moment with me, my hilarious father who loved me unconditionally and taught me the value of failure,” she said onstage. “To my beautiful daughters: you are my everything. Thank you for inspiring me, and this is for you.
- 1/16/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ali Wong has won the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her role in the Netflix series “Beef.” Wong stars as a business owner who gets into a road rage incident with a stranger, played by fellow Emmy winner Steven Yeun.
Wong beat out fellow nominees Lizzy Caplan (“Fleishman is in Trouble”), Jessica Chastain (“George and Tammy”), Dominique Fishback (“Swarm”), Kathryn Hahn (“Tiny Beautiful Things”) and Riley Keough (“Daisy Jones and the Six”).
“I wouldnt’ be standing here without my parents, my amazing parents, my mother and my father who I so wish was alive to share this moment with me,” Wong said while accepting her award. “My hilarious father who loved me unconditionally and taught me the value of failure.”
Wong also thanked her daughters Mari and Nikki, saying, “You are my everything and thank you for inspiring me. This is for you.
Wong beat out fellow nominees Lizzy Caplan (“Fleishman is in Trouble”), Jessica Chastain (“George and Tammy”), Dominique Fishback (“Swarm”), Kathryn Hahn (“Tiny Beautiful Things”) and Riley Keough (“Daisy Jones and the Six”).
“I wouldnt’ be standing here without my parents, my amazing parents, my mother and my father who I so wish was alive to share this moment with me,” Wong said while accepting her award. “My hilarious father who loved me unconditionally and taught me the value of failure.”
Wong also thanked her daughters Mari and Nikki, saying, “You are my everything and thank you for inspiring me. This is for you.
- 1/16/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
After a three-month delay, the 2023 Creative Arts Emmys will be handed out on Saturday, Jan. 6 and Sunday, Jan. 7. Who will win in some of the most highly-anticipated categories, including the four Guest Acting races? Scroll down for our official odds in 31 races covering animation, nonfiction, reality, variety, documentaries and more. Our projected winners are highlighted in gold.
These official odds for the Creative Arts Emmys are derived from the predictions of our Experts who write about television year-round, our in-house team of Editors, the Top 24 Users who did the best predicting last year’s ceremony, the All-Star Top 24 who have the highest scores when you combine predictions from the last two years and all our Users who make up the largest and often savviest bloc of predictors.
The Creative Arts Emmys are usually a strong bellwether about what series are ahead in the race for the Primetime Emmys, which will...
These official odds for the Creative Arts Emmys are derived from the predictions of our Experts who write about television year-round, our in-house team of Editors, the Top 24 Users who did the best predicting last year’s ceremony, the All-Star Top 24 who have the highest scores when you combine predictions from the last two years and all our Users who make up the largest and often savviest bloc of predictors.
The Creative Arts Emmys are usually a strong bellwether about what series are ahead in the race for the Primetime Emmys, which will...
- 1/3/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
Lee Sung Jin, the creator of the critically acclaimed Netflix series “Beef,” has signed a multi-year overall deal with the streamer.
The deal covers both film and television projects that Lee (also known as Sonny Lee) may develop. As is customary with such announcements, financial terms were not disclosed.
“We’re so proud to see how ‘Beef’ has broken through and brought Sonny Lee’s singular vision to life,” said Jinny Howe, vice president of drama series at Netflix. “It delivered performances of a lifetime from the inimitable Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. That the series went on to capture critical praise is just a dream come true. We’re thrilled to continue on this storytelling journey with Sonny and can’t wait to see what he has in store.”
In addition to creating “Beef,” Lee served as a director, executive producer, and showrunner on the series. His other credits include shows like “Dave,...
The deal covers both film and television projects that Lee (also known as Sonny Lee) may develop. As is customary with such announcements, financial terms were not disclosed.
“We’re so proud to see how ‘Beef’ has broken through and brought Sonny Lee’s singular vision to life,” said Jinny Howe, vice president of drama series at Netflix. “It delivered performances of a lifetime from the inimitable Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. That the series went on to capture critical praise is just a dream come true. We’re thrilled to continue on this storytelling journey with Sonny and can’t wait to see what he has in store.”
In addition to creating “Beef,” Lee served as a director, executive producer, and showrunner on the series. His other credits include shows like “Dave,...
- 11/21/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
It’s been a long wait for Invincible season 2. Ever since father-son duo Nolan and Mark Grayson signed off in a symphony of bloody violence in early 2021, fans have been clamoring for more superheroic action. Now the time has finally come as Invincible season 2 is set to premiere its first episode on Nov. 3 on Prime Video.
While Invincible and Omni-Man naturally take up a lot of the attention for this very good Amazon series, let’s not forget the rest of the expansive cast of characters that make up the world created by comic writer and show producer Robert Kirkman. Like any good superhero saga worth its salt, Invincible has a very deep bench of compelling heroes, villains, aliens, civilians, and more.
The bench is so deep, in fact, that it can be hard to keep track of everyone. With that in mind, here is a helpful refresher on...
While Invincible and Omni-Man naturally take up a lot of the attention for this very good Amazon series, let’s not forget the rest of the expansive cast of characters that make up the world created by comic writer and show producer Robert Kirkman. Like any good superhero saga worth its salt, Invincible has a very deep bench of compelling heroes, villains, aliens, civilians, and more.
The bench is so deep, in fact, that it can be hard to keep track of everyone. With that in mind, here is a helpful refresher on...
- 11/3/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Netflix isn’t a stranger to many genres these days, making it hard to sort your way through all sorts of films, shows, and specials. That’s particularly difficult when it comes to its animated offerings. Netflix offers cartoons aimed at all ages and demographics — from preschoolers to tweens and teens to raunchier adult audiences — through a variety of animated titles in its catalogue. The platform releases shows and movies made in the medium frequently, and even if it’s easy to tell a kids show from “Big Mouth” it can be tough to sort through the crowded genre.
What’s worse, animation can often be ignored or disregarded in entertainment and it seems at times on the platform. Consider the case of “Tuca & Bertie,” a truly original and lovely show that had just one season at the streamer before it was forced to fly the coop for Adult Swim.
What’s worse, animation can often be ignored or disregarded in entertainment and it seems at times on the platform. Consider the case of “Tuca & Bertie,” a truly original and lovely show that had just one season at the streamer before it was forced to fly the coop for Adult Swim.
- 10/25/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Anyone who knows and loves a theater kid understands that they can be… a little much. To their credit, theater kids accept and embrace this reputation. Both the excessiveness of theater kids and their willingness to celebrate their extremities can be seen in the comedy Theater Camp, directed by Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman. After winning over critics and earning a strong, if limited, return in theaters, Theater Camp has come to Hulu.
Based on a short film that Gordon and Lieberman made with Ben Platt and Noah Galvin, Theater Camp features a group of theater kids trying to save their camp from the founder’s jerky son, who wants to sell it off for something more profitable. Both self-aware and sincere, Theater Camp is a love letter to the over-the-top nerds who can sing every word of A Chorus Line and know that Andrew Rannells was in Street Sharks.
Based on a short film that Gordon and Lieberman made with Ben Platt and Noah Galvin, Theater Camp features a group of theater kids trying to save their camp from the founder’s jerky son, who wants to sell it off for something more profitable. Both self-aware and sincere, Theater Camp is a love letter to the over-the-top nerds who can sing every word of A Chorus Line and know that Andrew Rannells was in Street Sharks.
- 9/14/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
This year’s limited program writing Emmy contest is unique in that it is the first in five years to include any TV movies at all and the first in 13 years to involve three of them. The one-off narrative specials in the running for this honor are “Fire Island,” “Prey,” and “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” all of which are also nominated for Best TV Movie, and the middle of which has achieved the rare feat of concurrently being recognized for its directing.
While all three of these telefilms stand as relatively strong contenders, this writing race is being very comfortably led by “Beef,” which is the only program that can possibly win all seven of this year’s major limited series Emmys. Putting up fights of their own are the miniseries “Fleishman is in Trouble” and “Swarm,” which both also face “Beef” in the corresponding lead actress and contemporary costumes categories.
While all three of these telefilms stand as relatively strong contenders, this writing race is being very comfortably led by “Beef,” which is the only program that can possibly win all seven of this year’s major limited series Emmys. Putting up fights of their own are the miniseries “Fleishman is in Trouble” and “Swarm,” which both also face “Beef” in the corresponding lead actress and contemporary costumes categories.
- 8/31/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Animated Program Rick and Morty, S7. Adult Swim.
Weekly Commentary: Netflix’s “Entergalactic,” the animated accompaniment to Kid Cudi’s album is competing against long-standing series such as “Bob’s Burgers,” “Rick and Morty” and “The Simpsons.” The streamer pulled off a surprise win last year with “Arcane,...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Animated Program Rick and Morty, S7. Adult Swim.
Weekly Commentary: Netflix’s “Entergalactic,” the animated accompaniment to Kid Cudi’s album is competing against long-standing series such as “Bob’s Burgers,” “Rick and Morty” and “The Simpsons.” The streamer pulled off a surprise win last year with “Arcane,...
- 8/28/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
As much as we like to try and predict the key Emmy races, some categories are more tough to figure out — and therefore, more interesting — than others. Outstanding drama series? Shhh, I think we have a pretty good hunch what’s going to win. This year’s acting categories have some obvious favorites. However, I would not be surprised by almost anything — particularly as performers have stopped campaigning in the wake of the SAG/AFTRA strike.
One of my favorite categories this year, however, is lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie. And here’s the top reason: This is the only acting category this year that features not a single previous Emmy winner among its nominees. As a matter of fact, half of them have never been nominated at all. Other categories come close. But lead actress in limited/anthology/movie is the only category where I can,...
One of my favorite categories this year, however, is lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie. And here’s the top reason: This is the only acting category this year that features not a single previous Emmy winner among its nominees. As a matter of fact, half of them have never been nominated at all. Other categories come close. But lead actress in limited/anthology/movie is the only category where I can,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the new ten-episode adult animated series ‘Strange Planet,’ which makes its global debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
Based on the New York Times #1 bestselling graphic novel and social media phenomenon of the same name, ‘Strange Planet’ is said to be a hilarious and perceptive look at a distant world not unlike our own. Set in a whimsical world of cotton candy pinks and purples, relatable blue beings explore the absurdity of everyday human traditions.
Voicing this world of beings are Gotham Award nominee Tunde Adebimpe (“Rachel Getting Married”), Emmy Award nominee Demi Adejuyigbe (“The Amber Ruffin Show”), Lori Tan Chinn (“Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens”), Critics Choice Award nominee Danny Pudi (“Community”) and Emmy Award nominee Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”).
“Strange Planet” is co-created and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Dan Harmon and New York Times bestselling author Nathan W.
Based on the New York Times #1 bestselling graphic novel and social media phenomenon of the same name, ‘Strange Planet’ is said to be a hilarious and perceptive look at a distant world not unlike our own. Set in a whimsical world of cotton candy pinks and purples, relatable blue beings explore the absurdity of everyday human traditions.
Voicing this world of beings are Gotham Award nominee Tunde Adebimpe (“Rachel Getting Married”), Emmy Award nominee Demi Adejuyigbe (“The Amber Ruffin Show”), Lori Tan Chinn (“Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens”), Critics Choice Award nominee Danny Pudi (“Community”) and Emmy Award nominee Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”).
“Strange Planet” is co-created and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Dan Harmon and New York Times bestselling author Nathan W.
- 7/26/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The 2023 Best TV Movie/Limited Series Actress Emmy contest is an especially close one between Ali Wong (Netflix’s “Beef”) and Jessica Chastain (Showtime’s “George & Tammy”). The latter is looking to build on her Screen Actors Guild Award win for the same program after missing out on an expected Emmy nomination for “Scenes from a Marriage” last year. Scroll through our photo gallery to brush up on all six of this year’s Best TV Movie/Limited Series Actress contenders and be sure to make your predictions for the 75th Emmys by September 18.
Emmys first-timer Chastain is joined in that regard by two of her direct challengers: Dominique Fishback (“Swarm”) and Riley Keough (“Daisy Jones & the Six”). Both actresses’ shows are Prime Video originals. The other three nominees are also new to this category, but Wong, for example, has a 2022 writing bid to her name for her...
Emmys first-timer Chastain is joined in that regard by two of her direct challengers: Dominique Fishback (“Swarm”) and Riley Keough (“Daisy Jones & the Six”). Both actresses’ shows are Prime Video originals. The other three nominees are also new to this category, but Wong, for example, has a 2022 writing bid to her name for her...
- 7/11/2023
- by Paul Sheehan and Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The 2023 Best TV Movie/Limited Series Actress Emmy contest is an especially close one between Ali Wong (Netflix’s “Beef”) and Jessica Chastain (Showtime’s “George & Tammy”). The latter is looking to build on her Screen Actors Guild Award win for the same program after missing out on an expected Emmy nomination for “Scenes from a Marriage” last year. Scroll through our photo gallery to brush up on all six of this year’s Best TV Movie/Limited Series Actress contenders and be sure to make your predictions for the 75th Emmys by September 18.
Emmys first-timer Chastain is joined in that regard by two of her direct challengers: Dominique Fishback (“Swarm”) and Riley Keough (“Daisy Jones & the Six”). Both actresses’ shows are Prime Video originals. The other three nominees are also new to this category, but Wong, for example, has a 2022 writing bid to her name for her...
Emmys first-timer Chastain is joined in that regard by two of her direct challengers: Dominique Fishback (“Swarm”) and Riley Keough (“Daisy Jones & the Six”). Both actresses’ shows are Prime Video originals. The other three nominees are also new to this category, but Wong, for example, has a 2022 writing bid to her name for her...
- 7/11/2023
- by Paul Sheehan and Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Fans of Netflix’s “Warrior Nun” have finally gotten what they wanted, it appears. After months of dedicated campaigning, series showrunner Simon Barry tweeted that the fantasy drama would be returning.
“Today I’m happy to officially report that because of your combined voices, passion and amazing efforts – #WarriorNun will return and is going to be more Epic than you could imagine,” Barry’s tweet read. He also teased that more details would be coming.
Amy Berg, who wrote three episodes of the series, confirmed Barry’s news, telling her followers, “Barry wasn’t hacked.”
Today I’m happy to officially report that because of your combined voices, passion and amazing efforts – #WarriorNun will return and is going to be more Epic than you could imagine. More details to come! Soon! Thank-you!! #SaveWarriorNun #WarriorNunSaved pic.twitter.com/yuTbRR2L3q
— Simon Barry – legacy blue check (@SimonDavisBarry) June 28, 2023
Netflix did not...
“Today I’m happy to officially report that because of your combined voices, passion and amazing efforts – #WarriorNun will return and is going to be more Epic than you could imagine,” Barry’s tweet read. He also teased that more details would be coming.
Amy Berg, who wrote three episodes of the series, confirmed Barry’s news, telling her followers, “Barry wasn’t hacked.”
Today I’m happy to officially report that because of your combined voices, passion and amazing efforts – #WarriorNun will return and is going to be more Epic than you could imagine. More details to come! Soon! Thank-you!! #SaveWarriorNun #WarriorNunSaved pic.twitter.com/yuTbRR2L3q
— Simon Barry – legacy blue check (@SimonDavisBarry) June 28, 2023
Netflix did not...
- 6/28/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
The annual Los Angeles Press Club Awards honored multiple IndieWire staffers Sunday night.
Among the honorees, IndieWire Deputy TV Editor and chief TV critic Ben Travers was recognized as TV Critic of the Year at the ceremony, which took place June 25 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
The official comment for Travers’ honor reads, “The reporter’s writing style includes his personal tele-visual hang-ups, much to the benefit of the reviews!”
Travers’ reviews for the series finale of “Atlanta,” the Season 1 “Yellowjackets” finale, and “Tuca & Bertie” were among the selected pieces recognized by the LA Press Club.
Also taking first place in the Audio Journalism category for Best Entertainment Reporting were Sarah Shachat, Chris O’Falt, and Zach Valenti with podcast episode “Filmmaker Toolkit: Station Eleven Deep Dive Podcast.” Said the LA Press Club: “This ‘deep dive’ skillfully uses multiple interviews and clips to learn the backstory of a single TV episode.
Among the honorees, IndieWire Deputy TV Editor and chief TV critic Ben Travers was recognized as TV Critic of the Year at the ceremony, which took place June 25 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
The official comment for Travers’ honor reads, “The reporter’s writing style includes his personal tele-visual hang-ups, much to the benefit of the reviews!”
Travers’ reviews for the series finale of “Atlanta,” the Season 1 “Yellowjackets” finale, and “Tuca & Bertie” were among the selected pieces recognized by the LA Press Club.
Also taking first place in the Audio Journalism category for Best Entertainment Reporting were Sarah Shachat, Chris O’Falt, and Zach Valenti with podcast episode “Filmmaker Toolkit: Station Eleven Deep Dive Podcast.” Said the LA Press Club: “This ‘deep dive’ skillfully uses multiple interviews and clips to learn the backstory of a single TV episode.
- 6/26/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It took a long time, but mainstream cartoons are finally coming out of the closet. Now, we can only hope they stay that way.
When live-action television began making inroads for gay representation during the turn of the century, animation remained a frustratingly straight (if frequently queer-coded) affair. The reasons behind the medium’s slowness were obvious and, predictably, homophobic. Animation is too often seen as content made for kids, and same-sex attraction is regarded as an “adult” topic. So, pearl-clutching TV critics would argue, children shouldn’t be exposed to “adult” (read: gay) characters through raunchy cartoons.
That’s not to say that there weren’t LGBTQ people in cartoons before the 2010s; Japanese anime, in particular, was slightly ahead of the curve on this front, with ’90s classics like “Sailor Moon” and “Neon Genesis Evangelion” featuring explicitly queer themes and love stories. But that content was often mercilessly...
When live-action television began making inroads for gay representation during the turn of the century, animation remained a frustratingly straight (if frequently queer-coded) affair. The reasons behind the medium’s slowness were obvious and, predictably, homophobic. Animation is too often seen as content made for kids, and same-sex attraction is regarded as an “adult” topic. So, pearl-clutching TV critics would argue, children shouldn’t be exposed to “adult” (read: gay) characters through raunchy cartoons.
That’s not to say that there weren’t LGBTQ people in cartoons before the 2010s; Japanese anime, in particular, was slightly ahead of the curve on this front, with ’90s classics like “Sailor Moon” and “Neon Genesis Evangelion” featuring explicitly queer themes and love stories. But that content was often mercilessly...
- 6/23/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
The TV academy has honored voice-only performances since 1992, when six cast members from “The Simpsons” collectively became the first actors to receive Emmys for such work. The Best Voice-Over Performance category became an official non-juried one in 2009 and was then split into two categories in 2014: Best Character Voice-Over and Best Narrator. Harry Shearer (“The Simpsons”) was the former category’s first champion, having been nominated once before for the same series.
The 2023 Best Character Voice-Over ballot consists of 148 performances, which is down by 74 from last year. Seeking her third victory is Maya Rudolph, who plays Connie the Hormone Monstress on “Big Mouth.” Also in the mix are former winners Shearer, Hank Azaria (“The Simpsons”), Alex Borstein (“Family Guy”), and Seth MacFarlane (“Family Guy”).
Unlike the live action and fictional program nominees, which are chosen by all 20,000 plus academy members, the Best Character Voice-Over contenders are picked only by voters...
The 2023 Best Character Voice-Over ballot consists of 148 performances, which is down by 74 from last year. Seeking her third victory is Maya Rudolph, who plays Connie the Hormone Monstress on “Big Mouth.” Also in the mix are former winners Shearer, Hank Azaria (“The Simpsons”), Alex Borstein (“Family Guy”), and Seth MacFarlane (“Family Guy”).
Unlike the live action and fictional program nominees, which are chosen by all 20,000 plus academy members, the Best Character Voice-Over contenders are picked only by voters...
- 6/19/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
In its current form, the Best Animated Program Emmy category allows submissions targeted at viewers aged 13 and above, while series and specials made for younger audiences are now relegated to the Children’s and Family Emmys. Potential nominees for this award are also required to have runtimes in excess of 15 minutes.
The 2023 Best Animated Program ballot list below consists of 33 entries (which include plot descriptions). Per category rules, all are either one-off specials or single episodes of continuing series. Seeking their dozenth victory and first since 2019 are the team behind “The Simpsons,” who just wrapped their 34th season. Other shows hoping for repeat wins this year include “Archer,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal,” “Rick and Morty,” and “South Park.”
Unlike the nominees in most program categories, which are chosen by all 20,000 plus academy members, the animated program contenders are picked only by voters from the animation, children’s programming,...
The 2023 Best Animated Program ballot list below consists of 33 entries (which include plot descriptions). Per category rules, all are either one-off specials or single episodes of continuing series. Seeking their dozenth victory and first since 2019 are the team behind “The Simpsons,” who just wrapped their 34th season. Other shows hoping for repeat wins this year include “Archer,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal,” “Rick and Morty,” and “South Park.”
Unlike the nominees in most program categories, which are chosen by all 20,000 plus academy members, the animated program contenders are picked only by voters from the animation, children’s programming,...
- 6/18/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
From her Netflix stand-up specials, "Don Wong" and "Baby Cobra," to her voice acting work on "Tuca & Bertie" and "Big Mouth," Ali Wong is a comedy superstar. However, with her role in Lee Sung Jin's unhinged dark comedy miniseries, "Beef," Wong may have just turned in the best performance of her career.
"Beef" initially starts out with a simple premise: after a road rage incident, a petty rivalry forms between a rich self-made Calabasas mother named Amy Lau (Wong) and a working class handyman-for-hire, Danny Cho (Steven Yeun). It begins with acts of vandalism and scathing Yelp reviews, but eventually, over the course of its 10 episodes, the stakes gradually escalate to "Uncut Gems" levels of anxiety-inducing tension. Spending most of the show as disconnected entities, Yeun and Wong expertly craft their individual, flawed characters. But when they collide, they truly bring out the worst in each other, painting an incredible portrait of rage,...
"Beef" initially starts out with a simple premise: after a road rage incident, a petty rivalry forms between a rich self-made Calabasas mother named Amy Lau (Wong) and a working class handyman-for-hire, Danny Cho (Steven Yeun). It begins with acts of vandalism and scathing Yelp reviews, but eventually, over the course of its 10 episodes, the stakes gradually escalate to "Uncut Gems" levels of anxiety-inducing tension. Spending most of the show as disconnected entities, Yeun and Wong expertly craft their individual, flawed characters. But when they collide, they truly bring out the worst in each other, painting an incredible portrait of rage,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Tyler Llewyn Taing
- Slash Film
The Netflix series “Beef” is being hailed as one of the best TV shows of 2023 so far, with standout performances in particular from stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. This story of how a road rage encounter festers and unites two strangers in a twisted way is packed with fresh talent, with one particular standout performer making his acting debut while being a well-known artist in his own right. Created by Lee Sung Jin, “Beef” vacillates between comedy, drama and thriller, always keeping viewers on their toes.
But if you’re wondering where you know some of the actors from, we’ve got a complete “Beef” cast and character guide to help you keep things straight.
Steven Yeun as Danny
Yeun plays Danny Cho, a temperamental contractor who can’t seem to catch a break. Yeun first came to prominence playing Glenn on “The Walking Dead,” and earned acclaim for...
But if you’re wondering where you know some of the actors from, we’ve got a complete “Beef” cast and character guide to help you keep things straight.
Steven Yeun as Danny
Yeun plays Danny Cho, a temperamental contractor who can’t seem to catch a break. Yeun first came to prominence playing Glenn on “The Walking Dead,” and earned acclaim for...
- 4/9/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Warning: This story contains mild spoilers for “Beef,” available to watch on Netflix now.
Lee Sung Jin, the creator and showrunner of Netflix’s “Beef,” first worked with Steven Yeun and Ali Wong on the animated series “Tuca & Bertie.” But their latest collaboration sees the three reunite to craft a Netflix show along an A24 sensibility. “Beef,” which dropped on the streaming service on Apr. 6, traces the intersecting lives of Yeun’s Danny and Wong’s Amy after the two engage in a vitriolic road rage incident that sets both on a collision course to chaos. “Amy and Danny may differ in gender, class and career path, but they share a self-destructive nihilism that each seems to recognize in the other, even if they can’t articulate it,” writes Variety TV critic Alison Herman.
Rounding out the main cast are Young Mazino, who plays Danny’s younger brother Paul,...
Lee Sung Jin, the creator and showrunner of Netflix’s “Beef,” first worked with Steven Yeun and Ali Wong on the animated series “Tuca & Bertie.” But their latest collaboration sees the three reunite to craft a Netflix show along an A24 sensibility. “Beef,” which dropped on the streaming service on Apr. 6, traces the intersecting lives of Yeun’s Danny and Wong’s Amy after the two engage in a vitriolic road rage incident that sets both on a collision course to chaos. “Amy and Danny may differ in gender, class and career path, but they share a self-destructive nihilism that each seems to recognize in the other, even if they can’t articulate it,” writes Variety TV critic Alison Herman.
Rounding out the main cast are Young Mazino, who plays Danny’s younger brother Paul,...
- 4/7/2023
- by Rachel Seo
- Variety Film + TV
“What the fuck is happening?”
That was Steven Yeun’s reaction while shooting the cataclysmic climax of “Beef,” which he leads with Ali Wong. The Netflix and A24 dramedy opens plausibly enough with a road-rage scene between Wong’s Amy, an entrepreneur whose easygoing nature masks secret desires, and Yeun’s Danny, a contractor who goes to extremes to obtain what he wants. But that initial conflict drives both to exact bizarre acts of revenge on each other, revealing the darkest corners of their psyches. The result? Chaos. In one scene, Amy masturbates with a gun; in another, Danny urinates all over her bathroom — and that’s just the beginning. Seeded throughout are quiet explorations of the characters’ anger, loneliness and fear.
“Both assume incorrectly that they cannot show their true selves to anyone in their lives,” says Lee Sung Jin, the creator and showrunner of “Beef,” which premieres on...
That was Steven Yeun’s reaction while shooting the cataclysmic climax of “Beef,” which he leads with Ali Wong. The Netflix and A24 dramedy opens plausibly enough with a road-rage scene between Wong’s Amy, an entrepreneur whose easygoing nature masks secret desires, and Yeun’s Danny, a contractor who goes to extremes to obtain what he wants. But that initial conflict drives both to exact bizarre acts of revenge on each other, revealing the darkest corners of their psyches. The result? Chaos. In one scene, Amy masturbates with a gun; in another, Danny urinates all over her bathroom — and that’s just the beginning. Seeded throughout are quiet explorations of the characters’ anger, loneliness and fear.
“Both assume incorrectly that they cannot show their true selves to anyone in their lives,” says Lee Sung Jin, the creator and showrunner of “Beef,” which premieres on...
- 4/6/2023
- by Rachel Seo
- Variety Film + TV
We abhor most in others what we already hate in ourselves. So it is that Amy Lau (Ali Wong) and Danny Cho (Steven Yeun) become mortal enemies despite being kindred spirits. The protagonists of the Netflix half-hour “Beef” first meet when both are behind the wheel, navigating the parking lot of a Lowe’s-like home improvement store. Each driver is there for different reasons: Danny is a handyman who works at the Reseda motel his family used to own; Amy owns a houseplant boutique the hardware chain is in talks to acquire. But both react in the exact same way to a minor spat over exiting a spot. Their explosive road rage propels the pair on a chase across the suburban San Fernando Valley, then through 10 episodes of increasingly out-of-hand emotional warfare.
Wong and Yeun have served as co-stars before — on the animated sitcom “Tuca & Bertie” on which “Beef...
Wong and Yeun have served as co-stars before — on the animated sitcom “Tuca & Bertie” on which “Beef...
- 4/4/2023
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
If Ali Wong and Steven Yeun have beef, it’s only on-camera. Together, the two star in Netflix’s upcoming comedy drama Beef, which follows two people consumed by revenge after a road rage incident.
“It’s really scary to collaborate with people as a stand-up, when you have complete control of what you write, how you look, and how you’re directing yourself,” Wong, who also serves as an executive producer on the show, told The Hollywood Reporter at Beef’s Los Angeles premiere on Thursday night. “So, collaborating with people can be really scary, and I only choose to do it with people I absolutely adore and admire and love being with on and off-camera. I think that’s the best part because certainly I would not have been able to do the show by myself.”
Yeun, who got his start in comedy, returns to his roots opposite Wong,...
“It’s really scary to collaborate with people as a stand-up, when you have complete control of what you write, how you look, and how you’re directing yourself,” Wong, who also serves as an executive producer on the show, told The Hollywood Reporter at Beef’s Los Angeles premiere on Thursday night. “So, collaborating with people can be really scary, and I only choose to do it with people I absolutely adore and admire and love being with on and off-camera. I think that’s the best part because certainly I would not have been able to do the show by myself.”
Yeun, who got his start in comedy, returns to his roots opposite Wong,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Sydney Odman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steven Yeun and Ali Wong will soon be taking over our Netflix screens with their hotly anticipated comedy-drama series “Beef,” which hits the streaming service on April 6. The 10-episode series, which recently released its first trailer, stars Yeun and Wong as two people who become consumed by the road rage incident that involves both of them.
Created by Lee Sung Jin, the series promises intense drama in a Greek tragedy-esque plot wherein one moment slowly unravels the lives of those involved. The show will combine this fiery drama, however, with a dose of black comedy that sets apart the series as one to look out for. And at the forefront of “Beef” are its stars, Yeun and Wong.
Jin was previously a writer on various shows, including “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “2 Broke Girls,” “Silicon Valley,” and “Dave.” He also served as a producer on the latter three shows...
Created by Lee Sung Jin, the series promises intense drama in a Greek tragedy-esque plot wherein one moment slowly unravels the lives of those involved. The show will combine this fiery drama, however, with a dose of black comedy that sets apart the series as one to look out for. And at the forefront of “Beef” are its stars, Yeun and Wong.
Jin was previously a writer on various shows, including “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “2 Broke Girls,” “Silicon Valley,” and “Dave.” He also served as a producer on the latter three shows...
- 3/31/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Last month, Steven Yeun joined the ever-growing ensemble cast of the upcoming Marvel film “Thunderbolts.” Now the creator of Yeun’s latest buzzy project, Netflix‘s “Beef,” out April 6, joins the MCU, too. Variety reports that “Beef” creator Lee Sung Jin joins “Thunderbirds” as a writer. It’s Lee’s first writing credit on a feature film after working on other TV series like “Tuca & Bertie,” “Dave,” and “Silicon Valley.”
Read More: David Harbour Talks About His Anticipation For ‘Thunderbolts,’ & “Idiot” Red Guardian’s Obsession With Captain America
Lee’s involvement also marks a reunion with Jake Schreier, director of “Beef,” who’s been attached to direct “Thunderbolts” since last June.
Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’: ‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sun Jin Joins Upcoming MCU Film As Writer, Reuniting With Star Steven Yeun & Director Jake Schreier at The Playlist.
Read More: David Harbour Talks About His Anticipation For ‘Thunderbolts,’ & “Idiot” Red Guardian’s Obsession With Captain America
Lee’s involvement also marks a reunion with Jake Schreier, director of “Beef,” who’s been attached to direct “Thunderbolts” since last June.
Continue reading ‘Thunderbolts’: ‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sun Jin Joins Upcoming MCU Film As Writer, Reuniting With Star Steven Yeun & Director Jake Schreier at The Playlist.
- 3/30/2023
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts” is getting a screenwriter change as Lee Sung Jin, creator of the upcoming Netflix dark comedy series “Beef” is set to pick up the project from “Black Widow” screenwriter Eric Pearson.
“Thunderbolts” will see Sung Jin reunite with director Jake Schreier, who directed all six episodes of “Beef.” Set for release in July 2024, “Thunderbolts” has not released a synopsis but will see longtime MCU star Sebastian Stan return as Bucky Barnes, the man once known as The Winter Soldier, as he leads a team of antiheroes and villains from past MCU movies and Disney+ shows on a clandestine government mission.
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Among the members of Bucky’s team are new Black Widow Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), her adoptive father Alexei Shostakov, a.k.a. The Red Guardian (David Harbour), disgraced former Captain America John Walker, now known as U.
“Thunderbolts” will see Sung Jin reunite with director Jake Schreier, who directed all six episodes of “Beef.” Set for release in July 2024, “Thunderbolts” has not released a synopsis but will see longtime MCU star Sebastian Stan return as Bucky Barnes, the man once known as The Winter Soldier, as he leads a team of antiheroes and villains from past MCU movies and Disney+ shows on a clandestine government mission.
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Among the members of Bucky’s team are new Black Widow Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), her adoptive father Alexei Shostakov, a.k.a. The Red Guardian (David Harbour), disgraced former Captain America John Walker, now known as U.
- 3/30/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Filming “Beef” took a bite out of stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong.
The stars of Netflix and A24’s road rage dramedy, created by “Tuca & Bertie” and “Dave” writer Lee Sung Jin, revealed during the 2023 SXSW world premiere that the stress of the series “took a toll” on their bodies.
“Steven and I both broke out in hives after the show,” Wong said (via Variety). “Mine was on my face. His was all over his body because he’s weak like that. It definitely took a toll on us, but we didn’t even realize until after the show ended. I mean, I won’t even talk about what happened to [Yeun’s] elbow.”
Wong continued, “I don’t think we knew that was going to happen. If we knew what we were going to put our bodies and minds through, maybe we wouldn’t have said yes, but...
The stars of Netflix and A24’s road rage dramedy, created by “Tuca & Bertie” and “Dave” writer Lee Sung Jin, revealed during the 2023 SXSW world premiere that the stress of the series “took a toll” on their bodies.
“Steven and I both broke out in hives after the show,” Wong said (via Variety). “Mine was on my face. His was all over his body because he’s weak like that. It definitely took a toll on us, but we didn’t even realize until after the show ended. I mean, I won’t even talk about what happened to [Yeun’s] elbow.”
Wong continued, “I don’t think we knew that was going to happen. If we knew what we were going to put our bodies and minds through, maybe we wouldn’t have said yes, but...
- 3/22/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“Beef” stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as two people involved in a road rage incident that spirals out of control and begins to consume their every waking moment. And despite that Yeun and Wong have no actual beef with each other, that anger began to consume them outside of the show, too — except in real life, it came in the form of hives.
During a Q&a following the world premiere of “Beef” at South by Southwest, the actors were asked how they managed to decompress after performing such explosive anger on set.
“Our bodies shut down,” Yeun said.
“Steven and I both broke out in hives after the show. Mine was on my face. His was all over his body because he’s weak like that,” Wong said, to wide audience laughter. “It definitely took a toll on us, but we didn’t even realize until after the show ended.
During a Q&a following the world premiere of “Beef” at South by Southwest, the actors were asked how they managed to decompress after performing such explosive anger on set.
“Our bodies shut down,” Yeun said.
“Steven and I both broke out in hives after the show. Mine was on my face. His was all over his body because he’s weak like that,” Wong said, to wide audience laughter. “It definitely took a toll on us, but we didn’t even realize until after the show ended.
- 3/19/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Tuca and Speckle are together again, and on Netflix no less. Ali Wong and Steven Yeun of the Netflix/Adult Swim animated series “Tuca & Bertie” are reuniting for “Beef,” an A24 dark comedy, and Netflix has released the official trailer for the 10 episode series
Created by Lee Sung Jin — who also worked as a writer and producer on “Tuca and Bertie,” in addition to credits on “Dave” and “Silicon Valley” — “Beef” focuses on two strangers, contractor Danny Cho (Yeun) and entrepreneur Amy Lau (Wong), both of whom are on the verge of a breakdown over their own separate issues. When these two desperate individuals encounter each other in a parking lot, what starts as a standard road rage incident soon develops into a bitter, intense feud that threatens to destroy their lives and relationships after Amy goes on a quest for vengeance against Danny.
“I have a very full...
Created by Lee Sung Jin — who also worked as a writer and producer on “Tuca and Bertie,” in addition to credits on “Dave” and “Silicon Valley” — “Beef” focuses on two strangers, contractor Danny Cho (Yeun) and entrepreneur Amy Lau (Wong), both of whom are on the verge of a breakdown over their own separate issues. When these two desperate individuals encounter each other in a parking lot, what starts as a standard road rage incident soon develops into a bitter, intense feud that threatens to destroy their lives and relationships after Amy goes on a quest for vengeance against Danny.
“I have a very full...
- 3/15/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
“Do you have a breast pump?”
This is how Ali Wong greets my visibly third-trimester self when we meet up at Etta in Culver City for lunch in February. By the time we make it to our table, she is already whipping out her phone to text her assistant to deliver a pump to my apartment, and she spends the first 15 minutes of her interview focused on my pregnancy: how many weeks I’m along, how I felt during my glucose test (she’s the only person who’s ever asked me about that often-nauseating experience) and her three must-brings to the hospital for delivery (a breastfeeding pillow, a nice blanket from home and a pack of Depends).
“I really miss being pregnant,” sighs Wong, 40, who famously was with child for each of her first two stand-up specials, 2016’s Baby Cobra and 2018’s Hard Knock Wife. “Sometimes it feels a...
This is how Ali Wong greets my visibly third-trimester self when we meet up at Etta in Culver City for lunch in February. By the time we make it to our table, she is already whipping out her phone to text her assistant to deliver a pump to my apartment, and she spends the first 15 minutes of her interview focused on my pregnancy: how many weeks I’m along, how I felt during my glucose test (she’s the only person who’s ever asked me about that often-nauseating experience) and her three must-brings to the hospital for delivery (a breastfeeding pillow, a nice blanket from home and a pack of Depends).
“I really miss being pregnant,” sighs Wong, 40, who famously was with child for each of her first two stand-up specials, 2016’s Baby Cobra and 2018’s Hard Knock Wife. “Sometimes it feels a...
- 3/1/2023
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steven Yeun has joined the cast of Marvel‘s upcoming antihero ensemble film Thunderbolts, according to Deadline.
Directed by Jake Schreier and written by Eric Pearson, Thunderbolts follows a group of supervillains who are recruited by the government for a mission, though specific plot details are being kept top secret. What we do know is that the film has stacked cast: In addition to Yeun in an unknown role, Florence Pugh will play Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan will tackle Winter Soldier, and David Harbour will portray Red Guardian.
Additionally, Wyatt Russell has been cast as U.S. Agent, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) is also among the cast. The film is set to premiere on July 26th, 2024.
Since playing Glenn Rhee on The Walking Dead, Yeun has starred in the 2020 hit film Minari and, last year,...
Directed by Jake Schreier and written by Eric Pearson, Thunderbolts follows a group of supervillains who are recruited by the government for a mission, though specific plot details are being kept top secret. What we do know is that the film has stacked cast: In addition to Yeun in an unknown role, Florence Pugh will play Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan will tackle Winter Soldier, and David Harbour will portray Red Guardian.
Additionally, Wyatt Russell has been cast as U.S. Agent, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) is also among the cast. The film is set to premiere on July 26th, 2024.
Since playing Glenn Rhee on The Walking Dead, Yeun has starred in the 2020 hit film Minari and, last year,...
- 2/24/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Film News
Since the merger of Warner Bros and Discovery, viewers have seen a lot of shows cancelled due to the merger of the two media entities. The most recent cancellations include Doom Patrol and Titans by .
Shows like Tuca & Bertie, Gordita Chronicles, and Whistleblower were all canceled after the merger, and now the creators of the three shows have spoken out about the move to cancel their shows and others.
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Shows like Tuca & Bertie, Gordita Chronicles, and Whistleblower were all canceled after the merger, and now the creators of the three shows have spoken out about the move to cancel their shows and others.
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- 1/31/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The creators behind series “Tuca & Bertie,” “Gordita Chronicles,” and “Whistleblower” have issued statements alleging the Warner Bros. Discovery merger has had disastrous effects on female Poc showrunners.
The statements, published as an addendum to a December 21 Writers Guild of America report on the effects of mega-mergers, are titled “How the Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Hurts Workers and Diversity.” The report claims the Wbd merger de-prioritized female-led series featuring stars of color and ultimately led to the shows’ cancellations.
“The casualties of this mega-merger include numerous projects created by, featuring and/or centering the experiences of women and people of color,” the statement reads, citing multiple projects “including ‘Batgirl,’ one of very few mainstream superhero films to feature a Latina lead actress; ‘Full Frontal’ with Samantha Bee, one of a handful of woman-hosted late-night shows; ‘Gordita Chronicles,’ a series about a Dominican immigrant family whose showrunner was a Latina woman; ‘Tuca & Bertie,...
The statements, published as an addendum to a December 21 Writers Guild of America report on the effects of mega-mergers, are titled “How the Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Hurts Workers and Diversity.” The report claims the Wbd merger de-prioritized female-led series featuring stars of color and ultimately led to the shows’ cancellations.
“The casualties of this mega-merger include numerous projects created by, featuring and/or centering the experiences of women and people of color,” the statement reads, citing multiple projects “including ‘Batgirl,’ one of very few mainstream superhero films to feature a Latina lead actress; ‘Full Frontal’ with Samantha Bee, one of a handful of woman-hosted late-night shows; ‘Gordita Chronicles,’ a series about a Dominican immigrant family whose showrunner was a Latina woman; ‘Tuca & Bertie,...
- 1/30/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The Writers Guild of America West released a new bulletin Monday slamming Warner Bros. Discovery for its film and television cancellations as part of its postmerger cost-cutting, saying they prove that the guild’s previous warnings that consolidation in Hollywood would stifle creativity and diversity in entertainment are coming true.
“Absent government intervention, this cycle of reactive consolidation will likely continue until it leaves just three or four companies controlling all content, while content creators and consumers pay the price for these costly mergers,” WGA West warned.
The bulletin also included testimonials from three creators of TV shows canceled by Warner Bros. Discovery: Claudia Forestieri (“The Gordita Chronicles”), Lisa Hanawalt (“Tuca & Bertie”) and Moises Zamora (“Whistleblower”).
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“Absent government intervention, this cycle of reactive consolidation will likely continue until it leaves just three or four companies controlling all content, while content creators and consumers pay the price for these costly mergers,” WGA West warned.
The bulletin also included testimonials from three creators of TV shows canceled by Warner Bros. Discovery: Claudia Forestieri (“The Gordita Chronicles”), Lisa Hanawalt (“Tuca & Bertie”) and Moises Zamora (“Whistleblower”).
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- 1/30/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
The showrunners of “Tuca & Bertie,” “Gordita Chronicles” and “Whistleblower” have rallied together under WGA West to call out the ways in which they believe the merger that created Warner Bros. Discovery led to the abrupt cancellations of their series.
The comments came in a new “Broken Promises Bulletin” — an addendum to a December 2021 report on the harm of mega-mergers — published Monday by the Writers Guild of America West, titled “How the Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Hurts Workers and Diversity.”
“The casualties of this mega-merger include numerous projects created by, featuring and/or centering the experiences of women and people of color,” the post states, citing multiple titles that have been scrapped by the David Zaslav-led company since the April 2022 close of the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, “including ‘Batgirl,’ one of very few mainstream superhero films to feature a Latina lead actress; ‘Full Frontal With Samantha Bee,’ one...
The comments came in a new “Broken Promises Bulletin” — an addendum to a December 2021 report on the harm of mega-mergers — published Monday by the Writers Guild of America West, titled “How the Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Hurts Workers and Diversity.”
“The casualties of this mega-merger include numerous projects created by, featuring and/or centering the experiences of women and people of color,” the post states, citing multiple titles that have been scrapped by the David Zaslav-led company since the April 2022 close of the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, “including ‘Batgirl,’ one of very few mainstream superhero films to feature a Latina lead actress; ‘Full Frontal With Samantha Bee,’ one...
- 1/30/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
“Warrior Nun” fans are campaigning to save their favourite show.
Last month, Netflix cancelled the fantasy series starring Alba Baptista after just two seasons, shocking fans of the show, who have now rallied to get Netflix to reverse their decision.
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In recent days, fans have taken to social media, getting the phrase “correct your mistake” trending on Twitter worldwide, as part of their effort.
Don’t abandon quality for quantity @netflix Netflix Correct Your Mistake #WarriorNun #SaveWarriorNun pic.twitter.com/wm8b1b4yg5
— CD (@pinksasquatch24) January 16, 2023
Imagine cancelling a show with shots like these Netflix Correct Your Mistake #SaveWarriorNun #WarriorNun pic.twitter.com/PAd5C0nrHt
— finley || save warrior nun (@burningjoy) January 16, 2023
Who doesn't like sexy nuns with guns?
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— Sunflower_Ma (@sapphicML) January 16, 2023
Netflix Correct Your Mistake#savewarriornun #warriornun pic.twitter.
Last month, Netflix cancelled the fantasy series starring Alba Baptista after just two seasons, shocking fans of the show, who have now rallied to get Netflix to reverse their decision.
Read More: ‘That ’90s Show’ Triggers #SaveWarriorNun Trend
In recent days, fans have taken to social media, getting the phrase “correct your mistake” trending on Twitter worldwide, as part of their effort.
Don’t abandon quality for quantity @netflix Netflix Correct Your Mistake #WarriorNun #SaveWarriorNun pic.twitter.com/wm8b1b4yg5
— CD (@pinksasquatch24) January 16, 2023
Imagine cancelling a show with shots like these Netflix Correct Your Mistake #SaveWarriorNun #WarriorNun pic.twitter.com/PAd5C0nrHt
— finley || save warrior nun (@burningjoy) January 16, 2023
Who doesn't like sexy nuns with guns?
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— Sunflower_Ma (@sapphicML) January 16, 2023
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- 1/18/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
NBC has given a pilot order to “Murder by the Book,” a drama series starring Retta. The pilot is written by Jenna Bans and Bill Krebs.
Per the logline, the series sees an Instagram famous book reviewer take a page from the murder mystery books she reviews and becomes an unlikely detective to uncover the shocking truths about an eccentric seaside town.
The project reteams Retta with Bans and Krebs as well as NBC. Retta starred in the NBC crime comedy-drama series “Good Girls,” which Bans created. Krebs served as a writer and executive producer. “Good Girls” ran for four seasons from 2018 to 2021.
“Murder by the Book” hails from Universal Television and Bans’ Minnesota Logging Company production banner. Bans executive produces and writes along with Bill Krebs, while Retta and Casey Kyber are non-writing executive producers.
Along with playing Ruby Hill in “Good Girls,” Retta is best known for playing...
Per the logline, the series sees an Instagram famous book reviewer take a page from the murder mystery books she reviews and becomes an unlikely detective to uncover the shocking truths about an eccentric seaside town.
The project reteams Retta with Bans and Krebs as well as NBC. Retta starred in the NBC crime comedy-drama series “Good Girls,” which Bans created. Krebs served as a writer and executive producer. “Good Girls” ran for four seasons from 2018 to 2021.
“Murder by the Book” hails from Universal Television and Bans’ Minnesota Logging Company production banner. Bans executive produces and writes along with Bill Krebs, while Retta and Casey Kyber are non-writing executive producers.
Along with playing Ruby Hill in “Good Girls,” Retta is best known for playing...
- 1/17/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” has continued its streak as the most-awarded animated movie of 2022, leading all films in nominations for the 50th Annie Awards, which were announced on Tuesday morning.
A week after winning the Golden Globe and two days after winning the Critics Choice Award, “Pinocchio” picked up nine nominations at the Annie Awards, the main awards show devoted entirely to animation. That total was two more than Pixar’s “Turning Red” and three more than “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” and “The Sea Beast.” Those four films are competing with “Wendell & Wild” in the Best Feature category, while the Best Indie Feature lineup consists of “Charlotte,” “Inu-Oh,” “Little Nicholas, Happy as Can Be,” “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” and “My Father’s Dragon.”
“Turning Red” and “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” were the only films to be nominated for Best Feature (or Best Indie Feature), Best Direction and Best Writing,...
A week after winning the Golden Globe and two days after winning the Critics Choice Award, “Pinocchio” picked up nine nominations at the Annie Awards, the main awards show devoted entirely to animation. That total was two more than Pixar’s “Turning Red” and three more than “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” and “The Sea Beast.” Those four films are competing with “Wendell & Wild” in the Best Feature category, while the Best Indie Feature lineup consists of “Charlotte,” “Inu-Oh,” “Little Nicholas, Happy as Can Be,” “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” and “My Father’s Dragon.”
“Turning Red” and “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” were the only films to be nominated for Best Feature (or Best Indie Feature), Best Direction and Best Writing,...
- 1/17/2023
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
AMC’s veteran drama series “Better Call Saul” is sharing the spotlight with newcomers FX’s “The Bear” and Apple TV+’s “Severance,” as all three shows scored three nominations for this year’s WGA Awards. Other new series nabbing multiple nominations include Apple TV+’s “Bad Sisters,” ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” and Disney+’s “Andor,” with HBO Max’s “Hacks” also garnering two mentions.
The Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) announced nominees for TV and news categories on Wednesday morning. Winners will be awarded at the guilds’ annual ceremony on March 5.
In animation, Fox’s “The Simpsons” was thrice nominated, with network stablemate “Bob’s Burgers,” Prime Video’s “Undone,” and Adult Swim’s “Tuca and Bertie” rounding out the category.
For limited series, Hulu and HBO/HBO Max split the category, with Hulu’s “The Dropout,” “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” and...
The Writers Guild of America West (Wgaw) and Writers Guild of America, East (Wgae) announced nominees for TV and news categories on Wednesday morning. Winners will be awarded at the guilds’ annual ceremony on March 5.
In animation, Fox’s “The Simpsons” was thrice nominated, with network stablemate “Bob’s Burgers,” Prime Video’s “Undone,” and Adult Swim’s “Tuca and Bertie” rounding out the category.
For limited series, Hulu and HBO/HBO Max split the category, with Hulu’s “The Dropout,” “Fleishman Is In Trouble,” and...
- 1/11/2023
- by Libby Hill
- The Wrap
For a while, it seemed like title sequences were a dying art form. Throughout the 2010s, shows seemed to fall largely into two opening credits categories: slow, moving close-ups of pieces of a thing that led to a final zoom out, or a quick, unadorned shot of a title card that makes viewers feel nothing at all. TV seemed to relish telling us as little as possible about the series at hand before it's actually begun, forgoing a decades-old tradition in mood setting to instead cut straight to the action.
Luckily, though, the title sequence seems to be making a comeback. In 2022, title sequences got creative in ways that blended the familiar with the trendy (brief opening titles that change with every episode). The result is a great year for TV fans — and anyone who loves to get a good jingle stuck in their head.
Below, we run through the...
Luckily, though, the title sequence seems to be making a comeback. In 2022, title sequences got creative in ways that blended the familiar with the trendy (brief opening titles that change with every episode). The result is a great year for TV fans — and anyone who loves to get a good jingle stuck in their head.
Below, we run through the...
- 12/20/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Exclusive: The Lionsgate Television Group has signed an overall deal with Rachelle Williams-BenAry, who served as showrunner and executive producer on the second season of hit comedy Run the World, produced by Lionsgate for Starz.
Williams-BenAry was also co-showrunner and executive producer on the second season of Lionsgate’s Love Life for HBO Max. Under the terms of the new agreement, Williams-BenAry will write and produce scripted content.
“Since working on Love Life, I’ve gotten to know the incredible and supportive team at Lionsgate,” said Williams-BenAry. “I am so honored by this huge vote of confidence to create and develop new and exciting stories with them.”
“Rachelle did an amazing job on the second seasons of Love Life and Run the World,” said Scott Herbst, Head of Scripted Development and EVP, Lionsgate TV. “We can’t wait to produce premium content in her unique voice for audiences globally.”
Williams-BenAry...
Williams-BenAry was also co-showrunner and executive producer on the second season of Lionsgate’s Love Life for HBO Max. Under the terms of the new agreement, Williams-BenAry will write and produce scripted content.
“Since working on Love Life, I’ve gotten to know the incredible and supportive team at Lionsgate,” said Williams-BenAry. “I am so honored by this huge vote of confidence to create and develop new and exciting stories with them.”
“Rachelle did an amazing job on the second seasons of Love Life and Run the World,” said Scott Herbst, Head of Scripted Development and EVP, Lionsgate TV. “We can’t wait to produce premium content in her unique voice for audiences globally.”
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- 12/13/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Cartoon Network and Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen knows you have questions about the fate of the two networks in the new, belt-tightened Warner Bros. Discovery era. And it has changed. But “we’re not dead,” he insists.
“It was weird to wake up a couple of weeks ago and read our obituary as we were alive,” say Ouweleen, whose oversight also includes Boomerang and Discovery Family. “We’ve got more stuff coming next year than we had this year.”
That includes preschool series “Batwheels,” from Warner Bros. Animation, which Variety has exclusively learned has been renewed for a second season. “Batwheels” is the No. 1 original preschool series with boys 2-5 on Cartoon Network, and the most-watched original preschool series on HBO Max, according to the streamer.
Still, Ouweleen doesn’t downplay the tough changes going on at the animated network. “It’s definitely a pivot, through the merger and...
“It was weird to wake up a couple of weeks ago and read our obituary as we were alive,” say Ouweleen, whose oversight also includes Boomerang and Discovery Family. “We’ve got more stuff coming next year than we had this year.”
That includes preschool series “Batwheels,” from Warner Bros. Animation, which Variety has exclusively learned has been renewed for a second season. “Batwheels” is the No. 1 original preschool series with boys 2-5 on Cartoon Network, and the most-watched original preschool series on HBO Max, according to the streamer.
Still, Ouweleen doesn’t downplay the tough changes going on at the animated network. “It’s definitely a pivot, through the merger and...
- 12/7/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
IATSE Local 839, better known as The Animation Guild, announced on Monday that a super majority of production workers at Nickelodeon has voted to unionize with the labor organization.
The proposed bargaining unit would cover 177 production managers, production coordinators, post
production assistants, art production coordinators and asset coordinators among other positions. It would be the largest bargaining unit at Tag for production workers.
In a statement, Tag stated its belief that the bargaining unit should be included under the existing collective bargaining agreement with Nickelodeon that covers over 400 other animation workers, including CG technicians, storyboard artists, character designers and writers. The production workers have organized to bridge the gap in pay disparity between them and their unionized co-workers as well as to demand better benefits.
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“The current pay gap for production roles makes it near...
The proposed bargaining unit would cover 177 production managers, production coordinators, post
production assistants, art production coordinators and asset coordinators among other positions. It would be the largest bargaining unit at Tag for production workers.
In a statement, Tag stated its belief that the bargaining unit should be included under the existing collective bargaining agreement with Nickelodeon that covers over 400 other animation workers, including CG technicians, storyboard artists, character designers and writers. The production workers have organized to bridge the gap in pay disparity between them and their unionized co-workers as well as to demand better benefits.
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“The current pay gap for production roles makes it near...
- 12/5/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Network: Netflix, Adult Swim.
Episodes: 30 (half-hour).
Seasons: Three.
TV show dates: May 3, 2019 — August 29, 2022.
Series status: Cancelled, revived, cancelled again
Performers include: Tiffany Haddish, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, Nicole Byer, Richard E. Grant, John Early, Reggie Watts, Tig Notaro, Amber Ruffin, Jermaine Fowler, and Tessa Thompson.
TV show description:
From creator Lisa Hanawalt, the Tuca & Bertie TV show is an animated adult comedy with a female point-of-view. The series centers on Tuca (Haddish), a lively, confidant toucan, and her long-time best friend, a songbird named Bertie (Wong).
An analyst at Conde Nest, Bertie is something of a worrywart who is driven by her anxieties and is in a relationship with Speckle (Steven Yeun), an architect. Meanwhile, Tuca, who lives for...
Episodes: 30 (half-hour).
Seasons: Three.
TV show dates: May 3, 2019 — August 29, 2022.
Series status: Cancelled, revived, cancelled again
Performers include: Tiffany Haddish, Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, Nicole Byer, Richard E. Grant, John Early, Reggie Watts, Tig Notaro, Amber Ruffin, Jermaine Fowler, and Tessa Thompson.
TV show description:
From creator Lisa Hanawalt, the Tuca & Bertie TV show is an animated adult comedy with a female point-of-view. The series centers on Tuca (Haddish), a lively, confidant toucan, and her long-time best friend, a songbird named Bertie (Wong).
An analyst at Conde Nest, Bertie is something of a worrywart who is driven by her anxieties and is in a relationship with Speckle (Steven Yeun), an architect. Meanwhile, Tuca, who lives for...
- 11/10/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Anime fans will probably enjoy “One Piece Film Red,” the latest feature-length extension of manga artist Eiichiro Oda’s popular comic series and, as of this writing, Japan’s highest grossing movie of the year. Everyone else will likely struggle with this particular action-fantasy since most of its singularly appealing qualities — its J-pop score, attractive character designs, and impressive computer graphics — get bogged down by the project’s nature as the 15th theatrically released movie adaptation of a manga series that started 25 years ago.
An introductory “original story” credit for Oda clearly indicates that pre-existing fans are the ideal audience for “One Piece Film Red,” which continues the adventures of happy-go-lucky pirate Luffy (voiced by Mayumi Tanaka) and his misfit gang of spell-casting seafarers. Thankfully, this new “One Piece” movie, which mainly concerns a super-powered pop singer and her misguided plan to destroy all pirates, might also please newcomers thanks...
An introductory “original story” credit for Oda clearly indicates that pre-existing fans are the ideal audience for “One Piece Film Red,” which continues the adventures of happy-go-lucky pirate Luffy (voiced by Mayumi Tanaka) and his misfit gang of spell-casting seafarers. Thankfully, this new “One Piece” movie, which mainly concerns a super-powered pop singer and her misguided plan to destroy all pirates, might also please newcomers thanks...
- 11/4/2022
- by Simon Abrams
- The Wrap
NBC and E! have announced that Ryan Reynolds will receive this year’s People’s Icon award at the People’s Choice Awards. The actor, producer and screenwriter will receive the evening’s biggest award, in addition to being nominated for “Male Movie Star” and “Comedy Movie Star” for his role in Netflix’s “The Adam Project.”
The awards show, hosted by Kenan Thompson, will air live on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on both NBC and E! Past recipients of “The People’s Icon” award include Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston and Melissa McCarthy.
“In any endeavor – whether it’s acting, producing, marketing or business – Ryan Reynolds has the unique ability to create joy and authentically connect with his audience,” SVP of Entertainment Live Events for NBC Universal Television and Streaming Cassandra Tryon said. “He’s received many accolades over the years, but it’s these...
The awards show, hosted by Kenan Thompson, will air live on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on both NBC and E! Past recipients of “The People’s Icon” award include Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston and Melissa McCarthy.
“In any endeavor – whether it’s acting, producing, marketing or business – Ryan Reynolds has the unique ability to create joy and authentically connect with his audience,” SVP of Entertainment Live Events for NBC Universal Television and Streaming Cassandra Tryon said. “He’s received many accolades over the years, but it’s these...
- 11/3/2022
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Aubrey Plaza has been cast in Disney+’s upcoming “Agatha: Coven of Chaos” from Marvel Studios, a source with knowledge told TheWrap. “The White Lotus” actress’ role is being kept under wraps.
“Coven of Chaos” stars Kathryn Hahn in the title role, following the antagonistic witch’s turn in “WandaVision.” The show — which is a spinoff to the Elizabeth Olsen-starring sitcom-drama along with the recently announced “Vision Quest” — will also feature “Heartstopper” actor Joe Locke, whose casting was revealed on Tuesday.
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Jac Schaefer, the head writer and executive producer of “WandaVision,” will also return in the same roles for “Coven of Chaos,” and the series is expected to drop on Disney+ next year.
While plot details are not available, Hahn’s Agatha first appears in “WandaVision” as Wanda’s nosy neighbor Agnes. As the series progresses,...
“Coven of Chaos” stars Kathryn Hahn in the title role, following the antagonistic witch’s turn in “WandaVision.” The show — which is a spinoff to the Elizabeth Olsen-starring sitcom-drama along with the recently announced “Vision Quest” — will also feature “Heartstopper” actor Joe Locke, whose casting was revealed on Tuesday.
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‘Heartstopper’ Breakout Joe Locke Joins ‘WandaVision’ Spinoff ‘Agatha: Coven of Chaos’ for Disney+
Jac Schaefer, the head writer and executive producer of “WandaVision,” will also return in the same roles for “Coven of Chaos,” and the series is expected to drop on Disney+ next year.
While plot details are not available, Hahn’s Agatha first appears in “WandaVision” as Wanda’s nosy neighbor Agnes. As the series progresses,...
- 11/2/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Adult Swim has cancelled Tuca and Bertie after three seasons, which marks the second time the animated series has fallen under the axe.
Related Cult favorite series Tuca & Bertie revived by Adult Swim for 2nd season
Tuca and Bertie centers around Tuca Toucan (Tiffany Haddish) and Roberta “Bertie” Songthrush (Ali Wong), two friends who live together and guide each other thru life’s ups and downs. Tuca and Bertie originally debuted on Netflix, but the streaming service cancelled the series after just one season. Thankfully, Adult Swim came to the rescue and ordered two more seasons. Creator Lisa Hanawalt took to Twitter to thank fans of the series and expressed her hope that she’ll get to finish the story one day.
Goodbye to Tuca & Bertie, for now pic.twitter.com/fVodONC4mY
— Lisa Hanawalt (@lisadraws) November 2, 2022
“To all our fans – we love you and can’t thank you...
Related Cult favorite series Tuca & Bertie revived by Adult Swim for 2nd season
Tuca and Bertie centers around Tuca Toucan (Tiffany Haddish) and Roberta “Bertie” Songthrush (Ali Wong), two friends who live together and guide each other thru life’s ups and downs. Tuca and Bertie originally debuted on Netflix, but the streaming service cancelled the series after just one season. Thankfully, Adult Swim came to the rescue and ordered two more seasons. Creator Lisa Hanawalt took to Twitter to thank fans of the series and expressed her hope that she’ll get to finish the story one day.
Goodbye to Tuca & Bertie, for now pic.twitter.com/fVodONC4mY
— Lisa Hanawalt (@lisadraws) November 2, 2022
“To all our fans – we love you and can’t thank you...
- 11/2/2022
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Tuca & Bernie has been cancelled once again, the show’s creator Lisa Hanawalt announced on Twitter Wednesday (2 November).
The animated adult programme about two anthropomorphic female birds was given a second lease of life on Adult Swim after being cancelled by Netflix after its first season.
“To all our fans – we love you and can’t thank you enough for your support over the years,” Hanawalt wrote in her tweet. “Please never stop making weird fan art (and dressing up as the characters for Halloween!), it brings me endless joy.”
The series ran for another two seasons on the US cable network, but will not return for season four.
“I still have a beautiful and weird ending to T&b in mind, hopefully someday we’ll get the chance to finish this story,” Hanawalt added.
“In the meantime, I’m not done creating. I’ve witnessed so many people connecting...
The animated adult programme about two anthropomorphic female birds was given a second lease of life on Adult Swim after being cancelled by Netflix after its first season.
“To all our fans – we love you and can’t thank you enough for your support over the years,” Hanawalt wrote in her tweet. “Please never stop making weird fan art (and dressing up as the characters for Halloween!), it brings me endless joy.”
The series ran for another two seasons on the US cable network, but will not return for season four.
“I still have a beautiful and weird ending to T&b in mind, hopefully someday we’ll get the chance to finish this story,” Hanawalt added.
“In the meantime, I’m not done creating. I’ve witnessed so many people connecting...
- 11/2/2022
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
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