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Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From Episode 3 of PALM ROYALE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2025

Apple TV has shared a sneak peek clip from episode three of the comedy series Palm Royale season two, starring Kristen Wiig. Check out the new clip now, which sees Maxine attempt to give her wedding ring back to her ex-husband— with problematic results.

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From the Second Episode of Apple TV's PALM ROYALE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025

Apple TV has shared a sneak peek clip from episode two of the comedy series Palm Royale season two, starring Kristen Wiig. Check out the clip now here.

Photos: Patti LuPone, Ricky Martin, & More Attend PALM ROYALE Season 2 Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 22, 2025

On Tuesday, October 21 at the Sun Rose Hotel in Los Angeles, Apple celebrated the upcoming season two premiere of Palm Royale with a star-studded reception featuring cast members Patti LuPone, Ricky Martin, Allison Janney, and more. Check out photos here.

Video: Patti LuPone Joins Season 2 of Palm Royale
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2025

Patti LuPone joins the star-studded cast of Palm Royale Season 2, debuting November 12, 2025. Discover her new role in this exciting series.

Photos: First Look at Kristen Wiig, Carol Burnett & More in PALM ROYALE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2025

Apple TV+ has released a first look at season two of “Palm Royale,” the comedy series starring Kristen Wiig, Carol Burnett, Allison Janney, Laura Dern, and more. Take a look at the new photos here!

Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 26, 2024

A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.

THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.

Nathan Lane, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and More Honored at Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2024

The Critics Choice Association hosted its inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television this weekend. Among the honorees were several Broadway performers, including Nathan Lane, George Takei, and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez.

PALM ROYALE Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 7, 2024

Set in high society Palm Beach in 1969, “Palm Royale” is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, “Palm Royale” asks the same question that still baffles us today: “How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?”

George Takei, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and More to Be Honored at Celebration Of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2024

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) have announced the date and honorees for its inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television. Several honorees are Broadway performers, including Nathan Lane, George Takei, and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez. The gala event will be hosted by actress, stand-up comedian, and writer Sherry Cola, a fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and a barrier breaker as a queer Chinese-American immigrant woman in film, television and comedy. 

Video: Apple Unveils PALM ROYALE Trailer With Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Carol Burnett & More
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2024

The renowned ensemble cast features Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy and Kaia Gerber, with extra special guest star turns by the legendary Bruce Dern and the iconic, multiple-award winning Carol Burnett. Watch the video trailer now!

Photos: First Look at Carol Burnett, Ricky Martin & More in Apple's PALM ROYALE Series
by Michael Major - Dec 12, 2023

Check out photos of Academy Award nominee Kristen Wiig leading a renowned ensemble cast. Oscar and Emmy winners Laura Dern and Allison Janney join Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy and Kaia Gerber. With extra special guest star turns by the legendary Bruce Dern and the iconic Carol Burnett.

Apple Studios Greenlights MISS AMERICAN PIE Starring Kristen Wiig
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2022

Apple TV+ today announced a series order for “Mrs. American Pie,” a new 10-episode comedy from creator Abe Sylvia (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “Dead to Me”) that will star Kristen Wiig (“Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,” “Bridesmaids”), with Laura Dern (“Big Little Lies,” “Marriage Story”) eyeing a key role.

Jessica Chastain Will Star in GEORGE AND TAMMY
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 10, 2020

Spectrum Originals and Paramount Network announced they will co-produce and air the limited series George & Tammy starring Golden Globe® Winner and Oscar® Nominee Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty) as the first lady of country music, Tammy Wynette. 

THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE Starring Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield Begins Production
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 7, 2019

 Fox Searchlight Pictures announced today that principal photography on THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE is underway in Charlotte, North Carolina. The film is written by Abe Sylvia (Dead to Me, DIRTY GIRL) and directed by Michael Showalter (THE BIG SICK; HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS), and stars Jessica Chastain (MOLLY'S GAME, ZERO DARK THIRTY) and Andrew Garfield (HACKSAW RIDGE, SILENCE). The film is based on Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato's acclaimed 2000 documentary of the same name chronicling the dynamic ascent and subsequent demise and redemption of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker as described by Tammy Faye herself.

Cherry Jones Will Star in Tammy Faye Bakker Biopic
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 8, 2019

According to The Hollywood Reporter, actress Cherry Jones has joined the upcoming Tammy Faye Bakker biopic. The film also stars Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield.

Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain to Star in THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 10, 2019

Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain are set to star in Fox Searchlight's "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," according to Variety. "The Big Sick" director Michael Showalter will helm the film from a script by Abe Sylvia.

SundanceTV Cancels HAP AND LEONARD After Three Seasons
by Tori Hartshorn - May 15, 2018

SundanceTV Cancels HAP AND LEONARD After Three Seasons

HAP AND LEONARD: THE TWO-BEAR MAMBO Returns to Sundance TV, Today
by TV News Desk - Mar 7, 2018

SundanceTV announced today that the third installment of the network's critically-acclaimed original scripted anthology series, HAP AND LEONARD: THE TWO-BEAR MAMBO will return Today, March 7, 2018 at 10p/9c.

HAP AND LEONARD: THE TWO-BEAR MAMBO Returns to Sundance TV, 3/7
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 12, 2017

SundanceTV announced today that the third installment of the network's critically-acclaimed original scripted anthology series, HAP AND LEONARD: THE TWO-BEAR MAMBO will return Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 10p/9c.