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Photo: Peacock Drops First Look at Pete Davidson and Joe Pesci on Set of BUPKIS Series
by Michael Major - Oct 14, 2022


Production is underway for the new Pete Davidson comedy series BUPKIS, which is written, starring and executive produced by Davidson. The series also stars Emmy Award-winner Edie Falco, who will play Davidson’s mom and Academy Award-winner Joe Pesci, who will play Davidson’s grandfather. Check out the first look photo now!

Vice President Kamala Harris to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2022


This marks the Vice President’s first late-night television appearance while in office. “Late Night” received its first Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Variety Talk Series in 2022 and has received four consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (2017-20.)

Billy Porter to Appear on THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW This Week
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2022


THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW showcases Amber’s signature smart and silly take on the week's news. No matter what's happening in the world, Amber responds to it with a charming mix of honesty, nonsense, and bowties. THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is a topical late-night show with just the good parts – the comedy & the celebrities. 

Peacock Orders Long-Awaited COMMUNITY Movie
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2022


Original stars Joel McHale, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, Jim Rash and Ken Jeong will reunite with Joel McHale as an executive producer. The movie will come from original series creator Dan Harmon, executive producer Andrew Guest, and from studios Sony Pictures Television and Universal Television.

Apple TV+ Announces SLOW HORSES, LITTLE AMERICA & More Premiere Dates
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2022


Apple TV+ unveiled the premiere dates for highly anticipated, hit series set to return with new seasons this fall, beginning with “The Mosquito Coast” continuing its high-stakes journey in season two on November 4; celebrated workplace comedy “Mythic Quest” returning for season three on November 11, and more!

Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Announces as First Guests of THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Season Three
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2022


Peacock’s THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is kicking off its third season with special guests Hillary and Chelsea Clinton. THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW showcases Amber’s signature smart and silly take on the week's news. No matter what's happening in the world, Amber responds to it with a charming mix of honesty, nonsense, and bowties.

Peacock Announces Straight-To-Series Order of Their First Adult Animated Comedy
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2022


Mike Judge (Beavis and Butt-Head, Silicon Valley, King of the Hill), Zach Woods (Silicon Valley, The Office) and Brandon Gardner will co-create and executive produce. Judge and Woods will both star. Alongside Judge, Greg Daniels (The Office) and Dustin Davis executive produce for Bandera Entertainment.

THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Sets Season Three Return to Peacock
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2022


Peacock’s THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW is back for a third season this Fall with a five-episode order. She is currently co-writing the Broadway musical “Some Like it Hot,” which will begin performances this November. Watch a new announcement video from Amber Ruffin now! Guests for the new season will be announced at a later date.

Photos: Netflix Shares First Look at New BLOCKBUSTER Series
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2022


Timmy Yoon (Randall Park) Is an analog dreamer living in a 5G world. And after learning he is operating the last Blockbuster Video in America, Timmy and his staff employees (including his long-time crush, Eliza (Melissa Fumero) fight to stay relevant. Check out first look photos of the new series now!

Joe Pesci to Star in Peacock's New Pete Davidson Comedy Series BUPKIS
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2022


Peacock has announced that Academy Award-winner Joe Pesci (Goodfellas, The Irishman) will star in the new Pete Davidson comedy series BUPKIS as Davidson's grandfather, which is written, starring and executive produced by Davidson. Pesci will star alongside previously announced Emmy Award-winner Edie Falco, who will play Davidson’s mom.  

VIDEO: Netflix Shares NEVER HAVE I EVER Season Three Trailer
by Michael Major - Jul 27, 2022


In Season 3 of the coming-of-age comedy Never Have I Ever, Indian American teenager Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) continues to deal with the everyday pressures of high school and drama at home, while also navigating new romantic relationships. Terry Hu and Deacon Phillippe join the cast for the new season. Watch the new video trailer now!

Andrew Garfield, Jodie Comer, Steve Martin & More Earn 2022 Emmy Nominations - See the Full List!
by Michael Major - Jul 12, 2022


Check out the complete list of Emmy nominations, which include Andrew Garfield, Steve Martin, Jodie Comer, Tony Awards Presents: Broadways Back!, Annie LIVE!, Jane Lynch, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Nathan Lane, Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Shalom, Mare Winningham, Laurie Metcalf, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, and more!

Apple TV+ Renews Maya Rudolph's LOOT For Second Season
by Michael Major - Jul 12, 2022


Apple TV+ has renewed “Loot,” its hit workplace comedy executive produced by and starring Emmy Award winner Maya Rudolph, for a second season. The second season of “Loot” will join an expanding offering of award-winning and global hit original comedies on Apple TV+ including “Ted Lasso,” “Mythic Quest,”“Schmigadoon!,” “The Afterparty,” and more.

Jimmy Fallon & Keke Palmer's PASSWORD Announces Guest Lineup
by Michael Major - Jun 30, 2022


Legendary game show “Password” returns to NBC with a fresh new edition starring Jimmy Fallon and hosted by Keke Palmer along with a stellar lineup of celebrity guests including: Yvette Nicole Brown, Tony Hale, Jon Hamm, Chelsea Handler, Heidi Klum, Joel McHale, Chrissy Metz, Martin Short, J.B. Smoove and Meghan Trainor.

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