Big Time Rush‘s Ciara Bravo and The Thundermans‘ Jack Griffo have starring roles in Nickelodeon’s upcoming TV comedy movie Jinxed. Directed by Stephen Herek (The Mighty Ducks, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Mr. Holland’s Opus), Jinxed will premiere on November 29, 2013 at 7pm ET/PT.
“Jinxed is Nickelodeon’s fun and contemporary take on the old adage of ‘Murphy’s Law,’ infused with a positive message to embrace who you are,” said Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon. “Ciara Bravo and Jack Griffo team up to take fans on an amazing larger-than-life journey filled with humor, action and romance.”
The Plot:
Jinxed follows Meg Murphy (Bravo), a 14-year-old girl whose family has been magically cursed with “Murphy’s Law.” While spending the summer at her grandpa’s (Jay Brazeau) house, Meg develops a friendship with a local cutie named Brett (Griffo). The possibility of romance probes Meg to discover the way to break the family’s “if anything can go wrong, it will” curse. She and her daredevil little brother, Charlie (Jacob Bertrand, Marvin Marvin), set off on a hilarious, calamity-filled adventure to try to turn their family’s luck around once and for all, and give Meg the normal life she’s always dreamed of living.
Sarah Silverman’s first HBO special, Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles, is set to premiere on November 23, 2013 at 10pm ET/PT. The one hour special, which was recorded at Largo in Los Angeles in front of a small audience, will feature the comedian/actress taking on subjects ranging from President Obama to religion to pornography.
The special was written by Silverman and directed by Liam Lynch. Funny Or Die and Black Gold Films produced the special with Heidi Herzon, Mike Farah, Anna Wenger, Betsy Koch, Amy Zvi and Silverman executive producing.
In addition to its November 23rd premiere, Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles will air Nov. 25 (10:30 p.m., 3:55 a.m.) and 29 (11:00 p.m.), and Dec. 4 (11:00 p.m.), 10 (10:00 p.m., 3:30 a.m.), 16 (11:45 p.m.) and 18 (3:55 a.m.). It will also air on HBO2 on Nov. 24 (9:30 p.m.) and 27 (2:30 a.m.), and Dec. 2 (2:35 a.m.), 8 (midnight), 14 (midnight) and 27 (10:00 p.m.).
Jake Johnson as William Travis and Chris Parnell as Jim Bowie from the "Wild West" episode of 'Drunk History' (Photo Credit: Comedy Central)Key & Peele will be coming back for a fourth season, Brickleberry has been renewed for a third season, and Drunk History will return for a second season. Comedy Central just announced the renewal of all three series after all shows posted strong numbers this season.
Kent Alterman, President, Content Development and Original Programming, made the renewal announcement, saying, “We are covering several genres with these pickups: one sketch; one animation; and whatever Drunk History is.”
Key & Peele‘s third season has been averaging 1.9 million viewers and Brickleberry‘s averaging 1.6 million. Drunk History‘s first season averaged 1.2 million total viewers.
Details on Key & Peele:
Key & Peele features Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, who are best known for their impressive ability for improv, celebrity impressions and conjuring up original characters including “Obama and Luther,” “The Valet Guys,” “Meegan and Andre,” “Karim and Jahar,” “Wendell and Carlos,” “Mr. Garvey, the Substitute Teacher” and the players from the annual “East/West College Bowl.” The show utilizes a combination of filmed sketches and live stage segments to examine life in a provocative and irreverent way, from two men used to being on the outside looking in. Whether it’s satirizing the President, spoofing musical acts, or taking on religion, Key & Peele showcases their chemistry, camaraderie and unique point of view, born from their shared background and experiences growing up biracial in a not quite post-racial world.
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The animated series revolves around a group of dysfunctional park rangers at a second tier national park. The voice talent includes Natasha Leggero (“Burning Love”) as “Ethel,” the smoking hot top ranger; Tom Kenny (“SpongeBob SquarePants”) as “Woody,” the head ranger who has good intentions, but not always the best ideas; Dave Herman (“Futurama”) as “Steve,” the overconfident Ranger of the Month; Jerry Minor (“Eastbound & Down”) as “Denzel,” the African American ranger who isn’t comfortable in the woods; Roger Black as “Connie,” the unusually strong and masculine female ranger; and Tosh as “Malloy,” the cuddly, yet vulgar and spoiled resident bear.
Details on Drunk History:
Drunk History pairs inebriated storytellers with A-list talent on a tour of cities across America, providing a unique take on the familiar and less familiar people and events from our country’s great past as they reenact great moments in history with unforgettable results. As told by narrators including Kyle Kinane, Jen Kirkman, Natasha Leggero, and Jenny Slate, who stumble and slur their way through profiles on figures such as Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders, Patty Hearst, Lewis and Clark, Billy the Kid, and Edwin and John Wilkes Booth, first season reenactments were performed by guest stars including Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Connie Britton, Michael Cera, Terry Crews, Stephen Merchant, Bob Odenkirk, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Ritter, Winona Ryder, Kristen Wiig, Fred Willard, Luke Wilson and Owen Wilson, among many others.
Because there can never be too many awards shows, NBC has added a new one to its 2014 lineup with The PEOPLE MAGAZINE Awards airing late next year. The new two-hour awards show will honor “cultural forces” and will be produced in association with dick clark productions and PEOPLE.
The PEOPLE MAGAZINE Awards will recognize influential celebrities, pop culture figures, and Hollywood personalities. Among the awards to be handed out are the Biggest Phenomenon of 2014, Funniest Person, Sexiest Woman, and Most Popular Person.
“There is no better barometer of the cultural events and top personalities of the world than PEOPLE magazine,” said Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment. “This awards show will bring to light all who have broken through the clutter to make their voices heard throughout the year.”
“We are thrilled to be partnering with dick clark productions and NBC on The PEOPLE MAGAZINE Awards, which will provide a snapshot of the most compelling and talked about people and pop culture topics that grabbed our attention and drove the conversation throughout the year,” said Larry Hackett, Editor, PEOPLE magazine.
Poster for Labor Day Starring Josh Brolin and Kate Winslet
Writer/director Jason Reitman (Up in the Air, Juno) could be back in the Oscar mix with his new dramatic film, Labor Day, based on the novel by Joyce Maynard. Starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin, Labor Day will be opening in limited release on December 25, 2013 followed by a wide release in January.
The Plot:
Labor Day centers on 13-year-old Henry Wheeler, who struggles to be the man of his house and care for his reclusive mother Adele while confronting all the pangs of adolescence. On a back-to-school shopping trip, Henry and his mother encounter Frank Chambers, a man both intimidating and clearly in need of help, who convinces them to take him into their home and later is revealed to be an escaped convict. The events of this long Labor Day weekend will shape them for the rest of their lives.
Fandango put together this year’s best of list by surveying thousands of film fans. “It’s clear there’s a lot of excitement for the next Hunger Games movie, as fans are already dressing up in full Panem regalia before Catching Fire’s November 22 release date,” said Fandango Chief Correspondent Dave Karger. “For kids, nothing beats a Minion, which won the top kids’ costume hands down with 32% of the vote.”
Top 2013 Movie-Inspired Costumes For Men:
1. Thor (Thor: The Dark World) 21%
2. Superman (Man of Steel) 13%
3. Iron Man (Iron Man 3) 13%
4. Ron Burgundy (Anchorman 2) 11%
5. Irving Zisman (Jackass Presents Bad Grandpa) 9%
Top 2013 Movie-Inspired Costumes for Women:
1. Katniss (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) 41%
2. Theodora – The Wicked Witch of the West (Oz: The Great and Powerful) 11%
3. Effie Trinket (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) 10%
4. Daisy Buchanan (The Great Gatsby) 7%
5. Hit-Girl (Kick-Ass 2) 6%
This just-released video from the Veronica Mars movie asks fans to choose sides: are you Team Piz or Team Logan? Both have their pros and cons, but who does Veronica really, truly belong with?
The new footage finds the cast debating the issue and shows off new scenes from the much-anticipated Kickstarter-backed film adaptation of the cult favorite TV series.
Creator Rob Thomas says they’ve already had test screenings which have gone really well, and he wanted to share some footage with Veronica Mars fans and Kickstarter backers. Here’s what Thomas had to say in his message to Kickstarter supporters:
“We’ve edited the new footage together into a short featurette suitable for sharing with friends, loved ones, or enemies who happen to share your taste in pop culture, and included enough context that it’ll make sense even if your friends never saw the show.
And while we were careful to avoid significant spoilers, this footage does reveal a few new details about what to expect in the film… and gives our cast a chance to weigh on the eternal Logan vs. Piz debate. Take a look.”
Margaret Cho and Brooke Elliott star in season 5 of ‘Drop Dead Diva’ (Photo by Annette Brown/Copyright 2013/Courtesy of Lifetime)
Diva fans and wannabe Divas will have another season of Lifetime’s Drop Dead Diva to check out as the network renewed the show for a sixth season.
Lifetime will air the 13-episode sixth season next year.
Drop Dead Diva will finish up season five on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 9pm with “a surprise visitor” from Jane’s past. The series stars Brooke Elliott, Margaret Cho, Jackson Hurst, April Bowlby, Justin Deeley, Lex Medlin, and Kate Levering and was created and executive produced by Josh Berman. Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, and Robert J. Wilson also serve as executive producers.
The Plot: In Drop Dead Diva, beautiful-but-vapid model wannabe Deb suddenly finds herself in front of Heaven’s gatekeeper, Fred, following a fatal car crash. Outraged by her sudden demise, she attempts to persuade Fred to return her to her shallow existence but is accidentally relegated to the body of the recently deceased Jane Bingum. An intelligent, thoughtful and plus-size attorney with a loyal assistant, Teri, Jane has always lived in the shadow of her colleagues whereas Deb has always relied on her external beauty.
By a twist of fate and a bolt of divine intervention, Deb must come to terms with inhabiting Jane’s curvier frame and learn to reconcile her beauty queen ways with her brilliant, new mind.
Kenny Rogers (Photo Credit: Jay Fletcher / Provided by CMA)
Kenny Rogers will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 47th Annual CMA Awards to be held on November 6, 2013. Rogers, a Country Music Hall of Fame member, will be honored with a tribute by Jennifer Nettles, Rascal Flatts, and Darius Rucker.
“Kenny Rogers is a living legend and Country Music trailblazer,” stated Ed Hardy, President of the CMA Board of Directors. “He is more than deserving of this honor and what is sure to be a stellar tribute. He represents everything that this Award was intended to recognize when we initiated it last year with Willie.”
Last year marked the first time the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award was given out, with the first winner being Willie Nelson. The award honors “an iconic artist who has attained the highest degree of recognition in Country Music. The Award recognizes an artist who has achieved both national and international prominence and stature through concert performances, humanitarian efforts, philanthropy, record sales, and public representation at the highest level.”
Rogers has sold more than 120 million records over his 50 year career and has earned five CMA Awards (with 23 nominations).
In addition to announcing Rogers’ tribute, CMA also announced that Lady Antebellum and The Band Perry have been added to the list of performers and that Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban will team up to perform together. Previously announced performers include Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Hunter Hayes with Jason Mraz, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Kacey Musgraves, Paisley, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift with Vince Gill & Alison Krauss, Carrie Underwood, and Zac Brown Band with Dave Grohl. Underwood and Brad Paisley will once again be handling the hosting duties (their sixth time as a hosting team).
Oscar winner Jonathan Demme is such a big supporter of Morocco’s entry in the 2014 Academy Awards Best Foreign Film field that he’s presenting Horses of God for US distribution. Director Nabil Ayouch’s film has had a successful film festival run, winning the Golden Spike in Spain, Best Director in Seattle, and the Francois Chalais Prize at Cannes.
“Horses of God is simply one of the very most powerful pictures that I have ever seen. Extraordinarily gripping and moving, the cinematic style is really breathtaking. I can’t remember being so blown away by the marriage of visuals and story-telling since the first time I saw Marty Scorsese’s Mean Streets and Bertolucci’s The Conformist way back then. Along with the Jacob Burns Film Center, I am tremendously proud to be a part of bringing this vitally important film to America, beginning with its special screening at the Austin Film Festival this month. It came as no surprise to me when Morocco selected Horses of God as its entry for the Oscars last month, it is such an amazing movie,” said Demme.
Ayouch said, “Jonathan Demme is one of the masters of contemporary American cinema, and The Silence of the Lambs remains for me an inexhaustible source of inspiration. I am proud that Jonathan decided to present Horses of God in the United States. Today more than ever, the American audience needs to listen to another voice on a phenomenon as sensitive as terrorism. Violence has a source, and these children of the shanty towns of Casablanca are there to remind us of it.”
Details on Horses of God [Courtesy of the Seattle Film Festival]:
In Horses of God, Nabil Ayouch tells the story of two young soccer-loving friends, Yachine and Nabil, growing up under the fierce protection of Yachine’s older brother, Hamid. But in the sprawling slums of Sidi Moumen, not even Hamid can defend them against the harshness and injustice of the life that surrounds them. Fed up with that life, Hamid throws a rock at a police car and earns himself two years in prison.
When he returns, an eerie calm masks his newfound zealotry, and his fundamentalist friends seem to exercise a powerful influence. Inspired by the real-life 2003 terrorist attacks in Casablanca, Ayouch’s film is a thoughtful and affecting inquiry into how ordinary people come to do desperate, unfathomable things.
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