How do you know if the perfect Mr. Right is actually a complete Mr. Wrong in disguise? Iliza Shlesinger shares a (basically) true story from her dating life in Good On Paper, a 2021 comedy that just debuted an official trailer and poster.
Iliza Shlesinger wrote the comedy and stars alongside Ryan Hansen, Margaret Cho, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Tyler Cameron, and Taylor Hill.
“I wanted to write something funny, unique, and relatable,” explained Shlesinger. “A comedian turns real life into art, so I shared my bizarre story and had fun doing it. What started as a cathartic release became a passion project that I put a lot of comedy and heart into.”
Kimmy Gatewood (Timeline) directed by Han West, David Bernon, Paul Bernon, and Sam Slater produced. Shlesinger, Sejin Croninger, Rowan Riley, and Vania Schlogel executive produced.
Netflix has set a June 23, 2021 premiere date.
The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:
Andrea Singer always put her stand-up career first, and while dating came easy, love wasn’t a priority… that is until she meets Dennis, a quirky nerd with disarming charm who coaxes her into letting her guard down. Her best friend Margot isn’t convinced he’s all he seems and she urges Andrea to embark on a wild goose chase to uncover who Dennis really is.
Poster for the comedy film ‘Good On Paper’ (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)
Netflix’s new trailer for the thriller The Ice Road finds Laurence Fishburne putting together a crack team of big rig drivers and mechanics. Their mission: provide pipe to be used to rescue trapped miners.
In addition to Laurence Fishburne, The Ice Road cast includes Liam Neeson, Benjamin Walker, Amber Midthunder, and Marcus Thomas.
Jonathan Hensleigh (Kill the Irishman) wrote and directed the Code Entertainment, ShivHans Pictures, and Envision Media Arts production.
Netflix has set a June 25, 2021 premiere date.
The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:
After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, a ‘big-rig’ ice road driver (Neeson) must lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen ocean to save the trapped miners. Contending with thawing waters and a massive storm, they discover the real threat is one they never saw coming.
Poster for ‘The Ice Road’ starring Liam Neeson and Laurence Fishburne (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)
Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez star in ‘Queens’ (ABC/Kimberly Simms)
NBC’s adding the drama Queens and the new version of the half-hour comedy The Wonder Years to their fall 2021-2022 primetime lineup. The network also confirmed the final season of black-ish, limited series Women of the Movement, and the new comedies Abbott Elementary and Maggie will debut as part of the midseason schedule.
“We are proud to continue to deliver highly entertaining, culturally relevant and powerful stories that further drive our momentum as the No. 1 entertainment network,” said Craig Erwich, president, Hulu Originals & ABC Entertainment. “We’ve also made it a priority to be intentionally inclusive across all of our content, and we’re excited to introduce our audience to the rich new characters, bold stories and strong ensemble casts featured in our upcoming programming slate.”
NBC hasn’t confirmed any fall premiere dates.
ABC FALL PRIMETIME SCHEDULE:
MONDAY
8:00 p.m. – Dancing with the Stars
10:00 p.m. – The Good Doctor
TUESDAY 8:00 p.m. – The Bachelorette
10:00 p.m. – Queens
WEDNESDAY
8:00 p.m. – The Goldbergs
8:30 p.m. – The Wonder Years
9:00 p.m. – The Conners
9:30 p.m. – Home Economics (new time)
10:00 p.m. – A Million Little Things
THURSDAY
8:00 p.m. – Station 19
9:00 p.m. – Grey’s Anatomy
10:00 p.m. – Big Sky (new day)
SUNDAY
7:00 p.m. – America’s Funniest Home Videos
8:00 p.m. – Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (new day)
9:00 p.m. – Supermarket Sweep (new time)
10:00 p.m. – The Rookie
Dule Hill, Saycon Sengbloh, Laura Kariuki, and Elisha Williams star in ‘The Wonder Years’ (ABC/Erika Doss)
THE WONDER YEARS Details: Inspired by the beloved award-winning series of the same name, The Wonder Years is a coming-of-age story set in the late 1960s that takes a nostalgic look at a Black middle-class family in Montgomery, Alabama, through the point of view of imaginative 12-year-old Dean. With the wisdom of his adult years, Dean’s hopeful and humorous recollections show how his family found their “wonder years” in a turbulent time.
The Wonder Years stars Don Cheadle, narrating the series as adult Dean Williams, Elisha “EJ” Williams as Dean Williams, Dulé Hill as Bill Williams, Saycon Sengbloh as Lillian Williams, Laura Kariuki as Kim Williams, Julian Lerner as Brad Hitman, Amari O’Neil as Cory Long, and Milan Ray as Keisa Clemmons.
Queens Season 1 Description: Estranged and out-of-touch, four women in their 40s reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had as the Nasty Bitches – their ’90s group that made them legends in the hip-hop world.
Queens stars Eve as Brianna aka Professor Sex, Naturi Naughton as Jill aka Da Thrill, Nadine Velazquez as Valeria aka Butter Pecan, Taylor Selé as Eric Jones, Pepi Sonuga as Lil Muffin, and Brandy as Naomi aka Xplicit Lyrics.
Hulu’s just given a straight-to-series order to the limited series Immigrant, based on the life of the man who founded Chippendales. The limited series was created by Robert Siegel and will star Kumail Nanjiani.
The eight-episode series is written by Robert Siegel, Rajiv Joseph, and Mehar Sethi, with Siegel, Nanjiani, Joseph, Sethi, Dylan Sellers, and Emily V. Gordon executive producing.
Hulu released the following description of the series produced by 20th Television:
“Immigrant is the true story of Somen ‘Steve’ Banerjee (played by Nanjiani), the Indian-American entrepreneur who started Chippendales. The series will detail the insane, darkly comedic, crime-ridden story behind the unique male revue that became a cultural phenomenon.”
In addition to the Immigrant announcement, Hulu’s confirmed premiere dates for Nine Perfect Strangers and Only Murders in the Building. Nine Perfect Strangers, based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel, will premiere on August 18, 2021. The comic murder mystery Only Murders in the Building will arrive on August 31st.
Nine Perfect Strangers stars Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, and Samara Weaving. Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone, and Manny Jacinto also star in the eight-episode limited series adapted by David E. Kelley, John Henry Butterworth, and Samantha Strauss.
Only Murders in the Building was created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, with Martin and Hoffman writing and serving as executive producers. Steve Martin also stars alongside Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Aaron Dominguez, and Amy Ryan. Additionally, Short, Gomez, Jamie Babbitt, Dan Fogelman, and Jess Rosenthal executive produce.
The Nine Perfect Strangers Plot:
Nine Perfect Strangers takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation as nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living. Watching over them during this 10-day retreat is the resort’s director, Masha, a woman on a mission to reinvigorate their tired minds and bodies. However, these nine “perfect” strangers have no idea what is about to hit them.
Details on Only Murders in the Building:
From the minds of Steve Martin, Dan Fogelman and John Hoffman comes a comedic murder-mystery series for the ages. Only Murders in the Building follows three strangers (Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez) who share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth.
As they record a podcast of their own to document the case, the three unravel the complex secrets of the building which stretch back years. Perhaps even more explosive are the lies they tell one another. Soon, the endangered trio comes to realize a killer might be living amongst them as they race to decipher the mounting clues before it’s too late.
Lea and Shaun take a mini vacation in order to work through their grief on ABC’s The Good Doctor season four episode 18. Directed by Lee Friedlander from a script by Thomas L. Moran and David Renaud, episode 18 – “Forgive or Forget” – will air on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 10pm ET/PT.
The cast of season four includes Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne, Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews, and Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman. Christina Chang plays Dr. Audrey Lim, Fiona Gubelmann is Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee is Dr. Alex Park, and Paige Spara stars as Lea Dilallo.
Bria Samone Henderson guest stars as Jordan Allen.
“Forgive or Forget” Plot: Shaun and Lea go on a camping trip to distract themselves from their grief over their miscarriage. Meanwhile, Morgan and Park argue about the best course of treatment for their patient.
Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, continues to use his extraordinary medical gifts at St. Bonaventure Hospital’s surgical unit. As his friendships deepen, Shaun tackles the world of dating for the first time and continues to work harder than he ever has before, navigating his environment to prove to his colleagues that his talents as a surgeon will save lives.
Freddie Highmore and Paige Spara in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 4 episode 18 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Jeremy Schuetze and Fiona Gubelmann in season 4 episode 18 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Paige Spara and Freddie Highmore in season 4 episode 18 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Freddie Highmore and Paige Spara in season 4 episode 18 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Freddie Highmore in season 4 episode 18 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Fiona Gubelmann in season 4 episode 18 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)
Fox’s 2021-2022 primetime schedule will include two new comedies, four new dramas, and four new unscripted series. Plus, one new animated comedy will join the network’s roster for the upcoming season.
“We are presenting a fall lineup that builds upon FOX’s legacy of bold stories and truth-telling-characters; stories that meet and reflect the cultural moment. FOX believes it’s a time for series that offer hope and to speak to American audiences with themes of reinvention and second chances,” said Charlie Collier, CEO, FOX Entertainment. “Alongside our programming focus, we are forging ahead with a clear, 100% ad-supported vision. FOX’s acquisition of free-ad-focused Tubi has allowed us to expand our broadcast offering, bringing scale across both linear and streaming, all without any paywalls or subscriptions. This is a strategy that deepens FOX’s relationship with our audience and advertising partners, and it will continue to set FOX apart.”
In addition to announcing the fall 2021 schedule, Fox released details on the new series debuting this fall.
FOX FALL 2021 SCHEDULE
MONDAY
8:00-9:00 PM – 9-1-1
9:00-10:00 PM – THE BIG LEAP (new series)
TUESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM – THE RESIDENT
9:00-10:00 PM – OUR KIND OF PEOPLE (new series)
WEDNESDAY
8:00-9:00 PM – THE MASKED SINGER
9:00-10:00 PM – ALTER EGO (new series)
THURSDAY, Beginning Oct. 7
8:00 PM-CC ET/ – THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ON FOX
5:00 PM-CC PT
FRIDAY
8:00-10:00 PM – WWE’S FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
SATURDAY
7:00-10:30 PM – FOX SPORTS SATURDAY
SUNDAY
7:00-7:30 PM – NFL ON FOX
7:30-8:00 PM – THE OT / FOX ENCORES
8:00-8:30 PM – THE SIMPSONS
8:30-9:00 PM – THE GREAT NORTH
9:00-9:30 PM – BOB’S BURGERS
9:30-10:00 PM – FAMILY GUY
Dramas The Cleaning Lady and Monarch will be premiering midseason along with new comedies Welcome to Flatch and Pivoting. Fox is planning to debut unscripted series Next Level Chef, Don’t Forget the Lyrics!, and Domino Masters in early 2022.
The Big Leap is a modern tale about second chances, chasing your dreams and taking back what’s yours. From creator/executive producer Liz Heldens, director/executive producer Jason Winer, and executive producer Sue Naegle, the show revolves around a group of diverse, down-on-their-luck characters attempting to change their lives by participating in a potentially life-ruining reality dance show that builds to a live production of “Swan Lake.”
On the heels of his latest show failure and a stressful divorce, producer NICK BLACKBURN (Scott Foley) reluctantly signs on to produce “The Big Leap,” a brand-new contest series filming in Motor City. The show, which brings together dancers from every age, background and body type, is the brainchild of aging dancer WAYNE FONTAINE (Kevin Daniels).
With choreographer MONICA SULLIVAN (Mallory Jansen) on board to help Nick mount the production, he begins his search for not only the best dancers, but also the ones that could stir up the most drama. GABBY LEWIS (newcomer Simone Recasner), once dreamt of becoming a professional dancer, but her dreams were sidelined when she got pregnant right out of high school. In the midst of the monotony that is her 9-to-5 office job, she stumbles upon “The Big Leap,” reigniting her passion for dance.
Auditioning alongside Gabby is JUSTIN REYES (Raymond Cham Jr), Gabby’s former dance partner and high school boyfriend…that is, until he came out of the closet (to the surprise of no one, except Gabby). Their fellow contestants include REGGIE SADLER (Ser’Darius Blain), a famous pro football champ whom Nick believes could give the show the star power and controversy it needs to break through; BRITTNEY LOVEWELL (Anna Grace Barlow), a born-and-bred hyper-competitive ballroom dancer paired with her twin brother; unemployed autoworker MIKE DEVRIES (Jon Rudnitsky), whose gradual unraveling recently led his wife, to leave him; PAULA CLARK (Piper Perabo), a high-powered corporate executive; and former ballerina JULIA PERKINS (Teri Polo), now a social-media-obsessed mom who focuses more on her Instagram than on her teenage girls or husband.
OUR KIND OF PEOPLE:
Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s provocative, critically acclaimed book, Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful black elite have come to play for over 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed, single mom ANGELA VAUGHN (Yaya DaCosta”) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her own mother’s past that will turn her world upside-down and shake up this community forever.
The show is a soapy, thrilling exploration of race and class in America and an unapologetic celebration of black resilience and achievement.
ALTER EGO:
In this all-new original singing competition, lost dreams and second chances are reignited when singers from all walks of life become the stars they’ve always wanted to be. However, these contestants won’t perform as themselves. Rather, they’ll be given the chance to show how they’ve always wanted to be seen, creating their dream avatar ALTER EGO to reinvent themselves and perform like never before.
Netflix just debuted the first official trailer for the upcoming comic book-inspired series, Sweet Tooth. The nearly three minute trailer sets up a post-apocalyptic world in which babies suddenly are being born half-human half-animal.
The season one cast includes Christian Convery (Gus), Nonso Anozie (Tommy Jepperd), Adeel Akhtar (Dr. Aditya Singh), Aliza Vellani (Rani Singh), Stefania LaVie Owen (Bear), and Dania Ramirez (Aimee Eden). Neil Sandilands (General Abbot), Will Forte (Father), and James Brolin (Narrator) also star.
Jeff Lemire created the Vertigo comics and Jim Mickle and Beth Schwartz guide the television adaptation as co-showrunners. Mickle and Schwartz wrote and served as executive producers, with Mickle directing. Susan Downey, Robert Downey, Jr., Amanda Burrell, and Linda Moran are also involved as executive producers.
Sweet Tooth season one consists of eight one-hour episodes. Netflix will launch the series on June 4, 2021.
The Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:
Ten years ago “The Great Crumble” wreaked havoc on the world and led to the mysterious emergence of hybrids — babies born part human, part animal. Unsure if hybrids are the cause or result of the virus, many humans fear and hunt them. After a decade of living safely in his secluded forest home, a sheltered hybrid deer-boy named Gus (Convery) unexpectedly befriends a wandering loner named Jepperd (Anozie). Together they set out on an extraordinary adventure across what’s left of America in search of answers— about Gus’ origins, Jepperd’s past, and the true meaning of home.
But their story is full of unexpected allies and enemies, and Gus quickly learns the lush, dangerous world outside the forest is more complex than he ever could have imagined.
Universal Pictures just released a new F9 promo video featuring footage and interview clips from the first film of the franchise, 2001’s The Fast and the Furious. The short video takes us through the previous eight F&F films, from the franchise’s grounded-in-reality street racing beginnings up through this ninth film of the franchise which has a very loose grip on reality (and, apparently, physics).
The ninth F&F film features returning stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, and Sung Kang. John Cena, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron, Kurt Russell, and Cardi B are also part of the massive F9 ensemble.
Justin Lin is back at the helm after directing F&F‘s third, fourth, fifth, and sixth films. Lin also co-wrote the screenplay with Daniel Casey and serves as producer along with Vin Diesel, Neal H. Moritz, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Joe Roth, Clayton Townsend, and Samantha Vincent.
Universal’s launching F9 only in theaters on June 25, 2021.
The Plot, Courtesy of Universal Pictures:
Vin Diesel’s Dom Toretto is leading a quiet life off the grid with Letty and his son, little Brian, but they know that danger always lurks just over their peaceful horizon. This time, that threat will force Dom to confront the sins of his past if he’s going to save those he loves most. His crew joins together to stop a world-shattering plot led by the most skilled assassin and high-performance driver they’ve ever encountered: a man who also happens to be Dom’s forsaken brother, Jakob (Cena).
The action hurtles around the globe — from London to Tokyo, from Central America to Edinburgh, and from a secret bunker in Azerbaijan to the teeming streets of Tbilisi. Along the way, old friends will be resurrected, old foes will return, history will be rewritten, and the true meaning of family will be tested like never before.
‘Disenchanted’ reunites ‘Enchanted’ stars Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey.
Disney’s much-anticipated Enchanted sequel, Disenchanted, is finally moving forward, with production now officially underway. The live-action musical comedy reunites Amy Adams as Giselle, Patrick Dempsey as Robert Philip, James Marsden as Prince Edward, and Idina Menzel as Nancy Tremaine.
The cast also includes Maya Rudolph (The Good Place) as Malvina, Giselle’s new adversary in Monroeville; Kolton Stewart (Some Assembly Required) as Malvina’s son; Yvette Nicole Brown (Community) as Rosalyn; Jayma Mays (Glee) as Ruby; and Oscar Nunez (The Office) as Edgar. 19-year-old Gabriella Baldacchino will be making her feature film debut as Robert Philip’s grown daughter, Morgan.
Disenchanted is shooting in Ireland with Adam Shankman (Hairspray) directing. (Kevin Lima directed 2007’s Enchanted.) Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz wrote new songs for the sequel; the duo earned three Oscar nominations for their work on Enchanted. Adams, Shankman, Barry Josephson, and Barry Sonnenfeld are producing.
“Working again with Disney has been like coming home,” stated Shankman. “With Amy and this extraordinary cast, Alan and Stephen’s mind-blowing new score, and Barry and Disney’s support, I just hope to bring magic and joy to audiences around the world.”
“I guess dreams do come true…producing Enchanted was the most rewarding film experience I’ve ever had,” added Josephson. “I’m so excited for Adam Shankman to begin filming Disenchanted. I want to thank everyone at Disney for supporting us all the way. Very special thanks to Amy Adams for deciding to play ‘Giselle,’ the character she created again! And we are so fortunate to have this incredible cast!”
Disney’s targeting a 2022 premiere on Disney+.
Disney released the following synopsis of the musical sequel:
“Disenchanted features the much-anticipated return of Giselle, the princess from the fairy tale world of Andalasia banished to Manhattan who found her real Princess Charming in divorce lawyer Robert Philip. 15 years later, Giselle moves to the suburb of Monroeville with Robert and their teenage daughter Morgan, where she must juggle the challenges that come with a new home and discover what happily ever after truly means to her and her new family.”
Disney+ and Marvel Studios dropped a new clip from Loki during the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards show held Sunday, May 16, 2021. The new one-minute clip features Tom Hiddleston as MCU fan favorite Loki walking and talking with Agent Mobius, played by Owen Wilson. The two discuss the purpose of the Time Variance Authority and Loki learns time passes differently in the TVA.
Loki will premiere on June 9, 2021, with new episodes arriving on Wednesdays on Disney+.
In addition to Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson, the season one cast of the much-anticipated comic book-inspired series includes Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku, and Richard E. Grant. The live-action series was directed by Kate Herron, with Michael Waldron serving as the head writer.
The Plot:
Marvel Studios’ Loki features the God of Mischief as he steps out of his brother’s shadow in a new Disney+ series that takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame.
