In the aftermath of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the Oscars, some celebrity reactions came in for more heat than others.
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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJim Gaffigan has had a very busy pandemic. The fruits of his COVID-era labors are on display recently in two distinctive projects that illustrate the size and scope of his ambitions.First, there’s his recently released special “Comedy Monster,” a filmed version of his stand-up act that quickly became a ratings juggernaut for Netflix (more on that later).Then there’s “Linoleum,” an off-beat dramedy that premieres March 12 at SXSW and showcases a much more understated Gaffigan doing double duty, playing both a children’s TV host named Cameron and a charming NASA scientist called Kent. Both projects were conceived and shot as the world was grappling with its new masked reality.
It’s proof that Gaffigan isn’t just a master of “guy-next-door humor;” he’s got some impressive range as an actor, too. Mastering the roles required Gaffigan to bone up on his physics and chemistry. Cameron’s program is a much lower-budgeted version of the kind of show that turned Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson into small-screen staples.
“I had to acquire an enthusiasm for science,” says Gaffigan. “It’s not that I found it boring, just overwhelming. I’m dumb is essentially what I’m saying.”To distinguish between the two roles, Gaffigan drew on a personal source of inspiration.
“I didn’t want to do an imitation of Bill Nye or anything,” Gaffigan says. “I felt like Cameron was from a different era, so I adopted a little bit of the machismo my dad might have had. Kent was like a much more confident version of myself.”Filming presented other challenges.
In the aftermath of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith at the Oscars, some celebrity reactions came in for more heat than others.
Jim Gaffigan is sticking up for Chris Rock, and making a comparison between Will Smith and Donald Trump.
This Morning fans were left unimpressed by the show's Mother's Day segment after Josie Gibson's surprise for her own mum was ruined. The presenter was back as the main host of the ITV daytime show alongside Phillip Schofield on Monday as Holly Willoughby still remains in isolation after testing positive for Covid.
Josie Gibson was stunned during her latest appearance on This Morning as she was sent a personal video message from a Coronation Street star. The former Big Brother winner turned presenter was back on the ITV daytime programme alongside Phillip Schofield as she continued to fill in for Covid-stricken Holly Willoughby.
Holly Willoughby's This Morning absence has stretched into its second week as she was still missing from Monday's show.
Debbie Gibson delivered a photo and message for her birthday in 2021 that is still resonating with fans. The American singer posted a bikini selfie to celebrate another turn around the sun and the words which accompanied the snapshot were truly inspiring. MORE: Debbie Gibson wows in leather mini-skirt as she prepares for new tourIn the image, Debbie - who is about to embark on a U.S tour - was taking a shower and wearing a two-piece swimsuit. She wrote: "On this, the night of my Birthday, and a life moment that is like a rebirth, this felt like the perfect expression of my journey to this magical moment. A post shared by Debbie Gibson (@debbiegibson)Debbie shared the photo alongside a lengthy and emotional message"When I was at my lowest points in the last decade, literally laying face down on the cold bathroom floor in physical and emotional pain, inside I was still looking up and trusting that someway, somehow I was going to find myself as you see me in this picture."RELATED: Martine McCutcheon reveals she has been diagnosed with Lyme diseaseMORE: Yolanda Foster opens up about her debilitating battle with Lyme diseaseThe star - who has lived with Lyme disease since 2013 which has caused chronic pain, fatigue and stress - continued: "Looking up to the skies with stars showering down on me and bathed in a light that would help me project to all of you strength and joy and music and empowerment and the knowledge that the visions you hold for yourself and the voices in your own head are far more powerful than anything external threatening to take you down. MORE: Shania Twain causes a stir with appearance in promotional photo for Las Vegas residency SEE: Inside Celine Dion's $1.2million Las Vegas mansion where she's
As studios have strip-mined comic books and the superhero genre to death, different types of content like video game IP and more traditional toy brands are becoming more and more critical to their longevity. Classic toy adaptations have always been on the table: the “Transformers” franchise continuing to churn, a live-action “Barbie” movie at Warners is on the way, and a new “Masters of The Universe” film at Netflix is about to shoot later this year.
Debbie Gibson is gearing up for her highly-anticipated solo U.S tour and it looks like fans are in for a treat. The eighties pop star looked sensational in a clip she posted on Instagram in which she was wearing a leather mini-skirt and singing as she took the bins out at her Las Vegas home. MORE: Shania Twain causes a stir with appearance in promotional photo for Las Vegas residency Despite the messy job, Debbie managed to look chic, stylish and very toned as she belted out a tune while dragging the garbage to the curb - in heels no less!She captioned the clip: "Sending love and peace to you all from my beautiful neighborhood. See my stories for a way to contribute to help the Ukrainian people.A post shared by Debbie Gibson (@debbiegibson)Debbie took the bins out in style!"PS - Very full bins this week from 3 different film and photo teams at my house !!! Stay tuned." .Debbie's The Body Remembers tour hits the road in June and promises to include many of her nostalgic hits from her 35 year career. The singer began her career as a teenager and has had her fair share of trials and tribulations throughout her journey, but says youngsters today have it even harder. MORE: Shania Twain shares look inside her $13million mansion SEE: Inside Celine Dion's $1.2million Las Vegas mansion where she's recovering from health problems Speaking to The Guardian in November 2021, she said: "With social media, there’s unsolicited feedback coming from everywhere.
Jon M Chu is producing an original animated film based on “Play-Doh,” the wildly popular children’s play compound with an eye to direct, according to an individual with knowledge of the project. Emily V.
Josie Gibson hilariously told This Morning viewers she'd had one too many vodkas that had gone "straight to her head" as she made a series of blunders following a cocktail tasting session live on the ITV show. With Russian Standard vodka expected to disappear from the UK shelves in the coming weeks after becoming the subject of much higher import tariffs, Josie and co-host Phillip Schofield - along with the help of Helen McGuinness - sought to assist viewers in selecting an alternative brand.
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaAmazon is making some changes atop its movies team.Julie Rapaport, who previously served as co-head of movies, will become the sole chief of the division. Matt Newman, Rapaport’s fellow co-head, will transition to a new role at Prime Video’s global sports group, where he is being tasked with developing original sports docuseries, films, and scripted projects.
ITV This Morning star Josie Gibson has apologised for numerous gaffes on Tuesday's show. As she stepped in to host instead of Holly Willoughby again, Josie was left saying sorry for a blunder. On Instagram, Phillip Schofield - her co host - shared a cheeky compilation of all her gaffes.
Phillip Schofield sent a message to his co-host Holly Willoughby as she's forced to miss the show.
Josie Gibson has stepped up to fill in for Holly Willoughby, after the presenter was forced to pull out of her hosting duties on Monday. Big Brother star Josie, 37, is hosting the ITV daytime show alongside Phillip Schofield after Holly, 41, tested positive for Covid-19. ITV confirmed to OK! Josie would be filling in for Holly shortly before she appeared on screen.