Kristen Bell Tapped To Star In New Netflix Comedy Created By Erin Foster

The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody” opens on May 10 at the Orpheum Theater in the East Village. It’s based on characters from the franchise and features “Sultry Stormtroopers, a dangerously enticing Boba Fett, and a lady-like Skywalker.” “We have scantily clad droids.

as one of the seven new cast members, and she’s excited to add reality television star to her already impressive resume. “Entering into unchartered territory, while challenging, has been fulfilling in ways I never would have expected. Having the ability to portray my version of NYC has been truly very rewarding,” Lichy tells ET of the filming process. And her version of Manhattan encompasses all that the city has to offer, even inspiring her career as a top realtor for The Eklund Gomes team of Douglas Elliman and the owner of her design firm, Homegirl.“When I joined the Eklund Gomes team at Douglas Elliman four years ago, I worked with many high net worth clients.

EXCLUSIVE: Actress, singer and author Sandra Bernhard, who most recently appeared in the 11th installment of Ryan Murphy’s FX series American Horror Story, has signed with The Rosenzweig Group for management.

EXCLUSIVE: APA on Thursday announced its signing of actress Madison Iseman.

Julia MacCary editor Blumhouse and K Period Media have announced the inaugural fellows for its “Screamwriting” program for emerging horror film and TV writers from underrepresented groups. The program, in partnership with the Sundance Institute, provides mentorship for the participants from industry leaders including Ryan Murphy, Bridget Savage Cole, Danielle Krudy, Mike Flanagan and Crystal Liu. “Some of the most daring storytelling is being created today in the horror genre,” said Michelle Satter, founding senior director of Sundance Institute’s artist programs, in a statement. “This great collaboration with K Period Media Foundation and Blumhouse is an opportunity for Sundance to continue and expand on our existing work and support their creation of the ‘Screamwriting’ fellowship.”

EXCLUSIVE: Up-and-comers Piper Curda (May December) and Nico Greetham (American Horror Story) have signed on to star in Something Casual — an independent romantic dramedy from writer-director Brandon Buczek (Your Own Road).

Recently, it was revealed that one of HBO’s most celebrated series, “Succession,” would be ending its run after the new fourth season. Well, HBO is actually going to be saying goodbye to another acclaimed, award-winning show this spring, as “Barry” comes to an end after its fourth season.

Cody Fern is baring his birthday suit in a hot new selfie!

Chris Rock has come out swinging!Publicly, for the first time, the 58-year-old comedian addressed being slapped by Will Smith at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony during his live Netflix special, Selective Outrage, at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre.Rock's special wasted no time diving into his titular subject matter, railing against woke culture and modern sensitivities, accusing hypocrites of «typing out woke-ass tweets on a phone made by child slaves.» «If everybody claims to be a victim, when the real victims need help, ain't nobody gonna be there to help them,» the comedian declared. «Right now, we live in a world where the emergency room is filled with motherf***ers with paper cuts.»The comedian made several off-hand references to the Oscars incident, proclaiming, «Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,» and noting — after jokes about Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z that he didn't «need any more rappers mad at him.»But it wasn't until the special's end that Rock dove fully into the Oscars incident.«Everybody f**kin' knows. Yes, it happened, like a year ago, I got smacked at the f**king Oscars by this motherf**ker,» he said of Smith.«People are like, 'Did it hurt? It still hurts!» Rock said with a laugh.

Even geniuses need help sometimes.

Netflix has greenlit a new comedy series starring Kristen Bell with Erin Foster attached to create and executive produce.Bell will play one of the two leads in the untitled series, which follows a budding relationship between two people on either end of the religious spectrum, highlighting that sometimes opposites do attract.The official logline is as follows: “A comedy centered on the unlikely relationship between an irreverent, outspoken, agnostic woman and an unconventional rabbi.”The series is created by Erin Foster, who also serves as an executive producer alongside Steven Levitan, Craig DiGregorio, Kristen Bell, Sara Foster and Danielle Stokdyk.

Netflix has greenlighted an untitled comedy series created and executive produced by Erin Foster, starring and executive produced by Kristen Bell and executive produced by Steven Levitan. It comes from 20th Television where sisters Erin and Sara Foster have a pod deal and Levitan is under an overall deal.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Netflix has picked up a new comedy series starring Kristen Bell from writer Erin Foster and executive producer Steven Levitan, Variety has learned. The untitled series is said to center on “the unlikely relationship between an irreverent, outspoken, agnostic woman and an unconventional rabbi.” Bell is set to play one of the lead roles, though exactly which is being kept under wraps. Foster created the series and serves as an executive producer. Bell also executive produces in addition to starring. Levitan executive produces via Steven Levitan Productions (SLP). Craig DiGregorio, Sara Foster, and Danielle Stokdyk also executive produce. Oly Obst and Josh Lieberman are executive producers for 3 Arts. 20th Television will produce in association with SLP, with the company currently under an overall deal at the studio.

Her? Yeah, sorry, Mae Whitman, that classic line from “Arrested Development” may just follow you for the rest of your life. The good news is that role really helped launch a great career.

Spin Master Entertainment, Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures have announced that PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie — their sequel to PAW Patrol: The Movie, which was itself based on the hit animated kids’ series PAW Patrol — will move up its release date from October 13 to go wide on September 29.

SAG Awards history, the ceremony will be streamed live on Netflix’s YouTube channel rather than being shown on traditional TV.The move precedes the decision to broadcast the awards exclusively on Netflix, starting in 2024. Winners are determined by 122,600 eligible voters within the actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA.The 2023 SAG Awards take place on Sunday, Feb. 26, starting at 8 p.m.

Kristin Chenoweth has her eyes set on a Broadway return!

Jennifer Garner and James Marsden have joined the cast of Starz’s Party Down for season three and they joined the returning stars at the red carpet premiere!

No goodbyes necessary! Kate Hudson has had her fair share of relationship ups and downs over the years — but she’s managed to stay on good terms with almost all of her exes.

Family bonding! Kate Hudson enjoyed a shopping day out in New York City alongside her fiancé, Danny Fujikawa, mom Goldie Hawn and stepdad Kurt Russell.