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It’s tempting to find a larger meaning in the first on-screen nudity in the second season of “Minx.” You’d expect a show about a trailblazing fictional feminist porn mag that centers the female gaze—and the male member—to offer a glimpse at a naked man early in its season two premiere, “The Perils of Being a Wealthy Widow.” And yet, what the viewer gets first is a woman bearing all.

was renewed for another season on Max before being unexpectedly canceled during the filming of season 2. Luckily for everyone involved in the workplace comedy about the launch of the first erotic magazine for women — as well as fans — it was saved by Starz, where it will debut new episodes starting July 21. While speaking to ET's Will Marfuggi, the cast, including stars Jake Johnson and Ophelia Lovibond, reflected on the cancellation and the bidding war that soon followed before landed on the premium cable network, which is also home to hits like, and . First axed by Max in December 2022, it was revealed a month later that Starz had acquired the rights to seasons 1 and 2.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over five years since New Girl ended!

Tom Cruise’s "The Mummy" co-star Jake Johnson isn’t interested in the level of fame Cruise lives with. Johnson shared a story about working with the megastar and coming to a realization about his own career in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "I went to dinner with Tom Cruise in Africa when we were doing ‘The Mummy.’ We had an entire meal, and I couldn’t believe that people didn’t approach him," Johnson recalled.

We are just a few days away from Season 2 of “Minx” arriving on Starz. Yes, Starz.

profile in the Hollywood Reporter, “New Girl” alum Jake Johnson opens up about the best TV show he never made — and why he was shocked when the promising pilot crash-landed. Best-known for his role as the grumpy, lovable Nick Miller, who fumbled his way through seven seasons of the Zooey Deschanel sitcom, Johnson is back on our screens (and in our hearts) for Season 2 of “Minx,” where he stars as a sleazy ’70s publisher behind the first erotic magazine for women.But according to Johnson, a failed pilot he shot for Apple TV+ could’ve been his biggest hit.

The story of how “Minx” Season 2 was moved to Starz is almost as interesting as the content in the actual show. You see, after Season 2 had been shot, Warner Bros.

The moment Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse hit the theaters fans wanted to see more of Miles Morales. Miles, aka Spider-Man, stole the hearts of fans with a fresh new take on the Spider-Man franchise. We had to wait five years to see what happened in Miles’ next journey, but Across The Spider-Verse somehow topped the first movie! With a cliffhanger ending, anticipation for the third movie is now at an all-time high!Many fans are worried that the writer’s strike may interfere with Beyond The Spider-Verse’s March 29th, 2024 release.

on Starz at 9 p.m.). Set in the ’70s, it follows earnest feminist college grad Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), who joins forces with boorish pornographic publisher Doug (Johnson), to create the first erotic magazine aimed at a female audience. “What Doug loves about Joyce is that he just sees dollar signs when she talks.

Jake Johnson’s feature directorial debut, titled “Self Reliance,” is coming to Hulu on Sept. 8.

Hulu has acquired the U.S. rights to Jake Johnson’s feature directorial debut Self Reliance, in a competitive deal with MRC and Paramount Global Content Distribution.

, the acclaimed workplace comedy about an adult magazine written for women, will officially return on July 21 at its new home on Starz. And ahead of season 2's summer debut, the network shared the official trailer for the upcoming episodes, which sees the titular magazine now bigger than ever.The premiere date announcement and trailer comes months after creator Ellen Rapoport's show was initially renewed by Max before the streamer later decided to cancel the series despite having nearly finished filming all of the new episodes.

It is part of the unspoken agreement between Hollywood and audiences that there always be one high-quality period show that explores the boundaries between the entertainment industry and exploitation. For many years, Netflix held up its end of the bargain with “GLOW,” but the decision to cancel that show left a void that needed to be filled.

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” PremiereRegency Village Theatre, WestwoodThe Spider-verse opened a portal into Westwood for the world premiere of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” the long-awaited sequel to the 2018 smash hit film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” and the stars celebrated. The actors who were delighted to have returned to the next ultra-cool vision of Spidey from the minds of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Issa Rae, Jason Schwartzman, Daniel Kaluuya and recent Oscar nominee Brian Tyree Henry.Hailee Steinfeld, who reprises her role as Spider Gwen in the animated movie, slayed the red carpet at the Regency Village Theatre by wearing a complete ensemble from Bally’s spring 2023 collection.

Giving props. Tom Holland revealed his favorite Spider-Man movie is one that he didn’t star in.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over five years since New Girl ended!

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (★★★☆☆).Diehard fans of Spidey comics, games, cartoons, and movies will have a field day trying to spot every iteration of Spider being, gathered from various storylines and product lines, some dating back decades, who pop up here. But there are far too many for our hero, Miles Morales, the bright Brooklyn teen introduced as the new Spider-Man in the 2018 animated Oscar-winner Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, to fully grasp.Miles (Shameik Moore) is still stuck on Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), a fabulous Spider-Woman from another dimension, who teamed with him and a loosely assembled squad of Spider-friends in the first film to defeat Kingpin and Doctor Octopus, and destroy the villains’ black hole-spawning collider.A masterpiece of style and storytelling, Into the Spider-Verse ended with the sound of Gwen’s voice ringing out from her dimension to contact Miles relaxing in his room.

Spider-Man: Acrossthe Spider-Verse” this week, everyone (rightfully) has a very serious case of Spider-Man fever.The new film, which reunites much of the cast of 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (including Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld and Jake Johnson) with brand new characters (voiced by Jason Schwartzman, Issa Rae, Karan Soni, Daniel Kaluuya and Oscar Isaac) and an even more epic adventure, is in theaters now.But – no spoilers! – as the credits start to roll, you might be wondering, Wait, what’s next? Because, yes, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is the second part of a trilogy. “Spider-Verse 3” is coming.

Ellise Shafer Tom Holland’s favorite movie starring the Marvel superhero Spider-Man is actually not one of his own. Holland, who has donned the Spidey suit for three standalone movies as well as “Captain America: Civil War,” “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame,” told the Associated Press on Thursday night that 2018’s animated “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is “the best Spider-Man movie that’s ever been made.” “I think the first ‘Spider-Verse’ movie is the best Spider-Man movie that’s ever been made,” Holland told the AP at the premiere of his new Apple TV+ series “The Crowded Room.” “I’m so proud of everyone involved. [Producer] Amy Pascal is like my mom. I was supposed to go with her [to the premiere] as her date, I couldn’t go because I’m here working. But I’m incredibly proud of them, I’m excited for the second one. I’m sure it will live up to every expectation, and I can’t wait to see it.”

Jordan Moreau What’s up, danger? After nearly five years, it’s time to swing back into the Spider-Verse, as Sony’s sequel, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” has webbed up $17.35 million in Thursday previews at the box office. The animated sequel is expected to open at $80 million this weekend, with some projections going as high as $90 million or more. It’s a big swing ahead of the original movie, 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” which opened with $35.4 million and had $3.5 million in Thursday previews. The Thursday total also gives “Across the Spider-Verse” the second-highest preview gross for an animated movie, behind “The Incredibles 2” with $18.5 million, and the second-highest previews for any “Spider-Man” film, behind “Spider-Man: No Way Home” with $50 million.

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse swung into cinemas this week, and it appears the high expectations of critics and fans alike have been exceeded.Initial reviews have suggested it’s even better than 2018’s Into The Spider-Verse, which drew major plaudits for its unique animation style, storyline and music.Having developed the original score for the first film – which also included a number of contemporary songs from artists such as Jaden Smith, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Post Malone, and Ty Dolla $ign – Daniel Pemberton returns once again to handle the sequel’s soundtrack. Several songs from record producer and DJ Metro Boomin also feature.The following songs have been officially confirmed as part of the soundtrack, with more set to be announced soon:Hummingbird (Metro Boomin x James Blake)Link Up (Metro Boomin ft. Don Toliver & Tolan)Self Love (Metro Boomin x Coi Leray)We’ll update this article when the remaining tracks are officially confirmed on June 2.

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse has finally arrived in cinemas, with critics and fans alike heaping praise on the animated sequel.Initial reviews have suggested that it’s even better than 2018’s Into The Spider-Verse, which drew major plaudits for its unique animation style and heartfelt storyline.Picking up from the events of the first film, this follow-up sees Miles Morales and Gwen Stacey catapulted across the Multiverse, where they encounter a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence.An official synopsis reads: “But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.”Shameik Moore reprises his voice role as Miles Morales for this sequel. Fans may have seen the actor in the 2015 crime-comedy Dope.

's return on Starz, ET has the exclusive look at new images of season 2 featuring stars Ophelia Lovibond as editor Joyce Prigger and Jake Johnson as publisher Doug Renetti as well as series newcomer Elizbeth Perkins, who joins the cast as Constance. The deeper look at the upcoming episodes for the series created by Ellen Rapoport also gives viewers a sneak peek at the rest of the main ensemble for the workplace comedy, including Idara Victor as Tina, Jessica Lowe as Bambi, Lennon Parham as Shelly and Oscar Montoya as Richie.Picking up after the events of season 1, continues to follow Joyce, the earnest young feminist who first joined forces with Doug, a low-rent publisher, to launch the first erotic magazine for women, as they grapple with their unexpected success, a new influx of money, increased fame and new temptations that may prove challenging to navigate. As Starz puts it, they'll be put in situations «that either of them know how to handle.»Of course, the new episodes see the unexpected duo reuniting despite the two parting ways, with Joyce taking control of and Doug's company, Bottom Dollar Publication, seemingly in ruins by the end of the first installment.Meanwhile, the rest of the staff all appeared to be headed in different directions, with Tina getting accepted to multiple business school programs, Shelly deciding to stay with her husband, Lenny (Rich Sommer), and Richie turning down Doug's offer as the publication's new art director.But as the new images show, the staff has seemingly come back together to support 's newfound success, while Bambi and Shelly appear to be caught in a compromising position, suggesting the spark between those two hasn't faded. When Parham spoke to ET about Shelly and Bambi's

Hailee Steinfeld was showing off her long legs at the premiere of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse!

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse is a film that is as visually stunning as it is philosophical. After the first chapter of Miles Morales’ journey in 2018, (Into The Spider-Verse) directors Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, and Joaquim Dos Santos bring the spectacle that is nothing short of a woven tapestry of comic book realness. With an action-packed concept, it’s a roller-coaster ride through alternate realities and timelines as the viewer is introduced to hundreds of Spider-people.

Aubrey Plaza refrained from indulging in the small-screen success of “The White Lotus”.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Warner Bros. Discovery is on the eve of launching Max, its new streaming service that combines the already-existing platforms of HBO Max and Discovery+. But don’t expect Aubrey Plaza to be among Max’s subscriber base. “The White Lotus” star revealed to Vanity Fair that she refuses to use streamers because she often gets enraged while using them. So no, Plaza never streamed her own season of “The White Lotus” and stays off HBO Max. “I get really angry,” Plaza said about using streamers. “I was trying to watch ‘Top Chef’ Season 20. Couldn’t figure out how to fucking get Hulu + Live. I give up! I can’t. I just can’t. And so what I like to do is go on iTunes and buy movies that are old. Or I’ll go on iTunes and just, like, buy the whole ‘Sopranos’ series, and then my husband will be like, ‘You literally can watch that for free on HBO Max.’”

Minx Creator Ellen Rapoport has reason to celebrate today — her show has a premiere date on its new Starz home — but she hasn’t forgotten that it’s also day eight of the WGA strike.

Minx will make its Season 2 premiere on July 21 at its new home at Starz—via linear at 9 p.m. ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada; midnight on the Starz app and on demand.

EXCLUSIVE: Sony’s second trailer for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has set a viewership record, Deadline has learned, coming in not only as the highest-viewed Spider-Verse franchise trailer, but also as the most-viewed second trailer for any recent Marvel film within a 24-hour period, and the most-viewed superhero film trailer of the summer.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost five years since New Girl ended!

, and it gives fans a more in-depth look at what's coming in the sequel to 2018's Oscar-winning animated feature when it premieres on June 2. introduced fans to Miles (voiced by Shameik Moore), an intelligent teen whose life changes when he gets bit by a radioactive spider and replaces the recently deceased Peter Parker (Chris Pine) of his universe as the city's Spider-Man. His heroic journey is aided by a team of Spider-Men (or Spider-Women, or Spider-Hams) from other universes, who band together to save the multiverse, including Peter B.

In case you forgot, “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” was a massive game changer in the world of animation and comic book movies. The film won Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards—being the first non-Disney/Pixar film to win the award since “Rango” (2011)— and with good reason.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” has web-slinged its way online. In the animated sequel, Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore) and Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) work to save every Spider-Man, Spider-Woman and Spider-Person in the multiverse. Together with a new crew, Miles must stop a mysterious new villain, who happens to be planning a disaster that could disrupt each universe. In the trailer, he is told, “Being a Spider-Man is a sacrifice.” Alongside Moore and Steinfeld, the cast includes Oscar Isaac as Spider-Man 2099, Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker from the first movie, Issa Rae as Spider-Woman, Daniel Kaluuya as Spider-Punk, Jason Schwartzman as the Spot, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Vélez, Greta Lee, Rachel Dratch, Jorma Taccone and Shea Whigham.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost five years since New Girl ended!

Empire Magazine.“People who’ve seen Across… have told us that it feels like The Empire Strikes Back of the Spider-Verse franchise,” Miller told Empire for their exclusive issue including an image from the animated film. “It shows you worlds you haven’t seen, and it’s an emotional story that ends in a place where you need to see the third one. So, yeah: this is our ‘Empire’.”Besides main antagonist The Spot, Spider-Man 2099, also known as Miguel O’Hara (Oscar Isaac) will present some new challenges to Miles Morales (Shameik Moore).