Amanda Bynes was formally released today from a conservatorship under which her mother controlled the actress’ personal and financial decisions, according to multiple reports.
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Computer School, a new comedy written and executive produced by Robinson and I Think You Should Leave… co-writer Zach Kanin.READ MORE: ‘I Think You Should Leave…’ and the cult of cringe comedyComputer School sees a recent US high school graduate and his uncle (Robinson) attend the same computer class in suburban Michigan (per Deadline).
Robinson will co-star in the single-camera pilot, which is directed by Andrew Gaynord (Stath Lets Flats).Robinson and Kanin, who met while working together on Saturday Night Live, are best known for cult Netflix sketch show I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson, with its second season airing last July.Comprised partly of sketches rejected during Robinson’s time as a writer for SNL, the show has featured guest appearances from Bob Odenkirk, Andy Samberg, Vanessa Bayer and the late Fred Willard, among others, and garnered critical praise for its bold style of humour and offbeat re-imaginings of everyday situations.Upon the release of the second season of I Think You Should Leave…, NME wrote: “The show has been lauded for its refreshing avoidance of open political goals in favour of everyday social faux pas taken to their screaming extremes, as well as its attempts to flesh out its primarily one-issue characters – they really like complicated shirt patterns, say, or hate sharing the most meat-loaded nachos – with glimpses of deeper emotional lives, the wounds behind their obsessions.“But ultimately, it’s a show that nudges your rib and whispers ‘at least you’re not that guy…'”Computer School is set to air on HBO Max, who have also just released The Larry David Story, a two-part documentary in which the Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator discusses his childhood and career
.Amanda Bynes was formally released today from a conservatorship under which her mother controlled the actress’ personal and financial decisions, according to multiple reports.
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16th 15th birthday wish come true. Nearly 40 years after John Hughes' coming-of-age hit, , the story is getting a new spin for the next generation — thanks in part to Selena Gomez. According to multiple reports, the actress will be executive producing , a half-hour comedy series about four Latinas «navigating feelings of invisibility while exploring what it means to leave childhood behind as quinceañera season approaches,» wrote. The series, which has found a home at Peacock, has been described in reports as a «reconfiguration» of ' world. creator Tanya Saracho and executive producer Gabriela Revilla Lugo have been tapped to write along with executive produce. «So this is what @gabbyrlugo & I’ve been cooking up with @selenagomez for @ucp & @peacocktv !!» Saracho captioned a photo of 's report. «I mean, there’s still a lot of cooking left to do but at least we can shout it from the rooftops now!»Gomez is also no amateur when it comes to show credits.
We haven’t seen any directorial work from Michael Mann in a while. The filmmaker hasn’t returned to the director’s chair since 2015’s “Blackhat.” Well, that’s about to change thanks to the HBO Max limited series, “Tokyo Vice.” As seen in the trailer, “Tokyo Vice” follows the story of an American journalist, in the late ‘90s, trying to make a name for himself in Japan.
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Breeda Wool (Mass) is set for a key recurring role opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones in National Treasure, Disney Branded Television’s TV series for Disney+ produced by ABC Signature. The project, executive produced by the films’ producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Jon Turteltaub and writers Marianne and Cormac Wibberley, is an expansion of the National Treasure movie franchise told from the point of view of young heroine Jess (Lisette Alexis) — a DREAMer in search of answers about her family — who embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to uncover the truth about the past and save a lost Pan-American treasure. Wool will play Kacey, a sarcastic, kick-ass henchwoman and Billie’s (Zeta-Jones) second-in-command. Wool co-stars in the critically acclaimed film, Mass, directed by Fran Kranz, and also stars in the soon-to-be-released, Ultrasound, from Magnolia Pictures. She previously starred in the Stephen King series, Mr. Mercedes from David E. Kelley. Most recently she wrapped a starring role on the film, Detained, opposite Abbie Cornish. She is repped by Bold Management & Production, Innovative Artists Agency, and attorney Karl Austen.
Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk has credited his co-star Rhea Seehorn for saving his life following a heart-related medical emergency on set last year. In July 2021, Odenkirk suffered a heart attack while on the set of the Breaking Bad spin-off, and the star was later admitted to hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Shortly after the incident he confirmed that he was doing well and he later returned to set to continue filming in September.
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Joe Otterson TV ReporterPhoebe Waller-Bridge has gotten a greenlight at Amazon for a new comedy series, Variety has confirmed.Details on the show’s plot are currently being kept under wraps.
Stephen Merchant is responsible for co-creating a series that would go on to become a massive worldwide hit, “The Office.” Elgin James, on the other hand, is the co-creator of a relatively smaller show, “Mayans MC,” but a series that has garnered quite a passionate fanbase and critical acclaim. Though very different sensibilities, the duo are teaming up for “The Outlaws.” LISTEN: Elgin James Talks ‘Mayans’ Season 3 Finale, Generational Trauma & Being A Punk Rock Filmmaker [The Playlist Podcast] As seen in the trailer for “The Outlaws,” the series combines the comedy from Merchant with the crime drama of James to create something unlike anything they’ve worked on prior.
Nobody for saving his life after he suffered a heart attack.The actor, who is best known for starring in Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul, had a heart attack in New Mexico last July while shooting the AMC series.Speaking on The Howard Stern Show on Monday (February 28), Odenkirk said he “would have been dead” if it hadn’t been for someone on set starting CPR immediately.The health officer on the series then ran to her car for a defibrillator after around “12 minutes of CPR”, which was used on the actor three times.“Which is actually a lot,” Odenkirk said. “I was told later when the defibrillator doesn’t work once, that’s not good.
HBO has given a pilot green light to Computer School, a single-camera comedy written/executive produced by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, creators of the cult Netflix sketch comedy series I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson. Robinson will co-star in the pilot, which is directed by Andrew Gaynord (Stath Lets Flats).
Joe Otterson TV ReporterTim Robinson and Zach Kanin have set up the comedy pilot “Computer School” at HBO Max, Variety has learned.In the pilot, a recent high school grad and his uncle attend the same computer class in suburban Michigan. Robinson will star as the uncle. Robinson and Kanin are writing and executive producing the pilot.