A Tribute To Bob Saget will premiere on June 10.The date was revealed during the Netflix Is A Joke festival (via Deadline), with the film set to celebrate the late comedian and actor’s life with friends and family.The special was filmed at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood following Saget’s death aged 65 on January 9, featuring guests Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, John Mayer, Jeff Ross and Full House co-star John Stamos.Saget was found dead by authorities in a Florida hotel room, the day after he had performed a stand-up comedy set in Jacksonville. It was confirmed in February he died as a result of head trauma.A statement shared by Saget’s family read: “[Authorities] have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep.”Stamos paid tribute to Saget following his death at the time, writing: “I am broken.
Will Smith’s ‘Bright’ sequel reportedly canned by Netflix after Oscars slap
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has allegedly canceled a sequel to the 53-year-old’s 2017 action flick “Bright,” according to a Bloomberg source. The business outlet also reported that National Geographic is delaying production on “Pole to Pole,” a nature series that follows the “King Richard” star as he visits the North and South poles.
Filming was set to begin in three weeks, according to Bloomberg, but has been pushed back to fall 2022.However, Bloomberg noted that the decision to halt “Bright” was allegedly unrelated to the slap heard around the world. Smith caused major controversy when he bopped Chris Rock in the face at the Academy Awards last month.The incident caused him to be banned from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years.
However, he’s still able to keep the Best Actor award that he won on that fateful night in March.Smith also resigned from the Academy earlier this month over the incident, which occurred during the live telecast.Several other of the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star’s projects have come to a standstill after the Oscars slap moment.A separate Netflix film and a movie for Sony have been put on hold according to an April 2 story from the Hollywood Reporter.Netflix was in the midst of finding a new director for “Fast and Loose” after original filmmaker David Leitch left the flick ahead of the Academy Awards.Sony is also holding its breath for “Bad Boys 4,” which had started pre-production before the awards ceremony. Smith previously responded to the Oscars ban following the Academy board’s ruling on April 8, telling Page Six in a statement: “I accept and respect the Academy’s decision.”“The Board of Governors has decided, for a period of 10 years, from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any Academy
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Dave Chappelle’s Hollywood Bowl Attack Won’t Air On Netflix
Netflix won’t be airing that Dave Chappelle onstage attack.
Bob Saget Tribute Gets Premiere Date By Netflix
Netflix has announced a June 10 premiere date for A Tribute To Bob Saget, a celebration of the comedian and actor’s life in comedy with his friends and family. The date was unveiled as part of the Netflix Is A Joke festival.
Amy Schumer Tells NSFW Jokes Cut From Oscars 2022 During Netflix Festival Set: ‘I Don’t Know Why They Said No’
From the cutting room floor! Amy Schumer is continuing to share jokes she hoped to tell while cohosting the 2022 Oscars — before they were axed from the script.
Amy Schumer Reveals The NSFW Joke She Wasn’t Allowed To Tell At The Oscars!
Amy Schumer broke out some more of the jokes she couldn’t say at the Oscars!
Benedict Cumberbatch Jokes About Being 'Beat' by Will Smith at Oscars 2022 in 'Saturday Night Live' Monologue - Watch
Benedict Cumberbatch is poking some fun at the 2022 Oscars.
Howie Mandel afraid after Dave Chappelle attack
(CNN)Howie Mandel and other comics are sounding the alarm after Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage following a performance.An audience member attacked Chappelle Tuesday night right after the comedian wrapped up a set during "Netflix is a Joke: The Festival" at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.The man who tackled Chappelle had a knife blade and was arrested for felony assault with a deadly weapon and taken to a hospital for medical treatment, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Talking to "Extra's" Billy Bush on Wednesday, Mandel expressed concern."Watching what happened to Dave last night confirmed my fear," Mandel said.
Watch Pete Davidson Joke About Kanye West At Netflix Comedy Festival – Update
UPDATED, 7:40 AM: Netflix today released a four-minute video clip of Pete Davidson joking about Kanye West during his appearance last week at the Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival at The Fonda Theatre. You can watch it above.
‘Cobra Kai': Johnny and Daniel Vow to Cut the Head Off the Snake (but Not Literally) in First Season 5 Teaser (Video)
Netflix surprised fans in Los Angeles Thursday night at the “Cobra Kai: Live & Bad Ass” event with a first-look teaser for the upcoming fifth season and also announced that Season 5 will premiere globally on Netflix September 9.And since we all know you’re here for the trailer, watch it at the top of the page right now.After the shocking results of the All Valley Tournament in the fourth season finale, Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) is expanding the (new, way more evil) Cobra Kai empire. With Kreese (Martin Kove) behind bars and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) setting karate aside to focus on repairing the damage he’s caused, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) must call on an old friend for help… Chozen (Yuji Okumoto).Daniel and Silver square off in the trailer, with the Cobra Kai heavy telling him, “You’re playing with fire, Danny boy.” To which Chozen responds, “And I am gasoline.” We also see Johnny head to Mexico to find Miguel (Xolo Maridueña).
Will Smith to be interviewed on David Letterman’s Netflix show
Will Smith has been announced for the fourth season of Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman.The actor’s appearance on the show however was filmed prior to his altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars, so the incident won’t be addressed.In March, Smith struck the comedian on-stage during the ceremony following a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Following numerous apologies over the incident, Smith resigned from the Academy and was subsequently banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years.The fourth season of Letterman’s talk show, set to debut on May 20, will also feature interviews with Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Kevin Durant, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Ryan Reynolds.
Will Smith hops into hot seat with David Letterman interview
“My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.”Season 4 of the chat series drops on the streamer May 20.The six-episode season will also see stars such as Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Ryan Reynolds.The last time Letterman’s show hit Netflix was in October 2020.Smith, 53, has dealt with a lot on his plate recently, being known as the guy who slapped Chris Rock on live television, and subsequently losing out on upcoming film projects — even after taking home his first Oscar.The “King Richard” star caused a dramatic scene during the 94th Academy Awards on March 27, when he ran up on the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and bopped Rock, 57, in the face.However, viewers shouldn’t expect Smith to open up about the incident during his interview with the former “Late Show” host. The episodes were filmed prior to March 2022.As a result of the “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” rapper’s actions, he was banned from the Oscars for 10 years.
Celebrities React to Dave Chappelle Being Attacked by Netflix Festival Audience Member: Chris Rock, Howie Mandel and More
Standing behind him. After Dave Chappelle was attacked by an audience member while performing on stage at the Hollywood Bowl, many of his fellow comedians have shared their thoughts about what the incident means for performers moving forward.
David Letterman Welcomes Billie Eilish, Ryan Reynolds for New Season of ‘My Next Guest’
The latest guest list for David Letterman’s Netflix show “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” has been unveiled.Letterman is welcoming Billie Eilish and Ryan Reynolds to the stage in the upcoming fourth season.Also joining Letterman for interviews are Cardi B, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Kevin Durant.Will Smith also sat for an interview, however the talk will not address the Oscars incident as it was recorded prior to March 2022.Past guest on Letterman’s Netflix show have included Kim Kardashian, Dave Chappelle, former President Barack Obama and George Clooney.Netflix first ordered the series in 2017, and it premiered the following year.David Letterman is host. The show is executive produced by Tom Keaney and Mary Barclay for Worldwide Pants; Tony Hernandez and Lilly Burns, Brooke Posch, and John Skidmore for Jax Media.
Will Smith Among Stars In Latest Season Of David Letterman’s ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’
Will Smith will sit down with David Letterman for his latest round of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.
Dave Chappelle, Netflix Speak Out as Comic ‘Refuses to Allow’ Onstage Attack to ‘Overshadow’ His ‘Historic’ Performance
the Hollywood Reporter. “This run ties Chappelle with Monty Python for the most headlined shows by any comedian at the Hollywood Bowl, reaching 70k fans of diverse backgrounds during the first Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival, and he refuses to allow last night’s incident to overshadow the magic of this historic moment.” The statement added: “As unfortunate and unsettling as the incident was, Chappelle went on with the show.
Dave Chappelle ‘Refuses’ to Let Attack Overshadow Comedy Set, Netflix Speaks Out on Incident
Zack Sharf Netflix has issued a statement after Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage while performing a comedy set during the streaming giant’s Netflix Is a Joke festival in Los Angeles. The performance was taking place at the Hollywood Bowl.
Jamie Foxx Helped Fend Off Dave Chappelle Attacker During Hollywood Bowl Show
When Dave Chappelle was in need, Jamie Foxx had his back.