Channing Tatum’s abs and Brad Pitt’s heroism in “The Lost City” teaser have landed a commercial spot during Sunday’s big game.
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On with the television!“The Afterparty”Friday, January 28, Apple TV+Apple’s latest buzzy series is co-written and directed by “21 Jump Street” filmmaker Christopher Miller (his creative partner-in-crime, Phil Lord, is a producer), someone who has gotten very good at upending expectations. (Consider: “The LEGO Movie,” “21 Jump Street” and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”) “The Afterparty” takes place at (duh) an afterparty following a high school reunion, where a bunch of friends (and potential enemies) gather after an awkward evening reliving the past.
Oh, and one of them ends up dead. The ridiculously starry cast includes Sam Richardson, Tiffany Haddish, Zoë Chao, Ben Schwartz, Ike Barinholtz, Ilana Glazer, Dave Franco and Jamie Demetriou.
And there’s a nifty conceit where each episode is structured around the interrogation of one of the characters (and the design of that episode matches the style in which the character is telling the story). This could be your next streaming obsession and proof that Apple TV+ can create a comedy favorite that isn’t called “Ted Lasso.” [TRAILER]“Nancy Drew”Friday, January 28 at 9 p.m., The CW“Nancy Drew” doesn’t get much attention.
It’s not as dark or strange as its channel-mate “Riverdale” and doesn’t have the edge of the dearly departed “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” (an obvious point of comparison). But it is a nicely contemporized version of the plucky girl detective, created by publisher Edward Stratemeyer as the feminine counterpart to his Hardy Boys series and played here by Kennedy McMann, which weaves in supernatural and outlandish elements to her sleuthing without ever losing the show’s inherent humanity.
Channing Tatum’s abs and Brad Pitt’s heroism in “The Lost City” teaser have landed a commercial spot during Sunday’s big game.
Hugh Laurie is stepping behind the camera to bring a new adaptation of the 1934 Agatha Christie novel,, to BritBox. The limited-run series, written and directed by the former star, tells the story of two amateur detectives who get in over their heads investigating a murder. It also features an all-star cast, which ET has an exclusive sneak peek of in the video above.
Don’t expect to see Kendall Jenner competing in the Winter Olympics anytime soon! The 818 Tequila founder shared a hilarious clip of herself absolutely wiping out, while snowboarding on Monday February 7. Kendall, 26, went off a ramp while snowboarding and landed flat on her face, but she took it all in stride, unafraid to make a joke at her own expense by sharing the video in her first ever TikTok.
Daft Punk’s music made an unlikely appearance at the Winter Olympics yesterday (February 6).A medley featuring a series of tracks from the former dance duo’s final album ‘Random Access Memories’ was used to soundtrack a routine in the US figure skating Team Event in Beijing.The team were sitting in third place behind Japan in a battle for the silver medal before Madison Chock and Evan Bates performed their Daft Punk routine which included snippets of ‘Within’, ‘Contact’ and ‘Touch’.As a result the team picked up the silver medal. You can view the pair’s routine below.#NBCOlympics #WinterOlympics2022 #TeamUSAUSA's Chock/Bates channel Daft Punk to win team ice dance | Winter Olympics 2022 | NBC Sports pic.twitter.com/PCmjpiqKLL— Pitbull (@Willian87420216) February 7, 2022Daft Punk split last February after 28 years together.
Go team go! Team USA has a long history of winning at the Winter Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Games are no different.
Sweet Magnolias season two (how about ?), caught up on , and are in the thick of watching . So now it's time to put some new TV and movie options on your viewing list. With Valentine's Day around the corner, there are plenty of solid options coming this Friday as well as the story of one woman who really only loves herself, which makes for great TV viewing too (I'm looking at you, ).
“Inventing Anna”Friday, February 11, NetflixScammer season continues! This week’s biggest show is “Inventing Anna,” based on the real-life story of Anna Delvey nee Sorokin (played in the film by a comfortably over-the-top Julia Garner), a New York socialite who claimed to be a German heiress but was, in actuality, a Russian-born nobody. Watch as she cons her way into glittery parties, sweet-talks some of the most powerful financiers in the city into investing in her cockamamie schemes and burns every bridge she walks across (in her designer heels).
Going for gold! Winter Olympians often look cool under pressure during televised events — and these seasoned professionals know exactly what it takes to dominate the competition on the slopes or the ice.
NBCU is going all-in on the Opening Ceremony for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Not only is it broadcasting the event four times in 24 hours on the NBC flagship, it’s promising “full-day coverage” beginning with the first-ever live morning presentation of a Winter Games opening ceremony. Mike Tirico and Savannah Guthrie will anchor the coverage.
Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy” (Feb. 4 on Prime Video)A documentary that tells the story of an all-black night, created by Guy Torry, and held at The Comedy Store in LA from 1995-2005. Interviews include Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and Nick Cannon — who recount performing on The Comedy Store stage or who were in the audience.“Howard High” (Feb.
Channing Tatum is back after a much-needed break.
HEADLINERSBig names, big talent: Headliners bring star power to SXSW, featuring red carpet premieres and gala film events with major and rising names in cinema.Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age ChildhoodDirector/Screenwriter: Richard Linklater, Producers: Tommy Pallotta, Mike Blizzard, Femke Wolting, Bruno FelixA coming-of-age story set in the suburbs of Houston, Texas in the summer of 1969, centered around the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Cast List: Jack Black, Zachary Levi, Glen Powell, Josh Wiggins, Milo Coy, Lee Eddy, Bill Wise, Natalie L’Amoreaux, Jessica Brynn Cohen, Sam Chipman, Danielle Guilbot (World Premiere)AtlantaDirector: Hiro Murai, Producers: Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Hiro Murai, Stefani Robinson, Paul Simms and Dianne McGunigleTaking place almost entirely in Europe, Season 3 of FX’s Atlanta finds Earn, Alfred ‘Paper Boi,’ Darius and Van in the midst of a successful European tour, as the group navigates their new surroundings as outsiders, and struggle to adjust to the newfound success they had aspired to.
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics officially kicks off February 4 with the Opening Ceremonies and ends February 20 with the Closing Ceremonies, but competition actually gets underway Wednesday, February 2. That’s when some events — such as curling, freestyle skiing and ice hockey — get going.
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for characters in episode 1 of “The Afterparty”.
Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.Top athletes across the world are already headed to Beijing ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony this weekend.Although the 2022 Winter Olympics will look a little different this year due to recent surges of the Omicron variant, the games will officially commence February 4 and run through February 20. Out of safety precautions, organizers have announced that international spectators will be barred from attending, with only a limited number of spectators allowed at any of the in-person events.This year there will be a total of 109 events on the roster, the highest in history.
2022 Winter Olympics. These 2022 Olympic Games make Beijing the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Games, following the city’s Olympic debut back in 2008.
Glamour's , I'm also a member of the Television Critics Association (the organization that brings you the ), the Critics Choice Association (the will air this March), an associate member of the (the Emmys), and the (the awards will air Sunday, February 27 on TNT/TBS). Needless to say, I'm quite passionate about the industry and finding the best of the best, whether it's the next addictive reality show, the TV series worth a second look, or the movie you need to see. So with that said, let's jump right in to what to watch for the week of Sunday, January 30 as we head into February.
“Pam and Tommy”Wednesday, February 2, HuluThis based-on-a-true-story miniseries dramatizes the events surrounding the release of the weirdly groundbreaking sex tape that inadvertently starred Pamela Anderson (then a Playboy pinup and star of syndicated hit “Baywatch”) and Tommy Lee (drummer for ’80s heavy-metal act Mötley Crüe). Lily James plays Anderson and Sebastian Stan plays Lee, each actor disappearing completely into their respective roles, both physically (thanks, in part, to uncanny prosthetic makeup effects and never-ending fake tattoos) and psychologically, as they go through the emotional roller coaster of having a private tape leaked and becoming a commercial phenomenon.
Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+ and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch this weekend. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to hours scrolling aimlessly, hoping to land on that perfect piece of content. Scroll no more! To help you out, we've rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this weekend — including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites and titles you may have missed the (well-deserved) hype on originally that are worth circling back for. From a new HBO period piece from the creator of, to the long-awaited follow-up series to a beloved sitcom, , we’ve got your content covered this week. For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guide for everything new on Prime Video and Hulu this month.Starring fan favorites and newcomers alike including Hilary Duff, Lily James, Carrie Coon, Sebastian Stan, Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman, Tiffany Haddish, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kathryn Hahn, Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Ben Affleck, Lily Collins, Sarah Jessica Parker and more, here are the best TV shows and movies to stream this week:Marking the 40th anniversary of the pop star’s first album,, a documentary revealing an intimate look into the musician’s life, premieres on Friday, Jan.
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorNBCUniversal’s Peacock, entering its third year of operation, dug deeper into investment-mode red ink in 2021 — with adjusted losses at the streamer more than doubling.Comcast, in reporting Q4 earnings Thursday, revealed that Peacock generated $778 million in revenue for the full-year 2021, with an adjusted loss of $1.7 billion. That’s compared with $118 million of revenue and an adjusted EBITDA (r earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) loss of $663 million in 2020.Comcast said Peacock had 24.5 million monthly active accounts in the U.S.