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Steve Carell’s The 40-Year-Old Virgin is often regarded as one of the funniest films of the 2000s and was instrumental in introducing many future stars. Judd Apatow’s directorial debut saw Carell leading a film for the first time and also featured Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, Catherine Keener, Romany Malco, Leslie Mann, and Elizabeth Banks.

The film was reportedly based on a sketch that Carell had envisioned while he was performing improv comedy with the Chicago-based troupe The Second City. He mentioned that he pitched the idea as a last-minute ditch attempt after talking about multiple ideas with Apatow. He also said that the film was greenlit in a few weeks.

Steve Carell’s Legendary Comedy Was Based On A Sketch He Envisioned Years Ago Steve Carell in The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Credits: Universal Pictures

Before Steve Carell became the most adorable supervillain Gru and the world’s best boss,...

Judd Apatow has lamented the lack of "quieter, subtler" and more "human" stories in modern movies.The 56-year-old filmmaker is concerned that Hollywood is currently driven by a desire for "really intense" stories because studio and streaming bosses are too driven to complete audience viewership and they're too worried that an intricate tale will lose attention too quickly.Appearing on Dana Carvey and David Spade's 'Superfly' podcast, he said: “I have a new theory, which is, everything is like in the newspaper business: ‘If it bleeds, it leads.'“Everything is doomscrolling because they don’t want you to shut anything off, so they’re obsessed with it being really intense. That’s why almost everything on the streamers is either about the biggest star in the world or a serial killer. Everything is a thriller, everything is intense...“It’s all completion rate. 'We must have them complete it.

Judd Apatow lamented the state of the entertainment industry today, saying he’s witnessed a new Hollywood model that leaves little room for more grounded storylines.

Appearing on a new episode of Dana Carvey and David Spade’s Superfly podcast, the three-time Emmy winner was asked about his thoughts on current streamer and studio approaches to the filmmaking business.

“I have a new theory, which is, everything is like in the newspaper business: ‘If it bleeds, it leads,'” Apatow explained. “Everything is doomscrolling because they don’t want you to shut anything off, so they’re obsessed with it being really intense. That’s why almost everything on the streamers is either about the biggest star in the world or a serial killer. Everything is a thriller, everything is intense.”

Carvey chimed in, adding that projects nowadays are also “hypersexual,” mentioning Nicole Kidman’s penchant for constantly appearing in...

Judd Apatow, the comedic mind behind hits like Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, recently revealed a Super Bowl-sized missed opportunity. Speaking on the Superfly podcast with Dana Carvey and David Spade, Apatow confessed he turned down a Lay’s commercial featuring Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd, stars of his 2005 breakout film. The commercial, as […]

Apatow Admits to Skipping Out on Super Bowl Lay’s Commercial Gold...

These days, it’s fairly common for Saturday Night Live cast members to appear in commercials, like how Colin Jost decided to shill for Amazon while rubbing his awesome life in all of our faces.

And it’s not all that weird to see Kenan Thompson taking an animatronic bear for a spin in a Thrifty rental car. Okay, it’s a little weird.

But there was a time when SNL-ers were actually forbidden from appearing in any ads while they were working on the show. Real ads, that is; spots for Colon Blow and Oops! I Crapped My Pants were obviously still cool.

As Dana Carvey recently revealed in an episode of the Fly on the Wall podcast, Lorne Michaels’ commercial ban meant that the Master of Disguise star missed out on launching one of the biggest campaigns in the history of advertising.

While discussing finances with fellow...

Paul Rudd garnered a name for starring in many comedy films including The 40-Year-Old Virgin before becoming a big shot for playing Ant-Man. The 2005 film was led by Steve Carell and starred Rudd alongside Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, and Catherine Keener. Although every actor did an impressive job, Carell stole the show with his iconic waxing scene.

Steve Carell’s waxing scene in The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Credits: Universal Pictures

Steve Carell’s fans are familiar with the actor’s uncountable memorable moments from The Office. But the waxing scene from the Judd Apatow brainchild was significant in Carell’s acting career. To add genuineness to the scene, he underwent a real-life painful waxing experience, that too from a girl who Paul Rudd does not believe to be a professional waxing lady.

Paul Rudd believes that the waxing lady in The 40-Year-Old Virgin was a liar Paul Rudd in The...

Blockbuster films often feel like a sprint to the finish, with studios clamoring for ever-bigger explosions and more pulse-pounding plots. Tom Cruise, who has thrilled us for years as the indomitable superspy Ethan Hunt, now finds himself facing the unsettling possibility that his beloved Mission: Impossible franchise might be nearing its end.

Paramount is reportedly contemplating labeling this installment as the franchise’s swan song. Cruise, on the other hand, isn’t quite ready to hang up his spy gadgets just yet.

Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Fallout | Paramount Pictures

Adding to the intrigue is the staggering budget for Mi 8, which is estimated to be $400 million. This hefty financial commitment puts it in the same league as Avengers: Endgame.

Mi 8’s Uncertain Future: Is This the End for Ethan Hunt?

Since its inception in 1996, the Mission: Impossible series has intrigued audiences with its blend of suspense and action. Over the years,...

Action hero legend Tom Cruise has proven that he isn’t scared of many things, considering how he has pulled one too many death-defying stunts just for the sake of authenticity and some adventure. This includes his most-talked-about stunt for Mission: Impossible 7, where he drove off a cliff on a motorbike after practicing with 500 skydives and jumping over 13,000 motocross times.

Tom Cruise. | Credits: Frankie Fouganthin/Cca-by-sa-4.0/Wikimedia Commons.

But while the 62-year-old actor is inevitably not scared of falling to his death or meeting death some other way while performing his deadly stunts, Cruise seems to be absolutely ‘terrified’ of going under the knife. Per inside reports, the actor is trying to find a way to fix his eye bags but is reportedly not opting for cosmetic surgery as he fears it might make him a ‘caricature’ of himself.

Tom Cruise is Reportedly ‘Terrified’ of Going Under the...

Tom Cruise has done some crazy and daring things over the years. From jumping off a motorcycle in a valley to hanging off a plane, he has done it all and is considered to be fearless by millions of people.

Tom Cruise in a still from Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One | Credits: Skydance

However, an unnerving report claims that there might be one thing that Cruise is allegedly quite afraid of. That being going under the knife, and Cruise fears how it will affect his looks.

Tom Cruise is Allegedly Afraid of This One Thing

Cruise is 62 years of age. Despite the actor not looking old at all, the body starts to change as people get older. Some of the visible changes are wrinkles around the eyes, and allegedly, Cruise might be having a similar problem.

Tom Cruise in a still from Collateral | Credits: Edge City

A report...

Seth Rogen’s story will give you a very different impression of Hollywood’s one of the most gentlemanly actors. Rogen shared in a 2021 interview that Tom Cruise had tried to talk about Scientology to him and Judd Apatow in 2006. At the time, Rogen was another up-and-coming actor in the industry. He shared that it was Apatow, who helped him out in the situation.

Seth Rogen as Bennie Loewy in The Fabelmans | Credits: Universal Pictures

The Mission: Impossible actor’s affiliation with Scientology has become headlines several times over the years. Cruise once thanked his beliefs for making him the man he was. Rogen’s story went viral again when Jerrod Carmichael and Apatow joked about Cruise’s beliefs during the 2023 awards season.

Seth Rogen Recalled The Tom Cruise Situation That He Narrowly ‘Escaped’ From Tom Cruise in a still from Collateral | Credits: DreamWorks Pictures

During his appearance on the...

The nepo baby discourse as it pertains to the arts is typically a grievance-driven undertaking that allows low- to no-talent individuals the opportunity to blame someone other than themselves for their lack of success. Though there have been instances of celebrity-adjacent people receiving seemingly undeserved gigs, these are usually one-and-not-too-many-more-done deals undone by the recipient's profound absence of skill.

While Ben Stiller certainly had a leg up thanks to his showbiz parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, he very quickly proved to be a top-notch satirist via his short films for "Saturday Night Live" and as the producer of the brilliant yet short-lived "The Ben Stiller Show". For those who've followed his career from the start, he's more than earned his bites at the apple, which includes his transition to movie star thanks to hits like "There's Something About Mary," "Meet the Parents," and "Zoolander." (You can find /Film's ranking...

The Halloween season is nearly over. What does that mean, exactly? Fall is very firmly here and winter is just around the corner. November is coming to help us bridge the gap between spooky season and the Christmas season. It's the most wonderful time of year and Netflix has a lot of great stuff coming our way that month. It's a lot more than the live clown show that is "Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson." From beloved comedies to what is sure to be a new campy holiday classic, I've highlighted some of the best movies and TV shows coming to Netflix in November for viewers to stream. Let's get into it!

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In the early 2000s, comedy found a new identity thanks to folks such as Adam McKay ("Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy") and Judd Apatow ("The 40-Year Old Virgin"). Greg Mottola,...

Judd Apatow has delivered some of the most commercially successful comedy movies, launching the careers of several popular actors. However, Apatow’s attempt to produce a television comedy in the late 1990s resulted in Freaks and Geeks, a cult classic sitcom that initially failed to find an audience and was canceled too soon.

Judd Apatow produced the comedy-drama series Freaks and Geeks (Credit: The Tonight Show | YouTube).

Apatow produced the short-lived series Freaks and Geeks which ran for just one season. Over the years, the series has gained a cult following, raising questions over a possible return with a second season. During an interview, Apatow firmly rejected the possibility of reviving the series after almost two decades, and here is why.

Judd Apatow Shut the Door on Ever Making Freaks and Geeks Season 2

Judd Apatow served as a producer on the period comedy-drama series Freaks and Geeks, created by Paul Feig.

New Hollywood couple Iris Apatow and Sam Nivola got all dressed up to attend the Museum Of Modern Art’s 16th Annual Film Benefit on Wednesday night (October 23) in New York City.

After debuting their relationship at the reopening of Burberry‘s East 57th Street flagship earlier this month, they returned to the red carpet alongside Sam‘s famous parents Emily Mortimer and Alessandro Nivola.

For the occasion, the 22-year-old actress wore a tan dress and carried a small white purse, and the 21-year-old The White Lotus actor paired a classic dress shirt with dark pants and a red belt.

Keep reading to find out more…

While it wasn’t until this month that the couple confirmed their relationship, Iris joined Sam and his The White Lotus costars on location in Thailand over the summer. We’ve got great pics of them from the trip.

If you were unaware, both...

Olivia Thirlby still could not understand why she was replaced by Amber Heard in Seth Rogen’s Pineapple Express. The actress was originally cast for the role of Angie Anderson, and she had also done a couple of rehearsals with the cast members until she was kicked out of the project.

Credits: Olivia Thirlby in Oppenheimer / Universal Pictures

Heard’s involvement in the movie became a subject of controversy during her court trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp. James Franco, whom the Pirates of the Caribbean star allegedly despises, was rumored to have had an affair with the actress.

Olivia Thirlby Was Devastated After Amber Heard Took Over Her Dream Movie Project

While chatting with New York Magazine, actress Olivia Thirlby aired her frustration over losing her role in Pineapple Express to Amber Heard. She admitted to being obsessed with the project because she has always wanted to work with Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow.

Maude Apatow has cast her mother Leslie Mann in 'Poetic License'.The 'Euphoria' actress - who has played Lexi Howard on the hit HBO show - is working on her feature film directorial debut, which has been written by Raffi Donatich.According to Deadline, she has brought her mother on board alongside 'No Hard Feelings' actor Andrew Barth Feldman, Philip Seymour Hoffman's son Cooper and 'The Last of Us' star Nico Parker.The movie will be the first project produced for Jewelbox Pictures, the production company the 26-year-old star launched this year with friend and longtime collaborator Olivia Rosenbloom.The story will follow former therapist Liz, who is about to become an empty nester.However, her life takes an awkward turn when two inseparable best friends and college seniors Sam and Ari start to battle for her affection, causing a strain in their friendship.There is no word yet...

Katherine Heigl was on the rise of popularity when she stepped into the role of Dr. Izzie Stevens in Grey’s Anatomy. This show then further pushed her to international stardom, and she became a household name, all thanks to her brilliant portrayal. But in the midst of all the success, she made headlines but for all the wrong reasons when she criticized the writers of the popular medical drama.

This criticism also did not go well with the showrunner of the show Shonda Rhimes. And in an Oprah interview she made sure to slam the actress in her own way.

Shonda Rhimes Bashed Katherine Heigl for Her Comments on Grey’s Anatomy Writers Shonda Rhimes | Credits: Peabody Awards | Cca 2.0/Wikimedia Commons

Dr. Izzie Stevens quickly gathered a huge fan following as soon as the first episode of Grey’s Anatomy was out in the open. Throughout the course of the show, the...

Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet, who grew to fame in the 1990s with alt-rock hits including “Girlfriend” and “I’ve Been Waiting,” has suffered what his manager is calling a debilitating stroke that will prevent him from performing for the foreseeable future.

Sweet had the stroke while on tour in Toronto earlier this month. His management company Russell Carter Artist Management announced the situation on a GoFundMe page this week.

“Matthew Sweet, our longtime inspiration and dear friend, suffered a debilitating stroke this past week in Toronto while in the early days of a national tour,” said his rep Catherine Lyons in a statement. “He has been unexpectedly and tragically forced off the road and onto a long, uncertain path to recovery.”

Sweet played Toronto on October 13 with his tour mates, the ’90s hitmakers Hanson. Sweet’s national acoustic tour, which has included Hanson on only some dates, was scheduled to continue through November 16.

According to Lyons,...

Ken Jeong has always been a scene-stealer — even as a chorus member with no lines in a Duke University production of “Kiss Me Kate” when he was 18. “I still have the review in my office; it says, ‘Did I mention Ken Jeong, a puckish performer in the chorus who best watch his back if he keeps stealing scenes from the principals?’” recalls the actor. “So, I think it’s always been in my DNA.”

Jeong has never lost that playful quality as he moved from an actual doctor to stand-up comedian to film and TV doctor (“Knocked Up” and “Dr. Ken”) and into several of the most popular movies of the last 20 years. In addition, he’s managed to maintain a reputation as one of the most lovable and adored personalities on TV thanks to appearing as himself in hits like “The Masked Singer” and hosting “I Can See Your Voice.

For years, Gordon Ramsay and his hit MasterChef franchise called a converted soundstage in Los Angeles home. From there, contestants crisscrossed the 30-mile zone where Hollywood holds court to film on location at glitzy mansions and Michelin-starred restaurants. Tens of millions of dollars flowed into the economy across the Fox show’s 14 seasons.

Enter Australia, which has aggressively been courting the production to relocate. It was a tempting proposition. The burgeoning film hub, unlike California, allows unscripted programming to receive tax credits to shoot there. Still, the math didn’t make sense, at least not until permitting issues with MasterChef’s L.A. soundstage emerged that would require major renovations. So, starting next year, producers will fly dozens of home cooks — and the troves of cash that come with a big-budget network production — to shoot in Australia.

“It’s distressing,” says Paul Audley, president of the permitting office FilmLA. “We...

You could pretty much call any adult who sings with puppets to be strange, but Jason Segel has run with it, once being called “weird” and making a career of it. And judging by Forgetting Sarah Marshall, he’s more man than muppet…

Appearing on Today (with Entertainment Weekly), Jason Segel remembered his time working with Judd Apatow initially on Freaks and Geeks, in which he played Rush-loving drummer Andopolis. It was here that Segel – like so many – was taken in by Apatow, who provided the budding actor with advice that would change his course. “It was a bit of an apprenticeship period, where we literally learned how to write a script. And his parting words to me were, ‘Listen, Jace, you’re a weird dude. The only way you’re going to make it is if you write your own material.’ He was right, and it changed my life.

Essence Atkins said the opportunity to star in CBS’ new sitcom “Poppa’s House” alongside Damon Wayans Sr. completed her nearly 30-year-long career working with the iconic Wayans family.

“It was Damon. I never worked with Senior before; I worked with [Damon Wayans] Junior on ‘Dance Flick.’ I had worked with basically with the entire [first] generation,” Atkins told TheWrap of her decision to sign on for the series. “Like, everybody but Damon, who is iconic and amazing and has done such incredible pioneering work in the realm of comedy, and so I just felt like he was my last frontier in this family. I was like, ‘I got to work with Damon.'”

Atkins stars in “Poppa’s House” as Dr. Ivy Reed, a driven and confident psychologist who joins veteran radio host Poppa (Wayans) as his new co-lead in an effort to boost his show’s dwindling ratings.

“Dr. Ivy is, she is all heart,...

Judd Apatow is one of the most impactful directors in the comedy genre, having helmed some of the biggest comedy blockbusters of the 2000s. As a result, it is natural for Apatow to have a sense of humor that sets him slightly apart from most directors. However, Apatow surprised everyone when he harnessed this humor to take multiple digs at none other than Tom Cruise.

Judd Apatow hosted the 2023 DGA Awards (Credit: The Tonight Show | YouTube).

When Apatow took the stage at an awards night, the director could not stop firing shots at Cruise, who is one of the biggest commercial stars in Hollywood at present. Apatow spared no expense while roasting Cruise, going so far as to insult one aspect of the actor’s life that it is surprising Cruise did not retaliate. Here is Apatow’s worst insult aimed at Cruise.

Judd Apatow Brutally Roasted Tom Cruise Over...

Nobody Wants This one of the most popular new Netflix shows of the year! It's still early, so we don't know where it's going to end up on the Netflix Top 10 list. There's a good chance it'll be one of Netflix's biggest new shows of the year after a strong opening month after its premiere on Sept. 26.

Because we can see how many people are watching Nobody Wants This on Netflix, we know there are bound to be some fans who want some news shows like Nobody Wants This to watch after streaming the new Netflix original starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody.

Let's get the list of shows like Nobody Wants This started with another Netflix original, Love.

Love

Where to watch: Netflix

Of all the shows on this list, Love is probably the most similar to Nobody Wants This, but the shows are still quite different.

Created by Judd Apatow,...

Sam Nivola and Iris Apatow are a cute new couple!

The 21-year-old The Perfect Couple actor and the 22-year-old Unstable actress debuted their relationship while holding hands at the reopening of Burberry‘s East 57th Street flagship store in New York City on Wednesday night (October 16).

Both of the young actors have famous parents!

Sam is the son of actor Alessandro Nivola and Emily Mortimer while Iris is the daughter of filmmaker Judd Apatow and actress Leslie Mann.

It’s unclear when Iris and Sam started dating, but she did visit him on the set of The White Lotus season three in Thailand earlier this year. He shared photos of Iris hanging out with him and the cast during breaks from filming!

Check out photos of more stars who attended the event.

Want more rom-com TV shows to watch like Nobody Wants This on Netflix? Good news! There are plenty more to fill the Adam Brody hot rabbi-sized void as fans anxiously await season 2. From Christmas romances to finding love later in life, there’s a wide variety of rom-com TV shows on Netflix right now. Without further ado, here are 10 shows ready and waiting to be binge-watched.

1. ‘Thank you, Next’

In this Netflix original series, a young lawyer (Serenay Sarıkaya) starts dating again after a bad breakup. However, she’s quickly reminded that the dating world is complicated—ghosting, love-bombing—and doesn’t always go to plan.

Note: Thank You, Next is Turkish so for those who aren’t particularly fond of dubbed TV shows or subtitles, skip this one in favor of other rom-coms streaming on Netflix.

2. ‘Xo, Kitty’

Kitty (Anna Cathcart), Lara Jean Covey’s (Landa Condor) younger sister...

The latest quarterly report released Wednesday from FilmLA, Los Angeles’ film permitting office, confirmed the pain production crews have been in this year and signaled that it’s only gotten worse.

Shooting days slipped 5 percent over a three-month period from July to September to 5,048, marking the weakest quarter of 2024, and every category of scripted production lags behind five-year averages on both a per-quarter and year-to-date basis. A bright spot came in the feature film production column, which rose by more than 25 percent last quarter to 476 shooting days. FilmLA stressed that an expansion to California’s film and TV tax credit program is needed to curb the downward trajectory and keep productions in the state. It has been both a rallying cry and source of confusion in the industry for years.

One director who has made more than half of his narrative features in the state, Judd Apatow, recently spoke with...

The Los Angeles City College Foundation has zeroed in on a comedy star to take home an award named for icon Rodney Dangerfield. At the foundation’s upcoming gala — set to take place at L.A.’s Skirball Cultural Center on Oct. 23 — actor, writer and producer Ken Jeong will be feted with he Rodney Respect Award.

The gala, which will carry at theme of Celebrating the Caregivers as a nod to Lacc’s Radiologic Technology, Nursing and Public Health Science programs, will also see Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ executive director of external affairs Ellen Zaman honored with a humanitarian award and Wesley Health Centers and Jwch Institute CEO Al Ballesteros with a distinguished alumnus prize. The program will feature a musical performance by Lacc’s renowned student artists.

Lacc’s Rodney Dangerfield Institute was founded in his honor in cooperation with widow Joan Dangerfield, the honorary chair of the Rdi advisory board.

Exclusive: Mel Brooks and a storied group of animation creatives are combining on a short about the creator’s experience overcoming depression, with sales launching at MIPCOM.

Brooks and Spencer Grammer (Rick and Morty) will lead the voice cast of Enormous, which is inspired by Stephen Kramer Glickman’s personal journey battling depression with the help of his dog’s love. Airing next summer, the film follows Stephen, a man devastated after a breakup with his girlfriend, as he sinks into depression with only his pug, Jelly Donut, to keep him company in his empty house. In a story twist, Jelly Donut finds an unexpected way to help him rediscover joy and begin to care for himself again.

Brooks’ upcoming projects include fantasy animation The Land of Sometimes opposite Ewan McGregor and Helena Bonham Carter, while Judd Apatow is making a documentary series about the 98-year-old for HBO.

Alongside Kramer Glickman,...

With his career spanning decades in Hollywood, Adam Sandler has become one of the most renowned comedy icons in the entertainment industry. But on top of starring in hilarious roles, Sandler has also been involved in film production through his company, Happy Madison Productions. This has allowed the actor to have more control over his projects, which helped him bring his family into his work.

Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems | image: A24

Well, fans of Adam Sandler might not realize, but the actor has often starred alongside his daughters, Sadie and Sunny Sandler, who have practically grown up on sets. Believe it or not, Sandler’s daughters have gained a prominent spot in his films, including some of his best projects.

1. Bedtime Stories (2008)

Over the years, Adam Sandler has cemented his career as a Hollywood A-lister, following his appearance in comedy films and family-friendly dramas. But the 2008 movie Bedtime Stories,...

Before she became world-famous for porking the president, adult film star Stormy Daniels was a comedy character actor best recognized for always playing the sex worker Judd Apatow needed for whichever movie centered around horny man-children he was shooting that month.

Here in 2024, the iconic comedy filmmaker behind most of the best funny films of the 2000s isn’t shy about his political leanings. Anyone who follows the Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin director on Twitter knows exactly how he feels about former president Donald Trump and the dubious morals Trump claims to represent. However, Apatow wasn’t always such an outspoken figure in the political sphere, much like how Daniels didn’t plan on becoming an election-night commentator for the U.K.’s Channel 4 news along with their disgraced former prime minister Boris Johnson. But while Apatow chose to become more politically active in his later career,...

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“Jimmy Kimmel Live” dominated late night ratings during its fall premiere week, TheWrap can reveal exclusively.

As “Jimmy Kimmel Live” returned for Season 23 on the week of Sept. 23, the late night show scored a 0.19 rating among adults 18-49 on ABC, according to Nielsen live-plus-same-day figures, becoming the No. 1 highest rated late night show this week. The show also averaged 1.68 million total viewers in its premiere week.

Ratings for “Jimmy Kimmel Live” outpaced that of CBS’s “Late Night with Stephen Colbert,” which scored a 0.18 rating in the same week, as well as NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” which drew in a rating of 0.16 rating.

The late night show’s premiere week also saw a 58% ratings uptick when compared to the previous week, which drew in a...

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Tim Walz; Judd Apatow Season 23 Episode 21 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” promises an engaging mix of politics and entertainment. Scheduled to air on ABC, this episode features Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and acclaimed film producer Judd Apatow. Both guests bring unique perspectives and experiences that are sure to create an interesting conversation.

Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, has been in the spotlight for his leadership in Minnesota. His insights on current political issues and state matters will likely resonate with viewers. Walz is known for his straightforward approach and dedication to public service, which could lead to some thought-provoking discussions on the show.

On the entertainment side, Judd Apatow is a well-known figure in the film industry, recognized for his work on popular comedies. His films often blend humor with heartfelt moments, making him a favorite among many fans.

On Monday, October 7, Jimmy Kimmel Live! will welcome Minnesota Governor Tim Walz who is the running mate for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The episode also features film producer Judd Apatow. Plus what’s happening the rest of this week on the show. On Tuesday, October 8, actor Harrison Ford joins the show alongside chef […]

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Featuring Gov. Tim Walz, Judd Apatow...

One of the things about comic book movies being the commercially dominant art form of the past couple of decades is that the genre has also been the most discussed and critiqued. This makes it very difficult for a genre already designed to be all-caps to still have any remaining minutiae left to expose or dissect.

The challenges of finding new elements to pick apart within the world of caped heroes — or within the behind-the-scenes world of filmmaking, for that matter — are platformed in The Franchise.

Despite hailing from Succession and Veep veteran Jon Brown, with Armando Iannucci and Sam Mendes among its producers, the comedy series very quickly becomes The Deadline Comments Section for Any Story About Marvel Movies: The TV Show. It has that level of insight and that level of unfolding momentum, complete with so many references to Deadline that you’d think Deadline‘s parent company...

"I just want this to be a good film..." "If you care too much about this job, it will kill you." Indeed. HBO has unveiled the official trailer for the comedy series The Franchise, arriving for streaming on Max later this week. The ridiculously funny comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, asking: how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? With endless fights on set, of course! A team trapped inside the dysfunctional hell of creating franchise superhero movies, at the end of the day the question is: is this Hollywood's new dawn or cinema's last stand? Is this a dream factory or a chemical plant? This sounds hilarious and this looks way, way better than Judd Apatow's The Bubble. The series stars Himesh Patel as Daniel, Aya Cash as Anita, Jessica Hynes as Steph, Billy Magnussen as Adam, Lolly Adefope as Dag,...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Sunday that sought to ward off catastrophic risks of highly advanced artificial intelligence models.

The bill, Sb 1047, was the most controversial AI bill of the legislative session, with dozens of activists and AI companies lining up on either side. The authors warned that if left unregulated, AI models could be used to develop chemical or nuclear weapons, which could lead to mass casualties. Opponents argued that heavy-handed regulation would strangle the development of AI, and force AI companies to leave the state.

In a veto message, Newsom said the bill is addressing a genuine problem, but does does not establish the right regulatory framework.

“I do not believe this is the best approach to protecting the public from real threats posed by the technology,” he wrote. “Ultimately, any framework for effectively regulating Al needs to keep pace with the technology itself.”

Among...

Putting the “act” in Action Bronson, the Flushing-born rapper and host of “Fuck, That’s Delicious” has joined Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz in Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing.”

The film follows Hank Thompson, a burned-out former baseball player who is “unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld” of New York City in the 1990s. Production is currently underway in the East Village of Manhattan.

From Sony Pictures, “Caught Stealing” is based on the books by Charlie Huston. The cast also includes Regina King, Liev Schreiber, Matt King and Bad Bunny.

Bronson is a hip-hop artist known for his laid-back flow and humourous and obscure references. He most well-known song is “Baby Blue” featuring Chance the Rapper, which reached the Billboard Hot 100 in 2015.

He’s also deeply entrenched in the culinary scene, hosting the Viceland series “Fuck, That’s Delicious” since 2016. The show has featured celebrities...

Happy birthday, Freaks and Geeks! The one-season wonder that launched a truckload of comedy careers just turned 25, inspiring warm fuzzies from the show’s creators and stars.

“Freaks & Geeks premiered 25 years ago today on @nbc,” Paul Feig posted on Instagram along with a treasure trove of throwback photos. “It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and changed everything for me. Eternally grateful to @juddapatow for taking a chance on my little spec script about growing up in Michigan and making it happen with @dreamworks as well as to our stellar cast, writers, directors and crew for bringing it to life. I truly love you all.”

John Francis Daley, who played Sam before becoming a successful screenwriter, noted the anniversary on Twitter. “Freaks and Geeks is 25 years old today,” he posted. “What do I do to slow down time?!”

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Love is a romantic comedy-drama film created by Judd Apatow, Lesley Arfin, and Paul Rust. The Netflix series follows the story of Gus,...

It may not be the high school reunion we’ve wanted, but Freaks and Geeks creator Paul Feig, producer Judd Apatow, writer/star of the show Seth Rogen and other cast members pay tribute to the nostalgic show that is still viewed as gone too soon by many fans — old and new — as the show would only last one season. The NBC dramedy series was a high school show set in the 80s and featured a cast that would go on to become notable names in future projects, including Linda Cardellini, James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, John Francis Daley, Samm Levine, Martin Starr, and Busy Phillipps.

Deadline now reports that the show’s creator, producer and stars are looking back and celebrating its impact as it turns 25. Feig shared some throwback pictures on Instagram with the caption, “Freaks & Geeks premiered 25 years ago today on @nbc. It was one...

Twenty-five years after its debut, the cast and creators of the short-lived NBC series “Freaks and Geeks” are reflecting on the show’s enduring impact. While the series only aired for one season from 1999-2000, it helped launch the careers of many stars and creators. “Freaks and Geeks” also established itself as a cult favorite among fans for its raw depiction of teenage life.

Set in 1980s suburban Detroit, “Freaks and Geeks” followed high school siblings Lindsay and Sam Weir as Lindsay navigates the school’s different social circles. The show was created by Paul Feig and executive produced by Judd Apatow.

On social media, Feig remembered the experience as one of the most rewarding of his life that changed his career path. He is grateful to Apatow, DreamWorks, and all involved for bringing his script about growing up in Michigan to the screen.

Many of the young actors went on to lasting fame,...

Although it lasted only one season, Freaks and Geeks continues to hold a special place in viewers hearts 25 years later.

On Wednesday, series creator Paul Feig and EP Judd Apatow celebrated the milestone anniversary of his breakout ’80s-set high school series, which aired 1999 to 2000 on NBC, along with stars Seth Rogen, Martin Starr and Samm Levine.

“Freaks & Geeks premiered 25 years ago today on @nbc,” wrote Feig with throwback photos from the set. “It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and changed everything for me. Eternally grateful to @juddapatow for taking a chance on my little spec script about growing up in Michigan and making it happen with @dreamworks as well as to our stellar cast, writers, directors and crew for bringing it to life. I truly love you all.”

Apatow wrote, “Happy 25th anniversary Freaks and Geeks!” Starr called his time on the show the “happiest I’ve ever been,...

As AI becomes more of a reality by the day, Hollywood is organizing to regulate its usage in the entertainment industry.

Although California Gov. Gavin Newsom previously signed two AI bills last week giving performers greater protections, Jane Fonda, Shonda Rhimes and Pedro Pascal are among 125 industry professionals to sign Artists 4 Safe AI’s open letter urging him to pass Sen. Scott Wiener’s Sb 1047.

Other signators include JJ Abrams, Mark Ruffalo, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Ava DuVernay, Rosie O’Donnell, Mark Hamill, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Jessica Chastain, Allison Janney, Judd Apatow, Fran Drescher, Sean Astin, Janelle Monáe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Don Cheadle, Mariska Hargitay, Sophia Bush, Connie Britton, Alec Baldwin, Mahershala Ali, Annaleigh Ashford, Alyssa Milano, Jessica Alba, Rosanna Arquette, John Cho, Jennifer Beals and Tom Arnold.

Sb 1047 would require AI developers in the state to implement security precautions before training their models. The bill has drawn opposition from major companies like OpenAI,...

Maybe the real treasure were the freaks and geeks we met along the way.

NBC’s Freaks and Geeks premiered 25 years ago today. To mark the anniversary, some of the cult-favorite series’ stars and executive producer Judd Apatow posted both posed and behind-the-scenes photos of the William McKinley High Schoolers in their element.

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To mark the 25th anniversary of Freaks and Geeks, the beloved NBC comedy about high school outcasts in the suburbs of Michigan, cast members Seth Rogen and Samm Levine, along with the show’s creator Paul Feig, reflected on the show’s lasting impact.

“This show changed my life in many ways, I’m still close friends with many of the people involved. They’re like family in a lot of ways,” said Rogen in a social media post shared on Wednesday. “It’s rare to get to be a...

Something special happened in Malibu on Saturday.

Global superstar Pink took a break from her record-setting Summer Carnival tour to hit the stage at a far more intimate venue than the arenas she’s been selling out in recent months by performing at Rock4EB! alongside singer-songwriter Dallas Green. The pair headlined the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation’s annual fundraiser by performing as you + me, their onetime side project. The event, held at the hilltop home of Brillstein-Entertainment Partners leader Marc Gurvitz, was a star-packed affair set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, hosted once again by Judd Apatow and featuring a (savage) stand-up set by Jim Jefferies.

Special because of the elements. The guest list included Brad Pitt, Courteney Cox, Kaley Cuoco, Tom Pelphrey, Elizabeth Olsen, Charlie Hunnam, Damien Chazelle, Ed O’Neill, Jackson Browne, Kim Basinger, Mason Thames, Mckenna Grace, Aj Michalka, Aly Michalka and Catherine Bell,...

Ryan Murphy’s latest attempt to turn real-life crimes into television gold is Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story which, despite being called out on social media for some pretty glaring inaccuracies, has been attracting a lot of eyeballs. Why? Because people love horrific murders thats why — just as long as they’re on TV, or in podcasts, or celebrated on a series of collectible trading cards.

It’s pretty wild that we’re living in a time when the phrase “Based on the Horrifying True Events” is a major selling point in trailers.

But this isn’t the first time that the Menendez brothers, who were famously convicted of murdering their parents in 1996, have inspired a work of fiction. One of the first narrative allusions to the case was in a movie that came out just two weeks before the Menendez brothers were sentenced: The Cable Guy. Come to think of it,...

Iris Apatow has signed with Sugar23 for representation following a highly competitive pursuit.

Next up, Apatow stars alongside Douglas Booth and Alison Pill in Young Werther, an adaptation of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Classic The Sorrows of Young Werther for director José Avelino Gilles Corbett Lourenço, which premiered at TIFF 2024.

Apatow is currently in production on the upcoming women-led survivalist action thriller Ballerina Overdrive. Apatow stars opposite Uma Thurman, Lana Condor, Millicent Simmonds, and Maddie Ziegler in the 87North and Gulfstream Pictures production.

An in-demand young talent, Apatow’s previous film work includes Judd Apatow’s Netflix film, The Bubble, opposite Karen Gillan, Fred Armisen, Keegan-Michael Key, and Leslie Mann; Sausage Party, This Is 40; Funny People; Knocked Up and the short film Vodka, which debuted at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival.

On the series side, Apatow can be see starring alongside Rob Lowe and Sian Clifford in Netflix’s...

It’s been five years since stand-up star Shane Gillis spent a total of five days as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, but Lorne Michaels still can’t believe that the show’s fanbase didn’t want to spend every Saturday night watching Gillis awkwardly mumble slurs at his co-stars.

The ascension of Saturday Night Live’s shortest-tenured cast member from podcasting microcelebrity to bona fide streaming star following the events of his 2019 hired-to-fired speedrun makes us wonder whether Gillis could have accomplished nearly as much in his already-impressive comedy career had SNL retained him through its 45th season and beyond. Between his Netflix series Tires, his streaming special Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs and his deification among the vaguely conservative anti-woke comedy crowd, Gillis is currently in command of a larger following than those of all but the most all-time-beloved SNL cast members, and it’s hard to...