Internal issues at Paramount, stemming from changes in leadership, caused the new season to premiere later than planned, moving the date from July 9th to July 23rd. When the season finally launched, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone immediately used the show to sharply satirize Paramount itself.
I was so heartbroken to hear about Tony Geary. I shared a few thoughts on X this morning, trying to capture just how incredible he was. Honestly, no one shone as brightly as Tony. He was truly one of a kind. As an actor, he was just so committed to honesty, even if it meant being a little rough around the edges – but he always made you laugh! He was the ultimate anti-hero, always challenging things, but even people who usually played it safe couldn’t help but smile. He completely ruined me for working with other leading men – no one will ever measure up. I’m absolutely crushed and going to miss him terribly, but I feel so lucky to have had the chance to work with him.
It’s incredibly cruel to take advantage of someone who’s vulnerable and hurting. Kizzi and Joe start flirting while V is still around, though mostly absent. After Kizzi turns down David, explaining she can’t risk her job, she confides in Joe that she seems to attract men who are overly dependent. Joe playfully admits to being one of them, and Kizzi jokingly calls him an idiot for being tied down. In that moment, they both recognize a shared, somewhat cynical side to each other – a darkness they find strangely appealing, and spend the rest of the episode acknowledging and enjoying.
A highlight of Avatar: The Last Airbender season two is the character Toph, who quickly became a fan favorite in the original animated series. She’s known for being energetic, witty, and a skilled earthbender, and these traits offer a lot of potential for the new live-action adaptation. However, early looks at the Netflix version, played by Miya Cech, suggest a more mature and traditionally feminine portrayal of Toph. This feels like an odd and disappointing creative decision.
The original Beauty and the Beast features Gaston, who tries to marry Belle but she falls in love with the Beast. Gaston and his friend LeFou try to kill the Beast, but they fail, and Gaston falls to his death. The upcoming spin-off might show how a young Gaston became a popular hunter and met LeFou. Alternatively, it could be set later in time and simply highlight Gaston’s famously dramatic fall.
Most people familiar with how Saturday Night Live chooses its cast members know that potential performers audition for, and eventually meet with, executive producer Lorne Michaels. This was the case for Ashley Padilla, as she shared with Seth Meyers on Late Night (a clip of which is available on YouTube). Padilla described being flown to New York to audition for the show, and then recounted her meeting with Michaels. After a brief, casual conversation, Michaels delivered some direct news to her.
When it comes to Sherlock Holmes adaptations, Guy Ritchie’s films with Robert Downey Jr. are considered among the best for the big screen, and the BBC’s Sherlock, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, stands out on television. While Ritchie’s movies stayed true to the original Victorian era, the BBC series updated the story and brought Sherlock Holmes into the modern world.
CBS has just released a trailer for its new show, CIA. The series stars Tom Ellis as Hart Hoxton, a CIA officer who teams up—much to his reluctance—with Nick Gehlfuss’ character, Bill Goodman, a strict FBI agent. Together, they’ll investigate various dangers in New York City. You can watch the exciting trailer below.
One of the great things about Western remakes is that they often offer a fresh take on familiar stories. Sometimes, these remakes adapt Asian films by transplanting them to the Old West. Other times, talented directors reimagine classic Westerns to appeal to modern audiences.
Sigourney Weaver had a unique experience working on the Avatar sequels, playing Kiri, the adopted daughter of Jake and Neytiri. This meant she spent a lot of time filming with the young actors portraying the Sully children, including Jack Champion, Trinity Bliss, and Britain Dalton. In an interview with CB about the new film, Fire and Ash, Weaver spoke highly of her co-stars, noting how much they’ve grown as performers. She also shared a heartwarming story about auditioning with Jack Champion.