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Onion-led takeover could turn Infowars into a parody hub with Tim Heidecker at the helm
media24 days ago

Onion-led takeover could turn Infowars into a parody hub with Tim Heidecker at the helm

Tim Heidecker, as creative director, is leading The Onion’s bid to take over Infowars and transform the platform into a satire-driven comedy hub rather than a propaganda outlet. With a Texas court weighing the deal and a May 28 hearing upcoming, Heidecker envisions adopting a Jones-inspired persona to mock the host and reframe the site’s meaning, while other Onion alumni join the project and merch sales help fund Sandy Hook families; the plan could broaden from direct parody to a wider comedy platform by autumn as Jones fights back publicly.

via The Guardian|
#alex-jones#infowars#media
Schmigadoon! Elevates Broadway Parody to Meta-Musical Mastery
theater1 month ago

Schmigadoon! Elevates Broadway Parody to Meta-Musical Mastery

A live Broadway take on Apple TV’s Schmigadoon! borrows Brigadoon and other Golden Age scores to create a self-aware parody, with Alex Brightman and Sara Chase leading a town that traps lovers until true love is found; director-choreographer Christopher Gattelli guides a witty Act 1 and a more imaginative Act 2, with cameos from Ana Gasteyer et al. The reviewer suggests condensing Season 1’s arc for clarity and questions long‑term viability, but calls the production an exuberant, entertaining meta-musical spoof.

via Chicago Tribune|
#broadway#parody#review
Onion plots six-month licensing to parody Infowars with court approval
business1 month ago

Onion plots six-month licensing to parody Infowars with court approval

Satirical site The Onion has proposed a six-month licensing arrangement to publish its own parody content on Infowars’ platforms, a plan requiring court approval after a prior bid to buy Infowars was rejected. The move comes as Infowars faces liquidation following a defamation ruling against Alex Jones related to the Sandy Hook massacre. Jones says he will fight the proposal, while The Onion says profits would go to the Sandy Hook families if approved and envisions creating characters to lampoon conspiracy-theory personalities.

via BBC|
#alex-jones#business#infowars
The Onion Bets on Infowars Takeover, Plans Parody of Alex Jones’ Site
business1 month ago

The Onion Bets on Infowars Takeover, Plans Parody of Alex Jones’ Site

Chicago-based The Onion has reached a deal to license Alex Jones’ InfoWars for six months at $81,000 per month, with an option to renew, aiming to turn the site into a parody of far-right conspiracy outlets. Tim Heidecker will be Creative Director, merchandise profits will go to Sandy Hook families, and the arrangement awaits court approval while Jones continues to run InfoWars for now.

via Block Club Chicago|
#business#infowars#licensing
Onion readies a parody takeover of Infowars, awaiting court sign-off
us-news1 month ago

Onion readies a parody takeover of Infowars, awaiting court sign-off

The Onion plans to lease Alex Jones’s Infowars for six months at $81,000 a month through its Global Tetrahedron ownership to turn the site into a parody, with Tim Heidecker as Infowars’ creative director; the deal, previously blocked by a Texas judge, now awaits Maya Guerra Gamble’s approval, while Jones continues to operate Infowars amid a $1.4 billion defamation judgment and potential appeals.

via The Guardian|
#alex-jones#infowars#onion
Spaceballs: The New One Teases a Silly Comeback With First Footage
movies1 month ago

Spaceballs: The New One Teases a Silly Comeback With First Footage

Mel Brooks announced Spaceballs: The New One as the sequel’s title and debuted its first footage at CinemaCon, signaling a goofy, nostalgia‑fuelled return. The clip features a mix of returning stars (Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman) and new faces (Lewis Pullman, Josh Gad) under director Josh Greenbaum, with callbacks to the original and over‑the‑top sci‑fi gags. The film is set for release on April 23, 2027, and expectations are high for a fun, silly Spaceballs return.

via Gizmodo|
#cinemacon#mel-brooks#movies
Titanique on Broadway: A Campy, Over-the-Top Titanic Spoof
theater1 month ago

Titanique on Broadway: A Campy, Over-the-Top Titanic Spoof

Broadway’s Titanique arrives as a gleefully campy, 90-minute spoof of the Titanic, guided by a star-studded lineup (Marla Mindelle as a Céline Dion narrator, Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Constantine Rousouli, Frankie Grande) and a jukebox of Dion hits plus offbeat pop-culture gags. The show leans into outrageous humor and vibrant production, delivering a fast, self-aware, crowd-pleasing romp rather than a serious dramatic experience.

via Variety|
#broadway#campy#celinedion
Titaníque: Broadway's Campy Céline Dion Spectacle Sets Sail
entertainment1 month ago

Titaníque: Broadway's Campy Céline Dion Spectacle Sets Sail

A wildly campy Broadway spoof of Titanic framed as a Céline Dion jukebox musical, Titaníque sails from a basement origin to a full-scale stage with Marla Mindelle delivering diva-parody gold. Rich in meta humor, pop-culture riffs, and show-tune bravado, the second half shines as it leans into Dion’s catalog; some jokes miss the mark and the scale can feel overblown, but the production unabashedly celebrates big singing and campy joy.

via The Guardian|
#broadway#celine-dion#entertainment
SNL Disses Trump with First Annual 'Trumps' Awards, Hosted by Teyana Taylor
television4 months ago

SNL Disses Trump with First Annual 'Trumps' Awards, Hosted by Teyana Taylor

Saturday Night Live opened with a Trump-themed awards parody—the first annual Trumps—hosted by James Austin Johnson as President Trump. The episode, fronted by Teyana Taylor, featured sketches spoofing Milei and Elon Musk, a faux One Battle After Another toy line, a Weekend Update roast of Trump and ICE, and a closing segment musing on American values amid current events.

via The New York Times|
#parody#satire#snl
entertainment5 months ago

'Titanique' Sets Sail for Broadway in 2026

'Titanique,' a campy parody musical of 'Titanic' using Celine Dion's music, is set to open on Broadway at the St. James Theatre in April, following a successful Off Broadway run. The show humorously explores what happened to Jack and Rose from Celine Dion's perspective and features the original cast member Marla Mindelle reprising her role as Dion. It runs for 16 weeks, with previews starting in March.

via Variety|
#broadway#celine-dion#entertainment