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entertainment15 days ago•15 min saved

FX Orders Fresh Take on Mel Brooks Classic with Very Young Frankenstein

FX has given a series order to Very Young Frankenstein, a new interpretation of the Mel Brooks-Gene Wilder classic, from writer Stefani Robinson with Taika Waititi and Garrett Basch producing. The cast includes Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells and Spencer House, with pilot cast members Nikki Crawford, Kumail Nanjiani and Cary Elwes; Waititi directed the pilot and Brooks will executive produce. 20th Television is the studio, and plot details remain under wraps.

via Variety|

#entertainment #fx #stefani-robinson

entertainment15 days ago•15 min saved

FX greenlights Very Young Frankenstein, a fresh Transylvania take

FX has ordered Very Young Frankenstein, a fresh take on Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, starring Zach Galifianakis with Dolly Wells and Spencer House; the series is produced by 20th Television, written by Stefani Robinson, directed by Taika Waititi, and executive-produced by Brooks, Waititi and Robinson among others. It’s set before the 1974 film and will air on FX and Hulu.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #fx #mel-brooks

television15 days ago•15 min saved

FX Orders Very Young Frankenstein: A Modern Spin on a Mel Brooks Classic

FX has ordered a series adaptation of Mel Brooks’ cult film Young Frankenstein, titled Very Young Frankenstein. The comedy comes from Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi and Garrett Basch, with Brooks as executive producer. Zach Galifianakis leads the cast alongside Dolly Wells, Spencer House, Kumail Nanjiani and Cary Elwes; Waititi directs the pilot and Robinson wrote it. The FX/Hulu series is produced by 20th Television and is part of FX’s current pilot-to-series batch, which also includes other greenlit projects while some pilots did not move forward.

via Deadline|

#fx #mel-brooks #television

film7 months ago•2 min saved

Mia Goth, Zach Galifianakis, and Dan Stevens Join 'Hey Bear' Cast

Mia Goth, Zach Galifianakis, and Dan Stevens will star in 'Hey Bear,' a revenge comedy directed by Jonathan Krisel in his feature debut, about a woman seeking revenge on a bear that killed her husband, blending dark humor and self-discovery, with international sales handled by HanWay Films.

via variety.com|

#dan-stevens #film #hey-bear

entertainment7 months ago•2 min saved

Mia Goth, Zach Galifianakis, and Dan Stevens Join Comedy from 'Portlandia' Creator

Portlandia creator Jonathan Krisel is directing his debut film 'Hey Bear,' a comedy starring Mia Goth, Zach Galifianakis, and Dan Stevens, about a woman seeking revenge on a bear that killed her husband, leading to a journey of empowerment and self-discovery.

via Deadline|

#comedy #dan-stevens #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Bradley Cooper Ready for 'The Hangover Part IV' in an Instant

Bradley Cooper expressed his willingness to return to comedic roles, specifically mentioning his interest in doing a fourth Hangover film. However, he acknowledged that director Todd Phillips is unlikely to pursue another installment. Cooper also discussed his enjoyment of his current serious roles, particularly in his film Maestro, where he directed, co-wrote, and starred alongside Carey Mulligan. The film explores the complex 30-year relationship between composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife, Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. Maestro is currently in theaters and will be available on Netflix on December 20th.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#bradley-cooper #entertainment #hangover-iv

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

Unmasking the Truth Behind 'The Beanie Bubble' and Zach Galifianakis' Cringe

Comedian and actor Zach Galifianakis discusses his love for cringe humor, his rural upbringing, and his favorite things, including nature, nature documentaries, local radio, gardening-related hobbies, grilling, thinking on his tractor, Greece, "The Simpsons," and a book called "Stolen Focus" that explores the impact of social media. He also expresses his disdain for Twitter and social media, emphasizing the importance of observing real-life experiences.

via The New York Times|

#comedy #entertainment #movies

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Disney's Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch' Cast Grows with New Additions

Billy Magnussen has been cast in Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch movie, joining Zach Galifianakis and newcomer Maia Kealoha. The roles of both Magnussen and Galifianakis are currently unknown, but Kealoha will play Lilo in the film set to be released on Disney+. The plot of the sequel is unclear, but the original animated film followed the friendship between a lonely girl named Lilo and the alien, Stitch. Magnussen has recently starred in HBO Max's Made for Love and the Sopranos prequel movie The Many Saints of Newark.

via Deadline|

#billy-magnussen #disney #entertainment

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Disney's live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' casts its lead character.

Maia Kealoha, a newcomer from Hawaii Island, has been cast as Lilo in the live-action remake of Disney's "Lilo & Stitch". The role was described as a girl who loves hula, surfing, wildlife, and all things "gross". Zach Galifianakis will reportedly play the alien Pleakley. A casting call is still being held for another character named Mertle.

via Hawaii News Now|

#disney #entertainment #lilo-and-stitch

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Maia Kealoha to Play Lilo in Disney's Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch' Movie.

Hawaiian actress Maia Kealoha has been cast as Lilo in Disney's live-action movie Lilo & Stitch, joining Zach Galifianakis as Pleakley. Production has been delayed due to extensive VFX for the alien creatures. Auli’i Cravalho was considered for the role of Nani but didn't sign on due to her commitments to Mean Girls The Musical: The Movie. Chris Sanders may return to voice Stitch, and casting is underway for Lilo's bully Mertle. No release date has been set.

via Knight Edge Media|

#casting #disney #entertainment