Say what you will about "Gilligan's Island," but the critically derided 1960s sitcom knew its audience and pandered to them with buffoonish élan. Though that audience didn't fully materialize until after the series' cancellation in 1967, decades of successful syndication is all the proof you need to acknowledge that creator Sherwood Schwartz (who also brought together "The Brady Bunch") was some kind of low-aiming visionary.
Those of us who blew countless hours of our childhood hanging with the castaways on that uncharted desert isle somewhere in the Pacific Ocean owe Schwartz a debt of gratitude. Watching Bob Denver's Gilligan ineptly ensure that the Skipper (Alan Hale Jr.) and the passengers of the S.S. Minnow remain stranded on that tropical patch of earth made not doing chores and/or homework a brain-numbing joy. Yes, the jokes were awful and the plots shamelessly recycled, but there was something strangely compelling about Schwartz's dramatis personae.
Those of us who blew countless hours of our childhood hanging with the castaways on that uncharted desert isle somewhere in the Pacific Ocean owe Schwartz a debt of gratitude. Watching Bob Denver's Gilligan ineptly ensure that the Skipper (Alan Hale Jr.) and the passengers of the S.S. Minnow remain stranded on that tropical patch of earth made not doing chores and/or homework a brain-numbing joy. Yes, the jokes were awful and the plots shamelessly recycled, but there was something strangely compelling about Schwartz's dramatis personae.
- 8/11/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
An ex of one of the Vanderpump Rules cast threw her name into the mix to star as the next Bachelorette on ABC. Keep reading to find out who wants to join the popular dating show.
Former Bachelor Contestant On The Valley
Reality TV crossovers are not uncommon. Competition shows like The Traitors and Dancing With The Stars are a popular second act for many reality stars, including those from Bachelor Nation and the various Bravo shows. Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix was a contestant on the last season of DWTS and later went on to host Love Island USA.
‘Vanderpump Rules’ logo/Credit: Bravo YouTube
One star of Bravo’s The Valley was a contestant on Season 21 of The Bachelor. Jasmine Goode moved to L.A. after appearing on the show and got a job at the Sur restaurant that features on Vanderpump Rules.
She will return for Season 2 of The Valley.
Former Bachelor Contestant On The Valley
Reality TV crossovers are not uncommon. Competition shows like The Traitors and Dancing With The Stars are a popular second act for many reality stars, including those from Bachelor Nation and the various Bravo shows. Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix was a contestant on the last season of DWTS and later went on to host Love Island USA.
‘Vanderpump Rules’ logo/Credit: Bravo YouTube
One star of Bravo’s The Valley was a contestant on Season 21 of The Bachelor. Jasmine Goode moved to L.A. after appearing on the show and got a job at the Sur restaurant that features on Vanderpump Rules.
She will return for Season 2 of The Valley.
- 8/10/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
TV trivia fanatics will happily point out that the first-season theme song to Sherwood Schwartz's seminal sitcom "Gilligan's Island" is different from the theme heard in later seasons. The song is the same -- it's the usual, earworm sea shanty that everyone can sing from memory -- but the final listing of the show's dramatis personae is different. In the later seasons, the theme song listed Gilligan (Bob Denver), the Skipper too (Alan Hale), the Millionaire (Jim Backus) and his wife (Natalie Shafer), the movie star (Tina Louise), the professor (Russell Watson) and Mary Ann (Dawn Wells), there on Gilligan's isle.
In the first season, however, the professor and Mary-Ann were introduced merely as "And the rest." Watson and Wells didn't have credits and photos like everyone else. This was a little baffling, as all seven characters were of equal value to the series; no one was a supporting player.
In the first season, however, the professor and Mary-Ann were introduced merely as "And the rest." Watson and Wells didn't have credits and photos like everyone else. This was a little baffling, as all seven characters were of equal value to the series; no one was a supporting player.
- 8/10/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV may have exposed the ugly underbelly of ’90s kids TV, but good things have come from the documentary series that’s up for Best Documentary at this year’s Emmy Awards.
In Deadline’s conversation with the executive producers and participants of the Investigation Discovery project during Contenders Television: The Nominees, former All That cast member Bryan Hearne says he feels like there is a “100 percent chance” that positive change will follow now that executive producers Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz have shined a light on this dark period.
The docuseries, which is also vying for an Emmy in Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program, set out to uncover the toxic and dangerous culture on the sets of Dan Schneider’s Nickelodeon children’s shows in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Related: Deadline’s Contenders TV: The Nominees – Full Coverage...
In Deadline’s conversation with the executive producers and participants of the Investigation Discovery project during Contenders Television: The Nominees, former All That cast member Bryan Hearne says he feels like there is a “100 percent chance” that positive change will follow now that executive producers Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz have shined a light on this dark period.
The docuseries, which is also vying for an Emmy in Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program, set out to uncover the toxic and dangerous culture on the sets of Dan Schneider’s Nickelodeon children’s shows in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Related: Deadline’s Contenders TV: The Nominees – Full Coverage...
- 8/10/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Kino Lorber has acquired North American rights to Oh, Canada, the drama reteaming filmmaker Paul Schrader with actor Richard Gere for the first time since 1980s’s American Gigolo.
Co-starring Uma Thurman, Jacob Elordi, and Michael Imperioli, the film will be positioned for awards contention with a December theatrical release, with a home video, educational, and digital release on all major platforms to follow. After premiering in competition at Cannes, the film’s next high-profile stops on the festival circuit include the Toronto Film Festival and the New York Film Festival.
Written and directed by Schrader, Oh, Canada is based on the novel Foregone by the late Russell Banks, whose novel Affliction provided the source material for Schrader’s 1997 film of the same name. Gere plays documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife, who sits down for a final interview to reveal the unvarnished facts of his life, reflecting on his relationships, regrets,...
Co-starring Uma Thurman, Jacob Elordi, and Michael Imperioli, the film will be positioned for awards contention with a December theatrical release, with a home video, educational, and digital release on all major platforms to follow. After premiering in competition at Cannes, the film’s next high-profile stops on the festival circuit include the Toronto Film Festival and the New York Film Festival.
Written and directed by Schrader, Oh, Canada is based on the novel Foregone by the late Russell Banks, whose novel Affliction provided the source material for Schrader’s 1997 film of the same name. Gere plays documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife, who sits down for a final interview to reveal the unvarnished facts of his life, reflecting on his relationships, regrets,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Kino Lorber has acquired the North American rights to Paul Schrader’s Oh, Canada, which reteams Richard Gere with Schrader after their collaboration on American Gigolo.
Gere plays an American documentarian who relocated to Montreal as a Vietnam draft refugee and attempts to set the record straight in one final interview. The film, which portrays a man contemplating his legacy while facing the end of his life, co-stars Uma Thurman, Jacob Elordi, and Michael Imperioli and premiered in competition in Cannes.
“Oh, Canada is a stunning artistic achievement by the great Paul Schrader, a poignant, formally daring rumination on aging, memory, and mortality anchored by a commanding performance from Richard Gere,” said Kino Lorber head of theatrical acquisitions and distribution Lisa Schwartz in a statement.
Oh, Canada will screen at the Toronto Film Festival and the New York Film Festival ahead of Kino Lorber planning an awards season theatrical release this December.
Gere plays an American documentarian who relocated to Montreal as a Vietnam draft refugee and attempts to set the record straight in one final interview. The film, which portrays a man contemplating his legacy while facing the end of his life, co-stars Uma Thurman, Jacob Elordi, and Michael Imperioli and premiered in competition in Cannes.
“Oh, Canada is a stunning artistic achievement by the great Paul Schrader, a poignant, formally daring rumination on aging, memory, and mortality anchored by a commanding performance from Richard Gere,” said Kino Lorber head of theatrical acquisitions and distribution Lisa Schwartz in a statement.
Oh, Canada will screen at the Toronto Film Festival and the New York Film Festival ahead of Kino Lorber planning an awards season theatrical release this December.
- 8/8/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada,” a drama starring Richard Gere and Jacob Elordi, has sold North American rights to Kino Lorber.
The boutique New York-based distribution company is planning an awards season theatrical release this December, followed by a home video and digital release on major platforms. The exact date has yet to be determined. “Oh, Canada” had its world premiere at Cannes Film Festival and will continue to make the rounds this fall at Toronto and New York film festivals.
“I’ve been tracking Kino Lorber’s films for years, and I’m happy to become part of the family,” Schrader said in a statement.
Schrader directed the film and adapted the screenplay from the 2021 novel “Foregone” by Russell Banks. (Schrader adapted the 1989 Banks novel “Affliction” into the 1997 film of the same name). Gere, reuniting with Schrader for the first time since 1980’s “American Gigolo,” plays a terminally ill...
The boutique New York-based distribution company is planning an awards season theatrical release this December, followed by a home video and digital release on major platforms. The exact date has yet to be determined. “Oh, Canada” had its world premiere at Cannes Film Festival and will continue to make the rounds this fall at Toronto and New York film festivals.
“I’ve been tracking Kino Lorber’s films for years, and I’m happy to become part of the family,” Schrader said in a statement.
Schrader directed the film and adapted the screenplay from the 2021 novel “Foregone” by Russell Banks. (Schrader adapted the 1989 Banks novel “Affliction” into the 1997 film of the same name). Gere, reuniting with Schrader for the first time since 1980’s “American Gigolo,” plays a terminally ill...
- 8/8/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Season 10, Episode 15 of “Vanderpump Rules,” titled “#Scandoval,” promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions and drama. Set to air on August 15, 2024, at 3:00 Pm on E!, this episode picks up right where the tension left off. Ariana has just uncovered the shocking truth about her boyfriend of nine years, who has been unfaithful with one of her closest friends. The fallout from this betrayal is bound to shake the group to its core.
As the cameras roll, viewers will see the impact of this revelation on Ariana and her friendships. Her heartbreak is palpable, and the emotions are likely to be raw and real. Meanwhile, Schwartz finds himself in a panic as the scandal threatens not only his friendship but also their business ventures. The pressure is mounting, and it will be interesting to see how he navigates this chaotic situation.
Additionally, Sandoval is set to reveal another shocking secret,...
As the cameras roll, viewers will see the impact of this revelation on Ariana and her friendships. Her heartbreak is palpable, and the emotions are likely to be raw and real. Meanwhile, Schwartz finds himself in a panic as the scandal threatens not only his friendship but also their business ventures. The pressure is mounting, and it will be interesting to see how he navigates this chaotic situation.
Additionally, Sandoval is set to reveal another shocking secret,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The excitement is building for the upcoming episode of “Vanderpump Rules,” titled “Divorce Party Crashers.” Set to air on August 15, 2024, at 6:00 Am on E!, this episode promises to deliver the drama that fans have come to love.
In this episode, Lala and Katie find themselves in a heated confrontation with Raquel after she makes out with Oliver. The tension is sure to rise as Lala and Katie express their frustration, showcasing the fierce loyalty that the group has for one another. Raquel’s actions could spark a significant rift, and viewers will be eager to see how she reacts to the backlash.
Meanwhile, Scheana takes it upon herself to organize a guy’s night for Schwartz. This plan aims to help him get back into the dating scene, and it will be interesting to see how the other guys rally around him. Tom and Tom also face a crucial...
In this episode, Lala and Katie find themselves in a heated confrontation with Raquel after she makes out with Oliver. The tension is sure to rise as Lala and Katie express their frustration, showcasing the fierce loyalty that the group has for one another. Raquel’s actions could spark a significant rift, and viewers will be eager to see how she reacts to the backlash.
Meanwhile, Scheana takes it upon herself to organize a guy’s night for Schwartz. This plan aims to help him get back into the dating scene, and it will be interesting to see how the other guys rally around him. Tom and Tom also face a crucial...
- 8/8/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The anticipation for “Vanderpump Rules” Season 10 Episode 16, titled “Reunion Part 1,” is building as fans prepare for a dramatic evening. Scheduled to air at 11:30 Pm on Thursday, August 15, 2024, on E!, this episode promises to delve deep into the shocking cheating scandal that has rocked the cast.
Andy Cohen will take center stage, conducting one-on-one interviews with key players, including Ariana, Tom, and Raquel. These intimate conversations aim to uncover the truth behind the affair that has stirred up so much drama. Viewers can expect raw emotions and candid revelations as the trio navigates the fallout from the scandal.
Tensions will run high as James and Sandoval confront each other over the affair, with tempers flaring and nearly leading to blows. This confrontation is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Meanwhile, Katie and Schwartz will revisit the painful moments of their divorce, adding another layer of complexity to the reunion.
Andy Cohen will take center stage, conducting one-on-one interviews with key players, including Ariana, Tom, and Raquel. These intimate conversations aim to uncover the truth behind the affair that has stirred up so much drama. Viewers can expect raw emotions and candid revelations as the trio navigates the fallout from the scandal.
Tensions will run high as James and Sandoval confront each other over the affair, with tempers flaring and nearly leading to blows. This confrontation is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Meanwhile, Katie and Schwartz will revisit the painful moments of their divorce, adding another layer of complexity to the reunion.
- 8/8/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The upcoming episode of “Vanderpump Rules,” titled “There’s Something About Her,” promises to deliver plenty of drama and excitement. Set to air on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 2:00 Pm on E!, this episode focuses on Ariana and Katie as they host a preview party for their new sandwich shop. Fans can expect to see the duo showcase their culinary creations while navigating the pressures of opening a new business.
In this episode, James takes a significant step forward in his career, which adds an interesting twist to the storyline. His journey might inspire others and brings a fresh perspective to the group dynamics. Meanwhile, Tom and Ariana sit down for a serious conversation about their relationship. This talk could reveal the challenges they face and how they plan to move forward together.
Additionally, Raquel confronts Katie over some heated rage-texts sent to Schwartz. This confrontation is likely to stir the...
In this episode, James takes a significant step forward in his career, which adds an interesting twist to the storyline. His journey might inspire others and brings a fresh perspective to the group dynamics. Meanwhile, Tom and Ariana sit down for a serious conversation about their relationship. This talk could reveal the challenges they face and how they plan to move forward together.
Additionally, Raquel confronts Katie over some heated rage-texts sent to Schwartz. This confrontation is likely to stir the...
- 8/8/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
In the upcoming episode of “Vanderpump Rules,” titled “By Invitation Only,” excitement is in the air as Lisa and Ariana team up to throw a surprise bridal shower for Scheana. Fans can expect heartfelt moments and a lot of planning chaos as the two friends work to make the event special. With Scheana’s wedding approaching, this shower is a perfect way to celebrate her upcoming nuptials and bring the group together.
Meanwhile, James is on a mission of his own. He is determined to secure an invitation for Ally to the wedding, showcasing his commitment to their relationship. This goal adds an interesting twist to the episode, as viewers will see how far James is willing to go to make Ally feel included in the festivities.
On the romantic front, Raquel and Schwartz’s flirtation takes a new turn. Their chemistry is undeniable, and fans will be eager to...
Meanwhile, James is on a mission of his own. He is determined to secure an invitation for Ally to the wedding, showcasing his commitment to their relationship. This goal adds an interesting twist to the episode, as viewers will see how far James is willing to go to make Ally feel included in the festivities.
On the romantic front, Raquel and Schwartz’s flirtation takes a new turn. Their chemistry is undeniable, and fans will be eager to...
- 8/8/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The upcoming episode of “Vanderpump Rules,” titled “Forbidden Fruit,” promises to deliver the drama and excitement that fans have come to love. Season 10, Episode 9 is set to air on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 9:00 Am on E!. This episode centers around the ongoing saga of relationships and breakups among the cast.
Katie and Schwartz are set to mark a significant milestone in their breakup with a lavish dinner. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse, hinting at emotional confrontations and unresolved feelings. The tension between them is palpable, and viewers can expect a rollercoaster of emotions as they navigate this new chapter in their lives.
Meanwhile, Scheana is not holding back as she confronts Lala for missing important wedding events to steer clear of Raquel. This clash is sure to spark more drama, as friendships are tested and loyalties are questioned. Additionally, James faces the consequences of his actions,...
Katie and Schwartz are set to mark a significant milestone in their breakup with a lavish dinner. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse, hinting at emotional confrontations and unresolved feelings. The tension between them is palpable, and viewers can expect a rollercoaster of emotions as they navigate this new chapter in their lives.
Meanwhile, Scheana is not holding back as she confronts Lala for missing important wedding events to steer clear of Raquel. This clash is sure to spark more drama, as friendships are tested and loyalties are questioned. Additionally, James faces the consequences of his actions,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The excitement is building for the upcoming episode of “Vanderpump Rules,” titled “Mistress in Distress.” Set to air on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 11:00 Am on E!, this episode promises to deliver the drama and fun fans have come to love. Lala is ready to celebrate her birthday in style, throwing an epic party that is sure to be unforgettable. With her vibrant personality, Lala knows how to throw a bash that will keep everyone talking.
Meanwhile, Raquel finds herself in a bit of a predicament. After being turned down by Schwartz, she sets her sights on Oliver. The dynamics between the cast members are always shifting, and Raquel’s new interest could lead to some interesting twists. Fans will be eager to see how this new pursuit unfolds and what it means for the group.
In another storyline, Tom and Ariana take a serious step in their relationship as they...
Meanwhile, Raquel finds herself in a bit of a predicament. After being turned down by Schwartz, she sets her sights on Oliver. The dynamics between the cast members are always shifting, and Raquel’s new interest could lead to some interesting twists. Fans will be eager to see how this new pursuit unfolds and what it means for the group.
In another storyline, Tom and Ariana take a serious step in their relationship as they...
- 8/8/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The latest episode of “Vanderpump Rules,” titled “Beach, Don’t Kill My Vibe,” promises to deliver the drama and emotion fans have come to love. Set to air on August 15, 2024, at 12:00 Pm on E!, this episode dives deep into the personal struggles of the cast.
In this episode, Sandoval finds himself in a vulnerable position as he opens up to Schwartz about his ongoing romantic issues with Ariana. Viewers can expect heartfelt conversations and perhaps some surprising revelations about their relationship. Meanwhile, Scheana is not holding back as she confronts Katie, blaming her for spreading a damaging rumor that involves some of their close friends. This conflict is sure to add tension to the already complicated dynamics among the group.
As the episode unfolds, Ariana faces another significant loss, adding to the emotional weight of the story. James, always the life of the party, tries to lift spirits with...
In this episode, Sandoval finds himself in a vulnerable position as he opens up to Schwartz about his ongoing romantic issues with Ariana. Viewers can expect heartfelt conversations and perhaps some surprising revelations about their relationship. Meanwhile, Scheana is not holding back as she confronts Katie, blaming her for spreading a damaging rumor that involves some of their close friends. This conflict is sure to add tension to the already complicated dynamics among the group.
As the episode unfolds, Ariana faces another significant loss, adding to the emotional weight of the story. James, always the life of the party, tries to lift spirits with...
- 8/8/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Vanderpump Rules star Katie Maloney is dishing on her connection with Love Island USA hottie, Connor Newsum. The two have sparked a lot of chatter after being seen out together but is there anything going on? More so, will they continue their romance? Keep reading for more details.
Katie Maloney Talks Connection With Love Island Hottie
It has not been an easy situation when it comes to romance for Katie Maloney. She fell in love with Tom Schwartz when she was in her early twenties. Despite the fact it was often a combative and toxic relationship, he proposed in Season 4 of Vanderpump Rules. By Season 5, the two tied the knot even though Schwartz was caught being unfaithful and they tried their best to make it work. They went so far as to try and start a family, but before Season 10 began, Katie asked for a divorce. She has been playing...
Katie Maloney Talks Connection With Love Island Hottie
It has not been an easy situation when it comes to romance for Katie Maloney. She fell in love with Tom Schwartz when she was in her early twenties. Despite the fact it was often a combative and toxic relationship, he proposed in Season 4 of Vanderpump Rules. By Season 5, the two tied the knot even though Schwartz was caught being unfaithful and they tried their best to make it work. They went so far as to try and start a family, but before Season 10 began, Katie asked for a divorce. She has been playing...
- 8/7/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Back when Saturday morning cartoons were actually a thing, animated spinoffs were network executives' golden ticket for extending the lifespan of their biggest hits. 1960s sensations "Star Trek" and "Gilligan's Island" both enjoyed new leases on life when they were revived via cartoon series years after going off the air, bringing back most of the original casts in their beloved roles. In the case of Sherwood Schwartz's silly slapstick sitcom about a group of people stranded on a remote island somewhere in the Pacific, it actually got a second animated spinoff, if you can believe it.
If you're wondering how the hell Schwartz wrung enough juice for two whole other shows out of the "Gilligan's Island" formula, the answer is he didn't — not exactly. Where the showrunner's Western knockoff "Dusty's Trail" swapped out Bob Denver's sailor gear for a cowboy getup, stuck the passengers of the SS Minnow on a wagon train,...
If you're wondering how the hell Schwartz wrung enough juice for two whole other shows out of the "Gilligan's Island" formula, the answer is he didn't — not exactly. Where the showrunner's Western knockoff "Dusty's Trail" swapped out Bob Denver's sailor gear for a cowboy getup, stuck the passengers of the SS Minnow on a wagon train,...
- 8/5/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Miss Teen USA and Miss USA are airing live on The CW this week — at 8/7c on Thursday, August 1, and Sunday, August 4, respectively — during a tenuous era for beauty pageants. The CW announced an exclusive multi-year deal to air Miss USA and Miss Teen USA this April, and just days later, the 2023 winners of both pageants gave up their crowns in protest of alleged mistreatment in the organization. After that bombshell, The CW started “evaluating its relationship with both pageants,” as the network said in a statement. Brad Schwartz, The CW’s programming exec, told USA Today that the network was “very, very concerned” about the allegations. “Obviously, we don’t condone bullying in any way, shape, or form. We’re taking it very seriously and gathering information; we don’t want to act hastily or improperly,” Schwartz added. “We want to support the women, but obviously, we have a...
- 8/4/2024
- TV Insider
Miss Teen USA and Miss USA are airing live on The CW this week — at 8/7c on Thursday, August 1, and Sunday, August 4, respectively — during a tenuous era for beauty pageants. The CW announced an exclusive multi-year deal to air Miss USA and Miss Teen USA this April, and just days later, the 2023 winners of both pageants gave up their crowns in protest of alleged mistreatment in the organization. After that bombshell, The CW started “evaluating its relationship with both pageants,” as the network said in a statement. Brad Schwartz, The CW’s programming exec, told USA Today that the network was “very, very concerned” about the allegations. “Obviously, we don’t condone bullying in any way, shape, or form. We’re taking it very seriously and gathering information; we don’t want to act hastily or improperly,” Schwartz added. “We want to support the women, but obviously, we have a...
- 8/4/2024
- TV Insider
Rachel Bilson and a few close friends welcomed fans back to The O.C.
Bilson, who starred on the Fox teen drama series The O.C. as Summer Roberts, was joined by show creator Josh Schwartz and executive producer Stephanie Savage on Wednesday in West Hollywood to celebrate the 21st birthday of the fondly remembered program that signed off in 2007 after four seasons. A surprise musical guest at the event was the band Phantom Planet, who performed several tunes, including their single “California,” which was used as the show’s theme song.
“It’s hard to believe that was 21 years ago,” Bilson told fans at the event. “And you know what I realized? I was 21 when we shot the pilot. I know — mind-blowing.”
the o.c. celebrated its 21st birthday with a surprise performance from phantom planet of theme song “california” pic.twitter.com/WF60fhwR3B
— Ryan Gajewski (@_RyanGajewski) August 2, 2024
In introducing Phantom Planet,...
Bilson, who starred on the Fox teen drama series The O.C. as Summer Roberts, was joined by show creator Josh Schwartz and executive producer Stephanie Savage on Wednesday in West Hollywood to celebrate the 21st birthday of the fondly remembered program that signed off in 2007 after four seasons. A surprise musical guest at the event was the band Phantom Planet, who performed several tunes, including their single “California,” which was used as the show’s theme song.
“It’s hard to believe that was 21 years ago,” Bilson told fans at the event. “And you know what I realized? I was 21 when we shot the pilot. I know — mind-blowing.”
the o.c. celebrated its 21st birthday with a surprise performance from phantom planet of theme song “california” pic.twitter.com/WF60fhwR3B
— Ryan Gajewski (@_RyanGajewski) August 2, 2024
In introducing Phantom Planet,...
- 8/2/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Queen of Versailles, a new musical based on TV personality Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel, is scheduled to come to Broadway in the 2025-2026 season.
The musical, which features a score by Stephen Schwartz, is currently playing an engagement in Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre, with Wicked star Kristin Chenoweth as Siegel and The White Lotus’s F. Murray Abraham as her husband, David. The musical is set to open in Boston on Aug. 1, before opening Aug. 25 and then later heading to Broadway.
“The entire Queen of Versailles company is having an incredible time building this new original American musical with the gracious and arts-loving audiences in Boston,” said producers Bill Damaschke, Seaview and Chenoweth’s Diva Worldwide Entertainment. “We look forward to the journey ahead and bringing this story to Broadway in the 2025-26 season.”
Exact dates, theater and casting for Broadway have not yet been announced.
The musical is...
The musical, which features a score by Stephen Schwartz, is currently playing an engagement in Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre, with Wicked star Kristin Chenoweth as Siegel and The White Lotus’s F. Murray Abraham as her husband, David. The musical is set to open in Boston on Aug. 1, before opening Aug. 25 and then later heading to Broadway.
“The entire Queen of Versailles company is having an incredible time building this new original American musical with the gracious and arts-loving audiences in Boston,” said producers Bill Damaschke, Seaview and Chenoweth’s Diva Worldwide Entertainment. “We look forward to the journey ahead and bringing this story to Broadway in the 2025-26 season.”
Exact dates, theater and casting for Broadway have not yet been announced.
The musical is...
- 7/29/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 1966 "Batman" TV series -- one of the best TV shows of all time -- wasn't shy about including shameless cameos. Early in the show's run, the producers invented an organic conceit that would allow famous people to literally poke their heads in for a moment to deliver a few lines of dialogue. While Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward) were scaling the side of a building -- something they did often -- a celebrity guest would open a window to see who might be making noise on their outside wall. The series featured peek-ins from Sammy Davis, Jr., Jerry Lewis, Art Linkletter, Don Ho, and Dick Clark.
Other notable stars also provided peek-ins, but many appeared in character, playing their roles from other hip TV shows at the time. Ted Cassidy, for instance, appeared as Lurch from "The Addams Family." Werner Klemperer had a cameo as Colonel Klink from "Hogan's Heroes.
Other notable stars also provided peek-ins, but many appeared in character, playing their roles from other hip TV shows at the time. Ted Cassidy, for instance, appeared as Lurch from "The Addams Family." Werner Klemperer had a cameo as Colonel Klink from "Hogan's Heroes.
- 7/27/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Sherwood Schwartz's "The Brady Bunch" was entering its Cousin Oliver death throes when the bankable television producer unveiled what he hoped would be his next sitcom smash in "Dusty's Trail." He had good reason to be upbeat. The zany Western series was a reunion with his "Gilligan's Island" star Bob Denver, who'd become a household name thanks to the syndication success of that critically derided, yet ridiculously watchable 1960s show. If couch potatoes were content to gorge on reruns of their previous collaboration, surely they'd have an appetite for Denver playing an equally inept coachman bumbling his way west to California.
There were, however, warning signs ahead of the series' September 1973 debut. For starters, Schwartz's efforts to revive "Gilligan's Island" based on the strength of its syndication popularity had proven fruitless. Meanwhile, the networks simply weren't interested in another go-round with Schwartz and Denver, which forced the producer...
There were, however, warning signs ahead of the series' September 1973 debut. For starters, Schwartz's efforts to revive "Gilligan's Island" based on the strength of its syndication popularity had proven fruitless. Meanwhile, the networks simply weren't interested in another go-round with Schwartz and Denver, which forced the producer...
- 7/27/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds made a big splash at the New York City premiere of their new Marvel movie, Deadpool & Wolverine, on July 22, marking the final movie in the Deadpool series.
Reynolds, 47, was joined by his wife, Blake Lively, and their friend, Gigi Hadid. Reynolds looked sharp in a black suit and white shirt, standing proudly with Lively, who wore a black and red jumpsuit that matched Reynolds’ Deadpool character. Lively’s outfit was completed with fancy jewelry from Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Jewels.
Hadid, 29, stood out in a bright yellow crop top and a pleated skirt, which was a nod to Jackman’s Wolverine character. Her look was finished with stylish bangles from Alexis Bittar and was put together by stylist Elizabeth Sulcer. Jackman, 55, kept things simple and classic with a monochrome outfit.
Before the premiere, Jackman and Reynolds appeared on Good Morning America and spent time...
Reynolds, 47, was joined by his wife, Blake Lively, and their friend, Gigi Hadid. Reynolds looked sharp in a black suit and white shirt, standing proudly with Lively, who wore a black and red jumpsuit that matched Reynolds’ Deadpool character. Lively’s outfit was completed with fancy jewelry from Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira Jewels.
Hadid, 29, stood out in a bright yellow crop top and a pleated skirt, which was a nod to Jackman’s Wolverine character. Her look was finished with stylish bangles from Alexis Bittar and was put together by stylist Elizabeth Sulcer. Jackman, 55, kept things simple and classic with a monochrome outfit.
Before the premiere, Jackman and Reynolds appeared on Good Morning America and spent time...
- 7/24/2024
- by Lauren Ramsey
- Uinterview
Making just about any episode of television can be a fraught experience. There's never enough time or money to perfectly achieve the ideal version of what a showrunner envisions, but the inevitable limitations one encounters -- whether it's a shocking number of frogs piled up outside of a writer's door, or being forced to write through unimaginable pain -- can still result in something special. In the case of "Gilligan's Island," the team behind the show eventually produced a series that stood the test of time and became one of the most beloved sitcoms ever ... but not before one of those limitations had the director of the show's pilot worried for his life.
After creator Sherwood Schwartz pitched the show to a random gas station attendant, then to executives at CBS and got the resources to make a pilot, he and his collaborators prepared to depart for Hawaii to film the episode.
After creator Sherwood Schwartz pitched the show to a random gas station attendant, then to executives at CBS and got the resources to make a pilot, he and his collaborators prepared to depart for Hawaii to film the episode.
- 7/21/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
For a sitcom with a premise and characters so basic they could be completely summed up in a minute-long (and absurdly catchy) theme song, "Gilligan's Island" was a real bear to get off the ground.
To start off, creator Sherwood Schwartz was in a world of pain while writing the show's pilot (although that had nothing to do with his creative process and everything to do with the 40-something Schwartz -- as 40-something men are wont to do -- overestimating his ability to lift stacks of fresh timber unassisted). Then there were the brutal reactions from his agent and network execs, who practically laughed him out of the building when Schwartz proposed a comedy series about seven people being stranded on the same island, week after week. And then there was the pilot shoot in Hawaii, with the showrunner waking up one morning to find himself surveying what appeared to...
To start off, creator Sherwood Schwartz was in a world of pain while writing the show's pilot (although that had nothing to do with his creative process and everything to do with the 40-something Schwartz -- as 40-something men are wont to do -- overestimating his ability to lift stacks of fresh timber unassisted). Then there were the brutal reactions from his agent and network execs, who practically laughed him out of the building when Schwartz proposed a comedy series about seven people being stranded on the same island, week after week. And then there was the pilot shoot in Hawaii, with the showrunner waking up one morning to find himself surveying what appeared to...
- 7/20/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
In the "Gilligan's Island" episode "Gilligan Meets Jungle Boy", the title character (Bob Denver) unexpectedly finds a young boy living on the island. The boy (Kurt Russell) has clearly been living on the island his whole life, as he cannot speak English, and only repeats what others say. Gilligan tries to tell the other castaways about his encounter with Jungle Boy, but, comedically, no one believes him.
Eventually, Jungle Boy is exposed, and the castaways are kind and protective. The boy also happens to know of a massive natural gas vent on the island, and it gives the Professor (Russell Watson) an idea. If they can sew together the long rubber raincoats on the S.S. Minnow, and seal the seams with tree sap, he could fill the coats with natural gas, hence constructing a makeshift hot air balloon. Surprisingly, the Professor's idea works, and the balloon seems capable of...
Eventually, Jungle Boy is exposed, and the castaways are kind and protective. The boy also happens to know of a massive natural gas vent on the island, and it gives the Professor (Russell Watson) an idea. If they can sew together the long rubber raincoats on the S.S. Minnow, and seal the seams with tree sap, he could fill the coats with natural gas, hence constructing a makeshift hot air balloon. Surprisingly, the Professor's idea works, and the balloon seems capable of...
- 7/20/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Set in 1960s Baltimore, Lady in the Lake brings to life an era of immense social change and unrest. The limited series premiered on Apple TV+ in 2024, transporting viewers back in time through its vivid recreation of people and places. At its heart are two extraordinary women, Maddie and Cleo, who find their lives intertwined in unexpected ways.
Maddie is a white housewife eager to escape her domestic routine by pursuing her dream of journalism. She seizes an opportunity presented by a local murder case. Meanwhile, Cleo works tirelessly to provide for her family as a black mother, facing numerous obstacles. Under the surface of their seemingly separate worlds bubble deep-rooted issues around race, gender, and the barriers that strive to silence marginalized voices.
Weaving together mystery, drama, and visceral social commentary, Lady in the Lake examines the challenges of achieving personal fulfillment against the backdrop of widespread injustice and inequality.
Maddie is a white housewife eager to escape her domestic routine by pursuing her dream of journalism. She seizes an opportunity presented by a local murder case. Meanwhile, Cleo works tirelessly to provide for her family as a black mother, facing numerous obstacles. Under the surface of their seemingly separate worlds bubble deep-rooted issues around race, gender, and the barriers that strive to silence marginalized voices.
Weaving together mystery, drama, and visceral social commentary, Lady in the Lake examines the challenges of achieving personal fulfillment against the backdrop of widespread injustice and inequality.
- 7/20/2024
- by Arash Nahandian
- Gazettely
"Gilligan's Island" wasn't the most sophisticated television series ever to beam into our living rooms. For three seasons between 1964 and 1967 (and over decades of syndication thereafter), viewers turned in to watch seven castaways stranded on an uncharted island somewhere far off the coast of Hawaii attempt and inevitably fail to find their way back to civilization. In just about every case, their endeavors were bungled by Gilligan (Bob Denver), an energetic young shipmate with a heart of gold and a headful of rocks.
The show never deviated from this stupidly simple setup (despite the network's initial efforts), but it was so good-naturedly silly and energetically performed that you excused the rigid repetition. Kids loved the broadly visual gags, while parents could appreciate the ensemble chemistry generated between old pros like Jim Backus, Alan Hale, Jr. and Natalie Schafer.
Ensemble dynamics are tricky things. When casting a sitcom this formulaic, creators...
The show never deviated from this stupidly simple setup (despite the network's initial efforts), but it was so good-naturedly silly and energetically performed that you excused the rigid repetition. Kids loved the broadly visual gags, while parents could appreciate the ensemble chemistry generated between old pros like Jim Backus, Alan Hale, Jr. and Natalie Schafer.
Ensemble dynamics are tricky things. When casting a sitcom this formulaic, creators...
- 7/20/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Thanks to the imminently catchy theme song to Sherwood Schwartz's 1964 sitcom "Gilligan's Island," generations of TV fans know the premise of the series, even if they haven't seen a single episode. The song, fashioned after old-timey sea shanties, explains that five passengers, a captain, and his first mate, all boarded a small sightseeing vessel for a three-hour tour. They hit some bad weather on their voyage and crash-landed on an uncharted desert isle. The ship, the S.S. Minnow, was irreparably damaged, and the seven stranded castaways have to learn to survive together, usually to comedic effect.
Most of the series was filmed in California, but certain exteriors, especially early in the series, were filmed on the island of Kauai in Hawai'i. Schwartz recounted every possible detail of the filming in his invaluable book "Inside Gilligan's Island: From Creation to Syndication," published in 2010. To shoot the show's opening sequence,...
Most of the series was filmed in California, but certain exteriors, especially early in the series, were filmed on the island of Kauai in Hawai'i. Schwartz recounted every possible detail of the filming in his invaluable book "Inside Gilligan's Island: From Creation to Syndication," published in 2010. To shoot the show's opening sequence,...
- 7/19/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
“You think every story is your story,” Maddie Morganstern’s son Seth bitterly argues late in the Apple TV+ miniseries Lady in the Lake. This is a common accusation other characters level at Maddie (Natalie Portman), a Jewish woman in mid-Sixties Baltimore who has left Seth (Noah Jupe) and her husband Milton (Brett Gelman) to reinvent herself as a newspaper reporter. The series is narrated by Cleo Johnson (Moses Ingram), a Black woman who becomes the titular lady in the lake when her body is found thanks to Maddie’s reporting.
- 7/19/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Gen X kids grew up with a steady after-school diet of Gilligan’s Island, a show that, despite its pop-culture ubiquity, only lasted three seasons. Maybe that was because there were only so many ways for seven castaways to try (and fail) to escape a desert island. But the show’s producer, Sherwood Schwartz, foresaw that shortcoming and had plans to mix it up if the show continued to get renewed.
Only one more season of being stranded was the plan, Schwartz told the Muncie Evening News via MeTV. “I hoped from the outset that the show would go for four years with them on the island,” he explained. “But I’ve had a projected escape in the back of my mind.”
Schwartz’s bonkers plan sounds like a cross between Fantasy Island and White Lotus. “Should they get rescued, or should the ratings go down, or should we feel...
Only one more season of being stranded was the plan, Schwartz told the Muncie Evening News via MeTV. “I hoped from the outset that the show would go for four years with them on the island,” he explained. “But I’ve had a projected escape in the back of my mind.”
Schwartz’s bonkers plan sounds like a cross between Fantasy Island and White Lotus. “Should they get rescued, or should the ratings go down, or should we feel...
- 7/18/2024
- Cracked
The creators of Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV say they’re open to making a follow up to the series, which scored two Emmy Nominations today, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.
The five-part Investigation Discovery series documented alleged abuse suffered by stars of Nickelodeon series when they were children, including Drake Bell and Raquel Lee Bolleau of The Amanda Show, Shane Lyons, Katrina Johnson, Leon Frierson, Giovonnie Samuels, and Bryan Hearne of All That, and Alexa Nikolas of Zoey 101.
“The response to the project has been overwhelming, surprising and gratifying,” Executive Producer Mary Robertson told Deadline. “It has certainly grown beyond our every expectation, and it’s particularly rewarding to see the response to the [series] evolve into calls for protection within the entertainment industry.”
Alexa Nikolas in ‘Quiet on Set’
Related: ‘Quiet On Set’: Dan Schneider, Others React To Investigation Discovery Docuseries
Added co-ep Emma Schwartz,...
The five-part Investigation Discovery series documented alleged abuse suffered by stars of Nickelodeon series when they were children, including Drake Bell and Raquel Lee Bolleau of The Amanda Show, Shane Lyons, Katrina Johnson, Leon Frierson, Giovonnie Samuels, and Bryan Hearne of All That, and Alexa Nikolas of Zoey 101.
“The response to the project has been overwhelming, surprising and gratifying,” Executive Producer Mary Robertson told Deadline. “It has certainly grown beyond our every expectation, and it’s particularly rewarding to see the response to the [series] evolve into calls for protection within the entertainment industry.”
Alexa Nikolas in ‘Quiet on Set’
Related: ‘Quiet On Set’: Dan Schneider, Others React To Investigation Discovery Docuseries
Added co-ep Emma Schwartz,...
- 7/18/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Are Tom Sandoval’s lawsuits taking down his second restaurant bar, Schwartz & Sandy’s? The Vanderpump Rules star is either on the receiving end or, more recently, dishing them out. So, how is that impacting his businesses? Keep reading for more details.
Tom Sandoval’s Lawsuits Taking Down Schwartz & Sandy’s?
When ‘Scandoval’ hit, that was an absolute disaster for Tom Sandoval and his two bars. He co-owns TomTom with Tom Schwartz and Lisa Vanderpump. Plus, he had just opened Schwartz & Sandy’s with Schwartz and Greg Morris. Unfortunately, Sandoval having an affair with Rachel Leviss was extremely destructive and caused him to have to take a big step back. Since many fans were on his ex-girlfriend, Ariana Madix’s side, they boycotted his restaurants. TomTom had to turn off their Yelp reviews and people were writing awful comments in the bathroom at Schwartz & Sandy’s. Statements had to be...
Tom Sandoval’s Lawsuits Taking Down Schwartz & Sandy’s?
When ‘Scandoval’ hit, that was an absolute disaster for Tom Sandoval and his two bars. He co-owns TomTom with Tom Schwartz and Lisa Vanderpump. Plus, he had just opened Schwartz & Sandy’s with Schwartz and Greg Morris. Unfortunately, Sandoval having an affair with Rachel Leviss was extremely destructive and caused him to have to take a big step back. Since many fans were on his ex-girlfriend, Ariana Madix’s side, they boycotted his restaurants. TomTom had to turn off their Yelp reviews and people were writing awful comments in the bathroom at Schwartz & Sandy’s. Statements had to be...
- 7/17/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Tom Sandoval has deleted Instagram after suing Ariana Madix. It seems the backlash he was receiving became too much for him to handle. Fans slammed him after the news broke that he was suing Ariana. They were not happy. However, Tom could not handle the hate, and that resulted in him deleting his entire Instagram. Keep reading to find out more.
Tom Sandoval Sues Ariana Madix
Rachel Leviss was suing Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval for sharing explicit videos of her. However, Tom decided to sue Ariana for sharing the videos without “authorization”. This is quite ridiculous. Ariana’s lawyer spoke up for her.
“It is abhorrent that Tom Sandoval continues to torment Ms. Madix. From engaging in an illicit affair that shattered her home and stability, to months of emotional warfare and now this attempt to further shirk personal responsibility for the effects his actions have had on her and her emotional wellbeing.
Tom Sandoval Sues Ariana Madix
Rachel Leviss was suing Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval for sharing explicit videos of her. However, Tom decided to sue Ariana for sharing the videos without “authorization”. This is quite ridiculous. Ariana’s lawyer spoke up for her.
“It is abhorrent that Tom Sandoval continues to torment Ms. Madix. From engaging in an illicit affair that shattered her home and stability, to months of emotional warfare and now this attempt to further shirk personal responsibility for the effects his actions have had on her and her emotional wellbeing.
- 7/17/2024
- by Hailee Dent
- TV Shows Ace
Brandi Glanville addressed her alleged hookup with Jax Taylor. Rumors swirled that The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum had a fling with the Vanderpump Rules alum. Brandi shared her thoughts on the matter. Keep on reading to learn more.
Brandi Glanville Addresses the Truth
Brandi Glanville is always known for her outspokenness. She doesn’t hold back from sharing her encounters with male celebrities. Glanville took to X, formerly Twitter, to address the rumors that she hooked up with Jax Taylor.
“I have Never hooked up with Jax Taylor!!!!! Ever,” Brandi tweeted on Friday, July 12.
One Bravo fan was dying to know whether she hooked up with the former bartender. Jax Taylor claimed they were intimate. Brandi’s statement came out of nowhere for other fans who weren’t “in the know” about the rumors.
Another user screenshotted her response and asked on Reddit: “Spat my coffee out reading this…...
Brandi Glanville Addresses the Truth
Brandi Glanville is always known for her outspokenness. She doesn’t hold back from sharing her encounters with male celebrities. Glanville took to X, formerly Twitter, to address the rumors that she hooked up with Jax Taylor.
“I have Never hooked up with Jax Taylor!!!!! Ever,” Brandi tweeted on Friday, July 12.
One Bravo fan was dying to know whether she hooked up with the former bartender. Jax Taylor claimed they were intimate. Brandi’s statement came out of nowhere for other fans who weren’t “in the know” about the rumors.
Another user screenshotted her response and asked on Reddit: “Spat my coffee out reading this…...
- 7/16/2024
- by Chanel D. Adams
- Celebrating The Soaps
In his 1992 piece "Reflections after 25 years at the movies," the late, great film critic Roger Ebert observed: "Look at a movie that a lot of people love, and you will find something profound, no matter how silly the film may seem." You can extend that sentiment to any other artistic medium, television included. Even a fluffy slapstick show like "Gilligan's Island" has an unspoken depth that's kept viewers coming back to it decades after it went off the air.
According to creator Sherwood Schwartz, who passed away in 2011 after a long, prolific TV career, people were quick to assume the '60s sitcom began as a comedic spin on the Robinson Crusoe story. However, he maintained that the series was really born out of his desire to make a show about what might happen if a group of people from different walks of life somehow found themselves stuck together and...
According to creator Sherwood Schwartz, who passed away in 2011 after a long, prolific TV career, people were quick to assume the '60s sitcom began as a comedic spin on the Robinson Crusoe story. However, he maintained that the series was really born out of his desire to make a show about what might happen if a group of people from different walks of life somehow found themselves stuck together and...
- 7/13/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The act of creation can be a difficult process. Painful even. Sometimes excruciating. Take, for instance, the writing of the "Gilligan's Island" pilot.
Sherwood Schwartz was no babe in the entertainment industry woods when he set out to bring the tale of the S.S. Minnow's two-man crew and five passengers getting shipwrecked on an uncharted island somewhere far off the coast of Hawaii. He broke into show business as a radio writer for The Bob Hope Show in 1938, and found additional work on the radio version of "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." He segued to television in the 1950s when he joined the staff of the early sitcom "I Married Joan," put in six years on "The Red Skelton Show" and was ready to pitch a show of his own in 1963 when he hit upon the idea of a particularly calamitous three-hour boat tour.
"Gilligan's Island" may be...
Sherwood Schwartz was no babe in the entertainment industry woods when he set out to bring the tale of the S.S. Minnow's two-man crew and five passengers getting shipwrecked on an uncharted island somewhere far off the coast of Hawaii. He broke into show business as a radio writer for The Bob Hope Show in 1938, and found additional work on the radio version of "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." He segued to television in the 1950s when he joined the staff of the early sitcom "I Married Joan," put in six years on "The Red Skelton Show" and was ready to pitch a show of his own in 1963 when he hit upon the idea of a particularly calamitous three-hour boat tour.
"Gilligan's Island" may be...
- 7/13/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
One needn't recount the premise of "Gilligan's Island." One only needs to listen to the theme song.
When Sherwood Schwartz was first casting his sitcom "Gilligan's Island" back in 1964, he knew that finding the right actor to play the Skipper -- Jonas Grumby, the captain of the S.S. Minnow -- was going to be a challenge. He had envisioned the title character as a shrimpy, thin man, and he knew that he wanted Bob Denver, previously the star of "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis," in the role. To provide a physical contrast, Shwartz wanted the Skipper to be large, imposing, and capable of yelling in rage. But, and this was key, the Skipper also had to be lovable. In an interview with the Television Academy Foundation, Schwartz was explicit in saying he wanted a teddy bear of a man. Someone who was big and round, but also imminently cuddly.
When Sherwood Schwartz was first casting his sitcom "Gilligan's Island" back in 1964, he knew that finding the right actor to play the Skipper -- Jonas Grumby, the captain of the S.S. Minnow -- was going to be a challenge. He had envisioned the title character as a shrimpy, thin man, and he knew that he wanted Bob Denver, previously the star of "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis," in the role. To provide a physical contrast, Shwartz wanted the Skipper to be large, imposing, and capable of yelling in rage. But, and this was key, the Skipper also had to be lovable. In an interview with the Television Academy Foundation, Schwartz was explicit in saying he wanted a teddy bear of a man. Someone who was big and round, but also imminently cuddly.
- 7/12/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Marketing executive and entrepreneur Akbar Hamid in collaboration with indie film distribution executive Evan Schwartz are set to launch F.L.U.I.D., a production company, film fund and community resource dedicated to centering Lgbtqia+ filmmakers, storytellers and artists.
F.L.U.I.D. will formally launch Friday with an event following the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ 25th anniversary screening and cast reunion of the 1999 cult classic Jawbreaker, written and directed by Darren Stein. F.L.U.I.D. is a community partner for the event, part of its mission is to showcase the growing demand for compelling queer narratives to the underserved Lgbtqia+ audience.
F.L.U.I.D. — the acronym stands for “Fierce, Liberating, Unique Intersection of Diversity” — is envisioned as a collective of exclusively Lgbtqia+ creators, producers, talent and community advocates who share a commitment to authentic representation for marginalized voices. The company plans to fundraise this year with efforts to invest...
F.L.U.I.D. will formally launch Friday with an event following the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ 25th anniversary screening and cast reunion of the 1999 cult classic Jawbreaker, written and directed by Darren Stein. F.L.U.I.D. is a community partner for the event, part of its mission is to showcase the growing demand for compelling queer narratives to the underserved Lgbtqia+ audience.
F.L.U.I.D. — the acronym stands for “Fierce, Liberating, Unique Intersection of Diversity” — is envisioned as a collective of exclusively Lgbtqia+ creators, producers, talent and community advocates who share a commitment to authentic representation for marginalized voices. The company plans to fundraise this year with efforts to invest...
- 7/11/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Schwartz has revealed where he and Katie Maloney currently stand. The two got divorced a couple of years ago. Since then, fans have seen the two have a decent relationship. However, things may have changed. Tom let fans know how their relationship is going as of now. This happened at a brunch that he and Jax Taylor hosted. Keep reading to find out more about this.
Tom Schwartz And Katie Maloney Split
Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney got divorced a couple of years ago. Their marriage had a lot of ups and downs. The two argued a lot. However, they also had their good times. Ever since the divorce, Tom has said nothing but good things about Katie. He makes sure everyone knows that he does not regret marrying her and that he enjoyed their time together. Katie has said the same. Some feel as though Tom has only...
Tom Schwartz And Katie Maloney Split
Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney got divorced a couple of years ago. Their marriage had a lot of ups and downs. The two argued a lot. However, they also had their good times. Ever since the divorce, Tom has said nothing but good things about Katie. He makes sure everyone knows that he does not regret marrying her and that he enjoyed their time together. Katie has said the same. Some feel as though Tom has only...
- 7/8/2024
- by Hailee Dent
- TV Shows Ace
The development of a television show is always kind of a wacky, potentially surprising thing, but the creation of the classic CBS television series "Gilligan's Island" is truly one for the books. Series creator Sherwood Schwartz, who would also go on to create the immensely popular "The Brady Bunch" for ABC, famously developed the series purely based on his idea for the theme song. In his defense, it's an earworm and it explains the entire backstory for the show, so it's basically perfect as far as theme songs go, but there were some folks at CBS who just weren't entirely sold on the concept. In fact, the president of CBS at the time, Jim Aubrey, absolutely hated the show and wanted nothing to do with it!
Eventually, it was Aubrey himself who greenlit "Gilligan's Island," surprising Schwartz and everyone who helped create the initial test pilot. In the book "Sitcom...
Eventually, it was Aubrey himself who greenlit "Gilligan's Island," surprising Schwartz and everyone who helped create the initial test pilot. In the book "Sitcom...
- 7/6/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Vanderpump Rules Og and star, Katie Maloney is sharing what she believes is the future of the hit Bravo reality series. Fans are well aware filming for Season 12 is on an indefinite hiatus and production has some reasoning for that. So, what does Katie see happening with the show going forward? She is dishing it all so keep reading for more details.
Vanderpump Rules Katie Maloney Shares Future Of Show
Katie Maloney has been with Vanderpump Rules since its inception as a server at Sur. Along with her model boyfriend, Tom Schwartz, they were a part of the Og group of friends. This included Jax Taylor, Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, and Tom Sandoval with Scheana Shay as the outcast. There were many ups and downs with Katie, especially when she would drunken rage-text. However, she and Schwartz tied the knot, twice in fact, but their marriage was riddled with problems...
Vanderpump Rules Katie Maloney Shares Future Of Show
Katie Maloney has been with Vanderpump Rules since its inception as a server at Sur. Along with her model boyfriend, Tom Schwartz, they were a part of the Og group of friends. This included Jax Taylor, Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, and Tom Sandoval with Scheana Shay as the outcast. There were many ups and downs with Katie, especially when she would drunken rage-text. However, she and Schwartz tied the knot, twice in fact, but their marriage was riddled with problems...
- 7/4/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
More than four years have gone by since it was announced that director André Øvredal and producer Guillermo del Toro were re-teaming for a sequel to their cinematic adaptation of Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series of books. Last year, Øvredal confirmed that Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 was still in the works and a script has been written, the project had just been slowed down by the pandemic, the making of his Dracula movie The Last Voyage of the Demeter, and the Hollywood strikes. We heard in December that writers/producers Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman were fighting to get the sequel made… but now they have given a disappointing update to the folks at Collider: the sequel has stalled.
The screenplay for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 has been written by the first film’s writers Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman,...
The screenplay for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2 has been written by the first film’s writers Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman,...
- 7/3/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Universal’s massive musical tentpole bet Wicked originally was dated to go head-to-head with Disney Animation’s five-quad movie Moana 2 on Wednesday, November 27, the day before Thanksgiving, but will now go five days earlier on Friday, Nov. 22. A very smart release date change.
Both movies are aimed at females. But Wicked counts a fanbase of a reported 30M people from around the globe who’ve seen the Stephen Schwartz stage show. Not to mention, it’s the first of two parts — this movie has to work. Uni isn’t plotting a Horizon scenario here.
The new earlier date puts it up against Paramount’s Gladiator II, creating potentially a Barbenheimer moment: One highly anticipated big movie aimed at dudes, the other at females. There’s a lot of box office upside with both movies ahead of the Thanksgiving break, and, as we saw over the Barbenheimer weekend, moviegoers will watch both.
Both movies are aimed at females. But Wicked counts a fanbase of a reported 30M people from around the globe who’ve seen the Stephen Schwartz stage show. Not to mention, it’s the first of two parts — this movie has to work. Uni isn’t plotting a Horizon scenario here.
The new earlier date puts it up against Paramount’s Gladiator II, creating potentially a Barbenheimer moment: One highly anticipated big movie aimed at dudes, the other at females. There’s a lot of box office upside with both movies ahead of the Thanksgiving break, and, as we saw over the Barbenheimer weekend, moviegoers will watch both.
- 7/1/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Saturday, has installed a new CEO and board of directors.
Bart Schwartz, whose business career has not included any significant media or entertainment experience, is stepping in to replace Bill Rouhana as CEO. Schwartz will also be one of three new members of the company’s board of directors.
The news was relayed to employees in an email this morning. The roughly 1,000 workers at the company also are awaiting word from a Delaware bankruptcy court about Csse’s request for a “debtor in possession” loan, which would allow them to make payroll after a 10-day drought.
Schwartz is a founder and the chairman of Guidepost Solutions, a New York firm providing investigations, monitoring, compliance, security technology and risk management services. For more than 30 years, the former federal prosecutor has managed sensitive and complex matters for government agencies,...
Bart Schwartz, whose business career has not included any significant media or entertainment experience, is stepping in to replace Bill Rouhana as CEO. Schwartz will also be one of three new members of the company’s board of directors.
The news was relayed to employees in an email this morning. The roughly 1,000 workers at the company also are awaiting word from a Delaware bankruptcy court about Csse’s request for a “debtor in possession” loan, which would allow them to make payroll after a 10-day drought.
Schwartz is a founder and the chairman of Guidepost Solutions, a New York firm providing investigations, monitoring, compliance, security technology and risk management services. For more than 30 years, the former federal prosecutor has managed sensitive and complex matters for government agencies,...
- 7/1/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Few pieces of human anatomy caused quite as much pearl-clutching among conservative media moralists in the 20th century as the uncovered belly button. Marilyn Monroe was barred from exposing her naked tummy up until George Cukor's never-finished 1962 film, "Something's Got to Give," while even Disney fan afoul of Hays Code era censors after threatening to reveal the titular character's navel in 1941's "The Reluctant Dragon." NBC similarly kept a close eye on Barbara Eden's unclothed midriff to ensure there was no funny business with Sidney Sheldon's '60s sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie" (although Eden later claimed it was a non-issue until members of the press made a fuss about it).
It would, of course, be more accurate to say that the exposed female waistline was responsible for most of this hand-wringing. William Shatner spent the '60s flaunting his abs to his heart's content on "Star Trek: The Original Series,...
It would, of course, be more accurate to say that the exposed female waistline was responsible for most of this hand-wringing. William Shatner spent the '60s flaunting his abs to his heart's content on "Star Trek: The Original Series,...
- 6/30/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
When Sherwood Schwartz first came up with the idea for his 1964 sitcom "Gilligan's Island," he was less concerned with its uncharted tropical island setting as he was with cramming people with disparate backgrounds into a situation where they couldn't leave each other. He initially liked the idea of making a workplace drama, but, he felt, that wasn't isolated enough. He eventually figured that if a varied cast of characters was stranded, alone, in a remote location, then comedy and story would naturally follow.
Schwartz developed his concept into "Gilligan's Island," wherein a tour boat captain (Alan Hale), his first officer (Bob Denver), a millionaire (Jim Backus), his wife (Natalie Schafer), a professional actress (Tina Louise), a farm girl (Dawn Wells), and a scientist (Russell Watson) take a Hawai'ian sea tour, only to be pulled off course by bad weather and stranded on a lost island in the Pacific. The series...
Schwartz developed his concept into "Gilligan's Island," wherein a tour boat captain (Alan Hale), his first officer (Bob Denver), a millionaire (Jim Backus), his wife (Natalie Schafer), a professional actress (Tina Louise), a farm girl (Dawn Wells), and a scientist (Russell Watson) take a Hawai'ian sea tour, only to be pulled off course by bad weather and stranded on a lost island in the Pacific. The series...
- 6/30/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Yesterday was the brightest day for a certain type of nerd. Not only did Variety announce that Lanterns, the television series based on Green Lantern, was given the green light for an eight-episode first season, but comic book writer Tom King and Damon Lindelof of Lost and The Leftovers fame would join True Detective: Night Country producer Chris Mundy as writers and producers.
Yet, what will the average viewer think of when they hear about a new Green Lantern live action show? They’ll imagine Ryan Reynolds sitting in front of a garish green object and saying, “I Hal Jordan do solemnly swear to pledge allegiance to a lantern that I got from a dying purple alien.”
Reynolds’ usual snarky delivery isn’t the only problem with 2011’s Green Lantern. The effects were ugly, Jordan was written as a jerk, and the movie relied on exposition to explain its lore.
Yet, what will the average viewer think of when they hear about a new Green Lantern live action show? They’ll imagine Ryan Reynolds sitting in front of a garish green object and saying, “I Hal Jordan do solemnly swear to pledge allegiance to a lantern that I got from a dying purple alien.”
Reynolds’ usual snarky delivery isn’t the only problem with 2011’s Green Lantern. The effects were ugly, Jordan was written as a jerk, and the movie relied on exposition to explain its lore.
- 6/26/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
"The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle" remains, even at this late date, one of the best TV theme songs of all time. It did its job in an exemplary fashion, explaining the premise of the series and introducing all the characters, all with one of the catchiest earworms ever conceived. The song was written by "Gilligan's Island" creator Sherwood Schwartz and composer George Wyle. The original idea for "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle" was to give it a more upbeat, calypso sound, so a "tropical" theme was composed for the original "Gilligan's Island" pilot episode. However, Schwartz eventually changed gears on the song, feeling that a sea shanty would be better placed. It was a wise decision.
Additional verses for "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle" can be heard over the show's closing credits, with one notable lyric having left fans speculating on the classical origins of the series for many years.
Additional verses for "The Ballad of Gilligan's Isle" can be heard over the show's closing credits, with one notable lyric having left fans speculating on the classical origins of the series for many years.
- 6/22/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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