Before she was making a new generation laugh as melodramatic "Schitt's Creek" starlet Moira Rose or leaving audiences in stitches as Christopher Guest's go-to zany muse for his mockumentaries, comedic actor Catherine O'Hara almost had a key part in a golden age episode of "The Simpsons."
In the show's third season, the provocatively titled episode "Flaming Moe's" gave bartender Moe Szyslak (Hank Azaria) a rare win when a drink idea he stole from Homer took the local scene by storm. The drink in question, a Flaming Moe, was originally made up of all the leftover bits of alcohol in the Simpson liquor cabinet, with an added dose of child's cough syrup and a fiery garnish –- thanks to Selma and Patty's cigarette cinders. That's right: Homer Simpson got Springfield hooked on lean in 1991.
Part of the episode's charm comes from the "Cheers" parody that makes up a surprising amount of its runtime.
In the show's third season, the provocatively titled episode "Flaming Moe's" gave bartender Moe Szyslak (Hank Azaria) a rare win when a drink idea he stole from Homer took the local scene by storm. The drink in question, a Flaming Moe, was originally made up of all the leftover bits of alcohol in the Simpson liquor cabinet, with an added dose of child's cough syrup and a fiery garnish –- thanks to Selma and Patty's cigarette cinders. That's right: Homer Simpson got Springfield hooked on lean in 1991.
Part of the episode's charm comes from the "Cheers" parody that makes up a surprising amount of its runtime.
- 8/12/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
On Tuesday night The Late Show With Stephen Colbert welcomes actor and comedian Bowen Yang and musician Nick Cave to the show. Yang, known for his role as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, has also appeared in Girls5Eva, Ziwe, and The Other Two. He is currently a cast member on Awkwafina Is Nora […]
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert: Bowen Yang, Nick Cave...
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert: Bowen Yang, Nick Cave...
- 8/12/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Bob Tischler, the writer and producer known for his work on Saturday Night Live, has died. He was 78.
The former SNL head writer, who is largely credited with helping revive the NBC sketch comedy show after its infamously panned 1980-81 season, died on July 13 at his home in Bodega Bay, California.
His son Zeke told The New York Times that the cause of death was pancreatic cancer.
Born June 12, 1946 in Englewood, New Jersey, Tischler attended Ithaca and Franconia Colleges in the 1960s before working as a sound engineer in radio and television.
After working together on a radio ad, Christopher Guest recommended him to National Lampoon, for which he produced the albums Radio Dinner (1972), Gold Turkey (1975) and That’s Not Funny, That’s Sick (1977), as well as The National Lampoon Radio Hour in 1973.
Saturday Night Live Producer Dick Ebersol, writers Bob Tischler and Michael O’Donoghue and improvisation expert Del Close.
The former SNL head writer, who is largely credited with helping revive the NBC sketch comedy show after its infamously panned 1980-81 season, died on July 13 at his home in Bodega Bay, California.
His son Zeke told The New York Times that the cause of death was pancreatic cancer.
Born June 12, 1946 in Englewood, New Jersey, Tischler attended Ithaca and Franconia Colleges in the 1960s before working as a sound engineer in radio and television.
After working together on a radio ad, Christopher Guest recommended him to National Lampoon, for which he produced the albums Radio Dinner (1972), Gold Turkey (1975) and That’s Not Funny, That’s Sick (1977), as well as The National Lampoon Radio Hour in 1973.
Saturday Night Live Producer Dick Ebersol, writers Bob Tischler and Michael O’Donoghue and improvisation expert Del Close.
- 8/11/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
Being a child of a famous Hollywood celebrity is difficult enough, but being estranged from a parent is another story, and Rob Schneider’s daughter, Elle King, knows what it is like. The singer details her heartbreaking story about how she and her father lost contact with each other.
Elle King via VevoDSCVR Interview / YouTube
This case is reminiscent of Tom Cruise’s situation with daughter Suri, his child with Katie Holmes. The latest rumors claimed that the actor had cut her out from his life, but this was never confirmed.
Elle King Shares Real Relationship With Father Rob Schneider
Elle King makes a heartfelt confession on the Dumb Blonde podcast and reveals she hasn’t spoken to her father, Rob Schneider, for quite some time. “I go for, like, four or five years without talking to my dad,” she said.
The musician recalled how she was “lost in the...
Elle King via VevoDSCVR Interview / YouTube
This case is reminiscent of Tom Cruise’s situation with daughter Suri, his child with Katie Holmes. The latest rumors claimed that the actor had cut her out from his life, but this was never confirmed.
Elle King Shares Real Relationship With Father Rob Schneider
Elle King makes a heartfelt confession on the Dumb Blonde podcast and reveals she hasn’t spoken to her father, Rob Schneider, for quite some time. “I go for, like, four or five years without talking to my dad,” she said.
The musician recalled how she was “lost in the...
- 8/11/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Ted Danson's impact on Hollywood runs deep as he transcends genre and makes his mark on some of the most seminal comedies and dramas of the 20th and 21st centuries. Today, people might recognize his face from ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ or ‘The Good Place.’ Meanwhile, Danson made his mark on the sitcom genre early in his career with his iconic role as Sam Malone on ‘Cheers.’ Let’s take a look at some of Ted Danson’s most iconic work. Career Beginnings: Working His Way Up It’s incredibly common to need to work your way to stardom. This often includes guest spots or small recurring roles wherever you can find them, and any resume building is good resume building. Ted Danson was no different, but his start to acting was slower than most young stars. Standing at over six feet tall, Danson’s first love was basketball, naturally.
- 8/11/2024
- by Lara Glennon
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Will Forte is a comedy superstar known for a variety of roles within the entertainment industry, but comedy and writing were not always his career path. Following in his father’s footsteps, he graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, and ultimately became a financial broker. Growing up, Will Forte had always shown interest in the comedy world and has referenced comedians such as Peter Sellers, David Letterman, and Steve Martin as some of his comedy idols. However, he had shown interest in comedy. Will Forte never really planned on making it into a career for himself until he convinced himself that being a financial broker was not all life could offer him. While working as a financial broker, Will Forte co-wrote a feature-length script and quickly realized that he had a passion for writing. While attending the University of California, people had encouraged Will Forte to take on comedy.
- 8/11/2024
- by Chelsea Black
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
On Monday, August 12, 2024, Late Night with Seth Meyers welcomes John Mulaney and Ilona Maher. John Mulaney is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He first rose to prominence as a writer for Saturday Night Live, contributing to sketches and co-creating the character Stefon. Mulaney has since hosted SNL several times, becoming […]
Late Night with Seth Meyers: John Mulaney, Ilona Maher...
Late Night with Seth Meyers: John Mulaney, Ilona Maher...
- 8/11/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
At last year’s Emmys, Elton John became the latest member of the Egot club by winning Best Variety Special (Live) for “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.” This year the combined predictions of Gold Derby users are currently favoring two more individuals to join him. They are the songwriting team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul in the category of Best Music and Lyrics.
SEEPaul Rudd is latest Emmy first-timer with two nominations
Pasek and Paul’s Egot journey began in 2016 when they, along with composer Justin Hurwitz, won the Oscar for Best Original Song for “City of Stars” from “La La Land.” Then in 2017 the two of them won the Tony for their score from that year’s Best Musical champ, “Dear Evan Hansen.” In 2018 they won the Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album for that same show. And in 2022 they both collected additional Tonys as co-producers...
SEEPaul Rudd is latest Emmy first-timer with two nominations
Pasek and Paul’s Egot journey began in 2016 when they, along with composer Justin Hurwitz, won the Oscar for Best Original Song for “City of Stars” from “La La Land.” Then in 2017 the two of them won the Tony for their score from that year’s Best Musical champ, “Dear Evan Hansen.” In 2018 they won the Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album for that same show. And in 2022 they both collected additional Tonys as co-producers...
- 8/10/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
It’s been a few years now since Kim Kardashian split from her husband, Kanye West. Naturally, she’s been dating around. However, she does have some pretty high standards for what she is looking for in her next man. Keep reading to learn more about what Kim Kardashian looks for in a suitor.
Kim Kardashian’s dating life
Kim Kardashian has dabbled in the dating world since leaving her ex-husband, Kanye West. She had a pretty steamy romance with Pete Davidson that was very public. She also dated Odell Beckham Jr., however, that one was kept much more secret than her romance with the Saturday Night Live Star. Despite the secrecy of the relationship, they still didn’t last and their relationship came to an end in the spring of this year. Now, a source is talking about if dating is still on the table for The Kardashians star.
Kim Kardashian’s dating life
Kim Kardashian has dabbled in the dating world since leaving her ex-husband, Kanye West. She had a pretty steamy romance with Pete Davidson that was very public. She also dated Odell Beckham Jr., however, that one was kept much more secret than her romance with the Saturday Night Live Star. Despite the secrecy of the relationship, they still didn’t last and their relationship came to an end in the spring of this year. Now, a source is talking about if dating is still on the table for The Kardashians star.
- 8/10/2024
- by Haley Cook
- TV Shows Ace
The official trailer for “Saturday Night,” the feature film adaptation about a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers who changed television – and culture – forever, has been released. The film tells the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of “Saturday Night Live.”
Some familiar faces appearing in the film include Kim Matula, best known for her portrayal as Hope Logan on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” playing Weekend Update reporter Jane Curtin, “Teen Wolf” star Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd, J.K. Simmons as Milton Berle, Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner and Matthew Rhys as George Carlin. Nicholas Braun plays a double role as Jim Henson and Andy Kaufman, Cory Michael Smith is Chevy Chase, Matt Wood takes on the role of John Belushi, and finally, Gabriel Labelle plays the show’s executive producer and creator, Lorne Michaels.
Directed by...
Some familiar faces appearing in the film include Kim Matula, best known for her portrayal as Hope Logan on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” playing Weekend Update reporter Jane Curtin, “Teen Wolf” star Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd, J.K. Simmons as Milton Berle, Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner and Matthew Rhys as George Carlin. Nicholas Braun plays a double role as Jim Henson and Andy Kaufman, Cory Michael Smith is Chevy Chase, Matt Wood takes on the role of John Belushi, and finally, Gabriel Labelle plays the show’s executive producer and creator, Lorne Michaels.
Directed by...
- 8/10/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
Some very big stars started off on Saturday Night Live!
Some well known names that came out of the hit sketch show include Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Kristen Wiig – but do you remember some of the other stars that were also on SNL?
Despite their time being short on SNL, a lot of these stars of gone on to star in major blockbuster films and have won tons of awards.
Click through the slideshow to see the stars that started off on SNL…...
Some well known names that came out of the hit sketch show include Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Kristen Wiig – but do you remember some of the other stars that were also on SNL?
Despite their time being short on SNL, a lot of these stars of gone on to star in major blockbuster films and have won tons of awards.
Click through the slideshow to see the stars that started off on SNL…...
- 8/10/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Lorne Michaels (Gabriel Labelle), Gilda Radner (Ella Hunt), John Belushi (Matt Wood) and Dan Aykroyd (Dylan O’Brien) in Saturday Night. Photo Credit: Hopper Stone
© 2024 Ctmg, Inc. All Rights Reserved. **All Images Are Property Of Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc Have you seen the trailer for Saturday Night? It just dropped, and it’s full of laughs, chaos, and heart. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, the movie takes us back to 1975, right before the very first Saturday Night Live broadcast. Saturday Night dives into those crazy 90 minutes leading up to the show, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the young comedians and writers who were about to change TV forever. The trailer’s real-time countdown really amps up the excitement and tension as everyone scrambles to get ready for that iconic opening line: “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” This film isn’t just about...
© 2024 Ctmg, Inc. All Rights Reserved. **All Images Are Property Of Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc Have you seen the trailer for Saturday Night? It just dropped, and it’s full of laughs, chaos, and heart. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, the movie takes us back to 1975, right before the very first Saturday Night Live broadcast. Saturday Night dives into those crazy 90 minutes leading up to the show, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the young comedians and writers who were about to change TV forever. The trailer’s real-time countdown really amps up the excitement and tension as everyone scrambles to get ready for that iconic opening line: “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” This film isn’t just about...
- 8/10/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
To celebrate the August 14 birthday of Steve Martin, we’ve got a special photo gallery featuring his 15 greatest films. The actor, comedian, writer, producer, playwright, author and musician is an American icon who has been celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors and American Film Institute. He also received an honorary Oscar for his movie career in 2013.
Nominated for five Golden Globe Awards, six Grammy Awards (with five wins), as well as two Tony Awards, Martin is one of the great talents of the past few decades. There wasn’t a stand-up comedian alive in the mid-1970s who was on a hotter streak, and his first hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live” led to many more appearances. He also now has 2018 Emmy Awards nominations for producing and writing his Netflix comedy special with Martin Short.
He then jumped into movies and never looked back, with such popular flicks as “The Jerk,...
Nominated for five Golden Globe Awards, six Grammy Awards (with five wins), as well as two Tony Awards, Martin is one of the great talents of the past few decades. There wasn’t a stand-up comedian alive in the mid-1970s who was on a hotter streak, and his first hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live” led to many more appearances. He also now has 2018 Emmy Awards nominations for producing and writing his Netflix comedy special with Martin Short.
He then jumped into movies and never looked back, with such popular flicks as “The Jerk,...
- 8/10/2024
- by Tom O'Brien, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
Pixar unveiled a big new project Friday night at D23 Expo with its promotion for “Hoppers,” a body-swap story starring Jon Hamm, Bobby Moynihan and Piper Curda.
The story follows a young girl, Mabel, who can transfer her mind into a robot beaver with the goal of going undercover in the animal kingdom. She winds up befriending a regal beaver, King George, and uniting the animals to fight off the plans of a real estate developer. The movie is targeted for release in spring 2026.
Hamm, an Emmy winner for “Mad Men” and nominee this year for FX’s “Fargo,” will voice a greedy mayor with development plans. Curda, who voices Mabel, is a former Disney Channel actor who appeared in multiple episodes of the 2013-214 series “A.N.T Farm.” She also was featured in multiple episodes of the 2018-2022 CW superhero series “Legacies.”
Moynihan is an animation superstar and “Saturday Night Live” alum.
The story follows a young girl, Mabel, who can transfer her mind into a robot beaver with the goal of going undercover in the animal kingdom. She winds up befriending a regal beaver, King George, and uniting the animals to fight off the plans of a real estate developer. The movie is targeted for release in spring 2026.
Hamm, an Emmy winner for “Mad Men” and nominee this year for FX’s “Fargo,” will voice a greedy mayor with development plans. Curda, who voices Mabel, is a former Disney Channel actor who appeared in multiple episodes of the 2013-214 series “A.N.T Farm.” She also was featured in multiple episodes of the 2018-2022 CW superhero series “Legacies.”
Moynihan is an animation superstar and “Saturday Night Live” alum.
- 8/10/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
The famous phrase “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!” holds new meaning for Gabriel Labelle.
And on a Thursday night in Los Angeles at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood party, the actor reflected on stepping into the role of “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels for Jason Reitman’s upcoming movie “Saturday Night,” about the first broadcast of the NBC comedy show.
“Last time I saw you, we were talking about ‘The Fablemans’ and how you mastered a young Spielberg. Now you’ve mastered a young Lorne Michaels,” Variety’s Angelique Jackson said, referencing the actor’s 2022 breakout role.
“We’ll see, it’s not out yet. I could fuck everything up,” Labelle cut in, adding, “I saw the movie a couple weeks ago. It’s really good. Jason did such a good job. I’m so proud to be a part of that.”
So how did...
And on a Thursday night in Los Angeles at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood party, the actor reflected on stepping into the role of “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels for Jason Reitman’s upcoming movie “Saturday Night,” about the first broadcast of the NBC comedy show.
“Last time I saw you, we were talking about ‘The Fablemans’ and how you mastered a young Spielberg. Now you’ve mastered a young Lorne Michaels,” Variety’s Angelique Jackson said, referencing the actor’s 2022 breakout role.
“We’ll see, it’s not out yet. I could fuck everything up,” Labelle cut in, adding, “I saw the movie a couple weeks ago. It’s really good. Jason did such a good job. I’m so proud to be a part of that.”
So how did...
- 8/9/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
The 2024 Variety Power of Young Hollywood Party was filled with so many major stars and emerging talent, including honorees Sabrina Carpenter, Marcello Hernández and Sadie Sink.
The young stars posed with their awards at the event held at Santa Monica Proper Hotel on Thursday (August 8) in Santa Monica, Calif.
The three were featured on separate Variety Power of Young Hollywood covers, as the mag recognizes the annual Young Hollywood Impact list, profiling the top young actors, musicians and creators in the industry.
You can check out highlights from Sabrina‘s cover feature Here, from Marcello‘s feature Here and Sadie‘s highlights Here!
In addition to the three stars above, there were so many other young Hollywood stars in attendance, from actors Joey King and Lukas Gage, to singers Charlotte Lawrence and Lizzy McAlpine, as well as content creators like Jake Shane, Chris Olsen and James Charles.
Keep reading to find out more…...
The young stars posed with their awards at the event held at Santa Monica Proper Hotel on Thursday (August 8) in Santa Monica, Calif.
The three were featured on separate Variety Power of Young Hollywood covers, as the mag recognizes the annual Young Hollywood Impact list, profiling the top young actors, musicians and creators in the industry.
You can check out highlights from Sabrina‘s cover feature Here, from Marcello‘s feature Here and Sadie‘s highlights Here!
In addition to the three stars above, there were so many other young Hollywood stars in attendance, from actors Joey King and Lukas Gage, to singers Charlotte Lawrence and Lizzy McAlpine, as well as content creators like Jake Shane, Chris Olsen and James Charles.
Keep reading to find out more…...
- 8/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Jason Reitman’s much-anticipated film Saturday Night dives deep into the nerve-wracking moments leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Reitman’s vision focuses on the tension and excitement rather than just the laughs, painting a vivid picture of that fateful night on October 11, 1975. The trailer introduces us to a young, ambitious Lorne Michaels, played by Gabriel Labelle. It takes viewers on a wild ride through the chaotic preparations at 30 Rockefeller Center. The whole movie is the story of people trying to figure out what their identity is on the show, Reitman says, emphasizing how each...
- 8/9/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
One secret benefit to anchoring Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live? Even though fans might not think of you as the star of the show, you’re probably going to log more screen time than any other cast member. Right, Colin Jost?
Gary Dell’Abate gets it. “The thing that you always had when you were on the show that everyone didn’t have — you knew you were going to be on every week because of Weekend Update,” the Howard Stern producer told Kevin Nealon this week. “And everybody didn’t know they were going to be on every week.”
Didn’t that make Nealon’s cast mates jealous? The atmosphere on Saturday Night Live can be cutthroat, Nealon admitted, but the competition is often hidden. “Nobody's coming right out where it’s obvious that they’re competitive and they’re doing things to try to undermine you.”
That said, rivalry...
Gary Dell’Abate gets it. “The thing that you always had when you were on the show that everyone didn’t have — you knew you were going to be on every week because of Weekend Update,” the Howard Stern producer told Kevin Nealon this week. “And everybody didn’t know they were going to be on every week.”
Didn’t that make Nealon’s cast mates jealous? The atmosphere on Saturday Night Live can be cutthroat, Nealon admitted, but the competition is often hidden. “Nobody's coming right out where it’s obvious that they’re competitive and they’re doing things to try to undermine you.”
That said, rivalry...
- 8/9/2024
- Cracked
The first thing director Jason Reitman wants people to know about Saturday Night is that it may be about funny people—writers and performers who unquestionably redefined comedy—but it’s not intended to be a laugh riot. The movie plays out in real-time over the course of about 90 minutes, offering moments of uproarious laughter interspersed with tense and fraught scenes. The story begins at 30 Rockefeller Center at 10 p.m. on October 11, 1975, culminating with the first-ever broadcast of Saturday Night Live. What unfolds is a ticking-clock suspense thriller-comedy—a rare genre. According to Reitman, I always describe this movie as...
- 8/9/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
"Deadpool & Wolverine" not only features a bunch of Deadpool variants making up the infamous Deadpool Corps. from Marvel Comics, it also reveals a bunch of Wolverine variants from across the multiverse. One of them is comically short, both in accuracy when compared to the comics and visually hilarious, while another has been given quite the grandiose crucifixion on a massive X in the middle of a pile of blood-red skulls. But one of them is a totally ripped, gruff, and perfectly grumpy Wolverine played by none other than "Man of Steel" star Henry Cavill.
The introduction of this version of Wolverine not only takes a stab at DC Comics letting their Big Blue Boy Scout go without much of a celebrated send-off, but it shows that Cavill was basically in the wrong comic book universe this whole time. While it's not likely that we'll see Cavill pick up the...
The introduction of this version of Wolverine not only takes a stab at DC Comics letting their Big Blue Boy Scout go without much of a celebrated send-off, but it shows that Cavill was basically in the wrong comic book universe this whole time. While it's not likely that we'll see Cavill pick up the...
- 8/9/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about The Umbrella Academy, The Bold and the Beautiful, Saturday Night Live, Last Week Tonight and more!
1 | Could SNL not have waited a few more days before letting Molly Kearney go, knowing that Tim Walz was in the VP mix? ▼
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2 | In Batman: Caped Crusader, why did Catwoman...
1 | Could SNL not have waited a few more days before letting Molly Kearney go, knowing that Tim Walz was in the VP mix? ▼
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2 | In Batman: Caped Crusader, why did Catwoman...
- 8/9/2024
- by Vlada Gelman, Matt Webb Mitovich, Kimberly Roots, Dave Nemetz, Ryan Schwartz, Charlie Mason, Andy Swift, Claire Franken, Rebecca Iannucci and Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Sony Pictures has debuted the trailer for Jason Reitman’s ‘Saturday Night.’
At 11:30 pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever.
Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, the movie is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humour, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, we count down the minutes in real time until we hear those famous words…
Jane Curtin (Kim Matula), Laraine Newman (Emily Fairn), Lorne Michaels (Gabriel Labelle), Rosie Shuster (Rachel Sennott), and John Belushi (Matt Wood) in the Makeup Room in Saturday Night.
The movie stars Gabriel Labelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O’Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun, Cooper Hoffman,...
At 11:30 pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever.
Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, the movie is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humour, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, we count down the minutes in real time until we hear those famous words…
Jane Curtin (Kim Matula), Laraine Newman (Emily Fairn), Lorne Michaels (Gabriel Labelle), Rosie Shuster (Rachel Sennott), and John Belushi (Matt Wood) in the Makeup Room in Saturday Night.
The movie stars Gabriel Labelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O’Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun, Cooper Hoffman,...
- 8/9/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
In „Saturday Night“ blickt Regisseur Jason Reitman hinter die Kulissen der ersten Folge der NBC-Kultshow „Saturday Night Live“. Jetzt wurde der Trailer veröffentlicht.
Exakt 49 Jahre nach Ausstrahlung der ersten Folge der NBC-Kultshow „Saturday Night Live“ startet „Saturday Night“ am 11. Oktober in den US-Kinos. Jason Reitman, der zusammen mit Gil Kenan auf der Basis von Interviews mit noch lebenden Cast- und Crewmitgliedern der ersten „SNL“-Ausgabe auch das Drehbuch geschrieben hat, blickt darin hinter die Kulissen der „SNL“-Premierenausgabe.
In Rollen ehemaliger Ensemble-Mitglieder von „Saturday Night Live“ sind u.a. Dylan O’Brien (Dan Aykroyd), Lamorne Morris (Garrett Morris), Cory Michael Smith (Chevy Chase), Matt Wood (John Belushi), Ella Hunt (Gilda Radner), Emily Fairn (Laraine Newman) und Kim Matula (Jane Curtin) geschlüpft.
Exakt 49 Jahre nach Ausstrahlung der ersten Folge der NBC-Kultshow „Saturday Night Live“ startet „Saturday Night“ am 11. Oktober in den US-Kinos. Jason Reitman, der zusammen mit Gil Kenan auf der Basis von Interviews mit noch lebenden Cast- und Crewmitgliedern der ersten „SNL“-Ausgabe auch das Drehbuch geschrieben hat, blickt darin hinter die Kulissen der „SNL“-Premierenausgabe.
In Rollen ehemaliger Ensemble-Mitglieder von „Saturday Night Live“ sind u.a. Dylan O’Brien (Dan Aykroyd), Lamorne Morris (Garrett Morris), Cory Michael Smith (Chevy Chase), Matt Wood (John Belushi), Ella Hunt (Gilda Radner), Emily Fairn (Laraine Newman) und Kim Matula (Jane Curtin) geschlüpft.
- 8/9/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
Based on the true story of the launch of Saturday Night Live with Lorne Michaels. The new trailer suggests the series was set up to fail but the iconic stars and writers had different plans. Watch the new trailer with Cory Michael Smith (Gotham) playing a fitting Chevy Chase, Dylan O'Brien as Dan Aykroyd, Ella Hunt (Horizon: An American Story) as Gilda Radner and other newcomers playing SNL's most memorable characters.
- 8/9/2024
- by luperhaas@cinemovie.tv (Lupe R Haas)
- CineMovie
Director Jason Reitman’s upcoming film, Saturday Night, takes a unique look at the creation of one of television’s most iconic shows, Saturday Night Live. While the cast is filled with comedic greats, Reitman warns that his movie isn’t just about laughs. Instead, it’s a thriller-comedy set over 90 tension-filled minutes. The film is set to hit theatres on October 11 and provides a ticking clock suspense centered around the first-ever broadcast of SNL on October 11, 1975. A Tale of Original Cast Members The main cast includes Gabriel Labelle, who plays the young producer Lorne Michaels navigating the chaos of...
- 8/9/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
The first glimpse of Jason Reitman’s latest film, Saturday Night, is anything but a typical comedy. Though centered around the pioneering figures who transformed humor, the film is thick with suspense rather than just laughs. The narrative unfolds in real time over 90 minutes, capturing the frenzied hours leading to the historic debut of Saturday Night Live on October 11, 1975, at 30 Rockefeller Center. An Unusual Thriller-Comedy This movie is like a shuttle launch… Will they break orbit?, Reitman remarks, perfectly encapsulating the tense build-up to SNL’s first-ever broadcast. With egos clashing and pressure building, viewers are kept on...
- 8/9/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
The highly anticipated trailer for Jason Reitman’s new film Saturday Night has landed, revealing a whirlwind glimpse into the nerve-wracking 90 minutes before the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Reitman, alongside screenwriter Gil Kenan, crafted this biopic to showcase the chaotic and thrilling lead-up to the show’s historic premiere on October 11, 1975. A look behind the curtains Director Jason Reitman delves deep into the origins of SNL’s magic, highlighting its creator Lorne Michaels and original cast members. The film captures those frantic moments in real-time, offering more tension than typical laughs. As Reitman described it: This is a...
- 8/9/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
The movie Saturday Night, directed by Jason Reitman, highlights the chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the first-ever broadcast of Saturday Night Live on October 11, 1975. This suspenseful thriller-comedy unravels in real-time, showcasing both uproarious and tense moments. The film begins at 10 p.m. at 30 Rockefeller Center, escalating to the show’s famous opening line: Live From New York, it’s Saturday Night. The behind-the-scenes drama features drug use, egos clashing, and rising tensions as young producer Lorne Michaels, played by Gabriel Labelle, attempts to pull it all together. The ensemble cast is packed with burgeoning talent: Dylan O’Brien portrays...
- 8/9/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Mr. Throwback is a mockumentary-style comedy series created by Adam Pally and David Caspe. The Peacock series follows the story of Danny Grossman, a down-on-his-luck memorabilia salesman who was the top-rated 6th-grade basketball player in the country and also a teammate and friend with NBA legend Steph Curry. When Danny reaches out to Steph Curry, his life takes an unexpected turn. Mr. Throwback stars Adam Pally, Stephen Curry, and Ego Nwodim in the lead roles with Ayden Mayeri, Julian Sergi, Felix Jerry Droz, and Kyle Gibson starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the sports, comedy, and friendship in Mr. Throwback here are some similar shows you could watch next.
The Comeback (Max & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – HBO
The Comeback is a cringe satirical comedy series created by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King. The HBO series follows the story of Valerie Cherish, a veteran sitcom actor who...
The Comeback (Max & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – HBO
The Comeback is a cringe satirical comedy series created by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King. The HBO series follows the story of Valerie Cherish, a veteran sitcom actor who...
- 8/8/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost left his role as a 2024 Paris Olympics correspondent after he endured numerous injuries in Tahiti.
Jost took the role of “Olympics Surfing Correspondent” for NBC’s coverage of the competition in Tahiti. Part of his “reporting” included critical descriptions of his surfing skills and various related ailments, many of which surfers in the tropics commonly acquire.
First, he cut his foot on the reef, then he got a staph infection, and then he got an ear infection. “It’s – it’s a weird feeling when you’re in the medical tent way more than any of the athletes,” Jost told NBC Olympics host Maria Taylor last week. He also noted that “the medical staff, at this point, they know [his] name.”
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Jost took the role of “Olympics Surfing Correspondent” for NBC’s coverage of the competition in Tahiti. Part of his “reporting” included critical descriptions of his surfing skills and various related ailments, many of which surfers in the tropics commonly acquire.
First, he cut his foot on the reef, then he got a staph infection, and then he got an ear infection. “It’s – it’s a weird feeling when you’re in the medical tent way more than any of the athletes,” Jost told NBC Olympics host Maria Taylor last week. He also noted that “the medical staff, at this point, they know [his] name.”
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- 8/8/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
It’s an election year and with all of the media frenzy and speculation, a bevy of new faces have stoically entered the national political fray. This sort of national political exposure comes for these career civil servants at a major inflection point for the country. So, naturally, this means that their parody equivalents will mock everything about them when they appear in Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller for Saturday Night Live in a matter of weeks.
SNL returns for its 50th season with new episodes on Sept. 28, while the presidential election is set for Nov. 5. This gives the sketch comedy series six episodes before the race is decided to perfect caricatures of our nation’s next leaders. News broke last week that SNL alum and comedy superwoman Maya Rudolph will return to portray Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris (and let’s face it, would we ever want anyone else?...
SNL returns for its 50th season with new episodes on Sept. 28, while the presidential election is set for Nov. 5. This gives the sketch comedy series six episodes before the race is decided to perfect caricatures of our nation’s next leaders. News broke last week that SNL alum and comedy superwoman Maya Rudolph will return to portray Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris (and let’s face it, would we ever want anyone else?...
- 8/8/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Punkie Johnson and Molly Kearney recently announced that Saturday Night Live won’t have them to kick around anymore, waving goodbye as the show prepares for Season 50. In theory, that opens up a slot or two for new featured players — and one Redditor thinks they know who is getting the job.
User abbyabbyabby1 jumped on r/Comedy this morning to share a TikTok from @laughfactor, a stand-up comedy account with 680,000 followers. According to the video, comic Nick Callas is about to get his shot.
@laughfactor
As you can see in the video, Callas has auditioned for Saturday Night Live before, standing on the familiar Studio 8H stage as he shows off credible impressions of Mark Ruffalo, Jason Bateman, Elon Musk, Ryan Reynolds and Joe Rogan. You can’t say the guy’s not topical.
On the website for booking agents Kp Comedy, Callas’ bio says he’s “gone from missing...
User abbyabbyabby1 jumped on r/Comedy this morning to share a TikTok from @laughfactor, a stand-up comedy account with 680,000 followers. According to the video, comic Nick Callas is about to get his shot.
@laughfactor
As you can see in the video, Callas has auditioned for Saturday Night Live before, standing on the familiar Studio 8H stage as he shows off credible impressions of Mark Ruffalo, Jason Bateman, Elon Musk, Ryan Reynolds and Joe Rogan. You can’t say the guy’s not topical.
On the website for booking agents Kp Comedy, Callas’ bio says he’s “gone from missing...
- 8/8/2024
- Cracked
The chaotic first night of Saturday Night Live — and how the show was almost dead-on-arrival — is the focus of the upcoming “thriller-comedy” Saturday Night, which depicts the hours leading up to the premiere broadcast.
“At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever,” Sony Pictures Entertainment said in the film’s synopsis.
“Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor,...
“At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever,” Sony Pictures Entertainment said in the film’s synopsis.
“Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Jason Reitman is ready to go live from New York.
On Thursday, Sony Pictures released the first trailer for Reitman’s upcoming drama “Saturday Night,” Reitman’s new film about the chaos and creativity that went into getting the venerable sketch comedy series “Saturday Night Live” on the air for the first time. “Saturday Night” debuts in theaters on October 11, 49 years to the day “SNL” debuted on NBC.
Here’s the synopsis of the film, provided by Sony:
At 11:30 pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, we count...
On Thursday, Sony Pictures released the first trailer for Reitman’s upcoming drama “Saturday Night,” Reitman’s new film about the chaos and creativity that went into getting the venerable sketch comedy series “Saturday Night Live” on the air for the first time. “Saturday Night” debuts in theaters on October 11, 49 years to the day “SNL” debuted on NBC.
Here’s the synopsis of the film, provided by Sony:
At 11:30 pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, we count...
- 8/8/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
"We're 90 minutes of live television by a group of 20-year-olds who have never made anything. Did you ever stop and wonder why they said yes? A counterculture show starring total unknowns with zero narrative and even less structure. They want you to fail."
That's how producer Dick Ebersol (played by Cooper Hoffman of "Licorice Pizza") describes the comedic experiment that was "Saturday Night Live" in the first trailer for Jason Reitman's new movie "Saturday Night." The film chronicles all the chaos, fighting, drama, and hilarity that unfolded behind the scenes before the premiere of what would become one of the most iconic comedy shows of all time.
When Vanity Fair debuted a first look at "Saturday Night" earlier this week, Reitman described it as a comedy-thriller where time was the villain, and that's exactly what we get in the trailer you can watch above. There's a literal ticking clock...
That's how producer Dick Ebersol (played by Cooper Hoffman of "Licorice Pizza") describes the comedic experiment that was "Saturday Night Live" in the first trailer for Jason Reitman's new movie "Saturday Night." The film chronicles all the chaos, fighting, drama, and hilarity that unfolded behind the scenes before the premiere of what would become one of the most iconic comedy shows of all time.
When Vanity Fair debuted a first look at "Saturday Night" earlier this week, Reitman described it as a comedy-thriller where time was the villain, and that's exactly what we get in the trailer you can watch above. There's a literal ticking clock...
- 8/8/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Live from New York! It’s the Saturday Night trailer! Steel yourselves for a chaotic evening of unpredictability, unprofessionalism, and rampant consumption of sensory-altering substances because Lorne Michaels (Gabriel Labelle) hopes to make miracles happen on the sketch variety show’s opening night.
In Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night trailer, Labelle’s Lorne Michaels scrambles to get his show on the road in the face of impending failure. Between battling Rockafella Center security, being at odds with Mbc programming higher-up David Tebet (Willem Dafoe), and trying to keep his cast from killing each other, Michaels faces an uphill battle of wills to launch what eventually becomes an institution among television programming.
Saturday Night explores the evening of October 11, 1975, when “a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. SNL 1975 is the true story of what happened behind the scenes that night in the moments leading up to...
In Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night trailer, Labelle’s Lorne Michaels scrambles to get his show on the road in the face of impending failure. Between battling Rockafella Center security, being at odds with Mbc programming higher-up David Tebet (Willem Dafoe), and trying to keep his cast from killing each other, Michaels faces an uphill battle of wills to launch what eventually becomes an institution among television programming.
Saturday Night explores the evening of October 11, 1975, when “a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. SNL 1975 is the true story of what happened behind the scenes that night in the moments leading up to...
- 8/8/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
"They have 90 minutes to get their shit together." It's time! Sony Pictures has unveiled the first trailer for a movie titled Saturday Night, formerly known as SNL 1975, a hilarious look at the first night of Saturday Night Live to ever air in 1975. Co-written and directed by Jason Reitman this comedy has been building buzz recently, as word on the street is that it's fantastic. And now Sony has schedule it to open this October in just a few months (opening the same day in October that it also takes place on)! Surprise! At 11:30pm on October 11th, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. Find out what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. The massive ensemble SNL cast includes: Gabriel Labelle as Lorne Michaels, Rachel Sennott as Rosie Shuster, Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is giving us our first look at the upcoming film Saturday Night (fka SNL 1975), writer/director Jason Reitman’s (Juno, Up in the Air) movie about Saturday Night Live‘s first-ever taping.
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The film takes place on Oct. 11, 1975 — and,...
Sony Pictures Entertainment is giving us our first look at the upcoming film Saturday Night (fka SNL 1975), writer/director Jason Reitman’s (Juno, Up in the Air) movie about Saturday Night Live‘s first-ever taping.
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The film takes place on Oct. 11, 1975 — and,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, filmmaker Jason Reitman is bringing it back to the night when it all began. With his new film Saturday Night, Reitman chronicles the events leading up the events of SNL’s very first episode on October 11th, 1975. Watch the newly revealed trailer below.
The film’s star-studded ensemble cast features Gabriel Labelle as SNL creator Lorne Michaels; Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd; Lamorne Morris as Garrett Morris; Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase; Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner; Emily Fairn as Laraine Newman; Kim Matula as Jane Curtin; Matt Wood as John Belushi; and Nicholas Braun as Andy Kaufman and Jim Henson.
Other cast members include Cooper Hoffman as NBC head Dick Ebersol; Rachel Sennott as SNL writer and Michael’s wife Rosie Shuster; Matthew Rhys as George Carlin; Jon Batiste as Billy Preston; Finn Wolfhard as an NBC page; J.K Simmons...
The film’s star-studded ensemble cast features Gabriel Labelle as SNL creator Lorne Michaels; Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd; Lamorne Morris as Garrett Morris; Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase; Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner; Emily Fairn as Laraine Newman; Kim Matula as Jane Curtin; Matt Wood as John Belushi; and Nicholas Braun as Andy Kaufman and Jim Henson.
Other cast members include Cooper Hoffman as NBC head Dick Ebersol; Rachel Sennott as SNL writer and Michael’s wife Rosie Shuster; Matthew Rhys as George Carlin; Jon Batiste as Billy Preston; Finn Wolfhard as an NBC page; J.K Simmons...
- 8/8/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Next year marks two anniversaries: the (more or less) 130th of cinema and 50th of Saturday Night Live. Perhaps, thus, some fitting convergence that no idea in the history of cinema has been less-compelling than Jason Reitman doing a one-two Birdman / Sorkin pastiche about the ticking-clock tension of whether or not Saturday Night Live‘s first episode will make it to air while, I’ll go ahead and presume, telling us a thing or two about how the culture forever changed because some comedians did a few skits.
Yet the bell tolls for thee, and Saturday Night will have its theatrical debut on October 11, the 49th anniversary of SNL‘s premiere––kind of an odd discrepancy, and it would’ve admittedly been neat to release the film on the same Saturday 50 years later, but why do I care about this. Gabrielle Labelle (Sammy Fabelman himself!) plays Lorne Michaels, whose argument...
Yet the bell tolls for thee, and Saturday Night will have its theatrical debut on October 11, the 49th anniversary of SNL‘s premiere––kind of an odd discrepancy, and it would’ve admittedly been neat to release the film on the same Saturday 50 years later, but why do I care about this. Gabrielle Labelle (Sammy Fabelman himself!) plays Lorne Michaels, whose argument...
- 8/8/2024
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
Sony Pictures has released the first trailer for Saturday Night from director Jason Reitman..
At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, we count down the minutes in real time until we hear those famous words…
The film stars (in order of appearance): Gabriel Labelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O’Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun, Cooper Hoffman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kaia Gerber, Tommy Dewey, Willem Dafoe, Matthew Rhys and J.K. Simmons. Also rounding out the ensemble cast...
At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, we count down the minutes in real time until we hear those famous words…
The film stars (in order of appearance): Gabriel Labelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O’Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun, Cooper Hoffman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kaia Gerber, Tommy Dewey, Willem Dafoe, Matthew Rhys and J.K. Simmons. Also rounding out the ensemble cast...
- 8/8/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The first trailer for Saturday Night, about the first broadcast of NBC’s SNL, has just debuted online!
The film features a huge ensemble cast portraying comedy greats like John Belushi, Gilda Radner, and more.
Head inside to watch…
Gabriel Labelle takes on the role of SNL head Lorne Michaels while Cooper Hoffman stars as NBC executive Dick Ebersol.
The cast also includes Dylan O’Brien (as Dan Aykroyd), Lamorne Morris (as Garrett Morris), Cory Michael Smith (as Chevy Chase), Matt Wood (as John Belushi), Ella Hunt (as Gilda Radner), Emily Fairn (as Laraine Newman) and Kim Matula (as Jane Curtin).
Other stars include Willem Dafoe (as David Tebet), Nicholas Braun (as Jim Henson), Matthew Rhys (as George Carlin), Kaia Gerber (as Jacqueline Carlin), J.K. Simmons (as Milton Berle), Jon Batiste (as Billy Preston), Andrew Barth Feldman (as Neil Levy), Naomi McPherson (as Janis Ian) and Finn Wolfhard as an NBC page.
The film features a huge ensemble cast portraying comedy greats like John Belushi, Gilda Radner, and more.
Head inside to watch…
Gabriel Labelle takes on the role of SNL head Lorne Michaels while Cooper Hoffman stars as NBC executive Dick Ebersol.
The cast also includes Dylan O’Brien (as Dan Aykroyd), Lamorne Morris (as Garrett Morris), Cory Michael Smith (as Chevy Chase), Matt Wood (as John Belushi), Ella Hunt (as Gilda Radner), Emily Fairn (as Laraine Newman) and Kim Matula (as Jane Curtin).
Other stars include Willem Dafoe (as David Tebet), Nicholas Braun (as Jim Henson), Matthew Rhys (as George Carlin), Kaia Gerber (as Jacqueline Carlin), J.K. Simmons (as Milton Berle), Jon Batiste (as Billy Preston), Andrew Barth Feldman (as Neil Levy), Naomi McPherson (as Janis Ian) and Finn Wolfhard as an NBC page.
- 8/8/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
"Saturday Night Live" is, oddly enough, usually a pretty key part of any American election cycle. Name a president and it's easy to picture the person who played them on the long-running NBC sketch show. Say George W. Bush and it's probably just as easy to envision Will Ferrell's take on the former president as it is the man himself. As such, all eyes are now on who will be cast to play Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on "SNL" for its forthcoming 50th season, as he was recently selected to be the running mate for Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee to become our next Potus. For now, though, at least one favorite for the role has taken his hat out of the ring.
Legendary comedian Steve Martin, who has a long history with "SNL," has politely declined an offer from Lorne Michaels to portray Walz on the show. The...
Legendary comedian Steve Martin, who has a long history with "SNL," has politely declined an offer from Lorne Michaels to portray Walz on the show. The...
- 8/8/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Despite an offer from Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin says he will not portray vice presidential candidate Tim Walz on Saturday Night Live. Not long after Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, picked Minnesota’s Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, social media users began to line up candidates to play Walz when Saturday Night Live returns in the fall. At the top of the list: Steve Martin, who, with his wispy white hair, glasses and genial dad-like demeanor, bears a certain resemblance to Walz. Martin got into the spirit of things Tuesday, posting on Threads: I just...
- 8/8/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
The debut night for Saturday Night Live was no walk in the park, as seen in the trailer for Jason Reitman’s forthcoming movie about the NBC sketch show’s origins.
Sony Pictures released the first trailer for Saturday Night ahead of its Oct. 11 theatrical release. Reitman helmed the feature that focuses on the behind-the-scenes moments leading up to SNL’s premiere broadcast that aired Oct. 11, 1975.
The trailer highlights the chaos that transpired over the course of the final 90 minutes prior to the start of that first-ever episode. This includes a tense exchange between series creator Lorne Michaels (played by Gabriel Labelle) and NBC executive Dick Ebersol (Cooper Hoffman).
Ebersol says in the footage, “Lorne, 90 minutes of live television by a group of 20-year-olds who have never made anything? Do you every stop and wonder why they said yes [to] a counterculture show starring total unknowns, with zero narrative and even less structure?...
Sony Pictures released the first trailer for Saturday Night ahead of its Oct. 11 theatrical release. Reitman helmed the feature that focuses on the behind-the-scenes moments leading up to SNL’s premiere broadcast that aired Oct. 11, 1975.
The trailer highlights the chaos that transpired over the course of the final 90 minutes prior to the start of that first-ever episode. This includes a tense exchange between series creator Lorne Michaels (played by Gabriel Labelle) and NBC executive Dick Ebersol (Cooper Hoffman).
Ebersol says in the footage, “Lorne, 90 minutes of live television by a group of 20-year-olds who have never made anything? Do you every stop and wonder why they said yes [to] a counterculture show starring total unknowns, with zero narrative and even less structure?...
- 8/8/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Live from New York, it’s a very chaotic “Saturday Night.”
Jason Reitman’s new film, which dramatizes the airing of the first-ever episode of “Saturday Night Live” back in 1975, hits theaters on Oct. 11, courtesy of Columbia Pictures, just as the NBC show celebrates its 50th anniversary season. But you can at least get a taste of the mayhem, thanks to a brand-new trailer, which you can watch below.
The trailer certainly captures the franticness of those opening night jitters (perhaps fueled by substances both legal and illegal). Reitman recently described the movie to Vanity Fair as “a thriller-comedy, if you can call that a genre.” And you definitely get that vibe, especially since, in the same article, Reitman admitted that it was essentially playing out in real time, covering the 90 minutes before the show went live — and changed television forever.
It’s also very fun to see all of...
Jason Reitman’s new film, which dramatizes the airing of the first-ever episode of “Saturday Night Live” back in 1975, hits theaters on Oct. 11, courtesy of Columbia Pictures, just as the NBC show celebrates its 50th anniversary season. But you can at least get a taste of the mayhem, thanks to a brand-new trailer, which you can watch below.
The trailer certainly captures the franticness of those opening night jitters (perhaps fueled by substances both legal and illegal). Reitman recently described the movie to Vanity Fair as “a thriller-comedy, if you can call that a genre.” And you definitely get that vibe, especially since, in the same article, Reitman admitted that it was essentially playing out in real time, covering the 90 minutes before the show went live — and changed television forever.
It’s also very fun to see all of...
- 8/8/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
As the 2024 Presidential Election in the United States continues to heat up, Saturday Night Live hopes to book top-tier talent to portray candidates on both sides of the aisle. The long-running sketch comedy showcase already has Maya Rudolph returning to represent the current Vice President and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris, and now wants Steve Martin to come aboard as Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz. While it wouldn’t take much to transform Martin into Walz for a series of guest spots leading up to the election, the Only Murders in the Building actor isn’t interested in returning to his old stomping grounds.
The call for Steve Martin to play Tim Walz began online, with scores of users calling for the banjo-wielding comedian to join the Saturday Night Live cast for a series of sketches focusing on the fraught race. Seeing the demand, Lorne Michaels phoned Martin to see if...
The call for Steve Martin to play Tim Walz began online, with scores of users calling for the banjo-wielding comedian to join the Saturday Night Live cast for a series of sketches focusing on the fraught race. Seeing the demand, Lorne Michaels phoned Martin to see if...
- 8/8/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
These days, we might know Saturday Night Live as a funny, (usually) well-oiled machine, but the legendary show’s first night was more akin to something ripped from a Christopher Nolan film. At least that’s how the 90 minutes leading up to showtime look in the hands of director Jason Reitman,...
- 8/8/2024
- by Emma Keates
- avclub.com
Renowned filmmaker Jason Reitman is set to captivate audiences once again with his latest project, ‘Saturday Night.’ This highly anticipated movie will hit theaters on October 11, precisely 49 years after the debut of Saturday Night Live. The film, distributed by Columbia Pictures, is a behind-the-scenes exploration of the chaos and brilliance that took place in the 90 minutes leading up to the historic first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. This release date has historical significance, marking the same day in 1975 when NBC’s comedy juggernaut, Saturday Night Live, launched its long-standing run. As it nears its 50th season, this...
- 8/8/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
The 26-year-old Saturday Night Live breakout star Marcelo Hernandez is opening up about his rise to fame! Hernandez grew up in Miami, which significantly influenced his comedic style. During a discussion, he talked about his childhood in Miami, his relationship with his mother, his time on SNL, and interacting with Lorne Michaels. A lot of the jokes I say and the stuff that I write has to do with our relationships growing up. went through a lot to get to the U.S. and to make a name and a world for herself, so I respect her very much...
- 8/8/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
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