The stars are stepping out for a Russian Doll event!
23.03.2022 - 22:35 / variety.com
Joe Otterson TV ReporterNatasha Henstridge is joining The CW’s “Charmed” in a recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively.Henstridge will appear as Diana. Described as confident, strong, and wry-witted, Diana is another Whitelighter, when it was believed that Harry (Rupert Evans) was the only one left.
Diana seeks Harry out in the hopes that he can help her escape from a bizarre, magical predicament in which she finds herself.Henstridge currently stars in the CBC legal drama “Diggstown,” which is coming back for a fourth and final season. Her work on the show earned her a Canadian Screen Award for best supporting actress.
Henstridge is also known for her film roles, breaking out when she starred in the “Species” franchise. Her other film roles include both “The Whole Nine Yards” and its sequel “The Whole Ten Yards,” “Ghosts of Mars,” “Let the Game Begin,” and “The Bronx Bull.” She is repped by Buchwald and Atlas Artists.“Charmed” is currently airing its fourth season at The CW.
Based on the original series of the same name, the new show stars Melonie Diaz, Sarah Jeffery, Lucy Barrett, Evans, and Jordan Donica. Jeffrey Lieber, Nicki Renna, Joey Falco, Kevin Dowling, Jennie Snyder Urman, Ben Silverman, Brad Silberling, Howard Owens, Liz Kruger, and Craig Shapiro all serve as executive producers.
It is produced by CBS Studios in association with Propagate Content.Earlier this week, The CW announced seven early series renewals, with “Riverdale,” “Walker,” and “The Flash” being among the shows picked up for new seasons. “Charmed” was not part of that announcement, but the network is expected to announce more renewals going into the broadcast upfronts in May.
.The stars are stepping out for a Russian Doll event!
Angelique Jackson It’s been three whole years since audiences experienced the psychedelic dramedy of “Russian Doll,” but, if the rapturous response to the Netflix show’s Season 2 trailer is any indication, fans are more than ready to jump into a new adventure with the show’s co-creator, executive producer, director, writer, showrunner and star Natasha Lyonne.“It’s scary releasing trailers and things like that, because you’re trying to figure out the right amount [to show], if you want people to be able to go in cold,” Lyonne told Variety at a rooftop celebration for the show at Hollywood’s Roosevelt Hotel on Friday night. “And yet, there’s a thirst, a hunger that dictates that this is the way that we do things.” The clip in question reintroduces Lyonne’s onscreen alter ego Nadia Vulvokov, who’s emerged from the first season’s purgatorial storyline only to find herself transported back to 1980s New York.
Russian Doll Season 2 introduces a new time bending aspect to the Netflix comedy, which also speaks Nadia’s (Natasha Lyonne) new life crisis. Lyonne and co-creator/EP Amy Poehler spoke about the upcoming season on a Deadline Contenders panel on Saturday.
Season two of “Russian Doll” is finally here.
It’s really been a long minute since we had any “Russian Doll,” Netflix’s hit hipster series about a woman living on New York’s Lower East Side in the early aughts who gets caught in some strange time loop where she keeps on reliving the same day over and over again. Created by writer/director Leslye Headland and its star Natasha Lyonne, “Russian Doll” was quite the cultural sensation when it first arrived in 2019.
cooking competition and part “whodunit” mystery. Each episode features a different group of chefs (both home trained amateurs and those with culinary-school experience) who cook several dishes with the goal to win a cash prize up to $50,000 and split it among the group. The catch: one person in their ranks is a “rat” who is secretly aiming to sabotage their dishes.
Miramax comedy “Old Dads,” the directorial debut for Bill Burr, who will also star in the film, has made nine additions to its cast, The Wrap has exclusively learned.Jackie Tohn (“GLOW”), Miles Robbins (“Halloween”), Rachael Harris (“Lucifer”), Dash McCloud (“Candy”), Justin Miles (“The Walking Dead”), Natasha Leggero (“Burning Love”), Katrina Bowden (“30 Rock”), Josh Brener (“Silicon Valley”) and Rory Scovel (“Physical”) have joined the cast for “Old Dads.”“Old Dads” centers on a middle-aged father, Jack (Burr), and his two best friends (Cannavale and Woodbine), who after selling their company to a millennial, find themselves out of step and behind the times as they hilariously struggle to navigate a changing world of culture, career and fatherhood.They will appear in the comedy alongside Burr, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine, Katie Aselton and Reign Edwards.Burr is set to make his feature directorial debut and also co-wrote the script with Ben Tishler. The film is currently in production and began principal photography on March 2 in Los AngelesProducers are Burr, Bill Block (“Bad Moms,” “Dirty Grandpa”) for Miramax, Monica Levinson (both “Borat” movies, “Bruno”) for All of Us Productions, Mike Bertolina for All Things Comedy, and Ben Tishler.Jackie Tohn is repped by Armada Partners and CAA.
Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentFrench-American podcast network Paradiso Media has unveiled a trio of prestige podcast shows, “Wild Whispers,” “STYX” and “Conference Call” with high-profile talent, including Jeff Ward (“Hacks”), Gregory Stees (“Funny or Die”) and Elizabeth Henstridge (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.).”All three shows were presented at Series Mania’s”IP Pitch: Podcast to Screen” session where Paradiso Media was out in force. “Conference Call” is a new scripted startup parody podcast adapted from Paradiso’s own hit French podcast “Conf Call” which was released in Europe on Deezer.
Shaun White may have retired from professional snowboarding, but that doesn't mean he's ruling out a return to the snow. ET's Lauren Zima spoke to the Olympian at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards Tuesday where he shared an update on life since retiring and revealed whether or not he'd ever come out of retirement.«It's amazing. I've been having the best time,» White gushed before sharing the advice his girlfriend, Nina Dobrev, gave him about retirement.
The Hollywood treatment! Shaun White is continuing his retirement tour with an appearance at the 2022 Academy Awards — but Nina Dobrev won’t be his date.
Ed Meza @edmezavarWith its focus on Costa Rica, the Málaga Festival Industry Zone (MAFIZ) is showcasing the central American country’s bourgeoning film sector and talent with presentations of feature films, works in progress, projects in development and the country’s scenic locations and support opportunties.Costa Rican filmmakers and their projects are participating in MAFIZ’s various sections, including the Malaga Festival Fund & Co-Production Event (MAFF); Málaga Work in Progress; Málaga Talent and Hack Málaga.Nicole Chi’s documentary “Guián” and Daniel Ross Mix’s “El Zoológico de la Milla 70” (“70 Mile Zoo”) are the two Costa Rican projects taking part in the Work in Progress section. In “Guián,” Chi chronicles her own personal journey of discovery as she travels to China following the death of her grandmother Guián.
Zac Efron first made his name as a Hollywood heartthrob in High School Musical, but he’s still got fans--old and new--swooning over him every day.The 34-year-old was spotted at the beach over the weekend, showing off his super muscular physique while on vacation in Costa Rica. Wearing nothing but a pair of short blue swim trucks, the actor kept cool by wearing a baseball cap and a pair of black sunglasses.
Candace Cameron Bure’s family celebrated a very special moment over the weekend.
Coldplay began their huge eco-friendly world tour for new album ‘Music For The Spheres’ in Costa Rica last night (March 18) – see footage, reaction, setlist and more below.The band’s 2022 world stadium tour comes with an emphasis on environmental sustainability, and began with a gig at the Estadio Nacional in the Costa Rican capital San Jose.During the show, the band debuted a number of songs from ‘Music Of The Spheres’ live for the first time, as well as airing classics including ‘Fix You’, ‘Yellow’ and ‘Viva La Vida’.See footage and pictures from the show as well as the full setlist below.A post shared by Planeta Coldplay (@planetacoldplay)A post shared by AM Prensa (@amprensa)A post shared by TICONCIERTOS (@ticonciertos)‘Higher Power’‘Adventure of a Lifetime’‘Paradise’‘Charlie Brown’‘The Scientist’‘Viva la Vida’‘Orphans’‘Let Somebody Go’‘Bani Adam’‘Sparks’‘Yellow’‘Human Heart’ (with H.E.R.)‘People of the Pride’‘Clocks’‘Infinity Sign’‘Something Just Like This’‘Midnight’‘My Universe’‘A Sky Full of Stars’‘Coloratura’‘Patriótica costarricense’ (Manuel María Flores cover)‘God Put a Smile Upon Your Face’‘Everyday Life’‘Sunrise’‘Humankind’‘Fix You’‘Biutyful’Integral to the new tour is its eco-friendly measures, which have been set out on a new ‘sustainability’ section of Coldplay’s official website.The measures include cutting direct emissions by 50 per cent compared to the band’s last tour in 2016 and 2017, using 100 per cent renewable energy and having solar installations at every venue.Discussing the idea behind the tour, Coldplay said in a statement: “We’re very conscious that the planet is facing a climate crisis.
Zac Efron looked as fit as ever when he hit up a beach in Costa Rica this week. Looking like his character, Matt Brody, in the 2017 movie, the 34-year-old actor was spotted shirtless, sporting a pair of blue swim trunks.An eyewitness tells ET that Efron was enjoying some downtime in Costa Rica with friends, and spent the day surfing.
Zac Efron, 34, couldn’t possibly get any hotter, right? Wrong! The hunky actor is soaking up the sun in Costa Rica with some friends and, thankfully, he has been wearing only a pair of board shorts while doing it. In photos here, Zac is seen multitasking in Central America — jogging, swimming and even taking some time to snap some photos of his own!
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