For a while now, we’ve known that Guy Ritchie was interested in doing something in the “Sherlock Holmes” universe. And while he has finally gotten his wish, it’s a whole different take on the character than fans might have been hoping for.
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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Prime Video continues to expand its game show output, announcing two more new shows on Tuesday at Amazon’s upfronts presentation: “Buy It Now,” hosted by JB Smoove (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) and the holiday-themed event “Wish List Games” hosted by Nick Cannon (“The Masked Singer”). Both feature tie ins to Amazon’s shopping portals.
“Buy It Now” and “Wish List Games” comes on top of “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” (also announced on Tuesday) and the upcoming “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” hosted by Travis Kelce. Prime Video also has “Beast Games,” “The GOAT” (from Elon Gale and Lee Eisenberg) and “The 1% Club.” “With the chance to win cash, prizes, or simply notoriety, competition and game series are the ultimate
wish fulfillment,” says Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD originals unscripted and targeted programming,
Amazon MGM Studios.
“We are excited to expand our slate of classic, nostalgic titles and look forward to
making more dreams come true through our original IP. We are equally thrilled to have JB Smoove, Nick
Cannon and Travis Kelce as the talented hosts on these new series bringing humor, enthusiasm, and fun
to our global Prime Video customers.” In the case of “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?,” Prime Video revealed the first batch of stars to appear on the show: Comedians Natasha Leggero, Nicole Byer, Nikki Glaser, and Ron Funches; Thursday Night Football analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick; former NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco; “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Garcelle Beauvais; “Vanderpump Rules” star Lala Kent; actress, writer, and producer Lilly Singh; and podcast host Sophia Stallone.
For a while now, we’ve known that Guy Ritchie was interested in doing something in the “Sherlock Holmes” universe. And while he has finally gotten his wish, it’s a whole different take on the character than fans might have been hoping for.
She Wants Revenge.Now, The Chameleons have released their newest EP, titled ‘Where Are You’. Frontman Burgess said of the EP: “It’s exciting to finally be putting out fresh Chameleons material for the first time in over twenty years, although initially I found it quite daunting.“The question about new music is one I had been asked the most from people coming to the shows, a great many of whom weren’t even born when those records were originally made but nevertheless were excited and inspired by the music enough to catch multiple shows on multiple tours.”Listen to ‘Where Are You’ down below:The EP, which contains its title track along with ‘Endlessly Falling’ and ‘Forever’, is set to be the first taster of their upcoming album ‘Arctic Moon’, reportedly out later this year on Metropolis Records.
Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach is celebrating its 20th anniversary with none other than the Navy’s elite flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels. It’s been a big week for the Blues — not only are they returning to New York’s airspace, but they’re making headlines in a big way thanks to a new Prime Video documentary that followed the squad during the 2022 season.“The Blue Angels,” which hit Amazon’s streaming service on May 23 after a weeklong run in IMAX theaters, is a passion project of actor Glen Powell, who produced the doc alongside J.J.
Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia are teaming up for a new show.
“Jeopardy!” and “Family Feud” as his favorite game shows.“In my opinion, the gold standard [game show host] is Richard Dawson hosting ‘Family Feud,’ ” he said.“That’s why I wore a vest every episode. That’s my little nod to him.”In addition to game shows, Oswalt has worn many caps in Hollywood, including comedic acting (“Parks and Recreation,” “Community”), voice acting (“Ratatouille”), writing, stand-up (for which he won an Emmy and a Grammy), and dramatic acting. (He’s slated to be in “Sons of Anarchy” creator Kurt Sutter’s next drama, “The Abandons.”)“I like doing it all, but the one that brought me to the dance was stand-up,” he said.“Everything I do is so that I can do more stand-up.” He’s going on tour this summer, with “a whole new hour of material,” he said.
Fallout had another record setting week for Prime Video.
Manchester United are preparing to welcome a Premier League opponent to Old Trafford for the final time this season as Newcastle visit the North West.
Prime Video has ordered a new Tomb Raider with Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the writer’s seat.Yesterday (May 14), Prime and Amazon MGM Studios announced that a new Tomb Raider series in the works with video game developer Crystal Dynamics. Waller-Bridge will write and executive produce for the series.The upcoming Tomb Raider series has yet to reveal a cast, details on its plot, or a release date.The legacy continues. Amazon MGM Studios and Crystal Dynamics to expand the TOMB RAIDER universe.
Nicolas Cage is reprising his role as Spider-Man Noir!
Aerosmith announced their ‘Peace Out Farewell Tour.’However, after lead singer Steven Tyler sustained vocal damage just three shows into the tour last September, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group had to postpone the tour indefinitely.Fans waited for months with nary any news until April 10.On that date, the band officially announced the rescheduled dates for the ‘Peace Out Farewell Tour’ featuring The Black Crowes and Teddy Swims on select dates.They made sure to include make-up dates in New York and New Jersey, too.First, the “Walk This Way” rockers will swoop into Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Prime Video kinda has its audience figured out by now. With the success of series like “Jack Ryan” and “Reacher,” as well as something like “Terminal List,” the streaming service knows that big strong guys kicking ass seems to do good business.
Senior Amazon execs Paul Kotas and Mike Hopkins opened the tech giant’s first upfront by detailing the steps toward becoming what Hopkins called a “one-stop shop” for viewers and advertisers.
ABC has announced big news for its unscripted lineup during the 2024-2024 television season.
Amazon is getting into the talk show game.
Just days after hosting the first of six rescheduled gigs from Co-op Live, Manchester’s AO Arena has been named as one of the best music venues in the country.
Alex Ritman Paul Walter Hauser has added another project to a packed upcoming slate. The Emmy and Golden Globe winner, who in the last few weeks alone has been tapped to play Chris Farley in Josh Gad’s biopic and has joined the cast of both “Fantastic Four” and the “Naked Gun” reboot, is to lead “Press Your Luck,” a drama-thriller based on the true story of Michael Larson. Protagonist Pictures has unveiled the drama-thriller — from Plenty Good in co-production with Fabula — alongside a first look image and will handle international sales, while CAA Media Finance represents North American rights.
Prince Harry touched down in the UK on 7 May for a brief two-day trip packed full of events in connection to the Invictus Games' 10th anniversary.The Duke of Sussex made the trip from California without wife Meghan Markle, who he will reunite with on 9 May as they head to Nigeria together. Harry, 39, attended an event in London on Wednesday (8 May) morning, and upon exiting he waved to crowds.
Michelle Yeoh is set to star in an upcoming new television series!
You would think finding out your dad is in a music video with Taylor Swift would be the coolest thing ever! However, Ethan Hawke’s youngest daughters weren’t as hyped after all…
Ariana Grande was the surprise performer at the 2024 Met Gala and she brought along her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo as her special guest.