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Peter White Television EditorThe Late Show’s Stephen Colbert is back with his second original Friday night show in a row and he’s bringing the cast of The West Wing with him.Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford and creator Aaron Sorkin will appear on the CBS talk show on Friday October 9.Last Friday, Colbert aired an episode of The Late Show after President Donald Trump contracted COVID-19.This comes ahead of the launch of The West Wing special on HBO Max on October 15.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterMGM is relaunching American International Pictures and making Tate Taylor’s Breaking News in Yuba County it’s first acquisition. The newly launched AIP label will release the film, starring Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Regina Hall, Awkwafina, Wanda Sykes, Matthew Modine, Ellen Barkin, Samira Wiley, Bridget Everett, Clifton Collins, Jr., Jimmi Simpson and Juliette Lewis beginning January 29, 2021.

Dave McNary Film ReporterThe North American rights to Allison Janney’s drama-comedy “Breaking News in Yuba County” have been bought by MGM, which will release the film on Jan. 29, 2021 through its relaunched American International Pictures label.Janney stars as an overlooked pencil pusher who catches her husband in bed with another woman, which causes him to die of a heart attack.

Which is why a host of celebrities have been pictured wearing designer boots with the word ‘VOTE’ emblazoned on the side. The likes of Karlie Kloss, Selma Blair, Amber Valetta and Allison Janney have all posted pictures of themselves wearing the Stuart Weitzman thigh-highs.

The cast of The West Wing is together again!

reunion!The cast of the beloved NBC drama will reunite for its first performance together in 17 years, coming together for a staged theatrical reading of the season 3 episode «Hartsfield's Landing,» which will premiere Oct. 15 on HBO Max to benefit When We All Vote.and  will reprise their roles for the episode, which originally aired on Feb.

Allison Janney is excited to return to the set of Mom, even amid her longtime costar Anna Faris’ absence.On Monday, September 14, the 60-year-old Oscar winner shared a glimpse at how the cast and crew were keeping safe on the popular show’s set amid the coronavirus pandemic. Janney, along with other cast and crew members in her brief video, wore protective face masks.“Hi everyone, we are all back at Mom.

It’s back to work for Allison Janney.

opted not to return.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsWith brand new COVID-19 measures and guidelines, Mom season 8 is finally underway.“Hi everyone, we are all back at Mom on our first day with the new COVID protocol,” a masked Allison Janney says in a Twitter video. “Everyone’s here and it’s a whole new territory but we’re excited for season 8 to begin.”Janney posted the behind-the-scenes look at the CBS show’s return to set on Monday.

Clayton Davis Indie distributor Neon has shown the power of storytelling in three short, but very successful years. Starting in 2017 with “I, Tonya,” which earned an Oscar for Allison Janney in the supporting actress category, it continued its hot streak in 2019, when Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” made history by winning best picture.

Anna Faris is bowing out of her role in the popular CBS sitcom “Mom.” The actress is exiting as one of the comedy series’ two title standouts and will not be alongside former co-star Allison Janney when the show returns for its eighth season and her character Christy Plunkett will not be recast, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The outlet said Faris’ departure is not coronavirus-related and her decision was made is simply because she wants to pursue other opportunities.

Anna Faris is taking a step away from Mom, the recovery-themed CBS comedy on which she starred for seven seasons, TV Guide can confirm. Faris will not return for Season 8 of the Chuck Lorre-produced series, which begins production later this month.

according to Deadline.“The past seven years on ‘Mom’ have been some of the most fulfilling and rewarding of my career,” Faris, 43, said in a statement.“I’m so thankful to Chuck, the writers, and my amazing castmates for creating a truly wonderful work experience.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVCBS’ sitcom Mom is losing one of its two title characters. Anna Faris will not be returning to the series for its upcoming eighth season, leaving  Allison Janney as the sole lead.Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series ordersThe move is surprising.

When “Mom” returns to TV, it will be missing one of its stars.

The West Wing cast is getting back together again.

Peter White Television EditorAaron Sorkin is getting The West Wing gang back together for the first time in 17 years with a special for HBO Max.Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff and Bradley Whitford are reuniting with Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme for A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote.The special will feature a theatrical performance of Hartsfield’s Landing, an episode from the NBC drama’s third season that featured Sheen’s President

Hugh Jackman has heaped praise on his Bad Education co-star Allison Janney, insisting working with her is like taking a masterclass in acting.The Logan star recently picked up an Emmy nod for his role as real-life U.S. educator Frank Tassone in the TV movie and he credits Janney for making him look good.“I remember thinking, ‘Wow, I did four years of studies at drama school and I could have traded all of that in for an hour (with her),'” Hugh says.

Mister Smith Entertainment, which shared details of the film’s now-finished casting with Variety.Jonathan Tucker, Andre Royo and Owen Teague will join previously announced cast members Andrea Riseborough, Allison Janney and John Hawkes.Claude Dal Farra and Brian Keady from BCDF are producing alongside Kelsey Law of Clair de Lune Entertainment. Michael Morris (“Bloodline,” “Better Call Saul”) will direct from Ryan Bianco’s screenplay.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorJohn Hawkes (The Sessions) and Oscar-winner Allison Janney (I, Tonya) have come on board for roles in the real-life-inspired feature To Leslie with Andrea Riseborough (Birdman).Mister Smith has also boarded the project for international sales ahead of the Cannes virtual market. UTA Independent Film Group is repping domestic.Michael Morris (Better Call Saul) will direct the screenplay written by Ryan Binaco (3022).

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentOscar-nominee John Hawkes and Oscar-winner Allison Janney have come on board for roles in the real-life-inspired feature “To Leslie.” The actors join previously announced lead Andrea Riseborough. Mister Smith Entertainment is handling international sales and will introduce the project this month at virtual Cannes.

Mary Pat Gleason was an actress known for roles including Jane Horgan on “The Guiding Light” and Mary on “Mom.”

Mary Pat Gleason, who is best known for her work in the movie A Cinderella Story and the CBS series Mom, has sadly passed away at the age of 70.

Here’s a reason to sign up for Foxtel’s newest streaming platform (there is a 15-day free trial on offer), Binge! You can catch Hugh Jackman in one of his finest roles as a closeted conman in the dark comedy Bad Education. Jackman plays real-life Frank Tassone, a celebrated educator, who also embezzled $11.2 million over two decades.

Allison Janney can’t wait for the Hollywood lockdown to end so she can fish for other projects with her new crush Hugh Jackman.

By Mike Fleming Jr

After her breakout role in the 2018 hit teen comedy Blockers, Geraldine Viswanathan went back to high school in a very different way via Cory Finley’s Bad Education. Based on true events, Viswanathan plays an intrepid student journalist named Rachel Bhargava, who exposes the corruption at the center of the Roslyn school district in Long Island, New York.

Several boldfaced names contributed both words of support and financial support to essential workers and now-unemployed crew members during the Motion Picture Television Fund's livestreamed fundraiser on Friday night.

Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars came out on Friday night to take part in the Motion Picture Television Fund’s livestreamed fundraiser.