Searchlight Pictures is celebrating a milestone anniversary with … T-shirts!
The studio, which is marking the moment with a variety of initiatives and partners from Ore-Ida and Warby Parker to Hitching Post Winery, has teamed up once again with buzzy Los Angeles brand Hiro Clark to honor its 30th year in business. (The two previously partnered on “Hello Stranger” shirts after the success of the critically acclaimed All of Us Strangers from Andrew Haigh.)
In doing so, Hiro Clark is offering a limited-edition collection of tees, five in total, that retail for $98 apiece in multiple color options. Here’s the part cinephiles need to know: The line of five honors Searchlight’s beloved films including Tamara Jenkins’ 1998 movie Slums of Beverly Hills, Kimberly Peirce’s 1999 film Boys Don’t Cry, Jared Hess’s 2004 film Napoleon Dynamite, Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris’ 2006 film Little Miss Sunshine, and Scott Cooper’s 2009 film Crazy Heart.
The studio, which is marking the moment with a variety of initiatives and partners from Ore-Ida and Warby Parker to Hitching Post Winery, has teamed up once again with buzzy Los Angeles brand Hiro Clark to honor its 30th year in business. (The two previously partnered on “Hello Stranger” shirts after the success of the critically acclaimed All of Us Strangers from Andrew Haigh.)
In doing so, Hiro Clark is offering a limited-edition collection of tees, five in total, that retail for $98 apiece in multiple color options. Here’s the part cinephiles need to know: The line of five honors Searchlight’s beloved films including Tamara Jenkins’ 1998 movie Slums of Beverly Hills, Kimberly Peirce’s 1999 film Boys Don’t Cry, Jared Hess’s 2004 film Napoleon Dynamite, Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris’ 2006 film Little Miss Sunshine, and Scott Cooper’s 2009 film Crazy Heart.
- 9/25/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Comedy outlet Joke Zero has officially launched a podcast network, with their first show, The Joke Zero Podcast, set to release on September 23. In each episode, host (and comedian) Anna Roisman discusses all things indie filmmaking alongside a slew of industry guests which includes actors, comedians, and just about anyone working in the film industry. Whether they’re telling stories from set or explaining how to obtain financing for your film, these conversations will prove to be funny, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Commentary will be provided by filmmaker and Joke Zero founder Brandon Tamburri, who will help shed some light on what it takes to make an independent movie.
The first season of the podcast will focus on Joke Zero’s first feature film Plan B which just started playing in select cities prior to its VOD and digital release on September 27. Each episode will feature a cast or crew member...
The first season of the podcast will focus on Joke Zero’s first feature film Plan B which just started playing in select cities prior to its VOD and digital release on September 27. Each episode will feature a cast or crew member...
- 9/23/2024
- Podnews.net
"We slept together! Doesn't that mean anything?" Apparently not... Quiver Distr. has revealed an official trailer for Plan B, an indie comedy from filmmaker Brandon Tamburri making his first feature. Not to be confused with Natalie Morales' other pregnancy comedy also called Plan B that's now streaming on Hulu - why call them the same thing? I don't know. This one could get a different title, it doesn't need to be called Plan B at all... When a drunken one night stand with her awkward, weirdo neighbor leaves her pregnant, a woman decides to quickly sleep with a successful businessman and tell him he’s the father of her unborn baby. Comedian / actress Jamie Lee (not Jamie Lee Curtis) stars as Piper & the goofy neighbor she doesn't want is played by Jon Heder of Napoleon Dynamite fame. Poor guy. The ensemble cast includes Shannon Elizabeth, Tom Berenger, Kate Flannery, Michael Lombardi,...
- 8/25/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“Plan B” is a new rom-com, directed by Brandon Tamburri, starring Jon Heder, Jamie Lee, Tom Berenger, Shannon Elizabeth and Kate Flannery, available September 27, 2024 on digital platforms:
“…a woman (Lee) becomes unexpectedly pregnant after a one-night stand with her awkward neighbor (Heder)…
“…but impulsively decides to sleep with a successful businessman…
“…to pass off the baby as his…”
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“…a woman (Lee) becomes unexpectedly pregnant after a one-night stand with her awkward neighbor (Heder)…
“…but impulsively decides to sleep with a successful businessman…
“…to pass off the baby as his…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 8/21/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Kenan Thompson has been on Saturday Night Live for a record-breaking 21 years, but the making of one sketch felt even longer than that.
When Thompson first joined the cast of SNL back in Season 29, he made history for being the first ever cast member born after the show’s premiere on October 11, 1975. Today, the career of the 30 Rock Iron Man is, itself, a record of the show’s ups and downs in the new millennium. Throughout his tenure, SNL’s writing staff has asked Thompson to take on immense challenges on a show known for being the most demanding workplace in comedy. But one of the largest obstacles that Thompson has ever faced on SNL wasn’t just self-imposed, it was himself, the night before a big pre-tape.
On last night’s episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers, Thompson said that, the night before he, Amy Poehler and Will Forte...
When Thompson first joined the cast of SNL back in Season 29, he made history for being the first ever cast member born after the show’s premiere on October 11, 1975. Today, the career of the 30 Rock Iron Man is, itself, a record of the show’s ups and downs in the new millennium. Throughout his tenure, SNL’s writing staff has asked Thompson to take on immense challenges on a show known for being the most demanding workplace in comedy. But one of the largest obstacles that Thompson has ever faced on SNL wasn’t just self-imposed, it was himself, the night before a big pre-tape.
On last night’s episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers, Thompson said that, the night before he, Amy Poehler and Will Forte...
- 7/12/2024
- Cracked
Napoleon Dynamite is 20 years old, but according to the movie’s cast, its lead characters probably aren’t doing so hot. “I think it's not looking very good for most of them,” laughed Jon Heder, the actor who played Napoleon, at a recent Q&a with fans.
The movie ends on a moment of triumph for Napoleon and Pedro, but in Heder’s view, it’s all downhill from there, according to a People report. “Napoleon is probably paying child support to two different moms, with two different kids,” Heder speculates. “Maybe Trisha was a fling. Like, ‘Let’s give it a go... No, I was right the first time.’”
Napoleon did end up dancing with Deb, Tina Majorino’s character, but Heder doesn’t have high hopes for that couple either. “It didn’t work out with Deb, but he really wants to make it work with Deb so he’s like,...
The movie ends on a moment of triumph for Napoleon and Pedro, but in Heder’s view, it’s all downhill from there, according to a People report. “Napoleon is probably paying child support to two different moms, with two different kids,” Heder speculates. “Maybe Trisha was a fling. Like, ‘Let’s give it a go... No, I was right the first time.’”
Napoleon did end up dancing with Deb, Tina Majorino’s character, but Heder doesn’t have high hopes for that couple either. “It didn’t work out with Deb, but he really wants to make it work with Deb so he’s like,...
- 6/17/2024
- Cracked
How much money do you need to make a good movie? This question seems to be an eternal one for filmmakers, but at the same time some of them are successful in creating quite inexpensive masterpieces.
Here are 5 low-budget flicks that became big hits, loved by Redditors.
1. The Blair Witch Project - $200,000–750,000 vs $248.6 million
First comes a cultish horror with a budget estimated under $1 million that still managed to rake in more than 200x its cost. The story about college filmmakers on their way to make a movie about a local myth is indeed a must-watch that is worth such a hype.
2. Napoleon Dynamite (2004) - $400,000 vs $46.1 million
You probably didn't know that one of the most iconic coming-of-age comedies was created on a tight budget. The film’s lead, Jon Heder, who portrayed the titular nerdy high-school student, was initially only paid $1,000 for his work on this hit.
3. Clerks (1994) -...
Here are 5 low-budget flicks that became big hits, loved by Redditors.
1. The Blair Witch Project - $200,000–750,000 vs $248.6 million
First comes a cultish horror with a budget estimated under $1 million that still managed to rake in more than 200x its cost. The story about college filmmakers on their way to make a movie about a local myth is indeed a must-watch that is worth such a hype.
2. Napoleon Dynamite (2004) - $400,000 vs $46.1 million
You probably didn't know that one of the most iconic coming-of-age comedies was created on a tight budget. The film’s lead, Jon Heder, who portrayed the titular nerdy high-school student, was initially only paid $1,000 for his work on this hit.
3. Clerks (1994) -...
- 6/14/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Twenty years ago, quirky indie comedy Napoleon Dynamite was untethered, giving the world a socially awkward teen to root for, a seemingly endless string of quotes and even a llama that just wouldn’t eat the ham. And while things worked out for the characters at the end of the movie, they may not have fared so well two decades later.
As Napoleon Dynamite star Jon Heder put it, “I think it’s not looking very good for most of them.” On where Napoleon himself is, Heder added, “Napoleon is probably paying child support to two different moms, with two different kids…maybe Trisha was a fling. Like, ‘Let’s give it a go…no, I was right the first time.’ It didn’t work out with Deb, but he really wants to make it work with Deb so he’s like, ‘I’ve gotta get some political sway to pull some cool favors.
As Napoleon Dynamite star Jon Heder put it, “I think it’s not looking very good for most of them.” On where Napoleon himself is, Heder added, “Napoleon is probably paying child support to two different moms, with two different kids…maybe Trisha was a fling. Like, ‘Let’s give it a go…no, I was right the first time.’ It didn’t work out with Deb, but he really wants to make it work with Deb so he’s like, ‘I’ve gotta get some political sway to pull some cool favors.
- 6/12/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
2024 is a bit slow in terms of good animated films coming out. Besides Kung Fu Panda 4, there are no big releases that are also as good. But we have compiled a list of the best-animated films we could find that came out this year. So, rest up gather your family for most of these films, and enjoy these best-animated films of 2024.
Orion and the Dark (Netflix)
Orion and the Dark is an animated fantasy adventure film directed by Sean Charmatz from a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman. Based on a children’s book of the same name by Emma Yarlett, the Netflix film follows the story of an 11-year-old boy Orion who is scared of the dark, but when the embodiment of darkness himself comes to visit to convince him not to fear both of them go on a life-changing adventure. Orion and the Dark’s voice cast includes Jacob Tremblay,...
Orion and the Dark (Netflix)
Orion and the Dark is an animated fantasy adventure film directed by Sean Charmatz from a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman. Based on a children’s book of the same name by Emma Yarlett, the Netflix film follows the story of an 11-year-old boy Orion who is scared of the dark, but when the embodiment of darkness himself comes to visit to convince him not to fear both of them go on a life-changing adventure. Orion and the Dark’s voice cast includes Jacob Tremblay,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Image: Netflix Every parent knows there are generally two kinds of animated features: the ones that put in the extra work to appeal to an audience of all ages and the ones that don’t aspire to entertain anyone but the easy-to-please under-12 set. Thelma The Unicorn is, sadly, the latter.
- 5/22/2024
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
Image: Netflix
Every parent knows there are generally two kinds of animated features: the ones that put in the extra work to appeal to an audience of all ages and the ones that don’t aspire to entertain anyone but the easy-to-please under-12 set. Thelma The Unicorn is, sadly, the latter.
Every parent knows there are generally two kinds of animated features: the ones that put in the extra work to appeal to an audience of all ages and the ones that don’t aspire to entertain anyone but the easy-to-please under-12 set. Thelma The Unicorn is, sadly, the latter.
- 5/22/2024
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
Exclusive: ITN Distribution has picked up the holiday rom-com Christmas Overtime starring Meghan Carrasquillo, Adam Brudnicki, and Jadon Cal for North America.
The deal was hashed out here in Cannes. Premiere Entertainment CEO Elias Axume negotiated on behalf of the production with Stuart Alson of ITN.
The film follows an unemployed actress (Carrasquillo), who is offered a commercial by a lonely advertising executive (Brudnicki) on the condition that she convinces his staff to work on Christmas Eve to meet an important deadline.
Ann Deborah Fishman directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Simon K. Parker. Fishman produced the film for Night Dove Pictures. Also starring are Chris Moss, Christine Allocca, Laura Ault, and Osmara Rojas. Producers are Fishman and Sommer. Premiere is selling the remaining international territories at the Cannes Market, which ends today.
LA-based Premiere is a production, financing, and sales company. Premiere most recently acquired the family...
The deal was hashed out here in Cannes. Premiere Entertainment CEO Elias Axume negotiated on behalf of the production with Stuart Alson of ITN.
The film follows an unemployed actress (Carrasquillo), who is offered a commercial by a lonely advertising executive (Brudnicki) on the condition that she convinces his staff to work on Christmas Eve to meet an important deadline.
Ann Deborah Fishman directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Simon K. Parker. Fishman produced the film for Night Dove Pictures. Also starring are Chris Moss, Christine Allocca, Laura Ault, and Osmara Rojas. Producers are Fishman and Sommer. Premiere is selling the remaining international territories at the Cannes Market, which ends today.
LA-based Premiere is a production, financing, and sales company. Premiere most recently acquired the family...
- 5/21/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Closer in tone to the sharp adult series “BoJack Horseman” than to Illumination’s bland “Sing” franchise, Netflix’s “Thelma the Unicorn” avoids being rendered completely unoriginal by its overly familiar premise thanks to consistent splashes of acid humor and a plethora of wacky supporting characters. Reimagined from the popular 2015 children’s book by Aaron Blabey, this bright-colored fable concerns a female pony chasing musical stardom disguised as a horned magical creature. But by changing her identity to chase those ambitions, Thelma betrays herself and those who truly know her.
The adaptation marks the animated feature debut for co-directors Jared Hess and Lynn Wang. Hess, still best known for co-writing and directing the 2004 indie hit “Napoleon Dynamite,” received an Oscar nomination earlier this year for the handcrafted animated short “Ninety-Five Senses” about a Death Row inmate. He shared the accolade with his wife and careerlong collaborator Jerusha Hess (also his...
The adaptation marks the animated feature debut for co-directors Jared Hess and Lynn Wang. Hess, still best known for co-writing and directing the 2004 indie hit “Napoleon Dynamite,” received an Oscar nomination earlier this year for the handcrafted animated short “Ninety-Five Senses” about a Death Row inmate. He shared the accolade with his wife and careerlong collaborator Jerusha Hess (also his...
- 5/17/2024
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Variety Film + TV
Jared and Jenusha Hess made a name for themselves with the quirky comedy Napoleon Dynamite but recently earned status as Academy Award nominees for their animated short Ninety-Five Senses. Thus, hopes were certainly high for their next project, the Netflix animated feature Thelma the Unicorn. Those hopes are misguided.
Inspired by the children’s book by Aaron Blabey, Thelma the Unicorn tells the story of a common farm pony who seizes the chance to make her dream come true when a chance incident causes her to look like a unicorn, only to realize that all that glitters is not… unicorns? With a pretty brief runtime, one would think that this would at least feel mercifully short. Unfortunately, the movie feels so uninspired that it goes by slowly nonetheless.
As is the case with most kids’ movies, Thelma the Unicorn has a very positive message for younger audiences. It’s a pretty straightforward underdog story,...
Inspired by the children’s book by Aaron Blabey, Thelma the Unicorn tells the story of a common farm pony who seizes the chance to make her dream come true when a chance incident causes her to look like a unicorn, only to realize that all that glitters is not… unicorns? With a pretty brief runtime, one would think that this would at least feel mercifully short. Unfortunately, the movie feels so uninspired that it goes by slowly nonetheless.
As is the case with most kids’ movies, Thelma the Unicorn has a very positive message for younger audiences. It’s a pretty straightforward underdog story,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Sean Boelman
- FandomWire
Premiere Entertainment Group heads to Cannes with international rights on the sci-fi adventure comedy Storm Chasers and Christmas Overtime.
Jack Martin directs Storm Chasers his original screenplay and Page Tudyk Gomez stars as an overlooked engineer who is sent to Alaska to investigate an eccentric scientist’s claim that capturing lightning can be a new source of renewable energy.
The cast includes Kevin Michael Martin, Matt Walsh, and Kate Flannery. Martin produces alongside Michael Orion Downing, and the film premiered at Austin Film Festival.
Romantic comedy Christmas Overtime stars Meghan Carrasquillo, Adam Brudnicki, and Jadon Cal in the story of...
Jack Martin directs Storm Chasers his original screenplay and Page Tudyk Gomez stars as an overlooked engineer who is sent to Alaska to investigate an eccentric scientist’s claim that capturing lightning can be a new source of renewable energy.
The cast includes Kevin Michael Martin, Matt Walsh, and Kate Flannery. Martin produces alongside Michael Orion Downing, and the film premiered at Austin Film Festival.
Romantic comedy Christmas Overtime stars Meghan Carrasquillo, Adam Brudnicki, and Jadon Cal in the story of...
- 5/8/2024
- ScreenDaily
May is here, and what does that mean? Obviously, a huge number of all kinds of intriguing releases on Netflix, which are rushing to replenish the streaming service's library! Today, we're going to talk specifically about the company's full-length, internationally available original projects.
From an animated pony musical starring Brittany Howard to an anime feature by the co-director of A Whisker Away. From a new Jerry Seinfeld comedy to a sci-fi action film headlined by Jennifer Lopez. Without further ado, let's take a look at what high-octane movie premieres Netflix has in store for us in May 2024. Don't forget to renew your subscription!
4. Unfrosted
Release Date: May 3, 2024
Genre: Comedy, Biography
Since ending his iconic sitcom 26 years ago, Jerry Seinfeld has maintained a steady stream of active comedy work, which has flourished in recent years thanks to the legendary stand-up comedian's multi-year deal with Netflix. And now, the streaming service added another Seinfeld's story,...
From an animated pony musical starring Brittany Howard to an anime feature by the co-director of A Whisker Away. From a new Jerry Seinfeld comedy to a sci-fi action film headlined by Jennifer Lopez. Without further ado, let's take a look at what high-octane movie premieres Netflix has in store for us in May 2024. Don't forget to renew your subscription!
4. Unfrosted
Release Date: May 3, 2024
Genre: Comedy, Biography
Since ending his iconic sitcom 26 years ago, Jerry Seinfeld has maintained a steady stream of active comedy work, which has flourished in recent years thanks to the legendary stand-up comedian's multi-year deal with Netflix. And now, the streaming service added another Seinfeld's story,...
- 5/7/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Summer doesn’t officially begin until June 20, 2024, but for the entertainment industry, the summer season starts in early May. In fact, as far as the Netflix streaming service is concerned, summer this year starts on May 3rd, so they have just unveiled their full 2024 Summer Movie slate! As they put it, “Summertime: The living is easy, school’s (almost) out, and the days are growing longer and hotter — which means there’s plenty of space for cool nights spent on the couch. Curl up with family, pals, or a really big bowl of popcorn, and queue up your next Netflix obsession.” Here’s what they’ll have to offer over the next few months:
May 3
Unfrosted
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: Michigan, 1963. Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast. A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen, Unfrosted stars...
May 3
Unfrosted
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: Michigan, 1963. Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast. A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen, Unfrosted stars...
- 5/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
New month, new selections from Netflix! This May, the streamer is setting the stage for tons of laughs with its annual Netflix is a Joke Fest, which kicks off in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 2. But if you're too far from the City of Angels, follow John Mulaney as he heads out onto the street to welcome his funniest friends to the city in "John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In LA," a six-night live comedy event. Plus, Netflix will host the Mark Twain Prize Award for Kevin Hart, the Roast of Tom Brady, new specials from Rachel Feinstein, Franco Escamilla, and more.
On the scripted side, the wait is over, “Bridgerton” fans: the first part of Season 3 will drop in a batch during the middle of the month. And all month long, catch new series, film, documentary, anime, and family premieres.
Ready to watch? Find out The Streamable’s top picks for the month,...
On the scripted side, the wait is over, “Bridgerton” fans: the first part of Season 3 will drop in a batch during the middle of the month. And all month long, catch new series, film, documentary, anime, and family premieres.
Ready to watch? Find out The Streamable’s top picks for the month,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Un vistazo al mundo de fantasía que te espera en la próxima película de animación de Netflix. © Netflix
Netflix ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de su nueva comedia animada, “Telma, la Unicornio”, basada en los populares libros infantiles de Aaron Blabey.
La película sigue a Telma, una poni que sueña con convertirse en una glamurosa estrella de la música. Tras la oportuna visita de un baúl de purpurina y pintura rosa, Thelma se transforma en un unicornio e instantáneamente alcanza el estrellato mundial. Pero esta nueva vida de fama tiene un coste.
El reparto de voces de “Telma, la Unicornio” lo forman Brittany Howard (cantante y compositor de Alabama Shakes) como Telma, Will Forte (“Lluvia de Hamburguesas”), Jemaine Clement (“Moana”), Edi Patterson (“The Guilty”), Maliaka Mitchell, Ally Dixon (“The Croods: Family Tree”), Fred Armisen (“The Mitchells vs. The Machines”), Zach Galifianakis (“The Lego Batman Movie”), Jon Heder (“Napoleon...
Netflix ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de su nueva comedia animada, “Telma, la Unicornio”, basada en los populares libros infantiles de Aaron Blabey.
La película sigue a Telma, una poni que sueña con convertirse en una glamurosa estrella de la música. Tras la oportuna visita de un baúl de purpurina y pintura rosa, Thelma se transforma en un unicornio e instantáneamente alcanza el estrellato mundial. Pero esta nueva vida de fama tiene un coste.
El reparto de voces de “Telma, la Unicornio” lo forman Brittany Howard (cantante y compositor de Alabama Shakes) como Telma, Will Forte (“Lluvia de Hamburguesas”), Jemaine Clement (“Moana”), Edi Patterson (“The Guilty”), Maliaka Mitchell, Ally Dixon (“The Croods: Family Tree”), Fred Armisen (“The Mitchells vs. The Machines”), Zach Galifianakis (“The Lego Batman Movie”), Jon Heder (“Napoleon...
- 4/17/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
"You're like a fluffy piece of cotton candy with legs!" Netflix has revealed an official trailer for Thelma the Unicorn, an animated musical comedy from filmmakers Jared Hess & Lynn Wang. Made by Mikros Animation and Netflix Animation, along with Buzzfeed Studios, Matchbox Hero, Scholastic Entertainment. Thelma is a small-time pony who dreams of becoming a glamorous music star. In a moment of fate, Thelma is transformed into a unicorn and she instantly rises to global stardom, but this new life of fame comes at a cost. This animated comedy stars singer / songwriter Brittany Howard as the voice of Thelma, along with Will Forte, Jemaine Clement, Edi Patterson, Maliaka Mitchell, Ally Dixon, Fred Armisen, Zach Galifianakis, and Jon Heder. This looks way, way too similar to the Sing series of movies, with singing animals competing in competitions. Though I do like the plot in this being inspired by being fake (on...
- 4/15/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Blockchain animated show Cyko Ko is set to launch today.
The retro-inspired Cyko Ko: The Animated Series is notable not only for being a high-profile pilot powered through blockchain tech, but also for reuniting several cast members from Napoleon Dynamite, as we first told you in September 2022.
The pilot stars Jon Heder as Cyko Ko, a stunt motorcyclist turned SuperEarth’s greatest hero. Adapted from a webcomic, it launches today on Rewarded.tv at 11am Et, exclusive for an audience of digital collectible (Nft) holders, and also stars Heder’s Napoleon Dynamite co-stars Tina Majorino, Jon Gries, Efren Ramirez and Haylie Duff. Heder is also executive producer on the pilot through his Verified Labs label.
The show was funded through NFTs on web3 streaming platform Rewarded.tv, and is a production of Replay, Theta Labs, Verified Labs, Rocketship Entertainment, Earworm Media and Simpatico Studios. It...
The retro-inspired Cyko Ko: The Animated Series is notable not only for being a high-profile pilot powered through blockchain tech, but also for reuniting several cast members from Napoleon Dynamite, as we first told you in September 2022.
The pilot stars Jon Heder as Cyko Ko, a stunt motorcyclist turned SuperEarth’s greatest hero. Adapted from a webcomic, it launches today on Rewarded.tv at 11am Et, exclusive for an audience of digital collectible (Nft) holders, and also stars Heder’s Napoleon Dynamite co-stars Tina Majorino, Jon Gries, Efren Ramirez and Haylie Duff. Heder is also executive producer on the pilot through his Verified Labs label.
The show was funded through NFTs on web3 streaming platform Rewarded.tv, and is a production of Replay, Theta Labs, Verified Labs, Rocketship Entertainment, Earworm Media and Simpatico Studios. It...
- 2/17/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) has added action adventure The Oath directed by and starring Darin Scott to its EFM sales slate, following the recent US release in more than 650 theatres via Freestyle Releasing.
Set in 400 Ad Scott plays a lone Hebraic fugitive who fights to preserve the history of his fallen nation while being hunted by a ruthless tyrant played by Billy Zane.
Rounding out the key cast are Karina Lombard, Eugene Brave Rock, Nora Dale, Philip Niu, Aron Stevens, and Wase Chief.
Scott co-wrote the screenplay with his wife Michelle Scott, and produced the film for Great Scott Entertainment...
Set in 400 Ad Scott plays a lone Hebraic fugitive who fights to preserve the history of his fallen nation while being hunted by a ruthless tyrant played by Billy Zane.
Rounding out the key cast are Karina Lombard, Eugene Brave Rock, Nora Dale, Philip Niu, Aron Stevens, and Wase Chief.
Scott co-wrote the screenplay with his wife Michelle Scott, and produced the film for Great Scott Entertainment...
- 2/13/2024
- ScreenDaily
I’ll never forget the first time I saw Napoleon Dynamite. It was in a Montreal movie theater in the old Forum building (currently featured in the Queen IMAX doc Queen Rock Montreal). The film had only been out a few weeks but had already started becoming a cult hit following its Sundance premiere. I remember it being a matinee on a weekday, and I was stunned when I saw several audience members wearing identical “Vote for Pedro” t-shirts. I knew from the reviews that it was a reference to the movie, and it was then that I had an accurate idea of just how deep the Napoleon Dynamite cult was going.
And folks – that was Twenty years ago! Crazy isn’t it? But yes, Napoleon Dynamite has been a thing since 2004, with it grossing $44 million on a $400,000 budget, and it’s known as being one of the best-selling DVDs of all time,...
And folks – that was Twenty years ago! Crazy isn’t it? But yes, Napoleon Dynamite has been a thing since 2004, with it grossing $44 million on a $400,000 budget, and it’s known as being one of the best-selling DVDs of all time,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Ella Hunt, Emily Fairn and Kim Matula have joined Sony Pictures’ SNL 1975, to be directed by Jason Reitman and based on the real-life behind-the-scenes accounts of Saturday Night Live‘s opening night. Hunt will play Gilda Radner, Fairn will play Laraine Newman, and Matula will play Jane Curtin. The original screenplay is by Reitman and Gil Kenan.
On October 11, 1975, 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 the first broadcast of NBC’s SNL. It depicts the chaos and magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, counting down the minutes in real time to the infamous words, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”
The screenplay is based on an extensive series of interviews conducted by Reitman and Kenan with all the living cast members,...
On October 11, 1975, 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 the first broadcast of NBC’s SNL. It depicts the chaos and magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, counting down the minutes in real time to the infamous words, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”
The screenplay is based on an extensive series of interviews conducted by Reitman and Kenan with all the living cast members,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
The cast of Napoleon Dynamite reunited at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival!
Believe it or not, the cult classic high school movie starring Jon Heder as the titular character, premiered 20 years ago in 2004.
On Thursday (January 24), Jon got together with costars Jon Gries, Shondrella Avery, Efren Ramirez and Tom Lefler at a special screening of the movie.
Keep reading to find out more…
The cast was joined by producers Jeremy Coon, Sean Covel and Chris Wyatt, art director Curt Jensen and costume director Jerusha Hess. We’ve got pics of all of them in the gallery!
It looks like the group had a great time getting together again, and the event even featured a “Vote for Pedro” pin!
If you haven’t been keeping up, we’ve got all the coverage you need from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. For instance, did you know a popular star brought their parents as dates for their premiere?...
Believe it or not, the cult classic high school movie starring Jon Heder as the titular character, premiered 20 years ago in 2004.
On Thursday (January 24), Jon got together with costars Jon Gries, Shondrella Avery, Efren Ramirez and Tom Lefler at a special screening of the movie.
Keep reading to find out more…
The cast was joined by producers Jeremy Coon, Sean Covel and Chris Wyatt, art director Curt Jensen and costume director Jerusha Hess. We’ve got pics of all of them in the gallery!
It looks like the group had a great time getting together again, and the event even featured a “Vote for Pedro” pin!
If you haven’t been keeping up, we’ve got all the coverage you need from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. For instance, did you know a popular star brought their parents as dates for their premiere?...
- 1/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Anniversary screenings include Park City hits Napoleon Dynamite, Mississippi Masala, The Babadook.
Sundance Film Festival has unveiled the 53 shorts as well as the eight films celebrating the festival’s 40th edition – a list which includes Park City hits Napoleon Dynamite, Mississippi Masala, and The Babadook.
The 40th edition celebration screenings and events are set for the second half of the festival from January 23-26, 2024, with a slate of retrospective programming that will bring alumni artists together for conversations and gatherings.
Sundance Film festival runs January 18-28, 2024, in person in Park City and Salt Lake City, with a selection of titles...
Sundance Film Festival has unveiled the 53 shorts as well as the eight films celebrating the festival’s 40th edition – a list which includes Park City hits Napoleon Dynamite, Mississippi Masala, and The Babadook.
The 40th edition celebration screenings and events are set for the second half of the festival from January 23-26, 2024, with a slate of retrospective programming that will bring alumni artists together for conversations and gatherings.
Sundance Film festival runs January 18-28, 2024, in person in Park City and Salt Lake City, with a selection of titles...
- 12/12/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Faith Based actor Luke Barnett is set to star in Teacher’s Pet, the fourth feature from writer and director Noam Kroll.
Launch Releasing will finance, produce and distribute the indie set to start production in Los Angeles in early January 2024. The project signed a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement just before the Hollywood actors strike ended.
A Funny or Die regular, Barnett co-wrote, acted in and produced Faith Based, a satire on the Christian film industry, which was toplined by Jason Alexander, Lance Reddick and Margaret Cho. He also produced Your Lucky Day, which starred the late Angus Cloud.
Barnett will appear in the fourth season of AppleTV+’s sci-fi drama For All Mankind and the indies Tapawingo, opposite Jon Heder, and Tonic, with Lori Petty.
Teacher’s Pet is set to portray a malevolent new high school teacher with a sinister past who becomes disturbingly fixated on a brilliant female student.
Launch Releasing will finance, produce and distribute the indie set to start production in Los Angeles in early January 2024. The project signed a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement just before the Hollywood actors strike ended.
A Funny or Die regular, Barnett co-wrote, acted in and produced Faith Based, a satire on the Christian film industry, which was toplined by Jason Alexander, Lance Reddick and Margaret Cho. He also produced Your Lucky Day, which starred the late Angus Cloud.
Barnett will appear in the fourth season of AppleTV+’s sci-fi drama For All Mankind and the indies Tapawingo, opposite Jon Heder, and Tonic, with Lori Petty.
Teacher’s Pet is set to portray a malevolent new high school teacher with a sinister past who becomes disturbingly fixated on a brilliant female student.
- 11/20/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Cameras have rolled on The Ballad Of Hortensia, a body swap comedy from Premiere Entertainment set in El Salvador, starring Francisco Gattorno (Julian Schnabel’s Before Night Falls) and Helena Haro (Black Warrant).
Arturo Menendez (Malacrianza) is directing the pic from a screenplay by Javier Reyna, based on a story by Yudice and Menendez. Julio Yudice, best known in El Salvador for his satirical portrayal of an indigenous woman known as La Tenchis, also stars.
Plot follows the life of a narcissistic male comedian (Yudice) who wakes up in the opposite sex body following an automobile accident. The fantasy comedy is being produced by Elias Axume with Carlos Rincon and Lizzy Gonzalez serving as executive producers for Premiere Entertainment. Marvin Galeas is the associate producer.
The pic continues Premiere’s work in El Salvador, following Fireflies at El Mozote, a Salvadoran civil war epic co-produced with Bob Yari, which is in post-production and is in development. The company is also in development on the Salvadoran espionage thriller Curfew.
Lead Gattorno has been a fixture as a leading man in Mexican soap operas for over 25 years, with the latest being El Señor de los Cielos and La Desalmada. Haro is best known for her recurring role in the Amazon series El Juego de las Llaves and will be seen in the upcoming crime thriller Desert Dawn starring Kellan Lutz.
Premiere’s slate includes rom-com Plan B, starring Jon Heder; supernatural thriller Nefarious, which grossed $5.4Mm at the US box office; the action superhero Sri Asih, released on Disney+ in Asia; and murder mystery What Remains, starring Kellan Lutz and Anne Heche.
Arturo Menendez (Malacrianza) is directing the pic from a screenplay by Javier Reyna, based on a story by Yudice and Menendez. Julio Yudice, best known in El Salvador for his satirical portrayal of an indigenous woman known as La Tenchis, also stars.
Plot follows the life of a narcissistic male comedian (Yudice) who wakes up in the opposite sex body following an automobile accident. The fantasy comedy is being produced by Elias Axume with Carlos Rincon and Lizzy Gonzalez serving as executive producers for Premiere Entertainment. Marvin Galeas is the associate producer.
The pic continues Premiere’s work in El Salvador, following Fireflies at El Mozote, a Salvadoran civil war epic co-produced with Bob Yari, which is in post-production and is in development. The company is also in development on the Salvadoran espionage thriller Curfew.
Lead Gattorno has been a fixture as a leading man in Mexican soap operas for over 25 years, with the latest being El Señor de los Cielos and La Desalmada. Haro is best known for her recurring role in the Amazon series El Juego de las Llaves and will be seen in the upcoming crime thriller Desert Dawn starring Kellan Lutz.
Premiere’s slate includes rom-com Plan B, starring Jon Heder; supernatural thriller Nefarious, which grossed $5.4Mm at the US box office; the action superhero Sri Asih, released on Disney+ in Asia; and murder mystery What Remains, starring Kellan Lutz and Anne Heche.
- 11/16/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Everyone has a high school movie that rings uncomfortably true to their own experiences as a teenager. For some, it's a bitingly satirical portrait like "Heathers" or "Mean Girls," while for others, it's a brutally honest dramedy like "The Edge of Seventeen." But for me, there's only one film that really captures what my time was like as a non-Mormon attending a predominantly Mormon high school in a small Utah town in the early 2000s, and that's "Napoleon Dynamite." True, writer/director Jared Hess' 2004 cult hit takes place in the filmmaker's hometown of Preston, Idaho, but ... well, let's just say that if you know anything about small-town Utah and Idaho Mormon culture, then you know they weren't exactly worlds apart when the film was made.
I was fortunate enough to have graduated from high school literal weeks before "Napoleon Dynamite" arrived, which spared me from having to listen to my...
I was fortunate enough to have graduated from high school literal weeks before "Napoleon Dynamite" arrived, which spared me from having to listen to my...
- 11/8/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Deals close in Australia, Middle East, Scandinavia, Japan.
Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) has reported robust pre-sales on the upcoming Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare from the producers behind this year’s hit Winnie The Pooh: Blood And Honey.
Peg has licensed rights involving theatrical components on the slasher horror to: Australia and New Zealand (Umbrella), Mexico and Latin America (Cine Video y TV), Germany and Italy (Plaion), UK (101 Films), Benelux (Movie Company), France (Crome Films), and Spain (Flins y Piniculas).
Further deals have closed in Scandinavia (Njutafilms), Japan (Rights Cube), Middle East (Vox Cinemas), Turkey (Bg Film), Russia/Cis...
Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) has reported robust pre-sales on the upcoming Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare from the producers behind this year’s hit Winnie The Pooh: Blood And Honey.
Peg has licensed rights involving theatrical components on the slasher horror to: Australia and New Zealand (Umbrella), Mexico and Latin America (Cine Video y TV), Germany and Italy (Plaion), UK (101 Films), Benelux (Movie Company), France (Crome Films), and Spain (Flins y Piniculas).
Further deals have closed in Scandinavia (Njutafilms), Japan (Rights Cube), Middle East (Vox Cinemas), Turkey (Bg Film), Russia/Cis...
- 10/31/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Los Angeles-based Premiere Entertainment Group has acquired worldwide rights to romantic comedy Plan B, starring Emmy-award winner Jamie Lee (HBO’s Crashing) and Jon Heder.
Premiere Entertainment will launch worldwide sales of the film at the upcoming American Film Market with all territories currently available.
Directed by first-timer Brandon Tamburri, from an original screenplay by Tamburri and Jean Monpere, Plan B follows the story of Piper, a young woman who, against better judgment, decides to sleep with a successful businessman and tells him he’s the father of her unborn baby after a one-night stand with her awkward neighbor leaves her pregnant.
The Joke Zero and Future Proof Films pic is produced by DJ Dodd, Erika Hampson, and Tamburri. Cast also includes Oscar Nominee Tom Berenger, Shannon Elizabeth, and SAG Award Winner Kate Flannery (NBC’s The Office). Rounding out the ensemble cast are Michael Lombardi (FX’s Rescue Me), Subhah Agarwal (HBO’s Westworld), Daniel K. Isaac (Showtime’s Billions), NFL star Vernon Davis, and Danielle Perez (A24’s Dicks: The Musical).
Full Synopsis reads: After a fun night out, rebellious writer Piper (Jamie Lee) drunkenly sleeps with her awkward neighbor, Evan (Jon Heder), and winds up pregnant. When she attempts to tell Evan the news, Piper quickly realizes that he’s not the long-term guy for her and the baby. After receiving news from publishing exec Jane (Kate Flannery) that her dream of a book deal is coming to fruition, she needs to find a stable relationship – and quick. Going against the advice of her best friend Maya (Subhah Agarwal), Piper opts to keep the pregnancy a secret until she can find a more successful guy to sleep with and hopefully start a family.
After a few failed and comical attempts at finding a match, Piper stumbles into Cameron (Michael Lombardi), a financial advisor and regular at the café she works at. Everything appears to be going as planned as Cameron falls for Piper and is ecstatic about the pregnancy. Cameron introduces Piper to his parents Joe (Tom Berenger) and Diane and fends off advances from his flirty boss Anne (Shannon Elizabeth) along the way. While juggling her double life, Piper continues to bump into her neighbor Evan, who has no idea that he is the father of her soon-to-be-born baby. However, Piper’s evil scheme starts to unravel when she starts second-guessing herself, realizing that she could be making the biggest mistake of her life.
Carlos Rincon, SVP of acquisitions at Premiere Entertainment, negotiated the deal with producer DJ Dodd on behalf of Joke Zero and Future Proof Films.
“This film has been a labor of love for me, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Premiere is the perfect partner for us, and I’m excited to be working with them,” Tamburri said.
DJ Dodd, Owner of Future Proof Films, added: “We are very proud of the film we’ve made through the immense hard work of all of our cast and crew. Making this film has been a fun ride, and we can’t wait to introduce it to the world.”...
Premiere Entertainment will launch worldwide sales of the film at the upcoming American Film Market with all territories currently available.
Directed by first-timer Brandon Tamburri, from an original screenplay by Tamburri and Jean Monpere, Plan B follows the story of Piper, a young woman who, against better judgment, decides to sleep with a successful businessman and tells him he’s the father of her unborn baby after a one-night stand with her awkward neighbor leaves her pregnant.
The Joke Zero and Future Proof Films pic is produced by DJ Dodd, Erika Hampson, and Tamburri. Cast also includes Oscar Nominee Tom Berenger, Shannon Elizabeth, and SAG Award Winner Kate Flannery (NBC’s The Office). Rounding out the ensemble cast are Michael Lombardi (FX’s Rescue Me), Subhah Agarwal (HBO’s Westworld), Daniel K. Isaac (Showtime’s Billions), NFL star Vernon Davis, and Danielle Perez (A24’s Dicks: The Musical).
Full Synopsis reads: After a fun night out, rebellious writer Piper (Jamie Lee) drunkenly sleeps with her awkward neighbor, Evan (Jon Heder), and winds up pregnant. When she attempts to tell Evan the news, Piper quickly realizes that he’s not the long-term guy for her and the baby. After receiving news from publishing exec Jane (Kate Flannery) that her dream of a book deal is coming to fruition, she needs to find a stable relationship – and quick. Going against the advice of her best friend Maya (Subhah Agarwal), Piper opts to keep the pregnancy a secret until she can find a more successful guy to sleep with and hopefully start a family.
After a few failed and comical attempts at finding a match, Piper stumbles into Cameron (Michael Lombardi), a financial advisor and regular at the café she works at. Everything appears to be going as planned as Cameron falls for Piper and is ecstatic about the pregnancy. Cameron introduces Piper to his parents Joe (Tom Berenger) and Diane and fends off advances from his flirty boss Anne (Shannon Elizabeth) along the way. While juggling her double life, Piper continues to bump into her neighbor Evan, who has no idea that he is the father of her soon-to-be-born baby. However, Piper’s evil scheme starts to unravel when she starts second-guessing herself, realizing that she could be making the biggest mistake of her life.
Carlos Rincon, SVP of acquisitions at Premiere Entertainment, negotiated the deal with producer DJ Dodd on behalf of Joke Zero and Future Proof Films.
“This film has been a labor of love for me, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Premiere is the perfect partner for us, and I’m excited to be working with them,” Tamburri said.
DJ Dodd, Owner of Future Proof Films, added: “We are very proud of the film we’ve made through the immense hard work of all of our cast and crew. Making this film has been a fun ride, and we can’t wait to introduce it to the world.”...
- 10/30/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Theater Camp is a quirky comedy film directed by Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman, they also worked on a screenplay with Noah Galvin and Ben Platt. The comedy film is set in a theater camp in upstate New York, and it follows the quirky teachers and the budding as the threat of financial ruin looms over the camp because its indomitable founder Joan falls into a coma and her clueless brother is now in charge. Theater Camp also stars Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Jimmy Tatro, and Ayo Edebiri. So, if you loved Theater Camp here are some similar movies you should watch next.
Wet Hot American Summer (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – USA Films
Synopsis: It’s the last day of Camp Firewood’s season, but there’s still time for the big talent show, a little romance… and for everyone to be wiped out by the piece of NASA...
Wet Hot American Summer (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – USA Films
Synopsis: It’s the last day of Camp Firewood’s season, but there’s still time for the big talent show, a little romance… and for everyone to be wiped out by the piece of NASA...
- 8/25/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
T.J. Miller and Jon Heder will lead a new animated, interactive social comedy based on Sam Bankman-Fried and the implosion of Ftx.
The latest series from Web3 story studio Toonstar FORTUN3 will see comedian and Silicon Valley actor Miller portray a character inspired by Bankman-Fried, the alleged fraudster and founder of cryptocurrency exchange Ftx and the Alameda Research trading firm. Both companies collapsed in 2022 and filed for bankruptcy before its CEO faced more than 12 criminal charges related to fraud and conspiracy.
Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Monster House) — a partner at Web3 agency Verified Labs — will also voice star alongside Amber Rose, who appears as a recurring guest star.
Toonstar, which is hosting the “Audience is King” San Diego Comic-Con panel on Friday featuring Miller, Heder and company executives, is also set to release an A.I.-powered companion game of the same name alongside the series. In what the company calls an “industry first,...
The latest series from Web3 story studio Toonstar FORTUN3 will see comedian and Silicon Valley actor Miller portray a character inspired by Bankman-Fried, the alleged fraudster and founder of cryptocurrency exchange Ftx and the Alameda Research trading firm. Both companies collapsed in 2022 and filed for bankruptcy before its CEO faced more than 12 criminal charges related to fraud and conspiracy.
Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Monster House) — a partner at Web3 agency Verified Labs — will also voice star alongside Amber Rose, who appears as a recurring guest star.
Toonstar, which is hosting the “Audience is King” San Diego Comic-Con panel on Friday featuring Miller, Heder and company executives, is also set to release an A.I.-powered companion game of the same name alongside the series. In what the company calls an “industry first,...
- 7/20/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jon Heder and T.J. Miller are set to star in a web3 animated series inspired by the collapse of crypto bank Ftx.
Miller (Silicon Valley) has been cast to play a character inspired by Sam Bankman-Fried in workplace comedy Fortun3 loosely inspired by the implosion of Ftx last year. Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) is also joining the series.
Web3 story studio Toonstar is producing and, in what it calls an industry first, will also release an AI-powered companion game in which token holders guide characters through a series of life decisions and moral dilemmas similar to board game The Game of Life.
As the series storyline, the impacts will be felt by corresponding chapters of the companion game. AI will power the development of original characters and shareable digital comic books based on token holders’ gameplay. Players will also be able to earn their characters a role in the animated series.
Miller (Silicon Valley) has been cast to play a character inspired by Sam Bankman-Fried in workplace comedy Fortun3 loosely inspired by the implosion of Ftx last year. Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) is also joining the series.
Web3 story studio Toonstar is producing and, in what it calls an industry first, will also release an AI-powered companion game in which token holders guide characters through a series of life decisions and moral dilemmas similar to board game The Game of Life.
As the series storyline, the impacts will be felt by corresponding chapters of the companion game. AI will power the development of original characters and shareable digital comic books based on token holders’ gameplay. Players will also be able to earn their characters a role in the animated series.
- 7/20/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
How in the hell does a small, low-budget independent movie become a massive runaway blockbuster hit and pop-cultural landmark at once? While not an exact science, there are surely several different roads to success for each production. We’ve seen it in the past with My Big Fat Greek Wedding and several others. But what about Jared Hess’ viral cult classic Napoleon Dynamite? How does a first-time filmmaker restricted by a $400,000 budget and just 23 shooting days somehow manage to make a semi-autobiographical movie based on his own experiences and still strike such a major chord among the moviegoing masses?
Seriously, how did such a big-hearted underdog of a movie made on the fly become such a beloved comedic touchstone that spoke to an entire generation? After all, it’s extremely hard to make a bad movie. It’s damn a mini-miracle to make a good movie. Yet, for Napoleon Dynamite,...
Seriously, how did such a big-hearted underdog of a movie made on the fly become such a beloved comedic touchstone that spoke to an entire generation? After all, it’s extremely hard to make a bad movie. It’s damn a mini-miracle to make a good movie. Yet, for Napoleon Dynamite,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
Considering Napoleon Dynamite made more than 100 times more at the box office than it cost to make and became a cultural touchstone of its time, it seems odd to be calling the film a cult classic. Yet, 19 years later, the movie now bears that designation, and it does so proudly. Jon Heder, who starred as the title character, explained why he believes Napoleon Dynamite has earned cult classic status. (Click on the media bar below to hear Jon Heder) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/John_Heder_Napoleon_Cult_.mp3 Napoleon Dynamite is currently streaming on Max and available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and most digital platforms.
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- 6/27/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Workaholics co-creator Dominic Russo, Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite) and Tony Cavalero (The Righteous Gemstones) have partnered on Space Junk, an adult animated workplace comedy about garbage collectors in space, from Web3 story studio Toonstar. The series, created by written by Russo and starring Heder and Cavalero, Space Junk will world premiere Thursday at Consensus 2023, with episodes available to stream beginning May 19. You can watch the series here.
In what is believed to be an industry first, the series, powered by the Theta blockchain, also features a character voiced entirely by AI voice generated software, a robot character named “Wellbecca.” The Space Junk community will have opportunities to interact directly with Wellbecca, giving the audience another way to connect to the show.
Space Junk is the third original Web3 series released by Toonstar following The Gimmicks and House of Chico. Founded by John Attanasio and Luisa Huang, veterans of Dreamworks, Disney and Warner Bros.,...
In what is believed to be an industry first, the series, powered by the Theta blockchain, also features a character voiced entirely by AI voice generated software, a robot character named “Wellbecca.” The Space Junk community will have opportunities to interact directly with Wellbecca, giving the audience another way to connect to the show.
Space Junk is the third original Web3 series released by Toonstar following The Gimmicks and House of Chico. Founded by John Attanasio and Luisa Huang, veterans of Dreamworks, Disney and Warner Bros.,...
- 4/25/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Haylie Duff is the latest Napoleon Dynamite alumnus to join the cast of animated blockchain pilot Cyko Ko.
She will reunite with Jon Heder, Tina Majorino, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries on the pilot, which is now called Cyko Ko: The Animated Series.
The show is based on Rob Feldman’s Ringo Award-nominated comic book, published by Rocketship Entertainment, of the same name. It follows the titular Cyko Ko, a “fourth-wall breakin’, pinball-addicted, cereal eatin’, motorcycle-ridin’ hero” in a campy Saturday morning cartoon–like world.
The series will follow him, sidekick Peachy Keen and their pet Meemop, as he protects the colonies of SuperEarth from giant monsters and crazy characters “in this Saturday morning cartoon-inspired, all-ages title.” Duff will voice waitress Dolphina.
With Duff signed on, the main cast of the web series is now rounded out.
Duff played ‘mean girl’ Summer in 2004 high-school comedy Napoleon Dynamite, and also starred in Seventh heaven.
She will reunite with Jon Heder, Tina Majorino, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries on the pilot, which is now called Cyko Ko: The Animated Series.
The show is based on Rob Feldman’s Ringo Award-nominated comic book, published by Rocketship Entertainment, of the same name. It follows the titular Cyko Ko, a “fourth-wall breakin’, pinball-addicted, cereal eatin’, motorcycle-ridin’ hero” in a campy Saturday morning cartoon–like world.
The series will follow him, sidekick Peachy Keen and their pet Meemop, as he protects the colonies of SuperEarth from giant monsters and crazy characters “in this Saturday morning cartoon-inspired, all-ages title.” Duff will voice waitress Dolphina.
With Duff signed on, the main cast of the web series is now rounded out.
Duff played ‘mean girl’ Summer in 2004 high-school comedy Napoleon Dynamite, and also starred in Seventh heaven.
- 3/8/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Fall is upon us, and that brings the changing of the leaves, apple cider, and of course, scary movies. Seeing scary movies when you’re a little kid is the best. Really wanting to see what all the bigger kids are seeing but also being scared of what you just saw. It’s a magical time to be alive. With Hocus Pocus 2 about to hit Disney+, now is a great time to run down the best kid’s films for Halloween. These are guaranteed to frighten your little ones but not leave you unable to sleep after they crawl into your bed at night.
Honorable Mention: The Monster Squad (1987)
While this film was a mainstay of my childhood, if you look at it today, some of the language hasn’t aged very well. I still love this film as I can look past its flaws and remember...
Honorable Mention: The Monster Squad (1987)
While this film was a mainstay of my childhood, if you look at it today, some of the language hasn’t aged very well. I still love this film as I can look past its flaws and remember...
- 10/9/2022
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
Napoleon Dynamite can add blockchain development to his list of skills. Jon Heder, who portrayed the titular character in a 2004 cult classic, is reuniting with three other cast members from the film for a pilot called Cyko Ko. The animated project and its Dynamite cast will be supported by an Nft drop on Replay‘s Rewarded.tv platform.
Cyko Ko is inspired by a graphic novel written by Rob Feldman, who will serve as the showrunner for the animated adaptation. Both Feldman and Heder have previous experience with NFTs. Feldman tested the Web3 waters with a drop called Cyko Headz, and Heder dropped the “Order of the Tigrons” on the Theta blockchain earlier this year.
Heder is now returning to Theta, where Replay has built its proprietary platforms. The young company — which emerged out of stealth earlier this year, doles out tokens to viewers through a “watch-to-earn” model. To support its financial ecosystem,...
Cyko Ko is inspired by a graphic novel written by Rob Feldman, who will serve as the showrunner for the animated adaptation. Both Feldman and Heder have previous experience with NFTs. Feldman tested the Web3 waters with a drop called Cyko Headz, and Heder dropped the “Order of the Tigrons” on the Theta blockchain earlier this year.
Heder is now returning to Theta, where Replay has built its proprietary platforms. The young company — which emerged out of stealth earlier this year, doles out tokens to viewers through a “watch-to-earn” model. To support its financial ecosystem,...
- 9/29/2022
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
The cast of the cult favorite comedy Napoleon Dynamite are set to reunite for the animated pilot Cyko Ko, based on the Ringo Award-nominated comic book by Rob Feldman. According to Deadline, the 12-minute pilot will be released through blockchain technology, on tech firm Replay’s Rewarded.TV web3 streaming service. The project is funded, produced, and distributed using revenue from an Nft collection from Theta Labs’ ThetaDrop. Jon Heder, Tina Majorino, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries are all on board to voice characters in the pilot, with Heder starring in the lead role as the titular Cyko Ko. Heder played the title role of a nerdy high-school student in the 2004 indie film Napoleon Dynamite, directed by Jared Hess. Cyko Ko follows Heder’s character, who is described as a “fourth-wall breakin’, pinball-addicted, cereal eatin’, motorcycle-ridin’ hero,” and his sidekick Peachy Keen and their pet Meemop. Together, they protect the...
- 9/27/2022
- TV Insider
Exclusive: The main cast of cult classic indie comedy Napoleon Dynamite are reuniting for an animated pilot released through blockchain technology.
Jon Heder, Tina Majorino, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries have all signed on to voice characters in Cyko Ko, which is based on Rob Feldman’s Ringo Award-nominated comic book of the same name. Heder, who played a nerdy and lovable high school student title character in 2004 comedy hit Napoleon Dynamite, has been cast in the lead role as the titular Cyko Ko.
The character is billed as a “fourth-wall breakin’, pinball-addicted, cereal eatin’, motorcycle-ridin’ hero.” The series will follow him, sidekick Peachy Keen and their pet Meemop, as he protects the colonies of SuperEarth from giant monsters and crazy characters “in this Saturday morning cartoon-inspired, all-ages title.”
A 12-minute pilot will launch exclusively on blockchain tech firm Replay’s Rewarded.TV web3 streaming service, using revenue from an...
Jon Heder, Tina Majorino, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries have all signed on to voice characters in Cyko Ko, which is based on Rob Feldman’s Ringo Award-nominated comic book of the same name. Heder, who played a nerdy and lovable high school student title character in 2004 comedy hit Napoleon Dynamite, has been cast in the lead role as the titular Cyko Ko.
The character is billed as a “fourth-wall breakin’, pinball-addicted, cereal eatin’, motorcycle-ridin’ hero.” The series will follow him, sidekick Peachy Keen and their pet Meemop, as he protects the colonies of SuperEarth from giant monsters and crazy characters “in this Saturday morning cartoon-inspired, all-ages title.”
A 12-minute pilot will launch exclusively on blockchain tech firm Replay’s Rewarded.TV web3 streaming service, using revenue from an...
- 9/27/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ted Lasso executive producer and comedian Jamie Lee has signed with Brillstein Entertainment Partners for representation.
Emmy, Peabody, WGA, PGA and Critics Choice Award winning Lee is coming off her second Emmy nomination for Apple’s Ted Lasso. She began as a supervising producer in Season 1, was a co-executive producer in the most recent second season and will serve as executive producer in the upcoming third season.
Lee just wrapped filming the indie feature Plan B, starring opposite Jon Heder, and has a comedy series in development at Showtime, in she will write, star and executive produce. She also recently served as co-executive producer on Peacock’s Killing It, starring Craig Robinson and created by Brooklyn Nine-Nine duo Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici. She served as a producer on the Judd Aptatow-produced HBO Series Crashing, and also starred as Ali Reissen, the female lead, opposite Pete Holmes.
The Wedding Coach,...
Emmy, Peabody, WGA, PGA and Critics Choice Award winning Lee is coming off her second Emmy nomination for Apple’s Ted Lasso. She began as a supervising producer in Season 1, was a co-executive producer in the most recent second season and will serve as executive producer in the upcoming third season.
Lee just wrapped filming the indie feature Plan B, starring opposite Jon Heder, and has a comedy series in development at Showtime, in she will write, star and executive produce. She also recently served as co-executive producer on Peacock’s Killing It, starring Craig Robinson and created by Brooklyn Nine-Nine duo Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici. She served as a producer on the Judd Aptatow-produced HBO Series Crashing, and also starred as Ali Reissen, the female lead, opposite Pete Holmes.
The Wedding Coach,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Emmy-winning comedienne Jamie Lee (HBO’s Crashing), Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Oscar Nominee Tom Berenger (Platoon), Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie franchise), and SAG Award Winner Kate Flannery (NBC’s The Office) have just wrapped a new romantic comedy from first time writer-director Brandon Tamburri.
The film is produced by DJ Dodd, Erika Hampson, and Tamburri who also co-wrote the script with Jean Monpère. William Kay is a Co-Executive Producer alongside Jerry Daigle.
After a fun night out, the rebellious Piper (Jamie Lee) drunkenly sleeps with her awkward neighbor she hardly knows, Evan Ebert (Jon Heder), and winds up pregnant. When she attempts to tell Evan the news, she quickly realizes that he’s not the long-term guy for her and her baby. Going against the advice of her best friend Maya (Subhah Agarwal), Piper opts to keep the pregnancy a...
The film is produced by DJ Dodd, Erika Hampson, and Tamburri who also co-wrote the script with Jean Monpère. William Kay is a Co-Executive Producer alongside Jerry Daigle.
After a fun night out, the rebellious Piper (Jamie Lee) drunkenly sleeps with her awkward neighbor she hardly knows, Evan Ebert (Jon Heder), and winds up pregnant. When she attempts to tell Evan the news, she quickly realizes that he’s not the long-term guy for her and her baby. Going against the advice of her best friend Maya (Subhah Agarwal), Piper opts to keep the pregnancy a...
- 7/16/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu has no shortage of new films this month, just in time for summer viewing. From action classics, including entries from the “Alien” and “Die Hard” franchises, to comedies with depth (like “Bridesmaids” and “50 First Dates”), audiences are sure to find something to tide them through the heat and ennui.
Alongside a score of additions, the streamer is also parting ways with several must-watch movies. Get your viewing in while you can, since “Dazed and Confused,” “Killing Them Softly,” “Eyes Wide Shut,” “Sense and Sensibility” and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” are just some of the titles leaving at the end of the month.
Below, we highlight seven of the best new movies on Hulu in June, from timeless classics to sure-to-be new favorites.
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Alongside a score of additions, the streamer is also parting ways with several must-watch movies. Get your viewing in while you can, since “Dazed and Confused,” “Killing Them Softly,” “Eyes Wide Shut,” “Sense and Sensibility” and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” are just some of the titles leaving at the end of the month.
Below, we highlight seven of the best new movies on Hulu in June, from timeless classics to sure-to-be new favorites.
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The 15 Best Teen Shows to Watch on Netflix “Alien” (1979) 20th Century Fox
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- 6/26/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
"What do you see in her? She has no horns, no fur." Lionsgate has revealed a trailer for an animated movie titled My Sweet Monster, made in Russia but being released in the US with an English-language voice cast. And guess who they got for the voice?! Yeah it's Pauly Shore (!!) back Again in an animated movie - he's also voicing Pinocchio in the Pinocchio: A True Story movie. This must've been a package deal, there's no other way to explain it. I mean, come on?! In this next movie, the story is about Princess Barbara - who is secretly in love with Prince Edward. But when the sneaky post clerk Weasel demands that the king to marry him to Barbara, she flees. A sweet monster named Bogey does everything in his might to help Barbara save the kingdom. Sounds strange and extremely derivative. The voice cast also includes Hilary Duff and Jon Heder.
- 3/8/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Since "Napoleon Dynamite" awkwardly danced into theaters in 2004, tator tots, llamas, and chapstick have never really been the same. It's one of the most quotable movies of all time ("Lucky!") mostly because of its awkward, nonsensically brash sense of humor. Everything about it is weird, and that's why it is so good.
As it is, the movie is pretty perfect. Personally, I can't think of anything else that it would need to be better. But that doesn't mean I wouldn't love to see some of the scenes that didn't quite make it into the final cut. Napoleon Dynamite himself, Jon Heder, talked to the...
The post The Hilarious Deleted Scene In Napoleon Dynamite Fans Never Got To See appeared first on /Film.
As it is, the movie is pretty perfect. Personally, I can't think of anything else that it would need to be better. But that doesn't mean I wouldn't love to see some of the scenes that didn't quite make it into the final cut. Napoleon Dynamite himself, Jon Heder, talked to the...
The post The Hilarious Deleted Scene In Napoleon Dynamite Fans Never Got To See appeared first on /Film.
- 2/28/2022
- by Miyako Pleines
- Slash Film
The best of the best. While we wait to watch the world's greatest athletes compete at the Beijing 2022 Olympics, we've decided to get in the spirit with some of our favorite movies about, well, sports. With the Winter Games just around the corner, kicking off next month, we find ourselves eager to watch Margot Robbie in I, Tonya, the dramatic retelling of Tonya Harding's rise and fall in the ice skating world. Looking for a laugh? You could always watch Will Ferrell and Jon Heder in Blades of Glory, in which they play an unexpected ice skating pair. Now, if you're missing the Summer Games, you could throw on Space Jam, which stars NBA superstar and former Olympic gold...
- 1/28/2022
- E! Online
"Pinocchio is not just a puppet, he's a miracle!" Lionsgate has unveiled an official US trailer for an 3D CG animated movie called Pinocchio: A True Story, originally made in Russia by a Russian filmmaker. This is not the same as the upcoming Guillermo del Toro stop-motion animated Pinocchio movie that was also teased this week. It's the third new Pinocchio movie in the last few years, along with the Italian live-action version recently. This release will be available with an English-language voice cast, featuring Pauly Shore, Jon Heder, and Tom Kenny (of "SpongeBob" fame). Young Pinocchio runs away from his genius creator Jepetto accompanied by the horse Tibalt to see the world and joins the traveling circus run by the hustler Modjafocco. No surprise, this looks awful, with bad animation, a bad story, and bad voice work. Stay away. Here's the official US trailer (+ poster) for Vasiliy Rovenskiy's Pinocchio: A True Story,...
- 1/26/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
‘Tis the season for holiday movies, and this weekend Gravitas Ventures drops one under the Christmas tree courtesy of writer-director Adam White and his Funny Thing About Love. Starring Jon Heder, Barry Corbin, Summer Bellessa, Kevan Moezzi, Jason Gray, Brooke White, Pat Finn and Alaina Beaulove, the story follows a successful business woman who brings home her beau for the holidays only to find out that her scheming family is already hosting her ex-boyfriend. Ahead of the film’s release, The Hollywood Reporter caught up with comedy vet Heder via Zoom to talk about fame, family, his favorite moments playing the lovable ...
- 12/3/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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