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22-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Tina Fey Explains That ‘Four Seasons' Death and Teases 'Starting From Scratch' for Season 2
[This story contains spoilers for episodes seven and eight of ] 'It's been so fun. I don't know that I've ever been a part of something that had this much of an immediate positive reaction,' Tina Fey says of the last few weeks as The Four Seasons, which she co-created and stars in, debuted on Netflix. More from The Hollywood Reporter John Krasinski Didn't Know Brother-in-Law Stanley Tucci Was His 'Fountain of Youth' Co-Star Until Midway Through Filming Meg Ryan, Rashida Jones Join Natalie Portman for 'Good Sex' (Exclusive) Netflix Is Making a 'Clash of Clans' Animated Series The series is inspired by the 1981 rom-com of the same name directed by Alan Alda, and follows three couples as they go on vacations in spring, summer, fall and winter, with marital and friendship troubles along the way. In a surprise twist, Steve Carell's character Nick — who had divorced his wife Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver) and was dating the much younger Ginny (Erika Henningsen) — died in a car crash in the second-to-last episode, which Fey addressed at an Emmy FYC event on Monday. Fey and her co-creators, Tracey Wigfield and Lang Fisher, had the death in mind from the beginning of the show, and told Carell of his fate when first pitching him on the project, she told The Hollywood Reporter. 'He was like, 'Why does this keep happening to me?'' Fey joked, after Carell's character suffered a somewhat similar ending in The Morning Show, which she admitted, 'I didn't know that when we pitched it, so that's on me. But I dug my heels in.' Of the decision to veer from the film and add in a death, Fey also explained, 'We felt like at the time that everything was sort of grounded and human scale in terms of story, and we were like we do want something to happen, and that is a thing that happens to humans.' Fisher added, 'We wanted this show to really reflect the time in the lives of these people. And when you're in your 50s, it's not like a crazy thing to imagine losing a friend. We wanted this show to have big human stakes, and so someone dying and the group having to come together to deal with that felt right.' The series was renewed for a second season shortly after its premiere, and Fey revealed they started the writer's room last week. 'It's been really nice, we have the same exact writing staff and it's already been really interesting for us to come together and share experiences, not just talk about the previous season but also our own lives,' she continued. 'The writers have been very generous — a lot of what you saw in season one, a lot is obviously from the movie but a lot also came from all of our lives.' She also added that without the movie to provide a template as in the first season, 'we are kind of starting from scratch.' Wigfield noted, 'In some ways it is hard that you're starting from scratch and don't have the movie to guide you, but in a lot of ways the second season of anything is so much easier because you've made so many choices already. We know who these characters are,' adding, 'We set up fun dynamics in the finale. Ginny is pregnant, and this friend group is kind of moving on in the wake of their friend's death. There is going to be really interesting stuff to play and already we're starting to talk about it and it's really exciting.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Meg Ryan, Rashida Jones Join Natalie Portman for ‘Good Sex' (Exclusive)
Rashida Jones and Meg Ryan have joined the enlarging cast of Good Sex, the romantic comedy Lena Dunham is directing for Netflix. The duo join Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo and Tucker Pillsbury (aka, the singer-songwriter known as Role Model) in the feature that Dunham also wrote. More from The Hollywood Reporter Netflix Is Making a 'Clash of Clans' Animated Series Mark Ruffalo, Role Model Join Natalie Portman for 'Good Sex' Rom-Com Netflix Doubles Down on Kids Games, Adds Exclusive 'World of Peppa Pig' Alongside New Episodes Sex centers on a pragmatic couples therapist named Ally (Portman), who after spending a decade in a failed relationship and now turning 40, reluctantly dips her toe back into the New York dating scene. But, per Netflix's logline, Ally gets more than she bargained for when she meets two men, one in his twenties (Pillsbury) and one in his fifties (Ruffalo), who show her there is no set formula for good sex. Ryan will play Portman's free-spirited therapist and mentor, dispensing advice that likely befits a rom-com icon. Jones will play Portman's raunchy and recently divorced best friend. Dunham, who tackled relationships and sex with HBO's Girls, is producing with her Good Thing Going Productions partner Michael Cohen. Portman and Sophie Mas are producing their banner, MountainA. For Jones, Sex marks the first feature the writer-actress has done since the 2020 Sofia Coppola comedy On the Rocks. She recently starred in Apple TV+'s mystery show Sunny. Ryan famously starred in When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail and Sleepless in Seattle, among other rom-coms, forever establishing herself as the queen of the genre. In 2023, she directed and starred in her own rom-com, What Happens Later, which also starred David Duchovny. Jones is repped by UTA and Schreck Rose. Ryan is repped by Gersh. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now "A Nutless Monkey Could Do Your Job": From Abusive to Angst-Ridden, 16 Memorable Studio Exec Portrayals in Film and TV The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
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‘Clash of Clans' Animated Series Ordered at Netflix
A 'Clash of Clans' animated series has been greenlit at Netflix, Variety has learned. The untitled series is said to follow 'a determined, but in over his head, Barbarian who must rally a band of misfits to defend their village and navigate the comically absurd politics of war.' The show is said to be set in the world of Supercell's 'Clash of Clans' and 'Clash Royale.' Pre-production is now underway. More from Variety Netflix Greenlights Korean Thriller 'The Rat' and Rom-Com 'Lovestuck' Netflix Gets Serious About Kids Gaming With 'Peppa Pig,' 'Sesame Street' and Big Plans for Original IP Netflix Picks Up 'Sesame Street' Worldwide Streaming Rights After Max Deal Ends Fletcher Moules will serve as showrunner, with Ron Weiner ('Arrested Development,' 'Futurama') serving as head writer. Moules previously worked with Supercell on 'Clash of Clans' animated videos for YouTube, which have amassed hundreds of millions of views. ICON Creative Studio will lead animation on the Netflix series. The mobile game 'Clash of Clans' originally launched in 2012, while 'Clash Royale' debuted in 2016. Since then, the two games of have remained wildly popular. They have been downloaded over four billion times with 180 billion hours of gameplay. This is the latest animated series order for Netflix in the past few weeks. Previously, the streamer announced the adult animated comedy 'Mating Season.' That show hails from the same team behind 'Big Mouth,' with the latter series prepping its eighth and final season. Other Netflix animated shows in the works include 'Long Story Short' from 'BoJack Horseman' creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg and others from the 'BoJack' team. 'Long Story Short' recently set its main cast, which includes Abbi Jacobson, Max Greenfield, and Nicole Byer. The show will drop on Netflix on Aug. 22. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
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Applivery Secures Strategic Minority Investment from Supercell to Expand Collaboration and Drive Global Growth
Spanish tech platform Applivery has received a strategic minority investment from gaming giant Supercell (Clash of Clans). This partnership strengthens Applivery's endpoint management and app distribution services while supporting global expansion. Both companies expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration's potential for innovation and Courtesy of Applivery MADRID and HELSINKI, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applivery, the leading technology platform for Endpoint Management and App Distribution, has received a strategic investment from Supercell, the renowned game studio behind global hits like 'Clash of Clans' and 'Brawl Stars.' This investment will enable Applivery to accelerate its growth and continue thriving in device and software management on a global scale. 'At Applivery, our mission is to provide companies with full control over their devices and apps in a simple and secure way. Supercell's trust in our technology validates our vision and motivates us to keep developing even more innovative and scalable solutions,' said César Trigo, CEO of Applivery. Applivery helps companies of all sizes efficiently manage their Android, Apple, and Windows devices, streamline app development, and automate software deployments while ensuring compliance with top security standards. Its app life cycle management, combined with zero-touch deployment technology and seamless integration with corporate identity providers, makes Applivery a key ally for organisations looking to optimise their digital operations. 'We were truly impressed by the Applivery team and what they've built. As we looked for a trusted partner in app distribution, it became clear that Applivery was the right fit.' Vadim Liman, Developer Services Lead at Supercell, stated. 'We've been super impressed by the team and how they operate. Now, as we deepen our partnership, we're excited to continue working together and supporting their growth.' Jaakko Harlas, Head of Investments at Supercell, added: 'At Supercell Investments, we back both game studios and game tech teams that empower game developers. Our collaboration with Applivery is off to a great start, and it made perfect sense to strengthen our partnership with an investment. We believe in what César and the team are building and want to support them on their journey.' About Applivery Applivery is a cloud-based Endpoint Management and App Distribution platform, designed to help businesses manage and secure their digital ecosystem efficiently. Its technology enables IT automation, integration with identity providers for single sign-on (SSO), and zero-touch deployment of devices and applications. With a strong focus on security and scalability, Applivery is the ideal solution for companies looking to modernise their digital asset management. Learn more at About Supercell Supercell is a game company based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in San Francisco, Seoul, and Shanghai. Since its launch in 2010, the company has brought six games to the global market: Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and Squad Busters. Supercell's dream is to create games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever. About Supercell Investments Supercell Investments is the investment arm of Helsinki-based game company Supercell. We are game industry professionals investing in creative, independent game studios and game tech teams striving for global success. As a long-term partner, we offer our deep industry expertise, flexible funding, and a supportive community to help our portfolio companies create truly exceptional games. Contact Information: Organization / Company: Applivery TeamCompany website: Email Address: hello@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
