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Perth Now
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
New Only Murders In The Building stars will 'define' season five
Renee Zellweger, Christoph Waltz and Logan Lerman "will define" the new season of Only Murders In The Building. The trio of actors are joining the cast of the beloved Disney+ murder mystery comedy alongside returning stars like series leads Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez, and a Disney executive has promised great things. Craig Erwich - Disney Television Group President in charge of ABC and Hulu Originals - told Deadline: "The show has reinvented itself every year with new characters and new mysteries. 'This year, it takes on a whole different side of New York City that I think people are going to really enjoy with some returning cast members, but we have some new stars too. "Among them, Logan Lerman, Renée Zellweger and [Christoph] Waltz, who kind of become the troika that I think will define this season. It's really, really funny.' On Tuesday (15.07.25), Only Murders connued its success with seven more Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including a fourth Oustanding Comedy Series nod in a row. Craig added: 'It's incredible that Only Murders has been nominated every single year since it entered the race. "Maybe we become used to it in some ways, but it should be considered a new achievement every year.' Meryl Streep will be among those returning for the fifth season, after joining in season three as struggling actress Loretta Durkin. Co-creator John Hoffman has previously spoken of his delight at watching Meryl and co-star Martin film together. He told Decider: 'You know, it is one of the most unexpected turns but I remember thinking, like, 'God.' "As I got to know Meryl, as I've known Marty and as I watched the two of them work together in season three, I just — it was unbelievable. "They just delighted in each other on screen, off screen in every way.' Meryl even thanked John for giving her the opportunity to have a love interest in her 70s. He said: 'I remember one night we were shooting on the ferry in episode five of season three. We shot until about 2 in the morning on the most gorgeous night in Manhattan. 'I got off to gangplank there and Meryl was waiting and she had tears in her eyes and she said, 'I just had to wait here for you to get off the boat to say thank you.' "And I was like, 'What?' and she said, 'I just got to play a scene I really thought that the likes of which I wouldn't have a chance to do. "'To play romantic scenes at this age with this band in this way, it's just the greatest thing ever.' '
Perth Now
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
The Testaments will still appeal to fans who never saw The Handmaid's Tale
The Testaments will be "open" to people who never watched The Handmaid's Tale. The hit show ended in May after six seasons, but the franchise is continuing with an adaptation of Margaret Atwood's 2019 sequel novel, which was officially announced six years ago. In an update on the Hulu series, Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich - who oversees ABC and Hulu Originals - told Deadline: "We're very happy with The Testaments. 'It's definitely a different view of that world, but I think will both will be satisfying to Handmaid's fans, but open it up to to new viewers as well.' While the upcoming series is also set in Gilead, the novel picks up after the events of The Handmaid's Tale. The series will follow three women - Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd), Daisy (Lucy Halliday) and Agnes (Chase Infiniti), who is the daughter of Elisabeth Moss' daughter June - as they uncover the truth about Gilead, and those rebelling against it. Moss will be back in a behind the scenes role as executive producer, it's not yet known if she'll reprise her role as June on screen. Meanwhile, Erwich insisted Disney are "very proud" of Handmaid's Tale, despite the show only getting one Primetime Emmy Awards nomination this year. Cherry Jones - who won an Emmy for her recurring role of Holly Maddox in 2019 - is on the 2025 shortlist for Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series, but the programme didn't get the nod in any other categories. Erwich said: 'The Handmaid's Tale is judged by the audience's reaction to the final season, which was overwhelmingly excited, gratified, satisfied. 'It's a show we're very proud of. It was the first streaming show ever to win Best Drama, it will be attached to that achievement forever and really defined Hulu, defined a generation of viewers. "So everything beyond that, quite frankly, is gravy. This was a really good year for Handmaid's. We're very happy of the way it sailed off, bittersweet as it is.'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans of Beloved ABC Series Remain Hopeful After Disappointing Update
With so many fan-favorite TV shows getting hit with cancellations across several primetime television networks, it's understandable that fans of ABC's Doctor Odyssey are feeling the heat. The cruise ship medical drama from Ryan Murphy is currently in limbo as the only show on ABC that hasn't been renewed or canceled. Of course, the fact that the network didn't flat-out cancel it is a positive sign, however, fans are concerned that its fate hangs in the balance. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Fans grew even more worried when the series was removed from ABC's fall lineup, with new spinoff 9-1-1: Nashville—also from Murphy—slotted in its Thursday night time slot. 'Doctor Odyssey isn't currently on our schedule,' Craig Erwich, President, Disney Television Group, revealed to Deadline, explaining the reason behind the decision as, 'Ryan's really busy. He's doing a lot with us. 9-1-1, 9-1-1 Nashville, All's Fair [for Hulu]. So we're just continuing that creative conversations with him.''I really love Doctor Odyssey, I think it's a wildly inventive show, and we're doing everything we can to support it,' he continued. 'That decision ultimately lies with Ryan Murphy, whether Ryan wants to continue to do it, and he feels like there's stories to tell that he feels confident in.' Erwich explained that despite a huge initial interest in the show, the momentum has leveled off, and the series is expensive to produce with A-list guest stars appearing in nearly every episode.A decision is said to come before the end of June on whether the series starring Don Johnson and Joshua Jackson will continue, but fans are already vocal about their disappointment that it won't return in the fall—or possibly at all. "me if they don't renew doctor odyssey like PLEASE i need my silly little boat show," one fan wrote alongside a gif of a car going over a cliff, as another broke down, "Give me the doctor odyssey renewal PLEASE idc if I have to wait just give us the confirmation!!!!!!" The reactions continued with, "Doctor Odyssey was actually good. It deserves a second season. SMH," "really need doctor odyssey to be renewed i already lost too many awesome series to cancellation im traumatized" and "you're telling me doctor odyssey hasn't been renewed because ryan murphy hasn't decided if he's TOO BUSY for it or not?" Premiering in Sept. 2024, the series set on a luxury cruise ship also stars Phillipa Soo and Sean Teale. The season (or series) finale will air on Thursday, May 15. In addition to Doctor Odyssey, Will Trent and The Rookie were also missing from the fall lineup as ABC revealed they would be held for midseason premieres.
Chicago Tribune
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Conan O'Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026
Conan O'Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026. The late-night host and comedian will preside over the 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, the film academy's leadership said Monday. 'The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,' O'Brien said in a statement. This year was O'Brien's first time leading the show, which attracted its biggest broadcast audience in five years despite the winning movie, 'Anora,' being relatively small. An estimated 19.7 million viewers watched the 97th Academy Awards ceremony earlier this month, according to broadcaster ABC, with a big lift among people aged 18 to 49, driven by mobile and laptop watches from younger viewers. It was also the most watched prime-time entertainment show of 2025. 'Conan's unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I'm excited to have his talents back onstage next year to helm another indelible performance,' said Craig Erwich, the president of Disney Television Group, in a statement. Next year O'Brien will also be surrounded by a familiar team, with Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan returning as executive producers of the show and Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney as producers. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a joint statement that it's an honor to be working again with the group behind this year's broadcast. 'This year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most beautiful and impactful way,' Kramer and Yang said. 'Conan was the perfect host — skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence.' The show also succeeded in social media metrics, outperforming both the Grammy Awards and the Super Bowl, according to Oscars organizers. This was the first time that the show was streamed live simultaneously on Hulu, which was not without its glitches. The timing of the announcement of next year's hosting and producing teams — less than a month after this year's Oscars — is unusually early for the film academy and ABC.
Asharq Al-Awsat
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Conan O'Brien Will Return as Oscars Host in 2026
Conan O'Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026. The late-night host and comedian will preside over the 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, the film academy's leadership said Monday. 'The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,' O'Brien said in a statement. This year was O'Brien's first time leading the show, which attracted its biggest broadcast audience in five years despite the winning movie, 'Anora,' being relatively small. An estimated 19.7 million viewers watched the 97th Academy Awards ceremony earlier this month, according to broadcaster ABC, with a big lift among people aged 18 to 49, driven by mobile and laptop watches from younger viewers. It was also the most watched prime-time entertainment show of 2025. 'Conan's unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I'm excited to have his talents back onstage next year to helm another indelible performance,' said Craig Erwich, the president of Disney Television Group, in a statement. Next year O'Brien will also be surrounded by a familiar team, with Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan returning as executive producers of the show and Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney as producers. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a joint statement that it's an honor to be working again with the group behind this year's broadcast. 'This year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most beautiful and impactful way,' Kramer and Yang said. 'Conan was the perfect host — skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence.' The show also succeeded in social media metrics, outperforming both the Grammy Awards and the Super Bowl, according to Oscars organizers. This was the first time that the show was streamed live simultaneously on Hulu, which was not without its glitches. The timing of the announcement of next year's hosting and producing teams — less than a month after this year's Oscars — is unusually early for the film academy and ABC.
