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Perth Now
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Marc Maron paid $50,000 to use Taylor Swift's Bigger Than The Whole Sky in his comedy special
Marc Maron paid $50,000 to secure the rights to Taylor Swift's song Bigger Than The Whole Sky for use in his upcoming HBO comedy special, Marc Maron: Panicked. The 61-year-old stand-up uses the tear-jerking ballad from the pop superstar's Midnights (3am Edition) album at the end of his routine and they just about managed to pay the fee to use a snippet of the track after the money started running out. After getting in touch with the track's co-writer, Jack Antonoff, who happened to be a friend of Marc, they managed to get in touch with the right people to agree a figure for the usage. The GLOW star said on the Vulture's Good One podcast: 'I think it came out to $50K, around that. 'I did everything I could to get the joke in front of her.' He continued: "I know Jack Antonoff enough to text him, and he's the co-writer on that song. 'I said, 'I don't know what's proper or how to do this, but we're running out of money on this thing. It's probably going to come out of my pocket. Is there anything you can do about this song or talk to Taylor?'' Fortunately, the ticket sales for the show meant it didn't have to come out of Marc's own pocket. He added: 'It was doable. We made enough money. It was tight, but because of the ticket sales for the special, we were able to get that song.' Being able to use Bigger Than The Whole Sky - which tackles grief - was a big deal to Marc. He explained: 'My relationship with that song, and just the fact that I'm playing it on my phone. 'It had to happen.' Taylor's music has also appeared in the likes of The Summer I Turned Pretty and The Handmaid's Tale. Elisabeth Moss wrote a heartfelt letter to Taylor, 35, in a bid to get permission to use one of her songs in an episode of The Handmaid's Tale. The 43-year-old actress explained how much the Grammy winner's "her music means" to her and how the inclusion of the track Look What You Made Me Do would help the show - and she was delighted when Taylor agreed for the song to be used. Elisabeth told Entertainment Tonight: "We've been so excited ... Honestly the feedback was her saying yes. For me, that was really, truly such an honour that she took the time to read, you know I wrote her a letter about what I felt the song meant for the episode and her music means to me and our cast. "So the fact that she said yes to me was all the feedback that I needed. " The song was featured in episode nine of the sixth season of The Handmaid's Tale, which aired in May, and Elisabeth previously revealed she'd wanted to include a Swift song in the series for years and she'd finally found the "perfect moment". Elisabeth told Billboard: "I've been wanting to use a Taylor song for many years on the show and we finally found the perfect spot for a track from her, and I'm so glad we waited because there could not be a more perfect song for a more perfect moment. "Taylor has been such an inspiration to me personally. As a Swiftie myself, and I think I can speak for [co-star] Yvonne [Strahovski] and our entire cast as well, who are all Swifties, it's such an honour to be able to use her music in the final episodes of our show."
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix series branded 'absolute masterpiece' as fans are left begging for more
Netflix viewers have been left completely gripped by a Western drama series set in the 1850s that has been labelled an 'absolute masterpiece' and one of the 'greatest of all time' Netflix has struck gold with a Western drama series that's being hailed as one of the all-time greats. The gripping show, American Primeval, which debuted on the streaming giant in 2025, takes audiences back to the tumultuous times of 1857. Spanning six episodes, it tells the tale of a mother on the lam and a band of Latter-Day Saints fighting for survival amidst the chaos of the Utah War. Starring GLOW's Betty Gilpin as Sara Rowell, a mother evading a murder accusation, the series sees her character enlisting the help of Isaac Reed, played by Taylor Kitsch, to escort her and her son Devin, portrayed by Preston Mota, to the safety of Crooks Springs. Although not directly based on a specific true event, American Primeval powerfully portrays the struggles faced by those living in that era. It draws inspiration from historical incidents like the Mountain Meadows Massacre, where Latter-Day Saint militia and Native American allies brutally killed about 120 members of the Baker-Fancher wagon train. The Netflix series doesn't shy away from brutality, featuring relentless gunfights, axe battles, and high-stakes confrontations. Alongside Gilpin and Kitsch, the cast includes Dane DeHaan, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, and Derek Hinkey. The show's grim and turbulent backdrop is captured in its synopsis: "Up is down, pain is everywhere, and innocence and tranquility are losing the battle to hatred and fear. Peace is the shrinking minority, and very few possess grace - even fewer know compassion. There's no safe haven in these wild lands, and only one goal matters: survival.", reports the Express. The series currently boasts an impressive 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes alongside an 8 out of 10 rating on IMDB. Peter Berg's American Primeval has sparked widespread acclaim across social media platforms, with numerous viewers hailing the production as an "absolute masterpiece". One enthusiastic fan declared: "@netflix American Primeval is a MASTERPIECE! ! ! I NEED MORE! Do they make it to California! ? ! ? ! ? What happens to Bridger! ? ! ? Does he go get the army ? ? PLEASE I NEED MORE." Another viewer passionately recommended the series, writing: "One of the best TV shows I will find this year, a great introductory to the year 2025. Such an amazing show! Brutal and realistic conflict, believable acting, great story and drama. If you're the kind of person who enjoys fantastic action, a rigorous story that grips not only your attention but your feelings as well, then give this a try. You won't be disappointed." A third admirer proclaimed: "American Primeval. Bravo! ! What an absolute masterpiece! ! Best thing I've watched in a very long time! ! Well done! ," whilst a fourth viewer agreed: "American Primeval gotta be one of the greatest short series I've ever seen on television had me gripped from start to finish." One fan, clearly enamoured with the series, gushed: "Just finished American Primeval, and I have to say-this series is absolutely phenomenal. From start to finish, it's an intense, gripping, and immersive journey into the brutal and unforgiving American frontier of the 1850s. The storytelling is raw and unflinching, making you feel like you've been transported back in time, facing the same dangers, hardships, and moral dilemmas as the characters." Another viewer concurred, praising: "By far the best historical drama show I have seen in years. This is one of those rare shows which immerses you in the midst of action and makes you feel what the main protagonist feels in the moment."
Miami Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘The Sandlot' star Patrick Renna welcomes third baby with wife Jasmin
Patrick Renna is in 'awe' after welcoming his third child into the world. The 46-year-old actor, best known for his role as Ham Porter in 'The Sandlot' (1993), welcomed his third child, and first baby girl, with his wife, Jasmin, on July 2. The couple are already parents to two sons — Flynn, born in 2017, and Liam, born in 2020. 'After three, I'm even more in awe of my wife and all moms out there,' Renna wrote in an Instagram caption alongside photos of the newborn girl, who they named Lily June Renna. 'Mom is good. Baby is good. Brothers are good. Dad is… how much time you got?' he joked. Lily, which refers to the lily flower, has been a top 100 girls name in the United States every year since 2002 and most recently ranked 24th in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). The name peaked in 2011 when it was the 15th most popular girls name in the U.S., per the SSA. Renna and his wife announced that they were expecting a third child in an exclusive interview with People, published Feb. 18. The couple initially thought they were having a boy when they 'mistakenly' looked at Liam's test results from 2020. It wasn't until their doctor called that they learned they were wrong. 'Finding out we're having a baby girl was the best surprise, and my wife, our two boys, and I couldn't be more excited to meet her,' Renna told People at the time. Some of Renna's former 'The Sandlot' castmates congratulated him on the new baby in the comments. 'Congrats on the baby girl!' Marty York, who played third baseman Alan 'Yeah-Yeah' McClennan in the film. 'Congrats !!!' Chauncey Leopardi, who played centerfielder Michael 'Squints' Palledorous, added. Renna, who was the catcher in the film, was best known for his snarky one-liners, such as 'You're killin' me smalls!' and 'You play ball like a giiirrrrrrrrl!' Renna released his first children's book Renna's third baby comes less than four months after he started a new chapter of his life. The 'GLOW' actor released his debut children's book, 'A Little Slugger's Guide to the Unwritten Rules of Baseball and Life,' on Feb. 25 — one week after revealing his wife's third pregnancy. In an interview with People in January, Renna opened up about the inspiration behind the book. 'First of all, for sure having kids — because reading books and finding the right books and the messages and things like that are really important with younger kids,' he said. Renna further clarified that the topic of the book was inspired by his love for baseball. 'It's amazing how similar it is to life and how, if you have a good head on your shoulders or you have a good outlook on sports, that can transfer over into life,' he explained. Despite being hesitant to write a book, Renna told People he's 'really glad' he did it. As for how he would rate himself as a dad, Renna gave himself a modest grade. 'I call myself like a C-plus, B-minus dad,' Renna said with a laugh, per People. 'I'm not the worst, but I got some learning to do — that's for sure.'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Casting News: Alison Brie's FX Pilot, One Tree Hill Vet Joins Emily in Paris and More
Alison Brie (Community, GLOW) is set to star in FX's as-yet-untitled witness protection pilot, Deadline reports. In the potential drama, 'a violent confrontation drives a high-end D.C. madam (played by Brie) to turn on her partner and enter witness protection in seaside Maine with her adolescent daughter,' according to the official logline. More from TVLine Every New Scripted Show Confirmed to Premiere in 2025 — Save the Dates! What to Watch in July: Your Guide to 170+ Premieres Across Broadcast, Cable and Streaming Abigail Spencer to Star Opposite Josh Charles in Fox's Doc Martin Adaptation The series is based on a previously unproduced script by Sopranos mastermind David Chase. Hannah Fidell and Gina Welch (Clipped) will co-write the contemporary take, while Fidell is also set to direct. In other recent casting news… * Bryan Greenberg (One Tree Hill, Suits LA) has boarded Emily in Paris Season 5 as a recurring guest star. Per Deadline, he'll play Jake, an American living in Paris. French actress Michèle Laroque (Better Days) will also recur on the Netflix comedy as Yvette, an old friend of Sylvie's. * Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos) will star opposite Patrick Dempsey in Fox's Memory of a Killer. He'll play Dutch, 'an accomplished Italian chef who owns a restaurant in the Bronx, a stalwart establishment that is also a front for Dutch's less sociable activities — such as running a criminal enterprise,' according to the official character breakdown. 'As ruthless and mercurial as he is affable, Dutch is Angelo's (Dempsey) oldest friend, as well as his employer — he gives Angelo the targets for his hits. In a business as dangerous as theirs, Angelo must trust Dutch. But being trustworthy isn't one of Dutch's more dependable qualities.' * Peacock's The Five-Star Weekend adaptation has added recurring guest stars Judy Greer (Stick) as Electra, West Duchovny (Saint X) as Aubrey, and Tory Devon Smith (The Get Down) as John Mark, per Variety. They join an ensemble that includes Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Gemma Chan, D'Arcy Carden, Harlow Jane, Timothy Olyphant, David Denman, Josh Hamilton and Rob Huebel. Hit the comments with your thoughts on the castings above! What to Watch in July View List Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Residence' and ‘Pulse' Canceled at Netflix
Netflix has canceled a pair of first-year series, The Residence and Pulse. The two shows both premiered in the spring and had four-week runs in Netflix's internal, worldwide top 10 rankings, with The Residence lasting a bit longer than than in Nielsen's U.S. streaming charts. As usual, Netflix does cost-benefit analysis in making renewal or cancellation decisions. More from The Hollywood Reporter The Front Man Speaks: 'Squid Game' Star Lee Byung-hun Unpacks His Character's Mysterious Inner Thoughts 'The Residence' Was Mostly Good, But It Didn't Quite Earn a Second Season Janelle James Looks Back on Not Getting Role on Netflix's 'GLOW' After She "Nailed" Audition The Residence is a White House-set murder mystery starring Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp, the 'greatest detective in the world.' The series hails from Shonda Rhimes' Shondaland and creator/showrunner Paul William Davies (Scandal). Had the series gone forward, the plan was for it to become an anthology with Cupp taking on a new case each season. The cast for the first (and now only) season also features Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito, Susan Kelechi Watson, Edwina Findley, Bronson Pinchot, Mary Wiseman, Julieth Restrepo, Al Mitchell, Mel Rodriguez, Ken Marino, Jason Lee and Jane Curtin, among others. Davies executive produced the series with Shondaland principals Rhimes and Betsy Beers. In its four weeks in Netflix's global top 10, The Residence had 177.4 million hours of viewing, equivalent to 22.9 million full runs of the season ('views' in Netflix and other streamers' parlance). In those same four weeks, Nielsen recorded about 83.1 million hours of viewing, about 47 percent of the worldwide total. The Residence spent two additional weeks in the Nielsen rankings, adding 15.55 million more hours just above 2 million more views. Pulse was Netflix's first take at a medical procedural. Over its four weeks in the streamer's worldwide rankings, it drew 20.2 million views and 162.1 million total viewing hours. Its release also coincided with growing momentum for Max's hospital drama The Pitt, which had its first season finale the week after Pulse debuted. In the United States, Pulse spent just two weeks on the Nielsen streaming charts. Willa Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell, Justina Machado, Jack Bannon, Jessie T. Usher, Jessy Yates, Chelsea Muirhead, Daniela Nieves, Néstor Carbonell, Jessica Rothe, Santiago Segura, Ash Santos and Arturo Del Puerto starred. Zoe Robyn created the series and served as co-showrunner with Carlton Cuse; they executive produced with Bradley Gardner, Emma Forman, Michael Klick and Kate Dennis. In addition to the cancellations, a third Netflix rookie, No Good Deed, is on an indefinite hiatus following its first season, released in December 2024. There is still a chance that the dark comedy from Liz Feldman (Dead to Me) could return as an anthology, but nothing is planned at the moment. Deadline first reported the news. 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
