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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sofia Carson to Host Netflix's Tudum Live Event, Featuring Casts of ‘Stranger Things,' ‘Wednesday,' Guillermo Del Toro's ‘Frankenstein,' ‘Happy Gilmore 2' and More (EXCLUSIVE)
'Carry-On' and 'The Life List' star Sofia Carson is set to host Netflix's Tudum 2025 event, which will feature the casts of 'Stranger Things,' 'Wednesday,' 'Frankenstein,' 'Happy Gilmore 2' and more of the streamer's popular TV shows and movies. While Netflix's Tudum has been an annual event since 2020, this Tudum marks the first time the live event — which this year will take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles — will also air live on Netflix as a special. Previous iterations of Tudum have live-streamed on YouTube. More from Variety Netflix Overhauls TV Homepage With 'More Intuitive' Design, Adds OpenAI-Powered Chatbot Upfront About It: Where Major Players Stand Going Into Annual Pitch to Advertisers 'Love on the Spectrum' Song 'Boyfriend Forever' by Abbey Romeo Submitted by Netflix for Emmys (EXCLUSIVE) The format for the show is described by Netflix's vice president of series marketing for the US and Canada, Shelly Gillyard, as a combination of 'fanfare, variety show, comedic, music, live performances, talent, appearances.' 'We're really trying to expand this to feel more like big performance and segments that are going to be entertaining for members around the world,' Gillyard told Variety. Tickets for the event will go on sale Friday on Ticketmaster and range in price from $25 to $75. The show will be streamed live on Netflix May 31 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Per Netflix, the current lineup of casts of TV shows and movies who will be in attendance include: FRANKENSTEIN: Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Guillermo Del Toro HAPPY GILMORE 2: Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Kid Cudi SQUID GAME: Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, Lee Jung-Jae, Lee Byung-hun, Park Sung-hoon, Kang Ae-sim, Choi Seung-hyun, STRANGER THINGS: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin WEDNESDAY: Jenna Ortega, Luis Guzmán, Joanna Lumley, Fred Armisen, Isaac Ordonez ONE PIECE: Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, Taz Skylar THE RIP: Ben Affelck, Matt Damon, Teyana Taylor, Steven Yeun, Catalina Sandino Moreno OUTER BANKS: Chase Stokes, Madison Bailey, Carlacia Grant, Jonathan Daviss, Drew Starkey EMILY IN PARIS: Lilly Collins LOVE IS BLIND: Vanessa Lachey GINNY & GEORGIA: Antonia Gentry, Brianne Howey, Sarah Weisglass, Felix Mallard MY LIFE WITH THE WALTER BOYS: Noah Lalonde, Nikki Rodriguez, Ashby Gentry, FOREVER: Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr The show will also feature stars from 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,' WWE and more 'surprise' guests, including a musical guest that Netflix will reveal Thursday. For those who attend the show in person at the Kia Forum, Gillyard says ticketholders can expect a 'highly interactive experience featuring our seven biggest titles.' 'Throughout the venue, fans will be able to participate in photo ops and just the sheer excitement of seeing the talent that they love from the titles they love to watch,' Gillyard said. Carson has many credits at Netflix, including her starring roles in 'Purple Hearts,' which she executive produced and co-wrote the soundtrack for, hit film 'Carry-On,' Netflix's second most watched film of all time, 'Feel the Beat,' and most recently, 'The Life List.' She will next be seen in 'My Oxford Year,' coming later this year on Netflix. 'The unique aspect of this is that it is streamed live versus our previous Tudum's that have been in person events that have been hugely successful and hugely beloved by fans — but this time hundreds of millions around the world can witness this live on Netflix,' Carson told Variety. 'And that's just a beautiful. It just makes the absolute most sense, because the Netflix platform is where we all unite as an entire world to watch our most beloved films and TV shows. So for all of us to be able to do that, to watch this live event together in unison in hundreds of countries around the world, is such a beautiful celebration of the power of Netflix and the power of the fandom that it's created.' Best of Variety 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 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sofia Carson to Host Netflix's Tudum Live Event, Featuring Casts of ‘Stranger Things,' ‘Wednesday,' Guillermo Del Toro's ‘Frankenstein,' ‘Happy Gilmore 2' and More (EXCLUSIVE)
'Carry-On' and 'The Life List' star Sofia Carson is set to host Netflix's Tudum 2025 event, which will feature the casts of 'Stranger Things,' 'Wednesday,' 'Frankenstein,' 'Happy Gilmore 2' and more of the streamer's popular TV shows and movies. While Netflix's Tudum has been an annual event since 2020, this Tudum marks the first time the live event — which this year will take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles — will also air live on Netflix as a special. Previous iterations of Tudum have live-streamed on YouTube. More from Variety The format for the show is described by Netflix's vice president of series marketing for the US and Canada, Shelly Gillyard, as a combination of 'fanfare, variety show, comedic, music, live performances, talent, appearances.' 'We're really trying to expand this to feel more like big performance and segments that are going to be entertaining for members around the world,' Gillyard told Variety. Tickets for the event will go on sale Friday on Ticketmaster and range in price from $25 to $75. The show will be streamed live on Netflix May 31 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Per Netflix, the current lineup of casts of TV shows and movies who will be in attendance include: FRANKENSTEIN: Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Guillermo Del Toro HAPPY GILMORE 2: Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Kid Cudi SQUID GAME: Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, Lee Jung-Jae, Lee Byung-hun, Park Sung-hoon, Kang Ae-sim, Choi Seung-hyun, STRANGER THINGS: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin WEDNESDAY: Jenna Ortega, Luis Guzmán, Joanna Lumley, Fred Armisen, Isaac Ordonez ONE PIECE: Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, Taz Skylar THE RIP: Ben Affelck, Matt Damon, Teyana Taylor, Steven Yeun, Catalina Sandino Moreno OUTER BANKS: Chase Stokes, Madison Bailey, Carlacia Grant, Jonathan Daviss, Drew Starkey EMILY IN PARIS: Lilly Collins LOVE IS BLIND: Vanessa Lachey GINNY & GEORGIA: Antonia Gentry, Brianne Howey, Sarah Weisglass, Felix Mallard MY LIFE WITH THE WALTER BOYS: Noah Lalonde, Nikki Rodriguez, Ashby Gentry, FOREVER: Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr The show will also feature stars from 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,' WWE and more 'surprise' guests, including a musical guest that Netflix will reveal Thursday. For those who attend the show in person at the Kia Forum, Gillyard says ticketholders can expect a 'highly interactive experience featuring our seven biggest titles.' 'Throughout the venue, fans will be able to participate in photo ops and just the sheer excitement of seeing the talent that they love from the titles they love to watch,' Gillyard said. Carson has many credits at Netflix, including her starring roles in 'Purple Hearts,' which she executive produced and co-wrote the soundtrack for, hit film 'Carry-On,' Netflix's second most watched film of all time, 'Feel the Beat,' and most recently, 'The Life List.' She will next be seen in 'My Oxford Year,' coming later this year on Netflix. 'The unique aspect of this is that it is streamed live versus our previous Tudum's that have been in person events that have been hugely successful and hugely beloved by fans — but this time hundreds of millions around the world can witness this live on Netflix,' Carson told Variety. 'And that's just a beautiful. It just makes the absolute most sense, because the Netflix platform is where we all unite as an entire world to watch our most beloved films and TV shows. So for all of us to be able to do that, to watch this live event together in unison in hundreds of countries around the world, is such a beautiful celebration of the power of Netflix and the power of the fandom that it's created.' Best of Variety Sign up for Variety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
Two jailed for alleged gun incident at an MSU basketball game
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — According to the arrest warrants, MSU police were called to the wellness center on Tuesday for a report. A basketball game referee said some altercations occurred after foul play was called. MSU police were called to take a report. While talking with the referee, two witnesses told officials they saw someone brandish a firearm before placing it in another person's backpack. SWAT operation lands two in jail for child endangerment The suspects were identified as Faejon Gillyard and Kaemon Tatum. Two witnesses told police they saw Gillyard at the game pull a handgun from his waistband and place it in Tatum's backpack. The witness said he notified officials after seeing the exchange. Surveillance video from the game altercation showed Gillyard walking around the courts while holding an object in his waistband and placing it in Kaemon's backpack. On Wednesday, police responded to a report of a found firearm in McCullough Trigg Hall. They found an AR-15 rifle and photographed it as evidence. A little later, the victim called to report his rifle as stolen. During an interview, police asked if he had any other weapons, and he told police he had a pistol in his car. When police went to search for the pistol, they found Gillyard in the passenger seat. They also found a tactical-style 12-gauge shotgun. During an interview with police, Gillyard denied carrying a firearm. After he was shown the surveillance video, he admitted to having a firearm but said it was fake. Gillyard and Tatum are charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon in a prohibited place and unlawfully carrying a weapon. Their bonds are set at $60,000 Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
