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24-05-2025
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Ike Barinholtz on That Chaotic ‘The Studio' Golden Globes Episode, Creating ‘Running Point' Despite His Bulls Fandom, and How He Won Both ‘Jeopardy!' and ‘Millionaire'
Ike Barinholtz is ready for you to start screaming 'Sal Saperstein!' at him in the streets. That's his character's name on Apple TV+'s Hollywood satire 'The Studio,' and in Episode 8, Sal becomes a bit of a running joke in the middle of the Golden Globes. As the faux version of that kudofest proceeds, a running joke erupts where everyone on stage thanks 'Sal Saperstein,' even though they don't know who the hell he is. 'I'm ready for it. It's better than some of the other things they yell at me now,' Barinholtz tells Variety's Awards Circuit Podcast, 'so I'll take 'Sal Saperstein!,' that's for sure.' More from Variety 'Andor' Season 2 Emmy Submissions Revealed in 23 Categories Including Directing, Writing and Four Guest Stars (EXCLUSIVE) Seth Rogen Sends Message to Daniel Day-Lewis to Guest Star on 'The Studio' Season 2: 'Please Consider a Zoom With Us, We'll Pitch You a Good Idea' How Oners Created Tension in 'Severance,' 'Adolescence' and 'The Studio': 'We Tried To Keep the Audiences Guessing' They might not know Sal Saperstein, but in this, the Year of Ike Barinholtz, they're sure getting a lot of the real-life comedic actor and writer. Besides starring opposite Seth Rogen in 'The Studio,' Barinholtz is one of the creators — along with David Stassen, Mindy Kaling and Elaine Ko — behind the hit Netflix comedy 'Running Point,' which stars Kate Hudson as the president of a basketball team (based on Los Angeles Lakers head Jeanie Buss, who's involved in the show too). Barinholtz recently spoke with the podcast to talk about 'The Studio,' 'Running Point,' his winning streaks on 'Jeopardy' and 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,' and his dad's surprising second career as an actor. Also on this episode, the Awards Circuit Roundtable dissects Clayton Davis' piece about ten changes the TV Academy should make to the Emmy categories. Listen below! The rise of Sal Saperstein on 'The Studio' takes place in what is quite a chaotic — and pretty accurate — take on the Globes ceremony, filled with celebrity cameos. 'It was crazy shooting that episode because we shot it at night at the Beverly Hilton, where they have the Globes,' he says. 'And they had it packed with extras. It really felt like an award show. I was so focused on my lines and the work that you didn't even really check around. You would just be doing the scene and all of a sudden be like, 'oh damn, there's Jean Smart on stage. Oh my god, there's Aaron Sorkin.' It was a crazy fever dream. That episode was just really fun to shoot.' Barinholtz's Sal is perhaps the character who enjoys themself the most on 'The Studio.' As Rogen's studio boss, Matt Remick, sweats bullets, Sal is happily snorting cocaine — while still getting the job done. Sal had wanted Matt's job — but when he realizes how awful it really is to be the boss, he's fine with being the No. 2. 'I think there's a version of the show where he doesn't get it and tries to angle for it throughout the season, and plots against him,' Barinholtz says. 'But I think he in the moment realizes, 'hey, my buddy who loves me has got the job, and I'm gonna do whatever it takes to stay.' I think he's a real survivor. I think he's the kind of guy who he was probably very nervous in 2018 and 2020 that someone was going to tell a story about something he said on a film set, and he was going to have to move out of LA!' 'The Studio' has been the talk of real Hollywood for obvious reasons. 'A friend of mine who's a studio head right now is like, 'thanks for making my biography. I love being stressed out at work all day and then watching your show and just feeling more stress,'' Barinholtz says. 'But I think it's good that a lot of people relate to it. I've had friends who are not in the industry at all tell me like, 'man, I was so uncomfortable during that episode.' And that was one thing that I was happy to hear from people is it's not just people in the business who love it. For the people in the business, it's like candy for us, it's a show about us.' Meanwhile, with 'Running Point,' the Chicago-bred Barinholtz wants to make it clear that he is still a Bulls fan first and foremost. (As is Stassen, who grew up pals with Barinholtz.) 'But I always did have like an affinity towards the Lakers,' he says. 'I loved Magic Johnson. I've been out here 25 years, and I don't think it's healthy to not be a fan of the team in the city in which you live. I think it can make you kind of misanthropic. When I got here, Kobe and Shaq were here, and I love watching them. My kids are Laker fans, so that really seals the deal. And just going to Lakers game is just so much fun.' Barinholtz has even become pals with the Lakers' Kurt Rambis and Linda Rambis; their kid, Jordan, is even a producer on 'Running Point.' 'It's wild, I get to bring my kids to the game, and they talk to Jeanie and see the players sometimes. It's an amazing organization, because it's a true family business. Jeanie really gave us incredible access. When we were writing the first season, she let us come to the training facility out in El Segundo, come to the games and watch her. I think you can tell a lot about a person by the way their employees react to them and treat them. And everyone she interacts with just loves her. It's just a just good vibes over there.' So what's the deal with these string of TV game show wins? Barinholtz won the first primetime season of 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' and was a semifinalist in its Tournament of Champions. He and his father Alan won the top $1 million prize on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' last year. 'I love trivia,' he says. 'We grew up in a 'Jeopardy!' house, and my parents would play Trivial Pursuit. Child of the 80s! In high school, Dave Stassen and I were on our high school quiz bowl team.' Of course, despite those 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' and 'Millionaire' wins, he's still thinking about that Tournament of Champions 'Jeopardy!' loss. 'I made it to the semifinals, and the final question was one of two things, and I should have guessed the other one,' he says. 'I think about it like twice a week. I really do/ I'll be on the treadmill and be like, 'damn it, why did I say 'Spartans'? That's not the one!' Variety's 'Awards Circuit' podcast, hosted by Clayton Davis, Jazz Tangcay, Emily Longeretta, Jenelle Riley and Michael Schneider, who also produces, is your one-stop source for lively conversations about the best in film and television. Each episode, 'Awards Circuit' features interviews with top film and TV talent and creatives, discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines, and much more. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere you download podcasts. Best of Variety Emmy Predictions: The Art of the Submission Creates New and Viable Contenders Emmy Predictions: Writing (Drama, Comedy, Limited) - Pilots, Finales and Everything In Between Fuel the Competition Emmy Predictions: Directing (Drama, Comedy, Limited) - Will Ben Stiller, Philip Barantini and Seth Rogen All Become Award-Winning Auteurs?
Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
‘Five-star epic' sequel to beloved action movie now streaming
One of the biggest blockbusters of last year is finally available to stream at no extra cost for Paramount+ subscribers Paramount+ is finally home to one of the biggest movies of the 2020s that left action movie fans with their jaws on the floor. Debuting in cinemas in November last year, this epic historical action film served as a long-awaited sequel to a modern classic set 16 years after the events of the original. It blew audiences away, earning an impressive $462 million at the global box office and even picking up a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Golden Globes for an A-list member of the cast. You can now stream it at home exclusively on Paramount+, so if you're already a subscriber to the service you won't have to pay a single extra penny to immerse yourself in this stunning spectacle. We're, of course, referring to Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott at his best and starring Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Russell Crowe's iconic Maximus Decimus Meridius. Sent away from Rome after the death of his father, Lucius is a soldier in Numidia living happily with his wife when General Acacius (played by Pedro Pascal) invades and takes him prisoner. Like his father before him, Lucius is sold into slavery and forced to do battle in the legendary Colosseum under the mentorship of Macrinus (Globes nominee Denzel Washington), a former slave who aims to take Rome for himself. Although Gladiator II received some mixed reviews from critics, picking up a 70 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, many fans of the original were thrilled by this nostalgic return, its 82 percent audience score on RT indicating most moviegoers loved the film. One Google review reads: 'Yesterday, I had the pleasure of watching Gladiator 2, and it was a beautifully nostalgic experience that exceeded my expectations. 'The film pays respectful homage to the original while introducing fresh elements that remain true to its tone. It is grand, elegant, sophisticated, and noble - ultimately delivering a deeply satisfying cinematic experience.' Someone else called it 'A Five-Star Epic That Honors the Legacy' in their write up. They paid extra attention to Washington's barnstorming performance, adding: 'Denzel Washington's commanding presence elevates the film to new heights. His performance is nothing short of extraordinary, adding gravitas and a magnetic intensity to every scene.' Another five-star review said: 'Gladiator II is a breathtaking sequel that not only pays homage to its predecessor but also carves out its own legendary path in cinematic history. 'Directed by the visionary Ridley Scott, this film transcends the expectations set by the original and delivers an experience that is both emotionally resonant and visually stunning.' The film also has plenty of die-hard fans on the film social media platform Letterboxd, with one enthusiast writing: 'I'm in complete awe at what I've just watched, a masterpiece of cinematic storytelling. 'It's always such a true honour to witness a Sir Ridley Scott film on the big screen, you are always certain to be entertained through his pioneering work of modern cinema. 'The action sequences are brutal as we venture and return into the heart pounding, glorious and regimented Roman colosseum. This for sure lives up to the legacy of the predecessor.' And a final fan gushed: 'Couldn't think of a better thing to do than stare at a sweaty bloody Paul Mescal for two and a half hours, my time is well spent.' Is a trip to Ancient Rome on the cards this week? Gladiator II is available to stream on Paramount+.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Golden Globes' New Best Podcast Category Draws Applause — and Anxiety — From Creators and Industry
The Golden Globes are tuning into the podcast boom. In a bid to recognize a rapidly rising medium amid an even more quickly shifting media landscape, the Globes announced the addition of a best podcast of the year category at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards. The new honor marks the Globes' first major expansion since introducing the box office and cinematic achievement category in 2023 — and it's being met with a potent mix of excitement, skepticism and uncertainty from the podcasting world. More from Variety Golden Globes Add Best Podcast Category for 2026 Ceremony Golden Globes Sets 2026 Date for Ceremony on CBS and Paramount+, Hosted Again by Nikki Glaser Theo Kingma, Former HFPA President, Dies at 58 'This is what the industry needs — recognition that podcasting is storytelling,' says comedian Bert Kreischer, host of 'Bertcast' and '2 Bears, 1 Cave,' which he co-hosts with his friend Tom Segura. 'It's not just noise. It's a craft.' Craft, however, is notoriously hard to define in a medium where a 90-minute unscripted conversation can top the charts next to a tightly edited news brief or a crime docuseries. According to preliminary guidelines, six finalists will be selected from the 'top 25' list of the most popular podcasts, though exactly how that list is compiled remains unclear. 'We're dying to know how this will work,' Kreischer admits. Currently, there isn't a major ceremony that recognizes podcasts. It's a huge deal, but it also raises many questions. As of May 2025, the 'top 25' includes a wide spectrum of formats and voices: comedy favorites like The Basement Yard and Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast; journalistic mainstays such as The Daily and Up First; true crime juggernauts like Crime Junkie and Morbid; political lightning rods like The Tucker Carlson Show and The Megyn Kelly Show; culture and commentary hits such as The Joe Rogan Experience and Call Her Daddy; and celebrity-driven entries including SmartLess and Good Hang with Amy Poehler. That breadth presents a challenge: how do you compare a show where two friends debate the best Pop-Tart flavor with one that dissects the latest political crisis — or, more troublingly, with programs accused of spreading misinformation and inflammatory rhetoric? 'It's a cool idea, but it raises more questions than anything else,' says Frank Alvarez, co-host of The Basement Yard, one of the top comedy podcasts in the U.S. 'Comedy is subjective. News is structured. So, how do you judge them against each other fairly?' 'Exactly,' adds Joe Santagato, Alvarez's co-host and CEO of Santagato Studios. 'We're just two friends messing around, but for some, it's how they get through a breakup or a bad week. That's cultural impact — but it's not the same as investigative journalism.' The Globes organization says the category will honor 'cultural and creative impact,' a wide net that some fear could tilt too far in favor of celebrity-driven or politically aligned shows. With the podcast ecosystem fractured across Spotify, Apple, YouTube and independent platforms, industry insiders are urging the Globes to clarify how metrics will be weighed — downloads, listener retention, content quality or reach? 'If it's just about popularity, what's the point?' Kreischer asked. 'Just hand it to Rogan every year. And I think he deserves it. But if you really value substance and message, then it should be voted on. That's what makes it interesting.' The ideological minefield is already forming. With shows from Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Joe Rogan in the mix, some fear that the Globes, long criticized for their Hollywood-centric, left-leaning voting body, may face backlash no matter what direction the nominations take. 'If this whole list ends up being just left-leaning podcasts, this will be the last year they have this award,' Kreischer warns. 'You've got to be fair about it. If Megyn Kelly is killing it, she deserves to be up there. Same goes for SmartLess, Call Her Daddy or My Favorite Murder. You'd better shake this up. Because podcasts are everywhere, and they go so far.' That concern is echoed in comedy circles, where creators worry that offbeat, irreverent humor — often politically agnostic — might get overlooked. 'We're not trying to ruffle feathers,' said Alvarez. 'We're comic relief. But if it ends up being all celebrity podcasts, that confirms the bias.' For Santagato, the question isn't just politics — it's about access. 'If some A-list celebrity drops a podcast for eight months and gets nominated over a show that's been grinding for years? Yeah, that's frustrating. But it wouldn't be the first time awards were swayed by star power.' Despite the questions, most podcasters agree that the recognition is overdue. 'No one respected YouTubers or podcasters five years ago,' Santagato points out. 'Now those worlds are blending. And it's good for everyone.' Podcasts like Call Her Daddy, hosted by Alex Cooper, regularly outperform TV talk shows in both reach and influence. Yet the medium has been ignored by the world's most prominent ceremonies, such as the Emmys, Grammys and Oscars. The Golden Globes stepping in could mark a tipping point for institutional acceptance. 'There's no apples-to-apples comparison between a show with a 90-minute video interview on YouTube and a 20-minute NPR audio digest,' says a publicist who represents various creators. 'They'll need to explain their methodology clearly.' 'This is just another way to get podcasts out to the mainstream,' Kreischer says. 'They're awesome. They're like great books you listen to in your car. I learned more from three episodes I listened to about Martin Luther yesterday than in the 18+ years I was in school.' In an era when influence is measured less by Nielsen ratings and more by audience loyalty and digital virality, the new category might offer more than just a trophy. It could be a barometer for what matters in entertainment right now — and who gets to decide. After all, the Globes are voted on by more than 300 voters worldwide. An international voting body may have more unique taste and tolerance for something deemed more 'controversial' than a domestic viewer. Nonetheless, the podcasters are having fun with this idea and are looking forward to the campaign season. If Kreischer had his way, he'd present the best podcast award exactly how podcasting rose to power: lo-fi, off-the-cuff and delightfully unfiltered. 'I'd do it over Zoom,' he shares from his podcast studio in Los Angeles. 'Three squares on screen: one for the Globes, one for the audience, and one for me. And I'd open with a fucking ad read. … I'd be like, 'This category is brought to you by BetterHelp. Look around the room, we've all had rough years. Sean Penn, I see you.' Then I'd do the whole read and go right into the nominees. That's what podcasting is. It's scrappy, personal and changed people's lives.' The crowd might laugh, the advertisers might cheer and the industry might just have to figure out how to judge the uncategorizable. Variety's first projections for the new category are below. More information regarding rules and eligibility will be announced at a later date. 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Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Tom Brady Still Regrets Netflix Roast Hurting His Kids: 'Felt Like A Stake Through The Heart'
A year later, Tom Brady is still trying to live down his roast and its adverse effect on his family. Reflecting on Netflix's The Greatest Roast of All Time, the 7x Super Bowl champ said he doesn't want to see his 'kids hurt' the way they did after hearing some of the jokes on the live-streamed event. More from Deadline Tom Brady Regrets Netflix Roast & Wouldn't Do It Again: 'I Didn't Like The Way It Affected My Kids' Golden Globes Host Nikki Glaser On Balancing Savagery From Tom Brady Roast With Desire To Headline Future Globes 'Nonnas' Review: Vince Vaughn And All-Star Grandmother Cast In Netflix's Heartfelt Foodie Comedy 'When you were in that moment, in that theater that night at the Forum, it was electric. It was crazy. We got done, everybody was on cloud nine. That moment, I'll never forget. And then I'll never forget when I talked to my kids the next day,' he said on the Impaulsive podcast. 'I felt like a stake through the heart.' Brady noted that he was fine with the jokes that took a shot at him, but he wasn't as prepared for those at the expense of ex-wife Gisele Bündchen and their children. 'They're protective of their mom, their dad, of everybody,' explained Brady. 'You don't mind yourself hurting, you don't want to see your parents hurt, you don't want to see your kids hurt.' Brady added, 'There's some things as a parent you f— up and you don't realize until after. They were just like, 'Why did you do that?'' The NFL on Fox commentator previously expressed similar regrets over the roast last July, shortly after it racked up 1.6 billion minutes viewed in a week on Netflix. Nikki Glaser, whose savage roast of Brady launched her career to new heights, previously defended her jokes to Deadline after the NFL retiree was paid a reported $25 million. 'He got paid to sit there and take that kind of abuse, and he also knew what he was signing up for,' she said in January. 'I feel maybe he didn't consider the backlash from his family and how it would affect them, and I do understand that,' the comedian previously acknowledged on the Today show last March, adding: 'But there's a part of me that thinks that Tom Brady, especially given his career and how much people love him, nobody has ever said a bad thing to him in the past 30 years. So he didn't know that anyone was capable of going there.' Meanwhile, Kevin Hart said he has no regrets after going in on Brady. 'What it did for comedy and our climate of sensitivity, I think it was necessary and valuable,' he said last July. The special also featured comedians Jeff Ross, Bert Kreischer, Sam Jay and Tom Segura, as well as guests like Kim Kardashian, Ben Affleck, Will Ferrell, Rob Gronkowski, Peyton Manning and Bill Belichick. Best of Deadline 'Poker Face' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Arrive On Peacock? Everything We Know About Celine Song's 'Materialists' So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Zendaya's Stylist Law Roach Says Her Wedding Dress Will Be 'Really Beautiful' But 'No One Gets to See'
Zendaya may be known for her iconic red carpet looks, but her stylist Law Roach says the public shouldn't expect to see her wedding dress when she marries Tom Holland. 'She and Tom are super private about their relationship. They're trying to be as private as possible,' Roach said in a conversation with Complex. More from The Hollywood Reporter Met Gala 2025: Zendaya Steps Out in Head-to-Toe White with Three-Piece Power Suit Designed by Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton Shelter PR Promotes Jenny Tversky, Jessica Sze, Stephanie Kazanjian and Larissa Saenz Jon Bernthal Takes "a Little" Credit for Tom Holland Landing Spider-Man Role 'There won't be a Vogue spread or there won't be pictures of the wedding and the people who she will invite will be really respectful of their privacy, so it'll be a really beautiful dress that no one gets to see,' he added. When asked if he was going to help with the wedding dress, Roach told E! News last month that he would though the wedding was too 'far away' to prep for. 'Of course, of course. It's far away. They're both making a bunch of movie this years and a lot premieres next year so you'll see a lot of red carpet [looks], so I'm resting up for 2026. But the wedding … you know,' he said. In January, TMZ confirmed via sources that the longtime couple was engaged. Speculation grew after Zendaya wore a diamond sparkler on her ring finger during the Golden Globes. Then, adding fire to the fuel, during the Globes, the Instagram account for Max, home to her series Euphoria, seemingly confirmed the news with a post showing off the ring with a clip from the show. 'I have never, ever been happier,' read the caption. Holland proposed at some point between the Christmas and New Year's holidays, 'dropping to one knee in a very intimate setting in one of Zendaya's family homes in the United States,' sources told TMZ. Zendaya and Holland met and reportedly began dating while playing Peter Parker and MJ, respectively, in the Spider-Man franchise. In September 2021, the pair seemingly confirmed their relationship after Holland shared a selfie of the pair in honor of Zendaya's birthday writing 'my MJ' in the caption. In a June 2023 cover story with The Hollywood Reporter, Holland explained why they like to keep their relationship private: 'Our relationship is something that we are incredibly protective of and we want to keep as sacred as possible. We don't think that we owe it to anyone, it's our thing, and it has nothing to do with our careers.' Both stars have joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic The Odyssey alongside Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron and Lupita Nyong'o set to release in 2026. Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Lady in the Lake' to 'It Ends With Us': 29 New and Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2024 Meet the Superstars Who Glam Up Hollywood's A-List Rosie O'Donnell on Ellen, Madonna, Trump and 40 Years in the Queer Spotlight
