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Tom's Guide
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
7 shows like 'The Studio' to stream now that season 1 is over
Just as we love to joke about Hollywood producers being obsessed with shows about themselves, stories that pull back the curtain on the entertainment industry never fail to captivate. The season 1 finale of "The Studio" just aired, cementing it as one of the best comedies of the year so far. The Apple TV Plus satire wrapped up a compelling look at the chaos and drama behind the scenes of movie-making. Following Matt Remick (Seth Rogen), the new head of Continental Studios, the show offers a front row seat to the trials and tribulations of balancing creative vision with Hollywood's business demands. Remick is a rare breed — an idealistic studio man who truly believes in making interesting and inventive films, even when it puts him at odds with the industry's usual priorities. With the season now complete and season 2 already in the works, it's the perfect time to explore other shows like "The Studio" that capture the same Hollywood hustle. What's more fun than watching Francis Ford Coppola's seminal 1972 classic "The Godfather"? Watching a miniseries built around the making of "The Godfather," of course. Miles Teller stars as Albert S. Ruddy, a producer who turns a fledgling novel by Mario Puzo (which was, interestingly enough, hated within the Italian-American community) into a feature film with major Hollywood power behind it. "The Offer" goes through the beleaguered production process of "The Godfather," which faced considerable challenges on the road to becoming one of the greatest films of the 20th century. Watch on Paramount Plus Hollywood tries to market itself as sparkly and glamorous, but don't let the PR fool you: — there's a fair amount of sleaze going on at all times in the entertainment industry, and nowhere is that more evident than in the HBO series "Entourage." Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. It revolves around Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier), a hot young actor in Hollywood who brings along with him on his journey to stardom a group of problematic family members and old friends. With Chase's growing fame serving as a foot in the door for the rest of his pals, they attempt to carve out a life for themselves in the world of entertainment, either by working directly for him or simply riding his coattails. Watch on HBO Max "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" was one of the rare Aaron Sorkin television dramedies that didn't end up being a major success. And it's a shame, really, because there's nothing wrong with the show, except for the fact that it came out at the same time as "30 Rock." They were ultimately a little too similar for the market to sustain them both, and the fact that "30 Rock" is an all-time classic comedy series made "Studio 60" suffer in comparison. The latter starred Bradley Whitford and Matthew Perry as the executive producers of "Saturday Night Live" a live sketch comedy show, and although "Studio 60" only lasted on the air for one season before being unceremoniously cancelled, it had a lot of potential that we wish we could have seen play out. Rent/buy on Amazon or Apple Created by and starring Tina Fey as Liz Lemon, the head writer of a live sketch comedy show loosely based on "Saturday Night Live," "30 Rock" has become a comedy institution. Whether Liz is trying to rein in her unruly stars (played by Jane Krakowski and Tracy Morgan), going toe-to-toe with borderline sociopath and network executive Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) or simply grappling with her own quirks and flaws, life is chaos for Lemon. "30 Rock" ran for seven seasons, and so many of its irreverent and satirical bits have become fully enmeshed in the pop culture zeitgeist. Like many modern comedies, it's the kind of show that only gets better as you get to know the characters better, making it rewarding as both a first-time watch and a rewatch. Watch on Peacock While "The Studio" approaches Hollywood drama from the perspective of the studio executives responsible for greenlighting and cobbling together films, "Hacks" focuses instead on the careers of creators desperately trying to stay afloat. When Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) finds herself canceled after some misguided tweets, she's essentially un-hireable in Los Angeles. In an effort to avoid further tailspin, she takes on a new job that she considers beneath her dignity: writing for a prickly over-the-hill Las Vegas comedian, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart). Although the two initially butt heads over pretty much everything but especially their different takes on comedy, they eventually develop a begrudging respect for one another and even a certain amount of affection. In its first three seasons, "Hacks" was nominated for 17 Emmy Awards, with Jean Smart winning for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series three times. Watch on HBO Max Three things in life are inevitable: death, taxes, and the fact that a British TV series achieving success will swiftly be followed by an often subpar American remake. Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan star as a married comedy writing duo who are brought across the pond from Britain to the United States to remake their own popular TV series. But although the siren call of Hollywood is strong enough to convince them to take the deal, they have almost immediate misgivings when they face pressure to change … well, pretty much everything that was special about their show. Naturally, the network is convinced they need to dumb down their sophisticated comedic stylings for American sensibilities. And to this end, they hire the wildly miscast Matt LeBlanc (as an exaggerated version of himself) for the lead role. Funny and razor sharp, "Episodes" received critical praise and ran for five seasons on Showtime. Watch on Paramount Plus With Showtime Unlike "The Studio," which tackles Hollywood head-on, "Curb Your Enthusiasm" is more what we might call industry-adjacent. The show devotes most of its attention to the personal life of "Seinfeld" creator Larry David, whose anarchic misadventures make him an exasperating but beloved villain in the lives of his friends. But since most of his friends are in the industry, and Larry himself still dabbles in showrunning, there are plenty of episodes that dip their toes into the entertainment world with all of its hypocrisies and foibles. In a town known for being shallow and performative, Larry rages against all the inauthentic gestures he encounters from both friend and foe on a daily basis. "Curb Your Enthusiasm" has been around for just this side of forever, airing its first episode all the way back in 1999. In the 25 years since then, 12 seasons have been released at a leisurely pace, tackling everything from faux-anonymous donations to voter intimidation. Watch on HBO Max
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Studio Finale: Episode 10 release date, time and streaming platform
The final episode of The Studio will soon arrive. Episode 10 will wrap up the first season of the series on Apple TV+. Fans in the US can stream it on May 20, 2025. Finale Release Date and Time The Studio Episode 10 will be available in the United States on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The episode will drop at 6 p.m. PT and 9 p.m. ET. In other regions, the release will follow on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This timing matches the pattern of earlier episodes, which were often released unofficially on Tuesday nights. Also Read: The Devil's Plan Season 2 Part 3: When will finale release? Here's release date, time and where to watch by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tan Nhut: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Streaming Platform Episode 10 will be available to watch on Apple TV+. The platform has released all previous episodes. Viewers with a subscription can stream the show directly through the Apple TV+ app or website. Also Read: FBI: Most Wanted Season 6 Finale: Here's trailer, release date, time and where to watch Live Events Series Overview The Studio tells the story of Matt Remick , a rising executive. He becomes the head of Continental Studios. His role is to manage creative projects while also making sure the company earns profits. His boss, Griffin Mill, sets a clear goal: focus on money. Matt must lead his team through these pressures. Characters include his mentor Cathy and other executives. They handle various movie-making challenges. Real-life celebrities appear in the show, often playing versions of themselves. FAQs When can I watch The Studio Episode 10 in the US? Viewers in the US can stream Episode 10 on Apple TV+ on May 20, 2025, at 6 p.m. PT and 9 p.m. ET. What is The Studio about? The Studio follows a film executive trying to balance creative decisions and business needs while working with real celebrities and studio staff.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' renewed for season two at Apple TV+
Streaming service Apple TV+ has greenlit "The Studio", a satirical series exploring the inner workings of Hollywood, for a second season. The renewal comes two weeks ahead of the show's season finale, which is set for May 21."The Studio" features Seth Rogen as Matt Remick, a movie executive who is elevated to president of a floundering film production company called Continental Studios ."A self-described cinephile, Matt struggles to balance Continental's corporate aims in an increasingly IP-driven entertainment landscape with his own ambition to produce quality films," according to the official has co-created the series with Evan Goldberg co-created the series with Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory and Frida Perez."We're thrilled to be making a second season of 'The Studio'. We're looking forward to taking the lived experience of making season one and immediately putting it into season two, then repeating that loop for 10 more seasons."And, we're excited to keep all our industry friends and colleagues guessing as to when one of their personal stories will stream on Apple TV+," Rogen and Goldberg said in a Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+, called "The Studio" a brilliant show."It has been incredible to watch the conversation grow with each new episode. We can't wait to see where Matt Remick takes Continental Studios in season two, and hope for his sake that the 'Kool-Aid' movie crushes at the box office," he show's cast also include Catherine O'Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, and Kathryn Hahn. The series also features a lineup of cameos from some of Hollywood's most iconic actors, directors and producers, including Bryan Cranston, Paul Dano, Martin Scorsese, Ted Sarandos, Charlize Theron, Ron Howard, Anthony Mackie, Steve Buscemi, and Olivia Wilde.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Apple TV renews Seth Rogen's ‘The Studio' for Season 2
Apple TV is keeping the cameras rolling on The Studio. The satire of Hollywood's inner workings has been renewed for a second season, ahead of its season one finale set for May 21. Created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez, The Studio follows Matt Remick (played by Rogen), a clueless executive unexpectedly promoted to president of the fictional Continental Studios. 'We're thrilled to be making a second season of The Studio,' Rogen and Goldberg said. 'We're looking forward to taking the lived experience of making season one and immediately putting it into season two… and we're excited to keep all our industry friends and colleagues guessing as to when one of their personal stories will stream on Apple TV.' Despite not cracking Nielsen's top 10, the series has gained critical praise for its sharp writing and inside-Hollywood references. Apple hasn't shared exact viewership numbers, but CEO Tim Cook credited The Studio as part of a slate that drove 'record viewership' in Q1, alongside hits like Severance. The ensemble cast includes Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders, with Bryan Cranston in a recurring role. Celebrity appearances so far include Martin Scorsese, Olivia Wilde, and Charlize Theron. Apple TV programming chief Matt Cherniss praised the team, saying, 'Seth, Evan, the entire creative team and cast… have knocked it out of the park… and we can't wait to see where Matt Remick takes Continental Studios in season two.' The Studio is produced by Lionsgate Television and Point Grey Pictures.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Studio spotlights problematic casting (and AI)
Hollywood has a well-documented history of messing up projects before they even get in front of a camera. It could be a producer who rewrites a script into a version that barely resembles the one they bought in the first place or a studio that simply hires the wrong director, but the most commonly blamed aspect of filmmaking when it comes to pre-production has to be casting. Whether it's Scarlett Johansson in Ghost In The Shell, Matt Damon in The Great Wall, or Johnny Depp in The Lone Ranger, picking people that could be politely called problematic, especially across racial lines, has sunk many a blockbuster before a ticket could even be sold. (In fact, a controversy just broke this week.) The seventh episode of The Studio tackles casting controversies in a clever way, basically highlighting how easily power players like Matt Remick can spin out of control with questions they're worried will have the wrong answer—to the point that they don't realize they're not asking the right questions in the first place. The writers of The Studio bucked the pattern of standalone stories that have dominated this season, returning to the project from the series premiere about the Kool-Aid Man, which has now reached a truly tumultuous casting phase, one that Matt and his team are taking so seriously because they believe it could be 'our Hamilton.' It's an episode about how easily people like Matt can get high (or paranoid) on their own supply, reaching peaks of self-important delusion because a focus group likes a teaser trailer and then spiraling the other way into worrying that the backlash over the race of the voice of the Kool-Aid Man could get them fired and blacklisted. Hollywood executives have so much trouble living outside of the moment, responding only to the feedback in front of them instead of considering the bigger picture of what they liked about a project originally or what could happen on a set. In this case, the cast of The Kool-Aid Movie! looks perfectly fine. Ice Cube and Sandra Oh are set to voice the animated leads with Josh Duhamel and Jessica Biel as the live-action leads. Matt is going to personally introduce Cube at an upcoming Comic-Con event, but Patty gets worried about a potential response to the casting. Is casting Ice Cube as the Kool-Aid Man insinuating that Black people like Kool-Aid more? Watching Matt, Sal, and Patty spin out is endlessly rewarding, especially Sal's revelation that he knew something like this would end his career. It almost certainly will. Quinn doesn't help, suggesting that she never viewed Kool-Aid as a Black drink but more of a 'poor person's drink.' Yikes. The spiraling continues as the team goes to Tyler—who is on a photo shoot for a movie wonderfully titled Ain't Your Mama—and he's good with it, arguing that it would be more racist not to cast a Black actor as the iconic character. Guest stars Ziwe and Lil Rel Howery agree but they throw the team for a loop by asking if Gabrielle Union or Keke Palmer are voicing Mrs. Kool. Uh oh. It can't be Sandra Oh? Maybe it could be Regina King? But now all the voice actors are minorities, and the live-action ones are not, so everyone has to be recast on that side too, maybe even with Don Cheadle. As so often happens on Hollywood productions, solving one non-problem creates an actual one that's mishandled even more. And it snowballs from there. They go to the writers to do a rewrite, and they understandably quit because they don't think they have the right POV for what is now an entirely Black cast, leaving Nicholas Stoller (again playing himself) to do the rewrite himself in just five weeks. The only way he can do that is to have an AI company handle some of the animation. Uh oh. After an amazing sequence in which they try to literally replicate the exact racial percentage of the country in their movie about Kool-Aid, Matt tries to take it back to the original question: Is it racist to have Ice Cube play the Kool-Aid Man? The only way to answer it is to ask the man himself. This is going to be wonderfully awkward. And it is. Cube is offended by the question. Of course the Kool-Aid Man is Black. Because Ice Cube is the Kool-Aid Man. End of sentence. And he's going to join Matt onstage to make that clear. The episode ends with that event as Ice Cube bursts onstage and everyone basks in the moment…for a few seconds. One of the audience members reveals that the story about the production now using AI has launched, pissing off even Ice Cube. As Stoller flees the scene, Matt hears the chants of 'Fuck AI!' and aggressive boos rain down. Funnily enough, Sal and Patty don't seem fazed in the wings, which is itself an interesting commentary. Problematic casting can sink an executive's career, but AI may be here to stay. Stray observations • So many names dropped in this episode that it's hard to keep track of all of them. My favorites have to be when Matt implies Josh Gad is the go-to for a project that needs a stronger Jewish presence followed by Sal not knowing that Anya Taylor-Joy is Argentinean. • It's an episode about how trying to fix one problem on a production creates a new one, and the line that captures that so well is when Matt says to the writers, 'In an attempt to not be racist, you're limiting the amount of Black people you can write for.' Kinda. Yeah. • I also loved Patty's explanation for why the trailer hit so hard. It basically captures so much of what makes a hit nowadays: 'A perfect storm of nostalgia, kitsch, irony, and stupidity.' You will see so many of those this summer. • A brief word of praise for the length of these episodes lately. This is another one coming in under 25 minutes, virtually unheard of in an era when so many episodes of television are longer than they need to be. The Studio is bringing back the art of the 24-minute comedy. More from A.V. Club
