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Yahoo
39 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Cruise Reportedly Tried to Recruit This ‘Weak-Minded' Celebrity Into Scientology, per Resurfaced Reports
Tom Cruise's commitment to Scientology is well-documented — and, if Seth Rogen's memory serves, occasionally a little too enthusiastic. According to resurfaced interviews, the Top Gun star once attempted to pull Rogen and frequent collaborator Judd Apatow into the Church of Scientology during what was supposed to be a lighthearted pitch meeting about a comedy film. In a 2021 appearance on Howard Stern's radio show — which has made the rounds again following Cruise's latest Scientology-adjacent headlines — Rogen described a 'very absurd' afternoon at Cruise's house circa 2006, just after the birth of Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter, Suri. Rogen said Holmes had a 'vague 'please rescue me from this place' look on her face,' which, in hindsight, might've been the first red flag. More from SheKnows Insiders Claim Tom Cruise May Want to Bury the Hatchet for Good With Ex Nicole Kidman by Doing This The conversation reportedly veered from movie talk to a passionate Scientology pitch, with Cruise insisting, 'If you let me just tell you what it's really about… just give me like 20 minutes… you'd say, 'No f***ing way.'' Rogen admitted he and Apatow exchanged a glance as if to say, 'Are we strong enough to survive this?' To be fair, Rogen described himself as a 'generally weak-willed, weak-minded person,' adding, 'Thank God Judd was like, 'Eh, I think we're good. Let's just talk about movies and stuff.'' Cruise, meanwhile, allegedly warned them about Big Pharma's plot to discredit him, a reference to his infamous anti-antidepressant stance — the same one that helped cement his reputation as a Hollywood wild card. This resurfaced anecdote comes just weeks after Cruise's Mission: Impossible premiere was disrupted by a peaceful protest led by former Scientologists in London, underscoring how the actor's faith still looms large over his public image. And while Cruise hasn't publicly mentioned Scientology in over a year, insiders insist he's still aligned with the church — even as he courts new audiences and, allegedly, a new partner. Cruise is rumored to be dating Ana de Armas, a devout Catholic who has reportedly discussed his beliefs and their potential impact on their future. And if Rogen's story is any indication, those '20 minutes' of persuasion might be harder to say no to than anyone of SheKnows All the Men Marilyn Monroe Reportedly Had Relationships With Throughout Her Short Life 30 Photos of Marilyn Monroe's Too-Short Life, From 1947-1962 Every Time Heidi Klum's Gorgeous, Colorful Fashion Choices Stopped Us in Our Tracks
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hansal Mehta wants you to watch Seth Rogen's The Studio. Know all about the acclaimed new series here
Bollywood director Hansal Mehta has reviewed Seth Rogen's new TV show The Studio. It stars Seth as a struggling Hollywood studio head trying to balance corporate demands with his personal passion for producing quality films. The show has been critically acclaimed for its stinging satire, cinematography and performances. (Also read: Seth Rogen opens up about directing Martin Scorsese in The Studio: 'Worst nightmare in the entire world') Hansal took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account and posted a detailed review of the show. The first episode didn't impress the director and he started to question if the show was worth all the hype. However, as he went past it, Hansal started to get engrossed in the underlining irony and pathos of the show. Hansal wrote, 'I saw the trailers and I was kicked. This looked like the show — sharp, satirical, self-aware. I read the early reviews, and the buzz was real. So I dove in, eager, almost giddy with anticipation. Then came Episode 1. And I was… underwhelmed. Slapstick? Superficial? Was this really it? I wondered — had the PR outpaced the product? Or was I just not getting it? But then… the magic unfolded. Gradually. Subtly. Smartly.' 'The cast is uniformly excellent — not in that polished, prestige-TV way, but in a raw, lived-in, gloriously messy manner that suits the chaos they inhabit. Each actor seems to understand the absurdity of their world and yet plays it with complete conviction. There's a rhythm to their performances — breathless, jagged, and sometimes heartbreakingly still. The shooting style embraces this chaos — long, frantic takes that swing between backstage frenzy and intimate implosions. The camera doesn't just observe; it crashes into rooms, lingers on silent defeat, and dances with delusion. What they've pulled off is a spectacle — but not the kind the industry usually sells. This is a spectacle that feels real. Real in its pain, its absurdity, its backstage drama. And in doing so, The Studio becomes a mirror to a world that thrives on illusion — and yet somehow delivers truth," Hansal concluded. The main cast of The Studio has Seth Rogen starring as Matt Remick, the president of Continental Studios and Catherine O'Hara as veteran producer Patty. It also stars Ike Barinholtz as Matt's right-hand colleague Sal while Kathryn Hahn plays the unhinged marketing lead Maya, along with newcomer Chase Sui Wonders as creative executive Quinn. Directed, written and produced by Seth, the show boasts of memorable cameos from none-other-than Martin Scorsese and Netflix CEO Ted Sarando. Other notable special appearances include from stars like Zack Efron, Anthon Mackie, Olivia Wilde, Zoe Kravitz, Adam Scott and director Ron Howard. The Studio has been renewed for season 2 on Apple TV+.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Hansal Mehta Reviews Seth Rogen's The Studio: 'We Curse The System But We're Part Of It'
Last Updated: Seth Rogen's The Studio is a satirical comedy show about the absurdities of Hollywood. Hansal Mehta has reviewed Seth Rogen's The Studio. The show offers a behind-the-scenes look at the absurdities of Hollywood through a comedic lens. Rogen stars as Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of Continental Studios, a position he secures despite lacking the creative vision typically associated with such a role. His character is portrayed as someone who, while passionate about filmmaking, often finds himself out of his depth in the high-pressure environment of studio management. Hansal Mehta lauded the show and called it 'necessary" in today's time. Hansal Mehta wrote on X, 'I saw the trailers and I was kicked. This looked like the show — sharp, satirical, self-aware. I read the early reviews, and the buzz was real. So I dove in, eager, almost giddy with anticipation. Then came Episode 1. And I was… underwhelmed. Slapstick? Superficial? Was this really it? I wondered — had the PR outpaced the product? Or was I just not getting it? But then… the magic unfolded. Gradually. Subtly. Smartly." Watched The Studio. And here's what happened.I saw the trailers and I was kicked. This looked like the show — sharp, satirical, self-aware. I read the early reviews and the buzz was real. So I dove in, eager, almost giddy with anticipation. Then came Episode 1. And I was…… — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) May 29, 2025 The director explained, 'What seemed like parody started revealing layers. The humour stayed broad, but the irony deepened. The pathos began to creep in. By the second and third episodes, I was in — fully. This wasn't just a spoof of an industry we all love to hate. This was an ode. A love letter. A tragicomedy about the humans behind the madness — the ones who ruin everything and also somehow hold it all together." He added, 'Seth Rogen has pulled off something rare — a modern slapstick sitcom laced with surprising insight and aching empathy. Characters that felt like cartoons at first slowly became people. People with contradictions, with heartbreaks, with buried ideals and daily compromises. By the end, I wasn't just watching a show. I was reflecting on our world — this mad, broken, beautiful business of creativity and commerce. The Studio reminded me that even the gatekeepers, the obstructers, the 'numbers people' — they're all just cogs in a machine we all power, in some way. We curse the system. But we're also part of it." 'The cast is uniformly excellent — not in that polished, prestige-TV way, but in a raw, lived-in, gloriously messy manner that suits the chaos they inhabit. Each actor seems to understand the absurdity of their world and yet plays it with complete conviction. There's a rhythm to their performances — breathless, jagged, and sometimes heartbreakingly still. The shooting style embraces this chaos — long, frantic takes that swing between backstage frenzy and intimate implosions. The camera doesn't just observe; it crashes into rooms, lingers on silent defeat, and dances with delusion. What they've pulled off is a spectacle — but not the kind the industry usually sells. This is a spectacle that feels real. Real in its pain, its absurdity, its backstage drama. And in doing so, The Studio becomes a mirror to a world that thrives on illusion — and yet somehow delivers truth," Hansal Mehta concluded. The Studio is available for streaming on Apple TV+. The series features a stellar ensemble cast, including Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders. Notable guest appearances add to the show's appeal, with Martin Scorsese making a memorable cameo. First Published:
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘The Studio' acting Emmy submissions revealed — including guest stars Martin Scorsese, Sarah Polley, and Bryan Cranston
Apple TV+ has revealed its Emmy acting submissions for its breakout comedy series The Studio, including its lengthy list of guest actors. As expected, the show's only lead acting submission is star Seth Rogen, who plays the newly hired head of the fictional Continental Studios in the Hollywood satire. More from GoldDerby Michael B. Jordan expands 'Creed' universe with new Prime Video series 'Delphi' Here's your first look at 'Spider-Noir' starring Nicolas Cage 'Fallout' gets early Season 3 renewal ahead of Season 2 premiere in December The show's other main cast members will run in the supporting categories: Ike Barinholtz and Dewayne Perkins in Best Comedy Supporting Actor, and Kathryn Hahn, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Catherine O'Hara, and Chase Sui Wonders in Best Comedy Supporting Actress. Cocreated by Rogen and Evan Goldberg, as well as Peter Huyck and Alex Gregory (Veep) and Frida Perez, The Studio's first season tracks Matt's ups and downs on the job, including having to tell Martin Scorsese (as himself) that his planned movie about Jonestown was being scrapped. Significant Hollywood filmmakers play themselves in the series, including Scorsese, Sarah Polley, Ron Howard, Nicholas Stoller, Zoë Kravitz, and Olivia Wilde. All those directors will be submitted on the Emmys ballot for guest consideration for The Studio alongside actors Anthony Mackie, Zac Efron, Dave Franco, and Greta Lee, who also play themselves. Other guest submissions for The Studio include real actors playing fictional characters: Bryan Cranston (who plays Griffin Mill, the CEO of Continental Studios), David Krumholtz (who plays a foul-mouthed agent), and Rebecca Hall (who plays a successful doctor who embarks on a failed relationship with Matt). The final guest-acting submission for Apple is journalist Matt Belloni. The Puck cofounder and The Town podcast host appears in multiple episodes of The Studio, both as a voice performer (through a fictional episode of his podcast) and live-action actor (on the casino floor during CinemaCon). These are just the names Apple is submitting on the Emmy ballot; anyone else, perhaps guest stars Parker Finn or Adam Scott, can submit on their own. Apple TV+ recently renewed The Studio for Season 2. The show's first season ends later this month. Best of GoldDerby 'The Better Sister' showrunner Regina Corrado: Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks 'are at the top of their game' Danielle Pinnock on playing Alberta in CBS' 'Ghosts,' representation, and what's next for the hit comedy 'I didn't think he was a jerk': Paul Giamatti on finding the humanity in his standout 'Black Mirror' episode Click here to read the full article.
Geek Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Feed
Keanu Reeves and Aziz Ansari Team Up in First Teaser for Good Fortune
Stand-up comedian Aziz Ansari had backed out of the spotlight ever since he almost got cancelled, and after a few years out of commission, he's coming back with his first movie which he stars and directs. Check out the first teaser for Good Fortune : Here's the logline: In GOOD FORTUNE, a well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen). Besides Reeves, Ansari, and Rogen, the movie also stars Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh. If you've watched Master of None , you'll know that Ansari has a penchant for realistic drama, so Good Fortune is one of the first projects that he's helming which is more on the fantasy side. Though the story does sound like something we've seen before with the 'friendly ghost that helps people' trope, having Ansari at the helm means that he would have some kind of unique lens to it; which is already evident with how Reeves delivers all of his lines in the teaser. We should expect some kind of absurdist comedy, but I wouldn't be surprised if Good Fortune also had some very interesting, human , things to say —which is kind of what's great about Ansari's material; whether it be about romance or just life in general. I was personally a fan of Ansari when he backed out of the spotlight, and even when he slowed down I always thought what he was getting into was interesting (like learning new languages and ditching his smart phone). Hopefully Good Fortune has some of that new insight he's had since his Master of None days. Watch out for Good Fortune when it comes to cinemas on Oct. 17.
