Mattel Exec on Rebooting Barney for Daniel Kaluuya’s Movie and a Max Animated Series — and Is the ‘American Girl’ Doll Movie the Next ‘Barbie’?
From your imagination back to your TV screen, iconic purple dinosaur Barney returns this week with the new animated Max series “Barney’s World.”'Barbie' and 'Wonka' Among 2024 World Choreography Awards Nominees In a bid to appeal to what Mattel chief franchise officer Josh Silverman dubs “newstalgia,” the reincarnation of the ’90s sensation is the latest entertainment project from the toy giant, which last year offered up its IP for Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” and is now working on a live-action “Barney” movie with Daniel Kaluuya, a film based on the American Girl doll line and a release of a big-budget adaptation of...
‘Big Bang Theory’ Spinoff in Development at Max Adds Brian Posehn, Lauren Lapkus, Kevin Sussman
The “Big Bang Theory” spinoff series in the works at Max has found its first three cast members.'Velma' Canceled After Two Seasons at Max Variety has learned from sources that Brian Posehn, Lauren Lapkus, and Kevin Sussman will all star in the potential show, which was originally announced as being in development at Max back in April 2023. Exact plot details remain under wraps but all three actors would reprise their roles from the original series. The show remains in development and has not been greenlit to series at this time, with Posehn, Sussman, and Lapkus currently under talent holding deals....
Comedian Sarah Silverman performing in Indy 2024
Sarah Silverman, a two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian, will bring her latest show Postmortem to the stage on September 20, 2024, at 8 p.m. Silverman is known for her work in comedy, TV, and movies. Her recent special, Someone You Love, was nominated for a Grammy and a Golden Globe, and can be streamed on Max. […]