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[benny_negro]

Charlie Hunnam to Lead ‘Criminal’ Series Adaptation at Amazon

Charlie Hunnam has been cast in the lead role of the series adaptation of "Criminal" at Amazon Prime Video, Variety has learned.

variety.com

Charlie Hunnam will lead the cast of the upcoming series Criminal

The character's reputation is also hampered by the actions of his father Tommy, who was imprisoned for the murder of a prominent figure in the world of crime, according to Variety.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Charlie Hunnam To Lead Ed Brubaker’s Prime Video Series ‘Criminal’

Charlie Hunnam is set to lead Ed Brubaker's Prime Video graphic novel series 'Criminal.'

deadline.com

Nice! They finally figured something out with this

100 Bullets. Scalped lol. Most of these big comic series couldn’t get to or passed their pilots… and that’s probably a good thing for all of us lol… remember Y The Last Man? Nobody does lol

 

[benny_negro]

Best series of the year so far.

TV.
Fallout
Shogun
Dark Matter
Sugar

Honorable mentions.
Tracker
The Three Body Problem
Conan Obrien Must Go


Animation.
Invincible
Jujutsu KAisen
Kaiju #8
The Bad Batch

Good lookin out! Glad to see Sugar on list

I may end up bumpin that one higher after all lol

Fallout was cool. Shogun I’m saving

 

[playahaitian]

Right. HACKS. Its either go back and watch all the CURB episodes from around S5/6 through the finale that I haven’t seen and/or are hilarious enough for multiple views

Or check out something new to me like HACKS… I assume this is better than any of the other HBO/MAX comedy series? eg Righteous Gemstones… idk what all the fuck else lol.

Open to some fresh comedy suggestions that are just hella funny for real

I heard BARRY for example is hella depressing/violent and serious etc down the stretch

Hacks is flawless to me.

I haven't seen all of Barry but @Helico-pterFunk recommended it so that's all I need. Saw the first 4 episodes and it was real good.

I chilled on Curb but saw the finale which was good. I'm going to go back and finish it off.

 

[playahaitian]

Nice! They finally figured something out with this

100 Bullets. Scalped lol. Most of these big comic series couldn’t get to or passed their pilots… and that’s probably a good thing for all of us lol… remember Y The Last Man? Nobody does lol

They SHOULD have done have Scalped

Just give the Reservation Dogs crew the gig.

 

[playahaitian]

Max Hikes Price for Ad-Free Plans Effective Immediately

Warner Bros. Discovery has increased the price for its ad-free versions of streamer Max.

variety.com

 

[Flawless]

Good lookin out! Glad to see Sugar on list

I may end up bumpin that one higher after all lol

Fallout was cool. Shogun I’m saving

I forgot to add Tokyo Vice.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

I forgot to add Tokyo Vice.

Definitely a solid 2nd season.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Hacks is flawless to me.

I haven't seen all of Barry but @Helico-pterFunk recommended it so that's all I need. Saw the first 4 episodes and it was real good.

I chilled on Curb but saw the finale which was good. I'm going to go back and finish it off.

Definitely a well-crafted show (Hacks). You can see how the story is playing out, and it doesn’t feel rushed.

 

[DC_Dude]

Definitely a solid 2nd season.

Yup.

Tokyo Vice was damn good

 

[playahaitian]

Definitely a well-crafted show (Hacks). You can see how the story is playing out, and it doesn’t feel rushed.

The behind the scenes showed ALL OF this set up from the first episode and every season!

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

@playahaitian

What works really well with Barry is the mix of dark comedy, drama & brutal violence. Even more impressive is knowing Bill Hader directed a large portion of the final season as well.

Hell ... in the prior 3rd season there’s a great chase scene which would work in any movie, which also incorporates silly comedy which makes you laugh mid-intensity. Those short running times work well too. Each season is basically 2 movies in length.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

The behind the scenes showed ALL OF this set up from the first episode and every season!

Really liked seeing Ava show off the acting chops late in season 3. Hopefully more of that in s4 next yr.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

They SHOULD have done have Scalped

Just give the Reservation Dogs crew the gig.

Looking forward to future projects from Sterling Harjo and the cast. FX / Hulu ... keep them in rotation!

 

[playahaitian]

Yup.

Tokyo Vice was damn good

LOVE THAT SHOW

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Yup.

Tokyo Vice was damn good

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Kingdom Alum Jonathan Tucker Stepped in to Help Neighbors During Home Intruder Incident

'Kingdom' alum Jonathan Tucker went to his neighbors' rescue after calling the police on a suspicious man in his Los Angeles neighborhood. The LAPD responded to the scene and took the man into custody after Tucker found a mother and her children inside the home and helped them to safety.

people.com

Actor Jonathan Tucker Seen Charging Into House Barefoot to Stop Home Invasion

Jonathan Tucker didn't even have time to put shoes on when a man walked right into his neighbor's house ... with startling new video showing him jumping into action barefoot.

www.tmz.com

Actor Jonathan Tucker runs into home to rescue family during home invasion

Actor Jonathan Tucker ran barefoot into his neighbor's home after witnessing a man break in.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

@benny_negro


I haven’t had a chance to give Big Door Prize a look yet.

Hacks is well written. Not really laugh out loud funny. Think a Joan Rivers-style comic butting heads with a 20-something comic writer.

Barry is actually quite good. I
kept reminding myself Hader is a comic actor given how dark and serious it can get. That to me is impressive. “Sally” is well acted in the latter seasons too. Good range of emotions portrayed.

Sugar is worth watching. It doesn’t veer off course too much in the last few eps. Good role for Farrell. Episodes are often in the low 30 mins. You can get through the season pretty fast, if interested. I liked the assorted supporting cast. There wasn’t much character development with ‘em, but who cares? Maybe if they do a 2nd season they’ll have more ...

 

[tpotda]

June shows for me

1) Clipped (season 1) Hulu
2) Power Book 2 (season 4) Starz
3) The Boys (season 4) Prime
4) Hotel Cocaine (season 1) MGM+
5) House of The Dragon (season 2) HBO Max

Forgot to add I'm thinking about checking out The Acolyte even tho I I haven't seen any of these Star Wars tv shows yet

 

[p5ych3]

Dark Matter (2024) critic reviews

Metacritic aggregates music, game, tv, and movie reviews from the leading critics. Only Metacritic.com uses METASCORES, which let you know at a glance how each item was reviewed.

www.metacritic.com

Started binging this today.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

https://www.cbc.ca/arts/q/i-had-almost-given-up-on-acting-reservation-dogs-star-devery-jacobs-on-her-path-to-success-1.7223830

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Andrea Lewis Shares Which 'Degrassi' Co-Stars She's Still Cool With Over 15 Years Later

More than 15 years since Andrea Lewis last appeared on 'Degrassi,' she revealed which of her co-stars she's still cool with.

theshaderoom.com

'Degrassi'’s Andrea Lewis Reveals the Costars She’s Still in Touch with — and Why She'll Always Call Drake 'Aubrey' (Exclusive)

Actress and producer Andrea Lewis starred on the Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation from 2002 to 2006, and talks to PEOPLE about her time on the show.

people.com

 

[Pworld297]

This might have been posted but this show is wild.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Will Hilaria Baldwin drag her bambinos to JAIL for new reality show?

Emetic Alec Baldwin and his fake-Spaniard baby-factory Hilaria are selling out their family of nine in a last greedy grasp for cash with a new reality show, 'The Baldwins'.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

The Highlander TV Series’ Swashbuckling Path Through Vancouver - MONTECRISTO

The television show that stretched the limits of Vancouver's ability to stand in for other places.

montecristomagazine.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

‘The Acolyte’ Episodes 1 and 2 Recap: The More ‘Star Wars’ Changes, the More It Stays the Same

While ‘The Acolyte’ breaks ground as a murder mystery, a model of diversity, and the first live-action series set outside the span of the Skywalker saga, it doesn’t feel far, far away from the franchise we know

www.theringer.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Why Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon’ Will Be ‘Thrones’ at Its Best

Season 1 of HBO’s ‘HotD’ was a roaring success, but it was probably a prelude to a superior second act. Let us list the potential improvements.

www.theringer.com

Dragon Math: Which Side Has the Advantage in ‘House of the Dragon’?

As we head into Season 2 of ‘House of the Dragon,’ which side has the edge when it comes to dragon power? Let’s break it down—with Dragon Math.

www.theringer.com

‘Star Wars’ Needs an Injection of Creativity. ‘The Acolyte’ Could Provide It.

The galaxy far, far away has recently felt constrained or lacking in originality, but with its newest Disney+ series, ‘Star Wars’ has a chance to recapture what made it feel special in the first place

www.theringer.com

Is Netflix Fumbling Ads?

Ad industry insider Michael Kassan joins to give a report card on the streamer’s initial push into the ad space

www.theringer.com

TV Viewers Are Getting Old. Do Advertisers Care?

Plus, a prediction about the distribution of ‘The Apprentice,’ which highlights Donald Trump’s rise during his business career

www.theringer.com

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

What's New in June

17 TV shows and 15 movies premiering this month

dbltake.substack.com

 

[0utsyder]

This might have been posted but this show is wild.

This reminds me of the anime High School of the Dead. That was pretty good. They have got to get a dubbed version of this.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

 

[Pworld297]

This reminds me of the anime High School of the Dead. That was pretty good. They have got to get a dubbed version of this.

It is a dubbed version, well the one on Netflix is, I'm like on episode 5. I'll probably finish it on the weekend.

 

[benny_negro]

The Curse is interesting. I'm just 1 episode behind at the moment, but it's a slow burn & very cringe / awkward. It's NOT lol funny. Well acted though as a faux doc' / mockumentary of sorts, with an underlying tone of dread. As a viewer you're not quite sure where they're taking you ... but you have a feeling it won't be good for several characters. I was really happy to see one of the casting decisions as well. Not gonna spoil it - but it's the person who plays the 2 girls' father. Really happy to see them on screen.

Bookie is good and is an easy watch. First 2 episodes clocked in under 30 mins apiece. I liked the characters involved in the world of sports betting thus far.

I haven't seen any episodes of Lazarus Project, but I'm glad you are enjoying it & I have heard good things in the past year or two.

Yes - looking forward to Reacher's return next week. Season 1 was a pleasant surprise. Had that small world feel to it, despite being backed by a major player in Amazon. And it's reassuring when studios and networks already renew shows for a follow-up season before the newest season has yet to arrive. Shows that they are backing the product and like where things are headed and expect a solid response from viewers.

I forgot about BOOKIE!

Top of my list - thanks again!

 

[benny_negro]

They SHOULD have done have Scalped

Just give the Reservation Dogs crew the gig.

You know the story with that one? At least what I heard was the pilot for SCALPED was in the can with the knucks who made that BAD BOYS 4 LIFE (2020) ish directing

Im glad THEY didn’t do it lol

But 100% on the Res Dogs crew basically job hoppin lol

Gotta check out Dark Winds at some point too… second season wasn’t lookin that appealing to me tho

 

[benny_negro]

@benny_negro


I haven’t had a chance to give Big Door Prize a look yet.

Hacks is well written. Not really laugh out loud funny. Think a Joan Rivers-style comic butting heads with a 20-something comic writer.

Barry is actually quite good. I
kept reminding myself Hader is a comic actor given how dark and serious it can get. That to me is impressive. “Sally” is well acted in the latter seasons too. Good range of emotions portrayed.

Sugar is worth watching. It doesn’t veer off course too much in the last few eps. Good role for Farrell. Episodes are often in the low 30 mins. You can get through the season pretty fast, if interested. I liked the assorted supporting cast. There wasn’t much character development with ‘em, but who cares? Maybe if they do a 2nd season they’ll have more ...

I started Sugar earlier today and almost immediately remembered TOKYO VICE needs to be bumped up on my watchlist haha!

YALL ALWAYS got a nigga covered!

Appreciate the details on Barry too. I’ve seen I think 2-4 episodes of S1 but maybe less and just wasn’t in the right mind for something that seemed like it could easily have been cancelled early lmfao. Glad it got full run!

 

[joneblaze]

The Acolyte





Most of the pre rise of the Empire stories I have read have mainly been in comics and novels so it is cool to see a show based in the aforementioned era. A couple of good twists so far but I can't say I'm completely engaged but I'm curious to see how things will play out with several characters. As usual the creature and set designs are on point.



Clipped





I think Doc Rivers only partially knew what he was getting into when he took on the coaching job for the Los Angeles Clippers. He didn't know how much of a racist team owner Donald Sterling was,Sterlings attachment to his delusional mistress V Stiviano,how some of the team weren't getting along and how Sterlings wife Shelly had had enough of Stiviano.Some of the actors they chose to play certain basketball players are unintentionally funny . I have doubts about a couple of things stated in the series but overall I'm enjoying the acting and the flow of the episodes

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

@benny_negro

Bookie was a nice surprise. Legit very funny given the assorted characters and dumb comedy mixed with serious consequences.

Barry is a very good watch. Definitely a well-told story. Hell, some of the violence is downright chilling for a “comedy”. My brother saw 1 ep and said he was sold. Pops and coworkers also really liked the full series.

Let me know if you get around to season 2 of Dark Winds. We really liked it. The main cast felt really lived in. And Zahn McClarnon is one of my fave actors on TV. Glad to see him get shine with Fargo and Res’ Dogs too. Good dude.