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Blockbuster (TV Series)
''Blockbuster'' is an American workplace comedy television series created by Vanessa Ramos, who also serves as showrunner and is executive producer. Based upon the Blockbuster brand, the series stars Randall Park as Timmy, the manager in a fictionalized version of the last Blockbuster Video store, set in Grandville, Michigan. The series premiered on Netflix on November 3, 2022. In December 2022, the series was canceled after one season. Cast and characters Main * Randall Park as Timmy Yoon, the manager of the last operating Blockbuster Video store. He is a dreamer and a lover of films. * Melissa Fumero as Eliza Walker, Timmy's long-time crush and an employee at the store who works to afford her apartment after splitting with her husband * Olga Merediz as Connie Serrano, an older employee of Blockbuster * Tyler Alvarez as Carlos Herrera, a young employee at the store who dreams of being a director, much like Quentin Tarantino * Madeleine Arthur as Hannah Hadman, a young emp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Workplace Comedy
Office humor, also often called workplace comedy, is humor within the workplace, in particular, office, environment. It is a subject that receives significant attention from students of industrial and organizational psychology and of the sociology of work, as well as in popular culture. Academic considerations Humor is an inevitable part of the social environment of work, and has been argued to be a potential tool for improving worker satisfaction and organizational results. Studies have suggested that humor can increase worker cohesiveness, creativity, motivation, and resilience in the face of adversity.Wijewardena, Nilupama, Hartel, Charmine E. J., and Samaratunge, Ramanie. "A laugh a day is sure to keep the blues away: managers' use of humor and the construction and destruction of employees' resilience." In Wilfred J. Zerbe, Charmine E. J. Härtel and Neal M. Ashkanasy, eds., ''Emotions and Organizational Dynamism'' (Emerald Group Publishing, 2010), , pp. 259-278.Excerpts ava ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadline Hollywood
''Deadline Hollywood'', commonly known as ''Deadline'' and also referred to as ''Deadline.com'', is an online news site founded as the news blog ''Deadline Hollywood Daily'' by Nikki Finke in 2006. The site is updated several times a day, with entertainment industry news as its focus. It has been a brand of Penske Media Corporation since 2009. History ''Deadline'' was founded by Nikki Finke, who began writing an '' LA Weekly'' column series called ''Deadline Hollywood'' in June 2002. She began the ''Deadline Hollywood Daily'' (DHD) blog in March 2006 as an online version of her column. She officially launched it as an entertainment trade website in 2006. The site became one of Hollywood's most followed websites by 2009. In 2009, Finke sold ''Deadline'' to Penske Media Corporation (then Mail.com Media) for a low-seven-figure sum. Finke was also given a five-year-plus employment contract reported by the ''Los Angeles Times'' as being worth "millions of dollars", as well as part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comicbook
A comic book, also called comicbook, comic magazine or (in the United Kingdom and Ireland) simply comic, is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are often accompanied by descriptive prose and written narrative, usually, dialogue contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. "Comic Cuts" was a British comic published from 1890 to 1953. It was preceded by "Ally Sloper's Half Holiday" (1884) which is notable for its use of sequential cartoons to unfold narrative. These British comics existed alongside of the popular lurid "Penny dreadfuls" (such as "Spring-heeled Jack"), boys' "Story papers" and the humorous Punch (magazine) which was the first to use the term "cartoon" in its modern sense of a humorous drawing. The interweaving of drawings and the written word had been pioneered by, among others, William Blake (1757 - 1857) in works such as Blake's "The Descent Of Christ" ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aleysa Young
Aleysa Young is a Canadian television director. She is most noted for her work as a director of ''Baroness von Sketch Show'', for which she won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Direction in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series at the 8th Canadian Screen Awards in 2020 for the episode "Humanity Is in an Awkward Stage". She was previously a nominee in the same category at the 5th Canadian Screen Awards in 2017 for ''Baroness von Sketch Show'' ("Last Year You Weren't Forty") and at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards in 2018 for ''This Hour Has 22 Minutes'',Regan Reid and Lauren Malyk"CSAs 2018: Women take the stage" '' Playback'', March 6, 2018. and is a three-time nominee for Best Direction in a Comedy Series at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards for ''Kim's Convenience'' ("Date Night"), at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards for ''New Eden'' ("Go with Gaion"), and at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards for ''Workin' Moms'' ("FACK").Brent Furdyk"2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'' is an American police procedural comedy television series that aired on Fox, and later on NBC. The show aired from September 17, 2013, to September 16, 2021, for a total of eight seasons and 153 episodes. Created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur, the premise revolves around seven New York City Police Department (NYPD) detectives who are adjusting to life under their new commanding officer, the serious and stern Captain Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher). Featuring an ensemble cast headed by Braugher and Andy Samberg, the cast also features Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero, Joe Lo Truglio, Chelsea Peretti, Dirk Blocker, and Joel McKinnon Miller. Produced as a single-camera comedy, Fox originally ordered 13 episodes for its first season, eventually expanding it to 22 episodes. ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'' premiered on September 17, 2013. On May 10, 2018, Fox cancelled the series after five seasons; the next day, NBC picked it up for a sixth season which pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superstore (TV Series)
''Superstore'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from November 30, 2015, to March 25, 2021. The series was created and produced by Justin Spitzer. Starring America Ferrera and Ben Feldman (who both also serve as executive producers), ''Superstore'' follows a group of employees working at Cloud 9, a fictional big-box chain store in St. Louis, Missouri. The ensemble and supporting cast includes Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nico Santos, Nichole Sakura, Mark McKinney, and Kaliko Kauahi. A Spanish-language adaptation, titled '' Supertitlán'', debuted on the Mexican television network Azteca 7 on 30 May 2022. Cast and characters Main Recurring Notable guest stars * Fred Armisen as a representative for a charity. * Eliza Coupe as employee magazine reporter. * Howie Mandel as himself, a comedian whom Dina mistakes as a newly hired Cloud 9 employee. * Natasha Leggero as shoplifter. * Cecily Strong as fictional Olympic gymnast Missy Jones. * Tony Plana as Ron S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Blockbuster
''The Last Blockbuster'' is a 2020 documentary film about Blockbuster LLC's last store, located in Bend, Oregon. It was released on December 15, 2020, by 1091 Pictures. Synopsis The documentary tells the story of the rise and fall of Blockbuster Video, a video rental business that was popular during the 1990s. The documentary explores how Blockbuster put independent video rental stores out of business by striking revenue-share deals with film studios (allowing Blockbuster to negotiate lower prices in exchange for a cut of the rental fees), and how Blockbuster itself collapsed as a result of poor management and the financial crisis of 2007–2008. The film also documents the business model and continued survival of the last remaining Blockbuster store, in Bend, Oregon. Cast The film follows Sandi Harding, the general manager of the last store over the course of a number of years. Actor and ''Clerks'' director Kevin Smith discusses the kind of businesses that Blockbuster put out ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1091 Pictures
1091 Pictures is an American film studio based in New York City and Los Angeles. The company was founded as the film and television division subsidiary of The Orchard in 2015. The company is best known for the Oscar-nominated films ''Life, Animated'' and ''Cartel Land''. Sony divested the company and its catalogue of over 4,000 in 2019, with the company adopting the name 1091 Media. In 2020, the company rebranded as 1091 Pictures and announced that its parent company rebranded as Streamwise, the name of its new technology platform in development. History The company was founded in 2015, as a video on demand division of the Orchard, a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment. By year end, the company expanded to theatrical releases, initially setting a seven-film release with Mark Duplass, and Jay Duplass. The company also picked up Cartel Land, which went on to get an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary in 2016. In September 2016, the company announced a film transparency ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hollywood Reporter
''The Hollywood Reporter'' (''THR'') is an American digital and print magazine which focuses on the Cinema of the United States, Hollywood film industry, film, television, and entertainment industries. It was founded in 1930 as a daily trade paper, and in 2010 switched to a weekly Wide-format printer, large-format print magazine with a revamped website. As of 2020, the day-to-day operations of the company are handled by Penske Media Corporation through a joint venture with Eldridge Industries. History Early years; 1930–1987 ''The Hollywood Reporter'' was founded in 1930 by William R. Wilkerson, William R. "Billy" Wilkerson (1890–1962) as Hollywood's first daily entertainment trade newspaper. The first edition appeared on September 3, 1930, and featured Wilkerson's front-page "Tradeviews" column, which became influential. The newspaper appeared Monday-to-Saturday for the first 10 years, except for a brief period, then Monday-to-Friday from 1940. Wilkerson used caustic articles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Caspe
David Herbert Caspe (born October 20, 1978) is an American film and television writer. As a writer-producer, he is best known for his work in television as creator of sitcoms such as American Broadcasting Company, ABC's ''Happy Endings (TV series), Happy Endings'', the Showtime (TV network), Showtime comedy ''Black Monday (TV series), Black Monday'', and the NBC sitcoms ''Kenan (TV series), Kenan'' and ''Marry Me (U.S. TV series), Marry Me''. Other work includes writing the 2012 film ''That's My Boy (2012 film), That's My Boy'' and co-creating the YouTube Premium series ''Champaign ILL''. Life and career David Herbert Caspe grew up in Chicago, Illinois. In 2006, Caspe moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in screenwriting. In 2010, his screenplay for ''I Hate You, Dad'' (later re-titled ''That's My Boy (2012 film), That's My Boy'') was picked up by Sony and Happy Madison productions. The film starred Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg, and was released on June 15, 2012. Caspe's Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Moynihan
Bobby Moynihan (born January 31, 1977) is an American actor, comedian and writer who was a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' from 2008 until 2017. He also voiced Louie Duck on Disney's ''DuckTales'' from 2017 to 2021, Panda in ''We Bare Bears'' from 2015 to 2020, and Hal the Dog in the PBS Kids series ''Nature Cat'' since 2015. He has also starred in animated films such as '' Monsters University'' (2013) and ''The Secret Life of Pets'' (2016) and its 2019 sequel. He portrayed Jayden Kwapis on the sitcom ''Mr. Mayor'' and the manatee Loafy in the 2020 show of the same name of which he is also the creator, executive producer, director and writer. Career Moynihan frequently performed with the Derrick Comedy sketch group and appeared in many of their popular internet videos and various projects. He also filmed a supporting role in the group's feature film ''Mystery Team'', which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2009 before a limited theatrical release. In mid-200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keegan Connor Tracy
Keegan Connor Tracy (born December 3, 1971) is a Canadian actress and author. She is best known for her roles as Audrey Malone in the Showtime comedy-drama series '' Beggars and Choosers'' (1999–2000), the Blue Fairy in the ABC fantasy drama series ''Once Upon a Time'' (2011–18), Miss Blaire Watson in the A&E drama series '' Bates Motel'' (2013–16), and Professor Lipson in the Syfy fantasy series '' The Magicians'' (2016–2020). Tracy's other notable work includes roles on the television series ''Jake 2.0'', ''The 4400'', ''Stargate SG-1'', ''Supernatural'', ''Psych'', and ''Battlestar Galactica''. In film, she is best known for her roles as Kat Jennings in the supernatural horror film ''Final Destination 2'' (2003), Mirabelle Keegan in the supernatural horror film ''White Noise'' (2005), Dolly Dupuyster in the comedy-drama film '' The Women'' (2008), Ellen in the drama film '' Words and Pictures'' (2013), and Queen Belle in the musical fantasy films '' Descendants'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
