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Yahoo
6 days ago
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Emmys: Listen to 66 Nominees on THR's ‘Awards Chatter' Podcast
Sixty-six past guests of The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast were recognized with Emmy nominations on Tuesday morning. You can find their names and links to listen to their episodes below, and you can click here to subscribe to the podcast — for free — in order to access all past and future episodes. Elizabeth Banks, best game show host (Press Your Luck) — LISTEN More from The Hollywood Reporter MomTok on Top: 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Earns First Emmy Nomination Bela Bajaria on Which Emmy Nominee She Texted First and One Giant "Disappointment" of a Snub 'The White Lotus' Checks Into the 2025 Emmy Noms With 23, Ties With 'The Studio' Javier Bardem, best limited/anthology series and supporting actor (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story) — LISTEN Kathy Bates, best drama actress (Matlock) — LISTEN Cate Blanchett, best limited/anthology actress (Disclaimer) — LISTEN and LISTEN Adam Brody, best comedy actor (Nobody Wants This) — LISTEN Sterling K. Brown, best drama actor (Paradise) — LISTEN Quinta Brunson, best comedy series, actress and writing (Abbott Elementary) — LISTEN James Burrows, best comedy directing (Mid-Century Modern) — LISTEN Bill Camp, best limited/anthology supporting actor (Presumed Innocent) — LISTEN Stephen Colbert, best talk series and variety writing (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) — LISTEN Olivia Colman, best comedy guest actress (The Bear) — LISTEN Bryan Cranston, best comedy guest actor (The Studio) — LISTEN Mark Cuban, best structured reality program and reality competition host (Shark Tank) — LISTEN Kaitlyn Dever, best drama guest actress (The Last of Us) — LISTEN Colman Domingo, best comedy supporting actor (The Four Seasons) — LISTEN Hannah Einbinder, best comedy supporting actress (Hacks) — LISTEN Idris Elba, best narrator (Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color) — LISTEN Cynthia Erivo, best comedy guest actress (Poker Face) — LISTEN Giancarlo Esposito, best drama guest actor (The Boys) — LISTEN Jimmy Fallon, best live variety special (SNL50: The Homecoming Concert) and best short form comedy/drama/variety series (The Tonight Show: During Commercial Break) — LISTEN Colin Farrell, best limited/anthology series and actor (The Penguin) — LISTEN Will Ferrell, best documentary/nonfiction special (Will & Harper) — LISTEN Tina Fey, best variety special writing (SNL50: The Anniversary Special) — LISTEN Selena Gomez, best comedy series (Only Murders in the Building) — LISTEN Davis Guggenheim, best documentary/nonfiction special and directing (Deaf President Now!) — LISTEN Jake Gyllenhaal, best limited/anthology actor (Presumed Innocent) — LISTEN Kathryn Hahn, best comedy supporting actress (The Studio) — LISTEN Tom Hanks, best narrator (The Americas) — LISTEN Kevin Hart, best short form comedy/drama performer (Die Hart: Hart to Kill) — LISTEN Ron Howard, best comedy guest actor (The Studio) — LISTEN Jason Isaacs, best drama supporting actor (The White Lotus) — LISTEN Rashida Jones, best limited/anthology actress (Black Mirror) — LISTEN Jimmy Kimmel, best talk series (Jimmy Kimmel Live!), best short form comedy/drama/variety series (The Rabbit Hole with Jimmy Kimmel) and best game show and game show host (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire) — LISTEN Diego Luna, best drama series (Andor) — LISTEN Seth Meyers, best variety special writing (SNL50: The Anniversary Special) and best short form comedy/drama/variety series (Late Night with Seth Meyers Corrections) — LISTEN Lorne Michaels, best scripted variety series and variety writing (Saturday Night Live), best live variety special (SNL50: The Anniversary Special and SNL50: The Homecoming Concert), best variety special writing (SNL50: The Anniversary Special) and best emerging media program (SNL 50th The Anniversary Special: Immersive Experience) — LISTEN John Mulaney, best variety special writing (SNL50: The Anniversary Special) — LISTEN Ryan Murphy, best limited/anthology series (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story) — LISTEN Ruth Negga, best limited/anthology supporting actress (Presumed Innocent) — LISTEN Conan O'Brien, best live variety special (The Oscars) and best hosted nonfiction series/special and nonfiction program writing (Conan O'Brien Must Go) — LISTEN Catherine O'Hara, best comedy supporting actress (The Studio) and best drama guest actress (The Last of Us) — LISTEN Gary Oldman, best drama actor (Slow Horses) — LISTEN Sheryl Lee Ralph, best comedy supporting actress (Abbott Elementary) — LISTEN Ryan Reynolds, best unstructured reality program (Welcome to Wrexham) — LISTEN Sam Rockwell, best drama supporting actor (The White Lotus) — LISTEN Seth Rogen, best comedy series, actor, directing and writing (The Studio) — LISTEN Mark Ronson, best live variety special (SNL50: The Homecoming Concert) — LISTEN Maya Rudolph, best character voice-over performance (Big Mouth) — LISTEN RuPaul, best reality/competition program and host (RuPaul's Drag Race) and unstructured reality program (RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked) — LISTEN Keri Russell, best drama actress (The Diplomat) — LISTEN Adam Sandler, best pre-recorded variety special (Adam Sandler: Love You) and best original music/lyrics (SNL50: The Anniversary Special) — LISTEN Peter Sarsgaard, best limited/anthology supporting actor (Presumed Innocent) — LISTEN Martin Scorsese, best comedy guest actor (The Studio) — LISTEN Jason Segel, best comedy series and actor (Shrinking) — LISTEN and LISTEN Martin Short, best comedy series and actor (Only Murders in the Building) — LISTEN Sarah Silverman, best pre-recorded variety special (Sarah Silverman: PostMortem) — LISTEN Jean Smart, best comedy actress (Hacks) — LISTEN Ben Stiller, best drama directing (Severance) — LISTEN John Turturro, best drama supporting actor (Severance) — LISTEN Vince Vaughn, best TV movie (Nonnas) — LISTEN Phoebe Waller-Bridge, best narrator (Octopus!) — LISTEN Kristen Wiig, best original music/lyrics (Will & Harper) — LISTEN Michelle Williams, best limited/anthology series and actress (Dying for Sex) — LISTEN Steven Yeun, best character voice-over performance (Invincible) — LISTEN Renée Zellweger, best TV movie (Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy) — LISTEN Hans Zimmer, best documentary series/special music composition (original dramatic score) — LISTEN Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise Solve the daily Crossword
Wall Street Journal
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘The Luckiest Man in America' Review: Paul Walter Hauser Outplays the Game
'The house always wins,' they say. And when it doesn't, it gets very upset. 'The Luckiest Man in America,' which may end up being the surprise delight of summer '25, isn't about a casino; it's about a schlub who outwitted a TV game show in 1984. But you can sense the outrage of Institutional Gambling echoing from Las Vegas to Atlantic City. 'He's counting cards!' a producer says. How dare a player outplay the game? A TV studio being out of money and noses being out of joint certainly wins sympathy for our alleged culprit, Michael Larson (Paul Walter Hauser, 'Cobra Kai'). During one ruminative moment, he wonders to himself if he's actually cheating after his winning streak on 'Press Your Luck' goes stratospheric. But siding with Michael is partly a result of director Samir Oliveros and his co-screenwriter, Maggie Briggs, not giving us a lot of solid background. Only hints: He drives his ice-cream truck to Hollywood to try and scam his way onto the show (the original version of which really did air on CBS from 1983-86). Nothing back home in Ohio is very healthy. Michael might not be either. He's so unfocused and socially awkward he makes everyone uneasy.
Daily Record
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Must watch' film based on bizarre true story is a movie 'like no other'
Fans think it was worthy of an Oscar A gripping film 'unlike any other', said to be 'Oscar-worthy' and boasting a stellar ensemble, is now available for streaming. The Luckiest Man In America can be streamed from the comfort of your home by those with a Sky Cinema subscription or through a NOW films pass. The movie had a quite limited theatrical outing in the US back in April this year and has swiftly progressed to streaming services. The straightforward summary explains how an ice-cream van driver stumbles upon a cunning strategy to become a winning contestant on the game show Press Your Luck. Set against the backdrop of 1984, the storyline is inspired by a true event where Michael Larsen etched his name as a notorious figure on the show Press Your Luck. The movie showcases exactly how he managed it and the mayhem it stirred up off-screen. Portraying Larsen is Paul Walter Hauser, recognised for his performances in Cobra Kai, Inside Out 2, and Richard Jewell. He's joined by a cast that includes Walton Goggins of The White Lotus fame and Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams. Also among the cast is David Strathairn, who plays real-life TV executive Bill Carruthers, reports Surrey Live. The audience who've stumbled upon this lesser-known flick have praised what they've witnessed while finding themselves enthralled by its outlandish true-life origins. It was succinctly summed up by one viewer: "This movie is like the sandwich you decided to try and ended up loving it." One enthusiastic cinema-goer exclaimed: "This needs to win an Oscar. This is one of the best films I've ever seen it is amazing. I don't want to spoil it but no one has gone to see it because the Minecraft movie came out the same day and people right now would rather watch that because of the memes which makes me upset. You need to watch this now." Conversely, there was someone who wasn't entirely sold on the film's classification as a thriller stating: "I didn't know the true story behind it and the Sky description said it's a thriller. I love thrillers but this movie isn't always suspenseful. It's certainly a movie like no other." Elsewhere, another viewer suggested: "Overall, The Luckiest Man in America is a must-see film that balances heart and humour, leaving me feeling inspired and hopeful. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a compelling and uplifting cinematic experience!" Moreover, another concurred with the high praise saying: "A perfect thriller, beautifully subversive by being simple. It plays the audience with the narrative and the meta narrative without complicating it. The visuals, set and wardrobe are on point and heighten everything by being exactly what they are. An honest and direct story worth watching."
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ABC Sets Summer Premiere Dates for Martin Short-Led Match Game Revival, Bachelor in Paradise and More — But Where's Claim to Fame?
ABC on Wednesday revealed its Summer 2025 schedule, which means you can start marking your calendars for new seasons of returning favorites like Bachelor in Paradise (which is heading to Costa Rica) and the Steve Harvey-hosted Celebrity Family Feud (which just got renewed for Season 11). Press Your Luck and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire also will be back with new episodes, and Millionaire will be followed by the network's recently announced Match Game revival hosted by Only Murders in the Building star Martin Short. More from TVLine What to Watch in May: Your Guide to 130+ Premieres Across Broadcast, Cable and Streaming Will Trent Adds Yul Vazquez in Major Recurring Role - Will This 'Newfound Enemy' Play a Part in Season 4? Matthew Gray Gubler's Einstein Delayed at CBS Until 2026-27 Season - Find Out Why All shows will stream the next day on Hulu. What about Claim to Fame, you wonder? Season 4 of the Jonas brothers-hosted reality competition is not on the just-released summer schedule, but here's your recurring reminder: ABC's scheduling of unscripted shows is 'opportunistic' — meaning, 'when they need it.' So if you don't see what you consider to be a 'summer' show here, don't jump to the worst conclusions. It could return later. Read on for a breakdown of ABC's big summer premieres, then hit the comments: What shows will be heating up your summer? MONDAY, JULY 78 pm Bachelor in Paradise (season premiere) THURSDAY, JULY 108 pm Celebrity Family Feud (season premiere)9 pm Press Your Luck WEDNESDAY, JULY 168 pm The 2025 ESPYs Presented by Capital One (only broadcast on ABC) WEDNESDAY, JULY 238 pm Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (season premiere)9 pm Match Game (series premiere) Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Luckiest Man in America' tells the story of an ice cream truck driver who cracked a game show's code, infuriated executives and won big
The movie The Luckiest Man in America imagines what it would have been like to be behind the scenes of a game show in the 1980s when one contestant is on an unparalleled hot streak. It's about the real-life game Press Your Luck, which aired on CBS between 1983 and 1986. In each episode, three contestants compete to answer multiple-choice trivia questions, and for each correct answer they are given three chances to press a button to stop the circulation of lights on the Big Board. They would earn prizes based on wherever the light stopped. In 1984, an ice cream truck driver with a fondness for get-rich-quick schemes named Michael Larson studied the show long enough to discover that even though it seemed like the lights were flashing randomly over the Big Board, there were actually only five patterns — a few of which included spots that were guaranteed to earn him money. He figured out how to guarantee a win every time, avoiding a "whammy" that would eliminate his winnings. Though typical contestants walked away with about $14,000, Larson scored a $110,237 haul that led CBS officials to accuse him of cheating. After an investigation, it was determined that he didn't cheat, and he got his money, though he wasn't allowed to return to the show because he exceeded its winnings limit. In The Luckiest Man in America, Larson is portrayed by Paul Walter Hauser. Samir Oliveros, who directed and co-wrote the movie, became captivated by Larson's story after finding a VHS recording of Press Your Luck while thrift shopping. "I started watching the clip, and I was like, 'Oh this is really good!'" he told Yahoo Entertainment. "What attracted me was seeing Michael and knowing he was probably hiding something, but he was putting on a facade for the show. When the cameras were turned off, he was probably a completely different person ... somebody that just makes very bold decisions." Oliveros became obsessed with what might have been happening behind the scenes in the control room during commercial breaks, in the time between tapings and after Larson left the stage. The film has a solemn tone at first, and then excitement builds as Larson continues to win. Oliveros said the goal was to convey that Larson's hot streak was "good for the episode but bad for finances." Bill Carruthers Jr., whose father created Press Your Luck, served as a creative consultant for the film and gave the crew plenty of background insight into what would have been happening behind the scenes. "He would tell us that the control room at the time was crazy ... it was like headless chickens," Oliveros said. He added that he had to personally track down Carruthers to get his help, but when he finally found him, Carruthers said he had been "waiting for this call for 40 years." To Oliveros, this isn't just a story of a con man who hacked the system to drain a game show of its funds. It's inspirational. He said he hopes the film inspires viewers to "take bigger risks." "I feel like Michael was somebody that would just go around his life making big, bold choices. People don't do that anymore. People like the security of a nine-to-five," Oliveros said. "But Michael had a dream. The way he accomplished that dream was a little unorthodox, but he made it happen." is in theaters April 4.
