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Daily Record
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Funniest' ever comedy film with Grey's Anatomy star now streaming for free
Sandra Oh starred in the hit comedy film Quiz Lady alongside Awkwafina and Will Ferrell Fans have branded a comedy film their "favourite" as it has them "grinning from ear to ear". Quiz Lady follows estranged siblings Jenny and Anne who are thrown together in a bid to settle their mother's gambling debts. Their quest to raise money sees them embark on a mission to become quiz show legends. Released in 2023, the film quickly became a favourite amongst fans. Initially exclusive to Disney+ subscribers, it has now landed on BBC iPlayer, available to stream for free. A synopsis reads: "A game show-obsessed young woman and her estranged train wreck of a sister must work together to help cover their mother's gambling debts. Together, they set out on a wild, cross-country trek to get the cash the only way they know – by becoming bona fide game show champions." Sandra Oh, as Jenny, is best recognised for donning scrubs in the American hit series Grey's Anatomy. The film also stars the talented Awkwafina as Anne Yum, with Will Ferrell stepping into the shoes of Terry McTeer, reports Surrey Live. Holland Taylor is seen as Francine and Jason Schwartzman brings Ron Heacock to life. The film remains popular with fans. A Rotten Tomatoes user said: "Funniest movie we've seen in a long, long, long time! Appreciated the great ending! Definitely a feel-good movie, highly recommended!". Another review highlighted: "Hilarious and well paced from beginning to end. All of the characters (definitely including Mr. Linguini) are unique and well formed." On Google Reviews, a fan commented: "In the realm of heartwarming comedies, "Quiz Lady" stands out as a shining star, a delightful blend of laughter, sisterhood, and self-discovery that will leave you grinning from ear to ear." Another reviewer wrote: "If you're looking for a heartwarming, amusing, uplifting movie that involves the protagonist's subtle shift towards self discovery whilst you lay in the comforts of your blanket, this movie is it." One viewer declared it their new "favourite" film, saying: "This is easily my new favorite movie, it was surprisingly uplifting and had the same balanced comedy found in 'Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens'." The comedy film, initially released on Hulu in the US and streaming platforms in 2023, won an Emmy award for Outstanding Television Movie, under the direction of Jessica Yu, known for her work on This Is Us and Only Murders in the Building.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sandra Oh rules out return to 'Grey's Anatomy': 'You have to be true to yourself'
Sandra Oh has definitively stated that she will not reprise her role as Dr Cristina Yang in Grey's Anatomy . As per People magazine, speaking at an event, Oh expressed her gratitude for fans' appreciation of her character but emphasised the importance of staying true to herself. Oh reflected on her time on 'Grey's Anatomy', noting that it's been 10 years since she left the show. While she initially considered returning due to fan enthusiasm, she ultimately decided against it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo "But for me, I think to really be true to the people who enjoy your work, you have to be true to yourself. So at this point, I don't think so," she said, as quoted by People magazine. Cristina Yang remains a part of the show's narrative, with mentions, phone calls, and written correspondences with other characters. Oh's departure from the series in 2014 was a planned exit, allowing for a dignified conclusion to her character's storyline. Since then, the actress has pursued various projects, including ' Killing Eve ', 'The Chair', and 'Quiz Lady', for which she won an Emmy. Oh continues to excel in diverse roles, having recently received an honorary doctorate from Dartmouth College. Her commencement speech encouraged graduates to face challenges with inner strength and resilience.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How ‘Rebel Ridge' became the Emmy frontrunner for Best TV Movie
Is Rebel Ridge about to follow in the Emmy-winning footsteps of Quiz Lady, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and ... Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers? The Netflix telefilm has held the No. 1 spot in Gold Derby's Best TV Movie odds all season long, despite increasingly fierce competition from the likes of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Out of My Mind, Mountainhead, Am I OK?, and The Gorge. Why? Perhaps Rebel Ridge is still coasting off its awards juice from earlier in the season, where it claimed prizes at the Critics Choice Awards (Best TV Movie) and Image Awards (Best Actor for Aaron Pierre), and scored nominations from the Producers Guild and Writers Guild, among others. More from GoldDerby 'The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain': Meagan Good on love, loss, and empowering women in 'Forever' 'Eureka Day' playwright Jonathan Spector talks vaccine debates, vicious comment sections, and 'the failure of a utopia' Breakout star Owen Cooper admits 'Adolescence' was 'very out of my comfort zone' The action thriller stars Pierre as Terry Richmond, a former Marine who has a run-in with a small town's corrupt and racist police force, including Don Johnson's Chief Sandy Burnne. The cast is rounded out by AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman, Emory Cohen, Steve Zissis, Zsané Jhé, Dana Lee, and James Cromwell. The movie has a 95 percent at Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling it "an intelligent and gripping vehicle for Aaron Pierre's star-making performance." It became one of Netflix's most-watched films of 2024, with 129 million streams. Rebel Ridge is written, produced, directed, and edited by Jeremy Saulnier, the Cannes-winning filmmaker whose prior movies include Murder Party (2007), Blue Ruin (2013), Green Room (2015), and Hold the Dark (2018). On the TV front, he's best known for directing and producing True Detective Season 3, which was considered a return to form for the HBO limited series. With Saulnier in charge, Rebel Ridge is a few notches above your everyday TV movie. Gold Derby This Emmy category has drawn backlash in recent years, particularly with light-hearted fare like Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) and Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square (2021) winning. Contemporary TV movies are rarely nominated in other categories, suggesting a general weakness for this fare both above- and below-the-line. One notable exception was 2023's well-respected Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, a satiric biopic starring Daniel Radcliffe as the Grammy-winning musician, brought a sense of cachet back to the race with its eight nominations and two wins (Best TV Movie and Best Music Composition). That was followed by Quiz Lady last year, a dramedy starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh as estranged sisters who try to win money to pay off their mother's debt that received decidedly mixed reviews and no nominations outside the category. But as the first phase of Emmy voting nears, there are signs that the race could tighten. If Gold Derby's odds are any indication, the current lineup of Best TV Movie contenders could result in one of the category's most exciting Emmy races in years. Our 21 experts from major media outlets are divided on this category, with the following four telefilms each receiving No. 1 votes: Ten experts predict Rebel Ridge: Ben Travers (Indiewire), Dave Nemetz (TVLine), Debra Birnbaum (Gold Derby), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Keith Simanton (IMDb), Matt Brennan (L.A. Times), Matt Neglia (Next Best Picture), Peter Travers (ABC), Tariq Khan (KSDK), and Wilson Morales (BlackFilmandTV) Nine experts predict Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy: Anne Thompson (Indiewire), Eric Deggans (NPR), Gregory Ellwood (The Playlist), Jazz Tangcay (Variety), Kate Erbland (Indiewire), Kristen Baldwin (Entertainment Weekly), Shawn Edwards (WDAF-TV Fox), Susan King (freelance), and Thelma Adams (freelance) One expert predicts Mountainhead: Matt Roush (TV Guide) One expert predicts Out of My Mind: Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby) Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is the fourth installment in the Bridget Jones film series, with Renée Zellweger returning as the titular love-stricken British woman. The first three films made $759 million worldwide in theaters, but this latest installment was only released theatrically overseas. Here in the United States, it can be streamed on Peacock. Mountainhead is Jesse Armstrong's highly anticipated first film project since winning seven Emmy Awards for Succession (four for writing, three for producing). The HBO movie follows four wealthy tech billionaires — played by Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef — who meet at a swanky ski resort amid a global crisis. It'll be released on May 31, the last day of Emmy eligibility. Out of My Mind, like Rebel Ridge, is a TV movie that's already hit it big on the awards circuit. It received noms at the Critics Choice and Writers Guild Awards, and won for Amber Sealey at the Directors Guild Awards. It also claimed the Peabody Award for Children's/Youth Program and the Television Academy Honors for inspiring social change. The Disney+ film stars Phoebe-Rae Taylor as a middle schooler with cerebral palsy whose inner thoughts are spoken by Jennifer Aniston. Of all the films in the category, Out of My Mind has seen the biggest spike in predictions in recent days and is trending upwards at the perfect time, narrowing the gap with Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and closing in on second place in the odds. Let us know what you think of this year's Best TV Movie race by sounding off in our TV forum. Make your predictions at Gold Derby right now. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby 'The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain': Meagan Good on love, loss, and empowering women in 'Forever' 'The Better Sister': Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks on their 'fun partnership' and the 'satisfying' killer reveal The Making of 'Beast Games': Behind the scenes of Prime Video's record-breaking competition series Click here to read the full article.
See - Sada Elbalad
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Jonas Brothers to Star in Christmas Movie for Disney+
Yara Sameh The Jonas Brothers are teaming up with Disney to produce and star in a Christmas comedy movie, slated for the 2025 holiday season. In the movie, which has the working title 'Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie,' Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas 'face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families,' per the logline. Oscar winner Jessica Yu ('Quiz Lady' and 'This Is Us') will direct the movie, which hails from Disney Branded Television and Disney's 20th Television, and writer-producers Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger ('I Want You Back,' 'This Is Us' and 'Love, Simon'). The Jonas Brothers produce alongside Adam Fishbach, Spencer Berman and Scott Morgan. Grammy nominee Justin Tranter serves as executive music producer and will write original songs for the project. The Jonas Brothers have a long history with the Mouse House. The pop rock trio behind hits like 'Year 3000,' 'Burnin' Up' and — more recently — 'Sucker' released their second album on Hollywood Records, a Disney-owned label. The brothers then became a mainstay on Disney Channel and starred in the original movies 'Camp Rock' and its sequel. They released two more albums on Hollywood Records and also led their own Disney Channel series titled 'Jonas.' The band called it quits in 2013 and then reunited six years later with 'Sucker,' in 2019 which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the brothers' first No. 1 single. The subsequent album, 'Happiness Begins,' topped the Billboard 200. In 2023, the Jonas Brothers released their sixth studio album, 'The Album.'
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jonas Brothers announce return to acting for new Disney Christmas movie
The Jonas Brothers are returning to their Disney roots this holiday season to produce and star in a new Christmas comedy movie. The film, currently titled Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie, will see the brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick as they 'face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families,' according to an official logline. The trio shared the news in an announcement video. In the teaser, the trio is standing outside a front door holding handwritten signs a la Love Actually. When the door swings open, Joe announces: 'Hi we're the Jonas Brothers.' Nick jumps in to tell him off for 'saying it.' 'The whole point is you don't say it. You let them read it,' he explains. The second take goes more smoothly, with the three brothers silently flipping through the signs that again re-introduce them. 'Sorry to bother you. But we're making a Christmas movie coming out this holiday season, only on Disney+,' reads the final four signs. The new movie will be directed by Oscar-winning director Jesicca Yu (Quiz Lady) and produced by the three brothers, alongside Adam Fishbach, Spencer Berman and Scott Morgan. It will feature original music written and executive produced by Grammy-nominated songwriter Justin Trantor. It's been over two decades since the Jonas Brothers became a Disney Channel mainstay with Camp Rock (2008) and its 2010 sequel Camp Rock: The Final Jam. In between that time, they also led their two-season sitcom Jonas, which aired from 2009 to 2010, and released two albums with the Disney-owned music label Hollywood Records. In 2013, they broke up to focus on their solo careers before reuniting to release their hit 2019 single 'Sucker,' which debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100. The corresponding album Happiness Begins, released later that year, debuted on the Billboard 200. They have since dropped their sixth album, The Album, in 2023.
