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EXCLUSIVE: Disney Branded Television is developing A Crown of Wishes, a live-action YA series based on the second book in Roshani Chokshi’s bestselling Star-Touched Queen duology. Avantika (Spin, Senior Year) is attached to star and executive produce the project for Disney+.

Baking It is cooking up its return to Peacock and has a new host in the kitchen.

EXCLUSIVE: Who Do You Think You Are?, the rebooted genealogy docuseries, is the latest unscripted series to find itself in limbo.

Tons of stars made their big break into Hollywood thanks to Saturday Night Live!

"Cheers" premiered on television 40 years ago on Friday, making everyone want to go somewhere where everybody knows their name.The show made its cast members household names, even spawning a spin-off show, "Frasier," and a reboot is in the works. The show did not start off as a ratings' superstar. However, it quickly became one of the most popular shows on air, with many members of its cast getting nominated for, and even winning, Emmy Awards.

Billy Eichner channeled years of watching those films -- either not seeing himself reflected onscreen or always pushed to the sidelines -- into, the hilarious new R-rated gay rom-com co-written by and starring the former host of . Ahead of its theatrical debut this weekend, ET’s Rachel Smith tested Eichner, who plays Bobby, and his co-star, Luke Macfarlane, who shares the screen as his love interest, Aaron, on just how well they know each other after making the film. So, who is pickier about who they date? “Billy,” Macfarlane says, while Eichner pushes back and says, “[Luke]’ll day anything… He found three guys when we were walking into this bar.” OK, then who has the bigger… A-lister stored in their phone? “I thought you were going to go somewhere totally different with that,” Macfarlane reacts with laughter. “Totally different with that question.” That said, he says that Eichner “definitely” has more stars in his contacts, while making reference to his Emmy-nominated variety series.

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EXCLUSIVE: Actor Charlie Barnett (Russian Doll) has signed with Stagecoach Entertainment for management.

Amy Poehler does not seem to age.The 50-year-old comedian, director, and writer made her grand entrance at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards on Monday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.  Poehler stepped out on the red carpet in an elegant sequined black gown with a halter top and gold bracelets for each wrist.The star glowed as she walked the red carpet, showing a bit of cleavage, while carrying her matching blue clutch bag. Emmy royalty: Amy Poehler has arrived! The 50-year-old comedian, director and writer made her grand entrance at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards on Monday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Show stopper: Poehler stepped out on the red carpet in an elegant sequined blue gown with a halter top and gold bracelets for each wrist.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Legendary improv and sketch comedy haven The Second City has named Ed Wells as chief executive officer. The former global head of media and education for Sesame Workshop joins the company to drive strategic growth in areas including content creation, distribution and consumer products. It’s a no-brainer for the incubator to comedy all-stars like Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Amy Poehler, Jason Sudeikis, Eugene Levy and Keegan-Michael Key.  At Sesame, where Wells also served as executive vice president, he oversaw an aggressive international expansion for all things Elmo and Big Bird.

Musical appreciation. After winning her first Emmy, Sheryl Lee Ralph broke into song to celebrate the big moment.

Abbott Elementary, and her acceptance speech—well, song—was straight from the heart.The moment former Weekend Update co-anchors Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers announced her name, became clearly emotional, almost in shock, as her cast mates gathered around to congratulate her. Tyler James Williams, another actor from the show, walked her toward the stage, where she took a few moments to collect herself and, I imagine, enjoy the well-deserved standing ovation.As far as a speech goes, she busted out the first verse of Dianne Reeves's 1993 song “Endangered Species,” sung a cappella and very, very well.I am an endangered speciesBut I sing no victim's songI am a woman I am an artistAnd I know where my voice belongsShe then thanked (non-musically) Abbott Elementary co-star and creator Quinta Brunson, who, by the by, already made our list of .

Kerry Washington takes the stage to present an award alongside Gael García Bernal at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Monday night (September 12) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Amy Poehler has arrived! The 50-year-old comedian, director and writer made her grand entrance at the 74th Annual Emmy Awards on Monday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Poehler stepped out on the red carpet in an elegant sequined blue gown with a halter top and gold bracelets for each wrist. Though the beloved comedian certainly looked incredible, by the time the Emmys live broadcast aired, Poehler had already lost out in all of her nominated categories. Poehler was nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program for, losing to Peter Jackson's.

Disney and Pixar have confirmed that an Inside Out sequel is on the way, but not everyone will be returning for the second movie.

Wilson Chapman editor One of Pixar’s most acclaimed films is getting a sequel. “Inside Out 2” is in the works from director Kelsey Mann, it was announced at the D23 Expo on Friday. Meg LeFauve is writing the script and Mark Nielsen is producing the pic, which is very early in production and coming in summer 2024. Released in 2015, the original “Inside Out” imagined a world where people have five core personified emotions — Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger and Disgust — guiding their thoughts and actions through everyday life. The film zeroed in on the emotions of Riley, a middle-schooler struggling to adapt to her family’s move from Minnesota to San Francisco, as her leading emotion Joy is expelled from the control center and forced to team up with her polar opposite Sadness in a quest through her mind. The film ended with the two coming to an understanding as Joy recognizes the need for Riley to experience an emotionally complex life, and she begins collaborating more with her fellow emotions to steer the girl through adolescence.

Disney’s Pixar today confirmed its plans for a sequel to its critically acclaimed animated film Inside Out. The studio made the announcement during its D23 showcase, spotlighting projects across its live-action and animated slates, with both the original’s director Pete Docter and its voice actor Amy Poehler in attendance to tout the new project.

Pixar has confirmed that Inside Out 2 is in the works and unveiled a new sci-fi-themed movie called Elio at Disney’s D23 Expo.The event is currently taking place in Anaheim, California, where many new films and highly anticipated sequels are being revealed today (September 9).Parks And Recreation’s Amy Poehler, who played Joy in 2015’s Inside Out, made an appearance at the event to share the news. Kesley Mann will direct the new film, while Meg LeFauve will write the script and Mark Nielsen will produce.According to Poehler, Inside Out 2 will be set in Riley’s – who is now a teenager – head, where she experiences brand new emotions.

If box-office stats are what matter to a movie studio (and, let’s face it, they are), then Pixar needs some serious help. Ever since “Toy Story 4” raked in just over $1 billion worldwide, each Pixar release has either barely broken even at the box office or not done so at all.

If box-office stats are what matter to a movie studio (and, let’s face it, they are), then Pixar needs some serious help. Ever since “Toy Story 4” raked in just over $1 billion worldwide, each Pixar release has either barely broken even at the box office or not done so at all.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor The BAFTA TV Tea Party scheduled for Saturday in advance of the Emmys has been canceled in light of Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Thursday. “In light of today’s very sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the annual BAFTA TV Tea Party will no longer be taking place this weekend. We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen, whose close association with BAFTA spanned 50 years. Our thoughts are with BAFTA’s President HRH The Duke of Cambridge and the Royal Family, to whom we offer our deepest sympathy,” BAFTA’s statement said. The annual festivities were set for Saturday afternoon at the Maybourne Beverly Hills in the lead-up to Monday’s Primetime Emmys.