And Now for Something Really Different: Trixie Mattel!
Glamorous drag superstar, Trixie Mattel, is expanding her outrageously fun empire into the hospitality industry, erecting the “gaggiest, most iconic motel that has ever existed” in her new discovery+ series Trixie Motel. Available to stream beginning Friday, June 3.
The eight-episode series will follow Trixie, her partner and property co-owner, David Silver, and her team as they tackle the massive overhaul of a ramshackle mid-century motel in Palm Springs, California.
To help out with the epic undertaking, Trixie secures “free labor” from friends, including hospitality mogul Lisa Vanderpump, comedian Nicole Byer, actor and musician Zooey Deschanel, Property Brother Jonathan Scott, and drag queen/partner in crime Katya.
More famous friends lend a hand during the season, including award-winning actor Leslie Jordan, musician and model Iggy Azalea, actor and television host Jonathan Bennett, and musician Belinda Carlisle.
How can you not watch this?
Take a Peek at the Latest from Darren Star : ‘Uncoupled’
Uncoupled, Darren Star and Jeffrey Richman’s comedy starring Neil Patrick Harris, will premiere globally on Netflix on July 29th. Judging from the teaser, it’s going to be winner. Can’t wait for this one—we’ll update you as we get more info. Meanwhile…
Here’s the logline: Michael (Neil Patrick Harris) thought his life was perfect until his husband blindsides him by walking out the door after 17 years. Overnight, Michael has to confront two nightmares — losing what he thought was his soulmate and suddenly finding himself a single gay man in his mid-forties in New York City.
And here’s the teaser:
One for the History Buffs — ‘Theodore Roosevelt’
The History Channel’s fourth premium presidential miniseries Theodore Roosevelt, executive produced by world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize®-winning bestselling author Doris Kearns Goodwin, Appian Way’s Jennifer Davisson and Leonardo DiCaprio and RadicalMedia, and will air across two consecutive nights beginning Monday, May 30 and Tuesday, May 31 at 8PM ET.
This five-hour television event is based upon Goodwin’s New York Times bestseller, “Leadership: In Turbulent Times” and will provide a rich, panoramic portrait of the first modern President of the United States, a champion of social justice, a passionate conservationist and the self-proclaimed “bull moose” who once delivered an 84-minute speech bleeding from the chest after being shot in a failed assassination attempt.
By combining expert interviews, premium dramatic live-action sequences as well as Roosevelt’s own words and rich archival material, this documentary event will chart Roosevelt’s riveting journey and timely story showcasing how his relentless and compassionate determination to fight for the working man reshaped the political landscape forever and helped propel America into the 20th century. What a great watch for Memorial Day Weekend!
https://youtu.be/XXMPz23nq6E
‘The Every’ Goes Into Development
No sooner had I finished reading Dave Eggers’ jaw dropping novel The Every, when I find out that HBO that grabbed rights to it, and is developing a series based on the book. The novel, a sequel to Eggers’ 2013 book The Circle (which was adapted into a 2017 movie starring Emma Watson and Tom Hanks) follows what happens when the world’s largest tech company merges with the planet’s dominant e-commerce site. The merger creates the richest and most dangerous — yet strangely enough, the most followed and beloved monopoly in history. The book spins around a woman who takes a job at The Every, intending to take it down from the inside.
Bob Odenkirk Announce His ‘Better Call Saul’ Follow-up
On the heels of the premiere of the final season of Better Call Saul, Bob Odenkirk has already lined up his next TV series. It’s an adaptation of Richard Russo’s novel Straight Man, and it revolves around William Henry Devereaux Jr. (Odenkirk), the unlikely chairman of the English department in a badly underfunded college in the Pennsylvania rust belt, who is going through a midlife crisis. AMC picked it up in a flash, and has attached Peter Farrelly is set to direct.
Sneak Peek at ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ Series on HBO Max
Even if you didn’t read the book or see the movie, just by watching the trailer you’ll get excited about the upcoming The Time Traveler’s Wife original six-episode drama series on HBO Max. It’s an intricate and magical love story, adapted by Steven Moffat from the much loved novel by Audrey Niffenegger, telling the story of Clare and Henry, and a marriage with a problem… time travel.
The cast includes Rose Leslie as Clare Abshire, Theo James as Henry DeTamble, Desmin Borges as Gomez, and Natasha Lopez as Charisse. We’ll be glued to the telly on Sunday, May 15, for the premiere.
https://youtu.be/aoYXtKF_g1Y
The Pentaverate is About to be Exposed!
Talk about must see TV (if Netflix can be considered TV…). The Pentaverate, starring Mike Meyers in about 20 different roles, premieres globally 05/05/22 only on Netflix.
The plot: What if a secret society of five men has been working to influence world events for the greater good since the Black Plague of 1347? As this new series begins, one unlikely Canadian journalist finds himself embroiled in a mission to uncover the truth and just possibly save the world himself.
See: www.netflix.com/ThePentaverate for more info.
‘Selling Sunset Season 5’ On the Horizon
Since we’re big fans of luxury real estate shows, catty reality babes and Jason Oppenheim (he graciously gets us good tables at the best restaurants in L.A.), we feel morally obligated to inform you that Season 5 of Selling Sunset debuts on Netflix Friday, April 22nd.
This season appears to be bigger and bolder than ever, with new loves, old foes and a fresh face. With the luxury market on fire, competition comes to a boil at the brokerage. Who’ll shine — and who’ll stumble?
Get Psyched for ‘Better Call Saul’
Seems like forever since we saw a new episode of the dark adventures of Jimmy, Kim, Gus, Mike, Howard and the rest, so Monday’s 2-hour premiere of the final season is much anticipated. After watching the Official Season Six trailer (below), you’ll find it hard to wait another day to see the best thing on FX since Breaking Bad. Take a look:
Take a Peek at What It’s Like ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’
FX’s Under the Banner of Heaven, the highly anticipated original limited series inspired by the true crime bestseller by Jon Krakauer, is making its debut April 28th on Hulu. Those “in the know” will be stunned by its authenticity. Yes, they go there. Take a look at the trailer below.
In the limited series, Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield stars as a detective investigating a 1984 double murder. In doing so, he unearths buried truths about the origins of the LDS religion which lead him to question his own faith as a devout Mormon. It delves deep down into polygamy, a subject that has proven immensely popular on shows like Big Love and Sister Wives. We will be glued to the small screen.
https://youtu.be/IDRqWtwbiSM
‘Grace and Frankie’ About to Take a Bow
Filed under “all good things must come to an end, the seminal Netflix comedy Grace and Frankie is about to drop its last season, and from the looks of the trailer, they’re getting all warm and fuzzy on us.
The iconic characters played by Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin will be returning on April 29, which gives you plenty of time to catch up on the seasons you missed. It’s a great, stress-free way to spend some of your down time during the holidays.
Walter White and Jesse Pinkman are Back!
The Hollywood Reporter recently let the cat out of the bag that Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are recreating their seminal Breaking Bad roles on the final season of Better Call Saul. The first half of the Bob Odenkirk (Saul Goodman) spin-off is coming right up, premiering on April 18. It’s hard to believe that Better Call Saul premiered clear back in 2015. We’ll be sorry to see it go.
