The comedienne opens up about her upcoming special, her contributions to comedy, and what fans should anticipate from her new special.
As part of AMC Networks’ return to Comic-Con, AMC Networks will present a new Anne Rice Immortal Universe experience and activation at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel’s terrace (401 K Street). The activation was previewed by us at Comic Con, where we were given the opportunity to preview it in advance.
As part of the event, guests were invited to take a tour along “The Street of Immortality,” which is an immersive experience inspired by New Orleans, with several opportunities to capture photos and videos along the way. In addition to this, attendees recognized some of the iconic locations from Interview with the Vampire (such as Hotel Iberville and Nawlins Records), and they also immersed themselves in Anne Rice’s universe, made up of characters drawn from Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches.
There was also a walking street tour where attendees were able to collect exclusive souvenirs as well as limited-edition premiums, such as “The Elixir of Immortality”, a mocktail prepared by POM Wonderful. Aside from that, fans can expect some surprise and delight moments inspired by the universe, and costumes are encouraged.
With its activation, AMC is doubling down on the Immortal Universe as Interview With The Vampire’s first season had a positive reception. The fanbase of the series continues to grow as the network giant would look into tapping into this audience while the iron is hot.
The event is free and for all ages, and open Thursday, July 20, Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 from 11am – 7pm.
With the height of the SAG strike everyone is not sure where Hollywood stands, but prior to the strike I got a chance to sit down with the star of BET+ thriller “Deadly Entanglement”, Vanessa Simmons. Vanessa is the child of hip hop legend Joseph Simmons aka Rev Run and is playing the role of Tammy, an r&b singer in the “Deadly Entanglement”
On July 12, Season Two of The Afterparty premiered on Apple TV+.
Chris Miller created and directed the series. Phil Lord and Anthony King produced the show. Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, and Zoe Chao reprise their roles. The comedic murder mystery has a stunning list of new cast members and an eventful storyline.
In the show, Aniq (Richardson) and Zoë (Chao) attend Grace’s (Poppy Liu) wedding. The groom, Edgar, works as a successful investor and has an interest in lizards, cryptocurrencies, and board games. The next morning, Grace discovers that Edgar has died. Detective Danner (Haddish) questions family members to solve the case.
Each relative has a different version of the story. Suspects include Edgar’s sister (Anna Konkle) and mother (Elizabeth Perkins). Danner considers the involvement of Grace’s parents, Vivian and Ken. The couple is played by Vivian Wu and Ken Jeong. The show utilizes different camera filters as well.
Grace discusses her relationship with Edgar in Jane Austen’s style. In the scenes, characters have stunning dresses. Grace’s ex-boyfriend tells his narrative as though it were a film noir. It involves less color than the aforementioned Austen fashion. Such different mediums define each character. It highlights variations between the characters’ personalities.
To learn more about the exciting season, watch the interview with Liu, Wu, Konkle, and Perkins below.
The cast celebrates their hilarious new sitcom, Survival Of The Thickest at NYC’s Metrograph!
Watch Minx Season 2 on Starz starting July 21.
Minx follows Joyce as she creates a magazine for women and teams up with Doug. Set in Los Angeles in the 1970s, Joyce and Doug strive to find success with the magazine. In season 2, after they find success they have to decide what direction they continue to follow with their work.
We recently interviewed the cast of the show Ophelia Lovibond (Joyce Prigger), Jake Johnson (Doug Renetti), Idara Victor (Tina), Jessica Lowe (Bambi), Lennon Parham (Shelly), Oscar Montoya (Richie), and Elizabeth Perkins (Constance). Jake Johnson, who executive produced the series, explained what happened after HBO dropped Minx. After season 2 was canceled Jake told us that there were other streamers that wanted them, “We got word that there were three other streamers that were betting on us. So we knew pretty quickly we were going to find a home. And it was just a matter of of those three new streamers who was going to be the most aggressive and Starz became the most aggressive.”
We talked to the cast about their characters and the developments going into season 2. Ophelia Lovibond told us about the development of the magazine and success Joyce experiences puts her in a new position in season 2. Ophelia said, “She’s got the power now. She’s aware that the tables have turned and she’s gained ground, but she’s there’s hesitancy there because she just knows that there’s something about them. There’s something holding her back and then when when Doug comes with the idea of Constance publishing it, she’s makes a move there, but she’s definitely in a more she’s got more agency this time.” Joyce and the crew team up to continue the success of their magazine.
The second season of Minx begins premieres midnight Friday, July 21 only on Starz.
Get ready for a groundbreaking experience as Max Original docuseries PROJECT GREENLIGHT and its accompanying feature film GRAY MATTER make their highly anticipated debut on Max. The ten-episode docuseries will premiere on Thursday, July 13, offering viewers an inside look at the journey of talented female filmmaker Meko Winbush as she directs her first feature film, GRAY MATTER. Executive-produced by the esteemed Issa Rae and featuring an incredible lineup of industry mentors, PROJECT GREENLIGHT promises an immersive exploration of the filmmaking process from start to finish.
PROJECT GREENLIGHT, a reinvention of the critically acclaimed original Miramax Television and HBO series, shines the spotlight on the next generation of aspiring female directors. Executive Producer Issa Rae joins forces with industry powerhouses Kumail Nanjiani and Gina Prince-Bythewood, who serve as mentors throughout the season. Together, they guide Meko Winbush as she embarks on her directorial journey, weaving her vision for GRAY MATTER, a compelling science fiction thriller.
GRAY MATTER follows the captivating story of Ayla and her daughter Aurora, who possess extraordinary superhuman abilities. As Ayla strives to teach Aurora how to harness these powers, a tragic event takes place, thrusting Aurora into a position of control over her destiny and forcing her to confront her haunting past. The film is directed by Meko Winbush and features an exceptional cast, including Jessica Frances Dukes, Mia Isaac, and Garret Dillahunt.
PROJECT GREENLIGHT showcases an exceptional lineup of on-camera talent, including the acclaimed Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, and Gina Prince-Bythewood. The series also features Montrel McKay, Sara Rastogi, Jax Clark, Meko Winbush, Jeanette Volturno, Yolanda T. Cochran, and Celia Khong, each contributing their unique perspectives and expertise to the production.
Under the collaborative efforts of HOORAE, Alfred Street Industries, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Miramax Television, PROJECT GREENLIGHT is brought to life. Executive producers Issa Rae and Montrel McKay from HOORAE and Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky from 3 Arts Entertainment deliver an unfiltered and comprehensive glimpse into the filmmaking process. The series is further supported by Jane Lipsitz, Dan Cutforth, Dan Volpe, Nan Strait, Zoe Jackson, Asabi Lee, and Alexandra Lipsitz from Alfred Street Industries and Bill Block and Marc Helwig from Miramax Television. Additionally, esteemed talents Kumail Nanjiani and Gina Prince-Bythewood serve as executive producers, with Sara Rastogi as co-executive producer and Jax Clark as producer.
Don’t miss the exhilarating journey of PROJECT GREENLIGHT and the awe-inspiring world of GRAY MATTER. Experience the power of storytelling and witness the next generation of talented filmmakers in action only on Max starting July 13th.
Warrior Season Three is now streaming on HBO Max.
From the writings of martial arts legend Bruce Lee is the HBO series Warrior. The concept for this TV show was written over 40 years ago by Bruce Lee. The first two seasons were produced and distributed by Cinemax. The show was then canceled until it moved to Max (formally HBO Max), then in April 2021 they renewed a third season.
Warrior follows Ah Sahm, a skilled martial artist who immigrates to San Francisco in search of his sister. Set in the late 19th century he is caught up in a violent gang war as soon as he arrives. He is the discovered by Young jun who takes Ah Sahm under his wing and brings him into his gang. Season three raises the stakes as we follow Ah Sahm deeper into this violent and desperate world.
The Knockturnal recently interviewed some of the show’s cast and creators. We interviewed actors Andrew Koji (Ah Sahm), Jason Tobin (Young Jun), Dianne Doan (Mai Ling), Olivia Cheng (Ah Toy) and Hoon Lee (Wang Chao). Hoon also worked as a writer on season 3. We also interviewed Jonathan Troppper (creator, executive producer, writer), Shannon Lee(executive producer, Bruce Lee’s daughter), Josh Stoddard (writer, showrunner), and Evan Endicott (writer, showrunner).
Last Wednesday, Prime Video held an exclusive screening with the cast for subscribers in NYC.
