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Jimmy Fallon had some prime jokes following Matt Gaetz’s announcement he was withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general: “So far Trump hasn’t named a replacement, but Rudy Giuliani is outside throwing pebbles at his bedroom window,” Fallon said.

That bit was a bit out of date by the time the episode aired on Thursday evening. On Wednesday, Gaetz announced he would no longer seek to be attorney general, stating that his possible nomination “was unfairly becoming a distraction.” Since Gaetz’s name has been proposed, there have been days of debate about whether a congressional report on sexual misconduct allegations the politician should be released.

Instead, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi, a veteran prosecutor, as his new attorney general pick. The decision was announced mere hours after Gaetz withdrew his name. “Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals,...

While he may have survived decades of undead hordes in the Evil Dead franchise, horror legend Bruce Campbell reveals which Disney franchise he wishes he could have spent more time in before his character met its end. The actor is well-known for his role as the unlikely hero Ash Williams in frequent collaborator Sam Raimi's Evil Dead franchise. Despite his horror career, however, Campbell has made several appearances in more family-friendly affairs, from voicing characters in animated features to brief but memorable cameos in some of the most well-known superhero movies of the 2000s.

As Campbell is known for his many one-liners, Variety sat down with the actor to question whether he could pinpoint which lines came from each specific entry in his filmography in their latest YouTube video. With his third quote, Campbell was initially confused by which of his many quip-heavy characters uttered the line, only to...

In the real world, Phil Hartman could never have nearly cuckolded Arnold Schwarzenegger — the late, great star was too good of a guy to ever embarrass that beta.

When comparing Chris Columbus’ filmography of family-focused Christmas comedies, the critically panned but mildly commercially successful 1996 movie Jingle All the Way doesn’t quite command the nostalgic adoration of, say, a Home Alone or a Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. But while Columbus only served as the producer and rewrote the script of Jingle All the Way, the film about competing fathers, Arnold Schwarzenegger and stand-up legend Sinbad, desperately (and violently) trying to secure the hottest toy on the market in time to appease their young sons before Christmas certainly has Columbus’ comedy DNA embedded within it.

Case in point: Columbus’ decision to cast Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons star Hartman to play the nosy, divorced and charismatic neighbor...

Bill Engvall is a well-known American comedian and actor, most recognized for his work in stand-up comedy and his role in the Blue Collar Comedy Tour alongside Jeff Foxworthy, Ron White, and Larry the Cable Guy but what is his net worth? Engvalls successful career is built on his relatable humor about everyday life, extending his popularity throughout television, in shows like Last Man Standing, film, and music. He's come a long way since his Blue Collar Comedy Tour days, hosting game shows like Lingo and even writing a book, Just a Guy: Notes from a Blue Collar Life.

Born William Ray Engvall Jr. in Galveston, Texas, the comedian attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, though he dropped out before graduating. He worked a series of odd jobs, including being a tour guide and DJ, before deciding to test out his comedy material, hitting up open mic nights in Dallas...

Exclusive: Comedy Dynamics, the world’s largest independent stand-up comedy production and distribution company, has launched a 24/7 free ad-supported TV channel dedicated to stand-up on Amazon Freevee.

The Stand Up Channel will be carefully curated by the Comedy Dynamics team, and feature new and classic stand-up comedy specials, Amazon original specials, and new acquisitions as they become available. Among the comics you can expect to see highlighted are Jim Gaffigan, Tiffany Haddish, Tom Segura, Jeff Dunham, Eddie Griffin, Iliza Shlesinger, Jimmy O. Yang, Bill Hicks, Maria Bamford, Larry the Cable Guy, Anjelah Johnson, Lavell Crawford, Russell Peters, Kathleen Madigan, Gary Owen, Whitney Cummings and more.

Comedy Dynamics launches its new Fast channel following success with the Comedy Dynamics channel, the company’s first Fast channel, which similarly showcases their vast stand-up comedy library to Amazon customers. All Fast channels available on Freevee can be accessed through the Freevee app, as...

Lost in a world of plastic bricks, fan-favorite Pixar characters embark on new animated adventures in Lego form. Lego Pixar BrickToons invites viewers into a playful universe where iconic stories and settings have been lovingly rebuilt with the tiny toy blocks we all know and love. Across five animated shorts, this series treats us to a fresh glimpse at beloved tales like Cars, Finding Nemo, and Coco.

Transported to the magical lands of Radiator Springs, the open ocean depths, and Day of the Dead celebrations, our Pixar pals find themselves experiencing familiar events in unfamiliar Legoized ways. Lightning McQueen faces mechanical malfunctions that transform him into an improbable monster truck. Marlin and Dory’s attempts to protect Nemo’s field trip group have unexpectedly chaotic results. Miguel competes in a lively land of the dead talent show.

Whether racing through new hijinks with Mater, venturing through a sunken pirate ship in fish form,...

So you got that master’s degree in English literature and you’re ready to embark on your career as a children’s author?

Forget it, Shakespeare. No matter how entertaining your prose, publishers have no interest in anyone authoring children’s books other than comedians. Are the books any good? “Hey, they’re kids books — how bad can they be?” seems to be the prevailing industry wisdom.

Here are seven dumbass examples of comedians moonlighting as children’s authors in search of a quick buck…

1 Jay Leno

Whether it’s shilling for LifeLock or Cool Ranch Doritos, Leno never turns away an opportunity to make a buck. When he’s not turning old Tonight Show bits like Headlines into books, he’s telling tales of L’il Jay trying to figure out how to get a bite of roast beef. Amazon says: “The story sometimes seems to sputter — albeit...

Rodney Dangerfield was the king of telling dumb jokes about his wife, a practice he got away with because his own ineptitude as a romantic partner usually made him the butt of the joke. But in the name of spreading the wealth, here are plenty of classic and contemporary comics joining Dangerfield in delivering spousal punchlines. Before you head to marriage counseling, take these dumb wife jokes — please…

1 Hasan Minhaj

“I recently got married. It was like a reverse Lord of the Rings situation where I got a ring and then I lost half of my power.”

2 Rodney Dangerfield

“My wife and I were happy for 20 years. Then we met.”

3 Nate Bargatze

“She put Life360 on my phone. That’s so they can track you even when they’re not near you. You might not even know you have it on your phone. It’s worse than what the government’s doing.

When we talk about great movie comedies, seldom does the name “Larry the Cable Guy” come up. Apart from the Cars franchise, Larry the Cable Guy’s filmography is mainly limited to forgettable turds, such as Delta Farce, as well as straight-to-video sequels to movies that starred less affordable action stars.

After all, who better to replace Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Arnold Schwarzenegger than Larry the Cable Guy, star of Tooth Fairy 2 and Jingle All the Way 2.

Weirdly, one of Larry the Cable Guy’s contributions to the world of cinema straight-up used a character from an earlier, highly-acclaimed film that in no way involved Larry the Cable Guy.

In 2008, Mr. the Cable Guy made a movie called Witless Protection, about a small-town deputy who takes off with an FBI witness, believing that the agents involved in the case are actually baddies. Amazingly, it managed to earn a 4 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Sports luminaries from past and present join A-list celebrities for the most fun and entertaining golf event of the year: the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on the shores of Lake Tahoe July 12-14. Celebrating its 35th edition, the tournament boasts one of the most star-studded fields in history. Headliners include Travis Kelce (pictured above), Tony Romo, Charles Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Annika Sorenstam, Seth and Dell Curry, Miles Teller, Colin Jost, Ray Romano and Larry the Cable Guy. The tournament also has 15 first-time participants, including Alex Rodriguez, Jason Kelce, Austin Reaves and Carson Daly. The complete list of participants is here. Last year’s winner, NBA star Steph Curry, won’t be in Tahoe this year to defend his title due to his Olympic basketball duties. (Curry had a hole-in-one last year!) A walk-off eagle For The Win. Steph Curry was Insane at last year’s @ACChampionship.

When my younger brother was growing up, he went through an extreme car phase. We're talking collecting Micro Machines of every variety and cruising around in an electric kids Ride-On Jeep. What I'm saying is, when Pixar's "Cars" films proved hugely popular with younger Millennials and the first wave of Gen Z-ers starting in the '00s, I understood why. I was there, Gandalf.

Out of all of the animation powerhouse's franchises, "Cars" has always been the most contentious. The "Cars" universe itself makes no sense, which has spawned all manner of dark fan theories, including that these movies take place in a post-apocalyptic future where cars gained sentience Skynet-style and murdered all the humans. Also, the personalities of the vehicles tend to be based on broad cultural or ethnic stereotypes associated with their models. Meanwhile, their personal interests are primarily limited to racing because, again, they're all cars,...

Editor’s Note: this list was originally published in June 2023. It has since been updated to include Pixar’s latest output.

When you ask someone about their favorite Pixar film, the answer usually says less about the movie than it does about the person. The legendary animation studio has remained at the top of its game for years because of how its films use their big high-concept ideas to explore fundamental truths. A comedy about talking toys becomes a story about friendship and growing up; a kid’s movie about fish becomes an emotional tale of fatherhood; a film about a rat that likes to cook becomes a sneakily profound story about the nature of art and inspiration. The movies become very personal to each viewer, especially for those who’ve grown up with Pixar’s work and have seen its releases serve as milestones in their lives.

That said,...

Clockwise from left: Inside Out 2, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, Wall-EImage: Disney/Pixar

Although Pixar has had its fair share of disappointments and missteps, at its height, there was no one doing it better. For nearly three decades the studio has been creating crowd-pleasing features and taking audiences into imaginative new worlds.

Exclusive: Brian Volk-Weiss’ Nacelle Company on Wednesday announced Billy Corgan’s Adventures in Carnyland, an eight-episode unscripted series that’s set to premiere on The CW app and cwtv.com on May 14th.

Directed by Volk-Weis and Ian Roumain, the series pulls back the curtain on how the legendary frontman of alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins takes on the world. When he isn’t churning out albums and touring the world with his band, Corgan works as a wrestling promoter through his storied National Wrestling Alliance, which he intends to restore to its former glory. As if being a rock star navigating the demanding politics of running both a band (Pumpkinworld) and a group of eccentric wrestlers (Carnyland) isn’t tricky enough, he’s also a father of two — and he’s planning a wedding to his longtime partner, Chloe Mendel. Can he possibly keep all these balls in the air?...

The 1996 movie Jingle All the Way starring Arnold Schwarzenegger wouldn't work in today's world. @thisjenlewis created funny art that shows how the movie's premise is outdated. The art highlights how Schwarzenegger's character could easily order the toy online, eliminating the need for a mad Christmas Eve scramble.

Jingle All the Way art shows why the Arnold Schwarzenegger Christmas movie wouldn't work if set in today's world. Released in 1996, Schwarzenegger’s attempt at a wholesome holiday comedy starred the famed action hero as a regular dad trying to get his son his dream present: a Turbo-Man action figure. Unfortunately, everyone else’s kid also wants a Turbo-Man, turning Schwarzenegger’s efforts into a madcap Christmas Eve quest to land one of the coveted toys.

Jingle All the Way is not considered a Christmas movie classic, as shown by its 19% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and in fact its premise wouldn’t...

This material is based on data powered by IMDb, not The A.V. Club grades.Loki (2021)The mercurial villain Loki resumes his role as the God of Mischief in a new series that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.”Rating: 8.2/10Stars: Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Owen Wilson (Mobius), Sophia Di Martino,...

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Loki (2021)

The mercurial villain Loki resumes his role as the God of Mischief in a new series that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.”

Rating: 8.2/10

Stars: Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Owen Wilson (Mobius), Sophia Di Martino,...

Exclusive: Nacelle, the Burbank-based production and distribution company behind The Toys and Movies That Made Us, Behind the Attraction and Biker Mice From Mars, has brought on Hud Woodle to run the company’s International Sales Division.

Woodle moves to Nacelle from Grb Studios where he served as Head of Global Sales & Acquisitions.

Woodle has held a variety of international roles over the last decade, including VP of International Program Sales at Scripps Networks International, and as Vice President of International Program Sales and Distribution and General Manager at Food Networks Asia, working in New York and Singapore. Woodle also worked at NBC Universal International Television as a sales executive for E! Entertainment, and at Tech TV in global program sales.

The move to hire Woodle comes as Nacelle is expanding its production, distribution, and toy manufacturing divisions, on the heels of major developments in the growing NacelleVerse, a shared...

Tyler Perry‘s most famous character, Madea, has appeared in nearly half the director’s films: a gun-toting, “Hallelu-yer”-shouting force of nature, and an outrageous drag tribute to his mother and aunt. But some films in the Madea Cinematic Universe are gleefully manic, while others arrive in what appears to be a half-finished state of sad melodrama and mediocrity. Not counting her cameo appearance in the otherwise Madea-free “Meet the Browns,” or the animated kids offering “Madea’s Tough Love,” here’s where to find maximum Madea mayhem:

10. “Madea’s Witness Protection”

To look at box office receipts, this one would appear to have been a fan favorite, the second-highest-grossing Madea movie to date. But it came along at a time when Perry was making minor noise about retiring the character, and it really shows. The film looks cheap even by Perry’s budget-minded standards, the jokes are flat, and...

Warning: The following contains spoilers about Season 3, Episode 7 of Ted Lasso.

Sam’s dad is a sight for sore eyes when he finally arrives in Wednesday’s Ted Lasso — an episode that sees Sam’s sunny disposition challenged like never before.

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The midfielder barely bats an eye when Simi fills him in on Brinda Barot’s anti-refugee rhetoric. He suggests that “someone could try and speak to the the better angels...

Licensing groups representing comedians, including the estates of Robin Williams and George Carlin, will not have to face a suit in sprawling litigation accusing them of monopolizing the market for the rights to the recordings of “superstar” comics.

A federal judge on April 5 dismissed Pandora’s countersuit against Word Collection and Spoken Giants, rejecting antitrust arguments from the audio company faulting the group for its alleged failure to assemble a viable comedy streaming service. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi found that the comedians reasonably bargained collectively in the pursuit of higher royalties on top of getting paid for a copyright license that has historically been overlooked.

The dispute revolves around a feud between streamers and comedians pushing to change the landscape of compensation. The comics raise novel licensing theories claiming that they should be paid for writing their jokes, much in the same way that musicians are paid royalties for composing song lyrics.

The animation studio Pixar never fails to release some of the most emotionally mature animated films, from the recently released Turning Red to the classic adventure film A Bug's Life. The acclaimed animation studio finds the most outlandish and outrageous concepts and turns them into an adventure film that can teach children (and adults) a ton of valuable life lessons.

That being said, some Pixar titles are too hyped for their own good. From the superhero film Incredibles 2 to the inspirational film Ratatouille, Reddit users dish out the top Pixar films that they think are overrated.

Update: 2023/01/14 12:00 Est By Shawn S. Lealos

2022 was a bad year for Pixar. The studio has regularly put out some of the best animated movies in the world year after year, but that stalled out in this year. First off, Lightyear was the first Pixar movie released in theaters since before Covid-19 shut things down,...

News of the death of Kirstie Alley, the star of “Cheers,” “Veronica’s Closet,” “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” and, never forget, Carl Reiner’s “Summer School,” shocked the internet on Monday when it was announced by her children True Parker and Lily Parker in a joint statement. “As iconic as she was on screen,” they wrote, “she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”

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— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) December 6, 2022

With 40 years in the business, even if the last few were a bit controversial with her vocal advocacy of the Trump administration, many colleagues wrote fond memories of working with her.

John Travolta, who starred with her in the wildly successful “Look Who’s Talking” trilogy, posted a glamor pic of Alley in her prime, along with a shot of the two of them. In a caption, Travolta wrote, “I know we’ll see each other again.

Kirstie Alley is being remembered by Hollywood. On Monday, the actress’ children announced that she’d died after a short battle with cancer. She was 71.

“Our mother’s zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren, and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did,” True and Lillie Parker, Alley’s two children, who are 30 and 28 respectively, wrote in their tribute.

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Almost immediately after the news broke, John Travolta, took to Instagram to remember his late pal and “Look Who’s Talking” co-star.

“Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had,” he wrote alongside a solo shot of Alley and a throwback pic of the two of them. “I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again.

John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis and more are sharing their memories of Kirstie Alley after the “Cheers” and “Look Who’s Talking” star died on Monday at the age of 71.

Alley’s death was announced on her official social media accounts by her children, True and Lillie Parker, who wrote: “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered. She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead.”

John Travolta, who starred alongside Alley in the 1989 rom-com “Look Who’s Talking,” posted a throwback photo of Alley on Instagram, writing: “Kirstie was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had. I love you Kirstie. I know we will see each other again.”

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Pixar’s “Cars” have circled back around.

“Cars on the Road,” a connection of interlocking shorts that just premiered on Disney+ as part of the Disney+ Day festivities, follows Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) and Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) as they embark on a cross-country road trip for Mater’s sister’s wedding. Along the way they check into a haunted house, join the circus and cross paths with bigfoot. The shorts are incredibly charming and fit perfectly within the already-established “Cars” universe.

TheWrap spoke with Steve Purcell, who wrote every episode and directed three of the nine shorts and Brian Fee, who directed three of the shorts (and directed the very underrated “Cars 3”). Purcell and Fee told us about reusing characters from the “Cars” movies, creating stop-motion animation in CGI and how a surf guitar helped soften a ghostly visitation.

Where did the idea for “Cars on the Road” come from?...

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In Pixar’s new animated short-form series, “Cars on the Road” (currently streaming on Disney+), creator/director and animator Steve Purcell puts Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) on a cross-country trek full of cinematic nostalgia. The stops include homages to the stop-motion dinosaurs of Ray Harryhausen, the Overlook Hotel from “The Shining,” and retro sci-fi movies.

“We wanted to send them on a road trip [to the wedding of Mater’s sister], and make it so that each place they stop was its own mini-adventure,” Purcell told IndieWire. “And that afforded us a lot of opportunity to create all these different, interesting locations, each with its own sensibility, style of music.”

Producer Marc Sondheimer added that in spite of the series’ short-form nature, it still contains 65 minutes of content. And it’s tied together in episodic form. “The launch of Disney+ afforded us a different form factor to tell these stories in...

Plot: Follows Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater as they head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister. Along the way, every stop is its own adventure, with outrageous roadside attractions and colorful new characters.

Review: Cars in the ultimate black sheep in the Pixar catalog. A passion project for writer/director John Lasseter, the Cars trilogy of films are the lowest-rated Pixar films according to Rotten Tomatoes. They also happen to be mediocre performers at the box office compared to the rest of Pixar’s output, but the franchise is easily one of the top grossing properties thanks to the instantly marketable toys and merchandising associated with it. After three films, two spin-off movies, and a series of short films, Cars makes its Disney+ debut with Cars on the Road. While Cars on the Road consists of episodes that run ten minutes or less,...

"Cars on the Road" is Pixar's new CG animated TV series starring Owen Wilson as 'Lightning McQueen', Larry the Cable Guy as 'Mater' and Cheech Marin as 'Ramone', premiering September 8, 2022 on Disney+:

"...' Lightning McQueen' and his best friend 'Mater' on a cross-country road trip across the United States, journey eastward to attend a wedding for Mater’s sister.

"The series is set in a world filled with anthropomorphic talking cars and other vehicles, set in new locations with new characters, additionally featuring returns of the already established characters from the 'Cars' movie franchise..."

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Mater feels the need, the need for speed, in a sneak peek at Disney+‘s upcoming Cars on the Road spinoff series.

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Premiering on Disney+ Day aka this Thursday, Sept. 8, Cars on the Road follows Lightning McQueen (again voiced by Owen Wilson) and his best friend Mater...

"Cars on the Road" is a new CG animated TV series streaming series starring Owen Wilson as 'Lightning McQueen', Larry the Cable Guy as 'Mater' and Cheech Marin as 'Ramone' , produced by Pixar, streaming September 8, 2022 on Disney+:

"...' Lightning McQueen' and his best friend 'Mater' on a cross-country road trip across the United States, journey eastward to attend a wedding for Mater’s sister.

"The series is set in a world filled with anthropomorphic talking cars and other vehicles, set in new locations with new characters, additionally featuring returns of the already established characters from the 'Cars' movie franchise..."

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A year after announcing his farewell tour, comedian Bill Engvall is ready to reveal how he’ll wrap things up: With one final stand-up comedy special. Comedy Dynamics has partnered with Engvall to produce his final stand-up comedy special, which will take place in Salt Lake City at Eccles Theater on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2022.

“It’s always great to work with a longtime comedy veteran like Bill, because you know the end product is going to be smart, funny, and an entertaining piece for his dedicated fans worldwide,” said Brian Volk-Weiss, founder and CEO of Comedy Dynamics.

Variety exclusively reported last year that Engvall was signing off with the farewell stand-up tour “Here’s Your Sign, It’s Finally Time,” which launched at the end of last summer and continued into this year.

The comedian/actor/author, who’s also a Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum selling recording artist, is...

"Cars on the Road" is a new CG animated TV series streaming series starring Owen Wilson as 'Lightning McQueen', Larry the Cable Guy as 'Mater' and Cheech Marin as 'Ramone' , produced by Pixar, streaming September 8, 2022 on Disney+:

"...' Lightning McQueen' and his best friend 'Mater' on a cross-country road trip across the United States, journey eastward to attend a wedding for Mater’s sister.

"The series is set in a world filled with anthropomorphic talking cars and other vehicles, set in new locations with new characters, additionally featuring returns of the already established characters from the 'Cars' movie franchise..."

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Country superstar Luke Bryan and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning will host the 56th Annual CMA Awards on November 9.

The Country Music Association and ABC puts on the award show yearly in celebration of the country music genre, and this year’s ceremony will be held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Bryan returns after taking on hosting duties for the first time at the 2021 awards, while Manning will host for the first time. But is no stranger to being in front of the camera. He previously hosted the 2017 ESPYs and currently shares commentary duties with his brother Eli on an alternate “Manningcast” version of ESPN’s Monday Night Football programming, and also hosts “Peyton’s Places” for ESPN.

“Being a part of such a historical night that honors my peers and country music is such a privilege,” Bryan said in a statement. “When I was asked if Peyton...

The most essential element of any road trip is facing an epic obstacle — not lost on the creators of “Cars on the Road,” the Pixar spinoff that finds Lightning McQueen and Mater finding heaps of trouble on a long journey away from Radiator Springs.

The new series drops Thursday, Sept. 8, Disney+ announced Monday, the same day it released the show’s first-look trailer.

In it, Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and best friend Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) are enjoying a quiet life in Radiator Springs when it’s revealed that the rusty tow-truck has a sister who’s getting married soon. These being cars, a road trip ensues.

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The nine-episode series is a “romp across the country with Lightning McQueen and Mater,” Disney+ says, a romp that apparently includes a run-in with rival gangs of...

"I'm guessing this is the beginning of something great." Disney has unveiled the official trailer for a new Pixar series streaming soon on Disney+ called Cars on the Road, another spin-off based on the always-popular-with-kids Cars franchise. "Nine new episodes. One epic road trip." This will be available to watch on Disney+ Day, September 8th, in just another month from now. "The series is a romp across the country with Lightning McQueen and Mater," says director Steve Purcell. "Like any real road trip, every day is a new mini-adventure with unexpected twists and turns." Lightning ends up on crazy fun a road trip with his best friend Mater when he reveals that his sister is getting married. They meet all kinds of strange vehicles along the way, including dinosaur cars, monster trucks, circus cars, and ghost cars. Featuring the voices of Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy. It looks...

Disney and Pixar have set Thursday, September 8, for the Disney+ premiere of their new Cars spinoff series Cars on the Road and released a first-look trailer for the animated series. Watch it above.

Cars on the Road, a spinoff of the beloved Cars movies that tracked Lightning McQueen’s (Owen Wilson) racing career, follows McQueen and his best friend Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) as they head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister. Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy voiced the characters in the movies and return to reprise their roles in the animated series.

“The series is a romp across the country with Lightning McQueen and Mater,” said director Steve Purcell. “Like any real road trip, every day is a new mini-adventure with unexpected twists and turns.”

Cars on the Road is produced by Marc Sondheimer. Steve Purcell, Bobby Podesta...

As our driver approaches the Wiltern Theatre from a jam-packed stretch of Wilshire Boulevard, Nick Nuciforo, partner and head of comedy touring at UTA, keeps his eyes locked on the line snaking out from the theater’s front entrance. It’s an early May evening, cool and breezy, and the marquee pulsates with electric blue and red. The words “Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival” stretch wide across the sign, with “Chelsea Handler,” the night’s sold-out act, in black lettering.

“I want to see what’s happening out in front of the venue,” says Nuciforo, craning his neck as we inch down a side street. “I want to see, is there a line? Is the line moving? How backed up is it? I start to think about what’s happening at the venue. I observe who’s in the line because I want to better understand the consumer. We...

The brightest stars in sports and entertainment tee off again in Lake Tahoe this summer. The first wave of celebrity players have been announced for the 33rd American Century Championship charity golf tournament July 8-10 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Nevada. Returning fan favorites include Justin Timberlake (pictured), Charles Barkley, Larry the Cable Guy, and Aaron Rodgers. Newcomers include Saturday Night Live‘s Colin Jost, WWE Superstar Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, and country music singer/songwriter Jake Owen. Also in the field are Annika Sorenstam, Michael Strahan, Anthony Anderson, Miles Teller, and Ray Romano. Former NBA player and coach Vinny Del Negro won last year’s event and will return to defend his title. In addition to the many Pro Football Hall of Famers in the field, the tournament has become a popular getaway for current NFL players before the start of training camps. Golf Channel, NBC and the...

Updated, 8:58 Am: Chavez Ravine is getting Fluffier. After becoming the first comic to sell out Dodger Stadium in its 60-year history, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias has added a second show at the yard. The newly set “Fluffy on the Field” show is set for Friday, May 6, but this one only will have seating on the field for a more intimate experience.

As with May 7 show that was announced last week, this one also is part of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival and will be recorded for the Mr. Iglesias alum’s third Netflix special, which will premiere this year.

Previously, March 15: The biggest draw of the massive 11-night Netflix Is a Joke festival which begins next month in Los Angeles is not Kevin Hart, not Dave Chappelle and not Pete Davidson, but Southern California’s own Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, at least in terms of seats filled in one night.

“The Masked Singer” finale concluded on Wednesday night with Queen of Hearts being crowned the Season 6 champ and claiming the Golden Mask over Bull (Todrick Hall). Her showstopping performances of “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye and “Firework” by Katy Perry landed her in the winner’s circle where she pulled off her mask to reveal Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum superstar Jewel.

“It is just an honor,” Jewel confessed during her unmasked interview with host Nick Cannon. “It really is an honor to be in the hall of costumes and with the other amazing winners. Everybody was so talented on this show. It’s the privilege of a lifetime to get to be yourself. This show, oddly, really gets at your essence and I find that really special. It really reminded me of before I was famous, singing in a coffee shop. To be able to have people just react to your voice,...

“The Masked Singer” finale concluded on Wednesday night with Queen of Hearts winning the Golden Mask and defeating Bull in one of the closest votes in the history of the Fox reality TV competition. Bull gave an inspiring performance of “You Gotta Be” by Des’ree and a stunning, stripped-down rendition of “Invisible” by Hunter Hayes, but it wasn’t enough to dethrone the Queen of Hearts. The hooved singer was then forced to unmask in front of America and reveal himself as singer-songwriter and choreographer, Todrick Hall.

While Todrick fell short on his journey, Nicole Scherzinger won her first Golden Ear trophy when her first impression guess of Todrick was revealed. With three points this season, Nicole defeated fellow panelists Ken Jeong (2 points), Robin Thicke (1 point) and two-time Golden Ear champ Jenny McCarthy (1 point). They each failed to guess Todrick in the end, with Ken naming actor Taye Diggs, Robin...

Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched “The Masked Singer” Season 6, Episode 12, “Group B Finale,” which aired December 9 on Fox.

Singer Katharine McPhee and producer David Foster say “The Masked Singer” producers actually “undersold” how much fun they’d have as contestants on the hit Fox reality series. “We had the best time,” Foster said. “No regrets.” The couple were unmasked as the Banana Split on the twelfth episode of Season 6, “Group B Finale.”

“We didn’t have any summer plans,” McPhee said. “I was five months postpartum, and Covid was raging. We just thought, what are we going to do, sit at home all summer long and just look at each other? So we did that, we looked at each other for two or three weeks straight on the show. And just had so much fun. And I was very upset that I lost that...

The Group A finals of “The Masked Singer” concluded on Wednesday night with Bull beating out Skunk for a spot in the December 15 finale. The stinky critter belted out a spine-tingling rendition of “Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)” by the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, before duetting with Grammy winner Michael Bolton on the Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell classic, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Despite bringing down the house, Skunk was forced to unmask in front of America and reveal herself as Grammy winner Faith Evans.

“The Skunk is a lot of work, however, it was so much fun,” Faith confessed during her unmasked interview with host Nick Cannon. “It feels like I never left. It feels like I came back with about 20 extra pounds on my back, but … My son Ryder, he’s 14, he’s on the autism spectrum so we’ve been homeschooling him for three years.

After eight weeks of competition and over three dozen thrilling performances, Season 6 of “The Masked Singer” has reached the Final 4. For the first time ever, each quirky character will go head-to-head against their biggest rival when Bull faces Skunk in the Group A final on December 1 and Banana Split takes on Queen of Hearts in the Group B final on December 8. The winner of each group will then compete against each other for the first time in the season finale on December 15 before host Nick Cannon announces the winner.

Panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger will continue to decipher the clues in hopes of naming each disguised celebrity before they’re forced to unmask in front of America. The contestants this season have a combined 85 Grammy nominations, 27 Grammy wins, 12 Emmy nominations, 12 Razzie Award nominations, three Academy Award nominations, two Super Bowl appearances and two lifetime achievement awards.

There’s no easy way to say this. “The Masked Singer” judges are earning a failing grade for their Season 6 guesses. Each week, Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger put their best foot forward in trying to figure out the true identities of the celebrities hiding behind extravagant costumes. But of the 12 unmaskings so far in the sixth season of Fox’s reality TV show, the panelists have only correctly guessed two as their first impressions: Nicole pegged Natasha Bedingfield as Pepper and Ken named Dwight Howard as Octopus. That’s only a 16.67% accuracy rate, otherwise known as an “F.”

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Because of their savvy guesses, Nicole and Ken have both earned one point toward the Golden Ear trophy for Season 6. Neither of them have won the coveted honor before, with Jenny claiming victory...

The Group B semi-finals took place on Wednesday night’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” with two performers unmasking in front of America. After the Mallard was revealed to be “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson, Caterpillar lost his head and was exposed as Emmy-nominated “Queer Eye” co-host Bobby Berk. Despite impressing the panel with his performance of “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks, Bobby wasn’t able to take down Banana Split or Queen of Hearts, who will now compete in the Group B finals.

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“I can go on tour with your husband,” Bobby remarked to panelist Jenny McCarthy after she gushed over the TV host’s voice during his unmasked interview with Nick Cannon. Bobby continued to address the panel, stating, “Thank you guys for being out there in the world and entertaining people.

The Group B semi-finals took place on Wednesday night’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” with two performers unmasking before the hour was over. Mallard was the first costumed crooner to reveal himself as “Duck Dynasty” reality TV Star Willie Robertson. His performance of “Fly” by Sugar Ray wasn’t enough to advance the billed bird to the Group B finals.

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“I felt comfortable being a mallard,” Willie admitted during his unmasked interview with host Nick Cannon. “When they said duck, I thought, yeah! It was just one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. The first night I thought, there is no way. Most of the people that you named, I’m friends with. So I was laughing a lot because I was like, ‘he’s gonna die when he finds out they thought I was him.

Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched “The Masked Singer” Season 6, Episode 10, “Group B Semi-Finals,” which aired November 17 on Fox.

There has perhaps never been a more on-the-nose costume on “The Masked Singer” than “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson as the Mallard. In a reality TV heavy night for “The Masked Singer,” Robertson was unmasked as Mallard, and “Queer Eye” star/interior designer Bobby Berk was revealed to be the Caterpillar, as seen on the tenth episode of Season 6, “Group B Semi-Finals.”

“I was just hiding in plain sight, I guess,” said Robertson — who pointed out that technically the character he was dressed as is not actually a mallard. “That thing was awesome, and I let them know it’s not a mallard, it’s a wood duck. I knew the difference, but then we thought it would be a funny throwoff clue.”

For Mallard, no one got Robertson right.

Just one week after Ken Jeong wasted the Take It Off buzzer on “The Masked Singer,” Jenny McCarthy followed in his unfortunate footsteps. “I’m so ashamed!” she exclaimed after she found out that her guess of Jake Gyllenhaal for the Caterpillar was dead wrong. As per the show’s rules, if a panelist presses the red button and their guess turns out to be incorrect, they will be “significantly punished.” Jenny’s punishment for the fiasco, explained host Nick Cannon, was to be Ken Jeong‘s personal housekeeper.

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“She was so confident though, wasn’t she? ” Nick said with a laugh as Jenny screamed in anguish over her terrible guess. “Well, Jenny, because you got it wrong, you’re gonna have the worst punishment of your life. You have to clean Ken’s dressing room.