TruTV Takes its First Dive into Scripted with ‘Those Who Can’t’
All the cool kids are doing it. TruTV, known for reality skeins like “Impractical Jokers.” “The Carbonaro Effect” and “Billy on the Street,” is delving into the scripted series world for the first time tonight with its high school-set comedy, “Those Who Can’t.” You know the rest of the saying: “teach.” “Those Who Can’t,” already being referred to as “TWC” by the tru crew, has an interesting backstory. Developed by Adam Cayton-Holland,...
Women’s Image Awards Shine a Light on Inspirational Women
The mood in the room was fierce, female—and funny—for 17th annual Women’s Image Awards held at UCLA’s Royce Hall. The funny came from host Carol Leifer, the multi-talented writer, producer and comedian, who shepherded the ceremonies through multiple categories for film and television that honor the work that advances the value of women and girls through media. The night’s honorees provided their own inspiration. Irena...
You’ll Want to Be a Part of It, New York, New York
Whether you have been to New York City multiple times or are planning your very first visit, there are always untold new places and experiences awaiting you in the city that never sleeps. And then there are the classics, a huge list that includes everything from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to Central Park and the High Line to the Empire State Building. The choices can seem overwhelming, especially if you have limited time. But one...
10 Great Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas, From Frugal to Fancy
Valentine’s Day is that red-letter day on the calendar that celebrates love and often involves chocolate and flowers. But its physical representations don’t have to be that cliché. Whatever the holiday personally means to you, it’s a chance to express your love and appreciation to the important people in your life, those who warm your heart. Sometimes it’s challenging to find the perfect gift. The Atkin Report has curated some lovely...
Iñárritu Doubles the Pleasure at the DGA Awards
Even as the controversy over the second year of #OscarsSoWhite simmers down a few notches with the Academy’s accelerated efforts to diversify its membership, Hollywood’s major professional guilds continue to make clear statements that could be termed #NotSoWhite. The Screen Actors Guild recently anointed actor Idris Elba with two SAG awards after he was left out of Oscar nominations, and Saturday night, it was the Directors...
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