Tag: Hacks

  • ‘Hacks’ Creators On Season 2, Deborah’s Tour Bus & How They Landed Laurie Metcalf [Interview]

    ‘Hacks’ Creators On Season 2, Deborah’s Tour Bus & How They Landed Laurie Metcalf [Interview]

    Ask Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky about what they love about working on “Hacks” the most and the answer may surprise you. Sure, continuing to collaborate with living legend Jean Smart is incredible. And this season another acting legend, Laurie Metcalf, basically landed in their lap, but it’s continually working together as…

  • Meg Stalter Is More Than Just A ‘Hacks’ Scene-Stealer [Interview]

    Meg Stalter Is More Than Just A ‘Hacks’ Scene-Stealer [Interview]

    You may not know her name, but chances are you’ve seen her content. And, she likely made you laugh when you needed it most over the pandemic. In fact, over the past two years, Meg Stalter has crossed over from a buzzworthy social media comedy queen to a popular podcast host to taking a prominent…

  • ‘Pose,’ Lil Nas X Among Winners at GLAAD Media Awards

    ‘Pose,’ Lil Nas X Among Winners at GLAAD Media Awards

    LIl Nas X, the FX series “Pose,” and the children’s staple “Sesame Street” were all recognized Friday at the 33rd annual GLAAD Media Awards.In addition, the LGBTQ+ organization honored “Power Rangers” in the kids & family category, and the Broadway productions “Company” and “Thoughts of a Colored Man.”Judith Light received GLAAD’s Excellence in Media Award…

  • Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

    Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

    Last Year’s Winner: Jean Smart, “Hacks”Still Eligible: Yes.Hot Streak: After Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s record-breaking “Veep” run ended, the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy category has been spreading the wealth. Jean Smart is the latest actress to win, and presumably has a good chance of starting a hot streak in the category again.Notable Ineligible Series: Allison…

  • Hacks Season 2 Trailer: To Go Out On Top, You Gotta Climb The Mountain

    Hacks Season 2 Trailer: To Go Out On Top, You Gotta Climb The Mountain

    Just a few weeks after HBO Max gave us our first look at season 2 of the Emmy-winning comedy “Hacks,” the streamer has delivered another trailer that provides even more insight as to what we can expect from the show’s return. Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are back as Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels, the unlikely…

  • ‘Hacks’ Season 2 Trailer: Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder Take a Darkly Funny Road Trip

    ‘Hacks’ Season 2 Trailer: Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder Take a Darkly Funny Road Trip

    “Hacks” was among the most beloved series of summer 2021 when it premiered on HBO Max — and it remains one of the streamer’s strongest series. Emmy-winning showrunners and creators Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky took a darkly funny stance on the toils and tribulations of show business in Las Vegas, centering…

  • Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Emmys 2022 Predictions & Contenders

    Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Emmys 2022 Predictions & Contenders

    If there is any category that is ripe for a major Emmys upset it may be Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Last year’s winner, Jean Smart (“Hacks”), should easily earn a repeat nomination. And, based on her storyline, Kaley Cuoco should return for her work in the second season of “The Flight Attendant.” Will…

  • Hacks Season 2 Has Added Susie Essman And Devon Sawa To The Mix

    Hacks Season 2 Has Added Susie Essman And Devon Sawa To The Mix

    “Final Destination” star Devon Sawa and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” regular Susie Essman will make guest appearances in the second season of “Hacks,” the Emmy-winning HBO Max series starring Jean Smart.”Hacks” recently screened its season 2 premiere as part of PaleyFest, the annual TV festival in Los Angeles. This is where the announcement of Sawa and…

  • GLAAD Awards: ‘Eternals,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Saved by the Bell’ Take Top Honors

    GLAAD Awards: ‘Eternals,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Saved by the Bell’ Take Top Honors

    Though embattled by a staff and talent revolt over its stance on incendiary policies toward trans youth, the Walt Disney Company pulled off a significant win at the 2022 GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday.The entertainment giant’s Marvel Studios division won the media watchdog’s prize for outstanding wide release film, for Chloé Zhao’s “Eternals.” As the…

  • 2022 Ace Eddies: ‘King Richard,’ ‘Tick Tick Boom’ Take Surprising Drama and Comedy Editing Prizes

    2022 Ace Eddies: ‘King Richard,’ ‘Tick Tick Boom’ Take Surprising Drama and Comedy Editing Prizes

    Underdog “King Richard” (Warner Bros.) beat the higher profile “Dune” (Warner Bros.) and “The Power of the Dog” (Netflix) for drama film editing honors at the 72nd Annual Ace Eddie Awards. The live ceremony was held Saturday at the Ace Hotel. Likewise, “Tick Tick Boom” (Netflix) prevailed over the favored “Don’t Look Up” (Netflix) in…