‘Steven Universe’ Sequel in the Works at Amazon

‘Steven Universe’ Sequel in the Works at Amazon

Five years after the last iteration of Steven Universe ended, the show’s, uh, universe is expanding again. A sequel series focused on supporting character Lars Barriga is in the works at Prime Video. Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars comes from the original show’s creator, Rebecca Sugar, and supervising director Ian Jones-Quartey, who will executive…

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Taiwanese Drama Series ‘Islanders’ Set for Global Launch on Amazon

Taiwanese Drama Series ‘Islanders’ Set for Global Launch on Amazon

Amazon Prime Video has acquired the global streaming rights to Islanders, an ambitious Taiwanese drama series set to premiere worldwide on July 18. Co-helmed by Singaporean filmmaker Ler Jiyuan (Invisible Stories) and Taiwanese theater director Tsai Pao-Chang, the eight-part series blends sharp social commentary with cinematic flair, according to the producers. Based on the award-winning…

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‘Carrie’ Series at Prime Video Sets Main Cast

‘Carrie’ Series at Prime Video Sets Main Cast

The Prime Video series based on Stephen King’s Carrie has filled out its core cast. Summer Howell (Cult of Chucky, Hallmark’s Crashing Through the Snow) is playing the title role in the drama, a teenager with newly emerging telekinetic abilities. Samantha Sloyan (The Pitt) will star alongside Howell as Margaret White, Carrie’s domineering mother. Alison…

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Where to Watch Benito Skinner’s Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Overcompensating’ Online

Where to Watch Benito Skinner’s Coming-of-Age Comedy ‘Overcompensating’ Online

Art imitates life in Benito Skinner‘s new coming-of-age comedy series, Overcompensating, in which the creator-comedian plays Benny, a closeted high school football player who hopes to find his identity in college. Skinner, first known to fans as @bennydrama7, also wrote and produced the A24 show, which premieres on May 15 on Prime Video. Writer-turned-actress Wally…

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‘Overcompensating’ Review: Benito Skinner’s Amazon Coming-of-Age Comedy Delivers College Hijinks with Laughter and Heart

‘Overcompensating’ Review: Benito Skinner’s Amazon Coming-of-Age Comedy Delivers College Hijinks with Laughter and Heart

It’s been several years since I graduated from college, so I’m unqualified to say with certainty whether or not it’s a regular occurrence for today’s savvy students to bond over their love of Ashlee Simpson, whose last album came out before most of them were born. This unexpected celebration of the “Pieces of Me” auteur…

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#Where to Stream ‘Babygirl’ Online

#Where to Stream ‘Babygirl’ Online

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Nicole Kidman was nominated for her 17th Golden Globe for Babygirl, the erotic thriller in which she plays a high-powered CEO who has a steamy affair with her much younger intern (Harris…

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