Paul W. Downs

Jean Smart bids farewell to her celebrated role as Deborah Vance in 'Hacks,' concluding a five-season journey that has captivated audiences. Choosing to remain in the dark about the ending, she’s delighted by how it all turns out—calling it 'perfect.

Actress Scarlett Johansson is in talks to join the cast of Sony Pictures' upcoming comedy 'Move That Body.'

The 27th annual Critics Choice Awards celebrated the best in television and film at a glittering ceremony here at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Jenna Ortega, and Delroy Lindo are among the star-studded presenters for the 32nd annual Actor Awards, formerly the SAG Awards. The ceremony, hosted by Kristen Bell, will stream live on Netflix on March 1, 2026, celebrating outstanding achievements in film and television.

Hollywood's 32nd Actor Awards honored cinema's artistry with a night of standout moments. Harrison Ford was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Michael B. Jordan and the cast of 'Sinners' claimed the top acting honors. The evening balanced heartfelt tributes with unexpected, occasionally awkward, comedic interludes, delivering a ceremony that was both dignified and entertaining.

Screenwriter sisters Lizzie and Wendy Molyneux, who worked on animated comedy Bob's Burgers, have signed on to work on Sony's female-centric "21 Jump Street" project.

Series 'Hacks' has been renewed for season 3. The news comes two weeks after the season 2 finale, which had debuted on the streaming platform on June 2. 'Hacks' stars Jean Smart as legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance and explores the mentorship that forms between her and a young comedy writer named Ava, played by Hannah Einbinder.

Actress Demi Moore will join Scarlett Johansson in 'Rock That Body', an upcoming comedy about a bachelorette weekend.

Avenger’s Black Widow, Scarlett Johansson, is set to star in a comedy, Lucia Aniello directorial, 'Move That Body'.

The critically acclaimed dark comedy series "Hacks," starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, has been greenlit for a fifth season by Max. The show, consistently ranking among the streamer's top five since its latest season release in April, explores the evolving professional dynamic between a veteran comedian and a young writer.

Jean Smart won the Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy series for 'Hacks,' expressing gratitude to the cast, crew, and her children. She acknowledged Hannah Einbinder and the showrunners, thanking HBO Max, Universal Television, and the Television Academy. Smart previously won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for 'Hacks,' which also stars Downs, Megan Stalter, and others.

The BAFTA TV Tea Party scheduled for Saturday ahead of the Emmys has been cancelled in the light of Queen Elizabeth II's death on Thursday. "In light of today's very sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the annual BAFTA TV Tea Party will no longer be taking place this weekend."

Female directors such as Jessica Hobbs and Lucia Aniello among many others bagged the Primetime Emmy Awards for comedy and drama series directing in the same year for the first time, as makers from 'The Crown' and 'Hacks' prevailed against tough competition.

After a virtual ceremony last tear owing to the pandemic, this year’s 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards went back to its original in-person event with all precautions in place.

Eagerly anticipated 76th Annual Primetime Emmy nominations revealed July 19. Hosted by Tony Hale and Sheryl Lee Ralph, the ceremony airs live September 15 on ABC from Peacock Theater, Los Angeles. Following the 75th edition in January, delayed from its original 2023 date due to strikes, the first delay since 2001. 'Succession' and 'The Bear' each won six awards.

The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards 2024, hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, recognized outstanding television achievements. Jean Smart received Best Actress for 'Hacks', while Jeremy Allen White won Best Actor for 'The Bear'. Notable winners included ‘The Traitors’ for reality competition program and ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ for scripted variety series.

'Don't Look Up' and 'Coda' added momentum to their hopes for Oscar gold by nabbing the top film honours at the 74th annual Writers Guild Awards.

The 76th Emmy Awards are set for Sunday, just nine months after the last ceremony. FX's 'Shogun' leads with 25 nominations and has already won 14 Creative Arts Emmys. The show will be hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy, with 'The Bear' also expected to perform well along with the limited series 'Baby Reindeer'.

The Critics Choice Association announced nominees for the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards, with 'Shogun' receiving a leading six nominations, including Best Drama Series and acting nods for its cast. 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Disclaimer,' 'Hacks,' 'The Diplomat,' 'The Penguin,' and 'What We Do in the Shadows' each garnered four nominations.