PARAMOUNT+ ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL CASTING FOR THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ORIGINAL SERIES “1923”
Joining Academy Award® Nominee Harrison Ford and Academy Award® Winner Helen Mirren Are Darren Mann, Michelle Randolph, James Badge Dale, Marley Shelton, Brian Geraghty, Aminah Nieves and Julia Schlaepfer
From Academy Award Nominee Taylor Sheridan, “1923” Is the Next Installment of the “Yellowstone” Origin Story
Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and Bosque Ranch Productions, the Series Has Begun Production in Montana
Top row, from L to R: Darren Mann (cr: Reto Sterchi), Michelle Randolph (cr: Sandro Baebler), James Badge Dale (cr: Michael Schwartz), Marley Shelton (cr: Rachel Goodwin)
Bottom row, from L to R: Brian Geraghty (cr: Eric Ray Davidson), Aminah Nieves (cr: Myisha Fujii), Julia Schlaepfer (cr: Getty/John Lamparski)
Sept. 8, 2022 – Paramount+ today announced that the highly anticipated new original series 1923 has cast a stellar group of actors to join previously announced series leads Academy Award® nominee Harrison Ford and Academy Award winner Helen Mirren, including Darren Mann, Michelle Randolph, James Badge Dale, Marley Shelton, Brian Geraghty, Aminah Nieves and Julia Schlaepfer.
From Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan, 1923 is the next installment of the YELLOWSTONE origin story, following the record-breaking performance of 1883, the most-watched title ever on Paramount+ globally. Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and Bosque Ranch Productions, the series has begun production in Montana and will debut on Paramount+ in December 2022.
1923 will introduce a new generation of the Dutton family and explore the early twentieth century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression all plague the mountain west, and the Duttons who call it home.
Character descriptions include:
Harrison Ford will play Jacob Dutton, the patriarch of the Yellowstone ranch, husband to Cara Dutton and brother of James Dutton.
Helen Mirren will play Cara Dutton, the wife to Jacob Dutton and family matriarch.
Darren Mann (“Animal Kingdom”) will play Jack Dutton, John Dutton Sr.’s son and great nephew to Jacob Dutton. He is a dedicated rancher who is deeply loyal to his family.
Michelle Randolph (“A Snow White Christmas”) will play Elizabeth Strafford, a feisty and capable young woman set to marry into the Dutton family.
James Badge Dale (“Hightown”) will play John Dutton Sr., the oldest nephew and right-hand man of Jacob Dutton.
Marley Shelton (“Scream”) will play Emma Dutton, the dutiful wife of John Dutton Sr. and the mother of Jack Dutton.
Brian Geraghty (“Big Sky”) will play Zane, a fiercely loyal ranch foreman.
Aminah Nieves (“Blueberry”) will play Teonna Rainwater, a young woman at a government residential boarding school.
Julia Schlaepfer (“The Politician”) will play Alexandra, a British woman who meets one of the Duttons abroad.
1923 is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, John Linson, Art Linson, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari and Ben Richardson.
The new series is the latest addition to Sheridan’s growing slate on Paramount+, which in addition to 1883 includes MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN and the upcoming series LIONESS, TULSA KING, BASS REEVES and LAND MAN.
About Paramount+
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.
For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.
About Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios
Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios is one of the preeminent media entities in the world that connects with global audiences through its nine iconic brands – MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Pop, Logo, Smithsonian, Paramount Network and TV Land – as well as MTV Entertainment Studios which produces acclaimed series and movies and the award-winning, Oscar-nominated MTV Documentary Films.
About 101 Studios
101 Studios is a global entertainment company dedicated to the acquisition, financing, development, production and distribution of high-caliber, creator-driven storytelling. 101 empowers content creators through first-class collaboration and innovation. On the television side, 101 produces Taylor Sheridan’s Emmy nominated series “Yellowstone,” “Mayor of Kingstown,” “1883” and the upcoming “George & Tammy,” “Tulsa King,” “Lioness” and “Bass Reeves.” 101 Studios oversees and manages the newly formed Sports Illustrated Studios, a content platform based on the most compelling stories, characters and moments in sports past, present and future. Upcoming projects include “Paradise Found” based on the true story of high school football coach Rick Prinz; a docuseries about the sexual abuse and cover-up at Ohio State University, co-produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures; and the docuseries “Covers,” a behind-the-scenes look at Sports Illustrated’s top cover stories of all time. SI Studios has also exclusively partnered with iHeartMedia to create and distribute original podcasts through the iHeartPodcast network. On the film side, past releases include “The Current War: Director’s Cut,” the Sundance Audience award winner “Burden” as well as the family comedy “The War with Grandpa.”
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PARAMOUNT+ REVEALS AN EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK AT AN UPCOMING EPISODE OF "STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS"
New Episodes of Season Three of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" Are Available to Stream Weekly on Thursdays, Exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S.
September 8, 2022 - Paramount+ today released an exclusive sneak peek of a scene from an upcoming episode of the hit original animated comedy series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS. The scene was revealed on-stage during today's global live-streamed "Star Trek Day" celebration.
The sneak peek is of episode "Crisis Point 2: Paradoxus," in which Boimler's holodeck movie sequel tries to live up to the original, as seen in season one, which will be available to stream on Thurs., Oct. 13, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S.
The STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS conversation at today's "Star Trek Day" celebration featured voice cast members Tawny Newsome, who also co-hosted the event, Noël Wells, and Paul F. Tompkins, who served as the moderator. Voice cast member Fred Tatasciore served as this year's "Star Trek Day" announcer at the in-person event.
The "Star Trek Day" celebration is available for fans to live-stream worldwide for free at StarTrek.com/Day and on YouTube (Paramount+ and Star Trek Official pages), Facebook (@StarTrek), Twitter (@StarTrekonPPlus) and TikTok (@ParamountPlus). It is available to stream for free in the U.S. only on Paramount+'s Twitch page. After the initial airing, the conversation portions of the event will be available on-demand on Paramount+.
Created by Emmy Award winner Mike McMahan ("Rick and Morty," "Solar Opposites"), season three of STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS challenges the U.S.S. Cerritos ensigns in (hilarious) ways they could never imagine, starting with a shocking resolution for season two's epic cliffhanger finale.
The Starfleet crew residing in the "lower decks" of the U.S.S. Cerritos includes Ensign Beckett Mariner, voiced by Tawny Newsome; Ensign Brad Boimler, voiced by Jack Quaid; Ensign Tendi, voiced by Noël Wells; and Ensign Rutherford, voiced by Eugene Cordero. The Starfleet characters that comprise the U.S.S. Cerritos' bridge crew include Captain Carol Freeman, voiced by Dawnn Lewis; Commander Jack Ransom, voiced by Jerry O'Connell; Lieutenant Shaxs, voiced by Fred Tatasciore; and Doctor T'Ana, voiced by Gillian Vigman.
STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS is produced by CBS' Eye Animation Productions, CBS Studios' animation arm; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Secret Hideout's Alex Kurtzman, Roddenberry Entertainment's Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth, Katie Krentz (219 Productions) and Heather Kadin serve as executive producers alongside creator and showrunner Mike McMahan. Aaron Baiers ("Secret Hideout"), who brought McMahan to the project, also serves as an executive producer. Titmouse ("Big Mouth"), the Emmy Award-winning independent animation production company, serves as the animation studio for the series.
The third season of STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS returned on Thursday, August 25, with new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays, and streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Latin America and is distributed concurrently by Paramount Global Content Distribution on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Japan, India and more and in Canada, airs on Bell Media's CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave.
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world's biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis. For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.
About "Star Trek" on Paramount+
Paramount+ is now the exclusive home to every series and every episode of the full catalog of "Star Trek." This includes all seasons of the Paramount+ original series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, the animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY, and the newest addition STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS. "Star Trek" on Paramount+ also includes a selection of "Star Trek" films, including the documentary WOMAN IN MOTION. For additional info on and photography from Paramount+'s STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY, please click here.
About CBS Studios
CBS Studios is one of the world's leading suppliers of entertainment programming, with more than 60 series currently in production for broadcast and cable networks, streaming services and other emerging platforms. The Studio's expansive portfolio spans a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed scripted programming, which includes genre-defining franchises such as "NCIS," "CSI" and the ever-growing "Star Trek" universe, award-winning late night and daytime talk shows, as well as an extensive library of iconic intellectual property. The Studio also develops and produces local language and international content originating outside of the U.S. with series in the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Australia.
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PARAMOUNT+ DEBUTS AN EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES SET TOUR OF SEASON FIVE OF "STAR TREK: DISCOVERY"
First Look Photo of "Star Trek: Discovery" Season Five Also Revealed
September 8, 2022 - Paramount+ today unveiled a behind-the-scenes set tour of its hit original series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, led by series cast member Wilson Cruz. The special video, which debuted on-stage during today's global live-streamed "Star Trek Day" celebration, provides fans with an exclusive look at the filming of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY's fifth season in Toronto. Paramount+ also revealed a first look image from the new season, featuring Martin-Green, during the celebration.
In addition to Cruz, the behind-the-scenes video features series star Sonequa Martin-Green and more cast members including Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Blu del Barrio as well as series costume designer Anthony Tran. The tour also includes never-before-seen easter eggs on set, a cast member wardrobe fitting, and more from the upcoming season. Season five of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY is currently in production in Toronto, Canada.
This year's "Star Trek Day" celebration is available for fans to live-stream worldwide for free at StarTrek.com/Day and on YouTube (Paramount+ and Star Trek Official pages), Facebook (@StarTrek), Twitter (@StarTrekonPPlus) and TikTok (@ParamountPlus). It is available to stream for free in the U.S. only on Paramount+'s Twitch page. After the initial airing, the conversation portions of the event will be available on-demand on Paramount+.
In season five, Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncover a mystery that sends them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well... dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.
STAR TREK: DISCOVERY season five cast members include Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham), Doug Jones (Saru), Anthony Rapp (Paul Stamets), Mary Wiseman (Sylvia Tilly), Wilson Cruz (Dr. Hugh Culber), David Ajala (Cleveland "Book" Booker) and Blu del Barrio (Adira).
The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers. Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise serve as co-showrunners.
STAR TREK: DISCOVERY currently streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. Internationally, the series is available on Paramount+ in Australia, Latin America, the UK, and South Korea, as well as on Pluto TV in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland on the Pluto TV Sci-Fi channel. It will also stream exclusively on Paramount+ in Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria later this year. In Canada, it airs on Bell Media's CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave. STAR TREK: DISCOVERY is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world's biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis. For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.
About "Star Trek" on Paramount+
Paramount+ is now the exclusive home to every series and every episode of the full catalog of "Star Trek." This includes all seasons of the Paramount+ original series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, the animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY, and the newest addition STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS. "Star Trek" on Paramount+ also includes a selection of "Star Trek" films, including the documentary WOMAN IN MOTION. For additional info on and photography from Paramount+'s STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY, please click here.
About CBS Studios
CBS Studios is one of the world's leading suppliers of entertainment programming, with more than 60 series currently in production for broadcast and cable networks, streaming services and other emerging platforms. The Studio's expansive portfolio spans a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed scripted programming, which includes genre-defining franchises such as "NCIS," "CSI" and the ever-growing "Star Trek" universe, award-winning late night and daytime talk shows, as well as an extensive library of iconic intellectual property. The Studio also develops and produces local language and international content originating outside of the U.S. with series in the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Australia.
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PARAMOUNT+ RELEASES NEW TEASER FOR THE THIRD AND FINAL SEASON OF "STAR TREK: PICARD" AT "STAR TREK DAY" CELEBRATION
Season Three to Premiere February 16, 2023, Exclusively on Paramount+
"Star Trek Day" Teaser Features First Look at New Starship the U.S.S. Titan
September 8, 2022 - Paramount+ today unveiled a new teaser for the third and final season of the hit original series STAR TREK: PICARD, featuring a first look at the new starship, the U.S.S. Titan. The teaser was introduced by series star Patrick Stewart on-stage during today's global live-streamed "Star Trek Day" celebration. In addition, it was announced that season three will debut on Thurs., Feb. 16, 2023, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. Following its premiere, new episodes of the 10-episode long final season will be available to stream weekly on Thursdays.
The STAR TREK: PICARD conversation at today's "Star Trek Day" celebration featured series stars Patrick Stewart, Jeri Ryan and Michelle Hurd. The "Star Trek Day" celebration is available for fans to live-stream worldwide for free at StarTrek.com/Day and on YouTube (Paramount+ and Star Trek Official pages), Facebook (@StarTrek), Twitter (@StarTrekonPPlus) and TikTok (@ParamountPlus). It is available to stream for free in the U.S. only on Paramount+'s Twitch page. After the initial airing, the conversation portions of the event will be available on-demand on Paramount+.
STAR TREK: PICARD features Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard, which he played for seven seasons on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," and follows this iconic character into the next chapter of his life. LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Jeri Ryan and Michelle Hurd star alongside Patrick Stewart in the third and final season of the hit Paramount+ original series.
The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. For season three, Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, Terry Matalas, Patrick Stewart, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Doug Aarniokoski and Dylan Massin serve as executive producers. Terry Matalas serves as showrunner for season three.
Seasons one and two of STAR TREK: PICARD are currently streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.
STAR TREK: PICARD streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and is distributed concurrently by Paramount Global Content Distribution on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories and in Canada, it airs on Bell Media's CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave.
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world's biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis. For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.
About "Star Trek" on Paramount+
Paramount+ is now the exclusive home to every series and every episode of the full catalog of "Star Trek." This includes all seasons of the Paramount+ original series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, the animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY, and the newest addition STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS. "Star Trek" on Paramount+ also includes a selection of "Star Trek" films, including the documentary WOMAN IN MOTION. For additional info on and photography from Paramount+'s STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY, please click here.
About CBS Studios
CBS Studios is one of the world's leading suppliers of entertainment programming, with more than 60 series currently in production for broadcast and cable networks, streaming services and other emerging platforms. The Studio's expansive portfolio spans a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed scripted programming, which includes genre-defining franchises such as "NCIS," "CSI" and the ever-growing "Star Trek" universe, award-winning late night and daytime talk shows, as well as an extensive library of iconic intellectual property. The Studio also develops and produces local language and international content originating outside of the U.S. with series in the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Australia.
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Space Madness | The Ren & Stimpy Show | Comedy Central UK
On their journey through space, Ren and Stimpy find that the true danger is 'Space Madness', a cabin-crazy condition that Ren begins to lose his sanity to...
Paramount+ UK & Ireland is HERE! Stream a Mountain of Entertainment, including your Nickelodeon favourites! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!
Monday to Friday at 17:40 starting Monday 19th September 2022
Nickelodeon Survival Guide
Starts Monday 29th August 2022
This back-to-school season, Nickelodeon's most beloved characters will be helping kids ease into the new school year in the Nickelodeon Survival Guide! Kids can visit Nickelodeon's Instagram (@nickelodeonfr) and Facebook (@nickelodeonfrance) pages every day to discover tips and tricks on surviving school. From eating a complete breakfast like SpongeBob SquarePants, to getting back into a good sleep routine like Ronnie Anne Santiago, to playing sports like Henry Danger, kids will find good advice for a successful back-to-school season, as well as games on the theme of school.
Official Paramount Global France press release:
POUR LA RENTRÉE,
NICKELODEON ACCOMPAGNE LES ENFANTS
ET LANCE SON GUIDE DE SURVIE
Paris, le 23 août - Les cartables sont prêts, la tenue choisie... plus que quelques jours avant le retour à l'école ! Pour l'occasion, NICKELODEON accompagne les enfants et lance, dès le 29 août, son petit guide de survie pour affronter cette nouvelle rentrée.
Pour beaucoup la rentrée est une épreuve mais cette année, grâce aux héros phares de la chaîne, elle se fera dans la joie et la bonne humeur ! Rendez-vous tous les jours sur les comptes Instagram @nickelodeonfr et Facebook @nickelodeonfrance pour découvrir le guide de survie de NICKELODEON. Prendre un petit déjeuner complet comme Bob l'éponge, reprendre un bon rythme de sommeil comme Ronnie Anne Santiago ou encore pratiquer une activité sportive comme Henry Danger, les enfants retrouveront de bons conseils pour une rentrée réussie ainsi que des petits jeux sur le thème de l'école. Plus de raison d'appréhender cette journée avec NICKELODEON !
Et les héros préférés des enfants leur donnent également rendez-vous sur NICKELODEON pour faire le plein de nouveautés ! A partir du 5 septembre, les téléspectateurs retrouvent les parrains les plus féériques de la TV avec la toute nouvelle série MES PARRAINS SONT MAGIQUES: ENCORE + MAGIQUES ainsi que les aventures inédites de l'équipe de super-héros de DANGER FORCE. Puis dès le 19 septembre, les enfants ont rendez-vous avec Ronnie Anne Casagrandes et sa (très) grande famille pour de nouveaux épisodes inédits de BIENVENUE CHEZ LES CASAGRANDES.
Avec NICKELODEON les enfants sont prêts pour la rentrée !
> MES PARRAINS SONT MAGIQUES: ENCORE + MAGIQUE / Nouvelle série
Dès le 5 septembre, du lundi au vendredi à 19h25
> DANGER FORCE / Episodes inédits
Dès le 5 septembre, du lundi au vendredi à 19h
> BIENVENUE CHEZ LES CASAGRANDES / Episodes inédits
Dès le 19 septembre, du lundi au vendredi à 17h40
Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) est un groupe mondial leader des médias et du divertissement, proposant des contenus et des expériences de qualité aux publics du monde entier. Fort de ses studios, de ses chaînes de télévision et de ses services de streaming, Paramount Global regroupe des marques grand public emblématiques telles que CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV et Simon & Schuster. Le groupe bénéficie de la plus grande part de l’audience TV aux US et détient l’un des plus importants catalogues TV et cinéma du secteur. En plus d'offrir des services de streaming et des produits vidéo innovants, Paramount Global dispose de solides capacités de production, de distribution et de solutions publicitaires.
In honour of Queen Elizabeth II, who sadly passed away today, Thursday 8th September 2022, aged 96, TeenNick Israel has released a short clip from Rising season 3 paying tribute to Britain's longest serving monarch. R.I.P. Queen Elizabeth II, 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022.
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Join hosts Tawny Newsome and Paul F. Tompkins from Star Trek: Lower Decks for Star Trek Day 2022 on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 12 PM PT live from the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. This exciting live event is full of surprise announcements, back-to-back conversations with Star Trek cast, and an unforgettable tribute to the late legend, Nichelle Nichols. The purple carpet kicks off the event with co-hosts Jackie Cox and Mary Chieffo.
Stream full episodes of every series in the Star Trek Universe on Paramount+ in the U.S.: ParamountPlus.com.
.PARAMOUNT+ INVITES FANS TO A SPECIAL GLOBAL “STAR TREK DAY” CELEBRATION ON SEPT. 8
Paramount+, the Exclusive Home to the Full Catalog of “Star Trek,” Celebrates Its Third Annual “Star Trek Day” with Global Live-Streamed Event
Live from the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, the Celebration Includes Back-to-Back Conversations with Cast from Across the “Star Trek” Universe, Live Performances, Exclusive News from “Star Trek” Original Series on Paramount+, a Special Tribute to Nichelle Nichols and More
August 18, 2022 – Join Paramount+ and fans from around the world for a global live-streamed “Star Trek Day” celebration on Thursday, Sept. 8 (12:00 PM, PT/3:00 PM, ET*). Live from the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, Calif., “Star Trek Day” will feature back-to-back, in-person conversations with cast members from the “Star Trek” universe, along with exciting announcements and reveals throughout. The live-streamed celebration and additional information on “Star Trek Day” programming and initiatives can be found at StarTrek.com/Day.
On Sept. 8, 1966, “Star Trek” debuted for the first time on television with “The Man Trap,” the pilot episode of “Star Trek: The Original Series.” On that day, “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry introduced audiences to a world that championed diversity, inclusion, acceptance and hope. Fifty-six years later, Paramount+ honors this important day and the franchise’s enduring legacy with the service’s third annual “Star Trek Day” celebration, providing fans with a memorable way to enjoy and celebrate all things “Star Trek.”
Additional information on the “Star Trek Day” global live-streamed celebration and initiatives is below:
Join Paramount+ and co-hosts Tawny Newsome (STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, “Space Force”) and Paul F. Tompkins (STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, “BoJack Horseman”), co-hosts of “Star Trek: The Pod Directive,” for two hours of free live-streamed conversations and programming that will unite iconic cast members from the television series as they gather in person to celebrate “Star Trek,” with a few surprises along the way.
The event will kick off live from the “Star Trek Day” red carpet with co-hosts Jackie Cox (RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE) and Mary Chieffo (STAR TREK: DISCOVERY) interviewing “Star Trek” cast members from past to present.
The conversations will include the casts from the following “Star Trek” television series:
“STAR TREK: PICARD,” with series stars Jeri Ryan and Michelle Hurd.
“STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS,” with voice cast members Tawny Newsome, Noël Wells and Dawnn Lewis.
“STAR TREK: PRODIGY,” with series voice cast including Brett Gray and Kate Mulgrew.
“STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS,” with series stars Rebecca Romijn, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia and Babs Olusanmokun.
Additional programming currently includes:
NICHELLE NICHOLS TRIBUTE, featuring a special video to honor the impact and influence of Nichelle Nichols.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES SET TOUR OF “STAR TREK: DISCOVERY,” with Wilson Cruz from Toronto, as he provides fans with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at filming season five of the hit original series, along with appearances from Sonequa Martin-Green and other cast members.
“PUT ON YOUR BEST FACE,” where a lucky fan will be transformed into a “Star Trek” alien by a series make-up artist.
“STAR TREK” COSPLAY RUNWAY, hosted by Jackie Cox, fans will strut the runway in their finest “Star Trek” cosplay.
SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST, Reggie Watts from THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN.
STAND-UP COMEDY, with Brian Posehn (“Mr. Show,” “The Big Bang Theory”).
Fans worldwide will be able to live-stream the “Star Trek Day” celebration for free at StarTrek.com/Day and on YouTube (Paramount+ and Star Trek Official pages), Facebook (@StarTrek), Twitter (@StarTrekonPPlus) and TikTok (@ParamountPlus). It will also be available to stream for free in the U.S. only on Paramount+’s Twitch page.
After their initial airing, the conversation portions of the event will be available on-demand on Paramount+.
Full details on global live-stream and on-demand availability will be updated on StarTrek.com/Day.**
“STAR TREK” AUGMENTED REALITY DELTA PORTALS
“Star Trek Day” will also be celebrated with a one-of-a-kind opportunity for fans around the world with the debut of in-person “Star Trek” Augmented Reality Delta Portals. The Delta Portals will be set up for a limited time in select cities internationally, from Wednesday, Sept. 7 to Thursday, Sept 8. Each location will have three “Star Trek” Deltas, each seven feet tall and featuring QR codes that, when scanned on Instagram, transform the objects into mixed-reality portals that bring the user into the world of “Star Trek.” Each augmented reality experience will be based on a current “Star Trek” series, featuring fully 3D alien planets, classic starships and iconic characters as they interact with both the virtual and physical worlds.
Locations are below:
U.S. Locations:
Los Angeles: The Grove
New York: Hudson Yards
Chicago: Water Tower Place
International Locations:
London, United Kingdom: Science Museum
São Paulo, Brazil: Shopping Cidade São Paulo (Note: Brazil dates are Thursday, Sept. 8 to Friday, Sept. 9)
Melbourne, Australia: Federation Square
#STARTREKUNITEDGIVES CAMPAIGN
On “Star Trek Day,” the #StarTrekUnitedGives campaign returns. For every person who tweets the hashtag StarTrekUnitedGives (#StarTrekUnitedGives) on Sept. 8, $1 will be donated and divided equally by Paramount to charities that support organizations who do the real-world work of championing diversity, equity and innovation, in honor of the late Nichelle Nichols.
SPECIAL “STAR TREK DAY” MERCHANDISE AND SALE
On Sept. 8, fans can use the code “STARTREKDAY” for 20% off sitewide at https://shop.StarTrek.com, which includes a curated “Star Trek” Day collection.
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About “Star Trek” on Paramount+
Paramount+ is now the exclusive home to every series and every episode of the full catalog of “Star Trek.” This includes all seasons of the Paramount+ original series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, the animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY, and the newest addition STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS. “Star Trek” on Paramount+ also includes a selection of “Star Trek” films, including the documentary WOMAN IN MOTION.
For additional info on and photography from Paramount+’s STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY, please click here.
About “Star Trek”
In the 55+ years since the legendary creator Gene Roddenberry introduced the world to a “Star Trek” universe where “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations” remains its proud legacy, the series has continued to break barriers – inspiring generations of fans with a celebration of cultural diversity and inclusion, scientific exploration, and the pursuit of uncharted frontiers. Today, the “Star Trek” canon continues to thrive through film, television, animation, games, publishing, podcasts, experiences and most recently children’s programming. Available in over 190 countries worldwide, the “Star Trek” franchise of 11 TV series, 13 films and over 800 episodes has been a mainstay in generating stories that are both exciting and thought-provoking, as well as vastly contributing to the pop culture lexicon throughout the years. Phrases originating from “Star Trek” have been incorporated into popular vernacular such as “live long and prosper,” “set phasers to stun,” “beam me up, Scotty” and many more. Over its more than five decades, the media franchise has also influenced countless technologies including the first flip phones, as well as being the inspiration behind the name of the first U.S. space shuttle. Additionally, the famous Vulcan salute from the original “Star Trek” is a universal cultural symbol. The “Star Trek” series, including STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, and the animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY on Paramount+ are produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Alex Kurtzman oversees the “Star Trek” universe across all platforms.
About STAR TREK: PICARD
STAR TREK: PICARD features Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard, which he played for seven seasons on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and follows this iconic character into the next chapter of his life. LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Jeri Ryan and Michelle Hurd star alongside Patrick Stewart in the third and final season of the hit Paramount+ original series.
The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. For season three, Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, Terry Matalas, Patrick Stewart, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Doug Aarniokoski and Dylan Massin serve as executive producers. Terry Matalas serves as showrunner for season three.
Seasons one and two of STAR TREK: PICARD are currently streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.
STAR TREK: PICARD streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and is distributed concurrently by Paramount Global Content Distribution on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories and in Canada, it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave.
About STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS
Created by Emmy Award winner Mike McMahan (“Rick and Morty,” “Solar Opposites”), season three of STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS challenges the U.S.S. Cerritos ensigns in (hilarious) ways they could never imagine, starting with a shocking resolution for season two’s epic cliffhanger finale.
The Starfleet crew residing in the “lower decks” of the U.S.S. Cerritos includes Ensign Beckett Mariner, voiced by Tawny Newsome; Ensign Brad Boimler, voiced by Jack Quaid; Ensign Tendi, voiced by Noël Wells; and Ensign Rutherford, voiced by Eugene Cordero. The Starfleet characters that comprise the U.S.S. Cerritos’ bridge crew include Captain Carol Freeman, voiced by Dawnn Lewis; Commander Jack Ransom, voiced by Jerry O’Connell; Lieutenant Shaxs, voiced by Fred Tatasciore; and Doctor T’Ana, voiced by Gillian Vigman.
STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS is produced by CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, CBS Studios’ animation arm; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Secret Hideout’s Alex Kurtzman, Roddenberry Entertainment’s Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth, Katie Krentz (219 Productions) and Heather Kadin serve as executive producers alongside creator and showrunner Mike McMahan. Aaron Baiers (“Secret Hideout”), who brought McMahan to the project, also serves as an executive producer. Titmouse (“Big Mouth”), the Emmy Award-winning independent animation production company, serves as the animation studio for the series.
The third season of STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS returns on Thursday, August 25, and streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Latin America and is distributed concurrently by Paramount Global Content Distribution on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Japan, India and more and in Canada, airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave.
About STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS
STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS is based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise. The series features fan favorites from season two of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY: Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock. The series follows Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock and Number One in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.
STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS also stars Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel, Christina Chong as La’an Noonien-Singh, Celia Rose Gooding as Cadet Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia as Lt. Erica Ortegas and Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. M’Benga.
STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS is produced by CBS Studios, Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners. Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet serve as executive producers in addition to Alonso Myers, Heather Kadin, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth and Aaron Baiers.
Season one of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, which debuted to critical acclaim earlier this year, is currently available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., U.K., Latin America, Australia, and South Korea and airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave in Canada. It will also stream exclusively on Paramount+ in Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria later this year. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
About STAR TREK: DISCOVERY
In season four, the latest season of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, we find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery facing a threat unlike any they’ve ever encountered. With Federation and non-Federation worlds alike feeling the impact, they must confront the unknown and work together to ensure a hopeful future for all.
The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers. Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise serve as co-showrunners.
STAR TREK: DISCOVERY season four cast members include Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham), Doug Jones (Saru), Anthony Rapp (Paul Stamets), Mary Wiseman (Sylvia Tilly), Wilson Cruz (Dr. Hugh Culber), David Ajala (Cleveland “Book” Booker) and Blu del Barrio (Adira).
STAR TREK: DISCOVERY currently streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. Internationally, the series is available on Paramount+ in Australia, Latin America, the UK, and South Korea, as well as on Pluto TV in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland on the Pluto TV Sci-Fi channel. It will also stream exclusively on Paramount+ in Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria later this year. In Canada, it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave. STAR TREK: DISCOVERY is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
About STAR TREK: PRODIGY
Developed by Emmy® Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (“Trollhunters” and “Ninjago”), the CG-animated series STAR TREK: PRODIGY is the first “Star Trek” series aimed at younger audiences, and follows a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered – a first in the history of the “Star Trek” franchise – but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.
STAR TREK: PRODIGY is from CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, CBS Studios’ new animation arm; Nickelodeon Animation Studio, led by President of Animation Ramsey Naito; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers, alongside co-showrunners Kevin and Dan Hageman. Ben Hibon directs, co-executive produces and serves as the creative lead of the all-new animated series.
The STAR TREK: PRODIGY voice cast includes Kate Mulgrew (Hologram Kathryn Janeway), Brett Gray (Dal), Ella Purnell (Gwyn), Rylee Alazraqui (Rok-Tahk), Angus Imrie (Zero), Jason Mantzoukas (Jankom Pog), Dee Bradley Baker (Murf), John Noble (The Diviner) and Jimmi Simpson (Drednok).
STAR TREK: PRODIGY currently streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Latin America, Australia, South Korea, and the UK and is coming soon to Paramount+ in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and France as well as to Nickelodeon international channels, which are available in 180 countries globally. In Canada, it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave. STAR TREK: PRODIGY is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
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Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova | Happy Star Trek Day! | Outright Games
The Watchers are dirty scavengers! Help Gwyn and Dal retrieve the parts of the Protostar.🚀 Enjoy these 2 minutes of pure gameplay video of Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova! Coming October 14! An epic intergalactic adventure awaits! #StarTrekDay
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Outright Games To Launch Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova, Original Global Video Game Inspired By Animated Series Star Trek: Prodigy
Warp into an out of this world adventure on consoles and PC’s this October
London, 19th May -Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with award winning developer, Tessera Studio’s, Paramount Consumer Products and Nickelodeon, today announced an original video game Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova based on the original Paramount+ animated series Star Trek: Prodigy. The all-new game marks the first ever family-friendly Star Trek game aimed at younger players. The game will be available October 14 on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, Steam and Stadia priced at $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99.
After the U.S.S. Protostar picks up strange readings from a dying star, Dal and Gwyn must race against time to save their friends, their ship, and an entire planetary system before a supernova destroys them all! Using their unique skills to overcome ingenious puzzles, endure hostile environments and battle deadly robot armies, Dal and Gwyn must save their captured crewmates Jankom Pog, Rok-Tahk, Zero and Murf. But they soon encounter a deadly new enemy, one that will stop at nothing to destroy the U.S.S. Protostar and change the very course of history!
Key features:
● JOIN STARFLEET – Play as Dal and Gwyn as they rescue their scattered crew. Play solo or in 2-player cooperative mode in this exciting action-adventure game.
● GO BOLDLY – Explore the alien worlds of Orisi, Mirios and Taresse, each with its own hostile environments, puzzles, challenges and mysteries.
● MAKE FIRST CONTACT – Make first contact with new alien species, learn about their history and discover their secrets.
● CUSTOMIZE THE U.S.S. PROTOSTAR – Collect iconic items from the Star Trek universe and use them to customize the Protostar.
● A NEW NEMESIS - Battle a deadly new adversary and his robot army in thrilling combat encounters ● GET READY, CADETS! - Dal and Gwyn must use their wits and skills to overcome ingenious puzzles, endure hostile environments and battle deadly robot armies
● Written by Kevin and Dan Hageman who also wrote The Lego Movie
● Hit cast, including Kate Mulgrew as Hologram Janeway, Brett Grey as Dal, Ella Purnell as Gwyn, Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk, Angus Imrie as Zero, Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog and, Dee Bradley as Murf
This new game is based on Star Trek: Prodigy, the hit animated series following a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. The series stars Brett Grey as Dal, Ella Purnell as Gwyn, Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk, Angus Imrie as Zero, Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog and and Dee Bradley Baker as Murf. Kate Mulgrew also returns to the franchise as the iconic Captain Kathryn Janeway.
Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games, said “We are absolutely thrilled to work again with Paramount Consumer Products and Nickelodeon as the publisher that will bring this game to the Next Generation of Star Trek fans. Having the opportunity to work with an IP as iconic as Star Trek is a massive privilege, especially considering the glowing reception the Star Trek: Prodigy series has received. We’re sure that Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova will give young players a great first taste of the expansive Star Trek universe, and older fans will enjoy exploring this latest interactive installment of the franchise.”
Developed by Emmy® Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (“Trollhunters” and “Ninjago”), the first season was praised for making the core values of the franchise accessible to children, including the importance of acceptance, individuality and looking beyond appearances. The show has recently been renewed for a second season. Produced by Nickelodeon Animation and CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, Star Trek: Prodigy is currently available to stream on Paramount+ and will debut on Nickelodeon in the U.S. later this year. The first season is also airing on Nickelodeon channels internationally.
Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova is coming in at maximum warp speed this October on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, Steam and Stadia priced at $39.99 / £34.99 / €39.99. Watch out Starfleet – More information coming on this game soon!
He starred in two Netflix specials including It Ain't for the Weak, which premiered in July.
David A. Arnold. Credit: Zac Popik/Netflix
David A. Arnold, the much-loved stand-up comedian who was the creator and showrunner of the Nickelodeon comedy series That Girl Lay Lay, has died. He was 54.
“It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our husband, father, brother and friend, David A. Arnold,” his family said in a statement Wednesday, September 7. “David passed away peacefully today in his home and doctors have ruled the cause of death due to natural causes. Please keep our family in prayer and respect our privacy at this time as we are all shocked and devastated by this loss.”
“Our closely knit comedy community mourns the loss of one of the greatest to ever do it,” said Arnold’s close friend and fellow comedian Chris Spencer. “He was admired by his peers, respected by other veterans and revered by the burgeoning comedians that he mentored. He will me deeply missed, especially by his comedy fraternity.”
A stand-up veteran, Arnold spent more than two decades working at comedy clubs before his career breakthrough, gaining a loyal audience on social media for his hilarious takes on family life and fatherhood. For Netflix, Arnold starred in two comedy specials, 2020’s Fat Ballerina and It Ain’t for the Weak, which premiered July 19.
Born on March 15, 1968, in Cleveland, Arnold attended Beachwood High School. Inspired by Eddie Murphy’s Delirious special, he began his start-up career at 18, his first gig taking place at Cleveland’s Hilarities 4th Street Theatre.
After a stint in the U.S. Navy, Arnold returned to comedy and slowly worked his way up the ladder, spending much of the 1990s as a club comedian and becoming a regular at The Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory. He became a touring comedian and in the 2000s found work as a television writer. His early writing work included the Tyler Perry shows Meet the Browns and House of Payne on TBS and TV One’s The Rickey Smiley Show. In 2018, he was a writer and producer on Netflix’s Full House sequel series, Fuller House.
Having achieved success as a comedy writer, Arnold looked to follow the well-worn path of comedians launching sitcoms based on their sets. He had a deal set up at BET to produce a show based on his life, with Kevin Hart on board as a producer, but the network passed. “BET told me I wasn’t black enough, and I was not marketable,” Arnold told Jalen Rose’s Renaissance Man podcast last week. “That’s what they told me. I’ll never forget this. I was in the middle of developing a show with Kevin Hart.”
He found his audience on social media, however, quickly gaining a huge following for the “rant” videos he posted on raising his daughters and married life. “I picked up my cellphone and I started posting videos and little comedic rants, stand-up that I did 15 years ago that nobody saw. I started putting it on the phone one minute at a time, and I started posting videos with my wife and my kids. I started to rant about what it’s like to raise teenage daughters with a wife that’s always in your goddamn ear … and the next thing you know, this shit took off. And I went from zero followers to over a million on all these platforms,” Arnold told Rose.
With millions of new followers on social media, Netflix acquired his 2019 special Fat Ballerina and released it in 2020. The special leaned into his signature themes of family and marriage. He followed that with It Ain’t for the Weak, which served up more funny family stories and the travails of parenting but also delved more into Arnold’s struggle to make it to the top of the industry. Both specials were taped in Arnold’s hometown of Cleveland.
In 2021, he created and served as writer and showrunner on Nickelodeon’s That Girl Lay Lay. The Will Packer-produced comedy debuted in September 2021 and told the story of a teenager who wishes her AI best friend would come to life. The second season of That Girl Lay Lay debuted in July.
His other television credits include The Tony Rock Project, BET’s Bigger and Nickelodeon’s Side Hustle.
Arnold is survived by his wife, Julie, and daughters Anna Grace and Ashlyn Elizabeth.
R.I.P. David A. Arnold, March 15, 1968 - September 7, 2022.
