After the Netflix cancelation of GLOW, many fans have been hoping for a movie to tie up the loose ends left by season 3. However, star Alison Brie has said that people should not get their hopes up. Speaking on an upcoming episode of The Fourth Wall podcast, Brie explained that she was doubtful about a film being made. “I think a movie would be … Continue reading ‘GLOW’: Alison Brie Not Hopeful For a Movie!!
Six cast members of the now-canceled Netflix series GLOW lobbied for better and fairer representation in their future storylines, according to a statement shared by one of the group’s members, Sunita Mani. The effort was initiated during the show’s COVID-19-mandated hiatus and spurred on by the Black Lives Matter protests occurring around the nation in recent months. It’s also equally as important to note this effort was … Continue reading ‘GLOW’ Cast Letter Calling for Better Representation!!
Never one to stay quiet on a pressing issue, Marc Maron reacted to the recent (and shocking) news that Netflix has cancelled GLOW this morning on his Instagram. Yesterday, it was announced that despite a Season 4 renewal – and despite the fact that they had filmed one entire episode already – the streaming service was reversing its decision and cancelling GLOW, putting a halt … Continue reading ‘GLOW’: Marc Maron Wants a Netflix Movie to Wrap Up Series!!
In a blow that truly hurts, Netflix has reversed its decision to renew the half-hour series GLOW for a fourth and final season and has instead decided to cancel the show altogether. While the series was never as big as something like Stranger Things, it was critically acclaimed and its fans were eager to see how the story of these amateur female wrestlers from the … Continue reading ‘GLOW’: Netflix Cancels Series Despite Season 4 Renewal!!
The 2020 Emmy nominations have arrived! As usual, HBO dominated the proceedings but it was a limited series — Watchmen — that took the cake. Damon Lindelof‘s radical adaptation of the graphical novel racked up 26 nominations overall, more than any other program, including half of the directing nominations and nods for Regina King, Jean Smart, Jeremy Irons, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jovan Adepo, and Louis Gossett Jr.. On the Best Drama Series side, Succession and Ozark appear … Continue reading ‘Watchmen’ Dominates Emmy Nominations 2020!! Check Out the Full List!!
Lynn Shelton, an indie filmmaker who helped popularize the mumblecore genre with works such as “Humpday” and “Your Sister’s Sister,” died Friday of a blood disorder. She was 54. Shelton was best known for her naturalistic, understated approach to comedy and drama in low-budget films that were hits with the Sundance crowd, but she reached a wider audience with her work on television, helming episodes … Continue reading Indie Director Lynn Shelton Passes Away!!
Netflix’s Emmy-winning and critically-acclaimed series GLOW, starring Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, and Marc Maron, has been renewed for a fourth and final season. Creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch will return as showrunners, writers, and executive producers, alongside executive producers Jenji Kohan, Tara Herrmann, and Mark Burley. This is fantastic news for fans of GLOW, professional wrestling, and solid dramedy entertainment. The narrative arc of … Continue reading ‘GLOW’ Renewed for 4th and Final Season!!
The 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations have been announced, and as always when it comes to this notoriously finnicky organization, it’s a mixed bag. The big news is that, as expected, the final season of Game of Thrones was recognized across the board. In fact, Thrones landed a whopping 32 nominations, breaking a long standing record set by NYPD Blue for the most nominations for a single season. Emmy voters … Continue reading Emmy Nominations 2019: ‘Game of Thrones’ Breaks ‘NYPD Blue’ Record with 32 Nominations!!!
Netflix has released the first GLOW Season 3 trailer, offering a new look at the upcoming season of one of the best Netflix original series thus far. Inspired by the short-lived show from the 80s, the series follows a group of diverse women—from struggling actresses to wrestling aficionados—as they create, star in, and evolve a show about the “Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.” Anchored by tremendous … Continue reading ‘GLOW’ Season 3: First Trailer Marks the Return of One of Netflix’s Best Shows!! Check It Out!!
Netflix has announced that Oscar-winner Geena Davis has signed on for a recurring role in the third season of its comedy series GLOW. Davis is set to portray Sandy Devereaux St. Clair, the entertainment director of Las Vegas’ Fan-Tan Hotel and Casino, where the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are headlining. She will appear in five of the season’s ten episodes. Alison Brie leads the cast … Continue reading ‘GLOW’: Geena Davis Joins Season 3!!!
Netflix has officially set the premiere date for Season 3 of GLOW, the hit half-hour dramedy series based on the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Inspired by the short-lived but beloved show from the 80s, GLOW tells the fictional story of Ruth Wilder (Alison Brie), an out-of-work, struggling actress in 1980s Los Angeles who finds one last chance for stardom when she’s thrust into the glitter and … Continue reading ‘GLOW’ Season 3: Netflix Reveals Premiere Date with New Images!!! Check It Out!!
IDW Publishing has announced that it is set to publish a four-issue comic book miniseries based upon Netflix’s hit 80s wrestling series GLOW, which is being written by Tini Howard (WWE) with art from Hannah Templer (Jem and the Holograms: Dimension). “We’re thrilled to work with IDW to bring new stories to life on the page and in the ring. Can we smoosh 14 women … Continue reading ‘GLOW’: The Netflix Show Is Becoming An IDW Comic Book Miniseries!!
Nominations have been announced for the upcoming Critics Choice Awards, and it’s a mix of this awards season’s usual suspects with a few welcome additions. The Favourite leads the charge with 14 nominations in total, including Best Picture, Best Acting Ensemble, and Best Director for Yorgos Lanthimos. Just behind the biting period piece is Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, which scored 12 nominations including Best Picture, … Continue reading ‘The Favourite’ and ‘Black Panther’ Lead Critics Choice Awards Nominations!! Check Out The Full List!!
The 2019 Golden Globe nominations have been revealed, and right on cue, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is up to its baffling tricks again. We’ll start with what did get nominated. Vice was a huge hit, scoring six nominations in total including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy as well as Best Actor for Christian Bale and Supporting Actress for Amy Adams, followed closely … Continue reading ‘Vice’ and ‘A Star Is Born’ Lead Golden Globe Nominations!! Check Out The Full List!!
I’ve got some news that’s way harsh. Paramount is in early development on a Clueless remake and while the project hails from writers with credits Girls Trip and Netflix’s GLOW, I don’t know if I’m rollin’ with this one, homies. I mean, you see how picky I am about my remakes. Am I expected to swoon? I mean, as if, right? Amy Heckerling wrote and directed Clueless, which … Continue reading A ‘Clueless’ Remake Is In the Works from Writers of ‘Girls Trip’ and ‘GLOW’!!!
Huzzah and kudos, Netflix has finally confirmed that we are getting another season of GLOW. The streaming giant announced today that the series will be back with 10 episodes (“soon”), and it’s about time. The second season of the show (which took some time to win me over in Season 1) is one of TV’s most joyous, full of positive — although not uncomplicated — … Continue reading Netflix Renews ‘GLOW’ for Season 3!!!
The 2018 Primetime Emmy Nominations have arrived! And they are, well, somewhat expected. Game of Thrones leads the pack with 22 total nominations, but that’s a bit misleading as a show this huge obviously scored a ton of technical nominations. It picked up a nomination for Best Drama Series as well as acting nods for Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and multiple episodes scored directing and writing nominations. Westworld … Continue reading Complete List of Emmy Nominations 2018 Revealed!! Check It Out!!
A new trailer for Season 2 of Netflix’s hilarious-yet-poignant ladies wrestling drama GLOW has made its way into the squared circle. In this season, the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling will have to deal with such 80s-centric difficulties as racism, sexism, and fanboys who don’t know how to set boundaries. Man, it’s a good thing we’ve overcome such backwards-thinking in the 21st century! Starring Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Marc … Continue reading ‘GLOW’ Season 2: New Trailer Reveals More of the Hilarious Ladies Wrestling Drama!!! Check It Out!!!
One of the many original Netflix series to break out in a big way last year was GLOW, a dramatic retelling of the real-life, in-the-ring adventures of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Now, they’re back and suited up for the very first trailer for the brand-new season, arriving this summer. And the ladies are turning in the best dance music video to Michael Sembello‘s Flashdance hit, “Maniac”, since Tommy … Continue reading ‘GLOW’ Season 2: The Gorgeous Ladies’ Return to Netflix in First Trailer!! Check It Out!!
Nominations for the 75th Golden Globe Awards have been announced, and in keeping with this year’s incredibly fluid race, the love was spread to a variety of films and performers. The Shape of Water came away with the most nominations with seven in total, including Best Picture, Director, Actress, Supporting Actress, and Supporting Actor. But it was followed close behind by Steven Spielberg‘s timely The Post and the … Continue reading ‘The Shape of Water’, ‘The Post’, & ‘Three Billboards’ Lead 2018 Golden Globe Nominations!!!
The gorgeous ladies of wrestling, a.k.a. GLOW, are back in business! Back in August, Netflix announced they were headed back into the ring for Season 2 and production is already underway on the new season of the breakout hit. Alison Brie announced “We’re back” on Instagram, where she posted the first behind the scenes set photo from Season 2, striking a pose alongside co-star Betty Gilpin. … Continue reading Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin Suit up in New ‘Glow’ Season 2 Set Photo!! Check It Out!!
Hallelujah! The gorgeous ladies of wrestling, a.k.a. GLOW, will be returning for a second season, as announced by Netflix today. Though it took me a few episodes to really get into GLOW, it was worth the wait — the show really found its rhythm once the women came together and developed their in-ring personas. The way the show also played its redemption narrative through hero and … Continue reading Netflix Renews ‘GLOW’ for Season 2!!!
Synopsis – A look at the personal and professional lives of a group of women who perform for a wrestling organization in Los Angeles. Episodes – S01E01 to S01E10 My Take – Netflix strikes gold again by delivering one of the best new shows of the year! This latest original drama from the ever-increasing library of the streaming giant gives takes us into the performative … Continue reading GLOW (2017) Season 1 Review!!!
Netflix, which seeks to takeover just about every genre and entertainment media, has really been doubling down on wrestling recently. It started with the insane series Lucha Underground , and now we’re getting GLOW, i.e. the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. The fictional, 80s-set tale follows a broke actress (Alison Brie) who is looking for a role that won’t just pay the bills, but one that … Continue reading ‘GLOW’ Trailer Brings “Blood!, Females and Storytelling!” to Netflix!! Check It Out!!
The modern era of professional wrestling features such recent, memorable moments as the defeat and resulting retirement of The Undertaker, John Cena proposing to Nikki Bella, and even the ongoing El Rey/Netflix series, Lucha Underground. But these moments are but the latest in a long history of pro wrestling, a history that includes legions of fans. One of the smaller slices of the wrestling fandom centers on the ladies … Continue reading ‘GLOW’: First-Look Images from the Netflix Wrestling Series Put Alison Brie in Spandex!!! Check It Out!!!
There’s a Netflix series in the works about female wrestlers in the 1980s, and the streaming service has found its top lady to wrangle the cast. Alison Brie, who hasn’t really had a series regular role on a series since Community, already has a relationship with Netflix with her voice role on BoJack Horseman, and now she’s getting back in the ring (so to speak) with G.L.O.W. The 10-episode series, … Continue reading Alison Brie Enters the Ring for Netflix’s 80s-Set Female Wrestling Series ‘G.L.O.W.’!!
