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[09/27/24 - 11:00 AM] Whitney Cummings to Host Max Original Game Show "Fast Friends" The four-part game show is scheduled to start production next month at The Friends Experience: The One in New York City, the flagship interactive experience, created by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Warner Bros. Television Group, and Original X Productions. |
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Whitney Cummings To Host Max Original Game Show FAST FRIENDS
· Comedian Whitney Cummings has signed on to host the Max Original four-part game show FAST FRIENDS, a "Friends" fan competition from Warner Bros. Unscripted Television. The special is scheduled to start production next month at The FRIENDS Experience: The One in New York City, the flagship interactive experience, created by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Warner Bros. Television Group, and Original X Productions.
· Logline: FAST FRIENDS will take place in the celebrated series' iconic sets in a fast-paced competition event. From racing through Rachel and Monica's apartment to darting across Joey and Chandler's bachelor pad and grabbing a coffee at Central Perk, fans will re-live their favorite moments while being put to the test with trivia, puzzles, and games that will keep even the most die-hard "Friends" fans on their toes. The quickest team will win the title of Ultimate Friends Fan.
· Whitney Cummings quote: "As a longtime fan of 'Friends,' I am beyond thrilled to host the first ever game show. After 30 years, the fandom surrounding this beloved series only continues to grow and now I have the great pleasure of awarding the ultimate fans with bragging rights for life."
· About Whitney Cummings: Cummings is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, entrepreneur, and host of the hit podcast "Good for You." Best known for creating and starring in the series "Whitney," Cummings is also the co-creator and co-writer of the syndicated Emmy(R)-nominated comedy series "2 Broke Girls." She has appeared in numerous television shows, films, and stand-up specials, including her sixth stand-up special "Mouthy." In 2017, she published her memoir titled "I'm Fine... And Other Lies." That same year, Whitney made her directorial debut with the feature adaptation of Louann Brizendine's best-seller, "The Female Brain."
· Credits: FAST FRIENDS is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon. The new four-part game show is executive produced by Dan Sacks, Bridgette Theriault and Dan Norris. Richard Burgio serves as co-executive producer.
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[03/02/26 - 08:01 AM] Video: Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Reveals Title Sequence for Upcoming Animated Series, "Kevin," from Aubrey Plaza, Joe Wengert, and Dan Murphy All eight episodes will debut exclusively on Prime Video on Monday, April 20, 2026, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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[03/02/26 - 08:00 AM] "ZOMBIES 5" Greenlit for Disney+ and Disney Channel, with Breakout Stars Malachi Barton and Freya Skye Set to Return Franchise stars Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly return to executive produce, while Trevor Tordjman returns as Bucky, the beloved cheer captain and cousin of Addison from the original trilogy.
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[03/02/26 - 07:01 AM] Netflix Announces Mind-Blowing Science Competition Series, "SCHOOLED!", Hosted by Former NASA Engineer Mark Rober Mark Rober is on a mission to discover the next generation of Inventors, Makers, and Engineers.
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[03/02/26 - 06:01 AM] Video: "One Piece" Season 2 - Final Trailer - Netflix Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates set sail for the legendary Grand Line, encountering wondrous new lands and fresh dangers in their quest for treasure.
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[03/02/26 - 02:01 AM] Video: "53 Sundays" - Official Trailer - Netflix When three siblings agree to meet and discuss their aging father's future, their reunion spirals into bickering, bantering and reliving old grudges.
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[03/01/26 - 07:31 PM] Outstanding Film and Television Performances Honored at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA The 32nd Annual Actor Awards will be available to stream on Netflix for 28 days after the show.
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[03/01/26 - 10:45 AM] "Shockwaves: The Attack on Iran" Airs Sunday, March 1, on ABC and Streams on Disney+ and Hulu Led by David Muir, the special reports on what preceded the surprise deadly attack, President Trump's decision to launch Operation Epic Fury, the massive military operation between the United States and Israel and the reaction from Capitol Hill.
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[02/27/26 - 09:31 PM] Video: "Hello Bachhon" - Official Trailer - Netflix A physics teacher sets out to make quality education accessible to all students through online learning. Based on a true story.
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[02/27/26 - 04:01 PM] Video: "BEASTARS" Final Season Part 2 - Final Trailer - Netflix As interspecies distrust grows, Melon targets Haru, forcing Legoshi and Louis to unite from their separate worlds to confront their common enemy.
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[02/27/26 - 03:00 PM] "Survivor 50" Premiere Wins the Night Posting CBS' Most-Watched Wednesday Since 2022 Said premiere averaged 5.06 million viewers, peaking with 6.18 million.
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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM] Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.
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[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM] The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12 To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.
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[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM] Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2 The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.
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[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM] Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers" Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.
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[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM] Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6 Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.
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