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Vancouver Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
These Canadian celebrities lent their voices to the new superhero cartoon Super Team Canada
Super Team Canada is a new animated comedy series for adults about an all-Canadian superhero team. Produced by Vancouver-based studio Thunderbird Entertainment's Atomic Cartoons and Will Arnett's Electric Avenue, it premieres on CRAVE on May 16. The all-Canadian show was co-created by Emmy Award-winning Alberta siblings Robert and Joel H. Cohen, whose long list of writing credits includes such enduring TV hits as The Big Bang Theory and The Simpsons, as well as films such as Austin Powers and Shrek. The cast includes Will Arnett, Cobie Smulders, Kevin McDonald, Charles Demers, Brian Drummond, Ceara Morgana, Veen Sood and guest star Jay Baruchel. No less a legend than Bryan Adams wrote and performed the Super Team Canada theme song for the 20-episode series, which will air two new 11-minute episodes every Friday following the two-part Victoria Day weekend premiere. The show centres on a group of most certainly not famous Canadian superheroes overseen by the prime minister, who is both running the country and working a second job at a big box store. The team takes on everything from giant robots to alien space curmudgeons, becoming 'Earth's last and most maple syrup-powered hope.' Anyone old enough to recall classic Canuck animated shows such as Rocket Robin Hood or Comely Comics characters like Captain Canuck will recognize a lot of the look and feel of Super Team Canada. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. And the jokes are non-stop. 'We wanted a delightful mix of the cheap animation style we all watched as kids and make it as fast and funny as possible,' said Robert Cohen . 'Hopefully, with some characters you will see in coming episodes.' 'Obviously, we were influenced by shows like Super Friends and the beloved all-Canadian Rocket Robin Hood,' said Joel H. Cohen . 'We wanted it as lo-fi as possible to salute those kind of shows and their Scooby Doo-style pacing.' The two also wanted heroes that came from across the country to present a plethora of opportunities to bring provincialism versus federalism into the mix. The six-member team reads like a schoolroom gag session selecting who would have what powers. Rob Cohen, who is the showrunner, said the cast came together quite naturally. After initially approaching Arnett to be involved, Smulders came next and the roles all came together quickly. The brothers still can't believe they were able to bring in so many talents, as well as Adams, to make a silly, super pro-Canada comedy cartoon. 'This amazing cast are all hilarious in their own individual ways, which made writing for them so easy,' said Joel. 'They take our garbage and turn it into funny garbage. Everything was fully scripted coming into the studio, but then there was a lot of room to play and add-lib. Because that's what you do when you have people that can knock it out of the park.' The final Super Team Canada lineup includes: • Breakaway : Voiced by Will Arnett , this hockey stick-wielding doofus decked out in Maple Leaf leotards thinks he's the star attraction but the gap in his assessment is bigger than the one between his teeth. • Niagara Falls : Voiced by Cobie Smulders , this husky-voiced water being is the de facto team leader due to her reasoned handling of internal team disputes. But she can become a tsunami when the right emotional triggers are pulled. • Poutine : Voiced by Vancouver-based comic and author Charles Demers . A French-Canadian bûcheron (lumberjack) who foils foes by firing streams of hot cheese curds from his arm-mounted potato guns. • Sasquatchewan : Voiced by Brian Drummond , this sasquatch from the Prairie province pretty much sticks to the 'Sasquatchewan smash' directives coming his way. Oh, yeah, his body odour is an adjunct power. • RCM-PC : Voiced by Veena Sood, this is a Robotic Crime Management Polite Computer cyborg inside a decommissioned Canada Post mailbox. A 'Canadian Swiss Army Knife,' she defeats danger while always maintaining proper etiquette. • Chinook : Voiced by Métis actor Ceara Morgana, she's a 12-year-old First Nations hero from Winnipeg who can summon the power of snow, ice and wind to whip baddies butts. She is probably the smartest and most powerful member of the STC. • The Prime Minister of Canada : Voiced by Kids in the Hall's Kevin McDonald , this Trudeau V. 1-style world leader juggles the United Nations, the Canadian nation and his big-box job with politeness and a Maple Leaf pocket protector. 'We wanted to represent as much of the breadth of the country as possible, to get as many perspectives of it in as we could in both the stories and the characters going forward,' said Robert Cohen. 'We missed a few, of course, but there will be time to work them in.' 'Ideally, this both builds on the stereotypical views that people outside of the country have of it, but also to lovingly make fun of those stereotypes in a way that someone outside of Canada won't get,' said Joel H. Cohen. 'There are so many inside jokes.' Spoiler alert: One of the subtle inside jokes that Joel gives away is a shot of the team sitting around reading such titles as Captain Canuck, Alpha Flight and Weak Imitations Magazine. 'We knew the landscape that we were playing and had to, at the very least, call that out,' said Robert. 'Coming up with character powers that were both cheesy but sweet, a part of our fabric, was a lot of fun for us.' sderdeyn@
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Steven Universe Lars of the Stars' spinoff promises new intrigue
'Steven Universe Lars of the Stars' spinoff promises new intrigue Show Caption Hide Caption 'Big Bang Theory''s Kate Micucci Recovering After Cancer Surgery. Actor and comedian Kate Micucci has revealed on TikTok that she is recovering from surgery after a lung cancer diagnosis. 'The Big Bang Theory' star shared a health update, saying, 'This is not a TikTok it's a sick Tok' but the procedure went well, and she's 'all good now.' 'They caught it really early,' she added, referring to the cancer while also revealing that she's 'never smoked a cigarette.' She said she will be taking it slow for the next few weeks but can't wait to get back to art as she frequently shares her hand-drawn cartoons online. Micucci played Lucy on 'The Big Bang Theory' and has also had cameos on 'Scrubs' and 'Will and Grace.' She has also lent her voice to animated characters, including on 'Steven Universe', 'Milo Murphy's Law' and 'Scooby-Doo.' unbranded - Entertainment It's spinoff season for Cartoon Network Studios. The animation giant announced June 11 at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival that they are developing "Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars," a follow-up to their popular "Steven Universe" series. The show, which will explore "the past, present and future of the 'Steven Universe' universe," according to a release, will stream on Prime Video. From executive producers Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey, the sequel is expected to follow Lars Barriga, an "eternal teenager and space outlaw," as he joins forces with a crew of pirates to "smuggle contraband, evade the authorities, and uncover the darkest secrets of the fallen Gem Empire." 'Amazing World of Gumball' Season 7 coming to Hulu with a new name: What to know The "Steven Universe" announcement follows a string of news for Cartoon Network, which is beginning to adapt to the streaming world as fewer kids flick on their cable channel. In May, the studio announced "The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball," a continuation of their hit series "The Amazing World of Gumball," which follows a wily blue cat as he gets into all sorts of hijinks. The teaser trailer, released May 20, excited a long-hungry fan base. The original "Gumball" series ran on Cartoon Network from 2011 to 2019, and has been on hiatus for almost as long. The new series, which promises to be much of the same but under a new name, is from the original creator and executive producer, Ben Bocquelet, and is produced by Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe. "The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball" will air on Hulu domestically, Cartoon Network's international channels and HBO Max outside of the United States. Contributing: Taijuan Moorman
Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix adds Big Bang Theory star's ‘life-affirming' romance movie
A Big Bang Theory star's inspiring comedy-drama is finally available to stream on Netflix in the UK Netflix has just added a heartwarming comedy-drama that fans of The Big Bang Theory won't want to miss. Comedy legend Jim Parsons has become one of the biggest stars in TV history after playing the iconic role of Sheldon Cooper for over a decade on CBS's geeky hit sitcom. After wrapping up the series with its 12th season in 2019, Parsons has gone on to a number of other successful projects, including the 2020 film The Boys in the Band and Ryan Murphy's Netflix series, Hollywood. In 2022, he starred in the acclaimed dramedy Spoiler Alert, which has just been added to Netflix for UK viewers to discover. While the film didn't light up the box office, earning just $1.4 million (£1.03 million), critics and fans alike adored this small-scale romance, awarding it an impressive 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and an even better 97 percent from audiences. With scores like this, you're practically guaranteed to fall in love with this bittersweet drama about a couple of 14 years, played by Parsons and Ben Aldridge, whose lives are turned upside down when one of them is diagnosed with cancer. Based on the memoir by Michael Ausiello, fans agree this sweet yet tragic real-life drama is a must-watch. The critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes calls Spoiler Alert 'a heartwarming, funny and life-affirming story of how Michael and Kit's relationship is transformed and deepened when one of them falls ill. 'It can be frustratingly uneven, but strong performances from a talented cast help Spoiler Alert stay on the right side of saccharine.' Fans on Google reviews were even more effusive in their praise, with one five-star write-up saying: 'From the outset, the film is unflinching in its portrayal of reality. 'We are made aware early on that Kit's life will be cut short, yet this knowledge doesn't diminish the emotional impact. 'Instead, it enriches our understanding of the depth of their bond. Director Michael Showalter masterfully guides us through their shared moments, blending humor and heartbreak in a way that feels both authentic and raw.' Another fan gushed: 'This movie was amazing. It shows you how beautiful and sudden life can be. 'Shows us to always appreciate and love those around us, and also ourselves. I loved the story that was shown in this film and enjoyed the flashbacks the character had.' Praise continued over on Letterboxd, where one film buff had to admit: 'Truly do not remember the last time I cried that hard during a movie.. and after.' And someone else declared: 'I really can't give this anything less than 5 stars. 'The dynamic between Michael and Kit was so lovely. They were so easy to root for so by the time you reach the end you feel like your heart is being ripped from your chest. 'God this was truly equal parts beautiful and devastating.' Will you be checking out this delightful yet devastating love story this week? Just make sure you've got tissues at the ready. Spoiler Alert is available to stream on Netflix.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MLC 2025: San Francisco Unicorns unveil star-studded investors ahead of third season
Logo of the San Francisco Unicorns, who play in USA's Major League Cricket (MLC). The San Francisco Unicorns are stepping into the 2025 season of Major League Cricket (MLC) with a major boost. The franchise have announced a marquee list of new investors, including some of the biggest names from Silicon Valley and Hollywood, underscoring the growing momentum behind cricket's rise in the United States. Among the prominent figures joining the Unicorns' investor group are Shantanu Narayen (Chairman and CEO, Adobe), Neal Mohan (CEO, YouTube), Divesh Makan (Founder and CEO, ICONIQ Capital), and actor Kunal Nayyar of The Big Bang Theory fame. The group also includes influential tech leaders such as Aditya Agarwal (former CTO, Dropbox), Neeraj Arora (former Chief Business Officer, WhatsApp), and Amit Singhal (former SVP of Search at Google), alongside institutional investors like UC Investments (University of California). Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The Unicorns' principal owners and managing partners, Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan , have deep roots in the Bay Area tech ecosystem. With prior entrepreneurial success at Junglee (acquired by Amazon) and Kosmix (acquired by Walmart), the duo are leveraging their network to build a franchise that merges the global passion for cricket with the innovation-centric culture of Silicon Valley. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Obtén audífonos premium sin pagar absolutamente nada Top Audifonos Undo MLC: Venky Harinarayan on growing cricket in the USA, AI-driven teams and the Olympic boost 'This world-class group of investors brings deep strategic expertise and a shared vision for growing the game of cricket in the Bay Area and across the United States,' said Rajaraman. 'With their support, we're building a team that reflects the global spirit of the sport and the innovation-driven culture of the Bay Area.' Kunal Nayyar, who joins as a passionate lifelong cricket fan, echoed the sentiment: 'Growing up in New Delhi, cricket has always been close to my heart. It's a game that unites people across cultures and continents. I'm proud to support the San Francisco Unicorns as they help bring world-class cricket to the US and inspire a new generation of fans.' Fixtures of the San Francisco Unicorns in MLC 2025. The Unicorns, who reached the MLC final last season, play their home matches at the historic Oakland Coliseum. The team will open their 2025 campaign on June 12, aiming to build on its early success with an exciting mix of international stars and homegrown talent. Coached by former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson , the Unicorns' squad features a mix of seasoned global players and rising prospects. Key names include Australian trio Matt Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Cooper Connolly; New Zealand's Finn Allen; England's Liam Plunkett; USA's Corey Anderson; West Indies' Romario Shepherd; and local Bay Area cricketer Sanjay Krishnamurthi.
New York Post
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Big Bang Theory' star Kunal Nayyar gets candid on if he'd be open to a reboot
We'd love to put this plan into motion. After starring as astrophysicist Raj in 'The Big Bang Theory' for 12 seasons from 2007 to 2019, Kunal Nayyar would love to get the gang back together. But, it might be too soon to be shouting 'Bazinga!' just yet. 12 Kunal Nayyar attends the 'South Asians at the Oscars' Pre-Oscars Party. Getty Images for A-Game Public Relations 'First of all, I would be game because I'd love to spend more time with people who are my family,' Nayyar, 44. 'But look, we only ended in 2019. I'm not sure you're legally allowed to have a reunion. What? Six years after the show ends!' 'I think that would obviously have to mature a little bit,' the 'A.J. Fikry' alum continued. 'Even though the show ended in 2019, it's still on every single day, so it feels like even though the show is over, it's still on. So I think some time would have to pass, and hopefully, if I'm not too old to wear a t-shirt or a sweater vest, yes, I would love to come back on.' The CBS sitcom followed a group of best friends and roommates and also starred Kaley Cuoco as Penny, Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper, Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter, Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz, and Mayim Bialik as Amy Farrah Fowler. 12 Kunal Nayyar and Simon Helberg on 'The Big Bang Theory.' ©CBS/Courtesy Everett Collection When the show went off air, fans weren't completely out of the 'Big Bang' universe, as the spinoff 'Young Sheldon' started in 2017, which followed Sheldon Cooper growing up in East Texas. 'There is an entire generation of people who are watching 'Young Sheldon' for the first time, and then they realize there is an entire 12 years of a show after 'Young Sheldon,' so it's the greatest gift,' Nayyar gushed, 'and it was one of the greatest periods of our life, and we are all so lucky to have lived it.' If the network were to get the cast back together for one more hoorah, the actor knows exactly what the close-knit friend group would be up to. 12 Beth Behrs, Kunal Nayyar on 'Big Bang Theory.' ©CBS/Courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection 'I think we would just be sitting on the couch eating Chinese food like we always have. That's the family, and the family always stays together,' the actor told The Post. Looking back at his time on set, the comedian admitted that it was hard to stay in character while dealing with a room full of hilarious stars. And one funny man, in particular, is to blame. 'You know, Simon Helberg, who played Wolowitz, is still the funniest human to have ever lived,' Nayyar stated. 'Any time I'm in a scene with him, he would just do something that would set me off. I'm not sure I was pissing them off, but we show up in front of a live audience. You have to get it right. You can't mess around. I was quite embarrassed because I would always break, and I would wait for the camera to turn to the other actor, and then I would break and come back.' 12 Nathan Fillion, Johnny Galecki, Kunal Nayyar on the CBS sitcom. ©CBS/Courtesy Everett Collection 'But I was terrible so I'm apologizing to everyone,' he added. 'We were very lucky to have a really loving and happy set for 12 years.' These days, the 'Criminal: UK' star is still in touch with 'everyone,' explaining that their bond is one for the books. 'You can't go through a run like that without being [close],' confessed Nayyar. 'I spent more time with them than I did with my actual family. So I'm in touch with everyone. We are all still very close.' 12 'The Big Bang Theory.' ©CBS/Courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection Although, don't expect this cast to have a text chain. 'It's individual text,' Nayyar teased, 'I have like 70 family group chats, so no more group chats!' Over the years, the tech creator has taken on a variety of roles but has one genre in mind that he'd be open to exploring next. 'I would love to do true crime detective, badass kind of work,' revealed Nayyar. 'Just to explore that world, obviously, because I played one specific character on television for so long. I did a TV show on Netflix called 'Criminal: UK.' I got nominated for a BAFTA for that. I did a show for Apple called 'Suspicion.' I did a movie called 'A.J. Fikry.' Predominantly, mostly dramatic work, but it's something different and nice to explore.' 12 Laura Spencer, Kunal Nayyar in 'The Big Bang Theory.' ©CBS/Courtesy Everett Collection Nayyar also shared who his dream co-star would be, although he couldn't pick just one. 'If Philip Seymour Hoffman were alive, he'd be my greatest guest star of all time,' Nayyar detailed. 'I love Jeffrey Wright, Tom Hanks, all the classic actors who I really, really look up to. I would love to work opposite of.' Along with being a seasoned actor, Nayyar is proving he's more like his on-screen character than some may think, having created the new app IQ121 (pronounced IQ One-Two-One). 'I think all of us actors will admit that we bring aspects of our personality to all the characters we play,' Nayyar said about playing Raj. 'If that means a part of me is nerdy, I am happy to accept it.' 12 Kunal Nayyar's new app designed to help individuals, families and professionals organize, manage and safely store essential life documents and digital assets. 12 Kunal Nayyer in season 2 of 'Criminal: UK.' ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection 12 Kunal Nayyar in 'Criminal: UK.' ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection 'Biggest similarities, there are quite a few, obviously,' he expanded. 'Obviously, we are very different in real life. I have no issues talking to women. I've been married a long time now, but there are a lot of similarities. I am obsessed with 'Star Wars,' I am a big comic book nerd; there are many ways in which we are similar, and of course, there are many ways in which we are different.' When it comes to putting his all into this work, as long as their is a creative outlet involved that he's passionate about – Nayyar is all in. 'I don't really differentiate between creating an app or acting – for me, it's all a creative process,' he shared. 'I love the idea of creating this app, and I love the idea of being on set and shooting a movie or shooting a TV series, so I don't think there is one or another. I feel, in my heart, I am going to do it with the purest energy I can.' 12 Kunal Nayyar in 'The Storied Life of AJ Fikry.' Vertical Entertainment 12 Kunal Nayyar. Vertical Entertainment Nayyar's new app, meanwhile, was created while he was on a flight from London to Los Angeles, thinking of all the info he needed to get his parents before he booked their trip. 'IQ121 was actually born because I live between Los Angeles, London and New Delhi, and I have family scattered all over the world,' he explained. 'And every time I needed to book a flight for my parents to come visit me, it's like, 'Can you please scan your passport? Can I get your license? I've got to fill this out. So, I was like, why don't we have one place, a digital storehouse for the family, where we can create a place that is safe and encrypted for us to share sensitive documents.' In this day and age of technology, it's more important than ever to have a safe and easy space to access and share documents, as well as pictures and personal information. 12 Kunal Nayyar attends the Royal Film Performance and Global Premiere of 'Gladiator II.' Getty Images for Paramount Pictures 'That is sort of how this came together,' he added. 'For me, it was more out of a necessity. I was like we need to create something so families scattered all over the world [can access it]. This is exactly why I created this and why it's very important for our times.' Nayyar hopes users will use IQ121 for years to come for a multitude of reasons. 'It's not just a digital storehouse for sensitive, familial documents; it's also a place [where] you can upload photographs and memories. I hope ultimately it becomes a digital file you can then hand down to generations in the family.'
