Disney is in early development on a live-action “Inspector Gadget” movie and has set up the project with “Aladdin” producers Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich at their Rideback banner.
Disney has hired Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell, best known as “Saturday Night Live” writers, to work on the script.
“Inspector Gadget” originated in 1983 as an animated science-fiction comedy co-created by Bruno Bianchi, Andy Heyward and Jean Chalopin. It was originally syndicated by Dic Entertainment and Lexington Broadcasting Service.
Don Adams, best known for starring in “Get Smart,” supplied the voice of the title character who had his body equipped with an array of devices to battled with his enemy, Dr. Claw, leader of an organization named M.A.D. Gadget’s niece Penny and her dog Brain turned out to have the smarts to stop Dr. Claw.
Disney made a live-action movie in 1999 with Matthew Broderick as the titular character,...
Disney has hired Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell, best known as “Saturday Night Live” writers, to work on the script.
“Inspector Gadget” originated in 1983 as an animated science-fiction comedy co-created by Bruno Bianchi, Andy Heyward and Jean Chalopin. It was originally syndicated by Dic Entertainment and Lexington Broadcasting Service.
Don Adams, best known for starring in “Get Smart,” supplied the voice of the title character who had his body equipped with an array of devices to battled with his enemy, Dr. Claw, leader of an organization named M.A.D. Gadget’s niece Penny and her dog Brain turned out to have the smarts to stop Dr. Claw.
Disney made a live-action movie in 1999 with Matthew Broderick as the titular character,...
- 10/4/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
After a second episode that prominently featured the hidden pasts of the bunnies coming into play once more, the third installment of The Playboy Club shifted its attention back to Nick Dalton and the traumatic experience he shared with Bunny Maureen. It was a much needed pivot, as Nick has thus far been an empty suit with a reputation and getting to experience his side of life seemed like it would help fill out our understanding of the show as a whole.
However, with all the political scuttling and smokescreen relationships, the thing I was most intrigued by was the (unintentionally?) allegorical commentary on the criticism the show has received thus far. Before even airing, The Playboy Club was savaged by the PTC and critics for its supposedly sexist portrayal of women and "A Matter of Simple Duplicity" seemed to make commentary on the road the show has had to travel thus far.
However, with all the political scuttling and smokescreen relationships, the thing I was most intrigued by was the (unintentionally?) allegorical commentary on the criticism the show has received thus far. Before even airing, The Playboy Club was savaged by the PTC and critics for its supposedly sexist portrayal of women and "A Matter of Simple Duplicity" seemed to make commentary on the road the show has had to travel thus far.
- 10/4/2011
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
I will hand it to The Playboy Club. For the majority of this episode, I really did think Bruno Bianchi's murder was the subject of this week's complication. Alas, it was A Matter of Simple Duplicity and, somehow, this less-than-stellar show pulled the wool over my eyes. Or did it?
We know at least two Bunnies have fallen to the dark side, but they left it open as to who Nick really protected in the end, as his interest really lies in defending the Club.
New Bunny auditions
Things don't always go as planned in Bunnyland. Carol-Lynne unwittingly hired an undercover reporter as the newest Bunny, but her tenure was thankfully short-lived and there was little damage in her wake. Narrowly escaping the big expose, we discovered murdering Bunnies are all the rage in Chicago and that Janie's secrets run much deeper than she let Max know.
Oh what...
We know at least two Bunnies have fallen to the dark side, but they left it open as to who Nick really protected in the end, as his interest really lies in defending the Club.
New Bunny auditions
Things don't always go as planned in Bunnyland. Carol-Lynne unwittingly hired an undercover reporter as the newest Bunny, but her tenure was thankfully short-lived and there was little damage in her wake. Narrowly escaping the big expose, we discovered murdering Bunnies are all the rage in Chicago and that Janie's secrets run much deeper than she let Max know.
Oh what...
- 10/4/2011
- by modwild@gmail.com (Carissa Pavlica)
- TVfanatic
The Playboy Club ended its second episode with Alice's husband Sean approaching Nick to "apply" for a spot as his campaign manager, Carol-Lynne taking Nick back (while threatening Maureen), and Maureen narrowly avoiding being found out as the person who took out Bruno Bianchi. After the pilot established the setting/atmosphere and the second episode brought out a little dimension in the bunnies, the third episode, "A Matter of Simple Duplicity", now faces the task of moving the story forward and adding a little bit more tension to the proceedings.
10/03/2011 (10:00Pm - 11:00Pm) (Monday) : Hidden Agendas -Carol-Lynne (Laura Benanti) and Billy (David Krumholtz) decide to hire Doris (guest star Carrie Coon), a new bunny at the club, only to learn she has her own hidden agenda. Tension grows between Nick (Eddie Cibrian) and Carol-Lynne as he get into the political race and his potential campaign manager Sean (guest star Sean Maher,...
10/03/2011 (10:00Pm - 11:00Pm) (Monday) : Hidden Agendas -Carol-Lynne (Laura Benanti) and Billy (David Krumholtz) decide to hire Doris (guest star Carrie Coon), a new bunny at the club, only to learn she has her own hidden agenda. Tension grows between Nick (Eddie Cibrian) and Carol-Lynne as he get into the political race and his potential campaign manager Sean (guest star Sean Maher,...
- 9/27/2011
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
"It's not about who you are. It's about what you portray."
Near the close of Monday night's second episode of The Playboy Club, a line was uttered that pretty well encapsulated the first two episodes of the show. The Bunnies of The Playboy Club may make a living showing what they've got, but once the tail comes off, the walls go back up, as each of the five main girls are carrying around secrets that are slowly wearing them down.
Most obvious in her secrecy is Maureen, who spent her second straight episode nearly broken from her encounter with Bruno Bianchi and daydreaming about becoming something special. Before the episode ended, I was a little frustrated that everything from the pilot seemed to be wrapped up way too cleanly; Maureen had gotten rid of the men who found Bianchi's key, Carol-Lynne had believed her story of a botched robbery that...
Near the close of Monday night's second episode of The Playboy Club, a line was uttered that pretty well encapsulated the first two episodes of the show. The Bunnies of The Playboy Club may make a living showing what they've got, but once the tail comes off, the walls go back up, as each of the five main girls are carrying around secrets that are slowly wearing them down.
Most obvious in her secrecy is Maureen, who spent her second straight episode nearly broken from her encounter with Bruno Bianchi and daydreaming about becoming something special. Before the episode ended, I was a little frustrated that everything from the pilot seemed to be wrapped up way too cleanly; Maureen had gotten rid of the men who found Bianchi's key, Carol-Lynne had believed her story of a botched robbery that...
- 9/27/2011
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
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Lots of news coming across the wire for Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s new show “The Playboy Club“…
First of all, the show’s creator just tweeted that they were the #1 most popular new drama series on Hulu for the entire week!! Congrats to the cast and crew!
In other news, the show continues to grow. They just added Billy Zane to the cast, and TV Guide reports that the ‘Titanic‘ actor will…
“…play the recurring role of Oscar Bianchi beginning in the sexy series’ sixth episode. Oscar is described as the cool-headed but ruthless younger brother of Chicago Mafia boss Bruno Bianchi, who was murdered in the first episode during an altercation with Bunny Maureen (Amber Heard). He returns to Chicago to avenge the death of his brother and challenge his nephew, John Bianchi (Troy Garity), for leadership of the entire organization.”
Finally, if you fell in love with the...
Lots of news coming across the wire for Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s new show “The Playboy Club“…
First of all, the show’s creator just tweeted that they were the #1 most popular new drama series on Hulu for the entire week!! Congrats to the cast and crew!
In other news, the show continues to grow. They just added Billy Zane to the cast, and TV Guide reports that the ‘Titanic‘ actor will…
“…play the recurring role of Oscar Bianchi beginning in the sexy series’ sixth episode. Oscar is described as the cool-headed but ruthless younger brother of Chicago Mafia boss Bruno Bianchi, who was murdered in the first episode during an altercation with Bunny Maureen (Amber Heard). He returns to Chicago to avenge the death of his brother and challenge his nephew, John Bianchi (Troy Garity), for leadership of the entire organization.”
Finally, if you fell in love with the...
- 9/26/2011
- by Channing Tatum Unwrapped
- Channing Tatum Unwrapped
The pilot to NBC's "controversial" The Playboy Club may not have been as immediately impressive as I would have liked, but there was enough there that I could see the show making the proper tweaks and righting the ship pretty quickly. Very rare is the show that has it all together from episode one and the show had enough moments of vibrancy, mystery, and sensuality that kept me intrigued enough to watch following episodes.
We left off the pilot with Maureen committed to staying at the club, even after accidentally killing mob boss Bruno Bianchi. While the young Midwestern girl is living in fear that her dirty little secret will somehow be exposed, she has to worry about new Bunny mother Carol-Lynne, who has it out for her now that she thinks her boyfriend Nick has a thing for the pretty young thing from Fort Wayne. Dalton, on the other hand,...
We left off the pilot with Maureen committed to staying at the club, even after accidentally killing mob boss Bruno Bianchi. While the young Midwestern girl is living in fear that her dirty little secret will somehow be exposed, she has to worry about new Bunny mother Carol-Lynne, who has it out for her now that she thinks her boyfriend Nick has a thing for the pretty young thing from Fort Wayne. Dalton, on the other hand,...
- 9/25/2011
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
Considering its dismal series premiere ratings, perhaps The Playboy Club should have thought twice before hiring an actor from Titanic.
But William Keck of TV Guide Magazine reports that Billy Zane will portray Oscar Bianchi on the NBC drama, debuting on episode six as the younger sibling of Chicago Mafia boss Bruno Bianchi. The latter was killed during an altercation on the pilot.
Look for Oscar to challenge his nephew for control of the crime organization.
Billy has appeared on such shows as Boston Public, Charmed, Samantha Who? and The Deep End.
But William Keck of TV Guide Magazine reports that Billy Zane will portray Oscar Bianchi on the NBC drama, debuting on episode six as the younger sibling of Chicago Mafia boss Bruno Bianchi. The latter was killed during an altercation on the pilot.
Look for Oscar to challenge his nephew for control of the crime organization.
Billy has appeared on such shows as Boston Public, Charmed, Samantha Who? and The Deep End.
- 9/23/2011
- by matt@tvfanatic.com (TV Fanatic Staff)
- TVfanatic
If there was one theme to last night's uneven The Playboy Club, it was that no matter how put together you think a person is, they're likely hiding a secret that you wouldn't expect in the slightest. Knowing that, it makes the season promo ran at the end of the episode that much more juicy, because what's a little secret without a reveal?
By the looks of the "this season on The Playboy Club" video, it seems that most of the secrets established in the pilot will be coming to light. Carol-Lynne is seemingly taunting Nick over knowledge of Bruno Bianchi's death, Brenda's conservative parents find out that she's a bunny, and Janie reveals to Max why she didn't accept his proposal: she's married and her husband has no idea where she is. John Bianchi starts sniffing around the club in hopes of finding out what happened to Bruno...
By the looks of the "this season on The Playboy Club" video, it seems that most of the secrets established in the pilot will be coming to light. Carol-Lynne is seemingly taunting Nick over knowledge of Bruno Bianchi's death, Brenda's conservative parents find out that she's a bunny, and Janie reveals to Max why she didn't accept his proposal: she's married and her husband has no idea where she is. John Bianchi starts sniffing around the club in hopes of finding out what happened to Bruno...
- 9/20/2011
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
On the surface, Nick Dalton seems like the prototypical "man who has it all". A suave, handsome, and extremely successful attorney with political aspirations, Dalton owns every room he walks into, both intimidating and intriguing with his cool presence. He's the man you want to learn from and the man you want your sister to end up with.
Except for the fact that Dalton is a former henchman for Bruno Bianchi (aka Cliff Hill), Chicago's primo mob boss, who witnessed his former employer get rough with the cute new cigarette girl Maureen at The Playboy Club and take an accidental (powder blue) stiletto to the neck. With Bianchi's unsuspecting wife sniffing around the club for answers and his girlfriend Carol-Lynne extremely jealous of Maureen, what's Nick Dalton to do?
That's the central conflict of NBC's The Playboy Club, which takes us back to the early 1960s and the formation of...
Except for the fact that Dalton is a former henchman for Bruno Bianchi (aka Cliff Hill), Chicago's primo mob boss, who witnessed his former employer get rough with the cute new cigarette girl Maureen at The Playboy Club and take an accidental (powder blue) stiletto to the neck. With Bianchi's unsuspecting wife sniffing around the club for answers and his girlfriend Carol-Lynne extremely jealous of Maureen, what's Nick Dalton to do?
That's the central conflict of NBC's The Playboy Club, which takes us back to the early 1960s and the formation of...
- 9/20/2011
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
"The Playboy Club" premiered Monday night on NBC - what did you think of the bunnies and their men in 1963 Chicago?
We found ourselves surprisingly enjoying the premiere, which honestly we did not expect. The feel of the show was really fun, led by the sets and costumes plus the guest star Jenifer Lewis as Tina Turner.
But what will keep us coming back for more are two things - the mystery and the potential exploration of the time period.
First, the mob aspect. Amber Heard's bunny Maureen kills who is known to most people as married businessman Clyde Hill, as he attacks her in the store room. It turns out he's Bruno Bianchi, the head of the family. Dashing Nick Dalton (Eddie Cibrian), the high-powered lawyer with a State's Attorney race looming and old mob ties, steps into the fight and then helps Maureen dispose of the body...
We found ourselves surprisingly enjoying the premiere, which honestly we did not expect. The feel of the show was really fun, led by the sets and costumes plus the guest star Jenifer Lewis as Tina Turner.
But what will keep us coming back for more are two things - the mystery and the potential exploration of the time period.
First, the mob aspect. Amber Heard's bunny Maureen kills who is known to most people as married businessman Clyde Hill, as he attacks her in the store room. It turns out he's Bruno Bianchi, the head of the family. Dashing Nick Dalton (Eddie Cibrian), the high-powered lawyer with a State's Attorney race looming and old mob ties, steps into the fight and then helps Maureen dispose of the body...
- 9/20/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
After weeks of hype, the series premiere of The Playboy Club aired on NBC tonight.
Tonally, Hugh Hefner's narration was slightly off-putting... even though I loved the The Girls Next Door and got a kick every time the Bunnies headed for the mansion. But Hef is so darn old and this show was meant to feel fresh and young. Or so I thought.
We learned straight away that Nick Dalton was an important member of The Playboy Club. He not only had bragging rights to the first Bunny, but planted his eyes on the new cigarette girl, Maureen. Is it me, or does cigarette Bunny seem like one of the worst jobs in the establishment?
A pity that Nick, running for State's Attorney, was impatient and needed his smokes so badly. This lead him to the scuffle between Maureen and some bald dude who turned out to be mob leader Bruno Bianchi.
Tonally, Hugh Hefner's narration was slightly off-putting... even though I loved the The Girls Next Door and got a kick every time the Bunnies headed for the mansion. But Hef is so darn old and this show was meant to feel fresh and young. Or so I thought.
We learned straight away that Nick Dalton was an important member of The Playboy Club. He not only had bragging rights to the first Bunny, but planted his eyes on the new cigarette girl, Maureen. Is it me, or does cigarette Bunny seem like one of the worst jobs in the establishment?
A pity that Nick, running for State's Attorney, was impatient and needed his smokes so badly. This lead him to the scuffle between Maureen and some bald dude who turned out to be mob leader Bruno Bianchi.
- 9/20/2011
- by modwild@gmail.com (Carissa Pavlica)
- TVfanatic
Chicago – In the four years since the pilot of “Mad Men,” there has been an obligatory and opportunistic surge of ‘60s-themed media, capitalizing on the rising nostalgia for the era of civil rights marches and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The tumultuous decade has been resurrected in everything from stylized contact lens commercials, to the lushly beautiful film “A Single Man,” to this season’s ABC pilot “Pan Am.”
TV Rating: 2.0/5.0
Thus, this season, four years into the pro-‘60s fervor, NBC brings us “The Playboy Club,” a stylized but unmemorable fiction set against the backdrop of Hugh Hefner’s real-life Chicago nightclub that was sprung of, and perhaps helped spring, the decade’s sexual revolution.
The pilot opens with the real Hugh Hefner’s raspy narration, and with it his implicit blessing on the series. But rather than taking this as a harbinger of intriguing things to come, by the end of the episode,...
TV Rating: 2.0/5.0
Thus, this season, four years into the pro-‘60s fervor, NBC brings us “The Playboy Club,” a stylized but unmemorable fiction set against the backdrop of Hugh Hefner’s real-life Chicago nightclub that was sprung of, and perhaps helped spring, the decade’s sexual revolution.
The pilot opens with the real Hugh Hefner’s raspy narration, and with it his implicit blessing on the series. But rather than taking this as a harbinger of intriguing things to come, by the end of the episode,...
- 9/19/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Retro female flesh enthusiasts gather up: NBC's "Playboy Club" takes us back to when the men were men and the women were wives, stews, secretaries or bunnies. The objectified world of The Playboy Club where we see the bunnies plying patrons with specialized dips and moves, the scotch pours and the cigarette smoke is thick. The Playboy Club premieres Monday, September 19 at 10/9c. The Playboy Club Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NBCThePlayboyClub Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/NBCPlayboyClub #PlayboyClub Pilot Preview, Part 1 Club lawyer Nick finds new Bunny Maureen easy on the eyes. Pilot Preview, Part 2 Maureen fights off a backroom attack from mob boss Bruno Bianchi. Pilot Preview, Part 3 Carole Lynne finds a surprise in Nick's...
- 9/7/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Troy Garity has been granted a key to The Playboy Club.
The actor - who has guest-starred on House and Hawaii Five-o - has nabbed the recurring role of John Bianchi on the upcoming NBC drama. Chad Hodge tells TVLine that John is son of Bruno Bianchi, a Chicago crime kingpin who - Spoiler Alert! - dies on the September 19 premiere.
Garity will debut on the second episode of The Playboy Club and try to get close to Nick in order to learn more about the fate of his father.
Visit TV Fanatic throughout the fall for the latest Playboy Club photos, spoilers, quotes and reviews.
The actor - who has guest-starred on House and Hawaii Five-o - has nabbed the recurring role of John Bianchi on the upcoming NBC drama. Chad Hodge tells TVLine that John is son of Bruno Bianchi, a Chicago crime kingpin who - Spoiler Alert! - dies on the September 19 premiere.
Garity will debut on the second episode of The Playboy Club and try to get close to Nick in order to learn more about the fate of his father.
Visit TV Fanatic throughout the fall for the latest Playboy Club photos, spoilers, quotes and reviews.
- 8/3/2011
- by matt@tvfanatic.com (TV Fanatic Staff)
- TVfanatic
Troy Garity has joined new NBC drama The Playboy Club in a recurring role. The Sunshine star will play John Bianchi, the son of mobster Bruno Bianchi, according to TV Line. When Bruno's untimely demise is covered up, John will confront Nick Dalton (Eddie Cibrian) for information on his father's whereabouts. Garity previously starred in 2002 film Barbershop and its 2004 sequel, and also appeared in 2001's Bandits and 2004's After the Sunset. The actor's past television credits include guest roles on House (more)...
- 8/3/2011
- by By Morgan Jeffery
- Digital Spy
Felicity Huffman excited about Desperate Housewives and the impact of Tom's moving out on Lynette. Chandra Wilson will direct Grey's third episode of the new season. The Glee Project is likely to be renewed. The Good Wife has a sexy new ad. Mad Men's January Jones writes about sharks during Shark Week. Grant Show is getting divorced. John Corbett returning to Parenthood for a "very complex triangle." Days incorporating mini-plots.
Chandra Wilson to Direct Another Episode of Grey's Anatomy
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"What's great about this year," she says, "is that Tom rises up and says, 'No more.' I respect his decision, and I think it will finally force Lynette to truly change how she is in the world and in her marriage.
Chandra Wilson to Direct Another Episode of Grey's Anatomy
Wilson will direct the third episode of this season, which features several of the fifth-year residents doing their first solo surgeries.
Desperate Housewives' Felicity Huffman on Lynette's Transformation
"What's great about this year," she says, "is that Tom rises up and says, 'No more.' I respect his decision, and I think it will finally force Lynette to truly change how she is in the world and in her marriage.
- 8/2/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
In addition to ample T&A, NBC’s The Playboy Club will also offer up a bit of “Cain and Abel,” by giving Nick Dalton, the semi-reformed mob mouthpiece played by Eddie Cibrian, an ersatz brother.
Series executive producer Chad Hodge tells TVLine that Troy Garity (Barbershop) has landed the recurring role of John Bianchi, the “connected” son of Bruno Bianchi, a Chicago crime kingpin who meets an unexpected and grisly fate in the series premiere (airing Monday, Sept. 19).
The Playboy Club: The Bare Facts About Hugh Hefner’s (Shrinking?) Involvement
First appearing in the new drama’s second episode,...
Series executive producer Chad Hodge tells TVLine that Troy Garity (Barbershop) has landed the recurring role of John Bianchi, the “connected” son of Bruno Bianchi, a Chicago crime kingpin who meets an unexpected and grisly fate in the series premiere (airing Monday, Sept. 19).
The Playboy Club: The Bare Facts About Hugh Hefner’s (Shrinking?) Involvement
First appearing in the new drama’s second episode,...
- 8/2/2011
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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