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celebrity-news1 year ago

"Broad City's Abbi Jacobson Weds Jodi Balfour in Chaotic Ceremony"

"Broad City" star Abbi Jacobson and "For All Mankind" actress Jodi Balfour got married in a chaotic yet memorable ceremony at Public Records in Brooklyn. Despite torrential rain forcing their planned outdoor wedding indoors and turning a sit-down dinner into a buffet, the couple celebrated with unique touches, including dresses from The Row and a first dance to Aretha Franklin's "Don't Let Me Lose This Dream." The couple, who got engaged in 2022, shared their joy and the unexpected moments of their special day on Instagram.

entertainment2 years ago

Abbi Jacobson Slams Amazon's "Cowardly" Cancellation of 'A League of Their Own'

Abbi Jacobson, star and co-creator of "A League Of Their Own," criticizes Prime Video's decision to cancel the show and blames it on the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Jacobson calls the cancellation excuses "bullshit and cowardly" and expresses her sadness over the show's end. However, there is still hope as Sony Pictures Television plans to shop the series around for a new home.

entertainment2 years ago

Abbi Jacobson Criticizes Amazon's Cancellation of 'A League of Their Own'

Abbi Jacobson criticizes Amazon for canceling the TV series "A League of Their Own" and blaming it on the ongoing writers' and actors' strikes. Jacobson, the show's co-creator, called Amazon's decision "cowardly" and expressed her sadness over the cancellation. "A League of Their Own" premiered in August 2022 and expanded on the themes of the original movie, exploring topics such as race and sexuality. Jacobson concluded her statement by thanking the cast and crew for their work on the show.

entertainment2 years ago

Abbi Jacobson Slams Prime Video's "Cowardly" Cancellation of 'A League of Their Own'

Abbi Jacobson, star of the critically acclaimed series "A League of Their Own," called out Amazon Prime Video for canceling the show and blaming the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. In an Instagram post, she expressed her sadness and criticized the decision, calling it "bullshit and cowardly." Abbi praised the show and its talented cast and crew, emphasizing its value and the stories it told. Fans also expressed disappointment, noting the lack of representation for sapphic shows.

entertainment2 years ago

Amazon Axes 'The Peripheral' Season 2 Amid Strikes

Amazon Prime Video has canceled the second and final season of the comedy-drama series "A League of Their Own," co-created and starring Abbi Jacobson. The cancellation is believed to be due to the ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA, which have caused production delays and created gaps between seasons. The show, which premiered last summer, had received an order for an abbreviated four-episode second season but could not start filming before 2024. The cancellation will leave fans without closure and incur additional expenses for the show.

entertainment2 years ago

"A League of Their Own" reboot to conclude with four-episode second season.

The Prime Video series A League of Their Own, a loose reboot of the 1992 Penny Marshall film, has been renewed for a second and final season, consisting of four episodes. The series follows the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and was created by Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham. The renewal comes after negotiations to lower the licensing fee and cast members signing new deals due to the reduced episode count. Showrunner Will Graham has not officially commented on the renewal, but urged fans to speak up if they want more episodes or seasons.