Alex Reif

3 days ago | laughingplace.com | Alex Reif

ATX TV Festival celebrated the first day of Pride Month with a heartfelt and often hilarious conversation titled “The Future of Queer Storytelling." Moderated by Raina Deerwater of GLAAD, the panel brought together a powerhouse lineup: actor-writer Dan Bucatinsky (Scandal, Mid-Century Modern), actor Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (UnREAL, Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.), producer Ben Roy (Finding Mr. Christmas), and actor Nathan Lee Graham (Mid-Century Modern, Zoolander).

4 days ago | laughingplace.com | Alex Reif

The ATX TV Festival in Austin marked a major milestone for one of television’s most beloved comedies with a 40th Anniversary celebration of The Golden Girls. Presented by Hulu on June 1st, the first day of Pride Month, the marquee event featured a lively staged reading of the pilot episode and the Season 2 classic “Isn’t It Romantic?", followed by a heartfelt panel discussion about the show’s legacy, cultural impact, and the importance of telling stories about women of all ages.

4 days ago | laughingplace.com | Alex Reif

After more than a decade away, Phineas and Ferb returns this summer with all-new episodes, bringing back the inventive spirit, musical genius, and beloved characters that made the original series a Disney Channel classic. Ahead of the Season 5 premiere on June 5th on Disney Channel and June 6th on Disney+, I caught up with Vincent Martella, who has voiced Phineas Flynn since the very beginning.

6 days ago | laughingplace.com | Alex Reif

ATX TV Festival’s closing night featured a heartfelt, hilarious panel with Bill Lawrence and friends—including Zach Braff, Brett Goldstein, Phil Dunster, Josh Hopkins, and surprise guest Charly Clive from Bill’s upcoming HBO project. While the wide-ranging conversation covered everything from Shrinking to Ted Lasso, the big news for longtime fans was clear: Scrubs is officially returning—and Lawrence says it’ll be one of just three sitcoms currently on ABC.

6 days ago | laughingplace.com | R.D. Burbank |Tony Betti |Alex Reif |Maxon Faber

We’re always excited when Disney franchises get the LEGO treatment, and even more delighted when those colorful sets pop up at Disney Store! Today nine recently debuted sets have made their way from LEGO to Disney Store giving fans even more ways to scoop up their favorites. (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support LaughingPlace by providing us a small commission, but will not affect your pricing or user experience.