[This story contains mild spoilers from episode nine of Palm Royale.]
Tate Taylor might be the male version of Palm Royale’s Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons.
The executive producer and director behind the Kristen Wiig-starring comedy had his own experience trying to get into an exclusive Palm Beach club during pre-production on the Apple TV+ series. And just like the Tennessee debutante found out in the season premiere, wealthy Florida socialites don’t take too kindly to trespassers.
“I snuck in a side door like Maxine, got a great glimpse of the club, was spotted by security, and was kicked out. So I left Palm Beach feeling like a loser and trash,” Taylor recalls to The Hollywood Reporter in the conversation below. “I said, ‘Okay, this is a very real place.'”
The exclusivity of the Palm Beach community is why filming for Palm Royale had to take place in Los Angeles, where a mix of set locations and sound...
Tate Taylor might be the male version of Palm Royale’s Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons.
The executive producer and director behind the Kristen Wiig-starring comedy had his own experience trying to get into an exclusive Palm Beach club during pre-production on the Apple TV+ series. And just like the Tennessee debutante found out in the season premiere, wealthy Florida socialites don’t take too kindly to trespassers.
“I snuck in a side door like Maxine, got a great glimpse of the club, was spotted by security, and was kicked out. So I left Palm Beach feeling like a loser and trash,” Taylor recalls to The Hollywood Reporter in the conversation below. “I said, ‘Okay, this is a very real place.'”
The exclusivity of the Palm Beach community is why filming for Palm Royale had to take place in Los Angeles, where a mix of set locations and sound...
- 5/2/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[This story is focused on the sixth episode of Palm Royale, “Maxine Takes a Step.”]
In Palm Royale, parties and Palm Beach high society go together like Maxine Dellacorte (Kristen Wiig) and her signature grasshopper cocktail. But pulling off these ostentatious displays of wealth and popularity disguised as charitable events, episode after episode, was no small feat for the production team behind the Apple TV+ series.
“We shot episode one and two together with Tate Taylor directing, and it was back-to-back balls. Then we got to episode four and there was another one, and then we got to episode six and there was another one, and we’re like, ‘Oh my God, we’re doing Palm Beach Bridgerton,’” production designer Jon Carlos tells The Hollywood Reporter. “We realized we really have to up the ante on every single one of these parties. They have to be insane and then the next one has to be even more insane.”
The...
In Palm Royale, parties and Palm Beach high society go together like Maxine Dellacorte (Kristen Wiig) and her signature grasshopper cocktail. But pulling off these ostentatious displays of wealth and popularity disguised as charitable events, episode after episode, was no small feat for the production team behind the Apple TV+ series.
“We shot episode one and two together with Tate Taylor directing, and it was back-to-back balls. Then we got to episode four and there was another one, and then we got to episode six and there was another one, and we’re like, ‘Oh my God, we’re doing Palm Beach Bridgerton,’” production designer Jon Carlos tells The Hollywood Reporter. “We realized we really have to up the ante on every single one of these parties. They have to be insane and then the next one has to be even more insane.”
The...
- 4/13/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Do not underestimate Tate Taylor’s commitment to “Palm Royale.”
The director and executive producer of Apple TV’s star-studded period dramedy — about Kristin Wiig’s have-not fighting to break into the ranks of Palm Beach society — took his job as director of the first episode so seriously he was asked to leave. Not the show; Taylor was kicked out of an actual Palm Beach club.
Taylor and production designer Jon Carlos went on a 42-hour trip to Palm Beach to get a feel for the town. “The club that the Palm Royale [the fictional club that gives the series its name] is modeled after is very exclusive,” Taylor told IndieWire. “And so I said, ‘I’m going to break in. And I want to get kicked out.’ And I did! I went through the doors, I looked at all the people — of course, I was in board shorts and flip flops — and I got kicked out.”
In that moment,...
The director and executive producer of Apple TV’s star-studded period dramedy — about Kristin Wiig’s have-not fighting to break into the ranks of Palm Beach society — took his job as director of the first episode so seriously he was asked to leave. Not the show; Taylor was kicked out of an actual Palm Beach club.
Taylor and production designer Jon Carlos went on a 42-hour trip to Palm Beach to get a feel for the town. “The club that the Palm Royale [the fictional club that gives the series its name] is modeled after is very exclusive,” Taylor told IndieWire. “And so I said, ‘I’m going to break in. And I want to get kicked out.’ And I did! I went through the doors, I looked at all the people — of course, I was in board shorts and flip flops — and I got kicked out.”
In that moment,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
For new comedy series Palm Royale, Kristen Wiig is putting her long résumé of accents to work.
The former Saturday Night Live star is back on the small screen in the Apple TV+ show, set in Palm Beach high society in 1969. Wiig stars as Maxine Simmons, an ambitious woman who tries to scheme her way into the exclusive, and often treacherous, world.
“I just tried to do my best Chattanooga,” Wiig jokingly told The Hollywood Reporter of her pronounced accent in the series at the show’s Los Angeles premiere on Thursday. “Practiced in the mirror.”
Wiig also serves as an executive producer on the project and appears alongside a star-studded cast including Allison Janney, Laura Dern (who is also an EP), Carol Burnett, Leslie Bibb, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas and Kaia Gerber. Besides the star power, a stand-out element of the series is its visuals, courtesy of production designer...
The former Saturday Night Live star is back on the small screen in the Apple TV+ show, set in Palm Beach high society in 1969. Wiig stars as Maxine Simmons, an ambitious woman who tries to scheme her way into the exclusive, and often treacherous, world.
“I just tried to do my best Chattanooga,” Wiig jokingly told The Hollywood Reporter of her pronounced accent in the series at the show’s Los Angeles premiere on Thursday. “Practiced in the mirror.”
Wiig also serves as an executive producer on the project and appears alongside a star-studded cast including Allison Janney, Laura Dern (who is also an EP), Carol Burnett, Leslie Bibb, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas and Kaia Gerber. Besides the star power, a stand-out element of the series is its visuals, courtesy of production designer...
- 3/15/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This review of “Citizen Ashe” was first published on Sept. 3, 2021 after the film’s premiere at the Telluride Film Festival.
There are the sports icons who inspire fans and wannabe players. Then there are the athletes who, apart from the stat sheet, change their sport for the better, use their position to help others, and generally spur us to want to be better people. Tennis has a few of those throughout its history, and two of them won singles titles at Wimbledon in 1975: women’s pioneer Billie Jean King, and men’s champion Arthur Ashe.
Long overdue as a multifaceted documentary subject for his sports achievements, influence and activism, he is finally the center of one with “Citizen Ashe,” an engaging, moving portrait co-directed by Rex Miller (“Behind These Walls”) and Sam Pollard (“MLK/FBI”).
The ins and outs of Ashe’s groundbreaking win in England over rival Jimmy Connors are thrillingly depicted,...
There are the sports icons who inspire fans and wannabe players. Then there are the athletes who, apart from the stat sheet, change their sport for the better, use their position to help others, and generally spur us to want to be better people. Tennis has a few of those throughout its history, and two of them won singles titles at Wimbledon in 1975: women’s pioneer Billie Jean King, and men’s champion Arthur Ashe.
Long overdue as a multifaceted documentary subject for his sports achievements, influence and activism, he is finally the center of one with “Citizen Ashe,” an engaging, moving portrait co-directed by Rex Miller (“Behind These Walls”) and Sam Pollard (“MLK/FBI”).
The ins and outs of Ashe’s groundbreaking win in England over rival Jimmy Connors are thrillingly depicted,...
- 7/3/2022
- by Robert Abele
- The Wrap
The picture of Las Vegas at the forefront of a person’s mind is filled with casinos and luxury hotels, but for HBO Max’s Hacks, production designer Jonathan Carlos wanted to show a more varied image of what Las Vegas is like. He was in charge of recreating the style and feeling of different parts of Las Vegas while shooting in California.
Hacks follows legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance, played by Jean Smart, as she attempts to appeal to a younger audience by hiring an entitled 25-year-old writer named Ava, played by Hannah Einbinder.
A large part of the series takes place in Deborah Vance’s mansion, which Carlos modeled after the architecture of a French chateau. With the beginnings of a French influence, the design was inspired by Vance’s character to complete the appearance of a grounded and realistic home that matched her personality.
Deadline: When...
Hacks follows legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance, played by Jean Smart, as she attempts to appeal to a younger audience by hiring an entitled 25-year-old writer named Ava, played by Hannah Einbinder.
A large part of the series takes place in Deborah Vance’s mansion, which Carlos modeled after the architecture of a French chateau. With the beginnings of a French influence, the design was inspired by Vance’s character to complete the appearance of a grounded and realistic home that matched her personality.
Deadline: When...
- 6/22/2021
- by Ryan Fleming
- Deadline Film + TV
Muhammad Ali. Jackie Robinson. Colin Kaepernick. These names belong together in the history books -- so says Olympic legend John Carlos -- one of the two Americans behind the iconic "Black Power" salute at the '68 Games. Carlos -- who raved about Kaepernick to TMZ Sports last month -- finally had the chance to meet the Qb in person ... and shared a powerful message about Colin afterwards. "Mr. Kaepernick, who needs no introduction, is this generation's iconic civil rights leader,...
- 11/10/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_0xvallof"]] One of the Olympians who iconically raised his fist at the 1968 games says Colin Kaepernick will not play in the NFL again, but adds ... it won't impact his legacy. John Carlos -- who, along with Tommie Smith, made the most memorable Olympic demonstration -- says Kaep's now waded into social justice territory ... not only by kneeling, but by filing his grievance against the NFL for collusion. John says it's likely Colin put the last nail...
- 10/16/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Singer John Legend and actor Jesse Williams are teaming to executive produce a documentary on Olympic gold medalist and former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tommie Smith, Deadline reports. With Drawn Arms will be co-directed by conceptual artist Glenn Kaino and Afshin Shahidi, who was Prince's cinematographer and photographer.
"We are excited to collaborate with true artists in Glenn Kaino and Afshin Shahidi to bring this powerful story to the world in a fresh and compelling way," Legend said in a statement.
During the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Smith won...
"We are excited to collaborate with true artists in Glenn Kaino and Afshin Shahidi to bring this powerful story to the world in a fresh and compelling way," Legend said in a statement.
During the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Smith won...
- 10/6/2017
- Rollingstone.com
With President Donald Trump’s grousing over protests in the NFL over the past few days, the debate over whether athletes should express their political views through the platform of sports has heated up once again. But contrary to what some might believe, the phenomenon of athletes protesting didn’t begin with Colin Kaepernick. Read on as TheWrap delves into the long-term relationship between sports and politics. At the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Tommie Smith and John Carlos — who’d taken the gold and bronze medalists in the 200-meter dash — took to the winners podium and raised their fists above.
- 9/25/2017
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Christopher “Kid” Reid has (finally) explained that odd appearance going full Colin Kaepernick on Jason Whitlock’s show on Fox Sports last Tuesday. Reid, better known as Kid of “House Party” duo Kid ‘n Play, appeared on air dressed up as the NFL’s most famous free agent. He donned an Afro wig and beard combo, a No. 7 San Francisco 49ers jersey, and wore a black glove on his right hand. He raised that balled fist for a photo-op, referencing the Black Power salute popularized in American sports culture by Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Olympics. Here’s the moment in.
- 9/15/2017
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Updated With Video NFL team owners “have colluded” to keep free agent Colin Kaepernick from playing professional football, said the Rev. Jesse Jackson on HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher tonight. Placing Kaepernick in a “lineage” of such black athletes as Jackie Robinson, Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Curt Flood and Muhammad Ali, Jackson said “We should honor Kaepernick.” Taking a brief respite (more or less) from all things Trump, Maher and Jackson spoke about Kaepernick…...
- 8/26/2017
- Deadline TV
[[tmz:video id="0_w4m7gv2s"]] U.S. Olympic legend John Carlos -- who famously raised the black power fist at the '68 Games -- is warning Shaquille O'Neal about criticizing Colin Kaepernick's protest ... saying he's going to wind up on the wrong side of history. Earlier this month, Shaq was adamant he would never follow Kaep's lead, cited relatives in law enforcement and military, and said, "There are other ways to get your point across." Well, that obviously struck a chord with 71-year-old Carlos,...
- 9/29/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Tommie Smith ... one half of the iconic Black Power demonstration from the '68 Olympics ... says he's done watching James Woods movies ... 'cause Woods called Colin Kaepernick a "dirtbag." Woods has been all over Kaep -- and the NFL -- telling our cameras he's boycotting the league for it's refusal to discipline the 49ers Qb over his national anthem protest. But it's Woods' name-calling of Kaepernick on Twitter -- where he called Kaep a "piece Of...
- 9/17/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Suffice it to say, Trevor Noah will not be burning Colin Kaepernick jerseys to protest the San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback’s inequality protest. The “Daily Show” host weighed in on the divisive topic Tuesday, and his message to those taking issue with the NFLer’s national-anthem boycott was only slightly short of “shut up.” The Comedy Central personality essentially called out those on the other side of the coin for being hypocrites. Noah then (a bit oddly) compared the militant black-glove salute — which Tommie Smith and John Carlos displayed at the 1968 Olympics and which some pro football players have adopted.
- 9/14/2016
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision to sit during the national anthem in protest of racism and police brutality in the United States has become a topic of national debate. While many athletes and fans have been quick to denounce Kaepernick's form of protest, others, like iconic Olympic athlete Tommie Smith, have applauded the 28-year-old for carrying on a tradition of political activism in sports. At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, Smith and USA Track and Field teammate John Carlos won the gold and bronze medals for the 200-meter dash. When the two athletes stepped up to...
- 8/31/2016
- by Tiare Dunlap, @tiaredunlap
- PEOPLE.com
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's decision to sit during the national anthem in protest of racism and police brutality in the United States has become a topic of national debate. While many athletes and fans have been quick to denounce Kaepernick's form of protest, others, like iconic Olympic athlete Tommie Smith, have applauded the 28-year-old for carrying on a tradition of political activism in sports. At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, Smith and USA Track and Field teammate John Carlos won the gold and bronze medals for the 200-meter dash. When the two athletes stepped up to...
- 8/31/2016
- by Tiare Dunlap, @tiaredunlap
- PEOPLE.com
The 2016 Espy Awards opened with a powerful Black Lives Matter message from four of the biggest names in the NBA. Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James took the stage on Wednesday to spread a message of love and acceptance during a week riddled with gun violence and fear - including the shooting of 12 police officers at a Dallas Black Lives Matter march and the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. Anthony, a forward on the New York Knicks, opened with a statement on behalf of Paul, Wade and James. "The four of us we cannot ignore...
- 7/14/2016
- by Rose Minutaglio, @RoseMinutaglio
- PEOPLE.com
The 2016 Espy Awards opened with a powerful Black Lives Matter message from four of the biggest names in the NBA. Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James took the stage on Wednesday to spread a message of love and acceptance during a week riddled with gun violence and fear - including the shooting of 12 police officers at a Dallas Black Lives Matter march and the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. Anthony, a forward on the New York Knicks, opened with a statement on behalf of Paul, Wade and James. "The four of us we cannot ignore...
- 7/14/2016
- by Rose Minutaglio, @RoseMinutaglio
- PEOPLE.com
Beyonce made a stirring political statement during the Super Bowl halftime show, in what appears to be a tribute to the Black Panthers, a '60s group that advocated violence to correct racial injustice. The singer was flanked by backup dancers who wore berets, similar to the berets worn by the group. They also raised their fists, symbolic of the Black Power movement. At one point the dancers posed with a sign that read "Justice 4 Mario Woods,...
- 2/8/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
★★★☆☆ One of the most enduring images of the late 1960s is that of American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos atop the podium of the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, fists raised in defiant unity with the Black Panther Party. If a picture paints a thousand words the wealth of captivating news footage, photography and contemporary interviews with former party members in Stanley Nelson's The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (2015) could fill volumes. The American filmmaker opts for an insightful, engaging, albeit one-sided, two hour documentary. To the beat of a superfly funk soundtrack, Nelson takes an inside look at a revolutionary animal that was, and remains, hard to define.
- 1/19/2016
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
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