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The Wizard (Barry)
"the wizard" is the sixth episode of the fourth season of the American dark comedy crime drama television series '' Barry''. It is the 30th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Duffy Boudreau and directed by series creator Bill Hader, who also serves as lead actor. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on May 14, 2023, and also was available on HBO Max on the same date. The series follows Barry Berkman, a hitman from Cleveland who travels to Los Angeles to kill someone but finds himself joining an acting class taught by Gene Cousineau, where he meets aspiring actress Sally Reed and begins to question his path in life as he deals with his criminal associates such as Monroe Fuches and NoHo Hank. The previous seasons saw Barry try to decide between both lives, which culminated in his arrest. In the episode, Barry, after escaping prison and living on the run with Sally and their son John for eight years, returns to Los Angeles to kill Ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry (TV Series)
''Barry'' is an American black comedy crime drama television series created by Alec Berg and Bill Hader that premiered on HBO on March 25, 2018, and concluded on May 28, 2023, after four seasons and 32 episodes. Hader stars as Barry Berkman, a former U.S. Marine from Cleveland who works as a hitman; upon traveling to Los Angeles to kill a target, he finds himself joining an acting class taught by Gene Cousineau ( Henry Winkler), where he meets aspiring actress Sally Reed ( Sarah Goldberg) and begins to question his path in life as he deals with his criminal associates such as Monroe Fuches ( Stephen Root) and NoHo Hank ( Anthony Carrigan). ''Barry'' received critical acclaim, with most praise going to its directing, writing, originality, humor, characters, and performances (particularly those of Hader and Winkler) as well as its examination of its subject matter. The series has received various accolades, including 44 Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Hader won Outstanding Lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nielsen Media Research
Nielsen Media Research (NMR) is an American firm that measures media audiences, including television, radio, theatre, films (via the AMC Theatres MAP program), and newspapers. Headquartered in New York City, it is best known for the Nielsen ratings, an audience measurement system of television viewership that for years has been the deciding factor in canceling or renewing television shows by television networks. As of August 2024, it is the primary part of Nielsen Holdings. NMR began as a division of ACNielsen, a marketing research firm founded in 1923. In 1996, NMR was split off into an independent company, and in 1999, was purchased by the Dutch conglomerate VNU. In 2001, VNU also purchased ACNielsen, thereby bringing both companies under the same corporate umbrella for years. NMR is also a sister company to Nielsen//NetRatings, which measures Internet and digital media audiences. VNU was reorganized and renamed the Nielsen Company in 2007. NMR was separated again from Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TheWrap
''TheWrap'' is an American online news organization that covers the business of entertainment and media. It was founded by journalist Sharon Waxman in 2009 and is based in Los Angeles. The site features original reporting, analysis, and editorial coverage of the entertainment industry, with particular focus on Hollywood film, television, and streaming media. History ''TheWrap'' was launched in January 2009 by Sharon Waxman, a former Hollywood correspondent for ''The New York Times'' and ''The Washington Post''. The site was created to offer in-depth business coverage of the entertainment industry, including breaking news, analysis, and opinion. In November 2015, TheWrap expanded its editorial and digital operations with a series of key hires. Tim Molloy rejoined as Deputy Managing Editor, joining Thom Geier in leading editorial operations. Andrew Curry was named Director of Audience Development, overseeing editorial partnerships, social media strategy, and audience engagemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Wisdom
Robert Ray Wisdom (born September 14, 1953) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Howard "Bunny" Colvin in ''The Wire'', Norman "Lechero" St. John in ''Prison Break'', and Jim Moss in '' Barry''. He has been honored with an NAACP Image Award. Early life Wisdom was born on September 14, 1953 in Washington, D.C. to immigrant Jamaican parents. He is a graduate of St. Albans School and Columbia University, where he was a star sprinter on the university's track team. He had turned down athletic scholarships in track and field to attend Columbia, becoming interested in acting as a senior after taking acting classes as a hobby. Career Wisdom's first major acting roles were at the Bush Theatre in London, later acting throughout England and Scotland. He appeared in four of the five seasons (primarily seasons three and four) of the HBO program ''The Wire'' as Howard "Bunny" Colvin. Wisdom had initially auditioned for the role of Stringer Bell. He has also starred in the 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starting Now
"starting now" is the eighth episode and season finale of the third season of the American dark comedy crime drama television series '' Barry''. It is the 24th overall episode of the series and was written by series creators Alec Berg and Bill Hader, and directed by Hader, who serves as lead actor. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on June 12, 2022, and also was available on HBO Max on the same date. The series follows Barry Berkman, a hitman from Cleveland who travels to Los Angeles to kill someone but finds himself joining an acting class taught by Gene Cousineau, where he meets aspiring actress Sally Reed and begins to question his path in life as he deals with his criminal associates such as Monroe Fuches and NoHo Hank. In the episode, Barry is confronted by his past while Gene is questioned by Jim Moss about Janice's death. Meanwhile, Hank plans his escape from Bolivia. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.221 millio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It Takes A Psycho
"it takes a psycho" is the fourth episode of the fourth season of the American dark comedy crime drama television series '' Barry''. It is the 28th overall episode of the series and was written by Taofik Kolade and directed by series creator Bill Hader, who also serves as lead actor. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on April 30, 2023, and also was available on HBO Max on the same date. The series follows Barry Berkman, a hitman from Cleveland who travels to Los Angeles to kill someone but finds himself joining an acting class taught by Gene Cousineau, where he meets aspiring actress Sally Reed and begins to question his path in life as he deals with his criminal associates such as Monroe Fuches and NoHo Hank. The previous seasons saw Barry try to decide between both lives, which culminated in his arrest. In the episode, Barry's escape prompts authorities to start searching for him. With Barry mostly absent, the episode focuses on Sally, Hank and Gene, all of whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Israel
Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in West Asia. It Borders of Israel, shares borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the north-east, Jordan to the east, Egypt to the south-west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Israeli-occupied territories, It occupies the Occupied Palestinian territories, Palestinian territories of the West Bank in the east and the Gaza Strip in the south-west. Israel also has a small coastline on the Red Sea at its southernmost point, and part of the Dead Sea lies along its eastern border. Status of Jerusalem, Its proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, while Tel Aviv is the country's Gush Dan, largest urban area and Economy of Israel, economic center. Israel is located in a region known as the Land of Israel, synonymous with the Palestine (region), Palestine region, the Holy Land, and Canaan. In antiquity, it was home to the Canaanite civilisation followed by the History of ancient Israel and Judah, kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Situate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kibbutz
A kibbutz ( / , ; : kibbutzim / ) is an intentional community in Israel that was traditionally based on agriculture. The first kibbutz, established in 1910, was Degania Alef, Degania. Today, farming has been partly supplanted by other economic branches, including Factory, industrial plants and high-tech Business, enterprises. Kibbutzim began as utopian communities, a combination of socialism and Zionism. In recent decades, some kibbutzim have been Privatization, privatized and changes have been made in the communal lifestyle. A member of a kibbutz is called a ''kibbutznik'' ( / ; plural ''kibbutznikim'' or ''kibbutzniks''), the suffix ''-nik'' being of Slavic languages, Slavic origin. In 2010, there were 270 kibbutzim in Israel with a total population of 126,000. Their factories and farms account for 9% of Israel's industrial output, worth US$8 billion, and 40% of its agricultural output, worth over US$1.7 billion. Some kibbutzim had also developed substantial high-tech and mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warner Bros
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (WBEI), commonly known as Warner Bros. (WB), is an American film studio, filmed entertainment studio headquartered at the Warner Bros. Studios Burbank, Warner Bros. Studios complex in Burbank, California and the main namesake subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Founded on April 4, 1923, by four brothers, Harry Warner, Harry, Albert Warner, Albert, Sam Warner, Sam and Jack L. Warner, Jack Warner, the company established itself as a leader in the American film industry before diversifying into animation, television, and video games. It is one of the "Major film studios, Big Five" major American film studios and a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). The company is known for its film studio division, the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, which includes Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Castle Rock Entertainment and the Warner Bros. Television Group. Bugs Bunny, a character created for the ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megachurch
A megachurch is a church with a very large membership that also offers a variety of educational and social activities. Most megachurches are Evangelical, although the term denotes a type of organization, not a denomination. A megachurch draws 2,000 or more people in a weekend. The first megachurch was established in London in 1861. More emerged in the 20th century, especially in the United States, and expanded rapidly through the 1980s and 1990s. In the 21st century, megachurches became widespread in the United States and a growing phenomenon in several African countries and Australia. In the late 2000s and early 2010s, they shifted away from traditional church architecture, with most newer ones having stadium-type seating. History The origins of the megachurch movement, with many local congregants who returned on a weekly basis, can be traced to the 19th century. There were large churches earlier, but they were considerably rarer. The first evangelical megachurch was foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Carrigan (actor)
Anthony Carrigan (born January 2, 1983) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Chechen mobster NoHo Hank in the HBO series '' Barry'' (2018–2023), for which he was nominated three times for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2019, 2022, and 2023. He is also known for playing Tyler Davies in the television series '' The Forgotten'' (2009–2010), Victor Zsasz in the FOX series '' Gotham'' (2014–2019), and the robot Dennis Caleb McCoy in '' Bill & Ted Face the Music'' (2020). Personal life Carrigan was born January 2, 1983, in Winchester, Massachusetts. He graduated from Winchester High School and attended Carnegie Mellon University. Carrigan has alopecia totalis, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. Growing up, he had only small, manageable bald spots, however in his twenties the hair loss became more prominent. Carrigan is now known for his complete lack of hair and is often typecast in villain roles. Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forgiving Jeff
"forgiving jeff" is the first episode of the third season of the American dark comedy crime drama television series '' Barry''. It is the 17th overall episode of the series and was written by series co-creators Alec Berg and Bill Hader, and directed by Hader, who also serves as the main lead actor. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on April 24, 2022, and also was available on HBO Max on the same date. The series follows Barry Berkman, a hitman from Cleveland who travels to Los Angeles to kill someone but finds himself joining an acting class taught by Gene Cousineau, where he meets aspiring actress Sally Reed and begins to question his path in life as he deals with his criminal associates such as Monroe Fuches and NoHo Hank. In the episode, Barry now works as a hitman in the dark web, experiencing some severe hallucinations and frustrations with his next moves. Meanwhile, Gene now knows that Barry killed Moss and intends to do anything to make him pay. Accordin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
