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Not all of his fans were thrilled and some accused him of selling out. In the first YouTube video since he sold the series to CBS back in May, John Krasinski returns with a new edition of Some Good News.. https://t.co/BSS4BZTmga, “It was one of those things where I was only planning on doing eight of them during quarantine, because I have these other things that I’m going to be having to do very soon—like Jack Ryan and all this other stuff,” Krasinski said on Instagram Live. “More than that, the writing, directing, and producing, all those things, with a couple of my friends was so much. John Krasinski’s Some Good News Is Back To Deliver Holiday Cheer ... A-lister George Clooney showed up as the best weatherman we’ve ever seen, staring at the sky declaring: But perhaps the most significant guests were the average Americans, from children to frontline workers, making a difference during the pandemic. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed just $41 million against its $58 million … George Clooney! “I realized that I am such a bad prankster that I stole that prank from Clooney.”, George Clooney pulled the same gag on him when they were filming “Leatherheads.”, “That’s how unoriginal I am,” Krasinski said. So Krasinski sold the idea to CBS, reportedly after a massive bidding war, staying on as executive producer but not as host. We made it easy for you to exercise your right to vote. But like all good things, the Good News Show came to an end in May and the “Jack Ryan” actor had to get back to work. Dwanta Claus came to town in time to keep Abel from parting with his possessions and get his children the presents on their wish lists. George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin Double Date with John Krasinski and Emily Blunt this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. As the coronavirus outbreak turned into a pandemic, cases were spreading like wildfire across the country and Americans suddenly found themselves confronting a new reality in quarantine, John Krasinski just wanted some good news. John Krasinski and ‘Some Good News’ return for holiday special with Dwayne Johnson and George Clooney The Newton native and "Dwanta Claus" made the Christmas wishes of one man come true. If it's not to much to ask, Would you please consider retweeting this please. Why not now? So I could use your help please. 'GOT' actress Esmé Bianco says her relationship with Marilyn Manson 'almost destroyed' her John Krasinski’s ‘Some Good News’ returns with The Rock, George Clooney The crap crusader: George Clooney says it ‘physically hurts’ to … So, ladies and gentlemen, this is your fault, and this is SGN. , staying on as executive producer but not as host. https://t.co/gB3CSBHwjv. You quite literally ARE the good news! Alright everybody, how about #SomeGoodNews ! Thank Uhttps://t.co/X84mxELnQ1. There could yet be a lifeline for the filmhouse industry. George Clooney Krasinski and Blunt have enjoyed a longtime friendship with Mr. Clooney, having double dated with the stud over the course of his many relationships. Add Changing America to your Facebook or Twitter feed to stay on top of the news. Over seven episodes, Krasinski spoke to the cast of Hamilton, Billie Eilish, the Jonas Brothers, Chance the Rapper, Oprah, Martha Stewart, Guy Fieri and others. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed and engaged. George Clooney visited the show to give an update on the weather, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made an appearance dressed up as “Dwanta Claus.” Tap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you. I'm trying to raise some money to be able to provide my children with a Christmas this year. After an outpouring of replies, the actor known for playing Jim in “The Office” was inspired to start his own show, inviting Steve Carell to mark the 15th anniversary of the show. There is a fine line between acting broadly and mugging, and Clooney crosses that line on a few occasions, while Renée Zellweger deftly captures the spirit of Rosalind Russell, and John Krasinski gives a savvy spin to most of his dialogue with a relaxed but pointed delivery. George Clooney’s Wedding: See John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Bill Murray and Others Who Attended By Stephanie Webber and Omid Scobie September 27, 2014 It happened while shooting an episode of "The Office" at Schrute Farms. WHY ARE UNEMPLOYED WORKERS DRESSED AS GRINCHES AT THE NATIONAL TREE LIGHTING? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CORONAVIRUS RIGHT NOW, FROM THE LAB BENCH TO THE UPPER ARM: HOW COVID-19 VACCINES CAME INTO BEING, 5,000 BODY BAGS AND 60 MORGUE TRUCKS SENT TO COVID-RAVAGED CALIFORNIA, FIRST WILD ANIMAL IN US TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19, PFIZER’S VACCINE IS GIVEN IN TWO DOSES — BUT FDA SAYS FIRST DOSE ALONE IS HIGHLY EFFECTIVE. John Krasinski’s Some Good News Returns with Some Good Men – Dwayne Johnson, George Clooney & More Christine Feeley She hopes to bring an enriched perspective to the world of entertainment through her alignment with Hollywood Insider’s mission to share meaningful and positive content with audiences. John Krasinski says he’s not like his prank-loving character Jim from “The Office,” and over the course of the entire series only pulled one real gag on fellow cast member Jenna Fischer. John Krasinski's 'Some Good News' Holiday Special Features Dwayne Johnson, George Clooney and More Surprises Author: Rachel … Part of HuffPost Entertainment. Can movie theaters survive the storm of the century? Today is National Voter Registration Day! HOW DID THE UK GET THE CORONAVIRUS VACCINE BEFORE THE US? "Looks pretty good, looks pretty good," he shared, after popping his head up. And now? But Krasinski couldn't stay away for too long. Thanks to you, SGN lives on, joining the ranks of this historic news network! But like all good things, the Good News Show came to an end in May and the “Jack Ryan” actor had to get back to work. I knew it wouldn’t be sustainable with my prior commitments.”. Sadly, the dialogue scenes are slackly edited. “Goodbye 2020,” Krasinski said. John Krasinski and Emily Blunt are already headed off on their honeymoon after a stop in LA, but we're looking back at their amazing romantic wedding in Lake Como, Italy last weekend. John Krasinski's 'Some Good News' Holiday Special Features Dwayne Johnson, George Clooney and More Surprises By Rachel McRady‍ 7:00 … Speaking on the “Office Ladies” podcast, Krasinski and Fischer recounted the prank, which occurred while shooting on a hot day at Schrute Farms. Send me the stories that have made you feel good this week or the things that just made you smile! I'm like your biggest fan! It raises questions on representation in the awards. To take a break from the news, Krasinski recruited George Clooney to give an update on the weather — Brad Pitt served as the show's "weatherman" in a previous episode. Krasinski began dating English actress Emily Blunt in November 2008. 6 INSPIRING FLICKS TO LIGHT THE MENORAH TO THIS HANUKKAH, HOW JOE BIDEN’S GRIEF MAY HAVE SHAPED THE LEADER HE HAS BECOME TODAY. In each weekly episode, Krasinski speaks with entertainers and others to share good and positive news. See you all soon! So Krasinski sold the idea to CBS. In this very special holiday episode of Some Good News, Krasinski welcomes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, AKA Dwanta Claus, as well as guest weatherman George Clooney.. During Krasinski’s chat with The Rock, Krasinski did … Following a hiatus beginning May, the show released a "Holiday Special with Dwayne Johnson. “You and I had this scene where we had to drive up to the farmhouse several times, and we’re doing it and I am getting increasingly more hot,” Fischer reminisced: “I’m like, ‘Oh my God, it’s so hot,’ and we had to turn off the AC for sound and you were like, ‘Yeah, I don’t know, I’m okay, but you’re hot, huh?’ And I’m like, ‘I’m so hot.’ This went on for like 15 minutes, and then all of a sudden you start snickering and you had turned on my seat warmer all the way to the hottest setting.”, “You know what’s sad about that prank?” Krasinski confessed. Sign up for membership to become a founding member and help shape HuffPost's next chapter. They reside in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of New York City and have two daughters named Hazel (born February 2014) and Violet (born June 2016). Actor John Krasinski started a YouTube series at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. George Clooney and John Krasinski interview each other and answer questions from viewers about their movie, Leatherheads. “It was one of those things where I was only planning on doing eight of them during quarantine, because I have these other things that I’m going to be having to do very soon—like Jack Ryan and all this other stuff,” Krasinski said, . They became engaged in August 2009 and married in a private official ceremony on July 10, 2010, in Como, Italy, at the former home of George Clooney. How the war on drugs sought to silence “Strange Fruit.”. America is changing fast! In 1925, an enterprising pro football player convinces America's too-good-to-be-true college football hero to play for his team and keep the league from going under. On Dec. 20, he released a holiday special featuring weather from George Clooney, a message from Justin Timberlake, as well as Dwayne Johnson as "Dwanta Claus." “And here’s to a much, much happier new year.” The holiday special did not lack in the celebrity guest department. ". The episode highlighted news of good deeds shared by users on social media with the hashtag "Some Good News," as well as a thank you to essential and frontline workers and a special surprise for Jay Abel, a widowed father who was selling his own collectibles to buy his children Christmas presents. Leatherheads is a 2008 American sports comedy film from Universal Pictures directed by and starring George Clooney.The film also stars Renée Zellweger, Jonathan Pryce, and John Krasinski and focuses on the early years of professional American football.The film was released on April 4, 2008. @TheRock Hi Rock! READ MORE LIKE THIS FROM CHANGING AMERICA, LGBTQ+ YOUTH ARE AT RISK WITHOUT SAFE SPACES OVER THE HOLIDAYS, TWO WOMEN IN STEM INVESTIGATE THE SCIENCE BEHIND CELEBRATION, THE WHITE HOUSE IS HOSTING INDOOR HOLIDAY PARTIES DESPITE TOP HEALTH OFFICIALS’ WARNINGS. With George Clooney, Renée Zellweger, John Krasinski, David de Vries. “Basically you got Clooney’d is what you got.”, “Oh my gosh,” Fischer said. Why not us world? “I thought enough is enough. America is changing faster than ever! ©2021 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. John Krasinski Reveals The George Clooney Prank He Pulled On Jenna Fischer It happened while shooting an episode of “The Office” at Schrute Farms. Wow who can believe when we started this thing together we all just wanted good news to be more fully represented in our everyday lives. “I got a recycled prank.”. I’m John Krasinski, and if it isn’t clear yet, I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing,” said the host in the first episode. Directed by George Clooney. https://thehill.com/.../531189-the-rock-and-george-clooney-join-john-krasinski-in John Krasinski Reveals The George Clooney Prank He Pulled On Jenna Fischer. You got to love when what seemed like an act of goodwill during a pandemic can be auctioned off to the highest bidder.Mmmmm taste that sweet sweet capitalism.