Current:Home > StocksRyan Reynolds reboots '80s TV icon Alf with sponsored content shorts -ProfitClass
Ryan Reynolds reboots '80s TV icon Alf with sponsored content shorts
View
Date:2025-04-14 23:01:15
Ryan Reynolds is indulging his love for '80s nostalgia, and it's out of this world.
Reynolds is rebooting Alf, the furry brown alien of the eponymous sci-fi comedy from the 1980s, with a series of sponsored content shorts on his Maximum Effort Channel. The "Deadpool" star previewed some of the extraterrestrial hilarity in a trailer montage posted Monday.
In the video, Alf can be seen discussing and using various products with their human friend Eric, including mobile network operator Mint Mobile, doorbell camera brand Ring and television streamer Fubo.
The Maximum Effort Channel, which launched in June as part of a deal with Fubo, acquired the rights to the "Alf" sitcom and will incorporate branded segments called "Maximum Moments" into reruns of the original series. The channel is also available to stream on platforms such as Amazon Freevee and Tubi.
"We love taking risks and blurring the lines between shows and sponsorship because we believe both can be equally entertaining," Reynolds said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter and Entertainment Weekly. "Besides my irrational love of Alf growing up, one of the reasons we licensed this show was precisely because ('Alf' co-creator) Paul (Fusco), Shout! Studios and our intrepid brand partners wanted to plot with us to bring Alf back to life."
"Alf" ran from 1986-1990 and starred Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson and Fusco as the voice of Alf. The series won a People’s Choice Award for favorite new TV comedy program in 1987.
Ryan Reynolds:'Terrible' stress dreams haunted Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell while shooting 'Spirited' singing
Taylor Swift says sweet hello toBlake Lively, Ryan Reynolds' kids, confirms Eagles fandom
veryGood! (9742)
Related
- Travis Hunter, the 2
- Japan’s Cabinet OKs record $56 billion defense budget for 2024 to accelerate strike capability
- Tape reveals Donald Trump pressured Michigan officials not to certify 2020 vote, a new report says
- A British sea monitoring agency says another vessel has been hijacked near Somalia
- Behind on your annual reading goal? Books under 200 pages to read before 2024 ends
- News quiz resolutions: What should our favorite newsmakers aim to do in 2024?
- A South Korean religious sect leader has been sentenced to 23 years in prison over sex crimes
- California lawsuit says Ralphs broke the law by asking job-seekers about their criminal histories
- A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
- Jury clears 3 Tacoma officers of all charges in 2020 death of Manny Ellis
Ranking
- NCAA hands former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh a 4-year show cause order for recruiting violations
- California lawsuit says Ralphs broke the law by asking job-seekers about their criminal histories
- As interest peaks in tongue-tie release surgery for babies, here's what to know about procedure
- Sister Wives' Meri, Janelle and Christine Brown Reflect on Relationship With Kody Brown
- Beware of giant spiders: Thousands of tarantulas to emerge in 3 states for mating season
- Report: Dodgers agree to 12-year deal with Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto
- Used car dealer sold wheelchair-accessible vans but took his disabled customers for a ride, feds say
- Kim Kardashian Reveals Why She Used SKIMS Fabric to Wrap Her Christmas Presents
Recommendation
RFK Jr. grilled again about moving to California while listing New York address on ballot petition
AP Week in Pictures: Global | Dec.15-Dec.21, 2023
Suspect in attempted slaying killed in gunfire exchange with deputies, sheriff says
Phoenix man gets 50-year prison sentence for fatal stabbing of estranged, pregnant wife in 2012
Plunge Into These Olympic Artistic Swimmers’ Hair and Makeup Secrets
'Rebel Moon' star Charlie Hunnam discusses that twist ending. What happened? Spoilers!
Still haven’t bought holiday gifts? Retailers have a sale for you
From 'Barbie' to 'Rebel Moon,' here are 15 movies you need to stream right now