- Nickelodeon’s ‘Zoey 101’ Star Matthew Underwood Says He Quit Acting After Agent Assaulted Him Deadline
- ‘Zoey 101’ Actor Matthew Underwood Says He Was Assaulted by Former Agent; Defends Fellow Nickelodeon Stars ‘Staying Silent’ About ‘Quiet on Set’ Variety
- Zoey 101’s Matthew Underwood Quit Acting After Sexual Assault Us Weekly
- Former Star of ‘Zoey 101’ Says His Agent Sexually Assaulted Him The Daily Beast
- Zoey 101’s Matthew Underwood Says He Was Sexually Harassed and Assaulted by Former Agent – E! Online E! NEWS
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‘Zoey 101’ Actor Matthew Underwood Says He Was Assaulted by Former Agent; Defends Fellow Nickelodeon Stars ‘Staying Silent’ About ‘Quiet on Set’ – Variety
- ‘Zoey 101’ Actor Matthew Underwood Says He Was Assaulted by Former Agent; Defends Fellow Nickelodeon Stars ‘Staying Silent’ About ‘Quiet on Set’ Variety
- Zoey 101’s Matthew Underwood Quit Acting After Sexual Assault Us Weekly
- ‘Zoey 101’ alum Matthew Underwood claims he was sexually harassed by former agent when he was 19 Page Six
- Nickelodeon’s ‘Zoey 101’ Star Matthew Underwood Says He Quit Acting After Agent Assaulted Him Deadline
- Zoey 101’s Matthew Underwood Says He Was Sexually Harassed and Assaulted by Former Agent – E! Online E! NEWS
‘The Dark Side of Kids TV’ Trailer: Docuseries Alleges ‘Abusive’ Work Conditions on ‘iCarly,’ ‘Zoey 101’ and ‘Victorious’ – Variety
- ‘The Dark Side of Kids TV’ Trailer: Docuseries Alleges ‘Abusive’ Work Conditions on ‘iCarly,’ ‘Zoey 101’ and ‘Victorious’ Variety
- Former Nickelodeon Child Stars Detail Trauma and Alleged Abuse in ‘Quiet on Set’ Docuseries Trailer Rolling Stone
- Allegations against Nickelodeon’s Dan Schneider are subject of new docuseries Business Insider
- Nickelodeon alums allege ‘abusive relationship’ with Dan Schneider, ‘toxic environment’ on set in new doc trailer New York Post
- Nickelodeon Alums Allege Toxic Environment on Dan Schneider TV Shows in New Doc Trailer Hollywood Reporter
Becky Lynch attacks Trish Stratus and Zoey Stark on “Miz TV”: Raw highlights, July 17, 2023 – WWE
- Becky Lynch attacks Trish Stratus and Zoey Stark on “Miz TV”: Raw highlights, July 17, 2023 WWE
- NXT Level Up results (7/14): O’Connor’s review of Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen vs. Luca Crusifino and Kale Dixon, Lola Vice vs. Valentina Feroz, and Axiom vs. Tavion Heights ProWrestling.net
- Ciampa attacks Reed during Reed’s match with Nakamura: Raw highlights, July 17, 2023 WWE
- Gunther calls out Drew McIntyre: Raw highlights, July 17, 2023 WWE
- Rollins’ interview with Saxton is disrupted by Bálor: Raw highlights, July 17, 2023 WWE
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‘Zoey 101’s Alexa Nikolas Accuses Jonah Hill Of “Predatory Behavior” When She Was 16; Hill’s Attorney Calls Claim “Complete Fabrication” – Deadline
- ‘Zoey 101’s Alexa Nikolas Accuses Jonah Hill Of “Predatory Behavior” When She Was 16; Hill’s Attorney Calls Claim “Complete Fabrication” Deadline
- “I Waited Until She Had Her Baby, So I Knew They Were Physically Not Impacted”: Sarah Brady, Jonah Hill’s Ex-Girlfriend, Addressed His Current Girlfriend After Accusing Him Of “Emotional Abuse” Yahoo Entertainment
- Alexa Nikolas: Jonah Hill ‘shoved his tongue’ down my throat at 16 Insider
- MEGHAN MCCAIN: Jonah Hill’s ex says he’s a ‘misogynist narcissist’. But don’t cancel him just yet Daily Mail
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‘Zoey 101’s Alexa Nikolas Accuses Jonah Hill Of “Predatory Behavior” When She Was 16; Hill’s Attorney Calls Claim “Complete Fabrication” – Deadline
- ‘Zoey 101’s Alexa Nikolas Accuses Jonah Hill Of “Predatory Behavior” When She Was 16; Hill’s Attorney Calls Claim “Complete Fabrication” Deadline
- “I Waited Until She Had Her Baby, So I Knew They Were Physically Not Impacted”: Sarah Brady, Jonah Hill’s Ex-Girlfriend, Addressed His Current Girlfriend After Accusing Him Of “Emotional Abuse” Yahoo Entertainment
- MEGHAN MCCAIN: Jonah Hill’s ex says he’s a ‘misogynist narcissist’. But don’t cancel him just yet Daily Mail
- Former child star Alexa Nikolas says Jonah Hill ‘shoved his tongue’ down her throat against her will when she was 16 Yahoo Entertainment
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Zoey 101 star Alexa Nikolas said she “did not feel safe” around creator Dan Schneider
TV creator Dan Schneider has been an uncomfortable topic for Nickelodeon for years at this point—his multi-decade tenure at the network a blend of massive success, and allegations of unprofessional behavior, including toward the many young actors who worked on his various shows. Now, that discomfort has been brought back into the spotlight once again, as Alexa Nikolas, one of the stars of Schneider-created series Zoey 101, has spoken out about him during a protest against Nickelodeon’s treatment of its child stars, calling Schneider a “creator of childhood trauma,” and stating bluntly that she did not feel safe around him during her time at the network.
A writer, producer, and creator on some of the network’s most successful shows (Drake And Josh, iCarly, Victorious, and several others), Schneider’s star-making run at the network stretched from the late 1990s to 2018—when Nickelodeon abruptly announced that it was cutting ties with him, citing an internal investigation that, per The New York Times, found “evidence of verbal abuse by Schneider to his colleagues.”
Nikolas’ presence at the protest on Thursday comes not long after iCarly star Jennette McCurdy reignited conversation about Nickelodeon’s treatment of young performers with the publication of her new memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died. McCurdy’s book doesn’t talk about Schneider by name—but it does feature numerous stories of a man only referred to as “The Creator,” who verbally abuses and manipulates young actors, encouraging them to drink alcohol, screams at them, and gives them unwanted back massages. (The New York Times report on the internal investigation into Schneider said it found no evidence of sexual misconduct.)
Since her stint at Nickelodeon, Nikolas has founded the activist/whistleblowing group Eat Predators, which is mostly focused on the music industry—but which has recently branched into TV. Besides talking about her own physical discomfort around Schneider—and calling out a time when he and other executives on Zoey 101 brought her into a room alone and yelled at her, then a young teenager, until she cried—Nikolas also called for an investigation into Schneider’s production company, Schneider’s Bakery. Among other questions raised, Nikolas says she’s curious about how many non-disclosure agreements former actors on the show’s productions have signed (McCurdy alleges in her book that she was offered $300,000 to never talk about her experiences at Nickelodeon), and raised concerns—as a number of people have, over the years—about the potentially sexual nature of some of the footage shot for the various series.
Nikolas’ protest didn’t focus solely on Schneider; she also put much of her focus on Nickelodeon itself, accusing executives of enabling abusive behavior toward its child stars.
The Power Of The Dog on Netflix
Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Wednesday, December 1. All times are Eastern.
Top pick
The Power Of The Dog (Netflix, 3:01 a.m.): “Westerns have been deconstructing toxic masculinity for ages. The Thomas Savage novel on which The Power Of The Dog is based got there way back in 1967. But [director] Jane Campion approaches the task with a sensual touch few of her peers possess—and with an equally uncommon understanding of where humanity’s darkest and most transcendent impulses intersect. In The Power Of The Dog, ordinary life is a soap bubble that can burst at the slightest touch. Campion’s films frequently use families to explore the commingling of personal and political violence, and The Power Of The Dog fits this mold.” Here is Katie Rife’s complete review of the film, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
Regular coverage
Hawkeye (Disney+, 3:01 a.m.)
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia (FXX, 10 p.m., season 15 premiere): The comedy returns after a two-year break with a two-episode premiere, titled “2020: A Year In Review” and “The Gang Makes Lethal Weapon 7.” Two new episodes will air every Wednesday until the season finale on December 22. Dennis Perkins will recap.
DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow (The CW, 8 p.m.): In lieu of a regular episode, Legends ups the game with a holiday special called Beebo Saves Christmas. The cast additions include Chris Kattan, Yvette Nicole Brown, Keith Ferguson, while Victor Garber returns to narrate the hour. Keep an eye out for Sam Barsanti’s coverage of the episode
Wild cards
Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas (Roku, 3:01 a.m.): NBC’s loss is Roku’s gain. The broadcast network canceled Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist earlier this year after two seasons, but Roku snatched it up for a one-off holiday special. The film picks up after the finale, as Zoey (Jane Levy) navigates her familial and romantic relationships. The musical dramedy also stars Mary Steenburgen, Skylar Astin, Alex Newell, Peter Gallagher, and Bernadette Peters. Meanwhile, both seasons of Zoey’s are available for a free and heartwarming binge on Roku.
Lost In Space (Netflix, 3:01 a.m.): In the third and final season of this sci-fi drama, the stakes are higher than ever for the Robinson family. After a year of being trapped on a mysterious planet, they must lead the 97 young Colonists in a harrowing evacuation. John (Toby Stephens) and Maureen (Molly Parker) battle overwhelming odds as they try to reunite with their kids. The cast includes Taylor Russell, Mina Sundwall, and Douglas Hodge. Season three consists of eight episodes.
Fruitcake Fraud (Discovery+, 3:01 a.m.): Enjoy your holiday celebration with a side of notorious fraud. This Discovery+ true-crime special covers the case of husband and wife Sandy and Kay Jenkins, who embezzled over $17 million in a decade from the Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas, where Sandy worked as an accountant. The bakery is known for its fruitcakes, selling up to 20,000 per day during the holiday season. The 90-minute special traces how the duo were able to go undetected for several years, and how the case baffled the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s office once it was revealed.
Left 4 Dead Wiki Desecrated To Add Fifth Survivor, Who Is Now Canon, That’s The Rules
In the original Left 4 Dead, there were four survivors: Francis, Bill, Louis and Zoey. Anyone reading through the game’s wiki, however, will think there’s actually a fifth cast member: Purple Francis.
As some digging from @thinkiamsad turned up over the weekend, user Lucythorkelson logged onto the wiki on February 12 and went to town, creating the character (complete with his own bio) then going to the trouble of scouring the rest of the pages and dropping casual mentions of him alongside other survivors to make it look like he had always been there.
In the elevator, Zoey asks Purple Francis if he likes monster movies, to which Purple Francis says that they aren’t that good. Zoey, upon hearing this, mumbles to herself and looks away angrily. When Zoey dies, Purple Francis is less saddened by her death, stating that “she’s the type to hold grudges”, referencing her decreasing liking to Purple Francis after his comment on monster movies. Fans see this as a prediction to Zoey’s dislike towards Bill’s actions in The Sacrifice comic, yet Valve has stated that it was simply a coincidence. When Purple Francis dies, Zoey states that he was a great man, and regrets acting badly towards him due to what he said on monster movies.
Defacing a wiki is usually a tedious pain in the ass, but I can get behind it when it transcends to this level of universe-building.