Tom Hanks Announced as "The Late Late Show with James Corden's" 1st Guest

[JamesG]

Report: James Corden Replacing Craig Ferguson as Host of "The Late Late Show"
Aug 5, 2014
by Sadie Gennis


James Corden is set to take over as host of "The Late Late Show", TheWrap reports. In April, Craig Ferguson announced he was stepping down as host after 10 years. Ferguson will end his run in Dec., when his contract with CBS expires.

Corden is best known for his award-winning role in "Gavin & Stacey", which he co-wrote and co-created. He currently stars in the action-comedy The Wrong Mans and will appear in the upcoming theatrical adaptation of Into the Woods as The Baker.



In 2012, he won a Tony Award for his starring role in One Man, Two Guvnors. And while Corden has never hosted a late night program before, the British actor has hosting experience from his tenure on Sky1's sports-based comedy panel series "A League of Their Own".

An e-mail to CBS was not immediately returned.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Late-Lat...n-1085279.aspx

[robyrob]

wow - that just seems like a really weird choice.

I mean I LOVE Gavin & Stacey and he was awesome in it and everything else I've seen him in, but it doesn't seem like it would translate well to a "talk show" (or as he would call it a "chat show") and he is probably all but totally unknown to most American viewers.

[TMC]

http://jezebel.com/the-newest-late-n...guy-1616569587

Even with Craig Ferguson endorsing a female as his “Late Late Show” replacement, CBS is apparently going with another white male host. As Kara Brown notes, "No one is arguing that he's not talented or capable, but why aren't we tired of this bullsh*t assumption that white men are the only people capable of hosting late night television shows?” PLUS: Comedian Julie Klausner goes on an anti-Corden rant, Corden has small shoes to fill when it comes to ratings, a primer on who is James Corden, and he is unavoidable in England and has 4.4 million followers despite rarely tweeting.

[JamesG]

CBS Confirms James Corden Will Replace Craig Ferguson on "The Late Late Show"
Sep 8, 2014
by Liz Raftery


It's official: James Corden will take over hosting duties for "The Late Late Show" in 2015.

After several weeks of speculation, CBS confirmed Monday that Corden, 36, will replace Craig Ferguson, who announced in April that he will be leaving the show at the end of this year.





"James Corden is a rare entertainment force who combines irresistible charm, warmth and originality with a diverse range of creative instincts and performance talent," CBS Entertainment Chairman Nina Tassler said in a statement.

"He is the ultimate multi-hyphenate — a writer, creator and performer who is loved and respected in every medium he touches, including theater, comedy, music, film and television. James is already a big star in the UK and he's wowed American audiences on Broadway; we're very excited to introduce his considerable and very unique talents to our network television audience on a daily basis."



Added Corden: "I can't describe how thrilled and honored I am to be taking over from the brilliant Craig Ferguson. To be asked to host such a prestigious show on America's No. 1 network is hugely exciting. I can't wait to get started, and will do my very best to make a show America will enjoy."

http://www.tvguide.com/News/James-Co...n-1086684.aspx

[JamesG]

"The Late Late Show with James Corden" Will Premiere On...
Oct 23, 2014
by Joyce Eng


"The Late Late Show with James Corden" will premiere Monday, March 9, CBS announced Thursday.

Craig Ferguson, who announced in April that he was stepping down after 10 years, will sign off on Friday, Dec. 19. CBS did not say what would air during the three-month gap.

Additionally, British producer and director Ben Winter (The X Factor, One Direction concert films) will serve as Corden's executive producer. A longtime friend of Corden's, Winter produced the four Brit Awards shows that Corden has hosted.





"We're excited to begin CBS' next chapter after midnight and introduce James' wide range of performance talents and fearless creative instincts to American television viewers," CBS Entertainment Chairman Nina Tassler said in a statement.

"He and Ben have been friends for a long time and partnered together on a variety of successful projects. They are a creatively dynamic and very energetic host/producer combination."

A Tony-winning actor, Corden can next be seen in Into the Woods, which hits theaters on Christmas.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Late-Lat...e-1088353.aspx

[ILuvCarolBurnett]

I'm tired of this BS assumption that we have to go to Britain to find someone funny enough to host a LATE LATE LATE show with a handful of viewers anyway. America has talent. We don't always have to run to jolly ol' England or down under to find talent.

[robyrob]

apparently Drew Carey will fill in in the meantime

[TMC]

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/02/11...show-right-now

Anything can happen when you have everybody from Whitney Cummings to John Mayer filling in.

[JamesG]

James Corden's First Guest Announced
2/19/15
by Aaron Couch


Soon-to-be "Late Late Show" host James Corden has found his first guest. Tom Hanks will visit the CBS show for Corden's first night as host the show announced via Twitter.

Corden will make his hosting debut on Monday, March 23.



The show has seen a slew of rotating guest hosts since Craig Ferguson's exit in December, including Regis Philbin, Drew Carey and Whitney Cummings.

"The Late Late Show" airs weekdays at 1:35 a.m.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...cordens-775571

[TMC]

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2015/...ormat-and-bar/

"I think what's great about it is it makes the guest's job easier," he says, "and all we want is to make it a nice place where people feel comfortable and want to hang out. You feel more at ease (in a group) than walking out and doing your seven minutes about you, and telling your three stories you already told to the show's researcher, thanks very much, goodbye. It should feel more organic and perhaps a fraction more relaxed." PLUS: All the late-night hosts have reached out to Corden, Jay Leno welcomed him to "Talk Show Hell," Letterman wished him good luck, Corden was shocked to learn how expensive it is to use music in late-night, Corden won't be devastated if canceled, Reggie Watts on being Corden's bandleader, and Corden shouldn't have to adjust his British accent.

[TMC]

Originally Posted by TMC

http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2015/...ormat-and-bar/

"I think what's great about it is it makes the guest's job easier," he says, "and all we want is to make it a nice place where people feel comfortable and want to hang out. You feel more at ease (in a group) than walking out and doing your seven minutes about you, and telling your three stories you already told to the show's researcher, thanks very much, goodbye. It should feel more organic and perhaps a fraction more relaxed." PLUS: All the late-night hosts have reached out to Corden, Jay Leno welcomed him to "Talk Show Hell," Letterman wished him good luck, Corden was shocked to learn how expensive it is to use music in late-night, Corden won't be devastated if canceled, Reggie Watts on being Corden's bandleader, and Corden shouldn't have to adjust his British accent.

http://time.com/3755987/james-corden...e-show-review/

Corden's spin on a late-night talk show is like Fallon's in that instead of saying funny things, they do funny things, says James Poniewozik. "There's definitely something Fallonized about the new 'Late Late Show, not necessarily in a bad way at all," he says. "To replace the dryly funny Craig Ferguson, CBS also hired a performer: a game, eager multihyphenate who can act, sing and do physical comedy. And Corden's first hour, if not a copy of Fallon's show, clearly looks to use his talents in the way that Fallon's 'Tonight used his." PLUS: Corden's blokey demeanor disarms American celebrities, Corden needs to take more risks, he projected humility and a genuine sweetness without projecting a lack of confidence, he's as infectious as Ricky Gervais without the a-hole factor, having 2 guests come out at once gives a casualness and ease that's apparent immediately, he's inspired and horrendously charming, Corden is destined to be a cult hit, why didn't Letterman mention Corden at the end of his show?, watch Jay Leno and other celebs train Corden to be a late-night host, watch Corden and Tom Hanks reenact every one of his movies in 8 minutes, and Corden topped Seth Meyers based on early numbers.

[Edward216]

I've watched him this week (I haven't really been watching late night talk shows for several years now) just out of curiosity and I really like the guy, I'm now a fan. Yes he's humble, charming, warm, outgoing and really funny. And he's multitalented in that he acts, sings, writes, and has also produced from what I've read. I think he's much more likable than any American talk show host that's on the air right now and I don't care if he is British! And he doesn't seem the least bit mean or cynical, but he doesn't really do a "monologue" and yes they do have all the guests come out and talk together, except the bands and singers. It's something different and I like it. I wish Mr. Corden lots of success and I hope he's on the air for many years. His parents came over from England and were in the audience for his debut episode, I thought that was really nice.

Ed. P.S., I forgot to say I do think his laugh is kind of annoying but that's a small thing. And he was overdoing it a bit with how he kept commenting about how he didn't know how he was picked to host the show. But I'm sure once he gets comfortable hosting that'll stop.

[TMC]

Originally Posted by Edward216

I've watched him this week (I haven't really been watching late night talk shows for several years now) just out of curiosity and I really like the guy, I'm now a fan. Yes he's humble, charming, warm, outgoing and really funny. And he's multitalented in that he acts, sings, writes, and has also produced from what I've read. I think he's much more likable than any American talk show host that's on the air right now and I don't care if he is British! And he doesn't seem the least bit mean or cynical, but he doesn't really do a "monologue" and yes they do have all the guests come out and talk together, except the bands and singers. It's something different and I like it. I wish Mr. Corden lots of success and I hope he's on the air for many years. His parents came over from England and were in the audience for his debut episode, I thought that was really nice.

Ed. P.S., I forgot to say I do think his laugh is kind of annoying but that's a small thing. And he was overdoing it a bit with how he kept commenting about how he didn't know how he was picked to host the show. But I'm sure once he gets comfortable hosting that'll stop.

One specific "counter-argument" that I've read about James Corden is that he when you get right down to it, got lucky with a TV show in England called i[]Gavin and Stacey[/i] and then, proceeded to do nothing else that reached critical acclaim again. Basically, his main schtick is "lads, banter, football (soccer)!"

[Schmoopie]

Is this the one where he did that 8 minute video reenacting all of his movies? That was hilarious!

[TMC]

http://splitsider.com/2015/04/how-ja...t-of-the-gate/

A few late-night tweaks and experiments have resulted in two successful weeks for Corden.