Current:Home > FinanceRyan Reynolds reboots '80s TV icon Alf with sponsored content shorts -GrowthSphere Strategies
Ryan Reynolds reboots '80s TV icon Alf with sponsored content shorts
View
Date:2025-04-17 14:49:21
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! (34)
Related
- Kylie Jenner Shows Off Sweet Notes From Nieces Dream Kardashian & Chicago West
- Oakland A’s to sell stake in Coliseum to local Black development group
- Kirby Smart leads SEC football coaches but it gets tough after that
- Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case, charges to be dropped
- The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25
- Za'Darius Smith carted off field, adding to Browns' defensive injury concerns
- Body believed to be Glacier National Park drowning victim recovered from Avalanche Creek
- Caroline Marks wins gold for US in surfing final nail-biter
- The company planning a successor to Concorde makes its first supersonic test
- Machine Gun Kelly Shares He's One Year Sober After Going to Rehab
Ranking
- Could your smelly farts help science?
- David Lynch reveals he can't direct in person due to emphysema, vows to 'never retire'
- Billions Actor Akili McDowell Arrested and Charged With Murder
- NY homeowner testifies that RFK Jr. rents a room at trial disputing whether he lives in the state
- All That You Wanted to Know About She’s All That
- Algerian boxer Imane Khelif in Olympic women's semifinals: How to watch
- 2024 Olympics: Gymnast Carlos Yulo Wins Condo, Colonoscopies and Free Ramen for Life After Gold Medal
- British Olympian Harry Charles Is Dating Steve Jobs' Daughter Eve Jobs
Recommendation
Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyberattack. Personal data could be released soon
Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin arrested after allegedly resisting arrest at traffic stop
What sustains moon's fragile exosphere? Being 'bombarded' by meteorites, study says
Buca di Beppo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after closing several locations
The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
3rd set of remains with bullet wounds found with possible ties to 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Wayfair’s 60% off Bedding & Bath Sale Has Everything You Need for Your Dorm, Starting at $9
Democratic primary in Arizona’s 3rd District is too close to call, AP determines