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| "'''No Cannes Do'''" is the eleventh episode of the fourth season of the American ] television series '']''. It is the 53rd overall episode of the series and was written by series creator ] and executive producer ], and directed by ]. It originally aired on ] on August 26, 2007. | |||
| The series chronicles the acting career of ], a young ] ], and his childhood friends from ], ], as they attempt to further their nascent careers in ]. In the episode, the boys prepare to leave for the ], but face multiple challenges when their flight is delayed. | |||
| According to ], the episode was seen by an estimated 3.06 million household viewers and gained a 1.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise towards West's guest appearance. For the episode, ] received a nomination for ] at the ]. | |||
| ==Plot== | |||
| The boys prepare to leave with Billy (]) and ] (]) for ]. Meeting ], Billy decides to cast her in ''Clouds'' and rewrite the script to accommodate her. However, ] is closed down due to a ], delaying their flight. As they await, Billy instructs ] (]) to arrange a meeting with Faris. | |||
| Faris is given the script, but she is confused over the tone and the fact that Billy wrote it in ]. She is unconvinced over taking the role, but ] (]) makes Eric in getting her signed. Eric lies that the script will make sense in the end, but he eventually comes clean and admits the script is bad. Ari feels pressured in finding a private jet, just as Melissa (]) and Lloyd (]) are arguing over accompanying him to Cannes. He eventually finds a jet, but is already booked by ]. He calls Pollack and convinces him in letting the boys accompany him. | |||
| As Eric stays to explain the situation to Faris, the boys and Ari leave for the plane. However, they are notified that there are only five available seats and one of them must stay. They decide to not leave on the flight, just as Eric arrives. Suddenly, they meet with ] at the waiting area. While West is heading for ], he agrees in letting go in his plane for Cannes. Before leaving, Ari talks with Melissa to express his regret and asking her to come with him, but she allows him to go with the boys. | |||
| '''"No Cannes Do"''' is the 11th episode of the 4th season of the ] television series '']''. | |||
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| ===Development=== | |||
| With ] boyfriend out of the picture, E can finally get to work with his new client and he spends more than an hour chatting on the phone with her. He asks her to join him and the boys for a night out before they leave for the ] the next day and Anna agrees. His lengthy conversation prompts the guys to wonder if E is mixing business with pleasure. They meet up for drinks and give Ari a hard time because he invited his wife to Cannes. Billy spots Anna and learns that E is her new manager. He says that Anna should be in his movie but E is unsure, because he secretly does not like the script. | |||
| The episode was written by series creator ] and executive producer ], and directed by ]. This was Ellin's 33rd writing credit, Weiss' 16th writing credit, and Attias' eighth directing credit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://directories.wga.org/project/859134/entourage/|title=''Entourage'' – WGA Directory|website=]|access-date=February 22, 2024}}</ref> | |||
| ==Reception== | |||
| As the boys prepare for their trip, they learn that a code red has been declared at the airport. Ari uses this opportunity to tell his wife it might be best for her to stay behind. She says she is fine and didn't really want to go. Ari fumes at the airport after hearing all flights have been delayed and tries to pacify his wife and Lloyd, who sulks at the office because he was promised by Ari he could join them if Mrs. Ari didn't go. Lloyd informs him that when women say they are "fine" they really aren't. Ari calls to check on her and finds her in the middle of purchasing a new car. | |||
| ===Viewers=== | |||
| In its original American broadcast, "No Cannes Do" was seen by an estimated 3.06 million household viewers with a 1.9 in the 18–49 demographics. This means that 1.9 percent of all households with televisions watched the episode.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ratingsryan.com/2021/01/broadcast-cable-nielsens-20070826.html|title=Broadcast & Cable Nielsens: Week Ending August 26, 2007|work=Ratings Ryan|date=January 10, 2021|access-date=February 22, 2024}}</ref> This was a 10% decrease in viewership from the previous episode, which was watched by an estimated 2.77 million household viewers with a 1.8 in the 18–49 demographics.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ratingsryan.com/2021/01/broadcast-cable-nielsens-20070819.html|title=Broadcast & Cable Nielsens: Week Ending August 19, 2007|work=Ratings Ryan|date=January 7, 2021|access-date=February 22, 2024}}</ref> | |||
| ===Critical reviews=== | |||
| The terror alert is specific just to LAX and, with their flight delayed three hours, Walsh decides this would be a good time to ask Anna to look at his script and E calls to see if she can meet. They leave with Vince while Turtle and Drama remain at the airport to search for any suspicious characters. During the meeting, Anna appears out of her depth with Walsh's bizarre script – not to mention personality. E sits and doesn't offer much as he is put in the tough position of deciding whether she should work on a movie he wishes Vince hadn't picked up in the first place. | |||
| "No Cannes Do" received generally positive reviews from critics. Ahsan Haque of '']'' gave the episode a "good" 7.8 out of 10 and wrote, "This episode served primarily as a buildup for the finale, and as such, doesn't stand well on its own. The filler stories featuring Turtle and Drama were uninteresting, and there was little payoff with the Ari, wife, and Lloyd storyline. Fortunately, the Kanye West cameo was excellent, and Eric's moments were highly entertaining and helps add to the anticipation for the finale."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/08/28/entourage-no-cannes-do-review|title=Entourage: "No Cannes Do" Review|last=Haque|first=Ahsan|date=August 27, 2007|access-date=February 22, 2024|work=]}}</ref> | |||
| ] wrote, "Well, at least the writers had Vince acknowledge that everything always works out fine for him, but it wasn't funny the way it was when ] did it in "].""<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sepinwall.blogspot.com/2007/08/busting-loose.html|title=Busting Loose|date=August 27, 2007|access-date=February 22, 2024|last=Sepinwall|first=Alan|work=What's Alan Watching?}}</ref> Adam Sternbergh of '']'' wrote, "Of course, the real reason is that (a) no conflict on this show can last longer than 29 minutes, (b) no female love interest on this show can last longer than three episodes, and (c) Anna Faris is ten times cuter and twenty times more interesting than Adrian Grenier and thus had to be jettisoned."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2007/08/the_entourage_guiltpleasure_in_6.html|title=The ‘Entourage’ Guilt/Pleasure Index: Deus Ex Kanye!|date=August 27, 2007|access-date=February 22, 2024|last=Sternbergh|first=Adam|work=]}}</ref> Trish Wethman of '']'' wrote, "Tonight's episode provided several laugh-out-loud moments. This is the ''Entourage'' that I always enjoy."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TV-Show-Blog/Entourage/Episode-Recap-Cannes/800021041|title=Entourage: No Cannes Do|date=August 26, 2007|access-date=February 22, 2024|last=Wethman|first=Trish|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071218151432/http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TV-Show-Blog/Entourage/Episode-Recap-Cannes/800021041|archive-date=December 18, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| At the airport, Turtle spots a man wearing a ] and is nervous about boarding a plane with him. Drama decides to go over and befriend that man; even if he is a terrorist, seeing friendly faces on board will give him second thoughts about hijacking the plane. When the airport closes down and cancels all flights, it doesn't look like the guys will be able to make it to France in time for the ''Medellin'' premiere. Ari calls his wife to let her know she can join them in Cannes, but she heard on the news that the airport is closed. She says she is only being invited for this reason and Ari wants to relieve his guilt. He calls Lloyd to set up a flight with a private company. | |||
| Paul Katz of '']'' wrote, "With one more episode left in the season, I expected tonight to be filled with more babes, more drugs, and more obnoxiousness from gonzo director Billy Walsh, a.k.a. Wally Balls. Tonight delivered all that — but the one thing I didn't expect was an episode with social commentary on the state of terrorism today in the United States."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0%2C%2C20053368%2C00.html|title=Cannes Laughter|last=Katz|first=Paul|date=August 27, 2007|access-date=February 22, 2024|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070829231351/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20053368,00.html|archive-date=August 29, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> Jonathan Toomey of '']'' wrote, "I've complained here and there about some of the mediocre episodes that have aired this summer. However, it's hard to stay angry when we get one like this. It was perfect really. Hands down, one of the best written episodes of ''Entourage'' - spanning all four seasons."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/27/entourage-no-cannes-do/|title=Entourage: No Cannes Do|last=Toomey|first=Jonathan|date=August 26, 2007|access-date=February 22, 2024|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071017125708/http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/08/27/entourage-no-cannes-do/|archive-date=October 17, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| The boys meet up back at the house and Anna calls E asking for help; she doesn't understand the script. Vince tells E he needs to get Anna to do the film. Vince is upset that E didn't offer assurance at their previous meeting when E finally admits he doesn't like it. This prompts Vince to just lie about the script, "You lied to me." E goes over to Anna's and tells her she needs to do the movie. She agrees and they sit and talk over a glass of wine. Anna is still upset over her break-up and doesn't think she will meet anyone new. Eric tells her she has nothing to worry about; upon meeting her he thought that she was cute and that their first meeting was actually a date. Anna, flattered, tells E that she thinks he is cute too. Her honesty gets him to admit that he doesn't like Billy's script. | |||
| ] submitted this episode for consideration for ] at the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Official 2008 EMMYS Episode Submissions|url=http://goldderbyforums.latimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1106078764/m/340102161|publisher=The Envelope Forum, ]|accessdate=February 19, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081008112622/http://goldderbyforums.latimes.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/1106078764/m/340102161|archive-date=October 8, 2008}}</ref> He would receive a nomination, but lose to ] for directing the episode "]" for '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sock-emmy-producers-sonnenfeld-fey-50719/|title=Sock it to Emmy producers; Sonnenfeld; Fey|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=September 21, 2008|access-date=February 22, 2024|work=]}}</ref> | |||
| Ari, now talking his wife down from a punitive spending spree, tells a delighted Lloyd he can now go to Cannes. However, Ari arrives late to the Hollywood rush for private jets after LAX closes and none are available. The last plane was booked by ]. Desperate to fly his guys to Cannes, Ari calls Sydney Pollack, who is interested in meeting Vince and the hype surrounding his film. Syndey agrees but is only able to accommodate five of the six onto the plane. Lloyd, who hears the conversation, sullenly leaves for the day to go home and unpack. | |||
| == References == | |||
| The boys, Vince, Turtle, Drama, and Billy, finally meet up at the ] with Ari. As they wait for E, Ari realizes he miscalculated and someone will need to stay behind. Turtle volunteers, since he is not directly involved with ''Medellin''. Vince decides it's all or nothing and passes on the flight. E finally shows up and tells the guys that, because of conflicting interests, Anna fired him. As the boys turn to head out of the terminal, ] arrives and greets Turtle. He is heading to London and Turtle asks if he has any space on his plane and Kayne points outside to his 727. Turtle and Vince ask if he could do them a huge favor and drop them off in Cannes. Kayne turns to Don C and asks who he knows that will be in Cannes, to which Don replies "Everybody." Kanye decides to go to Cannes and - Voila!- the guys all head outside. Before boarding, Ari calls his wife to apologize and tell her the truth: he wanted to go with the boys and feel young again. Now he really does want her to go. Pleased with his sentiment, and surrounded by a room full of designer purchases, Mrs. Ari tells him she wanted the truth all along and to have a safe flight. On board, Kanye announces that, even if it is illegal and has no training, he will be flying the plane off the runway. The guys sit, stunned, as Kanye emerges and exclaims that he is only fucking with them. Everyone laughs as they get served refreshments by attractive flight attendants before taking off. | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:30, 4 January 2025
11th episode of the 4th season of Entourage
| "No Cannes Do" | |||
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| Entourage episode | |||
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 11 | ||
| Directed by | Dan Attias | ||
| Written by | |||
| Cinematography by | Rob Sweeney | ||
| Editing by | Rick Weis | ||
| Original release date | August 26, 2007 (2007-08-26) | ||
| Running time | 29 minutes | ||
| Guest appearances | |||
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| Episode chronology | |||
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| List of episodes | |||
"No Cannes Do" is the eleventh episode of the fourth season of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage. It is the 53rd overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Doug Ellin and executive producer Rob Weiss, and directed by Dan Attias. It originally aired on HBO on August 26, 2007.
The series chronicles the acting career of Vincent Chase, a young A-list movie star, and his childhood friends from Queens, New York City, as they attempt to further their nascent careers in Los Angeles. In the episode, the boys prepare to leave for the Cannes Film Festival, but face multiple challenges when their flight is delayed.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.06 million household viewers and gained a 1.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise towards West's guest appearance. For the episode, Dan Attias received a nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Plot
The boys prepare to leave with Billy (Rhys Coiro) and Ari (Jeremy Piven) for Cannes. Meeting Anna Faris, Billy decides to cast her in Clouds and rewrite the script to accommodate her. However, LAX is closed down due to a Red Alert, delaying their flight. As they await, Billy instructs Eric (Kevin Connolly) to arrange a meeting with Faris.
Faris is given the script, but she is confused over the tone and the fact that Billy wrote it in haiku. She is unconvinced over taking the role, but Vince (Adrian Grenier) makes Eric in getting her signed. Eric lies that the script will make sense in the end, but he eventually comes clean and admits the script is bad. Ari feels pressured in finding a private jet, just as Melissa (Perrey Reeves) and Lloyd (Rex Lee) are arguing over accompanying him to Cannes. He eventually finds a jet, but is already booked by Sydney Pollack. He calls Pollack and convinces him in letting the boys accompany him.
As Eric stays to explain the situation to Faris, the boys and Ari leave for the plane. However, they are notified that there are only five available seats and one of them must stay. They decide to not leave on the flight, just as Eric arrives. Suddenly, they meet with Kanye West at the waiting area. While West is heading for London, he agrees in letting go in his plane for Cannes. Before leaving, Ari talks with Melissa to express his regret and asking her to come with him, but she allows him to go with the boys.
Production
Development
The episode was written by series creator Doug Ellin and executive producer Rob Weiss, and directed by Dan Attias. This was Ellin's 33rd writing credit, Weiss' 16th writing credit, and Attias' eighth directing credit.
Reception
Viewers
In its original American broadcast, "No Cannes Do" was seen by an estimated 3.06 million household viewers with a 1.9 in the 18–49 demographics. This means that 1.9 percent of all households with televisions watched the episode. This was a 10% decrease in viewership from the previous episode, which was watched by an estimated 2.77 million household viewers with a 1.8 in the 18–49 demographics.
Critical reviews
"No Cannes Do" received generally positive reviews from critics. Ahsan Haque of IGN gave the episode a "good" 7.8 out of 10 and wrote, "This episode served primarily as a buildup for the finale, and as such, doesn't stand well on its own. The filler stories featuring Turtle and Drama were uninteresting, and there was little payoff with the Ari, wife, and Lloyd storyline. Fortunately, the Kanye West cameo was excellent, and Eric's moments were highly entertaining and helps add to the anticipation for the finale."
Alan Sepinwall wrote, "Well, at least the writers had Vince acknowledge that everything always works out fine for him, but it wasn't funny the way it was when Jerry Seinfeld did it in "The Opposite."" Adam Sternbergh of Vulture wrote, "Of course, the real reason is that (a) no conflict on this show can last longer than 29 minutes, (b) no female love interest on this show can last longer than three episodes, and (c) Anna Faris is ten times cuter and twenty times more interesting than Adrian Grenier and thus had to be jettisoned." Trish Wethman of TV Guide wrote, "Tonight's episode provided several laugh-out-loud moments. This is the Entourage that I always enjoy."
Paul Katz of Entertainment Weekly wrote, "With one more episode left in the season, I expected tonight to be filled with more babes, more drugs, and more obnoxiousness from gonzo director Billy Walsh, a.k.a. Wally Balls. Tonight delivered all that — but the one thing I didn't expect was an episode with social commentary on the state of terrorism today in the United States." Jonathan Toomey of TV Squad wrote, "I've complained here and there about some of the mediocre episodes that have aired this summer. However, it's hard to stay angry when we get one like this. It was perfect really. Hands down, one of the best written episodes of Entourage - spanning all four seasons."
Dan Attias submitted this episode for consideration for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards. He would receive a nomination, but lose to Barry Sonnenfeld for directing the episode "Pie-lette" for Pushing Daisies.
References
- "Entourage – WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- "Broadcast & Cable Nielsens: Week Ending August 26, 2007". Ratings Ryan. January 10, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- "Broadcast & Cable Nielsens: Week Ending August 19, 2007". Ratings Ryan. January 7, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- Haque, Ahsan (August 27, 2007). "Entourage: "No Cannes Do" Review". IGN. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- Sepinwall, Alan (August 27, 2007). "Busting Loose". What's Alan Watching?. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- Sternbergh, Adam (August 27, 2007). "The 'Entourage' Guilt/Pleasure Index: Deus Ex Kanye!". Vulture. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- Wethman, Trish (August 26, 2007). "Entourage: No Cannes Do". TV Guide. Archived from the original on December 18, 2007. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- Katz, Paul (August 27, 2007). "Cannes Laughter". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on August 29, 2007. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- Toomey, Jonathan (August 26, 2007). "Entourage: No Cannes Do". TV Squad. Archived from the original on October 17, 2007. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- "Official 2008 EMMYS Episode Submissions". The Envelope Forum, Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 8, 2008. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- Hibberd, James (September 21, 2008). "Sock it to Emmy producers; Sonnenfeld; Fey". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
External links
- "No Cannes Do" at HBO
- "No Cannes Do" at IMDb
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