The Immortal Kevin Fitzpatrick was born and raised in New York City, and that doesn't make sense. Kevin wears many hats, including actor, editor, and writer, but never yellow. The best things in life are Back to the Future, beets, Firefly and The Venture Bros. When not picking apart the minutia of pop culture in film and TV, Kevin can usually be found RIGHT BEHIND YOU.
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‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Author Margaret Atwood Wants Drake Cameo in Season 2
There was a lot to take in with the first season of Hulu’s Handmaid’s Tale. Women were brutally subjugated, tortured and killed, amid scenes of political chaos that frighteningly resemble our own world. Through all of it, we and author Margaret Atwood had only one thought: Drake needs to cameo in Season 2, right?
Every ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Episode Might Be Movie-Length
We’re just two weeks from Game of Thrones Season 7 treating us to the longest episodes yet, though the future remains as uncertain as ever. Even less episodes will populate the eighth and final season, and according to those involved, the run-times may get even longer.
‘South Park’ Season 21 Will Ignore Trump for ‘Kids Being Kids’
Few would accuse South Park of losing its edge, though the yearly cycle understandably has trouble keeping up with current events (at their pace these days). That’s why Season 21 will get back to basics, as creator Trey Parker wants to ditch Trump in favor of “Cartman dressing up like a robot and [screwing] with Butters.”
FOX Plots New Singing Competition After Losing ‘American Idol’
American Idol moving to ABC is bound to leave FOX a little green, and they might even spend a little in retaliation. FOX is apparently working on a brand-new singing competition to rival Idol and The Voice with a unique format.
‘Gilmore Girls’ Luke Starting His Own Real-Life Coffee Brand
I’ll be honest; seven seasons of Gilmore Girls and one revival later, I’m still not entirely certain why Luke’s coffee was so special. Perhaps Scott Patterson himself can clue me in, now that the once (and future?) Luke Danes is launching his own real-life coffee brand.
‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 2 Sets Alexis Bledel’s Return, More 2018 Details
Like some of TV’s best book adaptations, Hulu’s Handmaid’s Tale covered the lion’s share of source material in Season 1, and now eyes a new Tale in Season 2. As such, Alexis Bledel’s already-expanded role will become series regular when The Handmaid’s Tale returns in 2018.
‘Wet Hot American Summer’ Gets a Decade Hotter in ‘Ten Years Later’ Trailer
It’s only taken sixteen years, but Wet Hot American Summer is finally taking us Ten Years Later. The whole Camp Firewood gang is back for the Netflix sequel series trailer, which now sets an August premiere.
FOX Sets ‘The Gifted,’ ‘Gotham’ and More Premieres for Fall 2017
The CW may have TV superheroes on lock, but FOX may give them a run for their money later this year. The full fall 2017 schedule has been announced, featuring X-Men drama The Gifted, Gotham Season 4, Lucifer and all your new and returning favorites.
‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Reportedly in Development for 2018
It’s hard to pinpoint when exactly Downton Abbey transitioned from water-cooler drama to gilded afterthought, but we didn’t have to wait long to revisit the Crawley family. NBCUniversal bosses claim Downton Abbey is gearing up for a movie, which might shoot as early as 2018.
David Oyelowo Will Voice Scar in ‘Lion King’ TV Series ‘The Lion Guard’
We’re still waiting for news of the live-action (ish) Lion King, but the franchise’s TV arm has its own brand-new Scar. Lion King sequel series The Lion Guard will borrow a Star Wars Rebels fan-favorite to bring Scar back to life (ish), and we’ve got the first look.
‘Will and Grace,’ ‘This Is Us’ and More Set NBC Fall 2017 Premieres
We’ve still quite a ways to go before getting into the nitty-gritty of fall premieres, but NBC is joining the ranks with official schedules. Find out when Will & Grace, breakout hit This Is Us and The Good Place return, along with Law and Order and more.
Glenn Close to Lead Amazon Zombie Comedy ‘Sea Oak’
We knew Amazon wouldn’t stay out of the zombie genre after Zombieland, but adding Glenn Close to lead the next venture is another matter. The Damages and Guardians of the Galaxy star will join Sea Oak, a new half-hour comedy about undead revenge.
Apple Hires Sony TV Execs to Jumpstart Original Programming
We’ve known for years that Apple had some designs on original TV, but early entries like Planet of the Apps or August’s Carpool Karaoke spinoff haven’t made major impact. That may change, as Apple hires some of Sony Pictures Television’s top representatives to spearhead the next phase.
Adam West Completed ‘Batman Vs. Two Face’ Recording Before Death
The world has literally lit up with Adam West tributes since the Batman star’s tragic passing over the weekend, and we’ll have at least one more chance to honor the staccato “Bright Knight.” Sources confirm West had completed recording vocals for an animated sequel to Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders.
‘Sharknado’ Likes to Get the Landmarks in First ‘Global Swarming’ Teaser
Every year we ask ourselves how Sharknado might up the ante, and you don’t get much bigger than the full Independence Day. Watch Global Swarming send sharks after the world’s landmarks in a first teaser for Syfy’s fifth (!) Sharknado film.
Bill Nye Takes on Twitter Backlash With ‘Saves the World’ Season 2 Order
Netflix still hasn’t quite cracked the formula for late-night, but like Chelsea before him, Bill Nye will keep at it. The science-minded Bill Nye Saves the World will continue educating Netflix subscribers and fighting trolls with a Season 2 renewal.