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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‘How I Met Your Mother’ Revival Under Consideration at FOX
No one would argue that How I Met Your Mother was thoroughly (and painfully) concluded over nine seasons, so much so that CBS thought better of continuing the franchise with a spinoff. Well, in case you needed to know what Ted, Robin, Barney, Marshall and Lily have been up to in the last three years, FOX is at least entertaining the idea of a revival.
Beck Bennett Almost Played Sean Spicer on ‘SNL’
This past weekend saw perhaps the culmination of Melissa McCarthy’s SNL Sean Spicer impression, as the real “Spicey” may not by Press Secretary by fall. Perhaps an even greater sign of McCarthy capturing lightning in a bottle; behind-the-scenes reports suggest Beck Bennett was first in line for the job.
CBS ‘2 Broke Girls’ Gets Surprise Cancellation After Six Seasons
The various renewals and cancellations from major networks haven’t strayed too far outside expectation, but it’s always odd of established series to face an abrupt end. So it is, that we eulogize CBS’ 2 Broke Girls, which endured an impressive six seasons, but won’t return for a seventh.
Josh Charles Dances in ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ Season 3 Clip
Only one more week until Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt makes May sunnier than ever, but why wait? Season 3 is here, as our first clip sees Josh Charles and Titus’ new persona dancing it up for Jacqueline.
ABC’s ‘Scandal’ Officially Ending After Season 7
Even gladiators must fall. So it is, that Olivia Pope may have officially handled her last Scandal, with reports claiming the Kerry Washington-Shonda Rhimes drama will come to an end with the seventh season next year.
NBC ‘Will and Grace’ Revival Books Fall Return With First Poster
First they dropped a surprise reunion on you, then the official revival got upped with additional episodes, and now Will & Grace are returning earlier than you thought. A first poster for the NBC favorite’s return promises a fall premiere for Karen, Will, Grace, Jack and all the rest.
‘Game of Thrones’ Working on FOUR Potential Spinoffs: Meet the Writers!
We’ve at least thirteen more Game of Thrones episodes in the tank, to say nothing of George R.R. Martin finally finishing the real story in print, but darn it all, if HBO was going to let Westeros get away. Reports confirm at least four spinoff possibilities in the works, with Kong: Skull Island and Kingsman writers competing.
Amazon Losing HBO Shows After All, But You Have Until 2018
Just over a week ago, Amazon fervently denied reports that its three-year HBO deal would expire in May, removing access to all-time HBO greats like The Wire or Six Feet Under. The confusion was attributed to technical error, but reports now confirm the deal will actually expire in 2018.
Jeff Goldblum, Danny DeVito to Lead Amazon Musician Comedy Series
We knew Always Sunny cast like Danny DeVito might take additional projects over hiatus, but Jeff Goldblum leading an Amazon series? We will definitely, uh, find a way. The once and future Jurassic Park star will lead a new Amazon musician comedy alongside DeVito, featuring the two as “an iconic music duo from the past.”
‘Roseanne’ Revival Developing at ABC (Or Netflix) With Original Cast
Oh, the Pandora’s Box we opened with even one sitcom revival. Latest off the nostalgia conveyor belt is none other than Roseanne, which will follow Will and Grace and Fuller House with its own modern revival, complete with original cast.
Ed Sheeran Reveals ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Cameo Details
Game of Thrones may have fewer episodes to premiere in Season 7, but there’s always room for a musical cameo. This time out, minstrel Ed Sheeran will sing Westeros a song, as the “Shape of You” singer now reveals the circumstance and scene partner of his appearance.
‘Family Matters’ Eddie and Urkel Tease Reunion With New Photo
Let the speculation commence! Like any good reunion, Family Matters might be off to the races after nothing more than a simple photo. See Eddie Winslow hanging out with Steve Urkel again in a new reunion photo for the sitcom favorite.
‘Simpsons’ Gives Sean Spicer a Grisly End With Trump 100-Day Gag
Boy, we thought SNL had it out for Sean Spicer. The Simpsons takes aim at a monster of its own making with a new clip grading Trump’s first 100 days in office, but it’s Ol’ Spicey who really takes the heat. See for yourself in a new gag from the series.
New ‘Twin Peaks’ Refresher Will Get You Caught Up for May’s Premiere
It’s looking less and less likely that Showtime’s Twin Peaks revival will debut any actual footage before the May 21 premiere, but there’s another way to get your bearings. Relive the series’ key moments and mythology with a brief refresher on everything you need to know for new Twin Peaks.
Dave Chappelle’s Netflix Specials Were Their Most-Viewed Ever
Dave Chappelle has definitely come back to the limelight over the last year, between SNL hostings and new Netflix specials, but with numbers like these, you’d think he never left. Netflix reveals that Chappelle’s dual standup premieres became their most-viewed comedy specials ever.
Sean Spicer Says He Sleeps Through Melissa McCarthy’s ‘SNL’ Impression
Ol’ Spicey gave us a taste of Melissa McCarthy’s SNL return this weekend (from another coast at that), presumably warming up for the comic actress’ full-fledged return in May. Don’t expect Sean Spicer to actually weigh in on the episode, as the White House Press Secretary claims not to watch any of the show (his boss would probably get mad).