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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Would a ‘Friends’ Revival Be as ‘Sad’ as Lisa Kudrow Says?
Now that CBS has reached back through time to bring Murphy Brown to 2018, the age of revivals is truly upon us. Many have long-viewed Friends as the Holy Grail of potential reunion series, but star Lisa Kudrow now dismisses the prospect as “sad.” Is she right?
‘Transparent’ Season 5 Officially Happening – Is Jeffrey Tambor Out?
Amazon’s recent cancellation spree stopped short of Transparent, even as the involvement of accused sexual harasser Jeffrey Tambor complicated matters. At the very least, star Judith Light now assures that Season 5 will move forward, but is its title character no more?
A ‘Murphy Brown’ Revival Is Happening at CBS With Candice Bergen
The onslaught of classic sitcom revivals continues. Next on the factory floor is none other than Murphy Brown, as CBS is putting together an official reunion series with original star Candice Bergen and creator Diane English.
Kevin Spacey Cost Netflix $39 Million Over ‘House of Cards’ and ‘Gore’
The price of doing business with predators is high. A new Netflix earnings report from the end of 2017 reveals that the streaming giant took a staggering $39 million write-down in disbanding the relationship with Hollywood abuser Kevin Spacey, both in shortening the final House of Cards season and shelving the actor’s Gore Vidal biopic.
A ‘Mighty Ducks’ TV Series Is Reportedly Quacking Up at ABC Studios
Practice your quacks and get in Flying V formation – The Mighty Ducks may be skating onto a TV near you. Reports indicate that the classic kids’ sports comedy is eyeing a return to the ice with a new TV iteration from the original trilogy’s screenwriter.
‘Veep’ Season 7 Moves to 2019 for Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Cancer Recovery
Fans of Julia Louis-Dreyfus want the Emmy-winning actress in good health, and Veep isn’t taking any chances. The HBO comedy will officially postpone filming on the seventh and final season until Louis-Dreyfus has had time to recover from chemotherapy for her breast cancer, thereby placing a premiere in 2019.
A Reality Show Crew Was Arrested Smuggling a Fake Bomb Into an Airport
A bomb scare at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey turned out not to be terrorism, but pure stupidity. Reports claim at least seven members of a reality show TV crew were arrested on Thursday for filming an attempt to smuggle a fake bomb through TSA checkpoints.
A ‘Party of Five’ Reboot Is Officially Happening at Freeform
Quick – close your eyes and think of a ‘90s TV show that hasn’t been rebooted yet. If your guess was Party of Five, we’ve got great news for you and ABC’s Freeform viewers. The classic drama will return with a new spin from original series creators Chris Keyser and Amy Lippman.
‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Star Rachel Brosnahan Regrets Working With Woody Allen
As the ranks of the “Me Too” movement swell, it seems increasingly likely that #TimesUp for Woody Allen. Amazon’s own Golden Globe-winning Rachel Brosnahan now speaks out against working with the director on his first-ever TV project, Crisis in Six Scenes.
Kristen Wiig Returns to TV (Sort Of) for New Reese Witherspoon Apple Comedy
Boy, that Apple wasn’t kidding about their entry into the TV business. Atop high-profile projects from Reese Witherspoon and Steven Spielberg, the tech giant has now booked SNL alum Kristen Wiig for a new ten-episode comedy with Witherspoon producing.
Trump Tell-All ‘Fire and Fury’ Is Getting Its Own TV Show
We knew the Trump presidency would make one hell of an event series someday; maybe not one year in, and three weeks after its tell-all book. And yet, the all-consuming Fire and Fury novel will indeed spark its own TV adaptation, landing a seven-figure deal for author Michael Wolff.
Of Course Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Becoming a Lifetime Movie
Looks like we won’t have to wait until The Crown Season 10 to see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle walking down the aisle. Perhaps even before the real royals hold their wedding, Lifetime is already interested in telling Harry and Meghan’s story with their signature schmaltz.
‘The Walking Dead’ Renewed for Season 9 With New Showrunner
Soft ratings on The Walking Dead Season 8 have raised questions of the series longevity, and we at last have an answer. The flagship AMC drama will return for a ninth season with (most of) its cast intact, though Angela Yang will take over for Scott Gimple as showrunner.
First ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 2 Trailer Sets April Premiere
If you thought Gilead was scary before, wait until you see it as a nuclear wasteland. Our first full trailer for The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2 has arrived, along with an official April premiere date and a bonus appearance by Marisa Tomei.
Bill Murray Returns to ‘SNL’ as Unmasked Steve Bannon
Well, if current events forced SNL to retire the grim Steve Bannon, they sure went out with a bang. Watch Bill Murray‘s surprise return to the series that made him famous, as SNL’s take on Trump’s (ex) right-hand man finally removes the cloak.
17 Incredible TV Twists (That Fans Completely Figured Out Ahead of Time)
It takes a lot to stand out in the era of Peak TV, and no one series can resist the siren song of shocking twists. Some lay groundwork more carefully than others, so which major swerves were audiences miles ahead of? From LOST to Star Trek: Discovery, we’ve sleuthed out seventeen that savvy viewers put together long before showrunners intended.