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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‘American Horror Story’ Will Edit ‘Cult’ Mass Shooting After Las Vegas
As if we weren’t living one real-life American Horror Story after another, the FX Cult is taking a cue from reality. Following concerns of an upcoming mass shooting sequence airing too close to the Las Vegas massacre, Ryan Murphy confirms changes to the scene.
‘SNL’ Pays Tribute to Las Vegas, Tom Petty With Jason Aldean Cold Open
Much as we saw last season, SNL took time at the top of the show to address a major tragedy with song. Watch this weekend’s cold open, as Las Vegas singer Jason Aldean pays tribute to lost lives with a special acknowledgement for Tom Petty.
‘The Walking Dead’ Might Continue After Andrew Lincoln Leaves
The Walking Dead has reached an age where AMC must naturally consider an endpoint, or at least where stars might jump ship. Even Rick might leave this world behind at some point, and both Andrew Lincoln and showrunners are already considering the possibility.
Netflix Wanted ‘Stranger Things’ 3 and 4 Shot Back-to-Back (Because of Puberty)
There’s good reason child actors rarely hang around genre TV, as cameras capture their growth faster than stories can tell. The Stranger Things kids too will seem noticeably older in Season 2, and Netflix even hoped to shoot the next two seasons back-to-back to avoid that pesky puberty.
‘Fuller House’ Celebrates 30th (!) Anniversary in First Season 3 Trailer
Full House is now officially too old to live with its parents. Thankfully, Netflix successor series Fuller House doesn’t pay rent, so there’s nothing (too) creepy or sad about returning to that iconic house for Season 3, especially as the new trailer commemorates the show’s 30th anniversary.
‘Scandal’ Creator Shonda Rhimes Moves to Netflix in Major Deal
If you thought Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes had carte blanche at ABC, wait until you see her on Netflix. The famed Shondaland has officially gone streaming with a major new Netflix development deal that’s bound to have ABC reeling.
NBC Revival Fever Now Back at ‘The Munsters,’ Seth Meyers Producing
NBC is far from the only guilty party when it comes to TV revivals, but there’s something special about reviving something you failed to revive. The Munsters may live again, as NBC succeeds Mockingbird Lane with another attempt at the ghoulish family, executive produced by Seth Meyers.
‘How I Met Your Mother’ Spinoff Back in Development With New Writers (Again)
Brace yourself, that How I Met Your Mother spinoff is coming around for another pass. After CBS’ initial attempt at a How I Met Your Dad and FOX’s This Is Us-superseded version, a third group of 20th Century Fox writers will take aim at a female-focused reboot.
‘Stranger Things’ Goes Back to the Pool in New Season 2 Tease
Things are sure to get pretty strange at Comic-Con, but Netflix is giving us an early taste. Stranger Things 2 pays further tribute to Barb with an eerie new teaser for the coming days, and nothing will ever go back to normal.
‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Sets October Premiere With First Poster!
Who needs Comic-Con? Netflix’s Stranger Things may debut new looks at Season 2 from their San Diego perch, but our first poster for the new big bad is right here, along with an earlier October premiere than expected.
‘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?
‘Making a Murderer’ Subject Brendan Dassey Has Overturned Conviction Upheld
We still don’t know what Season 2 of Netflix’s Making a Murderer might look like, though enough has happened to swing the narrative in multiple directions. Last summer saw alleged accomplice Brendan Dassey nearly free on an overturned conviction; now upheld, but what does it mean?
Netflix ‘GLOW’ Teases ‘Female-Forward’ Production in New Featurette
We’ve only a few days before Netflix starts to GLOW with Alison Brie’s new Netflix Jenji Kohan wrestling dramedy, but why wait? A new featurette goes in-depth with the cast’s ringside preparation, along with all the “crotch to face” action you can handle.
‘Better Call Saul’ Confirms THAT Character’s Return After Fiery Season 3 End
Season 3 of Better Call Saul has come to a close, and Jimmy McGill’s world is moving closer than ever to Breaking Bad. To wit, Monday’s finale seemingly dispatched a major character never referenced in the original series, though producers cryptically promise we’ll see them again.
‘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.
‘American Crime Story’ Delays ‘Katrina’ Behind ‘Versace,’ Confirms Returning Cast
If you’re wondering why American Crime Story’s third, Versace-based season has made considerably more press than Season 2’s Katrina, there’s good reason. FX confirms that Versace will now serve as Season 2, as Katrina shores up its returning cast and special effects.
FX ‘The Americans’ Gets Horrifically Dark Sitcom Makeover
FX Russian spy drama The Americans feels uncomfortably topical in its twilight years, so we could use a laugh. A deeply … deeply unsettling laugh. Ahead of Season 5’s finale, have a look at The Americans as a cheery ‘80s sitcom centered around Paige, with no horrific murder, espionage or treason creeping in at all!
Powers Boothe, Star of ‘Deadwood,’ Dies at 68
A sad day for fans of Powers Boothe, as the revered character actor has apparently passed away. The sinister-voiced star was well-remembered for his role as one of Deadwood’s big bads, as well as appearances in everything from Sin City to Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman Craft New NBC Reality Competition
As if you hadn’t enough trouble keeping The Handmaiden and The Handmaid’s Tale separate, Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman are adding a new wrinkle. The Parks and Recreation pair will host The Handmade Project, a new NBC reality competition for craft-making.
‘Big Bang Theory’ Spinoff ‘Young Sheldon’ Gets Series Order, Jon Favreau
The Big Bang Theory is certainly up there in its twilight years, but the TV world will not be bereft of “Bazinga!” for long. Prequel spinoff series Young Sheldon is officially coming to CBS, with none other than Jon Favreau attached to direct.