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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Colbert ‘Late Show’ Going Live After Presidential Debates (If They Happen)
Colbert viewers couldn’t help but notice a bit more Late Show spark when the former Colbert Report host went live to take on the Republican and Democratic national conventions, and CBS certainly won’t ignore it either. The eye has in mind for three more live shows to follow the fall Presidential debates, you know, assuming no one in particular decides to sit them out.
‘American Crime Story’ Won’t Return to Court or ‘O.J.’ Characters … Yet
The moment American Crime Story indicated Season 2 would follow The People v. O.J. Simpson with a focus on Hurricane Katrina, we knew the series had a broad definition of “crime.” In fact, FX bosses don’t want to return future seasons to a courtroom anytime soon, nor would they revisit any of the famed O.J. Simpson participants. Sorry, Sarah Paulson.
‘Walking Dead’ May End TV Series and Comic at the Same Time
Heading into its seventh season, The Walking Dead is already at an age when most series would look to start wrapping things up, though its status as AMC’s flagship hit with miles of Robert Kirkman story ahead would make that unlikely. It’s a question sure to plague the AMC series more and more in the coming years, but according to Andrew Lincoln and Scott Gimple, one idea sees Robert Kirkman ending both his long-running comic and the TV Walking Dead simultaneously.
New Netflix-CW Streaming Deal Brings Bad News for Hulu Viewers
It’s easy to take the streaming availability of network shows for granted, whether Hulu’s ability to screen most-episodes next day, or Netflix’s new season availability ahead of premieres, but CW viewers in particular are in for good news and bad. CW shows will become available on Netflix much, much faster, but at the cost of their Hulu availability.
‘Supergirl’ Season 2 Will Finally Introduce an Actual Superman
CBS’ Supergirl made clear from the start that it intended to tell Kara’s story - not her Super-cousin’s - though that didn’t stop the DC drama from awkwardly fumbling around his offscreen presence. Now, in addition to the big CW move, Supergirl will finally introduce a flesh-and-blood (or rather steel) Superman, casting for the iconic role now underway.
‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Season 4 Will Move Timeslots, ‘Go a Little Darker’
Fans of Marvel’s ABC block took small comfort after the cancellations of Agent Carter and Most Wanted that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. would at least return for Season 4, and ahead of tonight’s finale, the Avengers-adjacent drama has some big news of its own. Team Coulson will remain on Tuesdays, but airing in the latest possible primetime slot, and making some tonal changes while they’re at it.
FOX 2016 Schedule Moves ‘24: Legacy’ and ‘Prison Break’ to Midseason
Following its initial orders, FOX didn’t waste much time setting up a schedule for the 2016-17 season, including similar event series bows as 24: Live Another Day and The X-Files. This time around, 24: Legacy and Prison Break will get the big midseason debuts, while newer shows like Lethal Weapon will bow on Wednesdays.
Report: YouTube Going ‘Unplugged’ With its Own Cable TV Bundle
Yes, if it weren’t immediately clear that traditional cable faces tremendous changes, YouTube is joining the likes of Hulu and countless others by looking to bundle streaming subscriptions of cable and broadcast channels. Meet YouTube Unplugged, the latest so-called “cable-killer.”
Things Aren’t Looking Great for Marvel’s ‘Agent Carter’ or ‘Most Wanted’
The moment Agent Carter star Hayley Atwell signed for a new ABC pilot, fans of Peggy’s post-Cap adventures began to worry, even as Marvel and ABC assured she could juggle both series. Ahead of pilot pickups, however, it’s starting to look like Agent Carter may be no more, while fellow Agents series Most Wanted has again lost some of its luster.
‘Wet Hot American Summer’ Sequel Series ‘Ten Years Later’ Set at Netflix
The unadulterated commitment of Netflix’s Wet Hot American Summer prequel series First Day of Camp helped the star-studded David Wain comedy avoid the typical reunion pitfalls, enough that we’re going to do again! Yes, Camp Firewood will return to complete its Wet Hot American Summer with a proper sequel series, this time picking up Ten Years Later.
Here’s the Insane First Trailer for CBS’ Congress Alien Invasion ‘BrainDead’
If ever you thought that Zoo or Under the Dome had CBS skewing a little out-there with its summer series, boy, is BrainDead going to fry your … uh, right. The new Congress-ate-my-brains alien drama starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Tony Shalhoub has a first trailer, from the creators of The Good Wife, no less.
Here’s How ‘Game of Thrones’ S6 Pulled Off That Shocking Melisandre Twist
Game of Thrones fans have entered an entirely new realm of spoilers, now that George R.R. Martin’s books aren’t necessarily leading the way, but Sunday’s Season 6 premiere “The Red Woman” dropped one wrinkly whopper about its titular priestess. Now, director Jeremy Podeswa shares how they pulled off that shocking effect, and what it might mean going forward.
SNL Will Cut Down on Commercial Breaks by 30% Next Season
SNL hasn’t yet revealed its final host of Season 41, let alone what, if any cast turnover to expect in Season 42, but a notable change is already afoot. The NBC mainstay will cut at least two commercial breaks from live airings next season, but what might replace the additional runtime?
Doris Roberts, Star of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ Dies at 90
Sad news for fans of veteran actor and multiple Emmy-winner Doris Roberts, as the iconic Everybody Loves Raymond star has passed away. Apart from her famed role as Ray’s mother Marie Barone, Roberts is also remembered for her work on Broadway.