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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J.J. Abrams Eyes Michael Jackson Event Series on Icon’s Last Days
Dramatized event series of major cultural touchstones have been on fire since FX’s People v. O.J. Simpson, and it looks like Michael Jackson may next get the TV treatment. J.J. Abrams has re-teamed with Tavis Smiley for an event series based on the last days of pop icon Michael Jackson, based on author Smiley’s book.
David Letterman Wanted a Female ‘Late Show’ Host, Is Otherwise DGAF
Anyone following David Letterman (and his giant beard)’s post-retirement from The Late Show can’t help a smile at the veteran comic’s irreverent outlook. To wit, Letterman reveals in a new interview that he “couldn’t care less” about Stephen Colbert’s new Late Show, or any other series out there, wondering why the job didn’t go to a female host.
‘Walking Dead’ Universal Attraction Sets Opening Day, New BTS Preview
It was two months ago we first heard that The Walking Dead’s yearly Universal Studios attraction had earned a permanent place in the amusement park, and now we know when, and which walkers will storm the gates. Not only will the exhibit open in July, but a new BTS video shows the team using actual molds from famous walkers on the series.
NBC’s Insane ‘Wizard of Oz’ Reboot ‘Emerald City’ Gets First Photos
It’s taken far longer than a trip over the rainbow to finally get NBC Wizard of Oz reboot Emerald City clicking its heels, but even without a formal premiere date, the first official photos of the Tarsem Singh-directed series have arrived. Meet your post-apocalyptic Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow and even one fabulous-looking witch in a first look at Emerald City!
‘The Twilight Zone’ Rebooting at CBS as New Interactive Series
According to The Wrap, CBS has partnered with digital video company Interlude (those behind that viral channel-changing lip-sync of “Like a Rolling Stone”) for the “original interactive project” allowing Twilight Zone viewers to “step in and become a part of the story.” BioShock creator Ken Levine will even write and direct the pilot episode.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Doesn’t Look Back on Her SNL Tenure Too Fondly
Eternally associated with the role of Seinfeld’s Elaine (and since 2013, Veep’s title boss), Julia Louis-Dreyfus garners significantly less recognition for her time as an SNL player in the mid ‘80s. Now, with her third SNL hosting turn this coming weekend, Dreyfus reveals that her initial SNL years weren’t fond memories, given some of the sexism and lacking recognition.
‘MADtv’ Revival on at The CW, Original Cast to Host New Episodes
The 20-year anniversary of MADtv brought cast members out of the woodwork for a CW reunion special, and we might have seen the next step coming. The series itself will officially return for eight new CW episodes, with original cast members eyed to host new comedians for each new installment.
Netflix Prices Will Rise in May for 17 Million Subscribers
Streaming markets are still evolving, between features available, tiered subscriptions, pricing and more, and Netflix, granddaddy of them all, will soon up their prices without a majority of customers realizing. Say goodbye to those grandfathered into the Standard Netflix subscription, as you’ll be forking over an additional $2.00 each month without realizing.
Netflix ‘Gilmore Girls’ Revival Returns to Stars Hollow in First Photos
It seems like only yesterday, that Netflix announced an end to the drug-induced haze that followed all our collective anguish at Gilmore Girls’ final season, in staging a long-awaited revival. Now, we’re already back in Stars Hollow, as the first official photos of new Gilmore Girls have arrived.
John Travolta Wants to Return for ‘American Crime Story’ Season 2 … As Himself
The People v. O.J. Simpson will conclude the first American Crime Story run on Tuesday, hailed as one of TV’s best, where early days drew mostly snickers for John Travolta’s hilarious wig. Now, we may have all-new hairpieces to snicker at next year, as Travolta has expressed an intent to return for the second, Hurricane Katrina-based American Crime Story.
CW ‘The Notebook’ Remake Will Have to Write You Every Day For Another Year
The CW renewing just about every one of its series for additional seasons didn’t bode particularly well for any developing shows, and so it seems that an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ The Notebook will be left dangling on the Ferris wheel. The CW will hang onto the series for now, redeveloping it for next year.
‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’ Movie Will Of Course Return Kirk Fogg (and His Denim)
Fans of Nickelodeon’s Legends of the Hidden Temple were briefly excited, then admittedly curious at news that the beloved game show would return (in the form of a TV movie), and they’ll at least have some familiar faces. Original host Kirk Fogg will return for the new scripted iteration as well, paying homage to his time as a Legends of the Hidden Temple guide.