With the proliferation of content in the streaming era, live TV may be exiting its golden age. However, there are still a handful of events that remain highly viewed and inseparable from live broadcast. The Super Bowl, presidential debates, and in recent memory, withWill Smith slapping Chris Rock, the Academy Awards. Over the past few years, these live events have seen a decrease in viewership (give or take aratings boost slap)....
Sometimes, it’s hard to believe theStar Trekfranchise has been around for almost sixty years. Stepping back to review its numerous series, both live-action and animated, as well as the many films that have expanded the universe over the years, it’s no wonder the characters and their world feels timeless. Across the franchise, fans have been introduced to only a handful of the most outstanding Starfleet Captains and their crews, but the impact they made during their tenure continues to resonate with viewers long after their series finales....
Stranger Thingsseason 4 has already been larger than anything that has previously been seen in the series, and with almost four hours still to come in the final two episodes, things are going to get even crazier as the season comes to a close. The Duffer Brothers have expanded and grown the show with each season, and this time around, the Upside-Down has played a bigger role than ever, with many fan favorites finding themselves trapped in the demonic world of Vecna....
Comedy sitcom,The Connerswas a series born out of controversy when comedic leading lady Roseanne Barr found herself in hot waterover a tweet. At the time, the future of the series, without its matriarch, was uncertain. But both Barr and the network worked to salvage the series. According toNBC, Barr reportedly stated: “I agreed to the settlement so that the 200 jobs of the beloved cast and crew could be saved, and I wish the best for everyone involved....
The Mandalorianleads a jailbreak with a motley crew of mercenaries. “The Prisoner” has Mando (Pedro Pascal) trying to earn some credits on the run with Baby Yoda. He rendezvous with an old partner at a space station, who has the gang waiting for the job. They include a deadly, knife-throwing Twi’lek ex-girlfriend, a hulking Devaronian, a smart mouth with three guns, and a bug-eyed droid. The usual double crosses ensue as New Republic X-Wings crash the party....
The Predatoris on its way. A new featurette teases the Ultimate Predator’s spine ripping strength, which was shown in full at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. In addition to the Ultimate Predator, the new footage also shows off some behind-the-scenes action as well, including an interview with Shane Black where he claims thatThe Predatoris the scariest movie in the entire franchise, which falls in line with theR-rating that the movie earned....
Fans ofThe Simpsonswith some extra cash to burn may want to open up those wallets, as 20th Century Fox has revealed a brand new, limited edition box set aimed at hardcore fans of the animated series.The Simpsons: The Complete Seasons 1-20 Limited Edition box set will contain every single episode from the first 20 seasons of the show. The catch? Those interested need to act fast, as only 1,000 of them are being released....
The fictional band from Tom Hanks' 1996 movieThat Thing You Do!reunited in Los Angeles last night to perform their hit song “That Thing You Do.” The Wonders were persuaded to reunite and perform at the Roxy last night for the Goddamn Comedy Jam with Bill Burr by Josh Adam Myers. Ethan Embry (The Bass Player), Jonathon Schaech (singer Jimmy), and Tom Everett Scott (Shades the Drummer) got up on stage to perform their hit single from the movie with a backing band and the crowd loved it....
The first horror movie a kid ever watches can trigger two sorts of emotions—either instant happiness, excitement and gratification, or blatant fear, discomfort and never-ending night terrors. Wanting to watch horror movies at a young age is pretty natural; the constant warnings from parents to stay away from them is almost 100% guaranteed to make a child want to watch them. Prohibition creates desire, and when children hear from a parent that they shouldn’t watch something, they’re just more eager to try it....
Timothée Chalametis heading to the sports world in Josh Safdie’s ping-ping filmMarty Supreme, which just started filming at the end of September. TheDunestar will be playing the lead role of Marty Reisman, based on the late table tennis champion of the same name. In true Safdie fashion,Chalamet will be unrecognizable as the titular athlete, mirroring the transformation made by Adam Sandler inUncut Gems. As principal photography commences on A24’sMarty Supreme,images from the production have been posted online....
TheTransformerslive-action films have become some of the biggest summer blockbuster hits in recent memory. Taking the highly popular Hasbro toy line of transforming, robotic vehicles and translating it into explosive, action-packed,CGI-heavy storytellingmakes all the sense in the world. WithTransformers: Rise of the Beastsbringing new elements of Transformers lore into the franchise, now is the perfect chance to explore the many differences between the source material and what we see on the screen....
Tim Burton has once against succeededin developing a disturbing story, this time through the lens ofThe Addams Familyspinoff,Wednesday. Following Wednesday at her new boarding school, Nevermore, she finds herself at the heart of a dangerous new threat while finding herself smarter than many of her peers as she wanders through supernatural developments. Wednesday Addams does not want to be at Nevermore until she stumbles upon a dangerous mystery she has no choice but to be intrigued by when she realizes her potentially direct connection to a probable life-or-death battle....
Lisa McGee’s showDerry Girlsbegan in 2018, and recently aired its final season. The show is set in Northern Ireland in the 1990s, while the country was facing the Troubles. It focuses on five teenagers – Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Orla (Louisa Harland), Clare (Nicola Coughlan), Michelle (Jamie-Lee O’Donnell), and James (Dylan Llewellyn) – as they grow up and get into chaotic situations. The show is a hilarious comedy led by its great characters, and still manages to have poignant moments....
