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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Louis C.K. Netflix Special Canceled Over Misconduct Allegations
Seeing as HBO, FX and the outlet behind Louis C.K.’s new film all severed ties with the comedian after a string of sexual misconduct reports, Netflix was sure to follow. The streaming service has canceled plans for a new comedy special with C.K. it previously announced.
HBO Drops Louis C.K. After Sexual Misconduct Report, FX Reviewing Ties
The entertainment world is understandably reevaluating partnerships with Louis C.K. in the wake of Thursday’s bombshell report. HBO has opted to remove the comedian from its upcoming autism benefit and streaming library, while FX is rethinking its own relationship with C.K.
Amazon Investigating ‘Transparent’ Star Jeffrey Tambor for Sexual Harassment
Weeks after Amazon parted ways with studio boss Roy Price over sexual harassment claims, Transparent star Jeffrey Tambor has become the subject of another investigation. Tambor’s former assistant has reported him for inappropriate behavior, though the actor apparently rejects the claims.
‘Stranger Things’ Almost Killed Off Season 2’s Most Crucial Character
Once upon a time, Stranger Things played coy with a potential second season, leading us to wonder if the breakout Netflix drama might reboot after one year. That plan obviously fell through, but the Duffer brothers now reveal a modified Season 1 finale that was much more heartbreaking than we first realized.
A ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Series Is in Development With Amazon
Well, we knew Amazon was looking for its own Game of Thrones; we just didn’t think they’d aim this high. A full-scale Lord of the Rings TV series is in development at Warner Bros., with Amazon leading the pack in an understandably competitive bid.
‘House of Cards’ Season 6 Likely to Kill Off Kevin Spacey’s Frank
All week long we’ve seen House of Cards continually crumble under allegations against Kevin Spacey, but is there hope yet for the final season? A new report suggests producers are looking into continuing the series around Robin Wright‘s Claire Underwood, albeit after a very frank exit.
‘Stranger Things’ Monster Netflix Ratings Might Be Revealed
Netflix may never fully quantify its viewership for different series, but it’s a fair bet that Stranger Things marks one of their biggest successes. So much so, in fact, that Nielsen ratings have produced data claiming that Season 2 earned upwards of fifteen million views for its premiere, and impressive numbers for all nine episodes.
‘Stranger Things 2’ Cut Epilogue Scenes That Set Up Season 3
We were perfectly content with Stranger Things 2 leaving Eleven and co. on a happy Snow Ball, save one looming shot of the threat to come. The second season finale almost went much further, however, before creators vetoed several epilogues for Season 3.
‘House of Cards’ Halts Final Season Production Over Kevin Spacey Allegations
Netflix’s House of Cards may be folding faster than expected. Even as the Kevin Spacey drama seemed to confirm a sixth and final season in response to allegations of pedophilia, production has now shut down altogether while Netflix figures out their next move.
Netflix ‘House of Cards’ Will End With Sixth and Final Season
In what’s either the best or worst timing possible, Netflix’s House of Cards is about to crumble. The Kevin Spacey-Robin Wright political drama is confirmed to return for a sixth and final season, bringing the Underwoods’ reign to a close.
‘SNL’ Sets Tiffany Haddish, Eminem and More for November Episodes
Now that David Pumpkins’ animated Halloween special is behind us, SNL is looking forward to November. Two more hosts have joined the coming weeks alongside Larry David, including a Girls Trip favorite, a promotion for Chance The Rapper and more.
‘Stranger Things’ Bosses Admit THAT Eleven Episode Didn’t Really Work
Most would agree that Stranger Things managed to recapture old magic in Season 2, though at least one outlying episode divided fans. Now, even the Duffer brothers admit that Eleven’s excellent adventure was “kind of a crazy thing to do,” but one they needed to make the finale work.
‘Stranger Things’ Bosses Reveal How THAT Finale Scene Affects Season 3
Millions of Stranger Things fans have already raced through Season 2, and turned Upside Down in anticipation of Season 3. This year’s finale left on a pretty big looming cliffhanger, so what do the Duffer brothers have to say about the Shadow Monster’s new target?
George H.W. Bush Apologizes to ‘Turn’ Star for Sexual Harassment
People across the entertainment industry have bravely stood up to reveal encounters with sexual assault, but the latest takes a … well, Turn. AMC star Heather Lind spoke out against an instance of harassment from George H.W. Bush, for which the elder ex-president has now apologized.
Here’s Your First Look at ‘Karate Kid’ YouTube Series ‘Cobra Kai’
There’s definitely a lot more leg to sweep on Danny LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence now. YouTube’s Karate Kid sequel series Cobra Kai is about to go before cameras, and a new behind-the-scenes photo reunites the rivals as YouTube announces the full series cast.
Robert Guillaume, Star of ‘Benson,’ Dies at 89
One of TV’s most beloved and versatile stars has sadly passed away. Emmy-winner and Tony-nominee Robert Guillaume, star of everything from Benson to The Lion King, has died of prostate cancer complications at the age of 89.
The ‘Stranger Things’ Kids Begged Netflix to Let Them Curse in Season 2
The cast of Stranger Things dealt with plenty of adult situations in Season 1, but little that would earn an R-rating. Season 2 may be a different beast, as the Duffers reveal its pint-sized stars are “much more foulmouthed” this time around, and even petitioned Netflix to keep it that way.
Chelsea Handler’s Netflix Talk Show Canceled After Two Seasons
Chelsea Handler is leaving late-night behind. After two seasons of Netflix experimenting with her late-night talk show format, Chelsea is confirmed to shut down while its title host concentrates on activism and documentary filmmaking.
‘Roseanne’ Returns in First-Look Photo of ABC’s 2018 Revival
The Conners are back, and they look like they haven’t missed a step. Catch a first look at ABC’s upcoming Roseanne revival, as a new table read photo reveals both the updated Conner household, and familiar faces like John Goodman and Sarah Chalke.
Russian Trolls Allegedly Watched ‘House of Cards’ to Learn American Politics
Jokes about reality resembling a bad House of Cards plot may have been more accurate than we realized. It seems the Russian troll farms that interfered in the 2016 election actually drew inspiration from the political strife of Kevin Spacey’s Netflix drama.