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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Charlie Murphy, ‘Chappelle’ Comic and Eddie Murphy’s Brother, Dies at 57
Every Eddie Murphy and Dave Chappelle fan will remember Charlie Murphy; edgier stand-up comedian and source of the famous “True Hollywood Stories” that launched Chappelle’s Show into the stratosphere. Sadly, Charlie Murphy is no longer with us, having passed away at age 57.
Alison Brie Leads Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling in Netflix ‘GLOW’ Photos
You definitely had us at “Orange Is the New Black creator Jenji Kohan’s new Netflix series,” but you didn’t not have us at “Alison Brie vs. Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.” It’s all ready to GLOW in a first look at the new ‘80s series, as seen in gorgeous photos.
‘American Idol’ Reboot Probably Dead at Both FOX and NBC
Whether or not American Idol jumped the gun to plot a reboot so soon after its “Farewell Season,” the point may be moot. Reports indicate that neither NBC nor FOX were able to negotiate a deal with the studios behind Idol, likely shelving any revival for the foreseeable future.
Jordan Peele Is Probably Done With Sketch Comedy After ‘Get Out’
Jordan Peele is still raking in the accolades and offers after Get Out, and if you’re worried the former Key & Peele comic will stay behind camera, there’s good cause. A new interview sees Peele suggesting his sketch comedy career is over, leaving only a bleak future of unimaginable directorial success. Life is hard!
Alec Baldwin Didn’t Want to Play ‘SNL’ Trump At First
Once upon a time, Alec Baldwin taking on the role of SNL’s Donald Trump seemed like an amusing guest spot to take us through the debates. Now, the question remains how long Baldwin will play the beleaguered president, especially as the reigning host claims he never wanted the role in the first place.
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.
Dave Chappelle Explains How ‘Key and Peele’ Success ‘Hurts My Feelings’
Chappelle’s Show has been off the air long enough that you might overlook a connection to Key & Peele, though Dave Chappelle certainly popularized the format of comedians having carte blanche over a sketch show. Now, with Chappelle back in the spotlight for his Netflix special, the comedian reveals how Key & Peele “hurts my feelings,” even as he counts himself a fan.
‘Sesame Street’ Releases First Videos of Julia, a New Muppet With Autism
Sesame Street has provided decades’ worth of early education and inclusion, and now the series will help shed light on autism as well. The children’s classic has released its first official videos featuring Julia, a new four year-old muppet with autism who will debut in early April.
Netflix Confirms New Button to Skip Opening Credits
Just as Netflix decided to revamp its ratings system, so too is your binge habit getting an upgrade. Users have observed a new feature that allows one to skip the opening credits of a given episode, and get straight to the good stuff.
Dave Chappelle Talks ‘SNL’ Writers on Election Night, Louis C.K. Advice
Dave Chappelle had perhaps one of the hardest SNL gigs in recent memory, to follow the still-stunning upset of Election Night with humor. His monologue in particular set a tone for soldiering onward, for which Chappelle now offers new insight into the SNL writers’ room that week, and the advice Louis C.K. gave him.
‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Kimmel’ Respond to Trump’s PBS Budget Cuts
We’re no where near the middle of outrage from proposed congressional budget cuts, the most visible of which would eliminate funding for staples like the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Sesame Street in particular made headlines switching from PBS funding to HBO, though both it, and Jimmy Kimmel have now placed Big Bird in the spotlight to address the historic cut.
Netflix Changing Star-Rating System With New Compatibility Measure
Netflix has been around long enough that its generational users interface very differently; some solely focused on streaming, while others continue physical media, and others still swear by five-star ratings. Now, Netflix has decided to overhaul its ratings system significantly, even adding a compatibility option.
‘Master of None’ Season 2 Scoots Into May Premiere With First Teaser
The personal nature of Aziz Ansari’s Master of None made it difficult to discern when Season 2 might shoot or premiere, but Dev is finally putting down the pasta, and scooting his way into our hearts. See for yourself, as the first Master of None Season 2 tease promises a May premiere.
SNL’s ‘Weekend Update’ Officially Going Primetime in August
The rumors are true: SNL is taking Weekend Update out for a primetime spin once more. Seeing as today’s news is never not in need of incisive comedy, Colin Jost and Michael Che will end their summer breaks early to bring new half-hour Weekend Update episodes to NBC.
Dave Chappelle Faces Killer Salt in Netflix Standup Special Trailer
Dave Chappelle was looking mighty introspective in a first teaser for his three upcoming Netflix specials, so let’s get back to what he does best. A first official trailer for the March dual-release sees Chappelle tackling everything from O.J. to ISIS, and one of life’s biggest killers.
Mad Scientists Distill ‘Breaking Bad’ Into a Two-Hour Movie Cut
We’ve all rolled our eyes at one time or another as TV creators liken their work to “a 73-hour movie,” especially when it devalues the episode as a medium. Breaking Bad in particular has many standout hours that couldn’t function any other way, but some lunatic fans have now recut all 62 episodes into one two-hour film, and it … kind of works?
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Thaws Out July Premiere With First Teaser
Winter may have arrived in Westeros, but Game of Thrones is finally melting the ice with a summer premiere. At long last, Season 7 has been confirmed for an official July premiere, as revealed during a special, lengthy ice-breaking live event.
SNL Star Pete Davidson Reveals Sobriety Behind Recent Absence
SNL’s schedule has been on and off this year, airing only two episodes each month, though fans might have noticed young star Pete Davidson notably absent in recent weeks. Davidson’s social media had also been threadbare before today, wherein the comedian announced he’d taken time off to concentrate on a newfound sobriety.
Alec Baldwin Doesn’t Think He’ll Play SNL’s Trump Much Longer
In the election’s immediate aftermath, we had to wonder if Alec Baldwin had the SNL commitment to keep playing Trump as necessary for such a weekly target. Baldwin’s been a sport since November, even pivoting the impression into other mediums, but may hang up the wig before long . “I don’t [know] how much more people can take it.”
Report: Netflix Testing Choose-Your-Own-Ending Content
Netflix continually pulls at the thread of movie-TV distribution, between bottomless budgets for original series and ongoing movies and comedy specials, and may yet investigate a new avenue for content. Sources report that Netflix is toying with the idea of certain productions filming multiple outcomes, so as to allow viewers to choose their own stories.