Too many cooks spoil the broth, but sometimes even villains need to make way for heroes. Sometimes, the former just needs a primetime slot and a good storyline. Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind the iconic television series Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, certainly thinks so. In 2018, he shared his two cents, suggesting it’s high time we swapped out our penchant for morally gray antiheroes for some good ol’ traditional heroes.
Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
Well, we’ve all enjoyed rooting for the bewildering likes of Walter White and Tony Soprano—but isn’t it about time we cheered for characters who remind us of the virtues of righteousness? While the audience has been glued to complex characters navigating labyrinths of moral ambiguity, perhaps it’s time we rolled out the red carpet for the knights in shining armor.
Is Breaking Bad Done?...
Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons
Well, we’ve all enjoyed rooting for the bewildering likes of Walter White and Tony Soprano—but isn’t it about time we cheered for characters who remind us of the virtues of righteousness? While the audience has been glued to complex characters navigating labyrinths of moral ambiguity, perhaps it’s time we rolled out the red carpet for the knights in shining armor.
Is Breaking Bad Done?...
- 9/4/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Sometimes it’s hard to revisit a favorite TV series you haven’t seen in decades. Will the show hold up or be hopelessly dated? Happily, NBC’s groundbreaking 1993-98 police series “Homicide: Life on the Street” is just as brilliant as it was three decades Peacock recently dropped all seven seasons as well as 2000’s “Homicide: The Movie.”.
As NPR noted: “It was a cop show without gun battles or car chases, with a bracing shot of street-level realism; film mostly in Baltimore. ‘Homicide’ presented stuff you just didn’t see on network television back then: shaky, kinetic camera work, working stiff police detectives cracking jokes at gruesome murder scenes…serialized stories that arced over several episodes, heart-rending killings that never get solved.”
The series, which was set in the fictional Baltimore Police Department Unit, was based on David Simon’s (“The Wire”) 1991 book “Homicide: A Year in the Life of the Killing Streets.
As NPR noted: “It was a cop show without gun battles or car chases, with a bracing shot of street-level realism; film mostly in Baltimore. ‘Homicide’ presented stuff you just didn’t see on network television back then: shaky, kinetic camera work, working stiff police detectives cracking jokes at gruesome murder scenes…serialized stories that arced over several episodes, heart-rending killings that never get solved.”
The series, which was set in the fictional Baltimore Police Department Unit, was based on David Simon’s (“The Wire”) 1991 book “Homicide: A Year in the Life of the Killing Streets.
- 8/26/2024
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
With the onslaught of law enforcement series abundantly available, we commonly see characters who use their position of power for personal advantages.
Many of TV’s worst law enforcement officers aren’t afraid to break the rules they’re supposed to uphold if they gain something from the situation.
Whether it’s trying to keep their corruption secret, avoid going to jail, or get information, these corrupt cops have been known to break the law.
(NBC/Lori Allen)
Check out our fanatical picks on the dirtiest law enforcement officers on TV.
Then, be sure to join the conversation in the comments section and tell us who best depicts law enforcement at its worst. Bonus if it’s someone we didn’t list!
TV’s Worst Law Enforcement Officers
We have a range of options when it comes to TV law enforcement shows, from series with comedic nuance, such as Reno 911 or Brooklyn Nine-Nine,...
Many of TV’s worst law enforcement officers aren’t afraid to break the rules they’re supposed to uphold if they gain something from the situation.
Whether it’s trying to keep their corruption secret, avoid going to jail, or get information, these corrupt cops have been known to break the law.
(NBC/Lori Allen)
Check out our fanatical picks on the dirtiest law enforcement officers on TV.
Then, be sure to join the conversation in the comments section and tell us who best depicts law enforcement at its worst. Bonus if it’s someone we didn’t list!
TV’s Worst Law Enforcement Officers
We have a range of options when it comes to TV law enforcement shows, from series with comedic nuance, such as Reno 911 or Brooklyn Nine-Nine,...
- 8/26/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
It's amazing that Stephen King finds time to read and watch movies with what a busy writer he is, but he does it. The author frequently shares book, film, and TV recommendations on social media (he loves the Kurt Russell Western "Bone Tomahawk.") King also makes the time to film cameos in movies and TV, both adaptations of his work and, in 2010, the "Sons of Anarchy" episode "Caregiver." (King played a laconic "cleaner" named Bachman after his old pen name Richard Bachman.)
King loves "Sons of Anarchy," but he has room in his heart for more than one prestige TV crime thriller. In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, King was asked what the best TV show of the past 15 years is. He answered "Breaking Bad," saying he saw its greatness from the very first scene, where Walter White (Bryan Cranston) scrambles in the desert wearing tighty-whities.
"I knew it was...
King loves "Sons of Anarchy," but he has room in his heart for more than one prestige TV crime thriller. In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, King was asked what the best TV show of the past 15 years is. He answered "Breaking Bad," saying he saw its greatness from the very first scene, where Walter White (Bryan Cranston) scrambles in the desert wearing tighty-whities.
"I knew it was...
- 8/25/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Once set up at Netflix, Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy’s production company Intrepid Pictures now has an exclusive multiyear overall series deal with Amazon MGM Studios and one of the shows they’re working on for Prime Video is Flanagan’s dream project, a series adaptation of Stephen King’s Dark Tower novels. Fans are anxiously waiting for updates on the status of that project – but when it moves forward, it won’t be the first time someone has attempted to make a TV series version of The Dark Tower for Prime Video. Five years ago, Glen Mazzara, Akiva Goldsman, and King himself developed a take on the material and a pilot episode was shot, with Stephen Hopkins directing and Sam Strike in the lead role of gunslinger Roland. Amazon decided not to move ahead with the series at that time… and for fans who have been wondering what the pilot episode was like,...
- 8/20/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Walton Goggins Celebrates ‘Fallout’ & Says ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Is “A Seismic Consciousness Shift”
Walton Goggins has experienced the excitement of being part of a critically acclaimed series. He was a key cast member of both FX’s breakout programs “The Shield” and “Justified.” In fact, in 2011, he earned a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series nomination for his performance in the latter. That being said, his experience on Prime Video’s massive hit “Fallout,” has, so far, been at another level.
Read More: “Fallout” Showrunner Jonathan Nolan says appeasing fans would have been “A fool’s errand”
Adapted from the popular video game by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, this alternate timeline series finds Goggins initially portraying Cooper Howard, a movie star who has fallen on somewhat hard times before a post-apocalyptic war ravages the world.
Continue reading Walton Goggins Celebrates ‘Fallout’ & Says ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Is “A Seismic Consciousness Shift” at The Playlist.
Read More: “Fallout” Showrunner Jonathan Nolan says appeasing fans would have been “A fool’s errand”
Adapted from the popular video game by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, this alternate timeline series finds Goggins initially portraying Cooper Howard, a movie star who has fallen on somewhat hard times before a post-apocalyptic war ravages the world.
Continue reading Walton Goggins Celebrates ‘Fallout’ & Says ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Is “A Seismic Consciousness Shift” at The Playlist.
- 8/19/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
FX, which stands for Fox Extended, was established by Fox in 1994. A basic cable channel described in its early years as “the little network of NASCAR and Fear Factor repeats,” it began to show the promise of being something more with the 2002 launch of its first original drama, The Shield, for which Michael Chiklis earned the first major Emmy nomination and win for a basic cabler that year. Two years later, John Landgraf, an exec at NBC during its “Must-See TV” epoch, was hired as FX’s head of original programming and began backing shows like Damages, Justified, Louie, The Americans and Atlanta, which made it basic cable’s premier network — the place for premium original programming for adult viewers — with a reach of 99 million households at its 2011 height.
Then, in 2019, as part of Disney’s acquisition of Fox, FX was absorbed into Bob Iger’s Mouse House, making it...
Then, in 2019, as part of Disney’s acquisition of Fox, FX was absorbed into Bob Iger’s Mouse House, making it...
- 8/5/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Leonard Engelman, the esteemed makeup artist who worked on films including Rocky IV, The Princess Diaries, Batman & Robin and How the Grinch Stole Christmas and did Cher’s makeup for more than 30 years, has died. He was 83.
Engelman died Thursday at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, his wife of 42 years, artist Esther Engelman, told The Hollywood Reporter. The cause of death is unclear, she said.
The son of a Hollywood makeup artist, Engelman labored for a long time to convince the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to install a makeup branch, as those artisans had always been “at-large” members. And when it did so in 2006, he was elected its first governor. Later, he worked to have hairstylists added.
He also served as an Academy vice president and board member for many years.
Engelman received Emmy nominations in 1972 for an episode of Night Gallery and in 2001 for the miniseries Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis,...
Engelman died Thursday at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, his wife of 42 years, artist Esther Engelman, told The Hollywood Reporter. The cause of death is unclear, she said.
The son of a Hollywood makeup artist, Engelman labored for a long time to convince the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to install a makeup branch, as those artisans had always been “at-large” members. And when it did so in 2006, he was elected its first governor. Later, he worked to have hairstylists added.
He also served as an Academy vice president and board member for many years.
Engelman received Emmy nominations in 1972 for an episode of Night Gallery and in 2001 for the miniseries Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis,...
- 8/3/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Some of the most iconic drama series in recent TV memory aired on FX: “The Shield,” “Nip/Tuck,” “Rescue Me,” “Damages,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “Justified,” “The Americans,” “Pose,” etc. However, the cable network has never taken home the coveted Emmy Award for Best Drama Series. Until now? According to Gold Derby’s Emmy predictions, “Shōgun” is out front to win the top prize on September 15 after scooping up more nominations (25) than any other program during the 2023/24 eligibility period.
The big-budget Japanese historical drama is based on James Clavell‘s 1975 novel, which was previously adapted into NBC’s three-time Emmy-winning 1980 miniseries. The five nominated cast members for FX’s 2024 version are Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga and Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko in lead, Tadanobu Asano as Kashigi Yabushige and Takehiro Hira as Ishido Kazunari in supporting, and Nestor Carbonell as Vasco Rodrigues in guest.
SEESarah Paulson (‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith...
The big-budget Japanese historical drama is based on James Clavell‘s 1975 novel, which was previously adapted into NBC’s three-time Emmy-winning 1980 miniseries. The five nominated cast members for FX’s 2024 version are Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga and Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko in lead, Tadanobu Asano as Kashigi Yabushige and Takehiro Hira as Ishido Kazunari in supporting, and Nestor Carbonell as Vasco Rodrigues in guest.
SEESarah Paulson (‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith...
- 7/23/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The peak television renaissance didn't happen overnight. A decade prior to the epochal debut of "The Sopranos" on HBO, series as disparate in their aims as "The Simpsons," "Twin Peaks" and "The Larry Sanders Show" were challenging the industry's notions of what the broadcast medium could accomplish. Dramatic story arcs began to stretch out over a season or longer, while sitcoms got edgier and less hidebound to the multi-camera format. These successes emboldened major filmmakers to try their hand at episodic TV, which didn't always pan out. But it was always thrilling to see great artists romp about in a medium Hollywood once considered beneath them.
Of these efforts, it's possible none had a greater influence on the peak era than NBC's "Homicide: Life on the Street." When Baltimore Sun reporter David Simon began shopping his book "Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets," an account of his time...
Of these efforts, it's possible none had a greater influence on the peak era than NBC's "Homicide: Life on the Street." When Baltimore Sun reporter David Simon began shopping his book "Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets," an account of his time...
- 7/22/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Director Brad Furman has rounded out the cast for his indie drama People Not Places, scripted by his mother Ellen Brown Furman, with seven additions. They are Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King), Yul Vazquez (The Lost Bus), Laurence Mason (Tin Soldier), Obba Babatundé (S.W.A.T.), Joey Bicicchi (Tin Soldier), Colleen Camp (Amsterdam) and Olivia Jude.
Others rounding out the cast include Sam Jay (You People), Duke George, Wass Stevens (Lansky), Gregg Bello (Crown Vic) and Matthew J. Perry. As previously announced, Shirley MacLaine, Stephen Dorff, Julia Mayorga and Allegra Leguizamo also star.
People Not Places watches as Clare (MacLaine), an elderly widow living in Atlantic City, meets an erratic homeless man (Dorff) who sleeps in cars. Their shared loneliness causes them to bond, as they find the courage to face his regrettable past and her shortened future.
Furman and Jess Fuerst are producing the film...
Others rounding out the cast include Sam Jay (You People), Duke George, Wass Stevens (Lansky), Gregg Bello (Crown Vic) and Matthew J. Perry. As previously announced, Shirley MacLaine, Stephen Dorff, Julia Mayorga and Allegra Leguizamo also star.
People Not Places watches as Clare (MacLaine), an elderly widow living in Atlantic City, meets an erratic homeless man (Dorff) who sleeps in cars. Their shared loneliness causes them to bond, as they find the courage to face his regrettable past and her shortened future.
Furman and Jess Fuerst are producing the film...
- 7/19/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film TV
FX has been setting records this morning with shows such as The Bear and Shōgun helping the Disney-owned network to its best Emmy nomination day ever.
The Bear broke a record with 23 nominations, making it the most nominated comedy ever, beating 30 Rock, and Shōgun led the day with 25 nominations, the most of the day, helping FX to its record haul of 93 nominations.
This beat its previous record of 56, set in 2016 with help from The People v O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.
Related: Emmy Nominations Analysis: Fresh Blood Livens Up The Race For TV Gold
FX’s total was also helped by great showings from Fargo, which received 15 noms for its fifth season, Feud: Capote vs The Swans, which got 10, multiple nominations for What We Do In The Shadows and Welcome To Wrexham as well as a bittersweet nod for Reservation Dogs, which picked up a nomination in the...
The Bear broke a record with 23 nominations, making it the most nominated comedy ever, beating 30 Rock, and Shōgun led the day with 25 nominations, the most of the day, helping FX to its record haul of 93 nominations.
This beat its previous record of 56, set in 2016 with help from The People v O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.
Related: Emmy Nominations Analysis: Fresh Blood Livens Up The Race For TV Gold
FX’s total was also helped by great showings from Fargo, which received 15 noms for its fifth season, Feud: Capote vs The Swans, which got 10, multiple nominations for What We Do In The Shadows and Welcome To Wrexham as well as a bittersweet nod for Reservation Dogs, which picked up a nomination in the...
- 7/17/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film TV
Ryan Murphy’s upcoming Hulu legal drama All’s Fair has lost one of its big stars: Halle Berry is exiting the series, just a week after her casting was announced, a source confirms to TVLine. Our sister site Variety first reported the news, adding that Berry dropped out “due to a scheduling conflict.”
Glenn Close and Kim Kardashian remain in the cast, with both set to serve as executive producers. As previously reported, the Hulu series — touted as “a high-end, glossy and sexy adult procedural” — is eyeing a late 2024 production start date for an early 2025 launch. Kardashian will take on...
Glenn Close and Kim Kardashian remain in the cast, with both set to serve as executive producers. As previously reported, the Hulu series — touted as “a high-end, glossy and sexy adult procedural” — is eyeing a late 2024 production start date for an early 2025 launch. Kardashian will take on...
- 7/16/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Variety has reported that Halle Berry is no longer attached to All’s Fair, the Ryan Murphy legal series set to star Glenn Close and Kim Kardashian. The reason is said to be a scheduling conflict, but the exit still seems surprising as it arrives exactly a week after it was first reported that Berry would be joining the series. The role will be recast, so we should hear about Berry’s replacement in the near future.
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Halle Berry and Glenn Close are heading back to the small screen. They’re set to join the cast of All’s Fair, an upcoming legal drama series from Ryan Murphy and 20th Television.
Not much is known about the series, only that it has been described as a “glossy and sexy” procedural. The roles Berry and Close will play in the series are being kept under wraps, but it was previously...
— Original article follows —
Halle Berry and Glenn Close are heading back to the small screen. They’re set to join the cast of All’s Fair, an upcoming legal drama series from Ryan Murphy and 20th Television.
Not much is known about the series, only that it has been described as a “glossy and sexy” procedural. The roles Berry and Close will play in the series are being kept under wraps, but it was previously...
- 7/16/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Stephen King spent the 4th of July holiday catching up on TV shows, taking to social media to express his thoughts on Mayor of Kingstown and Jeremy Renner.
Mayor of Kingstown is a Paramount crime thriller created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, which stars Renner.
“I have no f***ing clue what’s going on in The Mayor Of Kingstown, but I love this show,” King posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “It reminds me of The Shield and Sons Of Anarchy. I had no fucking idea what was going on in those, either.”
Renner stars as Mike McLusky, the “Mayor” of the Michigan town where the McLusky family serves as mediators between gangs, prisoners and cops.
Although King said he wasn’t entirely clear about what was going on in the series, he had one thing for certain, sharing on X, “What I...
Mayor of Kingstown is a Paramount crime thriller created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, which stars Renner.
“I have no f***ing clue what’s going on in The Mayor Of Kingstown, but I love this show,” King posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “It reminds me of The Shield and Sons Of Anarchy. I had no fucking idea what was going on in those, either.”
Renner stars as Mike McLusky, the “Mayor” of the Michigan town where the McLusky family serves as mediators between gangs, prisoners and cops.
Although King said he wasn’t entirely clear about what was going on in the series, he had one thing for certain, sharing on X, “What I...
- 7/5/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film TV
Fans of the hit series “Prison Break” have reason to celebrate as Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller, the actors who portrayed brothers Lincoln Burrows and Michael Scofield, are set to reunite on screen in a new drama series titled “Snatchback.” The show, currently in development at Universal Television, promises to bring the duo’s dynamic chemistry back to television in an entirely new setting.
“Snatchback,” created by Scott Rosenbaum, known for his work on “The Shield,” “Chuck,” and “Queen of the South,” draws inspiration from the real-life experiences of an active covert intelligence officer. The series will follow a team of highly skilled operatives, led by Purcell and Miller’s characters, as they undertake dangerous missions to recover hostages from perilous locations around the globe.
Tish Cyrus-Purcell, founder of HopeTown Entertainment and Purcell’s wife, expressed excitement about the project, stating, “Rosenbaum has crafted an emotionally charged and high-stakes world...
“Snatchback,” created by Scott Rosenbaum, known for his work on “The Shield,” “Chuck,” and “Queen of the South,” draws inspiration from the real-life experiences of an active covert intelligence officer. The series will follow a team of highly skilled operatives, led by Purcell and Miller’s characters, as they undertake dangerous missions to recover hostages from perilous locations around the globe.
Tish Cyrus-Purcell, founder of HopeTown Entertainment and Purcell’s wife, expressed excitement about the project, stating, “Rosenbaum has crafted an emotionally charged and high-stakes world...
- 6/26/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller are set to share the screen once again 19 years after Prison Break‘s premiere. As reported by Variety, the actors will reunite in the upcoming series Snatchback, a hostage recovery drama from writer and executive producer Scott Rosenbaum (The Shield), which is currently in development at Universal Television. The official description for the series reads, “Inspired by the life of a real covert intelligence officer who is still active in the field today, the series follows a highly skilled privately contracted team of operatives as they recover hostages across the globe from some of the most exotic, and equally dangerous locations on the planet.” Purcell will also serve as an executive producer on the show, along with his wife, Tish Cyrus, and Dannah Axelrod Summers of HopeTown Entertainment. Taking to his Instagram page to reveal the news, Purcell wrote, “I’m indebted to my beautiful...
- 6/26/2024
- TV Insider
Variety reports that Prison Break stars Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell are set to reunite for Snatchback, a new hostage drama series in development at Universal Television.
The official logline for Snatchback reads: “Inspired by the life of a real covert intelligence officer who is still active in the field today, the series follows a highly skilled privately contracted team of operatives as they recover hostages across the globe from some of the most exotic, and equally dangerous locations on the planet.” Scott Rosenbaum, best known for his work writing and executive producing The Shield, is set to serve as writer and executive producer on the project. Purcell will also executive produce alongside Tish Cyrus-Purcell and Dannah Axelrod Summers of HopeTown Entertainment.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be a part of this team with such talented individuals,” Tish Cyrus-Purcell said. “Rosenbaum has crafted an emotionally charged and high stakes world...
The official logline for Snatchback reads: “Inspired by the life of a real covert intelligence officer who is still active in the field today, the series follows a highly skilled privately contracted team of operatives as they recover hostages across the globe from some of the most exotic, and equally dangerous locations on the planet.” Scott Rosenbaum, best known for his work writing and executive producing The Shield, is set to serve as writer and executive producer on the project. Purcell will also executive produce alongside Tish Cyrus-Purcell and Dannah Axelrod Summers of HopeTown Entertainment.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be a part of this team with such talented individuals,” Tish Cyrus-Purcell said. “Rosenbaum has crafted an emotionally charged and high stakes world...
- 6/25/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
We have exciting news for fans of Prison Break!
The actors who played the incarcerated brothers at the center of that beloved Fox drama are reuniting for what sounds like an equally tension-fueled series.
Variety is reporting today that the two stars -- who also appeared together in Arrow and DC's Legends of Tomorrow -- are set to costar in Snatchback, a hostage recovery drama currently in development at Universal Television.
It'll be a family affair for Purcell, who's producing the series alongside his wife, Tish Cyrus-Purcell.
The series is based on the real-life experiences of an intelligence officer and his work in international hostage recovery.
It'll be helmed by showrunner Scott Rosenbaum, who is best known for his executive producer work on shows like The Shield and Chuck.
Related: Hero or Smooth Criminal? These TV Characters Make It Hard to Tell
“Inspired by the life of a real covert...
The actors who played the incarcerated brothers at the center of that beloved Fox drama are reuniting for what sounds like an equally tension-fueled series.
Variety is reporting today that the two stars -- who also appeared together in Arrow and DC's Legends of Tomorrow -- are set to costar in Snatchback, a hostage recovery drama currently in development at Universal Television.
It'll be a family affair for Purcell, who's producing the series alongside his wife, Tish Cyrus-Purcell.
The series is based on the real-life experiences of an intelligence officer and his work in international hostage recovery.
It'll be helmed by showrunner Scott Rosenbaum, who is best known for his executive producer work on shows like The Shield and Chuck.
Related: Hero or Smooth Criminal? These TV Characters Make It Hard to Tell
“Inspired by the life of a real covert...
- 6/25/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
The Prison Break boys are back in action — and they’re not behind bars anymore.
Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell, who starred together on the hit Fox drama, are reuniting to star in Snatchback, a hostage drama in development at Universal Television, our sister site Variety reports.
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“Inspired by the life of a real covert intelligence officer who is still active in the field today,” Snatchback “follows a highly skilled...
Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell, who starred together on the hit Fox drama, are reuniting to star in Snatchback, a hostage drama in development at Universal Television, our sister site Variety reports.
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“Inspired by the life of a real covert intelligence officer who is still active in the field today,” Snatchback “follows a highly skilled...
- 6/25/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The “Prison Break” brothers are getting back together.
Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller are set as the stars of “Snatchback,” a series in development at Universal Television. Scott Rosenberg serves as writer and executive producer, while Purcell also executive produces via HopeTown Entertainment.
The official logline for “Snatchback” reads, “Inspired by the life of a real covert intelligence officer who is still active in the field today, the series follows a highly skilled privately contracted team of operatives as they recover hostages across the globe from some of the most exotic, and equally dangerous locations on the planet.”
Purcell and Miller led Fox’s “Prison Break” as brothers Lincoln Burrows and Michael Scofield for four seasons from 2006 to 2009 followed by “The Final Break,” a TV movie that concluded the series before a revival was ordered; Season 5 aired on Fox in 2017. The pair also both appeared in the CW Arrowverse series...
Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller are set as the stars of “Snatchback,” a series in development at Universal Television. Scott Rosenberg serves as writer and executive producer, while Purcell also executive produces via HopeTown Entertainment.
The official logline for “Snatchback” reads, “Inspired by the life of a real covert intelligence officer who is still active in the field today, the series follows a highly skilled privately contracted team of operatives as they recover hostages across the globe from some of the most exotic, and equally dangerous locations on the planet.”
Purcell and Miller led Fox’s “Prison Break” as brothers Lincoln Burrows and Michael Scofield for four seasons from 2006 to 2009 followed by “The Final Break,” a TV movie that concluded the series before a revival was ordered; Season 5 aired on Fox in 2017. The pair also both appeared in the CW Arrowverse series...
- 6/25/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film TV
Unfortunately, thanks to too many TV shows that shamelessly drag on for several seasons longer than they need to, many people believe that the longer a show goes on, the worse its quality becomes. When you look at some shows like ABC's Grey's Anatomy, it's hard to disagree.
However, over the years there have been some rare gems thrown into the mix. These shows are not only as good as they were in the beginning, but they get better the longer you watch them. Here are 8 that fans couldn't get enough of.
Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
One of the most classic choices, which doesn't make it any less valid. The show may be a little hard to get into, but the longer you watch, the more invested you become in the story, and the more devastated you are when the finale arrives.
What's even better is that Breaking Bad holds up over the years,...
However, over the years there have been some rare gems thrown into the mix. These shows are not only as good as they were in the beginning, but they get better the longer you watch them. Here are 8 that fans couldn't get enough of.
Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
One of the most classic choices, which doesn't make it any less valid. The show may be a little hard to get into, but the longer you watch, the more invested you become in the story, and the more devastated you are when the finale arrives.
What's even better is that Breaking Bad holds up over the years,...
- 6/22/2024
- by [email protected] (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
“Every pleasure has a price,” Roman Compte tells us at the top of Hotel Cocaine, MGM ’s new drama about the rise of coke in late-1970s Miami. And by the end of the hour, we know exactly how high those prices will rise for Roman and his family.
But let’s back up a minute. As Roman (played by Law & Order: Svu‘s Danny Pino) explains via voiceover, he’s the general manager of the Mutiny Club and Hotel, a coke-fueled disco full of pretty people and celebrities. Even though Miami is ruled by drug kingpins who hold fast to their territories,...
But let’s back up a minute. As Roman (played by Law & Order: Svu‘s Danny Pino) explains via voiceover, he’s the general manager of the Mutiny Club and Hotel, a coke-fueled disco full of pretty people and celebrities. Even though Miami is ruled by drug kingpins who hold fast to their territories,...
- 6/17/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Plot: The story of Roman Compte, Cuban exile and general manager of the Mutiny Hotel, the glamorous epicenter of the Miami cocaine scene of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. The Mutiny Hotel was Casablanca on cocaine; a glitzy nightclub, restaurant, and hotel frequented by Florida businessmen and politicians, international narcos, CIA and FBI agents, models, sports stars, and musicians. At the center of it all was Compte, who was doing his best to keep it all going and fulfill his own American Dream.
Review: The 1970s were one hell of a decade for cocaine. The white powder that fueled the 1980s began its reign at the tail end of the age of disco and has been the focus of countless films and television series ranging from Scarface to Griselda. The new series Hotel Cocaine chronicles how the illegal drug trade from Cuba to Miami impacted two brothers, one a...
Review: The 1970s were one hell of a decade for cocaine. The white powder that fueled the 1980s began its reign at the tail end of the age of disco and has been the focus of countless films and television series ranging from Scarface to Griselda. The new series Hotel Cocaine chronicles how the illegal drug trade from Cuba to Miami impacted two brothers, one a...
- 6/14/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Shawn Ryan, whose thriller drama The Night Agent was the most watched TV series of 2023 on Netflix, has signed a big, four-year overall deal with the streamer, sources tell Deadline. The prolific creator, executive producer and showrunner landed at Netflix in a competitive situation, with his current studio home, Sony Pictures TV, NBCUniversal and Warner Bros. TV among those who pursued him, I hear. The pact with Netflix will start after Ryan’s current overall deal with Sony TV expires at the end of October.
With Ryan’s deal in place, I hear Netflix is proceeding with opening a Season 3 writers room for The Night Agent. The Sony TV-produced series has currently been picked up through Season 2, which ramped up quickly after the strikes to start production in early February for a launch later this year. The writers room for Season 3 — a standard Netflix practice on successful series ahead...
With Ryan’s deal in place, I hear Netflix is proceeding with opening a Season 3 writers room for The Night Agent. The Sony TV-produced series has currently been picked up through Season 2, which ramped up quickly after the strikes to start production in early February for a launch later this year. The writers room for Season 3 — a standard Netflix practice on successful series ahead...
- 6/10/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film TV
When it comes to Fallout‘s breakout TV success, no one is more pleasantly surprised than star Walton Goggins, who plays fan-favorite The Ghoul in Prime Video‘s post-apocalyptic series. “To be quite honest with you, no. No one really expected it,” Goggins told TV Insider on the red carpet at the inaugural Gotham TV Awards on June 4. It “is a lovely surprise really, because you don’t make it for that,” he added of the show’s breakout success. “I’ve been doing this a very long time,” Goggins went on. “The Shield had its audience, Justified had its audience, [The Righteous] Gemstones has its audience, Vice Principals had [its audience]. I’ve done 15 shows and they’ve all spoken to a group of people, but this one has spoken to a much bigger group.” Prime Video To put into perspective the bigger group that Fallout has spoken to, the series became a global hit,...
- 6/7/2024
- TV Insider
On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Live with Kelly and Mark will welcome Emmy-winning actor Michael Chiklis and actress Retta as their guests. Michael Chiklis, known for his roles in The Shield and The Commish, will discuss his upcoming series Hotel Cocaine, an MGM crime thriller. Chiklis will portray Agent Zulio, who aims to put an […]
Live with Kelly and Mark: Michael Chiklis, Retta...
Live with Kelly and Mark: Michael Chiklis, Retta...
- 6/4/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Harrison Ford has cemented a strong legacy with notable roles that range from drama to adventure. From gaining worldwide recognition with Han Solo’s role in the Star Wars franchise to bidding farewell to the titular character in the Indiana Jones franchise, he has proven his acting mettle, becoming an American cultural icon.
Harrison Ford as Han Solo | Lucasfilm and Disney
With a great personality like Ford, it would surprise even his collaborators to find him knocking at his door. Well, the scenario happened in real life when the former visited his Cowboys & Aliens co-star, Walton Goggins.
Harrison Ford Surprised Walton Goggins With His Unexpected Appearance
Walton Goggins started his acting career in theatre, which helped him build a strong foundation in his skills. After working in the industry for a while, he gained significant recognition in the TV series The Shield.
Walton Goggins in Cowboys & Aliens (2011) | Universal Pictures...
Harrison Ford as Han Solo | Lucasfilm and Disney
With a great personality like Ford, it would surprise even his collaborators to find him knocking at his door. Well, the scenario happened in real life when the former visited his Cowboys & Aliens co-star, Walton Goggins.
Harrison Ford Surprised Walton Goggins With His Unexpected Appearance
Walton Goggins started his acting career in theatre, which helped him build a strong foundation in his skills. After working in the industry for a while, he gained significant recognition in the TV series The Shield.
Walton Goggins in Cowboys & Aliens (2011) | Universal Pictures...
- 6/1/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Walton Goggins Says Making ‘The White Lotus’ Is ‘Meta on Every Level’: ‘We’re Guests…Playing Guests’
Walton Goggins has been around for a while. His first credited acting roles date back to 1992, when he would’ve only been 21, and his supporting turns on FX’s “The Shield” and “Justified” helped him craft an image that appealed to the likes of big-name directors like Quintin Tarantino and Steven Spielberg. Goggins, now 52, is taking on roles he never would’ve dreamed of, like his standout performance as The Ghoul in Amazon Prime’s television adaptation of the “Fallout” video-game series and an upcoming role in the highly anticipated third season of HBO’s “The White Lotus.” However, in a recent interview with the LA Times, Goggins remembered a time in his career where his success wasn’t looking like a certainty.
“I was talking to my agent,” Goggins said, reflecting on a lull in work, “and asked him, ‘Why is it so hard?’ And he said, ‘It isn’t hard,...
“I was talking to my agent,” Goggins said, reflecting on a lull in work, “and asked him, ‘Why is it so hard?’ And he said, ‘It isn’t hard,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
10. 11.22.63 (2016)
A large part of Fallout’s charm is its retro futurism that makes use of the 1960–1970s aesthetic. If you’re a sucker for that aesthetic, look no further than 11.22.63: in this sci-fi drama, we travel into the past alongside James Franco to try and prevent Kennedy’s assassination… And grow terrifyingly close to his new life in the past.
You can watch 11.22.63 on Apple TV and Prime Video.
9. The Shield (2002–2008)
Another big hook of Fallout is the complete lawlessness of the Wasteland despite there being some people who call themself “the law.” If you’re into that whole “dirty and corrupt law enforcers” kind of thing, The Shield is for you: set in a fictional completely lawless district of LA, this show follows a unit of really, really bad cops.
You can watch The Shield on Hulu and Prime Video.
8. Devs (2020)
As we saw in the flashbacks,...
A large part of Fallout’s charm is its retro futurism that makes use of the 1960–1970s aesthetic. If you’re a sucker for that aesthetic, look no further than 11.22.63: in this sci-fi drama, we travel into the past alongside James Franco to try and prevent Kennedy’s assassination… And grow terrifyingly close to his new life in the past.
You can watch 11.22.63 on Apple TV and Prime Video.
9. The Shield (2002–2008)
Another big hook of Fallout is the complete lawlessness of the Wasteland despite there being some people who call themself “the law.” If you’re into that whole “dirty and corrupt law enforcers” kind of thing, The Shield is for you: set in a fictional completely lawless district of LA, this show follows a unit of really, really bad cops.
You can watch The Shield on Hulu and Prime Video.
8. Devs (2020)
As we saw in the flashbacks,...
- 5/25/2024
- by [email protected] (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Exclusive: Paramount has rounded out the cast for its untitled Naked Gun reboot with four additions: Liza Koshy (Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts), current WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes, Cch Pounder (Rustin) and Busta Rhymes.
No word on the roles they’re playing, but we’re told Rhodes will only be making a cameo. As previously announced, Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand and Danny Huston will also star. Neeson plays Detective Frank Drebin, with Hauser as his partner Ed. Roles for Anderson and Huston haven’t yet emerged, though it’s understood that Durand will be playing the film’s villain.
Akiva Schaffer is directing and exec producing the comedy, slated for release on July 18, 2025. Dan Gregor and Doug Mand wrote the draft script along with Schaffer. Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins are producing via Fuzzy Door, with Daniel M. Stillman also serving as EP.
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No word on the roles they’re playing, but we’re told Rhodes will only be making a cameo. As previously announced, Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand and Danny Huston will also star. Neeson plays Detective Frank Drebin, with Hauser as his partner Ed. Roles for Anderson and Huston haven’t yet emerged, though it’s understood that Durand will be playing the film’s villain.
Akiva Schaffer is directing and exec producing the comedy, slated for release on July 18, 2025. Dan Gregor and Doug Mand wrote the draft script along with Schaffer. Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins are producing via Fuzzy Door, with Daniel M. Stillman also serving as EP.
Known...
- 5/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film TV
Today, Netflix announced the start of production in Calgary on Season 1 of The Abandons, a pulse-pounding action drama set in the West by Kurt Sutter via his SutterInk banner.
“I am fascinated by the metamorphosis of good into evil. What must transpire to drive the morally sound to become the dangerously corrupt,” said Sutter. “The Abandons explores those complex compromises through the most powerful human instinct — the love and protection of mothers.”
As a group of diverse, outlier families pursue their Manifest Destiny in 1850s Oregon, a corrupt force of wealth and power, coveting their land, tries to force them out. These abandoned souls, the kind of lost souls living on the fringe of society, unite their tribes to form a family and fight back.
In this bloody process, “justice” is stretched beyond the boundaries of the law. The Abandons will explore that fine line between survival and law, the consequences of violence,...
“I am fascinated by the metamorphosis of good into evil. What must transpire to drive the morally sound to become the dangerously corrupt,” said Sutter. “The Abandons explores those complex compromises through the most powerful human instinct — the love and protection of mothers.”
As a group of diverse, outlier families pursue their Manifest Destiny in 1850s Oregon, a corrupt force of wealth and power, coveting their land, tries to force them out. These abandoned souls, the kind of lost souls living on the fringe of society, unite their tribes to form a family and fight back.
In this bloody process, “justice” is stretched beyond the boundaries of the law. The Abandons will explore that fine line between survival and law, the consequences of violence,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Kurt Sutter has lassoed himself quite an ensemble for The Abandons, his new Netflix Western now filming in Calgary.
With production now underway and first cast photos revealed below, the creator of Sons of Anarchy and veteran of The Shield said to Tudum, “I am fascinated by the metamorphosis of good into evil. What must transpire to drive the morally sound to become the dangerously corrupt. The Abandons explores those complex compromises through the most powerful human instinct — the love and protection of mothers.”
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With production now underway and first cast photos revealed below, the creator of Sons of Anarchy and veteran of The Shield said to Tudum, “I am fascinated by the metamorphosis of good into evil. What must transpire to drive the morally sound to become the dangerously corrupt. The Abandons explores those complex compromises through the most powerful human instinct — the love and protection of mothers.”
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- 5/22/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Almost every episode of The Shield begins the same way, with a quick look at what previously happened on The Shield. This was neither new nor uncommon for TV in the early 2000s, when Shawn Ryan’s gritty Los Angeles cop drama premiered on FX. If you watched ’90s network hits like ER or The X-Files, you were well-acquainted with recap sequences, those tightly edited opening montages designed to jog the audience’s memory of past plot points.
But on The Shield, such reminders were less a courtesy than a necessity. Skip the opening 60 seconds of this show and you risked feeling lost over the 40 minutes that followed, because there was a good chance they would involve something you had forgotten about, something even the characters had filed away as yesterday’s news.
But on The Shield, such reminders were less a courtesy than a necessity. Skip the opening 60 seconds of this show and you risked feeling lost over the 40 minutes that followed, because there was a good chance they would involve something you had forgotten about, something even the characters had filed away as yesterday’s news.
- 5/21/2024
- by A.A. Dowd
- Primetimer
Walton Goggins, the ghoulish antihero of Prime Video's Fallout series, has become an unexpected sex symbol with the show's success.
Undoubtedly, the reason is the character of Ghoul. Goggins combines a hardened survivalist's anarchic mind with a Hollywood cowboy's rustic stoicism.
He feels like Ronald Reagan channeling John Wayne, like a man at the end of his days who sticks around for one more horseback ride.
The resignation in his attitude drives his character, not to mention the characters around him who react to his infamy and monstrous appearance. He's the new face of anarchy and arguably the first mainstream character to embody the spirit of anarchy with such a genteel facade.
You must be in love with Cooper Howard, aka The Ghoul, because you've seen Walton Goggin's face many times.
He's been in countless movies since the 1990s, usually playing morally confused or at least ambiguous characters. He has...
Undoubtedly, the reason is the character of Ghoul. Goggins combines a hardened survivalist's anarchic mind with a Hollywood cowboy's rustic stoicism.
He feels like Ronald Reagan channeling John Wayne, like a man at the end of his days who sticks around for one more horseback ride.
The resignation in his attitude drives his character, not to mention the characters around him who react to his infamy and monstrous appearance. He's the new face of anarchy and arguably the first mainstream character to embody the spirit of anarchy with such a genteel facade.
You must be in love with Cooper Howard, aka The Ghoul, because you've seen Walton Goggin's face many times.
He's been in countless movies since the 1990s, usually playing morally confused or at least ambiguous characters. He has...
- 5/14/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
As part of its fall lineup announcement Monday, Fox revealed some of the players who will appear on the second season of Accused.
Michael Chiklis — who was featured in Accused‘s first episode when it premiered in January of 2023 — will return for the second season of the drama developed by Howard Gordon. The show’s set to air at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays this fall on Fox.
Joining the former Vic Mackey on the new season is Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy and Nick Cannon. It’s not clear, for now, what roles the actors will play in the anthology, which features different stories of crime and punishment told from the defendant’s point of view.
In his episode from season 1, Chiklis played a frightened dad who had to confront the realities of his troubled son’s behavior. The star of The Shield went on to direct “Jack’s Story,...
Michael Chiklis — who was featured in Accused‘s first episode when it premiered in January of 2023 — will return for the second season of the drama developed by Howard Gordon. The show’s set to air at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays this fall on Fox.
Joining the former Vic Mackey on the new season is Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy and Nick Cannon. It’s not clear, for now, what roles the actors will play in the anthology, which features different stories of crime and punishment told from the defendant’s point of view.
In his episode from season 1, Chiklis played a frightened dad who had to confront the realities of his troubled son’s behavior. The star of The Shield went on to direct “Jack’s Story,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film TV
Looking at the crop of new scripted series selected by the broadcast networks for 2024-25, one cannot help but reminisce about the 20th anniversary of what may have been broadcast television’s greatest season ever.
The 2004-05 season introduced several genre-defying series — all but one based on original ideas — whose impact on TV storytelling is still being felt: Lost, Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, House, The Office and Veronica Mars. Remarkably, one of them, Grey’s Anatomy is still around, having just been renewed by ABC for Season 21, along with another show that premiered that same season, animated comedy American Dad!.
Aside from the fact that the current economic realities of the TV business will likely never support another drama going to 21 seasons, broadcast networks will also likely never take chances on so many unconventional ideas: a sci-fi drama on a deserted island that set the tone for modern genre fare, a...
The 2004-05 season introduced several genre-defying series — all but one based on original ideas — whose impact on TV storytelling is still being felt: Lost, Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, House, The Office and Veronica Mars. Remarkably, one of them, Grey’s Anatomy is still around, having just been renewed by ABC for Season 21, along with another show that premiered that same season, animated comedy American Dad!.
Aside from the fact that the current economic realities of the TV business will likely never support another drama going to 21 seasons, broadcast networks will also likely never take chances on so many unconventional ideas: a sci-fi drama on a deserted island that set the tone for modern genre fare, a...
- 5/12/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film TV
Rudy Moreno, a veteran of the Los Angeles comedy circuit and an actor who appeared in numerous TV shows, has died at 66.
Moreno was in a hospital ICU when he died, his agent, Mark Scroggs, confirmed to TMZ. No cause of death was given, although he had been battling pneumonia and receiving dialysis.
He appeared in such TV shows as Arrested Development, Monk, The Shield, Judging Amy and The Kingpin, among others. He also was on the talk show Lopez Tonight.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene, and children.
Tributes to Moreno were posted online by his friends:
I am devastated. I am gutted today. One of my favorite people in this world has passed away. The Godfather of comedy is gone.
Rudy Moreno has left the world! He was not only a great comedian, he was an even better friend.
I will honor your name forever! I love you Rudy!
Moreno was in a hospital ICU when he died, his agent, Mark Scroggs, confirmed to TMZ. No cause of death was given, although he had been battling pneumonia and receiving dialysis.
He appeared in such TV shows as Arrested Development, Monk, The Shield, Judging Amy and The Kingpin, among others. He also was on the talk show Lopez Tonight.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene, and children.
Tributes to Moreno were posted online by his friends:
I am devastated. I am gutted today. One of my favorite people in this world has passed away. The Godfather of comedy is gone.
Rudy Moreno has left the world! He was not only a great comedian, he was an even better friend.
I will honor your name forever! I love you Rudy!
- 5/11/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film TV
Michael Peña has joined Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Paramount series “Landman” in a guest star role, Variety has learned exclusively.
Peña joins previously announced series lead Billy Bob Thornton in the show, as well as cast members Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Jon Hamm will appear in a recurring guest star role, while Andy Garcia will guest star.
The series is based on the “Boomtown” podcast and is set in the world of West Texas oil rigs, focusing on both those working in the oil fields and the billionaires reaping the rewards. It is currently in production in and around Fort Worth.
Peña most recently starred in the biopic “A Million Miles Away,” which told the true story of NASA astronaut José Hernández. Peña is also known for his roles in films like “Ant-Man” and subsequent sequel, “American Hustle,...
Peña joins previously announced series lead Billy Bob Thornton in the show, as well as cast members Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore. Jon Hamm will appear in a recurring guest star role, while Andy Garcia will guest star.
The series is based on the “Boomtown” podcast and is set in the world of West Texas oil rigs, focusing on both those working in the oil fields and the billionaires reaping the rewards. It is currently in production in and around Fort Worth.
Peña most recently starred in the biopic “A Million Miles Away,” which told the true story of NASA astronaut José Hernández. Peña is also known for his roles in films like “Ant-Man” and subsequent sequel, “American Hustle,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film TV
What do we want from a spinoff? More time with a favorite supporting character, as with Frasier or Better Call Saul? An expansion of a compelling mythos, as with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine or House of the Dragon? Or perhaps a deeper exploration of some potent themes, as with Rugrats offshoot All Grown Up?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer spinoff Angel fulfilled all of those criteria and more.
Premiering in 1999, with its first four seasons running concurrently with Buffy, Angel’s eponymous hero was a reformed vampire, the ex-lover of his parent show’s titular Slayer. The spinoff imported several other characters from Buffy, transplanting them from the small town milieu of Sunnydale to the sinister sprawl of Los Angeles, a darker, more complex setting where demons and vampires rubbed shoulders with high powered lawyers and politicians. It occupied an interesting position in the cultural landscape, airing alongside shows like...
Buffy the Vampire Slayer spinoff Angel fulfilled all of those criteria and more.
Premiering in 1999, with its first four seasons running concurrently with Buffy, Angel’s eponymous hero was a reformed vampire, the ex-lover of his parent show’s titular Slayer. The spinoff imported several other characters from Buffy, transplanting them from the small town milieu of Sunnydale to the sinister sprawl of Los Angeles, a darker, more complex setting where demons and vampires rubbed shoulders with high powered lawyers and politicians. It occupied an interesting position in the cultural landscape, airing alongside shows like...
- 5/3/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Police dramas are one of the most popular genres of television content, a source of stories, many of which may not be suitable for a full-length movie, but fit perfectly into a short episode format. Police series are not only exciting, shocking and entertaining stories, but also a unique opportunity to take a closer look at the life and work of law enforcement.
What show comes to mind when you think of police procedurals? It's probably Chicago P.D., The Wire or Line of Duty. At the same time, many viewers forget about one of the main gems of the genre – The Shield. More than 15 years after it ended, the show still has an excellent 90% rating from critics and a 96% rating from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Shield Is a Brutally Realistic Police Drama
Usually, police shows convince viewers that there are no more honest people than those in uniform. Usually – but not in The Shield,...
What show comes to mind when you think of police procedurals? It's probably Chicago P.D., The Wire or Line of Duty. At the same time, many viewers forget about one of the main gems of the genre – The Shield. More than 15 years after it ended, the show still has an excellent 90% rating from critics and a 96% rating from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Shield Is a Brutally Realistic Police Drama
Usually, police shows convince viewers that there are no more honest people than those in uniform. Usually – but not in The Shield,...
- 5/1/2024
- by [email protected] (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Rachel Stavis, billed as the “Hollywood Exorcist,” is channeling her creativity for a number of upcoming scripted projects.
Stavis is an author and filmmaker whose day job — as a “non-denominational exorcist on a mission to create global change by eradicating darkness from one person or place at a time,” per her bio – has put her in the employ of studio chiefs, movie stars and global political figures.
Stavis’ work ranges from the personal and therapeutic to paranormal investigations, and content makers are taking notice. Stavis is currently in the casting phase for her feature directorial debut “Da Wee Do Wa,” for which she also wrote the script. The film explores generational trauma suffered by women in the context of body horror. XYZ Films is in the mix to produce the project. V, formerly known as Eve Ensler, is on board as an executive producer. Acclaimed multi-hyphenate and “Better Things” creator...
Stavis is an author and filmmaker whose day job — as a “non-denominational exorcist on a mission to create global change by eradicating darkness from one person or place at a time,” per her bio – has put her in the employ of studio chiefs, movie stars and global political figures.
Stavis’ work ranges from the personal and therapeutic to paranormal investigations, and content makers are taking notice. Stavis is currently in the casting phase for her feature directorial debut “Da Wee Do Wa,” for which she also wrote the script. The film explores generational trauma suffered by women in the context of body horror. XYZ Films is in the mix to produce the project. V, formerly known as Eve Ensler, is on board as an executive producer. Acclaimed multi-hyphenate and “Better Things” creator...
- 4/24/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film TV
Roman Reigns recently ended his ‘reign’ as the Undisputed WWE champion at WrestleMania Xl after being defeated by Cody Rhodes. Reigns held the title for 1316 days, making it among the longest in WWE history. Despite his recent loss, fans have celebrated the superstar’s reign and deemed him one of the best of the current WWE era.
Roman Reigns lost to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania Xl
Reigns has been part of many iconic WWE groups, including the Shield and now the Bloodline. Throughout the years, the superstar has faced many other WWE stars and even got betrayed by his own teammates, who he thought supported him. Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso have infamously gone against the Tribal Chief over the years.
These WWE Superstars Shockingly Turned on Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns’ recent loss ended his title reign as the Undisputed WWE champion
Roman Reigns has come a way long way in the WWE.
Roman Reigns lost to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania Xl
Reigns has been part of many iconic WWE groups, including the Shield and now the Bloodline. Throughout the years, the superstar has faced many other WWE stars and even got betrayed by his own teammates, who he thought supported him. Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso have infamously gone against the Tribal Chief over the years.
These WWE Superstars Shockingly Turned on Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns’ recent loss ended his title reign as the Undisputed WWE champion
Roman Reigns has come a way long way in the WWE.
- 4/21/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Prepare to see “Fallout” like you’ve never seen it before. Amazon Prime Video’s latest series may be based on the bestselling video games of the same name, but with new characters and mysteries, it’s sure to surprise even diehard fans.
Set in an alternate version of Earth, the series takes place in the same desolate world as the original games. After advances in nuclear technology following World War II led to the emergence of a retrofuturistic society, an apocalyptic nuclear exchange wiped out Earth as the people of 2077 knew it. Those who could afford it hid in their Vault-Tec vaults. As for the rest of humanity, they were forced to confront the horrors of this new world head on. Now over 200 years after that war, one young Vault Dweller will risk it all and travel to the surface.
Wondering which antihero to root for in this sci-fi dramedy?...
Set in an alternate version of Earth, the series takes place in the same desolate world as the original games. After advances in nuclear technology following World War II led to the emergence of a retrofuturistic society, an apocalyptic nuclear exchange wiped out Earth as the people of 2077 knew it. Those who could afford it hid in their Vault-Tec vaults. As for the rest of humanity, they were forced to confront the horrors of this new world head on. Now over 200 years after that war, one young Vault Dweller will risk it all and travel to the surface.
Wondering which antihero to root for in this sci-fi dramedy?...
- 4/20/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
A breath of fresh air for traditional commercial television was Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone, especially in an era when streaming services and binge-worthy content ruled the television landscape.
If you enjoy vintage badass Westerns with lots of revolvers and hard-boiled cowboys, you have probably heard of, if not seen, Paramount’s neo-Western drama series. Fans of the genre will find much to enjoy in this gripping drama series that brings back the glamour of Hollywood’s golden era into the present day.
Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone
But before going on to give birth to one of the best TV shows ever, Sheridan, 54, was just an actor, most known for his role in the FX drama series Sons of Anarchy (2008–2010). However, he left Kurt Sutter’s series and later said the experience motivated him to work on Yellowstone.
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone: A Game-Changer...
If you enjoy vintage badass Westerns with lots of revolvers and hard-boiled cowboys, you have probably heard of, if not seen, Paramount’s neo-Western drama series. Fans of the genre will find much to enjoy in this gripping drama series that brings back the glamour of Hollywood’s golden era into the present day.
Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone
But before going on to give birth to one of the best TV shows ever, Sheridan, 54, was just an actor, most known for his role in the FX drama series Sons of Anarchy (2008–2010). However, he left Kurt Sutter’s series and later said the experience motivated him to work on Yellowstone.
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone: A Game-Changer...
- 4/20/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Ed Westwick (“Gossip Girl”), John Hannah (“The Mummy”) and British newcomer Alanah Bloor are set to join Turkish lead Can Yaman in “Sandokan,” Lux Vide’s reboot of the cult Italian TV series about the adventures of its titular pirate who, with his motley crew, fights against colonial powers in Southeast Asia.
Shooting is set to start April 22 outside Rome on this high-end reboot of Italian writer Emilio Salgari’s exotic epic. The original “Sandokan,” directed in 1976 by Sergio Sollima, catapulted Indian actor Kabir Bedi to Bollywood stardom, having sold to more than 85 countries around the world.
Fremantle-owned Lux Vide’s new spin on the storied “Sandokan” IP is based on an idea by Lux Vide CEO Luca Bernabei developed for TV by Alessandro Sermoneta (“Devils”); Scott Rosenbaum (“The Shield”); Davide Lantieri (“Monterossi”) and directed by Jan Maria Michelini (“Devils”) and Nicola Abbatangelo (“Doc”).
In an unusual arrangement, “Sandokan...
Shooting is set to start April 22 outside Rome on this high-end reboot of Italian writer Emilio Salgari’s exotic epic. The original “Sandokan,” directed in 1976 by Sergio Sollima, catapulted Indian actor Kabir Bedi to Bollywood stardom, having sold to more than 85 countries around the world.
Fremantle-owned Lux Vide’s new spin on the storied “Sandokan” IP is based on an idea by Lux Vide CEO Luca Bernabei developed for TV by Alessandro Sermoneta (“Devils”); Scott Rosenbaum (“The Shield”); Davide Lantieri (“Monterossi”) and directed by Jan Maria Michelini (“Devils”) and Nicola Abbatangelo (“Doc”).
In an unusual arrangement, “Sandokan...
- 4/18/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film TV
As Walton Goggins turns into the Hollywood highlight following his appearance in Fallout, the actor recalls his early years in the entertainment industry. Reminiscing the days of struggle that eventually catapulted him to prominence, Goggins got candid about the initial challenges he faced.
Walton Goggins as The Ghoul in FalloutAlthough the actor has now explored almost everything, from TV crime dramas to blockbuster Hollywood films, Walton Goggins still remembers the day he first started working as an actor. With a mind full of dreams and a heart filled with passion, as Goggins eventually made it to the summit, the actor looked back on his career, during a recent interview.
Walton Goggins Recalls His Inception in Hollywood
From dominating the television with his performance in The Shield and Justified to stealing the spotlight with his appearance in the blockbuster MCU movie Ant-Man and the Wasp, Walton Goggins has come a long way in his career.
Walton Goggins as The Ghoul in FalloutAlthough the actor has now explored almost everything, from TV crime dramas to blockbuster Hollywood films, Walton Goggins still remembers the day he first started working as an actor. With a mind full of dreams and a heart filled with passion, as Goggins eventually made it to the summit, the actor looked back on his career, during a recent interview.
Walton Goggins Recalls His Inception in Hollywood
From dominating the television with his performance in The Shield and Justified to stealing the spotlight with his appearance in the blockbuster MCU movie Ant-Man and the Wasp, Walton Goggins has come a long way in his career.
- 4/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Everyone loves a good rags-to-riches story, and showbiz is full of such examples, with the most notable ones involving the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Demi Moore, Jim Carrey, etc. Walton Goggins, known for leaning into playing morally ambiguous characters, whose recent work involves the Fallout show, shares a similar story, as it took him a while to find his footing in Hollywood.
While Goggins eventually rose to prominence in the 2000s, he didn’t have the smoothest of starts, as during his arrival to LA at the age of 19, he only had a mere $300 under his belt.
Despite his rise being gradual, it turned out to be fruitful.
Walton Goggins Reflects on His Humble Beginnings in LA Walton Goggins | Fallout (Amazon MGM Studios)
Coming from humble beginnings, Walton Goggins arrived in LA with only $300 under his belt, which was only enough to get him through one month. Fortunately, things didn’t worsen for the actor,...
While Goggins eventually rose to prominence in the 2000s, he didn’t have the smoothest of starts, as during his arrival to LA at the age of 19, he only had a mere $300 under his belt.
Despite his rise being gradual, it turned out to be fruitful.
Walton Goggins Reflects on His Humble Beginnings in LA Walton Goggins | Fallout (Amazon MGM Studios)
Coming from humble beginnings, Walton Goggins arrived in LA with only $300 under his belt, which was only enough to get him through one month. Fortunately, things didn’t worsen for the actor,...
- 4/14/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
At WrestleMania 40, WWE fans witnessed the end of an era as Cody Rhodes dethroned the seemingly invincible and undisputed Roman Reigns to become the new WWE Universal Champion. In the match, Rhodes countered Reigns’ signature spear with a lightning-fast roll-up, catching the champion off guard and securing the victory.
Dwayne Johnson and Roman Reigns at SmackDown (Credit: WWE)
Reigns’ reign, which had dominated the WWE world for 1316 days to be precise came to an end as Rhodes celebrated his first-ever Universal Championship win, bringing forth a new era in the WWE. Thus, a behind-the-scenes picture of The Rock hugging his cousin Roman Reigns immediately after his title loss had the internet all emotional.
The Rock and Roman Reigns Share a Heartwarming Moment After Reign’s Title Loss
Roman Reigns and The Rock, both hailing from the legendary Anoa’i wrestling family, have brought fire to the WWE with their comradery.
Dwayne Johnson and Roman Reigns at SmackDown (Credit: WWE)
Reigns’ reign, which had dominated the WWE world for 1316 days to be precise came to an end as Rhodes celebrated his first-ever Universal Championship win, bringing forth a new era in the WWE. Thus, a behind-the-scenes picture of The Rock hugging his cousin Roman Reigns immediately after his title loss had the internet all emotional.
The Rock and Roman Reigns Share a Heartwarming Moment After Reign’s Title Loss
Roman Reigns and The Rock, both hailing from the legendary Anoa’i wrestling family, have brought fire to the WWE with their comradery.
- 4/14/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Walton Goggins has been trending among fans on social media with his slick performance as the Ghoul in the first season of Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout. Anyone privy to his works like The Shield, Justified, and The Righteous Gemstones may agree that Goggins’ recognition comes a little late in his career. The Hateful Eight actor plays a disfigured post-apocalyptic character in Fallout. However, he teased his very different pre-apocalyptic form in an interview.
Walton Goggins plays the character of the Ghoul in Prime Video’s Fallout
Goggins plays the Ghoul, the antagonist to Ella Purnell’s Lucy, in the series. In his life before the nuclear apocalypse of 2077, the Ghoul was revealed to be a former Hollywood actor by the name Cooper Howard. This version may make an appearance in further seasons of the show.
Walton Goggins Teases His Pre-Apocalyptic Form In Fallout
Walton Goggins teases the Ghoul’s...
Walton Goggins plays the character of the Ghoul in Prime Video’s Fallout
Goggins plays the Ghoul, the antagonist to Ella Purnell’s Lucy, in the series. In his life before the nuclear apocalypse of 2077, the Ghoul was revealed to be a former Hollywood actor by the name Cooper Howard. This version may make an appearance in further seasons of the show.
Walton Goggins Teases His Pre-Apocalyptic Form In Fallout
Walton Goggins teases the Ghoul’s...
- 4/13/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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