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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Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler Bring ‘Really!?!’ Back for Shakespeare Protests
Weekend Update will be returning ahead of SNL this summer, but leave it to Seth Meyers to one-up them. One of SNL’s best pairs reunites for another round of “Really!?!,” as Amy Poehler drops by Late Night With Seth Meyers to take on the Julius Caesar protest.
‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Reportedly in Development for 2018
It’s hard to pinpoint when exactly Downton Abbey transitioned from water-cooler drama to gilded afterthought, but we didn’t have to wait long to revisit the Crawley family. NBCUniversal bosses claim Downton Abbey is gearing up for a movie, which might shoot as early as 2018.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Explains Trailer’s Vulcan Relationship
Star Trek: Discovery at last provided us with a September premiere, but more than a few details of the series itself remain hazy. The trailer seemed to imply some Vulcan origins for Sonequa Martin-Green’s leading role; now explained by the Walking Dead alum herself.
Tony Danza Returning to TV With Netflix Dramedy ‘The Good Cop’
Netflix may have gotten a bit more cancellation-happy, but that isn’t stopping their broad appetite for new series. The streaming service has booked Tony Danza’s bossy return for a new cop dramedy from the creator of Monk.
‘Veep’ Tried to Get David Letterman for Alternate Reality ‘Tonight Show’
We don’t often think of fictional Presidents in terms of alternate realities, even as they mix real-life political history with their own. Veep in particular has a somewhat hazy backdrop, though producers apparently tried to get David Letterman to cameo in an alternate-reality Tonight Show twist.
Adam West Completed ‘Batman Vs. Two Face’ Recording Before Death
The world has literally lit up with Adam West tributes since the Batman star’s tragic passing over the weekend, and we’ll have at least one more chance to honor the staccato “Bright Knight.” Sources confirm West had completed recording vocals for an animated sequel to Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders.
Apple Hires Sony TV Execs to Jumpstart Original Programming
We’ve known for years that Apple had some designs on original TV, but early entries like Planet of the Apps or August’s Carpool Karaoke spinoff haven’t made major impact. That may change, as Apple hires some of Sony Pictures Television’s top representatives to spearhead the next phase.
The Search for God Isn’t Going Well in First ‘Preacher’ Season 2 Clip
Preacher left off with a promise that Season 2 would spotlight the comic road trip to find God, so it’s only fitting our first clip picks up on “Day One.” Ride shotgun with Jesse, Tulip and Cassidy in the new sneak peek, and maybe don a pair of headphones for this one.
‘Sharknado’ Likes to Get the Landmarks in First ‘Global Swarming’ Teaser
Every year we ask ourselves how Sharknado might up the ante, and you don’t get much bigger than the full Independence Day. Watch Global Swarming send sharks after the world’s landmarks in a first teaser for Syfy’s fifth (!) Sharknado film.
‘Sopranos’ Boss Open to Possibility of Prequel Series
HBO has taken the rare step of developing a prequel (or five) for its biggest hit, so might any other iconic dramas get the same treatment? We’ve heard talk of a Sopranos prequel for years, and creator David Chase says he can envision the possibility of Tony Soprano’s past.