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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NBC ‘Xena’ Reboot Won’t Be Modern, Will Take Cue From ‘Game of Thrones’ Brienne
It seemed a particularly NBC move to reboot Xena: Warrior Princess with a modern bent, even with the strong choice of LOST alum Javier Grillo-Marxuach showrunning. Now, Grillo-Marxuach confirms not only that the reboot won’t be set in modern times, but that we can expect classic elements like Gabrielle and the Chakram, as well as a few Game of Thrones-inspired updates.
‘The Simpsons’ Make the 2016 Election a Nightmare in New Clip
Whether imagining Donald Trump in the world of Westeros, or just the regular one, there’s little denying that the 2016 elections have been a nightmare to witness. The Simpsons have now made that literally true, with a standalone clip taking aim at any and all of the presidential candidates.
Report: ‘Supergirl’s ‘Flash’ Crossover Will Feature DC’s Silver Banshee
Despite having already technically crossed over, Supergirl and The Flash are keeping details of their March meeting largely under wraps, at least for now. We’ve seen one set photo, and another suggests that Italia Ricci’s take on DC’s Silver Banshee may play a significant part.
Just About Every ‘Twin Peaks’ Return Revealed, Plus a Trip to Vegas?
Showtime has only officially acknowledged that its 2017 Twin Peaks revival will feature Kyle MacLachlan’s return, even as a number of the former cast has seemingly signed on. Now, a new report details that many, many more past Twin Peaks regulars will appear in the new iteration, which will apparently spend some time in Vegas, among other tidbits.
Review: ‘Walking Dead’s 2016 Return Is the Series’ Strongest Hour Yet
‘The Walking Dead’ returns for 2016 with an astonishingly stylish entry into “A Larger World,” the best, most transformative hour of the show to date. Our early review, before Rick and co. find “No Way Out” on February 14!
‘House of Cards’ Season 4 Trailer: The War Between Frank and Claire Begins
House of Cards fans have been patient enough in waiting for the Netflix drama’s fourth season trailer, and President Underwood remains every bit as hungry. At long last, Netflix has delivered our first real sneak peek, and things are about to get very, very uncomfortable between the President and First Lady.
Hulu Might Get Rid of Next-Day TV Streaming, Its Only Reason For Being
The war between cord-cutters and cable seems only to be widening, as networks ponder their own streaming services to thwart increasing competition like Netflix and Hulu. Cable may finally have struck back, as Time Warner considers purchasing enough stake to end Hulu’s access to current TV seasons.
‘Twin Peaks’ 2017 Confirms Naomi Watts, Tom Sizemore and David Lynch … Again
The secrecy of Twin Peaks can surely drive fans to madness, thus far only confirming a premiere in early 2017, but there’s good news. Not only has Naomi Watts been confirmed to reunite with creator David Lynch for the Showtime revival, but Lynch too will reprise his on-camera role, among other additions.
‘Gilmore Girls’ Confirms Netflix Revival, But Who’s Coming Back?
It was October we first learned that Netflix might roll the Gilmore Girls off their revival conveyor belt, and whatever took them so long, Rory and Lorelai are at last confirmed for four feature-length revival specials. Who else may drop by, you ask? We’ve got details, come and get ‘em.
Watch Adam Driver Crack Up Filming SNL’s Undercover Kylo Ren Sketch
The moment Adam Driver was announced as the first SNL host of 2016, we knew a Star Wars: The Force Awakens sketch would be coming, and the NBC mainstay didn’t disappoint. Spoofing Undercover Boss with Kylo Ren was delightful, but who knew Driver had such a tough time keeping a straight face? Watch this SNL behind-the-scenes video to see for yourself.
SNL Preview: Ronda Rousey Can Beat Up Pretty Much Anyone in New York
Last week’s 2016 SNL premiere with Star Wars: The Force Awakens star Adam Driver proved every bit as delightful as we’d hoped, but will Ronda Rousey pack the same punch? The Furious 7 star’s first official promos have arrived, as Rousey predictably overpowers Beck Bennett and pretty much anyone in New York.
Yes, James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal Will Make ’70s Porn for HBO
HBO had plenty to announce by the recent TCA press tour (as well to keep quiet), and now some more good news has flown in under the wire. The network has handed a series order to a ‘70s New York porn drama from The Wire creator David Simon, rounded out by James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal. No, we’ve made none of this up.