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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Meet the ‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Cast’s Three New Characters
It was only yesterday we learned that Netflix breakout sensation Stranger Things would officially bring us back to Hawkins for a Stranger Things 2, and already the town is starting to expand. New casting calls reveal three significant new additions, including a new girl for the young group of friends, and a majorly mysterious avenger.
‘Stranger Things 2’ Officially Confirmed for 2017, Plus First Teaser!
Anyone and everyone knew that Netflix would be foolish not to renew Stranger Things for a second season, and it looks like we’re headed back to the Upside Down! Not only has Stranger Things 2 been confirmed to arrive in 2017, we’ve got your first teaser and details!
Schwarzenegger ‘Apprentice’ and More Get 2017 NBC Premieres
It’s taken forever and a day to finally see both Arnold Schwarzenegger taking the Celebrity Apprentice desk, and Emerald City come to life, but NBC has finally made a firm commitment. Both high-profile new series have set January bows, just barely into 2017.
NBC Wanted ‘The Walking Dead’ as a Procedural Solving ‘Zombie Crime’
You may have heard an old anecdote around The Walking Dead, that initial network notes for the undead drama questioned whether the series needed zombies at all, but it seems AMC’s flagship hit was practically almost iZombie. Producer Gale Ann Hurd reveals that NBC wanted to tweak the premise into a police procedural solving zombie-related cases.
Steven Avery Lawyer Says ‘Making a Murderer’ Conviction to Be Overturned As Well
Last we’d heard of Making a Murderer subject Steven Avery, the twice-convicted Wisconsin native seemed to grow uncharacteristically bitter with his former lawyers, even as new attorney Kathleen Zellner prepared his next appeal. All involved were taken aback last week when Avery’s “accomplice” Brendan Dassey had his conviction overturned, but what do Zellner and Avery believe it means for him?
Colbert ‘Late Show’ Going Live After Presidential Debates (If They Happen)
Colbert viewers couldn’t help but notice a bit more Late Show spark when the former Colbert Report host went live to take on the Republican and Democratic national conventions, and CBS certainly won’t ignore it either. The eye has in mind for three more live shows to follow the fall Presidential debates, you know, assuming no one in particular decides to sit them out.
SNL Losing Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah for Season 42
SNL is built for a bit of turnover here and there, but that doesn’t remove the sting from losing some of its best not-ready-for-primetime-players. To wit, Season 42 has some surprising departures, including series veterans Taran Killam and Jay Pharoah.
‘The Simpsons’ Sets One-Hour Episode for First Time Ever
The Simpsons still has a few surprises left in its old age, and after going live this past season, Springfield will chart a new frontier: the full hour! After 28 years, America’s favorite family will run a full hour-long episode for the very first time, with special guest Taraji P. Henson and more.
Here’s What ‘Stranger Things’ Upside-Down World Almost Looked Like
Netflix’s Stranger Things relied much moreso on mood and tension than the “Demogorgon” monster at the heart of its central mystery, but the creature itself’s home almost looked very different. See for yourself in some alternate concept art for the “Upside Down” dimension, as well as what might have been for the otherworldly creature.
Jon Stewart’s HBO Show an Animated Onion-Style News Parody
Neither HBO nor Jon Stewart have been particularly forthcoming with the ex-Daily Show host’s new shortform content, previously eyed for a return around the 2016 elections. Now, however, HBO reveals that Stewart’s new project is that of an animated cable news parody in the vein of The Onion, potentially due out as early as September or October.
‘Arrested Development’ Season 5 Could Shoot in 2017 (For Real This Time?)
Last we heard of Arrested Development Season 5 (and mind you, we’ve been hearing for years), Will Arnett thought Netflix bosses “need to get their s— together” to make it happen. Well, good news! According to creator Mitch Hurwitz, said s— has perhaps indeed come together, enough for a potential early 2017 production. Let’s immediately get our hopes up!
‘Making a Murderer’ Season 2 Officially in Production, Netflix Confirms
Initial outrage around the Steven Avery case chronicled in Netflix’s Making a Murderer appeared to have cooled (it was about 700 outrages ago), but it seems the story will indeed continue. Netflix has confirmed filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos have begun production of a second season, centering on new developments in the Avery and Dassey cases.
Hack Into ‘Mr. Robot’ Season 2’s Early Premiere Right Now
Early expansion of Mr. Robot Season 2 guaranteed that the second chapter of fsociety’s big hack bursting at the seams, and we needn’t wait longer for any actual evidence. The revolution is on, as USA releases the full Mr. Robot Season 2 premiere days ahead of schedule!
‘Game of Thrones’ Finale Review: ‘The Winds of Winter’ Lights a Wild Fire for Season 7
‘Game of Thrones’ lit a wildfire under “The Winds of Winter” finale but did our Season 6 end spend more time setting up the endgame than making its big twists worthwhile? And should we consider the mother of all Jon Snow fan-theories confirmed? Find out in our full review!
‘The Walking Dead’ Had EVERY Cast Member Shoot Negan Death Scenes
It’s no secret that The Walking Dead had its work cut out to keep its big Season 6 death under wraps, awkwardly positioning the cliffhanger as something spoiler-hounds could easily sniff out in Season 7 production. We’d heard of at least some precautions taken to keep the victim a secret, but it seems The Walking Dead is sparing no expense, shooting death scenes for every single character involved.
David Duchovny Says Another ‘X-Files’ Season Needs More Episodes
For all the anticipation going into FOX’s X-Files revival, few would argue that the awkward balance of mythology and stand-alone episodes over six hours made it difficult to gain much traction. Time will tell if Chris Carter, Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny manage to coordinate for an eleventh season revival, though Duchovny at least believes the next round would need more than six episodes to do right.