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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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.
‘Titans’ TV Series Still Potentially in Development, Says DC Boss
Given the amount of time passed, no one was exactly surprised to hear that TNT’s Teen Titans adaptation Titans was officially shut down, though many wondered if another network might swoop into rescue the DC drama. Perhaps, according to DC creative boss Geoff Johns, who says “we have plans for Titans.”
‘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.
Netflix ‘House of Cards’ Re-Elected for Season 5, With New Showrunner
We’re still waiting on a proper trailer for House of Cards Season 4, but Netflix is already taking major political swings. Frank Underwood (and hopefully Claire) will officially return for Season 5 in 2017, albeit without series showrunner Beau Willimon.
Friggin’ Sam Deserves to Be Eaten in New ‘Walking Dead’ 2016 Spot
Slipping through a crowd of walkers with only guts for protection seems dangerous enough, before you add a whiny brat into the mix. The Walking Dead Season 6 will learn this lesson hard in the February 14 midseason premiere, the latest clip of which sees little Sam just begging for a zombie bite.
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.
‘House of Cards’ Season 4 Gets Back on Track With Grim New Teaser
We’re still short an actual trailer for House of Cards Season 4, whose premiere will shove us all to the tracks by March, but in the meantime, remember that President Frank Underwood is one stone-cold killer. Revisit his most shocking act with a new look at House of Cards Season 4!
Netflix Snags ‘Simpsons’ Creator Matt Groening’s Next Animated Series
Despite failing to outlive its progenitor, Futurama joined the ranks of Matt Groening’s iconic animated works to follow The Simpsons, and Netflix may have given both another sibling. Reports confirm Groening is readying a new animated series for Netflix, though the concept remains under lock and key.
NBC Claims to Have Measured Netflix Ratings Data, and It Isn’t Great
Netflix has made no secret of how secret they keep any sort of “ratings” data for their original programming, a constant source of frustration to networks still under the Nielsen model, itself no longer a valid measurement of a given show’s audience. Now, NBC claims to have gotten a bit of payback, utilizing some unique approaches to measure Netflix’s overall viewers, and suggesting it on par with broadcast.
‘Gotham’ Hints Proto-Joker ‘Jerome’ Will Return for Another Last Laugh
Anyone following FOX’s Gotham (those brave souls) well-remembers the proto-Batman series’ quick introduction of almost-Joker figure Jerome, before Season 2 seemingly put a cap on the character in the most eye-rolling setup possible. Well, get ready to stretch that grin once more, as Ben McKenzie hints we’ve not seen the last of Cameron Monaghan’s cackling madman.
Frank Underwood is the Murder President America Deserves in New ‘House of Cards’ Season 4 Teaser
The Golden Globes could probably do with a bit of thinning out, and who better than the most murderous of Hollywood elite? Yes, Frank Underwood reminds you of his many misdeeds in a bid for the presidency from the latest House of Cards Season 4 promo.