Mitzi Gaynor, star of 1950s big-screen musicals including “South Pacific” and “Les Girls” and a series of beloved variety specials in the 1970s, died on Thursday. She was 93.
Gaynor’s management team, Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda, confirmed to Variety that she died of natural causes.
“For eight decades she entertained audiences in films, on television and on the stage. She truly enjoyed every moment of her professional career and the great privilege of being an entertainer,” Reyes and Rosamonda wrote in a statement on Gaynor’s X account. “Off stage, she was a vibrant and extraordinary woman, a caring and loyal friend, and a warm, gracious, very funny and altogether glorious human being.”
Gaynor starred as Navy nurse Nellie Forbush in the 1958 big-screen adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific” together with Rossano Brazzi as French planter Emile De Becque and John Kerr as Lt. Cable. Gaynor sang...
Gaynor’s management team, Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda, confirmed to Variety that she died of natural causes.
“For eight decades she entertained audiences in films, on television and on the stage. She truly enjoyed every moment of her professional career and the great privilege of being an entertainer,” Reyes and Rosamonda wrote in a statement on Gaynor’s X account. “Off stage, she was a vibrant and extraordinary woman, a caring and loyal friend, and a warm, gracious, very funny and altogether glorious human being.”
Gaynor starred as Navy nurse Nellie Forbush in the 1958 big-screen adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific” together with Rossano Brazzi as French planter Emile De Becque and John Kerr as Lt. Cable. Gaynor sang...
- 10/17/2024
- by Carmel Dagan
- Variety Film + TV
Deadliest Catch fans are concerned about Captain Keith Colburn following this week’s episode. The beloved captain suffered a medical emergency while he was away at sea. What viewers saw was one of the most intense situations shown on the Discovery program in 20 years. Continue reading to see what happened and how Keith is doing now.
Captain Keith Colburn Has Major Medical Emergency
The incredibly intense scene started with an argument between Captain Keith Colburn and his brother Monte. Keith collapsed in the wheelhouse and was unresponsive for a moment.
Then, the Deadliest Catch captain wound up sitting on a bench. He can be heard saying that his left side was numb. Tearing up, he informs them that he can’t feel his left arm.
With those symptoms, there was some concern that he’d suffered a stroke or a heart attack. He was visibly upset and worried about what the outcome would be.
Captain Keith Colburn Has Major Medical Emergency
The incredibly intense scene started with an argument between Captain Keith Colburn and his brother Monte. Keith collapsed in the wheelhouse and was unresponsive for a moment.
Then, the Deadliest Catch captain wound up sitting on a bench. He can be heard saying that his left side was numb. Tearing up, he informs them that he can’t feel his left arm.
With those symptoms, there was some concern that he’d suffered a stroke or a heart attack. He was visibly upset and worried about what the outcome would be.
- 10/5/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
One of the stars of Deadliest Catch, Keith Colburn, has fans concerned about his health.
Fans watched on in horror as Keith experienced a medical emergency at sea right in front of his reality show cameras.
The show has shown just how perilous and stressful Keith’s job is in the past, but this latest turn of events has many wondering if he’ll be able to continue.
Or if he even should!
Keith Colburn has a medical emergency during an episode of ‘Deadliest Catch’ (Discovery/ID/Yotube) Captain Keith Colburn Has Medical Emergency at Sea
During the October 1 episode of the milestone 20th season of Deadliest Catch, fans watched in horror as Captain Keith Colburn collapsed while out at sea.
What started as an intense argument with his brother Monte ended with finding Keith slumped in the wheelhouse, unresponsive. When he finally came around, he motioned to his left side,...
Fans watched on in horror as Keith experienced a medical emergency at sea right in front of his reality show cameras.
The show has shown just how perilous and stressful Keith’s job is in the past, but this latest turn of events has many wondering if he’ll be able to continue.
Or if he even should!
Keith Colburn has a medical emergency during an episode of ‘Deadliest Catch’ (Discovery/ID/Yotube) Captain Keith Colburn Has Medical Emergency at Sea
During the October 1 episode of the milestone 20th season of Deadliest Catch, fans watched in horror as Captain Keith Colburn collapsed while out at sea.
What started as an intense argument with his brother Monte ended with finding Keith slumped in the wheelhouse, unresponsive. When he finally came around, he motioned to his left side,...
- 10/3/2024
- by Dina Sartore-Bodo
- The Hollywood Gossip
This week’s episode of Deadliest Catch was a tragic one for Jake Anderson. The captain was out on the F/V Titan and was struggling with some strenuous labor and varying temperatures that made the chance for an unlucky trip out crab fishing more likely. However, none of that matters when Jake gets a call from his wife with some tragic news.
Here is what happened to Jake and how it affected his current status on Deadliest Catch.
Jake Anderson Mourns Loss Of Friend On Deadliest Catch
On the most recent episode of Deadliest Catch, Jake Anderson received a call from his wife, Jenna. She was in tears as she told him that his close friend Tom Brossard had died. Brossard was not only a close friend but also his long-time engineer on the F/V Saga, Anderson’s former vessel.
Jake worked with Tom while he was reconstructing the F/V Saga,...
Here is what happened to Jake and how it affected his current status on Deadliest Catch.
Jake Anderson Mourns Loss Of Friend On Deadliest Catch
On the most recent episode of Deadliest Catch, Jake Anderson received a call from his wife, Jenna. She was in tears as she told him that his close friend Tom Brossard had died. Brossard was not only a close friend but also his long-time engineer on the F/V Saga, Anderson’s former vessel.
Jake worked with Tom while he was reconstructing the F/V Saga,...
- 9/26/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Many royal fans still remember all those pictures of Prince William, the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton), Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle smiling and laughing together each time they were seen out and about. When the Duchess of Sussex joined Britain’s famous family, people were so excited to see four popular royals, who represented the future of the monarchy, working together and dubbed them the “Fab Four.” But it wasn’t meant to be.
What the public didn’t realize was that trouble was brewing behind the scenes as the princes were at odds.
According to Prince Harry, he was as hopeful that his marriage to Meghan would lead to a closer relationship with his brother. That thought was shattered though when the duke says the attention on the Fab Four turned into “Meghan vs. Kate.”
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, and Prince William attend...
What the public didn’t realize was that trouble was brewing behind the scenes as the princes were at odds.
According to Prince Harry, he was as hopeful that his marriage to Meghan would lead to a closer relationship with his brother. That thought was shattered though when the duke says the attention on the Fab Four turned into “Meghan vs. Kate.”
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, and Prince William attend...
- 9/12/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There are several people on Deadliest Catch who become fan favorites. One of these is Oj Ganuelas, a deckhand who has come and gone from the show on a few occasions. He is also someone who has been through a lot. Here is a look at what has happened to Oj and how his tough life has played into the reality TV show.
Where Is Oj Ganuelas From Deadliest Catch?
Pascual “Oj” Ganuelas first appeared on Deadliest Catch in Season 16. He has popped in and out of episodes, and it isn’t clear if he works full-time on any vessel or if he only works part of the season, explaining his frequent absences.
Time Bandit Follows The Dolphins – Deadliest Catch – Discovery Channel – UK
Over the last four seasons, he hasn’t shown up in a lot of episodes, but when he does show up, it is often something big happening.
Where Is Oj Ganuelas From Deadliest Catch?
Pascual “Oj” Ganuelas first appeared on Deadliest Catch in Season 16. He has popped in and out of episodes, and it isn’t clear if he works full-time on any vessel or if he only works part of the season, explaining his frequent absences.
Time Bandit Follows The Dolphins – Deadliest Catch – Discovery Channel – UK
Over the last four seasons, he hasn’t shown up in a lot of episodes, but when he does show up, it is often something big happening.
- 9/6/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Deadliest Catch fans complain that Discovery Channel started scripting the show too much, and now, they are trying to pinpoint when that started happening. Actually, many viewers claim they are done with the show as some scenes are so badly acted they become unbelievable.
Deadliest Catch Become Too Fake?
Not all viewers believe that the scenes of the crabbers in the Bering Sea are fake. For a few of them, the added drama gives something extra to the show. However, they are few and far between on social media. Plenty of others hate what they think is way too much scripting.
Deadliest Catch – Discovery Channel
Many things can’t be scripted at sea, and there have been deaths and injuries on Deadliest Catch. Bad weather, for instance, can’t be scripted. And, neither can the pots of crabs that the crew haul up. However, comparisons are made to earlier seasons...
Deadliest Catch Become Too Fake?
Not all viewers believe that the scenes of the crabbers in the Bering Sea are fake. For a few of them, the added drama gives something extra to the show. However, they are few and far between on social media. Plenty of others hate what they think is way too much scripting.
Deadliest Catch – Discovery Channel
Many things can’t be scripted at sea, and there have been deaths and injuries on Deadliest Catch. Bad weather, for instance, can’t be scripted. And, neither can the pots of crabs that the crew haul up. However, comparisons are made to earlier seasons...
- 7/28/2024
- by James Michael
- TV Shows Ace
Could a fan-favorite vessel be returning to Deadliest Catch? Clues on social media have some people wondering if the F/V Cornelia Marie might soon be seen again on the Discovery Channel reality series.
‘Deadliest Catch’ alum shares a big update on the F/V Cornelia Marie
The F/V Cornelia Marie is one of the most storied boats in the Deadliest Catch fleet. The 35-year-old fishing vessel first appeared on the show in season 2, when it was captained by Phil Harris. Murray Gamrath, Derrick Ray, Tony Lara, Josh Harris, and Casey McManus have also been at the helm of the ship, which last appeared on Deadliest Catch in season 18.
It’s been a few years since fans saw the F/V Cornelia Marie on TV. But in mid-June 2024, some news of the boat resurfaced on social media. Taylor Jensen was previously a deckhand on the Cornelia Marie and appeared...
‘Deadliest Catch’ alum shares a big update on the F/V Cornelia Marie
The F/V Cornelia Marie is one of the most storied boats in the Deadliest Catch fleet. The 35-year-old fishing vessel first appeared on the show in season 2, when it was captained by Phil Harris. Murray Gamrath, Derrick Ray, Tony Lara, Josh Harris, and Casey McManus have also been at the helm of the ship, which last appeared on Deadliest Catch in season 18.
It’s been a few years since fans saw the F/V Cornelia Marie on TV. But in mid-June 2024, some news of the boat resurfaced on social media. Taylor Jensen was previously a deckhand on the Cornelia Marie and appeared...
- 7/23/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Nick Mavar Jr. of Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch has died at age 59.
Mavar experienced a medical emergency on June 13 at a boatyard in Naknek, Alaska, Deadline reported. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead of natural causes.
Nick Mavar left ‘Deadliest Catch’ in 2021
Mavar appeared in 98 episodes of Deadliest Catch between 2005 and 2021. He worked as a deckhand with Captain Sig Hansen on the F/V Northwestern. Mavar left the show after his appendix ruptured during filming. Doctors eventually discovered he had a cancerous tumor.
In 2022, Mavar sued Hansen and the other owners of the Northwestern for $1 million, claiming that there was not an “adequate plan in place” for medical care on the boat during the coronavirus pandemic.
“The delay in competent and adequate examination, testing, and diagnosis caused Mavar’s appendix to rupture resulting in horrendous and chronic infections, surgeries, and cancer treatment that would...
Mavar experienced a medical emergency on June 13 at a boatyard in Naknek, Alaska, Deadline reported. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead of natural causes.
Nick Mavar left ‘Deadliest Catch’ in 2021
Mavar appeared in 98 episodes of Deadliest Catch between 2005 and 2021. He worked as a deckhand with Captain Sig Hansen on the F/V Northwestern. Mavar left the show after his appendix ruptured during filming. Doctors eventually discovered he had a cancerous tumor.
In 2022, Mavar sued Hansen and the other owners of the Northwestern for $1 million, claiming that there was not an “adequate plan in place” for medical care on the boat during the coronavirus pandemic.
“The delay in competent and adequate examination, testing, and diagnosis caused Mavar’s appendix to rupture resulting in horrendous and chronic infections, surgeries, and cancer treatment that would...
- 6/15/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Deadliest Catch aired its 20th-anniversary special last week, bringing fans a full episode of highlights and behind-the-scenes footage. With 20 years of the show’s history, it seems almost like a one-hour episode (45 minutes after commercials) wasn’t enough.
However, fans saw several things in that episode that both shocked them and left them wanting more. Here is what you need to know.
Fans Talk Deadliest Catch 20th Anniversary
Discovery Channel played a 20th-anniversary special for the hit reality TV series Deadliest Catch. After the episode aired, fans took to Reddit to talk about what was shown, and they had some big ideas about what was shown — and what was left out.
Fishing Vessel Saga – Deadliest Catch -Discovery Channel – X
In the Reddit thread, the Op listed several things that they said were great to see on Deadliest Catch. They mentioned that there is a “trove of unseen footage” that they can release one day.
However, fans saw several things in that episode that both shocked them and left them wanting more. Here is what you need to know.
Fans Talk Deadliest Catch 20th Anniversary
Discovery Channel played a 20th-anniversary special for the hit reality TV series Deadliest Catch. After the episode aired, fans took to Reddit to talk about what was shown, and they had some big ideas about what was shown — and what was left out.
Fishing Vessel Saga – Deadliest Catch -Discovery Channel – X
In the Reddit thread, the Op listed several things that they said were great to see on Deadliest Catch. They mentioned that there is a “trove of unseen footage” that they can release one day.
- 6/11/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Just when we thought we heard the last of the bombshells and drama with the Sussexes and the royal family, a new documentary could bring everything up all over again.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have worked to reinvent themselves after they spent years airing out the royals’ dirty laundry. When the couple sensed public fatigue in hearing about how they were victims, the Sussexes vowed to stop talking about the duke’s relatives and have stuck to that so far this year. But a new documentary in the works will reportedly offer insights into the lives of the duke and duchess and could have Harry’s family bracing for another attack.
Director of documentary worked with another royal family member in the past Members of the royal family leave Westminster Abbey after the 2020 Commonwealth Day service | Phil Harris/Pool/Afp via Getty Images
The new documentary is directed by Ulrike Grunewald,...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have worked to reinvent themselves after they spent years airing out the royals’ dirty laundry. When the couple sensed public fatigue in hearing about how they were victims, the Sussexes vowed to stop talking about the duke’s relatives and have stuck to that so far this year. But a new documentary in the works will reportedly offer insights into the lives of the duke and duchess and could have Harry’s family bracing for another attack.
Director of documentary worked with another royal family member in the past Members of the royal family leave Westminster Abbey after the 2020 Commonwealth Day service | Phil Harris/Pool/Afp via Getty Images
The new documentary is directed by Ulrike Grunewald,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Just before Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped down from their royal duties, there were rumblings that all was not well between the Duke of Sussex and his brother, Prince William. After the Sussexes stepped down, things seemed to go from bad to worse. And at some point, Harry decided to air out dirty laundry during televised interviews, a Netflix documentary, and in print via his memoir Spare.
For anyone waiting to hear William’s side of things, don’t hold your breath. The Prince of Wales has stayed in line with the family’s “never complain, never explain” policy and hasn’t responded to any of his sibling’s claims. But we don’t need William to say anything to know that he is upset with his brother for trying to severely damage and bring down the monarchy — a monarchy that his future and the future of...
For anyone waiting to hear William’s side of things, don’t hold your breath. The Prince of Wales has stayed in line with the family’s “never complain, never explain” policy and hasn’t responded to any of his sibling’s claims. But we don’t need William to say anything to know that he is upset with his brother for trying to severely damage and bring down the monarchy — a monarchy that his future and the future of...
- 4/17/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“The Righteous Gemstones” star Tony Cavalero has joined the cast of “Lips Like Sugar,” a crime thriller set during the 1984 summer Olympics Games in Los Angeles, starring Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson.
Cavalero is best known for his breakout performance as Keefe, the lovable ex-Satanist turned fan-favorite mullet man, in Danny McBride’s cult hit HBO series. “The Righteous Gemstones” was renewed for a fourth season last July.
With “Lips Like Sugar,” Cavalero joins a buzzy ensemble which also includes Oscar nominee Juliette Lewis, Sasha Calle, Kathryn Newton and Erin Moriarty. Harrelson and Wilson star as detectives John Carr and Phil Harris, a pair of homicide cops working to solve a possible serial killer case while police and city officials demand that all murders in L.A. be labeled “missing persons” for the duration of the games.
According to the film’s official synopsis, the plot kicks up when the...
Cavalero is best known for his breakout performance as Keefe, the lovable ex-Satanist turned fan-favorite mullet man, in Danny McBride’s cult hit HBO series. “The Righteous Gemstones” was renewed for a fourth season last July.
With “Lips Like Sugar,” Cavalero joins a buzzy ensemble which also includes Oscar nominee Juliette Lewis, Sasha Calle, Kathryn Newton and Erin Moriarty. Harrelson and Wilson star as detectives John Carr and Phil Harris, a pair of homicide cops working to solve a possible serial killer case while police and city officials demand that all murders in L.A. be labeled “missing persons” for the duration of the games.
According to the film’s official synopsis, the plot kicks up when the...
- 3/26/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Owen Wilson is a well-known golf fan who is ready to take his love of the sport to the small screen. The actor is set to star in an untitled comedy series for Apple TV+, which is in development from Ford v Ferrari co-writer Jason Keller.
Wilson will star in the ten-episode series as Pryce Cahill, “an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After he gets fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store and his wife walks out on him, Pryce hedges his bets entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom.” In addition to starring in the series, Wilson will also executive produce alongside Keller. Propagate Content’s Ben Silverman will also executive produce the series with Howard T. Owens and Rodney Ferrell, Entertainment 360’s Guymon Casady, Piece of Work’s Lee Eisenberg and Natalie Sandy, and Chris Moynihan. The series will...
Wilson will star in the ten-episode series as Pryce Cahill, “an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After he gets fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store and his wife walks out on him, Pryce hedges his bets entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom.” In addition to starring in the series, Wilson will also executive produce alongside Keller. Propagate Content’s Ben Silverman will also executive produce the series with Howard T. Owens and Rodney Ferrell, Entertainment 360’s Guymon Casady, Piece of Work’s Lee Eisenberg and Natalie Sandy, and Chris Moynihan. The series will...
- 3/12/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Filming is due to begin this month in LA on neo-noir thriller Lips Like Sugar, which will star Oscar-nominees Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson.
It’s a nice cast on this one as Juliette Lewis (Yellowjackets), Sasha Calle (The Flash), Kathryn Newton (Big Little Lies) and Erin Moriarty (The Boys) have joined the movie which is set against the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Harrelson and Wilson will play detectives John Carr and Phil Harris, a pair of homicide cops working to solve a possible serial killer case while police and city officials demand that all murders in LA be labeled Missing Persons until the Olympic torch is doused and the international media has left town. The detectives’ paths cross with Tracy Anderson and Andi Campos (Newton and Calle), a pair of teenage girls that have formed a fast and intense friendship, with Montana transplant Tracy recently arrived...
It’s a nice cast on this one as Juliette Lewis (Yellowjackets), Sasha Calle (The Flash), Kathryn Newton (Big Little Lies) and Erin Moriarty (The Boys) have joined the movie which is set against the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Harrelson and Wilson will play detectives John Carr and Phil Harris, a pair of homicide cops working to solve a possible serial killer case while police and city officials demand that all murders in LA be labeled Missing Persons until the Olympic torch is doused and the international media has left town. The detectives’ paths cross with Tracy Anderson and Andi Campos (Newton and Calle), a pair of teenage girls that have formed a fast and intense friendship, with Montana transplant Tracy recently arrived...
- 3/6/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Cynthia Strother, the singer and songwriter who teamed with her younger sister Kay as The Bell Sisters, a popular teenage act that found overnight success in the 1950s with their very first song, “Bermuda,” has died. She was 88.
Strother died Friday of heart failure at a hospice facility in Las Vegas, her nephew Rex Strother told The Hollywood Reporter.
The Bell Sisters, who recorded for RCA from 1951-55, performed often on radio shows hosted by the likes of Bing Crosby and Bob Hope and on such television programs as The Johnny Carson Show, The Colgate Comedy Hour and The Mickey Mouse Club.
The pair also appeared in the 1953 big-screen musicals Cruisin’ Down the River, starring Dick Haymes, and Those Redheads From Seattle, starring Rhonda Fleming.
The eldest of seven kids — their dad, Gene, was an electrician for an aviation company — Cynthia Sue Strother was born on Oct. 4, 1935, in Harlan County,...
Strother died Friday of heart failure at a hospice facility in Las Vegas, her nephew Rex Strother told The Hollywood Reporter.
The Bell Sisters, who recorded for RCA from 1951-55, performed often on radio shows hosted by the likes of Bing Crosby and Bob Hope and on such television programs as The Johnny Carson Show, The Colgate Comedy Hour and The Mickey Mouse Club.
The pair also appeared in the 1953 big-screen musicals Cruisin’ Down the River, starring Dick Haymes, and Those Redheads From Seattle, starring Rhonda Fleming.
The eldest of seven kids — their dad, Gene, was an electrician for an aviation company — Cynthia Sue Strother was born on Oct. 4, 1935, in Harlan County,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fremantle Buys Asacha Media Group In Major European M&a Deal & Has Now Spent More Than $216M In 2024
In the latest major M&a deal to hit Europe, Fremantle has acquired Asacha Media Group, the growing owner of Death in Paradise producer Red Planet, Arrow Media and Italy’s Stand By Me.
Fremantle owner Rtl said the super-indie has spent more than €200M ($216M) on Asacha plus 80% of Singapore’s Beach House Pictures since the start of this year and is now well on track to reach its lofty €3B ($3.2B) revenue target by 2025. Rtl didn’t break down how much Asacha and Beach House cost individually.
Asacha was only founded in 2020 but has since acquired eight labels and rapidly expanded its footprint across Europe.
The deal sees Fremantle acquire the group from Asacha’s founding partners, managers and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management.
Following the acquisition, which is subject to customary closing conditions, Asacha will continue to be run by Co-Founder and Group CEO Gaspard de Chavagnac...
Fremantle owner Rtl said the super-indie has spent more than €200M ($216M) on Asacha plus 80% of Singapore’s Beach House Pictures since the start of this year and is now well on track to reach its lofty €3B ($3.2B) revenue target by 2025. Rtl didn’t break down how much Asacha and Beach House cost individually.
Asacha was only founded in 2020 but has since acquired eight labels and rapidly expanded its footprint across Europe.
The deal sees Fremantle acquire the group from Asacha’s founding partners, managers and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management.
Following the acquisition, which is subject to customary closing conditions, Asacha will continue to be run by Co-Founder and Group CEO Gaspard de Chavagnac...
- 2/20/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Fremantle has backed the new indie forged by Channel 4’s former entertainment boss Phil Harris.
Harris has unveiled Boldprint Studios and Fremantle, his former employer, has taken a minority stake.
Deadline revealed Harris’ departure several months ago and we understand he had for a long time planned to set up his own production outfit. He has also signed a Creative Director, Lou Hutchinson, who used to be the Head of Entertainment at I Kissed a Boy producer Twofour.
Harris said Boldprint will “be built on creating bold, scalable global formats; an ambition which aligns perfectly with Fremantle’s global distribution plans.”
Fremantle UK CEO Amelia Brown, who herself was set to exit the Britain’s Got Talent maker last year, said Harris and Hutchinson have “been behind some of the most talked about and cutting-edge shows of recent years and we are thrilled to welcome them back to the Fremantle...
Harris has unveiled Boldprint Studios and Fremantle, his former employer, has taken a minority stake.
Deadline revealed Harris’ departure several months ago and we understand he had for a long time planned to set up his own production outfit. He has also signed a Creative Director, Lou Hutchinson, who used to be the Head of Entertainment at I Kissed a Boy producer Twofour.
Harris said Boldprint will “be built on creating bold, scalable global formats; an ambition which aligns perfectly with Fremantle’s global distribution plans.”
Fremantle UK CEO Amelia Brown, who herself was set to exit the Britain’s Got Talent maker last year, said Harris and Hutchinson have “been behind some of the most talked about and cutting-edge shows of recent years and we are thrilled to welcome them back to the Fremantle...
- 1/23/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
The holidays are a time of year when people get together with their families and loved ones to celebrate the festive period, and that’s no different for the royals. But after some back and forth on whether or not Prince Harry, his wife Meghan Markle, and their two children would get an invite to Sandringham to stay with the duke’s relatives for Christmas, it’s a foregone conclusion that’s not happening.
Many royal watchers predicted this as Prince William and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) are said to be extremely angry with the Sussexes and aren’t ready to sit down for Christmas dinner together. Now though it’s being reported that King Charles feels the same way because seeing Meghan and Harry would make him very “nervous” about something.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, now-King Charles III, and other members of the...
Many royal watchers predicted this as Prince William and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) are said to be extremely angry with the Sussexes and aren’t ready to sit down for Christmas dinner together. Now though it’s being reported that King Charles feels the same way because seeing Meghan and Harry would make him very “nervous” about something.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, now-King Charles III, and other members of the...
- 12/22/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped down from their roles as working royals they did not go quietly. They began tossing verbal grenades at Harry’s family from afar in interviews, through their Netflix docuseries, and the prince’s memoir Spare.
Now, there are reports that the Duke of Sussex could be trying to maneuver his way back into the royal fold, but at least one expert believes that’s not happening if other members of the Firm can help it.
King Charles and Prince Harry could get ‘back to a good place’ if all the mudslinging stops
Amid reports that Harry would like to return to the U.K. for the holidays days after the duke said he was not invited back for his father’s 75th birthday, royal commentator Russell Myers discussed what his sources have told him about the relations between the monarch and his youngest son.
Now, there are reports that the Duke of Sussex could be trying to maneuver his way back into the royal fold, but at least one expert believes that’s not happening if other members of the Firm can help it.
King Charles and Prince Harry could get ‘back to a good place’ if all the mudslinging stops
Amid reports that Harry would like to return to the U.K. for the holidays days after the duke said he was not invited back for his father’s 75th birthday, royal commentator Russell Myers discussed what his sources have told him about the relations between the monarch and his youngest son.
- 11/22/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Channel 4 entertainment boss Phil Harris is exiting the broadcaster after four years in post.
Harris is leaving at the end of this year to launch his own production company. His place will be taken temporarily by I Literally Just Told You and Don’t Look Down commissioning editor Steve Handley, who will report to progams boss Ian Katz and has been with Channel 4 for five years.
Harris joined Channel 4 in 2019 from Britain’s Got Talent indie Thames, where he was Creative Director. He has commissioned the likes of Late Night Lycett, Paddy McGuinness format Tempting Fortune and Prince Andrew: The Musical during his tenure.
Katz said he has “presided over a purple patch for C4 entertainment, delivering a host of hugely original new shows, helping to launch the careers of some of the most exciting new talents in the industry, and racking up so many awards we’ve...
Harris is leaving at the end of this year to launch his own production company. His place will be taken temporarily by I Literally Just Told You and Don’t Look Down commissioning editor Steve Handley, who will report to progams boss Ian Katz and has been with Channel 4 for five years.
Harris joined Channel 4 in 2019 from Britain’s Got Talent indie Thames, where he was Creative Director. He has commissioned the likes of Late Night Lycett, Paddy McGuinness format Tempting Fortune and Prince Andrew: The Musical during his tenure.
Katz said he has “presided over a purple patch for C4 entertainment, delivering a host of hugely original new shows, helping to launch the careers of some of the most exciting new talents in the industry, and racking up so many awards we’ve...
- 10/10/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Once upon a time Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William, and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton) were the Fab Four of the royal family. But while much of the public was excited about the direction the group would take the monarchy in the future, all was not well behind the scenes.
In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex surprised just about everyone when they announced that they were stepping down from their roles within the Firm. One year after their final engagement, royal watchers were shocked again when the pair sat down with Oprah Winfrey to discuss what life was like for them behind palace walls. During that interview, the duo painted some of Harry’s relatives in a bad light. Since then Harry has only returned to his home country a handful of times, and Meghan has been back even less than that.
Prince William,...
In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex surprised just about everyone when they announced that they were stepping down from their roles within the Firm. One year after their final engagement, royal watchers were shocked again when the pair sat down with Oprah Winfrey to discuss what life was like for them behind palace walls. During that interview, the duo painted some of Harry’s relatives in a bad light. Since then Harry has only returned to his home country a handful of times, and Meghan has been back even less than that.
Prince William,...
- 9/30/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch Season 19 shows life’s difficulties on the Bering Sea. Fans adored Captain Phil Harris from the F/V Cornelia Marie. Unfortunately, he died in 2010 following a stroke. And well before his stroke, he spoke about a separate near-death experience involving an aneurysm. Here’s what he said.
‘Deadliest Catch’ star Phil Harris almost died from an aneurysm years before his stroke
Deadliest Catch captains Phil Harris and Keith Colburn are two of the most well-known stars from the show. They spoke to WGN-tv about life as crab fishermen, which includes danger, distress, and friendly competition.
“You push yourself,” Harris shared with the interviewer in 2008. “Days turn into weeks. You push yourself to the most extreme that you can, that your body will take.”
The interviewer asked Harris and Colburn about the money involved in crab fishing. While the men admitted that they make a good amount,...
‘Deadliest Catch’ star Phil Harris almost died from an aneurysm years before his stroke
Deadliest Catch captains Phil Harris and Keith Colburn are two of the most well-known stars from the show. They spoke to WGN-tv about life as crab fishermen, which includes danger, distress, and friendly competition.
“You push yourself,” Harris shared with the interviewer in 2008. “Days turn into weeks. You push yourself to the most extreme that you can, that your body will take.”
The interviewer asked Harris and Colburn about the money involved in crab fishing. While the men admitted that they make a good amount,...
- 8/29/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Once upon a time Prince William, the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton), Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle were known as the Fab Four in the royal family. But fans soon learned all was not well between them, and the Sussexes decided to step down from their roles and move across the pond.
After the famous Sandringham Summit, an agreement with Queen Elizabeth II was reached and the pair carried out their final engagement as working royals on Commonwealth Day 2020. All eyes were on the couples during that service at Westminster Abbey as they came face to face and played on the same team one final time. According to a body language expert, photos from that day showed that things really took a toll on William and Kate.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle attend the Commonwealth Day Service 2020 | Phil Harris – Wpa Pool...
After the famous Sandringham Summit, an agreement with Queen Elizabeth II was reached and the pair carried out their final engagement as working royals on Commonwealth Day 2020. All eyes were on the couples during that service at Westminster Abbey as they came face to face and played on the same team one final time. According to a body language expert, photos from that day showed that things really took a toll on William and Kate.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle attend the Commonwealth Day Service 2020 | Phil Harris – Wpa Pool...
- 8/26/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
We’ve seen some pretty tense moments between royal family members over the few years, especially after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down.
The dynamic between the Sussexes and working members of the Firm was awkward at best during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. And relations did not improve at the late monarch’s funeral three months later. Things got so bad following the release of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix docuseries and the prince’s memoir Spare that the Duke of Sussex and Prince of Wales weren’t seated near each other at King Charles III’s coronation to avoid cameras capturing any sideways glances or further signs of their rift.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle during the Raf 100 ceremony at Buckingham Palace | Paul Grover – Pool/Getty Images
Considering everything that happened leading up to those moments, such levels of tension were to be expected.
The dynamic between the Sussexes and working members of the Firm was awkward at best during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. And relations did not improve at the late monarch’s funeral three months later. Things got so bad following the release of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix docuseries and the prince’s memoir Spare that the Duke of Sussex and Prince of Wales weren’t seated near each other at King Charles III’s coronation to avoid cameras capturing any sideways glances or further signs of their rift.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle during the Raf 100 ceremony at Buckingham Palace | Paul Grover – Pool/Getty Images
Considering everything that happened leading up to those moments, such levels of tension were to be expected.
- 8/19/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fishing on the Bering Sea is anything but easy, as seen in Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch Season 19. Loyal fans know the captains of the fishing vessels well and have seen several fishermen experience medical emergencies through the years. Here’s what to know about the Deadliest Catch captains and crew members who died from heart attacks and strokes — and the one who survived.
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Deadliest Catch Season 19 star captain Sig Hansen once experienced a medical emergency at sea. In 2016, the captain of the F/V Northwestern fell unconscious while on the deck of his fishing vessel. The cameras were rolling when Hansen unexpectedly collapsed, and when Hansen regained consciousness, he wanted to keep fishing. Thankfully, producers insisted that Hansen receive medical attention, and he was airlifted to a hospital.
Captain Sig Hansen had a severe heart attack in ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 12 — and survived Related
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Deadliest Catch Season 19 star captain Sig Hansen once experienced a medical emergency at sea. In 2016, the captain of the F/V Northwestern fell unconscious while on the deck of his fishing vessel. The cameras were rolling when Hansen unexpectedly collapsed, and when Hansen regained consciousness, he wanted to keep fishing. Thankfully, producers insisted that Hansen receive medical attention, and he was airlifted to a hospital.
- 8/15/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch Season 19 continues on with fan-favorite cast members like Sig Hansen, Sean Dwyer, and “Wild” Bill Wichrowski. The show features the dangers of fishing in the Bering Sea — but it seems there are also dangers on land. An associate producer of the show died via gunshot wounds. Here’s what to know about the strange Deadliest Catch death that didn’t occur on a boat.
‘Deadliest Catch’ associate producer Joe McMahon died from gunshot wounds
Fans know of several Deadliest Catch deaths that occurred through the years, but the death of Joe McMahon remains mysterious. McMahon was an associate producer with the show when he died. He was reportedly shot and killed outside of his Pasadena, California, home, at just 24 years old.
The police responded to a call regarding possible gunshots at 2:19 a.m. in July 2015. Police arrived to find McMahon on the street with several gunshot wounds.
‘Deadliest Catch’ associate producer Joe McMahon died from gunshot wounds
Fans know of several Deadliest Catch deaths that occurred through the years, but the death of Joe McMahon remains mysterious. McMahon was an associate producer with the show when he died. He was reportedly shot and killed outside of his Pasadena, California, home, at just 24 years old.
The police responded to a call regarding possible gunshots at 2:19 a.m. in July 2015. Police arrived to find McMahon on the street with several gunshot wounds.
- 6/20/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Deadliest Catch fans have seen many captains and crew members come and go since it premiered in 2005. Some have made a bigger impression than others, including Phil Harris, one of the show’s most memorable cast members. The captain of the F/V Cornelia Marie was a fixture on the Discovery Channel series in its early seasons, but he died suddenly in 2010 at the age of 53.
After Harris’ death, his sons Jake Harris and Josh Harris took over the family fishing business. Their efforts to carry on their late father’s legacy were chronicled on Deadliest Catch. But both Josh and Jake have since left the show. Josh’s exit came after some disturbing information about his past resurfaced in 2022, but Jake left Deadliest Catch much earlier.
Jake Harris struggled after leaving ‘Deadliest Catch’ in 2012
Shortly after his father’s unexpected death, Jake opened up about his desire to continue...
After Harris’ death, his sons Jake Harris and Josh Harris took over the family fishing business. Their efforts to carry on their late father’s legacy were chronicled on Deadliest Catch. But both Josh and Jake have since left the show. Josh’s exit came after some disturbing information about his past resurfaced in 2022, but Jake left Deadliest Catch much earlier.
Jake Harris struggled after leaving ‘Deadliest Catch’ in 2012
Shortly after his father’s unexpected death, Jake opened up about his desire to continue...
- 6/20/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Many royal family members were reportedly caught off guard and shocked by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s announcement to step down from their roles as senior royals in 2020. While many believed the Sussexes’ decision did not sit well with Prince William and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton), a royal expert has said that most people don’t realize it hit two other royals even harder and really “affected their lives.”
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate Middleton standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace | Victoria Jones/Pa Images via Getty Images Who had to step up when Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down
The duke and duchess’s last royal engagement was the Commonwealth Day Service on March 9, 2020, at Westminster Abbey. While many royal watchers were focused on the frosty relations between Harry, Meghan, William, and Kate, they didn’t notice that Prince Edward’s wife,...
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate Middleton standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace | Victoria Jones/Pa Images via Getty Images Who had to step up when Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down
The duke and duchess’s last royal engagement was the Commonwealth Day Service on March 9, 2020, at Westminster Abbey. While many royal watchers were focused on the frosty relations between Harry, Meghan, William, and Kate, they didn’t notice that Prince Edward’s wife,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Discovery Channel’s reality series Deadliest Catch has been going strong for 19 seasons. The show, which follows fishermen as they head out into the harsh Bering Sea to hunt for crab, has also spawned several spinoffs, including Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove, Deadliest Catch: The Viking Returns, and Deadliest Catch: Bloodline. The latter followed two Deadliest Catch cast members – Josh Harris and Casey McManus – as they fished Hawaii’s Kona Coast. But the show, which premiered in 2020, is no longer available to stream on discovery+ and likely won’t return for season 4. Here’s why.
‘Deadliest Catch: Bloodline’ followed Josh Harris and Casey McManus Josh Harris of ‘Deadliest Catch: Bloodline’ with Jake Harris | Noel Vasquez/Getty Images
Deadliest Catch: Bloodline featured F/V Cornelia Marie co-captains Harris and McManus. Episodes followed the pair as they traded icy arctic waters for the tropical seas off the coast of Hawaii’s Big Island,...
‘Deadliest Catch: Bloodline’ followed Josh Harris and Casey McManus Josh Harris of ‘Deadliest Catch: Bloodline’ with Jake Harris | Noel Vasquez/Getty Images
Deadliest Catch: Bloodline featured F/V Cornelia Marie co-captains Harris and McManus. Episodes followed the pair as they traded icy arctic waters for the tropical seas off the coast of Hawaii’s Big Island,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Discovery Channel’s fishing-focused reality series Deadliest Catch has been reeling in viewers since 2005. Over its nearly two decades on the air, fans have watched as captains have come and gone, including Phil Harris, who died in 2010, and Casey McManus, who left the show after season 18. These days, one of the longest-lasting cast members is “Wild” Bill Wichorowski, who’s become a fan favorite after more than 10 years on the show.
‘Wild’ Bill Wichrowski joined ‘Deadliest Catch’ in season 6 Captain ‘Wild’ Bill Wichrowski and Captain Linda Greenlaw of ‘Deadliest Catch’ | Courtesy: Discovery Channel / Original Productions
Wichorowski joined the Deadliest Catch cast in the show’s sixth season, along with his son, greenhorn Zack Larson. He quickly made a big impression in the tight-knit crabbing community.
The maverick captain began his career as a Bering Sea fisherman in the late 1970s, after he left the Navy. In 2005, he semi-retired and turned...
‘Wild’ Bill Wichrowski joined ‘Deadliest Catch’ in season 6 Captain ‘Wild’ Bill Wichrowski and Captain Linda Greenlaw of ‘Deadliest Catch’ | Courtesy: Discovery Channel / Original Productions
Wichorowski joined the Deadliest Catch cast in the show’s sixth season, along with his son, greenhorn Zack Larson. He quickly made a big impression in the tight-knit crabbing community.
The maverick captain began his career as a Bering Sea fisherman in the late 1970s, after he left the Navy. In 2005, he semi-retired and turned...
- 5/9/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
High-stakes reality series Deadliest Catch is back on Discovery Channel for its 19th season. But a few familiar faces are missing from the popular show. Former cast member Josh Harris does not appear in the new episodes. Nor does his one-time partner Captain Casey McManus of the F/V Cornelia Marie. Instead, McManus has taken a job that keeps him a bit closer to shore.
F/V Cornelia Marie Captain Casey McManus is not on ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 19 Casey McManus on ‘Deadliest Catch’ | Discovery Channel via YouTube
The Cornelia Marie has been a fixture on Deadliest Catch since the show’s earliest seasons. Initially, it was captained by Phil Harris. Harris died in 2010, and his son Josh Harris eventually took over the boat, along with his business partner McManus.
Recent seasons of the show, which focuses on the lives of Bering Sea fishermen, followed along as Harris and McManus hunted...
F/V Cornelia Marie Captain Casey McManus is not on ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 19 Casey McManus on ‘Deadliest Catch’ | Discovery Channel via YouTube
The Cornelia Marie has been a fixture on Deadliest Catch since the show’s earliest seasons. Initially, it was captained by Phil Harris. Harris died in 2010, and his son Josh Harris eventually took over the boat, along with his business partner McManus.
Recent seasons of the show, which focuses on the lives of Bering Sea fishermen, followed along as Harris and McManus hunted...
- 5/3/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Discovery’s reality TV series, Deadliest Catch Season 19, is here, and fans get to see plenty more of Sig Hansen and his daughter, Mandy Hansen. Sig helms the F/V Northwestern, as seen in the new season, and a new clip shows him on his vessel with his daughter when he receives a startling phone call indicating death is imminent for someone close to him. So, who dies on Deadliest Catch Season 19? Here’s what to know.
Who dies in ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 19? Fans think it’s Sig Hansen’s mother Sig Hansen | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Deadliest Catch Season 19 is here with new and returning cast members as well as plenty of drama on the Bering Sea. The trailer for the new season shows triumph and stress for the captains. And, of course, Sig Hansen and his daughter, Mandy Hansen, are on the open seas together as they navigate with the F/V Northwestern.
Who dies in ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 19? Fans think it’s Sig Hansen’s mother Sig Hansen | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Deadliest Catch Season 19 is here with new and returning cast members as well as plenty of drama on the Bering Sea. The trailer for the new season shows triumph and stress for the captains. And, of course, Sig Hansen and his daughter, Mandy Hansen, are on the open seas together as they navigate with the F/V Northwestern.
- 4/25/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Discovery Channel’s reality TV series, Deadliest Catch Season 19, follows new and returning crew members heading out into the Bering Sea. Loyal fans of the series remember when the Cornelia Marie was a featured fishing vessel on Deadliest Catch. So, where is the Cornelia Marie in 2023? Here’s what to know.
Is the Cornelia Marie still on ‘Deadliest Catch’ in 2023? Cornelia Marie in ‘Deadliest Catch’ | Discovery UK via YouTube
The Cornelia Marie doesn’t appear in Deadliest Catch Season 19. With that said, a fan on Reddit noticed the boat in the background of the season 19 premiere. “I saw the Cornelia Marie in the background again, at the 28:24 to 28:31 mark, when the Saga was leaving the docks,” the fan wrote. “The bottom front part’s blurred (name and logo/emblem), but longtime DC fans will know the Cm when they see her, blurred or not.”
According to Reality Titbit,...
Is the Cornelia Marie still on ‘Deadliest Catch’ in 2023? Cornelia Marie in ‘Deadliest Catch’ | Discovery UK via YouTube
The Cornelia Marie doesn’t appear in Deadliest Catch Season 19. With that said, a fan on Reddit noticed the boat in the background of the season 19 premiere. “I saw the Cornelia Marie in the background again, at the 28:24 to 28:31 mark, when the Saga was leaving the docks,” the fan wrote. “The bottom front part’s blurred (name and logo/emblem), but longtime DC fans will know the Cm when they see her, blurred or not.”
According to Reality Titbit,...
- 4/25/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Discovery’s reality TV series, Deadliest Catch Season 19, is here, and fans wonder where some of the most famous fishing vessels are in 2023. The Southern Wind is a famous vessel that loyal viewers remember, but the Southern Wind isn’t featured in the new season. So, where is the Southern Wind in 2023? Here’s what we know.
What happened to the Southern Wind from ‘Deadliest Catch’? Where is it in 2023? The Southern Wind in ‘Deadliest Catch’ | Discovery UK via YouTube
Viewers watching Deadliest Catch Season 19 are missing the Southern Wind. Captain Steve “Harley” Davidson led the Southern Wind in season 17 of the series, but the fishing vessel was missing by season 18 with seemingly no explanation.
According to Reality Titbit, the Southern Wind, which was built in 1980, remains active in 2023 even though it’s no longer mentioned in the series. The vessel mainly ports in Seattle, Washington, and sails at a speed of 10.9 knots.
What happened to the Southern Wind from ‘Deadliest Catch’? Where is it in 2023? The Southern Wind in ‘Deadliest Catch’ | Discovery UK via YouTube
Viewers watching Deadliest Catch Season 19 are missing the Southern Wind. Captain Steve “Harley” Davidson led the Southern Wind in season 17 of the series, but the fishing vessel was missing by season 18 with seemingly no explanation.
According to Reality Titbit, the Southern Wind, which was built in 1980, remains active in 2023 even though it’s no longer mentioned in the series. The vessel mainly ports in Seattle, Washington, and sails at a speed of 10.9 knots.
- 4/25/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fans of the hit reality TV show, Deadliest Catch, will be thrilled to know that Andy Hillstrand is returning this season. He’s a fan-favorite and a series veteran. Here’s what you need to know about his career, his departure, and his return to the Discovery show.
Andy Hillstrand starred in ‘Deadliest Catch’ with his brothers
Hillstrand is a seasoned fisherman and a familiar face to fans of Deadliest Catch. He is part of the Hillstrand family, which includes his brothers Jonathan and Newl, who are the owners of one of the show’s featured ships, the Time Bandit.
The Time Bandit at sea | Discovery via Youtube
Hillstrand has been fishing for over 30 years. And his experience and expertise made him an invaluable member of the Time Bandit crew.
Andy Hillstrand returns to ‘Deadliest Catch’ for the first time since 2016
In Season 13, Andy’s brother Jonathan revealed he was leaving Deadliest Catch.
Andy Hillstrand starred in ‘Deadliest Catch’ with his brothers
Hillstrand is a seasoned fisherman and a familiar face to fans of Deadliest Catch. He is part of the Hillstrand family, which includes his brothers Jonathan and Newl, who are the owners of one of the show’s featured ships, the Time Bandit.
The Time Bandit at sea | Discovery via Youtube
Hillstrand has been fishing for over 30 years. And his experience and expertise made him an invaluable member of the Time Bandit crew.
Andy Hillstrand returns to ‘Deadliest Catch’ for the first time since 2016
In Season 13, Andy’s brother Jonathan revealed he was leaving Deadliest Catch.
- 4/25/2023
- by Mishal Ali Zafar
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Deadliest Catch, the popular reality TV series that follows the perilous lives of crab fishermen, returned for its 19th season on April 18 on Discovery. This season promises to be an exciting one, with a mix of returning and new cast members, including one who could make history.
Fans will see a few familiar faces return in ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 19
Sig and Mandy Hansen are set to return for their 12th season on the F/V Northwestern. The father-daughter duo has become fan favorites due to their close relationship and impressive crabbing skills.
Fans can also look forward to the return of Andy Hillstrand, a seasoned fisherman and an invaluable member of the F/V Time Bandit crew. Hillstrand left the show in 2016 but will return to join his brother Jonathan for Season 19.
While beautiful, the #BeringSea is considered one of the most difficult bodies of water to navigate. The freezing temperatures,...
Fans will see a few familiar faces return in ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 19
Sig and Mandy Hansen are set to return for their 12th season on the F/V Northwestern. The father-daughter duo has become fan favorites due to their close relationship and impressive crabbing skills.
Fans can also look forward to the return of Andy Hillstrand, a seasoned fisherman and an invaluable member of the F/V Time Bandit crew. Hillstrand left the show in 2016 but will return to join his brother Jonathan for Season 19.
While beautiful, the #BeringSea is considered one of the most difficult bodies of water to navigate. The freezing temperatures,...
- 4/24/2023
- by Mishal Ali Zafar
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
King Charles III is reportedly doing his best to make things right with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Ahead of his coronation, Charles allegedly sent secret olive branches to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in a bid to make amends.
One of these attempts at reconciliation was Charles’ plan to honor Harry and Meghan’s son, Archie, at the coronation lunch. But with Meghan rejecting the invitation, Charles has reportedly scrapped mentioning Archie at all.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and King Charles | Phil Harris/Pool/Af/Getty Images King Charles reportedly sent Prince Harry and Meghan Markle an olive branch ahead of the coronation
Given everything that has happened between the Sussexes and the royal family over the past few years, many expected them to skip Charles’ coronation altogether. Despite the drama, Charles included Harry and Meghan in the official guest list for the ceremony.
One of these attempts at reconciliation was Charles’ plan to honor Harry and Meghan’s son, Archie, at the coronation lunch. But with Meghan rejecting the invitation, Charles has reportedly scrapped mentioning Archie at all.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and King Charles | Phil Harris/Pool/Af/Getty Images King Charles reportedly sent Prince Harry and Meghan Markle an olive branch ahead of the coronation
Given everything that has happened between the Sussexes and the royal family over the past few years, many expected them to skip Charles’ coronation altogether. Despite the drama, Charles included Harry and Meghan in the official guest list for the ceremony.
- 4/23/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It has been a week since Buckingham Palace revealed Prince Harry would attend King Charles’ coronation, sans wife Meghan Markle. By not confirming her attendance, Meghan is reportedly making her position regarding the royal family “pretty damn obvious,” says a royal commentator. The following are reasons why her absence at this key royal event speaks volumes.
Meghan Markle has taken a stand against the royal family with her husband, Prince Harry | Andrew Milligan – Wpa Pool/Getty Images Meghan Markle will remain at home with her children during King Charles’ coronation
Buckingham Palace revealed that Prince Harry, King Charles’ second son, would attend his father’s ceremony. However, his wife, Meghan Markle, would remain at home with the couple’s two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The couple had no comment on their attendance. However, it is rumored that Meghan’s absence during the historic event goes beyond the fact...
Meghan Markle has taken a stand against the royal family with her husband, Prince Harry | Andrew Milligan – Wpa Pool/Getty Images Meghan Markle will remain at home with her children during King Charles’ coronation
Buckingham Palace revealed that Prince Harry, King Charles’ second son, would attend his father’s ceremony. However, his wife, Meghan Markle, would remain at home with the couple’s two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The couple had no comment on their attendance. However, it is rumored that Meghan’s absence during the historic event goes beyond the fact...
- 4/18/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fishing is a family business for many of the people who appear on Deadliest Catch. But carrying on that legacy can be difficult and dangerous. Perhaps it’s no surprise that Captain Phil Harris, who appeared on the Discovery Channel reality series until his death in 2010, urged his son to give up crabbing.
Captain Phil Harris died in 2010 [L-r] Phil Harris of ‘Deadliest Catch’; A fishing boat in Alaska | Blair Bunting/Discovery Channel via Getty Images; Jean-Erick Pasquier/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Image
Deadliest Catch premiered in 2005, and Phil Harris was a breakout star of the show’s early seasons. Viewers were transfixed as they followed him and his crew on the F/V Cornelia Marie out into the treacherous waters of the Bering Sea to hunt for crab.
Fishing is one of the riskiest occupations out there, and the threat of serious injury or even death is ever-present. However, it wasn...
Captain Phil Harris died in 2010 [L-r] Phil Harris of ‘Deadliest Catch’; A fishing boat in Alaska | Blair Bunting/Discovery Channel via Getty Images; Jean-Erick Pasquier/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Image
Deadliest Catch premiered in 2005, and Phil Harris was a breakout star of the show’s early seasons. Viewers were transfixed as they followed him and his crew on the F/V Cornelia Marie out into the treacherous waters of the Bering Sea to hunt for crab.
Fishing is one of the riskiest occupations out there, and the threat of serious injury or even death is ever-present. However, it wasn...
- 4/15/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Many royal watchers remember where they were when they heard that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were stepping back from their roles as working royals. But it wasn’t just fans who were shocked by the news, it seemed that Queen Elizabeth II was caught by surprise as well and that’s why she called for a historic royal summit.
According to an explosive new book, the Duke of Sussex took part in the summit without his wife because Prince William and now-King Charles didn’t trust the duchess.
Members of the royal family at Westminster Abbey the day of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s last royal engagement | Phil Harris/Pool/Afp via Getty Images Who attended the royal summit?
On Jan. 13, 2020, just days after the Sussexes announced their decision to step down, the queen called for a summit. The late monarch summoned then-Prince Charles, Prince William,...
According to an explosive new book, the Duke of Sussex took part in the summit without his wife because Prince William and now-King Charles didn’t trust the duchess.
Members of the royal family at Westminster Abbey the day of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s last royal engagement | Phil Harris/Pool/Afp via Getty Images Who attended the royal summit?
On Jan. 13, 2020, just days after the Sussexes announced their decision to step down, the queen called for a summit. The late monarch summoned then-Prince Charles, Prince William,...
- 4/12/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A familiar face will be missing when Deadliest Catch returns to Discovery Channel on April 18. Josh Harris, who has appeared in nearly 200 episodes of the long-running reality series, was dropped from the show after disturbing sexual assault allegations against him surfaced.
Josh Harris cut from future episodes of ‘Deadliest Catch’ [L-r] Josh Harris; ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 19 | David Livingston/Getty Images; Discovery Channel Related
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In 2022, reports began to circulate online that Harris had been accused of sexually abusing a 4-year-old child more than two decades ago. According to a report in The Sun, the child’s mother reported the rape to police in 1998. Harris was arrested in 1999 and later pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to 30 days of confinement on two charges (one count of Fourth Degree Assault and one count of Communicating with a Minor for Immoral Purposes), 24 months of supervision,...
Josh Harris cut from future episodes of ‘Deadliest Catch’ [L-r] Josh Harris; ‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 19 | David Livingston/Getty Images; Discovery Channel Related
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In 2022, reports began to circulate online that Harris had been accused of sexually abusing a 4-year-old child more than two decades ago. According to a report in The Sun, the child’s mother reported the rape to police in 1998. Harris was arrested in 1999 and later pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to 30 days of confinement on two charges (one count of Fourth Degree Assault and one count of Communicating with a Minor for Immoral Purposes), 24 months of supervision,...
- 4/8/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A royal author believes that if Prince Harry doesn’t attend King Charles’ coronation, he risks ending his relationship with the royal family. According to the expert, Harry already damaged his relationship with Prince William after the claims he made in his memoir Spare.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and King Charles | Phil Harris/Pool/Afp via Getty Images Royal author says Prince Harry would send a negative message to royal family if he doesn’t attend coronation
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle received an invitation to King Charles’ coronation but haven’t confirmed that they will attend.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan released a statement that said they received the invite.
“I can confirm the Duke has recently received email correspondence from His Majesty’s office regarding the coronation,” a rep for the Sussexes said (via CNN). “An immediate decision on whether The Duke...
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and King Charles | Phil Harris/Pool/Afp via Getty Images Royal author says Prince Harry would send a negative message to royal family if he doesn’t attend coronation
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle received an invitation to King Charles’ coronation but haven’t confirmed that they will attend.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan released a statement that said they received the invite.
“I can confirm the Duke has recently received email correspondence from His Majesty’s office regarding the coronation,” a rep for the Sussexes said (via CNN). “An immediate decision on whether The Duke...
- 4/8/2023
- by Wendy Michaels
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch is no exaggeration. The long-running reality series profiles the lives of people working in the commercial fishing industry, one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. Over the years, several of the show’s cast members have died. Some were involved in work-related accidents, while others had health issues or were battling addiction. Here are just a few of the Deadliest Catch cast members who have died after appearing on the show.
‘Deadliest Catch’ cast member Todd Kochutin died in a 2021 accident
Commercial fisherman regularly put their lives on the line to do their job. An average of 43 people working in the field die from a traumatic work-related injury every year, according to the CDC, a rate far higher than for the average worker. Sadly, Deadliest Catch’s Todd Kochutin was one of those deaths. In 2021, the 30-year-old was fatally injured in an...
‘Deadliest Catch’ cast member Todd Kochutin died in a 2021 accident
Commercial fisherman regularly put their lives on the line to do their job. An average of 43 people working in the field die from a traumatic work-related injury every year, according to the CDC, a rate far higher than for the average worker. Sadly, Deadliest Catch’s Todd Kochutin was one of those deaths. In 2021, the 30-year-old was fatally injured in an...
- 4/5/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Disney’s Arisocats remake has found a director. Questlove will helm the film in addition to serving as executive producer and overseeing its music.
Described as a hybrid mix between live-action and CGI, Aristocats will feature a script from Will Gluck and Keith Bunin. It marks Questlove’s directorial debut in a feature film as he revives the decades-old story about a family of cats trying to make their way back home after being kidnapped by an evil butler.
Questlove made his official directorial debut with Summer of Soul, the...
Described as a hybrid mix between live-action and CGI, Aristocats will feature a script from Will Gluck and Keith Bunin. It marks Questlove’s directorial debut in a feature film as he revives the decades-old story about a family of cats trying to make their way back home after being kidnapped by an evil butler.
Questlove made his official directorial debut with Summer of Soul, the...
- 3/27/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is getting behind the camera for his narrative feature debut for Disney.
The Oscar and Grammy winner will direct the live-action adaption of the Jazz-focused 1970s animated feature The Aristocats for the studio.
The story follows a cat and her three kittens, who inherit the fortune of their heiress owner, only to have a jealous butler dump the cats out in the countryside. The cats have to find their way back home to Paris with the help of a musically-inclined alley cat. The original voice cast included Eva Gabor and Phil Harris, with music by Robert and Richard Sherman, whose legendary work for the studio included Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Thompson will also oversee the music for the film, which will have a script by Will Gluck and Keith Bunin. Gluck and his production company, Olive Bridge, are producing along with Thompson’s Two One Five Entertainment.
The Oscar and Grammy winner will direct the live-action adaption of the Jazz-focused 1970s animated feature The Aristocats for the studio.
The story follows a cat and her three kittens, who inherit the fortune of their heiress owner, only to have a jealous butler dump the cats out in the countryside. The cats have to find their way back home to Paris with the help of a musically-inclined alley cat. The original voice cast included Eva Gabor and Phil Harris, with music by Robert and Richard Sherman, whose legendary work for the studio included Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Thompson will also oversee the music for the film, which will have a script by Will Gluck and Keith Bunin. Gluck and his production company, Olive Bridge, are producing along with Thompson’s Two One Five Entertainment.
- 3/27/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Channel 4 has handed Taskmaster an unprecedented six-season renewal and greenlit a junior version of the comedy panel show.
Demonstrating the network’s commitment to Avalon’s long-running format, the eight-part Junior Taskmaster will be aimed at older children and young teens. Kids aged nine to 11 will be recruited to bring their athleticism and creativity to the new show, which will reveal hosts soon.
Junior Taskmaster will air before the 9 p.m. GMT (2 p.m. Pt) watershed and joins a roster of Channel 4 spin-offs for younger people including Junior Bake Off and First Dates. PG and family-friendly versions of Taskmaster already air on YouTube and amass big audiences, while a Taskmaster Education project and School Tasking not-for-profit are utilized by schools across the UK.
Avalon, the producer of the main show, is behind Junior Taskmaster. The Starstruck and Catastrophe producer is also in the midst of making a six-part...
Demonstrating the network’s commitment to Avalon’s long-running format, the eight-part Junior Taskmaster will be aimed at older children and young teens. Kids aged nine to 11 will be recruited to bring their athleticism and creativity to the new show, which will reveal hosts soon.
Junior Taskmaster will air before the 9 p.m. GMT (2 p.m. Pt) watershed and joins a roster of Channel 4 spin-offs for younger people including Junior Bake Off and First Dates. PG and family-friendly versions of Taskmaster already air on YouTube and amass big audiences, while a Taskmaster Education project and School Tasking not-for-profit are utilized by schools across the UK.
Avalon, the producer of the main show, is behind Junior Taskmaster. The Starstruck and Catastrophe producer is also in the midst of making a six-part...
- 3/15/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Another Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey has come and gone. There are memorable moments from the event each year but perhaps none as memorable as Commonwealth Day 2020.
That was the year the royal family and other guests in attendance took precautions and refrained from shaking hands amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. It was also Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s last royal engagement. The tension between the Sussexes and other members of the family inside the church that day didn’t go noticed. There were reports that Harry was even holding back tears. Here’s what the Duke of Sussex revealed about that day.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the Commonwealth Day service 2020 | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images The Commonwealth Day service was Meghan and Harry’s last engagement
March 9, 2020 was the Sussexes’ final royal engagement before officially stepping back from their roles as senior royals.
For the occasion,...
That was the year the royal family and other guests in attendance took precautions and refrained from shaking hands amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. It was also Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s last royal engagement. The tension between the Sussexes and other members of the family inside the church that day didn’t go noticed. There were reports that Harry was even holding back tears. Here’s what the Duke of Sussex revealed about that day.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the Commonwealth Day service 2020 | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images The Commonwealth Day service was Meghan and Harry’s last engagement
March 9, 2020 was the Sussexes’ final royal engagement before officially stepping back from their roles as senior royals.
For the occasion,...
- 3/14/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In the Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan, Prince Harry said the Sandringham Summit meeting with family members to discuss the Sussexes’ proposed exit from the royal family didn’t go well. Harry claimed that his brother Prince William shouted at him during the tense gathering.
Prince Harry, Meghan, Markle, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Prince Charles | Phil Harris – Wpa Pool/Getty Images Prince Harry claimed Prince William screamed at him during Sandringham Summit meeting
In the docuseries, Prince Harry recalled the details of the Sandringham Summit meeting with then-Prince Charles, Prince William, and Queen Elizabeth.
“I went in with the same proposal that we’d already made publicly, but once I got there I was given five options — one being all in, no change, five being all out,” Prince Harry said. “I chose option three in the meeting — half in, half out. Have our own jobs but also work in support of the queen.
Prince Harry, Meghan, Markle, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Prince Charles | Phil Harris – Wpa Pool/Getty Images Prince Harry claimed Prince William screamed at him during Sandringham Summit meeting
In the docuseries, Prince Harry recalled the details of the Sandringham Summit meeting with then-Prince Charles, Prince William, and Queen Elizabeth.
“I went in with the same proposal that we’d already made publicly, but once I got there I was given five options — one being all in, no change, five being all out,” Prince Harry said. “I chose option three in the meeting — half in, half out. Have our own jobs but also work in support of the queen.
- 2/27/2023
- by Wendy Michaels
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
We haven’t seen a ton of photos and video footage of Meghan Markle and Sophie Wessex together over the years. But according to experts, many of the ones we have seen show a lot about the relationship between the woman Prince Harry married and the woman his uncle Prince Edward married.
That’s the case with the snaps taken and video shot of the duchess and countess on the day of the Sussexes’ final royal engagement on March 9, 2020. A body language expert is pointing out just how “unhappy” the ladies looked to be in the company of each other that day.
Meghan Markle, Sophie Wessex, and other senior royals attend the Commonwealth Day Service 2020 | Phil Harris – Wpa Pool/Getty Images Body language expert noticed ‘signs of animosity’ between Meghan and Sophie
Celebrity psychic and body language expert Inbaal Honigman spoke to Express after analyzing photos and clips of the...
That’s the case with the snaps taken and video shot of the duchess and countess on the day of the Sussexes’ final royal engagement on March 9, 2020. A body language expert is pointing out just how “unhappy” the ladies looked to be in the company of each other that day.
Meghan Markle, Sophie Wessex, and other senior royals attend the Commonwealth Day Service 2020 | Phil Harris – Wpa Pool/Getty Images Body language expert noticed ‘signs of animosity’ between Meghan and Sophie
Celebrity psychic and body language expert Inbaal Honigman spoke to Express after analyzing photos and clips of the...
- 2/18/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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