Arrow star Stephen Amell stepped right into his heroic alter-ego, Oliver Queen, when he crafted a genius plan that raised over $800,000 for charity. Known for portraying the vigilante archer on screen, Amell took his heroics beyond the small screen, leveraging his fanbase and star power for real-world good.
Stephen Amell from Arrow | Credits: Warner Bros. Television
Through clever campaigns, he proved that his commitment to making a difference was as sharp as an arrow. This impressive fundraising effort turned Amell into a real-life Green Arrow, with fans and charities alike reaping the benefits of his remarkable generosity and creativity.
Stephen Amell’s ‘Sinceriously’ Campaign: How Arrow’s Star Raised Over $800K for Charity Stephen Amell from Arrow | Credits: Warner Bros. Television
Arrow star Stephen Amell went full Oliver Queen mode when he devised a brilliant campaign that raised over $800,000 for charity.
Back in 2015, he took to social media, calling on...
Stephen Amell from Arrow | Credits: Warner Bros. Television
Through clever campaigns, he proved that his commitment to making a difference was as sharp as an arrow. This impressive fundraising effort turned Amell into a real-life Green Arrow, with fans and charities alike reaping the benefits of his remarkable generosity and creativity.
Stephen Amell’s ‘Sinceriously’ Campaign: How Arrow’s Star Raised Over $800K for Charity Stephen Amell from Arrow | Credits: Warner Bros. Television
Arrow star Stephen Amell went full Oliver Queen mode when he devised a brilliant campaign that raised over $800,000 for charity.
Back in 2015, he took to social media, calling on...
- 10/30/2024
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Amazon MGM Studios has put a feature rendition of Amy Poeppel’s novel The Sweet Spot into development with Kissing Jessica Stein‘s Jennifer Westfeldt adapting and set to co-star in the female-driven ensemble.
Westfeldt will produce alongside Laura Lewis of Rebelle Media.
The Sweet Spot is a multi-generational, female-driven screwball comedy set in New York City around the chaos of the holiday season. It explores found family, fresh starts, second chances, unlikely alliances, revenge, redemption, unexpected romance, and the ripple effect of seemingly small actions leading to epic consequences in the lives of people you haven’t even met … yet.
Westfeldt previously wrote the romantic comedy The Idea of You for the studio with its filmmaker Michael Showalter. The movie, which starred Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine and world premiered at SXSW, repped Amazon MGM’s biggest romantic comedy debut ever, drawing nearly 50 million global Prime Video viewers in its first two weeks.
Westfeldt will produce alongside Laura Lewis of Rebelle Media.
The Sweet Spot is a multi-generational, female-driven screwball comedy set in New York City around the chaos of the holiday season. It explores found family, fresh starts, second chances, unlikely alliances, revenge, redemption, unexpected romance, and the ripple effect of seemingly small actions leading to epic consequences in the lives of people you haven’t even met … yet.
Westfeldt previously wrote the romantic comedy The Idea of You for the studio with its filmmaker Michael Showalter. The movie, which starred Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine and world premiered at SXSW, repped Amazon MGM’s biggest romantic comedy debut ever, drawing nearly 50 million global Prime Video viewers in its first two weeks.
- 10/15/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney’s long-expected move to fold ABC Signature into 20th Television brings to an end the media conglom’s in-house TV studio, which started off as Touchstone Television a decade before Disney bought ABC, subsequently being renamed ABC Studios and more recently ABC Signature.
Launched in 1985, Touchstone TV’s first major hit was Golden Girls, which ran on NBC for seven seasons. Other successful series from that era include Blossom, also for NBC, and Home Improvement, Ellen and Boy Meets World for ABC.
In the first years after ABC became part of Disney, Touchstone Television continued to sell to all networks — which is how 20th Television operated for its entire run at Fox — with shows such as Felicity and Popular for the WB and The PJs for Fox/WB.
The studio gradually shifted its attention to its own network, supplying it with series such as Once And Again, My Wife And Kids,...
Launched in 1985, Touchstone TV’s first major hit was Golden Girls, which ran on NBC for seven seasons. Other successful series from that era include Blossom, also for NBC, and Home Improvement, Ellen and Boy Meets World for ABC.
In the first years after ABC became part of Disney, Touchstone Television continued to sell to all networks — which is how 20th Television operated for its entire run at Fox — with shows such as Felicity and Popular for the WB and The PJs for Fox/WB.
The studio gradually shifted its attention to its own network, supplying it with series such as Once And Again, My Wife And Kids,...
- 10/1/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The Chicago Fire cast introduced a surprise character during the season premiere.
Much of the episode dealt with the new chief at Firehouse 51 and his different leadership style.
Actor Dermot Mulroney plays Chief Dom Pascal, a mysterious new character within the One Chicago universe.
Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker) left during the previous season finale, but the character still resides in Chicago. It’s possible that he could pop up now and then, much like how Jesse Spencer pops in and out as Matthew Casey.
Chief Pascal ushered in many changes at Firehouse 51 during that first episode, including chats after each call with his lieutenants.
As the season premiere wrapped up, Chief Pascal was shown arriving at home after an extended shift. He found the locks changed.
A window to the house opened, revealing the person we would later learn was Monica Pascal, his estranged wife.
Much more will come...
Much of the episode dealt with the new chief at Firehouse 51 and his different leadership style.
Actor Dermot Mulroney plays Chief Dom Pascal, a mysterious new character within the One Chicago universe.
Chief Wallace Boden (Eamonn Walker) left during the previous season finale, but the character still resides in Chicago. It’s possible that he could pop up now and then, much like how Jesse Spencer pops in and out as Matthew Casey.
Chief Pascal ushered in many changes at Firehouse 51 during that first episode, including chats after each call with his lieutenants.
As the season premiere wrapped up, Chief Pascal was shown arriving at home after an extended shift. He found the locks changed.
A window to the house opened, revealing the person we would later learn was Monica Pascal, his estranged wife.
Much more will come...
- 9/29/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
British actor Jamie Thomas King is adapting James Titcombe’s memoir Joshua’s Story: Uncovering the Morecambe Bay Maternity Scandal for the big screen.
King, best known for star turns in Mad Men and The Tudors, is penning a screenplay for Trust, a movie to be produced along with wife and Canadian actress Tamara Podemski as part of their newly-launched Blackbird Productions banner.
“Right now, I do not have intention to act in or direct the project. But yes, I became interested in the subject following Benjamin’s death and subsequent lawsuit,” King told The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday.
In 2016, the preventable death of their second son, Benjamin, due to medical negligence occurred five days after Podemski gave birth after a delayed caesarean section. The star of Reservation Dogs and Outer Range at the time had been 14 days overdue and was rushed to the Royal United Hospital in Bath, Somerset,...
King, best known for star turns in Mad Men and The Tudors, is penning a screenplay for Trust, a movie to be produced along with wife and Canadian actress Tamara Podemski as part of their newly-launched Blackbird Productions banner.
“Right now, I do not have intention to act in or direct the project. But yes, I became interested in the subject following Benjamin’s death and subsequent lawsuit,” King told The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday.
In 2016, the preventable death of their second son, Benjamin, due to medical negligence occurred five days after Podemski gave birth after a delayed caesarean section. The star of Reservation Dogs and Outer Range at the time had been 14 days overdue and was rushed to the Royal United Hospital in Bath, Somerset,...
- 9/26/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Summer is finally coming to an end, and that means it’s time for the best season of the year.
That’s right: It’s fall premiere time, and One Chicago is ready to spring into action.
We know you’re as ready as we are to return to the Windy City, and we’ve got an exclusive interview to rev your engines!
(NBC/Adrian S Burrows)
TV Fanatic had the opportunity to sit down with Andrea Newman, an industry veteran with a very impressive resume. She’s worked on shows like Felicity, 24, Cold Case, Point Pleasant, and The Secret Circle.
Andrea currently serves as the showrunner for Chicago Fire. During our interview, she opened up about the series’ unique dynamics, keeping things fresh after so many years, and what we can expect from the Season 13 premiere.
Talking to Andrea was like talking to a Chicago Fire super fan.
That’s right: It’s fall premiere time, and One Chicago is ready to spring into action.
We know you’re as ready as we are to return to the Windy City, and we’ve got an exclusive interview to rev your engines!
(NBC/Adrian S Burrows)
TV Fanatic had the opportunity to sit down with Andrea Newman, an industry veteran with a very impressive resume. She’s worked on shows like Felicity, 24, Cold Case, Point Pleasant, and The Secret Circle.
Andrea currently serves as the showrunner for Chicago Fire. During our interview, she opened up about the series’ unique dynamics, keeping things fresh after so many years, and what we can expect from the Season 13 premiere.
Talking to Andrea was like talking to a Chicago Fire super fan.
- 9/23/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
Chicago Fire is not done dishing out surprises. We were already processing the fact that Dermot Mulroney will be Firehouse 51's new chief, and now, we know that KaDee Strickland, former star of Private Practice (2017-13), will also be joining the show in season 13.
Strickland's role is actually tied to Mulroney's. It was already confirmed that Mulroney will play Dom Pascal, a veteran firefighter who is moving to the Windy City from Florida. He has a more relaxed vibe than his predecessor, and an estranged wife who lives nearby. Strickland will play the estranged wife.
KaDee Strickland will play Dermot Mulroney's onscreen wife The Rape Foundation's 2019 Annual Brunch Benefiting Rape Treatment Center And Stuart House At Santa | Amanda Edwards/GettyImages
According to Deadline, the character's name will be Monica Pascal. There isn't much in the way of detail or context for the character beyond that, but KaDee Strickland's resume suggests...
Strickland's role is actually tied to Mulroney's. It was already confirmed that Mulroney will play Dom Pascal, a veteran firefighter who is moving to the Windy City from Florida. He has a more relaxed vibe than his predecessor, and an estranged wife who lives nearby. Strickland will play the estranged wife.
KaDee Strickland will play Dermot Mulroney's onscreen wife The Rape Foundation's 2019 Annual Brunch Benefiting Rape Treatment Center And Stuart House At Santa | Amanda Edwards/GettyImages
According to Deadline, the character's name will be Monica Pascal. There isn't much in the way of detail or context for the character beyond that, but KaDee Strickland's resume suggests...
- 8/1/2024
- by Danilo Castro
- One Chicago Center
The new chief officially has a love interest on Chicago Fire. The only problem is, she seems to be an old flame rather than one that still burns for him. Deadline reported that the NBC disaster procedural has added KaDee Strickland as a a recurring star for the show’s upcoming new season. She’ll portray Monica Pascal, the estranged wife of Fire Chief Dom Pascal (incoming series regular Dermot Mulroney). Strickland is known for her prior work in series like Cruel Summer and Private Practice. Dom Pascal, the character, was added to the firehouse in Season 13 after the exit of Boden (Eamonn Walker) from his chief position. The character was written out of his leadership role in the Season 12 finale, as he decides to pursue a position as Deputy Commissioner. Dom is described as someone who’d worked with the Chicago Fire Department early on in his career but has been working in Miami,...
- 8/1/2024
- TV Insider
Exclusive: NBC’s Chicago Fire has cast KaDee Strickland for a recurring role in Season 13. The new season begins Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. on NBC and next day on Peacock.
She will portray Monica Pascal, the new Fire Chief Dom Pascal’s (Dermot Mulroney) estranged wife. As Deadline reported in July, Mulroney joined the popular firefighter drama as Boden’s (Eamonn Walker) successor following his exit as a series regular in the Season 12 finale.
Before Boden was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department, he had chosen Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg) as his successor. The introduction of Dom Pascal would interfere with that plan, and Eigenberg earlier this month shared insight with Deadline as to why Herrmann may pass on the opportunity.
“I want to say he felt like he had the rug pulled from under him because I don’t think [Herrmann] saw what...
She will portray Monica Pascal, the new Fire Chief Dom Pascal’s (Dermot Mulroney) estranged wife. As Deadline reported in July, Mulroney joined the popular firefighter drama as Boden’s (Eamonn Walker) successor following his exit as a series regular in the Season 12 finale.
Before Boden was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department, he had chosen Christopher Herrmann (David Eigenberg) as his successor. The introduction of Dom Pascal would interfere with that plan, and Eigenberg earlier this month shared insight with Deadline as to why Herrmann may pass on the opportunity.
“I want to say he felt like he had the rug pulled from under him because I don’t think [Herrmann] saw what...
- 8/1/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Audra McDonald (The Gilded Age), K. Todd Freeman (The Horror of Dolores Roach), Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds), Richard Kind (Only Murders in the Building) and Ben Vereen (All That Jazz) have been set to topline The Auction, a new indie from writer-director William Atticus Parker.
Described by the filmmaker as “a workplace drama with elements of fantasy and horror,” the film is a loose adaptation of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. Further plot details are being kept under wraps.
The son of Mary-Louise Parker, William will also make his feature acting debut in The Auction and produce alongside Sabina Friedman-Seitz (Atrabilious) and Cory Asinofsky. William’s sister, Ash Parker, will write and compose an original song for the pic, with production to kick off in New York this summer.
Currently starring on HBO’s The Gilded Age, which has been renewed for a third season, McDonald is...
Described by the filmmaker as “a workplace drama with elements of fantasy and horror,” the film is a loose adaptation of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. Further plot details are being kept under wraps.
The son of Mary-Louise Parker, William will also make his feature acting debut in The Auction and produce alongside Sabina Friedman-Seitz (Atrabilious) and Cory Asinofsky. William’s sister, Ash Parker, will write and compose an original song for the pic, with production to kick off in New York this summer.
Currently starring on HBO’s The Gilded Age, which has been renewed for a third season, McDonald is...
- 7/10/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Former ABC exec Stephanie Leifer, who spent nearly three decades at Disney TV in various capacities before departing in 2022, has died. She was 56. During her long career at ABC, Leifer was part of some of the biggest and most critically-acclaimed shows in the network’s history. Those include productions like “Lost,” “Ugly Betty,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Private Practice.”
“Stephanie was a beloved member of the Disney Entertainment Television family for nearly three decades, and our hearts are broken by the devastating news of her passing,” the company said in a statement. “She was a highly admired executive, whose creative impact was only matched by the relationships she nurtured both within the company and across the industry. Our sincerest condolences go out to her family, especially her husband and our colleague, Jonathan, and their two beautiful children, Amelia and Noah.”
Leifer exited her role as executive vice president of current programming...
“Stephanie was a beloved member of the Disney Entertainment Television family for nearly three decades, and our hearts are broken by the devastating news of her passing,” the company said in a statement. “She was a highly admired executive, whose creative impact was only matched by the relationships she nurtured both within the company and across the industry. Our sincerest condolences go out to her family, especially her husband and our colleague, Jonathan, and their two beautiful children, Amelia and Noah.”
Leifer exited her role as executive vice president of current programming...
- 6/28/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
McDreamy is about to enter much more nightmarish terrain.
Yes, according to a new report from Variety, Patrick Dempsey has joined the cast of Dexter: Original Sin.
The prequel series, which focuses on the titular antihero's origin story, began production in Miami earlier this month.
Dempsey will play Aaron Spencer, a captain for the Miami Metro Homicide division.
Spencer is described as having a "decades-long relationship" Dexter's father, Harry Morgan, who will be played by Christian Slater.
“Patrick Dempsey is a beloved actor who is internationally known for the iconic characters he has played and his performances,” Paramount Global co-ceo Chris McCarthy told Variety today.
Related: 5 Spinoffs That Never Made It To Air
“We are thrilled to have him join our all-star cast of Dexter: Original Sin, the highly anticipated origin story of the franchise.”
Original Sin -- set in 1991, 15 years before the main action of Dexter...
Yes, according to a new report from Variety, Patrick Dempsey has joined the cast of Dexter: Original Sin.
The prequel series, which focuses on the titular antihero's origin story, began production in Miami earlier this month.
Dempsey will play Aaron Spencer, a captain for the Miami Metro Homicide division.
Spencer is described as having a "decades-long relationship" Dexter's father, Harry Morgan, who will be played by Christian Slater.
“Patrick Dempsey is a beloved actor who is internationally known for the iconic characters he has played and his performances,” Paramount Global co-ceo Chris McCarthy told Variety today.
Related: 5 Spinoffs That Never Made It To Air
“We are thrilled to have him join our all-star cast of Dexter: Original Sin, the highly anticipated origin story of the franchise.”
Original Sin -- set in 1991, 15 years before the main action of Dexter...
- 6/20/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
We can probably all agree that this wasn't television's best season overall.
Between Hollywood strikes and filming delays, many shows ended up releasing condensed seasons with half as many episodes as normal.
Sadly, Grey's Anatomy was one of them. But the good news is that the groundbreaking medical drama has been renewed for a 21st season, and we have high hopes that it'll be a good one.
Originally airing in March of 2005, Grey's Anatomy has been on the air for a staggering 19 years.
The ABC hit has spawned two wildly popular spinoffs.
From 2007 to 2013, there was Private Practice, which starred Kate Walsh as her beloved Grey's Anatomy character Addison Forbes-Montgomery, and followed a team of doctors practicing medicine in Los Angeles.
Related: Grey's Anatomy Round Table: Is There Too Much "Filler" This Season?
Much later, Station 19 premiered in 2018.
This firehouse-based drama brought Ben Warren from Seattle across town to join a team of firefighters.
Between Hollywood strikes and filming delays, many shows ended up releasing condensed seasons with half as many episodes as normal.
Sadly, Grey's Anatomy was one of them. But the good news is that the groundbreaking medical drama has been renewed for a 21st season, and we have high hopes that it'll be a good one.
Originally airing in March of 2005, Grey's Anatomy has been on the air for a staggering 19 years.
The ABC hit has spawned two wildly popular spinoffs.
From 2007 to 2013, there was Private Practice, which starred Kate Walsh as her beloved Grey's Anatomy character Addison Forbes-Montgomery, and followed a team of doctors practicing medicine in Los Angeles.
Related: Grey's Anatomy Round Table: Is There Too Much "Filler" This Season?
Much later, Station 19 premiered in 2018.
This firehouse-based drama brought Ben Warren from Seattle across town to join a team of firefighters.
- 6/3/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
Is “Grey’s Anatomy” on tonight? Yes. ABC’s long-running medical drama airs its 430th episode, titled “Burn It Down,” on Thursday night. It serves as the highly anticipated Season 20 finale. Here is the official synopsis: “Wildfires threaten the Seattle region, leading to a flood of patients and emergency procedures; the doctors juggle overcapacity in the ER, complex surgeries and personal stress; Meredith makes a rash decision that can’t be undone.” Watch the promo video above for Season 20 Episode 10, and read on for everything to know about “Grey’s Anatomy.”
Note that the new season was delayed until mid-season due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes of 2023. Because of the late start, the 20th season will be the shortest since the first season with only 10 episodes total. Behind the scenes, Meg Marinis has taken over as showrunner from Krista Vernoff, who departed after Season 19.
Only three original cast members from the...
Note that the new season was delayed until mid-season due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes of 2023. Because of the late start, the 20th season will be the shortest since the first season with only 10 episodes total. Behind the scenes, Meg Marinis has taken over as showrunner from Krista Vernoff, who departed after Season 19.
Only three original cast members from the...
- 5/30/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
On a wall in the top corner of Nkechi Okoro Carroll’s office hangs a photo from THR‘s 2018 Women in Entertainment issue. In it, the All American showrunner appears alongside 61 fellow Black women writers who are part of the Black Women Who Brunch group she co-founded with Lena Waithe and Erika L. Johnson in 2014 to create a network among their growing community within Hollywood. Membership has now swelled to 223 creatives at last count.
“That is the reason why I don’t feel lonely,” says Carroll, who is one of just a handful of Black women who’ve been at the helm of TV shows that have aired 100 episodes: Shonda Rhimes (Private Practice, Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal); Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends); Yvette Lee Bowser (Living Single); Debbie Allen (A Different World). “Everyone is always so grateful to us for starting it, but it’s truly been a gift to me.”
All American,...
“That is the reason why I don’t feel lonely,” says Carroll, who is one of just a handful of Black women who’ve been at the helm of TV shows that have aired 100 episodes: Shonda Rhimes (Private Practice, Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal); Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends); Yvette Lee Bowser (Living Single); Debbie Allen (A Different World). “Everyone is always so grateful to us for starting it, but it’s truly been a gift to me.”
All American,...
- 5/27/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[This story contains spoilers from the May 23 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, “I Carry Your Heart.”]
Caterina Scorsone and Kevin McKidd may not have been part of the original cast of Grey’s Anatomy. But in the last 15 years, between Grey’s and its two spinoffs, Private Practice and Station 19, Scorsone and McKidd have both logged enough hours in the O.R. to become two of the longest-lasting actors of the venerable ABC medical drama, which was recently renewed for a record-extending 21st season. (In the Grey’s universe, McKidd has played Dr. Owen Hunt in over 350 episodes; Scorsone has played Dr. Amelia Shepherd in over 280.)
At this point, the characters and the fictional world they live in feel as real to the audience as the actors who play them. While Grey’s began as a soapy romantic drama that followed the lives of surgeons at a Seattle teaching hospital, the show has indubitably become a cultural touchstone — and, in turn,...
Caterina Scorsone and Kevin McKidd may not have been part of the original cast of Grey’s Anatomy. But in the last 15 years, between Grey’s and its two spinoffs, Private Practice and Station 19, Scorsone and McKidd have both logged enough hours in the O.R. to become two of the longest-lasting actors of the venerable ABC medical drama, which was recently renewed for a record-extending 21st season. (In the Grey’s universe, McKidd has played Dr. Owen Hunt in over 350 episodes; Scorsone has played Dr. Amelia Shepherd in over 280.)
At this point, the characters and the fictional world they live in feel as real to the audience as the actors who play them. While Grey’s began as a soapy romantic drama that followed the lives of surgeons at a Seattle teaching hospital, the show has indubitably become a cultural touchstone — and, in turn,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Max Gao
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One of the most popular medical television series, Grey's Anatomy, already has 20 seasons. In 2019, it broke the duration record previously set by ER – 427 episodes against 332. More than three thousand actors have already participated in the show, not many of them are remembered by the viewers, but there is one character who died back in season 11, but is still loved by fans – Dr. Derek Shepherd.
Why Did Patrick Dempsey Leave Grey's Anatomy?
Grey's Anatomy was left without everyone's favorite Dr. Shepherd after Patrick Dempsey had a falling out with showrunner Shonda Rhimes. As it turns out, Dempsey had been complaining about his character's storyline for a long time, implying that he didn't have enough screen time.
The situation was aggravated by the fact that the actor cheated on his wife with one of the assistant producers of Grey's Anatomy. Their affair added to the tension on the set, as many of Dempsey's co-stars knew his wife.
Why Did Patrick Dempsey Leave Grey's Anatomy?
Grey's Anatomy was left without everyone's favorite Dr. Shepherd after Patrick Dempsey had a falling out with showrunner Shonda Rhimes. As it turns out, Dempsey had been complaining about his character's storyline for a long time, implying that he didn't have enough screen time.
The situation was aggravated by the fact that the actor cheated on his wife with one of the assistant producers of Grey's Anatomy. Their affair added to the tension on the set, as many of Dempsey's co-stars knew his wife.
- 5/15/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
A reunion between estranged siblings had an emotional impact.
But with Station 19 Season 7 Episode 7, the season is winding down, and we're waiting for the pieces to fall into place as the possible conclusion of the series nears.
Join Ellie Mv, Heather M., and TV Fanatic Haley Whitmire White, and they unpack the hour.
Did the conclusion of Carina's lawsuit underwhelm you?
Ellie: Honestly, no. I didn't know much about that storyline because I thought it would be forgotten after one episode. However, with how it ended in the episode, it just felt like an unnecessary storyline from the beginning, so it was a waste of time.
Haley: It was similar to how the same storyline with Addison on Private Practice played out. What was the point of recycling that material?
A desperate and financially strained mother has a child who was disabled at birth and sues the Ob...
But with Station 19 Season 7 Episode 7, the season is winding down, and we're waiting for the pieces to fall into place as the possible conclusion of the series nears.
Join Ellie Mv, Heather M., and TV Fanatic Haley Whitmire White, and they unpack the hour.
Did the conclusion of Carina's lawsuit underwhelm you?
Ellie: Honestly, no. I didn't know much about that storyline because I thought it would be forgotten after one episode. However, with how it ended in the episode, it just felt like an unnecessary storyline from the beginning, so it was a waste of time.
Haley: It was similar to how the same storyline with Addison on Private Practice played out. What was the point of recycling that material?
A desperate and financially strained mother has a child who was disabled at birth and sues the Ob...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
After the success of One Chicago, a franchise co-produced by Wolf Entertainment and NBCUniversal that began with the firefighting procedural Chicago Fire and expanded into several spinoffs, ABC also decided to try its hand at franchising.
In partnership with Shondaland, the network turned Grey's Anatomy into a TV franchise, first with the spinoff Private Practice, also a medical drama, and then with the action-drama Station 19, which, like Chicago Fire, follows the employees of a fictional fire station as they navigate their personal and professional lives. The only difference is that the action moves from Chicago to Seattle, and the plot is much more action-packed and thrilling.
And so, Station 19 has been coming to the small screens of ABC viewers for six full years now. In addition, Season 7, as announced last December, is the final one, so we don't have many episodes left. At the same time, of course,...
In partnership with Shondaland, the network turned Grey's Anatomy into a TV franchise, first with the spinoff Private Practice, also a medical drama, and then with the action-drama Station 19, which, like Chicago Fire, follows the employees of a fictional fire station as they navigate their personal and professional lives. The only difference is that the action moves from Chicago to Seattle, and the plot is much more action-packed and thrilling.
And so, Station 19 has been coming to the small screens of ABC viewers for six full years now. In addition, Season 7, as announced last December, is the final one, so we don't have many episodes left. At the same time, of course,...
- 4/25/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
The brash hospital show ER burst onto television screens in 1994 as part of NBC's famed Thursday night lineup and changed the landscape of medical dramas forever -- or at least that's how it seems a few decades on, since the genre arguably hasn't changed much.
What was it about ER that made it such a hit back then, and how did it alter the structure of medical dramas to such an extent that we can see the ripple effect even now?
ER had a gritty, realistic feel that was vastly different than other medical shows of that era and was a perfect storm of dynamic camera work, overlapping storylines, and innovative casting.
The show was shot on 35mm film and seemed more like "real life" than a perfectly lit videotaped sitcom. ER also pioneered the use of Steadicams and long tracking shots outside of movie sets.
This method of...
What was it about ER that made it such a hit back then, and how did it alter the structure of medical dramas to such an extent that we can see the ripple effect even now?
ER had a gritty, realistic feel that was vastly different than other medical shows of that era and was a perfect storm of dynamic camera work, overlapping storylines, and innovative casting.
The show was shot on 35mm film and seemed more like "real life" than a perfectly lit videotaped sitcom. ER also pioneered the use of Steadicams and long tracking shots outside of movie sets.
This method of...
- 4/4/2024
- by Paullette Gaudet
- TVfanatic
Another week, another traumatic episode of a Shonda Rhimes show that centers around a vulnerable group.
On Station 19 Season 7 Episode 3, the firehouse fam attends a Pride parade to celebrate Seattle's LGBTQ+ community. For a full recap and review, check out TV Fanatic Jasmine Blu's expert take on True Colors!
During the Pride parade, a car backfires, the sound is mistaken for a gunshot, and chaos erupts. As painful as it is, this is an entirely predictable series of events because Shondaland loves to give marginalized communities a tragedy to rally around.
Don't get us wrong. We love this universe. Everything Shonda Rhimes touches turns to gold.
But we'd be remiss if we ignored the fact that sometimes it's hard to stomach some of the painful storylines vulnerable communities have to endure in the worlds she builds.
Looking back on the history of Shonda's television empire, it's clear that this isn't a new phenomenon.
On Station 19 Season 7 Episode 3, the firehouse fam attends a Pride parade to celebrate Seattle's LGBTQ+ community. For a full recap and review, check out TV Fanatic Jasmine Blu's expert take on True Colors!
During the Pride parade, a car backfires, the sound is mistaken for a gunshot, and chaos erupts. As painful as it is, this is an entirely predictable series of events because Shondaland loves to give marginalized communities a tragedy to rally around.
Don't get us wrong. We love this universe. Everything Shonda Rhimes touches turns to gold.
But we'd be remiss if we ignored the fact that sometimes it's hard to stomach some of the painful storylines vulnerable communities have to endure in the worlds she builds.
Looking back on the history of Shonda's television empire, it's clear that this isn't a new phenomenon.
- 4/3/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
Although Grey’s Anatomy will return for Season 21, which of its long-running cast members will still be scrubbing in remains a big ol’ question mark.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 20: Which Cast Members Are Back — and Which Aren’tView List
As our sister site Deadline first reported and TVLine has confirmed, the contracts of almost all of the ABC drama’s vets expire this season. So new deals will have to be hammered out for not only OGs Chandra Wilson (Bailey) and James Pickens Jr. (Richard) but Kevin McKidd (Owen), Kim Raver (Teddy), Caterina Scorsone (Amelia) and Camilla Luddington (Jo).
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As our sister site Deadline first reported and TVLine has confirmed, the contracts of almost all of the ABC drama’s vets expire this season. So new deals will have to be hammered out for not only OGs Chandra Wilson (Bailey) and James Pickens Jr. (Richard) but Kevin McKidd (Owen), Kim Raver (Teddy), Caterina Scorsone (Amelia) and Camilla Luddington (Jo).
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- 4/3/2024
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
The milestone 20th season of Grey's Anatomy kicked off on a strong note.
There was so much to love about Grey's Anatomy Season 20 Episode 1, which saw Meredith dropping by, Nick making a big move, and the interns coming after some serious fire.
The hour also revealed Teddy's fate, Jolink's bliss, and a wonderfully twisted case that took us (and Simone and Lucas) on a ride.
We're kicking off our first Round Table of the season with TV Fanatics Haley Whitmire White, Lucy Peel, and Jasmine Blu.
We discuss Mer finding a workaround for her new findings, the new tension between Simone and Lucas, Teddy's fight for her life, Jolink's happiness, and so much more. Join the conversation below!
How do you feel about Mer roping Amelia into her Alzheimer's theory and research?
Haley: I love, love, love anything that brings Meredith Grey and Amelia together.
Their relationship had so many ups and downs,...
There was so much to love about Grey's Anatomy Season 20 Episode 1, which saw Meredith dropping by, Nick making a big move, and the interns coming after some serious fire.
The hour also revealed Teddy's fate, Jolink's bliss, and a wonderfully twisted case that took us (and Simone and Lucas) on a ride.
We're kicking off our first Round Table of the season with TV Fanatics Haley Whitmire White, Lucy Peel, and Jasmine Blu.
We discuss Mer finding a workaround for her new findings, the new tension between Simone and Lucas, Teddy's fight for her life, Jolink's happiness, and so much more. Join the conversation below!
How do you feel about Mer roping Amelia into her Alzheimer's theory and research?
Haley: I love, love, love anything that brings Meredith Grey and Amelia together.
Their relationship had so many ups and downs,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Fans can stream seasons 1-19, including the upcoming 20th, of ‘Grey’s’ with a Hulu subscription, but what about shows like “Private Practice” and “Scandal”?
Shonda Rhimes is a TV-producing powerhouse. She literally built her own production house — Shondaland — from the ground up, and the show that started it all for Rhimes is now available in its entirety on a streaming service not named Netflix. Yes, fans of “Grey's Anatomy” can watch all 19 previous seasons of the show on Netflix, but when the historic 20th season begins on Thursday, March 14, for the first time, Hulu will be the home for every episode of the ground-breaking series. To celebrate the news, The Streamable has compiled a list of all of the other Shonda Rhimes titles that fans can stream on various subscription video services.
“Grey’s Anatomy” has reached 420 episodes, all of which are now available on Hulu. Hulu will be the...
Shonda Rhimes is a TV-producing powerhouse. She literally built her own production house — Shondaland — from the ground up, and the show that started it all for Rhimes is now available in its entirety on a streaming service not named Netflix. Yes, fans of “Grey's Anatomy” can watch all 19 previous seasons of the show on Netflix, but when the historic 20th season begins on Thursday, March 14, for the first time, Hulu will be the home for every episode of the ground-breaking series. To celebrate the news, The Streamable has compiled a list of all of the other Shonda Rhimes titles that fans can stream on various subscription video services.
“Grey’s Anatomy” has reached 420 episodes, all of which are now available on Hulu. Hulu will be the...
- 3/11/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Sinbad is thanking “fans and friends” for their enduring support following his first major appearance in more than three years.
The beloved comedian, now 67, suffered a stroke in November 2020 — and with the exception of a still image shared to his Instagram in 2022, had not been seen in public until last month.
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On Feb. 29, Sinbad joined...
The beloved comedian, now 67, suffered a stroke in November 2020 — and with the exception of a still image shared to his Instagram in 2022, had not been seen in public until last month.
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On Feb. 29, Sinbad joined...
- 3/5/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
A beach off is brewing at Fox.
The network on Monday announced that it is developing a reboot of Baywatch, the classic ’90s syndicated romp that starred David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson.
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Fox has thus far only ordered a pilot script, to be penned by 90210 (the CW reboot) and Reign scribe Lara Olsen.
In the new iteration, “Daring ocean rescues, pristine beaches, and iconic red bathing suits are back,...
The network on Monday announced that it is developing a reboot of Baywatch, the classic ’90s syndicated romp that starred David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson.
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Fox has thus far only ordered a pilot script, to be penned by 90210 (the CW reboot) and Reign scribe Lara Olsen.
In the new iteration, “Daring ocean rescues, pristine beaches, and iconic red bathing suits are back,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Like the end of a slo-mo music montage on the beach, “Baywatch” reboot has found a home: Fox has closed on a script+penalty deal for a new version of the long-running surf-sand-and-saviors series from Fremantle.
Fox and Fremantle have tapped Lara Olsen (“Spinning Out”) to serve as showrunner for the new “Baywatch,” which was originally created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and Gregory J. Bonann. Starring David Hasselhoff, “Baywatch” originally ran from 1989 to 1999 and then was retooled as “Baywatch: Hawaii” from 1999 to 2001.
Olsen, Berk, Bonann and Schwartz will serve as exec producers on the one-hour drama, which comes from both Fremantle and Fox Entertainment. Here’s the new logline: “Daring ocean rescues, pristine beaches, and iconic red bathing suits are back, along with a whole new generation of Baywatch lifeguards, who navigate complicated, messy personal lives in this action-packed reboot that demonstrates there’s the family you’re born...
Fox and Fremantle have tapped Lara Olsen (“Spinning Out”) to serve as showrunner for the new “Baywatch,” which was originally created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and Gregory J. Bonann. Starring David Hasselhoff, “Baywatch” originally ran from 1989 to 1999 and then was retooled as “Baywatch: Hawaii” from 1999 to 2001.
Olsen, Berk, Bonann and Schwartz will serve as exec producers on the one-hour drama, which comes from both Fremantle and Fox Entertainment. Here’s the new logline: “Daring ocean rescues, pristine beaches, and iconic red bathing suits are back, along with a whole new generation of Baywatch lifeguards, who navigate complicated, messy personal lives in this action-packed reboot that demonstrates there’s the family you’re born...
- 3/4/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
it has been almost 2-decades since Shonda Rhimes’ medical soap opera Grey’s Anatomy debuted, which remains one of the most successful and longest-running TV shows to date. With the 20th season on the horizon, which is set to be its shortest yet, following the SAG-AFTRA and Writers strike last year, ABC executive touched on the future of the IP after the forthcoming season..
Throughout its long run, the acclaimed medical drama has witnessed three separate spin-offs, including Station 19, which is set to receive a 7th season. And per Craig Erwich, who oversees ABC, there’s hope that Grey’s Anatomy will likely witness more spin-offs.
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ABC Is Open to the Idea of Expanding the World of Grey’s Anatomy
While fans were less than thrilled after ABC announced Station 19 will mark its end with its 7th season, which will see the show surpass 100 episodes, there’s...
Throughout its long run, the acclaimed medical drama has witnessed three separate spin-offs, including Station 19, which is set to receive a 7th season. And per Craig Erwich, who oversees ABC, there’s hope that Grey’s Anatomy will likely witness more spin-offs.
Grey’s Anatomy | ABC
ABC Is Open to the Idea of Expanding the World of Grey’s Anatomy
While fans were less than thrilled after ABC announced Station 19 will mark its end with its 7th season, which will see the show surpass 100 episodes, there’s...
- 2/15/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
NBC has ordered a drama pilot from Jenna Bans and Bill Krebs.
The project is titled “Grosse Pointe Garden Society.” The official logline reads, “Four members of a suburban garden club, all from different walks of life, get caught up in murder and mischief as they struggle to make their conventional lives bloom.”
Bans and Krebs serve as writers and executive producers on the pilot. Bans will executive produce under her Minnesota Logging Company banner along with Casey Kyber. Universal Television, where both Bans and Krebs are under overall deals, will produce.
“Grosse Pointe Garden Society” was originally put into development at NBC back in 2022, while the network opened a writers’ room for the series in 2023.
Bans is best known for creating the NBC series “Good Girls,” starring Christina Hendricks, Retta, and Mae Whitman. The show aired for four seasons at the broadcaster. Bans’ other credits include creating the ABC...
The project is titled “Grosse Pointe Garden Society.” The official logline reads, “Four members of a suburban garden club, all from different walks of life, get caught up in murder and mischief as they struggle to make their conventional lives bloom.”
Bans and Krebs serve as writers and executive producers on the pilot. Bans will executive produce under her Minnesota Logging Company banner along with Casey Kyber. Universal Television, where both Bans and Krebs are under overall deals, will produce.
“Grosse Pointe Garden Society” was originally put into development at NBC back in 2022, while the network opened a writers’ room for the series in 2023.
Bans is best known for creating the NBC series “Good Girls,” starring Christina Hendricks, Retta, and Mae Whitman. The show aired for four seasons at the broadcaster. Bans’ other credits include creating the ABC...
- 2/14/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
ABC is checking out of Station 19.
The Disney-owned broadcast network on Friday revealed that the upcoming seventh season of the firefighter-focused spinoff of Grey’s Anatomy will be its last.
“For seven seasons, Station 19 has been a highlight of the ABC lineup thanks to Shonda [Rhimes] and Betsy [Beers’] incredible vision, beloved characters and compelling storytelling,” said Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group. “With Zoanne [Clack] and Peter [Paige] at the helm of the upcoming farewell season, we have so much to look forward to, most notably the celebration of the show’s milestone 100th episode.”
The news comes as Station 19 will return for season seven with new showrunners Clack and Paige. The duo took over for Krista Vernoff, who stepped down as showrunner from both Station 19 and Grey’s Anatomy after last season. Vernoff took over for series creator Stacy McKee after season two and better integrated both shows.
Station 19...
The Disney-owned broadcast network on Friday revealed that the upcoming seventh season of the firefighter-focused spinoff of Grey’s Anatomy will be its last.
“For seven seasons, Station 19 has been a highlight of the ABC lineup thanks to Shonda [Rhimes] and Betsy [Beers’] incredible vision, beloved characters and compelling storytelling,” said Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group. “With Zoanne [Clack] and Peter [Paige] at the helm of the upcoming farewell season, we have so much to look forward to, most notably the celebration of the show’s milestone 100th episode.”
The news comes as Station 19 will return for season seven with new showrunners Clack and Paige. The duo took over for Krista Vernoff, who stepped down as showrunner from both Station 19 and Grey’s Anatomy after last season. Vernoff took over for series creator Stacy McKee after season two and better integrated both shows.
Station 19...
- 12/8/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Freeform has cancelled its last two remaining scripted series, Good Trouble and Cruel Summer, TVLine has confirmed.
The Fosters spinoff Good Trouble will conclude with the back half of its fifth season (premiering Tuesday, Jan. 2), while the anthology series Cruel Summer wrapped up its second (and now final) season on July 31. With the axing of the animated comedy Praise Petey in November and grown-ish slated to air its final episodes in 2024, that leaves the future of Freeform’s scripted slate up in the air.
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The Fosters spinoff Good Trouble will conclude with the back half of its fifth season (premiering Tuesday, Jan. 2), while the anthology series Cruel Summer wrapped up its second (and now final) season on July 31. With the axing of the animated comedy Praise Petey in November and grown-ish slated to air its final episodes in 2024, that leaves the future of Freeform’s scripted slate up in the air.
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- 12/8/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
The 24th annual Black Reel Awards have set this year’s list of honorees for special recognition.
For a third year in a row, the Black Reel Awards will fete a slate of special honorees, awarding the Oscar Micheaux Memorial, Sidney Poitier Trailblazer, Ruby Dee Humanitarian and its Vanguard Award among others. The latter will now be known as the Chadwick Boseman Vanguard Award to honor both the recipient and memory of the prolific Boseman, who died of cancer in 2020 at age 43.
The first Chadwick Boseman Vanguard Award recipient is Colman Domingo, who this year can be seen portraying civil rights leader Bayard Rustin in the Netflix film Rustin and as Mister in the movie musical The Color Purple.
The Black Reel awards committee also this year created the Diahann Carroll Icon Award to recognize outstanding work in television, and will give the inaugural Diahann Carroll Executive Award to Shonda Rhimes.
For a third year in a row, the Black Reel Awards will fete a slate of special honorees, awarding the Oscar Micheaux Memorial, Sidney Poitier Trailblazer, Ruby Dee Humanitarian and its Vanguard Award among others. The latter will now be known as the Chadwick Boseman Vanguard Award to honor both the recipient and memory of the prolific Boseman, who died of cancer in 2020 at age 43.
The first Chadwick Boseman Vanguard Award recipient is Colman Domingo, who this year can be seen portraying civil rights leader Bayard Rustin in the Netflix film Rustin and as Mister in the movie musical The Color Purple.
The Black Reel awards committee also this year created the Diahann Carroll Icon Award to recognize outstanding work in television, and will give the inaugural Diahann Carroll Executive Award to Shonda Rhimes.
- 12/4/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Wes Brown is back as Jared in the Hallmark Channel sequel, Hall Out The Holly: Lit Up, and you might be interested to know more about his personal life, so let’s fill you in.
The 41-year-old actor is best known for playing Luke in the HBO series True Blood and he’s also known for roles in shows like Hart of Dixie, Private Practice, and Once Upon a Time.
Wes is a fan favorite among Hallmark fans and he’s starring in the sequel to 2022′s hit film, in which he starred alongside Lacey Chabert.
So, is Wes married or single?
Keep reading to find out more…
Wes has been married to his wife Amanda since 2008 and they are parents to one daughter.
Back in 2021, Wes wrote the sweetest Mother’s Day post for Amanda.
“We celebrated this lovely lady today @abrown5208 whom I may be currently burning a...
The 41-year-old actor is best known for playing Luke in the HBO series True Blood and he’s also known for roles in shows like Hart of Dixie, Private Practice, and Once Upon a Time.
Wes is a fan favorite among Hallmark fans and he’s starring in the sequel to 2022′s hit film, in which he starred alongside Lacey Chabert.
So, is Wes married or single?
Keep reading to find out more…
Wes has been married to his wife Amanda since 2008 and they are parents to one daughter.
Back in 2021, Wes wrote the sweetest Mother’s Day post for Amanda.
“We celebrated this lovely lady today @abrown5208 whom I may be currently burning a...
- 11/25/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Grey's Anatomy confirmed a disappointing update regarding crossover episodes in its upcoming Season 20 slate.
Following the conclusions of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that dominated news cycles all summer, Grey's Anatomy is preparing to complete its second full decade on the air with Season 20.
This series is also known for its crossover events with other programs on the air, most of them mixing with Station 19 along with six seasons of Private Practice (2007-13) and the short-lived Grey's Anatomy: B-Team in 2018.
Read full article on The Direct.
Following the conclusions of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that dominated news cycles all summer, Grey's Anatomy is preparing to complete its second full decade on the air with Season 20.
This series is also known for its crossover events with other programs on the air, most of them mixing with Station 19 along with six seasons of Private Practice (2007-13) and the short-lived Grey's Anatomy: B-Team in 2018.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/21/2023
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
Exclusive: Tim Daly (Wings) and Veronica Ferres (Hector and the Search for Happiness) have been tapped for roles in Unholy Trinity, rounding out the ensemble for the Western helmed by Robert the Bruce‘s Richard Gray. The actors join an ensemble that also includes Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, Brandon Lessard, and Q’orianka Kilcher, as previously announced.
Currently shooting under an Interim Agreement, the film written by Lee Zachariah is set against the turbulent backdrop of 1870s Montana. It picks up in the moments before the execution of Isaac Broadway, as he gives his estranged son, Henry (Lessard), an impossible task: murder the man who framed him for a crime he didn’t commit. Intent on fulfilling his promise, Henry travels to the remote town of Trinity, where an unexpected turn of events traps him in town and leaves him caught between Gabriel Dove (Brosnan), the town’s upstanding new sheriff,...
Currently shooting under an Interim Agreement, the film written by Lee Zachariah is set against the turbulent backdrop of 1870s Montana. It picks up in the moments before the execution of Isaac Broadway, as he gives his estranged son, Henry (Lessard), an impossible task: murder the man who framed him for a crime he didn’t commit. Intent on fulfilling his promise, Henry travels to the remote town of Trinity, where an unexpected turn of events traps him in town and leaves him caught between Gabriel Dove (Brosnan), the town’s upstanding new sheriff,...
- 10/25/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Richard Roundtree, known for his role as Shaft in the series of films, died at the age of 81. The actor has left a legacy in both film and television for generations to come.
Roundtree made his debut in film as John Shaft in Shaft about a private detective who is hired by a mobster to help rescue his daughter who was kidnapped by Italian mobsters. The actor would go on to reprise his role of Shaft in the sequels Shaft’s Big Score (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973). A reboot of Shaft starring Samuel L. Jackson was released in 2000 with Roundtree appearing as “Uncle” Shaft. Roundtree also played the role in the short-lived CBS series.
Other films in which Roundtree appeared in include Embassy (1972), Earthquake (1974), Man Friday (1975), Diamonds (1975), Escape to Athena (1979), City Heat (1984), George of the Jungle (1997), What Men Want (2019) and The Haunting of the Mary Celeste (2020), just to name a few.
Roundtree made his debut in film as John Shaft in Shaft about a private detective who is hired by a mobster to help rescue his daughter who was kidnapped by Italian mobsters. The actor would go on to reprise his role of Shaft in the sequels Shaft’s Big Score (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973). A reboot of Shaft starring Samuel L. Jackson was released in 2000 with Roundtree appearing as “Uncle” Shaft. Roundtree also played the role in the short-lived CBS series.
Other films in which Roundtree appeared in include Embassy (1972), Earthquake (1974), Man Friday (1975), Diamonds (1975), Escape to Athena (1979), City Heat (1984), George of the Jungle (1997), What Men Want (2019) and The Haunting of the Mary Celeste (2020), just to name a few.
- 10/25/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Richard Roundtree, who became known as “the first Black action hero” for his portrayal of detective John Shaft in five films, has died at the age of 81 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
“Richard’s work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men in film,” Roundtree’s manager Patrick McMinn said in his statement confirming the actor’s death. “The impact he had on the industry cannot be overstated.”
Shaft followed the exploits of African American detective John Shaft. While the original screenplay called for Shaft to be white, director Gordon Parks opted to cast Roundtree, then just 28 years old, to play the titular character. The first Shaft film was released in 1971 on a budget of just $500,000. It went on to earn $12 million at the box office, and four sequel films followed.
Beyond its commercial success, Shaft is credited for being one of the...
“Richard’s work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men in film,” Roundtree’s manager Patrick McMinn said in his statement confirming the actor’s death. “The impact he had on the industry cannot be overstated.”
Shaft followed the exploits of African American detective John Shaft. While the original screenplay called for Shaft to be white, director Gordon Parks opted to cast Roundtree, then just 28 years old, to play the titular character. The first Shaft film was released in 1971 on a budget of just $500,000. It went on to earn $12 million at the box office, and four sequel films followed.
Beyond its commercial success, Shaft is credited for being one of the...
- 10/25/2023
- by Alex Young and Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Film News
1998’s Halloweentown is one of the most beloved Halloween and Disney Channel movies, and is a gift that keeps on giving as new generations discover the film that is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
Starring Kimberly J. Brown, Joey Zimmerman, Judith Hoag and Debbie Reynolds, the film directed by Duwayne Dunham followed Marnie, who on her 13th birthday discovers she’s a witch and is transported to Halloweentown, a magical place that is facing an evil curse. The film spawned three sequels: Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge in 2001, Halloweentown High in 2004 and Return to Halloweentown in 2006.
Halloweentown, written by Paul Bernbaum, Jon Cooksey and Ali Marie Matheson, holds a score of 83 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. You can currently watch Halloweentown on Prime Video or on Disney+. The franchise is also airing as part of Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween.”
In celebration of the film’s 25th anniversary, take a look...
Starring Kimberly J. Brown, Joey Zimmerman, Judith Hoag and Debbie Reynolds, the film directed by Duwayne Dunham followed Marnie, who on her 13th birthday discovers she’s a witch and is transported to Halloweentown, a magical place that is facing an evil curse. The film spawned three sequels: Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge in 2001, Halloweentown High in 2004 and Return to Halloweentown in 2006.
Halloweentown, written by Paul Bernbaum, Jon Cooksey and Ali Marie Matheson, holds a score of 83 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. You can currently watch Halloweentown on Prime Video or on Disney+. The franchise is also airing as part of Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween.”
In celebration of the film’s 25th anniversary, take a look...
- 10/17/2023
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It has been 25 years since Keri Russell graced the small screen in the iconic role of Felicity Porter.
Felicity, the J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves-produced college drama, was a critical darling of The WB, becoming a phenomenon well before "the big chop" controversy and often topping the list of young adult classics to this very day.
The series amassed 84 episodes over four seasons, and it was nominated for 38 awards, including a Golden Globe Best Actress nod for Keri Russell.
The series remains impactful, even two and a half decades later. And it's primarily due to the allure of the cast, many of whom are still going strong in their careers all these years later.
So, where is the cast of Felicity now? Check it out!
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One of the biggest successes and most recognizable actors of the series, Faison's popularity preceded his stint on Felicity, as...
Felicity, the J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves-produced college drama, was a critical darling of The WB, becoming a phenomenon well before "the big chop" controversy and often topping the list of young adult classics to this very day.
The series amassed 84 episodes over four seasons, and it was nominated for 38 awards, including a Golden Globe Best Actress nod for Keri Russell.
The series remains impactful, even two and a half decades later. And it's primarily due to the allure of the cast, many of whom are still going strong in their careers all these years later.
So, where is the cast of Felicity now? Check it out!
Donald Faison - Troy
One of the biggest successes and most recognizable actors of the series, Faison's popularity preceded his stint on Felicity, as...
- 9/30/2023
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Zainab Johnson has filmed her first original comedy special.
The actress and stand-up recently taped the solo debut, Zainab Johnson: Hijabs Off, and it will start streaming on Prime Video this fall. The Oct. 24 premiere date is fortuitous for both Johnson and the streamer, as it follows the third-season premiere of her series (Upload) by only four days.
Hijabs Off finds Johnson leaning on her unique identity — namely growing up a Black Muslim woman in a Harlem house where she was one of 13 children. Johnson has been a working stand-up for years. She competed on late NBC reality show Last Comic Standing, appeared in HBO’s All Def Comedy and has performed on Late Night with Seth Meyers, in addition to her regular club work.
In addition to her series regular role on Upload, Johnson’s acting resume includes Ramy, A Black Lady Sketch Show, American Koko and Private Practice.
The actress and stand-up recently taped the solo debut, Zainab Johnson: Hijabs Off, and it will start streaming on Prime Video this fall. The Oct. 24 premiere date is fortuitous for both Johnson and the streamer, as it follows the third-season premiere of her series (Upload) by only four days.
Hijabs Off finds Johnson leaning on her unique identity — namely growing up a Black Muslim woman in a Harlem house where she was one of 13 children. Johnson has been a working stand-up for years. She competed on late NBC reality show Last Comic Standing, appeared in HBO’s All Def Comedy and has performed on Late Night with Seth Meyers, in addition to her regular club work.
In addition to her series regular role on Upload, Johnson’s acting resume includes Ramy, A Black Lady Sketch Show, American Koko and Private Practice.
- 9/26/2023
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cruel Summer’s unexpected Private Practice family reunion was “a very lucky accident,” according to new showrunner Elle Triedman.
The Freeform drama’s Season 2 premiere on Monday introduced viewers to a complicated teenage love triangle between Megan (played by Sadie Stanley), Isabella (Lexi Underwood) and Luke (Griffin Gluck). But it’s Luke’s relationship with two other costars that is full of history: Gluck’s Cruel Summer dad is portrayed by Paul Adelstein, who also played his character Mason’s father, Cooper Freedman, on ABC’s Private Practice. And Megan’s mom is none other than Private Practice vet KaDee Strickland,...
The Freeform drama’s Season 2 premiere on Monday introduced viewers to a complicated teenage love triangle between Megan (played by Sadie Stanley), Isabella (Lexi Underwood) and Luke (Griffin Gluck). But it’s Luke’s relationship with two other costars that is full of history: Gluck’s Cruel Summer dad is portrayed by Paul Adelstein, who also played his character Mason’s father, Cooper Freedman, on ABC’s Private Practice. And Megan’s mom is none other than Private Practice vet KaDee Strickland,...
- 6/7/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Griffin Gluck Shared an Apartment With His "Cruel Summer" Costars During Filming: It Was Like "Camp"
Image Source: Freeform
In our Q&a series Popsugar Crush, we get to know some of our favorite celebs' more intimate details - from their first celebrity crush to their best love advice. This month, we're crushing on "Cruel Summer" actor Griffin Gluck.
For six months in 2022, Sadie Stanley, Lisa Yamada, and Griffin Gluck were roommates. The trio were filming the second season of Freeform's hit mystery drama "Cruel Summer" in Vancouver, Canada, an experience Gluck now likens to "summer camp." "Those people become like the closest thing you have to a family," he tells Popsugar ahead of "Cruel Summer" season two's June 5 debut.
"With a lot of the cast, we bonded really quickly, and Sadie, who plays Megan, and Lisa, who plays Parker, we actually moved in together," the 22-year-old shares. "Rent in Vancouver was really expensive. And somehow it was cheaper for all of us to get a nice...
In our Q&a series Popsugar Crush, we get to know some of our favorite celebs' more intimate details - from their first celebrity crush to their best love advice. This month, we're crushing on "Cruel Summer" actor Griffin Gluck.
For six months in 2022, Sadie Stanley, Lisa Yamada, and Griffin Gluck were roommates. The trio were filming the second season of Freeform's hit mystery drama "Cruel Summer" in Vancouver, Canada, an experience Gluck now likens to "summer camp." "Those people become like the closest thing you have to a family," he tells Popsugar ahead of "Cruel Summer" season two's June 5 debut.
"With a lot of the cast, we bonded really quickly, and Sadie, who plays Megan, and Lisa, who plays Parker, we actually moved in together," the 22-year-old shares. "Rent in Vancouver was really expensive. And somehow it was cheaper for all of us to get a nice...
- 6/6/2023
- by Lindsay Kimble
- Popsugar.com
It's been 10 years since "Private Practice" came to an end, but we have some good news for fans of the Oceanside Wellness crew: there's a mini reunion, of sorts, headed to Freeform. "Cruel Summer" is officially returning for season two on June 5, featuring a brand new storyline and fresh cast that will reunite KaDee Strickland ("Private Practice"'s Charlotte King), Paul Adelstein (Cooper Freedman), and Griffin Gluck (Mason Warner). As a refresher, Gluck played Adelstein's son on the show, and Strickland was Adelstein's wife and Gluck's stepmom. In "Cruel Summer," however, Strickland portrays Sadie Stanley's mom, Debbie Landry, while Gluck once again plays Adelstein's son, Luke Chambers.
Of reuniting with Adelstein and Gluck, Strickland tells Popsugar, "The three of us were so obnoxious in the beginning because we were reliving everything around everyone." Strickland reveals the crew put up a "really sweet image" of Adelstein and Gluck from their...
Of reuniting with Adelstein and Gluck, Strickland tells Popsugar, "The three of us were so obnoxious in the beginning because we were reliving everything around everyone." Strickland reveals the crew put up a "really sweet image" of Adelstein and Gluck from their...
- 5/30/2023
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Queen Charlotte Director Talks Reynolds and Brimsley's 'Unknown' Future, Potential Spinoffs and More
Whatever happened to Reynolds and young Brimsley in Queen Charlotte?
That’s what many have been wondering after finishing the delectable Bridgerton spinoff from creator and writer Shonda Rhimes, which debuted all six episodes on Thursday, May 4.
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The Netflix series tells the story of Charlotte and George’s passionate romance and how their arranged union sparks...
That’s what many have been wondering after finishing the delectable Bridgerton spinoff from creator and writer Shonda Rhimes, which debuted all six episodes on Thursday, May 4.
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The Netflix series tells the story of Charlotte and George’s passionate romance and how their arranged union sparks...
- 5/18/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Summer is all about getting one’s cover story straight in a newly released trailer for Season 2 of the Freeform anthology series Cruel Summer, premiering Monday, June 5 at 9/8c with two back-to-back episodes, before moving to its regular 10 pm timeslot the following week.
The upcoming installment of the psychological drama features a fresh mystery and an all-new cast, led by Sadie Stanley (The Goldbergs), Lexi Underwood (Little Fires Everywhere) and Griffin Gluck (Locke & Key, Private Practice).
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The upcoming installment of the psychological drama features a fresh mystery and an all-new cast, led by Sadie Stanley (The Goldbergs), Lexi Underwood (Little Fires Everywhere) and Griffin Gluck (Locke & Key, Private Practice).
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- 5/8/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Shonda Rhimes is being recognized for her achievements.
On Wednesday night, BAFTA honoured the prolific TV creator with their BAFTA Special Award at an event in New York, honouring her incredible career.
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“When I heard [about winning the award] I was stunned, because I don’t even think I had dreamt that big. Truly when I was a kid there’s no way I thought I was going to ever be anywhere like this – I thought I was going to be writing stories in the closet,” Rhimes said.
“This award, specifically the BAFTAs, they mean so much and to get this one in particular just means everything,” she added.
During her conversation onstage at the even, Rhimes reflected on her life growing up in Chicago, and her life-changing internship at Denzel Washington’s production company.
She also talked about the importance...
On Wednesday night, BAFTA honoured the prolific TV creator with their BAFTA Special Award at an event in New York, honouring her incredible career.
Read More: Shonda Rhimes Reveals Her 19-Year-Old Daughter Has Never Watched ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
“When I heard [about winning the award] I was stunned, because I don’t even think I had dreamt that big. Truly when I was a kid there’s no way I thought I was going to ever be anywhere like this – I thought I was going to be writing stories in the closet,” Rhimes said.
“This award, specifically the BAFTAs, they mean so much and to get this one in particular just means everything,” she added.
During her conversation onstage at the even, Rhimes reflected on her life growing up in Chicago, and her life-changing internship at Denzel Washington’s production company.
She also talked about the importance...
- 5/4/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Broadway and film star Joel Grey and John Kander, composer of Cabaret, Chicago and more, will receive the 2023 Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
Grey was the original Amos Hart in the 1996 Chicago and the original Emcee in Cabaret on Broadway, for which he won a Tony Award. He later received an Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA for his performance in the film adaptation. Kander, who co-wrote those legendary musicals with the late lyricist Fred Ebb, is currently represented on Broadway with the musical New York, New York.
“We are immensely thrilled to honor two legends in their own rights. John Kander has composed the soundtrack to all of our lives – meeting us in every decade – creating unforgettable scores for Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and his current Broadway hit New York, New York,” said Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League.
“As a legendary actor and director,...
Grey was the original Amos Hart in the 1996 Chicago and the original Emcee in Cabaret on Broadway, for which he won a Tony Award. He later received an Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA for his performance in the film adaptation. Kander, who co-wrote those legendary musicals with the late lyricist Fred Ebb, is currently represented on Broadway with the musical New York, New York.
“We are immensely thrilled to honor two legends in their own rights. John Kander has composed the soundtrack to all of our lives – meeting us in every decade – creating unforgettable scores for Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and his current Broadway hit New York, New York,” said Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League.
“As a legendary actor and director,...
- 5/3/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It will once again feel like a Cruel Summer on Freeform this, well, summer.
Season 2 of the anthology series will premiere Monday, June 5 at 9/8c with two back-to-back episodes, before moving to its regular 10 pm timeslot the following week, Freeform announced on Monday.
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The upcoming installment of the psychological...
Season 2 of the anthology series will premiere Monday, June 5 at 9/8c with two back-to-back episodes, before moving to its regular 10 pm timeslot the following week, Freeform announced on Monday.
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The upcoming installment of the psychological...
- 4/17/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Shonda Rhimes will soon be heading to New York for a night out with BAFTA.
The TV creator, producer and author has been selected to receive a BAFTA Special Award as part of a tribute event scheduled for May 3. The event, a return of BAFTA’s in-person awards presentations in North America, will feature a fireside chat and cocktail reception for an invited industry audience.
Per the org, BAFTA Special Awards are honorary prizes given to “those who have made a significant, inspiring and outstanding contribution to film, games and television” through a specific project or through their work.
“Shonda’s trailblazing work has captured our hearts and inspired audiences around the world. As a groundbreaking producer, showrunner and writer, her impact on the landscape of modern global television is simply unparalleled,” said Kathryn Busby, chair of the board for BAFTA North America. Added BAFTA chair Krishnendu Majumdar: “Shonda...
The TV creator, producer and author has been selected to receive a BAFTA Special Award as part of a tribute event scheduled for May 3. The event, a return of BAFTA’s in-person awards presentations in North America, will feature a fireside chat and cocktail reception for an invited industry audience.
Per the org, BAFTA Special Awards are honorary prizes given to “those who have made a significant, inspiring and outstanding contribution to film, games and television” through a specific project or through their work.
“Shonda’s trailblazing work has captured our hearts and inspired audiences around the world. As a groundbreaking producer, showrunner and writer, her impact on the landscape of modern global television is simply unparalleled,” said Kathryn Busby, chair of the board for BAFTA North America. Added BAFTA chair Krishnendu Majumdar: “Shonda...
- 4/14/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple TV+ has announced the premiere date for Season 2 of its murder mystery comedy series “The Afterparty.” The series is set to return on Wednesday, June 12 with two brand new episodes, followed by one weekly episode every Wednesday through September 6.
From Chris Miller and Phil Lord, “The Afterparty” is a genre-bending comedy that stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao. With a new murder case being introduced in Season 2, joining the show are Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho and Ken Jeong.
When a wedding is ruined after the groom is murdered, every guest becomes a suspect in the case. Detective Danner (Haddish) swoops in to help Aniq (Richardson) and Zoë (Chao) solve this eerie wedding murder mystery by questioning family members, past lovers, businesses partners and more by hearing their individual sides of the story.
“The Afterparty...
From Chris Miller and Phil Lord, “The Afterparty” is a genre-bending comedy that stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao. With a new murder case being introduced in Season 2, joining the show are Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho and Ken Jeong.
When a wedding is ruined after the groom is murdered, every guest becomes a suspect in the case. Detective Danner (Haddish) swoops in to help Aniq (Richardson) and Zoë (Chao) solve this eerie wedding murder mystery by questioning family members, past lovers, businesses partners and more by hearing their individual sides of the story.
“The Afterparty...
- 4/14/2023
- by McKinley Franklin, Sophia Scorziello and Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
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