The Immortal Kevin Fitzpatrick was born and raised in New York City, and that doesn't make sense. Kevin wears many hats, including actor, editor, and writer, but never yellow. The best things in life are Back to the Future, beets, Firefly and The Venture Bros. When not picking apart the minutia of pop culture in film and TV, Kevin can usually be found RIGHT BEHIND YOU.
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SYFY Passes on Kevin Bacon’s ‘Tremors’ TV Series
The worm has officially turned, but not in the direction anyone expected. Despite setting Kevin Bacon to reprise his famous Tremors role in a new TV series based on the cult classic, SYFY has apparently passed on returning to Perfection, Nevada.
‘Simpsons’ Boss Slams Apu Controversy: People ‘Pretend They’re Offended’
Just when Simpsons voice Hank Azaria seemed to turn a corner on the Apu controversy, creator Matt Groening drags us right back. The longtime producer accuses viewers of “pretending” the character is more offensive than they actually believe.
Netflix Data Reveals ‘Stranger Things’ Insane Premiere Ratings
Netflix may never reveal full “ratings” for movies and TV, but one inescapable fact is now clear: Stranger Things is more popular than Bright. New Nielsen data puts the ‘80s Netflix sci-fi far above other originals in same-day watching, atop other surprising statistics.
‘SNL’ Stars Colin Jost and Michael Che Will Host the 2018 Emmys
Weekend Update is officially going to the Emmys. NBC confirms that SNL writers and stars Colin Jost and Michael Che will host the 2018 ceremony later this year, while creator Lorne Michaels is getting back involved as well.
Nickelodeon’s ‘Double Dare’ Officially Returning for New Episodes
We double-dare you not to love this – one of Nickelodeon’s greatest game shows is officially oozing back onto TV. The network confirms new episodes of ‘80s-‘90s classic Double Dare will arrive as early as this summer.
The ‘Game of Thrones’ Guys Did a ‘Rick and Morty’ Blu-ray Commentary
First Rick and Morty dropped by the My Little Pony universe, and now Game of Thrones has opened a portal. The HBO drama’s creators and star Peter Dinklage apparently contributed a commentary track to the infamous “Pickle Rick” episode, and you can hear the first clip right now.
Starz Cancels ‘Ash Vs. Evil Dead’ After Three Seasons
That famous chainsaw is officially out of gas. Starz has confirmed that Evil Dead sequel series Ash Vs. Evil Dead will not return for a fourth season, and will wrap for good with the coming finale.
Tina Fey Confirms ‘30 Rock’ Revival Talks (With One Major Twist)
A potential 30 Rock revival is building more and more steam. Creator and star Tina Fey is taking the blame for recent rumors, but looking more into a Muppet Babies-style prequel or hot robot-on-robot action. We may need to explain that last one.
‘Rick and Morty’ Wound Up in an Episode of ‘My Little Pony’
We still don’t know when we’ll see Rick and Morty next, but no one had their money on an episode of My Little Pony. The pair were caught making a bizarre cameo in an episode of Friendship Is Magic, and the show’s rabid fanbase isn’t handling it too well.
Tina Fey and Amy Schumer Are ‘SNL’ Season 43’s Final Hosts
Donald Glover may be hosting SNL next month alone, but he won’t be taking May solo. The final Season 43 hosts and musical guests have been announced, including four extremely talented women.