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Garry Shandling, 'Larry Sanders Show' Star, Dies at 66

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15th Annual Harold and Carole Pump Foundation GalaGarry Shandling, the influential stand-up comedian and star of "The Larry Sanders Show," has died. He was 66.

TMZ was the first to report the news on Thursday afternoon, writing that Shandling was rushed to a Los Angeles area hospital earlier that day, where he later died. The cause was an apparent massive heart attack, according to the site, though Shandling's representatives have yet to confirm that report.

Shandling broke new comedy ground with his 1980s series "It's Garry Shandling's Show," which frequently broke the fourth wall and inspired the irreverent style of other, later series, including "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." He followed that up with another influential comedy, "The Larry Sanders Show," which spoofed the behind-the-scenes workings of a late-night talk show, and earned him much critical acclaim, including multiple Emmy nominations for acting, and one win for writing.

The comedian cut his teeth in television writing for classic series such as "Sanford and Son" and "Welcome Back, Kotter," though he eventually abandoned that work to focus solely on his stand-up career. Shandling's big break came with an appearance on "The Tonight Show" in 1981, and he eventually became Johnny Carson's permanent guest host for a time in the late 1980s. He went on to headline a string of successful stand-up specials for HBO and Showtime.

His recent film appearances include roles in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" and "Iron Man 2," as well as cameos in movies including "The Dictator," "Funny People," and "Zoolander."

Shandling's influence was felt throughout Hollywood, and multiple comedians and filmmakers mourned his passing on Thursday. Kathy Griffin, a longtime friend of the comedian, tweeted that she had just seen him this past Sunday, and he was "making every1 laugh. "

"I loved him," Griffin continued. "I'll miss our talks the most."

[via: TMZ, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety]

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Paul Reubens on Bringing Back 'Pee-wee' and How the Iconic Character Came to Be

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"Pee-wee's Big Holiday" - 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival His name may sound diminutive, but everything about Pee-wee Herman is big, big, big.

Beginning with 1985's "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," the debut film for the one-of-a-kind character first created on stage in the early '80s by actor/writer/comedian Paul Reubens, there's always been something outrageously outsized about the antics of the gray-suited, red-bowtied man-child.

And now he's as big as ever, returning to the spotlight for the first time in 25 years since his last major appearance onscreen for a new Netflix film "Pee-wee's Big Holiday," produced by comedy impresario Judd Apatow. Taking a step out of character, Reubens joined Moviefone to discuss why Pee-Wee's return is indeed something to celebrate.

Moviefone: Why was now the right time to bring back Pee-Wee?

Paul Reubens: Well, really, the time to bring back Pee-wee was 10 years ago, when I originally started doing it, but it didn't work out that way. So why not now?.

What was the joy of reviving the character for you?

At SXSW, 1,200 people laughed their asses off at it. I didn't pay anybody! I didn't even know anyone in the audience. So it was incredible. I don't know. I don't know the answer. I just feel like it was super fun to do it, and I'm super excited about it. The fact that if people like it and young people see it for the first time might go back and watch something else, it's enormously satisfying.

Did you have to do any sort of reevaluating of the character to figure out how to present him today?

I never think like that. I always just do what I want to do and hope people like the same thing I like.

How did Judd Apatow help you bring this to fruition and contribute creatively to what you wanted to do?

In terms of bringing it to fruition, it wouldn't have happened without Judd. Having Judd involved in it really perks people up. The buyers, the people who are in position to bankroll a movie, love Judd Apatow. Why wouldn't they?

Judd was just responsible for so many aspects of it. I mean, just shaping the way we developed it. He put me with Paul Rust, and he did not want to make the other two scripts I had floating around. He wanted to make a new movie. He wanted to make a road picture that evoked "Big Adventure," kind of in the same wheelhouse. Those are all big contributions.

What's the experience like when you get professionally involved with someone like Judd, who clearly had a special place in his heart for you and the character growing up?

It means the world to me. It's extraordinary. I pinch myself all the time and wonder if it's real still. It's like being in a "Twilight Zone" episode sometimes. I can't really believe it. I certainly don't depend on it or anything, but it's just enormously flattering.

I took my work extremely seriously and strive to be artistic and be an artist. To have some of that work hold up and have it influence people and have people come up to me and say I'm an artist because of watching your kid show when I was a kid, that kind of stuff. It's staggering.

I spoke your costar and friend Joe Maganiello, who is another one of those fans who's gotten to be a friend and champion of yours. Tell me about creating that bond with Joe before you ever even got involved in this project together.

Joe and I met almost like in the movie. I mean, Joe and I kind of met each other and just looked at each other and went like, we're going to be friends. I mean, some of that stuff is just hard to put your finger on exactly, like how that works or what's going on.

I'm real lucky in that respect in that I kind of wind up knowing I'm going to be friends with people a lot of times. Joe and I met at a party where we just looked at each other from across the room, practically, and we're like, "Oh -- you." You know?

With the passage of time, was there anything challenging about playing Pee-Wee at this point in time? Or was it just like slipping on that suit and the bow tie and going to town?

I think it was somewhere in the middle there, into the little grey area there, what you're talking about. I think it was all fine and dandy, but there would certainly be a few moments every single day when I would be, "Wow, am I too old to be doing this today?" But mostly, it was fine.

Can you tell me about your memories of those earliest days as the Pee-wee character was kind of coming together for you?

I think fairly often of the first time I went out in the world as Pee-wee Herman, and felt, like, power. I felt like this weird Pee-wee power. I went on a cattle call for "Dating Game" contestants. I put on my Pee-wee suit and I went out and got in my car and I drove to a location in Hollywood and walked in an office with probably 100 guys who were all kind of typical "Dating Game" contestants.

I could just tell when I walked in that the people running it were like trying to contain themselves and not show me that they were freaking out and that I was going to definitely be on the show the second they saw me. I stayed in character the whole time. I never let on that I was an actor. I filled out my form. Pee-wee Herman, your hobby: cleaning my room. It was just really fun, and I could tell every single person there thought I was a real person, and was treating me in this funny way. I just felt enormous power. I remember it like it was yesterday.

I felt like of all the auditions that I went on on a daily basis and people would just reject you the second you walked in the room. I could tell it was just the opposite with this. I knew. I felt this really strong gut feeling I was going to get home and have a message that I would get on the show. And sure enough, I got home. By the time I got home, I already had the message: "Call us at this number about being a contestant."

How many times a week does somebody come up and talk to you about their childhood and what Pee-wee meant to them?

Oh, pretty often!

How does all that hit you when it's happening?

I just never can believe it's really true. But it's extremely moving and wonderful. What a great problem to have.

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'American Idol' Gets 3-Night Series Finale, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood to Perform

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Meet Fox's "American Idol XV" Finalists - Arrivals"American Idol" is going out with a three-night spectacular when it wraps its 15th -- and last -- season next month, and the show will welcome back its two most famous former contestants to mark the milestone.

Both Kelly Clarkson, the inaugural "Idol" champ, and Carrie Underwood, who claimed the season four crown, will return to the show on April 7, where each will perform on the final night of "Idol"'s three farewell episodes. The appearance will mark the second time Clarkson has performed this season, after she sang an emotional rendition of her single"Piece by Piece" on the show back in February.

In addition to those two nostalgia-inducing guests, "Idol" is pulling out all the stops for its final bow with what's it's dubbed Grand Finale Week, beginning on April 5 with a 90-minute retrospective called "American Idol: American Dream." The show will feature host Ryan Seacrest along with multiple past winners and former contestants, current and former judges (fingers crossed that Simon Cowell is among them), and members of the "Idol" crew, who will share behind-the-scenes memories.

On April 6, the final performance episode of the show will air, featuring the last two contestants standing this season, who'll duke it out for the audience's votes. The season 15 winner will be crowned the following night, alongside performances from Clarkson and Underwood and other special, TBA guests.

The farewell tour begins on Tuesday, April 5 at 8 p.m. with "American Idol: American Dream," continues Wednesday, April 6 at 8 p.m., and concludes on Thursday, April 7 at 8 p.m., all on Fox.

[via: Deadline]

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SAG-AFTRA President Ken Howard, 'White Shadow' and '30 Rock' Star, Dies at 71

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The 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - ShowKen Howard, the president of SAG-AFTRA and a veteran character actor in TV and film, has died. He was 71.

Howard was an Emmy and Tony winner who was highly regarded by those in the entertainment community, winning election to become president of the national chapter of the Screen Actors Guild in 2009. In his post, he advocated for a merger with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, a move that he said would strengthen workers' rights in the industry; after he won reelection in 2011, the popular proposal was approved in 2012. Howard went on to win two more consecutive terms at the helm of the joint union, with his most recent election occurring in 2015.

But aside from his advocacy on behalf of SAG members, Howard was more known to national and worldwide audiences thanks to a range of eclectic acting roles throughout his career. He rose to stardom on the 1978-1981 CBS series "The White Shadow," in which he starred as a former NBA player who coached an inner-city high school basketball team. The groundbreaking show, which Howard co-created, dealt with hot-button issues such as sex, drugs, and crime, and the actor pushed network executives to feature controversial storylines that would speak to the young viewers watching at home.

In addition to that series, he also had a memorable turn on NBC sitcom "30 Rock," where he appeared in a recurring role as Hank Hooper, the CEO of Kabletown. Other television work included "The Office" (Mindy Kaling tweeted that Howard -- who popped up as former Dunder Mifflin boss Ed Truck -- featured in "the best onscreen prop photo of all time"), "Crossing Jordan," "Dynasty," and HBO movie "Grey Gardens" (for which he won the best supporting actor Emmy).

On the film side, Howard starred in "1776" (reprising the role of Thomas Jefferson, which he originated on Broadway), "Clear and Present Danger," "Michael Clayton," and "The Judge," among many others. His most recent roles came in two 2015 flicks, "The Wedding Ringer" and "Joy."

"Ken was an inspirational leader, and it is an incredible loss for SAG-AFTRA, for his family and for everyone who knew him," said SAG-AFTRA acting president Gabrielle Carteris in a statement. "He was a light that never dimmed and was completely devoted to the membership. He led us through tumultuous times and set our union on a steady course of excellence. We will be forever in his debt."

Howard, who made his last public appearance at the SAG Awards ceremony in January, passed away at his home near Los Angeles on Wednesday. No cause of death was released.

Howard is survived by his wife, retired stuntwoman Linda Fetters Howard, and three stepchildren.

[via: The Hollywood Reporter]

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'OITNB' Cast Take on 'Peeno Noir' in Hilarious 'Kimmy Schmidt' Parody

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orange is the new black, oitnb, cast, parody, peeno noir, honey jar, unbreakable kimmy schmidt, kimmy schmidt"Orange Is the New Black" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" aren't just two of our favorite shows on Netflix -- they're two of our favorite shows, period. So we love seeing the series show each other some love, especially when it's in the form of a hilarious parody of an already hilarious bit.

The "OITNB" cast took on the challenge of making their own version of now-iconic "Kimmy" tune "Peeno Noir," and the results are pretty spectacular. In "Honey Jar," a reference to Poussey's homemade prison hooch, almost the entire Litchfield gang gets in on the fun, singing along "OITNB"-specific references to the "Peeno" melody. (Special shout-out to Samira Wiley (Poussey) and Adrienne C. Moore (Cindy), who do their best Titus Andromedon warbles throughout the clip.)

Instead of "mid-size car," Alex says "steal a car," and Suzanne swaps out "find out who your true friends are" for "find out who your bunkmates are." The rhyming scheme continues with sly references to past "OITNB" plot points, with Flaca giving a shout-out to "Caputo playing bass guitar" and Boo mentioning the infamous screwdriver ("you'll find it in Boo's boudoir"). Those are just a few of the many, many awesome little moments sprinkled throughout the video, which we'll be watching over and over again for the rest of the day.

And we're not the only ones who love "Honey Jar": The "Kimmy Schmidt" Twitter account posted a reaction video featuring Tituss Burgess, Ellie Kemper, and Jane Krakowski watching the clip, and all three were in awe of the parody.

We can't wait until both of these series return. "Kimmy" will be back first, on April 15. "OITNB" debuts on June 17.

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The Internet Can't Get Over How David Letterman Looks Now

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David Letterman is now facing "Bald Santa" jokes when all he wanted to do was relax in St. Barts. The former late night host was photographed jogging in the Caribbean, and the photos spread across a shocked Internet.


Yeah, he's bald now, and has a beard, but he hasn't really let himself go, since he's out exercising. But even saying that much seems like body-shaming -- and of the most unexpected target. It's David Letterman!

It looks like paparazzi are now following him around, to share more surprising transformation photos:


Of course he's grumpy! Dave barely tolerated the guests on his own show, never mind cameras stalking him on vacation.

Letterman just retired from "The Late Show" in May 2015, so it has only been about a year since he looked like he does in the top photo. Now he's trending on Twitter as fans marvel at his new look, make jokes, and occasionally tell others to stop making jokes.

As a dry-witted comedian, Letterman would surely understand why he's the source of fascination -- he might even make fun of himself if he still had a TV show. Sadly for us, he's no longer on TV. Sadly for him, fans won't leave him alone anyway.

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Chloe Grace Moretz Defends Rey, Slams 'Squads,' Updates on 'The Little Mermaid'

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US-ENTERTAINMENT-GLOBES-NOMINATIONSChloe Grace Moretz gives the best interviews. She's smart, opinionated, and not afraid to say things that may be controversial, while also admitting she DOES care what you think. She wants be be "America's Sweetheart," as she told Complex magazine, but the "Kick-Ass" star is always going to be the kind of sweetheart who takes a stand.

Moretz, 19, opened up on a lot of subjects in her Complex interview, including the topic of her live-action "Little Mermaid" movie. Here's that section of the talk, where she promises to flip the "regressive" story on its head:

"...So don't worry that the live-action Little Mermaid will reinforce the misogyny of the original, in which a girl sacrifices her essence for the mere shot at gaining a man's favor. Moretz is on it. 'We want to make this good for girls," she says. 'We can't make this regressive tale in a modern world. We're going to flip it on its head. It's going to feel good for women and men in the sense that it's not just appropriating feminism, and it's not leaning on regressive stereotypes.'"


Last we heard, Richard Curtis of "Love Actually" and "Notting Hill" was writing that script, but there haven't been many other updates since Moretz's casting announcement in late 2015.

Here's the part of the interview where Moretz reacts to criticism of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" heroine Rey:

"Moretz's eyes fire up as I tell her that some people thought Rey was a Mary Sue, a character who's too perfect, who gets everything too easily. 'For a fact—they would not say that if she was a young man,' she protests. 'They would never question it. Luke Skywalker? They never questioned him. He just did it, immediately, with no issue. That's something like, again—it's an older stereotype. We're trying to break that. Eventually it will change.'"


We may have to disagree on the idea of Luke never being questioned. He wasn't strong with The Force immediately -- or he might've noticed that he was hot for his own twin sister -- he had some rough training with Yoda first. But yeah, there are plenty of badass male action heroes who are unstoppable out of the gate and no one questions it.

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards - ArrivalsHere's the section on feminism that has been used in some recent articles under the headline of Moretz turning down a place in Taylor Swift's "squad." It's not a girl feud in the making, it's about Moretz's distaste for the exclusive "you can't sit with us" Mean Girls cliques that "squads" represent.

Here's that section of the talk:

"You might be able to guess that Moretz is a self-professed feminist, but she's one who wants to rally for equality, rather than the ascension of women over men. 'No. It's about equality—and it's not just about women being powerful,' she says. 'It's about races being powerful; genders being powerful.' Moretz has also taken a strong 'anti-squad' stand in an era where building a squad seems to be part of being a celebrity. 'They appropriate exclusivity. They're cliques!' she says with exasperation, as if she's the only one seeing the jig."


Read the whole interview, it's pretty good. And she's right about squads just being the trendy new name for cliques.

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It's Everyone vs. Ravenna in This Exclusive 'The Huntsman: Winter's War' Clip

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EXCLUSIVE: Clip - "The Huntsman: Winter's War"

The "war" of "The Huntsman: Winter's War" is clear in this action-packed exclusive clip from the film, which comes out April 22. There's only one line in the 45-second scene, from 's Freya, who is in full battle mode against her own sister, Queen Ravenna, played by . You remember her, right? "Winter's War" hits theaters four years after "Snow White and the Huntsman," but it tells the story that came before that Kristen Stewart movie, bringing back Theron's Ravenna and also the Huntsman himself, played by .

The Huntsman is featured in this clip, along with , who plays Sara, a fellow warrior who seems like a cross between Katniss Everdeen of "The Hunger Games" and Tauriel from "The Hobbit." As you can see in the video, which features a cool personal intro from Chastain and Hemsworth, Ravenna is a tough adversary to take down, even with multiple opponents.
Here's the synopsis from Universal:

"Theron stars as evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Blunt) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya's heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love.

As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between them is Freya's most elite Huntsman, Eric (Hemsworth). Alongside fellow warrior Sara (Chastain) —the only woman who has ever captured his heart — Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister...or Ravenna's wickedness will rule for eternity."


Considering this story came before "Snow White," we know Ravenna doesn't get vanquished, or at least stay vanquished. She's like the Terminator, she just keeps coming back!

"The Huntsman: Winter's War" arrives in theaters on April 22.

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Man Arrested for Failing to Return 'Freddy Got Fingered' in 2002, Tom Green Responds

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should pay anyone who sat through "Freddy Got Fingered," never mind someone arrested for keeping it for 14 years.

James Meyers, 37, of Concord, North Carolina apparently rented the movie on VHS in 2002 and never returned it. It's now 2016, and he was just arrested and charged with failure to return rental property, after cops pulled him over for a busted tail-light. Let no one say the local police are not thorough!

According to WSCOTV news, the misdemeanor comes with a fine of up to $200. Meyers now has to go to court on April 27 to answer the charge, even though the rental store itself closed down.

The whole story is absurd, but it's also a lot funnier than "Freddy Got Fingered." Meyers told the news station that he was driving his daughter to school when a Concord PD officer pulled him over for the busted tail-light. Then things got weird. The cop returned to ask Meyers to step out of the vehicle, and broke the bad news:

"The officer said, 'I don't know how to tell you this but there's a warrant out for your arrest from 2002. Apparently you rented the movie "Freddy Got Fingered" and never returned it.' I thought he was joking," said Meyers.

Meyers said officers were polite about it, and let him take his daughter to school, it's not like they dragged him away on the spot. They probably couldn't believe what was happening either. But Meyers was later arrested and -- for the first time in his life -- put in handcuffs. Meyers said this wasn't even the first time he had been pulled over since the warrant for his arrest was issued 14 years ago, but for some reason it's now a thing.

The best part is that word got to Tom Green, who directed and starred in the 2001 comedy. He talked about the incident on an Australian TV news show, since he's Down Under for a comedy tour, and said he's willing to help Meyers out. "If it's 200 bucks of course I'll pay it for him, just for the principle of the thing," Green said.


Meyers is just hoping the charges get dismissed.

But let this be a warning to all cinema fans old enough to have ever been to a video store -- make sure your tail-lights are in order or you too may be arrested for that old Blockbuster tape at the back of the bureau.

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You Deserve 'The Lego Batman Movie' Trailer, Beatboxing and All

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Move over Ben Affleck, is taking over in "The Lego Batman Movie" -- and this Caped Crusader is so entertaining, it's even fun to watch him microwave some lobster thermidor leftovers.

"I deserve this today; today I deserve it."

Warner Bros. just dropped the first trailer for the "Lego Movie" spinoff, with an intro from Batman himself, who claims he "painstakingly beatboxed" the preview himself. Not a whole lot happens in the 2-minute "Batcave Teaser," but we do spend time with the Dark Knight and his trusty Computer, who initiates the official Batcave music: Wiz Khalifa's "Black and Yellow."

Check out the trailer:'The LEGO Batman Movie' (2017) Official Teaser Trailer

According to Entertainment Weekly, "The Lego Batman Movie" voice cast includes Michael Cera as Robin, Ralph Fiennes as Alfred, Rosario Dawson as Batgirl, Zach Galifianakis as the Joker, and Mariah Carey as the mayor of Gotham. YES, MARIAH CAREY AS THE MAYOR OF GOTHAM.

Here's the synopsis from Warner Bros:

"In the irreverent spirit of fun that made "The LEGO Movie" a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker's hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up."

The movie is scheduled for release February 10, 2017.

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16 Perfect Carrie Bradshaw Quotes That Still Apply to Everyday Life

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Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) was the Louboutin-loving, hopelessly romantic spirit animal of our dreams on "Sex and the City." She made us believe that a walk through Central Park with our friends followed by laughs over a Cosmo could fix everything.

Here are 16 quotes from the columnist you should still be using today.

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Shemar Moore's Beautiful Farewell Video to 'Criminal Minds' Fans May Make You Sob

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Are you OK, "Criminal Minds" fans/baby girls? Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan) just shocked and saddened a lot of fans by exiting the CBS show after 11 years. In post-episode exit interviews, the actor explained why he decided to leave the show, and CBS shared the most moving video message from Shemar to his fans:

You can see the tears in his eyes as he says a very earnest, heartfelt farewell:

"Cry if you have to. Scream and yell if you have to. Smile. Smile. Laugh. Celebrate. This is not goodbye, this is goodbye to this part of the dream, this chapter. ... Without you, this dream is not possible. ... I adore you for believing in me. Thank you for letting me bring Derek Morgan to life for 11 seasons. Thank you for watching. Thank you for Baby Girl Nation. Thank you for supporting MS and helping me and my mom and millions of other people. I've had a ball. So this party might be ending with me in it, but I promise you, I'm gonna throw another party and I'm gonna invite all of you..."


*UGLY CRYING*

Here's just the start of Shemar's interview with TV Guide, with details on the final episode and his explanation on why this is the end (for now):

Was this your decision? Was it mutual with the network and [showrunner] Erica [Messer]?

Shemar Moore: Erica said she was so tired of looking at me. She was tired of me being late in the morning. She's was like, "You've got to get the hell up..." -- no, I'm kidding. [Laughs] My mother sends me these great cards. ... She gave me this one card and I'm looking at it right now and it says, "Leap and the net will appear." That's what she did her whole life. She thought outside of the box and she never got too comfortable because she wanted to continue to grow. There's been other people in my life who are like that too. I don't want to be ordinary. I don't want to follow. I want to be bold and I want to see what I'm capable of. So yes, it was my decision.

I've treated my acting career like school. The Young and the Restless: eight years. [That was] high school. Criminal Minds: college. Now I'm ready for grad school, a Ph.D., whatever you want to call it. I'm just ready to grow. I just want to leap. And I don't know where I'm going to land, but I believe that I'm going to land. ... I'm not leaving to go be a big star. I'm not leaving to go make a bunch of money. ... I'm leaving because I just creatively want to be fueled and [am] excited to try new things and see what else I'm capable of. But I'm always going to look back and salute. They did not kill me on The Young and the Restless and I went back to say hello and thank the fans. Erica Messer refused to kill Derek Morgan. Those elevator doors closed. Am I going to sign a long-term contract? Probably not. But if they ask me to come back and dance, yes, I would be willing to do that. [But] not right away.


Read the full interview.

CBS has a whole "Farewell to a Hero" page set up for Derek/Shemar fans, with messages from the cast and other walks down memory lane.

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25 Greatest Horror Movie Heroines Ever, Ranked

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Why is the horror audience mostly female? One reason has to be the genre's long tradition of heroines, scream queens, or final girls.

They're the last ones left standing in the movie's final act, taking on the killer or monster while -- armed with little more than pluck and righteous anger (and the occasional sharp object). Then again, who doesn't enjoy watching a horror movie lead character overcome their fear and act like a badass? While not all horror movie heroines face-off with the Big Bad by the end of the film, they do suffer through all the jump-scares with us. It's a miracle we they come out alive.

Here are 25 of the best horror movie heroines who conquered demons -- both internal and external -- before conquering the multiplex.

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'Wonder Woman' Movie: See First Photo of Diana's Warrior Mother and Aunts

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There's, uh, debate on the merits of the new "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" movie, but the consensus is that Gal Gadot's debut as Wonder Woman is a highlight.

According to a Fandango survey, posted on Deadline, Wonder Woman is a primary draw for viewers heading out to see "BvS." So, probably to capitalize on that interest and build more buzz for the "Wonder Woman" solo film coming next year, Warner Bros. just gave Entertainment Weekly a first-look photo at Diana with her warrior trainers on the Amazon island of Themyscira.

Here is Diana with her mother, Queen Hippolyta (Connie Nielsen) (shown below, third from left), and Diana's two military aunts — General Antiope () (far right), and Antiope's lieutenant, Menalippe (Lisa Loven Kongsli) (far left):

Diana is the only child on an island with no men, so she's the special kid they all work to raise together. However, as EW noted, that doesn't mean they all agree on her future. Connie Nielsen's Hippolyta wants to shelter her daughter from the outside world, but Robin Wright's fight trainer Antiope wants to prepare her niece for that outside world.

Wonder Woman's origin story, set long before the events of "BvS," is scheduled to hit theaters on June 23, 2017.

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6 Things You Need to Know Before Seeing 'Batman v Superman'

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2016 is the year when superheroes stop being nice and start using each other as punching bags.

Before Marvel's "Civil War," Warner Bros. kicks things off with the long-awaited "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." This film introduces Ben Affleck's Batman and marks the first time the two heroes have appeared together in a live-action movie. But Batman and Superman are just the tip of the iceberg, as this movie will pave the way for a much more ambitious DC Universe on the big screen.

Not sure why Batman and Superman are fighting? Having trouble keeping track of all of these characters? Not to worry. We're here to break down six important things you should know before watching "Batman v Superman."

WARNING: *minor spoilers ahead*

1. Not Everyone Is a Fan of Superman
"BvS" picks up in the aftermath of 2013's "Man of Steel." Superman (Henry Cavill) finds himself a controversial figure, to say the least. Though he saved the world from being wiped out by General Zod (Michael Shannon), the massive collateral damage to Metropolis has many questioning whether Superman is a blessing or curse to mankind. Many feel the world would be a safer place without Superman around, including a certain Dark Knight.

2. Batman Is Old(ish) and Cranky
Though the blockbuster will debut DC's newest cinematic version of Bruce Wayne, this Batman is already a grizzled veteran by the time the movie opens. "BvS" take cues from the classic graphic novel "The Dark Knight Returns," as Batman is compelled to come out of retirement and resume his war on crime, a war that now includes Superman. Batman is determined to take down the Man of Steel by any means necessary, even if it means donning a suit of armor and beating his opponent to death.

3. Lex Luthor and Doomsday Are the Real Enemy
It's pretty much a requirement in any superhero team-up that two heroes fight before putting aside their differences to join forces for the greater good. "Batman v Superman" looks like it'll keep that trend alive. Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) is eager to take advantage of the public's mistrust of Superman. Based on the trailers, it appears that Luthor will harvest genetic material from the body of General Zod and use it to create the unstoppable monster Doomsday.

Fans have been waiting to see Doomsday in action ever since he killed Superman in the 1992 storyline, "The Death of Superman." By the size of the baddie, Supes will need all the help he can get in this fight.

4. Wonder Woman Is Badass
Though Batman and Superman are the main focus of this movie, look for Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) to play a significant role as well. The trailers hint that there's a potential for romance between Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince, though Bruce doesn't seem to be aware of the fact that his would-be girlfriend is also an invulnerable Amazon princess. Apparently his detective skills are a little rusty.

Wonder Woman will likely be the voice of reason who convinces Batman and Superman to stop fighting each other and focus their attention on Luthor and Doomsday. Early reactions to Wonder Woman's first live-action appearance in a DC movie have been nothing but positive, which fans can't wait to see for themselves.

5. Other DC Characters Will Appear
Look for a number of other familiar faces to appear as DC expands its cinematic universe and builds towards the Justice League movies. Much of the "Man of Steel" supporting cast will return, including Lois Lane, Perry White and Martha Kent. Batman will be assisted by his faithful butler, Alfred (Jeremy Irons). It's believed that the film will also include small cameos from future Justice Leaguers like Aquaman (Jason Mamoa). Ezra Miller's Barry Allen, aka the Flash, will appear as well -- in a dream/vision thing to Bruce Wayne. Yup. In a dream. That's how they introduce a character who has never had a solo film before. That's happening.

6. It Sets the Stage for More DC Movies
All of this is in service to set up the DC-themed solo films for the rest of the Justice League characters. But the events of "BvS" will be picked up first in 2017's "Justice League," which could potentially bring another fan-favorite villain that audiences have been waiting to see on the big screen: Darkseid.

Also, look for a new series of solo Batman films that will build on the events of this movie and the upcoming "Suicide Squad" (pictured). With any luck, WB will soon have a superhero lineup to rival Marvel Studios at the box office.

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