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- NBC Cancels 'Telenovela,' 'Undateable,' and More Shows
- Michael Fassbender & Alicia Vikander Are Heartbroken in 'The Light Between Oceans' Trailer
- CBS Orders 'MacGyver' Reboot, 'Training Day,' and More New Shows
- Stana Katic Reacts to 'Castle' Cancellation With Heartfelt Note to Fans and Cast
- 'The Good Wife' Spinoff With Christine Baranski May Hit CBS All Access
- Michael Strahan Says 'Bittersweet' Goodbye to Kelly Ripa, Fans on Final 'Live' Show
- Hayden Panettiere Seeks Treatment Again for Postpartum Depression
- Fox Cancels 'The Grinder,' 'Grandfathered,' Two More Comedies
- 'Top Gun': 15 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About the Tom Cruise Classic
- ABC Cancels 'Castle,' 'Nashville,' 'Agent Carter,' Three More
- Popular Kids' Movies You (Probably) Didn't Know Were Based on Not-So-Kid-Friendly Books
| NBC Cancels 'Telenovela,' 'Undateable,' and More Shows Posted:  Now, it's NBC's turn to wield the axe.It's TV upfronts week, which means networks are canceling shows and ordering new ones for the fall season. NBC is canceling five series, including Eva Longoria's "Telenovela," the live comedy "Undateable," medical drama "Heartbeat," sitcom "Crowded," and thriller "Game of Silence." Aside from "Undateable," all of those shows were freshman series. None of the shows averaged more than 5 million viewers. The cancellations pave the way for new shows. NBC has already announced a new Dick Wolf spinoff, "Chicago Justice,," as well as an adaptation of the movie "Taken." New comedies include "The Good Place" with Kristen Bell and Ted Danson and "Powerless" from DC Comics. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Michael Fassbender & Alicia Vikander Are Heartbroken in 'The Light Between Oceans' Trailer Posted:  Get out all the tissues, because the new trailer for "The Light Between Oceans" will tear out your heart.Real-life couple Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander star in the drama, based on M.L. Stedman's novel, as a husband and wife who struggle with grief after losing an unborn child. But a ray of hope arrives when they find a baby washed ashore in a boat. They raise the little girl as their own in a home filled with happiness — until they meet a woman (Rachel Weisz) who turns out to be the mother. Fassbender is wracked with guilt, while Vikander desperately wants to hold onto her child. The movie certainly looks beautiful, with vistas of windswept cliffs and churning seas. The story and the performances are gut-wrenching, and even just the trailer will move you to tears. "The Light Between Oceans" opens in theaters September 2. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| CBS Orders 'MacGyver' Reboot, 'Training Day,' and More New Shows Posted:  CBS is ready to jumpstart its fall season with a paper clip, rubber band, and lighter.The network has ordered six new shows, including a reboot of the 1980s action series "MacGyver" and an adaptation of the movie "Training Day." The new shows also include comedies with big names as headliners: Matt LeBlanc and Joel McHale. CBS has a lot of holes to fill in its schedule this fall. "The Good Wife" ended, "CSI: Cyber" was canceled (leaving the network without a "CSI" series for the first time in 16 years), and "Supergirl" is moving to The CW. Here's a rundown of all the new CBS shows: Bull Cast: Michael Weatherly as 'Dr. Jason Bull', Freddy Rodriguez, Geneva Carr, Chris Jackson, Jaime Lee Kirchner, Annabelle Attanasio Synopsis: A drama inspired by the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw as the founder of one of the most prolific trial consulting firms of all time. Brilliant, brash and charming, Dr. Bull (Michael Weatherly) is the ultimate puppet master as he combines psychology, human intuition and high tech data to learn what makes jurors, attorneys, witnesses and the accused tick. The Great Indoors Cast: Joel McHale, Stephen Fry, Chris Williams, Shaun Brown, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Christine Ko, Susannah Fielding Synopsis: An adventure reporter (Joel McHale) must adapt to the times when he becomes the boss to a group of millennials in the digital department of the magazine. MacGyver  Cast: Lucas Till as 'MacGyver', George EadsSynopsis: A reimagining of the television series of the same name, following a 20-something MacGyver as he creates a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening. Man With a Plan Cast: Matt LeBlanc, Jessica Chaffin, Matt Cook, Grace Kaufman, Hala Finley, Matthew McCann Synopsis: A contractor (Matt LeBlanc) whose wife goes back to work starts spending more time with his kids and discovers the truth every parent eventually realizes: his little angels are maniacs. Pure Genius Cast: Augustus Prew, Dermot Mulroney, Brenda Song, Reshma Shetty, Ward Horton, Aaron Jennings, Odette Annable Synopsis: A young Silicon Valley tech titan (Augustus Prew) enlists a veteran surgeon with a controversial past in starting a hospital with a cutting edge, "new school" approach to medicine. Training Day Cast: Bill Paxton, Justin Cornwell, Drew Van Acker, Katrina Law, Lex Scott Davis, Julie Benz Synopsis: A crime thriller that begins 15 years after the events of the feature film left, about an idealistic young police officer (Justin Cornwell) who is appointed to an elite squad of the LAPD where he is partnered with a seasoned, morally ambiguous detective (Bill Paxton). Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Stana Katic Reacts to 'Castle' Cancellation With Heartfelt Note to Fans and Cast Posted:  ABC cancelled "Castle" on Thursday -- along with a bunch of other series -- and now, star Stana Katic has shared some heartfelt words with fans about the show's demise.In a handwritten note that she posted to Twitter on Friday, Katic addressed "Castle" viewers, cast, and crew, thanking them for their dedication, and reflecting on her time on the series.
"Dear Castle fans, cast and crew: Your devotion to our show has carried us for these unforgettable eight seasons," the note said. "I'm lucky to have met and worked with and for the lot of you. I will always be grateful. Big hug, Stana." Katic's grace is especially noteworthy now, since she was already fired from the series -- meaning she would not have been back, even if the show had been renewed for season nine after all -- before ABC officially cancelled it on Thursday. The move was apparently a preemptive cost-cutting measure (fellow original cast member Tamala Jones was also let go) in the hopes of buoying the show's chances at a renewal; instead, the firings just angered "Castle" fans, and caused Katic and Jones additional heartbreak for seemingly no reason. Producers reportedly shot two different endings for the season eight finale -- which will now serve as the series finale -- in case a renewal did not happen. Here's hoping the show gives Beckett (and Katic) the sendoff she deserves. "Castle" wraps on May 16. [via: Stana Katic] Photo credit: Getty Images for Environmental Media Awards This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'The Good Wife' Spinoff With Christine Baranski May Hit CBS All Access Posted:  "The Good Wife" may be over, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you have to say goodbye to all your favorite characters just yet: A spinoff starring Christine Baranski could be coming to CBS All Access.Variety reports that CBS is having "serious talks" about spinning off its critically-acclaimed drama, developing the show for its streaming service, CBS All Access. If it moves ahead, it would be the second such high-profile series to air on the service, with a "Star Trek" reboot currently in the works from Bryan Fuller ("Hannibal," "Pushing Daisies"). The "Good Wife" spinoff would focus on Baranski's character, Diane Lockhart, and would also star season seven addition Cush Jumbo. "Good Wife" creators Robert and Michelle King would serve as producers on the potential series (but not showrunners), and would also co-write the series with another "Good Wife" scribe (who's unnamed for now). Variety's report cautions that this project is currently in its earliest stages, and may not pan out, thanks to negotiations that are angling for a straight-to-series order (usually a big gamble for networks). But it seems Baranski's reps are confident that those terms can be worked out, since the actress reportedly passed on several major pilot offers, apparently in hopes that the spinoff would move forward. It would behoove CBS to make this deal a done one, since All Access is still a burgeoning service, and attracting curious subscribers should be its number one focus. A buzzy spinoff of a well-established drama to go with a buzzy reboot of a well-established sci-fi show would be just the push many viewers need to pony up the $6 subscription fee. Stay tuned. [via: Variety] Photo credit: CBS This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Michael Strahan Says 'Bittersweet' Goodbye to Kelly Ripa, Fans on Final 'Live' Show Posted:
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| Hayden Panettiere Seeks Treatment Again for Postpartum Depression Posted:  Hayden Panettiere has sought treatment again for her ongoing battle with postpartum depression, the actress announced on Thursday.Panettiere revealed her continued struggle with the condition on Twitter, sharing a statement indicating that she has once again checked into a rehab facility to treat her PPD. — hayden panettiere (@haydenpanettier) May 12, 2016 "The postpartum depression I have been experiencing has impacted every aspect of my life," she wrote. "Rather than stay stuck due to unhealthy coping mechanisms I have chosen to take time to reflect holistically on my health and life. Wish me luck!" Panettiere had previously entered treatment for the condition back in October 2015, following the birth of her daughter, Kaya, in December 2014. A representative for the 26-year-old said at the time that she was "voluntarily seeking professional help at a treatment center as she is currently battling postpartum depression." In an odd coincidence, Panettiere's character on the ABC drama "Nashville" (which was just cancelled) also struggled with postpartum depression, and entered rehab. Panettiere then took some time off from the program while she herself sought treatment, and her absence was written into the series. While discussing that storyline, the actress said in a September 2015 interview on "Live! With Kelly and Michael" that she could "very much relate" to her character's PPD. "It's something a lot of women experience," Panettiere said at the time. "When [you're told] about postpartum depression you think it's 'I feel negative feelings towards my child, I want to injure or hurt my child' — I've never, ever had those feelings. Some women do. But you don't realize how broad of a spectrum you can really experience that on. It's something that needs to be talked about. Women need to know that they're not alone, and that it does heal." We applaud Panettiere for speaking out about such an important issue, and wish her all the best in her continued recovery. [via: Hayden Panettiere] Photo credit: AFP/Getty Images This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Fox Cancels 'The Grinder,' 'Grandfathered,' Two More Comedies Posted:  It was no laughing matter over at Fox on Thursday: The network cancelled four freshman comedies.Like fellow broadcaster ABC, Fox decided to clean house in preparation for the 2016-2017 season, and that meant parting ways with low-rated series "The Grinder," "Grandfathered," "Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life," and "Bordertown." The latter two shows were misdeason series, and viewed as unlikely candidates for renewal anyway. (Deadline reports that both shows "had been written off awhile ago," which seems harsh, if not inaccurate.) But "The Grinder" and "Grandfathered" were seen as promising additions to the Fox slate, and the network was strongly considering renewing at least one of them. According to Deadline, "Grandfathered" did marginally better in the ratings than "The Grinder," and producers had been in discussions with Fox about "tweaking" the series for a potential season two (whatever that means). It was neck-and-neck between the two shows for a while ("The Grinder" got great reviews from critics, which was appealing to the network), but Fox ultimately passed on renewing either. Fox reportedly has several other pilots waiting in the wings to take these shows' places, though we have to imagine fans of "Grandfathered" and "The Grinder" are pretty bummed that they won't continue. Maybe a streaming site can swoop in and save the day, like Hulu did with previously-cancelled Fox sitcom "The Mindy Project"? ("Grandfathered" star John Stamos has an existing relationship with Netflix, after all.) We'll have to wait and see. [via: Deadline] Photo credit: Ray Mickshaw/Fox This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Top Gun': 15 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About the Tom Cruise Classic Posted:  Could there be a more quintessentially 1980s movie than "Top Gun?"All that lovingly-photographed military hardware, that synth-pop soundtrack featuring two Kenny Loggins tunes, and a grinning Tom Cruise at his cockiest. He felt the need for speed, and for 30 years (since the film's release on May 16, 1986), you've been watching Cruise's Maverick soar in his fighter jet and overcome his paternal-abandonment issues. Still, as many times as you've re-watched "Top Gun," there's a lot you may not know about the this '80s classic. Here are the Navy pilot saga's secrets, declassified.  1. The film originated as "Top Guns," a 1983 article by Ehud Yonay in California Magazine. It profiled the Navy pilot training center at Miramar, in San Diego, and featured aerial photography by a Top Gun pilot. Co-screenwriter Jack Epps Jr. researched the script by attending Top Gun classes and getting flown around in an F-14.2. Tom Cruise wasn't actually the first choice to play Maverick, but Matthew Modine turned down the role because he didn't agree with the film's militaristic politics. Instead, he went off to star as a Vietnam War Marine private in Stanley Kubrick's anti-war drama "Full Metal Jacket." 3. To obtain access to naval aircraft and personnel, the producers had to grant script approval to the Navy. The biggest change demanded by the service branch was to make Maverick's love interest a civilian, since the Navy officially frowns on fraternization within the ranks.  4. Kelly McGillis initially turned down the love-interest role, since the character was written as an aerobics instructor. Then the filmmakers met Christine "Legs" Fox, a civilian tactician at Miramar who earned her Top Gun nickname because of her 6'0" height. She became the inspiration for Charlie Blackwood, the instructor role that McGillis ultimately accepted. Fox would go on to become the highest ranking woman at the Pentagon before she retired in 2014.5. Like Fox, McGillis was tall; her 5'10" height made her a tricky match for Tom Cruise, who was 5'7". "I towered over him," the actress recalled in 2010, noting that she had to slouch and crouch throughout the shoot in order to fit in the frame with her leading man. "I had really bad posture through the whole movie." Indeed, test audiences initially found their romance unconvincing, and the filmmakers called them back for reshoots six months after principal photography had ended. McGillis had cut and dyed her hair darker for another role, which is why she wears a cap throughout the elevator love scene. 6. In real life, no one under 5'8" is eligible to become a Navy pilot. Nonetheless, Cruise spent months taking classes at Top Gun and even learned how to land a plane on an aircraft carrier.  7. The F-14 planes and other naval aircraft -- along with their fuel, their pilots, and support staff -- cost the production $7,800 per hour in rental fees. Even more expensive was the aircraft carrier. During one sequence, the carrier captain had to change course, altering the angle of light for the shot. Told it would cost $25,000 to turn the ship around, director Tony Scott dashed off a check for that amount and got the captain to reverse course in order to get five more minutes of light to finish the sequence.8. Much of the dizzying aerial photography was shot from a plane flown by pilot Art Scholl. During one sequence, however, Scholl's plane failed to recover from a flat spin and crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Neither the aircraft nor Scholl's body was ever recovered. The film was dedicated to his memory. 9. "Top Gun" cost a reported $15 million to make and ultimately earned $180 million in North America, becoming the top-grossing movie of 1986. Its total global gross was $357 million.  10. "Top Gun" also became an early top-seller in the then-new videocassette market, as it was one of the first films priced to sell (at just $20), not just to rent.11. The film was credited with a 500 percent boost in Naval recruitment; some theaters even had recruiting booths in the lobby. Bomber jackets and Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses also credited the film with a 40 percent jump in sales. 12. Bryan Adams turned down a chance to have a song included on the "Top Gun" soundtrack because he disapproved of the film's militarism. Still, the resulting album became one of the most popular in movie soundtrack in history, selling seven million copies in the U.S. and another two million abroad. It made stars of the band Berlin, who performed the movie's love ballad, "Take My Breath Away."  13. Did all that male bonding, towel-snapping, and shirtless volleyball-playing make "Top Gun" a covertly homoerotic movie? Many critics (and comedians) have thought so. Most famously, Quentin Tarantino delivered a hilarious (and NSFW) monologue on the topic in the 1994 movie "Sleep With Me."14. At the Academy Awards in 1987, "Top Gun" was nominated for four Oscars, including Best Editing, Best Sound, and Best Sound Effects Editing. It won for Best Original Song, for "Take My Breath Away." 15. A "Top Gun" sequel has been in the works for nearly a decade, though it was nearly derailed by director Tony Scott's suicide in 2012. The new film, which will reportedly focus on the transition from old-school aerial dogfight warfare to drone combat, has gone through several screenwriters. Cruise and Val Kilmer reportedly remain committed to return as Maverick and Iceman.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| ABC Cancels 'Castle,' 'Nashville,' 'Agent Carter,' Three More Posted:  There was a bloodbath over at ABC on Thursday, with six series getting the axe from The Alphabet: "Castle," "Nashville," "Agent Carter," "The Muppets," "Galavant," and "The Family.""Castle"'s cancellation seems especially shocking in light of recent dramatic events -- behind the scenes, that is. The series infamously booted co-lead Stana Katic last month, telling her she would not be coming back should the show receive a season nine renewal. Fellow original cast member Tamala Jones was also given her walking papers; the moves were seen as a cost-cutting measure, in the hopes that saving some money (and gearing up for a shorter, 13-episode season nine) would ensure renewal. But apparently new ABC head honcho Channing Dungey is opting for a fresh start in her recently-assumed role, and that means making some big changes at the network. According to Deadline, "Castle" shot an alternate season eight ending that could also serve as a series finale, and should hopefully leave Beckett (Katic) alive alongside Castle (Nathan Fillion, who had worked out a deal to return for a potential season nine). It airs on May 16. Dungey's strong hand didn't stop there. Veteran country music drama "Nashville" also got the axe, with its upcoming season four finale (which airs on May 25) set to be its swan song. Deadline reports that studio Lionsgate TV is shopping it around to other networks, but it seems unlikely that the costly show -- which didn't do great in live ratings, but received a nice bump on DVR viewings -- will get a pickup elsewhere. "Nashville" was another ABC series that did lots of behind-the-scenes maneuvering to ensure an additional season, with Emmy-winning producing team Marshall Herskovitz and Ed Zwick ("My So-Called Life," "thirtysomething," "Once and Again") set to swoop in and serve as showrunners on a potential season five (and already working with writers to break stories for said season, according to Deadline). Alas, it wasn't meant to be. As for the other cancellations, it came down to what's been plaguing so many shows these days: Low ratings. And while previous ABC president Paul Lee was a fan and champion of sophomore Marvel show "Agent Carter," freshman Disney comedy "The Muppets," quirky two-season musical "Galavant," and midseason drama "The Family," Dungey apparently wasn't willing to be patient with those shows anymore. There's at least a silver lining for "Agent Carter" star Hayley Atwell: She's already shot another pilot for the network, called "Conviction," and ABC has picked it up, so she won't be leaving television screens entirely. And in other good news, renewals came in for a handful of other series that were on the bubble, including the latest Shondaland show "The Catch," freshman comedies "The Real O'Neals" and "Dr. Ken," and acclaimed anthology series "American Crime." (Long-running sitcom "Last Man Standing" is still awaiting renewal, pending negotiations with studio 20th Century Fox.) Here's hoping fans of the cancelled series can get through this difficult time. We're sending you lots of virtual hugs. [via: Deadline, Deadline, Deadline, Variety] Photo credit: ABC/Bob D'Amico This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Popular Kids' Movies You (Probably) Didn't Know Were Based on Not-So-Kid-Friendly Books Posted:
But the rabbit hole goes deeper. Some of our biggest and brightest children's stories -- movies, that is -- actually tell tales that started out in the adult realm. And if you've ever had a job with a manager, had to learn what a tax write-off is, or one day found yourself reading the Nutrition Facts on your food , you know the adult realm is a very, very scary place. Here are the movies that go there, right under your kids' runny noses. 'Big Hero 6' (2014) Though it's an awesome kids' flick that adults aren't embarrassed to enjoy, "Big Hero 6" occupies a kind of weird place in the Disney-Marvel canon. While the Disney-owned Marvel Studios' live-action movies embrace their comic book origins with gusto, plenty of viewers don't even know that "Big Hero 6" is based on a comic. And while that comic might not be nearly as edgy other movie adaptations like "Watchmen," the manga-inspired original certainly isn't an all ages film either. In fact, the movie's most iconic character is also its most Disney-fied; the comic's Baymax is a battle-bot created from the brain engrams of protagonist Hiro's dead father. Yeah, it's stretch from the marshmallow-like medical droid on the big screen -- to say the least. Oh, and the comic has more cleavage. A whole lot more cleavage. 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988) Here's another kids' classic with source material that you might not know even existed. Ever heard of "Who Censored Roger Rabbit?" No, it's not the obscure direct-to-video sequel to "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" It's the absurdly hard-boiled 1981 noir novel upon which the movie is loosely based. Big emphasis on "loosely," there: While the cartoon-murdering rampage by Christopher Lloyd's Judge Doom will forever be terrifying, at least the Robert Zemeckis movie doesn't feature straight-up 'toon sex, racism and immigration metaphors, corrupt labor contracts, and a pornography subplot. All of which Gary Wolf included in his novel about a cartoon bunny. 'Watership Down' (1978) Speaking of cartoon bunnies, here's an example of both book and movie appearing a whole lot more kid-friendly than they probably should. Like "Animal Farm" before it, Richard Adams' 1972 novel Watership Down proves that talking animals do not a children's story make. Though Adams typically downplays any social significance in his tale of a rabbit haunted by prophetic visions, he admits that the novel's band of traveling bunnies was inspired by his experiences on the battlefields of World War II. And when you see onscreen rabbits shed plentiful bunny blood as they're pursued by the Black Rabbit of Death in the 1978 animated adaptation, you'll believe it -- if you plan on watching "Watership Down," get ready to watch lots of cute rabbits die not-so-cute rabbit deaths. Disney's Animated Classics Because old-school fairy tales basically scared kids into good behavior, Disney's animated features have had to do a whole lot of sanitizing throughout the years. It would've been pretty tough to watch the stepsisters in "Cinderella" cut off their toes and heels to fit into the glass slipper, or get their eyes pecked out by birds at Cinderella's wedding. If you want that, you'll have to turn to the Brothers Grimm original. Or dip into Hans Christian Andersen's book if you want to see "The Little Mermaid" endure intense pain every time she walks with her human feet before casting herself back into the ocean in total despair. Disney-fication strikes again. Thank the movie gods. Sources This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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