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Doris Roberts, Star of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ Dies at 90
Sad news for fans of veteran actor and multiple Emmy-winner Doris Roberts, as the iconic Everybody Loves Raymond star has passed away. Apart from her famed role as Ray’s mother Marie Barone, Roberts is also remembered for her work on Broadway.
‘The Twilight Zone’ Rebooting at CBS as New Interactive Series
According to The Wrap, CBS has partnered with digital video company Interlude (those behind that viral channel-changing lip-sync of “Like a Rolling Stone”) for the “original interactive project” allowing Twilight Zone viewers to “step in and become a part of the story.” BioShock creator Ken Levine will even write and direct the pilot episode.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Doesn’t Look Back on Her SNL Tenure Too Fondly
Eternally associated with the role of Seinfeld’s Elaine (and since 2013, Veep’s title boss), Julia Louis-Dreyfus garners significantly less recognition for her time as an SNL player in the mid ‘80s. Now, with her third SNL hosting turn this coming weekend, Dreyfus reveals that her initial SNL years weren’t fond memories, given some of the sexism and lacking recognition.
Report: CBS ‘Star Trek’ Series Returning to Original Franchise Continuity
Among the many questions raised by CBS’ announcement of a new All-Access streaming Star Trek for 2017 under Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller, fans had to wonder if a TV return would follow the J.J. Abrams reboot films, return to the original timeline, or perhaps exist independent of both. Now, reports suggest that not only is the original continuity back in play, we know which Star Trek properties the new CBS iteration will fall between.
‘The Walking Dead’ Finale Brings First Negan Photo Up to Bat
Every Walking Dead fan well knows by now that next week’s 90-minute finale will finally introduce us the the “Negan” teased all season, and he isn’t likely to be happy with Rick or his friends. Now, AMC releases a first official teaser photo of the character, as well as his prized possession, “Lucille.”
‘Simpsons’ Writer Recalls 2000 ‘President Trump’ Joke as ‘Vision of America Going Insane’
The Simpsons obliquely anticipating future events has become a common phenomenon, though never quite so regrettably as a 2000 episode that referenced “President Trump” in our future. Now, writer Dan Greaney looks back on the unfortunate premonition, noting the line was intended to envision an America that “went as bad as it possibly could.”
‘The Walking Dead’ Will Now Be Part of Universal Studios Hollywood Year-Round
Were The Walking Dead not ubiquitous enough already, nor California already a zombified hellscape, Universal Studios Hollywood wants to do its part. Having previously featured The Walking Dead exhibits as a Halloween attraction, the zombie smash will now infect Hollywood fulltime.
Jimmy Kimmel is Officially Your 2016 Emmys Host
Seeing as the Emmy awards rotate broadcast networks from year to year, it seemed likely that Jimmy Kimmel might suit up to host the awards once the wheel landed on ABC. Good guess, everyone! The network has officially confirmed that the Jimmy Kimmel Live! host will don his tux later this year.
Here’s the ‘Full House’-’True Detective’ Parody You Never Knew You Never Wanted
Now that Netflix’s Full House revival Fuller House will be sticking around for Season 2, it’s time for the inevitable spinoff. Lo and behold, Stephen Colbert obliges with Full House: Nights, the True Detective-style adventures of Danny Tanner and Uncles Joey and Jesse, taking on San Francisco crime.
‘Fuller House’ is Renewed for Season 2, Because Nothing Ever Truly Dies
There’s a certain oddball charm to Netflix Full House revival Fuller House, as enough subscribers seem to have discovered this past weekend, that the streaming giant is already locking down a second mortgage. That’s right, the Fullers will be back in the House for Season 2, regardless of your appeals to Netflix’s humanity.
‘Walking Dead’ Gets Another Honest Trailer (With Bonus ‘Talking Dead’ Parody)
The fine folk behind Honest Trailers have already taken aim at The Walking Dead once before, but if AMC plans to keep the horror-smash running indefinitely, why shouldn’t its parodies? Saddle up for another zombie evisceration, as Seasons 4 through 6 get the Honest treatment for destroying even more sanctuaries, aging CORAL five years, and insisting on Talking Dead.
New ‘Walking Dead’ Photos Tease Unseen Threat of ‘The Next World’
The Walking Dead did some literal and figurative throat-clearing with last night’s “No Way Out” premiere, paving the way for the next threat to Alexandria. That threat may have stalled for now, thanks to a well-timed rocket launcher, but are Rick and Daryl already making new enemies in the first photos of next week’s “The Next World”?