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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Netflix’s ‘Fuller House’ Will Return for Season 3 in 2017
The first season of Netflix Full House revival Fuller House proved a major hit for the streaming service, and even if Season 2 couldn’t quite match its success, the Tanners will give it a third shot regardless. The series has officially been renewed for Season 3, arriving in 2017.
Watch SNL Go From Cold Open to Monologue in New BTS Video
Any great live performance takes a skilled crew working invisibly behind the scenes, and SNL is no different. See for yourself, as a new behind-the-scenes video shows us exactly what’s involved in transitioning from one set to another, going from Donald Trump’s office to Casey Affleck’s monologue in one fell swoop.
‘Star Wars’ Icon Carrie Fisher Stable After Heart Attack [UPDATE]
In what may turn out to be one more giant hardship for 2016, troubling reports are coming in that Star Wars legend and all-around icon Carrie Fisher may be in critical condition. Fisher reportedly suffered a “massive” heart-attack aboard an airplane, and has been rushed to the hospital.
Netflix Plans to Double its Original Series Again in 2017
Netflix boss Ted Sarandos set an impressive goal for 2016, upping its number of original series from 16 to 30, but who wants to get complacent? The streaming service wants to do it again in 2017, doubling its already-doubled original series count with a heavy push into unscripted fare.
John Cena and Casey Affleck Round Out SNL’s 2016 Hosts
We’ve already got on our dancing shoes for La La Land star Emma Stone to make her SNL return this weekend with musical guest Shawn Mendes, but what of the other December slots? Studio 8H may need to widen its doorways, as John Cena has now booked his SNL debut, with Manchester By the Sea star Casey Affleck closing out 2016.
HBO and Cinemax Options Added to Amazon Prime
As if the ability to watch Netflix offline weren’t enough, soon all your streaming options will change the way you watch TV. Amazon seems to be keeping plenty competitive as well, now adding the option to include HBO or Cinemax to its Prime subscription, albeit for a price.
Netflix Finally Allows Downloads for Offline TV and Movie Viewing
It’s not quite a streaming service hooked up to your eyeballs, but if there’s one thing Netflix subscribers have clamored for, its the ability to watch TV and movies on occasions where internet connections aren’t explicitly available. So it is, that Netflix will now let viewers download its programs at no extra cost.
‘MythBusters’ Puts Next Generation to the Test in ‘The Search’ Trailer
It could be awhile yet (if ever) before Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman take on the MythBusters title again, but at least ten new science-minded personalities are waiting in the wings for the Science Channel’s new competition to replace them. See for yourself in the first trailer, as MythBusters: The Search farms the next generation.
‘Making a Murderer’s Brendan Dassey Ordered Released, Pending Retrial
Whether or not you subscribe to Netflix’s Making a Murderer championing Steven Avery’s innocence, few would argue the cruelty of Avery’s cousin Brendan Dassey being railroaded as an accomplice. There may yet be good news on that front, as Dassey’s overturned conviction and release have been made official, even as the state intends to re-try him.
Colbert Enlists Jon Stewart, ‘Hamilton’ for Final Voting Push
Stephen Colbert has plenty of work left in this election, including a live Showtime special full of all the swears and nudity you like, but you didn’t think Jon Stewart was going to sit out, did you? Watch the former Daily Show and Colbert Report hosts reunite for a voting musical extravaganza, with a touch of Hamilton to boot.
Report: Lady Gaga Leads ‘American Crime Story’ S3 as Donatella Versace
If you thought perhaps Lady Gaga had the short end of the stick sculpture in American Horror Story Season 6, Ryan Murphy might make up for it in a big way. Reports claim that Gaga will take a major role in the third (yes, third) season of American Crime Story, portraying Donatella Versace herself.
‘Homeland’ Hits the Big City in First Season 6 Trailer
We’ll have tragically spent the whole of 2016 Homeland-free, but consider Showtime about to make up for it. Ahead of a January 2017 premiere, take a look at the first trailer for Homeland Season 6's big move to New York City, complete with … Quinn, is that you?
‘Gilmore Girls’ Spends ‘A Year in the Life’ in First Netflix Trailer
It’s been years in the making, but we’re ready to spend A Year in the Life with the Gilmore Girls, even if it takes the span of a single evening to binge through it all. Return to Stars Hollow, as our first official trailer for November’s Netflix revival comes with all the coffee you can drink!
SNL Preview: Tom Hanks Parachutes Into His Last Hosting
Tom Hanks had us a bit worried that SNL would forgo its Wednesday promos for a look back at the Inferno star’s eight previous hostings, but the man always delivers. See for yourself, as Hanks and Leslie Jones enjoy a round of mimosas, before being chased off of NBC’s roof.
‘Parks and Rec’ Star Nick Offerman Reveals Ron Swanson’s 2016 Vote
We’ve all needed to retreat from reality at one point or another during Election 2016, only to find even our beloved Parks and Recreation eerily mirroring our choices. Thankfully, Ron Swanson is here to knock some sense into us, as Nick Offerman reveals his grizzled counterpart’s take on the 2016 election.
‘Magnum P.I.’s Daughter Set for ABC Sequel Series
Well, if FOX was crazy enough to revive Lethal Weapon while CBS cobbled together a new MacGyver, you can bet the other networks would eventually want in. So it is, that ABC will take aim at a new Magnum, P.I. series, this time following the mustachioed Tom Selleck character’s daughter, presumably without the mustache.