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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That ‘Jersey Shore’ Reunion Was a … Burger King Commercial?
This past weekend saw word of a possible Jersey Shore reunion coalescing, but not necessarily at MTV. Now, near of the entire cast has reunited for a new Burger King commercial, and … wait, that’s it? Come on, there has to be more.
HBO Debunks ‘Game of Thrones’ Theater Plans, Plus New Prequel Details
Game of Thrones Season 7 marks our last regular engagement with the franchise, knowing we have further episodes to come. The final season will be a much larger event, but HBO bosses won’t make you move from the couch to the theater, nor will the upcoming spinoffs.
‘The Muppets’ Kermit Voice Actor Replaced After 27 Years
Even as a sizable portion of Kermit the Frog’s current popularity stems from voiceless internet memes, there’s no mistaking one of The Muppets‘ most froggy tones. Well, we may need to re-tune our years, as Kermit voice Steve Whitmire will step down after twenty-seven years for mysterious reasons.
‘Will and Grace’ Dance It Out in New 2017 Revival Promo
After eleven years of waiting, Will and Grace will likely start fresh with production this fall, rather than tease too much too early. Still, there’s never a bad time for dancing, so check out a new promo for the return of Jack, Karen and … whatever the other two’s names are.
FOX Plots New Singing Competition After Losing ‘American Idol’
American Idol moving to ABC is bound to leave FOX a little green, and they might even spend a little in retaliation. FOX is apparently working on a brand-new singing competition to rival Idol and The Voice with a unique format.
Every ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Episode Might Be Movie-Length
We’re just two weeks from Game of Thrones Season 7 treating us to the longest episodes yet, though the future remains as uncertain as ever. Even less episodes will populate the eighth and final season, and according to those involved, the run-times may get even longer.
‘Gilmore Girls’ Luke Starting His Own Real-Life Coffee Brand
I’ll be honest; seven seasons of Gilmore Girls and one revival later, I’m still not entirely certain why Luke’s coffee was so special. Perhaps Scott Patterson himself can clue me in, now that the once (and future?) Luke Danes is launching his own real-life coffee brand.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Explains Trailer’s Vulcan Relationship
Star Trek: Discovery at last provided us with a September premiere, but more than a few details of the series itself remain hazy. The trailer seemed to imply some Vulcan origins for Sonequa Martin-Green’s leading role; now explained by the Walking Dead alum herself.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Bosses Explain Delay: ‘There’s So Much Artistry’
At long last, CBS’ Star Trek: Discovery finally commit to a September premiere after delays from January, to May and beyond. The departure of showrunner Bryan Fuller was an understandable setback, but Fuller’s replacements now explain the delays, owing to “artistry and custom craftsmanship,” along with a brand-new bridge.
‘Will and Grace,’ ‘This Is Us’ and More Set NBC Fall 2017 Premieres
We’ve still quite a ways to go before getting into the nitty-gritty of fall premieres, but NBC is joining the ranks with official schedules. Find out when Will & Grace, breakout hit This Is Us and The Good Place return, along with Law and Order and more.
CBS ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Sets September Premiere, Split Season
We’ve waited patiently for months, and CBS is finally rewarding us with a discovery. Star Trek: Discovery, that is, as the network at last confirms a September premiere date for the new TV iteration, along with word of a divided run.
‘Game of Thrones’ Holding Back Season 7 Screenings to Fight Leaks
Game of Thrones understandably kept Season 6 episodes under lock and key, so as to avoid any remote leak of Jon Snow’s fate. Season 7 has nowhere near the immediate cliffhanger to address, but nonetheless won’t take the chance of early screeners, likely ever again.