Consider Vol. 3 the end of Guardians of the Galaxy.
05.07.2022 - 18:05 / variety.com
Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticIt can feel at times as though the logical endpoint of the streaming revolution is a restaging of the TV landscape of, say, 1990, just atomized across vastly more players. It’s inevitable: With so much content, certain traditional, and perhaps little-missed, forms can’t help returning.
You have, in shows like “The Dropout” and “WeCrashed,” highbrow (and well-made!) versions of ripped-from-the-headlines miniseries that used to draw ratings on networks; some of Netflix’s sub-”Stranger Things” genre content would feel right at home in a syndication block with “Xena” and “Hercules.” And now, with “Maggie,” its new series about a psychic looking for love from “Life in Pieces” vets Justin Adler and Maggie Mull, Hulu revives the tradition of the TGIF sitcom — for grownups, sort of. Rebecca Rittenhouse, of “The Mindy Project,” plays Maggie, whose “That’s So Raven”-esque visions of the future provide her insight and curse her with social turbulence.
She tries to avoid letting her friends in on the future — lest, for instance, a couple she knows call her from their bedroom for advice on the most propitious time to conceive a child. “We’re horny, but we’re scared!,” one says; I imagine you can hear the manic pitch with which this line is delivered, straining for a punchline that can’t land.
Consider Vol. 3 the end of Guardians of the Galaxy.
Taurean Blacque, an Emmy-nominated actor and star of hit '80s show "Hill Street Blues," has died. He was 82. Blacque died following a brief battle with an undisclosed illness, his family said Thursday. Born and raised in New Jersey, Blacque began studying acting in New York, where his training helped him land small roles on many popular television shows, including "Sanford and Son," "The Bob Newhart Show," "Good Times," "Taxi" and "What’s Happening!!" Taurean Blacque had a lot of guest starring roles on several shows before making it big on "Hill Street Blues." (Photo by: Herb Ball/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) While Blacque found success as a guest star, his biggest television role came when he was cast as Detective Neal Washington on "Hill Street Blues." Washington was a football player who suffered a career-ending injury before deciding to join the police force. Blacque portrayed the streetwise detective for seven seasons from 1981-1987, the entire run of the show.
Just a few months before Danny Masterson’s trial for multiple rapes is set to start in L.A., the Church of Scientology has launched a Hail Mary attempt to get the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in another portion of the sordid matter.
Amazon Series brought Hall H down this morning with their reported $1 billion series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, complete with an orchestra and operatic chorus led by composer Bear McCreary. Oh, and J.R.R. Tolkien devotee Stephen Colbert moderated the session. All of this sent the immediate message to LOTR fans just how high stakes this new adaptation is, and how serious Prime Video is about it.
Carson Burton Taurean Blacque, beloved for his role of Detective Neal Washington on “Hill Street Blues,” has died. He was 82 years old.Blacque died Thursday according to his son Rodney’s Facebook post. He died in Atlanta following a brief illness, according to reports.For all seven seasons of the popular NBC cop show, Blacque starred alongside Michael Warren, Daniel J.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterHugh Jackman has joined the voice cast of the upcoming Hulu adult animated comedy series “Koala Man,” Variety has learned.The series — which was ordered at Hulu in March 2021 — was created by Michael Cusack, who also voices the title character. The show follows Kevin (Cusack) and his not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto. Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting Daptonians.
press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Pruden faces five counts of assaulting the victims on federal land, one count of impersonating a federal officer, and a hate crimes sentencing enhancement, based on the belief that Pruden assaulted four of the victims because of their perceived sexual orientation. The assaults allegedly occurred between 2018 and 2021 at Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, which is bounded by 15th, W, 16th and Euclid Streets NW, in the city’s Columbia Heights neighborhood.
Neil Patrick Harris will star in the Netflix series Uncoupled, an upcoming eight-episode series from co-creators Darren Star (Sex and the City, Emily in Paris) and Jeffrey Richman (Modern Family). In the show, Harris plays Michael Lawson, a successful New York City real estate agent who needs to learn how to navigate the single life after his partner of 17 years (played by Tuc Watkins) decides to move out and abruptly dumps him. The series will also star Brooks Ashmanskas, Tisha Campbell, Emerson Brooks and Marcia Gay Harden. The synopsis reads: “Michael Lawson (Neil Patrick Harris) seems to have it all figured out.
HELLO! magazine, her first since welcoming her second child, mezzo-soprano Laura Wright reveals she has had a baby girl, a little sister for two-year-old daughter Ottilie, with husband Harry Rowland.READ: Laura Wright shares exciting family newsAnnouncing they have called her Orlaigh Grace, to reflect her Irish ancestry, Laura tells HELLO!: "It was such a surprise to have a girl as we'd been convinced I was expecting a boy because this pregnancy was so different to my first."WATCH: Behind the scenes with Laura Wright in AustraliaA huge fan of the Queen, royal favourite 32-year-old Laura – who has not only met Her Majesty but also performed for her to mark her 90th birthday, her Diamond Jubilee, and most recently at the Royal Albert Hall to kick-start celebrations for her 70 years on the throne - was thrilled when her baby was born on 5 June, during the Platinum Jubilee weekend.PHOTOS: A look back at Laura Wright's stunning weddingREAD: Laura Wright reveals how Meghan Markle inspired her for wedding Laura with her newborn daughter Orlaigh Grace"It's a day that will go down in history forever," says Laura. "But now it's super-special to us too because it's also Orlaigh's birthday.
Steve Wright has spoken out about the drama surrounding the cancellation of his BBC Radio 2 show. The legendary DJ had returned to the airwaves on Sunday following the shock announcement his show is ending after 23 years.
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham look to be having the time of their lives whilst enjoying their belated honeymoon in St.Tropez, less than three months after tying the knot. Model, actress and singer Nicola, 27, took to Instagram to post a video of her new husband, 23, as he sang along to their wedding song, Elvis' Can't Help Falling in Love, as it played at the restaurant they were dining at.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have already been married for a year now, finally walking down the aisle on 3 July, 2021 in Oklahoma.MORE: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's marriage - from heartache to happinessThe two are just as madly in love, however, evidenced by the way they celebrated their bond on social media with a couple of heartwarming wedding throwbacks.VIDEO: Gwen Stefani beams with happiness in newly released engagement videoGwen kicked things off with a video clip compilation of several moments from their nuptials, including when Blake lifted her veil and their first dance, set to Elvis Presley's Can't Help Falling in Love."1 year down, forever to go," she wrote while tagging her husband, and he reciprocated by commenting: "I love you! Thank you for saying yes!!!!!"MORE: Blake Shelton expresses regret as he shares emotional acoustic performanceMany of their friends sent anniversary blessings their way too, and a fan of theirs commented: "I love you guys so much and I'm so happy you found each other. Happy anniversary Mr and Mrs Shelton!!!"A post shared by Gwen Stefani (@gwenstefani)Gwen and Blake dedicated throwbacks to each other on their anniversaryAnother said: "I don't know you personally but I couldn't be happier for you both," with a third also adding: "OH MY GOSHHHHHH IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL."Blake also shared a photograph from their wedding day while they were in the midst of their first dance, completely overwhelmed with emotion.MORE: Gwen Stefani looks fabulous in red bikini top and fishnets in glamorous new photoMORE: Gwen Stefani serenades husband Blake Shelton live on stage for special celebration"Happy anniversary to the woman that makes my world go round…," he sweetly penned.
There are big moves being made over in the world of BBC Radio, with both Scott Mills and Steve Wright leaving their long-running shows on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2. Both Scott and Steve are practically part of the furniture at their respective stations but announced they would both be leaving their current afternoon shows in the months to come. Scott, 49, currently helms the drivetime slot alongside Chris Stark, 35, who will also be exiting the station, as well as the Official Chart Show on Fridays.
Canadian actor Dave Foley came across a real UFO in the sky and recalled the unusual sighting.
EXCLUSIVE: Ravi Patel (The Valet, Meet the Patels) is set to recur in the FX limited series Justified: City Primeval in the role of Rick Newley, Deadline has learned.
A Sri Lankan restaurant in Hale has been named ‘best fine dining restaurant’ at the annual Asian Restaurant Awards. Sigiriya, in Hale Village, scooped the gong at the ceremony at the Hilton in Manchester this week.
Former Bolton Wanderers attacker Marcus Maddison has joined non-league side Darlington.
Britain’s beef with James Corden? He’s one of our most successful showbiz exports, hosting an Emmy-winning chat show, earning plaudits on Broadway and starring in blockbuster films. He’s created beloved TV franchises such as Carpool Karaoke over there and Gavin & Stacey over here. Yet for some reason in his native UK, Corden is “divisive”, to put it politely.
A new food hall and other proposed improvements at Bolton market hall hopes to attract early evening diners and increase visits to the town centre by 800,000 a year. Plans have been published by Bolton Council for the food court extension and a general refurbishment of the building.