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Sam Simon, Co-Creator of ‘The Simpsons,’ Dies at 59
2 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Nine-time Emmy winner Sam Simon, who wrote episodes of “Taxi,” “Cheers” and “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show” before co-creating landmark animated series “The Simpsons” and eventually becoming a philanthropist, died Sunday of colorectal cancer at his home in Los Angeles, his reps confirmed. He was 59 and was diagnosed with terminal cancer in late 2012.
“Simpsons” showrunner Al Jean also confirmed the news with a tweet on Monday.
Simon shared seven Emmy Awards for “The Simpsons” and two for his work on “The Tracey Ullman Show.”
In 1989 he developed “The Simpsons” with Matt Groening and James L. Brooks, and he subsequently co-wrote nearly a dozen “Simpsons” episodes during his tenure on the animated comedy, also serving as co-showrunner, character designer, creative consultant, creative supervisor, developer, and writer. He left the show in 1993 while retaining an exec producer title.
The animated sitcom, he said, gave him more freedom than live action. “You »
- Carmel Dagan
Friend of Robert Durst’s Murder Case Reopened as HBO Documentary Reveals New Evidence
7 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
New evidence revealed in HBO’s six-part Robert Durst documentary might support the reopened investigation into the 2000 killing of his friend, Susan Berman. In Sunday’s fifth episode of “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst,” Berman’s stepson found an envelope with a letter written by Durst to Berman in 1999. Also Read: HBO Developing Will Strouse Supernatural Drama From ‘Newsroom’ Producer The block lettering on the envelope seems to be identical to an anonymous note sent to the Beverly Hills Police Department on December 23rd, 2000 alerting them to a “cadaver” at Berman’s house; the same day police believe Berman was. »
- Jordan Chariton
Netflix to Release Jennette McCurdy Drama 'Between' on Week-by-Week Basis
8 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Netflix has set a May 21 premiere date for its Jennette McCurdy drama Between. But don't expect to be able to binge-watch the survivalist thriller in which the former star of Nickelodeon's Sam & Cat plays a pregnant teen. Netflix will instead unveil a new episode each week as the streamer goes day-and-date with Canada's City network, which has the worldwide first-window rights to the Canadian drama. Read More Jennette McCurdy on 'Sam & Cat' Cancellation: 'I'm Not Apologizing. Don't Need To' City will debut Between — which centers on a town beset by a plague that kills everyone over 21
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- Etan Vlessing
Michael Kenneth Williams Lands Starring Role in IFC's 1950s Jazz Scene Murder-Mystery 'The Spoils Before Dying'
6 hours ago | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
Michael Kenneth Williams has booked the starring role in IFC's "The Spoils of Babylon" series sequel, to be titled "The Spoils Before Dying," the network announced today. Set in the Los Angeles’ 1950s jazz scene, the pulp-mystery serial will follow Rock Banyon (played by Williams), a down-and-out jazz pianist who becomes the prime suspect when his lead singer (who also happens to be his lover) is found murdered. To prove his innocence, and avoid a death penalty, Rock uses the next 72 hours to clear his name, on the run, in a quest for the truth loaded with sex, murder, love and betrayal. In addition, Will Ferrell will reprise his role as Eric Jonrosh, the fictional author-turned-director who introduces each chapter of his book-to-screen adaptions. The original "Spoils of Babylon" was a 2014 miniseries written by Matt Piedmont and Andrew Steele, directed by Piedmont, and starring Tobey Maguire, Kristen Wiig, Tim Robbins, »
- Tambay A. Obenson
Boom! Goes the Title of Don Johnson's New ABC Drama Pilot
20 minutes ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Don Johnson just struck gold — black gold, to be specific.
The Miami Vice and Nash Bridges vet has landed a lead role in ABC’s Boom, a drama pilot exploring “the biggest oil discovery in American history,” according to Deadline.
RelatedPilot Scoop: Melanie Griffith Lands ‘Queenly’ Role on ABC Comedy
The series will explore the economic explosion caused by the discovery of gas reserves in North Dakota within the last decade, with Johnson set to play “mega alpha male oil tycoon” Hap Boyd.
RelatedPilots: Lauren Ambrose Rounds Out Cast of ABC’s ’70s-Set Broad Squad
In addition to starring in the series, »
Welcome to Indiewire's 'Very Good TV Podcast': 'True Detective' One Year Later, What You Should Be Watching Next
21 minutes ago | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
It's been just over a year since "True Detective" wrapped its addictive first season (March 9, on the nose), and, to commemorate the occasion, Indiewire isn't just looking back on the barrier-breaking first season but also launching a podcast in its honor. Okay, so maybe the podcast is more of its own thing, but the first episode of "Very Good TV Podcast" digs into the public perception of Nic Pizzolatto's series one year after its Season 1 finale aired, why the series came up short at the Emmys and Golden Globes, plus what each analyst expects from the much-anticipated Season 2. Hosted by Indiewire TV Editor Liz Shannon Miller — who had never seen the series prior to February 2015 — and TV Critic Ben Travers — who is probably too enthusiastic of a fan — "Very Good TV Podcast" will offer weekly examinations of the best stories, shows and trends across television that are relevant to you, »
- Indiewire
‘Ash vs Evil Dead': Lucy Lawless Reunites with Bruce Campbell on Starz
34 minutes ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
“Spartacus” alum Lucy Lawless is returning to Starz for a role on “Ash vs Evil Dead,” the “Evil Dead” spinoff series which stars her “Xena: Warrior Princess” costar Bruce Campbell.
Lawless will play Ruby, a mysterious figure who is myopic in her quest to hunt down the source of the recent Evil outbreaks. The only problem: she believes that Ash (Campbell) is the cause of it all. Lawless’ casting also reunites her with executive producers Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, with whom she worked on “Xena” and “Spartacus,” as well as their feature films including Raimi’s “Spider-Man” and Tapert’s “Boogeyman.”
Lawless joins previously announced cast members Ray Santiago (Pablo Simon Bolivar), Dana DeLorenzo (Kelly Maxwell) and Jill Marie Jones (Amanda Fisher).
The series will consist of 10 half-hour episodes. Bruce Campbell will be reprising his role as Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has »
- Laura Prudom
USA Gives Pilot Commitment to Sniper Drama Based on Mark Wahlberg Movie
35 minutes ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
USA has given a pilot commitment to a one-hour scripted drama based on author Stephen Hunter’s 1993 novel, “Point of Impact,” and “Shooter,” the book’s 2007 film adaptation that starred Mark Wahlberg.
Penned by “The Shield’s” John Hlavin, the project uses the same name as the Wahlberg film and centers on an expert marksman living in exile who is coaxed back into action when he learns of a plot to kill the president. He is ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, causing him to go the run to track the real killer and find out who set him up (and why).
“‘Shooter’ takes a fascinating look at a realistic conspiracy and an American hero who emerges from it. The script is topical and suspenseful,” said Jackie de Crinis, Evp of original programming, USA Network. “Audiences have embraced the book series and feature film, and now we look forward »
- Whitney Friedlander
Lucy Lawless Joins Starz's Evil Dead Sequel Series, Starring Bruce Campbell
35 minutes ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Spartacus alum Lucy Lawless is returning to Starz, with a role on the network’s upcoming Ash vs. Evil Dead series.
RelatedAsh Vs. Evil Dead to Reunite Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell at Starz
A follow-up to the cult classic Evil Dead films, Ash vs. Evil Dead brings back Bruce Campbell as Ash, the stock boy/aging lothario/chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead. But when a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, Ash is forced to face his demons, personal and literal.
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Lucy Lawless Joins ‘Ash Vs Evil Dead’ Starz Series
43 minutes ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Spartacus alumna Lucy Lawless is returning to Starz with a co-starring role opposite Bruce Campbell in Starz’s 10-epiose half-hour original series Ash vs Evil Dead, sequel to the cult horror film franchise The Evil Dead. The series, executive produced by Sam Raimi and Rob Talpert, is set to film on location in Lawless’ native New Zealand this spring and premiere in late 2015. Lawless will play Ruby, a mysterious figure who is myopic in her quest to hunt down the source of… »
Don Johnson Set to Exec Produce and Star in ABC’s ‘Boom’ Pilot
49 minutes ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Don Johnson has locked down the lead role in ABC’s pilot “Boom,” Variety has learned. He is also set to exec produce the drama.
The drama centers on the biggest oil discovery in American history, which has triggered a geopolitical shift and an economic boom in North Dakota — the greatest since the American Gold Rush in 1849. Set in a modern-day “Wild West,” the potential series tracks the pilgrimage of a young, ambitious couple, seeking a better life, to the oil fields of the Bakken, where they come across roughnecks, grifters, oil barons, criminals and fellow prospectors. Johnson will play Hap, the smart, tough, patriarchal figure of a oil town in North Dakota.
Scott Michael Foster (“Chasing Life,” “Once Upon A Time”), Rebecca Rittenhouse (“Red Band Society”) and India De Beaufort (“Chicago P.D.,” “Jane By Design”) will co-star.
The project hails from ABC Signature Studios and writers Rodes Fishburne and Josh Pate, »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
Don Johnson To Star In ABC Pilot ‘Boom’
50 minutes ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Don Johnson is set for a lead role in the ABC drama pilot Boom, from producer Tony Krantz and ABC Studios. Written by Josh Pate and Rodes Fishburne and directed by Jonas Pate, Boom examines the biggest oil discovery in American history — bigger than Texas and as big as Saudi Arabia — which has triggered a geopolitical shift and an economic boom in North Dakota on a scale not seen since the 1849 California Gold Rush. Nash Bridges and Miami Vice alum Johnson will play Hap… »
Tonight's "Gravity Falls" Answers Questions
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“The real question is, ‘is he a good guy or is he a bad guy,” said Gravity Falls creator Alex Hirsch. This is the question that Gravity Falls fans are dying to find out about Grunkle Stan. Tonight’s episode on Disney Xd will rock your socks off according to Hirsch. “Normally in a mystery series, you except there would be a big answer or a big turn at the end of the season, at Gravity Falls we like to switch things up at bit.” At the end of these 30 minutes, this episode will have you hanging off of your couches, literally. Hirsch said, this episode will reveal to us more about Grunkle Stan than we’ve ever known and we couldn’t be more excited. During tonight’s show, government agents take Grunkle Stan into custody. Leaving Dipper and Mabel to question how much they really know about their Grunkle Stan. »
- Cydney Fisher
Sam Simon R.I.P.
1 hour ago | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
Comedy writer, director and producer Sam Simon passed away last night. He was 59 years old, and had been diagnosed with terminal cancer since late 2012. Simon was quite accomplished as a writer/producer of TV's “Taxi,” “Cheers” and “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show” before teaming up with Matt Groening and James L. Brooks to develop The Simpsons in 1989. Simon began his career at Filmation - writing Fat Albert and Heckle & Jeckle cartoons. He moved into live action selling scripts to Barney Miller and Taxi in 1981. In 1989 he joined the Simpsons development team after a stint on The Tracy Ullman Show. Simon co-wrote several Simpsons episodes during shows first seasons, serving as co-showrunner, character designer, creative consultant, creative supervisor, developer, and writer. He left the show day-to-day in 1993 - but remained involved an executive producer. He won nine Emmy Awards (seven for The Simpsons / two for Tracey Ullman) for his...
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- Jerry Beck
'They Alive, Damnit!': How the Unbelievably Catchy 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Theme Song Came To Be
1 hour ago | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
Read More: Review: 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Takes The Charms of '30 Rock' To a Darker Place on Netflix If you did any bingeing of Netflix's new Tina Fey-created comedy this weekend, you might have found yourself especially struck by the show's addictive theme song. A blend of gospel passion and a bystander's commentary on watching Kimmy and her fellow Mole Women emerge from the bunker they'd been trapped inside, it's a perfect encapsulation of the show's premise and tone. As Indiewire's Ben Travers put it: And here's why you can't escape it -- it got some help from people who became famous for making music designed to catch fire and spread globally: Viral video pioneers, the Gregory Brothers. Debuting originally in 2009 as a YouTube channel called Auto-Tune the News, the musical brothers (and sister-in-law) developed a knack for combining pre-existing footage with music, using auto-tune to make everyone from »
- Liz Shannon Miller
Watch: Daenerys Has Big Plans for Westeros in ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 5 Trailer
1 hour ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
The new trailer for season five of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” contains all the dragon fire, throat-slitting and steamy sensuality that keeps fans coming back year after year.
All of Westeros’ major players show up in the action-packed trailer, with Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) explaining that each of the families vying for power is just a spoke on a wheel, with the top family in constant rotation. “I’m not going to stop the wheel, I’m going to break the wheel,” she declares.
The two-minute clip forecasts a bloody fifth season based on George R. R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels “A Feast for Crows” and “A Dance with Dragons.” Martin recently warned fans that they may be in for a shock if they expect the television series to be identical to the book, per the Independent.
“People are going to die who don’t die in the books, »
- Marianne Zumberge
Hollywood Remembers Sam Simon
1 hour ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Hollywood and animal lovers are honoring the life and legacy of The Simpsons‘ co-creator Sam Simon who died today following a very public battle with cancer at the age of 59. The nine-time Emmy winner (he co-shared seven for The Simpsons) produced Cheers and Taxi before he co-developed the iconic animated series The Simpsons with Matt Groening and Al Jean in 1989. Later in life, he devoted much of his energy and resources to animal causes worldwide through The Sam Simon… »
It's Sif vs. S.H.I.E.L.D., as the Asgardian Brings [Spoiler] to Coulson's Doorstep
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When Asgard’s badass Lady Sif unwittingly delivers trouble to the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. this Tuesday (ABC, 8/7c), she’s frankly at a loss to help them out very much.
Specifically, she’s at a memory loss, as the result of an encounter she endured upon returning to Earth, versus an extremely formidable foe.
RelatedAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Brings Back Lady Sif — With a Big Twist
“She’s on an undercover mission, she tracks down [her target] and they get into a pretty brutal fight,” Jaimie Alexander tells TVLine of her encore. “She ends up having severe memory loss when all is said and done. »
Mark Pellegrino and Carlton Cuse on ‘Lost,’ ‘The Returned’ and Yes, That Finale
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A&E’s “The Returned” marks a reunion for executive producer Carlton Cuse and star Mark Pellegrino, who last worked together on the final season of “Lost.”
Variety asked them about their memories of the show that redefined network TV.
Carlton, why did you want to work with Mark again?
Cuse: I love so many of the actors who were in “Lost.” I thought a lot of them were really great and they didn’t get the chance to show everything they could show in the course of that show. Mark played a very stoic, mythological figure on “Lost.” In “The Returned,” he plays a very flawed, human guy. He gets to do stuff he couldn’t do playing Jacob on “Lost.”
Mark, what is it like working with Carlton?
Pellegrino: Carlton is like a kid, a super-intelligent kid who is always learning all the time. When you see someone »
- Debra Birnbaum
The CW’s Arrow and The Flash Spin-Off Possibly Adding These Three DC Comics Characters
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A a couple weeks ago, it was announced that The CW beginning to develop a superhero team-up spin-off series from Arrow and The Flash featuring characters from both shows. The show has so far Ray Palmer/The Atom (Brandon Routh), the Dr. Martin Stein half of Firestorm (Victor Garber), Leonard Snart a.k.a. Captain Cold (Wentworth Miller), and Caity Lotz, who may be reprising the role of Sara Lance who was killed off in the beginning of Arrow Season 3, or playing an entirely new character. The report went on to say that it would feature three major DC Comics characters that have never been in a TV series before, and last night, TVLine revealed some exclusive information on who those three might be. These three characters are right now under the codenames “The Traveler,” “Female Warrior,” and “Mystery Hero.” Here are their descriptions courtesy of TVLine: “The Traveler”: Described as a “Han… »
- Andy
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