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‘Green Hornet’ Star Van Williams Dies at 82
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Van Williams, star of the 1966 TV show “The Green Hornet,” died last Monday in Scottsdale, Ariz., of renal failure. He was 82.
“He had a wonderful, caring, and kind heart,” his wife of 57 years, Vicki Williams, told Variety. “He was a wonderful husband, he was a fabulous father, and a devoted grandfather.”
Williams was a diving instructor in Hawaii when he was discovered in 1957 by producer Mike Todd, who was married to Elizabeth Taylor at the time. Williams was persuaded to come to Hollywood and try his hand at acting, and earned his big break on the ABC private detective show “Bourbon Street Beat.” He played Ken Madison, a character he later recycled for another detective show, “Surfside 6.”
In 1966, Williams signed a deal with 20th Century Fox to star in “The Green Hornet” as both the titular masked crusader and his newspaper editor alter ego, Britt Reid. He was ably supported by his martial arts master sidekick »
- Will Thorne and Maane Khatchatourian
‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Westworld,’ ‘Atlanta’ Earn WGA TV Nominations
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The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, and promotional writing during 2016. New dramas “Westworld” and “Stranger Things” were nominated for Drama Series along with “The Americans,” “Better Call Saul” and “Game of Thrones,” while “Atlanta” is the only new comedy to be nominated in that category, alongside “Silicon Valley,” “Veep,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and “Transparent.” “Atlanta,” “Stranger Things” and “Westworld” were all nominated in the New Series category, along with FX comedy “Better Things” and NBC drama “This Is Us. »
- Linda Ge
‘Westworld': Meaning Behind Finale Title ‘The Bicameral Mind’
8 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Spoiler alert: Do not read unless you have seen the season finale of “Westworld” To the very end, “Westworld” proved to be one of the most dense TV tales in recent memory. It is a show that dove into science, philosophy and high-brow art to present concepts that built on top of each other. And in the end, the concept that mattered most was perhaps its most complex one: the theory of the bicameral mind. Early in the series, Dr. Ford explains that the bicameral mind is the concept that prehistoric man viewed their own conscience as the voice of gods. »
- Jeremy Fuster
‘Scandal’ Adds New Recurring Character for Season 6
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“Scandal” will welcome a new cast member when the ABC show returns with its sixth season in January.
Zoe Perry has joined “Scandal” in a recurring role, Variety has learned. In true Shondaland form, the part is being kept under wraps and no details on her character or storyline have been revealed.
Perry is a familiar face to Shondaland. She has appeared in episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice,” plus starred in ABC’s short-lived drama “The Family,” which hailed from “Scandal” writer Jenna Bans. Perry’s other credits include “Cold Case,” “My Boys” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent.” She has an impressive background in theater and was recently in a stage production with “Scandal’s” Jeff Perry and “Grey’s” star Kevin KcKidd.
ABC has not announced the first episode date when Perry will debut, nor how many episodes she will be in for the new season.
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- Elizabeth Wagmeister
‘Walking Dead': Carl Takes Matters With Negan Into His Own Hands
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(Spoiler Alert: Do not keep reading if you did not see this week’s episode of “The Walking Dead”) “The Walking Dead” took us deep inside The Saviors’ Sanctuary this week, with Carl (Chandler Riggs) going rogue in an attempt to kill Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and free Alexandria from his grasp once and for all. Carl and Jesus (Tom Payne) start off in the back of the truck we saw them climb into back at Hilltop. Jesus deduces that they will be arriving soon and it would be wise to jump out and tail the truck the rest of the way. »
- Joe Otterson
Sega’s ‘Altered Beast,’ ‘Streets of Rage’ Games to Be Adapted for Film, TV
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Stories International has partnered with Circle of Confusion to produce adaptations of Sega’s video games “Altered Beast” and “Streets of Rage” for film and television.
Tomoya Suzuki, president and CEO of Stories International, will produce with Circle of Confusion partner Lawrence Mattis and Julian Rosenberg. Evan J. Cholfin, head of development and production, will executive produce the projects for Stories International — the production arm and joint venture of Sega Group and Hakuhodo Dy Group.
Production-management company Circle of Confusion produces “Fear the Walking Dead,” “The Talking Dead,” “Powers,” “Outcast,” and “Dirk Gently.” Its recent films include “Spare Parts,” “American Ultra,” and “Mr. Right,” starring Sam Rockwell and Anna Kendrick.
Circle partner David Engel executive produced “Straight Outta Compton.”
Stories is producing film and television projects based on Sega game franchises, including “Shinobi” with Marc Platt, “Golden Axe,” “Virtua Fighter,” “The House of the Dead,” and “Crazy Taxi.” It said Monday that it is in the process »
- Dave McNary
‘Togetherness,’ ‘Rectify’ and More: A Tribute to the Canceled & Retired TV of 2016
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Even in the age of peak TV, there’s not enough room for everyone. This year proved that, as fans lost some truly terrific series. Some series chose to close up shop, but many more were cancelled before their time.
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From early losses like “Togetherness” and “The Grinder” to more recent removals like “Good Girls Revolt” (which is still being shopped elsewhere), 2016 saw quite a few quality shows wrap up far too fast. All three of those shows clearly had more in the tank, making their losses all the more painful.
Other canceled programs may be missed, but also weren’t exactly brimming with untapped potential. “Roadies,” “Aquarius,” and “Any Given Wednesday” were either given enough time to find that spark (and didn’t) or filled a genre need that could be replaced by something better. »
- Ben Travers
Chicago Fire EPs Preview Episode 100's 'Dawsey' Twist and Severide's Crisis
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For its 100th episode, Chicago Fire is giving viewers a gift: a surprise ending that doesn’t leave one of Firehouse 51’s finest in danger. But that’s not to say Tuesday’s special installment (NBC, 10/9c), which also doubles as the fall finale, won’t pack a punch.
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“It’s not a life-and-death cliffhanger, but it’s the equivalent of one,” executive producer Michael Brandt says.
Before the “Omg!” finish, Dawson and Casey get some unexpected but very happy news. “She’s been fast-tracked for permanency placement, and »
TV Review: ‘Shut Eye’ on Hulu
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If you’ve ever wondered what goes on those inside storefronts that advertise the services of psychics, “Shut Eye” does a good job of breaking down their rituals and scams. Those elements of the Hulu drama give it a bit of raffish flair, but premonitions about where the story is headed are a little too easy to come by. Despite a magnetic performance from its lead actor, it’s not difficult to see “Shut Eye’s” rather predictable trajectory.
Jeffrey Donovan played a spy who frequently resorted to subterfuge in the long-running USA show “Burn Notice,” which did a consistently fine job of capitalizing on his ability to play a cynical, conflicted man who can’t quite resist the urge to do the right thing. Now — following his entertaining transformation into a stubborn, beefy Midwestern thug in the second season of “Fargo” — Donovan is once again playing a character whose gifts for mimicry and charm are used »
- Maureen Ryan
Our Staff Picks: TV Shows to Watch the Week of Dec. 5
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Welcome back to Tune In: our weekly newsletter, offering a guide to the best of the week’s TV.
Each week, Variety’s TV team combs through the week’s TV schedule, selecting our picks of what to watch and when/how to watch it. This week, NBC presents its latest live musical event, plus much more.
“Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show,” CBS, Monday, 10 p.m.
Models like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid will spread their embellished wings for the annual runway glamfest, which this year welcomes Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and The Weeknd as musical guests.
“Shut Eye,” Hulu, Wednesday
Jeffrey Donovan, KaDee Strickland, Isabella Rossellini, and Emmanuelle Chriqui star in the streaming service’s latest original series, which centers around Donovan’s Charlie Haverford, a failed magician who now works as a psychic and begins to experience real visions of the future. Chatting with Variety at the 10-episode show’s L.A »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
General Hospital Spoilers: Is Charlotte’s Biological Mother Lulu?
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General Hospital is going to have fans on the edge of their seats as the holidays draw nearer. It looks like there is some pretty big news surrounding little Charlotte and her mother, and it seems that no one is going to be happy with the news that comes forward. What everyone has suspected, which is that Charlotte belongs to LuLu, might just prove true. She’s long thought the little girl might be her own, and now it seems that the evidence is going to point to the same thing. Is she the daughter of Lulu? She’s known for a
General Hospital Spoilers: Is Charlotte’s Biological Mother Lulu? »
- Tiffany Raiford
‘Looking’ Star Raúl Castillo Joins Netflix’s ‘Atypical’ (Exclusive)
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“Looking” star Raúl Castillo has joined the cast of Netflix’s “Atypical,” Variety has learned exclusively.
“Atypical” is a dark comedy centering an 18-year-old son (Keir Gilchrist) on the autism spectrum and his family: mother (Jennifer Jason Leigh, also a producer on the series), father (Michael Rapaport), and sister (Brigette Lundy-Paine). Castillo will recur in a long arc on the series as Nick, a handsome, free-spirited bartender who meets Leigh’s Elsa.
“How I Met Your Mother” alum Robia Rashid created the family comedy, which was given a straight-to-series order at the streaming giant in October. Rashid will pen the series and serve as an executive producer with Mary Rohlich and Seth Gordon, who is set to direct the pilot.
Castillo’s dance card is a little full of late: In addition to “Atypical,” he’ll also appear alongside Regina King in Netflix’s “Seven Seconds” (helmed by Veena Sud), is filming a recurring role on The »
- Oriana Schwindt
Viacom’s Acting Chief Says ‘No’ to Vice Rumors
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Viacom’s acting CEO made several things clear Monday afternoon: He wants the company to focus on turning MTV around. He wants to see more momentum at Comedy Central. And he has no interest in buying a stake in Vice Media.
“Unequivocally I have no interest in buying a stake in Vice, and we are not going to do it,” said Bob Bakish, who was recently placed in charge of Viacom after serving several years as head of its international operations. His statement would seem to squelch a recent report in The New York Post suggesting Viacom was interested in investing in the growing media company that has made a successful market among younger news consumers. The report drew some notice because Viacom had owned part of Vice under previous management.
Bakish indicated two of Viacom’s big U.S. priorities were boosting MTV’s ratings and gaining new traction for Comedy Central. He »
- Brian Steinberg
Margaret Whitton Dies: ‘Major League’ Actress & Producer-Director Was 67
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Margaret Whitton, the actress, director and producer who is probably best know for playing the money-grubbing owner of the Cleveland Indians in two Major League movies, has died after a battle with cancer. She was 67. Her film credits include The Secret Of My Success, 9 1/2 Weeks and Mel Gibson’s Man Without A Face. She began her career on the stage, with credits there including as director of the Public Theater's production of Dirty Tricks, starring Judith Ivey as Martha… »
‘This Is Us’ Tops ‘Empire’ With New Live+3 Ratings High
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After edging Empire in Live+7 for the first time for the week of Nov. 14, NBC’s breakout This Is Us also scored its first victory over the hit Fox drama in Live+3 for the week of Nov. 26. The Nov. 29 episode of This Is Us — which already set a new Live+same day high for the freshman drama in total viewers (10.065 million) — has moved ahead of the Nov. 30 Empire in among adults 18-49 in L+3 by +0.2 after trailing by -0.2 in Live+same day. This Is Us grew to a 4.2 (L+3)… »
Viacom CEO: It’s Time To Focus On Growth Potential Following Year-Long “Drama”
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Viacom’s acting CEO Bob Bakish told Wall Street today that some of his biggest assets including Paramount Pictures, MTV, and Comedy Central “need to get better” — while he urged investors to keep in mind that his company has “multiple billion-dollar brands that other companies would kill for.” In his first public appearance at an investor conference, Bakish had little to add about Viacom’s merger talks with CBS. While a special board committee explores a possible deal “my… »
Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Abigail’s Secret is Out
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Days of Our Lives is on fire this week, and it’s all Abby’s doing. She’s been back for a while now, but she seems to have no interest in letting her husband know his dead wife isn’t dead. The more people who find out she’s alive, the more she has to work to ensure he doesn’t find out, and she’s losing control of everyone. Now her mother, her brother, Dario, and Diego all know she’s alive. They’re all going to experience the same emotions. First it’s disbelief, then it’s shock, and then they’re each incredulous she has no interest in
Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Abigail’s Secret is Out »
- Tiffany Raiford
Van Williams Dies: TV’s ‘Green Hornet’ Was 82
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Van Williams, known for his starring role as the Green Hornet (aka Britt Reid), in the 1960s TV show, died November 28 in Scottsdale, Ariz., of kidney failure, according to Variety. He was 82. Williams was a diving instructor in Hawaii in the mid 1950s when he was discovered by producer Mike Todd. He was first signed to contract by Warner Bros. in 1959, with his big break coming that same year as co-star of ABC series Bourbon Street Beat. The New Orleans-set series aired… »
TV News Roundup: FX and Marvel’s ‘Legion’ Gets February Premiere Date, New Trailer
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In today’s TV news roundup, FX’s Marvel-based drama “Legion” gets a premiere date, a former “Walking Dead” actress joins “This Is Us,” and more.
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“Legion,” the highly-anticipated new series from “Fargo” creator Noah Hawley, will premiere on FX on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The latest Marvel-based TV venture centers around mutant David Haller (Dan Stevens), a troubled young man who was diagnosed as schizophrenic as a child, institutionalized in his early 30s. FX also released a new trailer that lays out the story a little more clearly than other teasers, which you can watch here.
AMC‘s “Humans” will return for an eight-episode second season on Monday, Feb. 13. The series, penned by writing partners Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley, is set in a parallel present and explores what happens when the lines between humans and machines are blurred. The new season adds “Matrix” and “Jessica Jones” star Carrie-Ann Moss as Dr. Athena »
- Will Thorne
Bill Cosby Hit With Big Legal Blow As Controversial Decade Old Depositions Can Be Used In 2004 Rape Trial, Judge Rules
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A Pennsylvania judge today ruled that damning depositions Bill Cosby gave in 2005 and 2006 can be used as evidence in the criminal case against the much-accused actor. The trial over the alleged 2004 sexual assault of then Temple University employee Andrea Constand is scheduled to go to trial in June 2017. “And now, this 5th day of December, 2016, upon consideration of the 'Defendant’ s Motion to Suppress The Contents Of His Deposition Testimony and Any Evidence Derived… »
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