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Joely Fisher has been known as many things in her life, among which are the daughter of Connie Stevens and Eddie Fisher and the sister of Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher is her half-sister). However Joely is an individual with her own charm, wit, personality and talent, and viewers can see her in the new Fox sitcom ‘Til Death, in which she stars with Brad Garrett. The show is popular with all age groups and has been extended to run through the rest of the season....

This weekend at New York Comic Con 2018, Starz surprised Outlander fans with an unannounced, first look screening of the premiere episode of Outlander season 4, which was introduced by surprise guest Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander book series. Gabaldon’s panel attendance was not previously announced, which created an epic surprise for fans who also got to see her on the panel with cast and creators following the premiere screening....

I recently spoke with Pam Grier for the Blu-ray release of Jackie Brown on October 4. I also asked the actress about her role in The Man with the Iron Fist, which marks the feature directorial debut of RZA. Here’s what Pam Grier had to say below about The Man with the Iron Fist. Pam Grier also told me that a deal is in place to shoot an adaptation of her memoir Foxy: My Life in Three Acts....

While audiences await the sixth and final return of the Peaky Blinders, newcomer and star of the upcoming sixth series, Conrad Khan, has being doing what he can to further add to the hype. The young actor, whose role in Peaky Blinders proceedings is currently unknown has praised the quality of the script, something which he says was an honor to read. On joining the beloved show, Conrad Khan spoke of his initial nerves, particularly as the new addition to an already well-established ensemble cast....

The award-winning Pee-wee’s Playhouse (1986-1990) stars comedian Paul Reubens, who plays his child-like character, Pee-wee Herman. This comedy television series was an offshoot of Reubens’ 1981 stage show, The Pee-wee Herman Show. This five-season series had 45 episodes; a comedy show perfect for a good old laugh. Aside from Reubens, the show starred many now-famous celebrities like Laurence Fishburne, Phil Hartman, Sandra Bernhard, Natasha Lyonne, Jimmy Smits, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Lynne Stewart....

Netflix’s Blockbuster series has picked up a director. Per Deadline, Black Monday helmer Payman Benz has signed on to direct and co-executive four episodes, including the pilot, of the upcoming single-camera workplace comedy series. Benz will specifically be working on episodes 101, 102, 107, and 108. From Universal Television, the 10-episode series, led by Randall Park, is set in the last brick-and-mortar Blockbuster Video store in the United States. Blockbuster explores “what it takes – and more specifically who it takes – for a small business to succeed against all odds....

Nearly six months after the allegations of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein rocked the entertainment industry, more women are still coming forward, with the latest allegations coming against a titan of the animation world. Two women, Robyn Byrd and Katie Rice, have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse against Ren and Stimpy creator John Kricfalusi, alleging that he was a sexual predator and that he preyed on young girls hoping for a career in animation....

Rick Riordan hasn’t been excited about a Percy Jackson adaptation for more than a decade. When the initial films were released in theaters, the author was saddened by the lack of appreciation for the source material. In a series of Tweets, Riordan said, “I still have not seen the movies, and don’t plan on ever doing so.” He continued, “I judge them from having read the scripts, because I care most about the story....

20th Century Studios’ true-crime thriller, Boston Strangler, from writer-director Matt Ruskin (Crown Heights) and producer Ridley Scott (Alien), is based on the true story of the Boston Strangler and is about the trailblazing reporters who broke the notorious story of Albert DeSalvo, who murdered 13 women in Boston, Massachusetts in the 1960s. The film will premiere March 17, 2023, exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ under the Star banner in all other territories....

It time for next generation users to cowboy up! On June 5th Warner Home Video will release Rio Bravo and The Cowboys on HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc in honor of John Wayne’s 100th Birthday. Both films have been newly remastered and include commentaries, featurettes and theatrical trailers. Both will be available for $28.99 SRP. Rio Bravo: Director Howard Hawks lifted the Western to new heights with Red River. He does it here again, capturing the legendary West with a stellar cast in peak form....

After several weeks off, it seems like the producers of Riverdale had it all planned out to make a huge statement by dropping their musical episode A Night to Remember as a celebratory comeback, but maybe it all just worked out this way. I’m not this biggest fan of musicals but I can still appreciate a well-told story intertwined even as I kind of glaze over during the songs. Before the break, we left off with Kevin (Casey Cott) announcing that he was about to have auditions for the play he had chosen to direct, Carrie: The Musical....

Deadline New York is reporting that XXX: The Return of Xander Cage, starring Vin Diesel, has left Columbia Pictures and headed over to Paramount which is under negotiations to finance the production and distribute the film in late 2011 or early 2012. Rob Cohen is directing and will shoot the new installment with 3D cameras. Written by Michael Ferris and John Brancato, XXX: The Return of Xander Cage picks up when Xander Cage (Diesel) is left for dead, but returns to execute a very difficult assignment that only he can pull off....

Almost from the moment it was announced that there was going to be an Iron Man 2, fans have wondered if the film was going to follow the “Demon in a Bottle” storyline from the Iron Man comics - after all, Tony Stark’s drinking features heavily into the first movie. Robert Downey Jr., the star of the films, recently told MTV that isn’t going to be the case. When asked if the film was based on the arc, Downey said “Not really....

Full House Actress Lori Loughlin is currently serving jail time for her part in the college admissions scandal. Loughlin is set to serve two months in jail while her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, is also serving his sentence due to his involvement. All the while, their daughters Olivia Jade Giannulli and Isabella Rose Giannulli are said to be upset and very worried. According to a new report, Lori Loughlin’s daughters are struggling now that their mom and dad are both serving time in jail....

With his recent films underperforming at the box office and being panned by critics, talk has turned to M. Night Shyamalan going a sequel route. MTV Splash Page recently spoke to both M. Night Shyamalan and Samuel L. Jackson about the possibilities of a sequel to their 2000 film, Unbreakable. Samuel L. Jackson also said that he would be keen on reprising his role as the brittle Elijah Price in the sequel....

The Daily Telegraph has reported that George Miller’s Mad Max 4: Fury Road is set to start shooting in Sydney, Australia as well as in the Outback NSW. While it hasn’t been officially confirmed, Terminator Salvation star Sam Worthington is said to be starring in the film alongside the recently rumored Charlize Theron. Pre-production is said to begin immediately, with 30 weeks of filming to be completed in Broken Hill starting June of 2010....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has always been full of powerful supervillains and superheroes. Aliens, androids, and wizards, the MCU has proved time and again that it is a large place. Yet, regardless of how many new characters have been introduced, they never came anywhere near a god’s level of power. This seems to be changing, as Phase Four of the MCU has prominently featured higher beings, more so than any phase of the Infinity Saga....

Don’t count on getting a sequel to 8 Mile. Written by Scott Silver and directed by Curtis Hanson, 8 Mile was a semi-autobiographical film inspired by the rise of Marshall “Eminem” Mathers in the world of hip hop. In the movie, Eminem plays Jimmy Smith Jr., aka B-Rabbit, a white rapper looking to launch a career in the genre. The film was a big hit, scoring big at the box office and even earning the film an Oscar for Best Original Song for “Lose Yourself....

Writer and director Alex Garland’s latest deeply mysterious offering, Men, has been screened ahead of its premiere at this month’s Cannes Film Festival, and the first reactions to the folk horror have begun to appear on social media. A surreal, isolated story, Men has so far been praised for its creepiness, its insanity, and its genuine terror as Alex Garland delivers his first straightforward horror movie — though perhaps straightforward is the wrong word to use…...

The actress returns to the screen after a ten year hiatus, in The Omen Mia Farrow returns to the silver screen after ten years. She plays “Mrs. Blaylock”, the nanny who protects Damien. Her take on the character is drastically different from the original film. She plays her as a quiet menace, whereas Billie Whitelaw was outwardly evil. Mia was looking for a “fun” role after her hiatus. She had spent her time raising children with disabilities and this was the first opportunity to leave home for an extended period of time....