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Sam Simon, Co-Creator of ‘The Simpsons,’ Dead at Age 59
It’s another sad day for The Simpsons and the world at large, as series executive producer Al Jean confirmed news that co-creator Sam Simon passed away on Sunday, at the age of 59, in Los Angeles. The Emmy-winning Simon had also written for such TV legends as Taxi and Cheers, battling a cancer diagnosis since 2012.
‘The Walking Dead’ Spinoff Gets Two Season Order at AMC, Summer 2015 Premiere
The Walking Dead shows no signs of decay building up to its fifth season finale, and AMC isn’t about to stop that gravy train. Not only has the untitled spinoff, er … “companion series” been given an official series order, but already a Season 2 renewal and a summer 2015 premiere. Let jokes about “eating a dead horse” commence!
New ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 5 Trailer: ‘I Am a Queen, Not a Butcher!’
Earlier today Game of Thrones Season 5 blessed our seven kingdoms with its first episode synopses, but by the old gods and the new, HBO has done one better. Watch dragons fly and cities burn in the latest full trailer for Game of Thrones Season 5, soon to be available on the new HBO NOW streaming service!
CBS ‘Supergirl’ Goes Dark in First Official Costume Photos
Now that production on CBS’ Supergirl series has formally gotten up, up and underaway, our first look at Glee star Melissa Benoist as our new Kara Zor-El has floated safely to Earth. See Supergirl go Man of Steel dark with our first photos of the new CBS series’ costume!
‘The Expendables’ TV Series in Development at FOX
The success of FOX’s 24: Live Another Day event series got the ball rolling on a number of other ideas, from The X-Files to Enourmous, but their latest short-burn effort is even more expendable. Sylvester Stallone is reportedly developing a limited series TV rendition of The Expendables, uniting some of TV’s biggest stars for a new action-drama.
SNL Preview: Chris Hemsworth and Kate McKinnon Bring the Thunder
SNL’s post-40th anniversary run got off to a slightly-bound start with 50 Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson this past weekend, but will Thor himself, Chris Hemsworth bring the hammer down? Check out the God of Thunder opposite Kate McKinnon in the first promos for this weekend’s latest SNL!
‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Review: ‘Aftershocks’
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. assembles its eleventh Season 2 installment with 2015 premiere “Aftershocks,” as Coulson and the works to draw out Hydra leadership, while Skye struggles to understand her new Inhuman abilities, and Bobbi conceals a secret from the team.
‘Community’ Season 6 Trailer Parodies ‘Ultron’ For the ‘Age of Yahoo’
The Age of Ultron will surely blow our minds by its next trailer, but Community has officially stolen The Avengers’ spotlight for its first Season 6 trailer. Marvel at the “Age of Yahoo” in our first full look at the Greendale Gang’s sixth season, chock full of all your favorite cameos and craziness!
Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’ Reveals First Photos of Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin
Netflix will next formally turn its attention to the release of Marvel’s Daredevil, now that Season 3 of House of Cards fell on us this past weekend, and what better way than to introduce us to a figure more formidable thank Frank Underwood? Meet Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk, and Marvel debuts its first official photos of the new Kingpin!
‘American Horror Story’ Season 5 Adds Lady Gaga, ‘Hotel’ Subtitle?
The future of FX’s American Horror Story remains a mystery in Season 5, considering Freak Show’s poor reception and series star Jessica Lange’s likely exit, but it seems we have a new Mother Monster. Lady Gaga herself will join the cast of American Horror Story Season 5, potentially dubbed Hotel, and nothing has ever made more sense, in the history of ever.
SNL Summons Chris Hemsworth as First March 2015 Host
The gallant extravagance of NBC’s 40th anniversary SNL special left us less-than-enthused for 50 Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson to return us to normal this Saturday, but our first March host will verily bring the thunder. Thor himself, Chris Hemsworth will take the SNL stage as our March 7 host, but what musical accompaniment mayeth the Asgardian Avenger summon?
New ‘House of Cards’ Season 3 Trailer: Is Claire on the Campaign Trail?
When last we checked in on Frank and Claire Underwood, the dynamic House of Cards Season 3 duo seemed not to show their faces after a recent leak. Now that only days remain until Netflix premieres all 13 episodes of the new season however, both Underwoods are hitting the spotlight in a new trailer, even getting ready for brand-new campaign.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Animated Series Debut in ‘Avengers Assemble’ Clip
Marvel’s 2016 Guardians of the Galaxy animated series has conjured up a star-load of casting over the last few days, but it seems the Disney XD team has already made its way to Earth. Watch Disney’s new movie-inspired Guardians take on Thor and Black Widow in an upcoming clip from Marvel’s Avengers Assemble!
‘House of Cards’ Season 3 Leaks on Netflix Early
Frank Underwood didn’t exactly make it to the White House on honest terms, but ‘House of Cards’ season 3 has some explaining to do of its Netflix arrival. The Kevin Spacey political drama briefly made an appearance on Netflix’s streaming platforms well in advance of its February 27 premiere, so what does Francis have to say for himself?
Jon Stewart Leaving ‘The Daily Show,’ 2015 Retirement Announced
Just when we thought the state of Comedy Central’s late-night lineup had settled, following Larry Wilmore’s ‘Nightly Show’ takeover from ‘The Colbert Report,’ ol’ Jon Stewart done spun us about once more. Word has come in that ‘The Daily Show’ host announced his retirement during tonight’s taping, ostensibly after Stewart’s current contract.
‘The Walking Dead’ Review: “What Happened and What’s Going On”
‘The Walking Dead’ season 5 brings its 9th episode to life with midseason premiere “What Happened and What’s Going On,” as the group picks up in the aftermath of Beth’s loss, and searches for a new hope, only to be hit with another devastating death.
First ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 5 Trailer Makes “Heroes” of Tyrion and Daenerys
Piece by piece, ‘Game of Thrones’ season 5 has unveiled new looks at its HBO premiere, and with “The Watchers on the Wall” now raging in IMAX, the newest season 5 sneak is bigger than ever. Feast your eyes on the spoilery, statue-toppling full trailer for ‘Game of Thrones’ season 5, online at long last!
‘SNL’ 40th Anniversary Special: Eddie Murphy Confirmed to Return?
NBC has remained curiously quiet on ‘SNL’’s three-hour 40th Anniversary special on February 15, and while cameos galore are expected, our first major homecoming may have arrived. Following a 31-year absence, Eddie Murphy will reportedly return to ‘SNL’ to ring in the NBC sketch comedy legend’s 40th anniversary.
‘X-Men’ TV Series Confirmed in Development at FOX From ‘Star Trek 3′ Writers
The ‘X-Men’ franchise is headed for an ‘Apocalypse’ in the near future, making headlines left and right with its latest castings, but a small-screen outing of Marvel’s mightiest mutants might evolve into place as early as 2016. FOX has confirmed development on a potential ‘X-Men’ TV series, though Disney may well block the efforts.
Marvel’s ‘AKA Jessica Jones’ Casts David Tennant as the Villainous “Purple Man”
Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’ has yet to release a frame of footage from its forthcoming Netflix TV series, but that hasn’t stopped followup series ‘AKA Jessica Jones’ from pushing forward. Not only do we know ‘Who’ the major villain of the Krysten Ritter super-detective drama will be, but David Tennant himself will portray the mysterious purple baddie.