Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Tina Fey, co-producer Robert Carlock, and NBCUniversal have banded together to have four episodes of 30 Rock that contain blackface removed from streaming and syndication. In a note obtained by Variety, Fey explained the reasoning behind the successful request, which resulted in the episodes becoming unavailable for purchase, streaming, or played via reruns. …
Lisa Kudrow tells Jennifer Aniston “part of me died” when ‘Friends’ ended; says reunion will be unscripted
Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Foundation(LOS ANGELES) — In a video chat with fellow former Friends star Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow got personal about why it took her so long to get back to TV following the run of their NBC sitcom. “When I’m producing my own thing, that’s different, but I have …
Stream the leg, Johnny: Netflix grabs ‘Cobra Kai’ for season 3
L-R: Macchio, Zabka/ABC(LOS ANGELES) — The Karate Kid sequel, Cobra Kai, has found a new home at Netflix, the streamer announced on Monday. The future of the show, which was a breakout hit for YouTube in 2018, and scored a record-setting season two premiere, became uncertain when the online video service signaled it was shifting …
There’s one catch for ‘Hamilton’ release on Disney+
Disney+(LOS ANGELES) — (NOTE LANGUAGE) Hamilton is making its way to Disney+ but fans might notice two things, or in this case words, will be missing — 2 f-bombs. In a Twitter thread on Monday, creator and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda explained that the popular show drops the f-word three times, however, for it to appear on the streaming platform he …
Philanthropist and ‘Kangaroo Jack’ co-writer Steve Bing dies by suicide
Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The man behind Kangaroo Jack, Steve Bing, has died by suicide. He was 55. Deadline confirms that Bing, a philanthropist, screenwriter and producer died Monday in Los Angeles. The local police and the coroner’s office, while not identifying Bing by name, claim a man matching the 55-year-old’s description jumped to his death …
Report: Michael Keaton in talks to reprise Batman role for upcoming ‘The Flash’ movie
Christopher Polk/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Michael Keaton, who played the titular characted in Tim Burton’s 1989 film Batman and its 1992 sequel, Batman Returns, is in talks to reprise the role in the upcoming DC Comics movie The Flash, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. That’s not all, though. If a deal is struck, the veteran actor could also turn up as the …
Movie lineup announced for this summer’s “Tribeca Drive-In” series
iStock/Jewelsy(NEW YORK) — The initial lineup’s been announced for “Tribeca Drive-In,” a new socially distanced entertainment series kicking off this summer at drive-in theaters and other venues across the country. The series, from Tribeca Enterprises in partnership with IMAX and AT&T, runs Thursdays and Sundays from July 2 to August 2. Here are some of …
Food Network’s Alex Guarnaschelli announces she’s engaged
Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for NYCWF(NEW YORK) — Another Food Network star will be taking a trip down the aisle. Following Worst Cooks in America star Anne Burrell’s April engagement announcement, Chopped judge Alex Guarnaschelli revealed on Saturday that she, too, is off the market. Guarnaschelli will be tying the knot to Iron Chef competitor and Chopped champion Michael Castellon. While showing off her …
Dwayne Johnson to host ‘Global Goal: Unite for Our Future — The Concert’
The Walt Disney Company/Image Group LA via Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Dwayne Johnson is set to host Global Goal: Unite for Our Future — The Concert, a new special airing this Saturday, June 27 on NBC, as well as on YouTube and other online platforms. The Global Citizen event will highlight the fact that COVID-19 …
‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ ‘Batman Forever’ director Joel Schumacher dies at 80
Tomokazu Tazawa/WireImage(NEW YORK) — Joel Schumacher, known for directing such films as St. Elmo’s Fire, The Lost Boys and Batman Forever, has died at age 80. Variety confirms he passed away in New York City Monday morning after a year-long battle with cancer. Schumacher started out in showbiz as a costume designer before turning to …