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Charlie Murphy, ‘Chappelle’ Comic and Eddie Murphy’s Brother, Dies at 57
Every Eddie Murphy and Dave Chappelle fan will remember Charlie Murphy; edgier stand-up comedian and source of the famous “True Hollywood Stories” that launched Chappelle’s Show into the stratosphere. Sadly, Charlie Murphy is no longer with us, having passed away at age 57.
‘The Mist’ Messes With Your Mind in Stephen King TV Series Trailer
As if Stephen King hadn’t already taken over your TV, The Mist is starting to roll in. Spike’s ten-episode adaptation of the iconic tale gets a first full trailer with a re-imagined premise, ahead of a June premiere.
‘American Horror Story’ S7 Adds Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher’s Daughter
Until American Horror Story proves otherwise, Season 7 is the Year of Billies. Following the addition of comedian Billy Eichner, the seventh run of Ryan Murphy’s FX horror anthology has added Scream Queens star and Carrie Fisher’s daughter Billie Lourd in a major role.
‘Seinfeld’s Soup Nazi Was Almost Literal, And More Abandoned Plots
Seinfeld was no stranger to discarded episodes, but at least a few ideas were probably better off on the scrap heap. Writer-producers David Mandel and Jeff Schaffer reveal a few Seinfeld concepts that never made it past the writers room, including skeletons, a trip to Mexico, and a pretty literal twist on the Soup Nazi.
‘Walking Dead’ Won’t Catch Up With the Books, Like ‘Game of Thrones’
The Walking Dead finale kicking off of a major comic arc again raises the question of whether AMC’s adaptation might overtake Robert Kirkman’s comics in due course. Kirkman has denied that AMC might ever reveal his ideas early, as Game of Thrones dealt with, and now Kirkman insists neither he nor showrunners would allow the series to catch up.
‘Walking Dead’ Boss Explains ‘Fear’ Using Sasha’s Finale Stunt First
If Sasha’s big entrance in The Walking Dead Season 7 finale seemed at all predictable, it might have been that comic viewers anticipated her following another character’s fate. Said theory was complicated by Fear The Walking Dead borrowing the same moment last season, for which main series showrunner Scott Gimple explains opting for a similar, albeit tweaked reveal.
MTV ‘Daria’ Creators Draw the Grown-Up Cast for 20th Anniversary
Beavis and Butthead might have gotten a second shot at life on MTV, but in lieu of spinoff Daria ever coming back, co-creator Susie Lewis has the next best thing. See what Daria, Quinn, Jane and Trent all look like in 2017, as the 20th anniversary brings out new designs and a look at their lives.
‘Rick and Morty’ Got McDonald’s to Respond to ‘Mulan’ Sauce Gag
Amid the delightful chaos of Rick and Morty Season 3 releasing its long-awaited premiere on April Fools’, “The Rickshank Redemption” set off another craze: McDonald’s Mulan-themed Szechuan dipping sauce. Within hours, Rick and Morty fans were petitioning the fast-food chain to resurrect the McNugget dip, and McDonald’s itself responded in kind.
‘iZombie’ Mourns Rob Thomas in First Season 3 Premiere Clip
You’re not crazy, but Rob Thomas is definitely a little unwell. The late Matchbox 20 singer’s fate gets name-checked in a first official clip from next week’s iZombie Season 3 premiere, as all Team Z’s secrets are brought to light.
Watch ‘Walking Dead’ Star Andrew Lincoln Describe Rick’s Perfect End
AMC has no end to The Walking Dead in sight, but – heading into an eighth season – we have to at least consider saying goodbye to some major characters. Andrew Lincoln knows exactly how he wants Rick’s story to end, and now recites the twist with gleeful detail in a new PaleyFest video.
‘Santa Clarita Diet’ Prepares Another Course in Season 2 Renewal Tease
Netflix hopes you made room after a first taste of the Santa Clarita Diet, because you’ll be doing it all over again next year. The Drew Barrymore-Timothy Olyphant zombie comedy will be back for Season 2, as revealed in a new announcement teaser.
Melissa McCarthy Already Taking Sean Spicer Notes for SNL Return
SNL has one heck of a Season 42 finish ahead, to follow Louis C.K. with Jimmy Fallon, Chris Pine, Melissa McCarthy and The Rock, and live on every coast at that. Of all those names, however, McCarthy might build the most anticipation, as the Sean Spicer impressionist says she’s already squirreling away notes for the next appearance.