The Immortal Kevin Fitzpatrick was born and raised in New York City, and that doesn't make sense. Kevin wears many hats, including actor, editor, and writer, but never yellow. The best things in life are Back to the Future, beets, Firefly and The Venture Bros. When not picking apart the minutia of pop culture in film and TV, Kevin can usually be found RIGHT BEHIND YOU.
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That ‘Stranger Things’ Pop-Up Bar Got a Dorky Cease-and-Desist From Netflix
Stranger Things may not have felt the Emmy love, but more than a few enterprising minds want to be in the Upside Down business. So it was with a recent Chicago pop-up bar, but if you have to get a cease-and-desist letter from Netflix, better it be of the dorky, threaten-to-call-your-mother kind.
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Wins Outstanding Drama Series at the 2017 Emmys
And lo, it has all come down to this. The absence of Game of Thrones from 2017 eligibility left the field wide open for Outstanding Drama Series, and a new winner has been (figuratively) crowned. The Handmaid’s Tale has taken home the top award at the 2017 Emmys.
Elisabeth Moss Wins Outstanding Lead Actress in Drama at the 2017 Emmys
The 2017 Emmy Awards keep rolling right along with one of the more intense competitions of the night, and it seems a great injustice has finally been undone. After many years of Mad Men snubs, Elisabeth Moss has finally taken home a statue for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama for The Handmaid’s Tale.
Netflix Wanted ‘Stranger Things’ 3 and 4 Shot Back-to-Back (Because of Puberty)
There’s good reason child actors rarely hang around genre TV, as cameras capture their growth faster than stories can tell. The Stranger Things kids too will seem noticeably older in Season 2, and Netflix even hoped to shoot the next two seasons back-to-back to avoid that pesky puberty.
‘Fuller House’ Celebrates 30th (!) Anniversary in First Season 3 Trailer
Full House is now officially too old to live with its parents. Thankfully, Netflix successor series Fuller House doesn’t pay rent, so there’s nothing (too) creepy or sad about returning to that iconic house for Season 3, especially as the new trailer commemorates the show’s 30th anniversary.
Sean Spicer Came Around on Melissa McCarthy’s ‘SNL’ Impression (And Wants Her Emmy)
Alec Baldwin’s Trump may be back for SNL Season 43, but Melissa McCarthy’s Sean Spicer is another matter. The actress won an Emmy portraying the ousted Press Secretary, who himself now tells Kimmel the bit was at least “kinda funny.” Will she share the gold in return?
Kate McKinnon and Lin-Manuel Miranda Lead New Netflix ‘Magic School Bus’ Trailer
Buckle up, the next generation of The Magic School Bus has arrived. The iconic kids’ show Rides Again with a first trailer for the revamped series, featuring SNL favorite Kate McKinnon as a new spin on the famous Ms. Frizzle, with a special guest role for Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
‘Game of Thrones’ Cut a Bran-Sansa Finale Scene That Would Explain Everything
Perhaps overshadowed in all the incest and zombie dragons of Game of Thrones’ finale were the Stark siblings pulling a fast one on Littlefinger. The revelation of Arya and Sansa’s deception caught a few off guard, but stars and director Jeremy Podeswa now explain how a missing Bran scene set the whole thing in motion.
Review: ‘Game of Thrones’ Drops an Ice-Breaking Season 7 Finale Cliffhanger
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 brings together “The Dragon and the Wolf” in the series’ penultimate finale, rocking the boat with some major twists and one fiery tease for Season 8. Who came out on top, and who bit the big one? Find out in our full review!
Eleven Returns (With Curly Hair!) in New ‘Stranger Things 2’ Posters
Halloween is still an eternity away, so there’s plenty of room to get stranger before Netflix’s big premiere. Get an up-close look at the cast of Stranger Things 2 (including curly-haired Eleven and our new players) with fresh character posters from the second season!
‘American Horror Story: Cult’ Confirms Lena Dunham Role, No Supernatural Elements
American Horror Story may have returned to more traditional teasing with Cult, but the FX drama has one major difference from past years. Ryan Murphy reveals that Season 7 will have no supernatural forces, while new details reveal Lena Dunham’s role and more.
‘SNL’ Sets Ryan Gosling to Host Season 43 Premiere
As SNL brings its summer Weekend Update to a close, we have our first official Season 43 host. Hide your replicants, as Blade Runner 2049 star and returning guest Ryan Gosling will host the late September premiere, joined by an iconic New York musical guest.