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If you were an Internet 1.0 denizen, and/or you count yourself among the fans of geek culture, then 2015's "Kung Fury" is probably a favorite of yours. The short film written, directed by, and starring Swedish filmmaker David Sandberg, is a clever and vibrant homage to '80s action movies. A sort of collision between a meme, an Adult Swim special, a parody film, and a fan film (complete with its own underdog Kickstarter crowdfunding origin story) that beat the odds, "Kung Fury" features the involvement of celebrities like Jorma Taccone (of The Lonely Island) and David Hasselhoff, lending a bit of legitimate star power to what otherwise may have been seen as a curious goof. All this is to say that "Kung Fury" is thoroughly delightful, and its short length only helps make the prospect of a sequel more interesting.

As it turns out, "Kung Fury 2" became way...

Late in filmmaker Gregory Nava’s harrowing 1983 immigration drama El Norte, Guatemalan refugee Rosa (Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez) lays ailing in a Los Angeles hospital, ravaged by a fatal case of typhus acquired crawling through the rat-infested sewers underneath the Mexican-American border. Sadly resigned to her own death, she turns to her equally ill-fated brother Enrique (David Villalpando) to ask: “When will we find a home, Enrique? Maybe when we die?”–a blunt, heartbreaking moment among many.

But even setting aside the Guatemalan Civil War whose harsh realities provide El Norte its backdrop so too could Rosa’s mournful question could just as easily be asked in relation to the state of independent film in the Americas by the time of El Norte’s world premiere at the 1983 edition of the Telluride Film Festival.

After spending the bulk of the 1970s drinking and producing a series of increasingly unreleasable masterpieces, indie film pioneer John Cassavetes was,...

There was a time when TV guest stars were pure magic, popping up like hidden gems in your favorite shows.

Long before social media spoiled every surprise, guest appearances felt like little events that brought something extra to our screens.

You’d be watching a familiar show, and out of nowhere, a face you knew and loved would walk on, adding an unexpected thrill to the episode.

Mark Harmon on The Love Boat (ABC/Screenshot)

These weren’t ratings gimmicks or social media stunts; they were genuine surprises that made TV feel alive and unpredictable.

For me, The Love Boat and Fantasy Island were cozy weekend rituals, especially when I watched with my grandma.

It wasn’t about knowing every guest star — it was about the fun of seeing who would pop up next, making each episode feel like a surprise package.

You’d sit down, and suddenly there was...

After 19 seasons of working on “America’s Got Talent,” Jason Raff is exiting as showrunner due to budget cuts. Moving forward, the unscripted competition series will be helmed by Sam Donnelly, who previously shared showrunning duties with Raff.

“America’s Got Talent” completed its 19th season on NBC in September, after which Raff was notified that he was being cut. He has been with the series since its 2006 debut, while Donnelly joined in 2014 with Season 9.

Along with the flagship series, Raff had developed and served as showrunner on each of its spinoffs, including “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” which ran for two seasons from 2019 to 2020; “AGT: Extreme,” which ran for one season in 2022; “America’s Got Talent: All-Stars,” which premiered in 2023 and has aired one season; and “America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League,” which premiered earlier this year and has aired one season.

Simon Cowell created “America’s Got Talent” and remains on the panel...

Exclusive: America’s Got Talent is losing one of its longest-tenured talents.

Jason Raff, who has served as showrunner of the long-running NBC hit for 19 seasons, has left the show.

After 482 original episodes including 140 hours of live episodes, Raff told Deadline that he was informed that he was being let go the day after season 19 finished at the end of September due to budget cuts.

Raff also developed and served as showrunner for all of the show’s spinoffs including America’s Got Talent: The Champions, AGT: Extreme, America’s Got Talent: All-Stars and America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League.

Sam Donnelly, who has served as showrunner alongside Raff, will continue as solo showrunner on Season 20 show, which is produced by Fremantle and Syco Entertainment, and will likely air in May 2025.

Raff told Deadline that nearly 20 years ago, he was handed a DVD of a presentation for British broadcaster ITV called Paul’s O’Grady’s Got Talent.

The show Baywatch has become a staple in pop culture and has received widespread popularity around the world. The series is known for its ensemble cast of actors, bright red swimsuits, running scenes, and ridiculous storylines. Though it was initially canceled after the first season, its syndicated run made it the most-watched TV show in the world.

The highlight of the series is its ensemble cast of actors who have become prominent stars now. From David Hasselhoff to Yasmine Bleeth, many actors had their breakthrough with Baywatch. They have gone on to do a diverse range of work since the end of the series in 2001.

1. David Hasselhoff – Mitch Buchannon David Hasselhoff in Baywatch | Credits: NBC

Probably the most well-known (behind Pamela Anderson) of the cast, David Hasselhoff played the lead, Captain Buchannon, in Baywatch. The actor appeared in the most number of episodes in the series, starring in over 206 episodes.

Individuals so well-recognized for their talents and charisma have often privately suffered at the merciless hands of Parkinson’s. A progressive neurodegenerative disorder, it has affected millions worldwide. The disease is characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with movement, which worsens over time.

Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future (1985) | Credits: Universal

Although more than 10 million people worldwide currently live with Pd, the optics and the understanding of the disease remain largely misunderstood. Many people, however, only associate Parkinson’s with famous figures like Muhammad Ali or the recent diagnosis of Back to the Future’s Michael J. Fox.

Hollywood has its fair share of celebrities who are not immune to the devastating effects of this condition, and in a long list of sad passings, here are five.

Michael Newman

Michael Newman first gained fame from the success of Baywatch, where he played himself, a lifeguard. Unlike many of his co-stars in the show,...

Following the sad passing of Baywatch actor Michael Newman, his cause of death has been revealed.

In the ’80s, Newman was the only main member of the iconic series to have worked as an actual lifeguard.

Now, his passing goes alongside other recent celebrity deaths.

Michael Newman struggled with Parkinson’s disease for years. But what was his cause of death?

Donna D’Errico, actor and lifeguard Michael Newman, and Traci Bingham attending a ‘Baywatch’ press event to unveil the show’s new cast members on Malibu Beach in Malibu, California, July 17th 1996. (Photo Credit: Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images) Michael Newman has passed away

On Sunday, October 20, Baywatch actor Michael Newman passed away.

Mike Newman was 68 years old. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sarah, by his adult children, Chris and Emily, and by his one-year-old granddaughter, Charlie.

The actor, who portrayed Mike ‘Newmie’ Newman on Baywatch, had been ill for years.

Michael “Newmie” Newman, the real-life lifeguard who appeared for 10 seasons on Baywatch as one of action show’s most popular characters, has died after his long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 67.

Newman died Sunday at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Matthew Felker, the writer, director and producer behind the new Hulu docuseries After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, told The Hollywood Reporter. He was diagnosed in 2006.

“This terminal disease has allowed me a lot of thinking time, which I maybe didn’t want, but it’s brought me wisdom,” Newman told People magazine two months ago.

A onetime Iron Man competitor and firefighter who was 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds in his prime, Newman was the only Baywatch castmember who actually worked as a Los Angeles County lifeguard, having started out as a junior lifeguard in the shadow of the Santa Monica Pier when he was 10.

As Newmie, he appeared...

Baywatch alum Michael Newman has died, 18 years after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Newman died “from heart complications’ on Sunday, October 20, “surrounded by his family and friends,” his friend Matt Felker, who recently directed the Hulu docuseries After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, confirmed to People.

Newman became known for his role as lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman in NBC’s Baywatch, in which he appeared in 150 episodes from 1989 to 2000. Newman was the only cast member on the show who was actually a lifeguard. He had worked as an L.A. County lifeguard for 20 years, beginning at age 10 as a Santa Monica Junior Lifeguard.

Baywatch, an action drama series about lifeguards who patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County and Hawaii, was canceled after one season on NBC but survived in syndication, eventually becoming the most-watched series worldwide with over 1.1 billion viewers. Created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz and Gregory J. Bonann,...

Michael Newman, an actor known for his role as Mike “Newmie” Newman on the hit TV series “Baywatch,” died on October 20 due to complications from heart issues. He was 68 years old and had lived with Parkinson’s disease for the past 18 years.

Newman passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends. Matthew Felker, the director of the recent documentary “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun,” said Newman’s final moments were filled with the love of those close to him. Felker, a good friend of Newman’s, read letters and played videos from friends by Newman’s bedside to ensure “he knew he was loved.”

Newman stood out among his “Baywatch” co-stars as the only cast member who had experience as an actual Los Angeles County lifeguard. This authentic experience helped him portray lifeguard Mike Newman over 150 episodes, more than any actor except for David Hasselhoff, who played lead character Mitch Buchannon.

Michael Newman, best known for his role as lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman on TV’s Baywatch, died on Oct. 20 due to heart complications. He was 68.

Newman’s friend Matthew Felker — who directed the recent Hulu docuseries After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun — shared the news and cause of death with People.com, adding that Newman died “surrounded by his family and friends.”

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Baywatch star Michael Newman, who played lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman on the hit 1990s action drama series, has died. He was 68. The passing was confirmed by Newman’s close friend, Matt Felker (who directed the Hulu docuseries After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun). He told People the actor died “from heart complications” on the evening of Sunday, October 20 “surrounded by his family and friends.” “I got to see Mike the last time he was conscious, and he looked [at] me and, in typical Mike fashion, said, ‘You’re just in time,'” Felker told the outlet. Newman rose to fame through his role on Baywatch, where he was the only cast member who was actually a lifeguard. His character was somewhat based on his real life, where he also served as a full-time firefighter while filming the show. He appeared in 150 episodes of the series (the most of anyone except David Hasselhoff...

In light of the Christopher Nolan rumours, we take a look back at 1983’s Blue Thunder – a high-tech thriller that deserved more attention on its release.

It’s hard to pinpoint why the vehicular TV and film boom of the 1980s happened. Was it a coincidence that the likes of Knight Rider (1982), Firefox (also 1982), Blue Thunder (1983), Airwolf (1984) and Street Hawk (1985) all came out within a few years of each other?

Whatever the explanation, there was a brief period where vehicles got top billing, whether they were experimental planes (Firefox) helicopters, an ‘all-terrain attack motorcycle’ (Street Hawk) or Knight Rider.

Blue Thunder – the original 1983 film, not the short-lived TV spin-off which emerged the following year – is arguably the best of the lot. An action thriller directed by John Badham, it was one of the most exciting movies of its type released in the early 1980s – and yet, for some reason, several...

An insider is claiming that America’s Got Talent, or at least the way fans know it, is in danger of coming to an end. The show might not have the money to keep the current lineup of judges. However, some sources are sharing a different story.

Source Claims The Show’s ‘Future’ Is Uncertain

Simon Cowell serves as the show’s head judge, as well as an executive producer. Joining him on the judges’ panel are Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Howie Mandel.

The popular judges have helped the show nab its audience. However, that doesn’t mean their status on the show is secure.

‘America’s Got Talent’ – YouTube

The current lineup of judges might just be in danger thanks to budget cuts. In a discussion with Life & Style, an industry insider revealed that, “The future of the show is in turmoil and the brutal bottom line is that they...

The Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers document that Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) was living in a dream world. But his mother woke him up with a serious ultimatum she will carry out.

Jill Abbott (Jess Walton) told her son in no uncertain terms that he would do what she wanted, or she would fire him. That response is justified because he bungled Chancellor, causing it to split from Winters.

Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) took a leap of faith. She bought Billy’s pitch to stay with the company, and she led to growth. He paid her back with a betrayal, firing her. Billy followed that catastrophe by alienating his nephew, Chance Chancellor (Conner Floyd), who resigned.

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Lily Winters Wants Back In

Lily’s recent video chat with Jill was refreshing. Walton’s character likes Lily and wants her to return to Chancellor. Jill...

Exclusive: After Homicide: Life on the Street landed on Peacock several weeks back, Fremantle has struck its first major deals for the remastered version of NBC’s iconic police series, while senior international exec Bob McCourt has teased a potential remake.

Israel’s Yes and Canada’s Bell Media have picked up Homicide, with more deals close, we understand. Starring Andre Braugher, Yaphet Kotto and Melissa Leo, the show based on David Simon’s book ran for more than 100 episodes and seven seasons in the 1990s and is considered by many to be a precursor to Simon’s The Wire. The HD remastered version launched on Peacock over the summer, and Fremantle, which holds non-u.S. rights, is prioritizing at MIPCOM Cannes, according to Fremantle Commercial and International COO McCourt, who said Homicide “revolutionized the crime genre.”

“We’ve known for a year that this is coming and have been...

“Cops and women don’t mix?” It seems they do, as Pamela Anderson is readying for “The Naked Gun” with Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., produced by Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins.

“Liam is hysterical in it,” she said at Zurich Film Festival.

“I just finished it. I am also doing ‘Rosebush Pruning’ with Karim Aїnouz in Barcelona. We rehearsed every single scene and we did a lot of improvisation in character – we even had family dinners in character. Karim is unbelievable,” she said about the buzzy next project, an ensemble drama featuring Elle Fanning, Callum Turner, Riley Keough and Jamie Bell.

Aïnouz is behind “Firebrand,” while Efthimis Filippou (“Kinds of Kindness”) wrote the script.

Anderson, in town to present Gia Coppola’s “The Last Showgirl” and receive Zurich’s Golden Eye Award – as well as talk up upcoming cookbook “I Love You: Recipes From the Heart” – opened up...

Deadpool and Wolverine featured quite a few surprise character appearances, with the Merc With a Mouth and Logan encountering Johnny Storm, Blade, Elektra, X-23 and Gambit shortly after they were sent to the Void.

While it wouldn't really be accurate to describe these fairly substantial roles as cameos, Cassandra Nova did enlist a number of Mutant variants as her henchmen, including Pyro, Juggernaut, Callisto, Toad and Psylocke.

Now, a new behind-the-scenes photo reveals that stuntman David Macdonald suited-up as another character that didn't make the cut, and fans believe it was a variant of Nick Fury.

Though he is listed as Erg - a Morlock with an eye-patch with similar powers to Cyclops - in the photo, he looks nothing like that character, and is sporting a leather jacket that is very similar to the one Baywatch star David Hasselhoff wore in the 1998 TV movie, Nick Fury: Agent of Shield.

While the cast remains popular after so many years, there are rumors that America’s Got Talent is considering a shakeup. According to reports, there is a chance that Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel’s return is still up in the air at the time.

Here is what you need to know.

America’s Got Talent Might Change Judges Next Season

In a recent interview, Howie Mandel admitted that they won’t get him out of his judge’s chair on America’s Got Talent until he dies. However, sadly, it might not be up to him. There are new rumors that a cast shakeup might be in the works and Mandel, Vergara, and Klum are not guaranteed to return next season.

Howie Mandel & Heidi Klum on AGT | YouTube

According to Simon Cowell, he has not renewed the multi-million dollar contracts for his fellow judges for next season (via The U.

During 33 seasons of Dancing with the Stars, hundreds of celebrities have attempted to win a Mirrorball trophy. The show’s highest honor includes bragging rights, a glittery disco ball, and a career kickstart (or restart). There have been plenty of superstars who have tried to win the show’s highest honor. How many do you remember?

These superstar celebrities appeared on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Throughout Dancing with the Stars‘ history, many superstar celebrities have attempted to win a Mirrorball trophy. Some were, at the beginning, the pinnacle or trying to revive their careers.

Nonetheless, for many of these stars, ballroom dancing was their most difficult personal challenge. Some had dance experience, while others had never danced before.

Here are just some of the famous names who have appeared during 33 seasons of the ABC juggernaut:

Kim Kardashian Joey McIntyre Tatum O’Neal Lisa Rinna Harry Hamlin Mario Lopez Joey Fatone Lance Bass...

ABC News Studios' docuseries 'After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun' premiered on Hulu on August 28.ABC News/YouTube'Baywatch' Cast Members Faced Struggles While Doing the Show'Baywatch' ran for 11 seasons.Mega

Baywatch cast members appeared in the new ABC News Studios' documentary series, After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, to share their experiences while starring in the hit television series and their lives afterward. The four-part project, which premiered on Hulu on August 28, features interviews with Alexandra Paul, Billy Warlock, Carmen Electra, David Chokachi, David Hasselhoff, Erika Eleniak, Jeremy Jackson, Nicole Eggert and Traci Bingham, to name a few.

Some of the stars dropped shocking behind-the-scenes secrets from their time on Baywatch.

Hasselhoff, who played Mitch Buchannon, said in the documentary: "The show really wasn’t good. But we made it good because we had passion."

Chokachi, who portrayed Cody Madison on Baywatch, added: "The problem is that sometimes...

Saturday Night Live is about to hit its 50th anniversary, so no better time to count down the 25 funniest stars!

Narrowing down the best actors in a show that's run for five decades and boasted nearly 150 cast members is a challenge, to say the least. SNL has had its ups and downs over the years, with some periods boasting fantastic, brilliant comedic talents and others so low that many believed the show would be canceled. It's still survived, all thanks to that revolving cast of actors capable of pulling off these skits every week.

Many have gone on to become huge stars in movies and television and even bigger comics. Yet their SNL tenures often showed them at their best, with some standing taller than others. It's hard to figure it out, but here's how the 25 funniest SNL cast members of all time fall out as a stunning reminder of the show's legacy.

ABC News Studios' docuseries 'After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun' premiered on Hulu on August 28.ABC News/YouTube'Baywatch' Cast Members Faced Struggles While Doing the Show'Baywatch' ran for 11 seasons.Mega

Baywatch cast members appeared in the new ABC News Studios' documentary series, After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, to share their experiences while starring in the hit television series and their lives afterward. The four-part project, which premiered on Hulu on August 28, features interviews with Alexandra Paul, Billy Warlock, Carmen Electra, David Chokachi, David Hasselhoff, Erika Eleniak, Jeremy Jackson, Nicole Eggert and Traci Bingham, to name a few.

Some of the stars dropped shocking behind-the-scenes secrets from their time on Baywatch.

Hasselhoff, who played Mitch Buchannon, said in the documentary, "The show really wasn’t good. But we made it good because we had passion."

"The problem is that sometimes it is 6 in the morning and it is...

You know you loved to watch. Because there is no way that Baywatch was able to become the most-watched television show in the world during its decade-long, slow-motion run from 1989 to ’99 without a lot of people tuning in. Even if they didn’t want to admit it. “At least two people have come up to me and told me, ‘I learned CPR from watching Baywatch and I saved a life,'” says Jeremy Jackson, one of the countless actors looking back at their part in the global phenomenon in After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, a fabulous, startlingly honest four-part Hulu docuseries from ABC News and filmmaker Matthew Felker. From its origins a spec script aimed at capitalizing on the surge of interest in California’s surf culture to the casting of David Hasselhoff and its ill-fated single season on NBC to a record-breaking popularity that spawned countless imitators, a big-screen adaptation and countless gags,...

Hulu released a new documentary series, After Baywatch, which is a nostalgic treat for fans. The series looks at the extremely popular TV show and its stars. Many former stars showed up to discuss the series, its legacy, and how it affected their careers and lives. However, Pamela Anderson refused to take part in the series.

Here is what we know about the new Baywatch documentary and why Pamela Anderson chose not to contribute.

Pamela Anderson Refuses To Take Part In Baywatch Documentary

Most of the cast returned to talk about Baywatch, one of television’s most-watched shows. However, Pamela Anderson, one of the show’s true breakout stars, rejected all offers to return to participate in the interviews for the docuseries. Instead, the docuseries used footage from a “never-before-seen interview” with Anderson.

[Source: YouTube]There is no clear reason why Anderson chose not to participate. One source said there is...

‘General Hospital’ (Gh) spoilers reveal that, sadly, Sam McCall’s (Kelly Monaco) days in Port Charles appear to be numbered. The powers that be decided to let Monaco go from her role.

‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: It’s Gh’s Loss, Not Kelly’s

To add insult to injury, Sam is set to be killed off sometime this fall. We can only imagine this is the embarrassingly obvious way the show will reunite Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu Spencer (last played by Emme Rylan).

We aren’t sure it’s even worth it to Dante and Lulu fans since Lulu will be a recast, and we don’t even know if Dante and nuLulu will have the kind of chemistry that justifies killing off a beloved heroine like Sam.

Fans are compiling a petition to save Kelly Monaco’s job and Sam McCall’s life. However, we don’t yet...

For nearly three decades, the name Baywatch was synonymous with sun-drenched beaches and beautifully athletic lifeguards patrolling the shore. While the show sometimes faced criticism for its emphasis on sexuality and less-than-serious storylines, it undeniably captivated viewers around the world. Now, a new documentary miniseries looks back at Baywatch’s massive popularity and enduring influence through interviews with those intimately involved in its creation.

After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun examines how an unauthorized TV movie pitch became a global phenomenon over its 11-year run. We learn how David Hasselhoff and unknown actors like Pamela Anderson were catapulted to stardom. The producer-director talks to many original cast members about their experiences and what the show meant to audiences. Clips and behind-the-scenes photos complement their recollections of long work days beside the surf.

Through its exploration of Baywatch’s journey from NBC to syndication, After Baywatch offers candid insight into the...

Columbia Pictures is hoping to squeeze out a new Anaconda movie for the 2020s.

Jack Black and Paul Rudd are in early talks to star in a reimagining of the 1997 horror movie that launched a mini-franchise.

Tom Gormican, who directed the Nicolas Cage meta movie The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, is co-writing with collaborator Kevin Etten and will direct the feature.

The original movie starred Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Ice Cube and Jon Voight, and followed a National Geographic film crew who is hunting for the world’s largest and deadliest snake, only to find the tables turned.

According to sources, the new story involves a group of friends facing mid-life crises who are remaking their favorite movie from their youth. They head to the rainforest, only to find themselves in a fight for their lives against natural disasters, giant snakes and violent criminals.

It’s unclear who is playing whom.

The latest Marvel blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine, has become one of the highest grossing R-rated movies of all time, surpassing $1 billion at the box office. The movie serves as a finale to the long-running X-Men franchise, which was originally started in 2000 at 20th Century Fox. Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine team up for one last ride to save the multiverse.

In the film, multiple actors who portrayed Marvel characters pre-mcu returned to play their iconic roles, presumably for the last time. Jennifer Garner’s Elektra, Wesley Snipes’ Blade, Dafne Keen’s X-23, and Chris Evans’ Human Torch all made appearances.

Unfortunately, some fans felt let down. Most likely, due to budgetary reasons, they could only have a certain number of Marvel alumni in the film. Many were hoping for some out-there returns like Nicholas Cage as Ghost Rider, Thomas Jane as Punisher, Eric Bana as Hulk, Matt Salinger as Captain America,...

ABC News Studio has released a trailer for After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, a four-part docuseries that hits Hulu on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and promises “a nostalgic and insightful exploration of the cultural phenomenon that defined an era.”

Baywatch debuted nearly 35 years ago, in September 1989, and aired on NBC and then in syndication until May 2001. (We don’t talk abut Baywatch Nights.) The series’ Og cast included David Hasselhoff, Parker Stevenson, Billy Warlock, Erika Eleniak and others, while subsequent additions included Pamela Anderson, Nicole Eggert, David Charvet, Alexandra Paul, Yasmine Bleeth, Traci Bingham, Carmen Electra and future Aquaman Jason Momoa.

One of the most talked about things in the latest Marvel movie was the number of returning characters. Deadpool & Wolverine not only saw Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman return to their iconic characters but also characters like Chris Evans as Human Torch, Wesley Snipes as Blade, and Jennifer Garner as Electra.

Others are talking about those they wish had appeared in the film: Halle Berry’s Storm, David Hasselhoff’s Nick Fury, Thomas Jane’s Punisher, etc. But there was one cameo that many had hoped for that actually almost happened.

In the beginning of the movie, Deadpool visits Earth 616, the main timeline for the MCU. There, he meets with Happy Hogan, once again played by Jon Favreau, as he attempts to join the Avengers. But it was recently revealed that at least one other legacy MCU character was meant to appear, and it was a big one.

Two of the film’s writers,...

The Young and The Restless spoilers and updates pose the question, is Jill Abbott (Jess Walton) Out at Y & R? There has only been a short appearance recently and that was via Zoom-has the character been written out of the show, or the actress quit?

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – A Few Weeks Ago, The Character Was Ill Onscreen

A couple of months ago, the character was ill onscreen, and had traveled overseas for treatment by her brother, Dr. Snapper Foster (David Hasselhoff). The illness was written as serious, but did the actress also have a serious illness?

According to sources, Jess has taken a couple of hiatuses-“vacations” from the show, one was a bereavement leave for the death of her husband after a serious illness.

Longer ago than that she was working out contract issues with the show, but that was several years ago. So is...

Ranker is a popular online platform where fans can rank just about anything, whenever and however they like. The rankings are entirely fan-driven and are not officially connected to the creators or producers of the projects being ranked. Recently, a major survey on Ranker sought to identify the worst performances in the history of superhero movies. The complete list includes over 30 roles, but we’ve selected the top ten worst performances to give you a more focused overview, complete with our own commentary to add some extra perspective.

Given the significance of this ranking, we’ve decided to highlight it by counting down the top 10 worst performances from the list, starting with number 10 and leading up to the absolute worst. We hope you find it interesting!

10. Pamela Anderson in Barb Wire

We begin with Pamela Anderson’s infamous, overly sexualized role in Barb Wire, a film as forgettable as Anderson’s performance.

Ranker is a popular place on the Internet where people can rank whatever they want, however, they want, and whenever they want. This is always a fan-focused ranking system, and it is never officially tied to the people behind the projects in question. Recently, a large survey was organized on Ranker, whose goal was to determine the worst performances in the history of superhero movies. The list includes more than 30 roles, but in our report, we have decided to list the top ten worst performances from the site to provide you with better insight, combined with our original comments and opinions, which will add flavor to the whole report.

Of course, since this is indeed an important list, we have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the top 10 worst performances on this list, from 10th to first place, with the...

A typical episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants” runs 11 minutes. Now, for those who can’t get enough of that Laffy Taffy-yellow fellow with the googly eyes and giggly laugh, a feature-length outing must already sound like 10 times the fun. Toss in the hook that a mad scientist wants to clone all the sea creatures from his corner of the ocean, and you’ve potentially got more SpongeBob than even the most insatiable sponge-head can handle.

Dropping exclusively on Netflix, “Saving Bikini Bottom: A Sandy Cheeks Movie” shifts the focus ever so slightly away from our porous … er, eponymous hero. You know, that absurdist slab of absorbent optimism (voiced by Tom Kenny) who lent his name to the show for the past quarter century: SpongeBob SquarePants (who just crossed the 300-episode mark). For the uninitiated, Sandy Cheeks is the name of SpongeBob’s Stem-luvin’ squirrel friend, not a reference to the level...

My relationship to SpongeBob, Sandy Cheeks and the other denizens of Bikini Bottom is a long one filled with fond memories. I remember watching the series’ pilot episode the very first time it aired on Nickelodeon, and seeing The SpongeBob SquarepPants Movie in theaters its first week of release. A land dwelling, oxygen breathing squirrel isn’t exactly a character you’d expect to find in a series set at the bottom of the ocean, but Sandy has been a prominent element of the franchise since the early days of its first season. It only seems fair that after more than two decades she’s given the reigns to her very own feature-length film, but perhaps we’ve waited too long. This one should have stayed at the bottom of the ocean.

The Plot

SpongeBob and Sandy Cheeks in ‘Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Story’

Bikini Bottom and its...

Eric Gardner, Chairman and CEO of Panacea Entertainment who began his career coordinating tours for Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead before pivoting to talent management for such clients as Paul Shaffer, Donny Osmond, The Sex Pistols, as well as members of The Rolling Stones, The E Street Band and The Who, died at his home in Camarillo, California, July 19 from complications of pneumonia. He was 74.

His death was announced by Janis Gardner, his wife and Panacea Entertainment co-owner.

Born Eric Winslow Gardner on November 20, 1949, Garner’s long and notable career as a talent manager, film, television, and Las Vegas residency show producer began in 1970 when he started coordinating tours for the bands Jefferson Airplane, Kiss, and the Grateful Dead. By 1973 his company Panacea Entertainment Corp. was coordinating tours for major bands in 23 countries around the world.

In 1974 Panacea’s emphasis shifted to talent management and over the year’s...

Every year seems to have its defining comedy event. In this decade, we had Bo Burnham’s Inside in 2021, Jerrod Carmichael’s Rothanial in 2022 and John Mulaney’s Baby J in 2023.

2024 is barely past the halfway mark, but it’s clear that we’ve already experienced the comic entry that’s going to leave the biggest footprint on the year: The Roast of Tom Brady. The Netflix special likely won’t be responsible for 2024’s most clever comedy, sharpest social commentary or most transcendent performances. But there are at least three reasons why The Roast of Tom Brady is the most important comedy we’ll see all year…

1 The Roast Is Back, Baby

The roast was arguably the most durable form of comedy in the early part of his century, courtesy of the comic skewering of Chevy Chase, David Hasselhoff, William Shatner and other acclaimed doofuses. Then the pendulum...

As the Hollywood news cycle continues to churn with anticipation for the launch of Deadpool & Wolverine, presidential candidate endorsements, and enthusiasm for the increasing numbers of the summer box office, Focus Features is ready to make headlines by assigning a date for Steven Soderbergh‘s upcoming spy drama Black Bag. The studio says Black Bag opens in theaters on March 14, 2024. Focus will release the film in the US, and Universal Pictures International will handle international distribution.

Black Bag is a high-stakes mystery starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, as well as Regé-Jean Page, Marisa Abela, Naomie Harris, Tom Burke, and Pierce Brosnan. Steven Soderbergh directs Black Bag from a script by David Koepp. Soderbergh and Blanchett previously worked together on his 2006 noir thriller The Good German. Additionally, Blanchett played a part in the film Ocean’s 8, part of Soderbergh’s Ocean’s 11 franchise. Soderbergh produced Ocean’s 8 but didn’t direct that one.

On July 17, 1999, a little animated show created by an animator and marine biology educator debuted, and it changed Nickelodeon, TV animation, and pop culture forever. "SpongeBob SquarePants," which follows its titular sentient sea sponge living in the underwater city known as Bikini Bottom and working as a fry cook at a popular burger joint, quickly took the world by storm. It overtook "Pokémon" as the highest-rated children's show on television (at the height of Pokémania), and it reinvented Nickelodeon, solidifying the network as the home of the biggest all-ages animated TV shows.

A big part of the show's success is its visual storytelling. The episodes are full of visual gags and an eye for physical comedy that's reminiscent of Golden Age of Animation cartoons like "Merrie Melodies," there's a wealth of sharp scripts with smart jokes, and the show has a terrific ensemble cast of memorable characters and enough background...

The day some landlubber drops their iPhone in the ocean for it to float down to Bikini Bottom will be a darker one than when the Hash-Slinging Slasher came to town.

SpongeBob SquarePants turned 25 years old this past May. During his quarter-century at the forefront of Nickelodeon programming, Tom Kenny’s beloved, boxy and endlessly upbeat fry cook has remained largely unchanged, with the exception of a brief animation “glow-up” that left the redesigned hero looking a little too much like a SpongeBob plush doll than SpongeBob himself.

Though most of the fans who fell in love with SpongeBob SquarePants during its first few seasons on television probably aren’t religiously keeping up with the show through the modern day — much like how we don’t eat Totino’s Pizza Rolls as often or own as many Tech Deks as we did back then — the Og fans will be relieved...

The original Baywatch went off the air 25 years ago, yet it still processes a cultural ubiquity that eclipses arguably every other defunct TV series.

There was a brief spinoff and a panned movie (more of a spoof than a theatrical remake) and, just recently talk of a reboot. But no ancillary project has ever had the sway of the original: an infinitely exportable ode to a Southern California that never really existed, with its frequently recycled cast of hard-bodied Caucasians. So, at long last, it’s getting a documentary.

With participation from a great many former castmembers, including franchise face Pamela Anderson, After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun arrives Aug. 28 on Hulu. Many of them, including Traci Bingham and Erika Eleniak but not Anderson, appeared Wednesday afternoon in Pasadena to plug the project for TV press.

Seasons three and four star Nicole Eggert, of Charles in Charge fame, is the...

Hulu, which touched on the legacy of “Baywatch” as part of its 2022 scripted limited series “Pam & Tommy,” is heading back to the beach. The streamer is set to premiere the four-part ABC News Studios docuseries “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

Matthew Felker (“Public Figure”) is the producer and director behind the project, which began production in 2019 as “Baywatch: The Documentary” before evolving into “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” and landing ABC News Studios as the series’ production company.

Per the longline, the docuseries promises “a nostalgic and insightful exploration of ‘Baywatch,’ the cultural phenomenon that defined an era, and an unprecedented look into the stars who brought the world’s most famous lifeguards to life. Through dozens of new cast interviews and never-before-seen footage, this docuseries unpacks how the show captured the mythology of California’s beach culture, set physical beauty standards for an entire generation,...

When Pamela Anderson Admitted People Were Sleeping Around With Their Co-Stars During Baywatch( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Pamela Anderson is an iconic personality best known for her role as Cj Parker on the series Baywatch. The show ran for many years and featured actors including David Hasselhoff, Parker Stevenson, Shawn Weatherly, Billy Warlock, Erica Eleniak, and more. Now, when a show runs for many years, sparks fly, and people tend to get closer and form intimate relationships or just casual ones, most often called ‘hook-ups.’ Pamela once confirmed how the actors were getting intimate with one another behind the scenes.

Baywatch was a series about lifeguards who patrol the beaches of LA County, California. It was led by David Hasselhoff. The show was canceled after the first season on NBC but survived through syndication. It became one of the most-watched television series in the world. The show reportedly had more than...

America’s Got Talent hasn’t changed much over the past few years. Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Howie Mandel have been the stable judges for a long time. Only in the fantasy season was there a change, and Sofia returned for the next regular show’s season.

One of the judges recently talked about working on the show and said they don’t plan to leave until they die.

Howie Mandel Plans To Stay On America’s Got Talent From Now On

Howie Mandel has been a judge on America’s Got Talent since 2010. He joined the show in Season 5 and is now the longest-reigning judge on the show and has worked it longer than anyone else in the American version’s history. Simon Cowell came on in Season 11, while Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum joined in Season 15.

Howie Mandel from ‘America’s Got Talent’ | YouTube

Howie appeared on The Domenick Nati Show,...

The teenage daughter of actress Angie Harmon was arrested days after her high school graduation. Avery Sehorn, who is also the daughter of retired NFL cornerback Jason Sehorn, allegedly broke into the World Night Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The club owner reported that Sehorn and two 17-year-old boys entered the club through a back door and took $500 worth of alcohol. Avery, 18, was arrested on felony burglary and larceny charges. Her mugshot was taken and released by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Department.

Avery was arrested on June 6, only four days after her high school graduation on June 2. Harmon previously shared a photo to her Instagram to celebrate the milestone. Avery is said to attend the University of Alabama in the fall, but it is still unclear if her arrest will affect her admission.

Harmon also shares daughters Finley and Emery with Jason. The couple was married from 2001 to 2014, divorcing after 13 years of marriage.

Kevin Brophy, who starred as a young man raised by wolves on the short-lived ABC series Lucan and as the doomed leader of a college fraternity in the cult horror film Hell Night, has died. He was 70.

Brophy died May 11 at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, his family announced. He was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer 10 years ago, they said.

On 1977-78’s Lucan, his first professional acting job, Brophy portrayed a 20-year-old man who spent the first 10 years of his life with wolves in the forests of Minnesota before he’s brought into society.

His character possessed wolf-like superpowers like strength, agility and heightened senses of smell and hearing, and when angry, his eyes glowed amber.

When he got the part, Brophy asked himself, “What does a boy raised by wolves do?” he recalled in December in an interview for the Happy Horror Time podcast. “I came to...

Al Onorato, who handled casting for such TV shows as Bewitched, The Partridge Family, Police Story and Fantasy Island and represented Mark Harmon, Kristin Chenoweth and others as a talent manager, has died. He was 88.

Onorato died April 21 in Los Angeles, his nephew Chris Onorato announced.

Onorato founded the Casting Society of America (then known as the American Society of Casting Directors) with Mike Fenton and Joe Reich in 1982, and he received a lifetime achievement award from the organization in 2019.

Onorato won the CSA’s Artios Award for best casting for a comedy film for Bagdad Café (1987), sharing it with Jerold Franks, his partner in Onorato/Franks Independent Casting.

Alfred Louis Onorato was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on Nov. 10, 1935. He graduated from Hackensack High School and Fairleigh Dickinson University, then worked as a page at NBC Studios in New York City.

He was a vice president in charge...

Find a place to display your beaver prominently and order some Titan condoms from Amazon because Pamela Anderson is joining Liam Neeson for The Naked Gun reboot. While today’s Deadline article fails to mention who Anderson is playing, we assume she’ll play the romantic lead opposite Neeson’s Frank Drebin Jr. Lisa Marie Presley played the love interest of Leslie Nielsen’s Lt. Frank Drebin in the original comedy film, resulting in some unforgettable and hilarious moments and sight gags.

After filming 110 episodes of the jiggly action TV series Baywatch, Pamela Anderson is no stranger to comedy. In addition to running in slow motion alongside David Hasselhoff, Yasmine Bleeth, Jeremy Jackson, and more, Anderson starred in Scary Movie 3 and Superhero Movie. The Naked Gun reboot carries a lot of pressure from fans of the Leslie Nielsen-led trilogy, but I’ve got a great feeling about this inspired casting choice.