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Disney+ Scraps Gargoyles Live-Action Series
Disney+ has halted development of a live-action Gargoyles series; Variety confirms the project, announced in 2023 with Gary Dauberman writing and James Wan’s Atomic Monster producing, is no longer moving forward and there are no current plans for a Gargoyles live-action adaptation.
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Night Shift Ghostbusters: Netflix Unveils 1990s NYC Team at Annecy
Netflix unveiled Ghostbusters: Night Shift at Annecy—first look, logline, clip and concept art for an animated series set in 1994 New York, where a scrappy new Ghostbusters crew (Belladonna, Mitzi, Zoe, Travis, Mike and Terror Puppy) faces a fresh supernatural wave five years after the Statue of Liberty incident; exec producers include Jason Reitman, Dan Aykroyd and Amie Karp, with showrunners Ben Hibon and Elliott Kalan. The Netflix/Sony Pictures Animation project aims to fill the gap between the 1984 original and Ghostbusters II with a grittier, street-level look.
Chris Pratt to Lead Public-D diplomacy History Shorts for America's 250th
Chris Pratt will star in a series of comedy shorts about American history, co-starring presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Nicknamed a “Faster Class” for U.S. history, the project from ATTN: blends live action and animation, with Goodwin as executive producer, editorial adviser, and on-screen authority to keep facts straight. It has U.S. Department of State funding via the Office of Public Diplomacy and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to inform and engage foreign audiences about America’s constitutional values through modern digital storytelling ahead of the 250th anniversary.
Nicolas Cage Slings Noir Justice as Spider-Noir in Prime Video Series
The Hollywood Reporter reports Nicolas Cage stars as Ben Reilly, a down-on-his-luck private investigator who discovers his Spider-Man Noir powers in 1930s New York for Sony Pictures Television, MGM+ and Prime Video’s Spider-Noir. The trailer sets Cage against Brendan Gleeson’s Irish crime boss Silvermane in a standalone Spider-Man Noir story that will stream in Authentic Black & White or True-Hue Full Color, and premieres May 27 with a binge release. This marks Cage’s first leading TV series role, with a cast that includes Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Abraham Popoola, Karen Rodriguez and Jack Huston, and with Harry Bradbeer directing the first two episodes and Uziel/Lightfoot as showrunners, developed alongside Lord, Miller and Pascal.
Stroke Forces Dr. Pimple Popper to Pause Filming; Health Update
Dr. Sandra Lee (Dr. Pimple Popper) reveals she suffered an ischemic stroke while filming the new season, prompting a two‑month production halt and months of physical and occupational therapy; she’s since largely recovered and the second season of Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out premieres April 20 on Lifetime.
Hatosy Could Break Emmy History With The Pitt
Shawn Hatosy, who won an Emmy for guest drama acting as Dr. Jack Abbot, returns in Season 2 of HBO Max’s The Pitt with a bigger six-episode arc and a directing credit. Variety notes that repeat wins in the guest drama acting category are rare, and no performer has ever won back-to-back Emmys for the same role. If Hatosy secures another win, he could become the first to achieve back-to-back guest drama wins for The Pitt and redefine the category’s history.
Pfeiffer Stars in Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison Debuting on Paramount+
Paramount+ premieres The Madison, a six-episode drama from Taylor Sheridan led by Michelle Pfeiffer (as Stacy Clyburn) and Kurt Russell, set across Montana and New York as it explores grief and family ties. The series, Sheridan’s most intimate work, streams in two batches of three episodes beginning March 14, with new installments arriving Saturdays around 3:01 a.m. ET; it is exclusive to Paramount+ (Essential $8.99/month, Premium $13.99/month), and a second season has already been filmed.
Elle Fanning Explores a New Hustle in Apple TV's Margo's Got Money Troubles Teaser
Teaser for Apple TV+'s dramedy Margo's Got Money Troubles shows Elle Fanning's Margo, a postpartum community college dropout, turning to OnlyFans to cover bills after an unplanned pregnancy tied to an affair with her writing professor; the series also stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman and debuts April 15.
Kelly Clarkson Signs Off From Her Talk Show After Seven Seasons
NBCUniversal and Kelly Clarkson announced The Kelly Clarkson Show will end after the current season (season 7), with production continuing through fall. Clarkson said she is stepping away to prioritize her kids, though she will continue making music and may pop up on shows like The Voice in the future. The program has been a multi-Emmy winner and recently shifted production from Los Angeles to New York.
Nigella Lawson Named New GBBO Judge Amid Prue Leith Exit
Nigella Lawson will join The Great British Bake Off as a judge, replacing Prue Leith on Channel 4's baking competition and judging alongside Paul Hollywood with hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding. Leith announced her exit after nearly a decade; Lawson expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity.
Sunny Hostin's Eclipse and Climate Change Claims Spark Controversy on 'The View'
"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin claimed that Monday's solar eclipse, Friday's earthquake, and the expected cicada breeding season are caused by climate change, prompting pushback from her co-hosts. Hostin's theory was refuted by Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg, who pointed out that earthquakes are not at the mercy of climate change and that the eclipse was a predictable event. Other individuals, including a U.S. Senate candidate, have also faced criticism for similar claims linking the earthquake to climate change.