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Bunny Levine, a former New Jersey school librarian who pursued acting, has died at age 97. Over four decades she appeared on TV in roles described as “Old Lady” or “Grandma,” with credits on Gilmore Girls, Shameless and other shows, and she appeared in Adam Sandler films including Don’t Mess With the Zohan and Sandy Wexler, among others.
Bunny Levine, a New Jersey-born former school librarian who launched her Hollywood career in the late 1980s, died in Tarzana, California, at age 97. She appeared on television shows such as Gilmore Girls and Everybody Loves Raymond and had a small film role in La La Land, continuing to work into her mid-90s. Police said the death was due to natural causes, and she reportedly died peacefully in her sleep.
Bunny Levine, a librarian-turned-actress whose TV credits included Gilmore Girls, Shameless, Law & Order and New Girl, and whose film roles spanned La La Land and You Don’t Mess With the Zohan, died peacefully in her Tarzana home at age 97 after a decades-long career that began after she returned to acting following her husband’s death.
HBO Max has begun production on an untitled, authorized Gilmore Girls documentary directed by Bonni Cohen and produced by Warner Horizon Unscripted Television and This Machine. The film will feature series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, executive producer Daniel Palladino, and star Lauren Graham, along with other cast and crew, and will include unseen behind-the-scenes footage and script pages to explain how the show became a cross-generational phenomenon. Executive producers include Mark Blatty, Jane Cha Cutler, R.J. Cutler, Elise Pearlstein, and Trevor Smith; Cohen and Melissa Robledo are producers. The project is the first authorized documentary about Gilmore Girls, with a related book by Sherman-Palladino and Graham due in fall 2027. The series previously found a Netflix-backed life with Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life in 2016 and now streams on Hulu and Prime Video after leaving Netflix in June.
Warner Bros. Television is developing the first authorized Gilmore Girls documentary for HBO Max, directed by Bonni Cohen and featuring creator Amy Sherman-Palladino with Daniel Palladino and cast/crew including Lauren Graham. The untitled film will offer a behind-the-scenes look with never-before-seen footage, outtakes, and script pages, produced by This Machine Filmworks in partnership with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, with a slate of executive producers led by Palladino and Sherman-Palladino.
An official Gilmore Girls documentary is in production and set to debut on HBO Max. Directed by Bonni Cohen and produced by Sony Pictures Television’s This Machine, the untitled film is told from series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and her husband Daniel Palladino’s perspective and will include never-before-seen outtakes, behind-the-scenes footage and script pages. The project will feature Lauren Graham and other key cast and crew, with executive producers including R.J. Cutler, Jane Cha Cutler, the Palladinos, Mark Blatty, Elise Pearlstein and Trevor Smith. It marks the first authorized documentary about Gilmore Girls, exploring how the show became a cross-generational phenomenon.
Prime Video added 69 new titles in July 2026. Tom’s Guide’s Alix Blackburn highlights five standout picks to stream first: Bones and All (2022), Gilmore Girls (2000–2007), The Martian (2015), Saving Private Ryan (1998), and World War Z (2013), showcasing a mix of sci‑fi thriller, comforting binge, space survival drama, WWII epic, and zombie thriller as the best new additions.
Netflix will remove Gilmore Girls (Seasons 1–7) from its US catalog on June 30, 2026. The series isn’t gone for good: it’s still available on Disney+ and Hulu, and there’s a chance it could move to HBO Max someday, while Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life will remain on Netflix for now.
Celebrating 25 years, 'Gilmore Girls' has become an iconic TV series known for its rapid-fire dialogue, cozy small-town setting, and the enduring bond between Lorelai and Rory, appealing across generations despite its initial modest success.
Gilmore Girls celebrates its 25th anniversary with cast and creator reflections on its origins, casting secrets, and hopes for a future movie, highlighting its cultural impact and dedicated fanbase.
Twenty-five years after its debut, 'Gilmore Girls' continues to attract fans to Connecticut, especially to towns like New Milford and Washington, which resemble the show's fictional Stars Hollow, with festivals, meet-and-greets, and tourism inspired by the series.
Lauren Graham is set to receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating her iconic role as Lorelai Gilmore in 'Gilmore Girls,' a show that remains beloved across generations. She reflects on her career, the show's legacy, her reunion with Alexis Bledel at the Emmys, and her upcoming projects, including playing a grandmother for the first time. Graham expresses gratitude for her career milestones and looks forward to future roles, emphasizing her ongoing surprise and pride in her work.
The 77th Emmy Awards will feature a diverse lineup of presenters including Gilmore Girls stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, along with notable actors like Stephen Colbert, Sydney Sweeney, Jenna Ortega, and Christopher Meloni, among others. The event will be hosted by Nate Bargatze and broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.
"Gilmore Girls" experiences a notable increase in streaming viewership every fall, a trend supported by Nielsen data since 2021. The show's creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, attributes this seasonal popularity to the series' comforting, fall-themed setting, which resonates with viewers seeking a cozy, nostalgic experience. Despite its original run ending years ago, "Gilmore Girls" continues to attract new generations of fans, making it more popular now than during its initial broadcast.
"Gilmore Girls" actor Matt Czuchry defended his character Logan Huntzberger and the other love interests on the show, stating that they all have strengths and weaknesses, and that the fun of the show lies in the debate over who's best for Rory. Alexis Bledel, who played Rory, expressed no preference for any of her character's romantic interests, acknowledging the uncertainty of Rory's love life.