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‘Walking Dead’ Season 8 Resumes Production After Fatal Stuntman Accident
The stunt community and loved ones of Walking Dead performer John Bernecker endured a tragic loss over the weekend, as an on-set accident hospitalized the stuntman and led to his death. The series naturally shut down production on the eighth season, but has since (temporarily) resumed.
‘Doctor Who’ Teases 13th Doctor Announcement This Sunday
Like Peter Capaldi before, there’s no reason Doctor Who should wait until Christmas for the next Time Lord regeneration. A new teaser reveals that “Thirteen” will reveal him or herself on Sunday, July 16, after a nice game of tennis.
‘Walking Dead’ Stuntman Dies After Season 8 Production Injury
The Walking Dead isn’t generally known for practical stunts, but with Season 8 gearing up for “All Out War,” it stands to reason physical action would increase. As such, the unfortunate hospitalization of stuntman John Bernecker has necessitated Season 8 production take a temporary hiatus.
‘Jersey Shore’ Reunion Reportedly in the Works, But Not at MTV?
Cultural touchstones come and go, and it seems like forever since the Jersey Shore kids were exhausting our capacity for acronyms. Most of said Shore-hounds have grown up and had their own kids by now, and might make us feel even older with an upcoming reunion special.
‘Animaniacs’ Reboot in Development With Steven Spielberg
The antics of Yakko, Wakko and Dot were timeless enough that an Animaniacs revival feels long-overdue. The three may just get loose from the Warner tower yet again, as reports suggest Warner Bros. animation is tooling around with a new Animaniacs, once again guided by Steven Spielberg.
Watch Showtime’s New ‘Twin Peaks’ Opening Credits
It looks like neither Showtime, nor David Lynch were pulling our legs after all: Twin Peaks is back! Atop the four new episodes available to watch on streaming, Showtime has released the updated opening credits for the 2017 series, haunting theme music and all.
Powers Boothe, Star of ‘Deadwood,’ Dies at 68
A sad day for fans of Powers Boothe, as the revered character actor has apparently passed away. The sinister-voiced star was well-remembered for his role as one of Deadwood’s big bads, as well as appearances in everything from Sin City to Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Litchfield Stands Up in Full ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Season 5 Trailer
We still don’t know for sure whether Orange Is the New Black begins with as big a bang in Season 5 as we left, but Litchfield is ready to explode all the same. See for yourself, as the inmates stand up and take over in the first full trailer for Season 5, along with new photos.
It’s Official: ‘American Idol’ Revived ‘Bigger, Bolder’ on ABC
You’re not living in a parallel universe, but you might as well get used to the phrase “American Idol, live from ABC!” The reality singing hit is officially coming back for another round, moving from its FOX home in a surprising upset for the major networks.
‘X-Files’ Officially Reopened (Again) With 10-Episode FOX Order
Well, they couldn’t wait eight years to reopen The X-Files, just to leave off on that insane cliffhanger, right? FOX finally got their act together, preparing a proper revival for Mulder and Scully with an expanded-order eleventh (and final?) season.