

Vince Gilligan has been teasing his upcoming sci-fi series for over two years now, but details have been scant. What we do know is that it will reunite him with Rhea Seehorn, who played lawyer/lover Kim Wexler on Better Call Saul. And while we’re still more or less in the dark (as in we don’t even know the title for the Apple TV+ show), it’s clear that the respect between Gilligan and Seehorn is mutual.
As Gilligan was receiving the WGA’s Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award this weekend from Seehorn, it was inevitable that their quasi-secret project would be brought up. As such, Gilligan teased the Apple TV+ show — which is drawing some comparisons to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial — while also showing just how much he appreciates his star. “She’s such a pleasure to work with, I wrote a show for her. I created this new show for her…...
As Gilligan was receiving the WGA’s Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award this weekend from Seehorn, it was inevitable that their quasi-secret project would be brought up. As such, Gilligan teased the Apple TV+ show — which is drawing some comparisons to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial — while also showing just how much he appreciates his star. “She’s such a pleasure to work with, I wrote a show for her. I created this new show for her…...
- 2/16/2025
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com


Anora and Nickel Boys were the big narrative feature winners at the 2025 Writers Guild of America awards on Saturday.
The Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East awards ceremonies – which ran simultaneouslyatBeverly Hiltonin Los Angeles and Edison Ballroom in New York –honoured Sean Baker’s Anora with the original screenplay prize and RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes with Nickel Boys for the adapted screenplay prize.
Both are nominated for the Oscar in their respective categories and will receive a boost from the WGA awards while final Oscar voting continues through February 18. Anora is regarded as the frontrunner for original,...
The Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East awards ceremonies – which ran simultaneouslyatBeverly Hiltonin Los Angeles and Edison Ballroom in New York –honoured Sean Baker’s Anora with the original screenplay prize and RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes with Nickel Boys for the adapted screenplay prize.
Both are nominated for the Oscar in their respective categories and will receive a boost from the WGA awards while final Oscar voting continues through February 18. Anora is regarded as the frontrunner for original,...
- 2/16/2025
- ScreenDaily

For Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, the WGA honorary Paddy Chayefsky Laurel For Television Writing Achievement served as an opportunity to call for action as a “profoundly divided country.”
On Saturday during the 77th annual WGA Awards, the multi-hyphenate hit-making TV juggernaut reflected on the divisive state of the nation and how the current media landscape go hand in hand. In his speech, Gilligan pointed out the irony of making one of the “all time great bad guys,” out of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) while also urging the room of writers that it would be better to be celebrated for “creating someone a bit more inspiring in 2025.”
“We are living in an era where bad guys, the real life kind, are running the market. Bad guys who make their own rules. Bad guys who, no matter what they tell you, are only out for themselves. Who am I talking about?...
On Saturday during the 77th annual WGA Awards, the multi-hyphenate hit-making TV juggernaut reflected on the divisive state of the nation and how the current media landscape go hand in hand. In his speech, Gilligan pointed out the irony of making one of the “all time great bad guys,” out of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) while also urging the room of writers that it would be better to be celebrated for “creating someone a bit more inspiring in 2025.”
“We are living in an era where bad guys, the real life kind, are running the market. Bad guys who make their own rules. Bad guys who, no matter what they tell you, are only out for themselves. Who am I talking about?...
- 2/16/2025
- by Destiny Jackson
- Deadline Film + TV

Vince Gilligan created one of the most iconic antiheroes of all time: “Breaking Bad” baddie Walter White, as played by Bryan Cranston. But Gilligan created the chemistry teacher-turned-meth-dealing-Heisenberg as a cautionary tale, not someone to aspire to. With so many bad actors now in power in real life, Gilligan says it’s perhaps time to shine the light once again on the good guys.
Accepting the Writers Guild Award’s top writing honor, the Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement, Gilligan told the audience that he really hopes that the next generation of hit TV shows returns to a bit more of an aspirational world where the heroes are good.
“Walter White is one of the all time great bad guys,” Gilligan said. “But all things being equal, I think we I’d rather be celebrated for creating someone a bit more inspiring. In 2025 it’s time to say that out loud,...
Accepting the Writers Guild Award’s top writing honor, the Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement, Gilligan told the audience that he really hopes that the next generation of hit TV shows returns to a bit more of an aspirational world where the heroes are good.
“Walter White is one of the all time great bad guys,” Gilligan said. “But all things being equal, I think we I’d rather be celebrated for creating someone a bit more inspiring. In 2025 it’s time to say that out loud,...
- 2/16/2025
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV

Sean Baker’s Anora, written by Baker, and Nickel Boys, written by RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes, took the top film prizes at the 77th annual Writers Guild Awards tonight, for Original Screenplay and Adapted Screenplay, respectively. The awards were handed out in concurrent ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York. See the full winners list below.
On the TV side, it was a big night for HBO/Max, which won the Comedy Series award (Hacks), Limited Series (The Penguin), Comedy/Variety Series and Specials and TV & Streaming Movie categories, as well as for Disney/FX’s Shōgun, which topped the Drama & New Series fields.
Anora is coming off a string of wins, including top honors from Directors Guild and Producers Guild, putting it in frontrunner status for the Academy Awards. It’s nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture as well as Directing and Original Screenplay for Baker.
Ross...
On the TV side, it was a big night for HBO/Max, which won the Comedy Series award (Hacks), Limited Series (The Penguin), Comedy/Variety Series and Specials and TV & Streaming Movie categories, as well as for Disney/FX’s Shōgun, which topped the Drama & New Series fields.
Anora is coming off a string of wins, including top honors from Directors Guild and Producers Guild, putting it in frontrunner status for the Academy Awards. It’s nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture as well as Directing and Original Screenplay for Baker.
Ross...
- 2/16/2025
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV

As Vince Gilligan reunites with Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn on his upcoming Apple TV+ sci-fi series, the pair recently teased some details.
Before presenting Gilligan with the WGA West’s Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement on Saturday, the 3x Emmy-nominated actress raved to Deadline about his “pretty twisted sense of humor” and reuniting with the Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator on their new show.
“Doing this new show with him, it’s so much fun the more he and I develop a shorthand of that collaboration and understanding,” she said. “I can’t say enough lovely things about him.”
Gilligan echoed the sentiment about Seehorn, telling us, “She’s such a pleasure to work with, I wrote a show for her. I created this new show for her.”
“I’m excited for audiences to see Rhea play a very different character than the...
Before presenting Gilligan with the WGA West’s Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement on Saturday, the 3x Emmy-nominated actress raved to Deadline about his “pretty twisted sense of humor” and reuniting with the Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator on their new show.
“Doing this new show with him, it’s so much fun the more he and I develop a shorthand of that collaboration and understanding,” she said. “I can’t say enough lovely things about him.”
Gilligan echoed the sentiment about Seehorn, telling us, “She’s such a pleasure to work with, I wrote a show for her. I created this new show for her.”
“I’m excited for audiences to see Rhea play a very different character than the...
- 2/16/2025
- by Destiny Jackson and Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV

“As The World Turns” alum Billy Magnussen (ex-Casey Hughes), will topline the currently untitled Jonathan Glatzer Silicon Valley series for AMC and AMC+. Sarah Goldberg (“Barry”) was the first to be cast in the project.
According to Deadline, which first reported the news, the AMC Studios produced drama series is set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, amid misguided corporate cultures, moony innovation labs and cutthroat private high schools. It is centered around a rift between a self-appointed “inventor of the future” tech CEO (Magnussen) and his self-serving “performance psychologist” (Goldberg), who is engulfed in a scandal sparked by the exploitation of personal data.
Along with Glatzer, the series will be executive produced by Gina Mingacci (“Killing Eve”) and is one of many high-profile Silicon Valley-set dramas put in development, but the first to receive a series order. A writer on such shows as “Succession” and “Better Call Saul,” among others,...
According to Deadline, which first reported the news, the AMC Studios produced drama series is set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, amid misguided corporate cultures, moony innovation labs and cutthroat private high schools. It is centered around a rift between a self-appointed “inventor of the future” tech CEO (Magnussen) and his self-serving “performance psychologist” (Goldberg), who is engulfed in a scandal sparked by the exploitation of personal data.
Along with Glatzer, the series will be executive produced by Gina Mingacci (“Killing Eve”) and is one of many high-profile Silicon Valley-set dramas put in development, but the first to receive a series order. A writer on such shows as “Succession” and “Better Call Saul,” among others,...
- 2/15/2025
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network

Breaking Bad was filled with brief but highly memorable character appearances throughout its runtime, and several of the most boisterous personalities from the original show ended up making it into Better Call Saul as Easter eggs for fans. One of the most important people to come and go through the AMC drama, though, only returned through various mentions and innuendos. Still, if you ask the actor who played that role, it all made for a very fitting tribute indeed. In a key Breaking Bad flashback scene, Max Arciniega, portrayed by James Martinez, was introduced as the business partner of Gustavo Fring. Together, the two self-proclaimed “chicken brothers” attempted to make a deal with the cartel to make methamphetamine for them to distribute. Max was a chemist and helped Gus create both the signature Los Pollos Hermanos marinade recipe and his drug formula. During their pitch meeting with Don Eladio at his pool,...
- 2/14/2025
- TV Insider

AMC+ isn’t one of the biggest names in streaming, but does it show as many ads as the industry leaders do?
Although AMC+ isn’t one of the biggest streaming services on the market, it carries plenty of shows and movies that have gained notoriety over the years. Shows like “Better Call Saul,” “Dark Winds,” “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,” and a wealth of other premium content calls AMC+ home, and it makes a worthy addition to any streaming collection.
AMC+ offers two plans: an ad-supported option for $7 per month, or an ad-free tier for $10 per month or $84 per year. If you’re trying to determine if you can skate by with the ads plan to save a little money, but you need to know how many ads you’ll actually see when watching, keep reading! I took a deep dive into AMC+ to see how many commercials the streamer really shows.
Although AMC+ isn’t one of the biggest streaming services on the market, it carries plenty of shows and movies that have gained notoriety over the years. Shows like “Better Call Saul,” “Dark Winds,” “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,” and a wealth of other premium content calls AMC+ home, and it makes a worthy addition to any streaming collection.
AMC+ offers two plans: an ad-supported option for $7 per month, or an ad-free tier for $10 per month or $84 per year. If you’re trying to determine if you can skate by with the ads plan to save a little money, but you need to know how many ads you’ll actually see when watching, keep reading! I took a deep dive into AMC+ to see how many commercials the streamer really shows.
- 2/14/2025
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
2 Superhero Performances Steal the Spotlight in the 100 Greatest TV Performances of the 21st Century

100 greatest TV performances of the 21st century, were recently chosen by Variety staff. It includes actors from dramas and comedies, spanning different genres and styles. The selection was limited to scripted shows that premiered after January 1, 2000, meaning some iconic performances from earlier series weren’t included.
To make room for more shows, only one performance per series was allowed. Rather than just a ranking, this list is a celebration of incredible acting and a reminder of the great TV moments we’ve had—and the ones still to come.
What’s intriguing about this list is that it features two performances from superhero shows—a genre often overlooked or considered inferior to more traditional dramas.
Related: 20 Greatest Female Superheroes in History (Marvel & DC)
On number 71 we have Antony Starr as the Homelander from the notable Amazon show ‘The Boys.’ Starr’s performance is widely praised because he makes the character both terrifying and fascinating.
To make room for more shows, only one performance per series was allowed. Rather than just a ranking, this list is a celebration of incredible acting and a reminder of the great TV moments we’ve had—and the ones still to come.
What’s intriguing about this list is that it features two performances from superhero shows—a genre often overlooked or considered inferior to more traditional dramas.
Related: 20 Greatest Female Superheroes in History (Marvel & DC)
On number 71 we have Antony Starr as the Homelander from the notable Amazon show ‘The Boys.’ Starr’s performance is widely praised because he makes the character both terrifying and fascinating.
- 2/14/2025
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics

The legendary television series, Breaking Bad features several intriguing characters apart from Bryan Cranston’s Walter White. One of these many characters is the menacing yet unforgettable Hector Salamanca, portrayed by the late star Mark Margolis. Having reprised his role in the spin-off Better Call Saul, his portrayal of a silent yet fiercely expressive character left a lasting impression on the audiences.
Late actor Mark Margolis | Credit: Better Call Saul / AMC
The late actor once revealed that there was a particular aspect of Breaking Bad that initially sent him into a panic mode that was not in the Bob Odenkirk-starrer spin-off. While it has been two years since Margolis passed away, here is a walk down memory lane as we revisit his reflections on his iconic role.
Mark Margolis on reprising his iconic role in Better Call Saul Mark Margolis as Hector Salamanca in Breaking Bad | Credit: AMC
Mark Margolis,...
Late actor Mark Margolis | Credit: Better Call Saul / AMC
The late actor once revealed that there was a particular aspect of Breaking Bad that initially sent him into a panic mode that was not in the Bob Odenkirk-starrer spin-off. While it has been two years since Margolis passed away, here is a walk down memory lane as we revisit his reflections on his iconic role.
Mark Margolis on reprising his iconic role in Better Call Saul Mark Margolis as Hector Salamanca in Breaking Bad | Credit: AMC
Mark Margolis,...
- 2/13/2025
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire

Renée Zellweger returns as Bridget, navigating love, loss, and motherhood in the latest sequel.
Bridget Jones is back and ready to charm us all over again! In “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” Renée Zellweger returns as Bridget, now navigating life as a single mom after the loss of her husband Mark Darcy (Colin Firth noooooo). Juggling work, raising kids, and reentering the dating scene, Bridget finds herself in all-too-relatable situations. Lucky for us, Hugh Grant is back, and Chiwetel Ejiofor joins the cast, bringing a fresh dynamic to this classic franchise. With plenty of romance, misadventures, and, of course, diary entries, this latest chapter is a must-watch for longtime fans and should be a great ride for newcomers as well. You can stream “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” exclusively on Peacock starting Thursday, Feb. 13.
How to watch ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 at 12:01 a.
Bridget Jones is back and ready to charm us all over again! In “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” Renée Zellweger returns as Bridget, now navigating life as a single mom after the loss of her husband Mark Darcy (Colin Firth noooooo). Juggling work, raising kids, and reentering the dating scene, Bridget finds herself in all-too-relatable situations. Lucky for us, Hugh Grant is back, and Chiwetel Ejiofor joins the cast, bringing a fresh dynamic to this classic franchise. With plenty of romance, misadventures, and, of course, diary entries, this latest chapter is a must-watch for longtime fans and should be a great ride for newcomers as well. You can stream “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” exclusively on Peacock starting Thursday, Feb. 13.
How to watch ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 at 12:01 a.
- 2/13/2025
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable

Bryan Cranston is one of those actors who can turn anything into gold, whether he’s playing a high school chemistry teacher-turned-drug kingpin or voicing animated characters with the perfect blend of charm and menace.
So, when fans started speculating that he would be an excellent addition to Invincible, it made perfect sense. But here we are, three seasons in, and Cranston has turned it down every single time.
Steven Yeun as Mark Grayson in Invincible | Credits: Amazon Prime Video
At this point, rejecting Invincible has practically become his tradition! While the animated superhero show, based on Robert Kirkman’s comics, has been killing it with its brutal action, shocking twists, and stellar voice cast, Cranston remains on the outside looking in. But why? And more importantly, which role would have suited him perfectly? Let’s break it down!
Why Bryan is a better choice than Jonathan Banks for Conquest...
So, when fans started speculating that he would be an excellent addition to Invincible, it made perfect sense. But here we are, three seasons in, and Cranston has turned it down every single time.
Steven Yeun as Mark Grayson in Invincible | Credits: Amazon Prime Video
At this point, rejecting Invincible has practically become his tradition! While the animated superhero show, based on Robert Kirkman’s comics, has been killing it with its brutal action, shocking twists, and stellar voice cast, Cranston remains on the outside looking in. But why? And more importantly, which role would have suited him perfectly? Let’s break it down!
Why Bryan is a better choice than Jonathan Banks for Conquest...
- 2/12/2025
- by Ojas Goel
- FandomWire

As a Shakespearean actor born and bred on theater stages, Michael Mando had an immense well of resources to draw from while playing Nacho in Better Call Saul. It was one of those iconic and perpetually unforgettable roles that are forever etched in pop culture history. Even as the villain, Mando turned his character into such a work of art that it would be remiss of us not to deify him.
Michael Mando as Nacho in Better Call Saul [Credit: AMC]
However, beyond the Machiavellian villainy and the Senecan tragedy that underlined his narrative, Michael Mando’s Nacho was a character who could be studied inside and out, simply because of his brilliant backstory that was largely left unsaid.
In his death, Mando puts Nacho on the pedestal he belongs to as he reveals some of the symbolism that went into the creation of the iconic character.
Better Call Saul delivers...
Michael Mando as Nacho in Better Call Saul [Credit: AMC]
However, beyond the Machiavellian villainy and the Senecan tragedy that underlined his narrative, Michael Mando’s Nacho was a character who could be studied inside and out, simply because of his brilliant backstory that was largely left unsaid.
In his death, Mando puts Nacho on the pedestal he belongs to as he reveals some of the symbolism that went into the creation of the iconic character.
Better Call Saul delivers...
- 2/11/2025
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire


Billy Magnussen (Made for Love, HBO’s one-and-done The Franchise) has boarded the cast of AMC Studios’ Silicon Valley series from writer and showrunner Jonathan Glatzer (Succession, Bad Sisters, Better Call Saul).
The as-yet-untitled series is set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, “amid misguided corporate cultures, moony innovation labs and cutthroat private high schools,” the official synopsis tells us. “In our story, a scandal is sparked by the exploitation of personal data which unravels out of a rift between a self-appointed ‘inventor of the future’ tech CEO (to be played by Magnusses) and his self-serving ‘performance psychologist’ (Barry‘s...
The as-yet-untitled series is set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, “amid misguided corporate cultures, moony innovation labs and cutthroat private high schools,” the official synopsis tells us. “In our story, a scandal is sparked by the exploitation of personal data which unravels out of a rift between a self-appointed ‘inventor of the future’ tech CEO (to be played by Magnusses) and his self-serving ‘performance psychologist’ (Barry‘s...
- 2/10/2025
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com

With K-dramas like "Squid Game" finding popularity on Netflix among international audiences, South Korean television programming is more prominent than ever worldwide. As global audiences delve deeper into the extensive and varied world of K-dramas, fans have developed their own greatest K-dramas lists. But for all the thrilling mystery or sinister alien invasions that K-dramas have become known for, the most well-regarded K-drama among IMDb users is considerably less violent. The best K-drama ever made to date, according to IMDb, is actually the slice-of-life series "Reply 1988," which originally aired on South Korean television from 2015 to 2016.
"Reply 1988" focuses on five friends living in the Ssangmun-dong neighborhood of northern Seoul in the late '80s through the mid-'90s. The show currently holds an impressive 9.0 rating on IMDb from approximately 15,000 user votes. The highest-rated episode is its series finale, with an 8.9 score, while its lowest-rated episode is the series premiere...
"Reply 1988" focuses on five friends living in the Ssangmun-dong neighborhood of northern Seoul in the late '80s through the mid-'90s. The show currently holds an impressive 9.0 rating on IMDb from approximately 15,000 user votes. The highest-rated episode is its series finale, with an 8.9 score, while its lowest-rated episode is the series premiere...
- 2/8/2025
- by Samuel Stone
- Slash Film


It’s been more than a decade since Breaking Bad wrapped.
The hit AMC series, which aired from 2008 to 2013, followed a chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer who turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student in order to secure his family’s future.
Over the course of five seasons, the show won numerous awards including 16 Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, and two Critics’ Choice Awards.
After Breaking Bad ended, AMC premiered the spinoff series Better Call Saul in February 20215.
Now that it’s been over 11 years since the show wrapped, we’re taking a look at what the cast of Breaking Bad has been up to since the show ended.
Click through the slideshow to find out what the Breaking Bad cast has been up to since the show ended…...
The hit AMC series, which aired from 2008 to 2013, followed a chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer who turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student in order to secure his family’s future.
Over the course of five seasons, the show won numerous awards including 16 Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, and two Critics’ Choice Awards.
After Breaking Bad ended, AMC premiered the spinoff series Better Call Saul in February 20215.
Now that it’s been over 11 years since the show wrapped, we’re taking a look at what the cast of Breaking Bad has been up to since the show ended.
Click through the slideshow to find out what the Breaking Bad cast has been up to since the show ended…...
- 2/7/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared

Picture: Netflix
There are a bunch of big new series coming out of the United Kingdom throughout 2025, but one of our most anticipated is Toxic Town, which comes from the same production team behind Black Mirror. The new four-part limited series will tell the real-life Corby Toxic Waste Case story that dominated headlines in the UK. Here’s everything you need to know, including the brand-new first-look picture and confirmation that the series will be released in late February 2025.
It’s been several years in the making, with the streamer having first announced the project on August 10th, 2023. Jack Thorne, whose credits include National Treasure, Wonder, Enola Holmes, and more, is helming the project as the main writer with the exception of episode 3, which is co-written with Amy Trigg (Ralph & Katie). Minkie Spiro is directing all four episodes of Toxic Town. Her credits include Better Call Saul, Downton Abbey, and...
There are a bunch of big new series coming out of the United Kingdom throughout 2025, but one of our most anticipated is Toxic Town, which comes from the same production team behind Black Mirror. The new four-part limited series will tell the real-life Corby Toxic Waste Case story that dominated headlines in the UK. Here’s everything you need to know, including the brand-new first-look picture and confirmation that the series will be released in late February 2025.
It’s been several years in the making, with the streamer having first announced the project on August 10th, 2023. Jack Thorne, whose credits include National Treasure, Wonder, Enola Holmes, and more, is helming the project as the main writer with the exception of episode 3, which is co-written with Amy Trigg (Ralph & Katie). Minkie Spiro is directing all four episodes of Toxic Town. Her credits include Better Call Saul, Downton Abbey, and...
- 2/5/2025
- by Tigran Asatryan
- Whats-on-Netflix


When Ben Stiller was 8, he visited his father, Jerry, on the set of the movie The Taking of Pelham One Two Three and experienced a kind of epiphany. In the 1974 thriller set in the New York City subway, Jerry, who would enjoy a late-career resurgence 20 years later as Seinfeld‘s Frank Costanza, was playing a transit cop alongside Walter Matthau, and Ben was visiting during a night shoot, as lights on giant cranes shone down on the slick city streets around the Triborough Bridge.
“It was so cool, so cool,” says Stiller, now 59, recalling the scene as he looks out from the offices of his Red Hour Productions in the West Village in mid-January, over a sweeping view of the Hudson River. It’s the same view he had as a child at his family’s apartment on Riverside Drive some 70 blocks north. Jerry and actress Anne Meara, Ben’s mother,...
“It was so cool, so cool,” says Stiller, now 59, recalling the scene as he looks out from the offices of his Red Hour Productions in the West Village in mid-January, over a sweeping view of the Hudson River. It’s the same view he had as a child at his family’s apartment on Riverside Drive some 70 blocks north. Jerry and actress Anne Meara, Ben’s mother,...
- 2/5/2025
- by Rebecca Keegan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News

In the video game industry, Steven Ogg is most recognized for his voice acting as Trevor Philips, one of the three playable characters in GTA 5. One of the most adored characters in Grand Theft Auto 5 is Trevor, the game’s resident wildcard. Many fans have hoped that Trevor will return in the breathless speculation surrounding everything GTA 6. But so far, he hasn’t made any recordings.
Trevor was one of the three main protagonists in GTA 5. | Credit: Rockstar Games.
However, the unreal popularity of that lunatic character made his life centered on a single point, where his identity became Trevor and not Steven Ogg. Still, he never held any grudge toward this fan-favorite character of the last GTA title.
Steven Ogg never hated Trevor or GTA 5 Steven Ogg thinks Trevor is a great character. | Credit: Rockstar Games.
When GTA 5 came out, Ogg was a relatively unknown actor, but he soon gained notoriety.
Trevor was one of the three main protagonists in GTA 5. | Credit: Rockstar Games.
However, the unreal popularity of that lunatic character made his life centered on a single point, where his identity became Trevor and not Steven Ogg. Still, he never held any grudge toward this fan-favorite character of the last GTA title.
Steven Ogg never hated Trevor or GTA 5 Steven Ogg thinks Trevor is a great character. | Credit: Rockstar Games.
When GTA 5 came out, Ogg was a relatively unknown actor, but he soon gained notoriety.
- 2/5/2025
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man‘s spectacular story continues in the fourth episode. What’s in store for the web slinger now that he’s fully partnered with Norman Osborn? How will Lonnie fair in the 110th Street Gang? And will more classic Spider-Man villains be joining the fray? All these questions and more will be answered in our full spoiler discussion (Final warning for anyone who hasn’t seen the episode yet).
What happens in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Episode 4? Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Hudson Thames) and Norman Osborn (Colman Domingo) in Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man
As the episode opens, Peter is stumbling through pitching a magnetic generator as part of his Oscorp internship, because apparently even quip-heavy superheroes like Spider-Man have trouble with public speaking. He’s called into a meeting with Norman, which has been happening more and more frequently to the confusion and suspicion of the other interns.
What happens in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Episode 4? Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Hudson Thames) and Norman Osborn (Colman Domingo) in Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man
As the episode opens, Peter is stumbling through pitching a magnetic generator as part of his Oscorp internship, because apparently even quip-heavy superheroes like Spider-Man have trouble with public speaking. He’s called into a meeting with Norman, which has been happening more and more frequently to the confusion and suspicion of the other interns.
- 2/5/2025
- by Callie Hanna
- FandomWire

Exclusive: Chevy Chase (Community), Bruce Dern (Palm Royale) and Joey Lauren Adams (Greedy People) are set to topline CATnip, a thriller with comedic elements from writer-director Nyle Cavazos Garcia (Clean). Anna Clols, an executive producer on the project, will also star.
Set to begin shooting in Los Angeles in February, the indie watches as a struggling family’s fresh start in a run-down apartment building turns into a fight for survival as a horde of feral cats unleashes terror, revealing the dark and deadly horrors lurking within its walls.
Other in the cast include Jake Busey, Geoffrey Arend, Keli Price, Lorelei Linklater, Charlotte Kirk, Brooke Bundy, Kylee Levien, and River Jose. Price is producing under his Price Productions banner, along with Garcia under his Small Town Pictures banner, with Javier C. Ortiz and Amado DeHoyos executive producing. Price also negotiated deals on behalf of the production.
An original Saturday Night Live...
Set to begin shooting in Los Angeles in February, the indie watches as a struggling family’s fresh start in a run-down apartment building turns into a fight for survival as a horde of feral cats unleashes terror, revealing the dark and deadly horrors lurking within its walls.
Other in the cast include Jake Busey, Geoffrey Arend, Keli Price, Lorelei Linklater, Charlotte Kirk, Brooke Bundy, Kylee Levien, and River Jose. Price is producing under his Price Productions banner, along with Garcia under his Small Town Pictures banner, with Javier C. Ortiz and Amado DeHoyos executive producing. Price also negotiated deals on behalf of the production.
An original Saturday Night Live...
- 2/3/2025
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV

2025 may be a month old already, but in the world of TV the year is still incredibly young. And so even though we’re already eyes-deep in Severance Season 2 and the second series of Silo on Apple TV+, thwipping all over the place for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man on Disney+, and have comfortably binged American Primeval and Harlan Coben’s Missing You on Netflix, a veritable streaming smorgasbord still lies ahead of us over the next eleven months or so.
From Andor to Zero Day, The Last Of Us to Stranger Things, and Alan Partridge to Wonder Man to Doctor Who, there is no shortage of returning favourites, fresh franchise offerings, original programming, weekly droppers and binge-ready shows in store for us before the year is through. So whether you’re chomping at the bit for Sally Wainwright’s Happy Valley follow-up, have a date to make with Adam Brody...
From Andor to Zero Day, The Last Of Us to Stranger Things, and Alan Partridge to Wonder Man to Doctor Who, there is no shortage of returning favourites, fresh franchise offerings, original programming, weekly droppers and binge-ready shows in store for us before the year is through. So whether you’re chomping at the bit for Sally Wainwright’s Happy Valley follow-up, have a date to make with Adam Brody...
- 2/2/2025
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV


Allyce Ozarski, an Emmy-nominated television producer known for her groundbreaking work on shows like “Baskets” and “The L Word: Generation Q,” passed away on January 24 in Los Angeles after battling triple negative metastatic breast cancer. She was 41.
At the time of her death, Ozarski was working as an executive producer on two upcoming series: a Netflix project starring Will Ferrell and Ramy Youssef, and an untitled Apple TV+ series from “Better Call Saul” creator Vince Gilligan.
Ozarski’s journey in television began unexpectedly. After graduating from the University of Washington with honors, she initially sold rugs in Los Angeles. A chance meeting with a television director launched her career, starting as a travel coordinator for a surfing series in 2007.
Her career quickly advanced from production coordinator roles on shows like NBC’s “The Cape” to becoming an executive producer at Showtime. In 2018, she received an Emmy nomination for her work...
At the time of her death, Ozarski was working as an executive producer on two upcoming series: a Netflix project starring Will Ferrell and Ramy Youssef, and an untitled Apple TV+ series from “Better Call Saul” creator Vince Gilligan.
Ozarski’s journey in television began unexpectedly. After graduating from the University of Washington with honors, she initially sold rugs in Los Angeles. A chance meeting with a television director launched her career, starting as a travel coordinator for a surfing series in 2007.
Her career quickly advanced from production coordinator roles on shows like NBC’s “The Cape” to becoming an executive producer at Showtime. In 2018, she received an Emmy nomination for her work...
- 2/1/2025
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely


You can’t call Saul if there’s no Saul to call.
And Saul Goodman came thisclose to never making it into Breaking Bad. According to Alan Sepinwall’s new book, Saul Goodman v. Jimmy McGill (excepted in Entertainment Weekly), network executives at AMC wanted to deep-six the character before he ever appeared.
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, writer/director Peter Gould and “an executive who shall remain nameless” were on a conference call, according to Gould. “And the question came up, basically, ‘We don’t like this character. Could we start again and come up with a different story for this episode?’”
It wasn’t like the show’s creators had invested a lot in Saul Goodman at that stage of the game. “His creation was all in service of Walt’s story,” said Gould. “We weren’t thinking, ‘Here’s an independent character who’s going to have a life of his own.
And Saul Goodman came thisclose to never making it into Breaking Bad. According to Alan Sepinwall’s new book, Saul Goodman v. Jimmy McGill (excepted in Entertainment Weekly), network executives at AMC wanted to deep-six the character before he ever appeared.
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, writer/director Peter Gould and “an executive who shall remain nameless” were on a conference call, according to Gould. “And the question came up, basically, ‘We don’t like this character. Could we start again and come up with a different story for this episode?’”
It wasn’t like the show’s creators had invested a lot in Saul Goodman at that stage of the game. “His creation was all in service of Walt’s story,” said Gould. “We weren’t thinking, ‘Here’s an independent character who’s going to have a life of his own.
- 1/31/2025
- Cracked

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In the world of television, it's tough to do better than "Breaking Bad." Created by Vince Gilligan, the tale of a high school teacher with cancer who becomes a drug kingpin is widely considered one of the best TV shows ever made. It also spawned arguably one of the best spin-offs ever in the form of "Better Call Saul," which centers on Bob Odenkirk's crooked lawyer Saul Goodman. As hard as it may be to believe with the benefit of hindsight, though, there was almost a world where Saul never would have made it to air.
Entertainment Weekly recently released a preview of Alan Sepinwall's new book "Saul Goodman V. Jimmy McGill: The Complete Critical Companion to Better Call Saul." In it, he speaks with "Breaking Bad" writer-producer and "Better Call Saul" showrunner Peter Gould. During their conversation,...
In the world of television, it's tough to do better than "Breaking Bad." Created by Vince Gilligan, the tale of a high school teacher with cancer who becomes a drug kingpin is widely considered one of the best TV shows ever made. It also spawned arguably one of the best spin-offs ever in the form of "Better Call Saul," which centers on Bob Odenkirk's crooked lawyer Saul Goodman. As hard as it may be to believe with the benefit of hindsight, though, there was almost a world where Saul never would have made it to air.
Entertainment Weekly recently released a preview of Alan Sepinwall's new book "Saul Goodman V. Jimmy McGill: The Complete Critical Companion to Better Call Saul." In it, he speaks with "Breaking Bad" writer-producer and "Better Call Saul" showrunner Peter Gould. During their conversation,...
- 1/30/2025
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film


Let’s be real. If you had to name the most badass action movie of the past few years, what’s the first flick that comes to mind? Yeah yeah, John Wick might be all the rage for teenagers, Liam Neeson continues to do his geriatric Charlie Bronson, and you can never discount Jason Statham and his brand of brutal butt-kicking. But come on, as far as violently visceral and scintillatingly satisfying underdog tales loaded with realistic fisticuffs and gore-sodden gunfights – nobody does it better than Nobody! Indeed, the 2021 cinematic blitzkrieg starring Bob Odenkirk of Better Call Saul as an unassuming everyman by day and certified ass-kicker by night hit all the right notes to deliver a vicious and delicious revenge dish for the ages.
With that being said, did you know that a Nobody 2 is currently back in the works? Did you know there were discussions about making...
With that being said, did you know that a Nobody 2 is currently back in the works? Did you know there were discussions about making...
- 1/30/2025
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com

AMC’s Better Call Saul is a spin-off series of Breaking Bad that managed to exceed our expectations with its storytelling and compelling characters. At the heart of the show’s success is Bob Odenkirk, who owns the role of Jimmy McGill, an earnest attorney who later morphs into Saul Goodman.
Bob Odenkirk in Better Call Saul | AMC Studios
As the series was nearing its end, viewers were anticipating the fates of characters like Kim Wexler and Lalo Salamanca, along with the full transformation of Jimmy into Saul. But there was one incident that occurred in real life, which could’ve possibly derailed the final chapter.
Bob Odenkirk’s health crisis that could have ended Better Call Saul Bob Odenkirk in Better Call Saul | AMC Studios
As per reports from Rolling Stone, Bob Odenkirk had a massive heart attack on July 27, 2021, when he was on break from filming the eighth...
Bob Odenkirk in Better Call Saul | AMC Studios
As the series was nearing its end, viewers were anticipating the fates of characters like Kim Wexler and Lalo Salamanca, along with the full transformation of Jimmy into Saul. But there was one incident that occurred in real life, which could’ve possibly derailed the final chapter.
Bob Odenkirk’s health crisis that could have ended Better Call Saul Bob Odenkirk in Better Call Saul | AMC Studios
As per reports from Rolling Stone, Bob Odenkirk had a massive heart attack on July 27, 2021, when he was on break from filming the eighth...
- 1/29/2025
- by Sonika Kamble
- FandomWire

The Covid-19 pandemic made life hell for everybody. The industry wasn’t exempted. Shootings came to a standstill. It ain’t easy getting work done when you have to maintain social distancing. While the pandemic was not making it easy, Better Call Saul had other hiccups along the way as well.
The final season of the show was shot when the pandemic was ravaging the world. Shooting had to be planned meticulously. The workforce had to be significantly toned down. And just when the makers of the Breaking Bad spinoff were dealing with all these headaches, they came face-to-face with one of their worst nightmares.
The final season of Better Call Saul almost didn’t see the light of day Bob Odenkirk had a severe heart attack while the shoot of Season 8 of Better Call Saul was in progress || Sony Pictures
It was on a fateful day in 2021 that Bob Odenkirk,...
The final season of the show was shot when the pandemic was ravaging the world. Shooting had to be planned meticulously. The workforce had to be significantly toned down. And just when the makers of the Breaking Bad spinoff were dealing with all these headaches, they came face-to-face with one of their worst nightmares.
The final season of Better Call Saul almost didn’t see the light of day Bob Odenkirk had a severe heart attack while the shoot of Season 8 of Better Call Saul was in progress || Sony Pictures
It was on a fateful day in 2021 that Bob Odenkirk,...
- 1/29/2025
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire


As Better Call Saul headed into its homestretch, fans were abuzz with how the acclaimed Breaking Bad prequel would end. What would happen to Saul-only characters like Kim Wexler and Lalo Salamanca? How much would we see of events from the Breaking Bad years, and how much more time would be spent post-Breaking Bad with Saul’s new identity as Gene from Cinnabon? And, most importantly, exactly when, how, and why would Jimmy McGill, a shady but mostly decent attorney, fully transform into the amoral version of Saul Goodman...
- 1/28/2025
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com

While Andy Samberg’s comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been one of the most appreciated sitcoms of the modern day, it’s particularly the I Want It That Way lineup scene from S5E17, Dfw that catapulted the show to great heights. Turning into an iconic, fan-favorite moment, the episode was celebrated for its creativity.
A still from Brooklyn Nine-Nine S5E17, Dfw | image: NBC
But sadly while the scene earned jaw-dropping amounts of views on social media, and got reused multiple times, the real stars behind the scene never got the opportunity to bathe in its success. Due to a lack of residuals, the creators and the actors of Brooklyn Nine-Nine failed to cash on the viral moment, much like Breaking Bad‘s Aaron Paul had highlighted.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine stars grieve about residuals following the success of the Dfw scene
Talk of a legendary line-up from shows that go...
A still from Brooklyn Nine-Nine S5E17, Dfw | image: NBC
But sadly while the scene earned jaw-dropping amounts of views on social media, and got reused multiple times, the real stars behind the scene never got the opportunity to bathe in its success. Due to a lack of residuals, the creators and the actors of Brooklyn Nine-Nine failed to cash on the viral moment, much like Breaking Bad‘s Aaron Paul had highlighted.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine stars grieve about residuals following the success of the Dfw scene
Talk of a legendary line-up from shows that go...
- 1/28/2025
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire


Before his career-altering castings on This Is Us and Stranger Things, Chris Sullivan’s biggest break came courtesy of one Steven Soderbergh. In 2013, the Palm Springs-born, Sacramento-raised actor joined Soderbergh’s period medical drama, The Knick, in the series regular role of shifty ambulance driver Tom Cleary. A decade later, in the midst of the SAG-AFTRA strike and Sullivan’s 2023 run on Broadway, the prolific filmmaker called his former collaborator to offer him his most notable film role to date in an inventive supernatural thriller known as Presence. (Soderbergh acquired an interim agreement so the $2 million self-funded enterprise could film during the strike. Neon then purchased the rights out of Sundance for $5 million.)
Penned by decorated screenwriter David Koepp, Soderbergh’s 34th feature film chronicles the Payne family as they settle into a new home following the accidental overdose of daughter Chloe’s (Callina Liang) best friend. As other challenges present themselves,...
Penned by decorated screenwriter David Koepp, Soderbergh’s 34th feature film chronicles the Payne family as they settle into a new home following the accidental overdose of daughter Chloe’s (Callina Liang) best friend. As other challenges present themselves,...
- 1/27/2025
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News


Ella Maisy Purvis doesn’t need to have patience — she is Patience. The neurodivergent English actress has started off 2025 with a bang, thanks to her first-ever starring role in the six-part Eagle Eye Drama police series Patience on U.K. broadcaster Channel 4. And the 21-year-old is ready for more.
But let’s take this one step at a time. In Patience, which is adapted from the French show Astrid et Raphaëlle, Purvis plays Patience Evans, a young autistic woman who works in the criminal records department of the Yorkshire police department, cataloging and filing evidence from major cases. Craving routine and order, she finds solace and structure in her job.
But the self-taught criminologist also has an instinctive eye for crime scenes as Detective Bea Metcalf, played by Laura Fraser (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Doctor Who) discovers, opening a door to a new, exciting, but also scary world for Patience.
But let’s take this one step at a time. In Patience, which is adapted from the French show Astrid et Raphaëlle, Purvis plays Patience Evans, a young autistic woman who works in the criminal records department of the Yorkshire police department, cataloging and filing evidence from major cases. Craving routine and order, she finds solace and structure in her job.
But the self-taught criminologist also has an instinctive eye for crime scenes as Detective Bea Metcalf, played by Laura Fraser (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Doctor Who) discovers, opening a door to a new, exciting, but also scary world for Patience.
- 1/27/2025
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News

Breaking Bad started as a small crime-drama series about a high school chemistry teacher’s advent into drug dealing. However, by the time it concluded with its fifth and final season, the series had transformed into a global phenomenon. As a result, it easily ranks as one of the best television shows of all time.
Aaron Paul played Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad (Credit: AMC).
The series turned Jesse Pinkman actor Aaron Paul into a household name. Paul’s portrayal of Walter White’s trusted sidekick earned critical acclaim and remains popular even today. However, one scene in the series gave Paul such a hard time it left a mark on the actor. Moreover, the result is still harrowing to watch even a decade later, which only proves the merit of Paul’s performance.
Aaron Paul revealed the Breaking Bad scene that he had a hard time filming
Aside from...
Aaron Paul played Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad (Credit: AMC).
The series turned Jesse Pinkman actor Aaron Paul into a household name. Paul’s portrayal of Walter White’s trusted sidekick earned critical acclaim and remains popular even today. However, one scene in the series gave Paul such a hard time it left a mark on the actor. Moreover, the result is still harrowing to watch even a decade later, which only proves the merit of Paul’s performance.
Aaron Paul revealed the Breaking Bad scene that he had a hard time filming
Aside from...
- 1/25/2025
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire

Walter White was a terrible character in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. However, the actor portraying White, Bryan Cranston, is not who he seems to be on the television screens!
Walter White during the final season of Breaking Bad | Credits: Sony Pictures Television
Although oftentimes vocal about his opinions, Bryan Cranston doesn’t really hold back his words while talking about politics. This time, his aim was at Donald Trump’s slogan.
Bryan Cranston feels America was never great to begin with!
No. His comments will not be taken out of context since although the actor did say this statement, he meant it in terms of what the history of America has been like over countless years.
Bryan Cranston in a still from Your Honor | Credits: CBS Studios
Back in 2023, the actor sat for an interview with CNN wherein he talked about his thoughts and opinions on politics and the current world.
Walter White during the final season of Breaking Bad | Credits: Sony Pictures Television
Although oftentimes vocal about his opinions, Bryan Cranston doesn’t really hold back his words while talking about politics. This time, his aim was at Donald Trump’s slogan.
Bryan Cranston feels America was never great to begin with!
No. His comments will not be taken out of context since although the actor did say this statement, he meant it in terms of what the history of America has been like over countless years.
Bryan Cranston in a still from Your Honor | Credits: CBS Studios
Back in 2023, the actor sat for an interview with CNN wherein he talked about his thoughts and opinions on politics and the current world.
- 1/24/2025
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire

The third season of Invincible premieres in just a couple weeks! Prime Video has thus far done a fantastic job adapting Robert Kirkman's vibrant superhero comic for the small screen. Part of that success can be chocked up to the incredible voice cast. Oscar nominee Steven Yuen plays Mark Grayson, aka Invincible, a teenager who's starting out into the exciting, violent world of superheroism. His father Omni-Man, the breakout character of the show, is played by gravel-voiced icon J. K. Simmons, and his mother Debbie by Emmy winner Sandra Oh. Other notable voices include Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen, Zachary Quinto, Walton Goggins, Zazie Beetz, Clancy Brown, Nicole Byer, Jason Mantzoukas, Jonathan Groff, Ben Schwartz, Sterling K. Brown and Family Matters' own Reginald VelJohnson.
It's an incredibly impressive cast for what at first glance might look like an updated version of the kinds of Saturday morning cartoons kids watched back in the day.
It's an incredibly impressive cast for what at first glance might look like an updated version of the kinds of Saturday morning cartoons kids watched back in the day.
- 1/23/2025
- by Dan Selcke
- Winter Is Coming

Diary in hand and probably spilling chardonnay on it, Bridget Jones is returning nearly after a decade. She is older, perhaps wiser, but seemingly just as awkward. Whether you’ve been a Bridget fan since 2001 or are discovering this classic right now, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is shaping up to be one of the bigger rom-com events of 2025.
Unlike previous films, Mad About the Boy will focus on Bridget as a single mom in her fifties. The movie’s screenplay was written by Helen Fielding, the original author of the Bridget Jones books, with help from Abi Morgan and Dan Mazer. Michael Morris, credited for his chops on Better Call Saul, is directing.
A still from the trailer of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy | Credits: Miramax, Peacock
The film will hit theaters internationally on February 14, 2025. In the U.S., fans can stream it on Peacock starting February 13, 2025. Before its release,...
Unlike previous films, Mad About the Boy will focus on Bridget as a single mom in her fifties. The movie’s screenplay was written by Helen Fielding, the original author of the Bridget Jones books, with help from Abi Morgan and Dan Mazer. Michael Morris, credited for his chops on Better Call Saul, is directing.
A still from the trailer of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy | Credits: Miramax, Peacock
The film will hit theaters internationally on February 14, 2025. In the U.S., fans can stream it on Peacock starting February 13, 2025. Before its release,...
- 1/23/2025
- by Jayant Chhabra
- FandomWire

Say his name.
Vince Gilligan, who created the juggernaut AMC series Breaking Bad and followed it with the lauded prequel spinoff series Better Call Saul, will receive the WGA West’s Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement.
He’ll pick up the award, which celebrates a guild member who has advanced the literature of television and made outstanding contributions to the profession of the television writer, February 15 during the Writers Guild Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton.
Related: Scott Frank Set For WGA East’s Career Achievement Award
“‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,’” Gilligan said in a statement. “Cribbing from a better writer is about all I can think to do right now, preoccupied as we all are by what has happened to beautiful Southern California. But this award is a true honor, and I appreciate it deeply.”
Gilligan created Breaking Bad,...
Vince Gilligan, who created the juggernaut AMC series Breaking Bad and followed it with the lauded prequel spinoff series Better Call Saul, will receive the WGA West’s Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement.
He’ll pick up the award, which celebrates a guild member who has advanced the literature of television and made outstanding contributions to the profession of the television writer, February 15 during the Writers Guild Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton.
Related: Scott Frank Set For WGA East’s Career Achievement Award
“‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,’” Gilligan said in a statement. “Cribbing from a better writer is about all I can think to do right now, preoccupied as we all are by what has happened to beautiful Southern California. But this award is a true honor, and I appreciate it deeply.”
Gilligan created Breaking Bad,...
- 1/21/2025
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV


“Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan has been tapped to receive the Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement at this year’s Writers Guild Awards. The award, chosen by the west coast arm of the Writers Guild of America (and its highest TV writing honor), recognizes members who have “advanced the literature of television and made outstanding contributions to the profession of the television writer.”
Gilligan, whose credits also include “Breaking Bad” spinoff “Better Call Saul,” was additionally one of the notable writers on “The X-Files.” A multiple Emmy and WGA Award winner, Gilligan will be recognized at the 2025 Writers Guild Awards ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Beverly Hilton.
“‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,’” Gilligan said in a statement. “Cribbing from a better writer is about all I can think to do right now, preoccupied as we all are by what...
Gilligan, whose credits also include “Breaking Bad” spinoff “Better Call Saul,” was additionally one of the notable writers on “The X-Files.” A multiple Emmy and WGA Award winner, Gilligan will be recognized at the 2025 Writers Guild Awards ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Beverly Hilton.
“‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,’” Gilligan said in a statement. “Cribbing from a better writer is about all I can think to do right now, preoccupied as we all are by what...
- 1/21/2025
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV

The ultimate evil of "Breaking Bad" is our antihero, Walter White/Heisenberg (Bryan Cranston). But if anyone can match him and (almost) overcome him, it's drug lord Gustavo "Gus" Fring (Giancarlo Esposito). A Chilean immigrant with a mysterious personal history, Gus wears the smiling face of the friendly, charitable fried chicken chain Los Pollos Hermanos — but that's just a mask, plastered over a ruthless master criminal. Then buried even further beneath Gus' iciness is vengeful rage; he's not only in the meth business for the money, but to eventually kill the cartel leadership that long ago murdered his boyfriend Max (James Martinez).
Due to the success of "Breaking Bad" and typecasting, Gus is the character who Esposito will be playing for the rest of his career, whether his name is Stan Edgar ("The Boys"), Moff Gideon ("The Mandalorian"), or literally Gus Fring again.
Aside from his two-faced death scene in...
Due to the success of "Breaking Bad" and typecasting, Gus is the character who Esposito will be playing for the rest of his career, whether his name is Stan Edgar ("The Boys"), Moff Gideon ("The Mandalorian"), or literally Gus Fring again.
Aside from his two-faced death scene in...
- 1/20/2025
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film

After Better Call Saul successfully expanded the Breaking Bad universe, talks of future spinoffs have been unavoidable, but a show about the franchise's biggest villain, Gus Fring, would risk hurting the main series. Breaking Bad's best characters have all left a lasting impression on TV history, as Walt and Jesse are one of the most iconic duos to ever grace the small screen, while Bob Odenkirk put in a once-in-a-lifetime performance as Saul Goodman. Better Call Saul only expanded Saul's legacy, while giving Mike more time in the spotlight, and it even featured the menacing Gus Fring.
Most characters introduced in the two shows got the perfect opportunity to shine, but if the universe were to continue, a Gus Fring prequel remains the most likely possibility. Although Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul portrayed him perfectly and helped him become one of the best TV villains of all time,...
Most characters introduced in the two shows got the perfect opportunity to shine, but if the universe were to continue, a Gus Fring prequel remains the most likely possibility. Although Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul portrayed him perfectly and helped him become one of the best TV villains of all time,...
- 1/19/2025
- by Kyle McLeod
- ScreenRant

‘Beyond the Gates’ (Btg) spoilers reveal that Tamara Tunie, who will play Anita Dupree in the new soap, was born in 1959 as one of six children raised in Pennsylvania. Her parents were James W. Tunie and Evelyn Hawkins Tunie.
‘Beyond The Gates’ Spoilers: Tunie’s First Soap Role Was Jessica Griffin On As The World Turns
Tamara Tunie is a veteran of the iconic soap, “As the World Turns.” She played attorney Jessica Griffin on and off from 1987 to 1995.
Tunie reprised the role from 1999 to 2007. She returned briefly in 2009. Longtime soap fans will know Jessica made an indelible mark in Oakdale, was linked to several major characters, and was part of a core African American family.
Tamara received nominations for the NAACP Image Awards. The award was for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series in 2003 and 2004.
As the show’s matriarch, Tunie joins the cast of the upcoming soap Beyond the Gates.
‘Beyond The Gates’ Spoilers: Tunie’s First Soap Role Was Jessica Griffin On As The World Turns
Tamara Tunie is a veteran of the iconic soap, “As the World Turns.” She played attorney Jessica Griffin on and off from 1987 to 1995.
Tunie reprised the role from 1999 to 2007. She returned briefly in 2009. Longtime soap fans will know Jessica made an indelible mark in Oakdale, was linked to several major characters, and was part of a core African American family.
Tamara received nominations for the NAACP Image Awards. The award was for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series in 2003 and 2004.
As the show’s matriarch, Tunie joins the cast of the upcoming soap Beyond the Gates.
- 1/18/2025
- by Jennifer Gardiner
- Daily Soap Dish

Bill Burr had been vocal about Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione was hailed as a folk hero by some people because of the growing disdain towards the health insurance industry. In Burr’s rant against insurance companies in the wake of the LA fires, he has once again brought up Mangione and his murder case.
Bill Burr in a still from The Mandalorian | Credits: Disney+/Lucasfilm
Mangione was arrested and arraigned in connection with the murder case on December 9. He was charged with first-degree murder, murder in furtherance of terrorism, criminal possession of a weapon, and stalking. Appearing at the New York Supreme Court later in December, Mangione pleaded not guilty to all these charges and awaits a trial.
Bill Burr proclaims support for Luigi Mangione amidst the chaos caused by LA fires Bill Burr’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Credits:...
Bill Burr in a still from The Mandalorian | Credits: Disney+/Lucasfilm
Mangione was arrested and arraigned in connection with the murder case on December 9. He was charged with first-degree murder, murder in furtherance of terrorism, criminal possession of a weapon, and stalking. Appearing at the New York Supreme Court later in December, Mangione pleaded not guilty to all these charges and awaits a trial.
Bill Burr proclaims support for Luigi Mangione amidst the chaos caused by LA fires Bill Burr’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Credits:...
- 1/16/2025
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire

Winnie the Pooh, Pinocchio, Bambi, Peter Pan, and now Mickey Mouse... kinda!
The first teaser for Iconic Events Releasing's upcoming Screamboat movie didn't actually reveal the murderous mouse, but thanks to a new promo image (via Variety), we now have a first look at David Howard Thornton - who plays Art the Clown in the Terrifier films - as a twisted take on the classic cartoon character.
This project is not part of the Twisted Childhood Universe, aka the "Poohniverse," but by the looks of this reprehensible rodent, he'd fit right in.
As we're sure many of you will be aware, Steamboat Willie debuted in a 1928 animated short film directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, which is generally viewed as the first appearance of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. For all intends and purposes, Willie is the iconic Disney mascot, but something tells us this character won't be referred...
The first teaser for Iconic Events Releasing's upcoming Screamboat movie didn't actually reveal the murderous mouse, but thanks to a new promo image (via Variety), we now have a first look at David Howard Thornton - who plays Art the Clown in the Terrifier films - as a twisted take on the classic cartoon character.
This project is not part of the Twisted Childhood Universe, aka the "Poohniverse," but by the looks of this reprehensible rodent, he'd fit right in.
As we're sure many of you will be aware, Steamboat Willie debuted in a 1928 animated short film directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, which is generally viewed as the first appearance of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. For all intends and purposes, Willie is the iconic Disney mascot, but something tells us this character won't be referred...
- 1/15/2025
- ComicBookMovie.com

Jesse Pinkman had arguably the most traumatic and challenging journey of anyone in Breaking Bad, but the franchise gave him three incredible endings that were perfect for Aaron Paul's character. Having started the series as a disinterested high school student, Jesse's life changed dramatically throughout the series after joining Walt's meth empire. Despite everything he lost and the awful acts he participated in, Jesse maintained a sense of humanity even while the violence spiraled out of control, making him one of Breaking Bad's best characters. As a result, it seems fitting he had such a strong conclusion to his story.
While many of the show's main characters wound up dead or with their lives in ruins, Jesse surviving the finale and driving away from the shootout in "Felina" hinted at an optimistic future. His final scene in Breaking Bad was already a positive one, but having overcome plenty...
While many of the show's main characters wound up dead or with their lives in ruins, Jesse surviving the finale and driving away from the shootout in "Felina" hinted at an optimistic future. His final scene in Breaking Bad was already a positive one, but having overcome plenty...
- 1/14/2025
- by Kyle McLeod
- ScreenRant

A new twist on a beloved classic is set to hit theaters this April. Screamboat, a horror spoof of the 1928 Disney short Steamboat Willie, will bring a sinister version of the iconic mouse to life. The release date, originally slated for January, was recently pushed to April by Iconic Events Releasing.
Alongside this announcement, fans were treated to the first look at the murderous mouse, played by David Howard Thornton, known for his chilling performance as Art the Clown in the Terrifier franchise.
via Variety
Director Steven Lamorte, who previously directed the horror parody The Mean One, is at the helm of Screamboat. In his words, the film is “a way of paying homage to Disney while adding a sinister, yet comedic twist to the classic.”
Lamorte praised Thornton’s portrayal of the murderous Willie, describing the performance as both “hilarious and murderously entertaining.” The practical effects used to transform...
Alongside this announcement, fans were treated to the first look at the murderous mouse, played by David Howard Thornton, known for his chilling performance as Art the Clown in the Terrifier franchise.
via Variety
Director Steven Lamorte, who previously directed the horror parody The Mean One, is at the helm of Screamboat. In his words, the film is “a way of paying homage to Disney while adding a sinister, yet comedic twist to the classic.”
Lamorte praised Thornton’s portrayal of the murderous Willie, describing the performance as both “hilarious and murderously entertaining.” The practical effects used to transform...
- 1/14/2025
- by Robert Milakovic
- Comic Basics

Steamboat Willie’s reign of terror is now set to hit the big screen this spring.
Iconic Events Releasing has shifted the U.S. theatrical release date of the Steamboat Willie horror movie “Screamboat” from late January to April. The distributor has also unveiled a first look at the killer mouse, portrayed by David Howard Thornton, best known for his role as Art the Clown in the “Terrifier” franchise.
“I’m so excited to share our mischievous monster mouse with the world. ‘Screamboat’ is my way of paying homage to Disney while putting a sinister, yet comedic twist on the classic,” said writer-director Steven Lamorte. “Watching David Howard Thornton bring Steamboat Willie to life with the magicians at Quantum Creation FX has been nothing short of amazing — he’s hilarious and murderously entertaining. I can’t wait for audiences to meet Willie and experience the chaos we’ve created.”
Per the film’s official description,...
Iconic Events Releasing has shifted the U.S. theatrical release date of the Steamboat Willie horror movie “Screamboat” from late January to April. The distributor has also unveiled a first look at the killer mouse, portrayed by David Howard Thornton, best known for his role as Art the Clown in the “Terrifier” franchise.
“I’m so excited to share our mischievous monster mouse with the world. ‘Screamboat’ is my way of paying homage to Disney while putting a sinister, yet comedic twist on the classic,” said writer-director Steven Lamorte. “Watching David Howard Thornton bring Steamboat Willie to life with the magicians at Quantum Creation FX has been nothing short of amazing — he’s hilarious and murderously entertaining. I can’t wait for audiences to meet Willie and experience the chaos we’ve created.”
Per the film’s official description,...
- 1/13/2025
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV

Netflix is not just a great producer of original content. Sure, many of the original series of the streamer are terrific, but are they immortal? Empire put together a list of the best series ever in 2024, but how many of them can you see on your favorite streamer?
To be fair, Empire's list is of top 100 shows ever. We are just focused on the top 20 here. Once you get past that, the ranking is even more arguable.
But if you want to try and see if the site is correct, you could stream several of the shows on your favorite subscription service. That would be Netflix, obviously. So here is what you can binge-watch in the next week.
If you like Empire, you will love these series on NetflixNo. 20 - Band of Brothers (originally on Max)
The one-season series feels more like an adjunct to Saving Private Ryan, and that makes sense.
To be fair, Empire's list is of top 100 shows ever. We are just focused on the top 20 here. Once you get past that, the ranking is even more arguable.
But if you want to try and see if the site is correct, you could stream several of the shows on your favorite subscription service. That would be Netflix, obviously. So here is what you can binge-watch in the next week.
If you like Empire, you will love these series on NetflixNo. 20 - Band of Brothers (originally on Max)
The one-season series feels more like an adjunct to Saving Private Ryan, and that makes sense.
- 1/13/2025
- by Lee Vowell
- Netflix Life

Jonathan Banks is the kind of actor that automatically elevates whatever he's in. Many first discovered him through his role as fixer Mike Ehrmantraut on "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," where his soulful performance helped audiences care deeply for a troubled man in a despicable line of work, while others found him through his role as cartoon duck drawing criminology professor Buzz Hickey in season 5 of the college sitcom "Community." He's a fantastic performer who brings some surprisingly different characters to life, and back in the 1990s, he stole the show in a guest role on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine."
"Deep Space Nine" often delved into darker topics than was typical for the "Star Trek" franchise, and in season 1, episode 12, "Battle Lines," several members of the DS9 crew were thrust into a truly unpleasant situation on a moon where the inhabitants cannot die. Banks stars as Golin Shel-la,...
"Deep Space Nine" often delved into darker topics than was typical for the "Star Trek" franchise, and in season 1, episode 12, "Battle Lines," several members of the DS9 crew were thrust into a truly unpleasant situation on a moon where the inhabitants cannot die. Banks stars as Golin Shel-la,...
- 1/12/2025
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film


Powered by Bloody Disgusting, the Screambox streaming service is getting set to unleash the exclusive film Lizzie Lazarus, and we’re whetting your appetite with a new clip this week.
Drawing comparisons to Stephen King’s Pet Sematary, the quirky psychological folk-horror film will be resurrected January 14 exclusively on Cineverse & Bd’s Screambox.
Watch the clip below and find the previously released trailer underneath.
The film is set during the Summer Solstice of 1990…
“Strangers Eli and Bethany carry a corpse through the woods. The dead girl is Lizzie, Bethany’s younger sister and Eli’s ex-girlfriend. They’re on a nine-mile hike toward a mythical zone they believe will bring the dead body back to life. But each of them is keeping a secret about Lizzie’s life, and the circumstances behind her death.”
Written and directed by Aviv Rubinstien, the twisted indie gem is bolstered by standout performances from...
Drawing comparisons to Stephen King’s Pet Sematary, the quirky psychological folk-horror film will be resurrected January 14 exclusively on Cineverse & Bd’s Screambox.
Watch the clip below and find the previously released trailer underneath.
The film is set during the Summer Solstice of 1990…
“Strangers Eli and Bethany carry a corpse through the woods. The dead girl is Lizzie, Bethany’s younger sister and Eli’s ex-girlfriend. They’re on a nine-mile hike toward a mythical zone they believe will bring the dead body back to life. But each of them is keeping a secret about Lizzie’s life, and the circumstances behind her death.”
Written and directed by Aviv Rubinstien, the twisted indie gem is bolstered by standout performances from...
- 1/10/2025
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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