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posted by cressida

Cry away, it's okay!

A warning before beginning this article: although all of these series are concluded, some for several years, I will provide a spoiler alert for Ally McBeal, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and 8 Simple Rules for those who are that touchy about learning about major events in shows they haven't watched.

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Death. Everyone does it. And television shows often use death for a season's climax, knowing that the loss of a loved character will anguish (but entertain) viewers. But there are few that actually cause audiences to cry. As a TV & movie viewer who tends to prefer...

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The Walking Lost?

posted by DarkSarcasm

I bet about half of you are already planning on eating me alive or feeding me to a polar bear just for the title. You don't have to read this. You can turn back now and just pretend you never saw it. No one will ever know. =P

The Lost/Walking Dead thing just kind of popped up in the early hours of the morning when I was trying to get to sleep. I started writing stuff down, wondering if it would make sense when I was fully conscious. It did. So here you go - a rough list of similarities between characters from The Walking Dead and Lost.

Notes: Most of the Lost stuff applies more to the early...

INTERVIEW: Actor Mark Labella from “S.W.A.T.”

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Mark Labella, actor/producer

The sixth season of the CBS hit drama “S.W.A.T.,” takes audiences on an exotic and chaotic trip to Thailand, complete with elephants and plenty of action.

Actor Mark Labella steps into a recurring role on the series when he provides vital details that could safe Hondo’s (Shemar Moore) life.

Evidently, Mark is used to saving lives in the real world as a US Navy Veteran and actual Medical Doctor. But these days, this Filipino-American concentrates on his entertainment career, acting and even creating his own projects.

Mark can be seen in upcoming Gerard Butler action thriller Lionsgate...

INTERVIEW: Actress Linette Beaumont Raises Suspicion in “Agatha Raisin”

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Linette Beaumont (photo: Micheal Shelford)

Murder is not usually fodder for laughs – unless it’s “Agatha Raisin.”

The quirky and charming mystery series comes from Acorn TV and is based on the bestselling novels from B.C. Beaton. It stars the always delightful Ashley Jensen as Agatha Raisin, a woman who retires early to a picturesque village and soon finds a second career as an amateur detective investigating mischief, mayhem, and murder in her town.

In the recent season 3 finale episode ‘As the Pig Turns,’ Agatha chases down Amy Beech, a suspicious lady in the village of Winter Parva as she investigates a gruesome murder....

Actor Scott Subiono Talks Season Two of FX’s Drug Drama “Snowfall”

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Actor Scott Subiono (photo: Kenneth Dolin)

Today you’re chasing down bad guys and tomorrow you are the bad guy. That’s the life of make-believe that every actor enjoys.

One such actor is Scott Subiono, who recently portrayed good guy DEA Agent Tony Marino leading the hunt for drug dealers in the second season of John Singleton’s FX series “Snowfall.” Set in the 80’s, the show sets forth a gritty and dangerous tale of the rise of crack cocaine in Los Angeles.

Scott also hit theaters as a bad guy out to swindle Louis Zamperini in the feature film “Unbroken: Path to Redemption,” based on Laura Hillenbrand’s bestseller...

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Actor Keith Burke Turns Up the Heat on Tyler Perry’s ‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ for OWN

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Keith Burke

It’s getting hot in here -- and do you know why? It’s because Tyler Perry’s original hot and steamy drama ‘The Haves and The Have Nots’ for OWN is back.

That’s right! All the sizzle and romance has returned for the second half of Season Five, including the newest character Derrick David – played by actor Keith Burke.

In case you weren’t paying attention, here’s a quick recap on Derrick:

Introduced early this season, Derrick David (Keith Burke) enters the storyline to fix-up more than just the house Hanna Young (Crystal R. Fox) currently lives in. Both are trying to get back...

Actor Cory Blevins Delivers His 'Character' Everywhere This Fall

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Cory Blevins

The backbone of any television show is the “character” actor. These are the men and women who you might not remember by name, but you recognize their face. And, when they do their job right – they elevate the show to another level.

One such actor who has burst onto television screens everywhere is Cory Blevins. He recently appeared as FBI Special Agent Buchholz in EPIX original comedy series, “Get Shorty,” chasing down Ray Romano and Chris O’Dowd. Also the fall, Cory also joined the cast for one of the final episodes of the beloved Netflix show, “Longmire,” and one of the first...

Actress Rachael Meyers Scores Laughs on UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Rachael Meyers

It’s summer…the best time of year to binge on all the shows you haven’t had time for until now.

The latest worthy of watching is the all-new Season 3 of Netflix’s fan-fav comedy UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT.

The lovable Kimmy (Ellie Kemper) returns with a hankering to hit the books as she heads to college. Her new educational outing brings a fresh pack of college besties, including ‘Josie’ played by actress Rachael Meyers. Standing at 6’2”, this real-life former collegiate athlete brings her A-game to the series, scoring plenty of laughs.

Rachael Meyers recently took time to answer...

Actress Claire Cohen Talks from Behind-the-Scenes of Britney Spears Biopic 'Britney Ever After'

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Claire Cohen

The recent Lifetime movie Britney Ever After was not without some controversy. Her steadfast fans are not happy with the un-authorized biopic about their pop princess.

One upbeat note was the appearance of Aussie-actress Claire Cohen as Britney’s Assistant. Claire got to relive some of the stars best (and worst) moments.

This role isn’t the only one that Claire has been gaining attention for. She recently starred as in the black comedy indie film Skid Row Love as a young woman torn between love and heroin. She also appeared in the UN Human Rights office’s award winning short The Riddle...

INTERVIEW: Actor Eduardo Navas from NBC’s “New Amsterdam”

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Eduardo Navas (photographer Francesco Sapienza)

Hospitals are charged with healing the sick. But, what happens when budget cuts are helping to cause the problem?

This issue was highlighted when actor Eduardo Navas returned as hospital maintenance worker, Rafael, for a recent episode of the NBC drama “New Amsterdam.”

A trained theater actor, Eduardo started his career on the stages of his native country, Venezuela. He graduated from the Music Institute Valencia (TMV), studied at the Taller del Método (Method Acting Studio), and won Best Actor at the First Annual Magoson Festival of Theatre for Rodolfo Santana’s "Encuentro en el Parque...

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INTERVIEW: Stephanie Stern on Creating and Starring in IGTV Series “Double Jack”

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Stephanie Stern - creator/star of "Double Jack"

What do you get when you take a small-town female ex-con down on her luck and introduce her to a construction company owner with a soft-spot for giving people second chances? A blueprint for big laughs.

And, that’s exactly what you get with the new IGTV short form series “Double Jack,” created by and starring Stephanie Stern.

The original scripted show also stars comedian Willie Macc and was developed with the assistance of Emmy Award winning writer Sandy Krinski. The first episode premiered on March 3, 2020 with 5 more Season One episodes rolling out in weekly installments every Tuesday....

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power TV Show Review

posted by whatsupbugs

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is a 2018 TV show that is a reboot of the 1980s She-Ra TV show. However, critics and fans have claimed this show is much different than the original show, in a good way.

The Plot

Adora is a teen, who was raised by the Horde. The Horde is an evil organization, but Adora was taught to believe that the Horde was a heroic team, that was meant to defeat the vile princesses. In reality, the Horde has been trying to dominate over the princesses and has been doing lots of evil acts. Adora grew up being best friends with Catra, a fierce, but caring ally of Adora.

When...

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Steve Testa Fakes Out Audiences on ABC’s “To Tell The Truth”

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Steve Testa

Game shows are all the rage right now and ABC’s “To Tell The Truth” hosted by Anthony Anderson is no exception.

A modern reboot now in its third season, each episode brings in four celebrity panelists who are tasked with identifying from a group of three the “real” person with a unique experience or occupation. They take turns asking probing questions in the hopes of tripping up the impostors and revealing the truth.

Actor Steve Testa was recently brought in to fake-out the panel in what will be probably be considered an epic episode starring celebrity guests Jay Pharoah, Rob Riggle,...

INTERVIEW: Actor John Adkins from “The Terminal List”

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

John Adkins (photographer Keith Pratt)

First it was Jack Carr’s best-selling book, then it premiered as Amazon’s #1 drama series of the summer – we’re talking about “The Terminal List” starring Chris Pratt.

The series tells the story of Lt. Commander James Reece after a secret Navy SEAL mission turns deadly for his entire team. Faced with accusations of culpability, Reece is hell bent on finding out what happened and seeks revenge on those responsible for destroying his life.

Korean-American actor John Adkins portrays Isaac ‘Crazy’ Kim, a member of the FBI’s elite Hostage Rescue Team (HRT). The team is called in...

INTERVIEW: Ashley Erin Campbell Dishes Drama in "Yellowstone"

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Ashley Erin Campbell

The Dutton’s face new enemies, new problems and new episodes in the third season of “Yellowstone”. Paramount Networks popular western drama series kicked off recently and one new recurring addition is actress Ashley Erin Campbell.

Introduced during the “Freight Trains and Monsters” episode, Ashley pops up throughout the season as Beth Dutton’s (Kelly Reilly) newest assistant, Susan. And, unfortunately Beth has previously proven a total B to her underlings, so all we can say is – good luck!

Of course, the real Ashley will be fine. Evidently, she has co-written her own TV pilot and...

INTERVIEW: Lisa Valerie Morgan on Creating “The Fash Life” and #FashLifeAtHomeChallenge

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Lisa Valerie Morgan

What do you get when you take some social Influencers, mixed with a few actors, toss in elements of a talk-show, add a dash of sketch comedy and top it off with all things fashionable?

You get the new digital TV series “The Fash Life” from co-creators Lisa Valerie Morgan (Fashion/Lifestyle Blogger /Actress) and Rebecca Hu (Filmmaker/Emmy Winner/Project Greenlight Winner).

“The Fash Life” is described as: a fun, cute and positive space for people to indulge in their favorite things, learn about new trends and more importantly LOL at the ridiculousness of our daily lives on social media....

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Nicole Stanton Shares Step-Motherly Advice in Hallmark's “Wedding at Graceland”

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Nicole Stanton

‘Tis the season to get married. And, if you’re a fan of the Hallmark Channel, then you can watch hopeless romantics get married all month long.

The wedding bells were ringing for Kellie Pickler and Wes Brown in “Wedding at Graceland,” a sequel to their holiday hit “Christmas at Graceland.” When Laurel and Clay decide to tie the knot at Graceland Chapel, they only have 3 weeks to make it all happen.

Actress Nicole Stanton jumps into the planning phase as the traditional, pearl-wearing Isabel Couper. She arrives just in time to offer up some well-intentioned step-motherly advice,...

Actress Christine Garver is Back on the “Madam Secretary” Team

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Christine Garver

Ever wonder what it would be like to work for the CIA, solve national security issues and take orders from a TV star?

Well, you don’t have to join President Trump’s team to do all of this. Instead, get hired for a recurring role alongside Tea Leoni and Tim Daly on the CBS hit political drama, “MADAM SECRETARY.”

Actress CHRISTINE GARVER has done exactly that. She first came into the storyline last year, but disappeared for a bit. Now, she’s back – and ready to help the team tackle the latest global issues plaguing the White House.

Some of you will recognize Christine from her role...

Actress Christine Syron Talks True-Crime Drama: "Murder Among Friends"

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Christine Syron

Most people love a classic ‘who-done-it’ type of story. Investigation Discovery (ID) has been playing into that by serving up true-crime tragedies with their popular series link

Actress link has appeared in not one, but two episodes of this homicidal re-enactment show about friends murdering friends. The most recent titled “Band of Brothers,” finds Christine as a single mother faced with the brutal death of her son.

Of course, Christine has done some other stuff, too. She can be seen on the festival circuit right now in the dark comedy “Jesse’s Girl,” and she’s shooting a recurring...

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Actor Dean Li is Fearless on Showtime's "Shameless"

posted by HollyWoodBigFan

Dean Li

If you’re a fan of Showtime’s hit show “Shameless,” then you already know you're up for another season full of crazy Gallagher family antics.

The second episode of Season 5, titled “I’m the Liver,” premiered last night, introducing actor Dean Li as the ‘Twink’. He’s a friend of Ian and Mickey, who gets caught up in a patriotic moment and finds himself willing to take one for the team – or ‘give one’ actually.

Dean explains, "I can't say I relate to my character, but he's part of a story that's important to tell and one that definitely lives up to the title of the show, I think.”

We also just found out this was Dean’s television acting debut. That’s right – first time out and he’s already proving to be fearless. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

Keep up with Dean Li at: link