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If you thought that the only deadly simian that you would see on your screen this year was Osgood Perkins' adaptation of Stephen King's The Monkey, you thought wrong. Next month, a cult-classic movie by horror master George A. Romero (Night of the LivingDead) is getting the 4K Uhd treatment: Monkey Shines. The 1988 movie is often overshadowed by Romero's more famous movies, but this one earned a small cult status after an initial lukewarm reception. The special 2-disc edition will be released on June 3.

Monkey Shines tells the story of Allan (Jason Beghe), a man who suffers a terrible accident that makes him quadriplegic. After that, he is given a service monkey appointed to help him with daily tasks. The problem is that the adorable Ella suddenly starts to develop a fiercely aggressive behavior, putting the lives of several people at risk.

The horror movie was written by Romero himself,...

Even the biggest Joey Tribbiani haters in the world can't stake a believable claim that Matt LeBlanc isn't TV royalty. LeBlanc's status as a small-screen great is so respected that Kunal Nayyar even reached out to him for advice while working on "The Big Bang Theory," and why wouldn't it be? After all, 10 seasons of "Friends," two seasons of the quickly canceled spin-off "Joey," four seasons of "Man with a Plan," and another four as a "Top Gear" presenter have etched his affable presence into the eyeballs of viewers across the world.

However, even his well-known résumé includes the occasional hidden gem that's worth any fan's time -- and not just stuff like his role as Don West in the star-studded 1998 sci-fi adventure "Lost in Space" or his old recurring role as Vinnie Verducci on "Married with Children." Let's put it this way: What's the only series LeBlanc won a Golden Globe for?...

Scream Factory’s June home video line-up consists of 4K upgrades for a pair of deep cuts from masters of horror: George A. Romero‘s Monkey Shines and Clive Barker‘s Lord of Illusions.

Monkey Shines will be released on 4K Ulltra HD + Blu-ray on June 3.

The 1988 sci-fi horror film has been newly restored in 4K from the original negative with Dolby Vision.

Romero wrote the scripted, based on Michael Stewart‘s 1983 novel of the same name. Jason Beghe, Kate McNeil, John Pankow, Joyce Van Patten, Christine Forrest, Stephen Root, Stanley Tucci, and Janine Turner star.

Disc 1 – 4K Uhd:

4K Restoration From The Original Negative (new) Presented In Dolby Vision (Hdr-10 Compatible) Audio: DTS-hd Master Audio 5.1 & 2.0 Stereo Audio Commentary With Film Critic Eric Vespe And Author Daniel Kraus (new) Audio Commentary With Director And Writer George A. Romero

Disc 2 – Blu-ray:

4K Restoration From The Original Negative (new) Audio: DTS-hd Master...

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The Studio is a satirical cringe comedy series created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez. The Apple TV+ series is set in Hollywood, and it follows Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of the Continental Studios. Matt finds himself overwhelmed with the ever-changing industry, eccentric actors and directors, and soul-sucking financiers, but all he wants to do is make great films. The Studio stars Seth Rogen, Catherine O’Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, Bryan Cranston, and Kathryn Hahn. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, interesting storylines, and entertaining characters in The Studio, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Action is a dark comedy series created by Chris Thompson. The short-lived Fox series is set in Hollywood, and it follows Peter Dragon,...

The 1985 crime thrillerTo Live and Die in L.A. may have only earned $17 million at the worldwide box office, but well-known film critic, the late Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times, gave the movie, directed by William Friedkin, four out of four stars. The movie will stream for free on Tubi starting on April 1.

Although its box office take may seem low, To Live and Die in L.A. did turn a profit as its budget was just $6 million. The movie follows the story of two Secret Service agents who are given the task of arresting a counterfeiter. Currently, the film has an 88% critic score and a 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

A CSI Veteran Stars in the Film

William Petersen, best known for his starring role as Dr. Gil Grissom, in the CSI franchise, plays Secret Service agent Richard Chance. Willem Dafoe portrays the criminal Eric “Rick” Masters, who kills...

When I first read the news that one of my favorite modern directors, Osgood Perkins, would be directing The Monkey, the article was accompanied by a familiar image: a toy monkey with a cracked-out face, banging two cymbals together. My brain immediately went to George A. Romero’s underappreciated 1988 film, Monkey Shines.

I also immediately assumed Monkey Shines was based on a King story—a natural assumption. What hasn’t King written at this point, after all? In reality, of course, Perkins/King’s The Monkey has absolutely nothing to do with Romero’s Monkey Shines. But while the two properties aren’t officially connected apart from their similar imagery – oddly enough, Perkins had to redesign the toy monkey from King’s story due to a Disney copyright! – they do have a few things in common. Both Monkey Shines and The Monkey feature bat-shit crazy stories full of dark humor,...

Chicago Pd has featured an abundance of characters, and many of the actors and actresses who play them are familiar faces. Series mainstays and those with much briefer runs alike have typically starred in at least one other TV show or movie fans are likely to have seen. Some of them have careers dating back decades, while others are best known for more modern work.

By sheer coincidence, many actors involved with the franchise are well-known for featuring in fantasy, sci-fi, and horror works. The stars of Chicago Pd have had major roles in franchises like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Arrowverse, and in movies like Monkey Shines. These performances are all excellent, and show the range of the long-running police procedural's cast.

Jason Beghe Plays Allan Mann in Monkey Shines

Before he was the face of Chicago Pd, Jason Beghe starred in the 1988 horror film Monkey Shines. Here,...

Over his four decades in Hollywood, Willem Dafoe has become, and continues to be, one of the most versatile actors ever. Whether blazing through an independent arthouse career or turning up in a major box-office hit, his ability to embody an endless variety of characters has won him fans and widespread acclaim. From historical dramas, psychological thrillers, or fantasy films: he can move effortlessly from starring roles to incredible supporting performances in some of the best films of all time. His distinctive looks and haunting aura make him one of the most recognizable and enduring faces in cinema today.

Dafoe has been nominated for four Academy Awards and has won a plethora of other accolades for his roles in films such as Platoon, Shadow of the Vampire, and The Florida Project. Known for giving some of the most intense acting performances, whether hes playing a tortured US soldier in Vietnam,...

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The Franchise is a satirical comedy series created by Jon Brown. The HBO series revolves around the crew of a little-known franchise movie set in an otherwise extremely popular superhero cinematic universe. The Franchise’s comedy comes from all the chaos generated by the always-on-fire set, idiotic stars, arrogant director, and panic-ridden crew. The Franchise stars Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, Isaac Powell, Richard E. Grant, and Daniel Brühl. So, if you loved the satirical comedy, behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood, and the general chaos in The Franchise here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Episodes is a satirical comedy series created by David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik. The Showtime series follows a British married couple who created an award-winning British...

A white-knuckle thrill ride directed by horror maestro George A. Romero, Monkey Shines features a top-notch cast including Jason Beige, Kate McNeill, John Pankow, Joyce Van Patten, Stephen Root, Stanley Tucci and Janine Turner as well as cutting edge 80s practical effects from Tom Savini, Greg Nicotero and Everett Burrell.

When college athlete Alan Mann is left wheelchair bound after a tragic accident, his world contracts into one of soul crushing depression and impotent rage. Abandoned by his girlfriend and left in the hands of an unsympathetic nurse who cares more about her pet parrot than her patient, Alan’s wretched life is changed for the better when he is gifted a capuchin monkey named Ella. Ella is trained to help Alan with day-to-day tasks, in essence replacing his paralysed limbs. But when Ella starts feeding off Alan’s darker impulses and revenge-filled dreams, things start to become deadly for those around him.

When he died this summer, a lot of director William Friedkin’s movies got new life as film fans dug into this filmography. Looking over his body of work, one of the interesting things to note is that he directed four films that could justifiably be called masterpieces, but only two of them were successful. There was The French Connection and The Exorcist, both of which raked in huge box office and are considered classics. But, there were also two flops that he made that are just as good as those films, one of which is 1977’s Sorcerer, and the other is 1985’s Secret Service thriller To Live and Die in L.A., which we’re digging into in this episode of Wtf Happened to This Movie.

The film stars William Petersen (long before CSI) as a Secret Service agent after the counterfeiter who killed his partner. While that premise sounds old hat,...

TCM is honoring William Friedkin's career with a two-night event showcasing five of his best films, including The French Connection and The Exorcist. Friedkin had a successful Hollywood career, directing acclaimed films across various genres such as Sorcerer and Killer Joe. Hollywood mourned Friedkin's death and praised his genius and influence, with collaborators and actors from The Exorcist speaking highly of him.

Turner Classic Movies will celebrate the life and career of the late, great William Friedkin with a two-night event. TCM's tribute will showcase five films, the first three airing on Thursday, September 14, and the remaining two airing Sunday, November 26. September's event will feature The French Connection, To Live and Die in L.A., and The Boys in the Band; while November's event kicks off with the TCM premiere of Friedkin Uncut, a documentary about Friedkin's life and work, and concludes with The Exorcist.

Early in his career, Friedkin...

William Friedkin was an inherently well-informed filmmaker. He started out in television at age 18, directing live news reports and documentaries for WGN-tv in Chicago. He knew how to get to the bottom of any story, best frame the narrative to capture attention, and inform the viewer.

He brought that sense of assured knowledge to movies. There is never any doubt about the veracity of The French Connection (1971). The Exorcist (1973), meanwhile, invites the audience to medical diagnoses and a realistic portrayal of demonic possession. It is the emphasis on the medical that makes the demonic seem plausible. Similarly, To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) is an authentic movie about counterfeiting, and one which deserves to be as celebrated as his early ‘70s masterpieces.

A Step by Step Guide to Counterfeiting

The printing of bogus bills may not seem like an exciting basis for a crime thriller, but Friedkin progressively raises the...

William Petersen was a theater actor from Chicago when William Friedkin changed the course of his life. In 1984, the Oscar-winning director tapped the then-unknown performer to play Richard Chance, a Secret Service agent willing to bend rules and break laws in order to capture a shadowy counterfeiter (Willem Dafoe) in “To Live and Die in L.A.” The crime thriller was a return to form for Friedkin, who had summited the heights of the movie business with “The French Connection” and “The Exorcist,” only to suffer a string of disappointments. Petersen and Friedkin would later collaborate on a Showtime remake of “12 Angry Men” and two episodes of “CSI.” Friedkin died on Aug. 7 at the age of 87, and Petersen shared his reflections on his “greatest mentor and most brilliant friend.”

I was doing “Streetcar Named Desire” at the Stratford Festival outside of Toronto, and Billy sent his casting director to watch me.

When you think of 1980s action movies, visions of steroidal juggernauts like Schwarzenegger and Stallone are likely to spring to mind, but there was always another, if less numerous, stream running through their midst: gritty, downbeat, and cynical films typically helmed by New Hollywood stalwarts whose careers were in various stages of diminution. Among them were Hal Ashby’s strident, coke-fueled 8 Million Ways to Die, John Frankenheimer’s seamy extortion saga 52 Pickup, and William Friedkin’s To Live and Die in L.A., a neon-hued noir reworking of the morally ambiguous cops-versus-criminals terrain he had staked out a decade earlier in The French Connection.

Like Friedkin’s earlier film, To Live and Die in L.A. cannily blends quasi-documentary procedural realism with an unpredictable modernist sensibility. The story is succinct in its pulpy purity: loose-cannon Secret Service agent Chance (William Petersen) vows to take down elusive counterfeiter Rick Masters (Willem Dafoe), no matter the cost,...

A new episode of the Best Horror Movie You Never Saw video series has just been released, and with this one we’re looking back at one of the more overlooked entries in the filmography of the late, great George A. Romero. The movie is the 1988 release Monkey Shines (watch it Here), and you can hear all about it in the video embedded above!

Written and directed by Romero, Monkey Shines is based on a novel by Michael Stewart. The film has the following synopsis: What starts as an innocent attempt to have a specially trained monkey help a paralyzed man get a new lease on life turns into a hell of unleashed rage. Monkey Shines, is a chilling look at how one man’s inner fury is telepathically channeled through his beloved monkey which carries out his most devious thoughts.

Jason Beghe, John Pankow, Kate McNeil, Joyce Van Patten,...

Peter Scolari, the prolific television and stage actor who found instant fame and a lifetime friendship with Tom Hanks when the two co-starred in the hit 1980 TV comedy Bosom Buddies, died early this morning following a two-year battle with cancer. He was 66.

His death was announced by Ellen Lubin Sanitsky at Wright Entertainment.

Scolari’s 43-year show business career included such highlights as his Emmy-nominated series regular role of producer Michael Harris on Bob Newhart’s 1984-90 comedy Newhart, an Emmy-winning recurring role as the father of Lena Dunham’s character on HBO’s Girls, and, most recently, his role as Bishop Thomas Marx on the CBS supernatural drama Evil.

A partial roster of other TV credits include Fosse/Verdon, Madoff, The Good Fight, Murphy Brown, The West Wing, ER, Gotham, Law & Order: Svu, Ally McBeal, From The Earth To The Moon and Honey I Shrunk The Kids: The TV Show,...

"I whipped up a kick ass divorce mix playlist for ya." Gravitas Ventures has debuted an official trailer for Before/During/After, an indie drama written by and starring Finnerty Steeves. The film earned good festival buzz taking home Dances With Films' "Industry Choice Award", Greenpoint Film Festival's "Best of the Fest" award, San Diego's "Best Ensemble Cast" honor, Naples' "Programmers Choice Award", and an exclusive drive-in showing at the RiverRun Film Festival. This sharp-witted dramedy studies a middle-aged NYC theatre actress suddenly forced to figure out the kind of person she wants to portray in real life when her marriage comes to an end after she catches her husband cheating. In addition to Steeves, this also stars Jeremy Davidson, John Pankow, Kristine Sutherland, Richard Masur, Michael Emerson, and Deborah Rush. This looks rather amusing and witty, a cathartic film all about figuring out what to do now. Here's the trailer (+ poster...

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Are Paul and Jamie still crazy about each other? Has the Mad About You TV show been cancelled or renewed for a ninth season on Spectrum Originals? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Mad About You, season nine. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?  

What's This TV Show About?

A revival of the comedy series created by Paul Reiser and Danny Jacobson, Mad About You stars Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, John Pankow, Richard Kind, Abby Quinn, and Anne Ramsay. In its original seven-season run on NBC, the sitcom revolves around the relationship of newlyweds Paul Buchman (Reiser), a documentary filmmaker, and Jamie Stemple Buchman (Hunt), a public relations specialist. The couple's family and...

Is there still chemistry in the Buchman house in the eighth season of the Mad About You TV show on Spectrum Originals? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Mad About You is cancelled or renewed for season nine. Spectrum Originals and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the eighth season episodes of Mad About You here.

A revival of the comedy series created by Paul Reiser and Danny Jacobson, Mad About You stars Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, John Pankow, Richard Kind, Abby Quinn, and Anne Ramsay. In its original seven-season run on NBC, the sitcom revolves around the relationship of newlyweds Paul Buchman (Reiser), a documentary filmmaker, and Jamie Stemple Buchman...

Network: NBC, Spectrum Originals

Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour)

Seasons: Ongoing

TV show dates: September 23, 1992 -- May 24, 1999

November 20, 2019 -- present

Series status: Ended after seven seasons on NBC, Revived by Spectrum Originals

Performers include: Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, Maui, John Pankow, Leila Kenzle, Anne Ramsay, Cynthia Harris, Richard Kind, Louis Zorich, Judy Geeson, Robin Bartlett, Lisa Kudrow, and Suzie Plakson.

TV show description:      

A multi-camera comedy series created by Paul Reiser and Danny Jacobson, Mad About You revolves around the relationship of newlyweds Paul Buchman (Reiser), a documentary filmmaker, and Jamie Stemple Buchman (Hunt), a public relations specialist. The pair live in a New York City apartment with their beloved dog, Murray (Maui). Paul found Murray as a puppy and Paul met Jamie while walking him.

The couple's family and friends include Lisa Stemple (Ramsay), Jamie's...

Before there was Must-See TV, there was Mad About You.

Twenty-five years ago this fall, NBC assembled the foundation of what would be one of the best and most popular programming blocs in TV history. Seinfeld was already entrenched at 9 P.M., while Mad About You — a sitcom starring Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt as the happily married Paul and Jamie Buchman — was entering its second season leading off what had long been TV’s most profitable night (and its third season overall). To that duo, NBC added powerhouse hospital...

With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away in the United States, the fall season that seemingly just began starts closing up shop until January.

NBC is first out with the OneChicago universe and ABC winds down its Thursday lineup, too.

Find out what else is going on next week and what you should watch by reading below.

Sunday, November 17

The Crown has a special Sunday premiere on Netflix. With new actors in the role of all of the central characters, it features episodic storytelling so that you don't have to binge-watch it to enjoy. Read our full review of The Crown Season 3 for more information.

8/7c Write Before Christmas (Hallmark)

There are more great stars in this Hallmark original as Jessica (Torrye Divitto) sends Christmas cards to those special to her -- the aunt who raised her, her brother, an aging pop star, the teacher that inspired her, and her...

Jamie’s (Helen Hunt) mom, Theresa, will be paying a visit in Spectrum Originals’ Mad About You. Carol Burnett will return to reprise her role as Theresa Stemple (see photo above) in an upcoming episode of the revival starring original series stars Hunt and Paul Reiser.

The new installment is set 20 years after the original series’ seven-season run ended on NBC in 1999. The revival will explore the fertile ground of modern marriage through the eyes of the Buchmans (Reiser and Hunt) as newly minted empty-nesters after dropping their unpredictable, hard-to-control daughter Mabel (Abby Quinn) off at college. Original cast members John Pankow and Richard Kind also reprise their respective roles as Ira Buchman and Dr. Mark Devanow.

Burnett’s storyline has not been revealed.

The first six episodes of the Sony Pictures TV-produced limited series will arrive November 20, and the final six will be released on Wednesday, December 18.

The original...

Spectrum’s fast-approaching Mad About You revival is hosting one more family reunion: Carol Burnett is set to reprise her role as Theresa Stemple, the mother of Helen Hunt’s Jamie, TVLine has learned.

Burnett will be back in a guest-starring capacity, though it’s not yet clear if she will appear in more than one episode. The comedienne previously appeared in 10 installments of Mad About You‘s original run, while the late Carroll O’Connor portrayed Jamie’s father, Gus.

More from TVLineMad About You Revival: Two More Vets Return — Plus One Who Won'tMad About You Revival Casts Paul...

Mad About You star Helen Hunt is home resting today after a serious car accident. She currently stars opposite Paul Reiser in a limited series revival of the popular 1990s NBC comedy for Spectrum Originals. Production on the show, which is pre-shooting today, continues as scheduled. It is unclear yet whether Hunt will be able to return to work tomorrow. The series, from Sony Pictures TV, is currently in production on Episode 7 of its 12-episode order.

The release of Mad About You will not be impacted. The first six episodes, which have been completed, are set to debut November 20, and the final six will be put out on Wednesday, December 18.

Hunt was rushed to the hospital yesterday after the SUV in which she was riding flipped over during a violent crash in Los Angeles, according to a TMZ report. She was released a few hours later.

The new installment of...

Hail, hail the Mad About You gang’s (almost) all here for the revival.

Anne Ramsey is set to rejoin the cast for the forthcoming Spectrum revival; she played Lisa, the older sister to Helen Hunt’s Jamie, in the original series. Additionally, fellow franchise vet Jerry Adler — aka building super Mr. Wicker — will guest-star in the premiere.

More from TVLineMad About You Revival: Spectrum Sets Premiere Date(s) -- Watch TeaserTVLine Items: Mad About You Adds Vets, Drunk History Renewed and MoreMad About You Revival Casts Paul and Jamie's Grown-Up Daughter

As previously reported, the 12-episode revival will air...

The Buchmans are being split up!

Spectrum on Thursday announced that its 12-episode Mad About You revival will air in two equal parts, with the first six episodes bowing Wednesday, Nov. 20. The final six episodes, meanwhile, will drop on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

More from TVLineMad About You Revival: Two More Vets Return -- Plus One Who Won'tTVLine Items: Mad About You Adds Vets, Drunk History Renewed and MoreMad About You Revival Casts Paul and Jamie's Grown-Up Daughter

Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt are set to reprise their signature roles as Paul and Jamie Buchman in the “limited event series,” which finds...

Spectrum Originals has set Wednesday, November 20 for the premiere of Mad About You, the long-in-the-works revival series starring Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt in a reprisal of their original roles. The first six episodes of the Sony Pictures TV-produced limited series will drop November 20, and the final six episodes will be released on Wednesday, December 18.

The new installment is set twenty years after the original series’ seven-season run ended on NBC in 1999. The revival series will explore the fertile ground of modern marriage through the eyes of the Buchmans (Reiser and Hunt) as newly minted empty-nesters after dropping their unpredictable, hard-to-control daughter Mabel (Abby Quinn) off at college. Original cast members John Pankow and Richard Kind return to reprise their roles as Ira Buchman and Dr. Mark Devanow, respectively.

The original sitcom ran for seven seasons from 1992-1999 and won multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards. All 164 original episodes are...

Some new and familiar faces are coming to Mad About You. Deadline reports Richard Kind, John Pankow, and Kecia Lewis have joined the Spectrum Originals TV show revival.

Pankow and Kind played Ira Buchman and Dr. Mark Devanow, respectively, on the original NBC sitcom, which ran from 1992 to 1999. The series also starred Helen Hunt, Paul Reiser, and Anne Ramsay.

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The Mad About You revival is bringing two more of its original cast members into the fold.

John Pankow and Richard Kind will reprise their roles from the 1990s NBC comedy in Spectrum's revival. The limited-run series is set to premiere during the holiday season.

The two actors join original series stars Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt in the new episodes, along with Abby Quinn (Little Women), who plays their now college-age daughter, Mabel. Production on the new episodes, from Sony Pictures TV in association with Comedy Dynamics, is scheduled to begin Sept. 3.

Pankow first appeared midway through the show's ...

The Mad About You revival is welcoming back two familiar faces: Original cast members Richard Kind and John Pankow will reprise their roles for Spectrum Originals’ upcoming follow-up.

The series explores “the fertile ground of modern marriage through the eyes of the Buchmans as newly minted empty-nesters after dropping their daughter Mabel (Abby Quinn) off at college,” per the official synopsis. Pankow will once again play Ira Buchman, the cousin of Paul Reiser’s character, while Kind portrays Dr. Mark Devanow.

More from TVLineMad About You Revival Casts Paul and Jamie's Grown-Up DaughterAubrey Plaza Rules as Drunk History's Cleopatra --...

Original Mad About You cast members John Pankow and Richard Kind will be reprising their roles in the upcoming limited series for Spectrum Originals.

Pankow and Kind will co-star in the follow-up to the popular 1990s NBC comedy series, opposite returning leads Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser and new cast addition Abby Quinn. The pair will reprise their respective series-regular roles from the original as Paul’s (Reiser) cousin, Ira Buchman, and Dr. Mark Devanow.

In its return, Mad About You will explore the modern marriage through the eyes of the Buchmans (Reiser and Hunt) as newly minted empty-nesters after dropping off their unpredictable, hard-to-control daughter Mabel (Quinn) at college.

Production starts Sept.ember 3 on the series, which is set to premiere this holiday season on Spectrum Originals.

Mad About You aired on NBC from 1992-99 and won multiple Emmys. All 164 original episodes are available free on-demand, exclusively for Spectrum subscribers.

As we’re now about halfway through the Broadway season, there are currently seven productions of musicals set to open this spring. Could we be seeing any of them contend at this year’s Tony Awards? Below, we recap the plot of each musical as well as the awards history of its author, cast, creative types, the opening, and (where applicable) closing dates.

“Be More Chill” (previews begin February 13; opens March 10)

In this musical adaptation of Ned Vizzini’s 2004 novel of the same name, Jeremy Heere is your average, nothing-special teenager at Middleborough High School in nothing-special New Jersey. That is, until the day he finds out about ‘The Squip.’ Thus begins a journey that pits Jeremy’s desire to be popular against his struggle to remain true to his authentic self.

With a book by Drama Desk nominee Joe Tracz and a score by Joe Iconis, this production is...

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, casting is complete for the new Broadway production of the musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate, starring Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara as 'KateLilli Vanessi,' Tony Award nominee Will Chase as 'PetruchioFred Graham,' Corbin Bleu as 'LucentioBill Calhoun,' Terence Archie as 'Harrison Howell,' Mel Johnson Jr. as 'Harry TrevorBaptista,' James T. Lane as 'Paul,' Stephanie Styles as 'Lois LaneBianca,' Adrienne Walker as 'Hattie,' Lance Coadie Williams as 'Gangster Second Man' and John Pankow as 'Gangster First Man.'...

Casting is complete for the new Broadway production of the musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate, starring Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara as KateLilli Vanessi, Tony Award nominee Will Chase as PetruchioFred Graham, Corbin Bleu as LucentioBill Calhoun, Terence Archie as Harrison Howell, Mel Johnson Jr. as Harry TrevorBaptista, James T. Lane as Paul, Stephanie Styles as Lois LaneBianca, Adrienne Walker as Hattie, Lance Coadie Williams as Gangster Second Man and John Pankow as Gangster First Man.

Monkey Shines finds George A. Romero in the somewhat unusual position of adapting someone else’s work. Brought onto the project after the dissolution of his partnership with producer Richard P. Rubinstein, Romero claims this was the only time he ever adapted someone else’s work besides Stephen King (though I’m unsure how The Crazies and Two Evil Eyes figure into his estimation). Perhaps it’s this circumstance that results in Monkey Shines being considered one of Romero’s lesser works. As the writer and director known for inventing the modern zombie and injecting strong sociopolitical messages into independent horror cinema, tackling what looks to be a scientific thriller à la Michael Crichton for his first major studio-backed film seems beneath his talents. Yet, I can’t imagine anyone else directing this film and achieving similarly successful results.

Monkey Shines tells the story of Allan Mann (Jason Beghe), an...

In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for Showtime. For this season, the premium network has newcomers “The Chi” (Jason Mitchell) and “Smilf” (Frankie Shaw), returning Emmy contenders “Homeland” (Claire Danes) and “Shameless” (William H. Macy) and limited series “Patrick Melrose” (Benedict Cumberbatch) and “Twin Peaks” (Kyle MacLachlan) as part of their 2018 campaign.

Below, the list of Showtime lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedy, drama and limited series. More names might be added by the network on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.

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For many years, Paul Reiser refused to even entertain the notion of revisiting his 1990s sitcom “Mad About You.” But clearly, he has come around: TVLine reported on Tuesday that Sony Pictures TV is developing a revival of the romantic comedy.

“Mad About You” was part of NBC’s successful “Must See TV” stable of sitcoms and ran for seven seasons, from 1992 to 1999. The comedy, which Reiser created with Danny Jacobson, starred Reiser and Helen Hunt as Paul and Jamie Buchman, a young couple living in New York. The decision to potentially revive “Mad About You” comes following NBC’s successful return of “Will & Grace” and ABC’s impending revisit of “Roseanne.” Other hit reboots have included “The X-Files,” “Full House” and “Gilmore Girls.”

“People were asking about bringing ‘Mad About You,’ and for years I said no, why would you?” Reiser told IndieWire in October. “Literally for 18 years I was adamant,...

This news won't make fans of Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser mad: A Mad About You revival is in development. According to TVLine, Hunt and Reiser are in informal talks to return to the roles of Paul and Jamie Buchman. The series aired seven seasons on NBC from 1992-1999. Reiser, who recently appeared in Stranger Things season two, co-created the series with Danny Jacobson. Request for comment from Sony, the show's distributor, was not immediately returned. The show followed newlyweds Paul and Jamie as they lived their daily lives and eventually welcomed a daughter, Mabel. The show also starred Anne Ramsay, Leila Kenzle, John Pankow and Richard Kind. "I've thought about. I always said no to a...

An actor from Episodes will soon appear on Chicago Pd. John Pankow will appear on the fall finale of the series set to air on November 29.The Hollywood Reporter revealed more about his role on the NBC series:“The actor is set to guest-star on Chicago P.D. He will play Judge Wells, who attended the Police Academy with Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) way back when and for whom Voight has great respect. A respected judge across the city, he remains calm and well-spoken even in the face of crisis. When a nationwide epidemic hits close to home in Chicago, and specifically close to Judge Wells' home, Voight promises him they will do everything possible to right this wrong.”Are you excited to see John Pankow on Chicago Pd? Tell us what you think.

Mama Smoak is headed back to Star City.

Charlotte Ross will reprise her Arrow role as Felicity Smoak’s mother Donna during a Season 6 episode, TVLine has confirmed. Further details about the guest spot are unavailable, but the series is currently in production on its midseason finale, so perhaps Donna arrives to (belatedly) help Felicity celebrate her… new business with Curtis? Or something?

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Ross — who hinted at her return in an Instagram post — last appeared on the CW superhero drama during the Season 4 finale. Her character...

It’s official: There are no more “Episodes.”

David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik’s award-winning Showtime comedy came to a close Sunday night, and as sad as it is to say goodbye, the brilliantly meta Hollywood satire delivered an ideal ending. Both surprising and fitting, the final moments of “Episodes” came together in a way that felt inevitable only after it happened.

[Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for the “Episodes” Season 5 finale — the series finale — Episode 7, “Episode Seven.”]

After confronting Matt (Matt LeBlanc) over why he passed on the script they created together (kind of), Beverly (Tamsin Greig) and Sean (Stephen Mangan) came to terms with the cold hard truth: Their latest pilot wasn’t very good. So, in a burst of inspiration, Sean wrote a new pilot that everyone loved, including Matt. The three patched up their thorny fallout and committed to the new project, which turned out to be…

“Episodes!” That’s right. Completing the meta arc that began by casting Matt LeBlanc as Matt LeBlanc,...

Vulture Watch What's in store for Matt, Sean, and Beverly? Is the Episodes TV show cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on Showtime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Episodes, season six. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About? A scripted Showtime comedy, Episodes stars Matt LeBlanc as a fictionalized version of himself. The cast also includes Tamsin Greigas, Stephen Mangan, John Pankow, Kathleen Rose Perkins, and Mircea Monroe. The fifth season kicks off several months after the season four finale. Although Matt’s gameshow is a big hit, his acting career has faded into obscurity. Things aren’t going too well for Sean (Mangan) and Beverly (Greig), either. Sean’s former...

This time out, fans don't have to waste time wondering if the Episodes TV show will be cancelled or renewed for season six. In April of 2016, when Showtime announced the fifth installment was in production, they confirmed it would be the final season -- at the request of creators David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik. We're still tracking the ratings though, because they provide perspective when considering the cancellation or renewal chances of other Showtime TV shows, as well as the likelihood of a spinoff or sequel. Will the audience rally to give Episodes a big send off? Stay tuned. A scripted comedy, Episodes stars Matt LeBlanc as a fictionalized version of himself. The Showtime cast also includes Tamsin Greigas, Stephen Mangan, John Pankow, Kathleen Rose Perkins, and Mircea Monroe. The fifth and final season kicks off several months after the season four...

Vulture Watch What's in store for Matt, Sean, and Beverly? Is the Episodes TV show cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on Showtime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Episodes, season six. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About? A scripted Showtime comedy, Episodes stars Matt LeBlanc as a fictionalized version of himself. The cast also includes Tamsin Greigas, Stephen Mangan, John Pankow, Kathleen Rose Perkins, and Mircea Monroe. The fifth season kicks off several months after the season four finale. Although Matt’s gameshow is a big hit, his acting career has faded into obscurity. Things aren’t going too well for Sean (Mangan) and Beverly (Greig), either. Sean’s former...

This time out, fans don't have to waste time wondering if the Episodes TV show will be cancelled or renewed for season six. In April of 2016, when Showtime announced the fifth installment was in production, they confirmed it would be the final season -- at the request of creators David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik. We're still tracking the ratings though, because they provide perspective when considering the cancellation or renewal chances of other Showtime TV shows, as well as the likelihood of a spinoff or sequel. Will the audience rally to give Episodes a big send off? Stay tuned. A scripted comedy, Episodes stars Matt LeBlanc as a fictionalized version of himself. The Showtime cast also includes Tamsin Greigas, Stephen Mangan, John Pankow, Kathleen Rose Perkins, and Mircea Monroe. The fifth and final season kicks off several months after the season four...

"I'm not complaining. I'm golfing." Showtime has released new clips from the season five premiere of Episodes.The comedy follows a married writing team (Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan) as they try to reproduce their British TV hit for an American network with Matt LeBlanc as its star. The cast also includes John Pankow, Kathleen Rose Perkins, and Mircea Monroe.Read More…...

"Comedies don't have to be funny anymore." Recently, Showtime released the official trailer for the fifth and final season of Episodes.The comedy follows a married writing team (Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan) as they try to reproduce their British TV hit for an American network with Matt LeBlanc as its star. The cast also includes John Pankow, Kathleen Rose Perkins, and Mircea Monroe.Read More…...

Matt LeBlanc fans, your long wait will soon be over. Showtime has announced that “Episodes” will return for its fifth and final season on Sunday, August 20 and, to reward your patience, has even released a teaser for the show’s swan song. Watch below.

Read More: ‘Episodes’ Creators Preview the Final Season of Matt LeBlanc’s Showtime Comedy and Unveil Why It Had To End

Here’s the synopsis: “At the start of the final season of ‘Episodes,’ several months have passed and the game show is now a runaway hit. Unfortunately for Matt, this means he is now only thought of as a game show host, his years as an actor completely forgotten. Sean (Stephen Mangan) and Beverly (Tamsin Greig) are equally miserable. Sean’s loathsome ex-partner is now in charge of their new show, ‘The Opposite of Us,’ and Sean and Beverly must now endure his utter lack...