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"Mad Men" was not a television ratings sensation when it debuted on July 19, 2007, nor was it the rapturously praised critics' darling it would become over subsequent seasons. While it wasn't under-promoted, AMC was best known at the time as the anti-TCM, i.e. an airer of popular contemporary films broken up by commercials. It was a big hit with dads craving casual weekend viewing from the comfort of their couch.

While I was aware of "Mad Men" during its first season, I didn't feel compelled to add it to my Peak TV diet of "The Sopranos," "The Wire," "The Shield," and a handful of other shows. But a few months later, when I saw the season 1 DVD marked way down at a Barnes & Noble, I bought it on a whim. If nothing else, I'd probably enjoy a stylish drama set in the New York City advertising world of the 1960s.

I’ll say it upfront: We don’t need more Emmy categories. Between the two Creative Arts Emmy Awards and the Primetime ceremony, there are already 123 awards set to be handed out next month. And that’s just from the L.A.-based TV Academy; New York’s NATAS passes out hundreds more in daytime, children’s & family, news, sports and more. And then there are the local Emmy chapters all over the country, handing out trophies as well.

We live in Peak Emmy times. So take this all with a grain of salt: I do wonder if the 1950s Academy was onto something when it recognized certain scripted genres.

Back during the original Golden Age of Television — generally considered the mid-to-late 1950s — the then-infant medium fielded so many series (and on just three networks!) that the Emmys for scripted series were not just divided into comedy and drama. In...

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Clint Eastwood is a Hollywood institution all on his own, having directed and starred in so many iconic films. A list of Eastwood's best roles is bound to leave a few on the cutting room floor even though they're definitely still worth a watch, and that's the case with 2002's "Blood Work."

Eastwood directs the film based on Michael Connelly's novel of the same name. Eastwood also plays the lead character of special agent Terry McCaleb, who's a serial killer profiler who gets on a case where the murderer leaves behind taunting messages for him. It's essentially Eastwood's version of "Se7en,"and honestly, it's better than you might be thinking. It holds a 51% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but plenty of critics had something nice to say about it, like the Austin Chronicle's Marjorie Baumgarten: "The movie is nevertheless...

One of the biggest hits during the summer of 2025 was "F1," starring and produced by Brad Pitt, which dominated the box office upon its theatrical release. Set in the high-octane world of Formula One racing, the movie is supercharged by high-speed racing scenes lauded for their realism. Balancing the visually stunning driving sequences is the human element between the races, brought to life by Pitt and an impressive ensemble cast. And for audiences dazzled by the spectacle of "F1" looking for another movie to keep the high velocity thrills going, there are plenty of great racing movies to choose from.

There have been fantastic racing movies covering multiple aspects of auto sports for decades, often placing viewers right in the drivers' seats. These movies can range from realistic sports films like "F1" over films that veer into fantasy, comedy, or more overt action. But at their core, all of these...

Rob Reiner is an unabashed Stephen King fan. He third movie was Stand by Me, based on the King story "The Body." Shortly after the release of that film, he formed his own production company, Castle Rock Entertainment, named after a fictional Maine town that serves as the setting for many a King tale. Over the years, Castle Rock has churned out several adaptations of the horror master's works, including The Shawshank Redemption, Misery, The Green Mile, Needful Things, Dolores Claiborne, Hearts in Atlantis, and Dreamcatcher — but, ironically, not the King-adjacent series Castle Rock, which was produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot.

During a weekend appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, Reiner shared some behind-the-scenes anecdotes of his two acclaimed King features, Stand by Me (1986) and Misery (1990), which earned a Best Actress Oscar for Kathy Bates — the only film based on the novelist's work to win an Academy Award.

"For Misery,...

Netflix’s July slate includes more than a few high-profile film originals, including “The Old Guard 2” and Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2.”

In addition to its own, in-house movies, though, the streamer has also added an exciting batch of film acquisitions to its platform this month. Some of the noteworthy July additions to Netflix’s library include an unfairly oft-forgotten Tom Hanks thriller, an enduring 1980s classic, the most underrated “Mission: Impossible” movie and one of the most important films in Hollywood history.

Here are TheWrap’s picks for the seven best movies that have started streaming on Netflix in July.

“Captain Phillips” (Sony Pictures Releasing) “Captain Phillips” (2013)

Based on a real-life 2009 hijacking, “Captain Phillips” is a nerve-wracking hostage thriller with a shockingly cathartic final act. Directed with intimate, unrelenting intensity by Paul Greengrass, the film follows Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks), an American merchant marine, as his...

The Emmys are beloved among top-tier award shows for announcing their nominations at a reasonable hour, for the most part. Now that all of the nominations are out, this morning there are some initially eupeptic and caffeinated would-be contenders who just didn’t get any love from voters at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

They might be taking a celebration swig or two at Apple TV+’s Severance, HBO Max’s newbie The Pitt, Netflix’s Adolescence and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Mendendez Story, plus Season 3 of HBO’s The White Lotus right now. Those near-sure bets heard their names repeatedly among the nominations for the sprawling 124 categories for the 77th Primetime Emmys unveiled Tuesday by Brenda Song and Harvey Guillén – as did Dying for Sex‘s Michelle Williams, The Residence’s Uzo Aduda, and The Studio’s Seth Rogen.

On the other hand, even with the “bit...

Sometimes, life is overwhelming. We retreat into safe spaces to combat the madness, indulging in hobbies or pastimes that bring us joy. I play video games, read comic books, and listen to music to unplug, whereas world-famous filmmaker Oliver Stone watches movies to unwind. According to Stone, his fears of war and pessimism led to his most recent film binge, focusing on Joseph Kosinski’s F1 racing drama, movies starring Michael Douglas, Robert Altman’s 1992 caper The Player, Mike Newell’s 1997 crime classic Donnie Brasco, and more.

While Stone has nothing but glowing words to describe F1, with Brad Pitt’s performance being a stand-out element in a project with many highlights, he opines about the cost of Hollywood greatness, lamenting the days when something as epic as F1 didn’t cost $250 million to produce.

In Oliver Stone’s lengthy Facebook post, he shares the following about Joseph Kosinski’s...

Great Scott! Back to the Future has hit the big 4-0, roughly half the speed required to send Doc Brown's DeLorean back and forth in time. But the Robert Zemeckis-directed movie doesn't feel like ancient history, even if it first zipped into theaters in the distant past of the 1980s. Fueled by pedal to the metal pacing, ingeniously-designed set-pieces and the dynamic duo Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, Back to the Future, released on July 3, 1985, remains an eternally youthful summer blockbuster even while other studio films of that era are rattling around with broken parts.

Genius isn't always recognized in its time, though, which is why the movie's relatively poor showing at the 58th Academy Awards — held on March 24, 1986 — hangs extra-heavy four decades later. Back to the Future received four nominations and took home a single statue as Sydney Pollack's Out of Africa emerged as the evening's big winner.

Last summer, I had the pleasure of attending a unique screening of John Frankenheimer's "Grand Prix" at the Somerville Theatre. We were warned up front that the rare 35mm print we were about to see had succumbed to the elements over the past few decades, resulting in a magenta sheen over the entire film. You optimally want to see a movie in the best conditions, especially for a first time viewing. Any trepidation I had about its faded appearance was dashed within the first 10 minutes as I bore witness to the most visually spectacular racing sequences I'd ever seen. It was as if the print was holding on for dear life until it made it across the near 3 hour finish line, and by god, did it make an impression.

Nearly every car movie over the past six decades owes some sort of tribute to the groundbreaking 1966 racing melodrama on...

These days, Kaley Cuoco is primarily known for playing Penny on "The Big Bang Theory." However, viewers who watched sitcoms in the early 2000s probably discovered her through ABC's "8 Simple Rules," in which she portrayed Bridget Hennessy, a ditzy high school student who is obsessed with boys, fashion, and popularity. Also starring John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers, James Garner, and David Spade, the series ran for three seasons before its network lost faith in it -- but what led to the show's cancellation?

As is the case with most great TV shows that get canceled way too soon, "8 Simple Rules" was the victim of dwindling ratings. Season 1 averaged close to 11 million viewers per episode, while the second installment fell to 9.98 million. That isn't a massive drop off, mind you, but the third chapter proved to be the sitcom's death knell, with the show attracting around...

There's a new channel showing nothing but classic Western TV series coming to town. What's more, it won't cost you a thing. West, which stands for Western Entertainment Series Television, is the latest over-the-air national broadcast channel from Weigel Broadcasting Co., the people behind MeTV and Heroes and Icons. TVLine reports that the new channel will broadcast over 30 classic oaters, including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and Rawhide.

In the 1950s and 60s, Westerns were the dominant genre on TV, much as they were at the movie theater. By 1959—a year when there were only three TV networks—there were thirty prime-time Westerns on TV. While the genre began to dry up in the late 1960s, Westerns have proved popular on TV and streaming to this day: just look at the expansive oeuvre of Taylor Sheridan. New Westerns aren't the only Westerns getting big viewership numbers, either. Gunsmoke, the longest-running Western in TV history,...

For better or worse, Nick Cassavetes' 2004 film "The Notebook" still resonates with audiences. It's been more than 20 years since this Nicholas Sparks adaptation first hit theaters, and many people have since come to regard it as one of the all-time great romance movies. It's a tad surprising, too; the film earned lukewarm reviews and was a respectable-if-modest box office success upon its initial release, receiving much in the way of criticism for its melodramatic extremes and tendency to stew in genre clichés.

20 years later, these criticisms still hold water, as "The Notebook" feels like a clumsy foray into saccharine sentimentality and lacks the innate sincerity that more compelling love stories embrace. Before you ready your pitchforks, however, I must admit that Cassavetes' film knows how to win you over even when you're aware of its flaws, thanks to the spectacular lead performances that make it worthwhile. Both Rachel McAdams and...

Exclusive: Production is underway on a documentary about entertainer Doris Day, one of the greatest stars in Hollywood history.

With Love, Doris!, from director-producer C.J. Wallis, producer Jim Dunlap and producer Mallory Kennedy, is built around never-before-heard audio tapes of Day responding to letters from fans. Day dictated her responses over the phone to her longtime assistant, Judy Ruby; Ruby then transcribed the tapes and sent them back to the star for revision and signature before the letters were mailed to fans. Ruby shared the recordings with Dunlap after Doris Day’s passing in 2019 at the age of 97.

“What an honor to be the keeper of this precious piece of Hollywood history,” said Dunlap. “I’m thrilled to finally get to share a side of Doris that few people knew,...

James McEachin, who wrote and produced songs for Otis Redding before turning to acting to portray cops on his own NBC Mystery Movie series and in 18 of the popular Perry Mason telefilms, has died. He was 94.

McEachin died Jan. 11 and was interred last month at Los Angeles National Cemetery.

The familiar character actor also appeared in four films opposite Clint Eastwood: Coogan’s Bluff (1968), Play Misty for Me (1971) — as the deejay Sweet Al Monte — Every Which Way But Loose (1978) and Sudden Impact (1983).

All in the Family aficionados know him for his turns as the IRS tax examiner who won’t be bribed on the 1972 episode “Archie’s Fraud” and as Solomon Jackson, a Black Jew whom Carroll O’Connor’s character invites into his lodge to check off some diversity boxes, on the 1977 installment “Archie the Liberal.”

A onetime contract player at Universal, McEachin starred as family man Harry Tenafly, a...

“Thank you for your service.” The words have become a cliché, but Hollywood has tried long and hard to make them matter. The industry has produced countless films about warfare and those who died for their country (whom we remember this week). But it has had a mixed record on presenting characters suffering the after-effects of putting their lives on the line. They may have survived, but lost comrades and innocence. It is their moment, too.

World War II brought the most cinematic treatment, and one of the directors who himself served — William Wyler — later had the guts to depict the challenges soldiers faced when the fighting stopped. Vietnam was likely the most troublesome to depict, it being the one we lost. Right-winger John Wayne was up first, with “The Green Berets,” gung-ho in flavor. It wasn’t until the late ‘70s that a pair of exceptional movies focused less...

Sandra Bullock got her breakthrough in 1994’s Speed, where she gave a memorable performance that impressed critics and audiences alike. Her charm and comedic timing made her a huge star. And, at her peak, she was one of the highest-paid actresses. Despite a string of hits, she still had some disappointments.

Bullock led an ensemble cast of veteran actors in the drama Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. She starred with stalwarts such as Maggie Smith, Ellen Burstyn, Shirley Knight, and Fionnula Flanagan, who played the members of the sisterhood. While the movie has fared better now, critics like Roger Ebert trashed it when it was released.

Sandra Bullock’s 2002 film Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood deserves another watch! A still from Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood | Credits: Warner Bros.

When looking at Sandra Bullock’s filmography, it is easy to get swayed by hits such as Speed,...

Television has often been described as a mirror of our world. Through various genres and formats, we can see the many ways humankind comes together and interacts with each other, for better or for worse. Just like the people we encounter in real life, the characters on our favorite shows and the people who bring them to life will sometimes have to deal with death.

The cast and crew of Hulu's "Mid-Century Modern" learned this the hard way when the legendary Linda Lavin passed away while the show was in the middle of filming their first season. The Broadway veteran and "Alice" star played Sybil, the wise-cracking, overbearing, and deeply loving mother of Nathan Lane's Bunny Schneiderman, who is the Sophia of the "Golden Girls"-esque series. But when Lavin succumbed to cardiopulmonary arrest in December 2024, her character suffered a similar fate, leaving behind mourners on both sides of the camera.

Josh Holloway, one of the breakout stars of “Lost,” nearly gave up acting before landing his career-defining role as con man Sawyer. Since the show wrapped up in 2010, he has headlined other series and guest-starred on “Yellowstone,” but the actor told TheWrap he had nearly given up hope of finding a role as meaty as Sawyer … until “Lost” executive producer J.J. Abrams called him and pitched him “Duster,” the new Max series in which he plays a getaway driver in 1970s Phoenix.

The actor talked to TheWrap about how the new series fits him “like an old pair of jeans,” how he’s changed his approach to acting over the years and that time “The Rockford Files” star James Garner told him, “I think you got a shot in this business, kid.”

TheWrap: When we talked to Latoya Morgan, J.J. Abrams said he had this vision where a guy...

Nicholas Sparks writes the kind of books you're likely to find on your mom's nightstand. His romances have captivated (mostly women) readers around the world for nearly 30 years, with over 130 million copies sold according to his website. Many of his novels follow the same formula, but clearly, he's found a winning one: stories of star-crossed lovers, often set in picturesque coastal American small towns, where a profound and enduring bond is tested by a tragic twist. Few authors can claim that all of their books have reached #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list.

Nicholas Sparks' stories didn't make the leap to the silver screen until 1999 with the adaptation of his second novel, "Message in a Bottle." Star Kevin Costner fits perfectly into Sparks' universe, portraying the all-American, rugged man — stoic and guarded, yet warm. We've seen Kevin Costner play similar roles in some of his best movies, including...

While Hollywood’s entertainment industry has delivered some of the most epic performances across numerous different star-studded projects, there was a time when a lot was supposed to be different. Whether it is letting go of a role or casting directors changing their minds, some of the actors missed out on getting cast in some iconic roles.

For the record, this includes the likes of smash-hit and television shows as well, that fans now just can’t get enough of. Prepare to be surprised, for this includes major fan-beloved franchises like Friends, Mean Girls, and even the Star Wars saga.

But what if these actors hadn’t lost or given up on their golden chance for the same? Let’s find out about the missed opportunities.

15. George Clooney, The Notebook George Clooney. | Credits: Ocean’s Eleven / Warner Bros. Pictures.

Though it has been more than two decades since the film hit the screens,...

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Peacock is ready with an entertainment-packed May this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the much-anticipated Season 2 of the crime comedy-drama series Poker Face, as well as the streaming release of the brilliant spy thriller film Black Bag. Just like every month, Peacock is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 new movies and TV shows coming to Peacock in May 2025.

The Notebook (May 1) Credit – Warner Bros.

The Notebook is a romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes from a screenplay by Jeremy Leven. Based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, the 2004 film is set in the 1940s, and it follows a young couple as they fall in love despite their parents’ disapproval, while their stories are read from a notebook in...

Will Hutchins, the star of ABC’s Sugarfoot, thought to be a contender for TV’s first comedy western series, died Monday, April 21, at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. He was 94.

His death was announced by Western film and TV historian Boyd Magers.

Running on ABC for 69 episodes from 1957 to 1961, Sugarfoot starred Hutchins as Tom Brewster, an Easterner who comes to the Wild West of the Oklahoma Territory to become a lawyer. His lack of cowboy skills, which the show played for laughs, earned him the nickname Sugarfoot. The show’s lighthearted approach to the TV western genre preceded that of Maverick starring James Garner, which debuted five days after Sugarfoot.

Born Marshall Lowell Hutchason in Los Angeles on May 5, 1930, Hutchins served in the United States Army Signal Corps during the Korean War, and subsequently enrolled as a graduate student at UCLA to study cinema arts. His...

Actor Tom Mix made his feature film debut, as far as film scholars have been able to determine, in the 1909 Western "The Cowboy Millionaire" (directed by Francis Boggs and Otis Turner). The name of Mix's character is not known. "The Cowboy Millionaire" is a rarity in Mix's filmography in that it survives to this day. Most of Mix's films, sadly, are lost media; no prints survive. He was one of the most prolific American actors of his generation, appearing in multiple one-reel Westerns every year from 1909 to 1929. In 1916 alone, he appeared in 37 movies, which is three films per month and one extra besides. 1914 was also a banner year for Mix, as he appeared in a mere 15 movies yet directed 14 of them. Overall, Mix appeared in about 150 films in his career, usually playing the same type of paternal, friendly, heroic cowboy character in each one. Of those films, however, only about 35 survive.

Emmy-winning actor James Garner always did things a little differently. In an era where Western shootouts were all the rage, Garner brought a touch of light comedy to "Maverick" and redefined what a TV Western could be. When a successful lawsuit ended his involvement in "Maverick," Garner turned to films and defied yet another tradition. It was thought for years that TV actors simply did not cross over into films -- "Why pay to see an actor in a movie while you can stay home and see him for free?" said the smart money in Hollywood. Yet Garner did just that, going on to co-star in hit after hit -- from romantic comedies ("The Thrill of It All") and action classics ("The Great Escape") to wide-screen spectacles ("Grand Prix") and, yes, more Westerns ("Support Your Local Sheriff!").

When Garner did return to television, he enjoyed perhaps his biggest hit ever...

Most people with a cursory knowledge of television history know that the expression “jump the shark” was born the moment Happy Days’ Fonzie literally jumped over a shark while on water skis. What many don’t know, however, is that even amongst Happy Days fans, there’s no consensus as to when the show figuratively (not literally) jumped the shark.

Back in the early days of the internet, jumptheshark.com allowed fans to vote on the exact moment they thought a show overstayed its welcome. In terms of Happy Days, many viewers blamed the show’s format switch in Season Three, when it went from a single-camera show to one with a live studio audience, while others blamed so-called sitcom curse Ted McGinley’s addition to the cast in Season Eight. I, however, subscribe to the idea that it tanked at the end of Season Seven, when its star, Ron Howard,...

Jack Lilley, whose showbiz career spanned more than seven decades as an actor, stuntman, animal coordinator and other roles and included Little House on the Prairie, Blazing Saddles, John Ford films and TV Westerns, has died. He was 91. His family posted the news on Instagram but did not provide a date or cause of death.

“The man who started it all. Figuratively and literally,” the social post reads in part. “The card shark, the horse trader, the wrangler, the man with a story for everything, he always knew someone who could help if he couldn’t, known to many as friend, storyteller, joker, and a heck of a horseman.”

Little House star Melissa Gilbert also paid tribute to Lilley on Ig, calling him “one of my favorite people on the planet” and adding, “I am so lucky that he was my friend.” See her full post below.

Born on August 15, 1931, in Santa Clarita,...

With an illustrious and enduring Hollywood career spanning over 40 years and countless cinematic hits to his name, Liam Neeson is undeniably a staple on the silver screen and one of the entertainment industry's most entertaining leading men. Neeson has flexed his phenomenal acting chops in a slew of knockout films like Schindler's List, Love Actually, Batman Begins, and Taken, and has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity thanks to him becoming a certified action hero after starring in the aforementioned fan-favorite hit.

In 2022, Neeson tackled the iconic role of private detective Philip Marlowe in the captivating neo-noir crime thriller Marlowe, sharing the screen with stars like Jessica Lange and Diane Kruger and giving his own dazzling flair and interpretation of the popular literary character. The engrossing period drama impressively marked Neeson's 100th film in his ever-growing resume and further highlighted his charisma and allure as a movie star. Let's take a...

Though the summer movie season of 1988 would not officially begin until the May 20 opening of Ron Howard and George Lucas' "Willow," movie buffs hungry for spectacle after enduring an unusually weak spring (led by Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice" and Oscar-winning holdovers like "The Last Emperor" and "Moonstruck") were eagerly looking forward weeks in advance of this kickoff and wondering which of the studios' big-ticket offerings would satisfy as wholly as "The Untouchables," "RoboCop," and "Predator" had done the previous year. Amid the glut of mostly unpromising sequels, there were two seemingly sure things (Robert Zemeckis' "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and the Eddie Murphy vehicle "Coming to America") and a smattering of originals toplined by some of the biggest stars in the industry.

And then there was "Die Hard."

As you likely know, John McTiernan's classic was initially viewed by some as a looming folly based on 20th Century Fox...

When you think of the classic Western hero, you likely conjure up the image of a stoic, laconic man astride a horse. He exhibits neither joy nor sorrow; he does not laugh, nor does he cry. He is a man of few words and zero sentimentality. He probably hasn't taken a bath in a while.

Even if you've only a passing interest in the genre, you're likely thinking of John Wayne. If you prefer not to think of the Duke, you might think of Clint Eastwood. If you've only ever seen one Western, and that Western happens to be "The Shakiest Gun in the West," you're thinking of Don Knotts and are thus incapable of relating to everything I've just written.

If, however, you know the genre well, and had a dad and/or granddad who forced you to watch all manner of Westerns regardless of quality, you probably know the long-running CBS oater "Gunsmoke.

Now, we know what you're thinking. There's quite an age gap between George Clooney and Ryan Gosling, so no wonder the creatives behind "The Notebook" went in a different direction by casting a younger star opposite Rachel McAdams in a film that, for many, is like cutting onions for 121 minutes. The truth is, however, the script for "The Notebook" had been doing the rounds in Hollywood for years before it made stars out of its leads. In fact, initially, Clooney (an Oscar-nominated actor and Oscar-winning producer) was cast in Gosling's role as Noah Calhoun, the guy from the other side of the tracks that catches the eye of Allie Hamilton (the part that eventually went to McAdams). On that iteration, though, Clooney became far too wary of the shoes he would be partially filling when he found out who was being considered to play the older version of Noah:...

As of this writing, author Nicholas Sparks has written 23 novels, and every single one of them has been a New York Times Bestseller. His first novel, "The Passing," was published in 1985, and he immediately established himself as one of the world's preeminent pop-romance writers, authoring broad, tragic stories about unquenched longing, suffering lovelorn women, and flawless rescue studs. His 1999 novel "A Walk to Remember" was inspired by the tragic death of his younger sister, killed by cancer at age 33. Sparks' novels, mostly set in North Carolina, are known for their placid, pastoral tones, sweeping melodrama, and weepy endings. 

Hollywood got their hooks into Sparks in 1999 when they adapted his book "Message in a Bottle" into a notable hit starring Kevin Costner. That film made $118 million on a $30 million budget, and major film studios seem to have found a winning formula. Since then, 11 additional Sparks novels have been adapted into films,...

Scottish-American actor David McCallum, who passed away in 2023 at age 90, was a fixture of the small screen for over six decades. Despite making his breakout role as international secret agent Illya Kuryakin in the spy drama The Man from U.N.C.L.E. in the 1960s, he was probably most famous to 21st-century audiences as the eccentric but brilliant medical examiner Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard on the police procedural series NCIS, for which he was a regular cast member for 20 seasons until his death.

But even before either of these TV shows hit the airwaves, McCallum starred in one of the most famous Hollywood films of the 1960s: the World War II prison film The Great Escape. The 1963 movie from director John Sturges is a fictionalized depiction of the real mass escape of dozens of Allied troops from a German Pow camp in 1944. Known for its ensemble cast that includes McCallum,...

Tracker Season 2 is about to start the second half of its season. There has been no word on whether CBS plans to renew it for another season. However, with the high ratings, there is almost no doubt a renewal will come sooner rather than later. With that in mind, star Justin Hartley is already looking ahead at the third season, expecting it to take place.

Here is what Justin said about his character – Colter – and what fans can expect from Tracker Season 3.

Justin Hartley Teases Tracker Season 3

Justin Hartley has big ideas for his character of Colter in Tracker Season 3. While CBS has not renewed the show for a third season yet, it remains one of the most-watched scripted television shows on TV today. As a result, CBS will surely want to bring it back and keep building on the mythology that has been built so far.

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We live in an era of streaming services with enough content to satisfy viewers for at least five lifetimes. Unfortunately, the content is spread across different platforms, each requiring monthly fees that can add up to hundreds of dollars if you're not careful.

(In Morpheus's voice) What if we told you there was a free way to watch many of your favorite movies? Well, there is. YouTube comes chock full of blockbuster movies, all available for the same price as a smile. That's right, gratis. Gratuit. Grátis. Kostenlos. In short, free.

Of course, the caveat is you might feel overwhelmed with over 200 films to choose from. Luckily, we've assembled a stellar list of the 15 best movies you can watch on YouTube for free, which should help pare down your Friday night options or, at the very least, help steer you down the right course.

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Romance is one of the most prolific genres, in literature, adaptations, music, and original stories. However, there's something undeniably timeless about Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams' 21-year-old drama, The Notebook.

The movie came out in 2004, a year that was great for Rachel McAdams, as she premiered the Nicholas Sparks adaptation, alongside Gosling, and also the iconic Mean Girls. The movie tells the story of Noah and Allie's romance over the years, including their beginning as teenagers, choosing each other years later, growing old together, and dealing with a heartbreaking disease. Just in time for Valentine's Day, The Notebook will be available to stream on Hulu starting Feb. 1.

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The Notebook is one of romance author Nicholas Sparks' most famous novels and the 2004 adaptation is undeniably his most popular.

Michael Gerety, a former MGM executive and publicist for Julie Andrews, James Garner and others who also served as president of Newslink Corp, died January 13 in Los Angeles. He was 82. A family friend confirmed the news to Deadline.

Gerety joined MGM in 1965 as a regional advertising publicity representative, working in Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas. He left MGM briefly to join Durwood Theaters as district manager as the chain began its national expansion, with Durwood ultimately becoming AMC.

Gerety returned to MGM a year later and transferred to Culver City studios in 1972, remaining there through the merger with United Artists. When the MGM theatrical distribution arm was dissolved, he joined American International Pictures.

In 1981, Gerety was named president of Newslink Corp., the industry’s first online video text news service, which revolutionized the way entertainment news was gathered and disseminated instantly.

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Four years later, he joined Beverly Hills-based Hanson & Schwam Public Relations,...

Michael Gerety, who worked as a distribution executive with MGM and as a publicist who represented the likes of Julie Andrews, James Garner and Chuck Norris, died Monday in Los Angeles, his family announced. He was 82.

Born on Oct 30, 1942, and raised in Freeport, Long Island, Gerety served overseas with the U.S. Navy before he was hired by MGM in 1965 as a regional advertising publicity representative, working in Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas.

He left MGM briefly to join Durwood Theaters as district manager as it began its national expansion (its theaters would ultimately be known as AMC Theaters). After a year, Gerety returned to MGM and transferred to its Culver City studios in 1972, where he remained through the merger with United Artists.

When the MGM theatrical distribution arm was dissolved, he moved to American International Pictures.

In 1981, Gerety became president of Newslink Corp., an online video text news service that revolutionized...

Why Did George Clooney Turn Down Noah Calhoun Role In The Notebook? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Imagine George Clooney playing Noah Calhoun in The Notebook. Hard to picture, right? That’s because it almost happened, but George himself put the brakes on it. In a shocking reveal during a virtual panel at the 64th BFI London Film Festival, Clooney confessed that he was supposed to play the young Noah, with Paul Newman set to take on the older version. However, George quickly pulled out. Why? He didn’t feel he could match up to Newman’s legendary looks.

According to Pop Sugar, Clooney shared, “We were going to do The Notebook together… I was going to play him as a young man. It’s funny, we met, said, ‘This is it. It’s going to be great.’” But after watching some of Newman’s iconic films, Clooney had second thoughts. “He...

According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, a prisoner of war is any person captured or interned by a belligerent power during war. In the strictest sense, it is applied only to members of regularly organized armed forces, but by broader definition, it has also included guerrillas, civilians who take up arms against an enemy openly, or noncombatants associated with a military force.

Prisoner of War films have consistently been a popular and acclaimed subgenre of war movies. In the 1950s and 1960s, Hollywood prisoner-of-war movies reached the apex of their popularity thanks to films such as Stalag 17, The Bridge on the River Kwai, and The Great Escape. Japanese auteurs such as Masaki Kobayashi and Nagisa Ōshima directed The Human Condition and Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, two iconic works within the prisoner-of-war genre. French filmmakers Jean Renoir and Robert Bresson made significant contributions to the prisoner-of-war genre through their films The Grand Illusion...

Despite John Wayne being a huge admirer of Wyatt Earp, he was bizarrely overlooked for the role in Western classic My Darling Clementine. There have been many, many movie and TV retellings of the Wyatt Earp story. From James Garner's Hour of the Gun to the famous Tombstone vs Wyatt Earp box-office rivalry of the 1990s, the lawman's story has been recounted often. Despite John Wayne fronting 80 Westerns throughout his career, it's odd in hindsight that he never got own Wyatt Earp movie off the ground.

After breaking through with 1939's Stagecoach, Wayne became one of the biggest names in Hollywood. Despite this and his well-known love of Earp, whenever studio projects like 1957's Gunfight at the O.K. Corral moved into production, he was overlooked. Easily the best film about Earp produced during the apex of Wayne's stardom was My Darling Clementine, helmed by his old pal John Ford.

NCIS brought several actors to the forefront, but in the lot, actor Mark Harmon would be the most well-known. He was already an established name in the industry, and the crime drama further solidified his status on television. As the protagonist Leroy Jethro Gibbs, the actor perfectly captured the true essence of a former U.S. Marine Corps Scout Sniper turned special agent.

Mark Harmon in a still from NCIS | Credits: CBS Broadcasting

While he was definitely a fan favorite, in a past interview he detailed how NCIS made him walk through airports apologizing.

Mark Harmon detailed how the popularity of NCIS changed his public encounters Mark Harmon in a still from NCIS | Credits: CBS Broadcasting

For all the crime drama fans, NCIS has been a go-to show, featuring several notable actors like Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, and Mark Harmon to name a few. Out of the three, Harmon can...

Martha Luttrell, the onetime ICM talent agent whose clients included Susan Sarandon, Sam Shepard, Waylon Jennings, Don Was and Martin Campbell, has died. She was 80.

Luttrell died Monday of pancreatic cancer in Calabasas, California, a family spokesperson announced.

Luttrell, who spent 25 years at ICM, also repped directors Paul Weiland, Mick Jackson, Julie Taymor, Tony Bill and Jon Amiel; actors Stephen Rea and Judy Davis; and filmmakers/conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert.

Luttrell was born in Vancouver on Halloween in 1944. Her father, James, was a salesman and her mother, Frances, a realtor. She knew at an early age that she wanted to be in show business and moved with her cousin to Los Angeles right out of high school. One of her first jobs was working at Capitol Records answering the phones.

In the early 1970s, Luttrell relocated to New York and became the assistant to Mike Nichols, whom she called...

Bruce Lee was a famed martial arts expert who completed only a handful of films before his untimely death in 1973 at the age of 32. Let’s take a look back at all 6 of his films, ranked worst to best.

Born in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, in 1940, Lee was raised with his family in Kowloon, Hong Kong. He began appearing in several films as a child, often in small bit roles, but abandoned acting to pursue a career in martial arts.

His hiatus from the screen didn’t last long. In 1966, Lee was cast as Kato in the short-lived television adventure “The Green Hornet,” later making appearances as the character on “Batman.” He played a small role in the mystery film “Marlowe” (1969) as a kung fu fighter who destroys private eye James Garner‘s office before suffering a tragic demise.

Lee became a leading man after returning to...

The 1960s proved to be an incredible time period for cinema, with the decade producing some of the most acclaimed and widely celebrated films ever made, regardless of genre. From seminal spaghetti Western outings in the vein of The Good, The Bad and the Ugly and nerve-jangling horrors like Psycho all the way to mind-bending science fiction offerings such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, the decade played host to a number of iconic and culturally influential movies that have stood the test of time to earn status as undisputed cinematic classics.

War movies were decidedly not exempt from this status quo, an unsurprising state of affairs given the social climate of the 1960s. The decade witnessed the debuts of several wildly successful and influential war films, many of which are widely regarded as some of the best war movies of all time. Producing an immersive snapshot of armed conflict that...

Ayrton Senna will be brought to the screen in Netflix’s miniseries Senna, played by Gabriel Leone. The actor earlier played the role of racing driver Alfonso de Portago in Michael Mann’s Ferrari. The film follows the life of Senna from the beginning of his career to the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

Gabriel Leone in a still from Senna | Credits: Netflix

Senna met a tragic end during the San Marino Grand Prix in Italy in 1994 when his car collided with a concrete wall at high speed. The crash occurred when he was leading in the seventh lap. The incident happened a day after fellow driver Roland Ratzenberger met a similar fate when he struck a concrete wall during the second qualifying session.

The new series hits the streamer on November 29. The life of the racing champion was earlier covered in the 2010 BAFTA-winning documentary film Senna. Apart from this heart-wrenching story,...

During the late 1940s and the 1950s, Westerns were a huge part of the television landscape. New shows featuring cowboys debuted all the time, earning even more fans. By 1959, there were more than 30 Westerns airing at once, with eight of the top 10 shows representing that genre. Popular series like Gunsmoke, Maverick, Rawhide, and Bonanza became appointment viewing for most Americans. While these shows kick-started the careers of many notable actors, including stars such as James Garner, Clint Eastwood, and Steve McQueen, there were some unexpected co-stars that actually stole the hearts of viewers.

With a storied and legendary career that has spanned over six decades, Clint Eastwood has earned his status as one of the icons of Hollywood cinema. At the start, a mysterious gunslinger, acting in spaghetti Westerns, to starring and directing in some of the most critically acclaimed films in recent memory. Whether in front or behind the camera, Eastwood has gone on to define and elevate not just specific genres but the whole film industry as a whole.

Some of Clint Eastwood's best films, such as his work in The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly, and Gran Torino, explore complex and dark characters while anchoring them in situations and various actions that place them in layered moral dilemmas. It's this nuance and creativity that makes so many of Eastwood's career-defining films better the second time around, and why he has gone on to progress and define so many genres in his iconic filmography.

Oscar-nominated screenwriter Jeff Pope (“Philomena”) and Xavier Marchand of “Nautilus” producer Moonriver TV are teaming up on “Castle of the Eagles,” a six-episode limited series based on the true story of Allied POWs who staged a daring prison break from a fortified Italian castle during World War II.

The duo will be presenting the project to an industry audience in Rome during the Mia Market, which runs Oct. 14 – 18.

Written by Pope and based on the book of the same name by Mark Felton, “Castle of the Eagles” is produced by Marchand for Moonriver and Pope for his production label Etta Pictures, which is part of ITV Studios. “Harry Potter” star Jason Isaacs, who played Cary Grant in the four-part ITV biopic “Archie” written by Pope, is attached in a lead role.

The series begins in 1943, with war raging across Europe and some two dozen Allied soldiers and officers imprisoned in Castello Vincigliata,...

[This story contains major spoilers from the season finale of Bad Monkey.]

Back in the early 1990s, when they were still in their early-to-mid 20s, Vince Vaughn and Bill Lawrence met at a low-stakes poker game hosted by a mutual friend in Los Angeles. Vaughn had yet to rise to fame alongside Jon Favreau in the buddy comedy film Swingers, and Lawrence, then a standup comedian, was still years away from co-creating Spin City, the ABC sitcom that starred Michael J. Fox (in his final role before disclosing his Parkinson’s diagnosis) as the astute deputy mayor of New York City.

Over the years, as their paths continued to cross at social events, Vaughn and Lawrence would keep tabs on each other’s progress. Vaughn became one of the most bankable stars of R-rated comedies in the late ’90s and 2000s, headlining box-office hits such as Wedding Crashers, Old School and Dodgeball. Lawrence established himself as one of the top showrunners in Hollywood,...