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Nico Mastorakis has an uncanny ability of pulling ideas from various sources and running them through the Cuisinart of his peculiar sensibility, producing something altogether idiosyncratic. The six films assembled in Arrow Video’s new box set—one evocative religious allegory and five bawdy action comedies—testify to Mastorakis’s skills as a pop-cultural bricoleur. As a result, they serve as a series of variably amusing time capsules, deploying plenty of medium-specific references that might just delight viewers who came of age in the 1980s and early ’90s. Others will have to spend some time doing due diligence on Wikipedia.

The Time Traveler, from 1984, stars Keir Dullea as a man who fell to Earth, found naked along the Mykonos shore by expat American widow Andrea (Adrienne Barbeau). The new arrival soon names himself Glenn (as in astronaut John Glenn) and proceeds to learn the ways of the world. Unsurprisingly, a...

Patrick J. Adams' role in Accused could allow him to be the bad guy Mike Ross never was in Suits. Adams plays Pete in Accused season 2, a potentially nefarious character in the crime drama. Accused takes twists and turns, so, Adams' character in the episode could be the guilty party.

After starring as Mike Ross in Suits for more than seven seasons, Patrick J. Adams is set to appear in a different drama TV show, and, hopefully, he will get the chance to play the type of character that Mike never could be. The USA Network series, created by Aaron Korsh, ran for nine seasons before ending in September 2019. Four years later, though, Suits had a resurgence when added to Netflix, resulting in a new spinoff, which Adams won't star in as a series regular. Nevertheless, Adams will continue his legal/crime drama career in Accused season 2 on Fox.

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Glen Powell continues to follow one small tradition that his Red Wing co-star, Bill Paxton used to do during the production of the 2013 Western film. Spanning a versatile career of nearly four decades, Paxton showcased his range from a variety of projects, be it action-packed roles to dramatic and comedic performances.

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He surely left an indelible on the entertainment world with his projects, but one small trick remained alive in Powell’s heart, that he revealed is something, that he continues to use even now.

Glen Powell Reflected on Bill Paxton’s Small Trick That He Adapted into His Life

Glen Powell has emerged as a versatile talent in the entertainment world, delivering impeccable performances, be it Hidden Figures or Top Gun: Maverick.

As he is back with another thriller project Twisters, a standalone sequel to the late actor, Bill Paxton‘s Twister (1996), he...

Turns out Glen Powell may have deeper connections to the “Twister” franchise than you might think. Before he burst onto the scene with supporting roles in films like “Everybody Wants Some!!” and “Hidden Figures,” Powell was the lead of an independent romantic western from 2013 called “Red Wing” that co-starred fellow Texan actor and lead of the original “Twister,” Bill Paxton. The two bonded during the making of the film, with Paxton’s character serving as somewhat of a mentor to Powell’s and the relationship carrying on into real life.

In a recent interview on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” speaking on working with Paxton, Powell said, “I shot this movie called ‘Red Wing’ years and years ago, and Bill and I became really close on that movie.”

Powell also shared with Colbert the impact the original “Twister” had on him growing up in Texas. Speaking to the late-night host,...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Fly Me to the Moon.

Many movies like Fly Me to the Moon showcase different parts of the Space Race, highlighting key moments like the Apollo 11 moon landing. Apollo 13 and The Right Stuff offer more serious takes on space exploration, contrasting with Fly Me to the Moon's comedic tone. Hidden Figures sheds light on the crucial role of Black women mathematicians in the Space Race, focusing on Mary Jackson, Katherine G. Johnson, and Dorothy Vaughan

Many great movies like Fly Me to the Moon follow different parts of the Space Race, highlighting a historical moment from the 20th century. The Apple original movie is a comedic take on the marketing that sold the US public on the Apollo 11 landing and a fake NASA moon landing that never happened in Fly Me to the Moon's true story. The Apollo 11 moon landing is...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Fly Me to the Moon.

Fly Me to the Moon is a zany retelling of the Apollo 11 mission with positive reviews and great chemistry between the leads. The movie has small ties to Hidden Figures, which sheds light on the sexism and racism faced by women at NASA during the Space Race. Both Fly Me to the Moon and Hidden Figures excel in setting the scene of the 1960s and infusing history with humor and heart.

The Apple Original movie Fly Me to the Moon serves as the perfect reminder to watch a 2016 NASA Space Race movie, which holds a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Fly Me to the Moon is a zany retelling of the Apollo 11 mission to land a man on the moon, which takes massive creative liberties. Fly Me to the Moon's reviews have been relatively positive, with critics praising the...

The acclaimed Hollywood star Jim Parsons seemingly channeled his iconic character while sharing updates about his attendance at the 89th Academy Awards. The actor, known popularly for his role as Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory was set to make an appearance at the 2017 Oscars for Hidden Figures.

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Starring an ensemble cast, including Janelle Monáe, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Costner, and Octavia Spencer, the film earned three Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture. While Parsons was expected to join his co-stars at the prestigious event, a mishap nearly resulted in him being barred from the ceremony.

Jim Parsons’ Turbulent Journey to the 89th Academy Awards

Jim Parsons was likely thrilled to join his co-stars from the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures at the 2017 Academy Awards. However, the night didn’t begin as he had anticipated.

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In a time of fractured politics, it’s nice to step back and remember the values that made the United States great: independence, liberty, courage, and sacrifice. We’ve pulled together the top movies to fire up for any mood this Independence Day.

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Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.

Revolution ain’t easy, and this ultra-popular hip-hop musical tells the story of one remarkable leader and his vision of a country yet-to-be.

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Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin and John Adams charge Thomas Jefferson with the task of writing a statement announcing the new country’s emancipation from British rule.

If Hamilton is too contemporary, turn on this...

The Fourth of July is here, and with America’s birthday comes always the need to get in the patriotic spirit. There are many ways to do that of course. Fireworks are forever the go-to event; backyard barbecues and grills with hot dogs and hamburgers is another. But sometimes you might just want a bit of celluloid magic to remind you why you should care in the first place.

Whether you’re looking for a comedy or a drama, some ‘80s “USA, USA” cheese, or a genuine exploration of America’s founding, we’ve got you covered with a list of some of the most patriotic of American movies. Enjoy.

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Let’s begin with the best movie about why today is called “Independence Day:” 1776. While there have been other movies about the Second Continental Congress’ travails during those sweltering days in the summer of ’76, none have truthfully been as...

Making a movie can be very difficult, and Kevin Costner found that out the hard way while filming the 2016 historical drama, Hidden Figures. The actor recently revealed that while shooting the movie, he was being treated for kidney stones, and required a morphine drip throughout filming to handle the pain.

In an interview with People, the acclaimed movie star reflected on his experience working on Hidden Figures, and what he had to overcome to deliver his performance. Costner plays the head of NASA's Space Task Group, Al Harrison, a fictional composite character. Unfortunately for the acclaimed actor, Costner had to film most of his scenes in intense pain after developing kidney stones. "I've never worked drunk on a set. I've never worked high on a set, but I was on morphine the last two weeks that I worked on [Hidden Figures]," Costner said.

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Glen Powell began as a supporting actor but has grown to become a leading man in Hollywood, with a diverse range of projects. Powell's memorable performances include supporting roles in Hidden Figures and leading roles in hit films like Top Gun: Maverick. Despite varied critical reception, Powell's performances in films like Set It Up and Hit Man have solidified his status as a rising star in Hollywood.

Now firmly established as one of the hottest prospects in Hollywood, Glen Powell has had several high-profile performances throughout his career. Since an inauspicious debut in 2003's Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over, Powell has gone on to feature in some of the most successful movies of the past decade, securing his status as both a leading man and a highly capable supporting star. As a result, his resume includes some extremely varied and often surprising projects.

Prior to 2014, Powell was primarily known...

Secret agents going rogue is such a common trope that sometimes we wish that people like Ethan Hunt or Jason Bourne would just follow their orders for change. When Daniel Craig started playing James Bond in 2006, it seemed like Bond went rogue on nearly every single mission, including most of Quantum of Solace, at least half of Skyfall, and basically, the first two-thirds of No Time To Die. Pierce Brosnan’s Bond went rogue in Die Another Day, too, with a full beard and no shirt, declaring “I’m checking out” from a hospital. And of course, Connery’s Bond was on an unsanctioned revenge mission at the start of Diamonds Are Forever.

But the most compelling Bond-goes-rogue movie of them all to this day remains Licence to Kill, which in 1989, would become the unintended swan song from Timothy Dalton’s fierce take on the character.

On June 13 of that year,...

Top Gun: Maverick certainly caught audiences off-guard when it was released. Despite having been released decades after its first part, the film managed to grasp relevance in the best of ways. Many small pieces had to work seamlessly to make sure that the machine that was the film did not crash. It was excellently well-executed in every aspect, and many are to thank for it.

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One such person was Ed Harris. Although the actor’s role was small in the movie, fans noticed the impact and hold he had on the protagonist and loved every second of it. During an interview, the director of the movie specifically talked about the actor and why he was extremely important to the story,

Top Gun: Maverick Needed Ed Harris

Soon after the release of Top Gun: Maverick, the director of the film, Joseph Kosinski,...

Hit Man boasts a strong cast led by Glen Powell, offering a fresh take on undercover operations with hilarious aliases. Hit Man's other main cast members include Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, and Retta. Supporting cast members in Hit Man range from Sanjay Rao to Molly Bernard.

Richard Linklater's Hit Man sports a strong cast, led perfectly by Glen Powell. In comparison to many of Linklater's other movies, Hit Man's cast is relatively small-scale. This could be because of the film's premise, which sees Glen Powell's titular Hit Man take on different aliases. Powell's eccentric personalities throughout the film mark a star turn for the actor and aids Hit Man in becoming one of the strongest 2024 films and one of the best movies in Richard Linkater's career.

Related Hit Man Review: Breezy Comedy Is Richard Linklaters Cure For What Ails Movies

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Hidden Figures is based on the true story of three African-American mathematicians' crucial work at NASA during the Space Race. Actor Glen Powell felt his performance in the film was terrible, but editor Peter Teschner disagrees, praising his solid performance. Despite initial criticism, Hidden Figures was a critical and commercial success, receiving multiple award nominations and high praise.

The Oscar-nominated historical drama Hidden Figures recently received some criticism from star Glen Powell, who played real-life astronaut John Glenn, but it seems that someone who doesn't agree with the actor's comments is editor Peter Teschner. Last month, Powell spoke about his reaction to seeing a rough cut of the film, which he said caused him to throw up due to his performance in what was a bare-bones presentation of the film without any special effects or music. However, the film's editor, Peter Teschner, doesn't recall seeing a rough cut with missing...

Glen Powell is an American actor, writer, and producer who is involved in almost every part of filmmaking. Recently, he’s been known for his roles in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Anyone But You.’ One of his big breaks came in 2016 with the movie ‘Hidden Figures,’ where he played astronaut John Glenn. This film, which shows the contributions of African American women mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race, was a big hit.

Powell started acting much earlier, appearing in a ‘Spy Kids’ movie when he was 13. Now, after finally making it big in Hollywood, the actor is stepping back and ready to give it all up.

Previously, the actor said he was ready to retire from acting and didn’t want to be in Marvel movies or films aimed at winning Oscars. However, in a recent interview with GQ, he said he’s willing to make an exception.

Powell stated...

Glen Powell is an American actor, writer, and producer, he is involved with pretty much every process of filmmaking, but most recently, he’s been known for his roles in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Anyone But You’ One of his breakout roles in film came with the 2016 movie ‘Hidden Figures,’ where he played astronaut John Glenn. This film, which highlights the contributions of African American women mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race, was both a critical and commercial success.

Powell started acting long before that however, as he appeared in ‘Spy Kids’ installment when he was 13, and now years later after he finally conquered Hollywood the actor is pulling back and ready to give it all up.

Previously, the actor claimed that he is ready to retire from acting and that he doesn’t want to take part in Marvel movies or Oscar bait movies, but in his recent interview with GQ,...

Glen Powell is sharing why he worried he ruined 2016’s Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures.

The actor, who portrayed astronaut John Glenn in the movie, made a recent appearance on the Therapuss With Jake Shane podcast where he recalled his first time watching a rough cut of the historical drama.

“It does get in your own head,” Powell explained. “People forget that when you’re watching a rough cut of a movie, it’s probably like watching the footage of yourself that you’re having to edit. So you sit there and you’re like, ‘I hate myself.’”

He continued, “I remember watching [Hidden Figures] for the first time on the Fox lot — and this was before all the effects were done, the music was in [and] the sound design — and I literally left the movie, and I puked in the bushes.”

The Anyone but You star noted that he truly thought...

Glen Powell has an aversion to rough cuts of his films.

Speaking on a recent episode of the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast, Powell related watching a rough cut of 2016’s Hidden Figures for the first time. He wasn’t impressed and feared he ruined the film.

Powell portrayed astronaut John Glenn in the Oscar-nominated movie. The historical drama was led by Octavia Spencer, Taraji P Henson and Janelle Monáe,responsible for helping to launch Glenn into space, making him the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth.

The star said he struggled when watching the rough cut.

“It does get in your own head,” Powell said. “People forget that when you’re watching a rough cut of a movie, it’s probably like watching the footage of yourself that you’re having to edit. So you sit there and you’re like, ‘I hate myself.’

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Glen Powell is an American actor, writer, and producer, he is involved with pretty much every process of filmmaking, but most recently, he’s been known for his roles in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Anyone But You’ One of his breakout roles in film came with the 2016 movie ‘Hidden Figures,’ where he played astronaut John Glenn. This film, which highlights the contributions of African American women mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race, was both a critical and commercial success.

Powell started acting long before that however, as he appeared in ‘Spy Kids’ installment when he was 13, and now years later after he finally conquered Hollywood the actor is pulling back and ready to give it all up. In an extensive interview with Hollywood Reporter, Powell says that he earned the right to return to his family back in Texas, and he is also ready to move away from the spotlight.

Vertical has acquired U.S. rights to the sci-fi thriller, Elevation, helmed by director George Nolfi (The Adjustment Bureau) and from A Quiet Place and The Purge franchise producer Brad Fuller. With a screenplay penned by the creative minds of John Glenn (Eagle Eye), Jacob Roman and Kenny Ryan (Seal Team), the film is set in a post-apocalyptic Rocky Mountains, where a single father and two women venture from the safety of their homes to face monstrous creatures to save the life of a young boy. Starring Anthony Mackie (Marvel’s Captain America Franchise), Morena Baccarin (Deadpool franchise), Maddie Hasson (Malignant), and Danny Boyd Jr. (Bruised), the film is set to release in U.S. theaters later this year.

Vertical Partner Peter Jarowey commented, “Elevation brings together a world-class group of seasoned professionals, who have combined the fruits of their craft to deliver a film that is not only thrilling...

The creature feature Elevation, which stars Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) and Morena Baccarin (Deadpool), went into production in the second half of 2022 with director George Nolfi, who previously worked with Mackie on the films The Banker and The Adjustment Bureau, at the helm. Now it has finally secured a theatrical distributor in the U.S., with a press release announcing that Vertical is planning to bring the film to the big screen sometime later this year.

Scripted by John Glenn (Eagle Eye) and Seal Team duo Jacob Roman and Kenny Ryan, Elevation is set in a post-apocalyptic Rocky Mountains, where a single father and two women venture from the safety of their homes to face monstrous creatures to save the life of a young boy.

Mackie and Baccarin are joined in the cast by Maddie Hasson (Malignant) and Danny Boyd Jr. (Bruised).

Nolfi, Mackie, and Glenn...

Your browser does not support the video tag. Screen Rant debuts a clip from the upcoming documentary The Blue Angels, directed by Paul Crowder and produced by J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell. The documentary showcases the tight-knit squad dynamic and the importance of team success and failure. Glen Powell's passion for aviation makes him the perfect producer for The Blue Angels documentary.

The Blue Angels is an upcoming documentary about the second-oldest formal flight demonstration squadron in the world, and Screen Rant has a clip from the film. Directed by Paul Crowder and produced by a star team including J.J. Abrams and Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell, The Blue Angels chronicles a year in the life of the Navy and Marine pilots who comprise the squadron. The movie details everything from selection to training to show season, revealing how much work and pressure goes into creating a one-of-a-kind aerial demonstration.

Glen Powell's career has formed a surprising trend featuring many movies about flying. Powell's flying movie trend includes roles in Top Gun: Maverick and Devotion and producing the documentary The Blue Angels. This habit of making flying movies has a foundation in Powell's real life.

One upcoming movie featuring Glen Powell proves a surprising and unusual trend for the actor's overall career. Powell, who stars in the upcoming Twisters, has been performing onscreen since 2003. After appearing in early teen features including the Richard Linklater movie Fast Food Nation, he began to appear in more prominent titles including The Dark Knight Rises and The Expendables 3 before getting his breakthrough role as the charismatic and cruel Chad Radwell in the Ryan Murphy horror-comedy Scream Queens. More recently, he starred in the hit rom-com Anyone But You, which grossed $219.2 million against a $25 million budget.

After achieving success with the Anyone But You box office,...

A lawsuit filed by a Seal Team script coordinator and freelancer who claims he was denied a writing position because he’s a straight white guy has already struck a chord with fellow scribes.

Many took to X to express their frustration with freelance scribe Brian Beneker, who says in the complaint that he suffered by not being part of “the favored hiring groups; that is, they were nonwhite, LGBTQ, or female.” He also called out the “illegal policy” of diversity, equity and inclusion measures.

Beneker, who has worked on Seal Team since 2017 and before that was a script coordinator on Sons of Anarchy, claims in 2019 that he questioned current showrunner Spencer Hudnut over why previous showrunner John Glenn had hired a new male writer when Glenn claimed at the time that “there were already too many staff writers and there was no room for CBS to hire [Beneker].”

“Hudnut indicated...

The Dei wars raging in Red State America have made their long-expected arrival in Hollywood. With support from one of Donald Trump’s closest aides, a Seal Team staffer has filed a discrimination lawsuit against CBS and Paramount Global claiming he was denied a writing position on the show because of being a straight white guy.

‘Defendants failed to hire or promote Mr. Beneker due to his race, sex, and heterosexuality,” the complaint from longtime Seal Team script coordinator and freelance scribe Brian Beneker reads. Beneker says in the complaint seeking a jury trial that he has suffered by not being part of “the favored hiring groups; that is, they were nonwhite, LGBTQ, or female,” and the “illegal policy” of increasingly attacked diversity, equity and inclusion measures.

Click to read Beneker’s discrimination lawsuit, which was filed last week in U.S. District Court in California.

In fact, Beneker claims...

When Top Gun: Maverick was released, there was a running joke on Twitter that Glen Powell's parents had seen Top Gun: Maverick in theaters a total of fourteen times, elated that their son was playing a character on the big screen right. Powell tweeted that this movie was making his parents go broke, but it was all in good fun. Powell played Lieutenant Jake Serensin, his call sign "Hangman", a cocky pilot who found himself in a rivalry with another pilot played by Miles Teller, Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw. Top Gun: Maverick took the world by storm in 2022 and became one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

Glen Powell as Hangman was a great choice for the film, but MSN states that Powell wasn't entirely thrilled about the character. Powell commented on the first draft of the script and made a statement regarding the lack of character development Hangman had.

Most of the cameos in Frasier were celebrity callers on Frasier's radio show, and some main and supporting characters from Cheers also appeared in singular episodes. The cameos in Frasier spanned across different seasons and included actors such as Robbie Coltrane, known for playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, and Laura Linney, who had a regular role as Frasier's love interest, Charlotte Connor. Many other famous faces made cameos in the beloved sitcom Frasier, including Richard E. Grant, Patrick Stewart, Sarah Silverman, Linda Hamilton, Michael Keaton, John Hannah, Dr. Phil, Bill Gates, John Glenn, Bob Hoskins, Teri Hatcher, Brian Cox, Jennifer Tilly, and Rosie Perez.

There were hundreds of famous cameos throughout the run of Frasier, but a much smaller number of them were not Cheers characters or radio callers. The original Frasier series ran for 11 seasons, from 1993 through 2004. Over those 11 years, a flurry of famous faces encountered the titular radio psychiatrist.

A common thing in movies and television is that actors play a character so well they become known for them. This is especially true if the actor wasn't well known before, and most of their fans first met them when they performed this role. Some extreme examples include Daniel Radcliff, who played Harry Potter in eight movies and from his early teen years to adulthood. However, cases like this are rare. That's more common in television, as a series can go on for multiple seasons and usually focuses on one or a few characters. The series Suits is a great example of that.

Suits is a television show about Mike (Patrick J. Adams) and Harvey (Gabriel Macht). They form an unlikely partnership when Mike proves to Harvey he is one of the best lawyers he has ever met — even if he didn't go to law school. Harvey, a lawyer at a powerful firm,...

Perhaps you’ve heard but it’s been a very Suits summer.

Despite airing its final episode in September 2019, USA Network’s legal procedural Suits has been the talk of the streaming world ever since its first eight seasons arrived to Netflix on June 17. All nine seasons have been streaming on Peacock for far longer but Netflix, as the biggest streaming service, tends to drive the most attention. Per Nielsen, Suits has already broken its own streaming record with 3.7 billion minutes viewed the first week of July and viewership intensity doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.

The potential reasons for Suits‘ surge in popularity are manyfold. While the dual WGA and Sga strikes shouldn’t have led to an extended pause in summer content in theory, some studios have juggled their schedules a bit to weather the storm for the fall season. Additionally, Suits‘ basic cable format...

After waiting nearly 30 years for a sequel, the cast for Twisters has been announced - and it features some big names. The original Twister follows a pair of married storm chasers who put themselves at the mercy of dust storms and tornadoes to implement a new weather alert system. The film was a box office triumph, grossing around $500 million (via Screen Rant), with a good deal of this success often attributed to Twister’s memorable ensemble cast that boasts Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Cary Elwes among its members. Judging from everything known about Twisters, Universal is pulling out all the stops to match this success in the sequel.

Twisters has been in development for a long time, with numerous writers and directors considered before Universal finally landed on Minari director Lee Isaac Chung and The Revenant screenwriter Mark L. Smith. The project is still shrouded in rumors,...

Running on the USA Network for nine seasons, the legal drama Suits featured a diverse array of cast members from established actors to future stars. Set in New York City, Suits follows the exploits of Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), a smooth talker who manages to work his way into a job at a prestigious law firm despite not going to law school. Deftly blending its fast-paced courtroom action with its gripping character drama, Suits proved to be a big hit for the USA Network and elevated itself above the usual legal procedurals. Over its decade on the air, the cast of Suits remained its most compelling element.

Garnering overwhelming praise during its lengthy run, Suits never lacked excitement as the story not only tackled the ins and outs of high-pressure law but put the characters' personal lives on full display. Often ranked among the best lawyer shows of all time,...

Pilots for “The Hurt Unit,” “Public Defenders,” “Judgement” and “Keeping It Together” (which was formerly titled “Drop-Off”) are no longer moving forward at ABC.

The news comes amid the ongoing writers strike taking hold of Hollywood. The Writers Guild of America decided to strike on May 2 after failing to reach an agreement on issues like wages and protections against AI.

The medical procedural drama was ordered in December and starred Ben McKenzie. Per the official logline, the show is “a cutting-edge medical drama about a highly skilled team of trauma surgeons and nurses who race into the field to treat the patients who won’t make it to the hospital in time. When the sick and the injured can’t get to the ER, the Hurt Unit (Hospital Urgent Response Team) brings the ER to them.”

Matt Lopez and John Glenn co-wrote the pilot for “The Hurt Unit,” with both serving as executive producers.

ABC is passing on its pilots.

The network has passed on Anthony Anderson-fronted Public Defenders and Ellie Kemper-led Keeping It Together, which is a remake of British comedy Motherland, as well as dramas The Hurt Unit, starring Melissa George and Ben McKenzie, and Judgement starring Sex/Life’s Sarah Shahi.

ABC Signature is, however, planning to shop The Hurt Unit to other networks and platforms, while 20th Television will be shopping Public Defenders and Judgement.

The move comes as it still has decisions to make on series Home Economics and The Rookie: Feds as well as The Good Lawyer, which was a backdoor pilot spinoff of The Good Doctor.

Last month, ABC handed a series order to Drew Goddard’s pilot High Potential, starring Kaitlin Olson. The project, which is based on the popular French detective series Hip, was the clear front-runner all development season.

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It's almost the Fourth of July, which means it's time to break out the grill, festive cocktails, and your best red, white, and blue outfit. While you're celebrating American independence, it might be fun to gather the family together and watch some kid-friendly movies about the United States.

Check out our favorite flicks that are perfect for adults and kids to enjoy on the Fourth of July.

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National Treasure 2 follows Benjamin Gates (Nicolas Cage) as he works to clear his ancestor's name after someone accuses him of murder. With more action, more clues, and more treasure-hunting, National Treasure 2 also ends with Fourth of July fireworks.

National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets is rated PG and available for streaming on Disney Plus.

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Hidden Figures follows three Black women mathematicians at NASA — Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan...

Patrick J. Adams is set to star as astronaut John Glenn in National Geographic’s upcoming historical drama series “The Right Stuff.”

Based on Tom Wolfe’s best-selling nonfiction book of the same name, the series tells the true story of NASA’s Project Mercury.

“The Right Stuff” hails from Nat Geo along with Appian Way and Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson will serve as executive producers, while Mark Lafferty (“Castle Rock”) will executive produce and serve as showrunner. David Nutter (“Game of Thrones”) will direct the first episode.

Godspeed John Glenn. Our American small town hero has passed away, and Discovery will salute his contributions to our history and to the world this Sunday. Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth during the height of the space race. Geniuses seem to find their way, as did Glenn who was raised in small town America. Discovery’s airing of When We Left Earth: The Nasa Missions will truly underscore what a treasure we lost with Glenn’s passing. The episode includes interviews from Mercury and space shuttle astronauts and Glenn’s own account of his missions. In the Discovery tribute, there...read more...

“The Beatles were eight months away from releasing their first single, “Love Me Do,” when John Glenn rocketed into space on Feb. 20, 1962, to become the first American to orbit Earth.

The flight set Nasa on course to meet ever-more ambitious goals. Glenn’s three orbits in five hours was eclipsed on the next flight and each one afterward steadily pushed Americans further out from the cradle of Earth, ultimately leading to a series of landings on the moon from 1969 to 1972.

“The whole program shifted rapidly from, ‘Can we do this?’ to basic research,” Glenn told a packed press conference conducted among the displays and consoles that made up Cape Canaveral’s Mercury control center.” – Nasa

Former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn died Thursday at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

Glenn, who served four terms as a U.S. senator from Ohio, was one of...

John Glenn, former NASA astronaut and U.S. senator from Ohio, died on Thursday at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, according to the Associated Press. He was 95. Glenn had many prominent roles in American history, including becoming the first astronaut to orbit the earth back in 1962. Glenn was the fifth person in space and only the third American. The World War II Marine pilot, who flew 59 successful missions, went on to become the oldest person to enter space in 1998. Glenn is depicted in the film “Hidden Figures, which stars Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer, and premieres in theaters this.

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The USS Enterprise (Cvn-65), the eighth U.S. Navy vessel to bear that name, was decommissioned this week after 50 years of service. The world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier made her maiden voyage on January 12, 1962 and her first mission was tracking and monitoring the first orbital flight of Project Mercury, with Lt. Col. John Glenn aboard the Friendship 7 capsule. In popular culture, the Enterprise was the home base of Lt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) in Top Gun, with the late director Tony Scott filming and incorporating flight deck operations into the film, and it was the flagship of the U.S. Navy fleet participating in The Hunt For Red October.

Then, of course, there is Star Trek – and did you know that Gene Roddenberry’s original starship name was the USS Yorktown? But the fame and status of...

Washington -- Baseball great Hank Aaron is a Barack Obama guy. Golf legend Jack Nicklaus is in Mitt Romney's camp.

From athletes and astronauts to singers and Hollywood stars, a growing line of celebrities is turning up at fancy dinners and rallies to build support and get out the vote for Obama or Romney, the president's Republican challenger.

Obama has entertainers like Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, George Clooney, Beyonce and Jay-z.

Romney's supporters include Clint Eastwood, musicians Kid Rock and Lee Greenwood and comedian Dennis Miller. Often the Democratic ticket attracts younger and glitzier stars.

Both campaigns have spent huge amounts of time and effort making sure their rallies feature opening acts that reinforce a campaign message, whether it's the economy, health care, veterans or some other issue.

Nicklaus, who now designs golf courses, teed up Romney at a campaign event near Columbus, Ohio.

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Legendary musician Bob Dylan visited the White House on Tuesday to receive the Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. Dylan released his first album in 1962, and his music had a considerable influence on the civil rights movement. Below, President Barack Obama awards Dylan the prestigious medal.

The president said he found Dylan's music transcendant, claiming it led to his "world opening up, because [Dylan] captured something about this country that was so vital."

Dylan was one of 13 to receive the Medal of Freedom on Tuesday, including former astronaut and Senator John Glenn, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former University of Tennessee women's basketball head coach Pat Summitt.

Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of basketball coach Pat Summitt.

Associated Press Bob Dylan performing in L.A. in January 2012.

Bob Dylan may have a better shot than ever at getting a Nobel Prize, now that President Obama has announced he will receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The movement has been building for the past few years. Dylan has won 11 Grammys – including a Lifetime Achievement Award (in 1991) — an Oscar and a Pulitzer Prize. France even named Dylan a Commandeur dans l’Ordre des Art et des Lettres.

To his supporters,...

Whether you dream of taking a humanitarian adventure with Donna Karan or cooking up delectable treats with Paula Deen, talking politics with David Axelrod or getting your hands on Jay Leno’s world-famous car collection, you can help support the Robert F. Kennedy Center’s dream of worldwide human rights.

The 2011 Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights’ Spring Auction launched on April 26th at leading charity auction site charitybuzz with a star-studded line-up of once-in-a-lifetime experiences for auction. Bidding will be open through May 16th at www.charitybuzz.com/RFK2011, with new items added daily.

Pop culture icons including Oprah Winfrey, Donna Karan, Paula Deen, Jay Leno, Elton John, Anderson Cooper, Daniel Radcliffe and many more have donated jaw-dropping experiences to raise funds for the 42-year-old organization dedicated to providing an ongoing base of support to human rights defenders around the world. Additional notable participants include: Gwen Stefani,...

Recently, Virgin mogul Richard Branson unveiled the SpaceShipTwo, the world's first commercial space-plane. With three bodies, five hybrid rocket engines, and (apparently) zero room for spaces in its title, the SpaceShipTwo will carry passengers 70 miles above the earth and give them five minutes of weightlessness before returning them to earth $200,000 lighter. Flights start in 2010.

Virgin is getting into space tourism just as their only competitor, the Russian space agency RosCosmos, is getting out.

In fact, even Nasa is done with sending humans to space; they've grounded all their space shuttles and are asking astronauts to hitch their way to the International Space Station with the Russians until 2015, when their new space jitney is ready. (With American astronauts on board their Soyuz rockets, there's no room for civilian customers, the Russians say.)

That leaves the Virgin plane (its components diagrammed above) way out in front of an industry that a lot...