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Star Trek: The Original Series didn't focus much on the characters' personal lives. At the time, the show was about the science fiction and the drama taking place in space. People wanted to see the new aliens and planets the Enterprise visited, and most were okay with not knowing Dr. McCoy's [DeForest Kelley] ex-wife's name or other little details about the characters.

But some of the actors themselves wanted more for their characters. They wanted them to grow and become more well-known to the audience. Perhaps in doing so, the characters would become more three-dimensional and necessary in the scripts.

One particular actor who lobbied for such changes was George Takei. He wanted Lt. Sulu to have a family. In a 2010 interview with Startrek.com, Takei talked about how he suggested a family for Sulu, someone for him to connect with. "I suggested Sulu having a family that he connects with.

If one of the newest products from consumer-goods giant Procter & Gamble reminds you of something the company made in the 1960s, 70s or 80s, well, there’s good reason.

When “Beyond the Gates” debuts Monday afternoon on CBS, it will mark a return by the company, one of the world’s biggest makers of household staples such as laundry detergent, deodorant and floor cleaner, to the world of soap operas. In a different era, Procter was a producer of some of the genre’s longest-running examples, including “Guiding Light” and “As the World Turns,” and they were as important to Procter as Mr. Clean, Pampers and Tide. P&g is teaming up with a joint venture between CBS and the NAACP to produce the show.

“Gates” centers on members of the fictional Dupree family, who live in an affluent community outside the nation’s capital. Its launch marks the...

Beyond The Gates spoilers and updates reveal this soap is unlike any you’ve ever seen. Producer and creator Michele Van Jean teases a “rooted and messy family drama awaits!

The First Black Daytime Soap In Over 35 Years, And The First One Hour One Ever

Celebrated as the first Black daytime soap in over 35 years and the inaugural hour-long series featuring a Black ensemble, this gripping drama is set to debut on CBS February 24.

It centers around the Dupree family, spanning multiple generations, as they navigate life in an affluent suburb of Washington, D.C., one of the wealthiest African-American communities in the country.

However, beneath the polished facade of Fairmont Crest, with its luxurious dining options and elite country clubs, the Duprees’ seemingly idyllic existence is riddled with hidden truths and controversies.

The cast features Tamara Tunie (As the World Turns) in the role of matriarch Anita Dupree, and...

With a new soap opera, Beyond The Gates incoming, here’s everything you need to know. ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Beyond The Gates is the latest addition to the roster of CBS after the massive success of The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful over years.

The new show is set to premiere on February 24, 2025, but there are a few questions that fans have at the moment including why the episodes are one hour long instead of the usual half an hour long as well as some details of the casting and set design process. Here’s what we know about the same.

Beyond The Gates: Why Are Episodes 1 Hour Long?

During a press conference, Sheila Ducksworth who is the president of CBS Studios, revealed, “I grew up watching some half-hour shows. I have to say Edge of Night was the first half-hour show that I really...

Star Trek: Generations is one of the weakest of the four films that united the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation, although it was more favorable to fans than Star Trek: Nemesis. Still, it had its issues, but David Carson, the direction of Generations, didn't consider Malcolm McDowell, who played the villain, Soran, to be one fo them.

In the book The Fifty-Year Mission The Next Twenty-Five Years—from The Next Generation to J.J. Abrams by Mark A. Altman and Edward Gross, Carson is reported as saying the considered "Malcolm McDowell to be a key to the movie," and further added that McDowell "sits at the same level as Picard and Kirk."

The end, result, however, was that McDowell's performance did not wow critics or fans. Reelviews called him "probably the weakest Star Trek film villain," while the reviewer forThe Baltimore Sun wrote that "Soran as a nemesis [was] unworthy...

‘Beyond the Gates’ (Btg) spoilers share that the soap’s creator, Michele Val Jean, was interviewed by TV Insider and admitted that she’s been working on Btg for decades now and commends Shelia Ducksworth, her executive producer and president of CBS Studios/NAACP venture for helping her bring her unique vision to life.

‘Beyond The Gates’ Spoilers: Fate Intervened When Val Jean And Ducksworth Met Each Other

Val Jean explains that the project originated twenty years ago when fate intervened, and she met Ducksworth through actress Vivica A. Fox.

In Val Jean’s imagination, her creation would be a nighttime soap about a wealthy Black family. She envisioned it to be like Dynasty meets Generations. Ducksworth was impressed by her ideas.

For those who don’t know, Generations was the first and only daytime drama with a predominantly African American cast until Btg. Generations was on the air from...

Less than a week away before Beyond the Gates (Btg) is set to premiere, which marks the first time in over 25 years for a soap to debut. In addition, this groundbreaking show is also the first-ever one-hour Black-center daytime drama.

The soap’s Creator, Head Writer, and one of the Executive Producers, Michele Val Jean, recently spoke to TV Insider, revealing how her ‘vision’ became reality.

Michele Val Jean’s Legacy In Soaps

Val Jean has a very long list of soaps she’s written for in the past, including General Hospital (Gh), The Bold and the Beautiful (B&b), as well as Generations.

While talking to TV Insider, she notes she has been working on Btg for decades now and credits Sheila Duckworth, Btg executive producer and president of CBS Studios/NAACP Venture for transforming her idea into sudsy reality.

Val Jean states that the beginnings of this project originated...

Soap veterans Jon Lindstrom and Cady McClain have joined the cast of CBS’ “Beyond the Gates,” it was announced on Sunday. The announcement follows a press junket with the soap media in recent weeks.

Lindstrom will portray the role of Joey Armstrong, an entrepreneur who runs a casino, while McClain takes on the role of Pamela Curtis, an old friend of Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley).

Michele Val Jean

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Michele Val Jean, the show’s creator, said of casting the duo, “Well, I finally know the meaning of chomping at the bit because I’ve been so excited to share what we’re about to reveal. It’s my honor, my privilege, my joy to introduce our newest cast members, who are not only soap opera icons and brilliant actors, but two of my favorite people on the planet. Say hello to Joey Armstrong and Pamela Curtis, also...

Beyond The Gates premieres on February 24, and the new CBS soap revealed that soap veterans and Daytime Emmy winner Cady McClain and Daytime Emmy nominee Jon Lindstrom will guest star in the new series.

Soap Vets Guest Star

McClain and Lindstrom join the excellent cast of Btg as the soap makes its historic debut. These daytime veterans have a lot of experience to add to the storylines of the newest daytime drama. McClain portrays Pamela Curtis, and Lindstrom portrays Joey Armstrong.

During a Zoom press conference, series creator, executive producer, and showrunner Michele Val Jean announced the news. “I finally know the meaning of chomping at the bit because I’ve been so excited to share what we’re about to reveal. It’s my honor, my privilege, my joy to introduce our newest cast members, who are not only soap opera icons and brilliant actors, but two of my favorite people on the planet,...

French TV festival and industry event Series Mania has unveiled the line-up for its 2025 edition, which runs from March 21-28 in Lille.

Apple TV+’s French-language drama series Carême about the world’s first celebrity chef from The Three Musketeers director Martin Bourboulon starring Benjamin Voisin will open the festival that will feature 26 world premieres and 12 international premieres from 19 countries including new territories Brazil and Algeria.

Nine series have been selected for the international festival competition.

These include Israeli-American series The German about the 1970s hunt for Nazi criminals and European co-production Kabul about the Western scramble in 2021 Afghanistan.

Family-focused...

French TV festival and industry event Series Mania has unveiled the line-up for its 2025 edition, which runs from March 21-28 in Lille.

Apple TV+’s French-language drama series Carême about the world’s first celebrity chef from The Three Musketeers director Martin Bourboulon starring Benjamin Voisin will open the festival that will feature 26 world premieres and 12 international premieres from 19 countries including new territories Brazil and Algeria.

Nine series have been selected for the international festival competition.

These include Israeli-American series The German about the 1970s hunt for Nazi criminals and European co-production Kabul about the Western scramble in 2021 Afghanistan.

Family-focused...

French festival Series Mania has revealed its lineup, featuring Joe Wright’s “Mussolini: Son of the Century,” “Querer,” a huge hit at San Sebastián, “Empathy” and “Hal & Harper.”

Amanda Seyfried will present “Long Bright River,” while Pamela Adlon is set to deliver a masterclass. Adlon will also preside over the International Competition jury.

Denmark’s “Generations” will celebrate its world premiere at the fest, as well as “Kabul,” “The Deal” and “The German.”

In the International Panorama Competition, Trine Dyrholm will introduce “The Danish Woman.” She’ll be joined by other world premieres “A Life’s Worth,” “Raul Seixas: Let Me Sing” and “Reunion”. “Requiem for Selina,” “At the End of the Night,” “Celeste,” “Family Matters” and “Putain” will also be shown, as well as “What it Feels Like for a Girl.”

Among other highlights, “Carême” (Apple TV+) starring Jérémie Rénier and Lyna Khoudri, will open the festival. “Hpi” will close it,...

‘Beyond the Gates’ (Btg) spoilers reveal that Entertainment Tonight will give fans a sneak peek of the new soap in a five-part special set to air from Monday, February 17 to Friday, 21, 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. on CBS, which is the week before the soap’s debut.

‘Beyond the Gates’ Spoilers: Fans Will Get A Behind The Scenes Peek At Btg

Kevin Frazier and Sheryl Underwood will present the special from the Talk. Ironically, Btg will take over the “The Talk’s” timeslot on CBS when it premieres on February 24.

The Et special will be filmed at the soaps studio in Atlanta. It will give viewers an inside peek at Btg’s journey and how it made it to its on-screen debut.

Fans can look forward to a thrilling behind-the-scenes glance at the new soap and watch interviews with the actors and actresses who star in the groundbreaking African American...

NFL Generations is set to air on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 12:00 Pm on ABC, and it promises to be an exciting look at the evolution of football. This show connects the legends of the past with the stars of today, creating a unique bridge between different eras of the game. Fans will enjoy seeing how the legends influenced the current players who grew up idolizing them.

In each episode, viewers will watch as former NFL greats share their experiences and insights with today’s athletes. This interaction will not only highlight the skills and strategies that have changed over the years but also showcase the respect and admiration that current players have for their predecessors. The show aims to celebrate the rich history of the NFL while also acknowledging the new talent that continues to shape the league.

NFL Generations will be a heartwarming reminder of how the game connects...

There's a lot of hype behind Monster Hunter Wilds. With the franchise becoming one of Capcom's biggest in recent years, this title could be the most anticipated in the series' history. The game is the best-looking in the franchise by far, and while there are some worthy concerns about how well it will run, Mh Wilds seeks to offer more from a character customization point of view. For one, the character creation has taken a page out of Dragon's Dogma 2's book, but those improvements aren't where it ends.

If the first open beta test is anything to go by, the player character will actually be a character, talking and interacting with the world, rather than being a nodding mute like in prior titles. This seems to be an evolution from Mh Rise, since hunters began being vocal here, and Capcom seems to be adding more RPG elements by...

‘Beyond the Gates’ (Btg) Spoilers is a groundbreaking new soap that will premiere on CBS on February 24, 2025. It’s the first African American soap since “Generations,” which aired from March 1989 to January 1991.

‘Beyond The Gates’ Spoilers: We Weren’t Ready For The Marshall Family On Generations, But We’re Ready For The Duprees Now

When Generations aired, the US wasn’t ready for an African American soap. It suffered poor ratings and a lack of support from the NBC network.

Not to mention, it went up against the second half of “The Young and the Restless.” Now, CBS is airing Beyond the Gates in a plum time slot: at 2:00 p.m. when “As the World Turns” once aired.” Wise choice, CBS.

The show’s cast has been announced, and the core families have been established. We’ll start with the Duprees. Tamara Tunie plays Anita Dupree. Tunie played Jessica Griffin...

Sean Freeman is sticking relatively close to home to star as Andre Hamilton, the nephew of Ted Richardson on CBS’s brand new soap opera, Beyond the Gates. The Alabama native is excited he secured a series regular role in the first Black American soap since NBC’s Generations did it back in the early ’90s. On social media, he’s devoted several posts to the beginning of what could only be described as a dream. Freeman is in Atlanta and he’s ready to make his mark on daytime.

The Early Days

Sean Freeman was born in Ozark, Alabama, but raised in Dothan. Freeman earned a bachelor’s degree in human services and a master’s degree in strategic communication from Troy University.

While his degrees fuel his entrepreneurial side, his love of performing arts started when he was a kid. In 2019, Freeman told VoyageATL that his mom had...

‘Beyond the Gates’ is a new and exciting CBS soap we’ve been hearing about for months. The show will be groundbreaking as the “first-ever one-hour black soap opera.”

‘Beyond The Gates’ Centers Around A Wealthy Family, The Duprees

The soap’s teaser was released on Monday, December 16, and introduces the audience to the “powerful and prestigious” Duprees, a multi-generational family who is “the very definition of Black royalty.” It opens with a shot of a grand mansion as violins play in the background.

The family lives in Maryland’s affluent Fairmont Crest community. Beyond the Gates occurs in a “posh, gated” community. The residents of Fairmont Crest have secrets, big secrets. Don’t let their immaculate homes and lush green gardens fool you!

“These are the places where our characters live, love, and play,”

The trailer continues.

“Those who have ‘made it’ and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life,...

The land of soaps continues to mourn many great daytime drama stars who passed away in 2024. As fans reflect on the past year, the highs and lows, we take this opportunity to pay tribute to some of the incredible actors and actresses we have lost this year.

In Memoriam – Soap Stars We Lost At The Beginning Of 2024

Bridget Dobson, the co-creator of Santa Barbara, and also once a head writer for General Hospital (Gh), As the World Turns (Atwt), and Guiding Light (Gl), passed away in January 2024 at the age of 85.

Meanwhile, Days of Our Lives (Dool) legend, Bill Hayes, who played Doug Williams on the show passed away on January 12. Alec Musser, who was on All My Children (AMC) playing Del Henry (as well as other movie roles) passed away on January 12 as well, when he took his life at the age of 50.

As January went on, David Gail,...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for 1883, 1923, and Yellowstone!

The Duttons have a rich family tree supporting the Yellowstone franchise, and the second outing of 1923 can piece together a mysterious gap in the fabric of Taylor Sheridan's neo-Western. The Dutton family tree in Yellowstone begins with the story of Margaret and James Dutton in 1883. Real-life partners and country musicians Tim McGraw and Faith Hill kick off the Yellowstone timeline with their family's northwestern journey from Texas to Montana. The Yellowstone 1883 cast includes James and Margaret's children, John (Audie Rick) and Elsa (Isabel May) Dutton.

Sadly, the whole Dutton family barely survives the journey, and the Dutton timeline continues with James' brother, Harrison Ford's Jacob Dutton, in 1923. Paramount+ released the first season of the Depression-era saga on December 18, 2022, and the show is preparing for its comeback two years later. Jacob and his wife, Helen Mirren's Cara, take over the ranch when...

(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)

It almost feels like an unwritten rule that if a franchise exists for long enough, a big crossover must happen. From worlds colliding on the small screen dating back to "I Love Lucy" meeting Superman in "Lucy and Superman" to massive crossovers on the big screen in comic book movies like "The Avengers," it's a tradition in Hollywood that goes back decades. So, inevitably, after nearly 30 years spanning multiple shows and movies, the time came for "Star Trek" to boldly go where it had never gone before.

1994's "Star Trek: Generations" united the two most famous Starfleet captains to ever live; William Shatner's James T. Kirk and Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard. Despite being separated by decades, science fiction shenanigans allowed...

CBS has set a date to take viewers Beyond the Gates.

The network will premiere its new daytime drama — the first such show to focus on a Black family in more than 35 years — on Feb. 24. Beyond the Gates began production in Atlanta earlier this month.

The soap opera, which CBS picked up to series in April, is set in a Maryland suburb of Washington, D.C., in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. The show centers on the Duprees, “a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty,” the show’s description reads. “But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered.”

The series will be the first daytime drama centering Black characters since NBC’s Generations in 1989 — and the first new daytime soap of any kind since Passions premiered on...

Lifetime Movie Network news reveals two soap stars join forces to bring festive cheer to Lifetime’s 2024 holiday movie lineup. Vivica A. Fox has appeared in soap operas like Days of Our Lives, Generations, and The Young and the Restless; meanwhile, Jackée Harry is currently featured on Dool.

Lifetime Movie Network News – Lifetime’s Christmas 2024 Lineup

Entertainment Weekly has revealed the exciting lineup of 12 new holiday movies set to debut on Lifetime for this holiday season. Initially recognized for their thrilling cinematic offerings, the network has since aligned itself with the Hallmark Channel, embracing the charm of annual holiday films.

This season, Lifetime has secured some major talent with Jackée Harry and Vivica A. Fox, two stars who never seem to slow down.

Harry is currently impressing audiences as Paulina Price on Dool, while Fox has been busy with a variety of roles in 2024. Fox is in Bosco, Finding Faith,...

Getting hate in the anime industry is not a new thing, as fans would not shy away from expressing their detest, especially when the anime adaptation is not up to the mark. From One Piece to Dragon Ball Super, no one is safe from constant criticism.

Naruto and Jiraiya. Credits: Studio Pierrot

The toxic fans are on the rise, where Boruto: Naruto Next Generations was met with unmatched hate after it failed to live up to the expectations of the original series. The relentless criticism following the original show was unjust, putting it under a ton of pressure. Hence, creating a void that followed the conclusion of Shippuden.

Though the manga was well-received, the same fans do not consider the spin-off to be a worthy successor of the show that was once part of The Big Three.

Naruto Fans Scorned Boruto From The Very First Day

Masashi Kishimoto’s...

Anticipation is high for the first new soap opera to debut since Passions premiered on NBC in 1999. Originally titled The Gates, the show’s name changed to Beyond the Gates. It is the first soap to feature an all-Black cast since Generations debuted in 1989. As fans clamor for more information about the show, which is set to debut in 2025, its creator Michele Val Jean shared a cryptic nugget indicating exciting things to come.

A Picture That Spoke a Thousand Words

On X, formerly Twitter, Val Jean posted two side-by-side pics with the caption, “Just gonna leave this here #beyondthegates.” The images are most likely from the control room for when shooting commences and are chock full of monitors, a video switcher, an intercom panel, and many more pieces of equipment. The monitors display color bars with the text of the show’s title, Beyond the Gates, emblazoned in the center.

The crown jewel of Taylor Sheridan's television empire is finally back and better than ever before ... or almost, at least. The expansive Western series has been a streaming favorite for several years running now, constantly pulling in the kinds of numbers that other shows could only ever look upon with envy. With Sheridan's writing, a sprawling cast, and star Kevin Costner leading the charge as John Dutton, what could possibly go wrong? Well, a little extracurricular drama behind the scenes resulting in America's dad parting ways with "Yellowstone" and the subsequent news that the show's fifth season would also be its final one (setting aside the recent rumors of a potential season 6 for the moment) ended up throwing a wrench into things. Bummer!

Not that you would know any of that if you were to watch the first official trailer for "Yellowstone" season 5, part 2, however. The nostalgic footage...

For the uninitiated, "Star Trek: Enterprise" debuted in late September 2001, shortly after "Star Trek: Voyager" ended its seventh and final season. "Voyager" ended a 14-year hot streak for "Star Trek," beginning in 1987 with the debut of "Star Trek: The Next Generation." That show, set in the 24th century, was such a hit that the curators of "Star Trek" — Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Jeri Taylor, and Brannon Braga highest among them — created two spinoffs that continued within the same timeline. They debuted "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" in 1993, and "Voyager" was added in 1995. At the same time, the franchise continued its run on the big screen, seeing the release of four feature films in that same 14-year release window. It was a long road, getting from there to here.

"Enterprise," however, was met with skepticism. The new series was set in 2151, a full century before the events of the original "Star Trek,...

There's a barrage of Star Trek news coming in today, both good and bad. On the good side, Paramount+ dropped the first trailer for the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks, an animated comedy series. The show has been going strong for a while now and it's good to see it will get to bow out on its own terms. Watch the trailer above!

Star Trek: Lowers Decks will kick off its final season on Thursday, October 24; the first two episodes will drop at once. On the bad side of the news, TrekMovie.com reports that the first 10 Star Trek movies have been removed from streaming on Paramount+, which is supposed to be "the home of Star Trek." And this after those 10 films became available to stream on Paramount+ back in June. That was a short homecoming.

The three more recent Star Trek movies overseen by J.J. Abrams are still available,...

After the release of "Star Trek: Generations" in 1994, the various "Trek" writers felt a great weight lifted. There were a lot of strange story requirements in place when adapting "Star Trek: The Next Generation" to the big screen for the first time, and writers Ron D. Moore and Brannon Braga bent over backwards to invent a story that fulfilled every mandate. They managed to check every box -- original "Star Trek" cast members in the first 10 minutes only, Klingons had to be involved, time travel had to be a plot element -- but "Generations" feels scattered as a result. It ultimately served as a "passing of the torch" from Captain Kirk (William Shatner) to Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart), which was wholly unnecessary, given that Picard had already headlined his own TV series for seven seasons. 

When the time came to write a sequel, Braga and Moore suddenly felt a lot freer.

CBS is beginning to populate the world Beyond the Gates.

Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix and Karla Mosley will play lead roles in the soap — which also has a new title, adding “Beyond” to its former name The Gates — that’s set to premiere in early 2025. Beyond the Gates will be the first daytime drama centered on Black characters since NBC’s Generations in 1989, and the first such hourlong show ever.

Tunie, Duplaix and Mosley, all of whom have extensive daytime drama experience, will play members of the Dupree family, who are at the core of the series and described as “a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty.” Tunie (Law & Order: Svu, As the World Turns) will play matriarch Anita Dupree, a onetime famous singer married to a retired senator who retains a fierceness from her upbringing in Chicago.

Duplaix (One Life to Live,...

[Warning: The below contains spoilers for MasterChef: Generations 14 Finale.] It was a battle for the ages during the Season 14 MasterChef: Generations finale. This time around home cooks classified as Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers compete not only for themselves but to represent the time period they were born into. At stake was also $250,000, trophy, kitchen, and kitchenware. and the title of America’s MasterChef. Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich narrowed down the field to a Top 3 after the pressure cooker in the form of Ramsay’s Rooftop Restaurant Takeover. From there, the remaining group had to endure the Mystery Box Challenge with a dish inspired by a restaurant review. The ultimate test was keeping up with Gordon’s pan-seared salmon to decide the trio would go to the finale. When the kitchen haze settled, it came down to Gen Z’s Becca Gibb and Millenials Kamay Lafalaise and Michael Leonard.

Nearly four years since a primetime reboot of “All My Children” was first placed in development at ABC, it looks like Lifetime will instead become the new home for the latest happenings in Pine Valley.

Soap Opera Network has confirmed that the cable network is in the early stages of development on a series of TV movies that will utilize characters from the long-running daytime drama series, which ran from January 5, 1970-September 23, 2011.

Lifetime

According to TV Line, which first reported the news, the network is in active development on at least two “All My Children” TV movies, one of which is said to be holiday-themed. Initially, the outlet reported that talks of a revival were in the early stages, with one source describing the conversations as “exploratory.” The outlet later updated its report with confirmation from a network representative.

A continuation of “All My Children” at Lifetime comes more than...

Earlier this week, “The Gates” creator Michele Val Jean created a stir on social media when she posted a minor update on the upcoming CBS daytime drama series she executive produces and serves as showrunner.

“Today was a big day for #TheGates,” commented Val Jean in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “Wish I could share more but I needed to at least mark it. If you know, you know.”

Although Val Jean didn’t elaborate further on her post, and her message could be referring to something completely unrelated, Soap Opera Network has learned that in recent weeks the series has formally assembled its writers’ room which is likely to include some familiar names to the genre.

In addition to a writers’ room, Soap Hub announced last month that veteran writer Robert Guza Jr. and veteran producer Julie Hanan Carruthers have signed on as executive producers, working alongside executive producers Sheila Duckworth,...

When it comes to "Star Trek" characters, there's no one quite as legendary as James Tiberius Kirk, the Captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise on the very first "Star Trek" series back in 1966. Played by William Shatner, the character became a cornerstone of a greater franchise universe -- the captain who really set the tone for all of the other captains to come. Shatner last played the character onscreen in the 1994 film "Star Trek Generations," which was a complicated and controversial send-off for Kirk. However, he told The Hollywood Reporter in March 2024 that he is open to playing the character again ... with two major conditions.

Bringing back an older version of Kirk back would be sort of difficult since the character died in "Generations." Of course, given that various timelines and time travel are a part of the "Star Trek" universe, it isn't entirely out of the realm of possibility.

Love it or hate it, "Sanford and Son" is one of the most groundbreaking American sitcoms of all time. The NBC series about a widowed get-rich-quick schemer (Redd Foxx) living in Los Angeles' Watts neighborhood with his adult son (Demond Wilson) was an undeniable hit during its run. It ushered in a Golden Age of Black family sitcoms thanks to dynamic performances, frank dialogue written from a working-class Black perspective, and its often uproarious scripts. It was such a ratings juggernaut that it's often credited for killing off its much more sanitized competition, "The Brady Bunch."

"It was a groundbreaking series," Eric Deggans wrote in a series retrospective for the official Emmys website, noting that "Before 'Good Times' and 'The Jeffersons' would make TV history with powerful stories focused on Black families, 'Sanford and Son' would explore the prickly relationship between a middle-aged Black man and his son.

The 15th and final season of CBS’ “The Talk” will kick off on Monday, September 9, Soap Opera Network has learned. The news marks the first time since at least June that the veteran talk show will feature a slate of all-new episodes.

Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood are all expected back as co-hosts, with Rob Crabbe continuing to serve as executive producer/showrunner.

In the case of Underwood, the final season fulfills a two-year deal she signed back in 2022 which would see her continuing to co-host the daytime talk show through Season 15 and provided her with a first-look development deal with CBS Studios.

The final season of “The Talk” will conclude in December.

“The Talk broke new ground when it launched 14 years ago by returning daytime talk to CBS with a refreshing and award-winning format,” said Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment, and David Stapf,...

Star Trek has always been a staple in the rich diet of sci-fi lovers, though each of its incarnations has a different taste. While the majority of the space opera has received love from fans, there were times when the franchise disappointed its fans.

William Shatner and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek Generations |Credit-Paramount Pictures

Star Trek Generations is one such example, where studio interference ruined the potential of a movie coming straight off of a beloved TV series. The film’s co-screenwriter Ronald D. Moore once detailed what happened behind the scenes.

How studio intervention ruined Star Trek Generations A still from Star Trek Generations| Paramount

Paramount was coming out hot off of a very successful run with Star Trek: The Next Generations. In a bid to gather an audience beyond the general Trekkies, the studio stepped in to make the first movie that followed the series, Star Trek Generations,...

After first striking a partnership deal with CBS Media Ventures in March 2021 to help the preeminent company in television syndication connect advertisers with African American consumers, NuTime Media is furthering its relationship with CBS to help the network sell advertising for new daytime drama series “The Gates.”

As part of its agreement, Black-owned NuTime Media will act as a sales rep to sell national advertising opportunities for “The Gates.”

“We are thrilled to add ‘The Gates’ to our portfolio of products,” said Morris McWilliams, NuTime Media’s president and CEO, in a statement. “A daytime drama of this kind has not been on broadcast television in over 35 years, and we are certain it will fill that void and have positive appeal with African American audiences.”

Michele Val Jean

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Launching in January 2025 on CBS, “The Gates” is the first all-new daytime soap opera to launch on broadcast television since the 1999 debut of “Passions.

At the end of Nicholas Meyer's 1991 film "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country," the U.S.S. Enterprise-a is ordered back to Starfleet headquarters ... to be decommissioned. This was, the crew finally realized, their final, final adventure as a crew, and the road had come to an end. Spock (Leonard Nimoy), however, gave the perfect response "If I were human," he said, "I believe my response would be: 'Go to Hell.'" He then added, hastily, "If I were human."

I can only hear Nimoy's reading of "Go to Hell" when thinking about his non-participation in "Star Trek: Generations" in 1994. "Generations," as most Trekkies might tell you, is a notably weak film, presenting a rushed jumble of ideas without much drama or profundity. The plot follows a free-floating space ribbon called the Nexus, which blows up starships but also sucks survivors essentially into Heaven, a parallel dimension of pure...

The busiest time in "Star Trek" history was likely the two-year stretch from 1993 to 1995. In January 1993, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" debuted, running alongside the sixth and seventh seasons of the already-popular "Star Trek: The Next Generation." In May 1994, "Next Generation" came to an end with a two-part finale, perhaps one of the best episodes of the series. As soon as that was done, shooting almost immediately began on "Star Trek: Generations," and production was so quick that it hit theaters in November of that same year. And, because resting appears to be anathema, the new series "Star Trek: Voyager" debuted in January 1995.

In two years, the franchise churned out 98 episodes and a feature film.

When making "Generations," however, everyone was in the thick of it. The writers, actors, and all the rest were working overtime to shift from the finale of "NextGen" into a large-scale movie. If that wasn't enough hard work,...

The chefs representing each generation have been chosen on MasterChef, and the real competition has begun. Following the first day of cross-generational competition — which saw millennial competitor Si Envytnc Nguyen go home — things are only going to get more interesting, according to show judge Joe Bastianich. In Wednesday’s (July 10) new episode, “Age Is Just a Number,” the contestants will be challenged to cook with aged and fermented ingredients, which is a clever nod to the Season 14 theme. According to Bastianich, the format for MasterChef‘s current season will continue to bring out some truly interesting colors in the competition, given the contestants’ natural adherence to the traditions of each era in the kitchen and in the field. TV Insider caught up with Bastianach to talk about what’s ahead on MasterChef: Generations and get some behind-the-scenes details about the decorated chef’s experience judging the show for so many seasons.

Get ready for some card-based ninja action, because Marvelous is bringing the Naruto Emblem Battle arcade game to North America. The collectible card battler lets players form their own teams using physical Emblems, which can be earned through playing the game. The emblems each feature character illustrations and different materials and designs depending on how rare they are.  The ninja battles unfold on a 50-inch display with animation, quotes and sounds from the Naruto anime.  Naruto Emblem Battle Trailer Some samples of the Emblems: There's no release date in place, but the Naruto Emblem Battle North American arcade debut has been penciled in for summer 2024. Related: Kurenai Yuhi Joins Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Masashi Kishimoto's original  Naruto   manga ran in the pages of  Weekly Shonen Jump  magazine from 1999 to 2014 and inspired the  Naruto  and  Naruto Shippuden  anime series. Its sequel,  Boruto: Naruto Next Generations , is available...

After a major battle, Superman "villain" Livewire implies that Kryptonians hold their breath while in space. Superman can hold his breath in space, but can also speak without a helmet. Superman's indestructibility allows him to survive in anaerobic environments.

Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1066Dc has finally given an answer to the age-old fan question of whether Superman can breathe in space. Its an iconic image: the Man of Steel floating outside the atmosphere, looking over the globe protectively. The idea emphasizes both his belonging to Earth and his origins outside it. While its well established that Superman can safely go into space without a helmet, the "villain" Livewire finally reveals the truth: Superman holds his breath.

In Action Comics #1066 by Joshua Williamson, Rafa Sandoval, and Miguel Mendonca, as the Superman Family prepares to escape Brainiacs ship, Livewire notices a problem. The spaceship theyre on, previously powered by the Brainiac Queen,...

Land of Women features a compelling dynamic between three generations of women. The miniseries' crime subplot detracts from the overall tone and narrative. The depiction of intergenerational tensions and women's strength are its standout features.

The Apple TV+ miniseries Land of Women (Tierra de Mujeres) is an intergenerational drama-comedy that reels you in right away, despite a mildly distracting subplot. Wine connoisseuse Gala (Eva Longoria) has a settled life in New York, until criminals demanding $15 million back from her husband drive her out of the country. Her husband only tells her she needs to flee before disappearing himself, so Gala collects her daughter Kate (Victoria Bazua) and mother Julia (Carmen Maura) and travels to the remote wine town in northern Spain Julia fled decades earlier with no idea what to do next.

Land of Women (2024)

Cast Victoria Baza, Carmen Maura, Santiago Cabrera, Eva LongoriaRelease Date June 26, 2024Seasons 1Genres Drama, ComedyStreaming...

Vivica A. Fox brings star power and trust to CarShield, enhancing their image. Fox's relatable charm and clear communication make her a successful spokesperson. Ice-t's tough persona adds a dynamic twist to CarShield commercials, expanding their fan base.

Vivica A. Fox has become a familiar face to many as the spokeswoman for CarShield, a company specializing in vehicle service contracts, but she has a massive presence in Hollywood. Known for her charismatic presence and dynamic delivery, Fox brings a unique blend of star power and approachability to the brand. CarShield, established in 2005, offers a range of vehicle protection plans that cover repairs and maintenance, giving customers peace of mind and financial security. The company's commercials often feature relatable scenarios where their service proves invaluable, and having a celebrity spokesperson like Fox enhances their reach and credibility.

Vivica A. Foxs journey to becoming the face of CarShield is rooted in...

There were multiple crossovers between the original "Star Trek" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation." This first happened in the 1987 pilot episode of the latter, wherein DeForest Kelley appeared as a very elderly — 137! — Dr. McCoy. Then in 1991's "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country," Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and Dr. McCoy were put on trial in a Klingon court, and their Klingon defense lawyer was played by "Next Generation" Worf actor Michael Dorn. There is some debate as to whether or not Dorn was playing an ancestor of Worf's in that film. What's more, Sarek (Mark Lenard) appeared on "Next Generation" in an episode devoted to him.

Later still, Spock (Leonard Nimoy) appeared in a two-part episode of "Next Generation" as a rogue diplomat trying to reunify the Romulans and the Vulcans. Luckily, Vulcans are very long-lived. And finally, Scotty (James Doohan) appeared on an episode of "Next Generation," having...

In the original "Star Trek," only three actors were credited at the start of the show: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and DeForest Kelley. For many watching the series -- and for the actors especially -- those three were the leads, while the rest of the recurring ensemble were mere supporting players. Shatner, Nimoy, and Kelley certainly had the most screen time on "Star Trek," yet they often advocated for more. Eventually, Shatner and Nimoy became such whiny spotlight hogs that show creator Gene Roddenberry had to write an angry letter, demanding the actors stop whining and get back to work.

Trekkies, however, knew better than Shatner and Nimoy. "Star Trek" was always an ensemble piece about a core cast of multiple characters. In addition to the three "leads," the show also regularly featured chief engineer Scott/Scotty (James Doohan), communications officer Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), Ensign Chekov (Walter Koenig), Yeoman Rand...

The Young and the Restless family is mourning the loss of Marla Adams, who died at 85.

Marla played Dina Abbott Mergeron on and off on Y&r for over 37 years.

Josh Griffith, Y&r’s executive producer, shared a statement with People magazine to honor Marla after news of her death broke.

“On behalf of the entire company of The Young and the Restless, we send our deepest sympathies to Marla’s family. We’re so grateful and in awe of Marla’s incredible performance as Dina Mergeron as both Marla and Dina made an unforgettable mark on Y&r,” read the statement.

The actress had an incredible career before she joined the soap opera world, though.

Today, those who knew and loved Marla are mourning the loss – as are the fans who adored her.

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The Young and the Restless (Y&r) news reveals that there is sad information to share about a legendary show alum. Marla Adams (Dina Abbott Mergeron) has passed away at the age of 85. Adams debuted on the number one rated daytime drama in 1982.

Adams returned to Y&r in 2017 and she won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2020, the same year that her character succumbed to the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Adams’ prime-time credits include Sisters, Time of Your Life, The Golden Girls, Hart to Hart, and The Love Boat.

The Young and the Restless News: A Daytime Veteran Has Passed

Adams was born on August 28, 1938, in Ocean City, New Jersey. As a young woman she won the Miss Ocean City and Miss Cape May beauty pageants and was the runner-up in the Miss New Jersey pageant.

Adams has the honor of being Miss...

Marla Adams, best known for her 37 years in the role of Dina Abbott Mergeron on the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless, died Thursday in Los Angeles. She was 85 and the cause of death was not disclosed.

Born in Ocean City, NJ, on August 28, 1938, Adams’ love for the stage was ignited after winning the Miss Ocean City and Miss Cape May pageants. She also finished as a runner-up in the Miss New Jersey pageant and was the Miss Diamond Jubilee Queen during the 1954 celebration of the 75th anniversary of Ocean City’s founding.

A student at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Adams appeared on Broadway in the 1958 production of The Visit at the Morosco Theatre with Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. She also starred as June in the 1961 feature film Splendor in the Grass.

Adams starred as Belle Clemens on The Secret Storm from 1968-74 and joined...