“Succession” Writers Kept Shocking Death From Leaking By Using the Perfect Code Word

If you’re a Succession fan, you’ve either seen this past Sunday’s shocking third episode, “Connor’s Wedding,” or you’re currently on a 30-day silent retreat or plying your trade on the International Space Station (cool, by the way). And yet, out of an abundance of caution, spoilers ahead.

Still here? Great. So obviously, in order to pull off the shocking death of patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox) that rocked the Succession-watching world in the third episode,

Inside the Shocking Death That Rocked “Succession” Episode 3

Succession’s third episode of its fourth season delivered a death blow felt around the world (for fans of HBO’s hit series, at least). It goes without saying that this article will be a pallbearer to spoilers, so if you haven’t watched the episode yet, stop reading.

Episode three, “Connor’s Wedding,” found the four Roy siblings gathered on a boat to celebrate (we use this term loosely) Connor (Alan Ruck)’s wedding to Willa (Justine Lupe).

“Great Expectations” Cinematographer Dan Atherton Goes Dark with Dickens

How dark is too dark? For fans of Peaky Blinders, the BAFTA-winning period crime series created by Steven Knight, bleak is better. In adapting Charles Dickens’s “Great Expectations,” Knight ramped up the vice and violence for a six-part FX/Hulu series running through April 23) that introduces opium, sadomasochism, attempted suicide, prostitution, F-bombs, and literal butchery to Dickens’ 19th-century novel-centered on the poor but clever orphan Pip. After being groomed by the wealthy Miss Havisham (Olivia Colman) and her chilly adopted daughter Estella (Chloe Lee/Shalom Brune-Franklin),

New “Ahsoka” Images Reveal the First “Star Wars” Series to Leap From Animation Into Live-Action

For the first time ever, the animated portion of the Star Wars galaxy is getting the live-action treatment thanks to Dave Filoni’s upcoming new Disney+ series Ahsoka. The first trailer for the Rosario Dawson-led show was revealed at the Star Wars Celebration in London last week, unveiling at least a piece of the story Filoni and his team will be telling.

Part of that story will be a direct continuation of the character’s adventures during Filoni’s 2014 animated series Star Wars: Rebels, 

“Beef” Costume Designer Helen Huang on Dressing “Chill” Angelenos Seething With Rage

Girl honks boy. Boy gets revenge. Complications ensue.

Beef features Oscar-nominee Steven Yeun and comedian Ali Wong as star-crossed L.A. malcontents whose lives go haywire after a road rage incident. Created by Lee Sung Jin (Silicon Valley, 2 Broke Girls), who was tapped last week to write Marvel’s upcoming Thunderbolts movie, the ten-part Netflix series (streaming now) presents outwardly chill characters who are seething on the inside.

First “Ahsoka” Trailer Reveals Rosario Dawson-led “Star Wars” Series on Disney+

Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano is one of the more intriguing characters in the Star Wars canon, and at long last, she’s got her own series. The first trailer for Ahsoka is here, revealing Dawson’s live-action take on a character who first appeared in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars (voiced by Ashley Eckstein), at which point Dawson stepped as Ahsoka in season two of The Mandalorian.

HBO Max’s “It” Prequel “Welcome to Derry” Casts Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, Jovan Adepo, & James Remar

Welcome back to Derry; please stay away from the sewers and avoid all balloons. Enjoy your stay!

HBO Max has begun to fill out its cast for Welcome to Derry, its upcoming prequel to Andy Muschietti’s satisfyingly terrifying It and It: Chapter Two. Taylour Paige (Zola), Chris Chalk (Perry Mason), Jovan Adepo (Watchmen), and James Remar (Dexter) are all taking the trip up to Maine.

HBO Considering New “Game of Thrones” Prequel About Aegon I Targaryen’s Conquest of Westeros

The Game of Thrones universe might be expanding again.

Variety has learned that HBO is considering a new GoT prequel, this one focused on Aegon I Targaryen’s initial conquest of Westeros. The project is in the very early stages, so there’s not even a writer attached yet, but there is energy and excitement on HBO’s side to move this series into development. What’s more, Variety has learned that there might even be a feature film element to this project.

Rob Lowe is a Narcissist-Adjacent Biotech Entrepreneur in Netflix’s New “Unstable”

With a name like Ellis Dragon, you know the man is going to have some personality. Netflix’s new comedy Unstable is now streaming, and it stars Rob Lowe as the aforementioned Ellis Dragon, a brilliant, deeply weird, “narcissist-adjacent” (as described in the series’ synopsis) biotech entrepreneur who really and truly believes he can make the world a better place. What saves Ellis Dragon from being as ridiculous as his name is he really is a genius,

“Shrinking” Production Designer Cabot McMullen on Laughing & Crying in Pasadena

Shrinking is that rare hybrid; a laugh-out-loud comedy that turns on a dime into a lump-in-your-throat drama. Created by star Jason Segel, Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence, and writer (and Ted Lasso star) Brett Goldstein, Shrinking follows Segel’s therapist Jimmy the year after his wife, Tia (Lilan Bowden), has tragically died. Because Jimmy is played by Segel, he’s naturally funny, but we also find him in a personal and professional tailspin,

Ryan Coogler Developing an “X-Files” Reboot

In what could be a delicious addition to his flourishing career, Ryan Coogler is developing a new version of The X-Files. 

Original X-Files creator Chris Carter revealed the news during an interview with On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko while celebrating the 30th anniversary of the iconic sci-fi series. Here was what Carter said when he dropped the huge news: “I just spoke to a young man,

“The White Lotus” Season 3 is Headed to Thailand

Mike White’s deliciously devilish satire The White Lotus is headed to Thailand, Variety reports. Following the first season’s luxe tropical setting in Hawaii (shot at the Four Seasons) and season two’s decadent, Old World beauty in Sicily (also shot at the Four Seasons), there’s a good chance that season three will take advantage of the luxury hotel’s properties in Thailand. The country offers no shortage of jaw-dropping beauty, including lush jungles,

“Batman: The Doom that Came to Gotham” Composer Stefan L. Smith Draws out the Darkness

Batman: The Doom that Came to Gotham submerges Bruce Wayne (David Giuntoli) in a world of magic, myths, and monsters. Set a century ago in the roaring 20s, the glamour and grandeur of Gotham glimmer beneath an evil awakening set to consume the city. The edgy animated style based on the 2000-2001 comic book miniseries by Mike Mignola and Richard Pace is appropriately avant-garde and calls for an epic, atmospheric score. Composer Stefan L.

Inside the “Succession” Season 4 Premiere & Logan Roy’s Bummer of a Birthday

It shouldn’t be all that surprising that Logan Roy (Brian Cox) would be a dour birthday boy. Succession’s fourth season premiere began with the big guy taking center stage in a birthday celebration at his house. He was less than cheerful. The reason why was clear, even if he’d never admit it.

A house party, however, is a perfect way for Succession creator Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Mylod to get a bunch of the show’s most important characters together in a single room as everyone tries to avoid Logan’s wrath and close a deal (of course Logan’s working on a deal during his birthday party) with a hated former rival.

The Original Power Rangers Return in “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always” Trailer

Power Rangers—unite!

The original Power Rangers and their nemesis Rita are back in the first trailer for Netflix’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always. The anniversary special arrives 30 years after the original series on Fox and sees many of the original cast returning. They include Walter E. Jones as Black Ranger/Zack Taylor, David Yost as Blue Ranger/Billy Cranston, Catherine Sutherland as Pink Ranger/Kat Hillard, and Steve Cardenas as Red Ranger/Rocky DeSantos.

Critics Say “Succession” Season 4 Sees The Series Going Out on Top

Critics have gotten a peek at the first four episodes of Succession‘s fourth and final season, and they like what they’re seeing. Creator Jesse Armstrong’s decision to end the series after four seasons is starting to seem like the final, winning chess move for a show that has been consistently excellent since it debuted in 2018.

Chronicling the viciousness and vicissitudes of the Roy Family, Succession has cast a gimlet eye on the billionaire class,

“Daisy Jones & the Six” Makeup Department Head Rebecca Wachtel Captures the Many Faces of Stardom

Daisy Jones and the Six makeup department head Rebecca Wachtel dedicated herself to the details in shaping the on-screen look of the music group. “It’s a fictional band, but it’s in factual times,” Wachtel said of her approach to the project. She spent two months researching and planning for the series that spans from the mid-1960s to the 90s.

The electric success of the band and acrimonious split, originally chronicled in the best-selling novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid,

“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Filmmakers the Daniels Working on “Star Wars” Series “Skeleton Crew”

The Daniels are headed to a galaxy far, far away.

Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the Oscar-winning writing and directing duo of Everything Everywhere All At Once , affectionately known as the Daniels, are working on the Disney+ Star Wars series Skeleton Crew. 

The Hollywood Reporter scoops that the Daniels are involved in the upcoming live-action series, which began filming last summer and wrapped recently.

Early Reactions to “Yellowjackets” Season 2: Brilliant Performances, Abundant Thrills, & Completely Unhinged

Critics are starting to buzz with the first reviews for season two of Yellowjackets, and for fans of Showtime’s phenomenally effective thriller, the buzz is very good indeed. The creative team behind the stellar series, led by creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, had the difficult task of avoiding the sophomore slump for a show that was just about flawless in its first run. Then there was the cast, led by a slew of gangbuster performances from Christina Ricci,

“The Penguin” HBO Series Adds Scott Cohen, James Madio, & Michael Zegen

The Penguin series just added three new stars to the cast in the upcoming spinoff series starring Colin Farrell as the portly patriarch of the Gotham underworld. Variety reports that Scott Cohen, James Madio, and Michael Zegen will all be in appearing in the series, which will center on Farrell’s Oswald Cobblepot and takes place after the events in The Batman. It’s slated for an 8-episode run,