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10 Years of ‘The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula’ and Their Seemingly Immortal Los Angeles Halloween Ball
Ten years ago — on Halloween night to be exact — a distinct brand of drag, filth, horror, and glamour slithered out of the Los Angeles queer club underground and onto television screens. As their legions of devoted LA-area “uglies” will surely remind you, before The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula transformed into a globe-trotting phenomenon, it began life as a monthly alternative dance party and horror-infused drag pageant that took place at the now-defunct Faultline leather bar in Silver Lake.
Why Freddy Strain From The Terminal List Looks So Familiar
Prime Video's action thriller "The Terminal List" is back after a four-year hiatus. Season 2 — which dropped all at once on October 21 — is based on "True Believer," the second novel in Jack Carr's series, which continues the story of former Navy SEAL Commander James Reece (played by executive producer Chris Pratt).
Why Freddy Strain From The Terminal List Looks So Familiar
Prime Video's action thriller "The Terminal List" is back after a four-year hiatus. Season 2 — which dropped all at once on October 21 — is based on "True Believer," the second novel in Jack Carr's series, which continues the story of former Navy SEAL Commander James Reece (played by executive producer Chris Pratt).
5 Horror TV Shows That Were Based On Popular Slasher Movies Original
As die-hard horror fans are surely aware, Peacock's "Crystal Lake" is the all-new "Friday the 13th" prequel series dedicated to shedding a new light on Pamela Voorhees (mother of the iconic hockey-masked killer Jason Voorhees) and the tragic events that would shape her into a homicidal madwoman.
Criminal Minds Star Paget Brewster Voices An Incredibly Important But Rarely Seen Disney Character Original
When Disney Channel premiered its "DuckTales" reboot in 2017, fans were excited to return to Duckburg for more sprawling adventures (and money-pit dives) with Scrooge McDuck and other fan-favorites such as Huey, Dewey, and Louie. What they also got was the grand debut of an important character who answered questions to decades-long mysteries: Della Duck, Donald Duck's twin sister.
5 best cartoon villains of the '80s, ranked
Without a doubt, the 1980s were the golden era of after-school and Saturday morning cartoons. Backed by action figures, comic books, and countless other merchandise tie-ins, major animation studios churned out wildly fantastical worlds filled with a vast array of colorful characters. Of course, a key ingredient for a lot of these shows — aside from a killer theme song that got stuck in your head — was its marketable lead hero.
5 Best Cartoon Villains Of The '80s, Ranked
Without a doubt, the 1980s were the golden era of after-school and Saturday morning cartoons. Backed by action figures, comic books, and countless other merchandise tie-ins, major animation studios churned out wildly fantastical worlds filled with a vast array of colorful characters. Of course, a key ingredient for a lot of these shows — aside from a killer theme song that got stuck in your head — was its marketable lead hero.
5 Best Cartoon Villains Of The '80s, Ranked
From sinister sorcerers to devious Decepticons, the 1980s spawned a legendary run of cartoon villains that remain beloved fixtures of pop culture to this day. Without a doubt, the 1980s were the golden era of after-school and Saturday morning cartoons. Backed by action figures, comic books, and countless other merchandise tie-ins, major animation studios churned out wildly fantastical worlds filled with a vast array of colorful characters.
Gilligan's Island's Final Reunion TV Movie Was A Sci-Fi Story With The Harlem Globetrotters
If you thought the premise of being stranded on a tropical island with a millionaire (and his wife), a movie star, and a professor was already a stretch, you won't believe how the castaways of "Gilligan's Island" wrapped up their live-action run. The final TV movie in the franchise went full sci-fi, tossing basketball teams, super-powered minerals, and athletic androids into the mix.
Gilligan's Island's Final Reunion TV Movie Was A Sci-Fi Story With The Harlem Globetrotters
The third and final live-action Gilligan's Island reunion film had a bonkers storyline that featured robots, fictitious ore, and the Harlem Globetrotters. If you thought the premise of being stranded on a tropical island with a millionaire (and his wife), a movie star, and a professor was already a stretch, you won't believe how the castaways of "Gilligan's Island" wrapped up their live-action run.
Heath Ledger Played An Irish Prince In A Forgotten Fantasy Series
Just two years before 1999's hit rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" made him a star, the late Heath Ledger took his first and only starring role in an American television series, a short-lived fantasy series called "Roar" set in Ireland around 400 A.D. This forgotten sword–and-sandals adventure followed Conor (Ledger), an Irish prince determined to unite the Celtic tribes and chase the invading Roman army from his homeland.
Heath Ledger Played An Irish Prince In A Forgotten Fantasy Series
Just two years before 1999's hit rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" made him a star, the late Heath Ledger took his first and only starring role in an American television series, a short-lived fantasy series called "Roar" set in Ireland around 400 A.D. This forgotten sword–and-sandals adventure followed Conor (Ledger), an Irish prince determined to unite the Celtic tribes and chase the invading Roman army from his homeland.
Lioness Star Michael Kelly Was In One Of The Best HBO Shows Of The Past Decade Original
Not long before Michael Kelly was taking down terrorist threats as CIA Deputy Director of Operations Byron Westfield in Paramount+'s "Lioness," he was playing a Gotham City crime boss in one of the best HBO shows of the past decade: "The Penguin." Picking up after the events of Matt Reeves' "The Batman," the Emmy-winning crime drama told the story of how Oswald Cobb (Colin Farrell) rose to power and seized control of Gotham's criminal empire.
David Schwimmer's Post-Friends Crime Drama Series Was Panned By Critics Original
When NBC's wildly successful "Friends" came to an end in 2004, it would be a good twelve years before David Schwimmer would become a series regular on another TV show. In 2016, he committed to two crime dramas: "American Crime Story" and "Feed the Beast." The former was a critical success, but the latter, unfortunately, was not.
Columbo's Creators Tried To Cast A Legendary Musical Star As The Iconic Detective Original
It is impossible to picture television's most famous frumpy detective played by anyone other than Peter Falk. But before the Oscar-nominated "Murder, Inc." star landed the iconic role of Lieutenant Frank Columbo, the creators of "Columbo" — one of the best detective TV shows of all time — actually had their eyes on a legendary crooner to don the wrinkled beige trench coat.
One Of The Twilight Zone's Greatest Episodes Starred A Future Batman Villain Original
Legendary character actor Burgess Meredith has taken on some iconic roles throughout his prolific career. On the small screen, he made an everlasting impression in pop culture history with his cackling, wisecracking version of the Penguin in 1966's "Batman." But perhaps one of his most memorable moments was the time he delivered a top-notch acting performance on "The Twilight Zone," CBS' classic anthology series.
Burt Reynolds starred in one of The Twilight Zone's worst episodes
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Burt Reynolds Starred In One Of The Twilight Zone's Worst Episodes Original
While it may be regarded as one of the best TV horror anthologies of all time, not every trip into "The Twilight Zone" produced an enduring, timeless classic. According to IMDb, one of the worst episodes to ever come out of Rod Serling's classic series was the Season 4 finale, "The Bard." Despite its abysmal reputation, the creative misfire still remains a fascinating watch for one major reason: It features the late Burt Reynolds years before he broke out as a bona fide Hollywood star.
Boston Blue's Marcus Scribner Played A Fan-Favorite Character On Netflix's She-Ra Reboot Original
In "Boston Blue" – CBS' "Blue Bloods" spin-off – actor Marcus Scribner plays ambitious rookie patrol officer Jonah Silver. If he looks familiar to you, it's probably because you remember him as the geeky Andre Johnson Jr. on "Black-ish" and "Grown-ish." But if he sounds familiar to you, your ears aren't deceiving you. Scribner is an accomplished voice actor in the world of animation.
5 Major Movie Stars Who Appeared On Tales From The Crypt Original
October is here, which means it's Halloween season. It's the perfect time to dive into some of TV's best horror shows, including one of the greatest horror anthologies of all time: HBO's "Tales from the Crypt." Fortunately, the series began streaming for the very first time on Shudder earlier this year. Hosted by the iconic Crypt Keeper, "Tales from the Crypt" ran for seven frightful seasons between June 1989 and July 1996. It even spawned three "Tales From the Crypt Presents" movies.
Jim Backus' Most Popular Character Outside Of Gilligan's Island Was A TV And Movie Hit Original
While multiple generations know him best as Thurston Howell III — the billionaire castaway on "Gilligan's Island" — TV legend Jim Backus also made a name for himself by simply using his voice. For four decades, the actor lent his vocal talents to Mr. Magoo (a.k.a. Quincy Magoo), a severely nearsighted old man whose chaotic cartoon adventures were seen on both TV and in theaters.
Leonard Nimoy Was In Tim Burton's TV Version Of Aladdin With James Earl Jones As The Genie Original
Imagine a world where Spock, Darth Vader, and the wild imagination behind "Beetlejuice" all team up for a live-action fairy tale. Actually, you don't have to imagine it at all, because back in the 1980s, this unlikely collision actually happened. Leonard Nimoy, James Earl Jones, and Tim Burton brought a wild adaptation of "Aladdin" to life on one of the best fantasy TV shows ever made.
The Diplomat's Allison Janney Hated One Thing About Her First Law & Order Role Original
"The Diplomat" star Allison Janney has made notable guest appearances in major TV shows throughout the years, including a key part on "Lost." Back in the 1990s, just a few years before "The West Wing" made her a household name, however, she appeared in two episodes of "Law & Order." But there's a particular scene during her second experience on the hit crime drama franchise that she always felt was pretty cringe.
Ving Rhames Starred In A Forgotten TV Remake Of A Classic '70s Cop Drama Original
Rebooting a classic '70s crime drama probably sounds like a winning formula on paper, but in March 2005, USA Network learned that nostalgia doesn't always guarantee a surefire hit — even if you have a Golden Globe winner in the lead role. That year, the network reimagined "Kojak," one of the best police procedurals of all time, with Ving Rhames stepping into the fedora of lollipop-sucking NYPD lieutenant Theo Kojak, the role originally made famous by Telly Savalas.
Ving Rhames Starred In A Forgotten TV Remake Of A Classic '70s Cop Drama
Rebooting a classic '70s crime drama probably sounds like a winning formula on paper, but in March 2005, USA Network learned that nostalgia doesn't always guarantee a surefire hit — even if you have a Golden Globe winner in the lead role. That year, the network reimagined "Kojak," one of the best police procedurals of all time, with Ving Rhames stepping into the fedora of lollipop-sucking NYPD lieutenant Theo Kojak, the role originally made famous by Telly Savalas.
'80s Sci-Fi Cartoons That Deserve A Modern Reboot Original
Ah, the 1980s: The neon-drenched decade of sugary cereals, Saturday morning cartoons, and synth-heavy theme songs that easily got stuck in your head. It was also the golden age of after-school cartoons.
'80s Sci-Fi Cartoons That Deserve A Modern Reboot
Ah, the 1980s: The neon-drenched decade of sugary cereals, Saturday morning cartoons, and synth-heavy theme songs that easily got stuck in your head. It was also the golden age of after-school cartoons.
Before Pennywise, Bill Skarsgård starred in one of Netflix's first original series
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Before Pennywise, Bill Skarsgård Starred In One Of Netflix's First Original Series Original
Before he terrorized audiences as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in both cinematic chapters of "It" (and later, HBO's "It: Welcome to Derry" — which just got renewed for a second season), Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård scored his first English-language horror genre role on American TV. That role was in "Hemlock Grove," one of the first original series from the fledgling days of Netflix.
Soft Cell's gay frontman: Homophobia has 'taken other faces' since '80s prejudice
This story originally appeared on Out. For nearly five decades, Soft Cell has radically reshaped electronic music with its signature collision of raw emotion, soulful melodrama, and synthesizer sleaze. From the neon-drenched grooves of their acclaimed 1981 debut, Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret, to an illustrious 27-album solo run, Marc Almond’s distinctive voice and theatrical flair have stood as a beacon for alternative pop and queer culture for over four decades.
Soft Cell's gay frontman: Homophobia has 'taken other faces' since '80s prejudice
For nearly five decades, Soft Cell has radically reshaped electronic music with its signature collision of raw emotion, soulful melodrama, and synthesizer sleaze. From the neon-drenched grooves of their acclaimed 1981 debut, Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret, to an illustrious 27-album solo run, Marc Almond’s distinctive voice and theatrical flair have stood as a beacon for alternative pop and queer culture for over four decades.
Soft Cell's gay frontman: Homophobia has 'taken other faces' since '80s prejudice
6 hours ago Marvel has re-released Avengers: Endgame in theaters in order to squeeze some more cash out of it, now labeled Avengers Endgame: Encore. The motivator there is not just seeing the blockbuster superhero film on the big screen again, but the addition of four new scenes that connect directly to Avengers: …
Before Lioness, Ian Bohen Played A Villain On A Hit Supernatural Drama Original
In "Lioness," Ian Bohen plays Grady, a U.S. Army Delta Force operator and K9 handler who shares a deep connection with his trusty canine companions. Rewind back 15 years, however, and Bohen played another character who led a pack of wild, canine-like creatures — the vicious, man-killing, supernatural kind. MTV's "Teen Wolf" is very loosely based on the 1985 Michael J. Fox movie of the same name.
Before Lioness, Ian Bohen Played A Villain On A Hit Supernatural Drama
Rande Gerber 20 hours ago Presley Gerber, model and son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27 Associated Press • 20h SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and entrepreneur Rande Gerber, died Sunday morning at age 27. Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
Before Lioness, Ian Bohen Played A Villain On A Hit Supernatural Drama
In "Lioness," Ian Bohen plays Grady, a U.S. Army Delta Force operator and K9 handler who shares a deep connection with his trusty canine companions. Rewind back 15 years, however, and Bohen played another character who led a pack of wild, canine-like creatures — the vicious, man-killing, supernatural kind. MTV's "Teen Wolf" is very loosely based on the 1985 Michael J. Fox movie of the same name.
Why Detective Hudson Riley From Neagley Looks So Familiar Original
If you're a diehard fan of "Reacher," there's a good chance you've already started binging "Neagley" — Prime Video's all-new spin-off, which dropped all eight episodes on September 16. One of the new characters we're introduced to is Detective Hudson Riley, played by Canadian actor Greyston Holt. If his face looks familiar to you, it's because he's taken on a variety of TV roles both big and small for the past two decades.
Why Detective Hudson Riley From Neagley Looks So Familiar
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a diehard fan of "Reacher," there's a good chance you've already started binging "Neagley" — Prime Video's all-new spin-off, which dropped all eight episodes on September 16. One of the new characters we're introduced to is Detective Hudson Riley, played by Canadian actor Greyston Holt. If his face looks familiar to you, it's because he's taken on a variety of TV roles both big and small for the past two decades.
Mariska Hargitay Explains Why Kate Moss Turned Down A Law & Order: SVU Speaking Role Original
When an A-list celebrity wants to make a guest-starring appearance on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," you might assume they want a meaty guest role packed with a lot of action and scene-chewing dialogue. But when drop-dead gorgeous supermodel Kate Moss once expressed interest in appearing on the crime series, it seems she was only interested in dropping dead.
Mariska Hargitay Explains Why Kate Moss Turned Down A Law & Order: SVU Speaking Role
When an A-list celebrity wants to make a guest-starring appearance on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," you might assume they want a meaty guest role packed with a lot of action and scene-chewing dialogue. But when drop-dead gorgeous supermodel Kate Moss once expressed interest in appearing on the crime series, it seems she was only interested in dropping dead.
Why Lawrence Cole From Neagley Looks So Familiar Original
If you've gotten started on "Neagley," Prime Video's first "Reacher" spin-off, a suspicious new character may have caught your eye: Lawrence Cole, the enigmatic figurehead of the mysterious Echo Canyon Farm community, who's played by Australian actor Damon Herriman. Cole's links to the deceased friend of Frances Neagley (Maria Sten) play a key role in the show's first season, as does the cult-like group he leads.
Why Lawrence Cole From Neagley Looks So Familiar
If you've gotten started on "Neagley," Prime Video's first "Reacher" spin-off, a suspicious new character may have caught your eye: Lawrence Cole, the enigmatic figurehead of the mysterious Echo Canyon Farm community, who's played by Australian actor Damon Herriman. Cole's links to the deceased friend of Frances Neagley (Maria Sten) play a key role in the show's first season, as does the cult-like group he leads.
The Diplomat's Rory Kinnear Played Frankenstein's Monster On An Acclaimed Gothic Horror Series Original
Right now, most people will know Rory Kinnear best as Nicol Trowbridge in Netflix's Emmy-winning political thriller "The Diplomat." A good 12 years before he played the foul-mouthed Prime Minister of the UK, however, he brought one of literature's most famous monsters to life in an acclaimed gothic horror TV series. Showtime's dark fantasy drama "Penny Dreadful" wove classic literary monsters into the dark underbelly of Victorian London.
The Diplomat's Rory Kinnear Played Frankenstein's Monster On An Acclaimed Gothic Horror Series
Right now, most people will know Rory Kinnear best as Nicol Trowbridge in Netflix's Emmy-winning political thriller "The Diplomat." A good 12 years before he played the foul-mouthed Prime Minister of the UK, however, he brought one of literature's most famous monsters to life in an acclaimed gothic horror TV series. Showtime's dark fantasy drama "Penny Dreadful" wove classic literary monsters into the dark underbelly of Victorian London.
Tony And Ridley Scott Worked On A Horror Series Starring Terence Stamp And David Bowie
In 1983, the late Tony Scott — brother of three-time best director Oscar nominee Ridley Scott — made his directorial debut with "The Hunger," a gothic thriller about a love triangle between a vampire, a scientist, and an aging cellist starring Catherine Deneuve, Susan Sarandon, and David Bowie. In 1997, the Scott brothers teamed up to produce a new version of "The Hunger," but it wasn't the sequel fans were hoping for.
How The Secret Service Turned A Classic NBC Sitcom's Set Into A 'Nightmare' Original
If you grew up in the 1980s, First Lady Nancy Reagan was the face of a popular anti-drug movement known as "Just Say No." In 1983, she dropped in for a guest spot on one of the best NBC sitcoms of all time, "Diff'rent Strokes," for an episode that was intended to deliver some laughs around a very serious cause. But when Secret Service agents basically took over the soundstage, what should have been a memorable experience turned into a high-security fiasco for the cast and crew.
How The Secret Service Turned A Classic NBC Sitcom's Set Into A 'Nightmare'
The Secret Service take their job seriously, something this NBC sitcom had to learn the hard (and weird) way when they wanted a presidential-level cameo. If you grew up in the 1980s, First Lady Nancy Reagan was the face of a popular anti-drug movement known as "Just Say No." In 1983, she dropped in for a guest spot on one of the best NBC sitcoms of all time, "Diff'rent Strokes," for an episode that was intended to deliver some laughs around a very serious cause.
Mark Hamill's First Cartoon Role Was In The I Dream Of Jeannie Animated Spin-Off
If you were a kid in 1973, you probably spent a lot of your Saturday mornings eating cereal and watching "Jeannie" — CBS' animated spin-off of the classic "I Dream of Jeannie." The original sitcom — which ran from 1965 to 1970 on NBC — starred Barbara Eden as the titular 2,000-year-old genie who falls for Major Anthony Nelson (Larry Hagman), the astronaut who freed her from a bottle.
Mark Hamill's First Cartoon Role Was In The I Dream Of Jeannie Animated Spin-Off
If you were a kid in 1973, you probably spent a lot of your Saturday mornings eating cereal and watching "Jeannie" — CBS' animated spin-off of the classic "I Dream of Jeannie." The original sitcom — which ran from 1965 to 1970 on NBC — starred Barbara Eden as the titular 2,000-year-old genie who falls for Major Anthony Nelson (Larry Hagman), the astronaut who freed her from a bottle.
Michael Caine And Jane Seymour's '80s CBS Miniseries Explored An Infamous Serial Killer Original
Back in October 1988, CBS and Thames Television joined forces for "Jack the Ripper," a two-part miniseries that promised to finally lift the veil on London's most infamous unidentified murderer.
Reacher's Elspeth Sampson Actress Played A Major 90210 Character For 4 Seasons Original
In Season 4 of "Reacher," Canadian actress Kathleen Robertson plays Elspeth Sampson, the protective wife of presidential candidate John Sampson (Marc Blucas). Elspeth will look especially familiar if you watched a lot of TV in the 1990s. If she reminds you of a whip-smart blonde college student who once handcuffed herself to the bed of Brandon Walsh (Jason Priestley) on "Beverly Hills, 90120," you're spot on.
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