This post contains spoilers for the whole first season of Obi-Wan Kenobi (now streaming on Disney+ ) and the season to date of Star Trek : Strange New Worlds (now streaming on Paramount+ ). There’s plenty of overlap between the audiences for Star Wars and Star Trek , yet for decades the two fan bases have been pitted against each other like reluctant gladiators dropped into an arena (whether the one where a shirtless Captain Kirk fought in “The Gamesters of Triskelion” or the one where Padme Amidala got her midriff exposed in Attack of the Clones ). Which is superior, they have argued: the action-adventure bent of Star Wars or the more philosophical science fiction of Star Trek ? Which stoic group of people is more compelling: the mystical Jedi knights, or the logic-driven Vulcan race? Is Jim Kirk a more charming rascal than Han Solo? And on and on and on. This spring saw the arrival of new streaming series from both franchises — Obi-Wan Kenobi and … [Read more...] about ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Was Stuck in Star Wars’ Past. Here’s How ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Does It Better
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‘The Janes’ And ‘Reversing Roe’ Directors On Supreme Court’s Roe V. Wade Ruling And What The Future Holds: “Just The Tip Of The Iceberg”
EXCLUSIVE: Filmmakers Ricki Stern and Anne Lundberg have seen this day coming. For a long time. Their 2108 Netflix documentary Reversing Roe examined how right-wing activists, politicians and jurists were steadily chipping away at abortion rights across the country, with the goal of eventually overturning Roe v. Wade. Today it happened, in a 6-3 Supreme Court decision that tossed out Roe, permitting states to ban or severely restrict abortion. “I think there was no surprise,” Stern said in an interview with Deadline after the ruling was announced. She said she felt “just absolute sadness and just despair, truly, because it’s the beginning of many, many kinds of Supreme Court decisions that, personally, I think are going to set us back. And as the film illustrates, this is a very politically charged issue, abortion rights. This is really about power and [ignores] the lives of many women who are going to be hurt by this decision.” The new HBO documentary The … [Read more...] about ‘The Janes’ And ‘Reversing Roe’ Directors On Supreme Court’s Roe V. Wade Ruling And What The Future Holds: “Just The Tip Of The Iceberg”
Writer-Producer Francisca X. Hu Inks Overall Deal With UCP
EXCLUSIVE: Writer-producer Francisca X. Hu is getting into business with UCP . Hu has signed an overall deal with UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, under which she will develop and produce projects for a variety of television platforms. Hu landed her first staff job on the final season of Fox’s Sleepy Hollow and then rose through the ranks to co-producer on The CW’s Dynasty . She has since worked in a variety of genres across broadcast, cable and streaming, including as a consulting producer on Tales of the Walking Dead, the anthology spinoff of AMC’s The Walking Dead, as well as co-executive producer on Warrior for HBO Max. She is a graduate of the 2022 WGA Showrunner Training Program. “Francisca is a writer who transcends genre and elevates every project she works on,” said Beatrice Springborn, President, UCP. “We are thrilled to collaborate and partner with her as she’s the best of the best.” “It’s an absolute dream to be embarking on this … [Read more...] about Writer-Producer Francisca X. Hu Inks Overall Deal With UCP
Daytime Emmys: ‘General Hospital’ Takes Best Drama, ‘Kelly Clarkson’ Named Best Talk Show – Full Winners List
ABC’s General Hospital — already the winningest sudser in daytime history – was named Outstanding Daytime Drama on Friday while The Kelly Clarkson Show took home the prize for Outstanding Talk Show at the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards. The ceremony aired live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. Jeopardy! won Best Game Show with new hosts Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings, while Mishael Morgan made history by becoming the first Black woman to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama for her work on The Young and the Restless. The in-person ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium opened with a not-so-subtle reference to Friday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. After host Kevin Frazier referenced how well his co-host Nischelle Turner looked in her blue gown, she replied, “I chose this dress. It was my choice.” The comment was met with huge applause. Daytime Emmy Awards Red Carpet – Photo Gallery Later, Drew Carey paid tribute to 50 … [Read more...] about Daytime Emmys: ‘General Hospital’ Takes Best Drama, ‘Kelly Clarkson’ Named Best Talk Show – Full Winners List
Harry Gration Dies: BBC Colleague Breaks Down On Air Announcing Death Of Much-Loved Presenter
One of the BBC ’s best-loved veteran presenters has died suddenly aged 71. Harry Gration ’s former colleague at BBC Yorkshire, Amy Garcia, broke down live on air as she announced his sudden death on Friday evening, telling viewers: “As we close the programme tonight, I have some very sad news to share with you all. Our much-loved friend and colleague Harry Gration very suddenly died today.” Gration had for the largest part of his career presented BBC Yorkshire’s Look North news programme but worked elsewhere in the country and on sports programme Grandstand during his 40-year career with the broadcaster. He joined the BBC in 1978 and Look North in 1982. He presented his last show in 2020, retiring the day before his 70 th birthday. He said at the time he had “always lived the story.” During his career, Gration won two Royal Television Society (RTS) awards for sports documentaries and he won the RTS Best Presenter award twice. He was made a Member of the … [Read more...] about Harry Gration Dies: BBC Colleague Breaks Down On Air Announcing Death Of Much-Loved Presenter
Margaritas in Malibu and Seventies Style: Inside Anderson .Paak’s New Vans Collection
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It’s a Friday night in Washington, D.C., and Anderson .Paak has a show to play at the Something in the Water Festival in just a few short hours — his first festival appearance in years that also marks the beginning of a packed summer schedule. “This is going to be such a good kickoff, because we’re going to do this one, and then we go on tour with the Chili Peppers right after this,” says .Paak, over the phone. “We’re going to give them such a great show, and we’re just so hyped to be back outside again and shake the cobwebs off. And I’m happy to be playing with my band again and going through this crazy set that we have. And yeah, man, just hit the stage with my new Vans on.” .Paak’s on-stage footwear choice makes sense. This week, the eight-time Grammy winner launches his third collection of apparel and accessories with Vans, called … [Read more...] about Margaritas in Malibu and Seventies Style: Inside Anderson .Paak’s New Vans Collection