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The Disney Princess brand is one of The Walt Disney Company's hottest properties, but not every one of its endeavors has been a success. Although a princess (Snow White) was the beginning of Disney feature-length animated films, centering on one doesn't always guarantee success. Sleeping Beauty, for example, did not fare well at the box office upon its first release. Still, when Disney was in its Dark Ages in the 1980s, it was another princess (Ariel) featured in The Little Mermaid that kicked off Disney's Renaissance. And so, in the early 2000s, when Disney chose to build an entire brand around its catalog of princesses, statistically, they were hedging their bets on a relatively safe property.

In 2007, Disney...

The Simpsons has recast plenty of characters over the years, but there are some that have been retired instead. Thanks to the animated nature of The Simpsons, many residents of Springfield haven't aged in the show's thirty-six seasons on the air. This has helped keep The Simspons relevant for generations, gives it some of its most potent enduring qualities, and has allowed the same voice actors to play the show's most consistent characters for decades. However, there are some situations where recastings are inevitable.

Pamela Hayden's departure from The Simpsons means that fixtures of the show like Milhouse Van Houten will need to be recast going forward. This could allow the character to still be in the show. However, other characters were formally retired from the series in light of tragic passing and changing cultural perspectives. There doesn't seem to be a firm rule determining which characters are recast and which are retired,...

The Simpsons is about to lose one of its longest-running voice actors. Pamela Hayden, who voices Milhouse Van Houten, Jimbo Jones, Rod Flanders, Sarah Wiggum, Janey Powell, and more, has announced that she has retired from The Simpsons after 35 years. Everything is not coming up Milhouse.

“People come up to me and they quote Milhouse lines,” said Hayden in a video announcing her retirement. “People are always saying what a nerd he is. But one thing that I love about Milhouse is he’s always getting knocked down, but he keeps getting up. I love the little guy.” Hayden continued, “The time has come for me to hang up my microphone, but how do I say goodbye to The Simpsons?……not easily. It’s been an honor and a joy to have worked on such a funny, witty, and groundbreaking show, and to give voice to Milhouse and Jimbo Jones,...

After 35 years, The Simpsons is losing one of its most beloved cast members. The Simpsons' primary cast of characters has grown since the main characters Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie debuted in a series of shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show. One particular fan-favorite was Milhouse Van Houten, Bart's best friend, who debuted in a Butterfinger commercial before becoming part of the main series. Milhouse has often been framed as the square friend to Bart's cool guy, and some of the series' best lines have come courtesy of him and his voice actor, Pamela Hayden. But all great things must come to an end.

Pamela Hayden is officially set to retire from The Simpsons (via Deadline). While Hayden is best known for voicing Milhouse Van Houten, she has contributed to many other iconic voices in the series. These include bullying Jimbo Jones, Ned Flander's son Rod, and many other minor supporting characters.

The following contains mild spoilers for The Simpsons season 36 episode 5, "Treehouse of Horror Xxxv," now streaming on HuluA recurring guest actor on The Simpsons' has become crucial to the show, and his role in the show's Venom parody proves it. While most of Springfield is voiced by the show's cast of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Harry Shearer, and Hank Azaria, other actors like Maggie Roswell have brought their own consistent vibes to the show. This is on top of the impressive legacy of deceased actors like Phil Hartman, Marcia Wallace and Russi Taylor, who brought an indeniable character to Springfield and the Simpsons family tree.

A frequent guest star in recent seasons of the show has become a crucial figure within the show's ecosystem, playing a number of minor roles while taking over some long-standing ones in the process. This actor is central to season 36's "Treehouse of Horror Xxxv,...

The smug, arrogant Comic Book Guy (Hank Azaria), proprietor of the Android's Dungeon, first appeared in the "The Simpsons" episode "Three Men and a Comic Book". In the episode, he sold a rare and expensive copy of "Radioactive Man" #1 to the young collectors Bart (Nancy Cartwright), Milhouse (Pamela Hayden), and Martin (Russi Taylor). The comic cost $100 -- a fortune to the three young boys -- and they had to pool their money to make the sacred purchase. 

The trio, however, never decided who would serve as the comic book's official caretaker, and they immediately became suspicious that one of them was angling to steal it from the other two. A "Treasure of the Sierra Madre" drama slowly unfolds. The Comic Book Guy, having seen the boys' folly beforehand, became a Mephistophelean figure, cackling at his customers' hubris. 

In every one of Comic Book Guy's subsequent appearances, he would be grumpy,...

Quick Links For a Time, the Voices of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Were Real-Life Spouses Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s Personalities Evolved Over Time Minnie Mouse Has Had a Variety of Voice Actors Over the Years Wayne Allwine who voiced Mickey Mouse starting in 1977 was married to Minnie Mouse's voice actor, Russi Taylor in real life. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse had more rambunctious personalities when Walt Disney first introduced them to audiences. Minnie's Mouse's most recent voice actress, Kaitlyn Robrock, assumed the role in 2019.

For decades, Disney has been producing fairy tale romances in the form of both animated and live-action stories. Countless true-life couples have gained inspiration from duos like Cinderella and her Prince, Belle and the Beast, and Hercules and Megara. But, without a doubt, Disney's star couple is Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. The two have been inseparable since their first appearance in Walt...

In a year in which The Boy and the Heron opened at #1 and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse pushed the boundaries of animation, Migration might seem a bit stuck in the past. The latest offering from Illumination – the Minions folks – is yet another family story of anthropomorphized animals on a road trip, but its warmth and humor make it a perfectly acceptable holiday distraction.

Mack (Kumail Nanjiani) and Pam (Elizabeth Banks) are mallards content raising their two ducklings – Dax and Gwen – on the same pond, year after year. Mack is overprotective, happy to keep the kids close by by telling them scary stories about life outside the pond. But when a group of migrating ducks inspires Pam and the kids, Mack tries to prove he’s fun and adventurous by organizing a spur-of-the-moment migration to Jamaica.

You’ve seen this story before, many, many times. If you are surprised to learn...

A new docuseries is coming to Investigation Discovery, offering a deep dive into Jared Fogle’s story. “Jared from Subway: Catching a Monster” follows his success and the subsequent events that caused everything to come crashing down. The docuseries features three hour-long episodes, which air back to back this week. Tune in to Investigation Discovery on Monday, March 6 at 9 p.m. Et to catch the full story. You can watch Investigation Discovery with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo. You can watch Jared from Subway: Catching a Monster: Season 1 with a 7-Day Free Trial of discovery+. You can also watch with Sling TV, Directv Stream, Hulu Live TV, fuboTV, or YouTube TV.

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Jared Fogle was once Subway's instantly recognizable spokesperson, proudly advertising all the weight he'd lost thanks to the sandwich chain in their commercials and on the walls of their stores - until he wasn't. A new docuseries from Investigation Discovery called "Jared From Subway: Catching a Monster" will explore Fogle's downfall, which began with a 2015 arrest and ended with Fogle pleading guilty to traveling across state lines to have commercial sex with a minor and possession or distribution of child pornography, per ABC Today.

"ID has always had a rich legacy of bringing incredible true-crime documentary series to the air. 'Jared From Subway: Catching a Monster' is a powerful new entry to our ever-growing slate of premium limited event series," said ID President Jason Sarlanis, per CBS News. "Jared masqueraded as a national hero while hiding a horrific side. We are so grateful to the women who,...

We all remember the time in our childhood when our parents/guardians sat us down and explained to us one of the hard truths of life: voice actors don't live forever. And we cried, and started pleading with them, asking "what about Bugs Bunny? He's had a consistent voice for over a hundred years!" To which they replied, "no he hasn't." And with tears in our eyes, we ran to our rooms, saving our caretakers from having to confront their own mortality.

When the voice actor of an iconic character passes away, the question of how to proceed with that character inevitably arises. For some, like Edna Krabappel of "The Simpsons," the character was respectfully retired after voice actor Marcia Wallace died. But for other characters, especially ones that have existed for decades and decades, a replacement must be found. This was the case with Minnie Mouse, whose longtime voice actor,...

For more than three decades, voice actor Russi Taylor voiced the much-beloved Disney character Minnie Mouse, becoming one of the defining characters in American childhood for decades. After Taylor passed away in 2019, Kaitlyn Robrock took over the role. Taylor had been one of Robrock's heroes growing up and taking on the role to continue the grand legacy of Minnie Mouse was a dream come true. With dreams, though, come incredibly high expectations, and when you're working for Disney the expectations are so high sometimes that they seem nigh impossible to achieve.

Stepping into the shoes of such an iconic vocal role like Minnie Mouse carries with it huge pressure. With a character that's been around for decades, there's a memory we have of Minnie Mouse's voice that still lingers. The challenge of anyone taking on a role like this is audiences will quickly sense a disturbance in the Force if things change even slightly.

Minnie Mouse is, dare I say it, an iconic character. She, Mickey, and all their Disney cartoon pals have been entertaining children for generations.

For decades, Minnie was voiced by Russi Taylor. After Taylor passed in 2019, however, voice actor Kaitlyn Robrock took on the Minnie mantle and is bringing her to life on various shows as well as certain attractions in Disney's theme parks.

Earlier this month, I had the chance to speak with Robrock during Dragon Con, a 65,000-person convention in Atlanta that celebrates fandoms of all kinds, where Robrock was a guest. We talked about how she got into voice acting in general, including her jump from Adult Swim cartoons to Minnie, and what it's like voicing other characters, such as the Tusken raiders on "The Book of Boba Fett."

This interview has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity.

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If there is one thing that becomes crystal clear as you watch “Deadly Women,” it is that crime has no gender. This crime show focuses on acts of crime — murder primarily — committed by women, which explains the title.

“Deadly Women” comes highly rated among TV series within the crime documentary genre — like “American Crime Story” and “Homicide Hunters.” If you love crime documentaries then this has got to be on your watch list.

Currently, “Deadly Women” just finalized its fourteenth season — the finale aired on September 9, 2021.

Will there be another season of “Deadly Women?” This article discusses that as well as other interesting info you need to know.

What’s “Deadly Women” About?

“Deadly Women” tells the true crime story of female murderers who killed their victims either out of greed, revenge, or just sheer obsession like that of the Hungarian, Elizabeth Báthory — profiled in season one, episode one — who...

This Ducktales review contains spoilers.

Kid Donald and Della are the best. The absolute freaking best. Donald’s grumpy grunge boy attitude, Della’s infectious adventuring spirit, they’re both wonderful contrasts to each other that make this episode a blast. Now normally I’m not a big fan of “what if character but they are kid/baby.” Oh sure it’s a license to print money for most franchises but it often lacks a soul. Not here though. DuckTales is too good for that.

This isn’t just a More kid-fied version of the DuckTales you know, it’s a chance to see your favorite characters experience a huge moment in their lives; their first adventure. This is a moment that defines them and lays the groundwork for the future.

For Donald it’s a moment of clarity. While the whole grunge rocker thing never seems to lead anywhere...

Sunday’s telecast of the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards will feature a special In Memoriam segment devoted to many of the actors and actresses who have died since last year’s ceremony in late January. Sure to be among those saluted include Oscar-nominated actresses Diahann Carroll and Doris Day, plus nominated “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” actor Luke Perry. Visit our own Gold Derby memoriam gallery for the year of 2019.

The 26th annual ceremony will be live on TNT and TBS on Sunday, January 19, at 8:00 p.m. Et; 5:00 p.m. Pt. The SAG life achievement award will be presented to Robert De Niro.

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Over 100 people in SAG/AFTRA have passed away in the past 12 months. Which of the following 50+ names will also be featured in the televised tribute?

Julie Adams

Danny Aiello

Jed Allan

Bibi Andersson...

The Simpsons just began its landmark 31st season on Fox, who has renewed the show through at least season 32. The Simpsons is now working under the Disney banner thanks to the merger with 20th Century Fox, and the back catalog of episodes will appear on the Disney+ streaming service. The Simpsons family is still […]

The post ‘The Simpsons’ Showrunner Al Jean on the Passing of Voice Actor Russi Taylor and Planning Ahead for Seasons 32 and 33 [Interview] appeared first on /Film.

America’s favorite nuclear family has joined Disney, and it’s a surprisingly good fit. “The Simpsons” made its first-ever appearance at the D23 Expo on Saturday to inaugurate a new era of fox and mouse living in harmony after the acquisition of Fox by Disney in March.

On the panel for the D23 presentation in Anaheim, Calif., were Groening, executive producers Al Jean, Matt Selman, supervising director Mike B. Anderson, and stars Nancy Cartwright (the voice of Bart Simpson) and Yeardley Smith (the voice fo Lisa Simpsons), who also performed moderating duties.

Smith, wearing a tiara befitting her new Disney princess status, opened with a touching tribute to Russi Taylor, voice of Minnie Mouse and Martin Prince on “The Simpsons.” “Heaven is a lot more giggly right now. Russi, cheers to you,” said Smith.

The panel ranged from advice to future animators (“Take your prized possessions with you [when you leave home]. Do...

Harley Race, Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee and 8-time Nwa World Heavyweight Champion, died of lung cancer on Thursday at the age of 76, according to WWE and a statement from his Twitter page.

“Today at 12:50, we lost the man that fought up until the very last of his existence. More information will be released soon, but just know that he loved pro-wrestling and the fans that loved him,” read a statement from Race’s reps.

Born in Missouri in 1943, Race overcame polio as a child and began training as a wrestler under the tutelage of famed champion brothers Stanislaus and Wladek Zbysko. His early career was filled with many obstacles, including his expulsion from the Zbyskos’ school after a fight with a student and a car accident that nearly led to his leg being amputated and required months of physical therapy to recover.

Also Read: Russi Taylor, Voice of 'Minnie Mouse' for 3 Decades,...

It was only a couple years ago that I was genuinely taken aback by the depth of talent present in the voice of Russi Taylor. You may have only heard Ms. Taylor’s name for the first time over the weekend, but if you’re reading this, I’d submit that it’s impossible you never heard her voice […]

The post Minnie Mouse Voice Actress and Disney Legend Russi Taylor Dead at 75 appeared first on /Film.

Richard A. Fox, owner of Fox Theaters and the last volunteer president of the National Association of Theatre Owners, died this weekend at the age of 90, according to an announcement from Nato.

Born in Buffalo, New York, in 1929, Fox served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army before launching the Fox Theatres chain in 1957. The chain began with the Sinking Spring Drive-In Theatre — known for having the “world’s largest CinemaScope screen” — and expanded to 25 locations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Florida with over 100 combined screens and over 1,000 employees.

In 1984, he was elected Nato president and “was a formidable leader of theatrical exhibition at a time when the industry wrestled with existential issues ranging from contentious trade practices to competition from new technologies,” according to his family. His son, Donald, now serves as CEO of Fox Theatres.

Also Read: Russi Taylor, Voice of 'Minnie Mouse' for 3 Decades, Dies at 75

In addition to Donald,...

Russi Taylor, who voiced both Minnie Mouse for over 30 years and the beloved The Simpsons character Martin Prince, has died at the age of 75.

The voice actress died at her home in Glendale, California Friday, the Walt Disney Company confirmed (via Variety). No cause of death was provided.

“Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor. For more than 30 years, Minnie and Russi worked together to entertain millions around the world—a partnership that made Minnie a global icon and Russi a Disney Legend beloved by fans everywhere,...

Los Angeles, July 28?Russi Taylor, actor who gave voice to Minnie Mouse for more than three decades, has died. She was 75.

The actress died in Glendale, California on Friday, The BBC on Sunday quoted The Walt Disney Company as saying.

Since 1986, Taylor provided voice-overs for animated TV series, films and theme parks featuring Mickey Mouse's high-pitched and giggly partner Minnie.

Disney's Chairman and Chief Executive Bob Iger paid tribute to Taylor.

"For more than 30 years, Minnie and Russi worked together to entertain millions around the world -- a partnership that made Minnie a global icon and Russi a Disney legend beloved by fans everywhere. We take comfort in the knowledge that her work will continue to entertain and inspire for generations to come," Iger said.

Taylor was picked from 200 candidates to play Minnie at an audition in 1986.

While working for Disney, Taylor met Wayne Allwine, who had voiced...

Russi Taylor, who voiced various animated characters including Disney’s Minnie Mouse, died Friday in Glendale, Calif., our sister site Deadline reports. She was 75.

Taylor brought the iconic mouse to life for more than 30 years, in TV shows, movies, theme-park attractions and other Disney endeavors. As recently as this year, she voiced the character in Mickey and the Roadster Racers and some Mickey Mouse shorts.

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“Minnie Mouse lost her...

Russi Taylor, who voiced Disney icon Minnie Mouse in hundreds of projects over the last three decades, died on Saturday, a Disney rep confirmed. Taylor was 75.

The cause of death was not disclosed.

“Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor,” Disney chairman Bob Iger said in a statement. “For more than 30 years, Minnie and Russi worked together to entertain millions around the world — a partnership that made Minnie a global icon and Russi a Disney Legend beloved by fans everywhere.”

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Iger continued: “We’re so grateful for Russi’s talent as well as the tremendous spirit and great joy she brought to everything she did. It was a privilege to have known her and an honor to have worked with her, and we take comfort in the knowledge that...

Russi Taylor, the voice actress behind the famed Disney character Minnie Mouse, died Friday in Glendale, California, the Walt Disney Company confirmed. She was 75.

“Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor. For more than 30 years, Minnie and Russi worked together to entertain millions around the world—a partnership that made Minnie a global icon and Russi a Disney Legend beloved by fans everywhere, said Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger. “We’re so grateful for Russi’s talent as well as the tremendous spirit and great joy she brought to everything she did. It was a privilege to have known her and an honor to have worked with her, and we take comfort in the knowledge that her work will continue to entertain and inspire for generations to come. Russi will be sorely missed and our hearts go out to her family and friends, along with our deepest condolences.

Russi Taylor, a voice actor and Disney legend who was the official voice of Minnie Mouse for many years, died in Glendale, Calif. on Friday, according to the Walt Disney Company. She was 75 years old.

Taylor first assumed the Minnie Mouse role more than 30 years ago and gave it voice in hundreds of Disney projects, including television, theme park experiences, animated shorts, and theatrical films.

“Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor,” Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company, said in a statement Saturday.

“For more than 30 years, Minnie and Russi worked together to entertain millions around the world—a partnership that made Minnie a global icon and Russi a Disney Legend beloved by fans everywhere,” Iger continued. “We’re so grateful for Russi’s talent as well as the tremendous spirit and great joy she brought to everything she did. It was...

Russi Taylor, best known voicing Minnie Mouse, has died. She was 75.

Disney confirmed Taylor’s death on Saturday with a statement from Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. Taylor, who was married to the late actor, Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse, died in Glendale, California, on Friday.

“Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor,” he said.

“For more than 30 years, Minnie and Russi worked together to entertain millions around the world — a partnership that made Minnie a global icon and Russi a Disney Legend beloved by fans everywhere,...

Actress Russi Taylor, best known for voicing the character of Minnie Mouse, died Friday at her home in Glendale, California, The Walt Disney Company announced Saturday. She was 75.

"Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor," Disney CEO Bob Iger said in the statement. "For more than 30 years, Minnie and Russi worked together to entertain millions around the world — a partnership that made Minnie a global icon and Russi a Disney Legend beloved by fans everywhere."

He continued, "We’re so grateful for Russi’s talent as well as the ...

Actress Russi Taylor, best known for voicing the character of Minnie Mouse, died Friday at her home in Glendale, California, The Walt Disney Company announced Saturday. She was 75.

"Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor," Disney CEO Bob Iger said in the statement. "For more than 30 years, Minnie and Russi worked together to entertain millions around the world — a partnership that made Minnie a global icon and Russi a Disney Legend beloved by fans everywhere."

He continued, "We’re so grateful for Russi’s talent as well as the ...

Alex Borstein has won her first career Emmy in Best Voice-Over Performance for Fox’s “Family Guy.” Borstein was the favorite in our predictions center with 1/3 odds of winning. This was Borstein’s fourth Emmy nomination. She was nominated for Animated Program for “Family Guy” in 2008 and this category in 2013. She is also nominated this year in Comedy Supporting Actress for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

Borstein won for the episode “Nanny Goats,” in which she plays Lois Griffin, Barbara Pewterschmidt and Natalia. Lois’ parents hire a nanny for the children, so she can spend time with Peter again. The nanny, Natalia from Belarus, does well but reveals she is a former assassin and old enemies show up seeking revenge.

SEE2018 Creative Arts Emmy winners (Saturday): Full list of nominees and winners in all 54 categories

Seth MacFarlane lost twice in this category tonight as he was nominated for both “Family Guy...

The main Emmy telecast is on Monday, September 17, when the TV academy will hand out top awards including Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, Best Limited Series and more. But the vast majority of the 2018 prizes were handed out during two nights on the weekend of September 8-9 at the Creative Arts Awards, where the best in behind-the-scenes crafts, animation, nonfiction, reality TV, guest acting and various other fields were decided. So who prevailed on Saturday night? Scroll down for the full list of winners, updating live as they’re announced, and watch our live webcast with reactions and analysis here.

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Saturday night focused mainly on scripted shows: dramas, comedies, movies, limited series and animated programs. So these results could strongly suggest which way the wind is blowing for the main event. But that’s not the case every single time.

Lorne Michaels continues to pull ahead with the most Emmy nominations in history for an individual. The “Saturday Night Live” creator and executive producer added a writing nomination to his tally in 2018, bringing his total to 82 — ahead of now-retired HBO documentary maven Sheila Nevins, who’s in second place with 76.

Nevins is still the person with the most Emmys won as an individual in history, at 30.

Speaking of Michaels, it was another stellar season for “Saturday Night Live,” which increased its total Emmy nominations to 252 (adding 21 more this year). But the big change in 2018 is for second place: The return of “Game of Thrones” netted 22 nominations for the HBO series, bringing its total haul over seven seasons to 129. That puts it ahead of long-time leader “ER,” which amassed 124 nominations over its 15 seasons, and now drops to third.

“Game of Thrones” was out of the running last year, but now it...

Variety received 12 honors at Sunday’s Los Angeles Press Club SoCal Journalism Awards, including three for senior film writer Ramin Setoodeh. Setoodeh won Entertainment Journalist of the Year, News Online for his exclusive about a “Today” production assistant’s secret relationship with Matt Lauer, and Entertainment News Feature for his story on “The Beguiled’s” Kirsten Dunst and Sofia Coppola.

The magazine took home nine more awards at the ceremony at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles for articles, artwork and digital content, including Website, Traditional News Organization for Variety.com. The Variety website is led by Variety.com editor Stuart Oldham.

Features editor Malina Saval received the Magazine Commentary award for her piece on how TV portrays autism, while Film/TV Personality Profile went to Executive Editor, TV, Debra Birnbaum for her report on “Leftovers” and “Fargo” star Carrie Coon. Senior editor Terry Flores won in the...

For longtime viewers of TNT’s Major Crimes (and even more so, those who also watched The Closer), there was a moment in the Season 5 finale that made you gasp and perhaps even brought a tear to your eye.

Unless I am just speaking for myself.

RelatedMajor Crimes Boss: ‘Explosive Punctuation to the Season’ Almost Ended the Series

But if you are among those of us who got emotional over the visual of the Major Crimes office windows being blasted out by a bomb, the murder room reduced to rubble, know that you are in good company.

“Yeah, it...

Zero Gravity Management has signed one current and one former Major Crimes cast member: Phillip P. Keene, who co-stars as Buzz Watson on the TNT drama, and Robert Gossett, who played Lapd Deputy Chief Russell Taylor until last year. Both also were seven-season regulars on TNT’s The Closer, from which Major Crimes was spun off in 2011. The Major Crimes season finale will air April 12, and the series already has been renewed for Season 6. Keene has been kept busy doing…...

Certain showrunners bring certain traits to the interview table. Marc Guggenheim isn’t afraid to call out ‘shippers. Yankees fan Adam Horowitz tries to slip in baseball “spoilers.” Shane Brennan practically wrote headlines for you (“Do not miss the first 45 seconds!”).

As for Major Crimes creator James Duff? Over the years (The Closer‘s run included), I have learned that often when I question the TNT drama’s inclusion of a particular crime, he is at the ready with a wealth of real-life facts to support his storytelling decision. Such as when I asked why the Major Crimes team would...

Some three months after Season 5’s summer finale aired, TNT’s Major Crimes has been given a return date — and a brand-new time slot.

RelatedMajor Crimes Adds Leonard Roberts as Sharon’s Opponent

The offshoot of The Closer is set to resume its season on Feb. 22, now airing on Wednesday nights at 9/8c — landing it opposite CBS’ Criminal Minds, Fox freshman Star, NBC’s Svu and Season 4 of The CW’s The 100.

RelatedMajor Crimes Casts Camryn Manheim to Potentially Succeed Taylor

Guest stars on tap for the back half of Major Crimes‘ Season 5 run include The Practice Emmy...

TNT’s Major Crimes has added Leonard Roberts in a recurring role, as a total of three people jockey to succeed the late Russell Taylor as Assistant Chief of Special Operations.

RelatedMajor Crimes Casts Camryn Manheim to Potentially Succeed Taylor

As previously reported, Emmy winner Camryn Manheim, playing the Deputy Chief of Operations in the Lapd, will vie with McD boss Sharon Raydor for Taylor’s plum job.

TVLine has now learned that Roberts — whose credits include People v. O.J. (as reporter Dennis Schatzman), The Client List and Heroes — will recur as Leo Mason, the intelligent and charismatic...

One of the alleged underage victims of disgraced former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle has filed a motion to drop her civil suit against him, People confirms.

In court papers filed Thursday and obtained by People, Fogle’s victim agreed to dismiss â€. with prejudice â€. the suit she and her parents filed in March for emotional distress. They alleged that Fogle received video footage of the girl that was captured while she was changing clothes.

Fogle filed a counter-claim against the girl and her family in September, alleging that her parents’ negligence and their “hateful and abusive relationship toward...

Finally, some good news for Jared Fogle. The disgraced former Subway pitchman, who’s currently serving more than 15 years in prison for conspiracy to receive child pornography and traveling to have sex with a minor, is now free from a lawsuit filed against him by one of his victims. The anonymous plaintiff, identified only as a female minor who at the time of the alleged incidents lived in Connersville, Indiana, filed suit in March. Russell Taylor, the former executive director of Fogle’s charity, The Jared Foundation, and Taylor’s wife, Angela Taylor, were also named in the suit. Also Read: Jared Fogle Loses.

One of Jared Fogle's child porn victims just agreed to drop her lawsuit against him, and it has all the ear markings of a settlement.  Jane Doe filed docs Thursday saying she and her family agree to dismiss the civil suit against Fogle. You'll recall, Fogle was sued by the woman for conspiring with his ex-partner, Russell Taylor, to secretly record a nude minor. She was initially looking for $150k from each of them.

Disgraced former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle could be called to testify during an impending civil case filed earlier this year against the admitted sex offender by one of his underage victims, People confirms. Fogle's name appears on a list of potential witnesses who may be asked to take the stand during the upcoming trial. The witness list - a copy of which was obtained by People - was included in a filing submitted to the court Thursday by Fogle's victim's attorneys. Fogle's victim filed a civil suit for emotional distress earlier this year, alleging Fogle received video footage of the...

The Performer | Carly Chaikin

The Show | Mr. Robot

The Episode | “eps2.8_h1dden-pr0cess.axx” (Sept. 7, 2016)

The Performance | Darlene is a tough nut to crack. Sure, Mr. Robot‘s moody young hacker clearly cares for her brother Elliot, but mostly she buries any semblance of human emotion underneath a thick layer of cynicism and snark.

That’s why it was so moving when she opened up this week with a gut-punch of a monologue delivered by Chaikin. Sitting in a hospital waiting room with her sort-of boyfriend Cisco, Darlene recalled when she was on a family trip to Coney Island...

They killed Chief Taylor.

He was often at odds with Sharon and the detectives about how to proceed, focused on handling the media during difficult cases, and recently responded to bigotry with a smile and a soft word.

His part was never huge, but he was an important part of the operation anyway. And as of the beginning of Major Crimes Season 5 Episode 11, he was dead.

His death was surprising and sad, and the Major Crimes Unit's reactions to it were nothing short of riveting, emotional drama.

Rusty: I don't wanna just sit around. I wanna help. Dr. Joe was my friend.

Provenza: Rusty. I have known Russell Taylor from his first day. We are all dealing with tragedy.

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Provenza didn't even have a real wisecrack the whole hour. He was gentle but firm with Rusty,...

Jared Fogle has filed a federal complaint against the parents of an alleged victim who sued the disgraced former Subway pitchman after he allegedly received secret recordings of her changing her clothes and bathing, according to court papers obtained by People. Last March, the girl's parents filed a lawsuit against Fogle, who is serving more than 15 years in prison for conspiracy to receive child pornography and traveling to have sex with a minor, for emotional distress. The parent's lawsuit alleges that Russell Taylor, the former head of Fogle's charity, secretly filmed the underage girl and other children while they were...

Jared Fogle's brass balls are rattling -- the child porn convict is actually suing the parents of one of his victims, blaming them for the teen's problems. Fogle's suit targets the parents of a "Jane Doe" ... who earlier this year sued him and his ex-employee, Russell Taylor. In his lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Fogle says the girl's parents screwed her up when they got divorced. He says they frequently fought and abused alcohol in front of "Jane Doe,...

Russell Taylor -- the ex-ceo of Jared Fogle's charity -- claims the secret cameras he installed in his home weren't meant to record child porn. Taylor, who is serving a 27-year sentence for child porn and child exploitation, is responding to a lawsuit filed by one of his alleged victims who claims he knowingly recorded child porn and shared the material with Fogle. In his handwritten doc, obtained by TMZ, Taylor says, "This was...

Jared Fogle just scored a big financial victory over his old employee, Russell Taylor, that could pay the convicted child molester six figures. Fogle had sued Taylor over a $191,000 loan he gave him in 2014 to buy a house, but according to the docs ... Taylor stopped making his monthly payments to Fogle in May 2015. Of course, Taylor got busted on April 29, 2015 -- the first domino in the whole Fogle case -- so kinda makes sense he stopped paying.

An alleged child victim of disgraced ex-Subway spokesman Jared Fogle filed a civil suit for emotional distress, alleging Fogle received video footage of the underage girl captured when she was changing clothes, People confirms. The lawsuit, which was obtained by People, was filed Tuesday in the federal district court for the Southern District of Indiana and seeks at least $150,000 in damages. The victim is not named and is referred to only as "Jane Doe." The suit alleges the footage of the underage girl was captured between March 2011 and January 2015. The videos were all made during the victim's numerous visits to the home of Russell Taylor,...