Cookie spinoff trying to find a house, Fantasy Island reboot finds one; and HBO loses mega-million lawsuit — right here’s all of the leisure information and gossip you missed during the last week from Hollywood.
Leisure Information: Cookie Spinoff Foiled?
The proposed Empire spin-off, centering on Taraji P. Henson’s Cookie, received’t be transferring ahead at FOX, though it’s not useless, but. Phrase is the undertaking is still being shopped to different networks and streamers.
Fantasy Returns
In the meantime, there’s a brand new reboot on the horizon. Fantasy Island, which ran from 1977 to 1984 on ABC, is returning in the summertime of 2021 on FOX. Find out more.
In different revival information, Peacock’s plan to carry again Night time Court docket will characteristic unique star John Larroquette. Plus, find out who from The Massive Bang Idea solid is ready to government produce the undertaking.
Not solely that, it seems like L.A. Legislation can be being primed for a return or fairly a continuation. Discover out which castmember is hooked up to the undertaking to maneuver it to present day.
This Is Us Teaser
When NBC’s This Is Us returns in January, viewers will study extra a couple of huge again story: teen Kate’s (Hannah Zeile) surprise pregnancy.
HBO Loses Lawsuit
The property of Michael Jackson received a $100 million case towards cable large HBO and its 2019 documentary, Leaving Neverland. You may learn the details here.
The COVID Report
On the heels of Carrie Ann Inaba testing constructive for the coronavirus, fellow The Speak co-host, Sharon Osbourne, made an interesting reveal. It appears she had COVID, too.
The solid of Mother is again on the job and taking each measure to maintain everybody secure. Right here’s a behind-the-scenes look on the present’s safeguards.
Shock Star Wars Footage
When Mark Hamill found some “new” previous footage from The Empire Strikes Again, courtesy of Good Morning America, he couldn’t wait to share it with Star Wars followers.
Newhart Now Streaming
Comic Bob Newhart is coming into the streaming fray with Bob Newhart – Off The File. The standup particular initially aired 25 years in the past, and here’s how you may watch it.
Stunning Exits and Enjoyable Information
Knots Touchdown held onto the majority of its solid throughout its 1979 to 1993 run. However there have been five shocking exits that absolutely floored followers. Try our recap of them.
Plus, we’ve received five fast facts about TV’s beloved Marvel Girl, Lynda Carter. See what number of you recognize.
A Unhappy Passing
It hasn’t been an incredible 12 months for the older actors in Star Wars. On the heels of shedding Darth Vader’s David Prowse a number of weeks in the past comes information that Jeremy Bulloch, remembered as Boba Fett within the franchise, has passed away. The actor was 75.
Leisure Information: Celebrating Birthdays
Which Hollywood stars blew out candles on their cake, this week? Miami Vice and Nash Bridges’ star Don Johnson, veteran movie star Dee Wallace, Schitt’s Creek’s Eugene Levy, and Brad Pitt.