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R.I.P. Gloria Henry, Dennis the Menace’s TV Mom Dead at 98
Gloria Henry, the American actress who famously played Dennis the Menace’s mother on the widely popular CBS family sitcom, has died at the age of 98. News of her passing was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. Henry portrayed Alice Mitchell, mother of Denis Mitchell, on Dennis the Menace for four seasons between 1959 and 1963, staring opposite Jay North (Dennis), Herbert Anderson (Henry Mitchell), and Joseph Kearns (Dennis’ neighborhood nemesis, Mr. Wilson.) Tragically, the show’s run was cut short following the death of Kearns, who suffered a cerebral hemorrhage mid-way through season four. Even after the show’s cancelation in 1963, Dennis the Menace lived on in syndication for decades to come, with episodes often airing on networks like Nickelodeon and TV Land. The show&n...
Creepshow Season 2 Showcases the Range of Horror: Review
The Pitch: The Creep is back with a brand new batch of terrifying tales! Shudder’s horror anthology series based on the 1982 film kicks off its second season by embracing horror nostalgia and sending a blood splattered love letter to genre devotees. Showrunner Greg Nicotero directs both segments and leans into horror’s emotional core, all while highlighting some of its most beloved iconography. The return of Creepshow is the perfect way to kick off Shudder’s Halfway to Halloween Month as each story feels like a fun-sized piece of horror candy. Though the subject matter is dark and emotionally heavy, Nicotero deftly uses the trademark comic-style framing and campy gore to maintain a light and even gleeful tone in what could easily drift into emotionally heavy territory. The first episode is...
Bridgerton Star Regé-Jean Page Not Returning for Season 2
Breakout Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page will not be returning as the Duke of Hastings for Season 2 of Shonda Rhimes’ period drama. The announcement was made on the Netflix show’s Instagram page by the show’s fictional newsletter columnist Lady Whistledown. “Dear Readers, while all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest to find a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page, who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings,” the announcement begins. “We’ll miss Simon’s presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family. Daphne will remain a devoted wife and sister, helping her brother navigate the upcoming social season and what it has to offer — more intrigue and romance than my readers may be able to bear.” The departure should come as no surprise to fans of...
Power Couple: Can Anyone Topple Kaycee And Leroy On Double Agents?
If Season 36 of The Challenge is, indeed, winding down, and the cast is correct that the final mission is just around the next bend, then there is one team of thoroughbreds that has emerged as the clear favorite. The question is: Can anybody else stop them? On the latest episode of Double Agents, Leroy and Kaycee — an unlikely Real World and Big Brother duo that arrived to Iceland with completely different alliances — extended their domination over the game with a victory in “Global Domination.” The game, which found players trying to roll giant orbs over as many targets as possible, amounted to Leroy and Kaycee’s fifth triumph in the contest, giving them an edge akin to Paula’s and Emily’s in Rivals II and The Men’s team’s on Battle of the Sexes 2. “Someone needs to break up Kaycee and Le...
What’s Streaming on Hulu in April 2021
Hulu is bringing plenty of Easter eggs in April. On the features front, subscribers can check out documentaries such as WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn and Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World or turn off reality with Songbird and Wild Mountain Thyme. There’s also the Season 4 premiere of The Handmaid’s Tale, the launch of the new Duplass brothers’-produced docuseries Sasquatch, and the beginning of Freeform’s new psychological thriller show Cruel Summer. The back catalogue upgrade is admittedly delish, too: 28 Days Later, Bulworth, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Shaft (2000), That Thing You Do!, Vanilla Sky, and So I Married an Axe Murderer are just a few noticeable highlights upon first glance. Check out the full list below, which also includes what...
Netflix Shares Trailer for Yasuke, New Anime Scored by Flying Lotus: Watch
Flying Lotus is one of the creative forces behind a new anime series called Yasuke, which is set to premiere on Netflix on April 29th. In anticipation, the first trailer has been released and is streaming below. FlyLo both executive produced and scored Yasuke, but he’s hardly the only big name attached. LeSean Thomas, a veteran of The Boondocks and Black Dynamite, created and directed the series, while LaKeith Stanfield (Atlanta) voices the titular character. Yasuke takes its name from the first Black samurai to serve a warlord in Japan. “Yasuke is a fascinating, mysterious figure in Japanese history that’s drawn a growing interest in today’s media over the decades,” Thomas said in the press release. “I first learned of Yasuke’s role in Japanese history over a deca...
What’s Streaming on Disney+ in April 2021
Disney+ is keeping steady in its Flying V for April. Now that Gordon Bombay has hit the ice, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers will really start heating up. Not to be outshined by the Minnesota Miracle Man, of course, is Marvel’s other spinoff series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, which keeps getting better. Right behind those two juggernaut series are some Ewoks. Yes, the cuddliest creatures in the Star Wars galaxy are finally coming to Disney+ with both films (Caravan of Courage, Ewoks: The Battle for Endor) and two seasons of its animated series. Elsewhere, John Stamos is coaching a basketball team in new series Big Shot, the first two seasons of Daredevil are making the leap from Netflix, the first two Night at the Museum flicks will open their doors, and JTT will prove he’s sti...
Ashley Jones Is The Newest Member Of Teen Mom 2
The Teen Mom 2 cast will feature a brand-new mom when the series returns. Ashley Jones — who most recently appeared on Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant — will be a part of the long-running MTV program. Briana DeJesus, Jade Cline, Kailyn Lowry and Leah Messer will also continue telling their stories when new episodes begin. “I’m so excited to be joining Teen Mom 2,” Holly’s mom states in the clip, above, which is taken from the upcoming Teen Mom OG reunion. “I can’t give too much away, but check out this special sneak peek.” Speaking of the video, Holly’s father Bar has a surprise up his sleeve for his on-again, off-again girlfriend/fiancée. To find out what it is, watch the clip — and stay with MTV News more Teen Mom 2 updates! ...
Challenge Sneak Peek: The All Stars Will Be ‘Tested Like Never Before’
Twenty-two All Stars from The Challenge are going to “be tested like never before.” The goal: To find out “who is the greatest amongst all of these legends.” An extended sneak peek of the premiere episode The Challenge: All Stars, streaming exclusively on Paramount+ beginning April 1, features alums from Real World, Road Rules and Big Easy Fresh Meat arriving in the Andes Mountains of Argentina with one goal: beating the best and capturing $500,000. The first competitor to make their grand debut: Inferno winner Katie Cooley. “The last time you saw me, I had two black eyes when I was leaving Cutthroat,” the nine-time competitor declares about Season 20, which was filmed back in 2010. “Back then, I was known to be a little feisty. I’ve definite...
Game of Thrones Broadway Play is in the Works
There are currently six Game of Thrones spinoffs being developed for HBO Max — two prequels, an animated series, and three other offshoots — but the iconic fantasy saga is also making its way on to the big stage. A Broadway play adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s creation is currently in the works, and it promises the return of some beloved fallen characters. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the dramatic stage production is being helmed by producers Simon Painter and Tim Lawson, who previously produced the magic extravaganza, The Illusionists. Martin himself will be penning the story alongside English playwright Duncan MacMillan (1984) and director Dominic Cook (The Courier, The Hollow Crown). The story itself provides a unique angle for longtime Game of Thrones heads, a...
Britney Spears Responds to Documentary: “I Cried for Two Weeks”
Framing Britney Spears, the documentary exploring Britney Spears’ controversial conservatorship, premiered back on February 5th. Since then, nearly everyone has commented on the film, including her father Jamie Spears, media stars, and even Justin Timberlake. However, one crucial voice has been missing from the discourse on the documentary — Britney Spears herself — and now she’s finally speaking up about it. In a new post on Instagram, Spears revealed that she’s only seen parts of Framing Britney Spears. Understandably, she had been putting it off due to the overwhelming nature of its content and the massive response from viewers. “My life has always been very speculated… watched… and judged really my whole life,” reads the caption. “I didn’t watch the documentary but from what ...
Challenge Reunion: The All Stars Reveal Who They’re Most Excited To See
The Challenge is all about relationships — friends and foes included. And when the All Stars take the field on April 1 — streaming exclusively on Paramount+ — the players are about to see some pals and adversaries. In the video below, we asked the 22 iconic players — some of whom viewers haven’t seen since the early 2000s — to reveal who they are the most (and least) excited to see. While Inferno winner Kendall is thrilled to be back with her Campus Crawl cohort Darrell, Real World veterans Beth and Syrus both chose each other because they are “real friends” outside of the game. And then there’s Teck, who hasn’t missed a beat since his Real World: Hawaii days. “Of course, I’m excited to see the ladies,” he states...
