EW called it “The It Script. “Yeah, I remember that. I guess that was the kiss of death! Well, not quite. Before we do our annual check-in on the state of the script, let’s talk about the book. Does it feel like it’s been 20 years? So, it’s weird. It was a conversation killer. People would be like, “Oh. Is that coffee cake for dessert? I have to go.” There’s a great mythologizingaboutthe history of comic books woven in there....

Things are getting serious betweenMichael Chabonand CBS TV Studios, who are taking the next step in their relationship. Alex Kurtzman and Akiva Goldsman will also join the project as executive producers. From award-winning novels and non-fiction to their television and film collaborations, they have a remarkable body of work. Credit: Randy Shropshire/Getty Images Were thrilled to have them on our incredibly talented roster. Chabons Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of Jewish cousins before, during, and after World War II....

He then tried out some jokes that “NBC standards said … were all too dirty.” But they said, ‘you’re free to’t say that on TV,'" Che continued. “It was my second favorite punch line! My first favorite being, ‘She can breastfeed just by standing over the crib.’ That’s a good one, right? Nope, NBC said, ‘Too gross,’ which is ridiculous. On social media, many viewers called out Che’s jokes as sexist and ageist....

Michael ChiklisofThe ShieldandGothamfame officially has a new television home. David Graziano, a co-executive producer on Starz’sAmerican Gods, serves as showrunner. Graziano will also writeCoyotewith Michael Carnes and Josh Gilbert. Credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

“My Twitter post from yesterday was not sour grapes about cancellation. Far from it,” Cudlitz says in the statement. “We are all very aware that our numbers@TheKidsABCwere far from stellar. Credit: Jason Davis/Getty Images (Many reasons 4 this) The lifespan of any show ends in cancellation. Just be honest about the reasons or don’t discuss the subject. “Seriously,@abc. Just say ‘no comment.’ This is just rude. I apologize to the@TheKidsABCfandom on behalf of@abc....

Read on for all of DiMartinos thoughts, and purchaseWarrior Geniushere. But I didnt want the drawings in my books to be typical spot illustrations created by an omniscient artist. I was inspired by Selznicks storytelling to do something a little different with my illustrations. Roaring Brook Press I decided I would have the images come from Giacomo’s sketchbook, drawn in his hand. But for this project, I had to approach my drawings a different way....

Here, Gelman pays tribute to his longtime colleague and friend for EW. I couldn’t agree more. Regis embodied the old adage “what you see is what you get.” Credit: Courtesy of Michael Gelman And boy, could he tell a story. His whole life and everyone in it were up for discussion during his signature Host Chat. Not much was more exciting than hearing the words “Regis talked about you this morning....

The #metoo movement is incredibly powerful and important and vital, he noted. My empathy isnt for Louis, he also explained. His words did little to allay frustrated commenters. Credit: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images; Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Its so easy to not post about that. But apparently your empathy for him and his career is stronger than your empathy for them and their careers. The report prompted the 50-year-old toissue a statementadmitting, these stories are true....

Why is it boys that are pulling the triggers? Once again, the shooter was a troubled young man. That letter eventually became the upcoming bookA Better Man: A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son. Credit: Mike Pont/WireImage; Algonquin Books Im not an expert on gun violence. Im not an expert in gender theory or gender studies. But what I am an expert on is being a father to my son....

Michael J. Pollard, the actor best known for his Oscar-nominated performance in1967sBonnie and Clyde, has died. We have lost another member of ourHouse of 1,000 Corpsesfamily. I woke up to the news that Michael J. Pollard had died, Zombie wrote. Credit: Everett Collection I have always loved his work and his truly unique on screen presence. He will be missed. I cant believe all three of my friends in this picture are now gone....

Dave Chappellehas singlehandedly revived the debate aboutLeaving Neverland. At one point Chappelle quips, I dont believe these motherfers, then lists some reasons for his doubt. Together we are strong. Credit: HBO (2); Mathieu Bitton/Netflix Robson told TMZ of Chappelle, He can say whatever he wants. It reveals him, not us. John Branca, the co-executor of Jacksons estate, also gave comment to TMZ. He forcefully agreed with Chappelles jokes. We agree with Dave Chappelle these guys are damn liars, Branca said....

VH1 will air a special coveringJacksons entire biographyFridayat 4p.m. At 6 p.m.,A Celebration of Michael Jackson on MTVwill showcase Jacksons greatest moments.MTV News Sway will host. CBS will airCBS News: The Life and Death of Michael JacksonFridayat 10 p.m. EDT. Harry Smith will anchor the one-hour program. NBC will airMichael Jackson The King of Pop, a one-hour look at Jacksons legacyFridayat 10 p.m. EDT. NBC News Ann Curry will host the one-hour special....

No cause of death is available yet. His 1982 albumThrillerhas been certified platinum 28 times in the U.S. and is the best-selling original collection ever released. The following year, his albumOff The Wallestablished Jackson as a solo superstar. Credit: Pool Photographer/WireImage.com Jackson followed upThrillerwith 1987sBad, which itself eventually sold in the region of 30 million copies worldwide. Despite his reputation as one of pops greatest dancers and all-round in-concert showmen, he also effectively abandoned touring....