Gene Reynolds, co-creator ofM*A*S*H, dies at 96

Genes influence on the modern Directors Guild of America was significant and lasting, said current president Thomas Schlamme. He was passionate about this Guild, spirited in his beliefs and dedicated until the end. The third spin-off ofThe Mary Tyler Moore Showand starring Edward Asner,Lou Grantran from 1977 to 1982. Credit: Kristian Dowling/Getty Images Reynolds produced 22 episodes of the show, wrote five, and directed 11. Reynolds originally started out as a child actor before serving in the U....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Sergio Moon

General HospitaladdsPassionsvet Brook Kerr

Whitney Russell Harris-Crane, is that really you? Shell joinGeneral Hospitalas a new doctor, and EW has the first look! Not much else is known about Kerrs character, who will show up in Port Charles on March 5. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Whitney even became a nun to absolve herself of the shame! But alas, she and Chad were not blood relatives so they ended up getting hitched. Kerr leftPassionsin 2007 under the guise that her character moved to New Orleans....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Wendy Berry

General Hospitalcasts Gregory Harrison as the new Gregory Chase

Who’s your daddy now, Finn and Chase? EW can exclusively reveal that veteran TV actor Gregory Harrison (Trapper John, M.D.) will join the cast ofGeneral Hospitalas the new Gregory Chase. Credit: Tara Ziemba/Getty Images Harrison replaces James Read, who played the role back in 2018. Fireworks could be on the horizon for Harrison’s character. That should be quite a reunion! Harrison’s career-defining role happened back in the ’80s when he starred inTrapper John, M....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Barbara Sandoval

Genevieve Padalecki on returning toSupernatural10 years after last playing Ruby

Ruby was a good demon before it was cool. But when Cassidy left the show, Genevieve Padalecki then Genevieve Cortese took over the role in season 4. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did your return come about? And so I feel like it’s always been out there. I’m trying to schedule when you’re coming up to Vancouver." And I said, “What? What are you talking about?” He’s like, “What do you mean?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Debbie Bowman

Genndy at his mostPrimal:Samurai Jackcreator returns with a grisly new show

You’ve never seen something likePrimalfromGenndy Tartakovsky, the animator behindDexter’s LaboratoryandSamurai Jack. And yet his past work were almost stepping stones to this new series. you’re free to almost track this development through his work. Adult Swim Then cameStar Wars: Clone WarsandSym-Bionic Titan, geared closer to a teen audience. So, when the head of Adult Swim asked, “what’s next?” “Going as far back asDexter’s Lab, we’ve always had these sequences with no dialogue....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Steven Jefferson

Geno McDermott, director of Aaron Hernandez documentaryKiller Inside, answers burning questions

They had been writing a book about Aaron Hernandez and they had covered his first trial. [At this point], everyone was like, This guy is a thug. Hes a convicted murderer. Credit: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images Hes got a bunch of tattoos. Same old story and you know hes got to get convicted again. So, at that time we started just gathering interviews and researching and putting together whatever we could....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Jose Sims

Geno Silva, shotgun-wielding hitman from iconicScarfacescene, dies at 72

Geno Silva, the actor best remembered for playing Tony Montana’s killer inScarface,has died. He was in David Lynch’s 2001 movieMulholland Driveand starred oppositeVin Dieselin F. Gary Gray’sA Man Apartin 2003. Five years later, he and Ortiz reunited for the off-Broadway playSueno. Credit: Alamy On May 11, Ortiz shared along tributeto Silva on Facebook. The actor called him a “friend. An artistic warrior brother. A lover of life.” Rest In Power."...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Kristen Tran

Gentefiedwriter and activist Camila María Concepción dies at 28

Representatives forGentefiedand Netflix confirmed her death to EW. We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Camila Concepcion, Netflix said in a statement. Our thoughts are with her family and friends in this time of loss. Credit: Camila María Concepción/Instagram She co-wrote the freshman series ninth episode, Protest Tacos. A statement provided to EW on behalf ofGentefiedsaid, We are heartbroken by the loss of Camila Concepcion. She co-wrote episode 109 Protest Tacos and we were so blown away by her amazing talent and unique voice....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Andrea Lee

Geoff Johns on howDC's Stargirlstands out from the Arrowverse shows

“She is learning this and we’re learning it with her,” he says. The show also shares the comic’s light, family-friendly tone. “It’s important for the character, too, because it’s true to who Stargirl is. Credit: The CW; Inset: Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic For example,Stargirlutilizes previsualization, a technique for rendering effects-heavy scenes that’s usually reserved for blockbusters. that was built by Legacy Effects, the same studio that made Tony Stark’s armor in theIron Manmovies....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Ashley Ayala

Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok tease DC'sThree Jokerscomic in exclusive interview

Who are the three Jokers? Its a question thats piqued the interest of DC readers for a few years now. Johns is unquestionably one of the most influential DC Comics writers of the last few decades. Three Jokers comic CR: Jason Fabok and Brad Anderson for DC Comics.Credit: Jason Fabok and Brad Anderson for DC Comics More recently, Johns has been heavily involved in DC Universe streaming shows likeTitans. The world doesnt need just another Batman-Joker story, Johns tells EW....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Matthew Morgan

George A. Romero: The EW chat

I was very worried when we made the deal with Universal [to makeLand of the Dead]. But they really let us make the movie. My complaint was just that it was a grueling process, and the film had gotten too big. All the pressure, and the dough, and everything that comes with that, becomes a burden. Would you ever do a franchise film?If I loved it, maybe. But then they probably wouldnt want me to do the real [Edgar Rice] Burroughs version....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Kimberly Hayes

George Clooney sprouts luscious beard in hauntingMidnight Skyfirst look

Felicity Jones, David Oyelowo, and more appear in the director-star’s new post-apocalyptic drama. Mark is a writer weve long admired and his script is haunting. Were thrilled to be working with our friends at Netflix as well." Philippe Antonello/NETFLIX See the first-look photos from the film above and below. Philippe Antonello/NETFLIX Philippe Antonello/NETFLIX Netflix Philippe Antonello/NETFLIX

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Jason Lambert

George Clooney to direct, star in 'haunting' post-apocalyptic drama for Netflix

Clooney, 58, is currently in pre-production on the untitled project with longtime collaborator Grant Heslov. The two previously won the Best Picture Oscar as producers of Ben Afflecks 2012 dramaArgo. Mark is a writer weve long admired and his script is haunting. Credit: Mike Marsland/Getty Images; Penguin Random House Were thrilled to be working with our friends at Netflix as well. The book is powerful and moving, and Marks adaptation is beautifully written....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Ricky Alexander