Stephen Hibbert, ‘Pulp Fiction’s’ The Gimp, Dies At 68: Stephen Hibbert, the British-born actor and writer best known for portraying the silent, masked Gimp in "Pulp Fiction," died at 68,
Stephen Hibbert, ‘Pulp Fiction’s’ The Gimp, Dies At 68: Stephen Hibbert, the British-born actor and writer best known for portraying the silent, masked Gimp in "Pulp Fiction," died at 68,
We remember Stephen Hibbert, in particular, for his silent, masked appearance in "Pulp Fiction" — one of the film’s most infamous scenes. Rest in peace.
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ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: ‘Deadliest Catch’ Deckhand Todd Meadows Dies At 25: Todd Meadows, who appeared as a deckhand on Discovery Channel’s "Deadliest Catch" has died of a fishing-related accident.
ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: ‘King Kong’ Turns 93: Honoring The Legendary ‘Eighth Wonder Of The World’: Marking 93 years since his debut, "King Kong" remains cinema’s towering ‘Eighth Wonder of the World.
”In the Heat of the Night,” based on the theatrical of the same name and starring Carroll O’Connor, debuted on NBC in 1988. It aired on NBC through 1992 and moved to CBS for two final seasons (and four follow-up made for television movies).
How Music Catalogs And EDM Publishing Are Shaping Streaming Strategy: In the increasingly competitive streaming landscape, music catalogs are becoming a vital component of content strategy.
“Lost in Space” on CBS aired its final original episode in 1968. The series ran for three seasons and was canceled due to the high cost of production. A “Lost in Space” theatrical movie was produced in 1998, and Netflix rebooted the series for three seasons.
As streaming platforms battle for audience attention, music catalogs are emerging as powerful assets that drive engagement, retention, and new monetization opportunities across the digital entertainment landscape.
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“Airport,“ starring Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Jacqueline Bisset, Maureen Stapleton and Helen Hayes opened in theaters in 1970. Produced on a $10 million budget, it earned over $100 million, and Helen Hayes took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Anthology crime drama “American Crime” starring Felicity Huffman, Timothy Hutton and Regina King launched on ABC in 2015. Created by John Ridley (“12 Years A Slave”), the series delved into issues of race, class and gender politics among the backdrop of the legal system. It ran for 3 seasons.
ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: A TV Variety Series Gone Wrong: NBC’s ‘Pink Lady And Jeff’ Revisited: The variety series 'Pink Lady and Jeff' premiered on NBC on this day in 1980, and is remembered as one of the most notorious flops in television history.
The ‘Brady Bunch’ House: From Sitcom Icon To Historic Landmark: The "Brady Bunch" house, a beloved symbol of 1970s family life, has been preserved as a historic landmark.
Didn’t we all want a pair of parents who listened, a housekeeper who cracked jokes and cared like family, and everyday problems that were always neatly resolved by the end of an episode?
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CBS’ ‘Marshals’ Debuts As Biggest New Scripted Premiere Without Football Since 2018: CBS’ ‘Marshals’ premiered with 9.52 million viewers, the biggest new scripted debut without football since 2018. The series is the first spinoff from "Yellowstone."
How Corporate Innovation Rivals Hollywood Storytelling: In today’s attention economy, the most compelling dramas aren’t scripted in Hollywood — they’re unfolding in real time at high-profile tech companies.
Short-lived comedy "Police Squad!," starring Leslie Nielsen and created by the makers of the movie "Airplane!," premiered on ABC in 1982. It was revived in 1988 as the feature film "The Naked Gun" which became a box office success and spawned two sequels in the summers of 1991 and 1994.
By today's standards, opening ratings for the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Marshals" on CBS is huge. The last time a new series opened ranked first for the week might have been "Laverne and Shirley" on ABC in 1976. www.forbes.com/sites/marcbe...
A pre-"Dallas" Patrick Duffy starred as the "Man from Atlantis," which began as a TV movie on NBC in 1977. The series aired for one season.
Hollywood used to set the stage — now Tesla, SpaceX, OpenAI, and other tech giants are turning boardrooms, labs, and launchpads into real-time serialized drama that millions of people can’t stop watching.”
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Annabel Schofield, ‘Dallas’ Actress And Model, Dies At 62: Annabel Schofield, who transitioned from a London fashion model in the 1980s to a recurring role as Laurel Ellis on "Dallas" in 1988, died on February 28 in Los Angeles.
Rest in peace, Annabel Schofield. Fans of "Dallas" will remember Annabel as Laurel Ellis in 1988.
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F=ma Scales Motorsports And Car Culture For The Modern Era: F=ma unites three established companies, giving brands and consumers a clearer, more direct way to engage in and grow car culture and motorsports.
Our Gang (aka The Little Rascals) short "Hi'-Neighbor!" opened in theaters on this day in 1934. The cast included Wally Albright (Wally), Matthew Beard (Stymie), Scotty Beckett (Scotty), Tommy Bond (Tommy), George McFarland (Spanky) and good ol' Pete the Pup.
ABC's reality showcase "That's Incredible!, hosted by John Davidson, Fran Tarkenton and Cathy Lee Crosby, debuted in 1980. The series, no doubt, was a result of NBC's "Real People."
Motorsports isn’t just a race — it’s a year-round lifestyle, and F=ma is uniting media, events and culture to connect brands with one of the most passionate audiences.
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ICYMI from Marc Berman at @Forbes: ‘Animal Control’ Renewed, But Is It Really A ‘Hit’?: FOX touts just renewed "Animal Control" as a hit, but modest linear ratings and questionable streaming data suggest a more cautious picture.
‘Deadliest Catch’ Deckhand Todd Meadows Dies At 25: Todd Meadows, who appeared as a deckhand on Discovery Channel’s "Deadliest Catch" has died of a fishing-related accident.
Tragic news...Rest in peace, Todd Meadows, who was a deckhand on The Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch."
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