BET wants some Emmys.
In a year where major streamers and legacy networks dominate the Emmy conversations, BET Media Group, which includes BET+ and BET Studios, has had a record-breaking year for its critically acclaimed content, such as Lee Daniels’ racy sitcom “The Ms. Pat Show,” the drama thriller “Average Joe” and the dark comedy “Diarra From Detroit.” All in all, the legacy broadcast media network has submitted in over 35 Primetime Emmy categories, the most in its history.
BET+ surprised many in 2022 and 2023 when it picked up back-to-back nominations for “The Ms. Pat Show” director Mary Lou Belli. A veteran in the TV business, she’s helmed notable episodes of “Sister, Sister,” “Monk” and “NCIS.” After dropping its fourth season on May 23, Belli is up for consideration once again for the premiere episode “I’m the Pappy,” alongside co-creator and showrunner Jordan E. Cooper for “The Book of Denise” episode.
In a year where major streamers and legacy networks dominate the Emmy conversations, BET Media Group, which includes BET+ and BET Studios, has had a record-breaking year for its critically acclaimed content, such as Lee Daniels’ racy sitcom “The Ms. Pat Show,” the drama thriller “Average Joe” and the dark comedy “Diarra From Detroit.” All in all, the legacy broadcast media network has submitted in over 35 Primetime Emmy categories, the most in its history.
BET+ surprised many in 2022 and 2023 when it picked up back-to-back nominations for “The Ms. Pat Show” director Mary Lou Belli. A veteran in the TV business, she’s helmed notable episodes of “Sister, Sister,” “Monk” and “NCIS.” After dropping its fourth season on May 23, Belli is up for consideration once again for the premiere episode “I’m the Pappy,” alongside co-creator and showrunner Jordan E. Cooper for “The Book of Denise” episode.
- 6/7/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The NCIS universe is no stranger to exciting developments, from spinoffs to special reunions. The latest buzz surrounds the much-anticipated Tony & Ziva project, streaming exclusively on Paramount+. A Delightful Reunion Before diving into their new roles in the imminent spinoff, Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo delighted fans by reuniting with original cast member Sasha Alexander. The trio got together for Alexander’s guest appearance on the recently launched NCIS rewatch podcast, aptly titled Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch. The Podcast That Brings Legends Together This new endeavor sees Weatherly and de Pablo bringing nostalgia to life as they discuss...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The NCIS universe is buzzing with excitement, as new spinoffs and reunions are set to grace our screens. Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, beloved for their roles as Tony Dinozzo and Ziva David, are gearing up for a standalone project titled NCIS: Tony & Ziva on Paramount+. Before this highly anticipated series airs, Weatherly and de Pablo have embarked on a nostalgic journey with their newly-launched NCIS rewatch podcast, Off Duty: An NCIS Rewatch. An exciting moment unfolded when they reunited with original cast member Sasha Alexander, who played Special Agent Caitlin Todd. Sasha Alexander’s Return On Podcast The...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Over the years, NCIS has seen a lot of comings and goings, with some being respected and even celebrated by viewers, and others taking time to settle in. Even the most beloved characters today have struggled to shine through the judgment of fans back in the day, and Ziva David was one of them.
Right now, however, Cote de Pablo, who portrays Ziva, and Michael Weatherly, who portrays Tony Dinozzo, make up one of the most popular dynamics on NCIS. And learning that there was a good chance it would never happen makes fans even happier that it did.
When Did Ziva First Appear on NCIS?
Ziva David joined NCIS at the very beginning of season 3, right after her half-brother brutally murdered another agent, Caitlin Todd, portrayed by Sasha Alexander. Alexander's departure was a huge disappointment to the fanbase, so it was only natural that viewers did not warm up...
Right now, however, Cote de Pablo, who portrays Ziva, and Michael Weatherly, who portrays Tony Dinozzo, make up one of the most popular dynamics on NCIS. And learning that there was a good chance it would never happen makes fans even happier that it did.
When Did Ziva First Appear on NCIS?
Ziva David joined NCIS at the very beginning of season 3, right after her half-brother brutally murdered another agent, Caitlin Todd, portrayed by Sasha Alexander. Alexander's departure was a huge disappointment to the fanbase, so it was only natural that viewers did not warm up...
- 6/6/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
“The Roast of Tom Brady” was the No. 1 most-streamed title of the May 6-12 viewing window, according to Nielsen’s weekly streaming rankings. The special aired live on Netflix on May 5, indicating that all 1.7 billion minutes of viewership on the chart happened after the stream.
“Grey’s Anatomy” was the No. 2 title with 1.1 billion minutes watched. The iconic medical drama makes the chart most weeks, but has seen an extra bump thanks to Hulu’s recent addition of a new Season 20 episode, which was the most-watched “Grey’s” episode of the week. “Bluey” landed at No. 3 with 1.1 billion minutes watched — commonplace for the popular children’s show.
At No. 4 was “Evil” with 788 million minutes watched across both Netflix and Paramount+. Seasons 1 and 2 of the supernatural drama were added to Netflix on April 30, generating interest ahead of the Paramount+ release of Season 4 on May 23.
“Family Guy” took fifth place with 751 million minutes watched,...
“Grey’s Anatomy” was the No. 2 title with 1.1 billion minutes watched. The iconic medical drama makes the chart most weeks, but has seen an extra bump thanks to Hulu’s recent addition of a new Season 20 episode, which was the most-watched “Grey’s” episode of the week. “Bluey” landed at No. 3 with 1.1 billion minutes watched — commonplace for the popular children’s show.
At No. 4 was “Evil” with 788 million minutes watched across both Netflix and Paramount+. Seasons 1 and 2 of the supernatural drama were added to Netflix on April 30, generating interest ahead of the Paramount+ release of Season 4 on May 23.
“Family Guy” took fifth place with 751 million minutes watched,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s live roast of NFL great Tom Brady made it into the Nielsen streaming rankings for its premiere, despite only being available for a few hours of that week. After its first full week on the streamer, it rocketed to the top of the charts.
The Roast of Tom Brady gathered 1.67 billion minutes of viewing for the week of May 6-12, leading all streaming titles by a wide margin (the second-place finisher, Grey’s Anatomy, had 1.11 billion minutes of watch time for the week). The roast also had by far the biggest weekly viewing tally ever for a Netflix special; the previous high was 798 million minutes for Chris Rock’s stand-up special Selective Outrage in March 2023.
The 1.67 billion minutes of viewing for the roast in the United States translates to about 27.87 million hours, or about two thirds of Netflix’s reported worldwide total (42.2 million hours) for the special that week.
The Roast of Tom Brady gathered 1.67 billion minutes of viewing for the week of May 6-12, leading all streaming titles by a wide margin (the second-place finisher, Grey’s Anatomy, had 1.11 billion minutes of watch time for the week). The roast also had by far the biggest weekly viewing tally ever for a Netflix special; the previous high was 798 million minutes for Chris Rock’s stand-up special Selective Outrage in March 2023.
The 1.67 billion minutes of viewing for the roast in the United States translates to about 27.87 million hours, or about two thirds of Netflix’s reported worldwide total (42.2 million hours) for the special that week.
- 6/6/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Over the years, NCIS has thrived not only on the brilliant plots and unexpected twists in its cases, but also on the lovable and intriguing characters that viewers have fallen in love with. While some continue their journey on the main series, others move on to their own spin-offs.
While it's impossible to underestimate the importance of Special Agent Gibbs or Tony and Ziva, there are some characters that don't get nearly enough attention. Jimmy Palmer, the chief medical examiner for the NCIS team, who has been one of the show's most consistent characters, is a perfect example.
Is Jimmy Palmer Still on NCIS?
Jimmy Palmer, portrayed by Brian Dietzen, has been a prominent character on NCIS since the season 1 finale. Though he didn't receive his starring status until the show's 10th season, he has been one of the show's most consistently written characters who continues to delight viewers to this day.
While it's impossible to underestimate the importance of Special Agent Gibbs or Tony and Ziva, there are some characters that don't get nearly enough attention. Jimmy Palmer, the chief medical examiner for the NCIS team, who has been one of the show's most consistent characters, is a perfect example.
Is Jimmy Palmer Still on NCIS?
Jimmy Palmer, portrayed by Brian Dietzen, has been a prominent character on NCIS since the season 1 finale. Though he didn't receive his starring status until the show's 10th season, he has been one of the show's most consistently written characters who continues to delight viewers to this day.
- 6/6/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Blue Bloods fans are still heartbroken that CBS has canceled Tom Selleck’s long-running series. However, some recent news could give fans of the family drama and police procedural some hope. Could there possibly be a spinoff?
Donnie Wahlberg on Blue Bloods / YouTube CBS Parent Company Head Hints At Blue Bloods Spinoff
Could there possibly be a spinoff series of everyone’s favorite police drama Blue Bloods? According to a recent report by TV Line, it seems more likely. The television industry publication reported that on Tuesday, Brian Robbins, the Paramount Global co-ceo made a surprising announcement. This was at the annual stockholders meeting.
In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions, and Blue Bloods.
Robbins also added that “CBS hit Fire Country shows huge promise.” For over six months, there has been a rumbling about a spinoff of that series named Sheriff Country, starring Lorena Baccarin.
However,...
Donnie Wahlberg on Blue Bloods / YouTube CBS Parent Company Head Hints At Blue Bloods Spinoff
Could there possibly be a spinoff series of everyone’s favorite police drama Blue Bloods? According to a recent report by TV Line, it seems more likely. The television industry publication reported that on Tuesday, Brian Robbins, the Paramount Global co-ceo made a surprising announcement. This was at the annual stockholders meeting.
In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions, and Blue Bloods.
Robbins also added that “CBS hit Fire Country shows huge promise.” For over six months, there has been a rumbling about a spinoff of that series named Sheriff Country, starring Lorena Baccarin.
However,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
If there had never been “The Tracey Ullman Show,” there likely would never have been “The Simpsons.” Too, without “Happy Days,” then “Laverne and Shirley” and “Mork and Mindy” would never have seen the light of primetime. Television series spinoffs have been a thing going back to some the earliest days of the medium itself, when “The Honeymooners” premiered in 1955 after beginning life as a series of sketches on “The Jackie Gleason Show” a few years earlier. Thus was born the concept of introducing a character or characters on a show that prove so popular it’s decided they deserve their own series.
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Sometimes, the strategy hasn’t worked out so brilliantly, such as when “Cheers” gave birth to “The Tortellis,” “M*A*S*H” to “AfterMASH” and “The Brady Bunch” to “The Brady Brides” (we’ll save the rest...
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Sometimes, the strategy hasn’t worked out so brilliantly, such as when “Cheers” gave birth to “The Tortellis,” “M*A*S*H” to “AfterMASH” and “The Brady Bunch” to “The Brady Brides” (we’ll save the rest...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ray Richmond, Chris Beachum and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
CBS’ brand new action drama show Tracker was quick to conquer the network viewers’ hearts as the series’ first ever season reached a major milestone, dethroning CBS’ long-running NCIS on the list of the most-watched shows this season.
Having so far left fans with only one season and a major cliffhanger that will find its explanation in the next installment, Tracker surely brought some refreshment to the network’s schedule, and the mid-season plot twist does seem to be something that eventually guaranteed the show’s immense success.
Launched back in February, Tracker followed private investigator Colter Shaw and his cross-country trips during which he helped uncover citizens’ mystery until one of his own hasn’t suddenly come along.
As the first season proceeded to dive deeper into Colter’s personality rather than his work routine that the viewers had already had enough of, the whole storyline got even more...
Having so far left fans with only one season and a major cliffhanger that will find its explanation in the next installment, Tracker surely brought some refreshment to the network’s schedule, and the mid-season plot twist does seem to be something that eventually guaranteed the show’s immense success.
Launched back in February, Tracker followed private investigator Colter Shaw and his cross-country trips during which he helped uncover citizens’ mystery until one of his own hasn’t suddenly come along.
As the first season proceeded to dive deeper into Colter’s personality rather than his work routine that the viewers had already had enough of, the whole storyline got even more...
- 6/6/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
It’s been weeks since CBS dropped the shocking news announcing that NCIS: Hawai’i, arguably one of the whole franchise’s best rated shows, would have no more new seasons after the third one wrapped it all up.
From that moment on, the ditched series has become a constant object of everyone’s talk in the social media, with some of the most devoted fans taking it further and starting a campaign with a petition pleading the network to bring NCIS: Hawai’i back to the screen.
Now that CBS has repeatedly confirmed (mostly by its disregard for fans’ request) that the show isn’t coming back, the network’s position seems to have gotten to a worse point after its official annual ratings have gone out to the public.
According to the recent reports published by TV Line, NCIS: Hawai’i has become the most-watched show that was canceled with no final season planned.
From that moment on, the ditched series has become a constant object of everyone’s talk in the social media, with some of the most devoted fans taking it further and starting a campaign with a petition pleading the network to bring NCIS: Hawai’i back to the screen.
Now that CBS has repeatedly confirmed (mostly by its disregard for fans’ request) that the show isn’t coming back, the network’s position seems to have gotten to a worse point after its official annual ratings have gone out to the public.
According to the recent reports published by TV Line, NCIS: Hawai’i has become the most-watched show that was canceled with no final season planned.
- 6/6/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
NCIS season 21 officially wrapped it all up around a month ago, leaving fans with two big mysteries that the show’s next installment is supposed to handle soon. The latest season proved that Jessica Knight’s big promotion isn’t only about her biggest dream coming true, but also about her personal struggles should she leave the McRt, while Alden Parker’s vision after he gets injured during a mission seemingly unveiled some dark part of his backstory.
Although Jessica Knight has recently been the most popular choice for fans’ speculations regarding next season’s plot twists, NCIS’ lovers seem to desperately need to come up with another suggestion for Parker’s mystery now that the series’ showrunner dropped a hint about the fans’ big delusion.
Following the season 21 finale that forced many fans to take it to social media demanding more details about the upcoming installment, NCIS showrunner Steve D.
Although Jessica Knight has recently been the most popular choice for fans’ speculations regarding next season’s plot twists, NCIS’ lovers seem to desperately need to come up with another suggestion for Parker’s mystery now that the series’ showrunner dropped a hint about the fans’ big delusion.
Following the season 21 finale that forced many fans to take it to social media demanding more details about the upcoming installment, NCIS showrunner Steve D.
- 6/5/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
When NCIS Season 22 comes, things might not go well for Jessica Knight. This comes straight from co-showrunner Steve D. Binder, who said that the next season should be “bittersweet” for Katrina Law’s character on the long-running police procedural.
Here is what Binder said about the fan-favorite character and what it could mean for Season 22.
Jessica Knight’s NCIS Season 22 To Be ‘Bittersweet’
In a recent interview, NCIS co-showrunner Steve D. Binder was talking about Season 22. He was asked about the season finale, which made Jessica Knight’s future look questionable. What he had to say didn’t ease anyone’s tension about the show’s star.
NCIS Pictured (L-r): Katrina Law as Jessica Knight and Wilmer Valderrama as Nicholas “Nick” Torres. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
During the NCIS Season 21 finale, Special Agent Jessica Knight accepted the position of Chief React Training Officer at Camp Pendleton.
Here is what Binder said about the fan-favorite character and what it could mean for Season 22.
Jessica Knight’s NCIS Season 22 To Be ‘Bittersweet’
In a recent interview, NCIS co-showrunner Steve D. Binder was talking about Season 22. He was asked about the season finale, which made Jessica Knight’s future look questionable. What he had to say didn’t ease anyone’s tension about the show’s star.
NCIS Pictured (L-r): Katrina Law as Jessica Knight and Wilmer Valderrama as Nicholas “Nick” Torres. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
During the NCIS Season 21 finale, Special Agent Jessica Knight accepted the position of Chief React Training Officer at Camp Pendleton.
- 6/5/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Started back in 2003, the NCIS universe keeps growing as the franchise is set to get two more spinoffs that will arrive around the same time as the original show’s season 22, and one of those upcoming series already appears to be a significant milestone for the entire franchise.
The show titled NCIS: Tony & Ziva will dive deeper into the relationship of Tony Dinozzo and Ziva David, portrayed by Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo respectively, who quit the flagship series a while ago. Even ahead of the show’s premiere, the characters’ return seems to be something that the long-running franchise has surely needed all this time.
Set to be released later this year, NCIS: Tony & Ziva will find its characters in Europe after both of them decided to start their career paths afresh and will presumably follow the events after an attack on Tony’s security firm,...
The show titled NCIS: Tony & Ziva will dive deeper into the relationship of Tony Dinozzo and Ziva David, portrayed by Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo respectively, who quit the flagship series a while ago. Even ahead of the show’s premiere, the characters’ return seems to be something that the long-running franchise has surely needed all this time.
Set to be released later this year, NCIS: Tony & Ziva will find its characters in Europe after both of them decided to start their career paths afresh and will presumably follow the events after an attack on Tony’s security firm,...
- 6/5/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
After CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach last month permanently closed the door to Blue Bloods continuing beyond its upcoming final 8 episodes this fall, one of Paramount Global’s Office of the CEO members today opened the door to the franchise potentially carrying on.
During Paramount Global’s shareholder meeting this morning, Brian Robbins noted that Paramount is home of 14 brands across film and TV that have generated at least $1B in revenue, including NCIS, South Park, Yellowstone, SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol and Star Trek.
“We are building tomorrow’s billion dollar brands right now” he added. “In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions and Blue Bloods, and CBS’ hit Fire Country shows huge promise.”
Spinoffs for Dexter, Billions, Fire Country as well as NCIS have been announced; there has been no official word on a Blue Bloods offshoot yet.
During Paramount Global’s shareholder meeting this morning, Brian Robbins noted that Paramount is home of 14 brands across film and TV that have generated at least $1B in revenue, including NCIS, South Park, Yellowstone, SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol and Star Trek.
“We are building tomorrow’s billion dollar brands right now” he added. “In TV, new franchise extensions are coming for Dexter, Billions and Blue Bloods, and CBS’ hit Fire Country shows huge promise.”
Spinoffs for Dexter, Billions, Fire Country as well as NCIS have been announced; there has been no official word on a Blue Bloods offshoot yet.
- 6/5/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Launched back in 2003, the NCIS franchise isn’t losing its ground anytime soon as it keeps expanding the original show’s universe with two more exciting spinoffs to come soon. The franchise is currently working on NCIS: Origins, starring Austin Stowell as young Leroy Jethro Gibbs, and NCIS: Tony & Ziva with the latter following Tony Dinozzo and Ziva David’s career paths and personal relationships after they both quit the flagship series.
Now that the NCIS universe is getting bigger by significantly enlarging its characters’ background stories, one of the show’s creators has revealed his personal thoughts on potential crossovers in the franchise, and there’s one seemingly big problem that doesn’t seem to be that much of a big deal to him.
Talking about the franchise’s upcoming projects, NCIS co-showrunner Steven D. Binder reflected on a possibility to intertwine all the spinoffs’ worlds with the original...
Now that the NCIS universe is getting bigger by significantly enlarging its characters’ background stories, one of the show’s creators has revealed his personal thoughts on potential crossovers in the franchise, and there’s one seemingly big problem that doesn’t seem to be that much of a big deal to him.
Talking about the franchise’s upcoming projects, NCIS co-showrunner Steven D. Binder reflected on a possibility to intertwine all the spinoffs’ worlds with the original...
- 6/4/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The NCIS universe is getting a big expansion quite soon as the franchise is set to welcome two more spinoffs into the family with one of them putting its focus on Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ earlier years as a Special Agent. The upcoming series hasn’t received its release date yet, but what we definitely know so far is that Mark Harmon’s role is now officially passed to Austin Stowell.
Though NCIS’ lovers may never have heard the actor’s name before, his filmography is surely worth checking out, as it features some quite famous flicks, and you probably never knew Stowell was in there too.
Whiplash
Damien Chazelle’s breakout directorial work that back in 2015 earned numerous accolades and prestigious awards got Austin Stowell for portraying Ryan Connolly, a drummer in the band supervised by Shaffer Conservatory’s relentless jazz instructor, Terence Fletcher.
While the latter, brought to the screen by J.
Though NCIS’ lovers may never have heard the actor’s name before, his filmography is surely worth checking out, as it features some quite famous flicks, and you probably never knew Stowell was in there too.
Whiplash
Damien Chazelle’s breakout directorial work that back in 2015 earned numerous accolades and prestigious awards got Austin Stowell for portraying Ryan Connolly, a drummer in the band supervised by Shaffer Conservatory’s relentless jazz instructor, Terence Fletcher.
While the latter, brought to the screen by J.
- 6/4/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
With so many very popular procedural TV shows, it seems like a very easy genre to tap into and achieve instant success. Especially if the main character is already known and loved by the audience. Especially if the show airs in prime time on a popular network. And yet, it may not be enough.
There are too many factors that go into making the show successful, and if it's not, it's usually scrapped. The case of CBS' Bull shows just how far a procedural can go by relying on just one actor.
Is Bull Worth Watching?
Bull was a CBS legal procedural drama starring Michael Weatherly, the star of the NCIS franchise, as Dr. Jason Bull, a psychologist who once dreamed of becoming a lawyer but failed the licensing exam twice and had to settle for working with lawyers to solve the toughest cases.
On NCIS, Weatherly portrayed a fan-favorite character,...
There are too many factors that go into making the show successful, and if it's not, it's usually scrapped. The case of CBS' Bull shows just how far a procedural can go by relying on just one actor.
Is Bull Worth Watching?
Bull was a CBS legal procedural drama starring Michael Weatherly, the star of the NCIS franchise, as Dr. Jason Bull, a psychologist who once dreamed of becoming a lawyer but failed the licensing exam twice and had to settle for working with lawyers to solve the toughest cases.
On NCIS, Weatherly portrayed a fan-favorite character,...
- 6/4/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
NCIS season 21 left its fans in desperate anticipation for the show’s next installment that will unveil all the mysteries which were dropped uncovered.
The latest season ended on two major cliffhangers making things pretty much unclear about how Jessica Knight’s career path will change and whether it will affect her personal life in a bad way, while there’s also a lot to ask about Alden Parker’s hallucination that will possibly lead to his background story enlargement.
While fans still have several months to come up with all the possible turn of events for Jessica Knight, NCIS showrunner has recently opened up about the character’s future in the next season, but his answer may cause even more confusion among the series’ viewers.
Following the season 21 finale and its cliffhangers that left most fans more than bewildered, NCIS co-showrunner Steve D. Binder revealed that Jessica Knight’s fate has already been decided,...
The latest season ended on two major cliffhangers making things pretty much unclear about how Jessica Knight’s career path will change and whether it will affect her personal life in a bad way, while there’s also a lot to ask about Alden Parker’s hallucination that will possibly lead to his background story enlargement.
While fans still have several months to come up with all the possible turn of events for Jessica Knight, NCIS showrunner has recently opened up about the character’s future in the next season, but his answer may cause even more confusion among the series’ viewers.
Following the season 21 finale and its cliffhangers that left most fans more than bewildered, NCIS co-showrunner Steve D. Binder revealed that Jessica Knight’s fate has already been decided,...
- 6/4/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Paramount Global’s new leadership team set out their strategic priorities for the company, including $500m in cost savings, selling non-core assets and exploring streaming joint ventures with other media companies.
The plan was presented at the company’s annual meeting of shareholders today (June 4) by its recently established Office of the CEO, which took over from Bob Bakish in April.
The Office of the CEO comprises: George Cheeks, president and CEO of CBS; Chris McCarthy, president and CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks; and Brian Robbins, president and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon.
The presentation...
The plan was presented at the company’s annual meeting of shareholders today (June 4) by its recently established Office of the CEO, which took over from Bob Bakish in April.
The Office of the CEO comprises: George Cheeks, president and CEO of CBS; Chris McCarthy, president and CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks; and Brian Robbins, president and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon.
The presentation...
- 6/4/2024
- ScreenDaily
Even though NCIS has been at the top of its franchise this year, adding one of the most anticipated and least expected spinoffs to the mix, fans are already clamoring for more news. As Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly prepare to begin work on NCIS: Tony & Ziva this summer, fans are asking the creators more and more tricky questions.
Even though viewers only know the vague premise of the Tiva-centered spinoff, they're already raising their hopes for how it will coexist with other branches of the show. One thing that fans are particularly curious about is whether they can expect Tony & Ziva to eventually crossover with the original NCIS series.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva Crossovers
Even though it's not too surprising that NCIS fans are rooting for a crossover, given that the franchise has already had quite a few, the chances of it happening with the Tony & Ziva spinoff are very slim.
Even though viewers only know the vague premise of the Tiva-centered spinoff, they're already raising their hopes for how it will coexist with other branches of the show. One thing that fans are particularly curious about is whether they can expect Tony & Ziva to eventually crossover with the original NCIS series.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva Crossovers
Even though it's not too surprising that NCIS fans are rooting for a crossover, given that the franchise has already had quite a few, the chances of it happening with the Tony & Ziva spinoff are very slim.
- 6/4/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
As Paramount Global controlling shareholder Shari Redstone mulls the terms of a merger between her conglom and Skydance, the network/studio/streaming service trotted out their best and brightest CEO troika this early Am in annual global stockholders meet to tout their hit parade of 14 billion dollar revenue earning franchises across all mediums, their assurance to cut $500 million in overhead, and maximize shareholder value and profits.
With Skydance’s David Ellison knocking on Paramount Global’s door with former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell in tow to execute their own strategy, today’s presentation by Brian Robbins, President & CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon; George Cheeks, President & CEO of CBS; and Chris McCarthy, President & CEO Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks, was a bullhorn to shareholders that this administration has their stuff together, to prevent any possible nosediving of the stock currently, but also an underscoring that the trio...
With Skydance’s David Ellison knocking on Paramount Global’s door with former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell in tow to execute their own strategy, today’s presentation by Brian Robbins, President & CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon; George Cheeks, President & CEO of CBS; and Chris McCarthy, President & CEO Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks, was a bullhorn to shareholders that this administration has their stuff together, to prevent any possible nosediving of the stock currently, but also an underscoring that the trio...
- 6/4/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Criminal Minds: Evolution is back. The chilling procedural returns for its second season on June 6. Want to keep up with the Bau team and their latest case? We have all the details about how to watch Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2. Plus, find out what to expect from the new episodes.
‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Season 2 premieres June 6 (L-r) Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green, A.J. Cook as Jennifer ‘JJ’ Jareau, Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, and Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss in ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ | Michael Yarish /Paramount+
Criminal Minds: Evolution is a revival of CBS’s long-running series Criminal Minds, which ended in early 2020. The show returned in late 2022 with most of the original cast (minus fan favorite Matthew Gray Gubler). But the new season came with a slightly different twist. Rather than the former case-of-the-week approach, Criminal Minds: Evolution focused on a single, disturbing case...
‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Season 2 premieres June 6 (L-r) Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, Ryan-James Hatanaka as Tyler Green, A.J. Cook as Jennifer ‘JJ’ Jareau, Joe Mantegna as David Rossi, and Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss in ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ | Michael Yarish /Paramount+
Criminal Minds: Evolution is a revival of CBS’s long-running series Criminal Minds, which ended in early 2020. The show returned in late 2022 with most of the original cast (minus fan favorite Matthew Gray Gubler). But the new season came with a slightly different twist. Rather than the former case-of-the-week approach, Criminal Minds: Evolution focused on a single, disturbing case...
- 6/4/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
NCIS is officially over its season 21 and is heading to the next installment which is set to be released later this year, and there seems to be so many questions that it needs to find answers for.
The latest season ended on two major cliffhangers, suggesting that Jessica Knight will inevitably leave the McRt for a bigger role on the other side of the country, while Alden Parker’s backstory will receive an update after his hallucination on the boat.
Though these are the most popular things for fans to keep speculating regarding the upcoming season, two other characters also need a bigger development, and they actually deserve it more than anyone else.
Ever since NCIS’ first season was launched back in 2003, the CBS police procedural giant has featured Timothy McGee, portrayed by Sean Murray, and Jimmy Palmer, played by Brian Dietzen. Both don’t appear to be the characters...
The latest season ended on two major cliffhangers, suggesting that Jessica Knight will inevitably leave the McRt for a bigger role on the other side of the country, while Alden Parker’s backstory will receive an update after his hallucination on the boat.
Though these are the most popular things for fans to keep speculating regarding the upcoming season, two other characters also need a bigger development, and they actually deserve it more than anyone else.
Ever since NCIS’ first season was launched back in 2003, the CBS police procedural giant has featured Timothy McGee, portrayed by Sean Murray, and Jimmy Palmer, played by Brian Dietzen. Both don’t appear to be the characters...
- 6/4/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
NCIS star Michael Weatherly left the long-running procedural after 13 years on the show. But Weatherly once joked that the show might’ve benefited from an even earlier departure.
Michael Weatherly said he overstayed his welcome on ‘NCIS’ Michael Weatherly | Sonja Flemming/Getty Images
Weatherly agonized a bit over leaving NCIS. He’d built up a passionate fanbase in his 13 years on the hit show, and had a close professional bond with a few of his co-workers. Speaking with Extra, Weatherly confided that he had an epiphany sometime before his final season on the show. Weatherly jotted down ideas about his character Tony Dinozzo, and realized through his brainstorming that the special agent might’ve run its course.
“I wrote down a long series of ideas and feelings and everything. And I realized, ‘Oh, Dinozzo has to go.’ Like, it’s time for him to graduate,” Weatherly said.
Weatherly was gearing...
Michael Weatherly said he overstayed his welcome on ‘NCIS’ Michael Weatherly | Sonja Flemming/Getty Images
Weatherly agonized a bit over leaving NCIS. He’d built up a passionate fanbase in his 13 years on the hit show, and had a close professional bond with a few of his co-workers. Speaking with Extra, Weatherly confided that he had an epiphany sometime before his final season on the show. Weatherly jotted down ideas about his character Tony Dinozzo, and realized through his brainstorming that the special agent might’ve run its course.
“I wrote down a long series of ideas and feelings and everything. And I realized, ‘Oh, Dinozzo has to go.’ Like, it’s time for him to graduate,” Weatherly said.
Weatherly was gearing...
- 6/4/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The CBS schedule typically looks about the same year after year. That's all changed for the 2023-24 television season because of the writers and actors strikes. None of the network's usual scripted shows are on the fall schedule. How will this alternate programming perform in the ratings for the 2023-24 season? Will CBS decide to focus more on reality shows moving forward? Stay tuned!
CBS shows this season (so far): 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, The Amazing Race, Big Brother Reindeer Games, Blue Bloods, Buddy Games, CSI: Vegas, Elsbeth, The Equalizer, FBI, FBI: International, FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: True, Fire Country, Ghosts, Ghosts UK, Lingo, Lotería Loca, NCIS: Sydney, Raid the Cage, Seal Team, So Help Me Todd, Survivor, Swat, Tracker, and Young Sheldon.
There's lots of data that network execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV...
CBS shows this season (so far): 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, The Amazing Race, Big Brother Reindeer Games, Blue Bloods, Buddy Games, CSI: Vegas, Elsbeth, The Equalizer, FBI, FBI: International, FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: True, Fire Country, Ghosts, Ghosts UK, Lingo, Lotería Loca, NCIS: Sydney, Raid the Cage, Seal Team, So Help Me Todd, Survivor, Swat, Tracker, and Young Sheldon.
There's lots of data that network execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV...
- 6/4/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
For the last year, Suits has been one of the most-watched shows on Netflix. The viewing numbers were so big that a spinoff with a new cast and storyline was ordered. However, there was one problem with watching it on Netflix: the last season was missing. That is all changing.
Here is what you need to know about the Suits’ final season coming to the streaming giant.
When Will Suits Final Season Be On Netflix?
Suits’ final season is finally coming to Netflix. The news broke on Sunday at the Atx TV Festival. Patrick J. Adams, Sarah Rafferty, Dulé Hill, Amanda Schull, Abigail Spencer took part in a reunion panel at the event. That is when the final season news was revealed.
Suits / YouTube
Netflix often has limited seasons. One example is the show NCIS. While the entire series airs on Paramount+, Netflix will only have certain seasons and none...
Here is what you need to know about the Suits’ final season coming to the streaming giant.
When Will Suits Final Season Be On Netflix?
Suits’ final season is finally coming to Netflix. The news broke on Sunday at the Atx TV Festival. Patrick J. Adams, Sarah Rafferty, Dulé Hill, Amanda Schull, Abigail Spencer took part in a reunion panel at the event. That is when the final season news was revealed.
Suits / YouTube
Netflix often has limited seasons. One example is the show NCIS. While the entire series airs on Paramount+, Netflix will only have certain seasons and none...
- 6/3/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
It’s been a couple of months since NCIS: Hawai’i was abruptly canceled for no solid reason, but all the talks about the unfortunate series have never quietened down ever since.
Being a CBS fan-favorite show that never had a single problem with its ratings, NCIS: Hawai’i was not only unfairly scrapped by the network, but also deprived of a good ending and instead got nothing but a major cliffhanger, leaving fans forever wonder what it would bring to the next never-happening season.
While some of the most devoted fans still keep trying to bring their beloved show back to the screen by calling CBS out on social media and starting a whole campaign with a petition to sign, NCIS: Hawai’i is likely to end up just like this with low chances to ever be revived, and the show’s fate seems even more heartbreaking than the one of another NCIS ditched spinoff.
Being a CBS fan-favorite show that never had a single problem with its ratings, NCIS: Hawai’i was not only unfairly scrapped by the network, but also deprived of a good ending and instead got nothing but a major cliffhanger, leaving fans forever wonder what it would bring to the next never-happening season.
While some of the most devoted fans still keep trying to bring their beloved show back to the screen by calling CBS out on social media and starting a whole campaign with a petition to sign, NCIS: Hawai’i is likely to end up just like this with low chances to ever be revived, and the show’s fate seems even more heartbreaking than the one of another NCIS ditched spinoff.
- 6/3/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Erich Anderson, who was sometimes also credited as E. Erich Anderson, racked up over 100 credits during a screen acting career that stretched from 1983 into the 2020s, but he may be best known for playing the role of Rob in the 1984 slasher classic Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. A character out for revenge, Rob looked like he had a shot at being able to take down hockey-masked killer Jason Voorhees for good… but when Rob finally caught up with Jason, things did not go well for him at all. Among Friday the 13th fans, Rob has become a favorite due to the fact that he seems so cool and capable at first, but then whiffs his shot at vengeance in a major way. Sadly, the actor who brought Rob to the screen is no longer with us. Erich Anderson’s wife Saxon Trainor has confirmed through social media that he...
- 6/3/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Best known to horror fans for playing the character Rob Dier in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, actor Erich Anderson has sadly passed away after a battle with cancer.
The actor was 67 years old.
Michael O’Malley wrote on Instagram, “My brother in law Erich Anderson passed this morning after a brutal struggle with cancer. He had a long successful career as an actor—he was on that old show “30 Something”; he was Felicity’s father on “Felicity”; he was killed in a basement in a Friday the 13th movie; he was on Star Trek and dozens of other shows.”
“He was a smart and funny guy, a fantastic cook; he wrote three great novels which you can find on Amazon,” O’Malley continues. “I’ll miss him but his ordeal is over.”
Released in 1984, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter was one of Erich Anderson’s very first acting roles.
The actor was 67 years old.
Michael O’Malley wrote on Instagram, “My brother in law Erich Anderson passed this morning after a brutal struggle with cancer. He had a long successful career as an actor—he was on that old show “30 Something”; he was Felicity’s father on “Felicity”; he was killed in a basement in a Friday the 13th movie; he was on Star Trek and dozens of other shows.”
“He was a smart and funny guy, a fantastic cook; he wrote three great novels which you can find on Amazon,” O’Malley continues. “I’ll miss him but his ordeal is over.”
Released in 1984, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter was one of Erich Anderson’s very first acting roles.
- 6/3/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ story may be getting a big update soon as NCIS keeps expanding its universe with yet another spinoff, but the character has been out of the original show for quite some time already.
Gibbs said a definite goodbye to his team back in season 19 when he decided it was time for a long-awaited retirement in Alaska while his position was eventually taken over by former FBI agent Alden Parker.
Though the latter has been there for several seasons in a row with no real criticism from the show’s lovers, some fans still seem to question Gibbs’ decision to pass on his torch to Parker while there was another excellent candidate for such a role.
A Reddit thread from a couple of months ago takes a look at a perspective that not many people have been discussing for now. One user posted a comment suggesting that NCIS...
Gibbs said a definite goodbye to his team back in season 19 when he decided it was time for a long-awaited retirement in Alaska while his position was eventually taken over by former FBI agent Alden Parker.
Though the latter has been there for several seasons in a row with no real criticism from the show’s lovers, some fans still seem to question Gibbs’ decision to pass on his torch to Parker while there was another excellent candidate for such a role.
A Reddit thread from a couple of months ago takes a look at a perspective that not many people have been discussing for now. One user posted a comment suggesting that NCIS...
- 6/2/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
When the show goes for as long as NCIS does, it’s only a matter of time when the cast members are going to change. While there are some actors willing to continue exploring the same character and the same environment throughout the years, others aren’t so sure on the matter and prefer to pursue other opportunities.
Emily Wickersham who portrayed Eleanor Bishop for a little over 170 episodes starting with season 11 and leaving after season 18, wasn’t the first person to leave the show, but her exit was the most mysterious and vague. Here’s what the actress is doing now, and whether NCIS may see Ellie Bishop back.
Why Did Emily Wickersham Leave NCIS?
Although the actress' departure was abrupt and unexpected, there was no bad blood behind the decision. Wickersham was as beloved by the NCIS production as she was by the show's fans, and many people...
Emily Wickersham who portrayed Eleanor Bishop for a little over 170 episodes starting with season 11 and leaving after season 18, wasn’t the first person to leave the show, but her exit was the most mysterious and vague. Here’s what the actress is doing now, and whether NCIS may see Ellie Bishop back.
Why Did Emily Wickersham Leave NCIS?
Although the actress' departure was abrupt and unexpected, there was no bad blood behind the decision. Wickersham was as beloved by the NCIS production as she was by the show's fans, and many people...
- 6/2/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
There are a lot of different medical dramas out there on TV, but few of them managed to become really successful and extremely popular among viewers. One of such dramas is, of course, Grey’s Anatomy. There’s hardly anyone who hasn't heard of Meredith Grey’s shenanigans.
The show is now on its season 20, and it’s hardly going to end anytime soon. But there’s another perfect medical drama to watch if you are a fan of the genre, and we are sure you are going to like this one even more – even though there is a catch.
Chicago Hope Walked So Grey’s Anatomy Could Run
The drama we want to tell you is called Chicago Hope and no, it has nothing to do with One Chicago franchise. Chicago Hope is a medical drama that aired on CBS from 1994 till 2000 and had 6 seasons. The show followed the many...
The show is now on its season 20, and it’s hardly going to end anytime soon. But there’s another perfect medical drama to watch if you are a fan of the genre, and we are sure you are going to like this one even more – even though there is a catch.
Chicago Hope Walked So Grey’s Anatomy Could Run
The drama we want to tell you is called Chicago Hope and no, it has nothing to do with One Chicago franchise. Chicago Hope is a medical drama that aired on CBS from 1994 till 2000 and had 6 seasons. The show followed the many...
- 6/2/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
Jessica Knight’s future in NCIS after the season 21 ending is now the biggest mystery for the show’s fans as the latest installment proved that the character was down for a big job opportunity outside of the McRt.
Despite making it clear that Jessica will no longer stay with her team once her new job duties take her across the country, her departure hasn’t yet been confirmed, as well as Jessica’s possible return as a guest star in some future episodes.
However obscure it all is for Jessica Knight’s further storyline, there seems to be enough challenges for her position at the McRt. The long list of candidates who may take over Knight’s duties doesn’t really stop at the original show’s characters, but also considers some of those who have been out of sight for quite some time now.
Though NCIS initially does...
Despite making it clear that Jessica will no longer stay with her team once her new job duties take her across the country, her departure hasn’t yet been confirmed, as well as Jessica’s possible return as a guest star in some future episodes.
However obscure it all is for Jessica Knight’s further storyline, there seems to be enough challenges for her position at the McRt. The long list of candidates who may take over Knight’s duties doesn’t really stop at the original show’s characters, but also considers some of those who have been out of sight for quite some time now.
Though NCIS initially does...
- 6/2/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
When a beloved show is renewed for yet another season it’s always good news for fans. And if the show has been on air for more than 20 years, it’s an especially perfect gift for the audience that has spent hundreds of hours watching the series.
So when NCIS fans realized the show is going to get another season, they felt relieved – but then immediately started discussing what the new 22nd season can bring to the table. And frankly, there were many brilliant ideas, so let’s see a few of them.
A lot of comments were about whatever fate awaits Jess. It’s only natural, considering how the previous season ended for her.
“Jess takes the React job, but she eventually makes her way back to the team. It seems the team was mostly happy for her to take the job and stood behind her, so I doubt there’s much tension there.
So when NCIS fans realized the show is going to get another season, they felt relieved – but then immediately started discussing what the new 22nd season can bring to the table. And frankly, there were many brilliant ideas, so let’s see a few of them.
A lot of comments were about whatever fate awaits Jess. It’s only natural, considering how the previous season ended for her.
“Jess takes the React job, but she eventually makes her way back to the team. It seems the team was mostly happy for her to take the job and stood behind her, so I doubt there’s much tension there.
- 6/1/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
For a huge number of viewers, police procedural shows have been a frequent choice for decades of their appearance on TV, but CBS’ long-running and unbeatable crime drama series NCIS is a different thing.
With all the variety of flicks and shows that follow guardians of common citizens’ peace catching those who violate it, NCIS has always been the one that managed to glue millions of viewers to their screens, waiting for a new season to reveal what’s going to happen next.
Despite all the merits that the more-than-twenty-years-old show can boast of compared to its younger TV peers, there still seems to be a major flaw in the entire NCIS storyline, and, surprisingly, it’s pointed out by fans who claim to have nothing to do with the police-related stuff at all.
The NCIS fan community on Reddit was flipped once again about ten days ago when a...
With all the variety of flicks and shows that follow guardians of common citizens’ peace catching those who violate it, NCIS has always been the one that managed to glue millions of viewers to their screens, waiting for a new season to reveal what’s going to happen next.
Despite all the merits that the more-than-twenty-years-old show can boast of compared to its younger TV peers, there still seems to be a major flaw in the entire NCIS storyline, and, surprisingly, it’s pointed out by fans who claim to have nothing to do with the police-related stuff at all.
The NCIS fan community on Reddit was flipped once again about ten days ago when a...
- 6/1/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Right now, it feels like NCIS and a couple of its spin-offs are on everyone's mind. The show, which passed the two-decade milestone, not only hasn't tired its viewers out, it's found two new offshoots to expand its universe and continue its battle with NBC's Law & Order for the longest-running procedural.
Of course, viewers' attention is now divided between NCIS: Origins, which will tell the origin story of Agent Gibbs, previously played by Mark Harmon, and NCIS: Tony & Ziva, which will follow the lives of two former agents after they escape to Europe.
However, the most loyal fans still remember how the franchise lost what could have been its best spin-off 11 years ago.
Why Was NCIS: Red Canceled?
Originally, NCIS: Red was not supposed to be a spin-off of the original NCIS series, but of NCIS: Los Angeles. Since NCIS has always been keen on creating more location-based...
Of course, viewers' attention is now divided between NCIS: Origins, which will tell the origin story of Agent Gibbs, previously played by Mark Harmon, and NCIS: Tony & Ziva, which will follow the lives of two former agents after they escape to Europe.
However, the most loyal fans still remember how the franchise lost what could have been its best spin-off 11 years ago.
Why Was NCIS: Red Canceled?
Originally, NCIS: Red was not supposed to be a spin-off of the original NCIS series, but of NCIS: Los Angeles. Since NCIS has always been keen on creating more location-based...
- 6/1/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
When a show gets too popular, it's no wonder spin-offs start popping up. And sometimes, they not only focus on specific characters and their own universes, but expand to become a whole new show set in another state, country, or even continent.
The perfect example to support this argument is, of course, NCIS. The series premiered in 2003 and has since become a major franchise that revolves around many different teams based in different locations.
The original series tells the story of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service's Major Case Response Team as they get to the bottom of criminal cases involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Since its premiere, the show became a hit, turning many viewers into obsessed fans, who later also became the spinoff’s audience.
One of the recently created shows among the NCIS universe is the Hawaiian version of the series, and we must say this one...
The perfect example to support this argument is, of course, NCIS. The series premiered in 2003 and has since become a major franchise that revolves around many different teams based in different locations.
The original series tells the story of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service's Major Case Response Team as they get to the bottom of criminal cases involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Since its premiere, the show became a hit, turning many viewers into obsessed fans, who later also became the spinoff’s audience.
One of the recently created shows among the NCIS universe is the Hawaiian version of the series, and we must say this one...
- 6/1/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
NCIS shocked many when Cote de Pablo initially left the series after 11 seasons. But she made her return to the franchise not too long ago, which she would’ve only done for a good reason.
How Cote De Pablo was convinced to return to ‘NCIS’ Cote de Pablo | Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images
De Pablo initially left NCIS under peculiar circumstances, the details of which are still under wraps. She lamented over having to leave her NCIS fans the way she did. But she and the show’s team tried reassuring the fans that e Pablo’s character Ziva David would be given a proper and satisfying sendoff.
“We wanted to give her the most graceful, emotional payoff we could,” executive Gary Glasberg once told TV Guide. “It was a pretty magical moment. Cote took it and ran with it, and the emotion you’ll see on screen is very real.
How Cote De Pablo was convinced to return to ‘NCIS’ Cote de Pablo | Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images
De Pablo initially left NCIS under peculiar circumstances, the details of which are still under wraps. She lamented over having to leave her NCIS fans the way she did. But she and the show’s team tried reassuring the fans that e Pablo’s character Ziva David would be given a proper and satisfying sendoff.
“We wanted to give her the most graceful, emotional payoff we could,” executive Gary Glasberg once told TV Guide. “It was a pretty magical moment. Cote took it and ran with it, and the emotion you’ll see on screen is very real.
- 6/1/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Even though Mark Harmon is considered the heart and soul of NCIS, as it is impossible to imagine the show running for so long without the charismatic father figure of Gibbs, that does not mean the actor did not have his fair share of struggles while working on the show.
In fact, according to some of his former co-stars, Harmon was a reason for many behind-the-scenes clashes.
Regardless of whose side you take in these feuds, it's always interesting to check out the drama that occurred during the filming of your favorite show. So, if you are curious about all the conflicts that took place, here are 3 stories shared by former NCIS stars.
Donald P. Bellisario
It is hard to imagine the circumstances that would cause the show's creator and mastermind behind the story to leave in the middle of production. Although Bellisario's impact on the show will never be forgotten,...
In fact, according to some of his former co-stars, Harmon was a reason for many behind-the-scenes clashes.
Regardless of whose side you take in these feuds, it's always interesting to check out the drama that occurred during the filming of your favorite show. So, if you are curious about all the conflicts that took place, here are 3 stories shared by former NCIS stars.
Donald P. Bellisario
It is hard to imagine the circumstances that would cause the show's creator and mastermind behind the story to leave in the middle of production. Although Bellisario's impact on the show will never be forgotten,...
- 6/1/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
General Hospital (Gh) news reveals that the co-worker with alum Johnny Wactor (Brando Corbin) when he was shot during a botch robbery attempt on Saturday is speaking out.
Anita Joy had not been identified until now, she has shared Wactor’s final words in a series of Instagram posts.
General Hospital News – Johnny Wactor’s Friend Speaks Out
Joy confirmed reports that she and Wactor were walking to their cars early Saturday after their bartending shift at Level 8 in downtown Los Angeles.
She called Wactor a friend of “eight years” and said he “fought to stay alive” after they saw three men in the process of stealing the catalytic converter from Wactor’s vehicle around 3 am and one of them shot him at in the chest at close range.
Gh Spoilers – Johnny Wactor Murdered in Downton LA
Joy said that the actor’s nickname for her was ‘Anita Bonita’ and...
Anita Joy had not been identified until now, she has shared Wactor’s final words in a series of Instagram posts.
General Hospital News – Johnny Wactor’s Friend Speaks Out
Joy confirmed reports that she and Wactor were walking to their cars early Saturday after their bartending shift at Level 8 in downtown Los Angeles.
She called Wactor a friend of “eight years” and said he “fought to stay alive” after they saw three men in the process of stealing the catalytic converter from Wactor’s vehicle around 3 am and one of them shot him at in the chest at close range.
Gh Spoilers – Johnny Wactor Murdered in Downton LA
Joy said that the actor’s nickname for her was ‘Anita Bonita’ and...
- 6/1/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
Leroy Jethro Gibbs can be a smooth operator when he wants to be on NCIS.
But if anyone has ever wondered if Gibbs has rizz, a new clip shared online answers that question.
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Mark Harmon as Gibbs in the NCIS Universe.
Harmon’s last episode was Gret Wide Open in October 2021. It was during Season 19, and it left many fans saddened.
But there are hopes that Harmon could return to NCIS one day – they just need the right story for it to work.
In the meantime, Harmon will be the executive producer and narrate a new NCIS prequel show that will debut in the fall. Here’s a look at the NCIS: Origins cast.
Gibbs puts that rizz on display in new NCIS clip
The younger generation has been using the slang term rizz to represent charisma. It’s a...
But if anyone has ever wondered if Gibbs has rizz, a new clip shared online answers that question.
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Mark Harmon as Gibbs in the NCIS Universe.
Harmon’s last episode was Gret Wide Open in October 2021. It was during Season 19, and it left many fans saddened.
But there are hopes that Harmon could return to NCIS one day – they just need the right story for it to work.
In the meantime, Harmon will be the executive producer and narrate a new NCIS prequel show that will debut in the fall. Here’s a look at the NCIS: Origins cast.
Gibbs puts that rizz on display in new NCIS clip
The younger generation has been using the slang term rizz to represent charisma. It’s a...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ryan DeVault
- Monsters and Critics
NCIS won’t be back with its season 22 until this fall when it finally hits CBS, and until then, fans will surely keep speculating about what viewers may expect from the upcoming installment. The latest season left everyone more than bewildered thanks to two big cliffhangers concerning Jessica Knight’s job offer and Alden Parker’s vision that may become a whole new reason to dive deeper into the character’s past.
While everyone on the show has their own problems to resolve, it’s Jessica Knight whose fate makes so many fans across the world create never-ending theories about her possible departure from the show. However, another major character might also be the one to soon quit the McRt, though one of the actors’ hints just went unnoticed.
‘No Character Is Safe’
A recent CBS event gathered NCIS’ leading actors Katrina Law, who portrays Jessica Knight, Gary Cole, who plays Alden Parker,...
While everyone on the show has their own problems to resolve, it’s Jessica Knight whose fate makes so many fans across the world create never-ending theories about her possible departure from the show. However, another major character might also be the one to soon quit the McRt, though one of the actors’ hints just went unnoticed.
‘No Character Is Safe’
A recent CBS event gathered NCIS’ leading actors Katrina Law, who portrays Jessica Knight, Gary Cole, who plays Alden Parker,...
- 5/31/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
NCIS season 21 has been over for a while now, leaving fans with two big plot twists to ponder over until the show’s next installment hits CBS later this year. The season finale suddenly brought all the attention to Jessica Knight who has accepted a big offer and thus is set to get to the other side of the country, leaving her previous and pretty much beloved workplace.
Now that NCIS fans don’t cease to speculate about Jessica’s promotion and how exactly it will affect her career and personal life, it seems somewhat unfair to bring her in the spotlight while there’s another major character whose storyline appears to be no less compelling.
The show’s latest season ended on a double cliffhanger concerning both Jessica Knight and her boss, NCIS Supervisory Special Agent Alden Parker. While fans now turned to making all possible theories about the...
Now that NCIS fans don’t cease to speculate about Jessica’s promotion and how exactly it will affect her career and personal life, it seems somewhat unfair to bring her in the spotlight while there’s another major character whose storyline appears to be no less compelling.
The show’s latest season ended on a double cliffhanger concerning both Jessica Knight and her boss, NCIS Supervisory Special Agent Alden Parker. While fans now turned to making all possible theories about the...
- 5/31/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Everybody knows that NCIS is one of the biggest TV franchises there is, but what if we tell you that there are even more shows that share the same universe with the series than those which have NCIS in their names.
Sounds intriguing? Then check out our list and the advice on how to watch all the shows in correct order.
10. Jag
Everything started with Jag. It actually gave the start to the whole franchise, and it surprises us that not so many fans actually knew about it. The two episodes that made it all happen were Ice Queen and Meltdown, both from season 8. In these episodes the many NCIS characters were introduced, like Jethro Gibbs, Anthony Dinozzo and others. After that, when NCIS premiered, it featured many Jag characters as well.
So if you never heard of the show but consider yourself a NCIS fan, it’s time to binge Jag right now.
Sounds intriguing? Then check out our list and the advice on how to watch all the shows in correct order.
10. Jag
Everything started with Jag. It actually gave the start to the whole franchise, and it surprises us that not so many fans actually knew about it. The two episodes that made it all happen were Ice Queen and Meltdown, both from season 8. In these episodes the many NCIS characters were introduced, like Jethro Gibbs, Anthony Dinozzo and others. After that, when NCIS premiered, it featured many Jag characters as well.
So if you never heard of the show but consider yourself a NCIS fan, it’s time to binge Jag right now.
- 5/31/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
NCIS season 21 has been over for quite some time now, leaving the show’s fans enough time to speculate until the next installment hits CBS this fall.
Though it’s been only several weeks since NCIS’s latest season ended on that major cliffhanger raising concerns about Jessica Knight’s future in the show, the fandom has already come up with all sorts of theories, each and every single one of which takes Jessica Knight to the most different directions in life.
While some don’t really care about Jessica’s big promotion having their fingers crossed for the character’s continuous romance with Jimmy Palmer, others surmise that Knight and Palmer’s future together doesn’t seem to be that bright anymore. However, there’s also another, unexpectedly simple theory that has a chance to turn out to be true.
The season 21 ending seemingly left no doubt that Jessica’s new position,...
Though it’s been only several weeks since NCIS’s latest season ended on that major cliffhanger raising concerns about Jessica Knight’s future in the show, the fandom has already come up with all sorts of theories, each and every single one of which takes Jessica Knight to the most different directions in life.
While some don’t really care about Jessica’s big promotion having their fingers crossed for the character’s continuous romance with Jimmy Palmer, others surmise that Knight and Palmer’s future together doesn’t seem to be that bright anymore. However, there’s also another, unexpectedly simple theory that has a chance to turn out to be true.
The season 21 ending seemingly left no doubt that Jessica’s new position,...
- 5/30/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The Netflix special roasting NFL great Tom Brady made it onto the streaming charts for the week it premiered — despite it only being up for a few hours of that week.
The Roast of Tom Brady racked up 279 million minutes for the week of April 29-May 5, good for 10th place among original series in Nielsen’s rankings. The special streamed live on May 5, meaning it tallied those viewing minutes in under 12 hours. (With a running time of almost three hours, the 279 million minutes equate to about 1.6 million complete runs of the special.)
Bluey moved back into the top overall spot with 1.18 billion minutes of viewing on Disney+, adding to its total as the most streamed title in the United States so far this year (21.73 billion minutes and counting). Fallout, which had led the previous three weeks, slipped to third overall with 1.08 billion minutes of viewing on Prime Video, while Grey’s Anatomy...
The Roast of Tom Brady racked up 279 million minutes for the week of April 29-May 5, good for 10th place among original series in Nielsen’s rankings. The special streamed live on May 5, meaning it tallied those viewing minutes in under 12 hours. (With a running time of almost three hours, the 279 million minutes equate to about 1.6 million complete runs of the special.)
Bluey moved back into the top overall spot with 1.18 billion minutes of viewing on Disney+, adding to its total as the most streamed title in the United States so far this year (21.73 billion minutes and counting). Fallout, which had led the previous three weeks, slipped to third overall with 1.08 billion minutes of viewing on Prime Video, while Grey’s Anatomy...
- 5/30/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Netflix effect continues.
The O.G. streamer has seen major viewership success with the licensing of older titles from other producers since last year, when the long-concluded USA legal drama “Suits” dominated the Nielsen Streaming Top 10 for weeks on end. Since then, several library titles have seen similar trajectories.
The newest example of the Netflix effect is “The Judge,” a 2014 film starring Robert Downey Jr. that was streamed for 703 million minutes in its first five days on Netflix. That made it the seventh-most-streamed title of the week of April 29-May 5, holding its own compared to TV titles with much longer running times.
Also notable on this week’s chart was “Dead Boy Detectives,” which rose to become the No. 8 most-streamed title with 699 million minutes watched in its first full week on Netflix after missing the overall Top 10 and instead landing at No. 3 on the streaming originals chart last week,...
The O.G. streamer has seen major viewership success with the licensing of older titles from other producers since last year, when the long-concluded USA legal drama “Suits” dominated the Nielsen Streaming Top 10 for weeks on end. Since then, several library titles have seen similar trajectories.
The newest example of the Netflix effect is “The Judge,” a 2014 film starring Robert Downey Jr. that was streamed for 703 million minutes in its first five days on Netflix. That made it the seventh-most-streamed title of the week of April 29-May 5, holding its own compared to TV titles with much longer running times.
Also notable on this week’s chart was “Dead Boy Detectives,” which rose to become the No. 8 most-streamed title with 699 million minutes watched in its first full week on Netflix after missing the overall Top 10 and instead landing at No. 3 on the streaming originals chart last week,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
NCIS: Hawai’i got heartbreaking news about its cancellation several weeks ago, but the fans’ outrage never really quietened down ever since.
Being one of NCIS’ numerous spinoffs, the series introduced a compelling storyline that kept viewers glued to their screens in anticipation for another season to be dropped, and, even apart from that, NCIS: Hawai’i indeed had some masterfully elaborated strong points that neither the original show nor other spinoffs had been able to adapt.
Unlike the rest of NCIS installments, that show finally proved that the leading position doesn’t necessarily belong to an ambitious white man.
Over the years of its television run, NCIS: Hawai’i has received lots of accolades for creating something more diverse and refreshing for modern TV that already got bored of one-type shows with male agents at the helm. The show even introduced a lesbian couple whose healthy relationship got a rare compliment from the LGBTQ+ community itself.
Being one of NCIS’ numerous spinoffs, the series introduced a compelling storyline that kept viewers glued to their screens in anticipation for another season to be dropped, and, even apart from that, NCIS: Hawai’i indeed had some masterfully elaborated strong points that neither the original show nor other spinoffs had been able to adapt.
Unlike the rest of NCIS installments, that show finally proved that the leading position doesn’t necessarily belong to an ambitious white man.
Over the years of its television run, NCIS: Hawai’i has received lots of accolades for creating something more diverse and refreshing for modern TV that already got bored of one-type shows with male agents at the helm. The show even introduced a lesbian couple whose healthy relationship got a rare compliment from the LGBTQ+ community itself.
- 5/30/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The NCIS franchise continues to expand, and one of the upcoming shows is going to give fans exactly what they’ve wanted for years: more Tony (Michael Weatherly) and Ziva (Cote de Pablo)! De Pablo left NCIS in 11 before returning for the Season 16 finale and four episodes of Season 17. Weatherly exited at the end of Season 13 and was last seen at the end of the tribute to Ducky and the late David McCallum in the current 21st season. The new series was given a straight-to-series order on February 28. “We’ve been talking about this story for many years, and now with John McNamara at the helm, we are ready,” said Weatherly and de Pablo at the time. “The world of Tony and Ziva (and daughter Tali) promises to be an action-packed roller coaster fueled by love, danger, tears and laughter. We also want to acknowledge and thank the fans from...
- 5/30/2024
- TV Insider
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