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At the turn of this century, a crime series titled Cold Case was quite a rage among viewers. Starring Kathryn Morris, a Philadelphia detective with her problems, who went on solving a cold case after another, the series ran for seven years. Dept. Q, a new Netflix series with a similar concept that will open its cold case files on May 29, 2025, might repeat such a success.

The new series is based on the books by Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen, and stars Matthew Goode as Edinburgh, Scotland, detective Carl Morck, who has quite a few personal demons to resolve.

During an attack, an officer was left dead, and his partner was paralyzed, and the guilt was pressing on Morck's shoulders. To regain his confidence, Morck is tasked with opening a cold case department - Dept. Q.

Scott Frank wrote and directed the series, insisting that Goode be cast in the main role.

In 1982, at least seven people in Chicago died completely unexpectedly. The common thread that tied their mysterious deaths shocked the nation: They’d all taken Extra Strength Tylenol laced with cyanide. News of the wide circulation of these lethal Tylenol capsules sparked a panic across the country and one of the largest criminal investigations in US history.

The three-part documentary series Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders is the latest installment in the Cold Case franchise, which began with 2024’s exploration into the death of JonBenét Ramsey. The Tylenol Murders reexamines the case that turned the ubiquitous over-the-counter drug into a murderous threat — and fundamentally called into question the blind faith many have in the world’s most trusted brands. Was it a maniacal killer who acted alone or a larger, potentially more unsettling conspiracy and cover-up?

From directors Yotam Guendelman and Ari Pines and executive producer...

Charley Scalies, who starred in the second season of The Wire and also appeared on The Sopranos, died May 1 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 84.

Scalies died in a nursing facility in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, his daughter Anne Marie Scalies confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.

“Best known first and foremost as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, a public obituary for the actor states. “Professionally, Charley Scalies was an American actor and former business executive whose life reflected a rich blend of professional achievement, creative passion,...

Charles “Charley” J. Scalies, Jr., who was best known for his portrayal of Thomas “Horseface” Pakusa on “The Wire,” died Thursday, May 1, from complications associated with Alzheimer’s. He was 84.

Scalies’ death was confirmed by his family.

“Professionally, Charley Scalies was an American actor and former business executive whose life reflected a rich blend of professional achievement, creative passion, and a true joy for life. His favorite audience was always seated around the dinner table,” the family wrote in an obituary.

In addition to “The Wire,” Scalies also appeared in five seasons of “The Sopranos” as Coach Molinaro. In a 2015 interview, he told Matthew Toffolo that having the opportunity to be part of two major series was “humbling.”

The actor added that he especially appreciated that the shows will give his family the opportunity to remember him for a long time. “But the thing that really makes me smile is knowing my great grandkids,...

Charley Scalies, an American actor who appeared in two of HBO’s most celebrated series, “The Wire” and “The Sopranos,” died May 1 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was 84.

His death was confirmed via an online obituary.

“[He was] best known first and foremost as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend,” the obituary read. “Professionally, Charley Scalies was an American actor and former business executive whose life reflected a rich blend of professional achievement, creative passion, and a true joy for life. His favorite audience was always seated around the dinner table.”

Scalies starred in Season 2 of “The Wire.” He appeared in all 12 episodes as Horseface, an imprisoned Baltimore longshoreman and member of Ibs Local 1514 with an emphatic allegiance to his criminal boss, Frank Sobotka.

In “The Sopranos,” Scalies appeared in the Season 5 episode “The Test Dream” as Tony’s high school football instructor, Coach Molinaro. His character manifests in Tony’s dream,...

Charley Scalies, a character actor who appeared in HBO’s The Wire and The Sopranos and was a former business executive, died May 1 at the age of 84 following a protracted battle with Alzheimer’s.

The news was confirmed via a public obituary and his daughter Anne Marie Scalies’ statement to The Hollywood Reporter.

“Best known first and foremost as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend,” the obit read, “whose life reflected a rich blend of professional achievement, creative passion, and a true joy for life. His favorite audience was always seated around the dinner table.”

Born Charles J. Scalies, Jr. on July 19, 1940 in Philadelphia, the performer entertained patrons of his father’s pool hall in South Philly with impressions and jokes beginning at a young age. He graduated from St. Joseph’s College and began performing on stage via community and dinner theater productions in the early ’90s. These roles...

Actor Charley Scalies, known in part for his roles in the HBO TV shows The Wire and The Sopranos, has passed away.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Scalies died on Thursday morning in a nursing facility in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. His passing was confirmed by his daughter, Anne Marie Scalies, with his death attributed Alzheimer's disease. He was 84 years old.

A character actor, Scalies was perhaps best known for his role in the second season of The Wire on HBO in 2003. Appearing in all 12 of the season's episodes, Scalies played Horseface, a prisoner and former Ibs Local 1514 longshoreman from the Port of Baltimore. The actor has spoken in the past about how special the role of Horseface had been for him.

“As with all the other characters I’ve been blessed to portray, Horseface lives inside of me,” said Scalies in a 2019 interview. “I invite him out to play as needed.”

In a separate 2015 interview,...

Charley Scalies, the Philadelphia-bred character actor who portrayed the stevedore and union guy Thomas “Horseface” Pakusa on the second season of The Wire and Tony’s high school football coach in a dream sequence on The Sopranos, has died. He was 84.

Scalies died Thursday in a nursing facility in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, his daughter Anne Marie Scalies told The Hollywood Reporter.

Scalies appeared on all 12 episodes of HBO’s The Wire during its second season in 2003 as Horseface, an incarcerated former Ibs Local 1514 longshoreman from the Port of Baltimore who’s devoted to his crooked boss, Frank Sobotka (Chris Bauer).

“As with all the other characters I’ve been blessed to portray, Horseface lives inside of me,” he said in a 2019 interview. “I invite him out to play as needed.”

Scalies was back on HBO the next year on the fifth-season Sopranos installment “The Test Dream,...

Cold Case's legacy is reflected on by one of the show's stars, looking back on the long-running procedural that was briefly considered for a revival. Running from 2003 to 2010 for a total of seven seasons and 156 episodes, Cold Case centered on Detective Lilly Rush (Kathryn Morris), a detective with the Philadelphia Police Department who specializes in investigations that are no longer actively pursued. With a cast that also included Justin Chambers, Thom Barry, John Finn, Jeremy Ratchford, Danny Pino, Sarah Brown, and Tracie Thomas, a reboot of Cold Casewas floated but did not move forward.

In an interview with ScreenRant's Grant Hermanns, to promote his role in the new Western movie Rust, Josh Hopkins reflected on his time with Cold Case. Hopkins recurred as Ada Jason Kite in the first three seasons of the CBS drama as a brief love interest for Lilly Rush. The actor reflected on the role,...

Born in New York City on May 18, 1924, Priscilla Pointer made her screen acting debut in 1954 and, over the course of a career that lasted 60 years, went on to rack up more than 90 other credits. Sadly, trades like The Hollywood Reporter have broken the news today that Pointer passed away in an assisted living facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut on April 28, 2025 at the age of 100, just twenty days shy of her 101st birthday.

Pointer’s first acting credit came on the 1954 TV show The New Adventures of China Smith. For years, she turned her focus to the stage, working with her first husband, Jules Irving, at the San Francisco Actor’s Workshop and the Repertory Theater of Lincoln Center. Then, she returned to the screen with an episode of N.Y.P.D. in 1969. From there, she would appear in such films and TV shows as The High Chaparral, Death Takes a Holiday, McCloud, Adam 12,...

Exclusive: Netflix is expanding another one of its non-fiction strands.

The streamer has ordered a three-part documentary series about the Tylenol murders, which saw at least seven people die in the early 1980s in Chicago as a result of ingesting cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules.

The Tylenol Murders is part of the Cold Case franchise, which Netflix launched last year with Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, which reexamined the killing of the six year old from Colorado.

That series came from director and producer Joe Berlinger, who will produce Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders. It will be directed by Yotam Guendelman and Ari Pines, who directed Israeli true-crime series Shadow of Truth, which subsequently aired on Netflix.

The Cold Case strand is similar to its Turning Point franchise, which includes three series – Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War, Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror and Turning Point: The Vietnam War,...

JoBlo’s own Ryan Cultrera was recently able to catch up with several popular Final Girls at the Ve Neill’s Vampire Weekend convention in California. This week, we’ve shared Ryan’s interviews with Lisa Wilcox from the Elm Street franchise, Christine Elise from the Child’s Play / Chucky franchise, and Melanie Kinnaman from Friday the 13th: A New Beginning. He also got to talk with one of the horror genre’s greatest male heroes – Ken Foree. Now, we have another interview to share that was conducted at Ve Neill’s Vampire Weekend, and for this one Ryan sat down with the legendary Michael Ironside, who has racked up nearly 300 screen acting credits over the course of a career that stretches back to 1974. To hear what Ironside had to say, check out the video embedded above!

Ironside’s credits include playing the head-exploding Darryl Revok in Scanners, the misogynistic...

The story of America's most famous chocolatier is coming to the big screen. Variety reports that the life story of candy tycoon Milton Hershey is being molded into a new biopic. Finn Wittrock is set to star as Hershey, while Alexandra Daddario will play his wife, Kitty. The movie will be released in 2026.

Mark Waters, the veteran helmer behind Mean Girls and Freaky Friday, is set to direct Hershey, which will center around the love story between Milton and Kitty, as well as their extensive charitable efforts. The two were married in 1898, just as Hershey was perfecting the mass production of milk chocolate, leading to the creation of the iconic Hershey bar. Unfortunately, however, their romance was cut short in 1915, when Kitty died of a nervous system disorder at age 43: Milton lived another thirty years and never remarried, carrying a photo of her with him for the rest of his life.

Christine Elise has shared the screen with Chucky the killer doll several times over the decades, first appearing as the heroine Kyle in Child’s Play 2 back in 1990, then reprising the role for Cult of Chucky (the seventh film in the series) in 2017 and multiple episodes of the Chucky TV show, which ran for three seasons, from 2021 to 2024. JoBlo’s own Ryan Cultrera was able to catch up with Elise at the Ve Neill’s Vampire Weekend convention in California last month and talked with her about her experiences working with Chucky and interacting with the horror community – and you can find out what she had to say by checking out the interview video embedded above.

In addition to her work with Chucky, Elise may be best known for playing Emily Valentine in 12 episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210, a version of herself in the meta revival BH90210, and Harper Tracy in 15 episodes of ER.

It is not a new thing for members of the Star Trek cast to step behind the camera and take on directing duties for some episodes. Who better than the only ones to feature in every episode to take over the reins sometimes? Actors like Jonathan Frakes and LeVar Burton have directed the most number of Star Trek episodes even after their shows ended.

However, one actress who transitioned into directing and has made it her bread and butter (much like Frakes) is Voyager’s Roxann Dawson. Dawson played B’Elanna Torres in the spinoff show and directed two episodes of the series later. She has since been the guiding force for some of the best network shows of the past few decades.

Roxann Dawson in Star Trek: Voyager | Credits: Paramount Star Trek: Voyager’s Roxann Dawson followed Jonathan Frakes’ footsteps to become a TV director

At this point, it...

A wholesome moment of art imitating life, that's what happened recently for The Pitt star Noah Wyle when he, alongside his other cast members, visited the Children's Hospital Los Angeles for their 10th Annual Make March Matter campaign. While there, Wyle was approached by a doctor who explained that Wyle's time on another record-breaking medical drama, ER, inspired him to go into medicine. The Pitt star, understandably touched, was also taken aback when that doctor asked Wyle to autograph his board certificate. "This means more than coming from the actual board," the doctor explained as Wyle signed it. Wyle explains "this is a first" for him to be signing someone's board certificate.

What Is 'The Pitt'? Cast members from ‘The Pitt’ visited Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to support their 10th Annual Make March Matter campaign.While there, one of the doctors told Noah Wyle how he inspired...

As much as streaming platforms love the eight-episode, three-season format for most of their series, they ignore that when fans love a new show, they want to spend as much time as possible with their new favorite characters. If new hit series The Pitt manages to retain its massive audiences in the coming years, Max CEO Casey Bloys is confident that it can be HBO’s Grey’s Anatomy.

Bloys talked about The Pitt’s potential during an interview with Vulture, and he acknowledged that you can only reproduce the longevity and popularity of shows like Grey’s Anatomy if you specifically set out to create something that audiences will be loyal to in the long run. He stated:

"The idea with 'The Pitt' is, if you want another 'Grey’s Anatomy' or 'West Wing' or 'Cold Case,' or name your long-running procedural, you’ve got to replenish it.

On Tuesday 25 March 2025, True Crime broadcasts Britain’s Countryside Killers!

The Cold Case Season 1 Episode 7 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Britain’s Countryside Killers,” titled “The Cold Case,” promises to delve into a chilling story that shook the quiet village of Bosham in West Sussex. Set to air on True Crime, this episode explores the tragic murder of Valerie Graves, a well-loved artist and grandmother, in December 2013.

Valerie Graves was known for her creativity and warmth, making her loss deeply felt in the community. The episode will take viewers through the details of the case, highlighting how such a peaceful village became the center of a shocking crime. The investigation into her murder faced many challenges, leading to unanswered questions that lingered for years.

As the episode unfolds, it will feature interviews with local residents, law enforcement officials, and experts who will shed light on the complexities of the case.

The AMC Networks April 2025 schedule has been announced and includes the season finale of lauded noir thriller Dark Winds, starring Zahn McLarnon, and the return of AMC+ mystery Black Snow, starring Travis Fimmel and Jana McKinnon.

The lineup also includes new episodes of the Liane Moriarty adaptation The Last Anniversary, starring Teresa Palmer and Miranda Richardson on AMC+, new seasons of popular Acorn TV Originals The Chelsea Detective and Brokenwood Mysteries, and an all-new spring simulcast season on Hidive.

Black Snow Season 2

Shudder celebrates its second favorite time of year, Halfway to Halloween, with a lineup of new original films, including retro thriller Dead Mail, exorcist horror Shadow of God, Irish-language folk horror Féwaka, 825 Forest Road, from the creator of the Hell House LLC franchise, and more.

AMC Networks April 2025 Schedule

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Dark Winds Season 3 (AMC Original Series) – New Episodes Every Sunday Until the Season Finale on April 27 on AMC and AMC+ (9 p.

We have some sad news to share today, as the official Wings Hauser page on social media has revealed that the prolific character actor passed away over the weekend at the age of 77. As the post reads, “Movie icon Wings Hauser took flight in the arms of his film & music partner, Cali Lili Hauser at their studio this weekend.“

Known for having one of the coolest names in cinema history, Wings Hauser was actually born Gerald Dwight Hauser on December 12, 1947. “Wings” was part of a stage name (Wings Livinryte) he used for a 1975 folk music album called Your Love Keeps Me Off the Streets, and he was credited as Wings Livinryte when he appeared on an episode of the TV series Cannon that same year. After that, he moved on to calling himself Wings Hauser.

Hauser made his screen debut with an uncredited appearance in the 1967 film First to Fight.

The 2000s and 2010s were a gold mine for police procedurals, and standing out among the bunch was Cold Case, a compelling fusion of nostalgia, twist-laden storylines, and often melancholic thematic heft. Premiering in 2003, the series dished up seven seasons of thoughtful drama and red-herring-rife thrills, using unique techniques to differentiate its past from its present. Amid staples like Law & Order, CSI, The Mentalist,Without a Trace, and the long-runningCriminal Minds, Cold Case remained true to the escapist formula cop show fans clamor for while balancing thematic depth in a compelling 45-minute mystery.

On Saturday March 15 2025, Oxygen broadcasts Cold Justice!

House of Horrors (Part 2) Season 7 Episode 11 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Cold Justice,” titled “House of Horrors (Part 2),” promises to delve deeper into a tragic case that has left a community searching for answers. The episode continues the investigation into the heartbreaking quadruple homicide of a family of four in Anderson County. The dedicated team from “Cold Justice,” alongside the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, is determined to uncover the truth behind this devastating crime.

In this episode, viewers can expect to see the team working tirelessly to piece together clues that have remained hidden since the initial tragedy. The show highlights the emotional toll that such incidents take on the families and the community. The investigators aim to bring some closure to those affected by this horrific event, as they meticulously explore every lead and interview witnesses.

As the investigation unfolds,...

Quick LinksFBI Season 7, Episode 14 Has Plenty of Dramatic MomentumFBI Benefits From Casting PEN15 & Once Upon a Time StarsFBI Season 7, Episode 14 Is Another Zeeko Zaki Showcase

The following contains major spoilers from FBI Season 7, Episode 14, "Hitched," which debuted Tuesday, March 11 on CBS. It also contains discussion of suicide.

FBI Season 7, Episode 14, "Hitched" is one of the most exciting episodes of the season. What could have been a melodramatic premise -- Oa Zidan having to save his wounded girlfriend on a vacation gone wrong -- turns out to be a mini-action movie crammed into 42 minutes. It's a bit like Air Force One on a passenger train, with a couple of concessions for TV.

"Hitched" revolves around Oa and Gemma taking a train ride to Niagara Falls, only to learn that there are hijackers aboard. Who the suspects are and what they want deviates enough from the norm to get CBS viewers invested...

The crime drama genre is never-ending, with new shows taking over television screens every now and then. In this, the CBS Network will definitely reign supreme, given that it has some of the most beloved crime dramas out there. From the gripping storytelling of CSI to NCIS, which is one of the longest-running shows out there, the network is a boon for a crime genre fan. While some shows have managed to continue for a very long time, others have had to put a stop in between.

Kathryn Morris and Danny Pino in Cold Case | Credits: CBS Network

The same happened with Cold Case as well, and while it had an impressive start in 2003 and ran for a period of 7 years across 7 seasons. But just when it was about to get renewed for an eighth season, something happened, and the show was canceled.

While it has already been a good...

Warner Bros. Television is promoting from within.

Clancy Collins White, who has been with the studio for more than 20 years, is adding to her portfolio after she was promoted to President, Creative Affairs. Collins White, who was previously EVP, Creative Affairs, will now oversee casting and research at the studio.

The company has also promoted casting chief Mele Nagler.

It is a new role for both Collins White and Warner Bros. TV. She will continue to oversee scripted program development — including dramas, comedies and limited series – but will now oversee casting, led by Nagler, and Audience & Content Research and Insights, headed by Jeanne Cotton. Adrienne Turner will continue to lead comedy development and Parul Agrawal will continue to run drama development, both reporting to Collins White.

Current programming, led by Vicki Dummer, will be overseen by Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Television Group and Wbd US Networks.

Collins...

On Saturday March 8 2025, Oxygen broadcasts Cold Justice!

Inside the Episode 710 ‘House of Horrors (Part 1)’ Season 7 Episode 60 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Cold Justice,” titled “House of Horrors (Part 1),” promises to deliver gripping investigative work as two skilled female investigators dive deep into a chilling murder case. This episode will air on Oxygen and is part of a series that focuses on unsolved cases, where the goal is to bring justice to victims and their families.

In this episode, the investigators will explore a case that has haunted a community for years. The title, “House of Horrors,” hints at the dark and unsettling circumstances surrounding the murder. The investigators will use their expertise to sift through evidence, interview witnesses, and uncover new leads that may have been overlooked in the past. Their determination to find answers is at the heart of the show, showcasing their commitment to solving these difficult cases.

On Friday March 7 2025, A&e broadcasts Cold Case Files!

The Campfire Mint Murder Season 4 Episode 17 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Cold Case Files” titled “The Campfire Mint Murder” promises to delve into a heartbreaking story that has lingered in the minds of many. This episode focuses on the tragic case of Candy Rogers, a 9-year-old Campfire Girl who was found dead after selling mints door-to-door. The circumstances surrounding her death shocked the Spokane community and left a lasting impact on those who knew her.

Viewers will witness the relentless efforts of Spokane detectives as they work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind Candy’s murder. The case quickly became one of the longest cold case investigations in Washington State history, highlighting the challenges law enforcement faced in piecing together the evidence. The episode aims to shed light on the emotional toll this investigation took on Candy’s family and the community as a whole.

On Saturday March 1 2025, Oxygen broadcasts Cold Justice!

Bound and Gagged Season 7 Episode 9 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Cold Justice,” titled “Bound and Gagged,” promises to be a gripping installment that dives deep into a chilling case. This episode features Kelly and Steve as they join forces with the Racine Police Department to investigate the tragic homicide of a young mother. Her life was cut short when she was abducted from her job as a security guard, only to be discovered later bound and gagged in the trunk of her own car.

Viewers can expect to see Kelly and Steve employ their expertise as they sift through the evidence and interview key witnesses. The episode highlights the emotional toll of the case, not only on the investigators but also on the victim’s family and friends. The duo’s determination to uncover the truth shines through as they navigate the complexities of the investigation.

John Lawlor, an actor who had made a string of guest shots on various mid-’70s TV series before landing a regular role in 1976 on Cloris Leachman’s The Mary Tyler Moore Show spin-off Phyllis on CBS and just more than a decade later played Headmaster Bradley on NBC’s popular sitcom The Facts of Life, died February 13 at a veterans’ hospice facility in Albuquerque. He was 83.

His death was announced by his family, who write, “John will be remembered for his great love and affection for his family, his work and enjoyment of theater, television, movies, literature, and of course, his beloved horses.”

Born June 5, 1941, in Troy, New York, Lawlor graduated from the University of Colorado, and would perform with the Nomad players, a theater troupe founded in 1951 that would include such actors as Lawlor, Larry Linville and Joan Van Ark.

A U.S. Army veteran with service in Vietman,...

It remains almost impossible to believe that Chadwick Boseman, the man who would be Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is gone, even though it's been nearly five years since his tragic death from colon cancer. Boseman was only 43 years old when he died in the summer of 2020, and yet he'd left a permanent mark and legacy on the world of pop culture. The fact that he portrayed such an instantly beloved superhero played a huge part in crafting his legacy, of course, although Boseman's award-worthy performances in films like "42" (which paved the way for him to get the role of T'Challa) and "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" went a long way towards proving that if he'd had the chance, he would have made an even bigger impact outside of the MCU thanks to his innate talent and charisma.

Of course, the reality is that most actors aren't movie stars,...

On Saturday February 22 2025, Oxygen broadcasts Cold Justice!

Stabbed in the Heart Season 7 Episode 8 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Cold Justice,” titled “Stabbed in the Heart,” promises to be a gripping and emotional journey. Set to air on Oxygen, this episode dives into a tragic event that unfolds on a significant day for a young man. As he prepares to celebrate his graduation, he is met with a shocking and heartbreaking discovery: his father is found dead on the front steps of their home, having been stabbed in the heart.

The “Cold Justice” team, known for their dedication to solving cold cases, partners with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office to investigate this shocking crime. The episode will follow their efforts as they piece together clues and gather evidence to uncover the truth behind this tragic event. Viewers can expect a detailed look at the investigation process, showcasing the challenges...

Alice Hirson, who had long-running roles on soaps Another World and One Life To Live in the 1970s before becoming a busy and familiar presence in primetime on Dallas, Full House, 7th Heaven and the Ellen DeGeneres sitcom Ellen, died Friday, February 14, at Los Angeles’ Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital. She was 95.

General Hospital actor and friend of Hirson Chris McKenna shared the news on Instagram, writing, “Alice Hirson shone her light on this world for 95 glorious years. My family and I were so blessed to have her in our lives however briefly. Unforgettable woman. Her final words were ‘It’s nice to have an audience.’ Thank you, Alice. Good night. Legend.”

As Lois Morgan, mother of DeGeneres’ character Ellen Morgan, Hirson was part of one of the 1990s most controversial TV stories. After Ellen came out as gay in the April 1997 episode “The Puppy Episode,” the title...

Over the course of a career that stretched back to 1967, Peter Jason racked up more than 270 screen acting credits, turning in performances that inspired legendary filmmaker John Carpenter to name him “one of the great character actors in cinema” – and to cast him in seven different projects: Prince of Darkness, They Live, Body Bags, In the Mouth of Madness, Village of the Damned, Escape from L.A., and Ghosts of Mars. Sadly, Carpenter has now had to take to social media to break the news to his fans and followers that Jason has passed away at the age of 80. Carpenter wrote, “His first movie was Howard Hawks’ Rio Lobo. He was a dear friend and I’ll miss him terribly.“

It is true that the 1970 film Rio Lobo was Jason’s first theatrical feature, but he already had three years of TV acting to his name at that point, with credits...

On Saturday February 15 2025, Oxygen broadcasts Cold Justice!

Inside the Episode 707 ‘Stolen Beauty’ Season 7 Episode 57 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Cold Justice,” titled “Inside the Episode 707: Stolen Beauty,” promises to be an engaging hour of crime investigation. This series features two skilled female investigators who take on cold murder cases that have remained unsolved for years. Their commitment to seeking justice brings hope to families who have waited far too long for answers.

In this episode, the investigators dive into a particularly challenging case. Viewers will see how they methodically piece together clues and interview witnesses to uncover new leads. The investigators’ determination and expertise shine as they navigate the complexities of a case that has puzzled law enforcement for a long time.

“Stolen Beauty” highlights the emotional toll that unresolved cases can have on families. The episode will explore the personal stories behind the crime, showcasing the impact...

On Saturday February 8 2025, Oxygen broadcasts Cold Justice!

Inside the Episode 706 “The Reporter” Season 7 Episode 56 Episode Summary

A new episode of “Cold Justice” is set to air soon, titled “Inside the Episode 706: The Reporter.” This episode promises to take viewers deeper into the world of criminal investigation, focusing on two skilled female investigators. Their mission is to uncover the truth behind murder cases that have remained unsolved for years.

In this episode, the investigators will tackle the complex and often emotional stories behind these cold cases. They will use their expertise to sift through evidence, interview witnesses, and connect the dots that have stumped law enforcement for so long. Each case presents unique challenges, and the investigators must rely on their instincts and skills to bring closure to the families affected by these tragedies.

The episode will also highlight the importance of teamwork and persistence in solving these difficult cases.

On Friday February 7 2025, A&e broadcasts Cold Case Files!

No Known Enemies Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Cold Case Files,” titled “No Known Enemies,” promises to be a gripping exploration of a mysterious crime. Set in Southfield, Michigan, the story revolves around the shocking discovery of 81-year-old Helen Gale’s body in her burned-out car. Helen was known as a respected member of her community, making her murder all the more puzzling for investigators.

As the episode unfolds, the dedicated team of detectives grapples with the question of who would want to harm someone like Helen. Her reputation as a pillar of the community raises eyebrows, and the investigation becomes a deep dive into her life and relationships. The detectives sift through clues and interviews, trying to piece together a motive behind the crime.

The plot thickens as the investigation stretches over eight long years. Just when it seems like the case may go cold,...

Quick Links'csi: Vegas' Had Solid Though Unspectacular RatingsCBS Canceled 'CSI: Vegas' To Make Room for Other Shows'csi: Vegas' Didn't End With a Proper Series Finale

CSI: Vegas, the fifth and final series in thefranchise, debuted on CBS in 2021 as a revival of the core CSI: Crime Scene Investigation series, with William Petersen and Jorja Fox reprising their roles as Gil Grissom and Sara Sidle from CSI: Crime Scene Investigation during the first season of CSI: Vegas, while Marg Helgenberger reprized her role as Catherine Willows from CSI: Crime Scene Investigation at the beginning of the revival’s second season.

While CSI: Vegas was intended to serve as an epilogue series, itwas renewed for a second season without Fox and Petersen, who departed the show at the end of the first season. Despite Fox and Petersen’s absence, the series gained an enthusiastic audience following through its assortment of interesting new characters,...

On Saturday February 1 2025, Oxygen broadcasts Cold Justice!

Inside the Episode 705 ‘Some Kind of Monster’ Season 7 Episode 5 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Cold Justice,” titled “Some Kind of Monster,” promises to be a gripping exploration of a heartbreaking case. Set to air on Oxygen, this episode dives into the brutal rape and murder of an 80-year-old grandmother that took place in 1990. The investigation led by Kelly and Tonya, along with the Alcoa Police Department, aims to uncover the truth behind this tragic event.

Viewers will witness the team as they sift through old evidence and revisit the details of the case. The episode raises important questions about the nature of the crime. Was it the act of a sadistic stranger who broke into the grandmother’s home, or could it have been someone from her own family? This uncertainty adds a layer of complexity to the investigation, making it all the more compelling.

Exclusive: Ten more of Bonnie Bernstein’s clients are moving from CAA to Gersh after the veteran talent agent was named a senior partner there earlier this week. They are Anna Faris, Dane DeHaan, Noomi Rapace, Stephanie Beatriz, Anna Camp, Rosemarie DeWitt, Taissa Farmiga, Danny Pino, Emily Beecham, and Elizabeth Lail.

The group join Bernstein’s fellow actor clients Michelle Monaghan, Michael C. Hall, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jason Ritter, Mireille Enos and Anthony Carrigan who had already made the move. Bernstein had been a partner at ICM since 2009, transitioning to CAA after the 2022 acquisition.

Mom alumna Anna Faris, also known for The House Bunny, and the Scary Movie franchise, will next shoot Spa Weekend with Leslie Mann. She is also represented by Range Media Partners, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.

Currently seen in Netflix’s American Primeval, Dane DeHaan is also known for Kill Your Darlings, The Amazing Spider-Man 2,...

Exclusive: Zdf Studios and free streamer WedoTV have teamed to launch a pair of thematic channels.

WedoTV Get.Factual will be a customized docs and unscripted network for the Middle East and North African region, while Time2Rlx will launch worldwide.

The factual channel will feature nonfiction content from Zdf Studios’ library of documentary and lifestyle programming, including multi-part series Ancient Apocalypse, Profession: Queen!, The Abyss: Rise and Fall of the Nazis, Cold Case and Beyond the Myth.

Time2Rlx will look to provide a calming effect for viewers through beautiful environmental scenes shot in 4K and up to 8K, accompanied by ambient sounds and gentle musical soundtracks.

“By creating new channels, we are realizing a goal we’ve had for some time,” said Linette Zaulich, Director of Unscripted at Zdf Studios, the commercial wing of German pubcaster Zdf. “Identifying the right brand and content for the different markets is...

There's something about a British crime drama that can be so much more satisfying than its American counterpart. Perhaps it's the performances, often executed by trained thespians. Maybe it's their preference for season-long arcs, which offer variety and closure of American network procedurals while allowing room for larger-scale storytelling. I could be that everything just sounds cooler, smarter, and more intense in a British accent.

While we may have yet to solve this case, we have put together a suspect list of the 15 best British crime dramas ever made, and we've also ranked them based on overall quality. Hopefully for our readers in America or otherwise outside the United Kingdom, we can help you find your next binge-worthy mystery.

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Strike

Starring "Furiosa" supporting actor Tom Burke in the title role, "Strike" chronicles the investigations of veteran-turned-private eye Cormoran Blue Strike.

On Saturday January 25 2025, Oxygen broadcasts Cold Justice!

Inside the Episode 704 ‘Enemy Next Door’ Season 7 Episode 54 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Cold Justice,” titled “Enemy Next Door,” promises to be an intriguing installment for fans of the series. Airing on Oxygen, this episode features two skilled female investigators who are dedicated to solving cold murder cases that have remained unsolved for years. Their expertise and determination often bring new insights into cases that have long been overlooked.

In “Enemy Next Door,” the investigators will delve into a case that has haunted a community for far too long. They will explore the relationships and dynamics within the neighborhood, examining how close connections can sometimes lead to unexpected twists in a murder investigation. The episode aims to highlight the challenges of uncovering the truth when the enemy may be someone who lives just next door.

As the investigators gather evidence and interview witnesses,...

On Saturday January 18 2025, Oxygen broadcasts Cold Justice!

Inside the Episode 703 ‘Killer at the Door’ Season 7 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Cold Justice,” titled “Killer at the Door,” promises to be another gripping installment in the series. This show features two skilled female investigators who specialize in solving murder cases that have remained unsolved for years. Their determination and expertise often lead them to uncover new evidence and bring closure to families who have been waiting for answers.

In this episode, the investigators will dive deep into a particularly challenging case. Viewers can expect to see how they approach the investigation, interviewing witnesses and analyzing evidence that may have been overlooked in the past. The tension builds as they piece together the mystery, revealing the complexities of the case and the emotional toll it takes on everyone involved.

As always, “Cold Justice” aims to highlight the importance of justice and...

Filmmaker Jeannot Szwarc earned directing credits on 80 different projects over the course of a career that spanned more than 50 years – but most movie fans will likely remember him as the director of the shark thriller sequel Jaws 2, the time travel romance Somewhere in Time, and/or the DC Comics adaptation Supergirl. Sadly, Szwarc is no longer with us, as his Somewhere in Time star Jane Seymour took to social media to confirm that he has passed away at the age of 85. Seymour wrote, “Today, we say goodbye to a true visionary. Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul. He gifted us many timeless stories, including Somewhere in Time, a film that changed my life forever. May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.“

Born in Paris on November 21, 1939, Szwarc graduated from Harvard University before getting...

A French filmmaker best known to horror fans for directing the first sequel to Steven Spielberg’s Jaws back in 1978, Jeannot Szwarc has passed away at the age of 85 this week.

Jane Seymour, who starred alongside the late Christopher Reeve in Szwarc’s 1980 film Somewhere in Time, writes on Facebook: “Today, we say goodbye to a true visionary. Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul. He gifted us many timeless stories, including Somewhere in Time, a film that changed my life forever.

“May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.”

Jeannot Szwarc got his start in Hollywood directing for multiple television shows throughout the late 1960s and into the 1970s including “Ironside,” “It Takes a Thief,” “Paris 7000,” “The Virginian,” “Longstreet” and “Marcus Welby, M.D.” He made his feature debut with the 1972 TV movie Night of Terror,...

On Saturday January 11 2025, Oxygen broadcasts Cold Justice!

Inside the Episode 702 ‘Silenced’ Season 7 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Cold Justice,” titled “Silenced,” promises to be an intriguing installment in the series. This episode will feature two skilled female investigators who are dedicated to solving murder cases that have remained unsolved for years. Their determination and expertise will be on full display as they delve into the details of a particularly challenging case.

In “Silenced,” the investigators will revisit a murder that has haunted a community. They will sift through old evidence, interview witnesses, and explore new leads that may have been overlooked in the past. The episode aims to shed light on the complexities of the case and highlight the emotional toll it has taken on the victims’ families.

As the investigators work tirelessly to uncover the truth, viewers will see the challenges they face in piecing together the puzzle.

Trisha Mann-Grant plays one of the most intriguing characters on the upcoming CBS soap Beyond the Gates. The description for Dana “Leslie” Thomas includes words and phrases like “not wrapped all that tight,” “charming,” and “unsettling.” The actress will undoubtedly have fun with the role.

The Early Days

Trisha Mann-Grant is a Chicago native who is a former beauty queen and print model. In fact, she was once crowned Miss Black Chicago. She told the “I Love Me Project” that she basically always wanted to act.

As a little girl, she appeared in church plays and performed skits with her sister. But there was a teacher who inspired her to achieve more.

“When I was a freshman in high school, there was a teacher named Sister Dorothy who helped bring me out of my shell. She took the time to talk to me about myself and how amazing I was.

On Saturday January 4 2025, Oxygen broadcasts Cold Justice!

Inside the Episode 701 ‘Beloved Veteran’ Season 7 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Cold Justice,” titled “Beloved Veteran,” promises to be an intriguing installment in the series. This episode features two skilled female investigators who are dedicated to solving murder cases that have remained unsolved for years. Their commitment to justice and attention to detail make them a formidable team as they delve into the complexities of a long-standing case.

In “Beloved Veteran,” the investigators will focus on a case that has touched the lives of many in the community. The episode will explore the background of the victim, shedding light on their life and the impact of their murder. The investigators will interview friends, family members, and others connected to the case, seeking to uncover new leads and insights that may have been overlooked in the past.

As the episode unfolds, viewers will...

One star from the 1990s sitcom, Home Improvement, has recently been arrested on charges of domestic violence. Notably, this isn’t the first time the star had been on such a charge. In addition, the actor appeared to have been physically injured during his arrest.

The Home Improvement Star Was Arrested On New Year’s Day

Home Improvement originally ran from 1991 to 1999. The series starred Tim Allen as Tim Taylor, a home improvement specialist with his own show. On the show, Tim balances his career with his family life, which includes his wife and three sons.

Zachery Ty Bryan played Brad Taylor, the eldest of Tim’s three sons, throughout the series. He lasted in the role until the series’ end in 1999. Notably, he was actually younger than co-star Jonathan Taylor Thomas, who played his younger brother on the show.

Zachery Ty Bryan – YouTube

As noted by TMZ, Bryan was recently arrested in South Carolina,...

The holiday season is typically a time for reflection, which is what From Embers is all about. The movie is a bittersweet exploration of loss and truth, as Lily must grapple with the loss of her husband and its effect on their family, while also trying to piece together what happened on the night he died. But what is mournful and intense also has notes of hope and healing -- as well as a phenomenal cast at its core.

Cbr spoke to From Embers stars Kara Wang (Top Gun: Maverick), Matthew Morrison (Glee), Kathryn Morris (Cold Case) and Kayla Bohan about the movie. The actors revealed how the script allowed them to expand beyond some of their best-known roles and character types, and why they fell in love with it. Plus, find out the moments that touched them the most.

Cbr: From Embers has a lot going on in it,...