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Charles Barkley Called Out ‘These Clowns I Work For’ Amid The Reports TNT May Lose The NBA

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If reports are true, Turner may be losing out on NBA media rights sooner rather than later. This would, unfortunately, mean the end of Inside the NBA, the legendary studio show that has served as a model for pre- and postgame shows over the last few decades. The future of the show in the event Turner loses a spot in the next media rights deal — Amazon, ESPN, and NBC are the trio that are reportedly in the drivers seats right now — is unclear.

There are reasons for optimism on the Turner side of things, namely the reported matching rights Warner Bros. Discovery apparently have. But whether or not these are triggered — and whether or not they would be valid — are both huge questions here. And unsurprisingly, Charles Barkley is not happy about this entire situation or how it’s impacting the people with whom he works, which he explained to Dan Patrick on his radio show.

After making what is absolutely not a coincidental statement about Mercedes — “Mercedes is a great car, but don’t buy it if you can’t afford it” — Barkley addressed a question Patrick asked about morale.

“Morale sucks, plain and simple,” Barkley said. “I just feel so bad for the people I work with, Dan. These people have families, and I just really feel bad for them right now. These people I work with, they screwed this thing up, clearly, and we don’t have zero idea what’s gonna happen. I don’t feel good, I’m not gonna lie, especially when they came out yesterday and said we bought college football — I was like, well, damn, they coulda used that football to buy the NBA.”

Barkley, of course, is referencing TNT’s agreement to sublicense College Football Playoff games from ESPN for the next few years, which got announced on Wednesday, the same day a report hit the internet which indicated that the NBA is moving towards written agreements on its new media rights deal with Amazon, ESPN, and NBC.

Patrick then threw an idea past Barkley: What if he teamed up with his three co-hosts, launched a production company, did Inside the NBA on their own, and sold that to whatever network they want? It’s an idea that has been floated recently and compared to Pat McAfee’s arrangement for his show with ESPN, and Barkley seems to be on board.

“I’ve talked to the guys about everybody signs with my production company, cause I have my own production company, and I would love to do that if we lose it,” Barkley explained. “Actually, somebody had suggested that to me, to be honest with you, on the internet. Why don’t Charles Barkley sign these three guys, four guys total, it’s his production company, and sell it? I’m like, that’s a great idea. But like I said, we’re just sitting back, waiting on these people to figure out what they’re gonna do.”

Barkley then made a wine analogy to explain how “these clowns I work for” have taken “the best studio show” and found a way to devalue it. And when Patrick pointed out that Barkley was angry about this, the Hall of Fame inductee got sentimental.

“I am,” Barkley said. “You know, Dan, it’s so interesting, I’ve been spending a lot of time with the crew lately, I’ve actually been with these guys where I’ve spent time with their — they bring their newborns in, they bring their kids in, they come in like when they were in high school, and now they’ve graduated from college. That’s how long. Ernie’s been there 32 years, Kenny’s been there 27, I’ve been there 24, but think about that. Some of these people I work with, they brought their newborns in to say hello to us, they brought them in in high school when they graduated, and now they’ve already graduated from college.

“So, yeah, I’m angry at people — they’re part of my family, to be honest with you,” Barkley said. “And I feel bad for those guys…”

Patrick stopped Barkley to ask about how TNT dropped the ball here, to which Barkley referred back to David Zaslav’s infamous comments about how Warner Bros. Discovery doesn’t need the NBA a few years back.

“I think that probably pissed Adam [Silver] off,” Barkley said. “I don’t know that, but I’m saying, when we merged — that’s the first thing that our boss said, we don’t need the NBA. Well, he don’t need it, but the rest of the people — me, Kenny, Shaq, and Ernie, and the people who work there, we need it. So, it just sucks right now.”

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‘NCIS: Origins’ Season 1: Everything To Know So Far About The ‘Mysterious And Complex’ Backstory (Update For May 2024)

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CBS has made some bold decisions with a juggernaut that has served them well for (almost) decades. NCIS has been running since 1995 and has almost completely experienced a cast overhaul (including Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs) since the original crowd. Some of those actors, however, will soon be back. This does not include Pauley Perrette, who had beef with Mark Harmon and recently clarified that she will never return as Abby Sciuto. However, two new spin offs will surface in the near future. That includes NCIS: Tony And Ziva, starring original actors Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo as Anthony DiNozzo and Ziva David.

Then there’s NCIS: Origins, which will (as its name suggests) travel back in time to when Gibbs was getting his feet wet in the United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service. This series was nearly guaranteed to be a home run — after all, this franchise has already proven itself with spin offs because NCIS began as a spin off of JAG — although a few complicating factors have developed. Let’s discuss what to expect from this prequel series.

Plot

The official description gets the ball rolling: “Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NIS Camp Pendleton office where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.” The prequel will launch in 1991, about 12 years before the initial events of NCIS‘ first season. Franks was originally portrayed by Muse Watson in the original show, and expect casting to be of great interest for that character. We will talk in a moment about who will be portraying young Gibbs, although we must also note a continuity error within the timeline. Has Gibbs has been on the NCIS career path since 1984 or 1991?

And will that discrepancy be addressed? We shall see. Also, here’s a promise from CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach, who suggests that we will learn new tidbits about the experiences that molded Gibbs’ personality:

“Viewers can look forward to Mark Harmon returning to CBS to narrate the complex and mysterious backstory of Leroy Jethro Gibbs’ early years in NCIS: Origins, which will build on the rich legacy of this character while reintroducing fan-favorite characters and meeting new ones.”

Mark Harmon is not only narrating but also executive producing along with his son, Sean Harmon, who portrayed younger Gibbs on NCIS but opted not to star in this series. Will we see the younger Donald “Ducky” Mallard (the late David MacCallum), who also appeared in JAG before NCIS debuted? This seems likely, although casting has not revealed a young Ducky yet. Give them time. As well, NCIS has spent time delving into Gibbs’ complicated inner world, which included a not-so-warm relationship with his dad, Jackson (a character who has been confirmed for this prequel series). Gibbs also survived his wife and daughter, so we might eventually see those relationships develop as well.

A current controversy for this spin off comes in from an unexpected direction. That would be the recent cancellation of NCIS: Hawai’i. Viewers were left with a bad taste in their mouth after a cliffhanger finale ended the series due to “financials,” and some fans wondered aloud if this was a move to clear the runway for Origins and Tony And Ziva. The timing is awkward, for sure, and now, we might never know what happened to LL Cool J’s character (Sam from NCIS: LA, which ended in 2023). Some of those same upset fans vowed not to watch Origins, so we will see if the franchise has lost goodwill and can still continue prospering with new chapters.

Cast

As noted, Mark Harmon will narrate his character’s previous investigations, and Sean Harmon will not return to the screen as younger Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Instead, he will be portrayed by Austin Stowell. If you squint hard, this seems believable, but perhaps the resemblance will be stronger in motion.

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According to Deadline, other cast members include Robert Taylor (as Leroy’s dad, Jackson Gibbs, long after Ralph Waite portrayed the character on NCIS), Daniel Bellamy (as ambitious Special Agent Granville “Granny” Dawson), and Caleb Martin Foote (as golden-boy Special Agent Benjamin “Randy” Randolf)

Release Date

This spin off should arrive sooner rather than later. NCIS: Origins is slated for CBS’ 2024-24 schedule, so they want this puppy out there with a full season and ideally more to come.

Trailer

Zero new footage exists here, but consider yourself teased:

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Millennial man wonders if he’s ‘dumb’ for wanting kids in his late 30s

The medical community coined the term “geriatric pregnancy” to differentiate anyone who becomes pregnant after the age of 35, mostly as a safety measure. But while there are some age-related risks that come from having a baby later in life, many argue that the label is misleading and outdated…not to mention offensive.

Still, it’s enough for some to wonder if they’re somehow too late when it comes to starting a family.

That was certainly the case for a man who sought advice on the “Millennial” subreddit asking if he and his wife were “dumb” for changing their minds about having kids in their late 30s.


“My wife (34 f) and I (37 m) have suddenly found ourselves having the kid conversation a lot after 12 years together as ‘childfree,’” he wrote, saying that he could see them both “trying” in about a year to 18 months. By then he’ll be 38.

He went on to explain that a lot his childhood was spent moving around and feeling neglected as a result of his parents getting divorced, all of which made him not feel “stable” enough to have kids of his own.

But now, he and his wife are debt free and have stable income, setting a solid foundation to start a new chapter. But still, they wonder if it’s too late.

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“Now I’m staring down the reality that the youngest I’ll be if we have kids is 38. I don’t want to be a geriatric dad, but I don’t feel like I’m old? I already have back and neck issues, though. I have friends with a 16-year-old FFS! Do I want to be 56 with an 18-year-old? Anyone have kids late that maybe can shed some perspective?”

People were quick to offer insight.

“My dad was 38 when I was born, I’m 40. He’s a healthy, active 78 and is a fully present granddad. We had our first at 30 and were oddly the youngest parents in our friend group and among our kids peers at school,” one person wrote.

Another added, “My dad was 38 when I was born, and 56 when I was 18. And guess what? We’re now 71 and 33 and still go biking, sailing, and bar hopping. All is possible! :)”

A third shared:

“I’m 36 with a 3 yr old. Met a woman at the playground yesterday who is 42 with a 4 yr old. I personally am glad that it panned out this way for me, bc my spouse and I are in a much better place relationship wise, financially, and professionally to take optimum care for our kiddo. If it had happened sooner, we would have struggled and I probably wouldn’t be where I am today career wise.

There is absolutely pros and cons to both, but 38 is not too old. Hell my parents had my youngest brother when they were both 48 and he’s a great kid. Just because your path deviates from the norm doesn’t mean it’s wrong or you missed your chance.”

Another suspected that the man’s fears had “nothing to do with age” and were really just the regular parenting anxiety. The OP replied, “Fair…I thought maybe it was financial, but when we ‘solved’ that it persists…”

And that’s when another person broke down how parenting is a logic-defying “leap of faith” at any age, so anxiety is just part of the process.

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“Part of the problem is that no one can really prepare you for what it’s like to be a parent. You just can’t fully understand what it’s like until you have a kid…The best descriptions of parenthood that I got before having a kid was 1) that it’s both the best and worst thing that will ever happen to you and 2) that it’s like dying and being reborn as a completely new person. Parenthood isn’t like your old life plus a kid. It is a totally different life,” they wrote.

“We had kids late and as far as that goes it’s been fine so far. Biggest issues for us have been that dealing with both the sleep deprivation during the baby years and the constant illness in the daycare and school age years would probably have been easier in our 20s and 30s but I don’t think those are really easy for parents of any age.

There’s no real wrong or right answer in this decision. Whatever you choose it will be the best choice for you.”

Lastly, someone suggested that if they were wanting to have kids, to act now, as “there’s no sense in kicking the can any further.” Apparently, that’s what the OP’s wife keeps telling him.

Bottom line: having a baby earlier in adulthood is by no means an inherently superior choice to waiting until later. And no matter what age it happens, you’ll never feel 100% ready for such a huge transition. Make the choice that works best for you. Forget the rest.

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Dad takes 7-week paternity leave after his second child is born and is stunned by the results

Participating in paternity leave offers fathers so much more than an opportunity to bond with their new kids. It also allows them to help around the house and take on domestic responsibilities that many new mothers have to face alone…while also tending to a newborn.

All in all, it enables couples to handle the daunting new chapter as a team, making it less stressful on both parties. Or at least equally stressful on both parties. Democracy!

TikTok creator and dad Caleb Remington, from the popular account @ustheremingtons, confesses that for baby number one, he wasn’t able to take a “single day of paternity leave.”

This time around, for baby number two, Remington had the privilege of taking seven weeks off (to be clear—his employer offered four weeks, and he used an additional three weeks of PTO).

The time off changed Remington’s entire outlook on parenting, and his insights are something all parents could probably use.


“It’s unfortunately the end of my maternity —ahem— paternity leave,” Remington quips at the beginning of his video, via voiceover. “I only joke because my wife is truly the man of the house. And call me what you want, but I am totally okay with that.”

He then shares that after getting to spend quality time with his family to create precious memories—losing track of time to “watch ants cross the sidewalk,” for instance—he feels “guilty” about not doing so with their firstborn.

“[It] made me realize how many of those small moments I missed out the first time, but I’m looking past that guilt and grateful that I had some time to make it up,” he says.

You’ll notice that during this entire video, Remington is also doing chores. Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing dishes, wiping the countertops…you get the picture.

@ustheremingtons I (caleb) am getting ready to go back into work and i am not ready. Grateful for my four weeks plus 3 weeks of PTO, but i feel like we were just getting into a groove and i was finally getting to have some 1 on 1 time with my son. Picking up the house today because we all function better with a clean space and we haven’t had time to do much of it while surviving these past 7 weeks. I do work from home and find that I have a little more flexibility in helping out here and there but i am also pretty glued and have to be zoned in during work hours. I do however have some pretty awesome and understanding coworkers and company!Shout out to @SAMBAZON Açaí 👊 Tiff is an all star: working and stay at home mom. I am dedicated in doing better to help balance more of the domestic responsibilities. #paternityleave #dadtok #dadsover30 #dadlife #fyp #foryoupage #ditl #ditlvlog #maternityleave #newbornlife #newbornbaby #secondbaby #2under2 #toddlerlife ♬ original sound – Tiffany + Caleb

Why is he doing this? His wife, aka “the lady with the milk bags,” has been so stressed with the house being messy that Remington decided to focus on doing all the housecleaning so that she could spend time with the kids.

Doing a fair share of the domestic labor is something Remington admits to failing at their first time around. Spending seven weeks taking on more responsibilities, however, opened his eyes to the fact that what he previously saw as doing his “fair share” was actually doing “the bare minimum.”

“It has taken multiple conversations — and many ongoing ones — to truly master how to take on more of the mental load of raising children, growing our marriage and taking care of our investments like our home.”

Proof that having difficult conversations can lead to better understanding!

Lastly, Remington reflects on how the emotional turbulence of being new parents challenged his relationship, even though he and his wife were good communicators and aware of how much effort would be required.

“I honestly hated how much we fought, how much I felt misunderstood, and how much I misunderstood her…so now as second-time parents, I feel like we’re a little bit more prepared. Prepared in how we talk to each other, prepared in how I balance work, life, and personal life, and prepared to just let things go,” he says.

Definitely valuable insights for anyone navigating baby number one. Or number five, for that matter.

Remington’s story stands as a great example of just how beneficial paternity leave can be. It offers priceless bonding time, an equal balance of responsibilities, and more time for much needed reflection as parents begin a pivotal new chapter in their lives.

This article originally appeared on 9.7.23

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Woman who lives on a cruise ship shares the hardest part about her perfect life

A lot of folks would love to trade lives with Christine Kesteloo. Her husband is the Chief Engineer on a cruise ship, so she gets to live on the boat pretty much for free as the “wife on board.” For Christine, life is a lot like living on a permanent vacation.

“I live on a cruise ship for half the year with my husband, and it’s often as glamorous as it sounds,” she told Insider. “After all, I don’t cook, clean, make my bed, do laundry or pay for food.“

Living an all-inclusive lifestyle seems like paradise, but it has some drawbacks. Having access to all-you-can-eat food all day long can really have an effect on one’s waistline. Kesteloo admits that living on a cruise ship takes a lot of self-discipline because the temptation is always right under her nose.


“One of the hardest things about living on a cruise ship is that I know right now, if I just leave my cabin, I can go and have cookies, pizza, a shake, I could have anything I wanted, and I want it, I absolutely want it,” she said in a TikTok video that received over 400,000 views.

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The hardest part about living on a cruise ship is that I am surrounded by free food all of the time anything I want I just had lunch but it’s 2 o’clock in my body tells me it’s either cookie time or time for a hamburger. The hardest part is telling myself not to eat. #hardestpart #cruiseship #livingatsea #koningsdam #weliveonacruiseship #cruisefoodie #foodtok #itsaproblem #halcruises #hollandamericaline

“I am laying here. It is 2 pm. I had a salad for lunch, I had some fresh fruit, but that didn’t fill me up,” she continued. “Right now, all I can think about is eating a burger with some French fries and some mayonnaise.”

“And that, folks, is the absolute hardest part about living on a cruise ship,” she said. “I am surrounded by food all the time.”

She added, “The hardest part is telling myself not to eat.”

Kesteloo’s trouble is a common problem among people on cruise ships. A study by Admiral Travel Insurance found that over 60% of people who go on a week-long cruise anticipate gaining weight. Seventeen percent of people say they gain 2 to 3 pounds on a cruise, while 14% say they gain 4 to 5 pounds.

Other estimates show that the average cruiser will put on 5 to 10 pounds on a weeklong cruise. Imagine living on a cruise ship for half the year, like Kesteloo. She could quickly put on 100 pounds a year if she’s not careful.

“I’d be huge if I lived there. I would feel like I’m on a constant vacation, and who diets on vacation?” Theresa Gramelsapcker-Wilson wrote in the comments.

“This is my main reason why I couldn’t do this HHAHAHAHAHAA,” Cara Mia added.

“I never thought about those who actually live on a cruise ship. I would be 500 pounds,” Lucky Penny2468 said.

Kesteloo’s battle with temptation shows that in every life, a little rain must fall. Nobody ever truly has it perfect. Kesteloo seems to be living the perfect life on board a cruise ship, but she still has to fight temptation every moment of the day or make good use of the ship’s gym facilities. But, obviously, having access to too much food is far better than having too little.

This article originally appeared on 9.5.23

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Lizzo Reflects On Depression And The ‘Dark Cloud’ That’s ‘Finally Clearing Up’

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Up until last summer, Lizzo was unstoppable. She became a breakout star with hits like “Truth Hurts” and “About Damn Time,” her TV series Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls won an Emmy, and she was using her newfound prosperity for good. In August 2023, though, Lizzo was sued by some of her former dancers for alleged sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.

Lizzo has laid relatively low since then, and understandably, she has been going through it. In a new Instagram post shared on May 21, Lizzo wrote about depression she has faced, and even offered a quick update about her next album.

The image is a mirror selfie, in which Lizzo flashes a small smirk. The caption reads:

“I’m the happiest I’ve been in 10 months. The strange thing about depression is you don’t know you’re in it until you’re out of it. I’m definitely not all the way as carefree as I used to be.. But the dark cloud that followed me every day is finally clearing up. My smile reaches my eyes again and that’s a win. I thought my album was finished.. but I gotta get some of these good vibes off in a banger real quick. Thanks for your patience.”

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Will There Be Another ‘Mad Max’ Movie After ‘Furiosa’?

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George Miller’s Mad Max prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Story hits theaters this week, but he’s already got his eyes on the next chapter in the universe.

Anya Taylor-Joy portrays Furiosa in the prequel, which tells the story of the young girl who was taken from her mother. The movie chronicles how Furiosa survives before meeting with Max in 2015’s Fury Road. It also seems like there is more story to tell, but will there be another sequel?

When Miller was asked if he has any ideas for more upcoming installments, he told Collider, “Yes we do,” before explaining that he had to flesh out Max’s story in order to write Furiosa. He said:

“Mainly because to tell the story of Fury Road , which happens over a very compressed amount of time, you could argue that the first act of Fury Road and the last act are almost playing in real time over three days in order to tell that story on the run. Picking up all the backstory, all the exposition on the way, everybody working on the film — not only the cars, but all the designers, all the prop makers, everybody — had to understand the backstory very intimately in order for it to be coherent.”

Because he had to plan out Max’s storyline, he was able to explore other plot ideas. “So, we had to write the story of Furiosa and the 18 years, as it turns out, before we meet her in Fury Road. We also had to write the story of the year of Max in the year before we encounter him in Fury Road. So, we have that story. We wrote that as a novella, Nico Lathouris and I, and so that’s the story we have yet to tell.”

While Miller says that story will be told, who knows when it will be. There was a 30-year gap between movie number three and number four, so we could be waiting quite a while here. By then, maybe Anya will feel ready to talk about it all.

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Taylor Swift Should Give Patrick Mahomes ‘Some Of The Credit’ For Her Love Story With Travis Kelce, According To Mahomes

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We’re creeping toward the one-year anniversary of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour passing through Kansas City, Missouri for two nights last July, which would be an insignificant occasion if not for the fact that it marked the beginning of the world’s favorite love story between Swift and Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce. The general public didn’t become aware of their romance until Swift attended the Chiefs’ game against the Chicago Bears last September, but Swift later confirmed to Time that they’d quietly begun “hanging out right after” Kelce “very adorably put me on blast on his podcast” in July.

Patrick Mahomes has added to the lore.

“We enjoy it; it’s been a fun run,” the two-time MVP- and three-time Super Bowl-winning Chiefs quarterback said during a Thursday (May 23) appearance on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show. “I like to take some of the credit. I was the one who invited Travis to the first Taylor concert when the friendship bracelet — he was sitting in my suite. So, I feel like I was the matchmaker. I had some input in there as well. I was like, ‘Dude, just go for it. Just go for it.’ And you know Travis, man. He does it, and he’s a great dude, and I’m glad that it’s all worked out for the best.”

Of course, Mahomes’ mention of “the friendship bracelet” is in reference to when Kelce initially shot his shot at Swift on the July 26, 2023 episode of New Heights with his brother, Jason Kelce.

“I was disappointed that she doesn’t talk before or after the shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings,” the three-time Super Bowl champion said then. “So, I was a little butthurt I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her.”

He added, “If you’re up on Taylor Swift concerts, there are friendship bracelets, and I received a bunch of them being there, but I wanted to give Taylor Swift one with my number on it.”

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Anya Taylor-Joy’s Nearly-NSFW Dress Is The Talk Of The ‘Furiosa’ Press Tour

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In Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Anya Taylor-Joy is covered in dirt, oil, and the blood of various War Boys (if Trent and Atticus did the soundtrack for a Mad Max movie, there is a 99.8 percent one of the songs would be called “Dirt, Oil, and Blood”). But while promoting the film, she’s looked impossibly glamorous.

On Wednesday, Taylor-Joy wore what People described as a “red-hot Mugler mini dress” ahead of her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The Ryan Hastings-styled outfit “featured slanted sleeves while the back had black horizontal lace-up straps, leaving her backside partially exposed.”

Do not witness Nux. Witness Anya.

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Here’s more on Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga:

As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.

The George Miller movie, which also stars Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke, is out in theaters beginning tonight. It rocks.

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The Rumored ‘Loudermilk’ Season 4: Everything To Know About A Potential Netflix Revival (Update For May 2024)

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Netflix has grown rather notorious for resurrecting series that were either close to cancellation or already in that category. The most resounding of that bunch? Cobra Kai found almost too much success after moving over from YouTube. Of course, the streaming service also renewed Neil Gaiman’s Lucifer (after being axed by Fox), the infuriatingly seductive You (which languished on Lifetime), and the downright confusing Manifest (which was nixed by NBC). Will the same happen for Loudermilk?

Nothing official has been declared yet on the Ron Livingston-starring grumpfest of a show, but the cancelled Audience Network series found a new (and younger-generation) audience on Netflix, and there are encouraging signs that new life shall come for the show about the ex-music critic who’s also a recovering alcoholic and unrepentant a-hole. Let’s get down to business on what we could expect from a fourth season renewal.

Plot

First, a question: would Sam Loudermilk be more or less misanthropic in 2024? That’s food for thought and definitely a question that should be posed by series co-creator Peter Farrelly, who hasn’t publicly addressed that vibe but has — in no subtle terms — addressed a potential Netflix pickup during an interview for Amazon’s Ricky Stanicky (starring John Cena and Zac Efron). When quizzed, Farrelly responded to ComingSoon about having “absolutely” high hopes for (at least) two more seasons of the sober-anger bear:

“Absolutely. Guaranteed. A hundred percent. I’m going to do two more seasons. I don’t know where yet, but we’re going to do it. The show’s too good. I have it mapped out for seven seasons. We always did. And we know where we want to go with it. The three-year break that we just got from the last one works right into it. Because the last episode, he sold his book, and now we cut to three years later — the book blew up. It’s a huge hit.

Would the book be a bigger hit much like (the current run of) Loudermilk itself? Yes. From there, Farrelly envisions Loudermilk keeping up with his recovery group but also buddying-up with Neil Young and other famous types. The Dumb and Dumber director reckons that this will turn into “sort of a cross between Loudermilk and a Larry Sanders show.” Will the cast be onboard? Farrelly previously let Deadline know that he “can easily pull the entire cast back together.”

Ideally, Farrelly would like the new season(s) to surface on Netflix, but presumably, he’d be open to get this made wherever possible.

Cast

Ron Livingston is the only Sam Loudermilk who would be acceptable. If the revival would happen, surely, Farrelly would bring back Will Sasso (as roommate/sobriety sponsor Ben Burns) and Laura Mennell (as neighbor/love girlfriend Allison Montgomery) as well as Anja Savcic (as Claire Wilkes).

Release Date

Farrelly’s anticipatory glee suggests that, if Netflix does decide to pull the trigger on a resurrection, that this would come together rather quickly (in 2025, even), given that he’s already got his fourth-season story plotted out. Still, there’s no guarantee that this will happen and when.

Trailer

Well of course there’s no trailer yet. Would you care to relive some vocal-fry criticism?