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
Michael Weatherly has signed with Verve for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Weatherly continues to be repped by Anonymous Content and McKuin Frankel.
Weatherly is best known for his time on the long-running CBS procedural “NCIS.” Weatherly portrayed Special Agent Tony Dinozzo on the hit show for 13 seasons. He departed the show in 2016, but made a special guest appearance in the second episode of the recent 21st season.
Weatherly will reprise the role of Dinozzo in a new “NCIS” spinoff series currently in the works at Paramount+ in the first streaming exclusive series in franchise history. He will reunite with Cote de Pablo, who played Special Agent Ziva David on “NCIS.” Weatherly serves as an executive producer on the series in addition to starring, as does de Pablo.
The official description of the series states, “Tony and Ziva have been raising their daughter, Tali, together. When Tony’s security company is attacked,...
Weatherly is best known for his time on the long-running CBS procedural “NCIS.” Weatherly portrayed Special Agent Tony Dinozzo on the hit show for 13 seasons. He departed the show in 2016, but made a special guest appearance in the second episode of the recent 21st season.
Weatherly will reprise the role of Dinozzo in a new “NCIS” spinoff series currently in the works at Paramount+ in the first streaming exclusive series in franchise history. He will reunite with Cote de Pablo, who played Special Agent Ziva David on “NCIS.” Weatherly serves as an executive producer on the series in addition to starring, as does de Pablo.
The official description of the series states, “Tony and Ziva have been raising their daughter, Tali, together. When Tony’s security company is attacked,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
NCIS’ season 22 is still months away from release on CBS this fall, but fans just can’t get enough of a myriad of theories dwelling on guesses where Jessica Knight’s major cliffhanger will eventually take the show’s storyline.
Since the season 21 ending hit the network earlier in May, fans have been speculating about Jessica’s decision and how it will affect her career and personal life, let alone the show’s future seasons as a whole.
Though nobody really saw it coming, another fan theory offered a radically new perspective for NCIS’ next installments, and Knight’s big plot twist is to blame here.
Yet another heated discussion on Reddit was started around ten days ago by a user who, while sharing their thoughts about the season 21 ending, suggested that all the major characters are getting some truly big events in their lives just because NCIS might be...
Since the season 21 ending hit the network earlier in May, fans have been speculating about Jessica’s decision and how it will affect her career and personal life, let alone the show’s future seasons as a whole.
Though nobody really saw it coming, another fan theory offered a radically new perspective for NCIS’ next installments, and Knight’s big plot twist is to blame here.
Yet another heated discussion on Reddit was started around ten days ago by a user who, while sharing their thoughts about the season 21 ending, suggested that all the major characters are getting some truly big events in their lives just because NCIS might be...
- 5/30/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
NCIS fans are definitely having some concerns regarding the franchise’s future as many of them have been quite vocal about recent, and pretty much disappointing, decisions that are currently transforming the entire NCIS universe.
Several weeks ago, the franchise officially lost one of its most successful spinoffs NCIS: Hawai’i, but its attempts to make it up to the scrapped show by launching two more series doesn’t really seem to be working.
Regardless of whether fans are excited about it or not, NCIS is getting a replacement for NCIS: Hawai’i by giving a whole new show to the universe’s biggest figure Leroy Jethro Gibbs, something the longtime lovers of the franchise have already lamented over.
Now that there’s no way for NCIS: Hawai’i to be back and Gibbs’ spinoff titled NCIS: Origins is already on its way, fans are determined to consider the upcoming show for watching...
Several weeks ago, the franchise officially lost one of its most successful spinoffs NCIS: Hawai’i, but its attempts to make it up to the scrapped show by launching two more series doesn’t really seem to be working.
Regardless of whether fans are excited about it or not, NCIS is getting a replacement for NCIS: Hawai’i by giving a whole new show to the universe’s biggest figure Leroy Jethro Gibbs, something the longtime lovers of the franchise have already lamented over.
Now that there’s no way for NCIS: Hawai’i to be back and Gibbs’ spinoff titled NCIS: Origins is already on its way, fans are determined to consider the upcoming show for watching...
- 5/30/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
More than 400 episodes, 21 seasons, millions of fans — this is NCIS, one of the most popular shows on television right now. The project has had its ups and downs, there were characters that fans loved and hated.
And there were those who left the show but remained forever in the hearts of viewers who still hope for their return. Here are four of the most beloved NCIS characters whose fates on the show weren't long enough.
1. Abby Sciuto played by Pauley Perrette
Pauley Perrette's Abby was one of the few remaining original cast members, so fans took it hard when Pauley announced she was leaving the show in 2017.
Perrette, who appeared in over 350 episodes of NCIS, left the show to pursue her acting career. But her absence is still felt by fans even four years after her last appearance on the show — viewers miss her eccentric behavior, unusual outfits, and the...
And there were those who left the show but remained forever in the hearts of viewers who still hope for their return. Here are four of the most beloved NCIS characters whose fates on the show weren't long enough.
1. Abby Sciuto played by Pauley Perrette
Pauley Perrette's Abby was one of the few remaining original cast members, so fans took it hard when Pauley announced she was leaving the show in 2017.
Perrette, who appeared in over 350 episodes of NCIS, left the show to pursue her acting career. But her absence is still felt by fans even four years after her last appearance on the show — viewers miss her eccentric behavior, unusual outfits, and the...
- 5/30/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
When the news arrived that one of the many NCIS spinoffs, NCIS: Hawai'i, is being canceled, the internet exploded with negative comments towards the network that made the decision.
The heartbroken fans couldn’t believe the one show they liked as much as the original series was killed by CBS.
They all agree that NCIS: Sydney should have been the one to be canceled instead.
“They should have canceled Sydney. We watched maybe two episodes and just couldn't get into it. But that's typical of CBS; they get you hooked on a show and then cancel it. Corporate j*rks don't give a cr*p about the fans, just the bottom line is all that matters to them,” Redditor AdventurousDream3778 said.
The fans named several reasons to support their point.
1. The Setting
One of the things that bothered fans was the visuals of the series. NCIS: Hawai'i was set in many picturesque locations,...
The heartbroken fans couldn’t believe the one show they liked as much as the original series was killed by CBS.
They all agree that NCIS: Sydney should have been the one to be canceled instead.
“They should have canceled Sydney. We watched maybe two episodes and just couldn't get into it. But that's typical of CBS; they get you hooked on a show and then cancel it. Corporate j*rks don't give a cr*p about the fans, just the bottom line is all that matters to them,” Redditor AdventurousDream3778 said.
The fans named several reasons to support their point.
1. The Setting
One of the things that bothered fans was the visuals of the series. NCIS: Hawai'i was set in many picturesque locations,...
- 5/30/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
Jessica Knight’s promotion at the end of NCIS season 21 creates a void that needs filling. Here are six characters from NCIS spinoffs who could step into her shoes after this dramatic twist. Sam Hanna and Jane Tennant’s Dream Team Sam Hanna, famously played by LL Cool J, is no stranger to shifting between NCIS series. From NCIS: Los Angeles, he could bring his extensive experience and unparalleled cool to the Washington D.C. office. However, to make this move more balanced, Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) should join him. Their dynamic has been a hit on NCIS:...
- 5/29/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has confirmed actor Johnny Wactor died from a gunshot wound to the chest. His manner of death is classified as a homicide.
Wactor was shot early Saturday morning, May 25, in Los Angeles when he confronted three armed thieves who were trying to steal a catalytic converter from his car. The suspects fled the scene and the LAPD has asked for the public’s help for tips.
In a May 28 news release, Los Angeles Police Department said, based on witness statements, Wactor had ended his shift as a bartender at a local bar and was walking to his vehicle when “he was confronted by three individuals who had Wactor’s vehicle raised up with a floor jack and were in the process of stealing the catalytic converter.
“Without provocation, the victim was shot by one of the individuals,” police said. “The three suspects involved were...
Wactor was shot early Saturday morning, May 25, in Los Angeles when he confronted three armed thieves who were trying to steal a catalytic converter from his car. The suspects fled the scene and the LAPD has asked for the public’s help for tips.
In a May 28 news release, Los Angeles Police Department said, based on witness statements, Wactor had ended his shift as a bartender at a local bar and was walking to his vehicle when “he was confronted by three individuals who had Wactor’s vehicle raised up with a floor jack and were in the process of stealing the catalytic converter.
“Without provocation, the victim was shot by one of the individuals,” police said. “The three suspects involved were...
- 5/29/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
This year NCIS gave its fans the best gift ever by bringing back Tony Dinozzo and Ziva David and giving them their own spinoff. While fans may be disappointed to learn that the spinoff has found its home outside of cable, on a streaming platform called Paramount Plus, and that means shorter seasons for more money, it's still an exciting prospect.
After so many years in the dark about the relationship between two iconic NCIS characters, and then a solid conclusion in season 17, no one believed that Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly would grace our screens again as the show's most dynamic duo. Even better, you don't have to wait until the show premieres to join the reunion.
NCIS Rewatch Podcast Premiere
In the style of The Office and Glee, NCIS has created an official podcast to promote the upcoming spinoff and give fans a little behind the scenes look.
After so many years in the dark about the relationship between two iconic NCIS characters, and then a solid conclusion in season 17, no one believed that Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly would grace our screens again as the show's most dynamic duo. Even better, you don't have to wait until the show premieres to join the reunion.
NCIS Rewatch Podcast Premiere
In the style of The Office and Glee, NCIS has created an official podcast to promote the upcoming spinoff and give fans a little behind the scenes look.
- 5/29/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Seems like the last few months have been quite a tough time for the NCIS franchise and especially for its fans. Though things aren’t that bad for the show itself and its spinoffs as NCIS keeps expanding its universe with two more series making their way to the screens soon, some other shows’ brief history on TV isn’t what many viewers would ever want to have.
The recently canceled NCIS: Hawai’i’s huge fandom has been vocal about their intention to bring the show back on TV ever since it was officially scrapped by CBS several weeks ago, and fans’ own investigations prove that another NCIS spinoff is to blame for NCIS: Hawai’i’s unenviable fate.
Even apart from the fact that the upcoming show has completely ruined its fellow series, many fans agree that nobody needs this new spinoff anyway.
Even before getting an official release date,...
The recently canceled NCIS: Hawai’i’s huge fandom has been vocal about their intention to bring the show back on TV ever since it was officially scrapped by CBS several weeks ago, and fans’ own investigations prove that another NCIS spinoff is to blame for NCIS: Hawai’i’s unenviable fate.
Even apart from the fact that the upcoming show has completely ruined its fellow series, many fans agree that nobody needs this new spinoff anyway.
Even before getting an official release date,...
- 5/29/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The odds are in Tracker’s favor, as the show has just triumphantly ended the 2023-2024 TV season garnering an impressive amount of viewers and surpassing even CBS’ long-standing giant NCIS.
Apart from NCIS, Tracker is followed by CBS’ other successful projects, and though many of them came quite close to the number one position, the Justin Hartley-led action drama show is still on top. Fair to say it does seem like a good sign for the upcoming second season.
According to Variety’s reports, in CBS’ race for the fans’ love Tracker got more than 10 million viewers, while NCIS ended up with a bit less than 10 million, followed by other CBS darlings like Young Sheldon, Blue Bloods, NCIS: Hawai’i and Elsbeth.
With all the raving success that Tracker suddenly got under its belt, CBS stated that the show had demonstrated the best result ever since Desperate Housewives had...
Apart from NCIS, Tracker is followed by CBS’ other successful projects, and though many of them came quite close to the number one position, the Justin Hartley-led action drama show is still on top. Fair to say it does seem like a good sign for the upcoming second season.
According to Variety’s reports, in CBS’ race for the fans’ love Tracker got more than 10 million viewers, while NCIS ended up with a bit less than 10 million, followed by other CBS darlings like Young Sheldon, Blue Bloods, NCIS: Hawai’i and Elsbeth.
With all the raving success that Tracker suddenly got under its belt, CBS stated that the show had demonstrated the best result ever since Desperate Housewives had...
- 5/29/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
NCIS is the TV show that started the trend of projects about NCIS as an independent law enforcement. The project became so popular that it spawned a number of spin-offs.
It's no secret that actors in popular television shows receive substantial paychecks, and if you're interested in specific figures for the main stars of NCIS who are still in the project or have already left it, you can find them here.
5. Wilmer Valderrama as Nicholas Torres — $100,000
Nick appeared in the premiere episode of season 14, replacing fan favorite Tony Dinozzo. He returned to D.C. to bring the person responsible for his brother-in-law's death to justice. At first, Nick seemed too hot-tempered, but over time he joined the team and became an integral part of it.
Wilmer Valderrama, who plays Torres, earns about $100,000 per episode.
4. David McCallum as Dr. Donald Mallard — $175,000
Unfortunately, NCIS lost one of the longest-running characters in Season 21 — Dr.
It's no secret that actors in popular television shows receive substantial paychecks, and if you're interested in specific figures for the main stars of NCIS who are still in the project or have already left it, you can find them here.
5. Wilmer Valderrama as Nicholas Torres — $100,000
Nick appeared in the premiere episode of season 14, replacing fan favorite Tony Dinozzo. He returned to D.C. to bring the person responsible for his brother-in-law's death to justice. At first, Nick seemed too hot-tempered, but over time he joined the team and became an integral part of it.
Wilmer Valderrama, who plays Torres, earns about $100,000 per episode.
4. David McCallum as Dr. Donald Mallard — $175,000
Unfortunately, NCIS lost one of the longest-running characters in Season 21 — Dr.
- 5/29/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
A GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign to support the family of late “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor earned more than $50,000 in donations in its first 24 hours. The campaign was started by Wactor’s godmother, Michaelle Kinard, after the actor was shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles on May 25. Wactor was 37 years old. The crowdfunding goal is set at $100,000 and has exceeded $83,900 from 800 donations and counting.
“On May 25, my dearest and best friend’s son was murdered. He was the victim of the most senseless crime,” Kinard wrote on the GoFundMe campaign’s page. “Johnny Wactor, (known to many as Brando Corbin on ‘General Hospital’), was living his dream in L.A. Early Saturday morning, Johnny was leaving his evening job with a coworker when they came upon three guys attempting to steal his catalytic converter. He thought he was going to be towed and said ‘Am I being towed?’ The person...
“On May 25, my dearest and best friend’s son was murdered. He was the victim of the most senseless crime,” Kinard wrote on the GoFundMe campaign’s page. “Johnny Wactor, (known to many as Brando Corbin on ‘General Hospital’), was living his dream in L.A. Early Saturday morning, Johnny was leaving his evening job with a coworker when they came upon three guys attempting to steal his catalytic converter. He thought he was going to be towed and said ‘Am I being towed?’ The person...
- 5/29/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched in support of the family of Johnny Wactor, the former General Hospital star fatally shot Saturday in downtown Los Angeles by a masked assailant as they attempted to steal his car’s catalytic converter.
The GoFundMe page was set up by Michaelle Kind, Wactor’s godmother, and was endorsed by his mother, Scarlett Wactor. “I want to raise money for his mother, Scarlett, and his brothers, Lance and Grant, to be able to travel the distance of 2,000 miles (the many times it may take) to take care of this heartbreaking business which they have been sentenced,” writes Kind. “With God‘s will, the killer will be arrested and the family will see him face to face.”
The fundraising campaign has so far raised $83,000 of a $100,000 goal.
According to a Los Angeles Police Department press release issued Tuesday, officers arrived at the scene, near the...
The GoFundMe page was set up by Michaelle Kind, Wactor’s godmother, and was endorsed by his mother, Scarlett Wactor. “I want to raise money for his mother, Scarlett, and his brothers, Lance and Grant, to be able to travel the distance of 2,000 miles (the many times it may take) to take care of this heartbreaking business which they have been sentenced,” writes Kind. “With God‘s will, the killer will be arrested and the family will see him face to face.”
The fundraising campaign has so far raised $83,000 of a $100,000 goal.
According to a Los Angeles Police Department press release issued Tuesday, officers arrived at the scene, near the...
- 5/29/2024
- by Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Considering that Mark Harmon spent 19 years as NCIS Special Agent Gibson, it's no surprise that this role will forever be the first that comes to mind when the actor's name is mentioned. The show could not have existed as we know it without Harmon, and fans will forever be grateful that he helped shape the dynamic that the other cast members now carry.
But when it comes to Harmon's filmography, it's much more extensive than just one television hit. Throughout his career in entertainment, the actor has appeared in many TV shows, including the medical drama Chicago Hope and the 90s NBC hit Reasonable Doubts.
However, there was one role in particular that perfectly led the actor to his iconic NCIS character.
Why Did Mark Harmon Play on The West Wing?
Created by Aaron Sorkin and originally broadcast on NBC, The West Wing was set primarily in the West Wing...
But when it comes to Harmon's filmography, it's much more extensive than just one television hit. Throughout his career in entertainment, the actor has appeared in many TV shows, including the medical drama Chicago Hope and the 90s NBC hit Reasonable Doubts.
However, there was one role in particular that perfectly led the actor to his iconic NCIS character.
Why Did Mark Harmon Play on The West Wing?
Created by Aaron Sorkin and originally broadcast on NBC, The West Wing was set primarily in the West Wing...
- 5/29/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
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