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| 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' alum Nicholas Brendon dead at 54 | Actor Nicholas Brendon, best known for playing Xander on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died Friday at the age of 54. "We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural causes. Most people know Nicky for his work as an actor and for the characters he brought to life over the years," his family said in a statement on Facebook Friday. "In recent years Nicky has found his passion in painting and art. Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans," the statement continued. "He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create. Those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was. |
| Nick Offerman happy to bring grumpy 'Pout-Pout Fish' to the big screen | Parks & Recreation and The Last of Us icon Nick Offerman says he wasn't familiar with The Pout-Pout Fish phenomenon before he signed on to voice the beloved character from Deborah Diesen's children's books in an animated movie. "I was not aware, but as soon as I looked it up and then began mentioning it to people, they bowled me over, held me to the ground by my lapels and said: 'This is the greatest series of books. You've got to do this!' which makes it really fun to do, makes it a no-brainer to jump on board with," the 55-year-old Emmy winner told UPI in a recent Zoom interview. |
| 'Marty Supreme' to stream April 24 on HBO Max | Marty Supreme is coming to HBO Max in April. The comedy-drama film starring Timothe Chalamet will begin streaming April 24, HBO Max announced in a press release Friday. Marty Supreme is directed and co-written by Josh Safdie of the Safdie brothers (Uncut Gems). The movie follows Marty (Chalamet), a young man who attempts to become a world champion table tennis player. "Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness," an official description reads. Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara and Fran Drescher also star. Marty Supreme opened in theaters in December and was distributed by A24. |
| Pluto TV streaming Chuck Norris tributes Friday | Pluto TV announced a Chuck Norris tribute on Friday. The streaming service offers life programming and video-on-demand for free with advertisements. Norris's family announced his death Friday. He was 86. The Pluto Action Channel is running a movie marathon Friday. Classic TV Drama is running Walker, Texas Ranger episodes from noon to 7 p.m. EDT and on TV Land Drama from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. EDT. Movies available on demand include the Missing In Action trilogy, both Delta Force films in which Norris starred, Invasion U.S.A., The Octagon, Lone Wolf McQuade, and more. Seasons 8 and 9 of Walker are also available on demand. |
| Chuck Norris, actor and martial artist, dies at 86 | Actor and martial artist Chuck Norris has died after being hospitalized in Hawaii for an undisclosed medical emergency, his family confirmed. He was 86. The Norris family wrote in a post on his Instagram page that the actor, who was born Carlos Ray Norris, died Thursday morning. "While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace," the post said. "To the world, he was a martial artist, actor and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother and the heart of our family." TMZ had earlier reported that Norris was hospitalized Wednesday with an undisclosed medical emergency. |