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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
With Doctor Odyssey's Future In Limbo At ABC, Former Crew Members Are Suing Disney Over Alleged Harassment And More
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. After Doctor Odyssey's frustrating Season 1 finale in the spring 2025 TV schedule, most of the buzz around ABC's cruise ship medical drama had centered on Season 2 renewal prospects and John Oliver weighing in. Now, three former members of the crew have filed suit against both Disney and production company 20th Century Fox, alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination, among other complaints. Caroline Mack, Alicia Haverland and Ava Steinbrenner were members of the Props Department on Doctor Odyssey in "late spring/early summer 2024," according to the lawsuit filed on May 30 in Los Angeles Superior Court (via Variety). The list of complaints included in the suit are sexual harassment; failure to prevent harassment; retaliation; wrongful termination; and negligent hiring, supervision, and retention. The three plaintiffs are seeking a jury trial. The complaints as listed in the filing originate from Tammie Patton being hired as the Prop Master of Doctor Odyssey early on while husband Tyler Patton was hired as Assistant Prop Master, giving the married couple direction over the three women's schedules, assignments, discipline, and more. The suit alleges that Disney, 20th, and Tammie Patton knowingly hired Tyler Patton despite prior allegations of sexual harassment, intoxication, and "engaging in sex on set" when he supervised the Props Department of Fox's House, the popular medical drama that starred Hugh Laurie and ran for eight seasons from 2004-2012. A lawsuit claiming as much against Patton (and others) is said to have been filed at the time. The suit goes on to allege that the Doctor Odyssey Props Department under the supervision of the Pattons was "an unlawful den of sexual harassment and retaliation" from Tyler Patton and male friends. According to this claim, the harassment took the form of sexual jokes, comments, innuendos, comments, gestures, images, and unwanted touching. Tammi Patton is said to have ignored the harassment as well as retaliated against the plaintiffs for their complaints. Third-party witnesses reportedly can corroborate claims made by the three women. Tyler Patton was ultimately fired, leading to Tammie Patton allegedly ramping up retaliation against the women. Disney and 20th are claimed to have taken the "'easy' way out choosing to eliminate not only the wrongoers" – a.k.a. both of the Pattons – but also "all of the remaining employees in the Props Department" in late August 2024 under the guise of layoffs. Their positions were reportedly then filled with new hires, with the exception of Don Bracken, who had been brought in to replace Tyler. Additionally, the women who filed the suit claim to have been blacklisted from projects at Disney and 20th. According to Deadline on the evening that news of the lawsuit went public, representatives for both Disney and 20th declined to comment on the situation. At the time of writing, it's not clear how (or if) the lawsuit will affect the future of Doctor Odyssey itself. The medical drama is currently ABC's only scripted show not to be renewed or cancelled, with the first season streaming in full with a Hulu subscription.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Fantastic Four final trailer: Marvel's first family faces Galactus in epic showdown
The final trailer 'Fantastic Four: Final Steps' is here ahead of the epic showdown between Marvel's first superhero family and their arch-nemesis Galactus. The new promo shows the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) heroes defending Earth from the biggest threat as all hopes are on against a stunning 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic backdrop, the film introduces the new MCU lineup: Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Their mission is to stop Galactus (Ralph Ineson), a cosmic force bent on consuming Earth, and face off against his powerful Herald, the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner).advertisementHowever, saving the planet isn't the only challenge; keeping their bond as a family intact may prove just as difficult. The action adventure also stars Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne and Sarah Niles. 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige and executive produced by Louis D'Esposito, Grant Curtis and Tim Lewis. Watch trailer here: The previously released trailer of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' revealed early on that Reed and Sue are married and expecting a child. From a hopeful and light-hearted glimpse into the team's dynamic, the promo shifted to Silver Surfer's warning: "Your planet is now marked for death."'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is a reboot of the MCU superhero franchise 'Fantastic Four' (2005-2007) based on the Marvel Comics series. It featured Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, and Kerry Washington in pivotal to the Matt Shakman-directorial, 20th Century Fox and Marvel Entertainment had also produced a reboot titled 'Fantastic Four' (2015).'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is set to hit the big screens in India on July 25 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.- Ends
NZ Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Fans outraged as major Simpsons character ‘killed off'
Despite the dramatic episode, The Simpsons has been renewed for four more seasons. Picture / © 20th Century Fox. Courtesy Everett Collection Fans of The Simpsons are up in arms over the unexpected death of one of the long-running series' main characters. In the final episode of season 36 of the cartoon, titled 'Estranger Things', the fate of the Simpsons' matriarch, Marge, is revealed. While focusing on Bart and Lisa's relationship, it
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor who carries his own chair to sets, paid Rs 442 for two bananas at hotel, worked with Kamal Haasan, turned director and is a great sportsman
Imagine spending Rs 442.50 on just two bananas! Sounds weird? Well, this was the actor's bill at a Chandigarh hotel. He is the one who played double roles of an actor and a sportsman on the stage of his life. Can't guess yet? We are talking about Rahul Bose, an incredible talent who is often called an 'underrated gem'. Let's take a look at his inspiring life and career in films and sports. Rahul Bose's first live stage performance and the beginning of his acting career Born on July 27, 1967, to a Bengali-Punjabi family, Rahul Bose studied at The Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai. He encountered his first live stage performance at the age of six in a school play, Tom, the Piper's son, where he essayed the lead role. Rahul began his acting career by doing theater in Mumbai. Once, a casting director suggested his name to Bengali director Dev Benegal for the lead role in his movie, English, August. The movie received immense critical acclaim and several international awards at film festivals. Interestingly, it was the first Indian movie that was bought by a Hollywood studio, 20th Century Fox. Rahul Bose's rich body of work: Balancing art with mainstream cinema The actor kept on impressing the audience with his performances in Naseeruddin Shah 's Bombay Boys, and Ajay Devgn's Thakshak, apart from several English and Hindi artsy projects. Further, he made his directorial debut in 2001 with a movie titled Everybody says I'm fine! Bose starred in Aparna Sen's Mr and Mrs. Iyer, co-starring Konkona. The movie won many accolades including three national awards. And since then, Rahul Bose has never looked back. He has always maintained a great balance between parallel and mainstream cinema. He worked with great actors like Kamal Haasan, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Kay Kay Menon, and many others. Some of his notable works are- Jhankaar Beats, Ek Din 24 Ghante, Mumbai Matinee, Chameli, Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii, Shaurya, Antaheen, The Japanese Wife, Dil Dhadakne Do, Bulbbul, Berlin, Amaran, and many more. He returned to direction with Poorna: Courage has no limits, in 2017, and is currently developing the script for his next directorial. Why does Rahul Bose carry his own chair on film sets? In an interview with ANI, the talented actor revealed that he was not given the respect on the sets in his initial years. Though everyone would have a chair to sit on, he had to ask every time for it, which was utterly awkward. Eventually, he stopped asking and used to sit on a stone, parapet, floor, or any other object. Rahul Bose finally took a stand and bought his own chair that was worth Rs 10,000, which was a whopping figure back in the '90s. The actor carries the same chair till today on the film sets. Rahul Bose's inspiring sports career: From breaking nose to President of Rugby India He was very active in sports from his school days. His mother introduced him to boxing and Rugby while his father wanted him to play cricket. Rahul revealed in an interview that he was a very naughty boy in childhood and was a great sporty back then. He mentioned that attention from girls was one of the reasons behind his interest in sports. Rahul reminisced about an incident when he broke his nose and all the prettiest girls of school came to see him in the hospital. Bose credits sports with instilling discipline, determination, and focus in him. He represented India in the first International event for men's rugby teams in 1998, the Asian Rugby Football Union Championship. He was active in Rugby for over 11 years until 2009, when he decided not to return to the field. However, he carried on advocating for the sport. Currently, he serves as the President of Rugby India. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
The Simpsons' Shocking Predictions: From Donald Trump's Presidency To Covid-19
Last Updated: The Simpsons has attained a cult status, thanks to its uncanny ability to predict real-life events. 'The Simpsons' has been a beloved TV show, ever since its debut in 1989. It has cemented its status not just for its wit, but also for the shocking predictions that have almost always come true. 1/8 Back in 2000, The Simpsons aired an episode titled Bart to the Future. It showed Lisa as president, taking over from 'President Trump." At the time, it was a satirical nod to Trump's political ambitions. He had made an attempt to run for office via the Reform Party. Fast forward to 2016, and Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the US. When Trump later announced his run for 2024, fans pointed to the show's odd prediction. (Image: Instagram) 2/8 In the 1993 episode Springfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling), magicians inspired by Siegfried and Roy are shown being attacked by their white tiger during a show. Ten years later, in 2003, Roy Horn was mauled by a white Bengal tiger during a live performance in Las Vegas. He survived but was left partially paralysed, which marked the end of the duo's iconic act. (Image: Instagram) 3/8 The 1993 episode Marge in Chains portrayed Springfield dealing with a virus outbreak, the Osaka Flu, caused by imported juicers from Japan. As the panic grew, a mob opened a truck, thinking it contained medicine, only to accidentally release a swarm of killer bees. In 2020, the world was hit by COVID-19, a virus that also originated in Asia. Around the same time, there were several outlets that reported the sighting of deadly Asian giant hornets, often called murder hornets in the US. Though the virus in the show was inspired by the 1968 Hong Kong Flu, the overlap led many to draw a connection. (Image: Instagram) 5/8 In the 2012 episode Lisa Goes Gaga, the pop star is seen flying over a crowd while attached to cables. Five years later, during the 2017 Super Bowl halftime show, Lady Gaga made a dramatic entrance by descending from the stadium roof on cables. The moment immediately reminded fans of the animated version. (Image: Instagram) 6/8 The Simpsons slipped in a small visual gag in a 1998 episode When You Dish Upon a Star where a sign outside the 20th Century Fox studio read 'a division of Walt Disney Co." Nearly two decades later, in 2017, Disney announced it was acquiring 21st Century Fox in a massive $52 billion deal. The transaction, completed in 2019, included Fox's film and television studios. (Image: Instagram) 7/8 In season 2's 1991 episode Brush with Greatness, Marge reminisces about her teen crush on Ringo Starr. She had sent him a portrait, and years later, he finally replied with a kind letter. While the show had Ringo, something similar played out in real life in 2024. Paul McCartney responded to a fan video made 60 years earlier by a Brooklyn woman named Adrienne. He recorded a sweet message and invited her to his New York photo exhibit. McCartney had also replied to a mixtape from fans that was sent five decades earlier. (Image: Instagram) 8/8 Homer's Paternity Coot, a 2006 episode, features Homer going on a submarine dive with a man claiming to be his real father. Together, they explore a shipwreck in submarines. During the dive, Homer gets separated and stuck. He is seen losing oxygen in the underwater vehicle. On June 18, 2023, five passengers boarded OceanGate's Titan submersible to visit the Titanic wreck. Within hours, communication was lost, and the sub imploded during descent. A Simpsons writer later shared with The US Sun that he had taken the same dive three times and experienced communication issues on every trip. (Image: Instagram) RELATED PHOTOGALLERIES The Simpsons' Shocking Predictions: From Donald Trump's Presidency To Covid-19 Sobhita Dhulipala to Malavika Mohanan: South Indian Divas Dazzle in Handloom Sarees Nimrat Kaur To Shilpa Shetty: Stars Share Inspiring Posts For International Yoga Day Lauren Gottlieb Ties The Knot With Longtime Boyfriend Tobias Jones In Dreamy Wedding Ceremony, See Pics Sara Ali Khan's Stunning Uttarakhand Pics Are The Ultimate Travel Goals Sitaare Zameem Par Screening: Salman Khan, Juhi Chawla Add Star Power, See Pics Janhvi Kapoor Holidays In London With Sister Khushi Kapoor And BF Shikhar Pahariya These 5 Flop Films Derailed The Careers Of Once-Popular Actors Married A CM's Son At 24, Widowed In 11 Days: The Untold Tragedy Of Leena Chandavarkar More Photogallery top videos News Photogallery movies The Simpsons' Shocking Predictions: From Donald Trump's Presidency To Covid-19
