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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Matlock Duo Sing Us a Li'l Something, Rave That ‘Everyone' Now Wants to Appear on the CBS Hit — WATCH
Matlock co-stars Skye P. Marshall and Jason Ritter make a bit of beautiful music together at the top of the TVLine red carpet video above. After harmonizing a few bars and then amazingly speaking in totally perfect unison, the on-screen exes got to revisiting some of the freshman CBS hit's biggest twists. More from TVLine In NCIS: Origins Season 2, Will Gibbs Go From 'Probie' to Assertive Agent? EP Previews 'Honest' Evolution Ahead FBI: International Co-Creator Reacts to Cancellation, Believes It 'Had Nothing to Do With the Quality' of Spinoff Matlock Season 2 Video: Stars Preview 'Storms Colliding' for Dad-to-Be Billy, 'So Much Trouble' for Sarah When Olympia in Season 1's antepenultimate hour confronted 'Matlock' with the litany of lies told by one Madeline Kingston, 'It was like going into the ring with Tyson,' Marshall says of the instantly iconic two-hander with the Kathy Bates. 'There were no other actors, it was just me and Kathy Bates in the room,' the actress tells TVLine West Coast Bureau Chief Dave Nemetz in the video above. 'I just had to breathe outside of that [office] door, and every time I walked in was very much, 'Don't try to nail it, just be honest. Just listen to what she's saying and respond wholeheartedly.'' As Marshall notes, 'It's the not acting, that's what makes great performances.' Matlock Boss Talks Finale's Big Reveal, If [Spoiler] Will Be Back for Season 2 View List Ritter then steps up to survey Julian's 'incredibly complicated relationship' with his father, Senior, who 1) passed Julian over for a promotion to partner 2) years after tasking him with stealing a legal document that was damning for Welbrexa, Jacobson Moore's Big Pharma client. 'As much as Senior drives him crazy, as much as he's been hurt by Senior, I think there's a part of [Julian] that still would love Senior to say, 'I'm proud of you, son,' one time,' Ritter posits. But will that longing for approval get in the way of Julian possibly allying with Olympia and Matty to pin the Welbrexa cover-up on Senior in Season 2? 'It's going to be fascinating seeing what happens next season,' Ritter ventures. 'I can't wait to see what the writers come up with.' To hear Marshall tell it, scores of other actors also would love to wield the Matlock writers' words, coming off the not-a-reboot's success as the TV season's most-watched new program. Whereas everyone, when the show was first announced in spring 2024, mocked the need for a 'reboot' of the late-1980s Andy Griffith courtroom drama, 'Now everyone's like, 'Can I please get on Matlock?!' says Marshall. 'Matlock means something completely different now, in such a short time,' she attests. Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman 'flipped' the script on everyone, while executive producer Eric Christian Olsen, who had rights to Matlock and brought them to Urman, 'hit a lottery,' Marshall marvels. 'He built a universe for us and brought all of us together. I feel like we're the Avengers!' Want scoop on , or for any other TV show? Shoot an email to InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line! Best of TVLine Yellowjackets' Tawny Cypress Talks Episode 4's Tai/Van Reunion: 'We're All Worried About Taissa' Vampire Diaries Turns 10: How Real-Life Plot Twists Shaped Everything From the Love Triangle to the Final Death Vampire Diaries' Biggest Twists Revisited (and Explained)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why Kathy Bates' Matlock reboot deserves to crash the Emmys 2025
Forget everything you think you know about Matlock. The 2024 reboot is not just a nostalgic cash grab. It is a whip-smart, socially aware courtroom drama starring Kathy freaking Bates as Madeline Matlock, a sharp-tongued, steel-spined legal juggernaut who is out here giving Gen Z and Boomers alike a masterclass in justice. Why Kathy Bates' Matlock reboot deserves to crash the Emmys 2025 | Credit: Prime Video Not your grandpa's Matlock, this one bites back The show retools the vintage CBS drama with more sass, sharper commentary, and that unmistakable Bates brilliance. And yes, she absolutely eats every scene. While award shows tend to ghost network procedurals, Matlock makes a fierce case for why that outdated Emmy snobbery needs to go. Kathy Bates is not just acting, she's educating Let us be real. Kathy Bates could read a grocery list and still have us in tears. But in Matlock, she is doing way more than delivering closing arguments. She is tackling ageism, corporate corruption, and the flaws in the American legal system, all while wearing sensible shoes and zero patience for nonsense. Kathy Bates could read a grocery list and still have us in tears. | Credit: Prime Video TV editors like Debra Birnbaum believe Bates' performance might finally force Emmy voters to rethink their procedural bias, and honestly, it is about time. This is not just another role. It is an Emmy-worthy statement about power, purpose, and experience. A courtroom drama that slaps in 2025? Yes, please. Procedural dramas usually get dismissed as formulaic background noise, but Matlock brings sophistication and soul. Every case feels current, layered, and surprisingly emotional. The show's writing team has cracked the code: stay true to the original but wrap it in today's moral chaos. From toxic CEOs to broken institutions, Matlock gets its hands dirty in all the right ways, and keeps viewers hooked without the usual bells and whistles of streaming budgets. | Credit: Prime Video From toxic CEOs to broken institutions, Matlock gets its hands dirty in all the right ways, and keeps viewers hooked without the usual bells and whistles of streaming budgets. Between its sharp writing, diverse supporting cast, and Kathy Bates dominating like a courtroom Beyoncé, Matlock is not just Emmy-worthy, it is Emmy necessary. If voters want to prove they are paying attention to powerful television beyond the streaming bubble, they better say 'yes, Your Honour.'
The Independent
20-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Pride flag taken down after complaint from Christian bookshop
A Pride flag was taken down in a Derbyshire town after a Christian charity-run bookshop complained. To mark Pride Month this June, the rainbow LGBTQ+ standard was hung along Matlock's historic high street for the first time, a road known for its display of flags, including the St George's Cross, the Union Jack, and the Derbyshire county flag. But within 24 hours, the Pride flag vanished from outside Cornerstone Bookshop on Dale Road, which is run by a Christian charity. The store confirmed to The Independent that it had issued an objection to the town council 'in keeping with our faith' and that it was 'grateful for the speedy removal' of the flag. Matlock Town Council, which had installed the standard on a council-owned flagpole, said it had taken down the flag and temporarily moved it to another central location. It said it made this decision 'purely from a health and safety standpoint following communication that the flag may be forcibly removed'. Cornerstone Bookshop denied issuing any threats to take the standard down themselves. In a statement issued on behalf of local mayor Marilyn Franks and deputy mayor Ashley Orwin, the council stressed it 'stands in full support of the LGBTQIA+ community'. It added: 'The move was made without malice or prejudice, and we sincerely apologise to any individuals or groups who were hurt by this decision. We recognise how symbolic the flag is, especially during Pride Month, and we acknowledge the impact this action had, regardless of intent.' In a statement, Cornerstone Bookshop said: 'The bookshop is an inclusive organisation that wants to share the Christian faith with everyone and we do not want to advocate or condemn anyone on the basis of their belief or sexual orientation... We had to decline to fly the flag allocated to our shop, as a matter of conscience and in keeping with our faith and scriptures.' It continued: 'We are.. very grateful for the speedy removal of this flag when we raised our concern to the council.' The decision has sparked a debate in the Peak District spa town. Local resident Kate Bond said she donated £150 to the refreshment of the flags and was delighted when she saw the LGBTQ+ standard had been incorporated into her town's display. She told the Guardian: 'It's [the flag's removal and relocation] crazy. You just can't believe it. More than anything, what I'm bothered about is the fact that it's happened without anybody knowing about it. This sly little way it's been done, it's wrong somehow. If it's your idea to put them up, stand by it.' The row has also highlighted divides within the area's Christian community. Reverend Stephen Monk of St Helen's Church in Darley Dale – who is a member of the Inclusive Church network – wrote a letter to the mayor of Matlock Jason Knighton, outlining his concerns. According to the Derbyshire Times, he wrote: 'We need to be united in love. The sign of the rainbow has always been a sign of biblical hope in God's love and trust in God's invitation to be together – one diverse family.' The newspaper reported that the flag has been moved to the Garden Room café on Causeway Lane. It added that the council has now ordered more rainbow designs with other businesses are wanting to put them up.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Pride flag moved in Matlock after Christian bookshop complaint
A council in Derbyshire has removed a Pride flag following a complaint from a Christian Town Council said it had received "communication" that the rainbow flag could be "forcibly removed" from outside Cornerstone Christian Bookshop in Dale Road so action was taken to relocate the the flag to another central location to avoid confrontation or council said the decision was "purely from a health and safety standpoint" and it stood in "full support of the LGBTQIA+ community".In a statement, the trustees of the bookshop said they were happy to fly flags but declined to fly the Pride flag as a "matter of conscience and in keeping with our faith and scriptures". Last year, the council needed to replace a number of flags and approved a budget to add Derbyshire and Pride flags to complement the existing Union Jacks flown in the town's mayor, Marilyn Franks, told the BBC the idea was to make the town centre more colourful and welcoming to visitors. The various flags were put up randomly above shop fronts but the Christian bookshop, which has been open since 1994, complained. The council's decision to move the flag prompted criticism on social deputy mayor Ashley Orwin, who is gay, said the complaint and the flag's removal had supercharged support for the town's first Pride event which is taking place in June next year."This has actually sparked a really positive response because it has shown how inclusive and accepting the community is," Orwin said. "There's been a moment of complaint and it spiralled into a bit of a social media thing. But the resounding thing from it is people support and love our community."As a gay man in public office, this has only been a positive thing... this has sparked our first Pride [event] in the Peaks in Matlock that's going to happen next year."In a statement, town council leaders said they "deeply regret" any upset the removal may have caused. "The move was made without malice or prejudice, and we sincerely apologise to any individuals or groups who were hurt by this decision," the statement said."We recognise how symbolic the flag is, especially during Pride Month, and we acknowledge the impact this action had, regardless of intent." In a joint statement, the store's trustees said: "The bookshop is an inclusive organisation that wants to share the Christian faith with everyone and we do not want to advocate or condemn anyone on the basis of their belief or sexual orientation."As a Christian bookshop we would have been delighted to have flown the Derbyshire flag, the flag of St George or the Union Flag. "Unfortunately, due to lack of initial consultation on the matter, we had to decline to fly the flag allocated to our shop, as a matter of conscience and in keeping with our faith and scriptures."Many of the other faith communities in Britain would also have declined to fly this flag. Fortunately, we are blessed in this country with freedom of conscience and freedom of religion legislation, enshrined in the Equality Act of 2010 which allows religion or belief as a protected characteristic. "We are therefore very grateful for the speedy removal of this flag when we raised our concern to the council."
Newsweek
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
The Emmy Race Is On—Here's Who's Leading
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Emmy nominations won't be announced until July 15, but the campaigns are in full swing. (June in Los Angeles is basically one big "For Your Consideration" event every single day.) The big question is, who will be nominated? From Kathy Bates in Matlock to Adam Brody in Nobody Wants This and literally the entire cast of The White Lotus, Newsweek has had so many potential nominees on the Parting Shot Podcast with H. Alan Scott. So make sure you're subscribed to never miss some of the best chats in entertainment news. Emmy nomination season is here, with Severance, The Bear, and The White Lotus leading the prediction pack. Expect a mix of returning favorites and buzzy newcomers—and a few inevitable snubs. Emmy nomination season is here, with Severance, The Bear, and The White Lotus leading the prediction pack. Expect a mix of returning favorites and buzzy newcomers—and a few inevitable snubs. Getty Images DRAMA CATEGORIES: CAN ANYONE STOP SEVERANCE? Severance is likely to be a big contender, but don't count out new entries like The Pitt and Paradise. In the acting categories, Noah Wyle (The Pitt) and Kathy Bates (Matlock) are likely winners. Everyone has been talking about them all season, and both of their shows are brand new and very buzz worthy. But don't count out Sterling K. Brown (Paradise) or even Gary Oldman (Slow Horses). Other names that would be nice to see in the mix are Jon Hamm for Your Friends & Neighbors and Melanie Lynskey for Yellowjackets. Also, Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid's Tale) and Penn Badgley (You) should get some recognition for the finales of their respective shows. But the one series you can expect to be all over the drama categories: The White Lotus. Expect most of the cast, including Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Aimee Lou Wood and Parker Posey, to get nominated. Will they win? Unlikely, considering the less than thrilled reaction to the season, but they will certainly be recognized. COMEDY CATEGORIES: WILL GHOSTS FINALLY GET RECOGNIZED? Ghosts has consistently been a hit in the CBS' lineup, and yet it has never received much love from the Emmys. (Which is crazy considering that CBS announced earlier this year a two-season renewal for the hit comedy, a rarity these days for any show, let alone a network sitcom.) Asher Grodman, who plays Trevor on the series and is one of the potential nominees from the show, talked about this on a recent episode of the Parting Shot Podcast. It's seriously about time this incredible ensemble cast gets some Emmys love. Besides Ghosts, expect lots of mentions of new entries like The Studio and Nobody Wants This to be among the Emmy nominees. In addition to these new entries, past winners like Hacks, The Bear and Abbott Elementary will likely pick up multiple nominations. While it's no surprise that Jean Smart from Hacks will be nominated (and likely win), this could be Hannah Einbinder's year to finally win in the Supporting category. She had a stand-out season this year, and her name is the one that keeps coming up in many of these FYC conversations happening in Hollywood. Another show that deserves more attention is Mid-Century Modern. The entire cast is worthy of nominations, but Nathan Lane and Matt Bomer are the most likely to pick up nominations. Also, don't count out the love people have for Linda Lavin, who died while the show was still in production. Other worthy contenders in the comedy categories include Sharon Horgan's Bad Sisters and Wendi McLendon-Covey's incredible performance on St. Denis Medical. (It's one of the funniest shows from last year and she's yet to ever get any Emmys love. It's her time.) It would also be incredible to see Somebody Somewhere finally get some love. Bridget Everett's small town comedy ended this year, but it had so much heart and humor that hopefully its small but loud fanbase are screaming loud enough to help it finally pick up a nod. TV MOVIE AND LIMITED SERIES CATEGORIES: HAS ADOLESCENCE KILLED THE MONSTERS? Going into awards season, for a long time it seemed like Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story was going to dominate all categories. Then Adolescence debuted and everyone couldn't stop talking about it. At this point, it doesn't look like anything is going to stop Adolescence's momentum. That said, you can expect Monsters to pick up nominations for literally everyone involved, including Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Cooper Koch, Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny and Ryan Murphy. But there's one person from Monsters who really deserves some recognition: Leslie Grossman. She's been consistent in so many of Murphy's projects and always delivers, but she especially delivered in Monsters. Another one to watch out for is Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Renée Zellweger's return as Bridget Jones was a hit for Peacock and well, when it comes to awards, nobody ignores Zellweger. (We couldn't either, we made her our cover story when the film premiered.) Expect the two-time Oscar winner to be a first-time Emmy winner. Another is Jesse Armstrong's Mountainhead. This all-star cast will almost certainly pick up nominations, but there's one member of the cast who truly deserves a nomination: Cory Michael Smith. His performance is literally haunting and we chatted with him about it on the Parting Shot Podcast. The Emmy nominations will be announced on July 15, and the 77th annual Emmy Awards will air on CBS on September 14. Subscribe to the Parting Shot Podcast with H. 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