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Metro
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV fans baffled after one of the 'biggest sitcoms ever' confirms sci-fi spin-off
The Big Bang Theory fans have been left seriously confused after the 'absolutely insane' plot of the upcoming spin-off was finally confirmed. The original sitcom ended in 2019 after 12 years on our screens, but sparked two separate prequel shows – Young Sheldon and George & Mandy's First Marriage. In 2023, bosses announced that another program based on Kevin Sussman's Stuart Bloom was on the way from co-creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady, and it has now been greenlit at HBO Max. A string of familiar faces will be getting in on the action, including Denise actress Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn as Bert, and Barry Kripke star John Ross Bowie – while co-creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady. However, Stuart Fails To Save The Universe will be a huge departure from the usual TBBT that viewers know as it will see the comic book owner travelling through a multiverse and trying to 'restore reality'. The logline, via Variety, reads: 'Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Sussman) is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. 'Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Posehn), and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (Bowie). 'Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we've come to know and love from The Big Bang Theory. As the title implies, things don't go well.' While it is not clear when Stuart Fails To Save The Universe will premiere, it's fair to say that many were blindsided by the direction of the show, and flocked to social media to unpack the plot. Reddit user MarketingOwn3547 posted: 'I legit can't tell if serious…' 'What? That is so ridiculously divorced from the setting of the original show that I kind of love it. I can only hope that they fully embrace the genre shift and go as weird as they can,' BerksEngineer commented. Alarming-Wish2607 agreed: 'That's absolutely insane. They have earned my attention for at least one or two episodes. If it's bad I owe them nothing.' 'I actually watched all of BBT and mostly enjoyed it. Stuart was fun in very small doses. I can't imagine the character leading a series. This sounds so bad, Lenifilm replied. As Goldman250 added: 'I'm sorry, what the f**k is that plot? I think they might actually be making a show that I'll enjoy.' The Big Bang Theory was hugely popular during the original run, and has gone down as one of the biggest sitcoms in TV history. The upcoming series marks the fourth program in the universe with Chuck sharing in a statement: 'I wanted to do something radical that would take me out of my comfort zone. 'Something the characters on The Big Bang Theory, would have loved, hated, and argued about.' Teasing what to expect while at the Banff World Media Festival last month, he added: 'There's a lot of CGI. More Trending 'There's a lot of special technical stuff. For me in my career, a big production number was two people sitting on a couch, drinking coffee! This is different. 'This is trying to incorporate some of that world of science fiction/fantasy into a comedy. And I'm completely out of my element, which is what I wanted, which is what I was hoping to do. View More » 'Something that I had no experience with. And maybe I can learn as we go.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Wrestling icon's children set to carry family legacy after uncle's death aged 38 MORE: 'I lead one of TV's biggest sci-fi shows, but no one recognises me' MORE: Too Much is Netflix's best ever comedy – I've already binged it twice
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Big Bang Theory' Spinoff Coming and Some Major Cast Members Are Set to Return
The Big Bang Theory is getting another spinoff. On July 9, Deadline confirmed that HBO Max has ordered Stuart Fails To Save The Universe, which will star some of the original cast members, including Kevin Sussman (Stuart Bloom), Lauren Lapkus (Denise), Brian Posehn (Bert) and Ross Bowie (Barry Kripke). The Big Bang Theory co-creator Bill Prady called the new show "a complex science fiction story." TBBT's co-creator Chuck Lorre is also involved in the new series. As for the show's main storyline, it will follow Bloom's quest to restore reality "after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard," portrayed by Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki respectively. The very thing that Stuart breaks causes a "multiverse Armageddon." 'We're excited to be continuing the legacy of The Big Bang Theory,' Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max Content, said. 'Much like the original series, this new chapter wouldn't be possible without the vision and storytelling brilliance of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, as well as Zak Penn, who has brought fresh insight and a distinctive voice to an already exceptional creative team.' Sussman previously teased the spinoff in an Instagram post uploaded back in March. Many fans reacted to the idea of a Stuart spinoff and most seemed interested. "Wow can't wait for this, especially if they're letting Stuart be Stuart, dude killed in that role," one person wrote. "I can't wait. Kevin, you're so awesome and deserve to be the star of your own show," someone else said. This is the second official spinoff to come from The Big Bang Theory, which aired from 2007 through 2019. Young Sheldon hit cable TV from 2017 through 2024. The popular show wrapped after its seventh season.'The Big Bang Theory' Spinoff Coming and Some Major Cast Members Are Set to Return first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 9, 2025
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Eight Flood Mitigation Projects In Johor Being Implemented
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 20 (Bernama) -- Eight of the 11 High Priority Flood Mitigation (TBBT) projects in the state are in the implementation phase involving six districts, namely Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat, Muar, Tangkak and Johor Bahru. Johor State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the remaining three TBBT projects are currently in the pre-implementation stage, with design negotiations and technical studies underway. "Among the TBBT projects that are currently underway is the Sungai Muar Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) Phase 3, Package 1 in Segamat, by upgrading the Muar River between the confluence of Sungai Jementah to Sungai Labis worth RM461 million," he said at the Johor State Legislative Assembly sitting in Kota Iskandar here today. He was replying to Datuk Jefridin Atan (BN-Kukup), Anuar Abd Manap (BN-Pemanis) and Marina Ibrahim (PH-Skudai) on the latest status of TBBT projects, the approved flood mitigation plan and the progress of flood hotspot solutions in Johor. He said other TBBT projects currently being implemented are RTB Sungai Muar Phase 3, Package 2 in Segamat to increase the capacity of Sungai Labis, Sungai Jementah and its branches worth RM70.95 million and RTB Bandar Batu Pahat worth RM187.17 million. 'Meanwhile, the two TBBT projects in Kota Tinggi are RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 1 in Kota Tinggi which includes the construction of a flood reservoir and upgrading works of Sungai Johor worth RM376 million and RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 2 to improve Sungai Johor and its branches worth RM74.2 million,' he said. The Bukit Pasir assemblyman also said that the TBBT project in progress also involves a project to strengthen the Semberong flood mitigation dam structure in Batu Pahat at a cost of RM33 million and is expected to be completed in July 2028. He added that for the Tangkak district, the project is to complete work on the Sungai Kesang Basin RTB project worth RM24.8 million, which began in August 2023 and is expected to be completed in August next year, while the TBBT project that is also expected to be completed next year is the Sungai Pemandi RTB in Kota Tinggi, which involves a cost of RM29.73 million. 'Meanwhile, for the three projects in the pre-implementation stage, the Sungai Muar Phase II RTB project in Muar/Tangkak, worth RM331 million, is expected to begin design negotiations in June 2025, and the Sungai Batu Pahat (Seri Medan) RTB, worth RM56.7 million, is expected to begin in July 2025.
The Star
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Eight flood mitigation projects in Johor being implemented, says exco member
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Eight of the 11 High Priority Flood Mitigation (TBBT) projects in the state are in the implementation phase involving six districts, namely Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat, Muar, Tangkak and Johor Baru. Johor State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the remaining three TBBT projects are currently in the pre-implementation stage, with design negotiations and technical studies underway. "Among the TBBT projects that are currently underway is the Sungai Muar Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) Phase 3, Package 1 in Segamat, by upgrading the Muar River between the confluence of Sungai Jementah to Sungai Labis worth RM461mil," he said at the Johor State Legislative Assembly sitting in Kota Iskandar here on Tuesday (May 20). He was replying to Datuk Jefridin Atan (BN-Kukup), Anuar Abd Manap (BN-Pemanis) and Marina Ibrahim (PH-Skudai) on the latest status of TBBT projects, the approved flood mitigation plan and the progress of flood hotspot solutions in Johor. He said other TBBT projects currently being implemented are RTB Sungai Muar Phase 3, Package 2 in Segamat to increase the capacity of Sungai Labis, Sungai Jementah and its branches worth RM70.95mil and RTB Bandar Batu Pahat worth RM187.17mil. "Meanwhile, the two TBBT projects in Kota Tinggi are RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 1 in Kota Tinggi which includes the construction of a flood reservoir and upgrading works of Sungai Johor worth RM376mil and RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 2 to improve Sungai Johor and its branches worth RM74.2mil,' he said. The Bukit Pasir assemblyman also said that the TBBT project in progress also involves a project to strengthen the Semberong flood mitigation dam structure in Batu Pahat at a cost of RM33mil and is expected to be completed in July 2028. He added that for the Tangkak district, the project is to complete work on the Sungai Kesang Basin RTB project worth RM24.8mil, which began in August 2023 and is expected to be completed in August next year, while the TBBT project that is also expected to be completed next year is the Sungai Pemandi RTB in Kota Tinggi, which involves a cost of RM29.73mil. "Meanwhile, for the three projects in the pre-implementation stage, the Sungai Muar Phase II RTB project in Muar/Tangkak, worth RM331mil, is expected to begin design negotiations in June 2025, and the Sungai Batu Pahat (Seri Medan) RTB, worth RM56.7mil, is expected to begin in July 2025. "Also in pre-implementation is the development study for the Sungai Skudai Basin in Johor Bahru, worth RM9mil, with a 12-month technical design process expected to begin in October 2026. According to Mohamad Fazli, the state government is also taking proactive steps by approving nine flood mitigation plan projects involving Tangkak, Pontian, Kulai, Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Kluang, Batu Pahat, Mersing and Johor Bahru districts worth RM15.53mil. In addition, he said, the state government is also planning to apply for allocations to implement flood prevention works. According to him, the application to the federal government, through the 13 Malaysia Plan (13MP) is worth RM 2.23bil and the application through the state government is worth RM60.38mil. "As for the flood hotspot project, there are seven projects in implementation, especially in the Johor Baru city area, worth RM142.7mil. "In conclusion, as a comprehensive solution to address flooding in high-risk areas, the federal government through the 5th Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan has approved the implementation of the Sungai Skudai Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) at a cost of RM99mil,' he said. He said this covers all risky areas in the Sungai Skudai basin, including Kg Poh Chi Lin, Kg Sepakat Baru, Kg Laut and Kg Syahbandar. "Currently, the project is at the consultant appointment stage and physical works are expected to begin in 2027,' he said. - Bernama
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Eight flood mitigation projects in Johor being implemented
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Eight of the 11 High Priority Flood Mitigation (TBBT) projects in the state are in the implementation phase involving six districts, namely Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat, Muar, Tangkak and Johor Bahru. Johor State Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the remaining three TBBT projects are currently in the pre-implementation stage, with design negotiations and technical studies underway. 'Among the TBBT projects that are currently underway is the Sungai Muar Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) Phase 3, Package 1 in Segamat, by upgrading the Muar River between the confluence of Sungai Jementah to Sungai Labis worth RM461 million,' he said at the Johor State Legislative Assembly sitting in Kota Iskandar here today. He was replying to Datuk Jefridin Atan (BN-Kukup), Anuar Abd Manap (BN-Pemanis) and Marina Ibrahim (PH-Skudai) on the latest status of TBBT projects, the approved flood mitigation plan and the progress of flood hotspot solutions in Johor. He said other TBBT projects currently being implemented are RTB Sungai Muar Phase 3, Package 2 in Segamat to increase the capacity of Sungai Labis, Sungai Jementah and its branches worth RM70.95 million and RTB Bandar Batu Pahat worth RM187.17 million. 'Meanwhile, the two TBBT projects in Kota Tinggi are RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 1 in Kota Tinggi which includes the construction of a flood reservoir and upgrading works of Sungai Johor worth RM376 million and RTB Sungai Johor Phase 1, Package 2 to improve Sungai Johor and its branches worth RM74.2 million,' he said. The Bukit Pasir assemblyman also said that the TBBT project in progress also involves a project to strengthen the Semberong flood mitigation dam structure in Batu Pahat at a cost of RM33 million and is expected to be completed in July 2028. He added that for the Tangkak district, the project is to complete work on the Sungai Kesang Basin RTB project worth RM24.8 million, which began in August 2023 and is expected to be completed in August next year, while the TBBT project that is also expected to be completed next year is the Sungai Pemandi RTB in Kota Tinggi, which involves a cost of RM29.73 million. 'Meanwhile, for the three projects in the pre-implementation stage, the Sungai Muar Phase II RTB project in Muar/Tangkak, worth RM331 million, is expected to begin design negotiations in June 2025, and the Sungai Batu Pahat (Seri Medan) RTB, worth RM56.7 million, is expected to begin in July 2025. 'Also in pre-implementation is the development study for the Sungai Skudai Basin in Johor Bahru, worth RM9 million, with a 12-month technical design process expected to begin in October 2026. According to Mohamad Fazli, the state government is also taking proactive steps by approving nine flood mitigation plan projects involving Tangkak, Pontian, Kulai, Segamat, Kota Tinggi, Kluang, Batu Pahat, Mersing and Johor Bahru districts worth RM15.53 million. In addition, he said, the state government is also planning to apply for allocations to implement flood prevention works. According to him, the application to the federal government, through the 13 Malaysia Plan (13MP) is worth RM 2.23 billion and the application through the state government is worth RM60.38 million. 'As for the flood hotspot project, there are seven projects in implementation, especially in the Johor Bahru city area, worth RM142.7 million. 'In conclusion, as a comprehensive solution to address flooding in high-risk areas, the federal government through the 5th Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan has approved the implementation of the Sungai Skudai Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) at a cost of RM99 million,' he said. He said this covers all risky areas in the Sungai Skudai basin, including Kg Poh Chi Lin, Kg Sepakat Baru, Kg Laut and Kg Syahbandar. 'Currently, the project is at the consultant appointment stage and physical works are expected to begin in 2027,' he said.
