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Why why why?

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Fawlty Towers: John Cleese to reboot series with daughterr
The much-loved comedy series is set to return with the father-daughter pairing taking on a boutique hotel

John Cleese is set to reboot his much-loved comedy series Fawlty Towers.
The actor and writer will team up with daughter Camilla Cleese, with the pair both set to write and star. The new series will “explore how Cleese’s over-the-top, cynical and misanthropic Basil Fawlty navigates the modern world”, according to early information, with the plot focusing on his relationship with his daughter as they manage a boutique hotel together.


Why can’t they just leave things alone,


Why do they feel they have to

Remake
Reboot
Revamp
Sequel
Prequel
Spin off
Universe

To just about every single film or tv show,

Somethings just needs to be left alone and this is one of them,

It might be good but it’ll be nowhere as good and watered down compared to the original

https://amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-r...-cleese-reboot

[nosferatu42]

One word...Money.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Ex-wives are expensive.

I love Fawlty Towers but can't imagine how it will work with an octogenarian Basil Fawlty and his American daughter.

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It’s been reported that Warner Bros. Discovery is in talks to produce a new TV adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter book series.

According to Bloomberg, each season of the series would be based on one of Rowling’s seven main entries in the Harry Potter series, potentially meaning a franchise that spans many years for the entertainment conglomerate.


https://www.nme.com/news/tv/harry-po...r-bros-3425476

[Susan Foreman]

'The Muppets Mayhem' - Coming to Disney+ on May 10

The amps go up to 11.5 !!

[Susan Foreman]

'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai' - coming to Max (previously HBO Max) on May 23

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Series 2 of prime them, if you’ve not seen it it’s a highly recommended show, and one of the most unsettling disturbing tv series you will watch.

The story tells of the discrimination of a black family that moves into a white suburban neighborhood in the US,
In the 50s and the unpleasantness that happens with it.


https://moviesr.net/amp-p-horror-ant...ming-at-amazon

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by gag

Series 2 of prime them, if you’ve not seen it it’s a highly recommended show, and one of the most unsettling disturbing tv series you will watch.

The story tells of the discrimination of a black family that moves into a white suburban neighborhood in the US,
In the 50s and the unpleasantness that happens with it.


https://moviesr.net/amp-p-horror-ant...ming-at-amazon

I've seen the first season and thought it was very good, so echo your recommendation.

[Susan Foreman]

"Fear not, for I have a cunning plan..."

In July...

Blackadder pilot to be broadcast for the first time / British Comedy Guide

"To tie in with the 40th anniversary of Blackadder, TV channel Gold is to screen the never-before-broadcast pilot

The channel will also air new documentaries Blackadder: The Lost Pilot and Blackadder: A Cunning Story..."

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Comes Out Of Action Hero Retirement In Trailer For Netflix's FUBAR
The series is set to start streaming on Netflix on May 25.
Netflix has released an official trailer for FUBAR, a new action series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in his first regular TV appearance. The series is inspired by his 1994 hit film True Lies, and is set to begin streaming on May 25.



Trailers in the link


https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ar.../1100-6513401/