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China showcases robot sporting event
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CNN International Correspondent Hanako Montgomery has the story. 00:55 - Source: CNN Taylor Swift unveils album details on boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album 'The Life of a Showgirl' will be released on October 3rd. Swift made an appearance on the podcast 'New Heights,' hosted by her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce where they discussed the album 00:48 - Source: CNN Taylor Swift jokes about male sports fans in new teaser video A new teaser for the highly anticipated podcast featuring Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce was just released. 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5 days ago
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‘Resident Alien' Stars on Their Show's Cancellation, TV Industry ‘Disarray' and a ‘Plausible' Movie Continuation: ‘You Guys Deserve More'
The 'Resident Alien' cast took a final bow at their first, and now last, San Diego Comic-Con Hall H panel, the morning after news broke that their show was canceled. The panel was one of the first on Friday morning and came after USA Network canceled 'Resident Alien' Thursday evening. Showrunner Chris Sheridan and stars Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds and Alice Wetterlund all touched on the cancellation and reflected on the four seasons of the sci-fi dramedy. It has three episodes left to air, with the series finale bowing in two weeks. More from Variety 'Phineas and Ferb' Set to Premiere Next Batch of Episodes in 2026; Additional Guest Stars for 'Cartoonified' Companion Series Revealed 'Resident Alien' Canceled at USA Network Ahead of Season 4 Finale 'The Toxic Avenger' Stars Peter Dinklage, Elijah Wood and More Charm Comic-Con With F-Bombs and Surprising Sincerity 'We crafted this season that wraps our storylines and gives the audience a very satisfying conclusion to the four seasons they've been watching,' Sheridan said. 'I couldn't be more proud of what we've done in this season. I can't wait for you to see it.' He added that he had a feeling that Season 4 would be the last for 'Resident Alien' when they started writing and shooting the current season last year. 'I told the cast that I believed this was the last season, and so we should really appreciate it,' he said. 'As we were shooting, there was an awareness that this was probably it. I know I approached it differently, and I appreciated things in a different way. These were big moments and saying goodbye, not only to each other, but also to the work we did.' Wetterlund sounded off on the 'disarray' of the TV industry on stage and told the packed crowd of Comic-Con fans that they 'deserve more' of their show. 'We know that you guys deserve more than you're getting on a lot of shows and movies. The industry is in disarray and it's been disrupted,' she said. 'Thanks, tech. In a world where TV were normal, we could have way more. The only reason that's not true is not because anybody behind the show doesn't want it. It's because the way the industry works now. You guys deserve more of this.' Sheridan said a movie continuation of the show seems 'plausible' in the future, but doesn't have any plans for it right now 'There won't be another season of this show right now. I do hope for a movie down the road. I think that's a plausible thing and that USA does do,' he said. 'No time soon. It's not like I have ideas, but I think that's something that could happen. I don't know about another season, but the industry is always changing. Who knows?' The cast joked about doing a 'Resident Alien Versus Predator' spinoff. On a lighter note, Tomko said 'I'm going to miss the beautiful routine and consistency. As an actor you don't get that a lot in our business. It's our version of a nine-to-five — that comfort you get when you walk in and everybody knows your name.' Tudyk stars in 'Resident Alien' as an extra-terrestrial that has crash landed on Earth with a mission to destroy humanity. However, after stealing a local physician's identity, he begins appreciating and befriending regular humans. The cast also includes Levi Fiehler, Elizabeth Bowen, Judah Prehn and Meredith Garretson. 'Resident Alien' airs Fridays on USA, with new episodes available to stream on Peacock a week later. The series finale is slated for Aug. 8. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Solve the daily Crossword
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‘Resident Alien' Canceled at USA Network Ahead of Season 4 Finale
'Resident Alien' has been canceled at USA Network, Variety confirms. Three episodes of the show's fourth season are still set to air. The sci-fi series first debuted in 2021 on Syfy but moved to USA after three seasons. 'Resident Alien' premiered on its second network in June with the start of Season 4. The series' fate has already been decided, but USA will air the final three episodes on their originally slated dates in the coming weeks. More from Variety 'Rainmaker' Trailer: Rudy Baylor Goes on the Offensive in USA Network Legal Drama 'Andor': Alan Tudyk on K-2SO's Return, Filming 'Gruesome' Finale Scene and How Cassian 'Freed Him From His Servitude' 'Resident Alien' Season 4 Casts Stephen Root as Harry's Father (EXCLUSIVE) 'I knew going into it that this was likely going to be our final season,' series creator and showrunner Chris Sheridan told TV Insider, which was first to report on 'Resident Alien' ending. 'Creatively, that was exciting because I knew we could spend the time wrapping up some storylines and driving toward an ending. I'm so proud of how good Season 4 is and especially proud that we were able to finish as strongly as we did, with a finale that is probably my favorite episode of the series.' Sheridan also promised that the Season 4 finale gives the series 'a very satisfying ending while also leaving the door cracked open for any future this world may have. I can't wait for everyone to see it.' Alan Tudyk stars in 'Resident Alien' as an extra-terrestrial that has crash-landed on our planet with a mission to wipe out mankind. But, after stealing a small-town physician's identity, he starts to develop an affinity for Earthlings. The cast also includes Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi Fiehler, Elizabeth Bowen, Judah Prehn and Meredith Garretson. 'Resident Alien' airs Fridays on USA, with new episodes available to stream on Peacock a week later. The series finale is slated for Aug. 8. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Solve the daily Crossword