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New Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
A pinch of strangeness at play
How many of you have played rock, paper, scissors? We played it all the time in school — sometimes just as a game, sometimes to decide who would play first in a game, and sometimes to break a tie. I remember, a few years ago, watching an episode of the popular TV show The Big Bang Theory, where Sheldon comes up with a new version of rock, paper, scissors called 'rock, paper, scissors, lizard, Spock.' I was amused that someone could complicate such a simple game. However, this perspective changed when I attended a conference on traditional games in Spain. One of the delegates demonstrated on stage the game of Morra. It is a more sophisticated version of rock, paper, scissors, and is played in various versions across Europe. It is a hand game, that I understand, dates back thousands of years to ancient Roman and Greek times. While there are many variations of Morra, most forms can be played with a minimum of two players. In the most popular version, the players throw out a single hand, each showing zero to five fingers, and call out their guess as to the sum of all fingers.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'F**k you CBS...' Jimmy Kimmel Backs Stephen Colbert After 'The Late Show' Cancellation
Last Updated: The CBS leadership describes it as a 'purely financial decision', which has nothing to do with 'other matters happening at Paramount'. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is nearing its end. In a surprise announcement on July 17, CBS revealed its decision to put an end to the famous franchise featuring show host Stephen Colbert. The news has shocked many, including Jimmy Kimmel, who firmly stood by his friend after the tragic announcement. In an Instagram Story posted by Kimmel, he shared support for his friend, without mincing his words in his message to the CBS Network. 'Love you Stephen. And F**k you CBS and all your Sheldons," read the post. Notedly, his message was a subtle dig at the network which also hosted the show The Big Bang Theory, which had Sheldon Cooper as one of its main leads. According to the network, it has decided to shelve the show, with the final episode being aired in May 2026. While the CBS leadership describes it as a 'purely financial decision," which has nothing to do with 'other matters happening at Paramount," the fans refuse to agree. As per the fans of the show, this might be an attempt to shut the voices that make anti-Trump jokes or woke rants. This cancellation is alleged to be an unsaid warning for all late-night hosts that have often criticised the Trump administration. Colbert too confirmed the news on the Thursday episode, stating that this will be the last season for the show. He also clarified that he is not being replaced, but the network is scrapping the show altogether. The show was initially hosted by David Letterman, who left it to join The Late Show with David Letterma n with NBC in 1993. Colbert later took up his role as the host of the CBS show in 2015. Earlier, in 2023, CBS cancelled The Late Late Show featuring James Corden, stating that the time slot was no longer profitable for the network. This may mark an end to the late night show era for CBS. For Kimmel, whose contract is ending next year, it is yet to be seen if Disney renews his contract for Jimmy Kimmel Live. view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 20:57 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jimmy Kimmel shows support for Stephen Colbert as CBS confirms end of 'The Late Show'
Jimmy Kimmel has expressed public support for Stephen Colbert after CBS confirmed it will end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and retire The Late Show franchise at the close of the 2025-26 season. Posting on Instagram, Kimmel wrote, 'Love you Stephen. F*** you and all your Sheldons CBS,' in response to Colbert's announcement during the opening of his show. While Kimmel did not clarify the remark, it may reference CBS' The Big Bang Theory and its spinoffs Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage. CBS stated the decision was 'purely financial against a challenging backdrop in late night' and unrelated to the show's performance or other Paramount matters. The announcement follows The Late Show receiving another Emmy nomination for Outstanding Talk Series, underlining its continued strong performance. Colbert, who has hosted the show since 2015, has been an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump and recently described Paramount Global's settlement of a Trump lawsuit as a 'big fat bribe' during coverage of the pending Skydance merger. Kimmel and Colbert, known for their collaborative relationship, previously joined forces during the writers' strike with other late-night hosts to support their staff. They have made appearances on each other's shows and shared the stage at events, including a joint segment at the 2019 Emmy Awards. The ending of The Late Show marks the first closure of a flagship 11:30 PM broadcast late-night programme in the current era, placing focus on the future of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC as the late-night landscape continues to shift.
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Jimmy Kimmel extends support to Stephen Colbert as CBS cancels The Late Show
Jimmy Kimmel isn't one to sit quietly, especially when one of his own takes a hit. While on vacation, the late-night host paused to express solidarity with fellow comedian Stephen Colbert after CBS announced the end of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'.In a sharp and emotional Instagram post, Kimmel wrote, 'Love you Stephen. F**k you and all your Sheldons CBS (sic),' taking a pointed jab at the network - and possibly referencing 'The Big Bang Theory' his post: Instagram/JimmyKimmel Kimmel's reaction led a wave of support from across the entertainment community. Actors Rachel Zegler, Jon Batiste, and Adam Scott also voiced their disappointment, underscoring just how much Colbert's cultural presence resonates beyond late Batiste wrote, "The greatest to ever do it (sic)," while Zegler commented, "I am extremely sad. I adore you, Stephen (sic)."Take a look at the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Late Show (@colbertlateshow)CBS recently confirmed that 'The Late Show' will wrap up at the end of the 2025–26 season. The network attributed the decision to financial pressures, calling it "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night," and clarified it had 'nothing to do with the show's performance.' This comes even as Colbert's show earned a fresh Emmy nomination for Outstanding Talk Series - making the cancellation all the more Late Show will be the first 11:30 PM flagship talk show to officially end, adding uncertainty to the future of late-night staples like 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'. With audiences shifting and streaming platforms dominating attention spans, the golden age of traditional late night may be inching toward its final curtain.- EndsTrending Reel
See - Sada Elbalad
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Captain Planet and the Planeteers" Live-Action Series in Development
Yara Sameh 'Captain Planet and the Planeteers,' an animated TBS series from the '90s about an environmentalist superhero, is being adapted into a live-action series by Netflix. Tara Hernandez, best known for creating 'Mrs. Davis' on Peacock and writing on 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Young Sheldon,' has been tapped to pen the script of the show. Executive producers include Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Leigh London Redman via Berlanti Productions and Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson via Appian Way. Warner Bros. Television, where Berlanti Productions is under an overall deal, is the studio behind the show. The 1990s-era Captain Planet cartoons 'Captain Planet and the Planeteers' and 'The New Adventures of Captain Planet' were produced by DIC Entertainment and Hanna-Barbera and aired on TBS and in syndication from 1990 to 1996. The character was the brainchild of Barbara Pyle and Turner founder Ted Turner, who wanted to address environmental issues and attract young viewers by placing those themes inside a story of superheroes and villains. That show featured voice actors including Ed Asner, Whoopi Goldberg and LeVar Burton. 'Captain Planet' has been in development as a live-action adaptation in many forms over the years. Glen Powell had previously been writing a 'Captain Planet' movie for DiCaprio, first revealed in 2018 and as recently as 2023 he told reporters that his 'subversive and fun and dark and irreverent' take was still in development. In 2011, 'Transformers' film franchise producers Don Murphy and Susan Montford pacted with Cartoon Network to develop a live-action feature based on the character. According to the Captain Planet Foundation, 'In the show, Gaia, the spirit of the planet, assembles a team of five young 'planeteers' from nations around the world, who can summon Captain Planet to help them solve ecological and other global problems 'by their powers combined.' The show was widely acclaimed for its treatment difficult issues such as pollution, poaching, deforestation, as well as more social issues including drug addiction, HIV/ AIDS, and bullying in a way that educated, entertained, but also activated its young audience.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
