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Forbes
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
HBO Max Orders ‘Big Bang Theory' Spin-off 'Stuart Fails To Save The Universe'
A new spin-off of 'The Big Bang Theory' focused on one of the original series' recurring characters has been ordered to series by HBO Max, the latest example of a continued push by studios to expand popular franchises and repackage familiar content in hopes of reaching streaming success. Denise (Lauren Lapkus) and Stuart (Kevin Sussman) in "The Big Bang Theory." CBS via Getty Images The new show, called 'Stuart Fails To Save The Universe,' will focus on the character of Stuart Bloom, the bumbling owner of the comic book store frequented by the main characters in the original series. 'Stuart Fails To Save The Universe' will be the fourth show in the 'Big Bang' universe after two other sitcoms were spawned from the original series to varying levels of success. 'Young Sheldon,' set in the 1970s and following the childhood of the 'Big Bang' main character, was immensely popular over its seven-season run and was regularly the most-watched show across streaming and television thanks, in part, to its wide availability—'Young Sheldon' aired on CBS and was also available to stream on Netflix, Max, Paramount+ and other services. The series stars Kevin Sussman as Bloom and actors Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie, all of whom were recurring minor characters in 'The Big Bang Theory,' and original series creator Chuck Lorre will executive produce alongside Zak Penn and Bill Prady. Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We're launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day's headlines. Text 'Alerts' to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here : 'The Big Bang Theory' isn't the only show whose characters have been rehashed to capture viewers familiar with their themes and characters as an extension of the 'comfort shows' that have proven to be viewership gold for streaming services. Perhaps the most pervasive examples are the seemingly endless reboots and spinoffs are the 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars' franchises—Disney has created more than 15 shows in the 'Star Wars' universe in the last 11 years and seven new 'Star Trek' shows have aired or been announced since 2018. "Fuller House," which brought back most characters from the 1990s sitcom "Full House," ran for five seasons and drew strong viewership numbers to Netflix, and "Girl Meets World" from Disney ran for three seasons and starred many of the same actors from the original "Boy Meets World" show. Currently running are 'Frasier' on Paramount+, a reboot of the show of the same name that ran from 1993 to 2004; a live-action reboot of ''Avatar: The Last Airbender;' 'Queer Eye,' a re-do of an early 2000s reality show called "Queer Eye For The Straight Guy.'Critically acclaimed series "Cobra Kai," a spin-off of "The Karate Kid" films, ended its six-season run earlier this year and "Roseanne" was brought back for a fan-favorite season in 2018 before racist tweets from its star cancelled its run. Despite a slate of original series, comfort shows like "Gilmore Girls" and "Suits" claimed all 10 spots in Nielsen's most-watched shows for 2023 and 2024. 'The Big Bang Theory' was named 2024's 'most-binged title' in streaming, according to Nielsen. Key Background The plot of 'Stuart Fails To Save The Universe' will focus on Bloom and his friends' attempts to restore reality after bringing about a multiverse Armageddon by breaking a device built by original series main characters Sheldon and Leonard. While the original cast members aren't signed on, the show's log line promises appearances of "alternate-universe versions of characters we've come to know and love from 'The Big Bang Theory.'" Crucial Quote 'I wanted to do something radical that would take me out of my comfort zone," Chuck Lorre said in a statement. "Something the characters on 'The Big Bang Theory' would have loved, hated, and argued about.' What We Don't Know When the new show will air. HBO did not announce a premiere date. Tangent 'The Big Bang Theory' ran for 12 seasons, starting in 2007, and holds a Guinness World Record as the longest-running multi-camera sitcom, surpassing 'Cheers.' The show won 10 Emmy Awards, including four Outstanding Lead Actor prizes for Jim Parsons as Sheldon. In March, Max and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television launched "The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast" with author Jessica Radloff, who wrote a book about the series. 'The Big Bang Theory' also spawned seven seasons of the massive hit 'Young Sheldon' on CBS. Almost 12 million people tuned into the "Young Sheldon" finale live on CBS last June and 6 billion people watched the show across platforms that month, beating out new episodes of "Bridgerton" to become the most popular on television for the month. A spin-off of "Young Sheldon, "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage," aired its first season last year and a second is slated to premiere during the 2025-2026 TV season. 'The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast' Launches On Max (Forbes) 'Bridgerton' Dominates Streaming Ratings In May—But 'Young Sheldon' Captures More Viewers Overall (Forbes) The World's Highest-Paid TV Actors: Jim Parsons Leads With $27.5 Million (Forbes)
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest TV Show Gets First Details
The 1975 classic film comedy-drama One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is being turned into a TV show, with a spin-off series currently in the works. Speaking during an appearance on the indie filmmaking podcast CK Café (via Deadline), producer Paul Zaentz — the nephew of producer Saul Zaentz, who produced the original film — revealed that a spin-off series was in the works. Zaentz said that he had recently been in contact with author Ken Kesey's widow, and that the series would be told through the view of Chief, one of the characters in the film. 'Just now, I've signed an agreement with Ken Kesey's widow to develop a TV series which we'll make through the point of view of the Chief for the first season,' said Zaentz. 'Following the first season, we'll see what happens to the Chief after he escapes [from the psychiatric hospital].' Kesey's original 1962 novel is told from the perspective of Chief Bromden, a towering half-Native American patient at the film's mental institution. Although he's a pivotal figure in the film, Kesey infamously was not a fan of Miloš Forman's 1975 film due to it deviating from the book's POV. In the original film, Bromden was played by Will Sampson. Since the film's release in 1975, talks of a spin-off or remake have been floated for some time. In 2020, a prequel series, Ratched, aired on Netflix for one season, but no other official projects from the source have come out. (Source: Deadline) The post One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest TV Show Gets First Details appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Rumor Is Good News for Keanu Reeves Fans
A new rumor surrounding Shadow from the Sonic the Hedgehog film series will have fans of the character very happy. According to a new report from noted insider MyTimeToShine suggests that a Shadow spin-off is currently in development at Paramount. No official word on whether or not the project would be a television show (like the Knuckles series that aired on Paramount+), or a full-fledged movie was mentioned at this time. Shadow was first introduced in 2024's Sonic the Hedgehog 3. He was played by Keanu Reeves, and toward the end of the film, he attempted to sacrifice himself alongside Dr. Ivo Robotnik in an attempt to save Earth from a cannon. However, the final scene of the film shows Shadow survived. 'Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before,' the synopsis for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reads. 'With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.' Ben Schwartz returns to play Sonic the Hedgehog in the new movie, while the voice cast also includes Colleen O'Shaughnessey as Miles 'Tails' Prower, Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna, and Keanu Reeves as Shadow the Hedgehog. James Marsden will reprise his role as Tom Wachowski. The live-action cast also features Tika Sumpter, Krysten Ritter, Natasha Rothwell, Cristo Fernández, Alyla Browne, and more.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Geordie Shore bosses line up TWO huge spin-offs after cast re-shuffle
GEORDIE Shore bosses are planning to launch two huge new spin-off shows as it goes into its 15th year on-air. The MTV programme has been on-air since 2011 and has already seen two new spin-offs launched over the past year. 5 5 Now, it appears that channel execs are hoping to build on this success by launching two more. Show stars Kyle Christie and Marnie Simpson will become the stars of their own mini-series as they both enter into new chapters in their personal lives. As MTV and Paramount bosses are so happy with the footage they've shot for the new series of Geordie Shore, they've greenlit the two spin-off specials starring the pair. A show source told The Sun: 'The first one will focus on Kyle's lavish wedding to his wife Vicky, which took place in Rome in June. "It was initially going to feature in the main series itself, but there was so much drama from filming, producers couldn't squeeze it all into the regular run so they decided to build a special spin-off around it instead. "There will also be a second spin off which will follow Marnie as she gives birth to her third child later this year. "It's her first girl after having two sons and bosses wanted to capture all the magic and excitement as she and husband Casey welcome their little princess.' The Sun has approached reps for Geordie Shore for comment. Bosses kicked off their brand new spin-off strand, Geordie Stories, last year, with Charlotte Crosby being handed her own full-length spin-off show entitled, Charlotte's New Baby. It followed her as she welcomed her second child, Pixi, with her partner Jake Ankers as well as continuing to grow her business and face the daily pressures of life in the public eye. Pregnant Geordie Shore legend Marnie Simpson reveals gender of her unborn baby in sweet video Just this week, Nathan Henry also launched his own solo show, Nathan & Dad, which followed him as he dealt with his dad's cancer diagnosis. The next full-length series of Geordie Shore is expected to launch in January 2026 with the spin-offs likely to follow soon after. The cast jetted off to Portugal last month to film the 26th series of the show and there was plenty of drama and shenanigans when the cast reunited and two familiar faces made a shocking comeback. Original show star Gaz Beadle made a surprise comeback after years of shunning big-money offers to make a return. Aaron Chalmers also headed out to the villa in Lisbon as he returned to filming for the first time in three years. The next series of the programme will also see James Tindale and Ricci Guarnaccio come face-to-face after being locked in a heated feud with Ricci telling The Sun he planned to "annihilate him" on the next series. Abbie Holborn will also be introducing her TOWIE star boyfriend, Jack Rigden, to the group as he makes his reality TV comeback after eight years. 5 5
The Independent
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Squid Game creator explains Netflix hit's ending
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk stated the show's ending was not designed to set up a US-based spin-off. The surprise cameo by Cate Blanchett as a US recruiter in the final season led many viewers to believe a spin-off was intended. Hwang clarified that the ending aimed to highlight the persistent nature of capitalist systems, not to create room for further seasons and stories. Rumors suggest director David Fincher, a long-time Netflix partner, could be behind a US adaptation or spin-off of Squid Game. Hwang expressed admiration for Fincher's work and said he would 'definitely' watch a US Squid Game if Fincher were involved, despite having no official confirmation.
