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Question: Scoop on Episode 300 of Grey’s Anatomy? —@ThePompeoMethod via Twitter

Ausiello: With It breaking box office records, I’m hearing rumblings that the Krista Vernoff-penned outing — which bears the Hamilton-esque title “Who Dies, Who Lives, Who Tells Your Story” — may feature a frightening, possibly dangerous clown.

Question: Will Sean Maguire be coming back to Once Upon a Time? —Sara

Ausiello: “Never say never, but… not in the immediate run of episodes,” Adam Horowitz told us when we delivered your question.

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Question: I’m already having Walking Dead withdrawal. Got anything on Season 8 yet? — Bud

Ausiello: As a matter of fact, yes. Remember in the finale, when Sasha said she wasn’t giving up on Eugene, even though he’d reverted to his most spineless self? That was “a hint to what the story is,” showrunner Scott Gimple recently told TVLine. “It certainly looked like he was still a Savior. But is that going to haunt him… change him?...

Another year, another move further away from caring about pop. Whether that's pop's fault or mine, I'm not sure. But there was still plenty of great new music released in 2015, and here, according to my idiosyncratic tastes, are the best albums, or at least my favorites.

1. Wire: Wire (Pink Flag)

This is said to be the first time that Bruce Gilbert's replacement, guitarist Matthew Simms, was heavily involved in the creation of a Wire album, and the result is...the closest Wire has ever come to sounding like a Colin Newman album. I exaggerate for effect, but only slightly: most everything thrums along smoothly and motorik-ly, he takes all the lead vocals (though Graham Lewis supposedly wrote many of the lyrics), and there are none of the post-punkier outbursts of the group's previous two reunion albums, though near the end of Wire, the one-two punch of "Split Your Ends" and "Octopus" come close.

Ohhhhhhh… I got to go! I got to go! I got to go! I got to go!

Oh, sorry, is this recap on? I got caught up — like a Kylie Jenner at the flash of a paparazzo’s camera — by so many of The Voice‘s Monday-night performances that the couch dancing and Gospel-handing off-key caterwauling have been in effect for two straight hours, with no end in sight.

I won’t! Let you! Close enough to hurt me…

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Don’t judge. I know deep down you feel me.

I’m not trying to score TVLine a quote on an upcoming promo for The Voice, I promise. But every season, when the Battle Rounds arrive, all I can think is, “This damn show has too much damn talent.”

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How else can Gwen Stefani declare one of Team Pharrell’s showdowns her favorite Battle in show history, then leave the loser hanging without a coveted steal? And why is it that nine seasons in, declaring a winner in any given head-to-head matchup feels more challenging than ever?

If I were a less cynical recapper,...

The Blind Auditions on The Voice season 9 continue. So far, 19 hopefuls have been welcomed onto coach teams and many more hope to join them. Of those singers, only 29 will have the opportunity to choose a coach and begin the wildest ride of their lives. 

As for the coaches, we're excited to have Gwen Stefani back in the red leather chair. So far, she's the leader of the pack, having been chosen by no less than six artists: Kota Wade, Braiden Sunshine, Ellie Lawrence, Noah Jackson, Tim Atlas and Hanna Ashbrook. Right behind Gwen is Blake Shelton with five artists on his team: Nadjah Nicole, Barrett Baber, Blind Joe Bommersbach, Zach Seabaugh and Emily Ann Roberts. Pharrell Williams and Adam Levine are tied at four artists each, Pharrell with Mark Hood, Siahna Im, Ivonne Acero and Evan McKeel; and Adam with Keith Semple, Jordan Smith, Regina Love and James Dupre. Which...

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Question: Any word on what’s happening with Revenge? The last few episodes have all felt very series-finale leaning. Will it be renewed or cancelled? And if we do get a Season 5, is there a major revamp in store? —Sean

Ausiello: Based on what I’m hearing about the finale, there would have to be a major revamp if the show returns for a fifth season. Actually, forget revamp — there’d have to be a whole new show.

Ricky Wilson was the first coach on The Voice UK to complete his team this series, but which acts made it into his gang? Read on for your round-up of the 12 contestants batting for Team Ricky...

1. Autumn Sharif

Age: 19

From: London

Blind audition song: 'Crying For No Reason' - Katy B

What you need to know: Autumn turned down the lead role in Thriller Live to be on The Voice UK. She's inspired by her mum - who had to flee Somalia - and was won over by Ricky when he told her she was "the one" to complete his team.

2. Christina Matovu

Age: 24

From: London

Blind audition song: 'If I Go' - Ella Eyre

What you need to know: Christina - who says her biggest fan is her gran - got so emotional after her blind audition that Ricky had to get up on stage to give her his hankie.

Tonight saw the final Blind Auditions show of The Voice UK, with Rita Ora, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am all having free spaces on their teams to fill. As for Ricky Wilson - he just enjoyed the performances with a full team behind him.

1. As we settled down to the last auditions, scheduling was something many took issue with as a pair of Geordies ordered in a takeaway on the other side:

Why would you put on the voice and ant and dec Saturday night takeaway at the same time

— Bexi lad (@beckyyirenee) February 21, 2015

Do I watch Ant & Dec Saturday Night Takeaway or The Voice? #Decisions

— chloe lock (@chloelock) February 21, 2015

choosing the voice or saturday night take away is p hard but will is fav

— ⠀ (@dannysirwin) February 21, 2015

The Voice or Saturday night takeaway???

— Lewis Atkinson (@Lew_Atkinson) February 21, 2015

hmmmmmmm #thevoice v #SaturdayNightTakeaway and the winner is Takeaway wooohooooo...

The anthology horror film is back in the wake of the success of chapter-style horror films like The Theatre Bizarre (2011) and its announced follow-up, V/H/S (2012), the soon-to-be-released sequel V/H/S 2 (2013) and The ABC’s of Death (2012).

While this movement generates a good deal of conversation about the fondly remembered Amicus productions of the 1960’s and 1970’s like Dr. Terror’s House Of Horrors (Freddie Francis, 1965), Torture Garden (Freddie Francis, 1967), The House That Dripped Blood (Peter Duffell, 1971) and Asylum (Roy Ward Baker, 1972) among others, the comparison is not exactly accurate across the board.

While the segments of V/H/S are unified by shared visual style and a wraparound story, The Theatre Bizarre and The ABC’s of Death come off as collections of essentially unrelated horror short films loosely bound by a flimsy wraparound segment in the case of The Theatre Bizarre or a basic concept as...

This month, we’ll be running a series of special features on The Walking Dead collectibles. This is an area of The Walking Dead that has really exploded over the last year, with dozens (hundreds?) of collectibles planned to be released over the course of 2013.

For the first feature, I talked with Funko toy designer Reis O’Brien. He gave me details on upcoming Walking Dead toys, talked about the creation process, and let our readers know how they can suggest characters that Funko should work on next.

Thanks for taking the time to talk with Daily Dead. Can you tell our readers about your job at Funko?

Reis O’Brien: I’m the newest Funko toy designer. I was originally brought on to develop new product lines such as papercraft playsets and collectible tins, but it didn’t take long before I started designing Pops, Wacky Wobblers and blind box toys as well.

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Question: Please bestow upon your loyal fans some serious scoop for Revenge, so that us lowly peons can stumble through the summer with the smallest of comforts. —Steven

Ausiello: It looks like Emily will have a new boy toy to play with next season. The show has quietly begun casting Conrad’s Mia son from his first marriage. And from the sounds of it, the smart and sexy heir apparent is going to...

On TV this super Sunday: A mysterious stranger arrives at Downton Abbey, The Voice‘s game of musical chairs resumes, and oh yeah — there’s a football game on, too! Here are nine programs you may want to keep on your radar.

Marathons and More to Watch on Super Bowl Sunday – Instead Of, You Know, the Big Game

6 pm Super Bowl Xlvi (NBC) | In a rematch of Super Bowl Xlii, the New England Patriots face the New York Giants in Indianapolis. Kelly Clarkson will tackle the national anthem, and Madonna (with various guests) will perform at the halftime show. TVLine...

Day 1 of Fantastic Fest is over, we are currently in the 2nd day so far and we are having a blast. We have included all of our written reviews for the movies we saw during Day 1. Also, we will try our best to post daily blogs from the festival with conversations with Editor-In-Chief, Andy Triefenbach, and Managing Editor, Michael Haffner, discussing some of the films. We included the first one down below.

Day 1 Vlog: Reviews from Day 1:

Blind

Sleepless Night

The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence)

Miscellaneous Coverage: The Human Centipede 2 Full Sequence Opening Night Festivities & Red Carpet Video- Video Credit Erik Horn/Gates Bradley- Arts & Labor Opening Night Intro With Creative Director Tim League- Video Credit Erik Horn/Gates Bradley- Arts & Labor...

Fresh off a successful opening salvo of films, Fantastic Fest is proud to announce the second wave of pictures for the week of September 22-29 in Austin, Texas. As always, it looks like an impressive line-up.

And seeing how this is the film festival that has launched such films as Zombieland, Trollhunter and The Human Centipede, you'll just have to trust them. They've proven time and again they know what's good.

In addition to the line-up of 17 new films making their world, North American or Us premieres, Fantastic Fest has some great contests and one hottie of a new director in Kristen Bell.

So, without further ado, here's the info for Fantastic Fest, Second Sequence.

From the Press Release

Fantastic Fest is proud to announce the second wave of programming for the seventh edition of Fantastic Fest, happening September 22-29 in Austin, Texas. The second wave includes 17 new World, North American and Us premiere films,...

Fantastic Fest is an annual film festival in Austin, Texas, founded in 2005 by Tim League of Alamo Drafthouse, Harry Knowles of Ain’t It Cool News, Paul Alvarado-Dykstra, and Tim McCanlies, writer of The Iron Giant and Secondhand Lions. The festival which focuses on genre films such as horror, science fiction, fantasy, action, Asian, and cult takes place in September at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, filling three screens for eight days and hosting many writers, directors and actors, both well established and unknown. We’ve already posted the first wave of films which was pretty impressive. Now the fest has announced the second wave which includes Ahn Sang-hoon’s Blind, Lars Von Trier’s Melancholia and aume Balaguero’s Sleep Tight. See the press release below.

Austin, TX–Thursday, August 18th, 2011– Fantastic Fest is proud to announce the second wave of programming for the seventh edition of Fantastic Fest,...

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Tim Matheson’s name used to be synonymous with the classic‘70s frat film Animal House. But after enjoying almost 50 years in theentertainment business (not bad for a 63-year-old), Matheson has finally seemedto officially shed his Eric Stratton association.

These days, the actor/director is better known as the goldenboy of USA Networks, where he frequently works behind the camera and makes the occasionalguest appearance on shows like Burn Notice, White Collar, and Covert Affairs.

In a recent interview, Matheson talked about whether heconsiders himself more of an actor or a director, his role at USA, and theparts he’d like to explore at the network.

Q: Since you’re doing both the acting and directing, do youconsider yourself more of an actor or a director?

Tim: I think at the moment—that’s so hard. I think right nowI’m more of a director...

Got a scoop request? An anonymous tip you’re dying to share? Just want to say hi? You can send any/all of the above to [email protected] Question: Any more clues on who dies on Private Practice? —Katie Ausiello: Well, Addison was already a long shot, but considering what happens to her in the finale, I can't imagine Shonda Rhimes would be so cruel as to kill her. [Major Spoiler Alert] "You've watched her get really beat up all season," says the boss lady, so "I wanted to sort of see her have a chance at really being happy...to finally...

0:00 - Intro 2:55 - Headlines: At The Movies Gets Canceled, Brad Bird to Direct M:I4, Tod “Kip” Williams to Direct Paranormal Activity 2, Paul W.S. Anderson to Direct Buck Rogers, 3-D Ticket Prices Going Up 20%, Kevin Smith’s Red State Gets Funding, Kevin Smith vs. Film Critics 19:50 - Review: Hot Tub Time Machine 56:25 - Trailer Trash: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World 1:07:50 - Other Stuff We Watched: Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks, Requiem for a Dream, The Wire, Toy Story 2, Whip It, Pawn Stars, The Cosby Show, The Late Shift, Dog Soldiers, The Life & Times of Tim, Lost 1:33:20 - Junk Mail: Wes Craven, Heavy Rain and Video Games as Art, The Quiet Earth and The Lathe Of Heaven, What Would You Do if You Were Blind, Podcast Recommendations, Movies that Disturbed or Upset You, High-Concept Movies 2:...

Weta Workshop, best known for their physical effects work on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, has put a big ole spotlight on a small-time horror project in the works. According to Bloody Disgusting, the five-time Academy Award-winning studio, for which Peter Jackson is a founder, is set to produce creature effects for a domestic scare called The Home, which was actually written by Eric Vespe, otherwise known as Quint from fellow movie site Ain't It Cool News. Considering director Kristoffer Aaron Morgan and Vespe made a short film called Blind in 2004 that the Weta guys loved, it makes sense when Weta's Richard Taylor says, "it's time to make Aaron and Eric's film come to life." All around, this is some great news. Independent horror paired with a big-budget effects shop... I'm smelling something tasty. The Home, "a visceral horror thriller, unfolds after a firefighter is nearly killed during a...