'Walker' Prequel 'Independence' in the Works at The CW!

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“The Batman” spinoff series about The Penguin at HBO Max has officially been ordered to series.As Variety exclusively reported in December 2021, Colin Farrell will return for the limited series after starring as the famous Batman villain in the recently released film. Based on the characters created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger for DC, the show will follow the character, whose real name is Oswald Cobblepot, as he rises through the ranks of Gotham’s criminal underworld. Variety reported that the show as in the works in September 2021.“The world that Matt Reeves created for ‘The Batman’ is one that warrants a deeper gaze through the eyes of Oswald Cobblepot,” said Farrell.

There's no room for error at Rangers training as Thursday's clash with Red Star Belgrade looms on the horizon.

A drugs offender has walked free despite his third conviction for being involved in the supply of cannabis.

Love Island's 2016 contestant Scott Thomas has hit back at rumours that he's rekindled his romance with former Islander and ex-girlfriend Kady McDermott, after fans speculated that the two might be enjoying an intimate tropical holiday together. Eagle-eyed fans of the smash-hit ITV2 dating series fell under the assumption earlier this week that the former flames – who first went exclusive as a couple six years earlier before going separate ways back in 2017 – might have gotten back together, as they each posted photos of their luxury winter vacations before similar-looking beach backgrounds.

EastEnders star Lucy Benjamin has decided on a huge change as she ditched her signature blonde curls and embraced a full head of silver grey locks instead.The 51 year old actress played Lisa Fowler on the BBC One soap starting from 1998. She first left Albert Square in dramatic scenes in 2003, but made a scene-stealing return to Walford in 2010 and 2017. Lucy then reappeared on the soap for one more year 2019-2020.

HBO Max has given a straight-to-series order for The Penguin, a spinoff series for Colin Farrell‘s villainous role from The Batman!

This year's Dancing On Ice stars are "training like crazy" and are "the most competitive" in the show's history, a source says. Brendan Cole, 45, Connor Ball, 25, Kimberly Wyatt, 40, Kye Whyte, 22, and Regan Gascoigne, 26, will fight it out for a place in the final this Sunday. And a source tells OK! the competition has never been more tense, saying: "This year, the show is the most competitive it’s ever been.

Academy of Country Music Awards, Miranda Lambert is getting back to work and giving back to the community that means the most to her.MORE: Miranda Lambert admits she 'can't believe this is happening' with emotional postThe star teased a new addition to her family, as she announced an incredible donation to an organization close to her heart.True to her country and farm-life roots, the singer is a die-hard animal lover, and even has her own organization, MuttNation, dedicated to the nurturing and safety of shelter animals.WATCH: Miranda wins ACM Award for Entertainer of the YearMORE: Carrie Underwood 'couldn't be more proud of sister' Miranda Lambert after 'long overdue' winIn an emotional new tribute, the country singer announced that together with Tractor Supply, they were donating a "surprise" $5,000 grant to an animal shelter in every state in appreciation of their hard work and dedication to the wellbeing of animals.Miranda shared the exciting news with a photo of herself looking out to a rolling field of grass, wearing a plaid shirt, skinny jeans, cowboy boots of course, and holding a guitar.The image featured her adorable blonde dog, Bellamy. Fans couldn't help but wonder, given the star's dedication and love for pets, if a new pup would be joining the family any time soon.A post shared by Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert)Miranda's heartfelt announcementThe If I Was a Cowboy singer was flooded with support following the news, with fans commending her for her donation and thoughtful tribute.

Kristen Bell left fans howling with her recent appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show as she opened up about a particularly revealing moment of her life at home with husband Dax Shepard.MORE: Kristen Bell reveals epic bridal shower – with the most unusual wedding outfitKelly opened up her segment by saying: "Here's what your neighbors see when they look at your house," and then showed a picture of the Good Place star completely in the nude except for a pair of blue compression socks.WATCH: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's bathroom debateShe was bent over, presumably in the midst of a yoga pose, and she'd been blurred out for audiences, with Kelly adding: "We saw this.""First of all…Dax, congratulations. Congratulations, I just need to say it.

Kevin Bacon has paid a heartfelt tribute to the two most important women in his life.MORE: Kyra Sedgwick's swimsuit selfie with Kevin Bacon is too good to missThe Footloose actor took to Instagram on Tuesday to mark International Women's Day, sharing a never-before-seen photo of wife Kyra Sedgwick and their daughter Sosie Bacon."Lucky to know these wonderful women. I’m so grateful to have you in my life.

Amy Schumer is looking forward to taking on one of Hollywood's biggest hosting gigs, that being the 2022 Academy Awards at the end of March.MORE: Amy Schumer 'outs' the news that Superbad star Michael Cera has welcomed a babySpeaking to Extra TV, the actress revealed that she was ready to stir things up come Oscars night and go in no holds barred.WATCH: Amy Schumer's husband Chris surprises her with unique birthday messageShe said: "I'm going to get myself in some trouble as per the [usual]…" Amy will be joined by fellow actresses Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall on stage."Wanda, Regina are hilarious. And we're having a blast preparing.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are paying a visit.

Jennifer Garner narrowly avoided a kitchen disaster on Christmas Eve!

obtained by TMZ and other outlets, the filmmaker was attempting to make a legal transaction at a local Bank of America via a written note. A bank teller, though, thought it was a robbery in progress and alerted the police, who raced over. Reports indicated Ryan was incognito in a COVID mask, hat and sunglasses when he approached the teller.

Pinocchio is coming!

HBO Max has given a straight-to-series order for The Penguin, a spinoff series for Colin Farrell‘s villainous role from The Batman!

Josh Hartnett is officially married! The Hollywood star confirmed that he secretly married his longtime girlfriend Tamsin Egerton in November 2021.The happy couple organized a private ceremony at The Old Marylebone Town Hall in London, and while no photos of the event have been released, it was reported that the venue seats only 12 people, so it seems the pair invited their closest friends and family members.A friend of the couple revealed some details about the ceremony, declaring that Josh and Tamsin are “as smitten as ever and wanted to make it official in a low-key affair,” describing it as “a classy ceremony with only a handful of close family and friends.”The source also said that the couple “are really happy living a low-key life away from showbiz parties and red carpets,” and they are “happy to fly under the radar.”The American actor and the British actress are parents to three children, as they previously announced in January 2021, that they recently expanded their family and welcomed their third child.“The thing I am most proud of is that I’m a father of three and I have a good relationship with my partner and a great family life,” Hartnett said in a recent interview with Mr.

It was hail and farewell to Texas Ranger Micki Ramirez (Lindsey Morgen) in tonight’s Walker midseason finale.

UPDATED, 9:35 AM: The CW has moved up the midseason return of Walker by two weeks. Season 2 of the reboot starring Jared Padalecki had been set for Thursday, January 27, and now will premiere at 8 p.m. Thursday, January 13.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla The Jared Padalecki-fronted “Walker” on The CW, consistently a top television ratings performer for the network, is about to achieve “universe” status. Padalecki will executive produce a “Walker” origin story entitled “Walker: Independence,” along with story co-writers Seamus Fahey and Anna Ficke via Pursued By a Bear Productions.The “Walker” prequel, set in the late 1800s, follows an affluent Bostonian named Abby Walker, whose husband is murdered in front of her while on their trek out West.

The Walker universe on the CW is looking to expand with Walker: Independence, an origin story which comes from the mothership series’ star/executive producer Jared Padalecki, creator/executive producer/showrunner Anna Fricke and executive producers Seamus Fahey, Dan Lin and Lindsey Liberatore.