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Showrunner Terry Matalas Talks Star Trek: Picard Season 3

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Showrunner Terry Matalas Talks Star Trek Picard Season 3

Star Trek, a show that has inspired countless themes and influenced pop culture in unfathomable ways. The first ever Star Trek show came up in the 1960s and saw the adventures of Captain Kirk with many beloved characters, including Spock. The show was the very first in the line of many other projects, which included both films and TV series. Now, the third season of Star Trek: Picard becomes the reason for old cast members to come back in touch with one another through showrunner Terry Matalas who is also overlooking the new show that began in 2020.

Matalas And The Third Season

The third season may as well be the very last season of the show, and for this one, Matalas wanted a very different fate than the previous two seasons. The third season just premiered on the 16th of February. The first two seasons were not received all that well by the fans. It’s obvious to Matalas that the name Star Trek has a history stay true to and quality that the fans deserve. Matalas being a fan himself, wanted a stronger, more worthy final season for the series that features greats like Sir Patrick Stewart. Here’s what he told The Hollywood Reporter in a recent interview before the premiere date. 

“It was important to me to give these characters and the fans an adventure that felt not only like Star Trek, but also like the best Next Gen movie we never got to see. That they deserved to have,” 

 The premiere episode features Piccard working on getting his old team back together so they can face a new threat. This is when his old flame Dr. Beverly Crusher gets attacked by some alien, which forces Crusher to send a help signal to Piccard, letting him know that the Starfleet can no longer be trusted. This sets off Piccard’s journey alongside now captain William Riker to save the galaxy yet again.

Piccard is going to face the biggest foe he has so far in the series. Showrunner Matalas was inspired by the older films and versions of the story and wanted the final season to have bigger stakes so it could make bolder statements. Dr. Crusher is, of course, the key to all the action that ensues.

“I always had this idea to meet her in a way that felt totally unexpected,” Matalas said. “You’d see (Crusher) sort of waking up, popping into frame, but not being in a traditional Starfleet uniform,” he continued. “She would be on a kind of older, rundown ship — having to grab a phaser rifle and defend her property.”

Matalas wanted the character to have a more disconnected story from her Starfleet days but still remain true to her own self. Because, after all, she is a doctor. He wanted her to try and still help those who needed it in spite of not having the prior protection of her Starfleet crew. Out in the wild on her own, Dr. Crusher would be the beginning of the end. 

The showrunner also had passionate plans regarding the old characters of the former cast members. The story lacked a strong ending that gave justice to the characters for a long time. Especially that of Dr. Crusher, who has not been explored all that much. So, Matias sat down with the lead of the show to have a good talk regarding the end.

“I had to sit down with Patrick, at his dining room table, and take him through the story I had in my head for the season. And I was lucky that he was one hundred percent onboard,” says the showrunner.

“And then, one by one, I met with everyone else and, once again, I was lucky enough to have them onboard to help shape this story together.” 

Now, everyone looks forward to the vision Matalas has created for Star Trek: Picard.

As an award-winning author, Mary Smith was born in Islay but didn't grow up there. At the tender age of seven, her family traveled down to the mainland. She lived in Castle Douglas in Southwest Scotland until she was an adult.

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Brianne Howey and Things About Her That Fans May Not Know

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Brianne Howey, who is 33 years old, is everyone’s favorite Georgia Miller from the Netflix show Ginny & Georgia. The comedy/drama series is all about the mother and daughter duo that moves to a small town in New England to figure out their lives. Their daily squabbles and small fights are to die for. 

But how much do fans know about Howey? Recently, in an interview, she talked about some things that fans may not know about. The actress also opened up about how it was a tough job to play Georgia, a complex character with deep emotions.

Things About Howey

Brianne Howey husband, Matt Ziering, is the love of her life, and the two are expecting their first child. The couple wed each other back in 2021 when the first season of Ginny & Georgia was about to drop. Ginny & Georgia season 2 came out in 2023 in January and has been very widely accepted and applauded. But a starry face lies behind every character an actor plays. What are Howey’s secrets she keeps from the world?

The actress counted down some things that fans may not know about her in a recent interview. Here’s a short list!

1. My favorite movie is Elf. It’s the only [holiday film] I can watch every year and laugh like it’s the first time.

2. The most challenging thing about playing Georgia Miller is how fast she can turn on a dime. One second she’s your best friend, and the next, she’s threatening you.

3. I’ve been told I resemble Julia Roberts, and it’s one of the greater compliments of my life.

4. The most common thing fans ask me on the street is, “You’re not from the South?

5. My long arms tend to come in handy when people can’t reach behind or under certain things.

Her Personal Life

Brianne Howey

She also talked about her first car and her personal life. The actress is undoubtedly beautiful and has her beauty secrets. She mentioned how she loved watching Julia Roberts growing up and how she idolized the actress. She also talked about the famous people she knew! Here, the list continues.

6. My first car was a black Honda Civic with tinted windows. I felt very cool.

7. My No. 1 beauty secret is drinking a lot of water.

8. Julia Roberts was the actress I looked up to the most growing up. For my 12th birthday, I asked for Erin Brockovich on VHS and watched it on repeat.

9. Geena Davis is the most famous person on my phone [contacts].

10. My go-to karaoke song is “Wonderwall” by Oasis.

11. My taupe Jenni Kayne Brooklyn lug boots are my favorite wardrobe item. They’re my everyday go-to’s.

12. I’ve taken every single one of Georgia’s lip colors as keepsakes from the set of Ginny & Georgia.

13. My celebrity crush growing up was Joshua Jackson, all the way.

14. The most starstruck moment I’ve had was with Cate Blanchett. She saw my jaw drop, she smiled, and I think I uttered something along the lines of “I’m stunned to be in your presence.”

15. On Saturday nights, you’ll find me at a fun dinner with good people, great food, and even better drinks.

16. On a typical Sunday afternoon, I’ll be at the farmers’ market and home, doing laundry and cleaning.

17. My guilty pleasure TV show is Below Deck.

FAQ

Question: How old is Brianne Howey?

Answer: Brianne Howey is 33 years old.

Question: How tall is Brianne Howey?

Answer: Howey 5ft 6 in height.

Question: Where does Brianne Howey live now?

Answer: Brianne Howey lives in California with Brianne Howey husband Matt Ziering.

Question: Who is Brianne Howey dating?

Answer: Brianne Howey is married to lawyer Matt Ziering.

Question: Will there be season 3 of Ginny and Georgia?

Answer: Ginny & Georgia 3 trailer has already been released and everyone is all hyped about it. So yes, there will be a season 3.

Question: Why is Ginny and Georgia so popular?

Answer: Ginny & Georgia is popular for the show’s interesting take on humor and the chemistry of the main characters.

Question: Is Ginny & Georgia a true story?

Answer: The show is not based on any known true stories at all.

Question: Was Ginny from Ginny and Georgia pregnant?

Answer: Ginny has a small freak panic attack but turns out she didn’t get pregnant after all.

Question: Will Ginny and Marcus get back together in season 3?

Answer: Yes, Ginny & Georgia is coming back for season 3. As for Marcus and Ginny, they are not meant to be rushing the relationship just yet.

Question: Who does Ginny end up with?

Answer: Ginny ends up single towards the end of season 2 of Ginny & Georgia.

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New Adam McKay Movie Gets Star-Studded Cast

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New Adam McKay Movie Gets Star-Studded Cast

Adam McKay is a brilliant director with his own sense of humor and intensity. The filmmaker has previously made films like Don’t Look Up, Vice, The Other Guys, and the Anchorman series. Now, the director has come up with a brand new project and a brilliant cast of great actors. The film has been rumored and talked about for months before finally being revealed. It will star the likes of Rober Downey Jr., Danielle Deadwyler, Robert Pattinson, and many other A-listers from Hollywood. What is the film all about? It’s likely going to be another one of McKay’s topical comedies. Here’s more.

Average Height, Average Build

Average Height, Average Build

The film is titled Average Height, Average Build. It is meant to be a total rollercoaster ride that sees the world of a serial killer. It will be a part serial killer thriller as well as a part comedy, as is McKay’s usual style. It will see the killer use the powers of political lobbyists to bring a big change in the way laws to work. Why? All so he can kill people more easily and get about his serial killer ways. 

McKay has recently made films that handle and talk about many sorts of crises. Satirical comedy is his best suit and was best reflected in his last few films, including Don’t Look Up, which talked about the current climate crisis, and The Big Short, which handled the housing crisis in America. Average Height, Average Build, handles the corruption and crime crisis that has become an everyday occurrence in America.

McKay has been working on this script for quite a while. He had previously mentioned how he wanted to write a script that talked about the “big, dirty money” that the world, and especially America, is so obsessed with. He has written the script now, which he then described as a comedy film. 

There are no studios attached to the film as of yet. There will probably be multiple negotiations and offers for the film as the months go on. However, actors such as Pattinson, Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, Danielle Deadwyler, and Robert Downey Jr. are already attached to the film. 

A dark political thriller is an interesting idea, but studios see it as somewhat of a risky investment with the way politics is affecting the industry right now. While Don’t Look Up was just as star-studded, it was not received very well by critics. McKay has a great sense of humor and directs these satires, but studios are cautiously approaching this topic.

For this reason, reportedly, multiple studios have already passed on the film while some others are working out whether or not they want to be attached. If the film ends up finding no studios, McKay will have no choice but to go to a streamer which means paying his actors up front. 

This has been the reason a lot of previously approached actors refused to be a part of the film right off the bat. However, plenty has stayed on board, exponentially increasing the project’s potential. McKay is planning to start the filming of the movie in Boston in late summer. He has hired cinematographer Todd Banhazl. The two have previously worked together on McKay’s HBO series Winning Time. 

Even though Don’t Look Up was criticized, it still picked up two nominations. One for Best Picture and one for Original Screenplay. It’s interesting to note that an ensemble this powerful and a director this renowned facing trouble to get a project going is new. Hollywood has been in a sensitive place since COVID, and that has clearly changed a lot of things.

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Courteney Cox Goes Monica Mode Cleaning Hollywood Stars on Walk of Fame

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Courteney Cox Goes Monica Mode Cleaning Hollywood Stars on Walk of Fame

Courteney Cox is very well known by many as the iconic star of the popular 90s sitcom FRIENDS. The actress played Monica Geller, a character who was obsessed with order and cleanliness and was as competitive as it could get. Cox was recently given her own star on the Hollywood walk of fame and was joined by her friends as well as family members. It also included Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow, two of her castmates from the show. She visited the walk of fame this Wednesday to clean the stars that had her and her friends’ names on them. 

Courteney Was Always Monica

Cox has starred in films and shows after FRIENDS. However, it looks like her character never truly left her. Cox was recently awarded stars on the walk of fame, and now, Cox made a funny video cleaning the stars. 

Someone’s gotta do it,she captioned the video of herself shining up her star as Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 played in the background. Was this a clever promotional job? The video featured Cox using her line of home cleaning products, Homecourt. She claims that her products are like “beauty products for the home,” well, that sounds like something only Monica could say.

Cox was often found going through people’s drawers and organizing and cleaning them on the set of FRIENDS. Now, she was seen cleaning the stars of her friends too. She would clean one and move on to another. She cleaned Reese Witherspoon’s star, who appeared in the show as Rachel’s sister before making her career in movies to come.

“Literally right on the star. You can go around!” she told pedestrians, trying to relive her time as Monica Geller on the set of FRIENDS, which aired its final and heartbreaking episode in 2004. The show had a brilliant run of ten years and made all the actors and actresses household names for everyone.

Lisa Kudrow

“Thanks for keeping us clean, Court!!,” said Reese Witherspoon, with Kudrow saying: “Only the best thing ever,” it’s interesting to note that Lisa Kudrow is the only leading cast member from FRIENDS not to have a Hollywood star on the walk of fame. She did, however, attend Cox’s ceremony and said kind words about her as her friend received her star. She talked about how Cox, Aniston, and she have been sisters to each other ever since they bumped into one another on the set of FRIENDS. 

The cast of the show has rarely come together all at once. Last, they were seen together on Friends: The Reunion, a documentary that was an hour and a half long, where cast and crew members came together to reminisce their days of working on the show. Since then, there hasn’t been a single time when the whole cast was together.

Interestingly, the male members of the cast were also absent from Cox’s star reception ceremony. David Schwimmer has previously noted how the entire cast of FRIENDS has only been altogether only twice after the show ended back in 2004.

Monica Geller on the set of FRIENDS

Regardless, it seems like Cox has kept the heart and soul of her character alive. She was the first woman to say the word ‘period’ on TV and perhaps one of the first few to normalize things like OCD and being a neat freak. Today, Cox lives on, and the memory of everyone’s favorite, Monica Geller, still keeps going.

FRIENDS, in fact, was and still is so popular that it is still making the stars millions in residuals and also making Warner Bros a lot of money.

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