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12 hours ago
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Iconic Characters Who Never Met On Screen
Whether it is movies or TV, we can all agree that great characters make a story great. When a cast is so stacked, it can sometimes be easy to forget that certain characters from the same story never share screentime or interact. Here are 21 examples of famous characters from the same movies and TV shows who somehow never actually met on screen: Doc Brown & Biff in Back to the Future In Back to the Future, the main character Marty McFly shares several scenes with Doc Brown and Biff. Yet, those two characters never interact in the entire first movie. Since Doc was away from the school for all but one scene, it makes sense that he never encounters the high school bully. A back-and-forth with them, past or present, would have been interesting. Jesse Pinkman and Walt Jr. in Breaking Bad The fact that Walter White's "business" partner and his son never shared a scene shouldn't be too shocking, but Pinkman did have other interactions with the family. For full perspective, both characters appeared in ALL 62 Breaking Bad episodes. They never shared a single interaction. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope That's right. The main hero and villain of the original trilogy never meet on screen. Luke isn't even presented as the hero for the film's first act, and Vader has less than twenty minutes of screentime. Luke witnesses Obi-Wan's demise at Vader's hand, but other than that, these two never share a moment until the third act of Episode V. Ned Stark and Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones They stayed loyal to the book. Game of Thrones almost has too many characters to keep count of, but it's hard to believe two of the most prominent actors never interacted. The two favorites out of the gate, but only one made it past Season 1. Location is no excuse, because these two characters never seem to cross paths. Ned's dislike for the Lannisters could have something to do with it, and it seems, in the end, his head was in the right place to think that. Steve Rogers & Pepper Potts in any of the MCU movies The Marvel Cinematic Universe is so enormous that many characters never share screen time. Still, since Pepper Potts is part of the O.G. Iron Man and plays a pretty large role in Tony Stark's story, it's shocking she never interacted with "The First Avenger." It would have been interesting to see emotionally for Stark's also, there was that whole "Civil War" between the two heroes, so maybe it was for the best. Frank Costanza & Newman in Seinfeld Seinfeld is known for their hilarious one-off characters, but there are some recurring characters that gave memorable moments in the series. There is George Costanza's dad, Frank, who has no "serenity now." And then there's Newman, Jerry Seinfeld's rival and Kramer's friend. Newman and Frank are arguably the two funniest (and unhinged) side characters in the series, but they never share an iconic moment. Arwen, Eowyn and Galadriel inThe Lord of the Rings trilogy Yup. All three prominent women in the LOTR trilogy never interact. Shocking to think about, but since all three are seen along the journey and rarely leave their setting, it's not hard to understand how they never met. The closest we got was the final ceremony for Aragorn, and Eowyn and Arwen are a few yards apart. Perhaps they gave each other a "knowing nod" to say "sup." Michael Scott & Robert California in The Office Fans of The Office were hot (that's what she said) following the departure of Steve Carell's character Michael Scott. James Spader's Robert California still left his mark on the show. While it was not surprising that Michael and his replacement never interacted, a brief encounter was still possible. Michael Corleone and Vito Corleone in The Godfather: Part II This one feels like a cheat, but Al Pacino and Robert De Niro were two of the biggest names in Hollywood at the time. Sure, their characters are in two separate periods, and a time travel moment would have made zero sense, but it's amazing we didn't even get an interaction in that final flashback scene at the end (obviously with Marlon Brando as older Vito). Again, big asterisk with this one, but it still qualifies. Korben Dallas and Zorg in The Fifth Element The Fifth Element isn't the only film in which the hero and villain don't share screen time, but it stands out more than others. And by stand out, their lack of confrontation proves the film carries itself through story and action well enough to go unnoticed. Vegeta and Chi-Chi in Dragon Ball Z Dragon Ball Z fans know just about every fight like the back of their hand, but it often goes unnoticed that two major players never meet. Vegeta appears in 129 episodes while Chi-Chi appears in 109, yet they never have a meaningful interaction in the original series. Other series don't allow that to happen again. The two share a few moments in shows like Dragon Ball Super. Steve Murphy and Pablo Escobar in Narcos Another one with decent logic behind it. Detective X looks for Suspect Y. With the plot of the show in mind, it makes total sense that we never see a scene with Steve Murphy and Pablo Ecscobar. Draco Malfoy & Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise You can put Harry Potter character names outside of the core three on a dart board, and there is a good chance they never interacted. So, in my very Jeremy way of deciding things, I picked the adult and student who had a lot of importance to the plot, but never shared a scene. That's right, Malfoy's father will be hearing about how he never came face-to-face with Harry's (almost wrote uncle, lol) godfather, Sirius Black. Stringer Bell & Bubbles in The Wire The Wire is another show where you could pick several characters, but for this list, I picked Stringer and Bubbles. Stringer appeared in 37 episodes, while Bubble appeared in 52. Through all the episodes their appearances crossed over, they never once had a scene where they interacted. Frozone and Syndrome in The Incredibles So much for top-shelf monologuing. The interaction between Frozone and Syndrome would have been hilariously legendary. Obviously, Syndrome is aware of Frozone and even targets him in the final fight, but they never share a meaningful scene. It's a shame; they are both big personalities. (Still waiting on that Frozone spinoff) The Wizard and the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz "Her sister was a witch!"In the Wizard of Oz, we get one scene with Glinda and the Wicked Witch of the West, but we never see the green nightmare meet the green fraud. We never even see their "real world" selves cross paths. Both are HUGE to the plot, but the Wizard's true form is hidden throughout the film until she melts, so it makes sense. Hannibal Lector and Detective Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs Of everything on this list, this entry makes the most sense. Crawford almost immediately eludes to Clarice that he wouldn't get the information needed from Hannibal since he knew him and hated him. Hannibal had little screen time generally, but a run-in between these two would have been interesting. Barbosa and Davey Jones in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise The two main non-ETC villains in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy are Captain Barbosa and Davy Jones. Both have a large presence in the third installment, yet we never get to see them go toe-to-toe. They stand across from each other in At World's End, but these two juggernauts never interact. All three leads in No Country for Old Men This example isn't by accident, and it's what makes the story of No Country for Old Men so special. Other than the motel shootout scene, Anton Chigurh and Llewyn Moss never share a scene together, despite them being the main protagonist and antagonist. Sheriff Ed Tom Bell, on the other hand, can't seem to catch up. Max and Will in Stranger Things Stranger Things features many young characters from "The Party" members to other students, whom we all watched grow up over the seasons. With all the turmoil Will went through in the first season and Max in the second, it feels like there is a story somewhere there, but neither has shared a meaningful interaction leading into the final season. Who knows, maybe Stranger Things 5 will see them off on a quest where they can bond over their struggles. I haven't seen every TV show or movie, so can you think of two characters you love who never interacted despite being in the same story? Comment below!
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3 days ago
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Bryan Cranston Reveals How He Ensures His Daughter Taylor Makes Her ‘Own Proper Decisions' at 32
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree for Bryan Cranston. In addition to his successful career in shows like Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle, the 69-year-old actor has watched his daughter, Taylor Dearden, follow in his acting footsteps. This year, she found mega-success this year in HBO Max's hospital drama, The Pitt, as Dr. Melissa King. More from SheKnows Frances Bean Cobain's Father's Day Post Spotlights a Sweet Pattern in Her & Husband Riley Hawk's Family Photos Still, the 32-year-old actress isn't knocking down her father's door for Hollywood advice. 'First of all, as her dad, she does not want my direct advice,' Cranston joked to Today on June 13. 'Taylor is a wonderful, hardworking actor. She grew up in this business with my wife and I being actors. And so, we're so proud of her.' Yep, even mom Robin Dearden is a part of the entertainment industry with roles on Magnum, P.I., and an episode of Breaking Bad. Cranston does have a few wise words to share with his daughter — if she decides to seek out his advice. 'The only thing that I can relay to her is how I have been for her 32 years on this planet and try to live a good life and be an exemplar to her, as she can look at and say, 'Well, this is how he did things and that seemed to work for him.' Or 'Oh, he tried that and that didn't work, so I'm going to do something different,'' Cranston continued. 'That's basically it. Just live a true life and let your kids see that and hopefully, they'll make their own proper decisions.' Dearden appears to keep more of her interviews focused on her work on the streaming series, perhaps hoping to avoid the dreaded 'nepo baby' label — she wants her work to stand on its own. Still, she has Cranston to sing her praises in the press — he's one proud dad. 'There is nothing that's more gratifying than when your kid receives praise. Nothing. No one can say anything to me that's better than that,' he gushed to the Associated Press on June 9. 'Her mom and I are just over the moon with her work on it. She's a very hard-working person. She grew up in it, so it's in her bones. She's in it for the right reasons and she loves it'Best of SheKnows These Podcasts for Parents of Teens Will Make You Feel Seen These Hot Famous Dads Are Making Fatherhood Look Finer Than Ever 36 Times Prince Louis Proved That the Third Child Is a Wild Card
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
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- Glasgow Times
Beloved BBC show will be coming to Netflix in June
Line of Duty was a big hit for the broadcaster when it aired between 2012 and 2021, and all six series will be available on Netflix from Friday, June 27. UK viewers can, of course, still watch the show on BBC iPlayer, but this gives another option for where to watch it. Created by Jed Mercurio, the programme followed an anti-corruption unit inside the fictional Central Police. Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar led the series as Steve Arnott, Kate Fleming and Ted Hastings, respectively. A host of big names also appeared in supporting roles throughout the show, including Kelly Macdonald, Keeley Hawes, Craig Parkinson, Stephen Graham and Anna Maxwell Martin. Will Line of Duty return for a new series in the future? Ever since the sixth season of Line of Duty finished airing, there has been much speculation on a new season being made at some point. There were rumours that a new season would begin filming in January 2026, but Martin Compston said anything like that is still a long way from happening. He cited the busy schedules of the main actors as one reason why it would be difficult to pull off. Compston told The Sun: "We're always talking about possibilities and schedules and whatnot. Everybody's got stuff going on at the minute, so I think anything, unfortunately, would be a way off." He also told Radio Times magazine that "it'll be a sad day when people stop asking" whether a seventh season is coming, but said that "at the moment, there's nothing to share". "When there's something to tell, you'll hear it first from us," he said. "We'll be delighted to share it!" BBC viewers praise Line of Duty as "TV at its best" Despite controversy over how its last season ended, Line of Duty still has a lot of love among viewers. In a review on IMDb, one person shared: "I have to say it has been TV at it's very best, from the opening few minutes it had me glued eagerly anticipating each weeks new developments". They added: "No spoilers here i only recommend you watch it for yourself to experience the shocks, the thrills and the suspense which it has in abundance". Recommended reading: Another said: "I consider this the UK answer to Breaking Bad. Excellent televsion entertainment from all angles: Amazing performances, writing, story, the works! Totally credible!" A third posted: "Line of duty is an exceptional police drama. My parents first found it on BBC2 which I find unusual by the fact that it is hidden amongst a less popular channel. "Furthermore, the acting is brilliant and you'll be on the edge of your seat at the end of every episode - it is indeed one of the best police series I have watched yet."
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Vote for the 2025 Gold Derby TV Award nominees now!
Voting for Primetime Emmy nominees started on June 12, so it's also time for Gold Derby's community of knowledgeable users to vote for nominees in our 22nd Annual Gold Derby TV Awards. Help us honor the best dramas, comedies, limited series and more that aired from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. Click here to vote today: Nobody knows awards better than the experts, editors and users at Gold Derby, so we launched our own prizes for film in 2002 and for TV in 2004. Vote for your favorites in 30 categories for the Gold Derby TV Awards Nominations 2025. You can rank your top four choices in each category. Vote by clicking on a category above. Below: Grab contenders one by one from the left column and add them to the right column by clicking on the green + symbol. Arrange in the order you choose to vote (No. 1 is your top choice). Grab each entry and move it up or down. You have until the end of July 6 to make or change your final selections. More from GoldDerby 'How to Train Your Dragon' flies to a franchise-best $83.7 million debut, dethrones 'Lilo & Stitch' 'Poker Face' director, executive producer Adam Arkin on channeling 'Heat' and the technique he 'had never done before' 'Prizzi's Honor' at 40: How John and Anjelica Huston made history together with his penultimate picture You can vote effective immediately and edit your ballot as often as you like before voting ends. None of your votes are final until voting closes, so you still have time to catch up on anything you've missed this season and change your mind even if you cast your initial votes right now. Last year Shōgun won Best Drama Series, but its on a long production delay, so we're guaranteed to crown a new winner this year. For Best Comedy Series, The Bear is the reigning two-time champ, and it is eligible to return this year for its third season, which premiered almost exactly a year ago. We also have special categories that even the Emmys don't offer: Ensemble of the Year, Performer of the Year, Breakthrough Performer of the Year, Comedy Episode of the Year, and Drama Episode of the Year. SIGN UPfor Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Below, see our complete list of Best Comedy and Best Drama winners from the last 21 years. What shows will join these lists this year? BEST COMEDY SERIES 2004: Arrested Development 2005: Arrested Development 2006: The Office 2007: The Office 2008: 30 Rock 2009: The Office 2010: Modern Family 2011: Modern Family 2012: Community 2013: Parks and Recreation 2014: Orange is the New Black 2015: Parks and Recreation 2016: Veep 2017: Veep 2018: Atlanta 2019: Fleabag 2020: Schitt's Creek 2021: Ted Lasso 2022: Only Murders in the Building 2023: The Bear 2024: The Bear BEST DRAMA SERIES 2004: The Sopranos 2005: Lost 2006: 24 2007: Lost 2008: Lost 2009: Mad Men 2010: Mad Men 2011: Mad Men 2012: Breaking Bad 2013: Breaking Bad 2014: Breaking Bad 2015: Game of Thrones 2016: Game of Thrones 2017: Stranger Things 2018: Game of Thrones 2019: Game of Thrones 2020: Succession 2021: The Crown 2022: Pachinko 2023: Succession 2024: Shōgun Best of GoldDerby Sam Rockwell on Frank's 'White Lotus' backstory, Woody Harrelson's influence, and going all in on 'this arc of Buddhist to Bad Lieutenant' Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh admit they 'never had the audacity to realize' a show like 'Deli Boys' was possible From 'Housewives' overload to the 'shadiest queens' alliance: The dish on 'The Traitors' Season 4 lineup Click here to read the full article.
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4 days ago
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Beloved BBC show that's ‘TV at its very best' is coming to Netflix soon
A beloved BBC show that is described as "TV at its very best" is set to arrive on Netflix very soon. Line of Duty was a big hit for the broadcaster when it aired between 2012 and 2021, and all six series will be available on Netflix from Friday, June 27. UK viewers can, of course, still watch the show on BBC iPlayer, but this gives another option for where to watch it. Created by Jed Mercurio, the programme followed an anti-corruption unit inside the fictional Central Police. Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar led the series as Steve Arnott, Kate Fleming and Ted Hastings, respectively. A host of big names also appeared in supporting roles throughout the show, including Kelly Macdonald, Keeley Hawes, Craig Parkinson, Stephen Graham and Anna Maxwell Martin. Ever since the sixth season of Line of Duty finished airing, there has been much speculation on a new season being made at some point. There were rumours that a new season would begin filming in January 2026, but Martin Compston said anything like that is still a long way from happening. He cited the busy schedules of the main actors as one reason why it would be difficult to pull off. Compston told The Sun: "We're always talking about possibilities and schedules and whatnot. Everybody's got stuff going on at the minute, so I think anything, unfortunately, would be a way off." He also told Radio Times magazine that "it'll be a sad day when people stop asking" whether a seventh season is coming, but said that "at the moment, there's nothing to share". "When there's something to tell, you'll hear it first from us," he said. "We'll be delighted to share it!" Despite controversy over how its last season ended, Line of Duty still has a lot of love among viewers. In a review on IMDb, one person shared: "I have to say it has been TV at it's very best, from the opening few minutes it had me glued eagerly anticipating each weeks new developments". They added: "No spoilers here i only recommend you watch it for yourself to experience the shocks, the thrills and the suspense which it has in abundance". Recommended reading: Popular comedian 'signs up' for GBBO after 'quitting comedy' and divorce 'B***** brilliant' BBC show adored by fans 'ending' after three seasons EastEnders fans work out iconic character returns tomorrow after soap's major clue Another said: "I consider this the UK answer to Breaking Bad. Excellent televsion entertainment from all angles: Amazing performances, writing, story, the works! Totally credible!" A third posted: "Line of duty is an exceptional police drama. My parents first found it on BBC2 which I find unusual by the fact that it is hidden amongst a less popular channel. "Furthermore, the acting is brilliant and you'll be on the edge of your seat at the end of every episode - it is indeed one of the best police series I have watched yet."
