Liam Mathews

Berkeley

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Writer about TV. Author of Dad Shows. TV Guide, TheWrap, Netflix, Gold Derby, Parade, etc. [email protected]

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‘Last of Us’ finale, Pamela Anderson’s ‘Last Showgirl,’ Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Hope & Dreams,’ and the best to stream Memorial Day weekend

2 weeks ago | goldderby.com | Kaitlin Thomas |Liam Mathews

Welcome to the Gold Ticket, your VIP guide to the best of pop culture for the weekend ahead, curated by the Gold Derby team of experts. (May 23-26)The main streamIt’s here: The last of The Last of Us Season 2.
‘The Wheel of Time’ canceled, Un Certain Regard winners revealed, Josh O’Connor to star in Joel Coen’s ‘Jack of Spades,’ and more of today’s top news stories

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Liam Mathews

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysGold Derby's top news stories for May 23, 2025. The Wheel of Time canceled after three seasons on Prime VideoAmazon has canceled fantasy series The Wheel of Time after three seasons.
Josh O’Connor to star in Joel Coen’s ‘Jack of Spades,’ Cannes picks L’Oeil d’or documentary winners, and more of today’s top news stories

2 weeks ago | goldderby.com | Liam Mathews

Gold Derby's top news stories for May 23, 2025. Josh O'Connor to star in Joel Coen's Jack of SpadesChallengers star Josh O'Connor has reportedly signed on to star in director Joel Coen's upcoming film Jack of Spades. Details are being kept under wraps, but the film is slated to shoot in Scotland this summer. It will be Joel Coen's second film without brother Ethan, following 2021's The Tragedy of MacBeth.
Mubi acquires Cannes breakout ‘Sound of Falling,’ Netflix’s ‘The Waterfront’ trailer, 2026 Annies date, and more of today’s top news

2 weeks ago | goldderby.com | Liam Mathews

Gold Derby's top news stories for May 22, 2025. Mubi acquires Cannes breakout Sound of FallingMubi acquired German drama Sound of Falling, the biggest unanticipated breakout of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, for distribution in multiple territories including North America.
'The Last of Us' Isn’t Better Than 'The Walking Dead'

2 weeks ago | dadshows.substack.com | Liam Mathews

I was listening to Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan talk about HBO’s postapocalyptic horror drama The Last of Us on The Watch recently, and Andy asked a question: “What is the fundamental difference between this show now and The Walking Dead?” The Last of Us has higher production values and top-shelf actors like Jeffrey Wright and Melanie Lynskey, but caliber wasn’t really what he was talking about.
Kieran Culkin Joins ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ as Caesar Flickerman: Everything we know about ‘The Hunger Games’ prequel

2 weeks ago | goldderby.com | Liam Mathews

The Hunger Games franchise keeps expanding. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, the sixth installment in the overall Hunger Games film franchise and the second prequel, is in development at Lionsgate, with a fall 2026 premiere slated. Sunrise on the Reaping is based on a dystopian young adult novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins, published in March 2025. It became the fastest-selling title in the Hunger Games book series so far, selling more than 1.5 million copies in its first week.
Jason Momoa drops epic ‘Chief of War’ trailer, Martin Scorsese gets Apple TV+ doc, Tom Hanks heads off-Broadway, and more of today’s top news stories

2 weeks ago | goldderby.com | Liam Mathews

Gold Derby's top news stories for May 21, 2025. Watch the trailer for Jason Momoa's Hawaii epic Chief of WarJason Momoa stars in Chief of War, a historical epic limited series about the unification and colonization of the Hawaiian Islands at the end of the 18th century. Momoa created the series with Thomas Pa'a Sibbet, and it's described as a passion project for both of them, as they have Native Hawaiian heritage.
Zach Braff ‘Scrubs’ in, Jason Momoa drops epic ‘Chief of War’ trailer, Martin Scorsese gets Apple TV+ doc, and more of today’s top news stories

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Liam Mathews

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysGold Derby's top news stories for May 21, 2025. Zach Braff signs on for Scrubs revivalJ.D. is scrubbing back in. Zach Braff has officially signed on to reprise his role as Dr. John "J.D." Dorian in ABC's upcoming revival of hospital sitcom Scrubs.
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ gets creepy trailer, Elle Fanning joins ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,’ ‘Yellowjackets’ renewed, and more top news today

2 weeks ago | goldderby.com | Liam Mathews

Gold Derby's top news stories for May 20, 2025. Watch the trailer for It: Welcome to DerryIT: Welcome to Derry, HBO Max's upcoming prequel series based on Stephen King's novel and Andy Muschietti's film adaptations, got its first trailer. Pennywise the Dancing Clown emerges every 27 years to feed on the children of Derry, and the show tells the story of the class of 1962 — 27 years before the events of IT Chapter One.
Sesame Street is coming to Netflix, Martin Scorsese to get lifetime achievement award at Taormina, ‘Alpha’ teaser, and more of today’s top stories

2 weeks ago | goldderby.com | Liam Mathews

Gold Derby's top news stories for May 19, 2025. Netflix finds the way to Sesame StreetNetflix has acquired global streaming rights to Sesame Street, the genre-defining children's television series that's been entertaining and educating young viewers for over 50 years. The pickup comes six months after Warner Bros. Discovery opted to not renew its streaming deal for Sesame Street, leaving the show's future in jeopardy.

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Articles

‘Last of Us’ finale, Pamela Anderson’s ‘Last Showgirl,’ Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Hope & Dreams,’ and the best to stream Memorial Day weekend

‘The Wheel of Time’ canceled, Un Certain Regard winners revealed, Josh O’Connor to star in Joel Coen’s ‘Jack of Spades,’ and more of today’s top news stories

Josh O’Connor to star in Joel Coen’s ‘Jack of Spades,’ Cannes picks L’Oeil d’or documentary winners, and more of today’s top news stories

Mubi acquires Cannes breakout ‘Sound of Falling,’ Netflix’s ‘The Waterfront’ trailer, 2026 Annies date, and more of today’s top news

'The Last of Us' Isn’t Better Than 'The Walking Dead'

Kieran Culkin Joins ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ as Caesar Flickerman: Everything we know about ‘The Hunger Games’ prequel

Jason Momoa drops epic ‘Chief of War’ trailer, Martin Scorsese gets Apple TV+ doc, Tom Hanks heads off-Broadway, and more of today’s top news stories

Zach Braff ‘Scrubs’ in, Jason Momoa drops epic ‘Chief of War’ trailer, Martin Scorsese gets Apple TV+ doc, and more of today’s top news stories

‘It: Welcome to Derry’ gets creepy trailer, Elle Fanning joins ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,’ ‘Yellowjackets’ renewed, and more top news today

Sesame Street is coming to Netflix, Martin Scorsese to get lifetime achievement award at Taormina, ‘Alpha’ teaser, and more of today’s top stories

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