Gregory Maguire, author of "Wicked: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West," discusses the inspiration behind his novel, which reimagines the story of the Wicked Witch from "The Wizard of Oz." Maguire explores the nature of evil, questioning societal perceptions and the reasons behind labeling someone as "evil." The novel, initially a sleeper hit, gained immense popularity after being adapted into a successful Broadway musical and a Hollywood film. Maguire's work continues to resonate due to its themes of self-acceptance and challenging societal norms.
Paramount+ has announced that the psychological mystery drama "Evil" will end with its upcoming fourth season, for which four additional episodes have been ordered to provide the show with a proper conclusion. The series creators, Robert and Michelle King, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to end the show in style and announced that the final season will premiere in May. Despite the decision, one of the show's stars, Katja Herbers, has made a plea for a streaming platform like Netflix to save the show. The series, which explores the origins of evil at the intersection of science and religion, features a talented ensemble cast and will soon begin filming the four bonus episodes in New York.
The popular horror series "Evil" will conclude with its upcoming fourth season, which is set to premiere in May and will include four bonus episodes to serve as a satisfying series finale. The show's teaser trailer for season four promises a blend of wider mythology and wacky monster-of-the-week shenanigans, while preview photos suggest a thematic "How to" season. The series co-creators expressed gratitude to Paramount+ for the opportunity to end the show in style and bid farewell to the cast and crew, acknowledging that while "Evil" may be ending, "evil will outlast Evil."
Paramount+ has announced that the psychological mystery series "Evil" will end with its upcoming fourth season, set to premiere in May, and will not be renewed for a fifth season. Four bonus episodes have been ordered to wrap up the storyline, with production set to begin soon in New York City. The series, which explores the intersection of religion and science, has been praised for its thought-provoking storytelling. Despite being well-received, it failed to draw strong linear ratings and moved to Paramount+ for its second season. The show's creators expressed gratitude for the opportunity to end "Evil" in style and thanked the network for their support.
Dr. Michael H. Stone, a psychiatrist and scholar known for his work on defining evil and differentiating it from mental illness, has passed away at the age of 90. Stone authored the book "The Anatomy of Evil" and hosted the TV program "Most Evil," where he interviewed murderers to understand their motivations. He identified narcissism and aggression as predominant traits in those who commit evil acts. Stone's research warned of an intensification and diversification of evil acts since the 1960s, attributing it to factors such as access to military weaponry, moral relativism, and a backlash against feminism. He also conducted long-term studies on patients with borderline personality disorders.
The article discusses the best movies of 2023, highlighting films such as "Killers of the Flower Moon" directed by Martin Scorsese, "Oppenheimer" directed by Christopher Nolan, and "Reality" directed by Tina Satter. The movies explore themes of evil, guilt, power, and the complexities of human nature. The article emphasizes the diversity and quality of films released in 2023, showcasing the ability of cinema to transcend genres and captivate audiences.
This article highlights 10 video games that allow players to embrace their inner villain and engage in truly evil acts. From Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic to Grand Theft Auto V, these games offer players the opportunity to be truly bad, whether it's corrupting followers, wreaking havoc on the world, or making morally questionable choices. These games explore the dark side of gaming and provide a unique experience for those who want to indulge their worst instincts.
Juror No. 8, Saul Hernandez, who served on the jury in Lori Vallow Daybell's murder trial, describes Daybell as the face of evil and says he saw evil for the first time in his life while sitting in the courtroom with her for five weeks. Daybell was found guilty of killing Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan, as well as conspiracy of murder in connection to the death of Tammy Daybell, her husband's former wife. Hernandez sat down with EastIdahoNews.com to talk about his jury service, the evidence, witnesses, prosecution, defense, and why he wasn't originally convinced that Daybell killed Tylee Ryan.
"Evil" Season 4 production has ended early due to a personal family matter of an unnamed cast member, following disruptions caused by picketing Writers Guild members on Friday. It remains unclear whether the early end to production will impact the planned 10-episode season. The psychological mystery series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, and Aasif Mandvi and is created by Robert King and Michelle King. "Evil" is produced by CBS Studios in association with King Size Productions and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
The WGA strike has disrupted the production of the fourth season of the supernatural drama series Evil, which has been filming at Brooklyn Stages in Brooklyn. Three picketers, including writer Starlee Kane, shut down the show after the studio waited for them to leave. The strike has also affected other TV series shoots, including Billions and Loot. Additionally, the production of Evil's fourth season is wrapping up early due to a personal family matter involving one of the actors on the show, affecting their availability to complete the scenes.
The ongoing WGA strike has led to picketing by supporters, causing multiple TV series to lose days of shooting. A multi-hour picket line, comprised of as few as three people, managed to shut down production on Paramount+’s Evil for the day. Meanwhile, some shows, such as Disney+’s Andor, are continuing to film through the strike, with showrunners in an awkward position of being half on-strike from their writer-producer duties.
