#WGN News

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Bozo the clown with Pat Tomasulo of WGN tv.

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Protect Gary Cole at all costs! 💗

Exit survey after Gary's 2016 appearance on WGN Morning News.

(April 19, 2016)

[oldshowbiz]

Mid-Day Report

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Angel Reese asserts her star power in WNBA vs Caitlin Clark [VIDEO]

Angel Reese asserts her star power in WNBA vs Caitlin Clark Continue reading Angel Reese asserts her star power in WNBA vs Caitlin Clark [VIDEO]

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70's/80's/90's 4th of July Station IDs/Bumpers 1. WFAA-TV, Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, 1986 2. WMTW-TV, Poland Spring, Maine, 70's 3. WNBC-TV, New York City, New York, 1993 4. WPXI-TV, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1983 5. WABC-TV, New York City, New York, 1986 6. KABC-TV, Los Angeles, California, 1986 7. KDKA-TV, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1987 8. WUSA-TV, Washington DC, 80's 9. KTLA-TV, Los Angeles, California, 70's 10. WGN-TV, Chicago, Illinois, 1981

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Chapter list for You're Safe With Me

Summary: When you accidentally stumble upon something far bigger than the fluff and filler news stories you’ve always covered for WGN News Chicago, you reach out to the Department of Homeland Security and come in contact with Dinah Madani–but that only seals your fate as a target for the Patriot Militia and their wealthy political backers. Determined to root out the culprits deep within the government, Madani tasks an unlikely person to keep you safe while she builds her case. But when the person she expects you to go on the run with is Frank Castle–the Punisher himself–you feel anything but safe.

Warnings/tags: 18+; series contains violence, mentions of mass shootings, angst and comfort, slow burn romance, enemies to lovers, eventual smut

Chapter List

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight {Coming Soon}

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Aisha Hinds and the Underground cast at WGN America's cocktail reception for Salem, Outsiders, and Underground during New York Comic Con (October 8, 2016)

[ofmdrecaps]

11/17-18/2024 Daily OFMD Recap

TLDR; Rhys Darby; Taika Waititi; Con O'Neill; Samba Schutte; Vico Ortiz; Minnie Driver; Dominic Burgess; Anapela Polata'ivao; Brian Gattas & Connor Barrett; Nat Torress; Articles; Transgender Awarness Week; Last Chance for OFMD Buys Boats!!; Fan Spotlight: Frames for the New Unicorn; Our Flag Means Fanfiction; Love Notes;

Hey crew! Sorry it's been a bit of a week over here between work and home stuff so I'm always like 4 days behind. I'm trying to catch up and will when I can. For now, here's a big ol pile of news!

= Rhys Darby =

Well as you can probably tell Rhys is super busy at the moment! Two interviews today! Now that's overkill! You're a lunatic and I love it!

More show dates!

Aotearoa dates!

WGN - 27 MAR, Opera House

CHC - 29 Mar, Isaac Theatre Royal

AKL - 3-4 APR, Bruce Mason Centre

You can get tickets on Rhysdarby.com w/password ROBOT

for UK / Ireland Tickets:

Order tickets on Mickperrin.com w/password RDPRIORITY24

Source: Rhys' Instagram

More Daily Doodles!

Sad news Daily Doodle Fans:

Source: Rhys Darby's Free Substack

= Taika Waititi =

More Interior Chinatown interviews!

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= Con O'Neill =

PSA from Con on Bsky!

Source: Con O'Neill's bsky

= Samba Schutte =

Samba attended the Hell Hath No Fury Premiere!!

Source: Samba's Instagram Stories

= Minnie Driver =

Happy 6th anniversary to Minnie and Addison (Nov 17th!)

Source: Minnie Driver Instagram

= Vico Ortiz =

Vico is on Bluesky!

Source: Vico's Bluesky (Special thanks to Chloe, aka gheyandwoke for bringing it to my attention! It's also Vico and Ane's 3 year anniversary! Congrats you two <3

Source: Vico's Instagram

More news for Vico-- they will be performing in “Tales of the Transcestors: The Divine” in the Greenway Court Theatre in CA! "Tales of the Transcestors: The Divine is a must-see World Premiere that reimagines folklore, mythologies, and spiritual guides across time and cultures. Through three interwoven stories rooted in Native Hawaiian tradition (Kapaemahu), Islamic mysticism (djinn), and spiritual alchemy (the Rebis), the production unearths personal and cultural histories to reclaim trans wisdom, healing, power, and joy. Tales of the Transcestors: The Divine captures the tension between inherited memory and lived experience, building a portal for audiences to enter a "world between worlds"—where lineage, desire, time, and space are fluid and ever-shifting."

Show Dates and Times:

Thursday December 12th - Doors: 7:30pm, Show 8pm.

Friday December 13th - Doors: 7:30pm, Show 8pm

Saturday December 14th - Doors: 2:30pm, Show 3pm - *ASL Interpreted* Show followed by Talkback

Saturday December 14th - Doors: 7:30pm, Show 8pm

Ticket information

Source: Celebrationthtr and Vico's Instagram Stories

= Anapela Polata'ivao =

Official Tinā poster is up!

Source: Tinā Film Instagram

= Brian Gattas & Connor Barrett =

I am feeling like a goober but I forgot the context of where our Hornberry and Siegfried were at! If you happen to know please let me know-- getting to see Mr. Barrett dance though really made my day!

Source: Brian Gattas Instagram Stories

= Nat Torres =

Nat once again keeping us fed with the adorable pup content.

Source: Nat Torres Instagram

= Dominic Burgess =

Dominic doesn't just collect kitties, he collects physical media as well! He was kind enough to share some of it with us! (I'm a physical media hoarder so I was excited).

Source: Dominic's Bluesky

== Articles ==

Thank you so @adoptourcrew for sharing this article from The Geekiary!

Source: Adopt Our Crew Bsky

== Transgender Awareness Week ==

The fabulous These/Thems have shared a very instructional video with out bestie Vico on the differences between cis, genderqueer and trans! Check it out below!

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== Tiny Crew Big Raffle ==

More updates from OFMD Buys Boats! The raffle closes 23:59 Thursday 21st November 2024 (GMT)! So if you want to donate and enter for the raffle remember to get to it right away!

How to Enter

Source: OFMD Buys Boats Instagram

== Fan Spotlight ==

= Frames For The New Unicorn =

This beautiful collaboration by so many of our crewmates is finally up! Check out this beautiful dedication to Izzy and Con O'Neill! To learn more about the project, see the individual frames and who made them, please check out their linktr.ee!

Source: So Many Places, going with the Youtube Channel

= Other Frames Projects =

I'm waiting on permission to share.. but there's another frames project in the works! This time the moonlight scene! If you'd like to learn more you can go to Ram's Bsky Does anyone know of any other frames projects going on? I would absolutely LOVE to see something for like Oluwande, or Lucius, or Jim, or Spanish Jackie! I'm just curious if I'm missing some!

= Our Flag Means Fanfiction =

New episode of Our Flag Means Fanfiction-- and it's the #AssTonight episode! An "Oral history" (tee hee). Oh and Alex Sherman shared it on Bluesky!

Source: Our Flag Means FanFiction Instagram

== Love Notes ==

Hey there lovelies. This week has already somehow been pretty crazytown on my end, how bout yours?

I know a lot of you are going through it. I am so sorry it's so hard. This is just a gentle reminder that you are allowed to be upset, and you are allowed to be stressed or depressed. Life isn't all sunshine and rainbows, and it's okay to not be okay for a while. Please just remember that even when the darkest days are here, there is ALWAYS some light. Find some things that bring small bits of light to your life-- maybe a walk, or a special treat, a hug from a friend on or offline, or taking a moment out of your day to give someone a compliment -- whatever it is that brings that dopamine to your brain. Little things help train our brain to know that good things CAN happen, so exposing yourself to those little things day by day can help build what's sort of like a good things muscle. As more and more happen, the rough times become easier to tolerate because they are sprinkled with good things.

You are so very strong, and I know you can get through whatever you are going through. I know you don't feel like it, but you are, even when you feel your lowest. I believe in you, the crew believes in you, even if we've never spoken, we want you to be okay, okay?

Please take care of yourselves lovely, you make the world a better place by being here <3

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Actor David Dastmalchian talks about his new comic book - WGN News

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Happy "Max Headroom Incident" Day to all who celebrate.

On November 22, 1987 television signals in Chicago were interrupted twice by an unknown person in a Max Headroom mask.

(Kids, ask your grandparents about Max Headroom)

The first time, WGN Channel 9's 9 PM news was interrupted for about 17 seconds before WGN's engineers got control of their signal back.

The second time, it was WTTW Channel 11's turn. The PBS station's airing of the classic Doctor Who episode The Horror of Fang Rock was interrupted with the clip above.

Those responsible were never caught and has since become a legendary moment in piracy/hacking.

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New Orange Cassidy interview up -Wrestfriends - WGN Radio 😀

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DOLTON, Ill. (WGN) — Self-proclaimed “Super Mayor” Tiffany Henyard is taking her threats against opponents to a new level:  Threatening them with arrest.

“I will be seeking arrests for individuals involved,” Henyard said during an hour-and-a-half long Facebook Live broadcast.  “I will be pressing charges.  It’s a lot.  And that’s just me telling you a little bit.”

However, Henyard didn’t specify what crimes she believes were committed.  The social media stream of consciousness occurred Tuesday evening following a Thornton Township trustees meeting that was cancelled officially due to lack of quorum.

Up or down? Thornton Township meeting cancelled again after location dispute, safety concerns

“All this pointing the finger at Tiffany — or lying on me —  I’m over it.  Now it’s time for me to speak,” Henyard said on Facebook.  She accused her opponents of a “power and money grab” while promising to reveal evidence at an unspecified later date.

WGN Investigates reached out to Henyards attorneys, who she claimed afterward, asked her stay silent. Neither provided examples of the alleged corruption or explained why Henyard might believe her opponents can be arrested and charged.

This isn’t the first time Henyard has promised – and failed – to deliver proof of her opponents’ corruption or her own vindication.  She has previously promised to “spill the tea” on a short-lived podcast.  She also went on a brief national media tour that backfired and cost taxpayers.

Faced with fury over spending, Henyard went on media tour — and billed taxpayers

Meanwhile, Henyard and her boyfriend are the subjects of an eviction lawsuit by the owner of the home they share in Dolton.

“I think in her mind she feels she’s untouchable, which is a problem,” landlord Genetta Hull told WGN Investigates.

Hull said she’s known the Henyard family for twenty years and assumed the mayor and township supervisor would be reliable tenants.  Now, Hull said she fears losing the home to foreclosure.

Henyard and her boyfriend Kamal Woods — who makes $100,000 a year running violence prevention programs for Thornton Township — have failed to pay several months of rent after objecting to an increase caused by property taxes, according to Hull.

“I have other bills. I have a child to take care of. I can’t afford to pay for where you live! You’re making $375,000!” Hull said.

Henyard’s attorney, Max Solomon, declined to comment beyond saying he would represent the couple in the eviction case.

WGN Investigates has documented lavish spending, first class travel and questionable expenditures under Henyard’s reign in Dolton and Thornton Township. The FBI has served subpoenas and continues to investigate.

One of Henyard’s top allies on the township board recently resigned and another, her former assistant Carmen Carlisle, has turned against her, resulting in Henyard losing control of the township board she once dominated.

Henyard is facing a similar erosion of trust in the Village of Dolton where she’s the mayor. Dolton trustees have taken control of meetings and moved them to a park district building.

Henyard was recently boo’d as she left one of those meetings after arriving late. She unsuccessfully asked a Cook County judge to invalidate meetings that don’t occur at village hall.

[djkerr]

Gary Cole 🥰 talks about working on "Veep" as it concludes its final season, shares his inspiration behind Bill Lumbergh in "Office Space," and speaks on how he prepared for life in show business.

(Apr 12, 2019)

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“THE LIBRARIANS” COME HOME FOR THE “NEXT CHAPTER” 

AS THE SHOW MOVES TO TNT FOR A 2025 PREMIERE

Los Angeles, CA - August 23 – In a thrilling development for fans of the beloved TV series 

"The Librarians," Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, has revealed the exciting news of the spinoff, "The Librarians: The Next Chapter," making a triumphant return to its roots at the original broadcaster TNT. 

Dean Devlin states, "Our comeback to TNT with this franchise holds immense significance for us and we are thrilled by TNT's dedication to fans by offering them the continuation of one of their beloved fantasy series."

“The Librarians: The Next Chapter” is a spinoff of the original TV series “The Librarians,” that followed the adventures of the custodians of a magical repository of the world’s most powerful and dangerous supernatural artifacts. The new series centers on a “Librarian” from the past, who time traveled to the present and now finds himself stuck here. When he returns to his castle, which is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent. He is given a new team to help him clean up the mess he made, forming a new team of Librarians. The new series stars Callum McGowan (Jamestown), Jessica Green(The Outpost), Olivia Morris (Hotel Portofino) and Bluey Robinson (Britannia). Caroline Loncq (Mammals) guest stars. Christian Kane will reprise his role as “Jacob Stone” in a Guest Starring role. 

“The Librarians: The Next Chapter” is produced by Electric Entertainment. Dean Devlin serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan-Wilson of Electric Entertainment. Noah Wyle serves as producer. Mark Franco of Electric Entertainment and Jonathan English of Balkanic Media also produce.  

The Librarians franchise started off as a compilation of made-for-TV movies featuring the titular librarian Flynn Carsen in 2004’s “Quest for the Spear,” 2006’s “Return to King Solomon’s Mines” and 2008’s  “Curse of the Judas Chalice.” The movies did so well, TNT picked up the concept for a TV series, “The Librarians” that aired for four seasons between 2014 and 2018.

Sonia Mehandjiyska, Head of International Distribution and Nolan Pielak, SVP, International Distribution and Co-Production at Electric Entertainment will be handling International Sales for “The Librarians: The Next Chapter.” Steve Saltman, Head of Domestic Sales for Electric Entertainment will handle digital rights alongside TNT.

About Electric Entertainment Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Electric Entertainment is an independent studio headed by veteran producer Dean Devlin along with his partners Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan-Wilson. Electric Entertainment also houses acquisitions and sales divisions, with domestic sales headed up by Steve Saltman and the international division headed by Sonia Mehandjiyska. Electric also has a satellite office located in Vancouver, Canada.

Among Electric’s hit television series are “Leverage: Redemption” the spin-off continuation of “Leverage,” which ran for five seasons on TNT.  Both series are currently streaming in the U.S. and U.K. on Amazon Freevee. Season 3 of “Leverage: Redemption” is currently in post-production for Amazon Prime Video. “Almost Paradise” is currently streaming on Amazon Freevee after having premiered on WGN America. Season 2 of “Almost Paradise” premiered in July 2023 on Amazon Freevee in the U.S and U.K. Electric’s new series “The Ark” premiered in February 2023 on SYFY. Season 2 of “The Ark” premiered in July 2024. Other Electric series include “The Librarians” which ran for four seasons on TNT. A new spin-off series, entitled “The Librarians: The Next Chapter,” is currently in post-production. “The Outpost,” which premiered its 4th season on The CW in 2021, is now streaming on Amazon Freevee.

Electric’s Feature Films have included “Bad Samaritan” starring David Tennant and Robert Sheehan, and most recently “The Deal” starring Sumalee Montano and Emma Fischer. Electric also acquires, distributes and sells worldwide rights to Electric’s produced and acquired content, as well as theatrical films from around the world, including “Blood On The Crown,” starring Harvey Keitel and Malcolm McDowell, and Rob Reiner’s historical biopic “LBJ,” starring Woody Harrelson.

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Thursday, October 10

The Mayor: And what exactly did this demon look like? Faith: Demonic?

~~Enemies~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Angel why did that siren take on my image to try and seduce you, Is there something you should be tellin’ me ? (Angel/Spike, G) by GroundControltoMajorTom06

[Chaptered Fiction]

Unconditional, Chapter 13 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Blade Redwind

A Tumble in Time, Chapter 9 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by thedoppleganger

Not Ready to Make Nice, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by tragic

Drawing a Blank, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, R) by EverythingElse

Waiting for You, Chapter 24 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by honeygirl51885

Enchanted Dawn, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by VeroNyxK84

Chamption of War, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Desicat

To All We Guard, Chapter 28 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by simmony

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork:I drew Giles and Buffy by casthecorpse

Manip: Collage #191 by thedecadentraven

Manip:Collage #192 by thedecadentraven

Gifset:'cause that's just the way life goes; i push my luck, it shows, thankful you don't send someone to kill me; i love you, i'm sorry by clarkgriffon

Gifset:buffy rewatch -> The Pack (1.06) by creulsummer

Gifset:Kali Rocha as Halfrek in BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER by 5bi5

Video: PCRC Visits Buffy: The Slayer Experience by Pop Culture Role Call

[Reviews & Recaps]

We Aren't Special | Buffy the Vampire Slayer 7x12 "Potential" | The Normies Group Reaction! by The Normies

Buffy the Vampire Slayer 4x17 & 4x18 REACTION | "Superstar" & "Where The Wild Things Are" by The Horror Bandwagon

Lies My Parents Told Me: Buffy 7x17 Reaction by Dakara

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 3 Episode 4 - Beauty and the Beasts by Sh*t 90s Shows Taught Me

Episode 012 - Prophecy Girl | Boys Watching Buffy by Boys Watching Buffy

Buffy S03E03 "Faith, Hope and Trick" Spoiler Review by LGRN - Entertainment

1-04- Teacher's Pet BUFFY REACTION PODCAST by Definitely Doomed

Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Eldridge & Monroe Horror Show

Episode 011 - Out of Mind, Out of Sight | Boys Watching Buffy by Boys watching Buffy

Episode 010 - Nightmares | Boys Watching Buffy by Boys Watching Buffy

[Community Announcements]

James Marsters Adelaide & Brisbane Supanova Expo 2024 Schedules by DontKillSpike

James Marsters Winnipeg Comiccon 2024 Schedule by DontKillSpike

[Fandom Discussions]

It's so heartbreaking to see all the moments in which Spike offers Buffy such a understanding and tender love [...] by hellmouthe

I keep thinking about Buffy's refusal to believe that Spike is capable of love or goodness without a soul [...] by thequeenofsastiel

Scoobtober: Most Dangerous Villain in the Buffyverse? by multiple authors

Why are they acting this way towards buffy early on in season 3? by multiple authors

Most Iconic Season ? by multiple authors

What if Jenny Calendar was in band candy? by multiple authors

Angel - smiletime by multiple authors

Hilarious Fear Itself Mark of Gachnar Irish translation is about a bus route by multiple authors

First time watcher, finally reached 'The Body' by multiple authors

Wesley "killing" his father by multiple authors

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

Publication: "Buffy: The Slayer Experience" via WGN News

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70′s/80′s/90′s Local Television New Year’s Station IDs/Bumpers Part 4 1. KNXT-TV, Los Angeles, California, 1972 2. WGN-TV, Chicago, Illinois, 1977 3. WMBB-TV, Panama City, Florida, 1984 4. WPVI-TV, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1984 5. WCCO-TV, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, 1985 6. WGBS-TV, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1989 7. WVTV-TV, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1990 8. WCBS-TV, New York City, New York, 1990 Part 1 (x) Part 2 (x) Part 3 (x)