Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

Elodie Yung thinks Elektra in Marvel’s Daredevil “is kind of a sociopath”

March 17, 2016 Jeff Pfeiffer

Marvel’s Daredevil, the acclaimed Netflix series based on the comic, returns for Season 2 on Netflix March 18, with Charlie Cox again playing the title hero, joined by returning cast members Deborah Ann Woll as Karen, Elden Henson as Foggy, Rosario Dawson as Claire and Scott Glenn as Stick. New to the Daredevil series are Elodie Yung as Elektra, and Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle, a.k.a. The Punisher. You may remember these two characters from various film incarnations, but it sounds like there will be some unique takes on them in this series. “We think Elektra is kind of a […]

Netflix releases first look images of Orange Is the New Black Season 4

March 17, 2016 Jeff Pfeiffer

This morning, Netflix released nine first-look images from Orange Is the New Black Season 4. According to the network, the new season “delves into the racial and economic tensions that run rampant in the halls of Litchfield. Overrun with new inmates and overseen by inexperienced guards, the prison undergoes an unprecedented culture war.” It sounds like it may be more intense than previous seasons, and you can see some of that intensity in a few of the images. What do you think? Orange Is the New Black Season 4 will premiere Friday, June 17, at 12:01am PT on Netflix. […]

The Americans Season 4 focuses on “emotional cost” for the Jennings family

March 16, 2016 Jeff Pfeiffer

The Americans Season 4 kicks off in the wake of Paige (Holly Taylor) alerting her pastor last season to the Russian origin of her parents, Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth (Keri Russell). We’ll see how that impacts Philip and Elizabeth, but also how it impacts Paige, and her relationship with her parents. What will the family dynamic be going forward? “There’s always a sense of disillusionment from a teenager who’s growing to see his or her parents in a new, more realistic light as they grow up,” said executive producer/co-showrunner/writer Joel Fields at a recent press conference. “It just so happens […]

NBC previews new Patrick Warburton sitcom Crowded tonight

March 15, 2016 Jeff Pfeiffer

“Right now, I think 31 percent of millennials are living at home, and the most interesting fact about that, for me, is that 80 percent of them are fine with it. They are happy to be home,” said Crowded writer and executive producer Suzanne Martin at a recent press conference for the new NBC sitcom, which previews tonight before airing Sundays starting March 20. I’m not sure if these stats are accurate, but one thing that can’t be denied (at least from my unscientific perspective of knowing several millenials) is that people in their 20s and early 30s today don’t have […]

NCIS airs its 300th episode tonight

March 15, 2016 Jeff Pfeiffer

It’s the No. 1 TV drama series in the United States and around the world, and has launched two successful spinoffs set in Los Angeles and New Orleans. Now, CBS’ NCIS airs its milestone 300th episode tonight at 8pm ET. In the episode titled “Scope,” the NCIS team re-examines an ambush on a group of special ops snipers in Iraq after an American couple is attacked in the same area six months later. When Gibbs (Mark Harmon, pictured right) discovers he needs the account of the lone survivor Marine Gunnery Sergeant Aaron Davis (guest star Taye Diggs, pictured left), he tries to […]

PREVIEW: Abbi and Ilana freak out when they meet Hillary Clinton on Broad City

March 15, 2016 Jeff Pfeiffer

It’s been no secret for a while now that pop culture can play a big role for political candidates in getting exposure. Saturday Night Live has played a part in this, as the show has, this season alone, included appearances from presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, and even courted controversy by allowing candidate Donald Trump to host an episode. Late-night talk show appearances are also a staple for people who are running. This week, Hillary Clinton takes a different approach as she makes an appearance on tomorrow’s (March 16) episode of Comedy Central’s Broad City (which was filmed in December). Broad City stars […]

Lee Daniels, Mellody Hobson, Eric Holder, Patti LaBelle and L.A. Reid feted at 2016 BET Honors

March 14, 2016 Jeff Pfeiffer

The 2016 BET Honors, which taped March 5 at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C., will air on BET March 14 at 8pm ET. Celebrating its ninth year, the annual event is a star-studded evening that celebrates black excellence by honoring five distinguished African Americans who are at the highest levels in the fields of art, music, theater, technology and business. This year’s event is hosted by Arsenio Hall (pictured). Honorees at the 2016 BET Honors are Lee Daniels (Television and Film Award), Academy Award-nominated filmmaker and creator of the hit television show Empire; Mellody Hobson (Corporate Citizen Award), President of Ariel […]

Stephen A. Smith and Joe Zee guest-starring on General Hospital

March 11, 2016 Jeff Pfeiffer

Described in a press release as “longtime General Hospital enthusiasts,” ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith (First Take) and FABLife host Joe Zee will live out their dreams by making cameo appearances on the daytime drama March 31 and April 1, respectively. Smith will play an IT expert and mob henchman hired by Sonny (Maurice Benard), while Zee plays himself, a stylist to the stars, who is hired by Nina (Michelle Stafford) as guest fashion editor for Crimson. “I had an absolute blast on GH,” said Smith, in the release. “The cast members could not have been more warm and welcoming. I was amazed not only by their […]

MTV’s Scream adds new cast, sets premiere date for Season 2

March 10, 2016 Jeff Pfeiffer

MTV has announced that Season 2 of Scream will premiere May 30 at 11pm ET/PT. When it does return there will be new cast members: recording artist Kiana Ledé; Santiago Segura (47 Meters Down); Anthony Ruivivar (Banshee); Austin Highsmith (Murder in the First); Sean Grandillo (Spring Awakening — Broadway company); and Karina Logue (Ray Donovan). Here are who the new cast members play, per MTV: Kiana Ledé (ZOE – Series Regular)– a fellow high school student, Zoe is a driven overachiever who harbors a secret. Santiago Segura (GUSTAVO ACOSTA – Series Regular) – A high school student, Gustavo is dark and brooding. An […]

When are this week’s Democratic and Republican debates?

March 9, 2016 Jeff Pfeiffer

In the wake of yesterday’s big primary results — particularly in Michigan, where Donald Trump won on the Republican side, and Sen. Bernie Sanders pulled off an upset win over Hillary Clinton on the Democratic side — the presidential candidates from both sides will immediately take part in more debates this week, leading into next Tuesday’s big primary elections, which will feature big states like Florida, Illinois, North Carolina and Ohio. The Democratic candidates for president, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, will take part in the Univision Democratic debate on March 9, beginning at 9pm ET. It will be held […]