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Matlock (2024 TV Series)
''Matlock'' is an American legal drama television series that premiered with a sneak peek on September 22, 2024, before its timeslot premiere on October 17 on CBS. The show was developed by Jennie Snyder Urman, and draws from the original '' Matlock'' TV series which starred Andy Griffith, but with a gender flipped lead character played by Kathy Bates and a vastly different premise overall. In October 2024, the series was renewed for a second season. Premise Wealthy retired lawyer Madeline Kingston returns to practice seeking justice for the death of her daughter Ellie in the opioid epidemic. Kingston gets a job under the persona of needy widow Madeline “Matty” Matlock, at the law firm she believes hid evidence that could have saved her daughter's life. To gain the firm's trust, she must first apply her intellect to help her colleagues with other challenging cases. Within the universe of this series, the original ''Matlock'' series aired as it did in the real world, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legal Drama
Legal drama, also called courtroom drama, is a genre of film and television that generally focuses on narratives regarding legal practice and the justice system. The American Film Institute (AFI) defines "courtroom drama" as a genre of film in which a system of justice plays a critical role in the film's narrative. Legal dramas have also followed the lives of the fictional Lawyer, attorneys, defendants, plaintiffs, or other persons related to the practice of law present in television show or film. Legal drama is distinct from Police procedural, police crime drama or detective fiction, which typically focus on police officers or detectives investigating and solving crimes. The focal point of legal dramas, more often, are events occurring within a courtroom, but may include any phases of legal procedure, such as Jury trial, jury deliberations or work done at law firms. Some legal dramas Film à clef, fictionalize real cases that have been litigated, such as the play-turned-movie, Inh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Opioid Epidemic
The opioid epidemic, also referred to as the opioid crisis, is the rapid increase in the overuse, misuse or abuse, and overdose deaths attributed either in part or in whole to the class of drugs called opiates or opioids since the 1990s. It includes the significant medical, social, psychological, demographic and economic consequences of the medical, non-medical, and recreational abuse of these medications. Opioids are a diverse class of moderate to strong painkillers, including oxycodone (commonly sold under the trade names OxyContin and Percocet), hydrocodone ( Vicodin, Norco), and fentanyl (Abstral, Actiq, Duragesic, Fentora), which is a very strong painkiller that is synthesized to resemble other opiates such as opium-derived morphine and heroin. The potency and availability of these substances, despite the potential risk of addiction and overdose, have made them popular both as medical treatments and as recreational drugs. Due to the sedative effects of opioids on the re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Futon Critic
''The Futon Critic'' is a website that provides articles and information regarding prime time programming on broadcast and cable networks in the United States. The site publishes reviews of prime time programming and interviews of people in the television industry, as well as republishing Nielsen ratings data reports, and press releases provided by television networks and streaming television platforms. ''The Futon Critic'' was founded by Brian Ford Sullivan in 1997. History Brian Ford Sullivan, CEO of Futon Media, registered ''The Futon Critic'' on January 14, 1997. From its founding, the site has published reviews on prime time programming, as well as interviews its staff conducted with members of the television industry. The site also contains sections of articles dedicated to republishing press releases, network schedules and Nielsen ratings data, which have been cited by articles on websites such as '' The Huffington Post'' and TV by the Numbers. Its publications ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Londo
Andrea Londo is an American actress. She is known for portraying Maria Salazar in ''Narcos (season 3), Narcos'' Season 3. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Londo, Andrea Living people 1992 births American actresses of Mexican descent American film actresses American television actresses 21st-century American actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piper Curda
Piper Joy Curda (born August 16, 1997) is an American actress and singer. She had her breakthrough with Disney Channel, portraying Kennedy in the comedy series '' A.N.T. Farm'' (2013–2014), Jasmine in the sitcom '' I Didn't Do It'' (2014–2015), and Alyssa in the comedy-television film '' Teen Beach 2'' (2015). She subsequently transitioned to mainstream acting with the miniseries '' Youth & Consequences'' (2018), where she played Grace Ho. Curda led the horror film ''The Wretched'' (2020), starring as Mallory. Early life and education Piper Joy Curda was born on August 16, 1997 to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Stephen K. Curda and Dr. Leslie Curda in Tallahassee, Florida, but was raised in Chicago. Her father is the first Korean American to reach the rank of one-star general in the United States Army Reserve. Her mother is Scottish. She has four siblings: Riley, with whom she appeared in the musical ''The King and I''; Major, who has appeared in '' Riverdale'', ''Atypical'', and '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yael Grobglas
Yael Grobglas (, ; born ) is an Israeli actress, best known for her role as Petra Solano on The CW's television series ''Jane the Virgin''. She started her career in Israeli television, gaining prominence among Israeli teenagers. She gained recognition for her debut film role in the first Israeli horror film ''Rabies'' (2010), which participated in the Tribeca Film Festival, and a number of other venues internationally. Between 2010 and 2011, Grobglas took on lead and supporting roles in several major Israeli TV shows. In 2013, Grobglas was cast for The CW's historical romantic drama series ''Reign'' as Olivia, a noblewoman who is an old flame of Prince Francis. Early life Grobglas was born in Paris, France. Her father Jean Pierre Grobglas hails from a French-Jewish family of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. Her mother Eva (Rosner) is originally a Christian from Austria, who has converted to Judaism. Both her parents are artists. On her father's side she has relatives who died in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patricia Belcher
Patricia Belcher is an American film, stage and television actress, known for her roles as Mrs. Dabney in the Disney Channel sitcom '' Good Luck Charlie'', and as United States Attorney Caroline Julian in the FOX crime procedural comedy-drama series ''Bones''. In film, she is known for starring in '' Jeepers Creepers'' (2001), '' 500 Days of Summer'' (2009), '' Bad Words'' (2013), '' Kajillionaire'' (2020), and '' Gatlopp'' (2022). Life and career Born in Helena, Montana, Belcher is of African-American descent. Prior to becoming an actress, Belcher was a contestant on ''Jeopardy!'' losing to then attorney Ron Black in one of his five games. Belcher is known for playing judges, doctors, nurses, government officials, and other authority figures, often to comic effect. She has made many appearances in films and television series including '' The Number 23'', ''Unknown'', '' Jeepers Creepers'', '' Heartbreakers'' and ''(500) Days of Summer''. She made appearances in television se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beau Bridges
Lloyd Vernet "Beau" Bridges III (born December 9, 1941) is an American actor. He is a three-time Emmy Award, Emmy, two-time Golden Globe Award, Golden Globe and one-time Grammy Award winner, as well as a two-time Screen Actors Guild Award nominee. Bridges also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to television. He is the son of actor Lloyd Bridges and elder brother of fellow actor Jeff Bridges. Early life Bridges was born on December 9, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, the son of actors Lloyd Bridges (1913–1998) and Dorothy Bridges (née Simpson; 1915–2009). He was nicknamed Beau by his parents after Ashley Wilkes' son in ''Gone with the Wind (novel), Gone with the Wind''. His younger brother is actor Jeff Bridges, and he has a younger sister, Lucinda. Another brother, Garrett, died in 1948 of sudden infant death syndrome. Beau has shared a close relationship with Jeff, for whom he acted as a surrogate father during childhood when their father was bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Anderson
Sam Anderson (born c. 1946/1947) is an American actor. He is best known for his character roles such as Sam Gorpley on '' Perfect Strangers'', Principal Willis DeWitt on '' Growing Pains'', Holland Manners on ''Angel'', dentist Bernard Nadler on '' Lost'', Doctor Harad in ''Friends'', and in film, as the principal in '' Forrest Gump''. Early life Anderson was born in Clark, South Dakota and grew up in Wahpeton, North Dakota. He received a Master of Arts degree in American literature and creative writing at the University of North Dakota and the University of Wisconsin. During the 1970s, he taught drama at Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, California. Career Anderson is best known for his roles as mailroom supervisor Mr. Gorpley on '' Perfect Strangers'', Mike Seaver's adversarial Principal DeWitt on '' Growing Pains'', a chief of Cardiology on '' ER'', the lawyer Holland Manners on the first two seasons of ''Angel'' and as Bernard on '' Lost''. In addition, he was on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eme Ikwuakor
Eme Ikwuakor ( ; born August 13, 1984) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in ''Ink'' (2009), ''On My Block'' (2018), ''Inhumans'' (as Gorgon) (2017), and '' Moonfall'' (2022). Biography Eme Ikwuakor was born to Patricia and Killian Ikwuakor and is one of triplets. The other triplets are a sister, Obi, and a brother, AK, who is a former All-American runner. He also has three older brothers. Eme attended University of Colorado on a track and field scholarship. His college adviser suggested he try acting. His first major role was in the 2009 sci-fi film ''Ink''. He continued to act while working a day job, and decided to pursue acting full-time after writing, producing and starring in a short film called ''Chance''. Eme began making appearances on television shows, such as '' Hawaii Five-0'', ''Castle'' and ''Extant''. He also appeared as himself, alongside his brother Ak, on ''Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?''. Eme was cast as the Marvel Comics superhero Gorg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Associate Attorney
An associate attorney is a lawyer and an employee of a law firm who does not hold an ownership interest as a partner. Types Practicing attorney An associate may be a junior or senior attorney, but normally does not hold an ownership interest in the firm even if associated with the firm for many years. First-year associates are entry-level junior attorneys and are generally recent law school graduates in their first year of law practice. Generally, an associate has the goal of being made a partner in the firm, after a number of years gaining practice experience and being assigned to increasingly important and remunerative tasks. At firms with an "up or out" policy, associates who are repeatedly passed over for promotion to partner may be asked to resign. Some firms will also have "non-partner-track" associates who, though performing satisfactorily as employees, for whatever reason, will not be promoted to partner. Junior attorneys were formerly called "law clerks"; the term "ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Partner (business Rank)
A partner in a law firm, accounting firm, consulting firm, or financial firm is a highly ranked position, traditionally indicating co-ownership of a partnership in which the partners were entitled to a share of the profits as " equity partners". The title can also be used in corporate entities where equity is held by shareholders. Law firms In law firms, partners are primarily those senior lawyers who are responsible for generating the firm's revenue. The standards for equity partnership vary from firm to firm. Many law firms have a "two-tiered" partnership structure, in which some partners are designated as "salaried partners" or "non-equity" partners, and are allowed to use the "partner" title but do not share in profits. This position is often given to lawyers on track to become equity partners so that they can more easily generate business; it is typically a "probationary" status for associates (or former equity partners who do not generate enough revenue to maintain equi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
