When Hulu announced they were going to revive "Futurama" for a third time, the good news (everyone) was immediately chased by the bad news that actor John Dimaggio -- who plays Bender and numerous other characters on the show -- may not return. The actor explained in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) back in February 2022 that the studio didn't offer him enough money, but more than that, were seemingly dismissive -- in an unspecified way -- of the entire voice cast. This led to a month-long contract standoff wherein it looked like Dimaggio may actually quit the show and move on. This would have been unthinkable to "Futurama" fans, as Bender was one of the most important characters on the show, and having another actor -- no matter how good they were -- would seem like too large a change to accept.
The dispute was settled, although...
The dispute was settled, although...
- 10/28/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Morning Watch: Seinfeld Gets A Different Lego Makeover, Grant Imahara's Grogu Animatronic & More
(The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fan-made productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.)
In this edition, watch Jerry Seinfeld get a wild, life-sized Lego treatment as a combined promo for both the arrival of "Seinfeld" on Netflix and the sitcom's very own Lego set. Plus, check out an animatronic Grogu that the later "Mythbusters" co-star Grant Imahara was working on before he passed away. Finally, take one more look behind...
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In this edition, watch Jerry Seinfeld get a wild, life-sized Lego treatment as a combined promo for both the arrival of "Seinfeld" on Netflix and the sitcom's very own Lego set. Plus, check out an animatronic Grogu that the later "Mythbusters" co-star Grant Imahara was working on before he passed away. Finally, take one more look behind...
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- 10/5/2021
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
From August 20th to September 1st, a huge collection of MythBusters memorabilia will go up for auction in order to raise money for the late Grant Imahara’s Steam Foundation. Among these items is a robotic cat from an old episode about trying to get past guard dogs that’s lived in storage for more than a decade,…...
- 8/10/2021
- by Reid McCarter
- avclub.com
A foundation honoring the late MythBusters host Grant Imahara has been established to empower underprivileged youths to get into Steam.
The late MythBusters host Grant Imahara would have turned 50 years old last week. A noted robotics engineer, Imahara had dedicated his prolific career to inspire others to partake in science and art. In honor of his life and legacy, his family and friends have established The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation.
“There are many students, like my son Grant, who need the balance of the technical and the creative, and this is what Steam is all about,” said Carolyn Imahara, Grant’s mother and Foundation co-founder.
The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation is founded with the intention to pave ways for underprivileged youths to access opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art and math. Contributions will go towards supporting the USC Viterbi K-12 Stem Center, which provides programs that bring...
The late MythBusters host Grant Imahara would have turned 50 years old last week. A noted robotics engineer, Imahara had dedicated his prolific career to inspire others to partake in science and art. In honor of his life and legacy, his family and friends have established The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation.
“There are many students, like my son Grant, who need the balance of the technical and the creative, and this is what Steam is all about,” said Carolyn Imahara, Grant’s mother and Foundation co-founder.
The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation is founded with the intention to pave ways for underprivileged youths to access opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art and math. Contributions will go towards supporting the USC Viterbi K-12 Stem Center, which provides programs that bring...
- 10/26/2020
- by Ivan Huang
- Den of Geek
Is a Degrassi: The Next Generation vet Lex Luthor’s new cohort?
Stacey Farber, aka Degrassi‘s Ellie Nash, will recur on The CW’s Superman & Lois as Leslie Larr, the right hand to one of the most influential people on the planet, The Wrap reports. That sure sounds like the Supergirl baddie played by Jon Cryer, doesn’t it?
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Leslie is described as having “gone from a young,...
Stacey Farber, aka Degrassi‘s Ellie Nash, will recur on The CW’s Superman & Lois as Leslie Larr, the right hand to one of the most influential people on the planet, The Wrap reports. That sure sounds like the Supergirl baddie played by Jon Cryer, doesn’t it?
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Leslie is described as having “gone from a young,...
- 10/23/2020
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Family and friends of late MythBusters host Grant Imahara have established a foundation in his name to inspire and empower underserved youth to become active in science, technology, engineering, art and math.
The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation was officially announced Friday during a public online celebration of Grant’s life, on what would have been his 50th birthday. The nonprofit foundation will continue his legacy through mentorships, grants and scholarships designed to provide access to Steam education to all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, race or gender.
“There are many students, like my son Grant, who need the balance of the technical and the creative, and this is what Steam is all about,” said Carolyn Imahara, Grant’s mother and foundation co-founder. “I’m so proud of my son’s career, but I’m equally proud of the work he did mentoring students. He would be thrilled that we plan to continue this,...
The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation was officially announced Friday during a public online celebration of Grant’s life, on what would have been his 50th birthday. The nonprofit foundation will continue his legacy through mentorships, grants and scholarships designed to provide access to Steam education to all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, race or gender.
“There are many students, like my son Grant, who need the balance of the technical and the creative, and this is what Steam is all about,” said Carolyn Imahara, Grant’s mother and foundation co-founder. “I’m so proud of my son’s career, but I’m equally proud of the work he did mentoring students. He would be thrilled that we plan to continue this,...
- 10/23/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Grant Imahara’s family and friends have formed a new educational foundation in his memory.
The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation, named for the late “Mythbusters” host, will work to inspire and empower underserved youth to become active in science, technology, engineering, art and math. The formation of the nonprofit was announced Friday on what would have been Imahara’s 50th birthday.
“There are many students, like my son Grant, who need the balance of the technical and the creative, and this is what Steam is all about,” said Carolyn Imahara, Grant’s mother and co-founder of the foundation. “I’m so proud of my son’s career, but I’m equally proud of the work he did mentoring students. He would be thrilled that we plan to continue this, plus much more, through The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation.”
Imahara died in July from a brain aneurysm. An electrical engineer, he...
The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation, named for the late “Mythbusters” host, will work to inspire and empower underserved youth to become active in science, technology, engineering, art and math. The formation of the nonprofit was announced Friday on what would have been Imahara’s 50th birthday.
“There are many students, like my son Grant, who need the balance of the technical and the creative, and this is what Steam is all about,” said Carolyn Imahara, Grant’s mother and co-founder of the foundation. “I’m so proud of my son’s career, but I’m equally proud of the work he did mentoring students. He would be thrilled that we plan to continue this, plus much more, through The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation.”
Imahara died in July from a brain aneurysm. An electrical engineer, he...
- 10/23/2020
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
In honor of the late Mythbusters host Grant Imahara, a foundation has been established to empower young people to get involved in science, technology, art, engineering and mathematics.
The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation will provide mentorships, grants, and scholarships to students — regardless of socioeconomic status, race or gender — who demonstrate interest in those areas.
“There are many students, like my son Grant, who need the balance of the technical and the creative, and this is what Steam is all about,” said Carolyn Imahara, Grant’s mother and Foundation co-founder. “I’m so proud of my son’s career, but I’m equally proud ...
The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation will provide mentorships, grants, and scholarships to students — regardless of socioeconomic status, race or gender — who demonstrate interest in those areas.
“There are many students, like my son Grant, who need the balance of the technical and the creative, and this is what Steam is all about,” said Carolyn Imahara, Grant’s mother and Foundation co-founder. “I’m so proud of my son’s career, but I’m equally proud ...
- 10/23/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In honor of the late Mythbusters host Grant Imahara, a foundation has been established to empower young people to get involved in science, technology, art, engineering and mathematics.
The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation will provide mentorships, grants, and scholarships to students — regardless of socioeconomic status, race or gender — who demonstrate interest in those areas.
“There are many students, like my son Grant, who need the balance of the technical and the creative, and this is what Steam is all about,” said Carolyn Imahara, Grant’s mother and Foundation co-founder. “I’m so proud of my son’s career, but I’m equally proud ...
The Grant Imahara Steam Foundation will provide mentorships, grants, and scholarships to students — regardless of socioeconomic status, race or gender — who demonstrate interest in those areas.
“There are many students, like my son Grant, who need the balance of the technical and the creative, and this is what Steam is all about,” said Carolyn Imahara, Grant’s mother and Foundation co-founder. “I’m so proud of my son’s career, but I’m equally proud ...
- 10/23/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Many TV legends and contributors were included for the “In Memoriam” segment on Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony for ABC. But producers are always forced to omit some of the 100+ insiders who died since the last ceremony. Who was left out of the group that was honored?
With dozens of television veterans having died since last year’s mid-September ceremony, people certainly included were these six TV Academy Hall of Fame members:
Diahann Carroll
Leonard Goldberg (executive at 20th Century Fox and ABC; producer of “Charlie’s Angels” and more)
Jim Lehrer (anchor/reporter of “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour)
Regis Philbin
Carl Reiner
Fred Silverman
SEECelebrity Deaths 2020: In Memoriam Gallery
Even though he wasn’t known for his TV work, blockbuster film actor Chadwick Boseman was featured in the final slot. NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant was not mentioned, even though the event was being held in the Staples Center.
With dozens of television veterans having died since last year’s mid-September ceremony, people certainly included were these six TV Academy Hall of Fame members:
Diahann Carroll
Leonard Goldberg (executive at 20th Century Fox and ABC; producer of “Charlie’s Angels” and more)
Jim Lehrer (anchor/reporter of “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour)
Regis Philbin
Carl Reiner
Fred Silverman
SEECelebrity Deaths 2020: In Memoriam Gallery
Even though he wasn’t known for his TV work, blockbuster film actor Chadwick Boseman was featured in the final slot. NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant was not mentioned, even though the event was being held in the Staples Center.
- 9/21/2020
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
For Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony on ABC, producers will have the always difficult task of assembling a memoriam segment. Even though the event hosted by Jimmy Kimmel will be virtual, it’s a certainty they will include the popular “In Memoriam” on the show.
With over 100 television veterans having died since last year’s mid-September ceremony, those expected to be honored would include such TV legends and TV Academy Hall of Fame members:
Diahann Carroll
Leonard Goldberg (executive at 20th Century Fox and ABC; producer of “Charlie’s Angels” and more)
Jim Lehrer (anchor/reporter of “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour)
Regis Philbin
Carl Reiner
Fred Silverman
SEECelebrity Deaths 2020: In Memoriam Gallery
Even though they weren’t known for their TV work, it’s very likely NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant and blockbuster film actor Chadwick Boseman will be honored. Also among the dozens most likely included since they...
With over 100 television veterans having died since last year’s mid-September ceremony, those expected to be honored would include such TV legends and TV Academy Hall of Fame members:
Diahann Carroll
Leonard Goldberg (executive at 20th Century Fox and ABC; producer of “Charlie’s Angels” and more)
Jim Lehrer (anchor/reporter of “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour)
Regis Philbin
Carl Reiner
Fred Silverman
SEECelebrity Deaths 2020: In Memoriam Gallery
Even though they weren’t known for their TV work, it’s very likely NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant and blockbuster film actor Chadwick Boseman will be honored. Also among the dozens most likely included since they...
- 9/20/2020
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
A heartfelt tribute. Syfy dedicated last night's Syfy Wire After Dark special to Grant Imahara, the MythBusters host who recently passed away at the age of 49. The special began by acknowledging Imahara's tragic death with an intro that read, "Syfy dedicates this show in loving memory to Grant Imahara, who passed away shortly after filming. We will always be inspired by his creativity, curiosity and kindness." Imahara, who hosted both the popular Discovery series and Netflix's White Rabbit Project, appears in the special with a segment that offers viewers light-hearted tips on how to get the most out of summer. At the end of the special, another...
- 8/2/2020
- E! Online
“Mythbusters” and “White Rabbit Project” alums Tory Belleci and Kari Byron have paid tribute to their former colleague Grant Imahara, who died unexpectedly on July 13. Read their tributes below.
Tory Belleci
I met Grant Imahara back in 1997 when I stepped through the doors of the Ilm model shop. To say I was nervous would be an understatement. Then this young kid, at least that’s what I thought, with a bounce in his step, wearing thick glasses and a lab coat walked up, smiled and in a chipper voice said,”Hello!” and I immediately felt at ease. That was Grant, always welcoming, always helpful and always ready to solve a problem. We worked on a lot of projects at Lucas Films, but building models for Star Wars in our minds was the Holy Grail. We had made it. We’d achieved our lifelong geek dream. Little did we know that...
Tory Belleci
I met Grant Imahara back in 1997 when I stepped through the doors of the Ilm model shop. To say I was nervous would be an understatement. Then this young kid, at least that’s what I thought, with a bounce in his step, wearing thick glasses and a lab coat walked up, smiled and in a chipper voice said,”Hello!” and I immediately felt at ease. That was Grant, always welcoming, always helpful and always ready to solve a problem. We worked on a lot of projects at Lucas Films, but building models for Star Wars in our minds was the Holy Grail. We had made it. We’d achieved our lifelong geek dream. Little did we know that...
- 7/21/2020
- by Tory Belleci and Kari Byron
- Variety Film + TV
Discovery began running a “MythBusters” marathon this Friday, that will run through Saturday on the Discovery Channel, to pay tribute to the late “MythBusters” star Grant Imahara. The programming also features other shows that Imahara worked on, such as “Killer Robots” and “White Rabbit Project.”
The Friday portion of the two-day marathon concluded on the Discovery channel but will resume on the Science Channel at 3 p.m. Et Saturday. Episodes that will air on Saturday include “MythBusters” episodes “Shooting Fish in a Barrel,” “Dog Myths,” “Paper Armor,” and “Motorcycle Water Ski,” while the “Robogames 2011” episode of “Killer Robots” and “White Rabbit Project” episode “May G Force Be with You” will also be featured as part of the marathon.
Imahara passed away earlier in the week week from a brain aneurism at the age of 49. He was a long-time “MythBusters” co-host, BattleBots champion, and veteran engineer. Discovery released a statement shortly after Imahara’s death.
The Friday portion of the two-day marathon concluded on the Discovery channel but will resume on the Science Channel at 3 p.m. Et Saturday. Episodes that will air on Saturday include “MythBusters” episodes “Shooting Fish in a Barrel,” “Dog Myths,” “Paper Armor,” and “Motorcycle Water Ski,” while the “Robogames 2011” episode of “Killer Robots” and “White Rabbit Project” episode “May G Force Be with You” will also be featured as part of the marathon.
Imahara passed away earlier in the week week from a brain aneurism at the age of 49. He was a long-time “MythBusters” co-host, BattleBots champion, and veteran engineer. Discovery released a statement shortly after Imahara’s death.
- 7/17/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
The saddening loss of Grant Imahara is still a blow that a lot of people are trying to get over as the highly skilled and famous engineer passed just recently, but he did leave behind a lot of memories, one of which was the Iron Man project that was contracted to work on at one point alongside YouTuber Allen Pan. The two took on the challenge to create Iron Man’s gauntlet, with a working laser, and Captain America’s shield to see which one was superior to the other. Right away it’s easy to state that a lot of people might
Grant Imahara Had an Iron Man Project We Didn’t Know About...
Grant Imahara Had an Iron Man Project We Didn’t Know About...
- 7/17/2020
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
Welcome to another episode of TV's Top 5, The Hollywood Reporter's TV podcast.
Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the week in TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executive and other guests and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as the case may be).
This week's five topics are:
1. A tribute to Naya Rivera and Grant Imahara.
This segment honors the ways in which the Glee star and MythBusters host each impacted a number of communities....
Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the week in TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executive and other guests and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as the case may be).
This week's five topics are:
1. A tribute to Naya Rivera and Grant Imahara.
This segment honors the ways in which the Glee star and MythBusters host each impacted a number of communities....
- 7/17/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Discovery has lined-up two days of “Mythbusters” episodes to air across two networks in tribute to host Grant Imahara, who died earlier this week of a brain aneurysm at the age of 49.
Imahara was part of the “Mythbusters” team for nearly 10 years, working alongside lead hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman and his Build Team cohorts Kari Byron and Tori Belleci. They put popular myths to the test using science and engineering. The episodes airing on Discovery and Science Channel this Friday and Saturday will feature some of Imahara’s favorite “Mythbusters” moments, the network said.
Discovery will also re-air Imahara’s turn as host of “Killer Robots: Robo Games 2011,” which documented the International Robogames Competition, as well as an episode of his Netflix series “White Rabbit Project,” which he co-hosted with Byron and Belleci.
Also Read: Grant Imahara, Former 'Mythbusters' Host, Dies at 49
Watch a tribute video from the network above,...
Imahara was part of the “Mythbusters” team for nearly 10 years, working alongside lead hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman and his Build Team cohorts Kari Byron and Tori Belleci. They put popular myths to the test using science and engineering. The episodes airing on Discovery and Science Channel this Friday and Saturday will feature some of Imahara’s favorite “Mythbusters” moments, the network said.
Discovery will also re-air Imahara’s turn as host of “Killer Robots: Robo Games 2011,” which documented the International Robogames Competition, as well as an episode of his Netflix series “White Rabbit Project,” which he co-hosted with Byron and Belleci.
Also Read: Grant Imahara, Former 'Mythbusters' Host, Dies at 49
Watch a tribute video from the network above,...
- 7/16/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Thus far 2020 isn’t being particularly kind of a lot of people and it’s being less to some of those that have been duly noted as being uniquely talented and valued within the entertainment field. It’s interesting to note that Grant Imahara had aspirations to become a screenwriter at one point but decided to stick with being an engineer, which might have been a great choice to be realistic since he went on to have one great career as a result. At one point he worked for Lucasfilm and even helped to revolutionize the R2-D2 robots, something a lot of
Remembering Grant Imahara: Mythbusters Host Died at 49...
Remembering Grant Imahara: Mythbusters Host Died at 49...
- 7/16/2020
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
A marathon tribute to longtime Mythbusters co-host Grant Imahara will be held this weekend on Discovery and the Science Channel. Imahara died this week of a brain aneurysm at age 49.
Imahara was part of the Mythbusters team for 10 years. The programming lineup on Discovery and Science Channel will feature some of Imahara’s favorite MythBusters moments, including a test to see whether an armor made of folded paper would hold up against an attack, and whether a hotel room shower curtain could be turned into a life-saving parachute.
In Killer Robots: Robo Games 2011, Imahara serves as tour guide through the International Robogames Competition, following everyday engineers and backyard brainiacs as they produce mechanized mayhem. And in White Rabbit Project: May G Force Be with You, Imahara serves as co-host, learning how adrenaline junkies get their biggest G-force rush.
The full programming line-up will air as follows —
Discovery Channel – Friday, July 17
8 a.
Imahara was part of the Mythbusters team for 10 years. The programming lineup on Discovery and Science Channel will feature some of Imahara’s favorite MythBusters moments, including a test to see whether an armor made of folded paper would hold up against an attack, and whether a hotel room shower curtain could be turned into a life-saving parachute.
In Killer Robots: Robo Games 2011, Imahara serves as tour guide through the International Robogames Competition, following everyday engineers and backyard brainiacs as they produce mechanized mayhem. And in White Rabbit Project: May G Force Be with You, Imahara serves as co-host, learning how adrenaline junkies get their biggest G-force rush.
The full programming line-up will air as follows —
Discovery Channel – Friday, July 17
8 a.
- 7/16/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Discovery has announced that it will pay tribute to the late Grant Imahara with a marathon lineup of “Mythbusters” episodes.
A total of eight episodes will air across Discovery Channel and Science Channel on July 17 and 18. Imahara died from a brain aneurism earlier this week at the age of 49.
He served as co-host for more than 200 episodes of “Mythbusters,” beginning with season 3 in 2005, through 2014. The marathon’s episodes will feature some of Imahara’s favorite “MythBusters” moments, per Discovery, including a test to see whether an armor made of folded paper would hold up against an attack, and whether a hotel room shower curtain could be turned into a life-saving parachute.
The lineup also includes “Killer Robots: Robo Games 2011,” a one-hour special which saw Imahara serve as a tour guide through the International Robogames Competition, following everyday engineers and backyard brainiacs as they produced mechanized mayhem. An episode of the Netflix show “White Rabbit Project,...
A total of eight episodes will air across Discovery Channel and Science Channel on July 17 and 18. Imahara died from a brain aneurism earlier this week at the age of 49.
He served as co-host for more than 200 episodes of “Mythbusters,” beginning with season 3 in 2005, through 2014. The marathon’s episodes will feature some of Imahara’s favorite “MythBusters” moments, per Discovery, including a test to see whether an armor made of folded paper would hold up against an attack, and whether a hotel room shower curtain could be turned into a life-saving parachute.
The lineup also includes “Killer Robots: Robo Games 2011,” a one-hour special which saw Imahara serve as a tour guide through the International Robogames Competition, following everyday engineers and backyard brainiacs as they produced mechanized mayhem. An episode of the Netflix show “White Rabbit Project,...
- 7/16/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Myth Busters’ Grant Imahara died on Monday after a brain aneurysm at age 49. He acted as both a host and electrical engineer for the Discovery Channel’s popular show Myth Busters. The Discover Channel issued a statement on Monday that said, “We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important […]
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- 7/14/2020
- by Kate Reynolds
- Uinterview
2020 continues to be a hellscape year. Apologies that we can't give these recently departed talents larger tributes. They will be missed for their contributions to the arts that we love so much here at Tfe.
• CNN As you've probably heard the very talented Naya Rivera ("Santana" on Glee) went missing days ago. Her body has now been found, police learning that she saved her son just before drowning. She was just 33.
• Pinkvilla The Glee cast came together at Lake Piru as tribute (on the anniversary of another Glee star's death. This is when we lost Cory Monteith in 2013)
• People Kelly Preston, John Travolta's wife, and an actress of numerous 80s and 90s movies, has also died. She passed away from breast cancer.
• The Guardian pays tribute to Preston with a photogallery of her biggest movie roles
• Nyt Grant Imahara, an engineer who worked on the Star Wars prequels and...
• CNN As you've probably heard the very talented Naya Rivera ("Santana" on Glee) went missing days ago. Her body has now been found, police learning that she saved her son just before drowning. She was just 33.
• Pinkvilla The Glee cast came together at Lake Piru as tribute (on the anniversary of another Glee star's death. This is when we lost Cory Monteith in 2013)
• People Kelly Preston, John Travolta's wife, and an actress of numerous 80s and 90s movies, has also died. She passed away from breast cancer.
• The Guardian pays tribute to Preston with a photogallery of her biggest movie roles
• Nyt Grant Imahara, an engineer who worked on the Star Wars prequels and...
- 7/14/2020
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Former Mythbusters' host, Grant Imahara, who also hosted the White Rabbit Project and worked earlier as a modelmaker for Industrial Light + Magic, passed away at the age of 49 on Monday. A Discovery spokesperson confirmed the news but no other details have been revealed at this time. As the former host of Mythbusters, Imahara co-hosted more than 200 episodes of the popular series, starting with…...
- 7/14/2020
- by Gaius Bolling
- JoBlo.com
MythBusters star Grant Imahara unexpectedly died on Monday, with sources indicating that he suffered a sudden brain aneurysm while at home. The news understandably shocked and dismayed fans of his work, which goes way beyond what we saw on Mythbusters. In addition to his work there (and on related show White Rabbit Project), he was a trained engineer and roboticist, working for Ilm on animatronics for major movies, with his projects featuring in The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (where he was responsible for R2-D2).
But despite being a key part of some of the biggest movies of all time, it was his work on the Discovery Channel hit MythBusters for which he came to be known to the public at large. Imahara debuted in the third season and remained a part...
But despite being a key part of some of the biggest movies of all time, it was his work on the Discovery Channel hit MythBusters for which he came to be known to the public at large. Imahara debuted in the third season and remained a part...
- 7/14/2020
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
Grant Imahara, an electrical engineer best known as part of the build team on the long-running Discovery series MythBusters, died Monday, The New York Times reports. He was 49.
A representative for Discovery confirmed Imahara’s death, with the cause believed to be a brain aneurysm. No other details were available.
On social media, Imahara’s MythBusters colleagues paid tribute to him. Adam Savage, one of the show’s co-hosts, wrote: “I’m at a loss. No words. I’ve been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years.
A representative for Discovery confirmed Imahara’s death, with the cause believed to be a brain aneurysm. No other details were available.
On social media, Imahara’s MythBusters colleagues paid tribute to him. Adam Savage, one of the show’s co-hosts, wrote: “I’m at a loss. No words. I’ve been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years.
- 7/14/2020
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Grant Imahara has passed away at the age of 49. The host of Discovery's MythBusters and Netflix's White Rabbit Project "died suddenly following a brain aneurysm," according to The Hollywood Reporter. "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant," a rep for Discovery said in a statement. "He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family." Imahara, an electrical engineer, joined MythBusters in 2005 during the show's third season. He went on to host over 200 episodes of the series. In 2016, Imahara joined Netflix's White Rabbit Project with fellow co-hosts Kari Byron and Tory...
- 7/14/2020
- E! Online
Grant Imahara, one of the hosts of the popular Discovery series MythBusters, has died.
He was 49 years old.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Imahara's cause of death is a brain aneurysm.
"We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant,” a Discovery representative said in a statement on Monday.
“He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”
Imahara graduated from USC with a degree in electrical engineering, and went on to work for LucasFilm’s visual effects division.
He followed that up by joining MythBusters in 2005.
The hit reality show featured the hosts testing out a variety of rumors, urban legends and movie scenes to see if they could were fact or fiction.
Imahara was a part of the show’s secondary Build Team, and provided electrical and robotics expertise.
He exited Mythbusters in 2014 alongside Kari Byron and Tory Belleci.
He was 49 years old.
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Imahara's cause of death is a brain aneurysm.
"We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant,” a Discovery representative said in a statement on Monday.
“He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”
Imahara graduated from USC with a degree in electrical engineering, and went on to work for LucasFilm’s visual effects division.
He followed that up by joining MythBusters in 2005.
The hit reality show featured the hosts testing out a variety of rumors, urban legends and movie scenes to see if they could were fact or fiction.
Imahara was a part of the show’s secondary Build Team, and provided electrical and robotics expertise.
He exited Mythbusters in 2014 alongside Kari Byron and Tory Belleci.
- 7/14/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Grant Imahara, one of the hosts of the popular Discovery series MythBusters, has died following a brain aneurysm, according to The Hollywood Reporter; he was 49 years old.
“We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant,” a Discovery representative said in a statement on Monday. “He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”
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“We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant,” a Discovery representative said in a statement on Monday. “He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.”
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- 7/14/2020
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Grant Imahara, the engineer and roboticist who helped test some of the world’s most famous rumors on the iconic Discovery Channel series “Mythbusters,” has died. He was 49.
A spokesperson for Discovery confirmed Imahara’s death to TheWrap on Monday night.
“We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family,” the network said in a statement.
Adam Savage, who led “Mythbusters” with Jamie Hyneman, tweeted about Imahara, who he called a “brilliant engineer.”
I’m at a loss. No words. I’ve been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also just such a generous, easygoing, and gentle Person. Working with Grant was so much fun. I’ll miss my friend.
A spokesperson for Discovery confirmed Imahara’s death to TheWrap on Monday night.
“We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family,” the network said in a statement.
Adam Savage, who led “Mythbusters” with Jamie Hyneman, tweeted about Imahara, who he called a “brilliant engineer.”
I’m at a loss. No words. I’ve been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also just such a generous, easygoing, and gentle Person. Working with Grant was so much fun. I’ll miss my friend.
- 7/14/2020
- by Liz Lane
- The Wrap
Grant Imahara, an electrical engineer and former host on the Discovery Channel show “Mythbusters” has died at 49, a spokesperson for Discovery has confirmed to Variety.
“We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family,” the Discovery spokesperson said in a statement.
No other details about Imahara’s death were provided.
Imahara co-hosted more than 200 episodes of “Mythbusters,” beginning with season 3 in 2005 through 2014. He joined the show after an invitation from host Jamie Hyneman and was a part of the Build Team with Kari Byron and Tory Belleci. He replaced welder Scottie Chapman. Imahara was best known for making the robots and other electronics needed for the experiments on the hit show.
Fellow “Mythbusters” host Adam Savage paid tribute to Imahara on Twitter.
“I’m at a loss.
“We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family,” the Discovery spokesperson said in a statement.
No other details about Imahara’s death were provided.
Imahara co-hosted more than 200 episodes of “Mythbusters,” beginning with season 3 in 2005 through 2014. He joined the show after an invitation from host Jamie Hyneman and was a part of the Build Team with Kari Byron and Tory Belleci. He replaced welder Scottie Chapman. Imahara was best known for making the robots and other electronics needed for the experiments on the hit show.
Fellow “Mythbusters” host Adam Savage paid tribute to Imahara on Twitter.
“I’m at a loss.
- 7/14/2020
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Grant Imahara, a former MythBusters and White Rabbit Project host who earlier worked as a modelmaker for Industrial Light + Magic, died Monday. He was 49. A Discovery spokesperson confirmed the news but did not provide details.
Imahara co-hosted more than 200 episodes of Discovery’s MythBusters starting with Season 3 in 2005 and remained with the show until 2014. He had made a handful of appearances since.
Former longtime Mythbusters host Adam Savage tweeted tonight: “I’m at a loss. No words. I’ve been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also just such a generous, easygoing, and gentle Person. Working with Grant was so much fun. I’ll miss my friend.”
I’m at a loss. No words. I’ve been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer,...
Imahara co-hosted more than 200 episodes of Discovery’s MythBusters starting with Season 3 in 2005 and remained with the show until 2014. He had made a handful of appearances since.
Former longtime Mythbusters host Adam Savage tweeted tonight: “I’m at a loss. No words. I’ve been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer, artist and performer, but also just such a generous, easygoing, and gentle Person. Working with Grant was so much fun. I’ll miss my friend.”
I’m at a loss. No words. I’ve been part of two big families with Grant Imahara over the last 22 years. Grant was a truly brilliant engineer,...
- 7/14/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Grant Imahara, an electrical engineer and roboticist who hosted the popular science show MythBusters and Netflix's White Rabbit Project, has died. He was 49.
Imahara died suddenly following a brain aneurysm, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family," a representative for Discovery said in a statement Monday.
An electrical engineer and roboticist by training, he joined Discovery's MythBusters in its third season, replacing Scottie Chapman, and was with ...
Imahara died suddenly following a brain aneurysm, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. "We are heartbroken to hear this sad news about Grant. He was an important part of our Discovery family and a really wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family," a representative for Discovery said in a statement Monday.
An electrical engineer and roboticist by training, he joined Discovery's MythBusters in its third season, replacing Scottie Chapman, and was with ...
- 7/14/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Former Mythbuster Grant Imahara has taken his Baby Yoda game to the next level with this creation since the little guy featured in the video above is by far and large good enough to star in a movie or even the show as Kevin Burwick from MovieWeb mentions. It’s not exactly fair to equate this attempt with any other version that’s come out since Grant is a wizard when it comes to robotics, but he did need some help with the overall look of Baby Yoda and the clothing, which he’s quite thankful for. Even better though is that he
This Animatronic Baby Yoda is Almost Too Real...
This Animatronic Baby Yoda is Almost Too Real...
- 3/11/2020
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
A former MythBuster has crafted an animatronic Baby Yoda that will tour children’s hospitals to cheer up kids — and potentially bring balance to the Force.
Grant Imahara, a longtime robotics expert on “MythBusters,” recently completed an animatronic of “The Mandalorian” Season 1’s breakout character and unofficial mascot of the 2019 fall television season. The resemblance to the little green character, whose official name is The Child, is uncanny: There’s the little brown robe, big green ears, and tuffs of wispy white hair. The creature also boasts the same cute movements that helped Baby Yoda make for some of yesteryear’s most viral TV moments.
CNET interviewed Imahara, who currently works as a consultant for Disney Research and as a mechanical designer at Spectral Motion, about the animatronic and its complicated design process in an article published Monday morning. Imahara began building the animatronic by crafting a digital model before...
Grant Imahara, a longtime robotics expert on “MythBusters,” recently completed an animatronic of “The Mandalorian” Season 1’s breakout character and unofficial mascot of the 2019 fall television season. The resemblance to the little green character, whose official name is The Child, is uncanny: There’s the little brown robe, big green ears, and tuffs of wispy white hair. The creature also boasts the same cute movements that helped Baby Yoda make for some of yesteryear’s most viral TV moments.
CNET interviewed Imahara, who currently works as a consultant for Disney Research and as a mechanical designer at Spectral Motion, about the animatronic and its complicated design process in an article published Monday morning. Imahara began building the animatronic by crafting a digital model before...
- 3/9/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Check out this amazing animatronic Baby Yoda by Grant Imahara from Mythbusters!
“Grant Imahara, formerly of Mythbusters, is a genius at design and tinkering. So it’s no surprise his animatronic Baby Yoda doll, built from scratch and recently showcased on his Instagram, is so impressive. Created with the power of 3D printing, mechanical design, programming, and probably the Force, this Baby Yoda is, above all else, convincing.”
Read more at Gizmodo.
Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova’s relationship may just be the highlight of the latest Black Widow trailer.
“Natasha Romanoff has always been something of a lone wolf, and now, in the final trailer for Black Widow, we can see that her heart may have always been with her sister, Yelena. Yelena Belova, who in the comics is also Black Widow, went through the same program that Natasha did as a child. While most definitely not blood-related (yet...
“Grant Imahara, formerly of Mythbusters, is a genius at design and tinkering. So it’s no surprise his animatronic Baby Yoda doll, built from scratch and recently showcased on his Instagram, is so impressive. Created with the power of 3D printing, mechanical design, programming, and probably the Force, this Baby Yoda is, above all else, convincing.”
Read more at Gizmodo.
Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova’s relationship may just be the highlight of the latest Black Widow trailer.
“Natasha Romanoff has always been something of a lone wolf, and now, in the final trailer for Black Widow, we can see that her heart may have always been with her sister, Yelena. Yelena Belova, who in the comics is also Black Widow, went through the same program that Natasha did as a child. While most definitely not blood-related (yet...
- 3/9/2020
- by Ivan Huang
- Den of Geek
It seems fair to say that Kari Byron really had to work to be accepted by the show Mythbusters since she was so persistent in showing up at the place that they eventually hired her on. She was on the show from season 1 to 12 and was a big part of the cast for nearly the entire time. In 2009 she had to be replaced for the last half of the season due to the fact that she went on maternity leave, but she did manage to come back eventually. Along with Grant Imahara and Tory Belleci she was
What Has Kari Byron Been up to Since Hosting “Mythbusters?”...
What Has Kari Byron Been up to Since Hosting “Mythbusters?”...
- 8/1/2018
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
I don’t know about you, but I keep forgetting to watch Star Trek: Discovery.
I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t wait for each episode of Star Trek Continues.
As I’m sure you know, CBS, through the complicated Hollywood system of it’s mine, it’s mine!, owns the television rights to Trek and in its infinite wisdom stupidity decided to launch Discovery on their streaming network. Which you have to pay for.
Star Trek Continues, a continuation of the five-year mission of the Constellation class starship USS Enterprise Ncc-1701, captained by James Tiberius Kirk, is a love-fast to the original series. It is available for free on YouTube and its own website.
Stc was co-produced by the non-profit charity Trek Continues, Inc., Dracogen, Far From Home LLC and Farragut Films, and was partially funded by Kickstarter, in an incredibly successful campaign of crowd sourcing.
I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t wait for each episode of Star Trek Continues.
As I’m sure you know, CBS, through the complicated Hollywood system of it’s mine, it’s mine!, owns the television rights to Trek and in its infinite wisdom stupidity decided to launch Discovery on their streaming network. Which you have to pay for.
Star Trek Continues, a continuation of the five-year mission of the Constellation class starship USS Enterprise Ncc-1701, captained by James Tiberius Kirk, is a love-fast to the original series. It is available for free on YouTube and its own website.
Stc was co-produced by the non-profit charity Trek Continues, Inc., Dracogen, Far From Home LLC and Farragut Films, and was partially funded by Kickstarter, in an incredibly successful campaign of crowd sourcing.
- 11/27/2017
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
The best fan-made web-series has come to an end. To Boldly Go: Part 2 was released this week and it not only concludes the show in style, it also brings the 5-year mission of the Starship enterprise to a solid, entertaining end.
It was a bittersweet moment watching the final episode of Star Trek Continues. On one had, it was great to see this excellent series get wrapped up so well, but it was also sad to realize that there won’t be any further episodes. The purpose of the show was bridge the gap between the end of the classic 1966-69 TV series (“Turnabout Intruder” was the final original series episode) and big screen cinematic adventures, which it does very well. It was a great ride, while it lasted.
Vic Mignogna, the executive producer/writer, who portrays Captain Kirk on the show, explains what he wanted to accomplish with this last episode.
It was a bittersweet moment watching the final episode of Star Trek Continues. On one had, it was great to see this excellent series get wrapped up so well, but it was also sad to realize that there won’t be any further episodes. The purpose of the show was bridge the gap between the end of the classic 1966-69 TV series (“Turnabout Intruder” was the final original series episode) and big screen cinematic adventures, which it does very well. It was a great ride, while it lasted.
Vic Mignogna, the executive producer/writer, who portrays Captain Kirk on the show, explains what he wanted to accomplish with this last episode.
- 11/18/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Part one of the final episode for the Web’s finest fan-made series came out this week, and as usual, it does not disappoint. As Star Trek Continues warps to its conclusion, long-time Trek fans are treated to a wonderful trip back to the very beginning of the classic series.
The latest episode of Stc, “To Boldly Go” (a homage to the famous opening narrative to Classic Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation) is a fun trip into the Trek universe that pays homage to “Where No Man Has Gone Before”, the original 1966 pilot episode for Star Trek. (Okay, that was actually the second pilot, the first being “The Cage”, starring Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Pike, but I digress.) It shows the fidelity and affection that the makers of this show have for the source material; which is why they chose to end their series that way Star Trek began.
The latest episode of Stc, “To Boldly Go” (a homage to the famous opening narrative to Classic Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation) is a fun trip into the Trek universe that pays homage to “Where No Man Has Gone Before”, the original 1966 pilot episode for Star Trek. (Okay, that was actually the second pilot, the first being “The Cage”, starring Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Pike, but I digress.) It shows the fidelity and affection that the makers of this show have for the source material; which is why they chose to end their series that way Star Trek began.
- 10/21/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
The best fan-made web-series, Star Trek Continues, returns with a new episode. Like the original Star Trek show it’s based on, it doesn’t shy away from controversial issues. Does the latest episode “What Ships Are For” maintain the series’ quality?
“What Ships Are For” is the ninth of a planned 11 episodes of this excellent show, and it’s too bad it will be coming to an end soon because it’s far and away the finest fan-made web show in production. What makes it so good is its fidelity to the classic 1966-1969 Star Trek TV series, which worked as a metaphor for socio-cultural issues of the day. (Something missing from the recent Jj Abrams films). Star Trek Continues also dives into a hot-button issue by tacking the subject of refugees.
In this episode, the crew of the Enterprise answer an Sos and find a society that is literally color blind,...
“What Ships Are For” is the ninth of a planned 11 episodes of this excellent show, and it’s too bad it will be coming to an end soon because it’s far and away the finest fan-made web show in production. What makes it so good is its fidelity to the classic 1966-1969 Star Trek TV series, which worked as a metaphor for socio-cultural issues of the day. (Something missing from the recent Jj Abrams films). Star Trek Continues also dives into a hot-button issue by tacking the subject of refugees.
In this episode, the crew of the Enterprise answer an Sos and find a society that is literally color blind,...
- 8/5/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
For fans of classic Star Trek who want to see quality stories done in the spirt of the original series, you have a treat this week. The consistently excellent web series Star Trek Continues has put out its eighth episode, “Still Treads the Shadow”, and as usual, it does not disappoint.
For those who’ve never seen the multi-award winning Star Trek Continues, don’t dismiss it as “just” a fan-made web show. That does the series an injustice. It’s more than that. As someone whose been a Star Trek fan for over 40 years, and grew up with William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and the rest of the original crew of the USS Enterprise, I never ceased to be amazed by how well this show captures the essence of the great show I adored in my childhood. It’s a terrific homage, made by people who love the original Star Trek.
For those who’ve never seen the multi-award winning Star Trek Continues, don’t dismiss it as “just” a fan-made web show. That does the series an injustice. It’s more than that. As someone whose been a Star Trek fan for over 40 years, and grew up with William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and the rest of the original crew of the USS Enterprise, I never ceased to be amazed by how well this show captures the essence of the great show I adored in my childhood. It’s a terrific homage, made by people who love the original Star Trek.
- 4/7/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
If you missed any of these one-season wonders in the craziness of 2016, this weekend is the perfect time to catch up. “Crazyhead” (Season 1 on Netflix) This British comedy-horror series about a bowling alley employee who moonlights as a demon hunter hails from “Misfits” creator Howard Overman. “White Rabbit Project” (Season 1 on Netflix) Grant Imahara, Tory Belleci and Kari Byron, the build team from Discovery’s beloved “Mythbusters,” now host their own Netflix series in which they investigate weird and wonderful events from pop culture, science and history. “Chasing Cameron” (Season 1 on Netflix) Twitter killed Vine back in October, but the six-second video platform.
- 12/30/2016
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
“MythBusters” fans can now get their Build Team fix on with Netflix’s new series “White Rabbit Project,” which continues the trio’s science-entertainment adventures just in time for the holidays. It’s the kind of amusing show that you can co-view with your older/younger/dyspeptic family member with whom you may not have the best conversations, sans the unifying aid of TV.
Read More: Watch the Trailer for Netflix’s ‘White Rabbit Project’ Starring the ‘MythBusters’ Build Team
Tory Belleci, Kari Byron, and Grant Imahara are back in fine form and as charismatic as ever, getting a strong introduction thanks to a snappy synth theme song. Unfortunately, the overall formula for the series is difficult to pull off. We don’t envy whoever had to conceive of a new science-based show to succeed “MythBusters,” which arguably had one of the simplest and yet satisfying premises in this genre:...
Read More: Watch the Trailer for Netflix’s ‘White Rabbit Project’ Starring the ‘MythBusters’ Build Team
Tory Belleci, Kari Byron, and Grant Imahara are back in fine form and as charismatic as ever, getting a strong introduction thanks to a snappy synth theme song. Unfortunately, the overall formula for the series is difficult to pull off. We don’t envy whoever had to conceive of a new science-based show to succeed “MythBusters,” which arguably had one of the simplest and yet satisfying premises in this genre:...
- 12/9/2016
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
"MythBusters" star Grant Imahara just busted another myth ... nerds do score hot chicks, and he put a ring on his to seal the deal. Grant popped the question to his longtime Gf, Jennifer Newman, Wednesday night at Clifton's Cafeteria in downtown L.A. Most of the 250 guests thought they were there for Jennifer's surprise bday party, until Grant got down on bended knee. [[tmz:video id="0_4mbby5gr"]] As for the ring, it's a vintage 1.56 carat sparkler Grant found at...
- 12/8/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
2016-12-01T11:14:28-08:00'Mythbusters' Team Returns in 'White Rabbit Project'
The decision to get rid of some of the most beloved members of the Mythbusters cast during the series' final season arguably sealed the fate of the struggling show. Fans who haven't yet forgiven the series for that move are getting some measure of relief with the release this month of White Rabbit Project on Netflix. The series reunites Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara, and they'll be doing a lot of the same things they used to do on Mythbusters.
In White Rabbit Project, the trio will participate in segments that use experiments, tests, and construction projects to illustrate topics such as prison breaks, weaponry, and sensational crimes. Those topics will sound familiar to Mythbusters fans, since they're the kinds of topics that the trio investigated on that show, too.
The decision to get rid of some of the most beloved members of the Mythbusters cast during the series' final season arguably sealed the fate of the struggling show. Fans who haven't yet forgiven the series for that move are getting some measure of relief with the release this month of White Rabbit Project on Netflix. The series reunites Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara, and they'll be doing a lot of the same things they used to do on Mythbusters.
In White Rabbit Project, the trio will participate in segments that use experiments, tests, and construction projects to illustrate topics such as prison breaks, weaponry, and sensational crimes. Those topics will sound familiar to Mythbusters fans, since they're the kinds of topics that the trio investigated on that show, too.
- 12/1/2016
- by Evan Gillespie
- Yidio
1. “Trollhunters” Season 1 (available December 23)
Why Should I Watch It? Two big reasons: First, the director of “Pan’s Labyrinth,” Guillermo del Toro, created “Trollhunters,” an animated event series about a teenager who discovers a mystical amulet that unveils a secret civilization of trolls beneath his hometown. If the Oscar nominee himself isn’t enough, there’s another creative force — in addition to the impressive voice cast of Kelsey Grammer, Ron Perlman and Charlie Saxton — to pay attention to: Said teenager is voiced by Anton Yelchin, in what’s being billed his final role. After debuting two episodes at New York Comic-Con in October, del Toro said he never even discussed replacing Yelchin. “We didn’t go into a meeting,” del Toro said. “We didn’t have a conference. […] He was a great guy to work with, he was proud of what he did, we were proud of what he did.
Why Should I Watch It? Two big reasons: First, the director of “Pan’s Labyrinth,” Guillermo del Toro, created “Trollhunters,” an animated event series about a teenager who discovers a mystical amulet that unveils a secret civilization of trolls beneath his hometown. If the Oscar nominee himself isn’t enough, there’s another creative force — in addition to the impressive voice cast of Kelsey Grammer, Ron Perlman and Charlie Saxton — to pay attention to: Said teenager is voiced by Anton Yelchin, in what’s being billed his final role. After debuting two episodes at New York Comic-Con in October, del Toro said he never even discussed replacing Yelchin. “We didn’t go into a meeting,” del Toro said. “We didn’t have a conference. […] He was a great guy to work with, he was proud of what he did, we were proud of what he did.
- 12/1/2016
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
After 13 years on the air, fans of Discovery Channel’s “MythBusters” had to say goodbye to the science crew who debunked urban legends by testing them. Now, three of the cast members, Grant Imahara, Tory Belleci and Kari Byron, known as the Build Team, are headed to Netflix for their own show “White Rabbit Project.” The streaming service debuted the first official trailer, which you can check out below.
The unscripted series will feature the three “science-loving sleuths” as they rank history’s greatest inventions, heists and more. They’ll look at the coolest tech, weirdest weapons and the craziest escapes to investigate the events from pop culture, science and history.
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The first sneak peek at the show includes the crew drinking wine while being strapped to a bunch of wires, training a pigeon,...
The unscripted series will feature the three “science-loving sleuths” as they rank history’s greatest inventions, heists and more. They’ll look at the coolest tech, weirdest weapons and the craziest escapes to investigate the events from pop culture, science and history.
Read More: Drew Barrymore’s Netflix Comedy ‘Santa Clarita Diet’: First Look Photos Featuring Timothy Olyphant
The first sneak peek at the show includes the crew drinking wine while being strapped to a bunch of wires, training a pigeon,...
- 11/29/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
No disrespect to Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara with my title, I just couldn't think of a way to say, "Adam and Jamie aren't in this," in the title! While their role was less substantial than the main hosts in Mythbusters, it looks like they have what it takes to take the lead in their new Netflix exclusive series! White Rabbit Project looks to be Mythbusters 2.0 with crazier experiments, better camera quality, and possibly a bigger budget?
The trailer does a really good job at making you think this is more of the same, while also looking better than the original series! Watch it below and binge the whole series on Netflix December 9th!
The trailer does a really good job at making you think this is more of the same, while also looking better than the original series! Watch it below and binge the whole series on Netflix December 9th!
- 11/28/2016
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
The popular science entertainment series “MythBusters” featured two hosts, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, who used the scientific method to test the validity of myths, rumors and more. The series ran from 2003 through March, 2016 and garnered widespread popularity and critical acclaim. The series was nominated for eight Primetime Emmys, Savage and Hyneman have been featured on talk shows like “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “Good Morning America” and at one point, President Obama taped a segment in 2010 covering the Archimedes Solar Ray myth.
Read More: Nerdist’s Kyle Hill to Host Science Channel’s ‘MythBusters: The Search’
Now, a revival series is currently in the works, but before then, the Science channel will air “MythBusters: The Search,” a competition spinoff of the popular franchise that searches for the series’ new hosts. It will feature 10 contestants who vie for the honor of being the “next generation” of “MythBusters” and...
Read More: Nerdist’s Kyle Hill to Host Science Channel’s ‘MythBusters: The Search’
Now, a revival series is currently in the works, but before then, the Science channel will air “MythBusters: The Search,” a competition spinoff of the popular franchise that searches for the series’ new hosts. It will feature 10 contestants who vie for the honor of being the “next generation” of “MythBusters” and...
- 11/16/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
The Science Channel has named Kyle Hill as the host of its upcoming show “MythBusters: The Search,” which will premiere in 2017. Hill is a science editor for Nerdist, the host of YouTube’s “Behind Science” and has contributed to Science Channel’s 2016 series “How to Build…Everything.”
Read More: Stanley Kubrick Exhibition: ‘Mythbusters’ Adam Savage Takes a Pilgrimage to the Traveling Retrospective
“MythBusters: The Search” will feature never-before-seen stunts and myth-busting challenges that will focus on contestants’ build skills, science know-how, ingenuity and “resolve,” according to a statement.
“MythBusters is the most iconic science series in the history of television, and Kyle is an enormous talent and the ultimate MythBusters super fan,” Marc Etkind, General Manager of Science Channel, said in the statement. “With his encyclopedic knowledge of every MythBusters episode and stunt ever attempted, he is the ideal host to introduce our all-new myths and potential future mythbusters.
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“MythBusters: The Search” will feature never-before-seen stunts and myth-busting challenges that will focus on contestants’ build skills, science know-how, ingenuity and “resolve,” according to a statement.
“MythBusters is the most iconic science series in the history of television, and Kyle is an enormous talent and the ultimate MythBusters super fan,” Marc Etkind, General Manager of Science Channel, said in the statement. “With his encyclopedic knowledge of every MythBusters episode and stunt ever attempted, he is the ideal host to introduce our all-new myths and potential future mythbusters.
- 9/26/2016
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
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