Sunday, November 13, 2016
Q. Do you think there will ever be “Ab Fab” reruns? I loved them.
A. The British comedy has reappeared from time to time. Right now you can find the old episodes on Hulu’s streaming service and on DVD. The recent “Absolutely Fabulous. The Movie” is also popping up, including on DVD on Nov. 29.
Q. Is there any chance the Broadway show “Hamilton” will be available on DVD after the show has closed? There is no way I could go to the show in New York but I am really interested in seeing it.
A. The original cast, including star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, reportedly filmed performances for an eventual DVD release before Miranda left the show. But I have no idea when that might be released. It is unlikely the show will close soon in New York, since it is such a hit.
If you haven’t already, you may also want to check out the PBS documentary “Hamilton’s America,” which premiered on “Great Performances” in October. And December should bring “The Hamilton Mixtape,” a collection of remixes, covers and tracks inspired by the musical.
Q. Could you tell me the name of the actor who plays “the bad guy” in the Huntington Bank commercials?
A. According to the bank, Andrew Donnelly plays what you called the bad guy and the company refers to as “the other banker.” Shawn Carter Peterson is the ads’ Huntington banker. Donnelly’s credits include the movie “Feeding Mr. Baldwin,” guest roles on “Superstore” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and voice work for the animated series “Archer.” You may have seen Peterson in “Pitch Perfect 2,” “The Host,” “NCIS. New Orleans” and “Hot in Cleveland.”
Q. Is “Bones” coming back for a new season?
A. I mentioned not long ago that the Fox series is returning for its final season in 2017, and now we have a date. What the network is calling “Bones. The Final Chapter” begins Jan. 3. According to Fox. “Fans will see the return of fan-favorite guest stars and squinterns [Booth’s nickname for interns], as well as an old flame from one of the team’s past. Fans also will experience a wedding, follow an epic serial-killer storyline and see Booth and Brennan’s marriage get put to the test. As always, new guest stars will be introduced, as well as a final round of gory murders, from which brand-new investigations will arise.”
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