Fred Topel
Expertise
"Cobra Kai", "24", "The Simpsons"
- During his tenure at /Film, Fred interviewed a plethora of television showrunners, including the creative minds behind "Better Call Saul," "Arrow," and "The Boys."
- As a member of the Television Critics Association, many of Fred's pieces originate from his coverage of TCA panels.
- One of Fred's many interviews with TV and film talent saw him asking Neil Gaiman about Terry Gilliam's influence on the "Good Omens" TV series.
Experience
Fred's work as a writer and reporter began in 1999. He has since worked for a variety of different entertainment-focused outlets, including Deadline, Mandatory Media, and We Live Entertainment. He joined /Film as a freelance TV correspondent in July 2015 and contributed to the outlet for nearly six years.
Education
Fred graduated from Ithaca College in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in cinema.
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Stories By Fred Topel
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Tyler Perry explains why he joined Ninja Turtles 2, what we won't see Baxter Stockman do in the movie, and how the Oscars can change its lack of diversity.
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Why is Louis CK taking an extended Louie hiatus? CK explains why the show is on break, and teases his new projects with Albert Brooks and Pamela Adlon.
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Netflix has confirmed Jessica Jones Season 2 will be happening, and has revealed the dates for 11 new Netflix premieres. Also learn some Black Mirror cast.
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Read the Terry Crews Expendables 4 comments. Crews addresses why he believes Sylvester Stallone might not return for the action sequel.
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Syfy's 12 Monkeys ending will circle back to the pilot, just like La Jetée -- the short film that inspired Terry Gilliam's original 12 Monkeys.
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At the TCAs, it was revealed that the X-Men tv series Legion will take place in a parallel universe to the movie counterparts, and to expect it in 2016.
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Fargo's third season might feature an older version of a season 2 character. But who is the Fargo season 3 character?
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Read our Colony interview with Carlton Cuse and Ryan Condal. Cuse and Condal discuss their new USA show, plus Lost, The Strain, Bates Motel, and more.
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FOX says the X-Men spinoff Hellfire Club premiere date could fall in early 2017. Plus, a small update on Rambo and why Urban Cowboy didn't move forward.
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Get new details on the Prison Break return. FOX is eyeing a spring shoot, and promises to address Michael Scofield's fate.
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Director Len Wiseman offers new details on the Die Hard Year One Bruce Willis role. Contrary to rumors, Willis will be in more than two scenes.
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A 24 reboot is coming, as announced by FOX at its TCA panel today. The series will have a new title, a new story, and a new cast.
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X-Files creator Chris Carter reveals he originally wrote a third X-Files movie, before FOX greenlit the new TV series. X-Files returns January 24.
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USA Network has greenly a new series called Falling Water from producer Gale Anne Hurd which focuses on Dreams. Learn more about the new series & the cast.
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Mr Robot creator Sam Esmail discussed the twists of season 1 at a TCA presentation. The show runner and cast also discussed the Mr Robot Season 2 themes.
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Amy Brenneman discusses the upcoming final season of HBO's The Leftovers, and reveals where she hopes to see her character Laurie go next.
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Get a Nicholas Stoller Zoolander 2 update. The filmmaker promises plenty of "weird" humor in the comedy sequel. Plus, more on Neighbors 2 and Storks.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens director JJ Abrams responds to the question over who are Rey's parents. Find out what he said at the TCA's.
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The upcoming streaming Star Trek series was never designed for broadcast television. CBS has nothing to do with the creative decisions for the show.
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Read the Morgan Freeman Bruce Almighty 2 comments. Would Freeman, who played God in the first film and its spinoff, want to return for a sequel?
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What are the Legends of Tomorrow time travel rules? The producers explain what other time travel classics they looked to while developing the CW series.
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How much Richard Pryor standup will we see in the upcoming biopic from Lee Daniels? Star Mike Epps says about 50% of the movie is standup performances.
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Get the Kevin Smith The Flash news from the TCAs. Smith will direct an episode of the superhero series. Plus, Vixen's Megalyn E.K. is coming to Arrow.
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Will Furious 8 bring back Jordana Brewster as Mia Toretto? Brewster discusses the possibility of her return at the TCA press tour.
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Read the Hugh Dancy Hannibal comments out of TCA. Dancy still hopes for more Hannibal, and teases what a fourth season might have been.
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The James Franco Mother May I Sleep With Danger came about thanks to Will Ferrell -- who was originally inspired by James Franco.
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J.J. Abrams spills his Star Wars Oscar hopes. He admits he'll be "disappointed" if some of his crew don't get nominated for Academy Awards.