How Parks and Rec’s Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson would’ve Reacted to Indiana’s ‘Religious Freedom’ Law

How Parks and Rec‘s Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson would’ve reacted to Indiana’s “Religious Freedom” law
At a show at Indiana University, Nick Offerman read a piece by Parks and Recreation co-creator Michael Schur revealing the Pawnee residents’ thoughts on the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act: “Leslie Knope would have seen this bill for what it is, a carefully worded expertly constructed document that reminds gay, lesbian, and transgendered people that they are second class citizens … As for Ron, he would have hated the bill because it was a bill made by the government.”

George R.R. Martin is developing a new HBO series: Captain Cosmos
Here’s the Game of Thrones honcho’s pitch: “At the dawn of the age of TV in 1949, a visionary young writer creates a science fiction series that tells stories no one else will dare to tell.”

Syfy is developing a weekly Nerdist News show
Chris Hardwick will produce but not host the show based on his website. According to the Nerdist, “the Syfy show aims to cover the latest trends and updates in the worlds of science fiction and fantasy media, tech and science, and just sci-pop culture in general. It’ll have the same tone and feel, and it’ll still celebrate all the nerdy things we love and are passionate about.”

HBO is tweeting at people who requested a standalone service 3 years ago
HBO has been replying to all the 2012 tweets by people offering to pay for HBO Now only.

Olivia Pope’s Scandal beau is headed to Mistresses
Brian White will play the headmaster of April’s daughters’ school.

A scary-looking Lucille Ball statue angers residents of the TV icon’s hometown
Folks in Celoron, N.Y. are taking issue with the unflattering depiction, with one local starting a Facebook page titled, “We Love Lucy! Get Rid of this Statue.”