Michael Balderston

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Michael Balderston is a DC-based entertainment and assistant managing editor for What to Watch, who has previously written about the TV and movies with TV Technology, Awards Circuit and regional publications. Spending most of his time watching new movies at the theater or classics on TCM, some of Michael's favorite movies include Casablanca, Moulin Rouge!, Silence of the Lambs, Children of Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Star Wars. On the TV side he enjoys Peaky Blinders, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Saturday Night Live, Only Murders in the Building and is always up for a Seinfeld rerun.

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Latest articles by Michael Balderston

The Offer Paramount Plus Miles Teller Dan Fogler

The Offer: next episode, trailer and everything we know about the making of The Godfather series

By Michael Balderston published 26 May 22

The Offer, debuting exclusively on Paramount Plus, tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather.

Andrew Garfield in Under the Banner of Heaven

Under the Banner of Heaven TV series: next episode and everything we know about the true-crime drama

By Michael Balderston published 26 May 22

Under the Banner of Heaven is an upcoming crime drama limited series based on a true story and starring Andrew Garfield.

Rafael Nadal competes at the 2021 French Open

How to watch the 2022 French Open tennis tournament

By Michael Balderston published 26 May 22

Professional tennis’ second grand slam event of the year, the 2022 French Open, is getting underway. Here's how you can watch it.

Jonathon Young, Mike Turner, Romeo Escobar, Maryanne Oketch and Lindsay Dolashewich on Survivor

Survivor season 42: winner, recaps and everything we know about the reality competition

By Michael Balderston published 26 May 22

Survivor is back for season 42, with the ever reliable Jeff Probst and 18 new contestants competing for the $1 million prize.

NFL streaming service looks to take the field in July

By Michael Balderston published 25 May 22

The NFL is officially getting into the streaming market, as it is expected to launch its own streaming service, NFL Plus, in summer 2022.

Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide on Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire season 10: next episode and everything we know about the firefighter drama

By Michael Balderston published 25 May 22

Chicago Fire, the original of NBC’s Chicago-set drama series, is in the middle of its 10th season.

Steven Weber as Dr. Dean Archer and Brian Tree as Ethan Choi on Chicago Med season 7 finale

Chicago Med season 7: next episode and everything we know about the medical show

By Michael Balderston published 25 May 22

Chicago Med, now airing its seventh season, makes up one third of NBC’s “One Chicago Wednesday” lineup.

How to watch the PGA Tour on ESPN Plus

By Michael Balderston published 25 May 22

The PGA Tour on ESPN Plus will feature 35 events in 2022, see what's on the streaming service this week.

The Old Man: release date, trailer and everything we know about the Jeff Bridges TV series

By Michael Balderston published 25 May 22

Jeff Bridges stars in The Old Man, a drama series about a former CIA operative. Here is everything that we know about the new series.

Tom Cruise and James Corden in a fighter Jet on The Late Late Show with James Corden

James Corden is Tom Cruise’s new Goose in Top Gun inspired Late Late Show clip

By Michael Balderston published 25 May 22

In a Late Late Show clip ahead of Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise takes James Corden along for the ride of his life — in a fighter jet.