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Killing Eve Season 3: Premiere Date, New Photos and Teaser

AMC and BBC America are celebrating Valentine’s Day by revealing the season three premiere date of the critically acclaimed drama, Killing Eve. The award-winning series starring Emmy winner Jodie Comer and Screen Actors Guild award winner Sandra Oh is set to return on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT.

The premiere date announcement was accompanied by a batch of new photos from season three as well as a short Valentine’s Day-themed teaser.

“These photos are gorgeous and also a bit of a spoiler – yes, Eve is still alive!” said Sarah Barnett, President, AMC Networks Entertainment Group & AMC Studios. “These two blindingly good actors return for a season that finds both characters somewhere new. What remains the same is that Killing Eve will continue to pull fans along for a ferociously original and heart-pounding ride.”

In addition to Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh, cast members Fiona Shaw and Kim Bodnia are back for the third season. New cast members include Dame Harriet Walter (Succession), Danny Sapani (Harlots), Gemma Whelan (Game of Thrones), Camille Cottin (Call My Agent), Steve Pemberton (Inside No. 9), Raj Bajaj (A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding), Turlough Convery (Ready Player One), Pedja Bjelac (Harry Potter), and Evgenia Dodina (One Week and a Day).

Executive producer Sally Woodward Gentle hinted at what’s in store for the new season. “Where do we start? It’s six months after the bloody events in Rome with Eve and Villanelle both feeling that they have restarted their lives, but both fooling themselves horribly. This is a season about identity, self-determination and chaos,” said Woodward Gentle.

Lee Morris, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Gina Mingacci, Damon Thomas, Jeff Melvoin, Suzanne Heathcote, and Sandra Oh executive produce the new season. Heathcote also serves as the third season’s lead writer.

The Plot:

“The third season continues the story of two women with brutal pasts, addicted to each other but now trying desperately to live their lives without their drug of choice. For Villanelle, the assassin without a job, Eve is dead. For Eve, the ex-MI6 operative hiding in plain sight, Villanelle will never find her. All seems fine until a shocking and personal death sets them on a collision course yet again.

The journey back to each other will cost both of them friends, family, and allegiances…and perhaps a share of their souls.”

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Jodie Comer as Villanelle in ‘Killing Eve’ season 3 (Photo Credit: Des Willie/BBCA)
Killing Eve Season 3
Sandra Oh as Eve Polastri in season 3 (Photo Credit: Des Willie/BBCAmerica/Sid Gentle)
Killing Eve Season 3
Jodie Comer as Villanelle and Stefan Iancu as Felix in season 3 (Photo Credit: Des Willie/BBCA)
Killing Eve Season 3
Fiona Shaw as Carolyn Martens and Sandra Oh as Eve Polastri (Photo Credit: Nick Wall/BBCA)
Killing Eve Season 3
Fiona Shaw as Carolyn Martens in season 3 (Photo Credit: Nick Wall/BBCA)
Killing Eve Season 3
Sandra Oh as Eve Polastri in season 3 (Photo Credit: Laura Radford/BBCA)




Katy Keene Season 1 Episode 3 Photos: Preview of “What Becomes of the Broken Hearted”

The CW’s Katy Keene season one episode two found KO popping the question, Pepper’s big dreams put in jeopardy, and Jorge turning down what might have been his best opportunity at launching a Broadway career. Up next, episode three – “What Becomes of the Broken Hearted” – airing on February 20, 2020.

The series stars Lucy Hale as Katy Keene, Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy, Katherine LaNasa as Gloria Grandbilt, Zane Holtz as KO Kelly, and Lucien Laviscount as Alexander Cabot. Camille Hyde is Alexandra Cabot, Julia Chan is Pepper Smith, and Jonny Beauchamp plays Jorge Lopez/Ginger.

“Chapter Three: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted” Plot – BROKEN HEARTS – With everything a little off between Katy (Hale) and KO (Holtz), Katy tries to make everything perfect for Valentine’s Day, so she can avoid what she is truly feeling including lying to him about Gloria (LaNasa) making her work. KO tries to do something nice for the roommates, but only seems to make things worse. Josie (Murray) and Alexander (Laviscount) have been growing closer, but after she meets another aspiring songwriter, Josie realizes it’s time to change up their dynamic.

Jorge (Beauchamp) has been in a secret romantic relationship, but after he doesn’t show for his performance at Molly’s Crisis, Jorge realizes what he needs to do.

Meanwhile, Pepper (Chan) turns to an old friend, Ms. Freesia (guest star Bernadette Peters), to help her get some quick cash but isn’t proud of how she is doing it.



The Season 1 Plot, Courtesy of The CW:

Katy Keene follows the lives and loves of four iconic Archie Comics characters — fashion legend-to-be Katy Keene (Hale), singer/songwriter Josie McCoy (Murray), performer Jorge Lopez/Ginger (Beauchamp), and “It Girl” Pepper Smith (Chan) — as they chase their twenty-something dreams in New York City…together.

Katy designs clothes for anyone she can, including her friend and roommate Josie, whose singing talent catches the attention of Alexander Cabot (Laviscount), a CEO who hopes to reboot the record label division of his father’s corporate empire. But Alexander’s dream of signing Josie to a recording contract meets resistance from Cabot Media’s powerful senior vice president Alexandra (Hyde), who also happens to be his twin sister. Josie and Katy’s roommate Jorge works at his family’s bodega and has his eye on Broadway, but after a series of rejections, he hopes to take his drag performance career as Ginger to the next level. The mysterious Pepper Smith plans to open her own version of Andy Warhol’s Factory. She has the connections, but no one seems to know where she got her money — or if she really has any at all.

Katy struggles to manage the pressures of her day job at Lacy’s Department Store and her very demanding boss, Gloria (LaNasa), who is a legendary personal shopper. But Katy has the support of her longtime boyfriend, KO Kelly (Holtz), who has his own dream of becoming a professional boxer. As these aspiring artists take on the runway, the recording studio, Broadway, and the NYC social scene, they will find more than just a career in the big city — they’ll find long-lasting friendship.”

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Zane Holtz as K.O. Kelly and Lucy Hale as Katy Keene in ‘Katy Keene’ season 1 episode 3 (Photo: Barbara Nitke © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)
Katy Keene Season 1 Episode 3
Lucy Hale as Katy Keene and Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy in season 1 episode 3 (Photo: Barbara Nitke © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)
Katy Keene Season 1 Episode 3
Julia Chan as Pepper Smith in season 1 episode 3 (Photo: Barbara Nitke © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)
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Jonny Beauchamp as Ginger, Lucy Hale as Katy Keene and Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy (Photo: Peter Kramer © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)
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Lucien Laviscount as Alexander Cabot and Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy in episode 3 (Photo: Barbara Nitke © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)
Katy Keene Season 1 Episode 3
Julia Chan as Pepper Smith, Lucy Hale as Katy Keene and Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy in season 1 episode 3 (Photo: Peter Kramer © 2020 The CW Network, LLC)




Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Review: Only for the Extreme Diehard Video Game Fans

“I’m wet, I’m cold, I have a fish on my head and clearly I can’t do this on my own,” says Sonic the Hedgehog (voiced by Ben Schwartz) to Sheriff Tom Wachowski (James Marsden) as they team up to get Sonic to a safe planet in a different solar system in the adventure comedy, Sonic the Hedgehog.

Based on the popular SEGA video game, the film focuses on the bright blue hedgehog who can run at supersonic speeds. Sonic ends up on Earth all alone and lives unseen amongst the people of the small town of Green Hills. Always wishing to be best friends with Sheriff Tom Wachowski, Sonic is finally forced into revealing himself to the understandably shocked sheriff when the evil Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) is suddenly hot on the weird hedgehog’s trail.

Apparently Dr. Robotnik wants to capture the smart-aleck hedgehog to study him and find a way to utilize his powers. Together, Sonic and Tom head out on an unplanned road trip that turns into the adventure of a lifetime with Dr. Robotnik in hot pursuit.

Sonic the Hedgehog is a loud, humorless, and irritating live-action adventure that will not hold the attention of young children and has nothing to offer teenagers and adults. Voiced by Ben Schwartz, Sonic is an obnoxious, cocky, and annoying character whose behavior is like a bratty child who refuses to listen to anyone and constantly creates havoc and chaos. The way the character is written and portrayed makes it impossible to like or root for him, not to mention he’s a terrible role model for young children. (Not that parents should expect a weird blue fuzzy ball of energy to set an example for their kids.)

Carrey delivers a cartoonish, over-the-top performance as Dr. Robotnik, the tech-loving villain who’s obsessed with capturing Sonic and believes all people are imbeciles except for himself. Carrey’s silly and now old antics do little to breathe any kind of fun or humor into the film. In fact, his obsession with shooting/blowing up Sonic is inappropriate for the younger members of the audience.

Sonic the Hedgehog is yet another in a long list of films inspired by video games that should never have made their way to the big screen.

GRADE: D

MPAA Rating: PG for action, some violence, rude humor, and brief mild language

Running Time: 100 minutes

Directed By: Jeff Fowler

Release Date: February 14, 2020

Studio: Paramount Pictures




Stranger Things Season 4 Teaser Video: Hopper Lives!

Netflix and Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer just confirmed Jim Hopper is alive and being held in Russia. Fans of the award-winning sci-fi series got their first look at what Hopper’s up to via a short but sweet teaser video for the upcoming fourth season.

The Duffer Brothers released the following statement announcing the teaser featuring Hopper:

    “From Russia With Love…”

    “We’re excited to officially confirm that production on Stranger Things 4 is now underway — and even more excited to announce the return of Hopper! Although it’s not all good news for our ‘American’; he is imprisoned far from home in the snowy wasteland of Kamchatka, where he will face dangers both human…and other. Meanwhile, back in the states, a new horror is beginning to surface, something long buried, something that connects everything….

    Season 4 is shaping up to be the biggest and most frightening season yet, and we cannot wait for everyone to see more. In the meantime — pray for the American.”

    From Russia with love,
    The Duffer Brothers

Season three starred Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, David Harbour as Chief Jim Hopper, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, and Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson. Cara Buono is Karen Wheeler, Natalia Dyer is Nancy Wheeler, Charlie Heaton is Jonathan Byers, Joe Keery is Steve Harrington, Dacre Montgomery is Billy, and Sadie Sink is Max.



A Look Back at the First Three Seasons, Courtesy of Netflix:

A love letter to the ’80s classics that captivated a generation, Stranger Things is set in 1983 Indiana, where a young boy vanishes into thin air. As friends, family and local police search for answers, they are drawn into an extraordinary mystery involving top-secret government experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one very strange little girl.

Stranger Things 2: It’s 1984 and the citizens of Hawkins, Indiana are still reeling from the horrors of the Demogorgon and the secrets of Hawkins Lab. Will Byers has been rescued from the Upside Down but a bigger, sinister entity still threatens those who survived.

Stranger Things 3: It’s 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, and summer’s heating up. School’s out, there’s a brand new mall in town, and the Hawkins crew are on the cusp of adulthood. Romance blossoms and complicates the group’s dynamic, and they’ll have to figure out how to grow up without growing apart. Meanwhile, danger looms. When the town’s threatened by enemies old and new, Eleven and her friends are reminded that evil never ends; it evolves. Now they’ll have to band together to survive, and remember that friendship is always stronger than fear.




Deputy Season 1 Episode 8: Photos and Preview of “10-8 Selfless”

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Stephen Dorff and Brian Van Holt in ‘Deputy’ season 1 episode 8 (Photo by Richard Foreman © 2020 FOX MEDIA LLC)

A new case hits really close to home on Fox’s Deputy season one episode eight. “10-8 Selfless” is set to air on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 9pm ET/PT.

Stephen Dorff (“Sheriff Bill Hollister”) leads a cast that includes Brian Van Holt as Cade Ward, Bex Taylor-Klaus as Brianna Bishop, and Shane Paul McGhie as Joseph Harris. Yara Martinez stars as Dr. Paula Reyes.

“10-8 Selfless” Plot – When an ex-marine turns up dead on the street, Bill helps Cade work the case that hits far too close to home. With other candidates waiting in the wings to take Bill’s place as sheriff, the department pressures him to be more of a team player. Meanwhile, Paula and Maggie see a counselor to try to deal with the repercussions of Bill’s new position.



The Deputy Plot, Courtesy of Fox:

Deputy blends the spirit of a classic Western with a modern-day attitude and emotionally driven, visceral storytelling. Featuring an ensemble of ambitious and complicated people who won’t rest until justice is served, DEPUTY brings a gritty authenticity to the modern cop drama.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is one of the largest police forces in the world, but when the elected Sheriff dies, an arcane rule in the county charter, forged back in the Wild West, suddenly thrusts the most unlikely man into the job. That man is Bill Hollister. A fifth-generation lawman, Bill is only interested in justice; his soul wears a white hat. The bad guys don’t stand a chance, but neither do the politicos in the Hall of Justice.

Under Bill’s command is a county-wide crew of LA’s finest, including Deputy Cade Ward, a former Marine stationed in Afghanistan, eight years sober and one of Bill’s few confidantes; Deputy Brianna Bishop, the whip-smart, sarcastic driver in charge of Bill’s security detail; and Deputy Joseph Harris, the son of Bill’s fallen partner.

The dangers associated with the job often lead the police to LA County General Hospital, where Bill buts heads with Dr. Paula Reyes, the hospital’s chief trauma surgeon – and his wife.

Given a job he never wanted, in an unfamiliar sea of politics, Bill quickly learns that doing what is expected and doing what is right are two different things, and that his innate, dogged pursuit of justice is the only skill the job truly requires.”

Deputy Season 1 Episode 8
Stephen Dorff and Brian Van Holt in ‘Deputy’ season 1 episode 8 (Photo by Richard Foreman © 2020 FOX MEDIA LLC)
Deputy Season 1 Episode 8
Stephen Dorff and Brian Van Holt in season 1 episode 8 (Photo by Richard Foreman © 2020 FOX MEDIA LLC)
Deputy Season 1 Episode 8
Brian Van Holt and guest star Mikandrew in the “10-8 Selfless” episode (Photo by Richard Foreman © 2020 FOX MEDIA LLC)
Deputy Season 1 Episode 8
Danielle Mone Truitt, Brian Van Holt, guest star Duffy McManus and Shane Paul McGhie in season 1 episode 8 (Photo by Richard Foreman © 2020 FOX MEDIA LLC)
Deputy Season 1 Episode 8
Stephen Dorff in season 1 episode 8 (Photo by Richard Foreman © 2020 FOX MEDIA LLC)




Station 19 Season 3 Episode 5 Photos: Preview of “Into the Woods”

The team heads out on what’s supposed to be a fun camping trip on ABC’s Station 19 season three episode five, “Into the Woods.” Directed by Andy Wolk from a script by Tyrone Finch, episode five will air on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 8pm ET/PT.

The cast of season three includes Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Captain Robert Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, and Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes. Jay Hayden is Travis Montgomery, Okieriete Onaodowan is Dean Miller, Danielle Savre is Maya Bishop, and Miguel Sandoval is Captain Pruitt Herrera.

Episode five guest stars include Rigo Sanchez as Rigo Vasquez, Kelly Thiebaud as Eva, Brenda Song as JJ, Jesse Williams as Dr. Jackson Avery, Stefania Spampinato as Dr. Carina DeLuca, and Nida Khurshid as Hima. Adam Harrington is Lane, Ivana Shein is Katherine, Steven Mize is Scott, and Heather McComb plays Rachel.

“Into the Woods” Plot – In an effort to increase morale, Maya takes the crew on a team-building camping trip that doesn’t exactly go according to plan. Their bond is put to the test as they work to save first-time campers after a gruesome bear attack. Meanwhile, Pruitt takes steps to repair his relationship with Andy, and Sullivan goes to extreme lengths to find relief from the pain in his leg.



The Plot, Courtesy of ABC:

Station 19 follows a group of heroic Seattle firefighters as they put their lives and hearts on the line. The latest series from the executive producers of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder takes us inside the tough, tight-knit and sometimes heartbreaking world of the city’s bravest first responders.”

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Grey Damon and Jaina Lee Ortiz in ‘Station 19’ season 3 episode 5 (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)
Station 19 Season 3 Episode 5
Miguel Sandoval and Danielle Savre in season 3 episode 5 (ABC/Allyson Riggs)
Station 19 Season 3 Episode 5
Grey Damon in season 3 episode 5 (ABC/Mitchell Haaseth)
Station 19 Season 3 Episode 5
Jaina Lee Ortiz and Jay Hayden in season 3 episode 5 (ABC/Richard Cartwright)
Station 19 Season 3 Episode 5
Jay Haden, Miguel Sandoval, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Rigo Sanchez, Jesse Williams, Okierete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre, Barrett Doss, and Grey Damon on the set of season 3 episode 5 (ABC/Richard Cartwright)




Billie Eilish Unveils ‘No Time To Die’ Theme Song

Five-time Grammy winner Billie Eilish just released her original theme song to the upcoming 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die. 18-year-old Eilish wrote and recorded “No Time To Die,” making her the youngest artist to have the honor of recording a Bond movie theme song.

The Bond theme song was produced by Billie Eilish’s brother, FINNEAS, as well as Stephen Lipson. Hans Zimmer and Matt Dunkley did the orchestral arrangements and Johnny Marr plays the guitar on the track.

“There are a chosen few who record a Bond theme. I am a huge fan of Billie and FINNEAS. Their creative integrity and talent are second to none and I cannot wait for audiences to hear what they’ve brought – a fresh new perspective whose vocals will echo for generations to come,” said director Cary Joji Fukunaga.

Commenting on her involvement, Eilish said, “It feels crazy to be a part of this in every way. To be able to score the theme song to a film that is part of such a legendary series is a huge honor. James Bond is the coolest film franchise ever to exist. I’m still in shock.”

“Writing the theme song for a Bond film is something we’ve been dreaming about doing our entire lives. There is no more iconic pairing of music and cinema than the likes of Goldfinger and Live and Let Die. We feel so so lucky to play a small role in such a legendary franchise, long live 007,” added FINNEAS.

Eilish is set to perform the song live at the Brit Awards on February 18th. She’ll be joined for the performance by FINNEAS, Hans Zimmer, and Johnny Marr.

No Time to Die starring Daniel Craig as the suave superspy opens in theaters on April 10, 2020. Also starring are Ralph Fiennes as M, Naomie Harris as Eve Moneypenny, Rory Kinnear as Tanner, Léa Seydoux as Madeleine Swann, Ben Whishaw as Q, and Jeffrey Wright as Felix Leiter. The cast also includes Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Billy Magnussen, Ana de Armas, David Dencik, Christoph Waltz, and Dali Benssalah.

Billie Eilish’s 2020 WHERE DO WE GO? North American Tour Dates:

    03/09 – AmericanAirlines Arena – Miami, FL
    03/10 – Amway Center – Orlando, FL
    03/12 – PNC Arena – Raleigh, NC
    03/13 – Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA
    03/15 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
    03/16 – Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
    03/18 – Capital One Center – Washington, DC
    03/19 – TD Garden – Boston, MA
    03/20 – Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY
    03/23 – Little Caesars Arena – Detroit, MI
    03/24 – United Center – Chicago, IL
    03/25 – Bankers Life Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, IN
    03/27 – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN
    03/28 – Enterprise Center – St. Louis, MO
    04/03- The Forum – Los Angeles, CA
    04/04 – The Forum – Los Angeles, CAx
    04/05 – The Forum – Los Angeles, CA
    04/07 – Chase Center – San Francisco, CA
    04/08 – Golden 1 Center – Sacramento, CA
    04/10 – Tacoma Dome – Seattle, WA
    04/11 – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC
    04/15 – Pepsi Center – Denver, CO
    04/17 – CHI Health Center Omaha – Omaha, NE




BTS Joins Jimmy Fallon for a Special ‘The Tonight Show’ Episode

Jimmy Fallon will be hosting a special The Tonight Show episode devoted to the South Korean boy band, BTS. The Monday, February 24, 2020 special telecast will include interviews and a performance by the band. Plus, BTS will join Fallon for a trip around New York City.

“We wanted to do something special for BTS and, at the same time, celebrate New York City. BTS really knocked it out of the park. You’re not going to believe how big and fun their performance is,” said Jimmy Fallon. “They took over Grand Central Terminal. It’s BTS on NBC from NYC at GCT…wait, this is getting weird, isn’t it? Just watch the show on Monday, Feb. 24.”

Fallon announced the special episode on February 6th and asked fans of the popular band to send in questions. In response to the request, #FallonAsksBTS trended at #1 worldwide.

BTS – RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook – first appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2018. With the upcoming February 24th episode, BTS will be added to the short list of artists including Justin Timberlake, Cher, Ariana Grande, and Miley Cyrus who’ve been featured in special “takeover” episodes.

BTS will release their much-anticipated new album Map of the Soul: 7 on February 21, 2020.

BTS on The Tonight Show
RM, host Jimmy Fallon, (bottom row l-r) Jin, Jungkook, V, a Katz Deli employee, SUGA, Jimin, and J-Hope of BTS on ‘The Tonight Show’ (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)

 

The Good Fight Season 4 Gets an April Premiere Date

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Christine Baranski as Diane Lockhart in ‘The Good Fight’ season 4 (Photo Cr: Patrick Harbron © 2018 CBS Interactive, Inc)

CBS All Access’ critically acclaimed, award-winning drama The Good Fight will kick off its fourth season on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The new season will consist of 10 hour-long episodes available only to CBS All Access subscribers on demand.

The cast is led by Christine Baranski as Diane Lockhart, Cush Jumbo as Lucca Quinn, Delroy Lindo as Adrian Boseman, and Audra McDonald as Liz Reddick-Lawrence. Sarah Steele is Marissa Gold, Michael Boatman is Julius Cain, Nyambi Nyambi is Jay Dipersia, Zach Grenier is David Lee, and John Larroquette is Gavin Firth. Hugh Dancy will take on a recurring role in season four.

Robert King, Michelle King, and Phil Alden Robinson created the series, with Robert and Michelle King serve as showrunners. The Kings also executive produce with Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, Brooke Kennedy, Liz Glotzer, William Finkelstein, and Jonathan Tolins.

The Season Four Plot, Courtesy of CBS All Access:

“Season four of The Good Fight finds Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart navigating a very different landscape. After they lost their biggest client, Chumhum, and their founding partner’s name was tarnished, Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart was forced to accept an offer by a huge multi-national law firm, STR Laurie, to become a small subsidiary. Suddenly, all of their decisions can be second-guessed by the giant firm that is literally on top of them.

While STR Laurie initially seem like benevolent overlords, we find Diane Lockhart and her colleagues chafing at their loss of independence.”




Emilio Estevez Reprises His Role for ‘The Mighty Ducks’ Series

Emilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez (Photo Courtesy of Disney+)
Emilio Estevez

Emilio Estevez is hitting the ice once again, reprising his role as Coach Gordon Bombay in the Disney+ original series The Mighty Ducks. Estevez joins recently announced series regulars Lauren Graham and Brady Noon in the family-friendly comedy set to begin production this month in Vancouver.

Disney+ also announced Swayam Bhatia, Taegen Burns, Julee Cerda, Bella Higginbotham, Luke Islam, Kiefer O’Reilly, Maxwell Simkins, and De’Jon Watts have joined the cast.

Season one will consist of 10 episodes. Disney+ is targeting a late 2020 premiere.

“Once a Duck, always a Duck!” said Emilio Estevez, “and after 25 years, I am delighted to lace up my skates, put on Coach Bombay’s jacket, and return to play the iconic character for this new chapter in The Mighty Ducks franchise. Likewise, I am thrilled to return to my old stomping grounds with my friends at Disney and Steve Brill, the original creator of the franchise, to join them on their exciting new platform, Disney+.”

“It was an easy decision to bring back the Quack Attack with a modern and fresh twist,” added Agnes Chu, senior vice president, Content, Disney+. “For a generation, The Mighty Ducks stood for teamwork, friendship, and heart and we’re excited to see the Ducks fly together once again and bring the franchise to new audiences around the world. We are thrilled to have Emilio Estevez reprising his iconic role.”

The Plot:

“In present-day Minnesota, the Mighty Ducks have evolved from scrappy underdogs to an ultra-competitive, powerhouse youth hockey team. After 12-year-old Evan (Noon) is unceremoniously cut from the Ducks, he and his mom Alex (Graham) set out to build their own ragtag team of misfits to challenge the cutthroat, win-at-all-costs culture of competitive youth sports. With the help of Gordon Bombay (Estevez), they discover the joys of playing just for the love of the game.”




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