Veronica used a little blackmail to convince the governor to pardon her mom in The CW’s Riverdale season four episode five. However, Hiram had a trick of his own up his sleeve that poor Veronica never anticipated. It turns out he has another daughter, Hermosa, and she’s equally as ruthless as her father and half-sister. Hermosa gets Hiram freed from jail and he celebrates by announcing he’s running for mayor!
Up next, season four episode six airing on November 13, 2019. Gabriel Correa directed the episode from a script by James DeWille.
The season four cast is led by KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge, and Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones. Madelaine Petsch is Cheryl Blossom, Marisol Nichols is Hermione Lodge, Mӓdchen Amick is Alice Cooper, Ashleigh Murray is Josie McCoy, Casey Cott is Kevin Keller, Mark Consuelos is Hiram Lodge, Skeet Ulrich is FP Jones, Charles Melton is Reggie Mantle, and Vanessa Morgan plays Toni Topaz.
“Hereditary” Plot – UNEXPECTED VISITORS — As Archie (Apa) struggles to keep the neighborhood kids away from Dodger’s (guest star Juan Riedinger) influence, he turns to an unexpected ally for help. Jughead (Sprouse) uncovers a mystery surrounding the author of the Baxter Brothers books, while Betty (Reinhart) confronts Charles (guest star Wyatt Nash) about his past.
Finally, Veronica (Mendes) deals with a major shake-up at home, and Cheryl (Petsch) and Toni (Morgan) get some unexpected visitors at Thistlehouse.
HBO’s fantasy series His Dark Materials, based on the novels by Philip Pullman, continues its first season run with three new episodes airing in November and December 2019. The network’s just released plot descriptions for the third, fourth, and fifth episodes for the series which airs on Mondays at 9pm ET/PT.
The cast of season one includes James McAvoy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dafne Keen, Clarke Peters, Ruth Wilson, James Cosmo, Anne-Marie Duff, Will Keen, and Ariyon Bakare.
Author Pullman is involved with the television adaptation as an executive producer. Dan McCulloch, Jane Tranter, Joel Collins, Julie Gardner, Jack Thorne, Tom Hooper, Otto Bathurst, Deborah Forte, Toby Emmerich, Carolyn Blackwood, Ben Irving, and Piers Wenger also executive produce.
His Dark Materials Episode Details:
Episode 3: “The Spies”
Debut date: MONDAY, NOV. 18 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Following her kidnapping, Lyra (Dafne Keen) falls in with a new group, but struggles to know who to trust.
Written by Jack Thorne; directed by Dawn Shadforth.
Episode 4: “Armour”
Debut date: MONDAY, NOV. 25 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Arriving North, Lyra (Dafne Keen) seeks allies in the witches, an aeronaut and an armored bear.
Written by Jack Thorne; directed by Otto Bathurst.
Episode 5: “The Lost Boy”
Debut date: MONDAY, DEC. 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
The alethiometer sends Lyra (Dafne Keen) and Iorek (Joe Tandberg) on a new path, leading to a shocking but vital clue.
Written by Jack Thorne; directed by Otto Bathurst.
The His Dark Materials Plot, Courtesy of HBO:
“An adaptation of Philip Pullman’s acclaimed trilogy His Dark Materials, is considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction. The first series follows Lyra, a seemingly ordinary but brave young woman from another world. Lyra’s search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children, and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. As she journeys through the worlds, including our own, Lyra meets a determined and courageous boy called Will. Together they encounter extraordinary beings and dangerous secrets, with the fate of both the living – and the dead – in their hands.”
His Dark Materials Cast and Characters:
Dafne Keen as Lyra Belacqua, an adventure-seeking 13-year old from a world that is both like and unlike our own. We meet Lyra as an orphan, having been raised in the sanctuary of Oxford’s illustrious Jordan College. Lyra is desperate to explore with her brilliant Uncle Asriel, until the fates intervene and she ends up on a thrilling and perilous journey of her own. A natural and adept liar, Lyra learns the value of honesty and lies when she becomes the owner of an extraordinary instrument that can tell the truth.
James McAvoy as Lord Asriel Belacqua, a brilliant scholar and a fearless explorer. Asriel is one of few who dare to undermine the powerful forces of Lyra’s world. His ambition is limitless and he will stop at nothing to achieve his ends.
Ruth Wilson as Mrs. Coulter, an enigmatic woman whose origins hold many secrets, and who has gained power in a patriarchal society against the odds. Intelligent and manipulative, Mrs. Coulter always needs to be in control; but her motivations are rarely as they seem.
Lin-Manuel Miranda as Lee Scoresby, an aeronaut-for-hire who can keep his head in a crisis, although he is often getting himself embroiled in trouble.
Anne-Marie Duff as Ma Costa, a fiercely maternal, high-ranking gyptian. The disappearance of her youngest son Billy is the latest of an increasing number of missing children, and acts as a call to action for the gyptian people to find and rescue them.
Clarke Peters as The Master of Jordan College, a man who understands politics and is Lyra’s guardian as she grows up in Oxford.
Ariyon Bakare as Carlo Boreal, an authoritative political figure who works with the Magisterium, but keeps many secrets and knows which ears to whisper into to achieve power.
Will Keen as Father MacPhail, a high-ranking member of the Magisterium whose belief is so unwavering that he will preserve its position at any cost.
Ian Gelder as Charles the Librarian, a learned man and counsel to the Master of Jordan College, who helps to care for Lyra.
Georgina Campbell as Adèle Starminster, a bright and inquisitive journalist who seeks to uncover the truth about the mysterious Mrs Coulter.
Lewin Lloyd as Roger Parslow, the 12-year-old kitchen boy of Jordan College and Lyra’s best friend. Where Lyra is a natural liar, Roger is naturally honest and kind. Roger often acts as Lyra’s moral compass.
Lucian Msamati as John Faa, a plain-speaking warrior and king of the Western gyptians, a close-knit, nomadic and honourable people. John Faa leads a band of brave fighters to action when it becomes clear that the governing forces of their world will not help them get their missing children back.
James Cosmo as Farder Coram, a gyptian and key advisor to John Faa. As an elder member of the community, Coram brings knowledge and wisdom to the gyptians. He is a brave fighter with an extraordinary past.
Daniel Frogson as Tony Costa, the eldest son of the gyptian Ma Costa. At 15 years old, Tony’s daemon has just settled, marking him as having come of age. Tony has a gruff teenage exterior as he tries to step into adult shoes, but is also brave and kind.
Tyler Howitt as Billy Costa, the youngest son of gyptian Ma Costa.
Ruta Gedmintas as Serafina Pekkala, queen of the Lake Enara clan, a 300-year-old witch with ties to the gyptians. Serafina believes that Lyra is the answer to the witch prophecy that will change the course of destiny.
Mat Fraser as Raymond van Gerrit, a gyptian who joins the fight for the missing children but knows it will push their resources and capabilities to their limits, and worries that John Faa is getting them into a fight they cannot win.
Geoff Bell as Jack Verhoeven, a gyptian who is relied upon and trusted in a fight, but who has a chip on his shoulder because of the way that gyptians are treated by the rest of society.
Simon Manyonda as Benjamin de Ruyter, a gyptian and talented spy driven to find the whereabouts of the missing children.
DC Universe just released an official trailer for the new series, Harley Quinn. The comic book-inspired series’ new trailer, which is definitely not safe for work or kids, warns that “hell hath no fury like a woman with a bat.”
Harley Quinn is set to premiere on the subscription service on Friday, November 19, 2019. The animated series is a Warner Bros Animation production and is produced by Ehsugadee Productions and Yes, Norman Productions. Kaley Cuoco (the voice of Harley Quinn) executive produces with Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Dean Lorey, and Sam Register.
Plot Details and Cast/Character List, Courtesy of DC Universe:
Harley Quinn has finally broken things off once and for all with the Joker and attempts to make it on her own as the criminal Queenpin of Gotham City in this half-hour adult animated action-comedy series. The series features Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and a whole cast of heroes and villains, old and new, from the DC Universe.
Starring the voices of:
Kaley Cuoco as Harley Quinn
James Adomian as Bane
Jason Alexander as Sy Borgman
Diedrich Bader as Batman
Lake Bell as Poison Ivy
Briana Cuoco as Batgirl
Andy Daly as Two Face
Giancarlo Esposito as Lex Luthor
Ron Funches as King Shark
Tony Hale as Dr. Psycho, Felix Faust
Rahul Kohli as Scarecrow
Phil LaMarr as Jason Praxis, Black Manta
Vanessa Marshall as Wonder Woman, Giganta
Tisha Campbell Martin as Tawny Young
Christopher Meloni as Commissioner Gordon
Matt Oberg as Kite Man, KGBeast
Jim Rash as The Riddler
Will Sasso as Maxie Zeus
JB Smoove as Frank the Plant
Wanda Sykes as Queen of Fables Alan Tudyk as The Joker, Clayface
Nathan Fillion reunites with his Firefly and Serenity co-star Alan Tudyk for season two episode eight of ABC’s The Rookie. Episode eight, “Clean Cut,” was directed by Toa Fraser from a script by Mary Trahan.
“Clean Cut” will air on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT.
Guest stars also include Zayne Emory as Henry Nolan, Ali Larter as Dr. Grace Sawyer, Sara Rue as Nell Forester, Chloe Bridges as Stephanie Davis, Blue Kimble as Trevor Reed, Rebecca Field as Sarah Murphy, Bobby Hosea as Walter, Bob Stephenson as Kevin, and Adam Busch as Mike Garvey.
Nathan Fillion leads the cast as John Nolan. Alyssa Diaz is Angela Lopez, Richard T. Jones is Sergeant Wade Grey, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Titus Makin is Jackson West, Melissa O’Neil is Lucy Chen, and Eric Winter plays Tim Bradford.
The “Clean Cut” Plot – Officer Nolan kicks off his birthday by babysitting a crime scene at a law office. Meanwhile, Officer Bradford and Officer West are set to receive special awards, and Sgt. Grey rides patrol with Officer Harper after she requests an early annual evaluation.
The Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:
“Six months into his career as a cop, John Nolan, the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior. But as he embarks on the second half of his rookie year, Nolan will be put to the test by a host of new challenges, romantic relationships and deadly criminals, as he looks to figure out what kind of cop he ultimately wants to be.”
Rebecca Field and Eric Winter in ‘The Rookie’ season 2 episode 8 (ABC/Rick Rowell)Richard T. Jones and Mekia Cox in season 2 episode 8 (ABC/Rick Rowell)Rebecca Field and Eric Winter in season 2 episode 8 (ABC/Rick Rowell)A scene from ‘The Rookie’ season 2 episode 8 (ABC/Rick Rowell)Bobby Hosea in season 2 episode 8 (ABC/Rick Rowell)
Netflix just released the first look at The Walking Dead‘s Christian Serratos in Selena: The Series. The streaming service also confirmed details on additional actors and the characters they’ll be playing in the six episode series based on the life of Selena Quintanilla.
Filming began in October 2019 on the dramatic series which will follow “Selena Quintanilla as her dreams come true and all the heart-wrenching and life-changing choices she and her family have to make as they navigate success, family, and music.”
The coming of age story is executive produced by Suzette Quintanilla, Jaime Dávila, Rico Martinez, Simran A. Singh, and Moisés Zamora. The series is a Campanario Entertainment production.
“Selena is an inspirational figure who’s transcended generations. At Campanario, we’ve always known it was crucial for this series to find actors with the right mix of talent, charisma, and passion to honor Selena’s legacy and the story of her family,” stated Jaime Davila, president and co-founder of Campanario Entertainment. “Our casting director Carla Hool and her team have found an amazing cast to depict the Quintanilla family, and we’re sure fans everywhere will be captivated yet again by Selena’s incredible life.”
Selena: The Series Cast and Characters, Courtesy of Netflix
CHRISTIAN SERRATOS (The Walking Dead, Twilight) will play Selena Quintanilla, an incredibly talented and charming young woman from South Texas, who chases her musical aspirations with her family and becomes one of the most successful Latin artists of all time.
GABRIEL CHAVARRIA (War for the Planet of the Apes, The Purge) will play A.B. Quintanilla, Selena’s oldest brother and the band’s music producer, who constantly faces the pressure to deliver hits and ultimately forges the band’s trailblazing signature sound.
RICARDO CHAVIRA (Desperate Housewives, Santa Clarita Diet, Scandal) will play Abraham Quintanilla, Selena’s father, a savvy musician whose encouragement of his children to work hard and dream big leads them to achieve global superstardom.
NOEMI GONZALEZ (The Young and the Restless, East Los High) will play Suzette Quintanilla, Selena’s sister and best friend, who learns to embrace her role as the first female drummer in Tejano music history.
SEIDY LOPEZ (Training Day) will play Marcella Quintanilla, Selena’s mother and the cohesive, nurturing force in the family, who believes in achieving their dreams against all odds.
MADISON TAYLOR BAEZ will play Young Selena, a happy-go-lucky child who learns what it takes to become an artist from her father.
Christian Serratos stars in Netflix’s ‘Selena: The Series’
Grammy Award-winning Train performs their new song “Mai Tai” in season two episode eight of CBS’s Magnum P.I.. Episode eight, “He Came By Night,” was directed by Antonio Negret from a script by Barbie Kligman and will air on November 15, 2019 at 9pm ET/PT.
Episode eight guest stars include Patrick Monahan, Valerie Cruz, André Kajlich, Troy Garity, Esmond Chung, James DuMont, Corey Rieger, Preston James Hillier, and Jabez Armodia. Ryan Locke, Skylar Grey, Jerry Becker, and Luis Carlos Maldonado also guest star in “He Came By Night.”
Jay Hernandez stars as Thomas Magnum, Perdita Weeks plays Juliet Higgins, and Zachary Knighton is Orville “Rick” Wright. Stephen Hill is Theodore “TC” Calvin, Tim Kang is Det. Gordon Katsumoto, and Amy Hill plays Kumu. Brooke Lyons appears in a recurring role as Abby Miller.
“He Came by Night” Plot – Magnum and Higgins’ new partnership is tested when they disagree about being hired by a woman who wants them to recover her $3 million in stolen drug money in order to save her husband’s life. Also, TC and Shammy must get to the bottom of a potential case of someone impersonating a decorated veteran.
The Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:
“Magnum P.I. is a modern take on the classic series centering on Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum lives in a guest cottage on Robin’s Nest, the luxurious estate where he works as a security consultant to supplement his P.I. business.
The “majordomo” of the property is Juliet Higgins, a beautiful and commanding disavowed MI:6 agent whose second job is to keep Magnum in line, with the help of her two Dobermans. When Magnum needs back-up on a job, he turns to his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors, Theodore “TC” Calvin, a former Marine chopper pilot who runs Island Hoppers, a helicopter tour business, and Orville “Rick” Wright, a former Marine door-gunner-turned-impresario of Oahu’s coolest nightclub and the most connected man on the island.
Suspicious of Magnum’s casual attitude and presence at his crime scenes, Detective Gordon Katsumoto finds that he and Magnum are more alike than either of them care to admit. One of Magnum’s biggest supporters is Teuila “Kumu” Tuileta, the unofficial “House Mom” and cultural curator of Robin’s Nest. With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge, Thomas Magnum is back on the case!”
Ricky Gervais will host the 2020 Golden Globes (Photo Courtesy of HFPA)
Ricky Gervais is a glutton for punishment. NBC and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association just announced three-time Golden Globe winner Gervais will return as host of the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2020, marking his fifth time handling the hosting gig.
“Once again, they’ve made me an offer I can’t refuse. But this is the very last time I’m doing this, which could make for a fun evening,” said Gervais.
“There is always a palpable electricity in the room when Ricky takes the Globes stage. His return as master of ceremonies at the Golden Globes is much anticipated,” said Paul Telegdy, Chairman, NBC Entertainment. “It is sure to make for an unexpected evening. We can’t wait to see what he has up his sleeve.”
The 2020 Golden Globes will be held on Sunday, January 5th at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA. The live broadcast will kick off at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
“When Ricky Gervais is at the helm of the Golden Globes Awards, we can always expect the unexpected,” said President of the HFPA Lorenzo Soria. “We’re excited to see it all unfold on Jan. 5!”
“In a world where many award shows are opting to go the no-host route, the Golden Globes are going all in! It’s going to be a great night,” added Mike Mahan, CEO, dick clark productions.
The Golden Globe Awards honor what the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association believe are the best in films and television. The awards feature 14 film categories and 11 television categories.
Gervais previously hosted the Golden Globe Awards in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2016. The 2017 show was hosted by Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) and Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and was watched by 18.6 million viewers.
Ricky Gervais’ non-hosting credits include The Office, Extras, After Life, Special Correspondents, Derek, Life’s Too Short, and The Invention of Lying.
NBC’s This Is Us season four episode seven found Deja and Malik skipping school so Deja could learn about the real Philadelphia. Ditching school led to an extremely uncomfortable dinner with Malik’s parents, hosted by Randall and Beth. And as if one intense dinner party wasn’t enough, episode seven also featured Jack and Rebecca hosting their own painful dinner with Randall’s favorite teacher.
Up next, season four episode eight, “Sorry,” airing on November 12, 2019 at 9pm ET/PT.
This Is Us‘ huge ensemble cast includes Mandy Moore as Rebecca Pearson, Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson, Sterling K. Brown as Randall, Chrissy Metz as Kate, and Justin Hartley as Kevin. Susan Kelechi Watson is Beth Pearson, Chris Sullivan is Toby Damon, and Jon Huertas is Miguel Rivas. Griffin Dunne returns as Jack’s brother, Nicky. Jennifer Morrison guest stars as Cassidy Sharp.
The “Sorry” Plot – Rebecca visits Randall in Philadelphia. Beth is troubled by a request from Deja. Kevin has doubts about himself.
Series Description, Courtesy of NBC:
“Everyone has a family. And every family has a story. This Is Us chronicles the Pearson family across the decades: from Jack (Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Moore) as young parents in the 1980s to their 37-year-old kids Kevin (Hartley), Kate (Metz) and Randall (Brown) searching for love and fulfillment in the present day. This grounded, life-affirming dramedy reveals how the tiniest events in our lives impact who we become, and how the connections we share with each other can transcend time, distance and even death.
From the writer and directors of Crazy, Stupid, Love. comes a smart, modern show that will welcome you into a family you feel you’ve known for years.”
Justin Hartley as Kevin in ‘This Is Us’ season 4 episode 8 (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)Lyric Ross as Deja and Asante Blackk as Malik in season 4 episode 8 (Photo by: Mitchell Haddad/NBC)Griffin Dunne as Nicky and Justin Hartley as Kevin in season 4 episode 8 (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)Chris Sullivan as Toby and Chrissy Metz as Kate in season 4 episode 8 (Photo by: Mitchell Haddad/NBC)Jennifer Morrison as Cassidy in season 4 episode 8 (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)
The riveting space documentary Apollo 11 emerged the big winner at the Fourth Annual Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards held on November 10, 2019. Apollo 11 earned five awards including the Best Documentary Feature, Best Archival Documentary, Best Editing for Todd Douglas Miller, Best Score for Matt Morton, and Best Science/Nature Documentary.
The Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards are an offshoot of the Critics’ Choice Awards and are voted on by members of the Critics Choice Association, the new name of the combined Broadcast Television Journalists Association and the Broadcast Film Critics Association.
“Once again, we are thrilled to celebrate and support the vibrant and groundbreaking work of these talented documentarians. We are proud that our yearly gala event has become an informed and valuable way for people to find the best films out there and for the work of these filmmakers to find their audiences,” stated CCA CEO Joey Berlin. “It was a great night of lauding the greats in the documentary field as well as some outstanding newcomers.”
WINNERS OF THE FOURTH ANNUAL CRITICS’ CHOICE DOCUMENTARY AWARDS
Best Documentary Feature – Apollo 11 (Neon)
Best Director – TIE – Peter Jackson – They Shall Not Grow Old (Warner Bros.)
Best Director – TIE – Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar – American Factory (Netflix)
Poster for season 3 of ‘Titans’ (Photo Credit: DC Universe and Warner Bros TV)
Warner Bros Television and DC Universe want more of the comic book-inspired action drama, Titans. The series, which was developed by Akiva Goldsman, Geoff Johns, and Greg Berlanti, was just officially renewed for a third season.
DC Universe and WBTV expect season three to premiere during the fall of 2020.
Season one of Titans debuted on DC Universe, the digital subscription service, on October 12, 2018. The first season consisted of 11 episodes, followed by a 13 episode second season that kicked off on September 6, 2019. The season two finale will arrive on November 29, 2019.
The cast is led by Brenton Thwaites as Dick Grayson. Teagan Croft plays Rachel Roth/Raven, Anna Diop is Kory Anders/Starfire, Ryan Potter is Gar Logan/Beast Boy, Alan Ritchson plays Hank Hall/Hawk, Minka Kelly is Dawn Granger/Dove, Conor Leslie is Donna Troy/Wonder Girl, and Curran Walters plays Jason Todd/Robin.
Akiva Goldsman, Geoff Johns, Greg Berlanti, Greg Walker and Sarah Schechter serve as executive producers.
The Plot:
“Premiering in 2018 as the first DC Universe Original Series, Titans is in the middle of a stellar second season where our heroes — Dick Grayson, Rachel Roth aka Raven, Kory Anders aka Starfire, Gar Logan aka Beast Boy, Hank Hall and Dawn Granger aka Hawk and Dove, Donna Troy aka Wonder Girl and Jason Todd aka Robin — are learning to co-exist as a new team while facing their toughest enemy yet: the deadly assassin Deathstroke, who threatens to tear this new Titans family apart once more.”
