Daniel Radcliffe Signs Up for the ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ Special

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June 13, 2019

Daniel Radcliffe joins Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt — Daniel Radcliffe to star in ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ special (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)

Daniel Radcliffe has committed to starring in the upcoming Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt interactive special. Netflix made the announcement but didn’t reveal exactly what Daniel Radcliffe will be doing in the special which focuses on the always bubbly Kimmy Schmidt (played by Ellie Kemper) and the Reverend (played by Jon Hamm).

The streaming service also confirmed the special will air in 2020. The series wrapped up its four season run in January 2019, and the special will act as a way to complete storylines.

Per Netflix, the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt interview special follows Kimmy as she “sets off on her biggest adventure yet. Three states! Explosions! A dancing hamburger! And you, the viewer, get to decide how the story goes. Will you foil the Reverend’s evil plan and get Kimmy to her wedding on time? Or will you accidentally start a war against the robots? So grab your remote and a tray of delicious scrod, ‘cause Kimmy’s got her own Netflix interactive special!”

In addition to Ellie Kemper and Jon Hamm, returning cast members includes Tituss Burgess as Titus Andromedon, Jane Krakowski as Jacqueline White, and Carol Kane as Lillian Kaushtupper.

Announcing the special in May, executive producer Tina Fey said, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt was one of the first original comedy series on Netflix, and now it will be its first interactive comedy event. Fans will be able to make choices on behalf of our characters, taking different story paths with, of course, different jokes. I think it’s a great fit for our show and will be a great way to officially complete the series.”

Tina Fey created the series with executive producer Robert Carlock (Saturday Night Live, Friends, 30 Rock). Jeff Richmond, Sam Means, Meredith Scardino, and David Miner also executive produce.

The popular comedy earned 18 Primetime Emmy Award nominations and three Screen Actors Guild nominations (for Tituss Burgess and Ellie Kemper). It was also nominated for seven Critics’ Choice Awards, with Jane Krakowski winning in the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category in 2016.

First Look – Netflix’s ‘Fast & Furious: Spy Racers’ Animated Series

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Rebecca Murray

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June 13, 2019

Netflix just released a super short (27 seconds) teaser trailer for the upcoming animated series, Fast & Furious: Spy Racers. The series is based on the Fast & Furious movie franchise, and the lead character in the animated show is related to Dom Toretto, played by Vin Diesel in the film series.

Diesel’s involved in the animated series as an executive producer. Tim Hedrick (Voltron Legendary Defender) and Bret Haaland (All Hail King Julien) are handling showrunner duties and also serve as executive producers with Chris Morgan. Diesel and Morgan are part of the producing team on the live-action Fast & Furious films.

Netflix is aiming for a 2020 premiere of season one.

The live-action series kicked off in 2001 with The Fast and the Furious starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. 2 Fast 2 Furious followed in 2003, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift was released in 2006, and Fast & Furious opened in 2009.

Fast Five hit theaters in 2011, Furious 6 arrived in 2013, and Furious Seven opened in 2015. The Fate of the Furious was released in 2017 and Fast & Furious 9 is set to open in 2020.

A spinoff titled Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw focuses on the characters played by Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. Hobbs & Shaw directed by David Leitch (Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde) has an August 2, 2019 theatrical release date.

The Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:

“Fast & Furious: Spy Racers expands the high-octane action of the films as teenager Tony Toretto follows in the footsteps of his cousin Dom when he and his friends are recruited by a government agency to infiltrate an elite racing league serving as a front for a nefarious crime organization bent on world domination.”

‘Yellowstone’ Season 2 Episode 1 Preview: Photos from “A Thundering”

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June 13, 2019

Paramount Network’s riveting drama Yellowstone returns for a second season on June 19, 2019. Season two kicks off with episode one titled “A Thundering,” and the network’s released a small batch of photos promoting the season premiere. They’ve also put together a 10 minute video recapping the first season for those who need a refresher course.

Season two will air on Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT.

The cast of Yellowstone is led by Oscar-winner Kevin Costner as family patriarch, John Dutton. Luke Grimes is Kayce Dutton, Kelly Reilly is Beth Dutton, Wes Bentley is Jamie Dutton, and Cole Hauser is Rip Wheeler. Kelsey Asbille plays Monica Dutton, Brecken Merrill is Tate Dutton, Jefferson White is Jimmy Hurdstrom, and Gil Birmingham plays Thomas Rainwater.

The series was created by Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan (Hell or High Water) and John Linson. Costner (Dances with Wolves) executive produces along with Sheridan, John Linson, Art Linson, and David C. Glasser.

The “A Thundering” Plot: Kayce settles into his new role at the ranch; a damaging article threatens to expose John; Rainwater pitches his new plan to the tribal council.

Details on Yellowstone Season 2:

Yellowstone chronicles the Dutton family, led by John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park.

In season two, the walls are closing in on all sides as John Dutton and his family continue to fight for their survival, and unlikely partnerships, new enemies and disloyalty threatens to pull the family apart.

Yellowstone Season 2 Episode 1 — Tensions continue to run high between Rip Wheeler (R-Cole Hauser) and Kayce Dutton (L-Luke Grimes) on the Dutton ranch in ‘Yellowstone’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Paramount Network)

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‘Curfew’ Series Details: Sean Bean and Adam Brody Star in the Street Race Drama

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Rebecca Murray

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June 12, 2019

Spectrum Originals will premiere the event series Curfew on June 24, 2019, with all eight episodes dropping at once for those into binge-watching. The series, described as a “high-octane street race car drama,” will be available on demand to Spectrum subscribers.

The cast of the event series includes Adam Brody (The O.C.), Billy Zane (Titanic), Adrian Lester (Trauma), Miranda Richardson (Good Omens), and Sean Bean (Game of Thrones). Here’s hoping Sean Bean can survive through all eight episodes.

The cast also features Robert Glenister (Hustle), Aimee-Ffion Edwards (Peaky Blinders), Rose Williams (Reign), Elijah Rowen (Vikings), Guz Khan (Borderlin), Harriet Walter (The Crown), and Michael Biehn (The Terminator).

“Curfew is a true love letter to genre in every way. Amidst the highest of stakes and the pulse-racing action, though, there is also a rare combination of humor, heart and hope. We are thrilled to partner with Sky, Tiger Aspect and the Moonage team on this exciting new event series,” stated Katherine Pope, Head of Spectrum Originals.

Matthew Read (Hammer of the Gods) writes and executive produces. Tiger Aspect Productions’ Will Gould and Frith Tiplady produce along with Moonage Pictures and Simon Maloney. Colm McCarthy (The Girl With All The Gifts, Peaky Blinders) directed.

The Plot:

“In a near-future London, a mysterious illness has spread throughout the country, leaving a population gripped in fear. As an increasingly desperate government imposes a strict nightly curfew, there is only one hope for freedom, from the virus and from tyranny… an illegal and potentially deadly street race that takes place once a year. This series follows the twists and turns of one such race and its unexpected participants.”

Curfew TV Series — Andi Osho, Adrian Lester, Ike Bennett, Guz Khan, Jason Thorpe, Billy Zane, Phoebe Fox, Malachi Kirby, Miranda Richardson, Sean Bean, and Rose Williams in ‘Curfew’

Curfew Season 1 — Ike Bennet, Elijah Rowen, Adrian Lester, Andi Osho and Jessye Romeo in ‘Curfew’ (Photo by Gareth Gatrell © Tiger Aspect Productions Limited 2018)

Curfew star Adam Brody — Adam Brody (playing Max Larsen) in ‘Curfew’ (Photo by Gareth Gatrell
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Curfew star Sean Bean — Sean Bean as The General in the Sky One street race drama ‘Curfew’ (Photo by Gareth Gatrell © Tiger Aspect Productions Limited 2018)

‘Live Rescue’ Season 1 Adds 10 Additional Episodes

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June 12, 2019

Live Rescue host Ashleigh Banfield — Ashleigh Banfield hosts ‘Live Rescue’ (Photo Courtesy of A&E)

A&E’s so pleased with the performance of Live Rescue that they’ve extended the series’ first season run by 10 episodes, increasing the total episode order to 19. The network announced the increased season one episode order and reported the series has been averaging 1.3 million viewers.

According to A&E, Live Rescue has increased its Mondays at 9pm ET/PT time slot by more than 150% year over year. It also netted the highest premiere numbers of any A&E series premiere of the last two years.

“The initial response by viewers to Live Rescue has been extremely rewarding,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President & Head of Programming, A&E Network. “This is a challenging show to produce, but our incredible partners at Big Fish have once again made it possible for viewers across the country to see the work of first responders and the challenges they face every day in real-time through this groundbreaking series.”

Ashleigh Banfield (Crime & Justice with Ashleigh Banfield, CNN Newsroom) hosts the series which is produced by Live PD‘s producers and Big Fish Entertainment. Dan Cesareo, Lucilla D’Agostino, John Zito, Jordana Starr, Elaine Frontain Bryant, Shelly Tatro, and Sean Gottlieb executive produce.

Live Rescue is the second live series from A&E and Big Fish Entertainment. Ratings giant Live PD kicked things off in October 2016. Hosted by Dan Abrams, with analysis from Tom Morris Jr. and Sean “Sticks” Larkin, Live PD “follows diverse law enforcement agencies across the country as they patrol their communities.”

The Series Details:

Live Rescue, the network’s newest live original documentary series, follows first responders from across the country as they bravely put their lives on the line responding to emergency rescue calls. Hosted by veteran journalist Ashleigh Banfield with analysis from first responders representing departments across the country.

Paul Wesley Returns to Star in ‘Tell Me a Story’ Season 2

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Rebecca Murray

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June 12, 2019

Tell Me a Story Season 1 Episode 3 Recap — Paul Wesley as Eddie in ‘Tell Me a Story’ season 1 (Photo Cr: Michael Parmelee © 2018 CBS Interactive)

Season one star Paul Wesley (The Vampire Diaries) will return as a new character in season two of CBS All Access’ Tell Me a Story. The network did not confirm the status of Wesley’s season one co-stars which included James Wolk, Billy Magnussen, Danielle Campbell, and Dania Ramirez.

According to the official announcement, Paul Wesley will be taking on a new character named Tucker in the psychological thriller. Tucker’s described as a struggling novelist who “spends his sleepless nights toiling away in a secluded cabin in the woods and his days trying to prove he’s good enough for his beautiful fiancée. But it’s all about to come crashing down as a dark secret threatens to destroy his world.”

The series was created by Kevin Williamson. Williamson writes and executive produces, with Aaron Kaplan and Dana Honor also involved as executive producers.

All 10 episodes of season one are available to CBS All Access subscribers. The network hasn’t announced a premiere date for season two.

In addition to starring in The CW’s The Vampire Diaries for eight seasons, Wesley’s acting credits include Medal of Honor, 24, Army Wives, and Before I Disappear. He recently directed an episode of season one of the sci-fi drama, Roswell, New Mexico. Wesley and his production company, Citizen Media, are currently working on Confessions of a Drug Addicted High School Teacher directed by David Slade (Black Mirror: Bandersnatch).

The Tell Me a Story Plot:

“Tell Me a Story takes the world’s most beloved fairy tales and reimagines them as a dark and twisted psychological thriller. Exploring a whole new set of fairy tales and characters each season, season two of the series will feature the tales of three legendary princesses – Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella – like you’ve never seen them before.”

‘Blood & Treasure’ Season 1 Episode 6 Preview: “Ghost Train of Sierra Perdida”

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Rebecca Murray

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June 12, 2019

Blood & Treasure Season 1 Episode 6 — Sofia Pernas as Lexi Vaziri and Matt Barr as Danny McNamara in ‘Blood & Treasure’ season 1 episode 6 (Photo: Jonathan Wenk © 2018 CBS Broadcasting)

CBS’s action adventure drama Blood & Treasure continues season one with “The Ghost Train of Sierra Perdida.” Airing June 18, 2019, the episode was directed by Craig Siebels from a script by Gaia Violo.

Season one airs on Tuesdays at 10pm ET/PT.

Episode six guest stars include Alex Bego, Aiza Ntibarikure, Simone Bailly, Fred Nguyen, Luis Oliva, and Mathieu Baron.

The cast is led by Matt Barr (Valor) as Danny McNamara and Sofia Pernas (The Brave) as Lexi Vaziri. Michael James Shaw is Aiden Shaw, Katia Winter is Gwen Karlsson, James Callis is Simon Hardwick, Oded Fehr is Karim Farouk, Alicia Coppola is Dr. Anna Castillo, and Mark Gagliardi plays Father Chuck. Antonio Cupo, Tony Nash, and Mohamed El Husseini play recurring roles in season one.

“The Ghost Train of Sierra Perdida” Plot – Danny and Lexi follow a clue to the mountains of Spain in search of a lost train car that may have been carrying the sarcophagus of Cleopatra when it disappeared. Also, Lexi crosses paths with antiquities dealer Simon Hardwick, who offers her new information on the Brotherhood of Serapis.

The Season 1 Plot, Courtesy of CBS:

“Blood & Treasure is a globe-trotting action-adventure drama about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. Danny McNamara is a former FBI agent specializing in stolen arts and antiquities. Lexi Vaziri is a resourceful art thief who is haunted by the tragic loss of her father, which she blames on Danny. When terrorist Karim Farouk absconds with a priceless artifact and kidnaps Danny’s mentor, Dr. Anna Castillo, Danny recruits Lexi to help him bring Farouk to justice and rescue Anna.

As they chase down Farouk, they encounter unscrupulous individuals who may either be useful allies or dangerous enemies, including Aiden Shaw, an arms dealer who acts solely in his self-interest, and Simon Hardwick, an expert at procuring pilfered artifacts. Danny and Lexi are assisted by Father Chuck, a childhood friend of Danny’s who works at the Vatican Foreign Ministry in Rome.

Their hunt draws the attention of Interpol agent Gwen Karlsson, who wants Farouk brought to justice, but won’t allow Danny and Lexi to break international laws in the process. As they crisscross the world hunting their target, Danny and Lexi unexpectedly find themselves at the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.”

‘Good Trouble’ Season 2 Episode 1 Preview: Photos from “Percussions”

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June 12, 2019

Good Trouble returns to Freeform’s primetime schedule with an episode titled “Percussions.” Season two episode one is set to air on June 18, 2019. New episodes arrive on Tuesdays at 8pm ET/PT.

The cast of season two is led by Cierra Ramirez as Mariana and Maia Mitchell as Callie. The series also stars Tommy Martinez as Gael, Sherry Cola as Alice, Zuri Adele as Malika, Emma Hunton as Davia, and Josh Pence as Dennis.

Series stars Mitchell and Ramirez executive produce along with Joanna Johnson, Peter Paige, Bradley Bredeweg, Gregory Gugliotta, Christine Sacani, Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny Medina. Good Trouble‘s produced by Nuyorican Productions, Inc. in association with Freeform.

The “Percussions” Plot: The outcome of the Jamal Thompson case is decided, and Callie is forced to decide what she’s willing to fight for. Mariana jumps into a new relationship but stumbles into a situation she wasn’t prepared to face. Alice attempts to win Joey back, while Davia attempts to help Dennis.

More on Good Trouble Season 2:

“Good Trouble is the critically acclaimed spinoff of the groundbreaking series The Fosters. Now in its second season, the series will continue to explore the trials and tribulations of the tenants of Downtown LA’s hippest residence, The Coterie.

This season, Mariana (Ramirez), Callie (Mitchell) and the rest of The Coterie crew will continue to navigate their early twenties as they deal with breakups, demand equality, find happiness and discover what it means to fight for what you believe in.”

Good Trouble Season 2 Episode 1 — Beau Mirchoff and Maia Mitchell in ‘Good Trouble’ season 2 episode 1 (Freeform/Mitch Haaseth)

‘Reef Break’ Season 1 Episode 1 Preview: Photos, Cast, and Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray

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June 11, 2019

Reef Break begins its first season summer run on ABC on June 20, 2019. The drama series kicks off season one with an episode directed by Alex Zakrzewski (Bosch, Blue Bloods) from a script by Ken Sanzel (Numb3rs, Blue Bloods). Sanzel created the series and Mark Rosner, Steve Pearlman, and Ruthanne Secunda executive produce.

Reef Break will air on Thursdays at 10pm ET/PT.

The cast of season one is led by Poppy Montgomery (Without a Trace, Unforgettable) as Cat Chambers. Montgomery also serves as an executive producer. The series is based on a story idea by Montgomery and Sanzel.

Season one also features Ray Stevenson (Black Sails, Rome) as Jake Elliot, Desmond Chiam (The Shannara Chronicles, Now Apocalypse) as Wyatt Cole, Melissa Bonne (Home and Away, Pulse) as Ana Dumont, and Tamala Shelton (Nowhere Boys, Cleverman) as Petra.

Reef Break is an ABC Studios, ABC Studios International, and M6 production. The series will air on ABC in the U.S. and on M6 in France.

The “Pilot” Plot – When former thief Cat Chambers returns home to the Pacific island paradise known as The Reef, she finds herself in the center of a kidnapping, when the daughter of the island’s most prominent resident goes missing. Cat’s less-than-perfect past gives her an instinctive gift for understanding crime and criminals, as she becomes enmeshed in the first of many fast-paced, high-octane island adventures.

Reef Break Episode 1 — Poppy Montgomery as Cat Chambers in ‘Reef Break’ season 1 episode 1 (ABC/Kane Skennar)

Reef Break Cast Photo — Tamala Shelton as Petra, Poppy Montgomery as Cat Chambers, Ray Stevenson as Jake Elliot, Melissa Bonne as Ana Dumont, and Desmond Chiam as Wyatt Cole in ‘Reef Break’ (ABC/Craig Sjodin)

Reef Break star Poppy Montgomery — ABC’s ‘Reef Break’ stars Poppy Montgomery as Cat Chambers. (ABC/Craig Sjodin)

‘Siren’ Season 2 Episode 9 Photos: Preview of “No North Star”

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Rebecca Murray

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June 11, 2019

Freeform’s drama Siren returns for the second half of season two with an episode titled “No North Star.” The first new episode since “Leverage,” which aired on March 14, 2019, season two episode nine kicks off the second part of the season on June 13th, with new episodes airing on Thursdays at 8pm ET/PT.

Season two’s cast is led by Eline Powell (Game of Thrones) as Ryn. Alex Roe (The 5th Wave) plays Ben, Fola Evans-Akingbola (An American Exorcism) is Maddie, Ian Verdun (Life’s a Drag) stars as Xander, and Rena Owen (Star Wars Episodes II and III) is Helen.

The series is based on a story by Eric Wald and Dean White. Wald, White, Brad Luff, Nate Hopper, RD Robb, and Emily Whitesell are the executive producers. Whitesell also serves as showrunner.

The “No North Star” Plot: Ben, Maddie and the other humans deal with the fallout from the attack on the oil rig, while the mermaids reacclimate to their ocean home. Ryn comes back to land to follow through on an agreement she made with the military, despite not knowing what their ultimate goals are.

The Siren Plot, Courtesy of Freeform:

“Siren takes us inside Bristol Cove—a coastal town known for its legend of once being home to mermaids. When the arrival of a mysterious girl proves this folklore all too true, the battle between man and sea takes a very vicious turn as these predatory beings return to reclaim their right to the ocean.”