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Riverdale, Castle Rock, and Batwoman Panels Planned for the NY Comic Con 2019

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Rebecca Murray
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Manifest Season 2

Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) has big plans for the 2019 New York Comic Con. The stars of shows including Riverdale, Batwoman, Castle Rock, Roswell, New Mexico, and Manifest will be promoting their 2019-2020 seasons during panels at this year’s NYCC. In addition, WBTVG is set to show off the first episode of HBO’s Watchmen, based on the iconic graphic novel.

WBTVG talent will also be participating in autograph signings throughout the four-day event.

Among the celebrities expected to attend NYCC are Lizzy Caplan, Tim Robbins, Paul Sparks, Yusra Warsama, Barkhad Abdi, Elsie Fisher, Mädchen Amick, Marisol Nichols, Mark Consuelos and Skeet Ulrich. Roswell, New Mexico‘s Jeanine Mason, Nathan Dean Parsons, Michael Vlamis, Lily Cowles and Tyler Blackburn are also expected to appear to promote season two of their sci-fi drama.


The 2019 New York Comic Con will take place October 3rd through October 6th at the Javits Center.

WARNER BROS. TELEVISION NYCC SCHEDULE:

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

  • 3:45–5:45 p.m. Watchmen Exclusive Pilot Screening and Q&A – Main Stage 1D – Javits Center
    Set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws, HBO’s upcoming series Watchmen embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name while breaking new ground of its own. From the co-creator of The Leftovers, Damon Lindelof’s new series is set in contemporary 2019, where roughly 30 years have passed since the original Watchmen story. Please join producers and series stars for an exclusive sneak peek of the first episode of the HBO series, followed by a panel discussion. Watchmen premieres October 20 and airs Sundays at 9/8c on HBO.
    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

  • 3:30–5:00 p.m. Castle Rock Season Two World Premiere Screening and Q&A – The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
    J.J. Abrams and Stephen King’s hit psychological horror series returns! Set in the Stephen King multiverse, Castle Rock combines the mythological scale and intimate storytelling of King’s best-loved works, weaving an epic saga of darkness and light, played out on a few square miles of Maine forestland. In season two, a feud between warring clans comes to a boil when budding psychopath Annie Wilkes, Stephen King’s nurse from hell, gets waylaid in Castle Rock. Panelists include series stars Lizzy Caplan, Tim Robbins, Paul Sparks, Yusra Warsama, Barkhad Abdi and Elsie Fisher, along with co-creator and showrunner Dustin Thomason. Castle Rock premieres Wednesday, October 23, only on Hulu.

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    SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

  • 10:30–11:30 a.m. Riverdale Special Video Presentation and Q&A – The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
    Now that the Gargoyle King has been revealed, The Black Hood is dead and Hiram is in jail, can Archie and the gang have a normal senior year? Riverdale returns for its second appearance at New York Comic Con to discuss the new mysteries of season four, including the shocking finale flash forward and what it means for Jughead and the others. Based on the characters from Archie Comics and produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, this one-hour drama is a bold, subversive take on the surreality of small-town life. Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars Mädchen Amick, Marisol Nichols, Mark Consuelos and Skeet Ulrich, plus executive producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Riverdale returns for season four October 9, airing Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW.

  • 11:35 a.m.–12:05 p.m. Manifest Special Video Presentation and Q&A – The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
    Last season’s breakout hit drama returns with more heart-pounding mystery and answers to some of season one’s biggest questions! When Montego Air Flight 828 landed safely in New York after a turbulent but routine flight, the crew and passengers were relieved. Yet in the span of those few hours, the world had aged five years and their friends, families and colleagues, after mourning their loss, had given up hope and moved on. Now, faced with the impossible, they’re all given a second chance. But as their new realities become clear, a deeper mystery unfolds and some of the returned passengers soon realize they may be meant for something greater than they ever thought possible. Join the series cast and executive producer/creator Jeff Rake as they delve even further into the mystery of Flight 828, and offer a special sneak peek at some exclusive new footage! Manifest’s second season will air midseason on NBC, and is produced by Compari Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and Universal Television.

  • 12:10–1:00 p.m. Roswell, New Mexico Special Video Presentation and Q&A – The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
    Following the shocking season one finale where Max used his powers to resurrect Rosa while not realizing that he was sacrificing his own life in the process, join the Roswell, New Mexico team as they return for a second appearance at New York Comic Con! In season two, Liz mourns her lost love by seeking comfort in science, both earthly and extraterrestrial, as Rosa turns to Kyle to help her find her place in the unfamiliar territory of 2019. In their grief, Isobel explores potentially dangerous methods of self-defense, and Michael spirals into some old bad habits, putting his relationships with Maria and Alex at risk. Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars Jeanine Mason, Nathan Dean Parsons, Michael Vlamis, Lily Cowles and Tyler Blackburn, along with executive producers Carina Adly MacKenzie, Chris Hollier and Julie Plec. Roswell, New Mexico will return midseason on The CW.

  • 1:05–1:30 p.m. Harley Quinn Screening – The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
    Catch an early look at this upcoming adult animated action-comedy series coming soon to DC UNIVERSE. Harley Quinn puts everyone’s favorite Gotham villainess front and center as Harley has finally broken things off with the Joker and attempts to make it on her own as the criminal Queenpin of Gotham City. Voicing the title role of Harley Quinn, Kaley Cuoco leads an all-star comedic voice cast which includes Lake Bell, Alan Tudyk, Tony Hale, Ron Funches, JB Smoove, Jason Alexander, Diedrich Bader, Chris Meloni, Jim Rash, Wanda Sykes and so many more. Harley Quinn is produced by Ehsugadee Productions in association with Warner Bros. Animation, with executive producers Kaley Cuoco, Sam Register, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker and Dean Lorey.

  • 1:35–2:45 p.m. Batwoman Pilot Screening and Q&A – The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
    Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate Kane soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city’s criminal resurgence. But don’t call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, Kate must overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham’s symbol of hope. Join cast and producers for a screening of the pilot, followed by a Q&A. From executive producers Greg Berlanti, Caroline Dries, Geoff Johns and Sarah Schechter, Batwoman stars Ruby Rose, Rachel Skarsten, Meagan Tandy, Nicole Kang, Camrus Johnson, Elizabeth Anweis, and Dougray Scott. Marcos Siega directed the pilot, for which he also served as executive producer alongside David Nutter. Batwoman premieres October 6, airing Sundays at 8/7c on The CW. Based on characters from DC, the series is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.

  • Black Lightning, Katy Keene, Legacies, Prodigal Son and Titans
    In addition, Sunday’s Warner Bros. Television Block will also include an exclusive presentation of new footage from the upcoming seasons of Black Lightning (returning Monday, October 7, at 9/8c on The CW), Katy Keene (premieres midseason on The CW), Legacies (returning Thursday, October 10, at 9/8c on The CW) and Prodigal Son (premiering Monday, September 23, at 9/8c on FOX), as well as the current second season of Titans (now streaming on DC UNIVERSE).




It Chapter Two Movie Review: Chapter One Set the Bar Too High

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Kevin Finnerty
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“For 27 years I dreamt of you; I craved you. I’ve missed you,” says Pennywise (Bill Skarsgard) to the now grown-up members of the Losers Club. They’ve reluctantly returned to Derry to finish what they thought they’d accomplished as kids – the death of the evil clown, Pennywise – in It Chapter Two, the conclusion of the film adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling horror novel, It.

It’s been 27 years since the Losers Club defeated Pennywise and all but one member of the club has left their hometown of Derry. Mike (Isaiah Mustafa) is the exception, remaining behind to watch over the town to make sure the evil clown’s gone for good. As children once again go missing, Mike realizes they didn’t stop Pennywise. He’s awake once again and murdering the children of Derry.

One by one, Mike calls his old friends to let them know Pennywise has returned. He needs them to come home and work together to stop “It,” just as they promised they’d do as children.

When they arrive in Derry, most of the Losers Club can’t even remember Pennywise or the summer when they all became friends and fought the evil shapeshifting clown together. But soon, their memories flood back…along with the return of their terrifying fear of Pennywise. Bev (Jessica Chastain) has it worst because when she taken prisoner by Pennywise, she saw all their futures by staring into the grotesque clown’s “Deadlights.” She knows all their dark fates.

Terrified to go up against the clown again but still determined to be there for each other, the members of the Losers Club must get past their deepest fears and find the courage to try once again to destroy Pennywise, who has become deadlier than ever.

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Isaiah Mustafa, Bill Hader, James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, and Jay Ryan in ‘It Chapter Two’ (Photo by Brooke Palmer © 2019 Warner Bros Entertainment)

Gory, suitably creepy, and at times funny, It Chapter Two is nowhere near as good as its predecessor. That said, it does bring the story to an entertaining and satisfying conclusion.

The sequel features a terrific ensemble cast, with stand-out performances by Bill Hader as Richie, James Ransone as Eddie, Jessica Chastain as Beverly, and Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise.

Bill Hader steals the film as Richie, the smart-aleck comedian of the group who initially doesn’t want to risk his life to stop Pennywise. He eventually finds the courage to not only stand with his friends against the evil clown but to help them when their courage begins to falter. Hader is perfect in the role and adds some much-needed humor to a very dark and bloody film.

James Ransone does a wonderful job of portraying grown-up Eddie, the hypochondriac who’s still the most frightened of Pennywise. Ransone looks very much like Jack Dylan Grazer, who played Eddie as a kid in the first film. Ransone also captures little mannerisms and facial expressions Grazer did in the first film, which adds to the believability of him as an adult Eddie.

Jessica Chastain is spot-on in her portrayal of Beverly, who’s haunted by her fight with Pennywise when she was just a girl and the violence and emotional torture she endured with her father. Chastain brings Beverly’s vulnerability, fear, and strength to the screen almost as well as Sophia Lillis did in the first film.

Bill Skarsgard once again delivers a truly terrifying and unforgettable performance as Pennywise, the evil clown who wants the Losers Club to return so he can make them face their deepest, darkest fears and finish them off. Skarsgard’s Pennywise is sure to have the audience experiencing chills.

Director Andy Muschietti delivers more gore this time than true jump scares or suspense, bringing down the fright factor more than a bit. The film also has a darker and more somber tone than its predecessor due to Derry becoming more and more like a ghost town and with the now grown-up losers struggling with their fears, regrets, and missed opportunities.

What really hurts the film more than anything else is its exhausting and unnecessarily overlong running time of two hours and 49 minutes. The film’s third act in which the Losers Club go up against Pennywise in the final showdown, is much too long and feels as though it will never end. There are also a few gross-out scenes that could have been tightened up.

Still, It Chapter Two is an engaging and ultimately worthwhile final chapter to Stephen King’s terrifying story.

GRADE: B-

MPAA Rating: R for disturbing violent content and bloody images throughout, pervasive language, and some crude sexual material

Release Date: September 6, 2019




A Discovery of Witches Debuts a Season 2 Photo and Reveals New Cast Members

By
Rebecca Murray
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A Discovery of Witches
Teresa Palmer and Matthew Goode in ‘A Discover of Witches’ season 2. (Photo Courtesy of Sky)
Sky’s A Discovery of Witches is showing off the first official photo of Matthew Goode and Teresa Palmer in season two. The first-look photo shows Matthew and Diana (Palmer) walking the streets of Elizabethan London where they’ve escaped after their relationship caused trouble with the Congregation. The witch and vampire couple have traveled back to Matthew’s past in search of the Book of Life and in hopes of finding someone able to help Diana learn how to use her powers.

Cast members reprising their roles for the second season include Owen Teale (Game of Thrones), Alex Kingston (Doctor Who), Lindsay Duncan (The Honourable Woman), Valarie Pettiford (Half & Half), and Edward Bluemel (The Commuter). Aiysha Hart (Line of Duty), Trevor Eve (Waking the Dead), Malin Buska (The Girl King), Gregg Chillin (Being Human), Trystan Gravelle (Mr Selfridge), Tanya Moodie (Sherlock), Aisling Loftus (War and Peace), and Daniel Ezra (All American) also return for season two.

In addition to releasing the official season two photo, Sky announced a bunch of new cast members:

  • Steven Cree (Outlander) plays Gallowglass De Clermont, a vampire and soldier of fortune who is particularly fond of his uncle, Matthew.
  • James Purefoy tackles the role of Philippe De Clermont, founder of the Congregation, commander of the Knights of Lazarus, mate of Ysabeau, and stepfather to Matthew.
  • Paul Rhys is Andrew Hubbard, the vampire ruler of all creatures in London in 1590.
  • Sheila Hancock appears as elder witch Goody Alsop.
  • Tom Hughes (Victoria) takes on the pivotal role of Kit Marlowe.

Newcomers to the A Discovery of Witches world also include Barbara Marten (Casualty) as Queen Elizabeth, Jacob Ifan (Cuffs) as Benjamin Fuchs, Holly Aird (Waking the Dead) as Francoise, and Michael Lindall (Deep State) as Sir Walter Raleigh. Adam Sklar (Faceless) is Henry Percy, Joshua Pickering is Jack Blackfriars, Elaine Cassidy (Harper’s Island) is Louise De Clermont, Victoria Yeates (Call the Midwife) is Elizabeth Jackson / Water Witch, Adrian Rawlins (Chernobyl) is William Cecil, Lois Chimimba (Doctor Who) is Catherine Streeter/ Fire Witch, Amy McAllister (Philomena) is Marjorie Cooper/Earth Witch, and Milo Twomey (Mother, Father, Son) plays Pierre.


Season two will consist of 10 episodes and is based on Deborah Harkness’ Shadow of Night from the All Souls trilogy. Expect to see the second season premiere in 2020 on Sky One and NOW TV.

“After the success of season one, we are really excited for the next installment of A Discovery of Witches, as we continue to follow the love story of Diana and Matthew and their adventures in Elizabethan London,” said Cameron Roach, Sky Studios Director of Drama. “We have a great cast lined up and a unique historical setting, which we hope will further enchant fans. The hit fantasy series joins a host of new Sky original drama’s we have coming to Sky One this year.”

“To have such high calibre talent joining an already exceptional ensemble is a testament to Deborah Harkness’ brilliant novels, Pete McTighe and Susie Conklin’s scripts and to the immensely talented cast and crew working to bring all to life,” stated Jane Tranter, Executive Producer, Bad Wolf. “The bar was set high with season one but season two is already shaping up to take fans into a new realm as we follow Diana and Matthew into Elizabethan England. With cast like this they will not be disappointed.”

Season two was adapted from Deborah Harkness’ book by Sarah Dollard (Doctor Who, Being Human), Susie Conklin (The Musketeers, Cranford) and Pete McTighe (Doctor Who). BAFTA award-winer Farren Blackburn (The Fades, Daredevil), Philippa Langdale (Skins, Waking the Dead) and Jonathan Teplitzkt (Broadchurch) directed season two.

The Season 2 Plot, Courtesy of Sky:

“Alongside the Elizabethan action, back in the present day, Diana’s beloved aunts, Sarah and Em, must take shelter with notorious witch-hunter Ysabeau De Clermont at her ancestral home, Sept-Tours. Meanwhile, in Oxford, Marcus and Miriam take on Matthew’s mantle to protect daemons Nathaniel and Sophie, whose pregnancy is advancing. And Gerbert, Knox, Satu and Domenico are determined to hunt down every clue they can to Diana’s and Matthew’s disappearance, and the secrets their allies are keeping from them.”

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Jack Ryan Season 2 Trailer and Poster Released Along with the Premiere Date

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Rebecca Murray
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John Krasinski returns to headline Amazon Prime Video’s Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan season two. The action series based on the popular books will return for a much-anticipated second season on Friday, November 1, 2019.

The second season premiere date was accompanied by the official trailer, poster, and two new photos. Following the trailer’s debut online, Amazon will air the full trailer during the NFL 2019-2020 season opener on NBC. According to the streaming service, the Jack Ryan trailer will mark the first time they’ve promoted a series via a full-length trailer on broadcast television.


Further, Amazon’s promotional campaign for Jack Ryan will include the largest rooftop advertising placement in history. A 50,000 square foot rooftop illuminated billboard will greet travelers at LAX during September 2019.

In addition to John Krasinski (A Quiet Place, The Office), season two will feature Wendell Pierce (The Wire) as James Greer, Noomi Rapace (Prometheus) as Harriet ‘Harry’ Baumann, and Michael Kelly (House of Cards) as Mike November.

Krasinski, Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form, and Allyson Seeger serve as executive producers. Carlton Cuse and Graham Rolan created the action thriller and also executive produce along with Andrew Bernstein, Vince Calandra, David Graziano, Tom Clancy, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Marcy Ross, Mace Neufeld, Lindsey Springer, Dennie Gordon and Phil Abraham.

The Plot, Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video:

“In the second season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, after tracking a potentially suspicious shipment of illegal arms in the Venezuelan jungle, CIA Officer Jack Ryan, portrayed by Krasinski, heads down to South America to investigate. As Jack’s investigation threatens to uncover a far-reaching conspiracy, the President of Venezuela launches a counter-attack that hits home for Jack, leading him and his fellow operatives on a global mission spanning the United States, UK, Russia, and Venezuela to unravel the President’s nefarious plot and bring stability to a country on the brink of chaos.”

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John Krasinski in ‘Jack Ryan’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Jennifer Clasen/Amazon Prime Video)
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John Krasinski and Noomi Rapace in season 2 (Photo Credit: Sophie Mutevelian/Amazon Prime Video)
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Big Brother Will Return for Season 22

By
Rebecca Murray
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Big Brother Season 21
Houseguest play HOH comp on a live eviction show during ‘Big Brother’ season 21 (Photo: Monty Brinton © 2019 CBS Broadcasting)

CBS’s summer reality competition series, Big Brother, has been renewed for its 22nd season. The network announced the renewal today and confirmed Julie Chen Moonves will continue with her hosting duties for season 22.

Season 21 premiered on June 25, 2019 and currently airs on Sundays and Wednesdays at 8pm ET/PT. Live evictions air on Thursdays at 9pm ET/PT. The season will finish up on September 25th, and season 22 will premiere during the summer of 2020.

According to CBS, Big Brother continues to be one of the highest-rated summer series in young demographics. CBS also reports season 21 has grown by double-digits over season 20 “in full episode streams across CBS digital platforms.”

The reality competition series is produced by Emmy Award-winner Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan for Fly on the Wall Entertainment in association with Endemol Shine North America. Big Brother was created by John de Mol and debuted on July 5, 2000.

Series Details:

“Big Brother follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and more than 113 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, someone will be voted out of the house, with the last remaining Houseguest receiving the grand prize of $500,000.”

Black Christmas New Trailer: Ring in the Season with a Little Ho Ho Ho Horror

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Rebecca Murray
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Universal Pictures just released a new trailer for the 2019 remake of Black Christmas. The holiday horror film is based on the 1974 thriller directed by Bob Clark (A Christmas Story) from a screenplay by Roy Moore. Sophia Takal (Green, Always Shine) directed the 2019 version and co-wrote the screenplay with April Wolfe.

The cast of the twisted holiday movie includes Imogen Poots (Green Room), Aleyse Shannon (Charmed), Lily Donoghue (Jane the Virgin), and Brittany O’Grady (Star). Caleb Eberhardt (Mozart in the Jungle), Simon Mead (Same But Different: A True New Zealand Love Story), and Cary Elwes (Stranger Things) also star in the 2019 version.

Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions and Ben Cosgrove and Adam Hendricks for Divide/Conquer produced. Couper Samuelson, Jeanette Volturno, Greg Gilreath, and Zac Locke executive produced. The behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Mark Schwartzbard, art director Jo Schwarz, and casting directors Sarah Domeier Lindo and Terri Taylor.

Universal Pictures has set a December 13, 2019 theatrical release date.

The Black Christmas Plot:

“Just in time for the holidays comes a timely take on a cult horror classic as a campus killer comes to face a formidable group of friends in sisterhood.

Hawthorne College is quieting down for the holidays. But as Riley Stone (Poots) and her Mu Kappa Epsilon sisters-athlete Marty (Donoghue), rebel Kris (Shannon), and foodie Jesse (O’Grady)-prepare to deck the halls with a series of seasonal parties, a black-masked stalker begins killing sorority women one by one.

As the body count rises, Riley and her squad start to question whether they can trust any man, including Marty’s beta-male boyfriend, Nate (Mead), Riley’s new crush Landon (Eberhardt) or even esteemed classics instructor Professor Gelson (Elwes).

Whoever the killer is, he’s about to discover that this generation’s young women aren’t about to be anybody’s victims.”

Black Christmas 2019 Poster




Grand Hotel Season 1 Episode 13 Photos: Season Finale Preview

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Rebecca Murray
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Season one of ABC’s summer drama Grand Hotel will finish up with episode 13 titled “A Perfect Storm.” Episode 13 was directed by Bill D’Elia from a script by Brian Tanen and will air on September 9, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT.

The cast of season one includes Oscar nominee Demián Bichir (Best Actor, A Better Life) as Santiago Mendoza, ALMA award winner Roselyn Sánchez (Outstanding Actress in a Drama Television Series, Without a Trace) as Gigi Mendoza, Denyse Tontz (The Fosters) as Alicia Mendoza, and Bryan Craig (Valor) as Javi Mendoza. Wendy Raquel Robinson (The Mayor) is Mrs. P, Lincoln Younes (Home and Away) is Danny, Shalim Ortiz (Magic City) is Mateo, and Anne Winters (13 Reasons Why) plays Ingrid.

Chris Warren (The Fosters) plays Jason, Feliz Ramirez is Carolina, and Justina Adorno (Seven Seconds) is Yoli in the show’s first season.

Grand Hotel is written and executive produced by Brian Tanen. Eva Longoria, Ben Spector, Bob Daily, Ramón Campos, Teresa Fernández-Valdés, and director Bill D’Elia also executive produce.

“A Perfect Storm” Plot – Danny’s true identity is revealed. Santiago struggles with life-changing news from Mrs. P, and we finally learn what happened to Sky.

Series Details:

“Charismatic Santiago Mendoza owns the hotel, while his glamorous second wife, Gigi, and their adult children enjoy the spoils of success. The hotel’s loyal staff round out a contemporary fresh take on an upstairs/downstairs story. Wealthy and beautiful guests bask in luxury, but scandals, escalating debt and explosive secrets hide beneath the picture-perfect exterior.”

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Roselyn Sanchez and Demian Bichir in ‘Grand Hotel’ season 1 episode 13 (ABC/Eric McCandless)
Grand Hotel Season 1 Episode 13
Anne Winters and Bryan Craig in season 1 episode 13 (ABC/Eric McCandless)
Grand Hotel Season 1 Episode 13
Jessalyn Gilsig in season 1 episode 13 (ABC/Eric McCandless)
Grand Hotel Season 1 Episode 13
Bryan Craig and Anne Winters in season 1 episode 13 (ABC/Eric McCandless)
Grand Hotel Season 1 Episode 13
Demian Bichir and Shalim Ortiz in season 1 episode 13 (ABC/Eric McCandless)




Marvel’s Runaways, Spider-Man Spectacular Panels Set for the NY Comic Con

By
Rebecca Murray
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Marvel's Runaways
A scene from ‘Marvel’s Runaways’ season 2 (Photo by: Michael Desmond / Hulu)

Marvel’s 2019 New York Comic Con plans include a panel promoting season three of Marvel’s Runaways and a Women of Marvel panel that will include the premiere screening of Marvel Rising: Operation Shuri. Marvel’s also hosting a Spider-Man Spectacular: A This Week In Marvel Special Event panel along with an X-Men – Dawn of X one-hour panel during NYCC.

New York Comic Con attendees will also be treated to the world premiere of Marvel’s Hero Project coming to the new Disney+ streaming service.

This year’s NYCC will take place Thursday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 6th. The main exhibition floor is housed as the Javits Center, with multiple off-sight events and panels planned throughout the weekend.


Marvel’s 2019 New York Comic Con Lineup:

    THURSDAY, October 3rd

  • Making Comics the Marvel Way
    1:30 – 2:30 PM ET, Room 1A24
    Talent Scout Rickey Purdin and an assortment of Mighty Marvel Guests take you behind-the-scenes and show you how a Marvel comic book is made! Learn about every aspect of production including writing, penciling, inking, coloring, editing, and more – with creators on hand to offer personal insights and anecdotes. If you’re interested in the ins-and-outs of the comic book industry, this is the one panel you can’t miss!

  • Spider-Man Spectacular: A This Week In Marvel Special Event
    2:45 – 3:45 PM ET, Room 1A24
    The return of Spider-Man 2099! The hype for Ghost-Spider, Miles Morales, Mary Jane, and more! Join This Week in Marvel cohosts Ryan Penagos and Lorraine Cink for a deep dive into all things Spidey with writers Saladin Ahmed, Seanan McGuire, and Leah Williams. Hold onto your butts for news, reveals, swag, and more!
    FRIDAY, October 4th

  • Marvel: Cup O’Joe
    1:30 – 2:30 PM ET, Room 1A06
    Join Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada and special guests as they look back across decades of Marvel history and share their personal experiences from some of the most defining moments in the Marvel Universe! Don’t miss this intimate behind-the-scenes look at some of your favorite Marvel characters and stories. PLUS – attendees of the panel will receive an exclusive variant comic to be announced!

  • Marvel Games Panel
    3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET, Madison Square Garden
    Get an inside look at the latest and greatest from Marvel Games! Attendees will see exciting new content from Marvel’s Iron Man VR and Marvel’s Avengers, with many unannounced surprises and panel exclusives. Hosts Angelique Roche (Marvel’s Voices) and Josh Saleh (Marvel’s Let’s Play) will be joined by Bill Rosemann (VP & Creative Director, Marvel Games) and other special guests from titles throughout the Marvel Games family!

  • MARVEL COMICS: Next Big Thing
    4:00 – 5:00 PM ET, Room 1A06
    From War of the Realms to House of X to Absolute Carnage, 2019 was jam-packed with all-new thrilling tales – but what’s next for the Marvel Universe? Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, Donny Cates (Absolute Carnage, Guardians of the Galaxy), Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk, Marvel Comics #1000), and Dan Slott (Fantastic Four, Tony Stark: Iron Man) are here to tell you! What universe redefining events will Incoming lead to in the coming year? And – what other senses-shattering stories loom on the horizon at the House of Ideas? Find out in this can’t-miss panel!

  • Marvel’s Runaways
    5:30 – 7:00 PM ET, Madison Square Garden
    Marvel’s Runaways is headed back to Madison Square Garden with an action-packed panel you won’t want to miss! Be the first to experience the premiere episode of the highly-anticipated third season with the stars and creative forces of Marvel’s Runaways. After the exclusive screening, join Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television, along with the cast and executive producers, to discuss what’s to come in season three. All episodes of Marvel’s Runaways season three drop on Friday, December 13th only on Hulu.
    SATURDAY, October 5th

  • MARVEL COMICS: Marvel Fanfare with C.B. Cebulski
    2:15 – 3:15 PM ET, Room 1A06
    This is your chance to meet the head of editorial at Marvel! In an exclusive and intimate panel experience, Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, along with living legend Chris Claremont, will talk about anything and everything involved with Marvel Comics. Who were their favorite characters as kids – and have their favorites changed? Who is on Chris’ dream team of X-Men? Ask these questions and more in the Q&A! Plus – attendees will receive an exclusive Absolute Carnage: Miles Morales #2 cover featuring a CLASSIFIED image that you won’t be able to get anywhere else!

  • Marvel’s Hero Project
    3:30 – 4:30 PM ET, Room 1A06
    In life, it doesn’t take wearing a suit of iron, carrying a mythical hammer or swinging from spider webs to be a real hero. Sometimes the person who can make a positive difference in the world is the person who simply sees a problem and has the passion to find a creative solution. Come experience, for the first time ever at NYCC, Marvel’s Hero Project – an inspiring, brand-new, unscripted series that reveals the remarkable, positive change several young, real life heroes are making in their own communities. Join some of the creative team behind this series for a world premiere screening of the first episode along with a special Q&A that you won’t want to miss! Marvel’s Hero Project will premiere with the launch of the new streaming service Disney+ on November 12, 2019.

  • MARVEL COMICS: X-Men – Dawn of X
    5:00 – 6:00 PM ET, Main Stage
    The Dawn of X is about to break! Join Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, Senior Editor Jordan White, and merry mutants Ed Brisson (New Mutants), Tini Howard (Excalibur), and Benjamin Percy (X-Force) on NYCC’s Main Stage in a discussion about the revolutionary new status quo for the X-Men. Plus – be the first to hear exciting new announcements for the Children of the Atom! Stay until the end of the panel to receive an exclusive variant cover version of Powers of X #5, featuring a stunning Dawn of X-inspired image by Arthur Adams!

SUNDAY, October 6th

  • Women of Marvel (Including the World Premiere Screening of Marvel Rising: Operation Shuri)
    12:15 – 1:45 PM ET, Room 1A06
    From comics to games, animation and more, the Women of Marvel assemble to celebrate nerddom and all the women who help make it great! Join the conversation as some of the best talent in the industry discuss the creative process, being a woman in entertainment, and what they’ve got planned next.

    Then stick around for the world premiere of “Marvel Rising: Operation Shuri”!




Maleficent: Mistress of Evil New Video Focuses on Angelina Jolie’s Disney Villain

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Rebecca Murray
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In the new behind the scenes video from Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Oscar winner Angelina Jolie explains this sequel asks the question of whether people can be all good or all bad. The video describes Maleficent as not just dark but playful, and Jolie admits she loves the character and considers Maleficent her alter-ego.

The one-minute video also features brief interview clips with Angelina Jolie’s co-stars Elle Fanning (“Princess Aurora”), Michelle Pfeiffer (“Queen Ingrith”), Chiwetel Ejiofor (“Connal”), Sam Riley (“Diaval”), and Harris Dickinson (“Prince Phillip”). The cast also includes Ed Skrein, Imelda Staunton (“Knotgrass”), Juno Tempo (“Thistlewit”), and Lesley Manville (“Flittle”).

Joachim Rønning (Kon-Tiki, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) directed from a screenplay by Linda Woolverton, Micah Fitzerman-Blue, and Noah Harpster (story by Woolverton). Joe Roth, Angelina Jolie, and Duncan Henderson produced, with Matt Smith, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Michael Vieira executive producing.

The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Henry Braham, editors Laura Jennings and Craig Wood, production designer Patrick Tatopoulos, and costume designer Ellen Mirojnick.

Disney has set an October 18, 2019 theatrical release for the sequel.

The Plot:

“The years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora. Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and ultimately love, has flourished. Yet the hatred between man and the fairies still exists. Aurora’s impending marriage to Prince Phillip is cause for celebration in the kingdom of Ulstead and the neighboring Moors, as the wedding serves to unite the two worlds.

When an unexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a Great War, testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be family.”




Grace and Frankie Gets a Record-Setting 7th Season

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Rebecca Murray
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Grace and Frankie Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin star in ‘Grace and Frankie’ (Photo Credit: Netflix)

Grace and Frankie has entered the record books as Netflix’s longest-running series. The award-winning series was just renewed for a seventh season, bringing its total episode count to 94 – the most of any Netflix original series.

While the renewal’s great news for fans of the popular series, the announcement came with a bit of bad news. Season seven will be Grace and Frankie‘s final season.

The comedy series stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the title roles. The season seven cast will also include Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen, June Diane Raphael, Brooklyn Decker, Baron Vaughn, and Ethan Embry.

“It’s thrilling and somehow fitting that our show about the challenges, as well as the beauty and dignity of aging, will be the oldest show on Netflix,” stated co-creators and showrunners Marta Kauffman and Howard J. Morris.

Series stars Tomlin and Fonda released a joint statement, saying, “We are both delighted and heartbroken that Grace & Frankie will be back for its seventh, though final, season. We’re so grateful that our show has been able to deal with issues that have really connected to our grand generation. And their kids, and amazingly, their kids as well! We’ll miss these two old gals, Grace and Frankie, as much as many of their fans will, but we’ll still be around. We’ve outlasted so many things—just hope we don’t outlast the planet.”

“Since its premiere in 2015, Grace and Frankie has expertly and hilariously demystified the experience of growing older and given a voice to the fastest growing segment of our population,” said Netflix’s VP of Original Series Cindy Holland. “Jane, Lily, Sam, and Martin have become role models for fans that span generations around the world, and we are so proud to have been a part of the show’s journey from day one. A special thanks to Marta, Howard, and the team at Skydance, who have been superb partners every step of the way.”

Season six is set to premiere in January 2020.

The Plot:

“In Grace and Frankie, Jane Fonda (‘Grace’) and Lily Tomlin (‘Frankie’) star as two women whose lives are turned upside down when their husbands reveal they are gay and leave them for each other. Both sparring partners and partners-in-crime, Grace and Frankie form an unlikely and unbreakable bond and face their uncertain futures head-on, hand-in-hand. Together with their ex-husbands and children, they discover the true definition of ‘family,’ with laughter, tears, and plenty of mood enhancers along the way.”




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