NBC’s hit medical drama New Amsterdam wraps up its first season with an episode titled “Luna.” Season one episode 22 is set to air on May 14, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT and features guest stars Lisa O’Hare as Georgia Goodwin and Dierdre Friel as Ella.
The cast of season one includes Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin, Janet Montgomery (Salem, This Is Us) as Dr. Lauren Bloom, Tyler Labine (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency) as Dr. Iggy Frome, and Jocko Sims (The Last Ship, Masters of Sex) as Dr. Floyd Reynolds. Freema Agyeman (Sense8, The Carrie Diaries) is Dr. Helen Sharpe and Anupam Kher (The Indian Detective) plays Dr. Vijay Kapoor.
“Luna” Plot – In the season one finale, Sharpe (Freema Agyeman) works on a creative way to help Max (Ryan Eggold) and Kapoor (Anupam Kher) gets surprising news. Meanwhile, Reynolds (Jocko Sims) takes a big step in his relationship with Evie (guest star Margot Bingham) as one of the doctors makes a life altering decision.
The Season 1 Plot:
“Inspired by Bellevue, the oldest public hospital in America, this unique medical drama follows the brilliant and charming Dr. Max Goodwin (Eggold), the institution’s newest medical director who sets out to tear up the bureaucracy and provide exceptional care. How can he help? Well, the doctors and staff have heard this before.
Not taking “no” for an answer, Dr. Goodwin must disrupt the status quo and prove he will stop at nothing to breathe new life into this understaffed, underfunded and underappreciated hospital — the only one in the world capable of treating Ebola patients, prisoners from Rikers and the President of the United States under one roof — and return it to the glory that put it on the map.”
Alejandro Hernandez as Casey in season 1 episode 22 (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)Jocko Sims as Dr. Floyd Reynolds in ‘New Amsterdam’ season 1 episode 22 (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)Margot Bingham as Evie and Jocko Sims as Dr. Floyd Reynolds in season 1 episode 22 (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin in the season one finale (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin and Lisa O’Hare as Georgia Goodwin in season 1 episode 22 (Photo by: Eric Liebowitz/NBC)
Zayn and Zhavia Ward take on Aladdin‘s “A Whole New World” in the upcoming live-action version of Disney’s classic animated film. The updated version of the popular song was produced by Saltwives and will be featured in the movie’s end credits. The original song by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman earned an Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy.
The just-released “A Whole New World” music video was directed by Philip Andelman. The single’s available now and the digital soundtrack will be released on May 21st. The physical album arrives on May 24th.
“The selection of artists, producer and tonal direction was critical for the success of updating a classic song like this,” stated Mitchell Leib, president of Music & Soundtracks for the Walt Disney Studios. “Zayn’s vocals are like no other and his artistic imprint immediately brought a contemporary and diverse presence. Additionally, Zayn could have chosen any artist in the world to collaborate with on the duet, but he personally selected Zhavia for her unique perspective, powerful vocal abilities and to platform a talented new artist, ensuring that the audience could discover this song, again, for the first time.”
Aladdin star Will Smith and DJ Khaled are performing the “re-invented” version of “Friend Like Me.” That song will also be included in the film’s end credits.
In addition to Will Smith, the cast includes Mena Massoud as the charming scoundrel Aladdin; Naomi Scott as Jasmine, the beautiful, self-determined princess; Marwan Kenzari as Jafar, the powerful sorcerer; Navid Negahban as the Sultan concerned with his daughter’s future; Nasim Pedrad as Dalia, Princess Jasmine’s free-spirited best friend and confidante; Billy Magnussen as the handsome and arrogant suitor Prince Anders; and Numan Acar as Hakim, Jafar’s right-hand man and captain of the palace guards.
Guy Ritchie (King Arthur: Legend of the Sword) directed and John August (Dark Shadows) wrote the screenplay. Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich produced, with Marc Platt and Kevin De La Noy executive producing.
The first teaser trailer for It: Chapter Two features Jessica Chastain, playing an adult Beverly, visiting her childhood home. She’s returned to Derry and welcomed into her old house by a seemingly friendly elderly lady. Given that this is Derry, Beverly should have expected her attempt to reconnect with old memories would lead down a dark path. It’s not long into her visit that she discovers the terrifying truth: Pennywise the Clown has returned.
The young cast from It – Jaeden Martell as Bill, Wyatt Oleff as Stanley, Sophia Lillis as Beverly, Finn Wolfhard as Richie, Jeremy Ray Taylor as Ben, Chosen Jacobs as Mike, and Jack Dylan Grazer as Eddie – reprise their roles for the second chapter of It. The adult cast taking on the characters introduced in the original film but 27 years older are James McAvoy (Split, the X-Men films) as Bill, Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty, Mama) as Beverly, Bill Hader (HBO’s Barry, The Skeleton Twins) as Richie, Isaiah Mustafa (Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments) as Mike, Jay Ryan (Mary Kills People) as Ben, James Ransone (The Wire) as Eddie, and Andy Bean (Allegiant, Power) as Stanley.
It director Andy Muschietti returned to helm the sequel to the 2017 blockbuster which holds the box office record as the highest grossing horror film. Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle: Creation) adapted Stephen King’s bestselling novel and Barbara Muschietti, Dan Lin and Roy Lee served as producers. Marty Ewing, Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg executive produced.
Muschiette’s behind the scenes team includes director of photography Checco Varese (The 33), Oscar-winning production designer Paul D. Austerberry (The Shape of Water), editor Jason Ballantine (IT, Mad Max: Fury Road), and Oscar-nominated costume designer Luis Sequeira (The Shape of Water, Mama).
New Line Cinema and Warner Bros Pictures will release It: Chapter Two in theaters and IMAX on September 6, 2019.
CBS’s action drama FBI finishes up season one with episode 22, “Closure.” The season finale was directed by Nicole Rubio from a script by Rick Eid. “Closure” is set to air on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 9pm ET/PT.
The season finale’s guest cast includes Lily Du as Lily Sheldon, Thomas Philip O’Neill as Dr. Neil Mosbach, Madeleine Mfuru as Allison Harper, Michael Castilleios as Carlos Sanchez, Louis Carbonneau as Detective Conway, and Todd A. Horman as Frank Donahue. Amel Khalil, Jeanine Bertel, Luke Robertson, Lucia Spina, Bernard Burlew, and Brandi Bravo also guest star in episode 22.
Season one stars Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell, Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, and Ebonée Noel as Kristen Chazal. The cast also includes Jeremy Sisto as Jubal Valentine and Sela Ward as Dana Mosier.
The “Closure” Plot – A woman with information about the death of Maggie’s husband is abducted leading the team to uncover a criminal operation larger than anyone imagined. Also, Dana puts her career in jeopardy by standing by and allowing Maggie to work on the case, which has such a personal connection to her.
FBI Season 1 Plot:
“From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf and the team behind the Law & Order franchise, FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe.
Born into a multigenerational law enforcement family, Special Agent Maggie Bell commits deeply to the people she works with as well as those she protects. Her partner is Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan, a West Point graduate via Bushwick who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being cherry-picked by the FBI. Overseeing them is Special Agent in Charge, Dana Mosier, who operates under intense pressure 24/7/365 and has undeniable command authority.
The team also includes Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, the nerve center of the office whose ability to easily relate to and engage with both superiors and subordinates makes him a master motivator. Kristen Chazal is the team’s most valued resource, a brilliant analyst recruited straight out of university who can piece together the big picture faster than anyone. These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime and counterintelligence.”
Guy Pearce as Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol (Photo by Robert Viglasky/FX)
Guy Pearce is set to take on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in FX and BBC One’s miniseries, A Christmas Carol. The three-part series is targeting a December premiere in the U.S. on FX.
FX and BBC One confirmed Andy Serkis (Black Panther) is the Ghost of Christmas Past; Stephen Graham (This Is England) will play Jacob Marley; Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders) is Lottie; Joe Alwyn (The Favourite) is tackling the role of Bob Cratchit; Vinette Robinson (Doctor Who) is on board as Mary Cratchit; Rutger Hauer (True Blood) will play the Ghost of Christmas Future; Kayvan Novak (What We Do In The Shadows) is Ali Baba, and Lenny Rush (Old Boys) is Tim Cratchit.
A Christmas Carol reunites FX and BBC One with Ridley Scott’s Scott Free and Tom Hardy’s Hardy Son & Baker. Steven Knight (Taboo, Peaky Blinders) is writing the miniseries and Nick Murphy (The Awakening) is directing. Knight, Hardy, Scott, Dean Baker, David W. Zucker, Kate Crowe and Mona Qureshi are executive producing. Julian Stevens is producing.
“This production of A Christmas Carol will respectfully present what we believe to be a timely interpretation of a timeless story,” said Knight.
“We are incredibly proud to join the BBC in this latest creative venture, which builds on our expansive programming partnership to bring the best in television to audiences in the U.S. and U.K.,” said Eric Schrier, Co-Presidents of Original Programming, FX Networks and FX Productions. “Charles Dickens’ classics, including A Christmas Carol, are timeless tales that have been reimagined generation after generation. We couldn’t imagine a better team to undertake this enormous task than Steven Knight, Tom Hardy, Ridley Scott, and their formidable production companies.”
“We’re incredibly excited that filming has begun on Steve Knight’s brilliant interpretation of A Christmas Carol, with Nick Murphy directing a phenomenal cast in what promises to be an iconic version of the classic tale,” stated Piers Wenger, Controller of BBC Drama.
Per the official announcement, A Christmas Carol is the first in a series of adaptations planned for classic Charles Dickens stories.
D.B. Woodside and Tom Ellis in ‘Lucifer’ season 4 (Photo by John P. Fleenor/Netflix)
Netflix’s Lucifer season four episode two opens with a flashback to how Chloe (Lauren German) really spent her vacation after being exposed to Lucifer’s devil face. Chloe turned to the Church for help in coming to terms with what she’d learned, pouring through books on religion and the Devil. The pages reminded her of incidents from her recent past involving Lucifer interacting with criminals.
It’s during this research that she meets Father Kinley (Outlander‘s Graham McTavish). When he explains he works for a division of the church called the International Association of Exorcists, Chloe’s pretty sure she’s come to the right place for answers. They specialize in working with people who are possessed or believe they’re the Devil. Lucifer Morningstar’s been on their radar for seven years and they’ve figured out he’s the real deal.
Father Kinley reveals that although he can’t help Chloe, she can help the Church. It’s dangerous to have Lucifer on earth as “death and destruction” follow him.
Flash-forward to current events and Ella (Aimee Garcia) super pleased with Margaret the chicken’s first egg. Margaret is apparently Ella’s new distraction since she has her Sundays free. Bob the turtle was also a distraction, but unfortunately he had to hit the road as he wasn’t a fan of the ruler of the roost, Margaret.
The chicken and turtle stories are interrupted with news of a new murder to investigate.
Meanwhile, a shirtless Luci (Tom Ellis) gets a visit from Amenadiel (D.B. Woodside) who announces he’s not returning to Heaven. Earth is his new home and as he’s about to explain why, Luci cuts him off. Turning to his favorite subject – himself – Lucifer needs his bro’s help on selecting a dress shirt. Of course, the dashing Devil opts for the one Amenadiel did not choose.
Amenadiel realizes his brother’s still having problems with Chloe. Luci explains he shared “a moment” with Chloe, and Amenadiel can’t help himself…he laughs. Now Luci’s confused about whether they should just pretend that never happened. Amenadiel suggests Luci seize the day and get out there with humans. “I say put up your sign, ‘Open for business: humanity come on in,’” says the overly optimistic Amenadiel.
Luci, confused, can’t figure out what Amenadiel’s suggesting. Cutting to the chase, Amenadiel tells Luci to ask Chloe out.
Shortly thereafter Luci is like a giddy schoolboy at Chloe’s side during the investigation. He uses mosquitoes to segue into a conversation about food and is about to ask her out when they arrive at Ella photographing the dead body.
Ella’s completely fangirling over the fact their murder victim is on a reality show and the murder took place on the set. Luci again turns the conversation to eating out, but Chloe does her usual act of ignoring Luci’s random conversations while at a crime scene.
The victim was a school teacher named Melinda competing on The Cabin, and it just so happens Ella’s been binge-watching 27 seasons of the series. Melinda, a fan favorite, was apparently hit on the head with something hard.
Unfortunately, the show’s cameras didn’t catch the attack, according to the executive producer. Chloe puts the show on hold and Ella jumps at the chance to watch all of the unaired footage.
Finally alone, Lucifer formally asks Chloe out to dinner. She says yes without hesitation.
A flashback reveals Father Kinley handing Chloe something which will send the Devil back to Hell. She’s reluctant to take it, but Father Kinley assures her she’s the only one who can do the job.
Back at the station, Chloe catches Dan (Kevin Alejandro) in the act of switching desks. He’s doing so to get away from Luci because of Luci’s involvement in Charlotte’s death. Dan is done with Luci and his secrets. Which leads to another flashback of Father Kinley showing Lucifer’s previous visits among humans led to all sorts of disasters including the Chicago fire and the rise of Nazi Germany. Chloe doesn’t want to believe all of the evil from the past was caused by Luci, although she does admit he killed Marcus Pierce.
“He is the Devil and he’s not supposed to be here,” says Father Kinley. He offers Chloe the vial again and this time she accepts it.
Ella’s having a fantastic time with this reality TV show murder. She found the totem that keeps contestants safe in Melinda’s pocket, but it was another competitor, Judd, who located it during the game. How did it wind up in Melinda’s pocket? Maybe Judd killed her because she stole it. There’s even footage of him acting like he’s violently hitting Melinda over the head.
While the important murder discussion’s going on, Luci’s busy planning their date. He attempts to get Chloe’s input on swimming with sharks or jelly wrestling and she puts him off…again.
Chloe believes Judd’s the killer since if it walks like a duck, it is a duck. She and Luci head out to arrest Judd.
They make it to the set and Chloe immediately accuses Judd of killing Melinda. Luci, for once, is the voice of reason while Chloe is all about jumping to conclusions. A cameraman interrupts and Chloe sends him away, reminding him it’s an active crime scene.
Judd explains his bad boy personality is all an act and he’s just doing it to win the game. He’s playing the villain because that’s what it takes. He also admits Melinda was the most competitive in the game and she was crafty. Plus, she had a secret alliance.
Catching back up with L+M=BFFs…Dr. Linda’s definitely going through some bizarre phase. She thinks Maze invited her over to Luci’s to spar or learn to throw knives. She jogs in place and takes a few practice swings as they discuss Maze and Chloe’s relationship. Linda suggests Maze not take things personally since it’s pretty scary for a human to learn there really are angels and demons, and that the Devil is walking the Earth.
Linda finally works herself up so much that she passes out.
Chloe and Luci interview the cast members (each of whom represents a perfect reality TV stereotype) on the set and none seem to know anything. Fruitless interrogations complete, the conversation turns to history, religion, and the Devil. Chloe only semi-jokingly asks if Luci bites the heads off children.
“No, of course not. I detest the little creatures and I’d certainly never put one in my mouth,” says Luci, not joking. Duh.
Luci’s happy to answer any of Chloe’s questions. She wonders if he keeps track of his kills and Luci confirms Pierce was the first human he killed. But he also reminds Chloe that Pierce was actually Cain. She also wants to know what Hell’s like and if he enjoys torturing people. Dead serious and obviously hurt she’d believe that could be true, Luci says it was a job he was forced to do.
Chloe decides much of what she read was just dumb stereotypes.
Back at Lux, Maze is worried about Linda. She’s concerned about Linda’s hyperactivity followed by fainting and examines Linda carefully. Unfortunately, the medical book Maze is referencing is from the 14th century.
Luci shows up at the police station with a gorgeous red gown for Chloe. Ella’s beside herself with glee, and they discuss whether it’s a Pretty Woman or Indecent Proposal gesture. Luci’s planned a helicopter ride to San Francisco followed by the opera. But, he’s nervous. He knows Chloe’s acting weird and thinks she’s hiding something. Ella thinks Chloe’s just anxious about their big date.
However, Chloe’s actually anxious about the vial from Father Kinley. She watches Luci and Ella, and then asks if they can postpone their date until the case is solved. Ella’s just as bummed by this development as Luci.
Chloe meets up with Father Kinley to admit she’s stalling. She’s definitely having second thoughts and doesn’t want to believe everything Father Kinley claims Luci’s responsible for. He thinks every positive aspect of Luci is just an act. The Devil cares for no one but himself, per Kinley. But Chloe’s certain Luci never lies.
The next morning at the station Luci brings in donuts for the squad and coffees for Ella and Chloe. Ella’s all aglow because she and her mom subbed in for Luci and Chloe on the trip to San Fran. (They don’t let Chloe in on what was planned.)
Luci’s super excited about solving the case so they can go on their date, and Chloe confirms she’s not backing out. They edge closer to the killer when Ella describes what was in Melinda’s stomach – the ingredients of Hungarian Rum Balls.
Amenadiel’s ready to do human things and Dan is the one he picks as his plus one. However, Dan’s just not into having any fun at all so he turns down Amenadiel’s offer of an improv night or sporting event.
Not ready to give up on finding something fun to do, Amenadiel tries to make conversation with a stranger at a coffee shop. She’s busy on her computer and doesn’t even reply when he asks what she’s writing. (Fun cameo by writer/executive producer Ildy Modrovich!)
Nothing’s going his way (a homeless person steals his wallet) and so he pours his heart out to a Hispanic stranger. No advice is forthcoming and Amenadiel remains confused.
Luci and Chloe return to the set to hunt down Hungarian Rum Balls. Obsessed with closing the case, Luci tries to put the executive producer in handcuffs after they discover the Rum Balls on the craft services table. The executive producer confesses he gave Melinda his balls and asked for a favor. Since she was the fan favorite, he wanted her to help increase the show’s sagging ratings.
Luci’s had enough of all this and demands the guy confess so he can go on his date. Chloe insults him by saying he does only think about himself, and Luci is so hurt by that he takes off, promising to give her some space.
The executive producer shows Chloe tape of Melinda kissing Kylie, another female contestant. They were into each other, but the tape wasn’t shown to Chloe before because it was shot in the bathroom. (A real no-no.) They look at the monitors to find out where Kylie is now and discover she’s damaging a gas line outside one of the cabins. Luci’s inside that cabin as Kylie tosses in a lighter. The building explodes but Luci emerges unscathed through the flames.
Chloe watches in frightened amazement and then races to make sure he’s okay. She stumbles over her words as he tells her he’s used to living in a fiery pit. Kylie runs up, apologizing for not knowing someone was inside. She just needed to burn it all down.
Kylie confesses she was jealous and upset over something Melinda did and pushed her into the lagoon. She hit her head and died, but it was an accident. Case closed.
Luci tells Chloe it’s okay if she doesn’t want to go on a date. She assures him she does and will meet him at Lux that night.
Cut to Dr. Linda receiving a shocking call from her doctor…
7pm arrives and Luci has candles and roses ready for their date. Chloe shows up and Luci’s even made grilled cheese – her favorite – for dinner. He confesses he’s happy there aren’t any more secrets and says he’ll answer any of her questions. He reminds her he’s always been honest and will continue to be.
When Luci leaves the room to put on some bad ‘90s jams, Chloe prepares to pour the vial’s contents into his drink. The music comes on so loud it startles her, and she spills the contents of his glass. He cuts himself on the broken glass and Chloe doesn’t understand why he’s bleeding.
How can Lucifer emerge unscathed from a fire but bleed from a little scratch? Plus, he was injured when she shot him – something she feels horrible about. She wonders if he wasn’t really injured and was simply trying to make her feel bad or make her care about him more. “How is it that sometimes you don’t get hurt and then other times you do? What is the difference?” asks the detective, overcome with emotion.
“You are, detective,” replies Luci. He admits he doesn’t know why he’s only vulnerable when he’s close to her but it’s the truth.
Ella texts, at the most inopportune moment, with an update on their case. Kylie wasn’t the killer. Something with a right angle hit Melinda three times. Chloe figures out a possible murder weapon and rushes off, telling Lucifer she’s doing this alone.
Chloe returns to the set and asks to look at the cameraman’s equipment. She finds the item that could have been used and the cameraman arms himself with an axe. Chloe pulls her gun and it’s a stand-off. The cameraman admits he made Melinda into America’s sweetheart and they were going to split the money if she won. But then Melinda hooked up with Kylie and broke their arrangement. He killed her after her argument with Kylie.
The cameraman launches the axe at Chloe, but Luci’s been creeping around outside watching the action and leaps in front of his partner. Chloe fires and hits the cameraman in the knee and the axe winds up going through Luci’s jacket. Chloe can’t believe he tried to save her again. She holds the axe up to his chest and asks if she could kill him if she pushed it into his body. It would. (Chloe is so slow at catching on to anything involving Lucifer!)
Chloe realizes that even though it might have killed him, Lucifer jumped in front of the axe to save her. “Yes, and I would do it again and again. Don’t you know that, detective?” asks Lucifer.
Hours later Amenadiel’s drinking away his pain at Lux when Dr. Linda arrives with news. She’s pregnant!
The following day Chloe meets with Father Kinley and confesses she’s decided not to help him or the Church. She refuses to hurt Lucifer. Father Kinley’s disappointed and reminds her all she has to do is give Lucifer the sedative and then he’ll perform the exorcism. He acknowledges they can’t do it without her and admits to knowing she makes Lucifer vulnerable. But Chloe’s certain Lucifer’s changed.
Back at Lux Lucifer’s at the piano again when he receives a text from Chloe, apologizing. Father Kinley shows up at Luci’s saying he has something important to tell him about Chloe Decker.
CBS’s action drama MacGyver wraps up its third season on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 8pm ET/PT. Season three episode 22 is titled “Mason + Cable + Choices” and was directed by Maja Vrvilo from a script by Ji Adler.
Episode 22’s guest cast includes Peter Weller, Emerson Brooks, Jacobi Howard, Rachael Thompson, CC Castillo, and Mike Whaley.
Season three’s cast is led by Lucas Till as Angus “Mac” MacGyver. George Eads plays Jack Dalton, Tristin Mays is Riley Davis, Justin Hires is Wilt Bozer, and Meredith Eaton plays Matty. Recurring guest cast members include Levy Tran as Desi, Tate Donovan as Oversight, David Dastmalchian as Murdoc, and Michael Des Barres as Nicholas Helman.
The “Mason + Cable + Choices” Plot – MacGyver faces off with a cunning new adversary whose carefully crafted plans put Mac at the epicenter of an impossible choice: save the life of a friend, or save the lives of hundreds of innocents. Also, Mac receives new information that will drive a wedge between him and his father.
The MacGyver Plot:
“MacGyver, a reimagining of the classic series, is an action-adventure drama about 20-something Angus “Mac” MacGyver, who creates a clandestine organization within the U.S. government, where he uses his extraordinary talent for unconventional problem-solving and his vast scientific knowledge to save lives. Joining his team on high-risk missions around the globe is maverick former CIA agent Jack Dalton; Riley Davis, an unpredictable computer hacker with a chip on her shoulder; Wilt Bozer, Mac’s roommate and the newest agent on the team; and Matty Weber, a legend in Covert Ops and the director of operations at the Phoenix Foundation.
Under the aegis of the Department of External Services, MacGyver takes on the responsibility of saving the world, armed to the teeth with resourcefulness and little more than bubble gum and a paper clip.”
Samuel Goldwyn Films just released the official trailer for the romantic comedy/drama Summer Night directed by Joseph Cross. The film marks actor Cross’ directorial debut and stars Shameless‘ Justin Chatwin and The Walking Dead‘s Callan McAuliffe.
Summer Night‘s cast also includes Lana Condor (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before), Victoria Justice (The Outcasts), Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood), Ian Nelson (The Boy Next Door), Analeigh Tipton (Two Night Stand), and Ella Hunt (Anna and the Apocalypse). Hayden Szeto (Truth or Dare), Bill Milner (X-Men: First Class), Elena Kampouris (Before I Fall), Khris Davis (Detriot), and Melina Vidler (800 Words) also star in the coming of age drama.
Summer Night opens in theaters on July 12, 2019.
The Plot:
“It’s the last days of summer. Best friends Seth (Nelson) and Jameson (Coltrane) are getting ready to perform—and party—at local rock venue The Alamo. But before the night begins, both young men come face- to-face with serious reality checks: Seth receives life-changing news from his girlfriend Mel (Tipton), and Jameson has to choose between his on-again-off-again girlfriend Corin (Kampouris) and a new girl he’s just met, the outspoken Harmony (Justice).
At the show, Seth and Jameson’s friends are too caught up in their own lives to be much help: young rocker Taylor (McAuliffe) romances his new crush Dana (Hunt), and awkward Jack ‘Rabbit’ (Milner) avoids his childhood friend Lexi (Condor) after learning what she did at her sister’s wedding. These intertwining friend-dramas, fueled by a lot of drinking, unfold against a backdrop of live music performed by the best bands in town.
By the end of the night, these young men and women are confronted with a series of fast- approaching life decisions that will either leave them stuck in the comfort of adolescence or catapult them into adulthood.”
Justin Chatwin stars in ‘Summer Night’ (Photo Credit: Samuel Goldwyn Pictures)
The 30 second teaser trailer for BH90210, the 2019 Beverly Hills, 90210 event series, features the cast getting together for a table read. The video shows the cast reunion and the gang looking through the first episode script.
In addition to unveiling the short teaser, Fox confirmed BH90210 will premiere on August 7, 2019. The six-episode series will air on Wednesdays at 9pm ET/PT.
Returning for the event series are original cast members Jason Priestley (“Brandon Walsh”), Shannen Doherty (“Brenda Walsh”), Jennie Garth (“Kelly Taylor”), Ian Ziering (“Steve Sanders”), Gabrielle Carteris (“Andrea Zuckerman”), Brian Austin Green (“David Silver”), and Tori Spelling (“Donna Martin”). Series stars Carteris, Doherty, Garth, Green, Priestley, Spelling, and Ziering executive produce with Patrick Sean Smith, Chris Alberghini and Mike Chessler.
Smith, Alberghini, and Chessler conceived the series and are writing BH90210. Smith is guiding the series as showrunner.
The Plot, Courtesy of Fox:
“90210 comes with a big twist: Priestley, Garth, Ziering, Carteris, Green, Spelling, and Doherty will play heightened versions of themselves in a brand-new serialized drama – with a healthy dose of irreverence – that is inspired by their real lives and relationships.
Having gone their separate ways since the original series ended 19 years ago, Jason, Jennie, Ian, Gabrielle, Brian and Tori reunite when one of them suggests it’s time to get a Beverly Hills, 90210 reboot up and running. But getting it going may make for an even more delicious soap than the reboot itself. What will happen when first loves, old romances, friends and frenemies come back together, as this iconic cast – whom the whole world watched grow up together – attempts to continue from where they left off?
Spawning generations of imitators, Beverly Hills, 90210 premiered on FOX on October 4, 1990, when it became an instant pop culture sensation and one of the most adored programs in the network’s history. Centered on the tony Los Angeles community identified in its title, the show aired for 10 seasons, during which it documented the trials and tribulations of a group of friends from high school to college and into early adulthood, as they navigated a myriad of coming-of-age dramas and complex rivalries, often making real-world headlines by tackling controversial and socially relevant topics.”
David Costabile, Kelly Aucoin, Condola Rashad, Toby Leonard Moore, Damian Lewis, Jeffrey DeMunn, Asia Kate Dillon, Maggie Siff, and Paul Giamatti in ‘Billions’ (Photo: Marc Hom / Showtime)
The critically acclaimed primetime drama Billions has earned a fifth season order. Showtime just confirmed the series, which has four new episodes still to air in season four, has been picked up for season five.
The cast of the award-winning drama is led by Oscar nominee and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Paul Giamatti (Cinderella Man) and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis (Homeland). The cast of season four also includes Maggie Siff, Asia Kate Dillon, Toby Leonard Moore, David Costabile, Condola Rashad, Kelly AuCoin, Jeffrey DeMunn, and Malin Akerman. Samantha Mathis, Kevin Pollak, Jade Eshete, John Malkovich, Clancy Brown, and Nina Arianda guest star.
The series was created by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Brian Koppelman, and David Levien. Koppelman and Levien are executive producers and showrunners.
“Billions’ addictive examination of wealth and power is supremely entertaining, smart and surprising,” stated Gary Levine, Co-President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc. “We’re loving season four and can’t wait to buckle up for the wild ride that Brian and David and their brilliant cast have in store for us in season five.”
Season four airs on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT, with the finale set for June 9th. The current season’s averaging 4.2 million viewers.
The Season 4 Plot:
“When everyone is out for revenge, no one is safe. Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhoades, former enemies, and Wendy Rhoades (Siff), the chief counselor to each, have come together to form an uneasy but highly effective alliance, aimed at the eradication of all their rivals, including Grigor Andolov (guest star John Malkovich), Taylor Mason (Dillon), Bryan Connerty (Moore) and Waylon “Jock” Jeffcoat (guest star Clancy Brown). Ambition and betrayal have long been at the heart of Billions, and this season all the characters find out exactly how high a price they’ll have to pay to satisfy those needs.”
