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‘Outlander’ Season 5: First Photo and Production News

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Rebecca Murray
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Outlander Season 5
Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe in ‘Outlander’ season 5 (Photo Credit: Starz)

Starz is breaking up Droughtlander with the first look at the upcoming fifth season of Outlander. The network announced production is now officially underway on season five in Scotland. The announcement was accompanied by a smiling photo of Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe as Jamie and Claire Fraser.

According to Starz, Outlander season five will consist of 12 episodes and is based on the fifth book of Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling Outlander series, The Fiery Cross.

“In season four, Jamie and Claire’s decision to remain in the New World changes the course of their life together. After being struck by the beauty of the North Carolina wilderness – untamed and uncultivated – they choose to call it home: Fraser’s Ridge. However, what is a ‘dream’ for some is a ‘nightmare’ for others,” explained executive producer Matthew B. Roberts. “Being at the center of the birth of America is often a bloody and violent and heartbreaking matter. Now, in season five, Jamie and Claire’s duty is not only to their loved ones, but to the community of settlers forming part of the ever-increasing Clan Fraser.”


Outlander, which is confirmed to run through at least season six, is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis, Matthew B. Roberts, Toni Graphia, and Andy Harries. The series is a Tall Ship Productions and Left Bank Pictures production in association with Sony Pictures Television.

In addition to Heughan and Balfe, the cast includes Duncan Lacroix as Murtagh Fraser, Sophie Skelton as Brianna Randall Fraser, Richard Rankin as Roger Wakefield, John Bell as Ian, Lauren Lyle as Marsali, and César Domboy as Fergus.

The Official Outlander Season 5 Plot:

The Frasers of the Ridge are here! The fifth season of Outlander sees a continuation of the Fraser family’s adventures, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of life in colonial America. Establishing a home in the New World is by no means an easy task – and protecting it proves even more difficult – particularly in the wild backcountry of North Carolina, during a period of dramatic socio-political upheaval. As Claire knows all too well, friends, neighbors and countrymen are unwittingly marching towards Revolution, with members of the elite ruling classes struggling to stifle the alarming undercurrent of unrest triggered by the Regulator Movement.

Against this backdrop, which soon heralds the birth of the new American nation, Claire and Jamie are forced to ask themselves just how far they are willing to go to protect their home, and praying there will be no reason to light the “fiery cross,” an ancient Scottish call to arms.




‘Child’s Play’ New Photo Shows Off Chucky’s 2019 Design

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Rebecca Murray
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Child's Play
The new Chucky in ‘Child’s Play.’ (Photo Credit: Orion Pictures)

The homicidal doll with the psycho eyes returns for an updated “re-imagined” take on Child’s Play. Orion Pictures just released a full body shot of the 2019 version of Chucky which looks similar to the original doll’s design with a few noticeable tweaks. The eyes and eyebrows are different and the new doll looks less plasticy and menacing.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly director Lars Klevberg described his version of the classic horror film. “It’s going to be scary, and it’s going to be surprisingly emotional, and we also want it to be fun,” stated Klevberg. “So, it’s a really good mix.”

The cast of the 2019 Child’s Play includes Aubrey Plaza (Legion, Parks and Recreation), Gabriel Bateman (The Dangerous Book for Boys, Lights Out), and Brian Tyree Henry (If Beale Street Could Talk, Widows). Mark Hamill (the Star Wars films) will be providing the voice of Chucky. Brad Dourif voiced the killer doll in the film franchise’s previous installments. Lars Klevberg (Polaroid) directed from a script by Tyler Burton Smith, based on characters created by Don Mancini.

Seth Graham-Smith and David Katzenberg of KatzSmith Productions (It, It: Chapter Two) produced the new Child’s Play. The behind the scenes team includes cinematographer Brendan Uegama, editor Tom Elkins, production designer Dan Hermansen, costume designer Jori Woodman, and set decorator Rachel Robinson.

Child’s Play will open in theaters on June 21, 2019.

The Plot:

“A contemporary re-imagining of the 1988 horror classic, Child’s Play follows Karen (Plaza), a single mother who gifts her son Andy (Bateman) a Buddi doll, unaware of its more sinister nature.”




‘Archer: 1999’ – Season 10 Details, First Trailer, and Premiere Date

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Rebecca Murray
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The critically acclaimed adult animated comedy Archer will return to FXX’s primetime lineup on May 29, 2019. Season 10, Archer: 1999, will air on Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT. The premiere date announcement was accompanied by the first official trailer for the new season set in space.

FXX’s official synopsis for the upcoming season describes what the gang will be up against in space:

“Archer is an animated, half-hour comedy that follows Sterling Archer, Lana Kane, and their crew of acid-tongued misfits onboard the M/V Seamus salvage ship. An important question arises as they explore deep space and try to outsmart giant aliens, intergalactic pirates, and vicious bounty hunters: how do they survive each other? Welcome to the space-tastic world of Archer: 1999.

The series features the voices of H. Jon Benjamin as the hard-drinking Captain, Sterling Archer; Aisha Tyler as Archer’s Co-Captain and short-tempered ex-wife, Lana Kane; Jessica Walter as Archer’s mother and ball of energy, Malory Archer; Judy Greer as the eagle-eye fighter pilot, Cheryl/Carol Tunt; Chris Parnell as the attention-seeking First Mate, Cyril Figgis; Amber Nash as the crew’s rock monster muscle, Pam Poovey; Adam Reed as the out-of-place-in-space courtesan, Ray Gillette; and Lucky Yates as the synthetic human with questionable morals, Algernop Krieger.”

Archer 1999

‘S.W.A.T.’ Season 2 Episode 19 Photos: “Invisible” Preview

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Rebecca Murray
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CBS’s action drama S.W.A.T. season two episode 19 finds the team out hunting for a home invasion gang. Airing on April 18, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT, “Invisible” was directed by John Terlesky from a script by A.C. Allen.

Debbie Allen continues in her recurring role as Hondo’s mom, Charice. Lou Ferrigno, Jr returns as Rocker. The episode 19 guest stars include Deshae Frost, David Rees Snell, Justice Allen, Joanna Bronson, Stacey Travis, and Doris Morgado. Bryan Lugo, Jessica Erin Martin, Romeo Brown, Chris Alvarenga, Judith Moreland, Krystian Alexander Lyttle, Kristen Henry King, Steve Louis Villegas, Virginia Montero, and Lucas Armendariz also guest star in “Invisible.”

The cast of season two includes Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Stephanie Sigman as Jessica Cortez, Alex Russell as Jim Street, and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay. Lina Esco stars as Christina “Chris” Alonso, Kenny Johnson is Dominique Luca, Peter Onorati is Jeff Mumford, David Lim is Victor Tan, and Patrick St. Esprit plays Commander Robert Hicks.

The “Invisible” Plot – The abduction of Luca and Street’s neighbor sends the SWAT team in pursuit of a home invasion crew targeting domestic workers to gain entry into upscale homes. Also, the SWAT division prepares to help Mumford mark a major career milestone.

S.W.A.T. Season 2 Episode 19
Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Alex Russell as Jim Street, Lina Esco as Christina “Chris” Alonso and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay in ‘S.W.A.T.’ season 2 episode 19 (Photo: Sonja Flemming © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
S.W.A.T. Season 2 Episode 19
Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson and David Lim as Victor Tan in season 2 episode 19 (Photo: Sonja Flemming © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
S.W.A.T. Season 2 Episode 19
David Lim as Victor Tan and Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay in season 2 episode 19 (Photo: Sonja Flemming © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
S.W.A.T. Season 2 Episode 19
Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson and Debbie Allen as Charice Harrelson in season 2 episode 19 (Photo: Sonja Flemming © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
S.W.A.T. Season 2 Episode 19
Jay Harrington as David “Deacon” Kay, Stephanie Sigman as Jessica Cortez, Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Alex Russell as Jim Street, and Kenny Johnson as Dominique Luca in season 2 episode 19 (Photo: Sonja Flemming © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)




‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Premiere Sets a Series Record

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Rebecca Murray
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Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 1
Maisie Williams and Kit Harington in ‘Game of Thrones’ season 8 episode 1 (Photo: Helen Sloan / HBO)

Fans were finally treated to a new episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones after a 20 month wait with the eighth and final season premiere on April 14, 2019. The world of warring houses, dragons, and White Walkers welcomed viewers back with an episode that broke previous Game of Thrones viewership records.

According to HBO, season eight episode one (“Winterfell”) was watched by 17.4 million viewers. That number’s up half a million over the previous record which was set with the season seven finale. Plus, “Winterfell” topped the season seven premiere by over a million viewers.

The eighth season premiere also sent HBO NOW numbers soaring. The network reports the number of GoT fans viewing the much-anticipated episode via the HBO NOW streaming service increased by 50% over last season’s finale, and it more than doubled the viewership on HBO NOW over the first episode of season seven. Overall, April 14th set a new record for the “largest night of streaming activity ever for HBO.”

“Winterfell” also set a record as the most Tweeted episode of Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones drove up the viewership numbers for HBO’s other Sunday night programs. Barry drew in a record number of viewers to the comedy series, quadrupling last week’s numbers according to HBO. Veep starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus had its biggest night numbers-wise since June 2016 (season five). And Last Week Tonight with John Oliver drew in more viewers for its April 15th episode than any episode since August 2017.

The cast of Game of Thrones season eight includes Kit Harington as Jon Snow, Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen, Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark, Maisie Williams as Arya Stark, Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister, Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister. Iain Glen is Jorah Mormont, John Bradley is Samwell Tarly, Gwendoline Christie is Brienne, and Isaac Hempstead Wright plays Bran Stark.




‘The Perfection’ Debuts a Freaky Trailer and Creepy New Poster

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Rebecca Murray
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Netflix’s suspense thriller The Perfection just released a new official trailer along with a creepy poster. The Perfection made its debut at the 2018 Fantastic Fest and will be released on Netflix beginning May 24, 2019.

Allison Williams (Get Out), Logan Browning (Dear White People), Steven Weber (Channel Zero), and Alaina Huffman (Supernatural) star in the dark comedy/horror film. Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder co-wrote the film with director Richard Shepard. Shepard, Bill Block, and Stacey Reiss served as producers.

The behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Vanja Cernjul, editor David Dean, and costume designer Beverley Huynh, with music by Paul Haslinger.

The horror film from writer-director Richard Shepard (Dom Hemingway, Girls, The Hunting Party) is currently sitting at 75% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Deirdre Crimmins from Rue Morgue says the movie’s “playfulness and body horror anchor an uncommon film into some incredibly entertaining waters.” I Love Splatter’s Amie Simon also gave the film a positive review and went one step further, predicting it’s destined to become a cult classic.

The Plot:

“The most buzzed-about movie at last year’s Fantastic Fest, The Perfection is an elegant and terrifying suspense ride filled with unexpected twists and turns. When troubled musical prodigy Charlotte (Williams) seeks out Elizabeth (Browning), the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences.”

The Perfection Poster



‘Manifest’ Renewed for Season 2: The Search for Answers Will Continue

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Rebecca Murray
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Manifest Season 1 Episode 14
Melissa Roxburgh as Michaela Stone and Josh Dallas as Ben Stone in ‘Manifest’ season 1 episode 14 (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC/Warner Brothers)

NBC’s officially confirmed the dramatic series Manifest will return for a second season. The first season of the sci-fi series with a Lost vibe averaged 12.6 million viewers. According to NBC, Manifest was ranked first among all scripted series with adult viewers ages 18 to 49.

The season one cast was led by Josh Dallas (Once Upon a Time) as Ben Stone and Melissa Roxburgh (Valor) as Michaela Stone. Athena Karkanis is Grace Stone, J.R. Ramirez is Jared Vasquez, Luna Blaise is Olive Stone, Jack Messina is Cal Stone, and Parveen Kaur plays Saanvi Bahl.

Manifest is written and executive produced by Jeff Rake (The Mysteries of Laura, The Tomorrow People). Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Jackie Levine, and Len Goldstein also executive produce.

“In just its first season, Manifest has answered many questions about the mystery of Flight 828 and, smartly, asks many more,” stated Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta, Co-Presidents of Scripted Programming, NBC Entertainment announced the show’s well deserved renewal. “Congratulations to Jeff Rake, our producers, cast and crew who have created an incredibly addictive series with compelling characters and complex relationships.”

The Season 1 Plot:

“When Montego Air Flight 828 landed safely 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.

More on Manifest:




Box Office Report: ‘Shazam!’ Hangs on to 1st Place

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Rebecca Murray
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Shazam! Zachary Levi and Jack Dylan Grazer
Jack Dylan Grazer and Zachary Levi in ‘Shazam!’ (Photo © 2018 Warner Bros Entertainment)

The anticipated battle between comic book-inspired films Shazam! starring Zachary Levi and Hellboy with David Harbour turned out to be a bit of a dud. Shazam! easily hung on to its top spot on the box office chart while Hellboy posted tiny numbers, grossing just $12 million over its first three days in release.

The R-rated action horror comedy struggled to find an audience following negative pre-release buzz and rotten reviews. Just 15% of critics gave Hellboy a positive review on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences were equally unimpressed. Cinemascore has it sitting at a “C” average, according to ticket buyers.

Newcomers Little and After exceeded expectations, but the animated family-friendly film Missing Link missed its target. According to Box Office Mojo, Missing Link‘s $5.8 million is the lowest opening for a Laika release.

Up next: Shazam! should retain its grip on 1st place over the April 19-21st weekend. It’s only competition will come from the horror film The Curse of La Llorona opening in 3,400 theaters and Penguins from Disneynature.

Box Office Top 10: April 12-14, 2019

  1. Shazam! – $25,140,000
  2. Little – $15,499,000
  3. Hellboy – $12,015,000
  4. Pet Sematary – $10,000,000
  5. Dumbo – $9,186,000
  6. Captain Marvel – $8,626,000
  7. Us – $6,946,000
  8. After – $6,200,000
  9. Missing Link – $5,841,434
  10. The Best of Enemies – $2,000,000

The Shazam! Plot:

We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Asher Angel) case, by shouting out one word—SHAZAM!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Zachary Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart—inside a ripped, godlike body—Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! Can he fly? Does he have X-ray vision? Can he shoot lightning out of his hands? Can he skip his social studies test?

Shazam sets out to test the limits of his abilities with the joyful recklessness of a child. But he’ll need to master these powers quickly in order to fight the deadly forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong).




‘First Responders Live’ Showcasing Emergency Responders Premieres in June

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Rebecca Murray
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First Responders Live

The unscripted series First Responders Live will join Fox’s primetime lineup on June 12, 2019. The series was just picked up by the network and will air on Wednesdays at 9pm ET/PT.

“I am thrilled to work with the legendary Dick Wolf on a show that will give viewers a unique look at the bravest and most courageous among us, as they jump into the fray to rescue and save lives,” stated Rob Wade, President, Alternative Entertainment and Specials, FOX Entertainment. “With the success of our drama, 9-1-1, viewers have a strong appetite for stories based in this world. Watching real first responders spring into action as they answer these calls will be a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat journey for viewers each week.”

The series will be hosted by Josh Elliott, former news anchor for Good Morning America and a co-anchor for SportsCenter‘s morning edition. First Responders Live is executive produced by Dick Wolf, Rasha Drachkovitch, and Tom Thayer and is produced by Wolf Entertainment and 44 Blue Productions, a Red Arrow Studios company.

“I have always been fascinated by the brave work of first responders, who face life-and-death decisions on a daily basis,” said Wolf. “First Responders Live will give viewers a front row seat to paramedic, fire and police calls, and they will see the challenges of every type of emergency. It is truly the real-life version of ‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Chicago PD’ and ‘Chicago Med.’”

The Plot:

The series will provide a raw, in-depth look at the brave American heroes, including firefighters, police officers, EMS technicians and first responders, who put their own lives on the line as they race into danger to save others. Each week, the show will embed cameras in multiple cities across the country, to document a night in the life of these units. Elliott will provide live analysis and commentary, with help from a team of experts, as the show follows first-person accounts of the action.




‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Premiere Date and Teaser Trailer

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Rebecca Murray
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Big Little Lies Season 2 Cast
Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Laura Dern in ‘Big Little Lies’ season 2 (Photo: Jennifer Clasen/HBO)

HBO’s set a June 9, 2019 premiere date for season two of the critically acclaimed dramatic series, Big Little Lies, and the network’s unveiled an official teaser trailer. The second season of the award-winning drama will consist of seven one-hour episodes airing on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT.

Returning season one cast members include Reese Witherspoon as Madeline Martha Mackenzie, Nicole Kidman as Celeste Wright, Shailene Woodley as Jane, Laura Dern as Renata Klein, Zoë Kravitz as Bonnie Carlson, Adam Scott as Ed Mackenzie, James Tupper as Nathan Carlson, Iain Armitage as Ziggy, Robin Weigert as Dr. Amanda Reisman, and Jeffrey Nordling as Gordon Klein. Newcomers include Meryl Streep as Mary Louise Wright, Douglas Smith as Corey Brockfield, Crystal Fox as Elizabeth Howard, and Mo McRae as Michael Perkins.

Season two was directed by Andrea Arnold (Red Road, American Honey). Arnold also serves as an executive producer along with Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, David E Kelly, Jean-Marc Vallée, Bruna Papandrea, Per Saari, Gregg Fienberg, and Nathan Ross. In addition, Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty is involved as an executive producer. David E. Kelley wrote the season two teleplays.

The first season earned 16 Emmy nominations, winning in eight categories. It also picked up four Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, four Critics’ Choice Awards, and a Directors Guild Award.

The Season 2 Plot, Courtesy of HBO:

On the surface, in the tranquil seaside town of Monterey, California, everything seems the same. The mothers continue to dote, the husbands support, the children remain adorable and the houses are just as beautiful. But the night of the school fundraiser changed all that, leaving the community reeling as the “Monterey Five” – Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata and Bonnie – bond together to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.

The new season explores the malignancy of lies, the durability of friendships, the fragility of marriage and, of course, the vicious ferocity of sound parenting. Relationships will fray, loyalties will erode…and the potential for emotional and bodily injury shall loom.




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