The teaser trailer for Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance begins with a warning that the Darkening corrupts everything it touches. The two-minute teaser features the central characters and confirms the wait has been worthwhile for this gorgeous production that returns fans to the world of The Dark Crystal.
The 10 episode first season will premiere on Friday, August 30, 2019.
Louis Leterrier directs and executive produces with Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford. Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews, Javier Grillo-Marxuach, and Blanca Lista are co-executive producers.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Cast and Characters:
Additional Gelfling characters are voiced by Caitriona Balfe, Helena Bonham Carter, Harris Dickinson, Natalie Dormer, Eddie Izzard, Theo James, Toby Jones, Shazad Latif, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mark Strong, and Alicia Vikander.
The Skeksis and Mystics are voiced by Harvey Fierstein, Mark Hamill, Ralph Ineson, Jason Isaacs, Keegan-Michael Key, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Simon Pegg, and Andy Samberg. Puppeteers Alice Dinnean, Louise Gold, and Neil Sterenberg are also lending their voices to the production.
The Plot:
“The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance returns to the world of Thra with an all new adventure. When three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis’ power, they set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.
Based on The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson’s groundbreaking 1982 feature film, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance tells a new epic story, set many years before the events of the movie, and realized using classic puppetry with cutting edge visual effects. The world of Thra is dying. The Crystal of Truth is at the heart of Thra, a source of untold power. But it is damaged, corrupted by the evil Skeksis, and a sickness spreads across the land. When three Gelfling uncover the horrific truth behind the power of the Skeksis, an adventure unfolds as the fires of rebellion are lit and an epic battle for the planet begins.”
CBS’s new drama The Code continues with season one episode eight titled “Lioness.” Episode eight was directed by Jann Turner from a script by Hope Mastras. “Lioness” airs on June 3, 2019.
Season one airs on Mondays at 9pm ET/PT.
The cast is led by Luke Mitchell as Captain John “Abe” Abraham, Anna Wood as Captain Maya Dobbins, Ato Essandoh as Major Trey Ferry, Phillipa Soo as Lieutenant Harper Li, Dana Delany as Colonel Glenn Turnbull, and Raffi Barsoumian as Warrant Officer Rami Ahmadi.
The “Lioness” Plot – Abe and Harper travel to Afghanistan to investigate when an Afghan commander is killed on a U.S. base. When a Marine is accused of the crime, Trey and Maya join their colleagues to defend him in an on-base hearing. Also, Col. Turnbull and her husband, Asa (Cotter Smith), disagree about how to handle their son Adam’s (Derek Klena) physical therapy.
The Code Season 1 Plot:
“The Code is a drama about the military’s brightest minds, who tackle the toughest legal challenges facing the U.S. Marine Corps. As prosecutors, defense lawyers, and investigators, these Marines work together to serve their country with integrity while often putting aside their personal ideals for the sake of justice.
Operating out of Judge Advocate General Headquarters in Quantico, Captain John ‘Abe’ Abraham is a driven prosecutor for whom becoming a Marine is a longstanding family tradition and a responsibility he treats with devotion and passion. His colleague and friend, Captain Maya Dobbins, is the fearless lead defense attorney who is never hesitant to go up against one of her own, but is also a team player if it means finding the truth. Major Trey Ferry is Abe’s eloquent and wise superior officer working for the prosecution who pursues suspects with ferocity.
Commanding officer Colonel Glenn Turnbull, one of the highest-ranking female officers in the Judge Advocate Corps, demands excellence of herself and her staff, while inspiring intense loyalty. Assisting the team is Lt. Harper Li, a highly capable lawyer who is eager to take on bigger cases, and tech-savvy, efficient Warrant Officer Rami Ahmadi, the Marine equivalent of a paralegal. These active duty Marines are attorneys who have chosen to serve their country in pursuit of military justice at home and abroad.”
What would summer be without a shark movie, am I right? It’s important to freak out beachgoers while continuing to villainize Great White sharks. The 2019 addition to the killer sharks hunting humans genre is 47 Meters Down: Uncaged, a sequel of sorts to 2017’s 47 Meters Down that’s just unveiled a new trailer and poster.
The first 47 Meters Down starred This Is Us‘ Mandy Moore and The Originals‘ Claire Holt. 2019’s Uncaged features John Corbett (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before), Nia Long (NCIS: Los Angeles), and Sophie Nelisse (The Book Thief). Corinne Foxx (Sweet/Vicious), Sistine Stallone, Brianne Tju (Light as a Feather), Davi Santos (Tell Me a Story), Khylin Rhambo (Teen Wolf), and Brec Bassinger (School of Rock series) also star in the shark attack horror film.
Johannes Roberts returned to direct the sequel. Roberts also co-wrote the screenplay with Ernest Riera. The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Mark Silk, editor Martin Brinkler, production designer David Bryan, and costume designer Claire Finlay.
47 Meters Down: Uncaged is set to open nationwide in theaters on August 16, 2019.
The Plot:
“The film follows the story of four teen girls diving in a ruined underwater city, who quickly find themselves in a watery hell as their fun outing turns into heart-stopping fear when they learn they are not alone in the submerged caves. As they swim deeper into the claustrophobic labyrinth of caves they enter the territory of the deadliest shark species in the ocean.”
Poster for the 2019 horror film, ’47 Meters Down: Uncaged’
Warner Bros Pictures and Amazon Studios have released the first official trailer for The Goldfinch, a 2019 drama based on the award-winning novel by Donna Tartt. The nearly two and a half minute trailer begins with a voice-over by Ansel Elgort as Theo Decker recalling he dreamt he saw his mother, played by Nicole Kidman. “When I lost her, I lost sight of any landmark that might have led me someplace happier,” he confesses.
In addition to Nicole Kidman and Ansel Elgort, the cast includes Oakes Fegley (Pete’s Dragon) as Young Theo, Aneurin Barnard (Dunkirk) as Boris, and Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things) as Young Boris. Sarah Paulson (American Crime Story) is Xandra, Luke Wilson (The Royal Tenenbaums) is Larry, and Jeffrey Wright (Westworld) plays Hobie. Ashleigh Cummings (Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries) plays Pippa, Willa Fitzgerald (Little Women) is Kitsey Barbour, Aimee Laurence (Chicago P.D.) is Young Pippa, Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story) is Lucius Reeve, and Boyd Gaines (Driving Miss Daisy) is Mr. Barbour.
BAFTA Award winning director John Crowley (Brooklyn) helmed the film adaptation from a screenplay by Oscar nominee Peter Straughan (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy). Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson produced, and Mari Jo Winkler-Ioffreda, Kevin McCormick, Sue Kroll and Courtenay Valenti executive produced.
Crowley’s behind-the-scenes team includes Oscar-winning director of photography Roger Deakins (Blade Runner 2049), Oscar-nominated production designer K.K. Barrett (Her), editor Kelley Dixon (Breaking Bad), and costume designer Kasia Walicka Maimone (Bridge of Spies). Trevor Gureckis (Bloodline) handled the film’s score.
The Goldfinch will open in theaters on September 13, 2019. The MPAA has given the film an R rating for drug use and language.
The Plot:
“Theodore ‘Theo’ Decker was 13 years old when his mother was killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The tragedy changes the course of his life, sending him on a stirring odyssey of grief and guilt, reinvention and redemption, and even love. Through it all, he holds on to one tangible piece of hope from that terrible day…a painting of a tiny bird chained to its perch. The Goldfinch.”
CBS All Access’ critically acclaimed, award-winning drama The Good Fight will air on CBS this summer. CBS is dubbing this airing a “special event broadcast run” and has set a June 16, 2019 premiere date.
The first three seasons of The Good Wife spinoff are currently available to CBS All Access subscribers.
“For three seasons, The Good Fight has been a big success for CBS All Access,” stated Kelly Kahl, President, Entertainment for CBS. “We’re excited to provide our network audience the opportunity to catch up with characters they first fell in love with on The Good Wife, as well as introduce new viewers to this outstanding, critically acclaimed drama.”
“The Good Fight was the first original series to launch on CBS All Access and continues to be a major driver for our service as it heads into its upcoming fourth season,” said Julie McNamara, Executive Vice President, Original Content, CBS All Access. “With the Network’s special summer broadcast of The Good Fight’s first season, we look forward to not only introducing the series to new audiences, but also creating further awareness for CBS All Access where viewers can continue to binge the second and third seasons of this exceptional series.”
The first two episodes of season one air on June 16th beginning at 9pm ET/PT. Episodes three and four will air on June 23 at 9pm, with episode five moving to the 10pm time slot on June 30th. The remaining episodes of the 10 episode first season will stick with that 10pm spot.
The special The Good Fight run means Instinct will move to a Sunday, June 30th at 9pm period for season two’s premiere.
Robert King and Michelle King created the series with Phil Alden Robinson. The Kings serve as showrunners and executive produce with Ridley Scott, David Zucker, Liz Glotzer, Brooke Kennedy, and Alison Cross.
Details on Season 1, Courtesy of CBS All Access:
The Good Fight picks up one year after the events of the final broadcast episode of The Good Wife, where an enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell (Rose Leslie), while simultaneously wiping out her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart’s (Christine Baranski) savings. Forced out of Lockhart and Lee, they join Lucca Quinn (Cush Jumbo) at one of Chicago’s pre-eminent African American-owned law firms.
THE GOOD FIGHT AND INSTINCT SUMMER 2019 PREMIERE DATES
Sunday, June 16
9:00-11:00 PM THE GOOD FIGHT (Episodes 1 & 2)
Sunday, June 23
9:00-11:00 PM THE GOOD FIGHT (Episodes 3 & 4)
Sunday, June 30
8:00-9:00 PM BIG BROTHER (Sunday Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM INSTINCT (2nd Season Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM THE GOOD FIGHT (Episode 5)
Amazon Prime Video is set to release the much-anticipated new series, Good Omens, on May 31, 2019. Good Omens is based on the novel by Neil Gaiman and has the critically acclaimed author on board as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. David Tennant and Michael Sheen lead the cast that includes Jon Hamm, Miranda Richardson, Michael McKean, and Adria Arjona. And in a bit of inspired casting, two-time Oscar winner Frances McDormand (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Fargo) provides the voice of God.
The Good Omens plot, courtesy of Amazon: “The End of the World is coming, which means a fussy Angel (Sheen) and a loose-living Demon (Tennant) who’ve become overly fond of life on Earth are forced to form an unlikely alliance to stop Armageddon. But they have lost the Antichrist, an 11-year-old boy unaware he’s meant to bring upon the end of days, forcing them to embark on an adventure to find him and save the world before it’s too late.”
Jon Hamm (“Gabriel”) and Miranda Richardson (“Madame Tracy”) were teamed up to discuss the series at the New York Comic Con. During our roundtable interview, Hamm and Richardson talked about their characters and working with Neil Gaiman.
What’s it like to delve into Neil Gaiman’s world?
Miranda Richardson: “Heaven…and hell!”
Jon Hamm: “I see what you did there.”
Miranda Richardson: “I mean, I love all that stuff. I’m an escapist baby anyway, but what’s nice about this is yes, it is an extraordinary world but it’s also a very human, humane world. So, for actors that’s fantastic because it’s 3D. You know, it’s something to latch onto. The scripts are lovely and everything is there. They feed your imagination and it’s fantastic to have him there as showrunner – a very, very kind showrunner – and our lovely Douglas Mackinnon who is super relaxed for a man in charge.”
Jon Hamm: “As you know, his storytelling and his world-building are so specific and detailed, and yet so imaginative and original that you feel very well taken care of. The map is laid out very specifically for you. And it’s just fun.
As Miranda was saying, there is an element of humanity and connection and real emotion there, but it’s also just fun to get to play in that. You must have felt that way with the Harry Potter world too.”
Miranda Richardson: “Do you know what? I did, but less so because it felt more unwieldy in some strange way. And also being trapped in Leavesden’s studios wasn’t the best. We got to move around here, so that was nice.”
What do you find to be the most fun part of Good Omens?
Jon Hamm: “Playing kind of just an idiot is fun for me. The person whose confidence is so misplaced and yet they don’t care.”
Did anyone in real life inspire you?
Jon Hamm: (Smiling) “Well, I think we can all identify with people who are so confident in their opinions and yet are so deeply wrong. I don’t need to point out that there may be a few people from present day that fit that description. But yeah, no, that part of it was really fun. And also, it was fun to be able to play a thing that wasn’t from the book, really. He was mentioned in the book, but you never really see him or have a scene with him. Then to have Neil there to shepherd it along if any questions exist…”
Miranda Richardson: “He could always answer your question.”
Jon Hamm: “He obviously knows the book like the back of his hand because he wrote it with the back of his hand…the front of his hands.”
Jon Hamm in ‘Good Omens’ (Photo by Chris Raphael / Amazon Prime Video)
What were the challenges of tackling these characters?
Jon Hamm: “it’s always a challenge coming to anything. There’s always that terror of the first day of school. But also getting a chance for me… I worked in London extensively, over in the U.K. extensively, and I really enjoy it. But for me to get the chance to work with not only Miranda but Michael (Sheen), David (Tennant), Michael McKean, and everyone else who was involved with this was just… It wasn’t necessarily intimating because you know you’re surrounded by good people and talented people, but it sure was exciting.”
Because he doesn’t have scenes in the book, how is he integrated into the story? How much do we get to see you character?
Jon Hamm: “A lot. I mean, I kind of pop in and out. I think Neil was saying I’m in every episode, but I do sort of pop in and pop out. I’m the guy who keeps poking Michael in the back saying, ‘Hey, you were meant to do this thing. Do it,’ with a big smile on my face and a hearty slap on the back.”
Any inspiration from like an Office Space-type boss?
Jon Hamm: (Laughing) “Yeah. Lumbergh. Not really, but there is something like that guy.”
What do you like about Madame Tracy?
Miranda Richardson: “I feel she’s a compassionate, humane person. There’s no judgement there. I think she truly does see people. I think she sees what they need and she would like to think that she can help, as they say. It’s usually a gentleman but in her capacity as a medium then it’s whoever comes to her. She’s like a sort of therapist in a way, without calling herself that. She’s making a living. I like that she’s just getting on with it. She doesn’t turn anyone away.”
And how is Neil Gaiman behind the scenes?
Miranda Richardson: “Such a comfort, such a relief. He’s very maternal, isn’t he?”
Jon Hamm: “Yes.”
Miranda Richardson: “He’s so approachable and he’s enthusiastic and excited about everything. He has an answer for every question and it’s an answer, not the answer. He lets you play. He wants you to take it and run with it, which is really nice.”
Ethan Peck is part of two legacies, not just one. He is the grandson of the late Gregory Peck, the Hollywood legend who won an Oscar for his portrayal of lawyer Atticus Finch in 1962’s To Kill a Mockingbird, an adaptation of Harper Lee’s seminal novel of the same name.
He is also Spock on Star Trek: Discovery, a role played by the late Leonard Nimoy and later Zachary Quinto.
Peck, 33, joined Discovery – which occurs almost a decade prior to 1966-69’s Star Trek: The Original Series – in its recently-ended second season.
He realizes Nimoy, as well as Quinto, are tough acts to follow.
“I was like, ‘They made a terrible mistake. I don’t know why they think I can do this,’” said Peck. “Yeah, it’s super-surreal, super-crazy.”
At the beginning of the audition process, Peck didn’t know he was reading for Spock.
“I was sent these really abstract set of scenes about an alien losing his mind in a cave,” explained Peck. “Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) comes in to shake him out of it.”
In his third and final audition, Peck realized he was reading for Spock.
“I was totally bowled over. I couldn’t believe it. I had a panic attack over the final audition,” he said. “I was like, ‘Even if I don’t get this, what an amazing achievement to come this far and to be considered for this role.’ Then I got it. I was reduced to a crumble of tears and excitement and overjoy.”
Spock 101
To the uninitiated, Spock is an alien with pointed ears from Vulcan. Vulcans live by logic, suppressing their emotions. Spock is half-human/human-Vulcan who becomes the first officer aboard the Enterprise, under the command of Capt. James T. Kirk (William Shatner).
Interestingly enough, NBC, the network that originally aired TOS, was concerned that Spock looked satanic. Ironically, after eight episodes of TOS’ first season, fan reaction to Spock was positive and NBC executives wanted more Spock, who became prominent on TOS. To this day, Spock is Trek’s most recognizable character.
Peck explained how his Spock – who has long hair and a beard upon his first appearance on Discovery – is different from Nimoy’s.
“It was a great confluence of factors. Spock, at this point, is undergoing an existential crisis. He’s been exposed to the Red Angel, who’s unlocked in him all these emotions he’s compartmentalized, and he now has to deal with them for the first time in his life,” explained Peck. “I felt I’d undergone a similar transformation a year or two prior when I made some changes in my life. It felt like a version of myself died and that’s what’s happening with Spock this season – this younger version of him is dissipating and he has to make space for the new Spock, the Spock we know and love in (TOS).”
Doug Jones, who plays Cmdr. Saru on Discovery, praised Peck’s performance.
“No one could’ve done a better job than Ethan,” said Jones. “He did such a fantastic job playing Spock. He gets to the heart and soul of Nimoy’s Spock because what he did would have to lead into what Nimoy did. Talk about an intimidating task, but he did it. He channeled Spock and brought some of himself to (the role). That’s kinda freaky in a great way.”
Meeting the Nimoys
A week after landing the role of Spock, Ethan Peck met Nimoy’s children, Adam and Julie.
“I was so frightened,” admitted Peck. “I’m driving over the 405 and I’m thinking, ‘I’m on my way to meet the Nimoy family. What is going on in my life right now?’ They couldn’t have been nicer.”
More than anything, the Nimoys were curious about Peck, according to the actor. To him, that felt like the first step in feeling worthy to undertake the huge task of playing this iconic character.
“They shared some stories. They obviously come from a legacy as I do. We spoke a bit about that, which is not something you can typically share with another person because it’s so unusual,” said Peck. “The biggest thing I took away from being with them was having curiosity about Spock, about Nimoy’s performance. They really didn’t point me in any particular direction. The best advice I’ve gotten for it is, oddly, they didn’t say to read his books.”
Yet Nimoy’s 1975 autobiography I Am Not Spock was a vital part of Peck’s preparation.
“Reading that book was huge for me. I realized I was making some of the same revelations (Nimoy) was making about the character in his preparation for it. It felt like I got to know him and he was with me in the process because I was so closely studying his words and his performance,” said Peck. “I would watch episodes of (TOS) while learning my lines and trying to pick up on the musicality of Nimoy’s Spock. (Trek is) such a magical world… I watched about 35 episodes and it felt like Spock was alive in me. (The role) started to feel like my own, so I kinda let go of (TOS).”
After getting the role, Ethan Peck was worried for two months that he’d get fired.
“I was like, ‘Is this okay?’ All of us actors are so insecure and neurotic. But I just did my best and focused on what was working. Every day, every moment was such a challenge playing Spock because it’s such a delicate balance between feeling and suppressing and being logical. It’s really a tight-rope walk every single day,” he said. “In the end, I really got comfortable with it – ‘Oh, I’m not fired. I guess I’ll keep doing what I’m doing.’ When my first episode aired, I was wrought with anxiety. It meant so much to me. As diehard as a fan might be, this meant more to me – it had to be done with integrity and with respect to what’s been done before.”
At first, Peck was contracted for just five episodes.
“I thought, ‘Good for them to build in an escape route in case I fail miserably and things don’t work out,’ which is totally understandable,” he said. “Again, when you put somebody under this kind of pressure, it’s sink or swim. You could freak out, overthink it, and screw it up.”
He spoke about watching his first episode as Spock for the first time at a friend’s house.
“I was sweating, waiting for it to air. And when it came on, I was like, ‘Oh, I’m fine!’ My buddy was like, ‘Yeah, man, you’re fine. Why wouldn’t you be?’” said Peck. “I’m in such good hands. It’s really hard to do a terrible job when you’re surrounded by such amazing people, the cast and the crew. I was so intimidated to join the ranks (of this cast), but they couldn’t have been kinder and more supportive. I was very vocal about how terrified I was – ‘I hope this goes okay’ – and everyone has been just so helpful.”
A pivotal character moment for Spock was when he shaved his beard in Discovery. Peck was having dinner with Alex Kurtzman, Discovery’s co-creator and Trek’s current overseer.
“(Alex) was describing Spock going back to the Enterprise, tying it into canon, and putting a nice bow on it. It just gave me chills the way he was describing it – he’s so passionate about Star Trek. When I saw that in the script (Spock shaves his beard), it was so emotional for me. It’s been such an arduous, incredible journey,” said Peck.
When Peck finally saw himself as Spock clean-shaven and clad in science officer blue, it brought tears to his eyes.
“Seeing it for me, I was bawling because it was so emotional,” he said. “When I shaved the beard on set, I become this version of Spock and I feel like I’ve earned my way into Starfleet again. I’m still wrapping my hand around the whole thing. When I saw it on the screen, I blacked out.”
A True and Authentic Spock
When playing such an iconic character, especially in this day and age of social media, fans are very vocal and – in some cases – very negative. Case in point: When it was announced that Oscar winner Ben Affleck was succeeding fellow Oscar winner Christian Bale as Batman, fans were up in arms. Affleck stated in interviews that he stayed off the Internet for several days.
“I look at it a few ways. At the beginning, it was hard not to take a little bit of it personally because I can speak for everyone on the show that we just put our heart and soul into it, and it means everything to us that it’s quality and we’re creating something that’s greater than the sum of our parts,” explained Peck. “It’s hard not to take it personally, but it’s also out of my control. All I can do is my best, focus on what I believe is the true and authentic Spock… Of course, I want to be liked and to please everybody but that’s not possible, so I just focus on what’s working.”
One person who’s been invaluable in Peck’s portrayal of Spock has been actor/director Jonathan Frakes, who played Cmdr. William T. Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation and the feature films Star Trek: Generations, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, and Star Trek: Nemesis. Frakes has directed numerous episodes in the Trek franchise, including Peck’s second episode of Discovery.
“(Frakes is) an absolute joy. He’s been instrumental to figuring out Spock when he starts to come to and come out of his inner reverie,” said Peck. “He’s such a great mentor to me. I was so grateful to have him for that episode. He’s also what we call an actor’s actor. He really pays attention because he’s been on my side of the camera. A lot of directors haven’t. He understands the terror of being an actor… He’s so excited to be there. He’s so excited about Trek. Every time he gets a take that he really likes, he goes, ‘CUT! PRINT!’ – he’s so pumped about it.”
Family Ties
As mentioned earlier, Ethan Peck is the grandson of Gregory Peck (who died in 2003) and his first wife Greta Kukkonen (who died in 2008). His parents are Stephen Peck and Francine Matarazzo.
Peck admitted that being related to such a renowned actor is burden he feels he must live up to.
“My grandfather was so revered and such a noble force out in the world as an actor and as an icon. It’s crazy. It’s still crazy. It’s a situation I was born into… Then I thought how serendipitous that it’s me in the so-called shadow or in this legacy of my grandfather to then take on this other legacy. I felt like I’d been prepped for it in some way that I couldn’t have devised, it’s so out of my control. In that way, is he an inspiration? Yes.”
His grandfather didn’t offer much advice about being an actor.
“(It’s a) very complicated familial history. He was totally approachable – nothing I’m not afraid to speak about – it was just complicated, the generation before me. I just wish he was alive now because I have so many questions for him. The man had such an incredible life – it just blows my mind.”
Peck studied classical cello for six years and attended the New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Some of his other roles prior to Discovery include playing a younger Michael Kelso (Ashton Kutcher’s character) on That ‘70s Show.
He appeared in 1999’s Passport to Paris, starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. In fact, he was Mary-Kate’s first on-screen kiss. In the 2008 independent film Tennessee, he starred alongside Grammy-winning singer/actress Mariah Carey.
“I started acting when I was nine. At that time, it just seemed like part of my life – who I am,” said Peck. “It was actually a few years ago, I had this moment of ‘Will I continue to do this? Is this what’s meant for me?’ I thought I’d stop acting and almost quit a year before getting (Discovery). I decided I’ve come this far. I’ve got all this training and experience. I might as well see where it goes another year or two. I never thought I’d ever end up as a part of this franchise.”
Being part of Trek has opened Ethan Peck’s eyes to a whole new world. He attended the Calgary Expo – his first convention – in April, where he met Garrett Wang, who played Harry Kim on Star Trek: Voyager.
“(Garrett) was so kind and welcoming – ‘We’re so happy to have you.’ It’s hallowed ground, all of it,” said Peck. “It’s like becoming part of this really special history, I’m just thrilled all the way around. Every moment I get to spend with somebody who’s seen the show and appreciates it is such a gift. It’s nice to know that the work we care so deeply can bring happiness and joy and acceptance in people’s lives.”
Netflix just released posters for each of the three stories that make up the upcoming fifth season of Black Mirror. One poster features Miley Cyrus (The Voice) who stars in the “Rachel, Jack and Ashley, Too” story. The second poster is from “Striking Vipers” starring Anthony Mackie (the Avengers films).
Poster #3 is from “Smithereens,” which features Topher Grace (Under the Silver Lake).
The new season premieres on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 on Netflix.
The award-winning series was created by Charlie Booker. Booker writes and executive produces, with Annabel Jones also executive producing.
Details on the Season 5 Stories:
“SMITHEREENS”
A cab driver with an agenda becomes the centre of attention on a day that rapidly spirals out of control.
Cast: Andrew Scott, Damson Idris, Topher Grace
“RACHEL, JACK AND ASHLEY, TOO”
A lonely teenager yearns to connect with her favorite pop star – whose charmed existence isn’t quite as rosy it appears…
Cast: Miley Cyrus, Angourie Rice, Madison Davenport
“STRIKING VIPERS”
Two estranged college friends reunite in later life, triggering a series of events that could alter their lives forever.
Cast: Anthony Mackie, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Pom Klementieff, Ludi Lin
The Black Mirror Plot:
“Black Mirror is an anthology series that taps into our collective unease with the modern world, with each stand-alone episode a sharp, suspenseful tale exploring themes of contemporary techno-paranoia leading to an unforgettable – and sometimes unsettling – conclusion. Without questioning it, technology has transformed all aspects of our lives; in every home; on every desk; in every palm – a plasma screen; a monitor; a Smartphone – a Black Mirror reflecting our 21st Century existence back at us.”
Miley Cyrus in the “Rachel, Jack and Ashley, Too” poster from ‘Black Mirror’ (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)Poster for “Striking Vipers” from ‘Black Mirror’ starring Anthony Mackie (Photo Credit: Netflix)
The new trailer for Annabelle Comes Home begins with Ed and Lorraine Warren (once again played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) heading home with Annabelle seated comfortably in the backseat. She doesn’t cause their car to crash, however the couple’s forced to slow down as they pass a traffic accident. When a police officer points a flashlight in their car and comments, “Nice doll,” you expect Annabelle to at least turn her head and eyeball the cop.
The possessed doll doesn’t and the demonologists make it home safely, immediately placing Annabelle in a secure, locked cabinet. Unfortunately, a babysitter decides to explore the restricted area in the Warrens’ home and turns the world’s creepiest doll loose to hunt for souls.
In addition to Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, the Annabelle Comes Home cast includes Mckenna Grace (The Haunting of Hill House, Gifted) as Judy, Madison Iseman (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) as Mary Ellen the babysitter, and Katie Sarife (Youth and Consequences, Supernatural) as troubled friend Daniela.
The third film of the franchise marks the directorial debut of screenwriter Gary Dauberman (The Nun, It films, Annabelle films). Dauberman also wrote the screenplay, and original The Conjuring director James Wan produced along with Peter Safran. Michael Clear and Michelle Morrissey served as executive producers.
The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Michael Burgess (The Curse of La Llorona), production designer Jennifer Spence (Annabelle Creation, The Nun), and costume designer Leah Butler (Annabelle Creation).
New Line Cinema is set to release the horror film in theaters and in IMAX on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.
“Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren bring the possessed doll to the locked artifacts room in their home, placing her “safely” behind sacred glass and enlisting a priest’s holy blessing. But an unholy night of horror awaits as Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in the room, who all set their sights on a new target—the Warrens’ ten-year-old daughter, Judy, and her friends.”
Amy Allan and Steve DiSchiavi are ready to reveal what they found out about the Chatsworth, CA home on Travel Channel’s ‘The Dead Files’ (Photo Courtesy of Travel Channel)
Travel Channel’s popular paranormal activity series The Dead Files returns for a new season on July 11, 2019. The new season is made up of 10 one-hour episodes and will air on Thursdays at 10pm ET/PT.
Medium Amy Allan and former NYPD homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi return to guide viewers through investigations. “I’ve seen a lot of things throughout my career, but the cases this season shock even me,” said DiSchiavi. “These families need our help, and for many, we’re their last hope. Amy and I are determined to bring them the answers they need to move forward.”
“I never know what I’m going to encounter when I go into these places, and it can be terrifying,” stated Allan. “But providing much-needed information for these homeowners, and giving them the tools to overcome these hauntings once and for all, is the ultimate payoff.”
The series is executive produced by Rob Rosen and Victoria Chiaro Snyder. Painless Entertainment produces the scary series for Travel Channel.
In addition to announcing the premiere date, Travel Channel released details on the new season including the first three episode descriptions.
The Dead Files Details:
“In every hair-raising episode, DiSchiavi and Allan first investigate each case separately. Utilizing his detective skills, DiSchiavi interviews witnesses and experts, and researches the history and facts behind each location. Allan, a physical medium who sees and communicates with the dead, assesses the property to identify what underlying entities reside there. Keeping their findings hidden from each other, the team avoids all contact with one another – coming together only at the very end to reveal their shocking discoveries to the property owners, and each other.
In each episode’s intense conclusion, the team will determine if there’s a way for the clients to stay and fight, or if it’s best for them leave.”
Episode Descriptions:
“Demon Seed” – Premieres Thursday, July 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Steve DiSchiavi and Amy Allan travel to Gatesville, Texas, where a couple is being tormented by demonic entities hellbent on destroying their home and their grandchildren. During their separate investigations, DiSchiavi uncovers the dark and sordid history of a boys’ reformatory turned female prison, while Allan encounters a vicious serpent-like entity that is set on contaminating the souls of all who inhabit the property.
“The Watchers” – Premieres Thursday, July 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Steve DiSchiavi and Amy Allan travel to Blue Springs, Missouri, where a mother fears for the safety of her children as unseen forces torment them on a daily basis. During their separate investigations, DiSchiavi discovers the property was the scene of a gruesome murder-suicide in the 1960s, while Allan encounters the spirit of a dead man who has a deep resentment towards women and children.
“Not My Child” – Premieres Thursday, August 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Steve DiSchiavi and Amy Allan travel to Jefferson City, Missouri, where a family has had to abandon their new home in order to escape the intense paranormal activity inside of it. Even worse, they’re worried their young daughter has been possessed by one of the dark entities tormenting them.
