‘Mulan’ Debuts a First Teaser Trailer and Poster

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July 7, 2019

Disney’s live-action adventure Mulan has just released a teaser trailer and teaser poster. Plus, the Mouse House is showing off new photos from the 2020 film based on the narrative poem “The Ballad of Mulan.”

Mulan stars Yifei Liu as Mulan, Donnie Yen as Commander Tung, Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan, and Yoson An as Cheng Honghui. Gong Li is Xianniang and Jet Li plays the Emperor.

Niki Caro (Whale Rider, McFarland USA) directed from a screenplay by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Elizabeth Martin & Lauren Hynek. Jason Reed, Chris Bender and Jake Weiner produced, with Barrie M. Osborne, Tim Coddington, Bill Kong executive producing.

The animated version arrived in June 1998 and featured the voices of Ming-Na Wen, BD Wong, Eddie Murphy, James Shigeta, Miguel Ferrer, Harvey Fierstein and Pat Morita. The film scored a $22 million opening weekend domestically, and went on to gross $304 million worldwide before exiting theaters.

Disney’s set a March 27, 2020 theatrical release date for the live-action dramatic adventure.

The Plot:

“Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s Mulan, in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known.

When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father.”

Mulan Yifei Liu — Yifei Liu stars as Mulan (Photo © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc)

Mulan Movie Photo — Groom’s mother, Matchmaker (Pei-Pei Cheng), Xiu (Xana Tang), Wuwei (Rosalind Chao) and Mulan (Yifei Liu). (Photo © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc)

‘The InBetween’ Season 1 Episode 5 Photos: “Another Broken Morning” Preview

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Rebecca Murray

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July 7, 2019

NBC’s cop drama with a twist, The InBetween, continues its first summer season run with episode five, “Another Broken Morning.” Season one episode five arrives on July 10, 2019, with new episodes airing this summer on Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT.

Harriet Dyer stars as Cassie, Justin Cornwell is Damien Asante, Anne-Marie Johnson is Lt. Swanstrom, and Cindy Luna plays Det. Maria Salinas. Chad James Buchanan is Will and Arrow‘s Paul Blackthorne plays Tom Hackett.

The drama comes from writer/executive producer Moira Kirland (Castle, Madam Secretary). David Heyman, Nancy Cotton, and Matthew Gross executive produce, and Charlotte Sieling directed/executive produced the pilot.

The “Another Broken Morning” Plot: Cassie (Dyer) is drawn to a young mother who needs her help and encounters young Abigail (guest star, Sarah Abbott) once again. Tom (Blackthorne) and Damien (Cornwell) investigate a complicated murder that has international ramifications.

The Season 1 Plot:

“Cassie Bedford was born with a rare ability.

She has visions … whether she likes it or not. Sometimes Cassie sees events that have previously occurred or will happen in the future. In addition, sometimes she encounters unsettled spirits who need her help.

When her father, Det. Tom Hackett, and his new partner, former FBI Agent Damien Asante, need assistance solving a dark and puzzling murder, Cassie reluctantly agrees to use her abilities and helps solve some of the city’s most challenging cases.”

The InBetween Season 1 Episode 5 — Harriet Dyer as Cassie Gallagher in ‘The InBetween’ season 1 episode 5 (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov)

‘The 100’ Season 6 Episode 9 Photos: “What You Take With You” Preview

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Rebecca Murray

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July 6, 2019

The CW’s The 100 season six episode eight found Murphy offering Emori the chance to spend eternity together, Madi accidentally stabbing Jordan will trying to murder the Primes, and Josie fighting to retain Clarke’s body, slashing open Murphy’s leg as she attempted to escape. And Bellamy was able to wrestle Josie past the barrier against incredible odds.

Meanwhile, Abby pulls off a completely stupid move by handing over the Nightblood serum and placing Kane into a good-looking younger dude’s body.

Up next, season six episode nine titled “What You Take With You.” Episode nine will air on July 9, 2019 and was directed by Marshall Virtue from a script by Nikki Goldwaser.

The cast of season six includes Eliza Taylor as Clarke Griffin, Paige Turco as Dr. Abigail Griffin, Bob Morley as Bellamy Blake, Marie Avgeropoulos as Octavia Blake, Lindsey Morgan as Raven Reyes, Richard Harmon as John Murphy, Tasya Teles as Echo, and Shannon Kook as Jordan Green. Luisa D’Oliveria is Emori, Sachin Sahel is Jackson, and Jarod Joseph is Miller.

The “What You Take With You” Plot – UNLIKELY COMPANIONS – Bellamy (Morley) must venture into enemy territory with an unlikely companion. Meanwhile, Octavia (Avgeropoulos) is forced to confront her past.

The 100 Season 6 Plot:

“After the game-changing season five finale, Clarke and the team make their way down to the new planet. They are left wondering if this planet is suitable for life, and if the human race can finally live in peace? What will they find on this new mysterious home, and what will emerge from Monty’s discovery of the Eligius III mission?”

The 100 Season 6 Episode 9 — Paige Turco as Abby and Lindsey Morgan as Raven in ‘The 100’ season 6 episode 9 (Photo: Jack Rowand © 2019 The CW Network, LLC)

‘Reef Break’ Season 1 Episode 3 Preview: “Buried Things” Photos and Plot

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Rebecca Murray

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July 6, 2019

The first season of ABC’s summer action drama Reef Break continues after a two week break with episode three, “Buried Things.” Episode three was directed by Kieran Darcy-Smith from a script by Mark Rosner and will air on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT.

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

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

The “Buried Things” Plot – When the wreckage of a plane crash is discovered in the jungle, it sparks the search for its passenger and a race to find Petra before it’s too late.

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

Reef Break Season 1 Episode 3 — Lucasta Madeleine, Poppy Montgomery, and Tivon Toito’ona in ‘Reef Break’ season 1 episode 3 (ABC/Kane Skennar)

‘Grand Hotel’ Season 1 Episode 4 Photos: “Big Sickout” Preview and Plot

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Rebecca Murray

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July 3, 2019

ABC’s just released a batch of photos from season one episode four of the summer drama, Grand Hotel, airing on July 8, 2019. Titled “The Big Sickout,” episode four was written by Curtis Kheel and directed by Bill D’Elia.

Season one airs on Mondays 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.

“The Big Sickout” Plot – Danny and Jason dive deeper into the mystery of Sky’s disappearance, an old friend of Gigi’s checks into the hotel causing Santiago to feel uneasy and Javi is put to work.

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.

Grand Hotel Season 1 Episode 4 — Wendy Raquel Robinson, Denyse Tontz and Demian Bichir in ‘Grand Hotel’ season 1 episode 4 (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)

‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 July Episodes Guide: Plot Details and Air Dates

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Rebecca Murray

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July 3, 2019

Big Little Lies Season 2 — Iain Armitage and Shailene Woodley in ‘Big Little Lies’ season 2 (Photo by Jennifer Clasen/HBO)

The short second season of HBO’s critically acclaimed drama, Big Little Lies, continues with three new episodes airing this month. The network’s just released brief plot descriptions for the final episodes, including the season finale – “I Want to Know” – set for July 21st.

The cast of season two is led by 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, and Meryl Streep as Mary Louise Wright. Adam Scott, James Tupper, Jeffrey Nordling, Douglas Smith, Kathryn Newton, and Iain Armitage also star in season two.

Robin Weigert plays Dr. Amanda Reisman, Crystal Fox is Elizabeth Howard, Martin Donovan is Martin Howard, Denis O’Hare is Ira Farber, Poorna Jagannathan plays Katie Richmond, Sarah Sokolovic is Tori Bachman, and P.J. Byrne plays Principal Nippal.

The critically acclaimed award-winning hour long drama was created by David E. Kelley, based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel. Andrea Arnold directed all seven episodes and David E. Kelly wrote the scripts. Kidman, Witherspoon, Kelley, Jean-Marc Vallée, Bruna Papandrea, Per Saari, Gregg Fienberg, Nathan Ross, Andrea Arnold, and author Liane Moriarty serve as executive producers.

The Season 2 Plot:

“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.”

Big Little Lies July 2019 Episodes:

Season 2, episode 5: “Kill Me”
Debut date: SUNDAY, JULY 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Renata (Laura Dern) deals with the fallout from Gordon’s (Jeffrey Nordling) legal troubles and attempts to help Celeste (Nicole Kidman). Bonnie (Zoë Kravitz) relives painful memories from her past.
Teleplay by David E. Kelley; story by David E. Kelley and Liane Moriarty; directed by Andrea Arnold.

Season 2, episode 6: “The Bad Mother”
Debut date: SUNDAY, JULY 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Celeste (Nicole Kidman) is blindsided by Mary Louise (Meryl Streep). Gordon (Jeffrey Nordling) continues to disappoint Renata (Laura Dern). Bonnie (Zoë Kravitz) contemplates a solution to her mother’s suffering and her own ongoing guilt. Ed (Adam Scott) entertains an unusual proposition before catching Madeline (Reese Witherspoon) in an unguarded moment. The Monterey Five feel the pressure of increased scrutiny of Perry’s death.
Teleplay by David E. Kelley; story by David E. Kelley and Liane Moriarty; directed by Andrea Arnold.

Season 2, episode 7: “I Want to Know” (season finale)
Debut date: SUNDAY, JULY 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Celeste (Nicole Kidman) questions Mary Louise (Meryl Streep) about a tragic event from Perry’s childhood; Madeline (Reese Witherspoon) worries their lie is tearing the Monterey Five apart.
Teleplay by David E. Kelley; story by David E. Kelley and Liane Moriarty; directed by Andrea Arnold.

BTS’ New Concert Film “Bring the Soul: The Movie” Unveils a Trailer and Poster

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Rebecca Murray

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July 3, 2019

BTS is launching the hype campaign for their third concert film with the release of a new trailer and poster. Bring the Soul: The Movie follows the release of Burn the Stage: The Movie, which brought in $18.5 million during its limited theatrical release, and Love Yourself in Seoul.

The popular, award-winning South Korean boyband is made up of RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook.

“Trafalgar Releasing is thrilled to collaborate with Big Hit Entertainment again for Bring the Soul: The Movie, giving fans around the world an intimate opportunity to see the band following their landmark LOVE YOURSELF tour. The ARMYs are truly a community, and we are excited to bring them together for an all-new BTS experience in cinemas worldwide,” stated Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing.

Trafalgar Releasing will open the film in limited release on August 7, 2019. Tickets will be available for purchase via BringTheSoulTheMovie.com starting Wednesday, July 3.

Details on Bring the Soul: The Movie

“Following 2018’s record breaking release of Burn the Stage: The Movie and 2019’s sought-after concert film Love Yourself in Seoul, the journey of BTS continues in Bring the Soul: The Movie.

Shining brighter than any light on the stage, now the group invite fans behind the spotlight.

On the day following the final concert of their Europe tour, on a rooftop in Paris, BTS tells their very own stories from experiencing new cities to performing in front of thousands of ARMY across the globe. An all-new glimpse into BTS’ world away from the stage, featuring intimate group discussions alongside spectacular concert performances from the tour, this is a cinema event not to be missed.”

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BTS Bring the Soul Poster — Poster for ‘Bring the Soul: The Movie’

BTS Bring the Soul — A scene from ‘Bring the Soul: The Movie’ (Photo Credit: GOINGMERRY12HO / Copyright BIGHIT ent)

‘Blood & Treasure’ Season 1 Episode 9 Preview: Photos from “Shadow of Projekt Athena”

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Rebecca Murray

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July 3, 2019

Blood and Treasure Episode 9 — Antonio Cupo as Captain Fabi and Sofia Pernas as Lexi Vaziri in ‘Blood & Treasure’ episode 9 (Photo: Philippe Bossé © 2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Blood & Treasure, which already earned an early season two renewal order, continues its globe-trotting ways with season one episode nine. Directed by Holly Dale from a script by Nazrin Choudhury, “The Shadow of Projekt Athena” will air on Tuesday, July 9th at 10pm ET/PT.

Episode nine’s guest cast includes Vlasta Vrana, Davide Chiazzese, Melanie Beauchamp, and Woody Jeffreys.

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

“The Shadow of Projekt Athena” Plot – Danny and Lexi seek out a famed Nazi hunter whose research leads them to Montreal, where they suspect that the last of the Nazis who escaped with Cleopatra may still be alive and in hiding. Also, tensions between Gwen and Fabi come to a head.

The Season 1 Plot, Courtesy of CBS:

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

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

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

‘The Code’ Season 1 Episode 10 Photos: “Secret Squirrel” Preview

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Rebecca Murray

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July 3, 2019

The Code Season 1 Episode 10 — Anna Wood as Capt. Maya Dobbins and Raffi Barsoumian as Warrant Officer Rami Ahmadi in ‘The Code’ season 1 episode 10 (Photo: Jeff Neira © 2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

CBS’s summer drama The Code season one continues with episode 10 titled “Secret Squirrel.” Directed by Sarah Boyd from a script by Jovan Robinson, episode 10 is set to air on July 8, 2019.

Season one airs on Mondays at 9pm ET/PT.

The “Secret Squirrel” guest cast includes Alexander Koch, Justine Cotsonas, Cotter Smith, Rebecca Breeds, and Robert Picardo. Slate Holmgren, Don Guillory, Iris Delgado, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Whitney Anderson, Pippa Pearthree, ebastian Scacon, and Armando Riesco are also featured in episode 10.

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 “Secret Squirrel” Plot – When a Marine is accused of helping a terrorist escape from Guantanamo Bay, Abe and Harper believe that they have an open-and-shut case until they are mysteriously denied access to key evidence without explanation. Also, Trey and Maya attempt to get Rami reassigned back to their office.

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.”

‘Instinct’ Season 2 Episode 2 Preview: “Broken Record” Photos and Plot

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Rebecca Murray

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July 3, 2019

Instinct Season 2 Episode 2 — Alan Cumming as Dr. Dylan Reinhart and Bojana Novakovic as Det. Lizzie Needham in ‘Instinct’ season 2 episode 2 (Photo: Jeff Neumann © 2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

The second season of CBS’s Instinct continues with episode two titled “Broken Record.” The drama’s not taking the 4th of July holiday weekend off, with episode two set to air in its regular Sunday at 9pm ET/PT slot on July 7th. “Broken Record” was directed by Alex Pilai from a script by Keith Foglesong.

Episode two’s guest cast includes Lizzie DeClement, David Patterson, Clyde Lawrence, Brian Muller, and Danny McCarthy. Samuel H. Levine, Eboni Booth, and Aleyse Shannon also guest star in “Broken Record.”

The cast is led by Alan Cumming as Dr. Dylan Reinhart, Bojana Novakovic as Det. Lizzie Needham, Daniel Ings as Andy, Naveen Andrews as Julian Cousins, and Sharon Leal as Lt. Jasmine Gooden. Recurring cast members are Michael B. Silver as Det. Kanter Harris, Danny Mastrogiorgio as Det. Anthony Fucci, Stephen Rider as Zack Clark, John Mainieri as Det. Jimmy Marino, and Travis Van Winkle as Det. Ryan Stock.

Michael Rauch, Marc Webb, Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, James Patterson, Bill Robinson, Leopoldo Gout and Alan Cumming are the season two executive producers.

The “Broken Record” Plot – Dylan and Lizzie investigate the murder of an aspiring musician who was gunned down on a roller coaster at an amusement park. Also, Lizzie exhausts herself trying to keep up with a newly single friend, and Andy and Dylan look to broaden their options for adoption.

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