‘Avengers: Endgame’ Video Arrives with the #DontSpoilTheEndgame Campaign

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April 16, 2019

10 days out from the theatrical release of Avengers: Endgame and Marvel has dropped a new teaser featuring clips from the previous films in this chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The new video also features Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr) warning, “Before we’re done, we still have one promise to keep. If we can’t protect the Earth, you can be damn sure we’ll avenge it.”

Steve Rogers / Captain America (Chris Evans) replies, “Whatever it takes.”

The minute and a half trailer arrives on the same day as the launch of the #DontSpoilTheEndgame message across social media. Directors Anthony and Joe Russo posted a letter to fans (and anyone thinking of being a jerk by disclosing secrets) asking them not to spoil the experience by revealing any key details about the much-anticipated superhero-filled film.

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— Russo Brothers (@Russo_Brothers) April 16, 2019

Avengers: Endgame stars Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America, Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/The Hulk, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Karen Gillan as Nebula, Brie Larson as Captain Marvel, Josh Brolin as Thanos, and Don Cheadle as James Rhodes/War Machine.

Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, writers of all three Captain America films and Infinity War, wrote the Endgame script. Kevin Feige produced and Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo, Trinh Tran, Jon Favreau and Stan Lee served as executive producers.

Marvel Studios will release Avengers: Endgame in theaters on April 26, 2019.

The Very Basic Plot Description:

“The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to twenty-two films, Avengers: Endgame.”

‘The Loudest Voice’ Trailer: Check Out Russell Crowe as Roger Ailes

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Rebecca Murray

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April 16, 2019

Showtime’s released the first trailer for the limited series The Loudest Voice starring Oscar winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator) as Fox News founder Roger Ailes. The seven episode series is based on The Loudest Voice in the Room, the bestselling book by Gabriel Sherman that’s an in-depth dive into Ailes’ history at Fox.

The Loudest Voice is set to premiere on June 30, 2019. Episodes will air on Sundays at 10pm ET/PT.

The cast of the limited series includes Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts as former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, Golden Globe nominee Sienna Miller (Layer Cake) as Ailes’ wife Elizabeth, Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Seth MacFarlane (Ted, Family Guy) as former Fox News PR chief Brian Lewis, Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Simon McBurney (The Theory of Everything) as News Corp leader Rupert Murdoch, and Annabelle Wallis (Peaky Blinders) as former Fox News booker Laurie Luhn. Aleksa Palladino (Boardwalk Empire) plays Ailes’ longtime assistant Judy Laterza. Josh Charles (The Good Wife) and Josh Stamberg (The Affair) guest star.

Russell Crowe, Tom McCarthy, Alex Metcalf, Jason Blum, Marci Wiseman, Jeremy Gold, Liza Chasin, and Kari Skogland executive produce. McCarthy wrote the first episode with author Sherman. Skogland (The Handmaid’s Tale) directed several episodes of the Showtime and Blumhouse Television co-production.

Russell Crowe as Rodger Ailes in ‘The Loudest Voice’ episode 1 (Photo: JoJo Whilden/SHOWTIME)

The Plot:

“In today’s politically charged media landscape, no figure looms larger, even after his passing, than Roger Ailes, who molded Fox News into a force that irrevocably changed the conversation about the highest levels of government. To understand the events that led to the rise of the modern Republican party, one must understand Ailes.

The upcoming limited series takes on that challenge, focusing primarily on the past decade in which Ailes arguably became the Republican Party’s de facto leader, while also touching on defining events in Ailes’ life, including his experiences with world leaders that gave birth to Ailes’ political career and the sexual harassment accusations and settlements that brought his Fox News reign to an end. The series aims to shed light on the psychology that drives the political process from the top down.”

‘FBI’ Season 1 Episode 20 Photos: “What Lies Beneath” Preview

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Rebecca Murray

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April 16, 2019

FBI Season 1 Episode 20 — Titus Makin, Missy Peregrym and Zeeko Zaki in ‘FBI’ season 1 episode 20 (Photo: Michael Parmelee © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

CBS’s hit drama FBI continues its first season with episode 20 airing on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 9pm ET/PT. Episode 20 is titled “What Lies Beneath” and was directed by Vince Misiano from a script by David Amann.

Season one episode 20’s guest stars include Titus Makin as Art Perkins, Nasser Faris as Ahmed El-Masri, Michael Benyaer as Zev Malin, Tarek Bishara as Tarek, Jason Mello as Agent Holt, and Karim Sioud as Karim Mahmoud. Brittany Vicars, Melissa Joyner, Sydney James Harcourt, Derek Hedlund, Carmen Lamar Gonzalez, Marissa Carpio, Sean Donnelly, Collin Meath, Jason Liebman, Paul Sadlik, James Madio, and David Gibson also guest star in “What Lies Beneath.”

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 “What Lies Beneath” Plot – When a controversial senior leader from Egypt comes to New York for a heart transplant, OA struggles to balance his personal opinion with his professional duty when he is assigned to the security detail.

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.”

‘Outlander’ Season 5: First Photo and Production News

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Rebecca Murray

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April 16, 2019

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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April 16, 2019

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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April 16, 2019

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.”

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

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Rebecca Murray

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April 16, 2019

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)

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

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Rebecca Murray

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April 15, 2019

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.

Recap of Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 1

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

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Rebecca Murray

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April 15, 2019

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.”

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

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Rebecca Murray

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April 15, 2019

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:

Manifest Season 1 Finale Recap

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