CBS’s action drama MacGyver continues season three with episode 20 airing on April 26, 2019. Titled “No-Go + High-Voltage + Rescue,” the episode was directed by Eagle Egillson from a script by Rob Pearlstein and Andrew Karlsruher. Season three airs on Fridays at 8pm ET/PT.
Episode 20’s guest stars include David Paluck as Derek Diresta, Mandy June Turpin as Julie, Jeffrey Cole as Tyler, Andrew Brodeur as Ben, and Emily Marie Palmer as Isabela. Laurie Catherine Winkel, Jorge Longoria, Francisco Soto, Jr, and Eileen Faxas also guest star.
Season three’s cast is led by Lucas Till as Angus “Mac” MacGyver. George Eads plays Jack Dalton, Tristin Mays is Riley Davis, Justin Hires is Wilt Bozer, and Meredith Eaton plays Matty. Recurring guest cast members include Levy Tran as Desi, Tate Donovan as Oversight, David Dastmalchian as Murdoc, and Michael Des Barres as Nicholas Helman.
The “No-Go + High-Voltage + Rescue” Plot – When two American tourists go missing while doing a “No-Go Scavenger Hunt” through some of the world’s most dangerous countries, the Phoenix team goes undercover as backpackers to find them and bring them home alive.
The MacGyver Plot:
“MacGyver, a reimagining of the classic series, is an action-adventure drama about 20-something Angus “Mac” MacGyver, who creates a clandestine organization within the U.S. government, where he uses his extraordinary talent for unconventional problem-solving and his vast scientific knowledge to save lives. Joining his team on high-risk missions around the globe is maverick former CIA agent Jack Dalton; Riley Davis, an unpredictable computer hacker with a chip on her shoulder; Wilt Bozer, Mac’s roommate and the newest agent on the team; and Matty Weber, a legend in Covert Ops and the director of operations at the Phoenix Foundation.
Under the aegis of the Department of External Services, MacGyver takes on the responsibility of saving the world, armed to the teeth with resourcefulness and little more than bubble gum and a paper clip.”
FXX’s critically acclaimed adult animated series Archer returns for season 10 on May 29, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT. This season finds the collection of oddball characters heading into space for Archer: 1999, a season that finds the group encountering aliens, space pirates, and outer space entities.
FXX brought the voice cast of Archer to the 2019 WonderCon in Anaheim to discuss the upcoming season. Sitting down for roundtable interviews, Lucky Yates shed some light on what’s in store for Archer: 1999 and how it feels to be part of a show that constantly reinvents itself.
What’s the new wrinkle for Krieger going to be this year?
Lucky Yates: “I’m Krieger again, there’s one wrinkle. I’m no longer a bird. Well, we’re not human – we’re a synthetic human this time. Now he’s a robot as opposed to a clone. Like in the Aliens franchise he’s a synthetic human with milk blood. So, he’s a robot and he catches a lot of hell for it since he’s the only one on board.”
Does this robot Krieger like it in space since he’s built for it?
Lucky Yates: “Yeah. Yeah, there’s a lot of sort of like Spock where there’s just sort of a cold logic side to him, except they pick on him a lot. He has emotions unlike Spock, I guess. Krieger gets sad. But yeah, he digs space.”
Krieger’s had a lot of interesting transformations over the years.
Lucky Yates: “Yeah, big changes.”
Algernop Krieger (voice of Lucky Yates) in ‘Archer: 1999’ (Photo Credit: FXX)
Are there any that have stuck out over the seasons?
Lucky Yates: “Other than Crackers? Because Crackers above all, I love Crackers. I feel so bad saying it but, man, I love that bird! But my previous one was I love the San Marcos season – whatever season that is when we go to San Marcos, the one where we’re drug dealers – because he runs into the other clones. It opens up the world of Krieger and asks so many questions, like, ‘Man, how many of these guys are running around? Who is Krieger Prime?’
There’s got to be one at the top somewhere. I don’t think it’s our Krieger. We still haven’t answered which Krieger we have.”
Are we moving closer to that revelation in this season?
Lucky Yates: “In this season? No, because we’re in outer space and I’m a robot. But who knows? Who knows what will happen in the future. Not this guy.”
Has it been a challenge to reinvent the show every year?
Lucky Yates: “For us it’s a blast because it’s the same characters but we get to do completely different things every year and put different little spins on everything. I know the fans are freaking out about it every time we do one of these. Well, some of them… Some of the grumpier ones. I Shouldn’t say the fans because our fans are amazing. But some of your grumpier types get really bent out of shape as though this cartoon – these people – are real. You know what I mean? It’s like, ‘Just relax and enjoy the ride, guys.’
So, to sort of reinvent every year is amazing. It’s so much fun. I think the show could go on forever if we just kept doing that. Because at the core it’s about how these characters deal with one another. It’s a sort of dysfunctional family in the middle of something that, you know, they’re going to bicker their way through and hopefully succeed.”
Is it hard to work yourself up to those loud yelling moments?
Lucky Yates: “Oh god, no. I’m very loud as just a human being so it’s tougher to sort of tone things down for me. They’re just like, ‘Hey, don’t be so loud in this one.’”
Is there a particular sci-fi film that you loved seeing parodied in this season?
Lucky Yates: “Personally, I’ve only seen…I’ve seen the first episode, so I don’t know from this point on how things look. But sort of the look of the show we really are paying a lot of homage to the Aliens franchise, and it’s one of my favorite franchises because it’s sci-fi/horror which are two of my biggest happy places. So, I love that.
It’s the clunky sort of ‘70s version of what the future will be – clackety keyboards and weird things that don’t really make (sense). We’ve far surpassed a lot of the tech that’s on the ship already. So, getting back to that sort of, ‘This is what people thought the future would be,’ is a lot of fun.”
ABC’s Whiskey Cavalier season one episode nine centers on Lauren Cohan’s character, Frankie Trowbridge. The episode titled “Hearts & Minds” is set to air on April 24, 2019 and was directed by Jon East from a script by Sheri Elwood. Season one airs Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT.
The Walking Dead‘s Lauren Cohan and Scandal‘s Scott Foley lead the season one cast. Ana Ortiz plays Susan Sampson, Tyler James Williams (also a Walking Dead alum) is Edgar Standish, Vir Das is Jai Datta, and Josh Hopkins plays Ray Prince.
Series star Scott Foley is also involved as a producer. The Warner Bros. Television production is executive produced by Bill Lawrence, Jeff Ingold, and writer David Hemingson. Peter Atencio directed the pilot and is also on board as an executive producer.
The “Hearts & Minds” Plot – Frankie is forced to prove herself as a leader when Will is captured during a mission to take down an international organ harvesting operation in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Will spends his time in captivity attempting to bond with Jai, who is unreceptive, and Standish seeks Frankie’s help to improve his combat skills.
The Whiskey Cavalier Plot:
The series follows the adventures of tough but tender FBI super-agent Will Chase (code name: “Whiskey Cavalier”). Following an emotional breakup, Chase is assigned to work with badass CIA operative Frankie Trowbridge (code name: “Fiery Tribune”). Together, they lead an inter-agency team of flawed, funny and heroic spies who periodically save the world – and each other – while navigating the rocky roads of friendship, romance and office politics.
Lauren Cohan in ‘Whiskey Cavalier’ season 1 episode 9 (ABC/Larry D. Horricks)Sergej Onopko and Lauren Cohanin season 1 episode 9 (ABC/Larry D. Horricks)Lauren Cohan in season 1 episode 9 (ABC/Larry D. Horricks)Tyler James Williams, Ana Ortiz, and Sergej Onopko in season 1 episode 9 (ABC/Larry D. Horricks)Tyler James Williams and Lauren Cohan in season 1 episode 9 (ABC/Larry D. Horricks)
What’s the one thing that’s been missing from the Avengers: Endgame promotional hype? Why, a musical montage featuring the cast of Avengers: Endgame singing the classic rock song, “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” of course.
The Tonight Show‘s Jimmy Fallon joined the surviving Avengers for a new take on Billy Joel’s popular tune. The two-minute video features Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr, Brie Larson, Mark Ruffalo, Paul Rudd, Jeremy Renner, and Don Cheadle taking Marvel fans back through the history of this chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Robert Downey Jr kicks the video off introducing Tony Stark/Iron Man. Chris Hemsworth gets to sing about Asgard while Mark Ruffalo’s “Bruce Banner, radiation, transformation” succinctly sums up The Hulk’s origin. Chris Evans gets into it with, “Captain Rogers, World War II, Bucky, Peggy, I love you! First Avenger, here we go. Everyone assemble!”
Next, the video runs through the list of villains from this chapter of the MCU including Red Skull, Whiplash, HYDRA, and Loki.
Paul Rudd (Ant-Man) appears exhausted after singing his part: “Battle for humanity, Stones of Infinity, space, time soul, mind, power and reality.”
After the villains, the video runs through the 21 prior films that haven’t yet been mentioned. The two-minute video ends with a tribute to the man responsible for it all, Stan Lee.
Avengers: Endgame will be screening today for critics across America. (My screening’s four hours away as I type this.) The review embargo will lift at 3pm PT/6pm ET so be sure to avoid any #AvengersEndgame spoilers on social media beginning later today through its release date. The studio, the cast, and Avengers: Endgame directors have done an amazing job keeping plot details from leaking and have asked for critics to refrain from posting anything that may even hint at being a spoiler. Hopefully all Marvel fans will be able to go into a screening and experience the film’s twists without some jerk ruining it in advance.
Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Jimmy Fallon, Robert Downey Jr., and Mark Ruffalo in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ music video (Photo by: NBC)
Milana Vayntrub provides the voice of Squirrel Girl in the Marvel Rising animated productions, including Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron. During roundtable interviews at the 2019 WonderCon in Anaheim, Vayntrub revealed she sees a lot of herself in the fan favorite character.
Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron is now available on Marvel HQ.
What’s the best part of voicing Squirrel Girl?
Milana Vayntrub: “There’s so many. I think honestly the thing that is so wonderful is that she’s very funny. You’re going to be in a recording booth for hours and yelling and pushing yourself physically to that extent, it’s really just nice to have a joke. You guys know when you’re casually funny with people, it feels so good to make people laugh. Like, ‘I did it! My brain fired and synapsed in a way that worked to trigger something in somebody else that made them feel good.’ So, the fact that you can do that as a job is the best.”
Squirrel Girl is so funny in a very specific way. Was that hard to capture?
Milana Vayntrub: “I’m very like Squirrel Girl, truly. In fact, when I read her – when I read the comics before any of this, I felt like she talks like I talk. And so, as a voice actor, I don’t have to do too much to make her more like myself. There’s a little bit of a pitch thing that I do, but tiny. I feel like she’s excited about a lot of the things I’m excited about…teamwork, girl power, squirrels.”
Is there a favorite scene of Squirrel Girl’s?
Milana Vayntrub: “We did a short that was a scene-for-scene remake of one of Ryan North’s comics and I think that was my favorite. The animation was really interesting. The writing felt, because it was actually Ryan’s words, it felt super authentic and fun. And it was one of the early comics that I read of Ryan’s and so it felt like I got to bring truly her to life. And it turned out great. It’s beautiful.”
Milana Vayntrub voices Squirrel Girl in the ‘Marvel Rising’ projects (Photo Credit: Marvel)
Do you see yourself in the animation of Squirrel Girl?
Milana Vayntrub: “I think I am Squirrel Girl so whenever I see the cartoon and it’s not actually me, I am shocked. I’m like, ‘I’m not a redhead! My eyes are brown!’ Because when I am voicing her, I genuinely feel so connected to her in the cheesiest way possible. I feel like Squirrel Girl is not just my spirit animal, she is my spirit.
When I’m reading the words, I just feel like it is an extension of me. I’m so sorry for how cheesy that is! I don’t mean it in like a Daniel Day-Lewis way where I’ve been growing my own tail. But I do feel like naturally we’re aligned.”
Do you have any Squirrel Girl action figures?
Milana Vayntrub: “Yes, I have one and I’ve given one to my niece. But I asked to keep Tippy. I just had to give her something to work for. I have to have some sort of reward system otherwise she won’t clean for me. No, I’m kidding. I did keep Tippy because I wanted Squirrel Girl to have many squirrels like she does in some of the animations. (Laughing) And I’m a terrible aunt. I giveth, I taketh away.”
Where would you like to see her evolve to next?
Milana Vayntrub: “President. Squirrel Girl for President! Squirrel Girl 2020.”
Oscar winner Anne Hathaway (Les Misérables) and Rebel Wilson (the Pitch Perfect films) team up for the comedy film, The Hustle, which just released a new one-minute trailer. In the 2019 comedy, Hathaway and Wilson join forces to exact revenge on men.
The cast also includes Tim Blake Nelson and Alex Sharp.
Chris Addison (Veep, Playing House) directed from a screenplay by Stanley Shapiro, Paul Henning, Dale Launer, and Jac Schaeffer. Rebel Wilson and Roger Birnbaum served as producers. Addison’s behind the scenes team includes director of photography Michael Coulter, editor Anthony Boys, costume designer Emma Fryer, and casting director Theo Park, with music by Anne Dudley.
Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures will release The Hustle in theaters on May 10, 2019. The MPAA’s rated it PG-13 for crude sexual content and language.
The Plot:
“Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson star as female scam artists, one low rent and the other high class, who team up to take down the dirty rotten men who have wronged them.”
Oscar winner Natalie Portman (Black Swan) will provide the narration for Disneynature’s upcoming film, Dolphin Reef. Disneynature made the announcement on Earth Day and confirmed Dolphin Reef will be released on Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, which debuts on November 12, 2019.
“For more than a decade, Disneynature has amazed and inspired the world through its acclaimed True Life Adventure films,’” said Agnes Chu, senior vice president of Content for Disney+. “We’re thrilled to give Disneynature’s unique stories a new home in our growing collection of original content.”
“Disneynature takes audiences to spectacular and remote places to share remarkable wildlife stories captured by our award-winning film crews,” said Paul Baribault, vice president of Disneynature. “For Penguins, which is in theaters now, moviegoers get to explore the vast and unforgiving Antarctic environment through the eyes of an Adélie penguin. Dolphin Reef takes us to a thriving coral reef—one of the most fascinating and dynamic habitats on Earth—to see the incredible creatures who consider reefs their home.”
In addition to Dolphin Reef, projects announced for the upcoming Disney+ service include Be Our Chef, Cinema Relics: Iconic Art of the Movies, Earthkeepers, Encore!, Ink & Paint, and Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2. Marvel’s 616, Marvel’s Hero Project, Magic of Animal Kingdom, (Re)Connect, Rogue Trip, Shop Class, and The World According to Jeff Goldblum will also be available to subscribers.
Natalie Portman was most recently seen in Vox Lux, Annihilation, and Jackie. Portman just finished work on Lucy in the Sky directed by Noah Hawley and co-starring Jon Hamm, Dan Stevens, and Zazie Beetz.
The Dolphin Reef Plot Description:
“Created with Disneynature’s signature storytelling style, the film introduces Echo, a young Pacific bottlenose dolphin who can’t quite decide if it’s time to grow up and take on new responsibilities. Dolphin society is tricky, and the coral reef that Echo and his family call home depends on all of its inhabitants to keep it healthy. But Echo has a tough time resisting the many adventures the ocean has to offer. Keith Scholey, who directed Disneynature’s Bears, helms the film.”
Was there ever any doubt NCIS: New Orleans and NCIS: Los Angeles would be sticking around for another season? Not really. Today CBS confirmed both shows have earned renewal orders and will be part of the network’s 2019-2020 primetime season.
CBS announced earlier this month that NCIS, the show that spawned the spin-offs, would be returning for a 17th season.
“Both shows have been key pillars to the CBS schedule for several years,” stated Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. “They offer heroic stories, big stars and have attracted a passionate, loyal fan base. We’re excited to have Chris, LL, Scott and these terrific casts back to bring more terrific NCIS stories to viewers in the U.S. and around the world.”
NCIS: New Orleans season five has been averaging 11 million viewers each week. It’s also been taking the #1 spot against its time slot competition. NCIS: Los Angeles is enjoying its 10th season and ranks among the “most-watched dramas on broadcast television,” according to CBS. NCIS: LA is drawing in an average of 10.1 million viewers, enough to make it the top scripted series among the four major networks on Sunday nights.
CBS previously confirmed Young Sheldon, Mom, Criminal Minds, Blue Bloods, FBI, God Friended Me, The Neighborhood, and Magnum P.I. were renewed for the upcoming primetime season.
Scott Bakula leads the cast of NCIS: New Orleans season five which currently airs Tuesdays at 10pm ET/PT. The cast also includes Lucas Black, Vanessa Ferlito, Necar Zadegan, Rob Kerkovich, Daryl “Chill” Mitchell, and CCH Pounder.
NCIS: Los Angeles airs Sundays at 10pm ET/PT and stars Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J. Linda Hunt, Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen, Barrett Foa, and Renée Felice Smith also star in season 10.
The NCIS: Los Angeles Plot:
NCIS: Los Angeles is a drama about the high-stakes world of a division of NCIS that is charged with apprehending dangerous and elusive criminals, who pose a threat to the nation’s security. By assuming false identities and utilizing the most advanced technology, this team of highly trained agents goes deep undercover, putting their lives on the line in the field to bring down their targets.
Armed with the latest in high-tech gear and sent regularly into life-threatening situations, this tight-knit unit relies on each other to do what is necessary to protect national interests.
The NCIS: New Orleans Plot:
NCIS: New Orleans is a drama about the local field office that investigates criminal cases involving military personnel in The Big Easy, a city known for its music, entertainment and decadence. Leading the team is Special Agent Dwayne Pride, a.k.a. “King,” a native of New Orleans who is driven by his need to do what is right. Working with Pride is his longtime friend and colleague Special Agent Christopher Lasalle, who plays hard but works harder; tough and acerbic Special Agent Tammy Gregorio, a former FBI Agent who was sent to New Orleans to investigate NCIS and upon completion joined Pride’s team; and Forensic Agent Sebastian Lund, a brilliant scientist who left the lab and, after much training, became an agent.
Supporting them is coroner Dr. Loretta Wade, who is as eccentric as she is smart, and Investigative Computer Specialist Patton Plame, an animated and talented hacker. Joining the team this season is Special Agent Hannah Khoury, a seasoned agent who specializes in international counter-intelligence and has spent most of her career on overseas assignments. This colorful city that harbors a dark side is a magnet for service personnel on leave, and when overindulgence is followed by trouble, Pride’s team is at its best.
Wiz Khalifa’s performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival included the announcement of the Grammy nominee’s upcoming 2019 summer tour. Wiz Khalifa’s “The Decent Exposure Tour” will begin on July 9th at the Cellairis Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Stops will include Boston, Charlotte, Toronto, Pittsburgh, Chicago, San Diego, and Dallas. The tour will wrap up on August 15th in Boise, Idaho at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater.
French Montana, Playboi Carti, Moneybagg Yo, Chevy Woods, and DJ Drama are set to join Wiz Khalifa during the tour as special guests.
Tickets for the 29 city tour will go on sale beginning Friday, April 26th at 10am local time via LiveNation.com. Citi cardmembers can participate in a special presale on April 23rd at 10am local time through Thursday, April 25th at 10pm local time.
Wiz Khalifa “The Decent Exposure Tour” Dates:
07/09/2019 – Atlanta, GA at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood
07/10/2019 – Charlotte, NC at PNC Music Pavilion
07/12/2019 – Holmdel, NJ at PNC Banks Art Center
07/13/2019 – Hartford, CT at XFINITY Theatre*
07/14/2019 – Boston, MA at Xfinity Center
07/16/2019 – Wantagh, NY at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater.
07/18/2019 – Camden, NJ at BB&T Pavilion
07/19/2019 – Bristow, VA at Jiffy Lube Live
07/20/2019 – Pittsburgh, PA at KeyBank Pavilion
07/21/2019 – Darien Center, NY at Darien Lake Amphitheater
07/23/2019 – Toronto, ON at Budweiser Stage
07/25/2019 – Cincinnati, OH at Riverbend Music Center
07/26/2019 – Indianapolis, IN at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
07/27/2019 – Chicago, IL at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*
07/28/2019 – Columbus, OH at Express Live!*+^
07/30/2019 – Cleveland, OH at Blossom Music Center
07/31/2019 – Detroit, MI at DTE Energy Music Center
08/01/2019 – St. Louis, MO at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
08/02/2019 – Camdenton, MO at Ozarks Amphitheater+^
08/03/2019 – Dallas, TX at Dos Equis Pavilion
08/04/2019 – San Antonio, TX at Majestic Theatre*+^
08/06/2019 – Denver, CO at Fillmore Auditorium*+^
08/07/2019 – Salt Lake City, UT at USANA Amphitheatre
08/09/2019 – Irvine, CA at FivePoint Amphitheatre+
08/10/2019 – San Diego, CA at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
08/11/2019 – Concord, CA at Concord Pavilion*
08/13/2019 – Auburn, WA at White River Amphitheatre
08/14/2019 – Ridgefield, WA at Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
08/15/2019 – Boise, ID at Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater*.^
* Playboi Carti not on this date
+ French Montana not on this date
. Moneybagg not on this date
^ not a Live Nation date
Photos, plot details and guest cast details arrive for CBS’s S.W.A.T. season two episode 20. The episode titled “Rocket Fuel” was directed by Laura Belsey and written by Craig Gore and Ryan Keleher. Debbie Allen returns to guest star as Charice Harrelson, Hondo’s mother. Grimm‘s Claire Coffee also returns as Kira in the April 25, 2019 episode.
Season two episode 20’s guest cast also includes Daniel Lissing as Ty, Erwin Stone as Chef J, John Gloria as Sergeant Davis, Dalon J. Holland as Kyree, Greg Eagles as Roland, Tia Valentine as Monica, Nicholas “Slick” Stewart as Jarius, and Chris Lee as Peter “PC-Pak” Watkins, Ethan Drake Davis, Roshawn Briscoe, Casper Nelson, Tom Ayers, Larissa Alonso, Amanda Lowe-Oadell, Dominic Hoffman, Phylicia A. Wissa, Arcadio Cadena, and Anahi Bustillos also guest star in “Rocket Fuel.”
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 “Rocket Fuel” Plot – The SWAT team discovers a new version of PCP with ties to an escaped drug dealer who created a version that ravaged the city decades earlier. Tan’s personal ties to the case emerge when he brings in his mentor, Ben Mosley (Dominic Hoffman), the former lead detective on the original drug case, to help. Also, Chris weighs a major decision regarding her romantic relationship with Kira and Ty, and Hondo’s patience is tested by his new familial responsibilities.
