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‘Annabelle Comes Home’ Trailer: The Creepy Doll Attracts Even Creepier Followers

New Line Cinema’s official trailer for Annabelle Comes Home shows what happens when you touch the haunted/possessed items housed in Ed and Lorraine Warren’s home. The latest film of The Conjuring universe finds the horrifying doll set free to terrorize new victims.

The 2019 horror film 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).

Annabelle Comes Home opens in theaters on July 3, 2019.

The Plot:

“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.

The film stars McKenna Grace (The Haunting of Hill House, Captain Marvel) as Judy; Madison Iseman (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween) as her babysitter, Mary Ellen; and Katie Sarife (Youth and Consequences, Supernatural) as troubled friend Daniela; with Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring, Insidious films, Aquaman) and Vera Farmiga (The Conjuring films, upcoming Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Bates Motel) reprising their roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren.”

Annabelle Comes Home
The Annabelle doll in New Line Cinema’s horror film ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ (Photo © 2019 Warner Bros Entertainment Inc)




Khalid Free Spirit World Tour North American Dates Announced

Khalid Free Spirit tour

Khalid announced the dates of his first North American headlining tour which will kick off on June 20, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. The upcoming tour is in support of Khalid’s sophomore album, Free Spirit, set to drop on April 5th.

The “Khalid Free Spirit World Tour” will stop in cities including San Diego, Orlando, Toronto, Houston, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta before finishing up on August 17th at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. Singer/songwriter Clairo will join the tour as special guest.

Ticket sales for the general public open on April 5th at 12pm local time via LiveNation.com. Citi®/AAdvantage® cardmembers will have early access to a presale beginning on Tuesday, April 2nd at 10am local time through Thursday, April 4th at 10pm local time.

Khalid Free Spirit World Tour 2019 North American Dates:

    Thursday, June 20, 2019 – Phoenix, AZ at Gila River Arena
    Saturday, June 22, 2019 – Las Vegas, NV at MGM Grand Garden Arena
    Sunday, June 23, 2019 – San Diego, CA at Pechanga Arena San Diego
    Tuesday, June 25, 2019 – Los Angeles, CA at STAPLES Center
    Friday, June 28, 2019 – Oakland, CA at Oracle Arena
    Saturday, June 29, 2019 – Sacramento, CA at Golden 1 Center
    Monday, July 01, 2019 – Portland, OR at Moda Center
    Thursday, July 04, 2019 – Edmonton, AB at Rogers Place
    Sunday, July 07, 2019 – Tacoma, WA at Tacoma Dome
    Tuesday, July 09, 2019 – Spokane, WA at Spokane Arena
    Friday, July 12, 2019 – Denver, CO at Pepsi Center
    Sunday, July 14, 2019 – Dallas, TX at American Airlines Center
    Tuesday, July 16, 2019 – San Antonio, TX at AT&T Center
    Thursday, July 18, 2019 – Houston, TX at Toyota Center
    Friday, July 19, 2019 – Oklahoma City, OK at Chesapeake Energy Arena
    Sunday, July 21, 2019* – Kansas City, MO at Sprint Center
    Tuesday, July 23, 2019 – St. Paul, MN at Xcel Energy Center
    Thursday, July 25, 2019 – Chicago, IL at United Center
    Friday, July 26, 2019 – Columbus, OH at Nationwide Arena
    Sunday, July 28, 2019 – Detroit, MI at Little Caesars Arena
    Monday, July 29, 2019 – Pittsburgh, PA at PPG Paints Arena
    Wednesday, July 31, 2019 – New York, NY at Madison Square Garden
    Saturday, August 03, 2019 – Washington, DC at Capital One Arena
    Sunday, August 04, 2019 – Hartford, CT at XL CENTER
    Tuesday, August 06, 2019 – Toronto, ON at Scotiabank Arena
    Thursday, August 08, 2019 – Montreal, QC at The Bell Centre
    Saturday, August 10, 2019 – Boston, MA at TD Garden
    Sunday, August 11, 2019 – Philadelphia, PA at Wells Fargo Center
    Tuesday, August 13, 2019 – Charlotte, NC at Spectrum Center
    Wednesday, August 14, 2019 – Atlanta, GA at State Farm Arena
    Friday, August 16, 2019 – Orlando, FL at Amway Center
    Saturday, August 17, 2019 – Miami, FL at AmericanAirlines Arena

*Clairo not on date




‘Law & Order: SVU’ Enters the Record Books with a 21st Season Order

Law & Order: SVU Renewed Season 21
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” Poster (Photo by: NBC)

With the announcement of a 21st season order, NBC’s popular dramatic series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has taken over the top spot in the record books. Law & Order: SVU is now the longest running primetime live-action series in history, passing up the record of 20 seasons set by Gunsmoke when it finished its run in 1975. Mariska Hargitay’s character Lt. Benson has also become the longest-running female character in a primetime live-action series.

“We tip our cap to Dick Wolf, Mariska Hargitay and the amazing cast and crew of SVU, who now all go into the record book,” said Paul Telegdy and George Cheeks, Co-Chairmen, NBC Entertainment. “This incredible run is an example of what happens when producers, writers and actors all come together and create a show that, year after year, speaks to its audience in a powerful way. We couldn’t be more proud of this remarkable achievement.”

“As SVU moves into its third decade, Mariska has become an iconic figure as a star, advocate and crusader for women,” stated creator/executive producer Dick Wolf. “She is an enduring champion of the movement to end sexual violence, and dozens of episodes have dealt with the very same issues that have shifted into the spotlight in this country in the past two years. Mariska is a delight as #1 on the call sheet and, to me, a true friend.”

“I’m deeply proud to be a part of this groundbreaking show, and humbled to make television history today,” added Hargitay. “The longevity and continued success of SVU is a testament not only to the show’s powerful storytelling and ability to connect with viewers, but to its necessity. We have told important stories for 20 years, and we will continue to tell them.”

In addition to Hargitay, the cast of the critically acclaimed drama includes Ice T as Sgt. Odafin “Fin” Tutuola, Kelli Giddish as Det. Amanda Rollins, Peter Scanavino as Det. Sonny Carisi, and Philip Winchester as Asst. District Attorney Peter Stone. Dick Wolf created the series and serves as an executive producer with Hargitay, Michael Chernuchin, Julie Martin, Alex Chapple, Arthur Forney, and Peter Jankowski.

The current 20th season has been averaging 7.6 million viewers.




‘The Rookie’ Season 1 Episode 18 Photos: “Homefront” Preview

ABC’s The Rookie season one episode 18 is set to air on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT and features guest stars Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers and Michael Beach as Commander Percy West. The episode was directed by April Mullen from a script by Bill Rinier and Natalie Callaghan.

The season one cast is led by Nathan Fillion as John Nolan and includes Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez, and Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey. Titus Makin plays Jackson West, Mercedes Mason is Captain Zoe Andersen, Melissa O’Neil is Lucy Chen, Afton Williamson plays Talia Bishop, and Eric Winter is Tim Bradford.

The “Homefront” Plot – When one of their colleagues is arrested by Internal Affairs for lying on the witness stand, it leads to the release of three felons whose cases he worked on and the team being asked to check in on them now that they are free. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan finds out he is being sued by a man who claims he used excessive force which led to an injury.

The Season One Plot:

Starting over isn’t easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan (Fillion) who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being a Los Angeles police officer. As the force’s oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis. If he can’t keep up with the young cops and the criminals, he’ll be risking lives including his own. But if he can use his life experience, determination and sense of humor to give him an edge, he may just become a success in this new chapter of his life.

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Afton Williamson in ‘The Rookie’ season 1 episode 18 (ABC/Tony Rivetti)
The Rookie Season 1 Episode 18
Afton Williamson in season 1 episode 18 (ABC/Tony Rivetti)
The Rookie Season 1 Episode 18
Charles Baker and Caleb Castille in season 1 episode 18 (ABC/Tony Rivetti)
The Rookie Season 1 Episode 18
Lee Coc and Afton Williamson in season 1 episode 18 (ABC/Tony Rivetti)
The Rookie Season 1 Episode 18
Caleb Castille and Afton Williamson in season 1 episode 18 (ABC/Tony Rivetti)




‘Pennyworth’ Teaser Trailer: Introducing Jack Bannon as Alfred

Epix has just released a 17 second Pennyworth teaser trailer introducing Jack Bannon (The Imitation Game, Ripper Street) as as a young Alfred Pennyworth. The network’s also unveiled two photos of Bannon in character.

The series doesn’t have a confirmed premiere date but is expected to debut sometime this summer. Filming is currently underway at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden in the UK.

Season one of the series, based on characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, consists of 10 hour-long episodes. Bruno Heller (Gotham, The Mentalist, Rome) writes and executive produces. Danny Cannon (Gotham, CSI series) is on board as an executive producer and director.

Joining Jack Bannon in season one are Ben Aldridge (Our Girl, Fleabag), Paloma Faith, Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Ryan Fletcher (Outlander), Hainsley Lloyd Bennett (Eastenders), Emma Paetz (Gentleman Jack), and Polly Walker (The Mentalist, Rome).

The Pennyworth Plot:

The drama follows Bruce Wayne’s legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Bannon), a former British SAS soldier in his 20’s, who forms a security company and goes to work with a young billionaire Thomas Wayne (Aldridge), who’s not yet Bruce’s father, in 1960s London.

The Characters:

  • Alfred Pennyworth is a boyishly handsome, cheerful, charming, clever young man from London. Honest, open-faced and witty; you’d never take him for an SAS killer. Alfred doesn’t know how to reconcile the kind-hearted boy he used to be with the cold, calculated killer he was forced to become. He’s a man on the make, who doesn’t know what to make of himself yet.
  • Thomas Wayne is a young, fresh-faced billionaire hailing from the east coast of the United States. Confident and extremely disciplined, this young aristocrat meets an unlikely business partner in Alfred Pennyworth.
  • Dave Boy (Fletcher), a haggard Highland Scotsman who is slowly drinking himself to death since leaving the army, is a close ally of Alfred and Bazza and also the most unpredictable of the trio.
  • Bazza (Bennett), a posh Bajan playboy, is highly proficient at logistics and a valued member of Alfred’s team.
  • Lord Harwood (Flemyng) is upper class Englishman; he’s cultured, urbane, brilliant and supremely sure of himself. His sadistic, cruel nature has a veneer of charm.
  • Bet Sykes (Faith) is a spirited, sadistic and sharp-tongued villain.
  • Peggy Sykes (Walker) is the sister of Bet Sykes, played by Paloma Faith. Peggy is described as one of Lancashire’s busiest and most successful dominatrixes. The sensible matriarch in a family of maniacs, Peggy is fiercely loyal, endlessly resourceful, and lives by her own strange but rigorous moral code.

Jack Bannon as Pennyworth
Jack Bannon stars ‘Pennyworth’ (Photo Credit: Epix)
Jack Bannon as Pennyworth
Jack Bannon stars ‘Pennyworth’ (Photo Credit: Epix)




‘The 100’ Season 6: Jason Rothenberg Interview on World-Building and New Beginnings

Both the poster and first trailer tease it’s time for the survivors to face their demons in The 100 season six. In the new season, the gang arrive on a new planet and attempt to move forward following Monty’s dying wishes that they do better. He also wished them happiness and believed they could be the good guys wherever they wind up. But the first trailer for the new season shows following Monty’s wish for a peaceful future is going to be near impossible.

During the New York Comic Con, series creator/executive producer Jason Rothenberg sat down for interviews to discuss season six. Rothenberg confirmed how much he loves building new worlds and teased a little of what we can expect from Clarke and the gang as they explore a new world.

Season six of The 100 premieres on April 30, 2019 on The CW.

This season is another reinvention. Is that fun for you to do this sort of refresh each season?

Jason Rothenberg: “Yeah. That’s a good question. I definitely creatively try to keep it interesting for myself, that’s why we do it. It’s now become our model so every year we try and tell a new ‘A’ story, essentially, a new sort of uber-plot which does involve usually creating a new wrinkle of a world or a new group of survivors or whatever the case may be. And you’re right – this season is a fairly drastic version of that. It is a new show, literally.”

What can you tell us about the planet and its people and creatures?

Jason Rothenberg: (Laughing) “There will be some.”

People and creatures?

Jason Rothenberg: “Yeah. I mean, you know, the most exciting thing for me has always been world building… Not the most exciting thing, but it’s definitely something I enjoy doing. I hired a bunch of writers who are sci-fi geeks this season and we’re going to try…it’s a hardcore sci-fi story that we’re telling.


The planet, what can I tell you about it? I really can’t tell you much about it. We know it’s got two suns. Those two suns affect the world in really extreme ways that we reveal pretty much right up front. So, that’s all I can really say.

In terms of the people, Eligius 3 – the prisoners were Eligius 4 from last season – Eligius 3 is the mission that Monty was trying to crack that code on and did and found where they went. And it’s 200 years later. They’ve been there for 200 years and so what we find is what they have left behind, what they have created, I guess. What that means you’ll have to wait and see.”

Tone-wise, which season is season six most like?

Jason Rothenberg: “It’s different. The theme of the show has always been this really kind of dark what would you do to survive, how far will you go, at what point does the good guy become the bad guy because they are willing to do such extreme things to keep their people alive. And they go into this season having done all those things, having Monty’s sort of dying wish for them to do better, and they will now really try to do better. So, there’s an odd hopefulness to this whole season in regards to that which I think flavors the whole stew in an interesting new way. Not like any other season; it’s very different.”

Book one was the first five seasons and now we’re starting book two. Do you envision that being the same length? Do you have a plan for it beyond this season?

Jason Rothenberg: “You know, the end of book one was something that had been with me for a little while and I didn’t know if we were…to be honest with you, I didn’t know if that was going to be the end when I wrote it last year. So, I was kind of tasked with a tough mission which was create an ending that is both interesting in and of itself for a season ending and could be the end of the show. We were lucky enough to have that not be the case.

I love this notion of exploring this new planet and what has become of the Eligius 3 colonists. And so, it could last five years I suppose. I’m not really thinking that far ahead. It’s a long time to be on one show. It’s hard to keep the quality as high as I feel like we have. The crew is great, the cast is amazing, the writers have been great. Everybody is doing their best work right now. But at some point, you start to repeat yourself and I don’t want to be in that situation so I’m not announcing an end date or anything like that – that’s out of my league anyway – but I don’t think it’s one of those shows that’s meant for a Supernatural type run.”

Are there any unusual pairings or anything you can tease for the upcoming season about characters we’ll see together that we may not expect?

Jason Rothenberg: “Yeah, there are some interesting pairings. Eliza (Taylor) and Richard (Harmon) are great together and they have a lot to do. Murphy’s really pissed off at her for what she did last year. He got shot at the end and obviously she abandoned them in Polis…Was it Polis? Technically it’s Polis. She abandoned them to Octavia. She’s also obviously sided with McCreary and Diyoza and that led to some trouble for him, so he’s not going to let her forget that for a while.

Their conflict is awesome. They’re both such good actors. It’s like the dream is having as many talented people to write for and pair together. You know we like to do that, and that will continue.

And, there’s some new characters that I love. That’s always the case where we try and introduce a new group of whether it’s antagonists or villains to run our characters into. That’s similar this season.”

Will we see any more flashbacks of Monty and Harper raising Jordan?

Jason Rothenberg: “No comment. It’s always possible that we can see people who have left the show.

This season one of the things I’m most excited about is we’ve come up with a story for Eliza – for Clarke – that is unlike anything we’ve ever done before. It’s really pushing her as an actress in ways that she feels challenged by, which is good. When you have someone as talented as Eliza five years on one character can get a little bit, I won’t say stale – I don’t think she’d ever say that – but it’s nice to give her a challenge. I know I just got an email from her about what’s coming up in this next episode and she’s like, ‘Really?!’ I can’t really talk about it much other than to say it’s going to be awesome and I’m excited to see what she does.”

Did you receive any pushback from the network when the topic of cannibalism was introduced?

Jason Rothenberg: “No. Actually there was no pushback on the cannibalism story. I think I had a phone call or two, but I pitched them why they did it and Mark Pedowitz at The CW has always been our biggest champion, has always given me as much rope as I needed to hang myself with. He’s incredibly supportive that way and it’s really nice to have that going into creative discussions with the network. There was a conversation about it, but I think Mark was cool with it so everybody else became cool with it. I don’t want to speak for him, but I feel like that probably happened.”




‘The Resident’ Season 2 Episode 19 Photos: “Snowed In” Preview

Fox’s The Resident season two episode 19 finds the staff dealing with life-threatening emergencies in horrible weather. Airing on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 8pm ET/PT, episode 19 is titled “Snowed In.”

The season two cast includes Matt Czuchry as Conrad Hawkins, Bruce Greenwood as Dr. Randolph Bell, Emily VanCamp as Nicolette, and Manish Dayal as Devon Pravesh. Shaunette Renée Wilson is Mina Okafor, Malcolm-Jamal Warner is Dr. AJ Austin, Jane Leeves is Dr. Kit Voss, and Glenn Morshower plays Marshall Winthrop.

The “Snowed In” Plot – When Atlanta is struck by a severe snowstorm, Mina must perform a big surgery – without the help of The Raptor – to save the life of a young father, while Kit and Bell get stuck babysitting the man’s children. Nic and Conrad experience a disagreement with a patient’s treatment, causing further strain in their relationship. Meanwhile, Devon teaches an important lesson about life and death to a first-year med student.

The Season 2 Plot:

Season two finds star resident Dr. Conrad Hawkins continuing to make difficult calls in the best interests of his patients. But, having rekindled a romantic relationship with nurse Nicolette “Nic” Nevins, the two now must face unresolved issues from their past. Conrad’s father, Marshall Winthrop, has taken over as head of Chastain, and comes into direct conflict with the hospital’s newly minted CEO, Dr. Randolph Bell.

Meanwhile, Dr. Mina Okafor continues to work with her larger-than-life mentor, Dr. AJ Austin. However, the skills of new ortho surgeon Dr. Kitt Voss could lead Mina on a different path. First-year resident Dr. Devon Pravesh becomes intrigued by new medical device rep Julian Booth, whose presence at the hospital will upend business as usual for everyone there.

The Resident Season 2 Episode 19
Shannon Wilcox, Emily VanCamp and Matt Czuchry in ‘The Resident’ season 2 episode 19 (Photo by Guy D’Alema © 2018 Fox Broadcasting Co)
The Resident Season 2 Episode 19
Emily VanCamp and guest star Shannon Wilcox in season 2 episode 19 (Photo by Guy D’Alema © 2018 Fox Broadcasting Co)
The Resident Season 2 Episode 19
Bruce Greenwood and Jane Leaves in the “Snowed In” episode (Photo by Guy D’Alema © 2018 Fox Broadcasting Co)
The Resident Season 2 Episode 19
Nathan Anderson, Tasso Feldman and Jane Leaves in season 2 episode 19 (Photo by Guy D’Alema © 2018 Fox Broadcasting Co)
The Resident Season 2 Episode 19
Jane Leaves, Bruce Greenwood, Shaunette Renée Wilson and Tasso Feldman in season 2 episode 19 (Photo by Guy D’Alema © 2018 Fox Broadcasting Co)




‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Teaser Trailer: Quick Tease of What Scares Guillermo del Toro

CBS and Lionsgate have unveiled the first teaser trailer for the 2019 summer release, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. The horror film is based on the book series written by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell, books that Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water) loved as a teenager.

The cast includes Michael Garza (Wayward Pines, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1), Austin Abrams (Brad’s Status, The Americans), Gabriel Rush (Moonrise Kingdom, The Grand Budapest Hotel), Austin Zajur (Fist Fight, Kidding), and Natalie Ganzhorn (Make it Pop, Wet Bum). Zoe Colletti (Rubicon), Dean Norris (Claws, The Big Bang Theory), Gil Bellows (Patriot), and Lorraine Toussaint (Into the Badlands, The Fosters) are also featured in the horror film.

Although the film’s been described as an anthology featuring different creatures and scary circumstances, director André Øvredal says it’s not. “It is a cohesive, two-hour feature with one story, where everything is weaved together to be part of that story,” stated Øvredal during a special preview of footage.

Øvredal directed from a screenplay by Daniel Hageman and Kevin Hageman (screen story by Guillermo del Toro). Sean Daniel, Jason F. Brown, J. Miles Dale, Elizabeth Grave, and Guillermo del Toro produced.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark will open in theaters on August 9, 2019.

The Plot:

“It’s 1968 in America. Change is blowing in the wind…but seemingly far removed from the unrest in the cities is the small town of Mill Valley where for generations, the shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large. It is in their mansion on the edge of town that Sarah, a young girl with horrible secrets, turned her tortured life into a series of scary stories, written in a book that has transcended time-stories that have a way of becoming all too real for a group of teenagers who discover Sarah’s terrifying home.”

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Poster



‘Magnum, P.I.’ Season 1 Episode 20 Preview: Season Finale Photos and Plot

Season one of CBS’s Magnum P.I. concludes with episode 20 airing on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 9pm ET/PT. The episode titled “The Day It All Came Together” was directed by Bryan Spicer from a script by Peter M. Lenkov and Eric Guggenheim.

Brian Austin Green guest stars in season one episode 20 as Special Agent Adam Kreshner. Jordan Salud, Jonathan Ohye, Jo Sung, Darren Darnborough, Michael Bisping, Michael De Ycaza, Jeremy Gilbert, and Brennan Dyson also guest star in the season finale.

The cast of the reboot of the series is led by Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum. Perdita Weeks is Juliet Higgins, Zachary Knighton is Orville “Rick” Wright, Stephen Hill is Theodore “TC” Calvin, Tim Kang is Det. Gordon Katsumoto, and Amy Hill plays Kumu.

“The Day It All Came Together” Plot – Hannah (guest star Jordana Brewster), Magnum’s ex and the fugitive responsible for him and his SEAL team brothers being POWs for years, shows up at his home with a gunshot wound, and wanting his help to find her missing CIA father whose life is in danger. Also, Magnum makes an earnest proposition to Higgins for her to become his private investigations partner.

The Season 1 Plot:

Magnum P.I. is a modern take on the classic series centering on Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum lives in a guest cottage on Robin’s Nest, the luxurious estate where he works as a security consultant to supplement his P.I. business.

The “majordomo” of the property is Juliet Higgins, a beautiful and commanding disavowed MI:6 agent whose second job is to keep Magnum in line, with the help of her two Dobermans. When Magnum needs back-up on a job, he turns to his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors, Theodore “TC” Calvin, a former Marine chopper pilot who runs Island Hoppers, a helicopter tour business, and Orville “Rick” Wright, a former Marine door-gunner-turned-impresario of Oahu’s coolest nightclub and the most connected man on the island. Suspicious of Magnum’s casual attitude and presence at his crime scenes, Detective Gordon Katsumoto finds that he and Magnum are more alike than either of them care to admit.

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Brian Austin Green as Special Agent Adam Kreshner, Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins, Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum, and Jonathan Ohye as Special Agent Scott Larkin in ‘Magnum P.I.’ season 1 episode 20 (Photo © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Magnum P.I. Season 1 Episode 20
Jay Hernandez, Michael Bisping, and Brennan Dyson in season 1 episode 20 (Photo: Karen Neal © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Magnum P.I. Season 1 Episode 20
Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins and Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum in season 1 episode 20 (Photo: Karen Neal © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Magnum P.I. Season 1 Episode 20
Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum and Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins in season 1 episode 20 (Photo: Karen Neal © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
Magnum P.I. Season 1 Episode 20
Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins, Zachary Knighton as Orville “Rick” Wright, Stephen Hill as Theodore “TC” Calvin, and Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum (Photo: Karen Neal © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)




‘Hanna’ – Mireille Enos Interview on Amazon’s Action Thriller

Hanna star Mireille Enos
Mireille Enos stars in ‘Hanna’ (Photo by Jonathan Prime © Amazon Studios 2018)

Amazon’s new series Hanna expands the story of the 2011 movie. Hanna (Esme Creed-Miles) has been living in isolation with Erik (Joel Kinnaman) since they escaped a government facility. When she re-emerges, Marissa (Mireille Enos) comes looking for them. We also see Marissa in the past as more of her secrets unfold.

Enos was on a TCA panel with Creed-Miles and the creators of Hanna. She spoke with reporters further after the panel. Hanna season one premieres on Amazon Prime on Friday, March 29, 2019.

You did action in Sabotage. Were you able to give Esme any tips?

Mireille Enos: “Oh no, there was no reason to give her tips and she had a whole stunt team that was working with her, so she was well taken care of.”

What fun places is your character going this season?

Mireille Enos: “You see her in flashbacks. She’s much more of this kind of visceral creature and the events of season one take her back to being that person.”


So the flashbacks continue, that’s not just in the beginning of the first season?

Mireille Enos: “No, the flashbacks continue and also in the modern world, she’s much more refined. The events of season one bring her back to being more like the person that she was in the flashbacks.”

Were you involved with creating her looks for the two different time periods?

Mireille Enos: “Yeah, actually the very, very short hair was my baby. I felt really strongly about it. There were other suggestions that maybe as a counterpoint, when she’s more ruthless, she should have really long hair. I said 100% no. She needs to be as masculine as possible.”

Is present day a wig?

Mireille Enos: “No, actually the past was a wig.”

Did you see the movie?

Mireille Enos: “I did not. I’ve heard only wonderful things about it. Because I hadn’t seen it, when I was cast I just decided not to.”

You are the antagonist but is she more complicated than that?

Mireille Enos: “Yeah, absolutely. She has these very dark secrets, these terrible events that she has been a part of in the past that then she has covered. Now she’s built this lovely life for herself. What Hanna’s emergence threatens is to reveal those things that she’s done and she desperately doesn’t want them revealed. It’s interesting to watch characters under that kind of pressure to see how far they’ll go to protect their lives and their loved ones.”

We’ve seen in real life how far people go to cover up secrets.

Mireille Enos: “Yes, exactly.”

If you know what the secrets are, do you find them sympathetic secrets that you can understand?

Mireille Enos: “I am sympathetic to her but I’m playing her, so it’ll be interesting to see how audiences feel about her. I don’t know. When the truth is out, I don’t know how they’ll feel about her, actually.”

Do you get in on any of the action?

Mireille Enos: “Yes, I do.”

Do you like action after having done Sabotage and World War Z?

Mireille Enos: “Yeah, it’s so fun to do action. I’m a martial artist. I have a double black belt in Tae Kwon Do so it just speaks to this other aspect of me, and I think it’s really fun.”

What are some of your favorite shows on TV?

Mireille Enos: “You know what? I have kids so honestly I just watch kids shows in my spare time.”




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