Freeform’s Shadowhunters finally returns for the second half of season three on February 25, 2019 at 8pm ET/PT. The first half concluded way back in May 2018, leaving fans hanging with a cliffhanger that seemed to indicate Clary is dead. The second half of the season picks up with Clary’s friends mourning her loss and trying their best to carry on.
In June 2018 Freeform broke the news that the series was not renewed for a fourth season. The second half of season three will be the end of the series, concluding with a special two-hour episode to wrap up storylines.
The season three cast includes Katherine McNamara as Clary Fray, Dominic Sherwood as Jace Wayland, Alberto Rosende as Simon Lewis, Emeraude Toubia as Isabelle Lightwood, Matthew Daddario as Alec Lightwood, Isaiah Mustafa as Luke Garroway, Harry Shum Jr. as Magnus Bane, and Alisha Wainwright as Maia Roberts. The series is executive produced by Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer, McG, Matt Hastings, Mary Viola, Martin Moszkowicz and Robert Kulzer.
The “Lost Souls” Plot: In the emotional midseason premiere, everyone is dealing with the loss of Clary and are trying to move on best they can. Unbeknownst to them, the Shadowhunters face a new level of evil that they can’t even imagine with the arrival of Jonathan Morgenstern.
Meanwhile, Maia tries to help a devastated Simon who has lost his family and his best friend. But unknown to everyone, Clary is alive and finds herself in a new and dangerous predicament.
The Season 3 Second Half Plot:
With the loss of Clary after Lilith’s apartment exploded, Alec, Isabelle and Jace try to come to terms with what has happened. Glad to have their brother back, Alec and Isabelle are still worried about Jace, who is taking the actions of The Owl very hard. Magnus is also mourning the loss of his magic and finds himself in a new position—having to rely on others for help.
Matthew Daddario and Harry Shum Jr in ‘Shadowhunters’ season 3 episode 11 (Freeform/John Medland)Dominic Sherwood in season 3 episode 11 (Freeform/John Medland)Matthew Daddario and Emeraude Toubia in season 3 episode 11 (Freeform/John Medland)Dominic Sherwood and Isaiah Mustafa in season 3 episode 11 (Freeform/John Medland)Matthew Daddario and Emeraude Toubia in season 3 episode 11 (Freeform/John Medland)
Seth Rogen plays a journalist who runs into his former babysitter (Charlize Theron), now the Secretary of State who’s running for president, in the comedy, Long Shot. The new two and a half minute trailer makes repeated references to Theron being out of Rogen’s league, even comparing the possibility of the two dating to if Kate Middleton were to date Danny DeVito.
There’s also a few sweet moments, some physical comedy, and a reverse Pretty Woman bit with Theron handling the Richard Gere part and Rogen the Julia Roberts character, in the official trailer.
In addition to Oscar winner Charlize Theron (Monster) and Seth Rogen (Neighbors), the cast includes O’Shea Jackson Jr, Andy Serkis, June Diane Raphael, Bob Odenkirk, and Alexander Skarsgard.
Rogen reunites with the director of 50/50 and The Night Before, Jonathan Levine, for the 2019 comedy from writers Dan Sterling and Liz Hannah. And, Rogen and Theron served as produces along with A.J. Dix, Beth Kono, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver.
Lionsgate and Summit are set to release Long Shot in theaters on May 3, 2019.
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star in ‘Long Shot’ (Photo by: Hector Alvarez / Lionsgate)
The Plot:
Fred Flarsky (Rogen) is a gifted and free-spirited journalist with an affinity for trouble. Charlotte Field (Theron) is one of the most influential women in the world. Smart, sophisticated, and accomplished, she’s a powerhouse diplomat with a talent for…well, mostly everything. The two have nothing in common, except that she was his babysitter and childhood crush. When Fred unexpectedly reconnects with Charlotte, he charms her with his self-deprecating humor and his memories of her youthful idealism. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte impulsively hires Fred as her speechwriter, much to the dismay of her trusted advisors.
A fish out of water on Charlotte’s elite team, Fred is unprepared for her glamorous lifestyle in the limelight. However, sparks fly as their unmistakable chemistry leads to a round-the-world romance and a series of unexpected and dangerous incidents.
Fox’s Gotham season five episode six had so many twists it was difficult to keep track of them all. Among the key events that went down in the pivotal episode were the pairing of Selina and Oswald, the return of Lee, the fact Lee also had a chip in her head which caused her to want to kill Jim Gordon, Ed Nygma pretending his chip was still working when it wasn’t, and the revelation that Barbara is pregnant! She broke the news about her impending bundle of joy while Jim and Lee were busy playing catch-up.
Jerome is, obviously, still alive and he’s captured Alfred. Plus, the episode saw the origin story of Bane play out after Eduardo Dorrance barely survived a fight with his former friend, Jim.
Up next, season five episode seven titled “Ace Chemicals.” Episode seven will air on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 8pm ET/PT.
The cast of the comic book-inspired series’ final season is led by Ben McKenzie as Detective James Gordon. Donal Logue is Detective Harvey Bullock, Sean Pertwee is Alfred Pennyworth, Robin Lord Taylor is Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin, and Erin Richards is Barbara Kean. David Mazouz plays Bruce Wayne, Camren Bicondova is Selina Kyle/the future Catwoman, Cory Michael Smith is Edward Nygma/The Riddler, and Chris Chalk plays Lucius Fox.
The “Ace Chemicals” Plot: Gordon races to uncover the criminal element threatening to end talks of Gotham’s reunification with the mainland. A very much alive Jeremiah (guest star Cameron Monaghan) returns and organizes a twisted recreation of the murder of Bruce’s parents with the help of Jervis Tetch aka Mad Hatter (guest star Benedict Samuel) in the all-new “Ace Chemicals” episode.
“Gotham is an origin story of the great DC Comics Super-Villains and vigilantes, revealing an entirely new chapter that has never been told. From executive producer and writer Bruno Heller and executive producers Danny Cannon and John Stephens, Gotham follows the rise of Det. James Gordon (McKenzie) through a dangerously corrupt city teetering between good and evil, and chronicles the birth of one of the most popular super heroes of our time.”
Netflix just released a new two-minute trailer for the action thriller Triple Frontier. The new trailer fills in more on the plot as well as the relationship between the film’s first-rate ensemble cast.
Two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck (Argo, Good Will Hunting), Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy, The Lost City of Z), Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, A Most Violent Year), Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones, Narcos), and Garrett Hedlund (Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, Mudbound) star in the thriller as a former Special Forces team. Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising, Emerald City) co-stars in the Netflix production.
Triple Frontier was directed by J.C. Chandor (2014’s A Most Violent Year, 2013’s All Is Lost, 2011’s Margin Call) from a screenplay he co-wrote with Oscar winner Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker). Neal Dodson, Alex Gartner, Andy Horwitz, and Charles Roven produced the film. Boal, Kathryn Bigelow, Anna Gerb, Andrés Calderón, and Thomas Hayslip served as executive producers. The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Roman Vasyanov, editor Ron Patane, production designer Greg Berry, and costume designer Marlene Stewart.
Netflix will release Triple Frontier in select theaters on March 6, 2019 followed by a March 13th global premiere date on the streaming service.
The Plot:
A group of former Special Forces operatives reunite to plan a heist in a sparsely populated multi-border zone of South America. For the first time in their prestigious careers these unsung heroes undertake this dangerous mission for self instead of country. But when events take an unexpected turn and threaten to spiral out of control, their skills, their loyalties and their morals are pushed to a breaking point in an epic battle for survival.
Lynn Whitfield (Greenleaf) guest stars in season two episode 15 of Fox’s medical drama, The Resident. The upcoming episode is titled “Queens” and is set to air on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 8pm ET/PT.
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 “Queens” Plot: Bell’s confidence in Quovadis continues to waver when the poster child for one of its medical devices, Henry Barnett (guest star Evan Whitten), is rushed back into the ER, experiencing seizure-like symptoms. Meanwhile, Mina’s past comes to light when her mother, famous Nigerian surgeon Dr. Okeke (guest star Lynn Whitfield), pays a visit to Chastain, and Conrad makes a risky move when Henry returns to the hospital.
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.
‘American Ninja Warrior’ season 10 logo (Photo by: NBC)
NBC’s American Ninja Warrior will return for an eighth season this summer. The Emmy Award-winning competition series will begin filming soon, however the official premiere date hasn’t been announced.
NBC’s renewal announcement revealed season eight of American Ninja Warrior will be traveling to six cities before finishing up with the finals in Las Vegas. The six locations include Universal Studios’ backlot in Los Angeles, The Home Depot Backyard at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and the State Capitol Building in Oklahoma City. The competition will also take place at Rash Field in Baltimore, downtown Cincinnati, and the Tacoma Dome in Washington.
Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila will return as hosts. Arthur Smith and Kent Weed of A. Smith & Co. Productions executive produce along with Brian Richardson, Anthony Storm, and Kristen Stabile. The series is based on Japan’s Sasuke which has been around for 36 seasons.
American Ninja Warrior Series Details:
“The action-packed series follows competitors as they tackle challenging obstacle courses in city qualifying and finals rounds throughout the country. Top competitors in each of the city finals rounds move onto the national finals, where they compete on a four-stage course that includes multiple obstacles on each stage. The winner, who must complete all four stages, including the final 75-foot rope climb, will take home a grand prize of $1 million.
In addition, the ninja to go the farthest on the national finals course wins $100,000. Last season’s inaugural ‘last ninja standing’ was American Ninja Warrior veteran Drew Drechsel. Drechsel has competed on eight seasons of the show to date and recently served as the captain for Team USA on the show’s annual ‘USA Vs. the World’ telecast.
Last season, American Ninja Warrior introduced several new twists, including lowering the competitors’ age limit to 19, which ushered in a new generation of strong, swift ninjas, and the fan-favorite 18-foot mega-warped wall, which offered competitors a chance to instantly win $10,000.
This season will bring some new, significant changes to the course and the game play, including new rules for the mega-warped wall and never-before-seen obstacles.”
Brendan Fraser in ‘Doom Patrol’ episode 1 (Photo by Quantrell D. Colbert / 2018 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc)
Brendan Fraser was the hero of lots of bit tentpole movies like The Mummy and Journey to the Center of the Earth. He played George of the Jungle and Dudley Do-Right but it took until 2019 for him to play a bona fide comic book superhero. And now it’s only his voice.
On Doom Patrol, Fraser plays the live-action Cliff Steele, a race car driver who “dies” in an automobile accident. His brain is placed in the mechanical body of Robotman, and Fraser provides the voice for that. Fraser was at TCA for Doom Patrol and Showbiz Junkies spoke with him. Doom Patrol premieres Friday, February 15, 2019 on DC Universe.
You’ve done so many movies with things that aren’t there, like The Mummy, Looney Tunes, and Journey to the Center of the Earth. That was sort of at the dawn of this CGI world. Did you sort of learn these skills on the ground floor as the industry was learning how to make the effects?
Brendan Fraser: “Jon Burton at ILM really had the wizard’s hat on back on ’97-98. He was bringing together the best of what was on offer in CGI, stepping up and saying, ‘We can do anything and you’ll believe it.’ The reality is yeah, this technology can keep reinventing itself as it does to the point where anything is possible, but none of it works unless whoever’s performing it believes in what they’re doing. So essentially it’s just committed acting is what it should come down to. Believe in the circumstances of the world or whatever the effect is, and then having a collaborative trust with a nameless, faceless CGI artist who can create the effects.”
I always thought you had a special skill at that which some other actors didn’t quite fully have.
Brendan Fraser: “Thank you. Imaginary friends.”
How does that come into play when you’re doing the voice-over for Cliff?
Brendan Fraser: “It’s all on the page. This story is unique. It’s absolutely chapter and page, the major beats of the Morrison comics from the early ‘90s, late ‘80s. So of the fans who we hope we make and who do know that source material, they should be pleased that we’re staying true to it.”
How long is Cliff going to put off looking for his now adult daughter?
Brendan Fraser: “I could tell you, but then I have to kill you.”
That’s the way I want to go, killed by Brendan Fraser.
Brendan Fraser: “Just keep watching.”
Television has offered you some diverse roles in The Affair, Trust and this. How has that been for you to embrace these eclectic roles?
Brendan Fraser: “Diversity has always been the touchstone for me, ever since I started to be involved and lucky enough to be a part of this industry. It’s important to try and reinvent yourself if you can. I like to stay challenged. I don’t know if this is television or that is either anymore, streaming.”
If you had to describe your career, how would you describe it?
Brendan Fraser: “Diversity. I’ve had a diverse career and the good fortune to be allowed to carry on, win, lose or draw.”
Is it really just good fortune?
Brendan Fraser: “Being prepared and in the right place at the right time helps too.”
Do you have a strategy?
Brendan Fraser: “Keep working.”
Do you take everything?
Brendan Fraser: “No, I want to be challenged and I want to stay in projects that essentially, like we all want, to see.”
What would your dream job be?
Brendan Fraser: “I’m pretty happy with this project right now. I’m certain that I’ll take a close look at whatever comes my way, whether it’s a streaming service, television, feature film, independent, or voice-over. I like to keep busy.”
What are you watching right now?
Brendan Fraser: “I have to think about this. I don’t watch much television, to tell you the truth.”
School Ties turned 25 just over a year ago. Have you thought about how relevant that still is?
Brendan Fraser: “It was relevant them. It was set in the ‘50s for a reason because it let people say, ‘Hey, that was then, not now.’ Let’s not forget that at the time it came out, Los Angeles was on fire after Rodney King. Really, how much have we learned since then?”
And the clique of privileged boys policing themselves.
Brendan Fraser: “It’s dangerous to be in a society of your peers. William Golding’s Lord of the Flies may have said that [too].”
The CW’s Legacies season one episode 10 found Lizzie using wishes granted by a genie to get rid of Hope. When that didn’t work – Hope was still brought to the school by Alaric after a search for new students – Lizzie got rid of the school. That turned out to be the worst possible thing she could have wished for. By the end of the episode, the school – with Hope – was back to where it had been prior to Lizzie’s little wish excursion. However, Lizzie apparently will have lingering affects from her encounter with the genie.
Up next, season one episode 11 titled “We’re Gonna Need a Spotlight.” Airing February 21, 2019, the episode was directed by Barbara Brown from a script by Thomas Brandon and Penny Cox.
The season one cast includes Danielle Rose Russell as Hope, Matthew Davis as Alaric Saltzman, Jenny Boyd as Lizzie Saltzman, Kaylee Bryant as Josie Saltzman, Demetrius Bridges as Dorian, and Quincy Fouse as Milton Greasley/MG. Aria Shahghasemi is Landon Kirby and Peyton Alex Smith plays Rafael Waithe.
The “We’re Gonna Need A Spotlight” Plot – THE SALVATORE SCHOOL’S ANNUAL TALENT SHOW — When Alaric (Davis) decides to postpone the school’s annual talent show, Lizzie (Boyd) and Josie (Bryant) are determined to make sure the show goes on. Meanwhile, tensions arise when the students face a creature that lowers their inhibitions. Lastly, Alaric decides to play hooky with Emma (guest star Karan David).
The Season One Plot:
“For the last decade, the iconic heroes and villains of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals have captivated audiences worldwide. They left an enduring legacy of love and family in their wake, which continues in Legacies, a thrilling new drama that tells the story of the next generation of supernatural beings at The Salvatore Boarding School for the Young and Gifted. It’s here that Klaus Mikaelson’s daughter, 17-year-old Hope Mikaelson; Alaric Saltzman’s twins, Lizzie and Josie Saltzman ; and other young adults — including high-energy vampire MG, newly-triggered werewolf Rafael Waithe and the mysterious Landon Kirby — come of age in the most unconventional way possible, nurtured to be their best selves…in spite of their worst impulses.
Will these young witches, vampires and werewolves become the heroes they want to be — or the villains they were born to be? As they fight to protect their secret, their town of Mystic Falls and eventually the world, they will have to rely on ancient folklore and tales to learn how to battle their far-reaching enemies.”
Netflix just released the first official trailer for Love Death and Robots, the streaming service’s first foray into animated anthology series. Love Death and Robots comes from executive producers Tim Miller (Deadpool, Terminator: Dark Fate) and director David Fincher (Mindhunter, Gone Girl, House of Cards, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and is inspired by the comics of the 1970s that influenced their careers.
When the project was initially announced by Netflix, Miller said, “Love, Death & Robots is my dream project, it combines my love of animation and amazing stories. Midnight movies, comics, books and magazines of fantastic fiction have inspired me for decades, but they were relegated to the fringe culture of geeks and nerds of which I was a part. I’m so f**king excited that the creative landscape has finally changed enough for adult-themed animation to become part of a larger cultural conversation.”
In addition to David Fincher and Tim Miller, Jennifer Miller and Josh Donen serve as executive producers on the project.
Love Death and Robots is set to premiere on Netflix on March 15, 2019.
Details on the Animated Anthology Series, Courtesy of Netflix:
Sentient dairy products, rogue werewolf soldiers, robots gone wild, garbage monsters, cyborg bounty hunters, alien spiders and blood-thirsty demons from hell – all converge in a 185 minute genre orgy of stories not suitable for the mainstream.
The full roster of stories will cover a variety of adult topics including racism, government, war, free will, and human nature. The anthology collection spans the science fiction, fantasy, horror and comedy genres and each short has a unique animation style: from traditional 2D to photo-real 3D CGI. The creators were assembled for a global calling for best in class animators from all over the world including artists from France, Korea, Hungary, Canada and the US among others.
Poster for ‘Love Death and Robots’ (Photo Credit: Netflix)
A scene from ‘Clara’ (Photo Courtesy of Screen Media)
Screen Media has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to Clara, a sci-fi drama starring Suits‘ Patrick J. Adams and Pretty Little Liars‘ Troian Bellisario. The film has already finished its festival run, screening at both the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival and the Austin Film Festival. The Austin festival awarded the sci-fi movie the Best Narrative Feature Film prize.
“Following an amazing international festival tour, I’m incredibly excited to finally be able to share Clara with audiences in the U.S,” stated writer/director Akash Sherman. “This is a film that aims to speak to both mind and heart, and which, I hope, challenges audiences to consider some big questions about science and space, and the cosmic nature of human connection. I look forward to working with the team at Screen Media to bring Clara to both film-lovers and space-lovers across the country!”
“Clara amazed us in so many ways,” added Seth Needle, SVP, Worldwide Acquisitions at Screen Media. “From the strong filmmaking to the complex, engaging story to the emotional performances. All of it shows why Akash is one of the best young filmmakers to watch today. We’re so happy to be working with him, Ari and the rest of the team.”
The cast also includes Ennis Esmer, Kristen Hager and RH Thomson. Ari Lantos produced and Anant Singh executive produced. The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Nick Haight, editor Matt Lyon, production designer Chris Crane, costume designer Kendra Terpenning, and art director Karis Malszecki. Jonathon Kawchuk provided the film’s score.
Screen Media is targeting a May 2019 theatrical release date for Clara.
The Plot:
Starring Patrick J. Adams and Troian Bellisario, Clara tells the story of an obsessive astronomer and a curious artist who form an unlikely bond which leads to a profound, scientific discovery.
