The CW’s Supergirl season four episode five continued Ben Lockwood/Agent Liberty’s quest to rid the planet of aliens. Ben planted the parasite in Jensen (Anthony Konechny) which kept #TeamSupergirl busy throughout the episode. Meanwhile, James began the episode upset that hate groups had co-opted The Guardian as an anti-alien crusader. By the end of the episode, James had decided to go with it in order to expose those behind the anti-alien movement.
Up next, season four episode six titled “Call to Action” airing November 18, 2018. The episode was directed by Antonio Negret from a script by Gabriel Llanas and Daniel Beaty.
The season four cast includes Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Supergirl, Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers, David Harewood as J’onn J’onzz, Jesse Rath as Brainy, Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen, Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor, Nicole Maines as Nia Nal/Dreamer, April Parker as Colonel Haley, and Sam Witwer as Agent Liberty.
The “Call to Action” Plot: THANKSGIVING — Everyone gathers for Thanksgiving but Kara (Melissa Benoist) is feeling down after her televised debate with Ben Lockwood (Sam Witwer) about the anti-alien sentiment coursing through National City. Meanwhile, James (Mehcad Brooks) and Lena (Katie McGrath) argue about the best way to handle the Children of Liberty.
The CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode five found Sam running on empty as he trained hunters and sent them out to take care of possible supernatural creature sightings. It also found #TeamWinchester trying to find a missing hunter which led to the brothers taking on a Jinn who had been tasked with killing as many hunters as possible by Michael.
Up next is season 14 episode six which brings back fan favorite Richard Speight Jr to direct the episode titled “Optimism.” Season 14 episode six was written by Steve Yockey and is set to air on November 15, 2018.
The season 14 cast includes Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester, Misha Collins as Castiel, Alexander Calvert as Jack, and Samantha Smith as Mary Winchester. Mark Pellegrino is Nick, Jim Beaver plays Bobby Singer, and Danneel Ackles is Anael. The season’s executive producers include Robert Singer, Andrew Dabb, Phil Sgriccia, Jeremy Carver, Eugenie Ross-Leming, and Brad Buckner.
The “Optimism” Plot:
WHAT WE DO FOR LOVE – Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Charlie (guest star Felicia Day) team up to get to the bottom of a string of random disappearances. Meanwhile, Jack believes that he has found a case and convinces Dean (Jensen Ackles) to partner-up with him on the hunt.
Netflix’s Dumplin’ starring Jennifer Aniston has just released its first full trailer. The first look at the comedy/drama finds Aniston playing Rosie, a former beauty queen who can’t seem to let go of her pageant days. Her teen daughter, Willowdean (played by Danielle Macdonald), doesn’t have the typical beauty pageant body and Rosie’s shocked when she decides to enter the local pageant. Obviously there’s more to the story than that, and the trailer also reveals Willowdean (nicknamed Dumplin’ by her mom) becomes an inspiration to other larger girls.
In addition to Jennifer Aniston (We’re the Millers, Horrible Bosses) and Danielle Macdonald (Bird Box, Patti Cake$), the cast includes Odeya Rush (Lady Bird, Goosebumps), Dove Cameron (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Liv and Maddie, Descendants), and Harold Perrineau (Claws, Lost). Anne Fletcher (The Guilt Trip, The Proposal) directed the film and Kristin Hahn adapted Julie Murphy’s bestselling novel for the screen.
Dumplin’ is produced by Kristin Hahn, Michael Costigan (American Gangster, Brokeback Mountain), Mohamed AlRafi (Above Suspicion, Lying and Stealing), and Trish Hofmann (Gringo, Get On Up). Jennifer Aniston and Danny Nozell served as executive producers. The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Elliot Davis, editor Emma E. Hickox, production designer Elizabeth J. Jones, and costume designer Bina Daigeler, with music by Jake Monaco.
Netflix is planning to release Dumplin’ in select theaters and on the streaming service on December 7, 2018. The Dumplin’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with songs from Dolly Parton and Sia will hit stores on November 30th.
The Dumplin’ Plot:
Dumplin’ (Danielle Macdonald) is the plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen (Jennifer Aniston), who signs up for her mom’s pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town.
Danielle MacDonald and Jennifer Aniston star in ‘Dumplin’ (Photo Credit: Netflix)
Ready or not, the 2018 winter holiday season is nearly upon us. NBC’s announced they’ll be ringing in the holidays with screenings of It’s a Wonderful Life, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Christmas in Rockefeller Center. The network’s primetime lineup also includes the series finale of Timeless, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas Special.
NBC’s also planning a holiday edition of their popular talent competition series America’s Got Talent. Saturday Night Live will air Thanksgiving and Christmas specials comprised of some of the best holiday-themed skits from the show’s 44 seasons.
The 2018 holiday lineup will kick off on November 21st with Hollywood Game Night and ends on New Year’s Day with the annual Tournament of Roses Parade.
NBC Holiday Programs:
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21
Hollywood Game Night (8-9 p.m.; repeat Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 9 p.m.)
Celebrities will partake in such games as “Block This Way,” “Four-Letter Words,”’ “Popped Quiz,” “Back to Back” and “7 Seconds of Fame.”
A Saturday Night Live Thanksgiving (9-11 p.m.)
All-things Thanksgiving going back through the 44 seasons of “SNL.”
THURSDAY, NOV. 22
Macy’s 92nd Thanksgiving Day Parade (9 a.m.-12 p.m.; repeat 2-5 p.m.)
With 24 million viewers, last year’s parade was the #3 most-watched entertainment program of the year, behind only the Oscars and the Grammys.
National Dog Show Presented by Purina (12-2 p.m.; repeat Saturday, Nov. 24 at 8 p.m.)
Averaged 11.6 million viewers last year and 12.3 million the year before, making those the two most-watched telecasts of the “National Dog Show” in the 16 years NBC has covered the event.
FRIDAY, NOV. 23
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (8-8:30 p.m.; repeat Tuesday, Dec. 25 at 8 p.m.)
The animated holiday classic returns.
DreamWorks Trolls Holiday (8:30-9 p.m.)
Now that the Bergens’ one holiday is gone — and the Trolls don’t have to worry about being eaten by their neighbors — Poppy, the eternally optimistic Troll queen, has made it her mission to bring a brand new day of celebration to Bergen Town.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28
86th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center (8-10 p.m.)
Was last year’s #1 most-watched primetime holiday special.
A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy (10-11 p.m.; repeat Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 10 p.m.)
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen celebrate the season of joy and laughter alongside the couple’s family and talented celebrity friends. Legend performs a selection of songs from his 2018 holiday album, “A Legendary Christmas.”
THURSDAY, NOV. 29
Lego Jurassic World: The Secret Exhibit Parts 1 & 2 (8-9 p.m.; repeat Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.)
A trio of dinosaurs need to be moved to a new super-secret exhibit at Jurassic World. However, moving them to the new attraction is not as easy as previously thought.
MONDAY, DEC. 3
Deal or No Deal: Happy Howie Days (10-11 p.m.)
Howie Mandel’s hit game show is back after 10 years and he’s offering up the possibility of a $1 million holiday present. A family who has overcome all odds, an incredible adoption story and a player who pushes the limits to bring life-changing money home for the holidays. The series premieres Wednesday, Dec. 5 on CNBC.
TUESDAY, DEC. 4
Saturday Night Live Best of Christmas (9-11 p.m.; repeat Thursday, Dec. 13 at 9 p.m.)
Two hours of classic Christmas-related sketches over the show’s illustrious history.
TUESDAY, DEC. 11
Darci Lynne: My Hometown Christmas (9-10 p.m.)
Winner of the 2017 season of “America’s Got Talent,” Darci Lynne Farmer will celebrate the holidays Oklahoma style with her puppets and guests Kristin Chenoweth, Toby Keith, Hunter Hayes, Pentatonix and Lindsey Stirling.
Hollywood Game Night (10-11 p.m.)
Hosted by Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, episode will play holiday-themed games between teams that include Jameela Jamil (“The Good Place”), Lauren Ash (“Superstore”) and Tony Hale (“Arrested Development”).
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12
Ellen’s Game of Games (8-9 p.m.; repeat Thursday, Dec. 20 at 10 p.m.)
A holiday edition of last season’s #1 new alternative series.
Little Big Shots (9-10 p.m.)
The Steve Harvey-hosted series returns to celebrate the holiday season with fan-favorite acts that include Angelica Hale, Miles Caton and more.
MONDAY, DEC. 17
America’s Got Talent (10-11 p.m.; repeat Friday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m.)
A holiday edition of the #1 alternative series on television.
THURSDAY, DEC. 20
Timeless (8-10 p.m.)
The series finale promises fans an epic, unforgettable thrill ride through the past, present and future, with a healthy dose of Christmas spirit.
MONDAY, DEC. 24
It’s a Wonderful Life (8-11 p.m.)
Nothing says Christmas like the classic 1947 Jimmy Stewart film from director Frank Capra.
Christmas Eve Mass (11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.)
Viewers will be able to watch the Pope Francis-led mass from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
TUESDAY, DEC. 25
Movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (8:30-11 p.m.)
The #1 highest-rated movie on the broadcast networks last season.
MONDAY, DEC. 31
NBC News Special: A Toast to 2018! (8-10 p.m.)
The highlights and newsmakers of 2018 are brought to the fore in this year-end review.
NBC’s New Year’s Eve (10-11 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.)
Live from Times Square in the heart of New York, the most famous live New Year’s Eve party in America will be a spectacular celebration to wrap up 2018 with show-stopping celebrity guests, unforgettable musical performances and, of course, the heart-pounding, iconic ball drop.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1
130th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade (Live) (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET / 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. PT)
The New Year’s Day tradition continues as marching bands and beautifully crafted floats stroll down Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena. Calif.
“You know, Nora, I wish you would try to understand who your mom is today. Stop seeing her as who she becomes in the future,” says Barry (Grant Gustin) to Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) after an intense fight between Nora and Iris (Candice Patton) in season five episode five of The CW’s The Flash.
As season five episode five begins, its 10am and Barry and Iris receive an alert about an art gallery robbery. Barry races off to catch the thieves and Nora joins in the chase. Iris tries to tell Nora to not handle one of the thieves on a motorbike alone, but she turns off her comm and races forward. Nora stops the criminal but almost ends up getting an elderly couple killed. Luckily, The Flash speeds in just in time to save them.
Back at S.T.A.R. Labs, Iris yells at Nora for not listening. Nora fights back saying she’s fed up with Iris trying to control her and always saying no the way she has her whole life. Iris leaves hurt and discouraged.
Meanwhile, Ralph (Hartley Sawyer), Cisco (Carlos Valdes), Sherloque (Tom Cavanagh), and Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) are all working together to try to find Caitlin’s missing dad. They put their heads together to try and decipher the clues and codes he left behind in the map. Getting nowhere fast, Cisco, whose hands are still healing from Cicada’s lightning blade, touches the map and vibes a vision. He sees Caitlin’s dad working on a chalkboard at a university. The gang brainstorms and realize it’s the university where Dr. Stein used to teach.
Somewhere in Central City a young, rich couple are getting ready for a gala when the man gives his girlfriend a rare diamond necklace. After they leave the room, a creepy figure wearing a mask climbs backwards out of a gift box and steals the necklace. Just as the thief is leaving, the woman returns to retrieve the necklace and screams as she sees the weird meta leave out the window.
The next day, Barry’s investigating the crime scene at the same time Iris is talking to the young couple about what she saw and what was stolen for her blog. Barry suggests they work the case together and Iris agrees.
Over at Joe’s house, Nora’s complaining to Cecile (Danielle Nicolet) about Iris. Cecile gets tough with Nora and tells her that in the West house, she will show all Wests respect. To get her off the couch she makes her a deal: the more chores Nora does around the house, the more stories Cecile will tell her about her dad that aren’t in The Flash museum. Nora accepts the deal.
Caitlin, Cisco, Ralph, and Sherloque head to the university and start looking for clues. Finding nothing, Cisco touches the chalkboard and vibes another vision of Caitlin’s dad with a sketch of a woman that looks like Killer Frost as well as a place called Vise Chemical. The gang now know that Caitlin’s dad knew about Killer Frost being a part of her. Next up is a stop at the old chemical building. Cisco checks his hands and they’re bleeding again. His hands are much more painful after his vibe but hides the pain from everyone.
Somewhere in an office building an architect is talking on the phone when the masked meta shows up and ties him up while he gets ready to bring down the building. Barry and Iris get an alert at S.T.A.R. Labs and The Flash races off. When The Flash arrives, he sees the masked meta twisting and moving in impossible ways to escape through the ventilation system. (A description doesn’t do this particular scene justice. The way the meta weaved his way through the vents was genuinely creepy.)
The Flash unties the architect and speeds him out of the building before it comes crashing down. The man tells Barry the masked meta just destroyed his life’s work.
Barry and Iris discuss the new meta and his powers, and Barry realizes he might be able to get a fingerprint off one of the gifts from the robbery since he knows now to look for a very stretched print. It works and they ID the meta as Peter Merkel, a once spoiled rich kid.
Caitlin, Ralph, Sherloque, and Cisco discover the old chemical building was destroyed by a fire years ago. Sherloque suggests that perhaps Caitlin’s mom had something to do with it because they find a piece of Tannhauser equipment. Sherloque and Ralph begin to argue over what the equipment means, and Cisco demands they hand it to him so can vibe it. Unfortunately, Cisco has a seizure trying to vibe it and passes out.
Barry and Iris figure out Peter Merkel’s mother is hosting a gala and they decide to dress up and attend. When asked about her son, Theresa Merkel reveals she had him arrested two years ago and hasn’t seen him since nor does she want to. Iris is deeply bothered by this and tells Barry she needs some air. Barry, of course, follows her outside and they talk about Nora.
Barry reminds her she’s not like Mrs. Merkel, but Iris can’t help fearing the same kind of relationship exists between she and Nora. Iris is concerned she’ll become cold and unfeeling, and Barry tries to comfort her. What neither one notices is the masked meta is up on the roof eavesdropping on them. (The gala gave The Flash fans a chance to see Barry and Iris in fancy attire sharing a special dance. The connection between the characters was evident in the gala scenes.)
Cisco wakes up in the medical bay of S.T.A.R. Labs with Caitlin watching over him. She informs him he’ll have a seizure every time he tries to vibe because of the dark matter from Cicada’s blade in his hands. Cisco gets upset, believing that means Cicada wins. He confesses that at first he thought his powers were a curse but now they’re part of him. He believes they’re what makes him a hero able to help the team.
Caitlin assures Cisco she knows what he’s going through. She says that when she lost Killer Frost she was destroyed, but she’s still here helping the team and so is he. “You are Cisco Ramone, genius engineer, prodigy hacker, and the mechanic who built a cold gun that could stop a speedster. And you’re my friend, my friend who went out there and hurt himself today just to help me try and find my dad. That wasn’t Vibe…that was Cisco and that’s the guy I need,” says Caitlin, immediately raising Cisco’s spirits.
Iris is still pouting and going on about Nora, afraid it will be how it was with her mother. Barry points out that she doesn’t have to become the future self she is from Nora’s future.
Back at Joe’s house, Cecile tells Nora another story about Barry. However, when she’s finished with the tale, Nora realizes the story was really about Iris being there and supporting Barry when he was young. She did whatever she could to make him smile after his mother was murdered. Cecile encourages Nora to get to know the Iris from this time and stop focusing on the future Iris.
Barry’s at home waiting for Iris when she calls and tells him she did some digging and has figured out that Merkel’s attacks have been personal against those he wanted to see suffer a loss. Distracted while on the phone, Barry gets knocked out by the masked meta who tells Iris over the phone to come and get him. (Seriously, the look and sound of this meta is truly unnerving. He’s played wonderfully by contortionist Troy James).
Iris runs to S.T.A.R. Labs to inform #TeamFlash Merkel has taken Barry. With Cisco’s powers being benched and the breacher gun broken by Sherloque, Ralph steps up in his Elongated Man suit and says to Iris, “Let’s go save Barry.”
He uses his stretch ability to fly to swing through the streets and land on the roof where the masked meta is holding Barry hostage with power-reducing cuffs. Peter warns that if Iris shoots him with her gun, he’ll push Barry off the roof. Iris puts down the gun and Ralph demands Peter let Barry go. He does…right off the roof. Without giving a second thought to her own safety, Iris throws herself off the roof after Barry.
Iris catches up to Barry as they’re falling and unlocks his cuffs so he can speed them safely to the ground. (Does this sound familiar? That could be because it’s a near duplicate of the scene in the film The Dark Knight when Joker drops Rachel off the roof and Batman throws himself after her, saving her.) Ralph lands on the ground after falling from the roof and he’s got Peter trapped inside his inflated, flexible body. Cisco later nicknames the meta Rag Doll.
Everyone’s impressed by Iris’ heroics, including her daughter. Iris and Nora speak in private and Iris promises she’ll try not to be controlling and that no subject is off limits between them. Nora smiles and starts to ask her about some stories, and we see Barry eavesdropping in the background, smiling.
In the last scene of season five episode five, Caitlin, Ralph, Sherloque, and Cisco are talking about finding some shut-down old Tannhauser buildings. Cisco comes up with the idea of hacking into the four satellites DeVoe launched to create The Enlightenment. It works and now S.T.A.R. Labs has not one but four satellites they can use. Cisco nicknames them Hal, Robbie, Data and Colossus, names which Sherloque doesn’t like. Cisco tells Caitlin they can now locate her father and she replies, “Wait, wait.” She still isn’t ready to see the search to find her father through. “Okay, when you’re ready,” says Cisco. “Thanks,” whispers a nervous Caitlin.
The Flash Season 5 Episode 5 Review:
More in the style of a mystery/thriller, season five episode five titled “All Doll’d Up” hopefully puts an end to the annoying and uninteresting storyline of Iris and Nora not getting along. The episode served to introduce the creepiest meta Team Flash has ever gone up against. It also moved forward the best storyline this season which is the search for Caitlin’s father, Thomas, and how he was involved in her becoming Killer Frost.
The standout performance goes to not one but two cast members this time: Carlos Valdes and Danielle Panabaker. The scenes and chemistry between these two as Cisco and Caitlin have only gotten stronger over the last four years and, wow, does the chemistry show in this particular episode. The scene in the medical bay in which Cisco confesses to Caitlin he feels lost and useless to the team since he can’t use his vibe powers and Caitlin responding by telling him it’s his genius and his friendship that makes him so special is the best scene in the entire episode. It’s another reminder of what made the first season of The Flash such a great show.
With Caitlin about to finally find her father and the truth about where her alter-ego Killer Frost comes from, here’s hoping the brilliant and good-hearted Caitlin Snow is not in for more heartbreak and tragedy. She’s going to need her two best friends, Cisco and Barry, to help her deal with this.
ABC’s critically acclaimed medical drama The Good Doctor continues season two with an episode titled “Stories.” Airing on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT, season two episode eight was directed by Michael Patrick Jann from a script by Sal Calleros.
The series’ season two cast includes Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne, Nicholas Gonzalez as Dr. Neil Melendez, Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews, Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman, and Tamlyn Tomita as Allegra Aoki. Christina Chang is Dr. Audrey Lim, Fiona Gubelmann is Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee is Dr. Alex Park, and Paige Spara plays Lea.
The guest cast of season two episode eight features Lisa Edelstein as Dr. Marina Blaize, Christine Horn, Elliott Sancrant, and Reggie Austin. David Shore, Daniel Dae Kim, David Kim, and Sebastian Lee are the executive producers.
The “Stories” Plot: – Dr. Shaun Murphy, Dr. Audrey Lim and Dr. Claire Brown’s E.R. patient is forced to reveal a secret to her husband after their treatment caused a complication. Meanwhile, Dr. Neil Melendez, Dr. Morgan Reznick and Dr. Alex Park struggle with a patient whose parents don’t believe in vaccinations
The Good Doctor Season 2 Plot:
Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocated to San Jose, California, to join the prestigious St. Bonaventure Hospital’s surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, his only advocate, Dr. Aaron Glassman, challenged the skepticism and prejudices of the hospital’s board and staff by bringing him in to join the team. Shaun’s world has begun to expand as he continues to work harder than he ever has before, navigating his new environment and relationships to prove to his colleagues that his extraordinary medical gifts will save lives.
Christine Horn and Freddie Highmore in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 2 episode 8 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Richard Schiff and Freddie Highmore in season 2 episode 8 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Will Yun Lee and Elliott Sancrant in a scene from season 2 episode 8 (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Lisa Edelstein in ‘The Good Doctor’ (ABC/Jeff Weddell)Antonia Thomas and Freddie Highmore in season 2 episode 8 (ABC/Jack Rowand)Reggie Austin, Christine Horn, Antonia Thomas and Freddie Highmore (ABC/Jack Rowand)
Maxwell Simba and Chiwetel Ejiofor in ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.’ (Photo Credit: BBC Films)
Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) stepped behind the camera for the feature film adaptation of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, making his directorial debut with the project. Ejiofor also adapted the bestselling memoir by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer and co-stars alongside newcomer Maxwell Simba in the drama which has just been acquired by Netflix.
Netflix picked up the global rights (excluding Japan, China and UK free TV rights) and is targeting a 2019 release in limited theaters.
“William’s story represents, what has to be, the future in countries like Malawi: developing countries, overflowing with beauty and harboring enormous potential,” explained Chiwetel Ejiofor. “A global story, such as this, requires a global platform and I’m thrilled to be working with Netflix on bringing William’s extraordinary tale of determination and inventiveness to audiences worldwide.”
“Chiwetel brings incredible passion and skill as a filmmaker to this moving and impactful story about a young boy who uses his heart and mind equally to help better his community. We need this kind of story now more than ever, and we’re excited to continue the partnership with Netflix that started with Beasts of No Nation and continued with ROMA to bring this new film to audiences around the world,” stated Jonathan King, President of Film and Television for Participant Media.
Filming took place in Malawai. The film’s backed by Netflix, Participant Media, BBC Films, BFI present, Head Gear Films & Metrol Technology, Lipsync, Cornerstone Films, and Potboiler Production.
In addition to Chiwetel Ejiofor and Maxwell Simba, the cast includes Aïssa Maïga (Anything for Alice), Lily Banda, Lemogang Tsipa (Eye in the Sky), Philbert Falakeza, Joseph Marcell (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), and Noma Dumezweni (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Plot:
“The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind follows 13-year-old William Kamkwamba (newcomer Maxwell Simba) who is thrown out of the school he loves when his family can no longer afford the fees. Sneaking back into the school library, he finds a way, using the bones of the bicycle belonging to his father Trywell (Chiwetel Ejiofor), to build a windmill which then saves his Malawian village from famine. The emotional journey of a father and his exceptional son at its heart, William’s tale captures the incredible determination of a boy whose inquisitive mind overcame every obstacle in his path.
The film highlights the power of education and individual determination to change the trajectory of a life, a village and a nation. By telling the story of one boy’s efforts to overcome the barriers he faces to education, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind inspires audiences to imagine a future where every child, in every village, has access to knowledge and to opportunities to put that knowledge to work.”
Couples will once again get a chance to work on their relationships in the public eye with the revival of Temptation Island. USA Network is bringing back the reality series, with the network targeting a Tuesday, January 15, 2018 premiere date.
USA Network confirmed the series’ original host, Mark L. Walberg (not to be confused with actor Mark Wahlberg), is set to host the series’ revival. Season one of the new Temptation Island will consist of 10 episodes.
The 2019 Temptation Island is produced by Banijay Studios North America. David Goldberg, Caroline Baumgard, and Scott Jeffress are executive producing the reality series’ rebirth.
“In a period of revival television, the return of Temptation Island, a show that leapt onto the scene with equal parts ratings bang and media attention, makes all the sense in the world,” stated David Goldberg, CEO, Banijay Studios North America. “Temptation Island retains key format elements, but a concerted effort was made to populate the island with singles genuinely looking for love whose personalities are appealing to the four couples who are questioning the long term viability of their relationships. Temptation Island has never been more relevant because in so many ways it mirrors the way singles and couples navigate today’s myriad of options to connect.”
“As cable’s #1 entertainment network for 12 years and running, USA is home to some of the most-talked about shows on TV,” said Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks for NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. “Our reboot of Temptation Island is sure to spark intrigue, debate and conversation for a whole new generation of viewers.”
The Temptation Island Plot:
“Temptation Island follows four dating couples at a pivotal time in their relationship, where they must mutually decide if they are ready to commit to one another for the rest of their lives — or should go their separate ways. Together, the couples travel to the tropical paradise of Maui, Hawaii, where they join 24 eligible men and women. There, they live the ‘single life,’ in a test that is meant to help answer their most difficult questions about their relationship.”
Alita discovers she’s the most advanced weapon ever in the new trailer for Alita: Battle Angel. The new trailer teases “an angel falls, a warrior rises” as it debuts new clips from the film based on the graphic novel series “GUNNM” by Yukito Kishiro.
Rosa Salazar leads the cast as Alita with Christoph Waltz as Dr. Dyson Ido and Jennifer Connelly as Chiren. Mahershala Ali plays Vector, Ed Skrein is Zapan, Keean Johnson is Hugo, and Jackie Earle Haley plays a cyborg.
Robert Rodriguez directed and wrote the screenplay with James Cameron and Laeto Kalogridis. James Cameron and Jon Landau served as producers.
20th Century Fox is setting up Alita: Battle Angel as a date night movie, targeting a February 14, 2019 theatrical release.
The Alita: Battle Angel Plot:
When Alita (Rosa Salazar) awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido (Christoph Waltz), a compassionate doctor who realizes that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past. As Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous streets of Iron City, Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious history while her street-smart new friend Hugo (Keean Johnson) offers instead to help trigger her memories. But it is only when the deadly and corrupt forces that run the city come after Alita that she discovers a clue to her past – she has unique fighting abilities that those in power will stop at nothing to control. If she can stay out of their grasp, she could be the key to saving her friends, her family and the world she’s grown to love.
A scene from ‘Alita: Battle Angel.’ (Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox)Poster for the action adventure film, ‘Alita: Battle Angel.’
A24’s showing off the official trailer and poster for the romantic comedy Gloria Bell. If the praise pushed in the trailer’s to be believed, Sebastián Lelio, director of the Best Foreign Language Oscar-winning film A Fantastic Woman, delivers another buzzworthy film centered on a strong female character with Gloria Bell. Lelio remade his own film, 2013’s Gloria, and Oscar winner Julianne Moore (Still Alice) stars in the titular role.
Julianne Moore was most recently seen in Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Suburbicon, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, and Maps to the Stars.
In addition to Julianne Moore, the cast includes John Turturro (The Night Of), Michael Cera (Arrested Development), Caren Pistorius (The Blue Rose), Brad Garrett (I’m Dying Up Here), Jeanne Tripplehorn (Criminal Minds), Rita Wilson (My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2), Sean Astin (Stranger Things), and Holland Taylor (Mr. Mercedes).
Ben Browning, Rocío Jadue, and Shea Kammer served as executive producers, and writer/director Lelio, Juan de Dios Larraín, and Pablo Larraín produced. The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Natasha Braier, editor Soledad Salfate, and art director Shannon Walsh, with music by Matthew Herbert.
A24 has set a March 8, 2019 theatrical release date.
The Gloria Bell Plot:
“Gloria (Julianne Moore) is a free-spirited divorcée who spends her days at a straight-laced office job and her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. After meeting Arnold (John Turturro) on a night out, she finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, filled with both the joys of budding love and the complications of dating, identity, and family.”
From Academy Award-winning director Sebastián Lelio comes a sophisticated romantic comedy that shows love can strike at any time, relationships are never simple, and nothing can get you down as long as you keep dancing.”
Poster for the romantic comedy, ‘Gloria Bell’ (Photo Credit: A24)
