The cast of ABC’s ‘The Kids are Alright’ (ABC/Richard Cartwright)
ABC’s ordered more episodes of the half-hour comedies, The Kids Are Alright and Splitting Up Together. The two shows are part of the network’s Tuesday night comedy lineup along with The Conners and black-ish.
The Kids Are Alright kicked off its first season on October 16, 2018. Created by Tim Doyle (Last Man Standing, The Real O’Neals), season one is executive produced by Doyle and Randall Einhorn. The cast includes Michael Cudlitz as Mike Cleary, Mary McCormack as Peggy Cleary, Sam Straley as Lawrence Cleary, Caleb Foote as Eddie Cleary, Sawyer Barth as Frank Cleary, Christopher Paul Richards as Joey Cleary, Jack Gore as Timmy Cleary, Andy Walken as William Cleary and Santino Barnard as Pat Cleary.
The second season of Splitting Up Together with Jenna Fischer (The Office) and Oliver Hudson (Scream Queens) also returned to ABC’s primetime lineup on October 16th. Suburgatory‘s Emily Kapnek developed the series and executive produces with Ellen DeGeneres, Dean Holland (Parks and Recreation), Jeff Kleeman (Little Big Shots), Mette Heeno, Mie Andreasen, and Hella Joof.
In addition to Jenna Fischer and Oliver Hudson, the season two cast includes Bobby Lee as Arthur, Diane Farr as Maya, Lindsay Price as Camille, Olivia Keville as Mae, Van Crosby as Mason and Sander Thomas as Milo.
The Kids are Alright Plot:
Set in the 1970s, this ensemble comedy follows a traditional Irish-Catholic family, the Clearys, as they navigate big and small changes during one of America’s most turbulent decades. In a working-class neighborhood outside Los Angeles, Mike and Peggy raise eight boisterous boys who live out their days with little supervision. The household is turned upside down when oldest son Lawrence returns home and announces he’s quitting the seminary to go off and “save the world.” Times are changing and this family will never be the same. There are 10 people, three bedrooms, one bathroom and everyone in it for themselves.
Splitting Up Season 2 Plot:
Based on the Danish series, Splitting Up Together is the story of a couple (Jenna Fischer and Oliver Hudson) whose marriage is reignited by their divorce.
Illumination’s released the first trailer for the upcoming animated sequel, The Secret Life of Pets 2. The new minute and a half trailer focuses on Max (voiced by Patton Oswalt) as he’s tricked into going to see the vet. While in the waiting room, Max discovers his fellow patients have behavioral issues that need adjusting. There’s a hamster who’s frustrated about running in his wheel but never getting anywhere, and a cat isn’t dealing well with his owner constantly throwing out all the presents (dead creatures) he gives her.
Also waiting to see the vet is a very frazzled dog. “My owner always says, ‘You’re such a good dog,’ and I feel like a good dog. But what if deep down I’m a bad dog? What if I’m a bad dog?!”
The sequel’s voice cast includes Patton Oswalt (taking over as Max from Louis C.K.), Lake Bell, Hannibal Buress, Dana Carvey, Harrison Ford, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Pete Holmes, Garth Jennings, Ellie Kemper, Nick Kroll, Bobby Moynihan, Jenny Slate, and Eric Stonestreet.
The Secret Life of Pets director Chris Renaud returned for the sequel. Writer Brian Lynch also returned for the 2019 animated animal-friendly family film. Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy are producing the sequel.
A scene from ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2.’
The first film shined a light on what happens to our dogs, cats, bird, fish, and other pets when we leave for work or school. The sequel hasn’t released a detailed synopsis other than to confirm part two also focuses on our pets’ time home alone.
Universal and Illumination are targeting a June 7, 2019 theatrical release. The original animated film opened in theaters on July 8, 2016. Working from a $75 million budget, the first animated movie of the franchise scored a massive $104 million domestic opening weekend. The Secret Life of Pets currently sits in 8th place on the all-time biggest animated films list with a worldwide gross of $875 million.
Agent Liberty continues his anti-alien crusade in The CW’s Supergirl season four, and #TeamSupergirl is determined to defend aliens by any means possible. Titled “Parasite Lost,” season four episode five was directed by David Mcwhirter from a script by Maria Maggenti and Aadrita Mukerji. “Parasite Lost” is set to air on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at8pm ET/PT.
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 “Parasite Lost” Plot: THE POWER OF THE PEN — Colonel Haley (April Parker Jones) makes a surprising decision regarding Supergirl (Melissa Benoist). Kara writes s series of articles highlighting aliens in National City in the hopes that humans will stop being so fearful of them. Unfortunately, the article puts some of the aliens in harm’s way.
The trailer and poster have arrived for the romantic identity-swapping comedy, The Princess Switch. The trailer plays like a mix-up of The Parent Trap and The Princess Diaries, with Vanessa Hudgens playing a single American mom who swaps places with a princess.
In addition to Vanessa Hudgens (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Grease Live!), the cast of the holiday romantic comedy also includes Sam Palladio (Nashville, Humans) and Nick Sagar (Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments, The Haves and the Have Nots). Mike Rohl (Chesapeake Shores, When Calls the Heart) directed from a script by Megan Metzger and Robin Bernheim.
Brad Krevoy and Amy Krell served as producers. The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Viorel Sergovici, visual effects coordinator Tyler Henker, and art director Ghinea Diana.
Netflix has set a November 16, 2018 premiere date.
The Princess Switch Plot:
“One week before Christmas, Margaret, the gorgeous Duchess of Montenaro, switches places with Stacy, a ‘commoner’ from Chicago, who looks exactly like her. With the assistance of a magical Santa’s helper, Margaret falls in love with Stacy’s handsome co-worker, while Stacy falls in love with Margaret’s fiance, the dashing Prince.”
Vanessa Hudgens stars in Netflix’s ‘The Princess Switch.’
Triple Tigers platinum recording artist Russell Dickerson and Big Machine Records’ Carly Pearce will be hitting the road for “The Way Back Tour” in 2019. Dickerson and Pearce’s “The Way Back Tour” will kick off in Cleveland, Ohio on January 24th, followed by stops in cities including Lexington, Baton Rouge, Tulsa, and Grand Rapids before finishing up on March 2nd in Chicago, Illinois.
Tickets for the 11 city tour will go on sale on November 9th. Russell Dickerson fans can access the special pre-sale using the code RDWAYBACK on Dickerson’s official website. Carly Pearce’s fans can do the same by using the CPWAYBACK code on Pearce’s website.
“Carly and I go way, way back and we have cheered each other on for years,” stated Russell Dickerson. “Breaking onto the scene together has been such a fun ride, so we had to book a tour together to celebrate!”
“It’s crazy to think about eight years ago when Russell and I had a residency in Nashville together. Now, to see the evolution of our careers that have mirrored in so many ways is a dream come true,” stated Carly Pearce. “Sometimes slow and steady wins the race, and I couldn’t be more proud of how far we’ve come.”
Russell Dickerson and Carly Pearce “The Way Back Tour” Dates
Thursday, January 24 – Cleveland, OH at House of Blues
Friday, January 25 – Madison, WI at The Sylvee
Saturday, January 26 – Fort Wayne, IN at The Clyde Theatre
Thursday, January 31 – Lexington, KY at Manchester Music Hall
Saturday, February 2 – Myrtle Beach, SC at House of Blues
Thursday, February 21 – Baton Rouge, LA at Texas Club
Friday, February 22 – Nacogdoches, TX at Banita Creek Hall
Saturday, February 23 – Tulsa, OK at Cain’s Ballroom
Thursday, February 28 – Champaign, IL at The City Center
Friday, March 1 – Grand Rapids, MI at 20 Monroe Live
CBS’s FBI took a week off after season one episode six and will return with season one episode seven on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 9pm ET/PT. Episode seven of the action drama, titled “Cops and Robbers,” was directed by Jean De Segonzac from a script by Hadi Nicholas Deeb.
Season one stars Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell, Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, and Ebonée Noel as Kristen Chazal. The cast also includes Jeremy Sisto as Jubal Valentine and Sela Ward as Dana Mosier.
Additional season one guest stars include Dennis Flanagan as Jason Milgrim, Alex Breaux as Nick Salerno, Glenn Fleary as Ryan Jenkins, Jorge Chapa as Jay Hicks, Jeff Adler as Hopper/Mason, Jeremy Landon Hays as Eric Healy, and Peter Karas as Detective Damon Hora. Mike Boland is Jim Dunn, Shannon Thornton is Jill Frey, Ross DeGraw is Mike Vota, Jay Klaitz is Tim Squires, Chris Costa, Carmen Lamar Gonzalez is Special Agent Bomb Tech, Jacqueline Torres is Detective Meija, and Lucas Van Engen is Jack Salerno.
The “Cops and Robbers” Plot: – Maggie and OA hunt down a ruthless group of robbers who are posing as NYPD officers to target armored trucks.
FBI Season 1 Plot:
“From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf and the team behind the Law & Order franchise, FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe.
Born into a multigenerational law enforcement family, Special Agent Maggie Bell commits deeply to the people she works with as well as those she protects. Her partner is Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan, a West Point graduate via Bushwick who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being cherry-picked by the FBI. Overseeing them is Special Agent in Charge, Dana Mosier, who operates under intense pressure 24/7/365 and has undeniable command authority.
The team also includes Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, the nerve center of the office whose ability to easily relate to and engage with both superiors and subordinates makes him a master motivator. Kristen Chazal is the team’s most valued resource, a brilliant analyst recruited straight out of university who can piece together the big picture faster than anyone. These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime and counterintelligence.”
The CW’s season 14 episode four of Supernatural found Dean geeking out over a case involving a comic book store. The store’s deceased owner wasn’t resting peacefully and attacked a store employee by possessing a ThunderCats figurine and a life-size slasher horror film villain named Hatchet Man. The episode also found Sam finally shaving off his beard and returning to having a face as smooth as a dolphin’s belly, according to Dean.
Plus, fans learned why Sam hates Halloween. Apparently it all stems back to an incident in sixth grade when he threw up on a girl he had a crush on at a party. Poor guy!
Up next, season 14 episode five titled “Nightmare Logic” airing November 8, 2018. The episode was directed by Darren Grant from a script by Meredith Glynn.
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 “Nightmare Logic” Plot: DARE TO DREAM – After a hunt gone wrong leaves Maggie’s (guest star Katherine Evans) whereabouts unknown, Sam (Jared Padalecki) Dean (Jensen Ackles), Mary (guest star Samantha Smith) and Bobby (guest star Jim Beaver) race to find her, but what they find are their own worst nightmares.
Clayton Cardenas as Angel Reyes amd JD Pardo as EZ Reyes in ‘Mayans M.C.’ season 1 episode 10 (Photo by Prashant Gupta / FX)
FX’s Mayans M.C. season one comes to a close with one of the best episodes of the 10 episode first season. Season one episode 10 titled “Cuervo/Tz’ikb’uul” successfully wrapped up a few storylines while leaving plenty to explore going into a second season.
Season one episode 10 begins with Miguel’s mother, Dita (Ada Maris), realizing her lie has been exposed when she sees her deceased son’s X-ray and doctor’s report. Miguel (Danny Pino) informs her the report was found after the Feds ransacked the place. She apologizes, and Miguel says he understands she did it because she felt she had to support Devante.
He’s angry she didn’t trust his ability to lead, but now they must move forward. She asks after Devante and he doesn’t openly admit he’s dead but Dita’s able to read between the lines. She’s crying as Emily (Sarah Bolger) enters the kitchen, but Emily comforts her husband rather than his mother.
Angel (Clayton Cardenas), Gilly (Vincent Vargas), and Coco (Richard Cabral) appear to be the last to leave the casino the morning after the meeting with the Galindo cartel. EZ’s already hit the road and has arrived at Felipe’s butcher shop. Felipe (Edward James Olmos) has been concerned about his sons, but EZ seems okay despite everything that went down. He then admits US Attorney Potter wants them to kill Agent Kevin Jimenez. Potter didn’t tell them why, but Felipe realizes it’s because Kevin (EZ’s cousin) must have done something to make Potter scared about a whistleblower screwing up his deal with the cartel.
EZ and Angel are ordered to do the hit by the end of the day or else EZ will go back to jail. Plus, Angel will be exposed to the club as knowing about his brother’s deal. Felipe knows his son can’t do this, but EZ feels he has to to protect Angel.
EZ gets emotional and Felipe warns him not to let Potter turn him into a monster. EZ truly believes he has no choice. Felipe hugs him and says, “We’ll figure it out. Promise me one thing, you won’t do anything – not until you hear from me.” EZ promises but Felipe’s not convinced.
EZ makes it to the clubhouse before Angel, and Bishop (Michael Irby) and the club want him to see if Felipe can hook them up with food for a meeting. They’ll be feeding 60-70 people and EZ’s sent off to handle the order. Before he leaves, Marcus asks him to stop by Vicky’s to get his travel bag.
Angel, Coco, and Gilly pull up as EZ’s heading out. EZ doesn’t stop the van to talk, so Angel’s forced to pump Chucky (Michael Ornstein) for details on EZ’s schedule. Chucky, being his typical self, infuriates Angel by giving a vague description of EZ’s outing.
Gilly wants to know what’s got Angel on edge, but he claims it’s just family stuff.
Coco asks about Letty and Chucky says she’s at the post office. As Coco’s walking away, Chucky comments (to himself) about how much he likes Johnny ‘Coco’ Cruz.
Coco’s also the subject of attention over at Potter’s secret task force office. Potter’s not around, but ex-Agent Jimenez’s boss, Bowen (Curtiss Cook), wants to know why he can’t access EZ’s deal or Jimenez’s files. No one on the task force can answer those questions.
Speaking of Agent Jimenez, he’s packing up his car when he gets a call. He tells whoever’s on the other end that he’ll be there soon.
Over at the clubhouse, the Mayans are at the table discussing the cartel and rebels arrangement. Marcus trusts Miguel and believes the deal makes everyone stronger. They’ll vote on that later, but now they have to vote on gun-running. Bishop explains Nestor has a military contact for smaller guns, and Marcus confirms the cartel will continue doing business with Nestor’s contact to keep up appearances since the Feds are aware of that arrangement. Meanwhile, SAMCRO will supply the cartel through the Mayans under the radar.
Marcus acknowledges that the Mayans and SAMCRO have a deal that he intends to fulfill, just as he promised Jax Teller. (Just the mention of Jax’s name is a reminder of how much, as good as Mayans M.C. is, Sons of Anarchy fans still miss that series.)
Bishop confirms the Mayans will handle the business between the Galindo cartel and SAMCRO. A vote’s taken and it’s unanimously approved. Someone from SAMCRO’s already on their way, so it’s a good thing the vote went through.
EZ’s driving doing his errands when he sees Emily. He has a flashback to a night when they were together and had sex outdoors under the stars. Before he pulls away, Emily spots EZ but doesn’t wave.
Kevin Jimenez (Maurice Compte) shows up at the butcher shop and it’s confirmed Felipe was the person on the other end of the phone call. Felipe closes up shop and then says they need to talk in the back. They head into the locker where Felipe actually cuts up meat, and Felipe immediately asks why Kevin lost his badge.
Kevin reveals it was for insubordination and that he angered the wrong people. Felipe brings up Potter and Kevin wonders what’s going on. Neither thinks any of this makes sense. Kevin believes the fact EZ’s deal is still in place means Potter needs him for something.
As they’re sitting across from each other talking, Felipe stealthily reaches behind him for a gun. Kevin says all this has made him realize he actually cares about his family. Felipe struggles with his decision, and his hand shakes as he holds the gun out of sight.
Kevin realizes something’s wrong just as Felipe puts down the gun. Felipe apologizes and gets emotional, explaining it’s all hitting him now. He tells Kevin to leave and head north, advising him to be with his family.
Angel’s the next person to visit Felipe and cause the shop to close for business. Angel asks if Felipe knows what they have to do, and he wonders where Kevin is or how to reach him. Felipe says he doesn’t know but then admits he tried to take out Kevin himself but just couldn’t do it. Felipe warns him he can’t just kill Kevin, but Angel says he can. He has to, even though he realizes Felipe adores Kevin. (Once again Clayton Cardenas is giving an amazing, multi-layered, gut-wrenching performance.)
Angel knows EZ’s not meant for this life and he has to protect him by killing Kevin. He’s made his choice. As they talk, Potter calls him but Angel doesn’t answer.
EZ’s driving and does pick up the phone when Potter calls. Potter (Ray McKinnon) reminds him time’s running out. Potter also has the address where Kevin will be having lunch for the next hour. If EZ or Angel don’t kill him there, then Potter might have to call in someone else to do it. EZ angrily replies that he’ll handle it.
Clayton Cardenas as Angel Reyes in ‘Mayans M.C.’ season 1 episode 10 (Photo by Prashant Gupta / FX)
Angel parks across the street from Kevin’s house. He’s almost crossed the street when EZ cruises down the block and spots him. Angel knocks on the door and forces Kevin to let him in at gunpoint. He apologizes to his cousin and then pats him down. Unfortunately, Angel’s unaware Bowen’s also inside the house and he gets the jump on Kevin.
EZ makes it in the back door, gun ready. EZ kills Bowen without saying a word and then points the gun at the shocked Kevin. Before he can pull the trigger, Angel shoots Kevin in the head.
EZ sinks to the floor while Angel takes a seat at the dining room table.
Potter arrives shortly after the killings and calls their work sloppy. They realize Potter knew Bowen would be there when he gave them the address, and he admits he monitored the call. He says the killings are manageable. “You can tell that to their families,” says Angel, adding, “They can think about that next time they eat a piece of pie.”
Potter notices the pie and two plates, and his first reaction is to wonder if it’s homemade. That leaves Angel to question what’s wrong with Potter. EZ asks how Potter gets away with this, and Potter explains the gatekeepers have all been fired or resigned.
Potter wants Angel and EZ to transport the dead bodies through the tunnels to Mexico and then dispose of them. Potter assures them he’ll take care of the blood in the house.
EZ and Angel load up the bodies while Potter tastes the pie. He’s disappointed it’s store-bought and spits it out.
Over at the Galindo place, Miguel’s placing photos in frames. Nestor interrupts and they reminisce about Nestor’s car-loving deceased brother. The chat turns serious when Miguel explains that with the dueling deals in place, he needs to reorganize and expand his inner circle. Nestor will remain the head of security and handle all protection for his family. However, he’ll be out in the field. He’s being replaced as Miguel’s right-hand man, and Miguel explains this is in large part because he beat a nun to death. Miguel describes that act as effective but lacking in vision.
Miguel reminds him they’re about to play a very dangerous game. He believes this will make sense later and gives Nestor a hug while saying he’s like a brother to him.
EZ and Angel drive the bodies away, and EZ’s worried he’s going to be late back to the clubhouse. Angel can’t believe that’s what EZ’s thinking about, still stunned they just murdered two Feds. EZ reminds Angel he’d be dead if he didn’t show up to save him, and Angel says, “Then that’s on me. I’m the one who f*cks up.”
EZ says he has to start believing this is his life and that this is supposed to happen. Angel agrees, but says it’s supposed to happen to him – not his little brother.
They make it to the tunnels and wheel the bodies toward Mexico. They spill off the cart and EZ and Angel are forced to take a break. Angel wonders if EZ remembers Kevin, but EZ doesn’t. Angel remembers a July 4th party where Kevin’s dad hit Kevin for spilling relish.
EZ and Angel load them back up and continue the trek.
Back at the Galindo estate, Dita and Emily have a talk. Dita asks if Emily knew about her dead son, but Emily admits Miguel kept that a secret until he discovered the truth. That’s when he spilled the details to Emily. Dita’s now outside the circle of trust.
Adelita and the rebels have settled into a new house, and she assures a young girl they no longer have to run.
EZ and Angel dig the grave and toss the bodies in, with EZ snapping photos to prove the job’s done. Angel reminds him that now they’ve finished the job, EZ has to resign from the club and leave town. “This will be the last f*cking grave you’ll ever dig,” says Angel.
Night falls and Angel pays a visit to Adelita. They go for a walk in the dark and she realizes Angel’s upset. He blames his mood on EZ before telling her he’s glad she’s safe and settled in. He gives her a kiss and promises to check on her later in the week. As he’s walking away, she asks if he wants to spend the night. He replies, “More than you know. Not on a night when I hate myself this much.”
EZ meets up with Potter and shows him the photos. Potter in turn deletes EZ’s deal from the system. “All doors open, all eyes shut,” says Potter. EZ’s free. EZ looks relieved until Potter rocks him by mentioning that by taking out not one but two Feds, he’s created a new problem. EZ now owes Potter a favor.
The Mayans gather at the clubhouse for a party and Coco breaks the news to EZ that Angel’s been made the new secretary. Angel doesn’t smile as he watches EZ deliver beer to Bishop and the club’s leaders.
EZ asks for a minute of their time and they tell him to have a seat at the table.
Felipe arrives with a van full of food and quietly asks Angel what happened. Angel tells his pop the deed’s done and he did it himself. “The golden boy is free and clear,” says Angel, saying EZ will need to pack up and leave in the morning.
Back inside the clubhouse, whatever EZ said to Bishop is accepted, with Bishop saying he understands. After EZ leaves, Marcus asks Bishop to hang back to talk.
Meanwhile, Sons of Anarchy club members arrive including Happy (David Labrava)!
EZ stares at himself in the mirror as he washes his face. He picks up his jacket and heads back into the party, passing by a disapproving Angel.
Marcus remains at the table after speaking privately with Bishop. Finally, he gets up and removes his colors, placing his jacket over his vacated chair. Now in civilian clothes, Marcus and his travel bag head to a waiting Galindo cartel car.
Bishop pulls up a chair next to Angel, shooing away the woman in his lap. Angel confirms EZ talked to him and Bishop admits “it” makes sense. And now we learn what EZ discussed…he wants the club to add a new rule to the bylaws that blood can’t sponsor blood. EZ asked Bishop to sponsor him, claiming the “family shit” was screwing things up. Angel has no choice but to agree.
Over at the Galindo house, Emily and Miguel are relaxing and playing a friendly game of Scrabble. It’s interrupted by the arrival of Marcus who Miguel greets warmly. Miguel believes his father would approve of this new arrangement.
Angel pulls EZ aside and demands his younger brother quit the club and leave town. EZ disagrees, saying what he did in jail was about survival. Now that he’s out, everything’s been about Angel, Felipe, and the club. He’s lost sight of himself but knows he’s not supposed to run. He all but dares Angel to rat him out.
A SAMCRO prospect interrupts to ask if they have any other beer besides Dos Equis. EZ promises to fetch some and asks who it’s for. When the prospect points out his sponsor, EZ lapses into a flashback to his mother’s murder.
Images of her dead body, obtaining a gun from Angel, staking out a bar, and chasing after a fleeing car with a Wildcats sticker flow through his head. He recalls smashing into the back of the car and the driver getting out and fleeing down an alley. The driver turned and fired two shots at him and EZ fired back. Unfortunately, EZ also accidentally fired at a cop who appeared out of nowhere.
After shooting the officer, EZ dropped the gun and ran. Additional cops pursued him and he was trapped by a locked chain-link fence. However, through the fence he saw the car and its driver. The driver looked him straight in the eye and…wait for it…it was Happy! (No, say it isn’t so!)
Cut to current events and Happy makes eye contact with EZ. The final shot of season one shows EZ looking confused and glancing back toward the clubhouse.
Jessica Garza as Penelope and Fiona Dourif as Good Leader Tavis in ‘The Purge’ (Photo by Patti Perret / USA Network)
Just hours ahead of the season one finale, USA Network has officially confirmed The Purge will return for a second season. The horror series based on the popular film franchise has been averaging 1.2 million viewers in the 18-49 age group and is ranked as the network’s #1 drama.
The Purge series comes from Blumhouse Television and Universal Cable Productions. The film franchise creator James DeMonaco created the series and executive produces with Thomas Kelly, Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form, and Sebastien K. Lemercier.
“James DeMonaco has done it again: the propulsive and compelling story he crafted for Season 1 of The Purge truly resonated with audiences in a significant way,” said Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse. “We are thrilled to embark on Season 2, and can’t wait to bring more of James’ vision to USA and fans of The Purge.”
“USA Network is so proud to be the television home for the iconic franchise, The Purge,” stated Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks for NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. “The partnership and creative trust of Jason Blum and everyone at Blumhouse Television and Universal Pictures ensured The Purge‘s successful transition from film to TV – and, along with Universal Cable Productions, we look forward to digging even deeper into the mythology in Season 2.”
The season one finale airs on November 6, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT.
The Purge Plot:
“Based on the hit movie franchise from Blumhouse Productions, The Purge revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Set in an altered America ruled by a totalitarian political party, Season 1 follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. As the clock winds down, the characters are forced to reckon with their past as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.”
Orion Pictures has released a new 45 second video clip from the holiday zombie musical comedy, Anna and the Apocalypse. The short clip features a zombie janitor stuck in a toilet stall who meets her final death at the hands of two women who use a toilet seat as a weapon.
The zombie musical stars Ella Hunt (Our Robot Overlords), Mark Benton (The Halcyon), Paul Kaye (Game of Thrones), Malcolm Cumming, Ben Wiggins, Sarah Swire (God Help the Girl), Christopher Leveaux (Forgotten Man), and Marli Siu (Dixi).
The zom-com was directed by John McPhail (Where Do We Go From Here) from a script by Alan McDonald and Ryan McHenry (writer/director of Zombie Musical). Naysun Alae-Carew, Nicholas Crum, and Tracy Jarvis produced the R-rated holiday comedy. Roddy Hart and Tommy Reilly wrote Anna and the Apocalypse‘s original music.
The behind the scenes team includes director of photography Sara Deane, editor Mark Hermida, production designer Ryan Clachrie, and costume designer Fi Morrison.
Orion Pictures is targeting a November 30, 2018 release in limited theaters followed by a nationwide release on December 7th.
The Anna and the Apocalypse Plot:
“A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven – at Christmas – forcing Anna (Ella Hunt) and her friends to fight, slash and sing their way to survival, facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones. But they soon discover that on one is safe in this new world, and with civilization falling apart around them, the only people they can truly rely on are each other…”
Ella Hunt stars in ‘Anna and the Apocalypse.’ (Photo by Gerardo Jaconelli / Orion Pictures)
