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‘Legion,’ ‘Mayans M.C.’ and ‘Archer’ Heading to the San Diego Comic Con

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Rebecca Murray
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Legion Stars Dan Stevens and Rachel Keller
Rachel Keller as Syd Barrett and Dan Stevens as David Haller in ‘Legion’ season 2 episode 8 (Photo by Suzanne Tenner/FX)

One month out from the 2018 San Diego Comic Con FX Networks has confirmed they’re bringing cast members from Comic Con veterans Archer and Legion to the convention. Kurt Sutter’s Sons of Anarchy spinoff Mayans M.C. will also be hosting a panel at the sold-out event.

The 2018 San Diego Comic Con runs July 18th through July 22nd. FX’s panels will take place on Friday, July 20th and Sunday, July 22nd. The network says attendees can expect the panels to include Q&As with actors and producers along with the debut of exclusive footage.

Archer, Mayans M.C., and Legion cast members will be signing autographs during next month’s Comic Con. For an opportunity to participate, please visit https://www.comic-con.org/cci/exclusive-signings beginning July 2, 2018.

FX San Diego Comic Con Schedule:

  • Archer
    Coming off its ninth hit season, FXX’s Archer will feature a panel discussion and Q&A on Friday, July 20 from 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. in the Indigo Ballroom of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel.

  • Mayans M.C.
    Mayans M.C., the next chapter in Kurt Sutter’s award-winning Sons of Anarchy saga, will be featured on Sunday, July 22 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in Hall H ahead of its debut this fall on FX.

  • Legion
    FX’s groundbreaking superhero series Legion will give fans a chance to dive deeper into the recently concluded second season on Sunday, July 22 from 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. in Hall H.

The Legion Plot: Legion is the story of David Haller (Dan Stevens), a man who believed himself to be schizophrenic only to discover that he may actually be the most powerful mutant the world has ever seen.


From childhood, David shuffled from one psychiatric institution to the next until, in his early 30s, he met and fell in love with a beautiful and troubled fellow patient named “Syd” (Rachel Keller). After Syd and David shared a startling encounter, he was forced to confront the shocking possibility that the voices he hears and the visions he sees may actually be real. Syd led David to “Melanie Bird” (Jean Smart), a demanding but nurturing therapist who heads a team of specialists – “Ptonomy” (Jeremie Harris), “Kerry” (Amber Midthunder) and “Cary” (Bill Irwin) – each of whom possesses a unique and extraordinary gift. Together, they helped David to recognize and harness his hidden powers.

With their support, David finally unlocked a deeply suppressed truth – he had been haunted his entire life by a malicious parasite of unimaginable power. Known as the “Shadow King,” this malevolent creature appeared in the form of David’s friend “Lenny” (Aubrey Plaza), but is actually an ancient being named “Amahl Farouk.” In an epic showdown, David and his friends battled his demon, ultimately forcing it from David’s body. Unfortunately, Farouk found a new host – Melanie’s husband “Oliver Bird” (Jemaine Clement) – and escaped. Just when they thought they’d earned a moment of respite, a mysterious orb appeared and took David away to an unknown place. With David and Oliver missing and Farouk on the loose, the team forms an unlikely alliance with their former enemy “Clark” (Hamish Linklater) and his well-funded government organization, Division III. Meanwhile, Amahl Farouk (Navid Negahban) is on a new path to attaining infinite and world-ending power.




San Diego Comic Con 2018: 15 Warner Bros Television Shows Will Be Represented

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Rebecca Murray
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San Diego Comic con 2018 Warner Bros Television Plans

The Warner Bros Television Group can always be counted for a big turn out of talent at the San Diego Comic Con. This year’s Comic Con will be no exception. WBTVG just announced they’re bringing 15 shows to the sold-out pop culture event which runs July 18 through July 22.

Returning Comic Con favorites include Arrow, The Big Bang Theory, Black Lightning, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Krypton, Supergirl, Riverdale (in Hall H!), and Supernatural. (Missing from this year’s Q&A panel lineup: The 100, Gotham and iZombie.) Joining the Comic Con veterans will be talent from the new shows Legacies, Castle Rock, and Manifest.

Warner Bros. Animation will be sending talent from DC Super Hero Girls, Unikitty! and Young Justice: Outsiders to next month’s Comic Con.

Warner Bros Television’s San Diego Comic Con Schedule:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

6:00–10:00 p.m. Manifest World Premiere and Special Sneak Peek Screenings — Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television Group proudly continue our annual Preview Night tradition with an exclusive pilot screening of the new series Manifest, plus an advance screening of the following week’s episode of The 100 (“The Dark Year” will air Tuesday, July 25, at 8/7c on The CW) exclusively for the Comic-Con audience. On top of all this, the evening will include a special world premiere of brand-new episodes from season two of Freedom Fighters: The Ray, which will later stream on CW Seed. Ballroom 20

FRIDAY, JULY 20

10:00–11:00 a.m. Young Justice: Outsiders Special Video Presentation and Q&A — The fans have waited long enough and it’s time for a first look at one of the most highly anticipated shows of the year. In Young Justice: Outsiders, the teenage Super Heroes of the DC Universe come of age in an animated world of super-powers, Super-Villains and super secrets. This time, the team faces its greatest challenge yet as it takes on meta-human trafficking and the terrifying threat it creates for a society caught in the crossfire of a genetic arms race spanning the globe and the galaxy.


Join producers Greg Weisman, Brandon Vietti, art director Phil Bourassa, voice director Jamie Thomasson and members of the voice cast, Troy Baker and Stephaine Lemelin as they give you an inside look at what it means to be an outsider. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Young Justice: Outsiders is coming soon to the DC Universe digital streaming service. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/YoungJusticeDC and follow DC Universe on Twitter at @TheDCUniverse. Room 6DE

10:15–11:15 a.m. Inside The Big Bang Theory Writers’ Room — Join The Big Bang Theory writers and producers as they return to San Diego to take you inside the biggest moments of season eleven, and behind the scenes of television’s smartest comedy! From the engagement to the wedding, and all the moments in-between, find out what goes into making the hit series each week, and how the writers keep things fresh after more than 250 episodes!

Join the show’s executive producers and writers as they take you inside the Writers’ Room for a lively discussion and special video presentation. From Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television, The Big Bang Theory returns for season 12 this fall, airing Thursdays at 8/7c on CBS. The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Eleventh Season is available now on Digital, and will be released this fall on Blu-ray™ and DVD. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheBigBangTheory and follow the show on Twitter @BigBangTheory. Ballroom 20‪

12:30-1:30 p.m. DC Super Hero Girls Special Video Presentation and Q&A – The DC Super Hero Girls universe continues to expand with new original graphic novels Out of the Bottle and Search for Atlantis and an all-new animated action-comedy series featuring fresh character designs and storytelling from Emmy®–winning producer Lauren Faust (Super Best Friends Forever, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends).

The world may know them as Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Batgirl, but not-so-typical teenagers Diana, Kara and Barbara, alongside their Super Hero friends have much more to deal with than just protecting the citizens of Metropolis from some of the most sinister school-aged Super-Villains of the DC Universe. After all, being teens is tough enough, what with school, friends, family and the chaos that comes with managing a social life. But add super powers and a secret identity to the mix, and things can get a lot more complicated.

Join DC Group Editor Marie Javins for a sneak peek at upcoming books, and producer Lauren Faust and other members of the creative team for a first look at this upcoming series. DC Super Hero Girls is coming soon to Cartoon Network. Follow Cartoon Network on Twitter at @CartoonNetwork and DC Super Hero Girls on Instagram at @dcsuperherogirls. Room 6DE.

12:45-2:00 p.m. World Premiere of Hulu’s Castle Rock – Escape the summer heat for a chilling world premiere screening of the first episode of J.J. Abrams and Stephen King’s psychological horror series about the hometown of some of your favorite nightmares. You’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies, you know the characters, but you’ve never heard the story of Castle Rock.

Following the screening, join the creators and executive producers Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason (Manhattan) along with stars Sissy Spacek (Carrie), Bill Skarsgard (It), Melanie Lynskey (Togetherness) and Jane Levy (Suburgatory) as they discuss the most tragic and disturbing town in America. Prepare to sleep with the lights on. From Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Castle Rock premieres Wednesday, July 25 on Hulu. Become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/CastleRockHulu and follow the series on Twitter at @castlerockhulu. Ballroom 20.

SATURDAY, JULY 21

10:00-11:00 a.m. Unikitty! New Episode Premiere and Q&A –– Your favorite character from The LEGO® Movie, Unikitty, is bringing her joyous kingdom to Comic-Con! Make sure to bring plenty of sparkle matter, positive vibes and all your questions as producers Lynn Wang and Ed Skudder, animation director Anna Hollingsworth and the voice cast, Tara Strong, Grey Griffin, Eric Bauza, H. Michael Croner, Roger Craig Smith will be there to share a brand-new episode and answer your questions. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Unikitty! airs Fridays at 6:30/5:30c on Cartoon Network. Follow Cartoon Network on Twitter at @CartoonNetwork. Room: 6DE

11:00–11:45 a.m. Black Lightning Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) made his choice: he hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago. But with crime and corruption spreading like wildfire, and those he cares about in the crosshairs of the menacing local gang The One Hundred, he must return as Black Lightning — to save not only his family, but also the soul of his community.

Join series stars Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin “Krondon” Jones III, Damon Gupton and James Remar and producer Salim Akil for an electrifying look at season two! Based on the characters from DC, Black Lightning is from Berlanti Productions and Akil Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Salim Akil & Mara Brock Akil, and Sarah Schechter. Black Lightning returns to The CW on Tuesday, October 9 at 9/8c. Black Lightning: The Complete First Season is available now on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital. Become a fan of Black Lighting on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CWBlackLightning and follow the show on Twitter @BlackLightning and the hashtag #GetLit. Ballroom 20.

12:00–12:50 p.m. SYFY Panel: Krypton Special Video Presentation and Q&A — After a mind-blowing season one finale that saw Krypton’s history drastically rewritten, the future of Superman has never been in greater jeopardy. Join series stars and executive producers of SYFY’s hit series as they discuss the many surprises of the first season and provide an inside look into what fans can expect in season two.

From Warner Horizon Scripted Television and executive produced by David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Dark Knight trilogy) through his Phantom Four banner, along with Cameron Welsh, Krypton is based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, published by DC. The series will return in 2019 on SYFY. Follow the show on Twitter at @KryptonSYFY. Indigo Ballroom

NBC Announces Its 2018-2019 Primetime Lineupt

1:00-2:00 p.m. Manifest Pilot Screening and Q&A – When Montego Air Flight 828 landed safely in New York after a turbulent but routine flight, the crew and passengers were relieved. Yet in the span of those few hours, the world had aged five years and their friends, families and colleagues, after mourning their loss, had given up hope and moved on. Now, faced with the impossible, they’re all given a second chance. But as their new realities become clear, a deeper mystery unfolds and some of the returned passengers soon realize they may be meant for something greater than they ever thought possible.

Join executive producer Jeff Rake (The Mysteries of Laura, The Tomorrow People, Boston Legal, Miss Match, The Practice) and series stars Melissa Roxburgh (Valor, Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies), Josh Dallas (Once Upon a Time, Thor), for an emotionally rich, unexpected journey into a world grounded in hope, heart and destiny. Manifest premieres Monday, September 24, at 10/9c on NBC and is produced by Compari Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television. Become a fan of Manifest on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NBCManifest and follow the show on Twitter @NBCManifest. Indigo Ballroom

2:00–2:50 p.m. Legacies Exclusive Video Presentation and Q&A – Continuing the tradition of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, Legacies is the third installment of this supernatural series about witches, vampires and werewolves. The story follows 17-year-old Hope Mikaelson, daughter of Klaus Mikaelson along with Alaric Saltzman and his twins at the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted as they come of age in the most unconventional way.

Join executive producer Julie Plec and series stars Danielle Rose Russell and Matthew Davis for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A. From My So-Called Company, Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, Legacies premieres Thursday, October 25, at 9/8c on The CW. Indigo Ballroom.

3:30–4:15 p.m. Supergirl Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Season three saw Supergirl stop Reign and the other Worldkillers’ threat to humanity and our planet, and in the process, Kara was shocked to find her mother Alura alive and living in a salvaged Argo City that survived the destruction of Krypton. Reconnecting with her past caused Kara to realize that her true home is now here on Earth, where big changes are taking place for her and all of her friends in National City – and also, it appears, for a doppelganger in Russia! Season four promises to be full of surprises, action, adventure and lots of big revelations for Supergirl, Alex, James, J’onn, Lena and Brainy.

Join the series’ cast, Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Mehcad Brooks, David Harewood, Katie McGrath and Jesse Rath and executive producers Robert Rovner, Jessica Queller and Sarah Schechter for a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A where they’ll discuss what’s to come and more! From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Supergirl’s fourth season will premiere in its new Sunday 8/7c time period on The CW starting October 14. Supergirl: The Complete Third Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 18. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheCWSupergirl and follow the show on Twitter at @TheCWSupergirl. Ballroom 20

4:15–5:00 p.m. Arrow Special Video Presentation and Q&A — There has been no shortage of close calls for Oliver Queen when it comes to protecting his Super Hero identity, but in the season six finale, he was finally backed into a corner and forced to reveal himself to the world as the Green Arrow. Now, Oliver will come face-to-face with many of the criminals he placed behind bars, as he makes a new home for himself at Slabside Maximum Security Prison. Oliver will find himself vulnerable in a way unlike ever before when a mysterious new enemy begins to unravel his work as Green Arrow, challenging him to redeem his name or risk losing everything.

Join series stars Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, Emily Bett Rickards, Katie Cassidy, Echo Kellum, Juliana Harkavy, Rick Gonzalez and Colton Haynes and executive producer Beth Schwartz at their annual Comic-Con panel to be among the first to learn more about what this means for Oliver and the rest of his team. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Arrow will return to The CW on Monday, October 15, at 8/7c, and Arrow: The Complete Fifth Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 14. Become a fan of Arrow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWArrow and follow the show on Twitter at @CW_Arrow. Ballroom 20

5:00–5:45 p.m. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Special Video Presentation and Q&A — After defeating Mallus by cuddling him to death with a giant stuffed animal named Beebo, the Legends were ready to ease off the gas. That was until Constantine arrived to inform them that, in solving one major problem, they have created another, much larger one. When the Legends let time crumble in order to release and defeat Mallus, the barrier between worlds softened. History is now infected with “Fugitives” – magical creatures from myths, fairytales, and legends. Having been expelled throughout time by people like Constantine, these Fugitives are now returning to our world in droves and making a real mess of things. So when all hell breaks loose, who ya gonna call? That’s right, the Legends!

Join the cast and creators of The CW’s zaniest Super Hero series – stars Caity Lotz, Brandon Routh, Dominic Purcell, Nick Zano, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Tala Ashe, Matt Ryan, Jes Macallan, Courtney Ford, showrunner Phil Klemmer and producer Keto Shimizu – at their annual Comic-Con panel for an in-person look at what makes this time-traveling crew tick. From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow will return to The CW on Monday, October 22 at 9/8c, and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Second Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 25. Become a fan of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWLegendsofTomorrow and follow the show on Twitter at @TheCW_Legends. Ballroom 20

5:45–6:30 p.m. The Flash Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Matching wits with The Thinker, who by season’s end had harnessed the powers of all twelve bus metas he created, stretched Team Flash to their limits, but with the help of some new allies, Barry Allen (aka The Flash) and company were able to put a stop to the Enlightenment and save Central City once again. However, with the arrival of Barry and Iris’ speedster daughter, Nora, who arrived from the future admitting to having made a “big mistake,” things are anything but status quo. Will parenthood be the challenge that finally slows The Flash down?

For answers to this, and all your other Season five questions, please join the cast and creators of The CW’s highest-rated series – stars Grant Gustin, Jesse L. Martin, Tom Cavanagh, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Hartley Sawyer, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Danielle Nicolet and executive producer Todd Helbing – at their annual Comic-Con panel. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, The Flash will return to The CW on Tuesday, October 9 at 8/7c. The Flash: The Complete Third Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 28. Become a fan of The Flash on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CWTheFlash and follow the show on Twitter at @CW_TheFlash. Ballroom 20

SUNDAY, JULY 23

10:30–11:30 a.m. Supernatural Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Join the series’ stars Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins, Alexander Calvert and executive producers Robert Singer, Andrew Dabb, Eugenie Ross-Leming and Brad Buckner in Hall H to answer questions about the shocking events in last season’s intense finale, as well as what’s in store for the 14th season of this exciting series, when the show will reach the rare milestone of 300 episodes! Fans will also be treated to an exclusive video presentation featuring series highlights!

The 14th season of Supernatural will return to The CW on Thursday, October 11 in its 8/7c time period. The series is produced by Kripke Enterprises Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television. Supernatural: The Complete Thirteenth Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 4. Become a fan of the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Supernatural and follow the show on Twitter at @cw_spn. Hall H

11:45a.m.–12:45p.m. Riverdale Special Video Presentation and Q&A – Following yet another drama-filled season and shocking season two finale, don’t miss Riverdale when it returns to San Diego for its third appearance at Comic-Con – this time in Hall H! Join Archie and the gang as they continue to dive into the secrets that loom and keep emerging from the shadows in a town that once seemed like a quiet, ordinary place. The circumstances surrounding Archie’s arrest kick off the drama of season three as the gang tries to #FreeArchie and Hiram Lodge continues to flesh out his plans to control not only Riverdale, but the ever growing SoDale.

Based on the characters from Archie Comics and produced by Berlanti Productions (The Flash, Supergirl, Blindspot, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow) in association with Warner Bros. Television, this one-hour drama is a bold, subversive take on the surreality of small-town life. Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Marisol Nichols, Madelaine Petsch, Ashleigh Murray, Mark Consuelos, Casey Cott, Skeet Ulrich, Mädchen Amick, Luke Perry and Vanessa Morgan and producers Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Sarah Schechter and Jon Goldwater.

Riverdale’s season three returns Wednesday, October 10 at 8/7c on The CW. Riverdale: The Complete Second Season is available now on Digital, and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 7. Become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CWRiverdale, and follow the show on Twitter at @CW_Riverdale. Hall H




‘The Equalizer’ Trailer #2: Denzel Washington’s Out for Revenge

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Rebecca Murray
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Columbia Pictures’ second trailer for The Equalizer 2 features new clips of Denzel Washington in action. Washington reprises his role as Robert McCall in the 2018 sequel to 2014’s successful action thriller, The Equalizer, and in the new trailer he warns, “They killed my friend so I’m going to kill each and every one of them. The only disappointment is that I only get to do it once.”

The original film starred Washington, Chloe Grace Moretz (If I Stay, Neighbors 2: Sorority Uprising), Melissa Leo (I’m Dying Up Here), Bill Pullman (The Ballad of Lefty Brown), and Marton Csokas (Into the Badlands). Washington, Leo, and Pullman reprise their roles and are joined by Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones, Narcos) and Ashton Sanders for The Equalizer 2.

The Equalizer director Antoine Fuqua returned to direct the sequel, and Richard Wenk wrote the script for both films. Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Denzel Washington, Alex Siskin, Steve Tisch, Mace Neufeld, Tony Eldridge, and Michael Sloan produced the sequel, and Molly Allen and David J. Bloomfield executive produced.

The Equalizer films are inspired by the classic 1980s dramatic TV series starring Edward Woodward. The original feature film was released in theaters on September 26, 2014 and grossed $34 million domestically over its opening weekend. The Equalizer went on to gross $192 million worldwide before leaving theaters.

Columbia Pictures will be releasing the sequel in theaters on July 20, 2018. The first movie earned an R for strong bloody violence and language throughout, including some sexual references. The Equalizer 2 is not yet rated.

The Plot: Denzel Washington returns to one of his signature roles in the first sequel of his career. Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed – but how far will he go when that is someone he loves?

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Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal in ‘The Equalizer 2’ (Photo Credit: Glen Wilson © 2018 CTMG, Inc)




‘One Day at a Time’ Snags Gloria Estefan as a Guest Star

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Rebecca Murray
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Netflix’s One Day at a Time has signed up Gloria Estefan as a guest star on the show’s third season. According to Netflix’s official announcement, Gloria Estefan is playing “Mirtha, Lydia’s (Rita Moreno) baby sister and arch-nemesis.”

The cast of Netflix’s One Day at a Time includes Justina Machado, Rita Moreno, Stephen Tobolowsky, Todd Grinnell, Isabella Gomez and Marcel Ruiz. Original series creator Norman Lear executive produces along with Brent Miller, Michael Garcia, Gloria Calderon Kellett, and Mike Royce. Kellett and Royce serve as showrunners.

Season one premiered on January 6, 2017 with season two following on January 26, 2018.

Estefan’s guest starring episode will air during the upcoming third season of the critically acclaimed half-hour comedy series. The Grammy Award winner says in a new video posted on Instagram that she’s been wanting to be a part of the series for years. She sings the series’ theme song which is a cover of the original comedy’s song but with a Cuban vibe.

The One Day at a Time Plot: A reimagining of the iconic Norman Lear’s classic sitcom, One Day at a Time is an hilarious and heartfelt comedy that follows three generations of a Cuban-American family navigating the ups and downs of life. A newly-single mom and military veteran journeys through the triumphs and tribulations that come with raising two strong-willed, mega-millennial children, all the while enlisting the “help” of her old-school mother and her building manager-turned-invaluable confidant. Through an contemporary lens, One Day at a Time offers a glimpse at what life looks like, in good times and bad — and how those around you somehow make it all worthwhile.




‘Destination Wedding’ with Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder Gets a New Release Date and Poster

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Rebecca Murray
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Destination Wedding Poster
Poster for the romantic comedy ‘Destination Wedding’ starring Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves (Photo Credit: Regatta)

Destination Wedding will arrive in theaters on week later than originally scheduled. Regatta announced the romantic comedy is now set to open in theaters in New York and Los Angeles on August 31, 2018.

The 2018 romantic comedy reunites John Wick star Keanu Reeves and Stranger Things‘ Winona Ryder, the stars of 1992’s critically acclaimed horror movie Dracula which featured Oscar winner Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) in the title role. Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves paired up again for 2006’s A Scanner Darkly from writer/director Richard Linklater followed by 2009’s The Private Lives of Pippa Lee from writer/director Rebecca Miller.

Destination Wedding was written and directed by Victor Levin. Levin’s previous writing credits include the sitcom Mad About You and the dramatic television series Survivor’s Remorse. Gail Lyon, Elizabeth Dell, and Robert Jones served as producers, with Wayne Marc Godfrey, Mark Lane, and James Harris executive producing.

Levin’s behind the scenes team includes director of photography Giorgio Scali, production designer Callie Andreadis, editor Matt Maddox, and costume designer Justine Seymour, with music by William Ross.

The Plot: Destination Wedding reunites two of Hollywood’s most adored stars, Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder, as the socially awkward Frank and Lindsay. When they meet on their way to a destination wedding, they soon discover they have a lot in common: they both hate the bride, the groom, the wedding, themselves, and most especially each other. As the weekend’s events continually force them together – and their cheerlessness immediately isolates them from the other guests – Frank and Lindsay find that if you verbally spar with someone long enough, anything can happen. When debate gives way to desire, they must decide which is stronger: their hearts or their common sense.




‘A Discovery of Witches’ Trailer Starring Matthew Goode and Teresa Palmer

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Rebecca Murray
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Sky 1 just debuted the first full trailer for the supernatural drama, A Discovery of Witches. The TV show’s based on the bestselling book series by Deborah Harkness and follows a powerful vampire and a descendant of the Bishop witches who break the rules and fall in love.

Matthew Goode (Downton Abbey) stars as vampire Matthew Clairmont and Teresa Palmer (Hacksaw Ridge) is historian Diana Bishop. The cast also includes Owen Teale as Peter Knox, Trystan Gravelle as Baldwin, Sorcha Cusack as Marthe, Daniel Ezra as Nathaniel Wilson, Edward Bluemel as Marcus Whitmore, Alex Kingston as Sarah Bishop, Valarie Pettiford as Emily Mather, Tanya Moodie as Agatha Wilson, and Lindsay Duncan as Ysabeau de Clermont.

Kate Brooke (Mr. Selfridge) adapted Deborah Harkness’ books and serves as the showrunner. Brooke, Harkness, Jane Tranter, Lachlan MacKinnon, and Julie Gardner executive produce.


Commenting on the series, Brooke said, “The show is a relationship drama, grounded in emotional truth. Diana and Matthew, like all couples who meet and fall in love, at times struggle to understand each other and come to terms with their differences. And if you’re a vampire and a witch – those differences are huge.”

The Plot: A Discovery of Witches is a contemporary love story set against the backdrop of Oxford academic life, but in a world where a handful of witches, vampires and daemons live and work unseen amongst humans, hiding in plain sight. Teresa Palmer stars as the brilliant academic and historian Diana Bishop, a reluctant witch denying her heritage. The discovery of a manuscript in Oxford’s Bodleian Library throws her into the heart of a dangerous mystery – and into the path of enigmatic geneticist Matthew Clairmont (Goode), who we discover also has a dark family secret: he is a vampire.

As Diana and Matthew embark on a journey to understand the secrets of an ancient manuscript and as their relationship develops and their heritage comes in to play, events threaten to unravel the fragile peace that has long existed between witches, vampires, daemons and humans.

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Matthew Goode and Teresa Palmer star in Sky 1’s ‘A Discovery of Witches.’




First Look: ‘The Hate U Give’ Trailer and New Photos

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Rebecca Murray
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20th Century Fox has just released the full trailer for the dramatic film, The Hate U Give. The studio also unveiled four new photos from the film which is based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Angie Thomas.

The cast is led by Amandla Stenberg (The Hunger Games, Everything, Everything) and includes Regina Hall (Girls Trip, The Best Man Holiday), Russell Hornsby (Grimm, Seven Seconds), KJ Apa (Riverdale), Algee Smith (Detroit), Lamar Johnson (The Next Step), Issa Rae (Insecure), Sabrina Carpenter (Girl Meets World), Common (John Wick: Chapter 2), and Anthony Mackie (Avengers: Infinity War).

George Tillman Jr (Soul Food, Notorious) directed from a script by Audrey Wells (A Dog’s Purpose, Shall We Dance). Tillman also executive produced along with Robert Teitel, Marty Bowen, and Wyck Godfrey.

The Hate U Give is set to open in theaters on October 19, 2018.

The Plot: Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds: the poor, mostly black, neighborhood where she lives and the rich, mostly white, prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what’s right.

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Amandla Stenberg stars in ‘The Hate U Give’ (Photo by Photo credit: Erika Doss / 20th Century Fox)
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A scene from 20th Century Fox’s ‘The Hate U Give’ (Photo by Photo credit: Erika Doss)
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KJ Apa stars in ‘The Hate U Give’ (Photo by Erika Doss / 20th Century Fox)
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Amandla Stenberg and Algee Smith in ‘The Hate U Give (Photo by Erika Doss / 20th Century Fox)




‘Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger’ Season 1 Episode 5 Preview and Photos: “Princeton Offense”

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Rebecca Murray
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Season one of Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger continues with episode five airing on June 28, 2018. The series debuted with the highest ratings of any new Freeform show from the past two years. It also snagged the best-ever digital debut in the network’s history.

The critically acclaimed new drama stars Olivia Holt, Aubrey Joseph, Andrea Roth, Gloria Reuben, Miles Mussenden, Carl Lundstedt, James Saito and J.D. Evermore. Joe Pokaski (Underground, Heroes) is the showrunner and executive produces with Marvel’s Head of Television Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory.


The “Princeton Offense” Plot: Tandy is consumed with getting answers about the Roxxon cover up. To get the answers she is looking for, Tandy tests out her power to gain new insights. Tyrone, on the other hand, is focusing on being a normal kid as the basketball state finals approach. With so much weighing on him lately, can he truly push everything to the side and win the big game for Billy? Meanwhile, Det. O’Reilly looks into the city’s drug problems to get some answers of her own.

The Season 1 Plot: Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger is the story of Tandy Bowen (Holt) and Tyrone Johnson (Joseph) – two teenagers from very different backgrounds, who find themselves burdened and awakened to newly acquired superpowers which are mysteriously linked to one another. Tandy can emit light daggers and Tyrone has the ability to engulf others in darkness. They quickly learn they are better together than apart, but their feelings for each other make their already complicated world even more challenging.

Additional season one characters include:

  • Andrea Roth plays Melissa Bowen, Tandy’s mom, who is the eternal optimist despite the struggles to adapt to her new existence. While complex and emotionally composed, her love for her daughter burns bright.
  • Tyrone’s mother, Adina Johnson, is played by Gloria Reuben. Mrs. Johnson invests every aspect of her being into giving her son the life she believes he deserves. But she props up and protects Tyrone so much she almost forgets to love him.
  • Miles Mussenden stars as Tyrone’s father, Michael Johnson, who trudges through his desk job to keep his family safe and happy. Mr. Johnson is a working-class father does what he can to ensure his son will grow up to be a great man.
  • Liam played by Carl Lundstedt, a salt-of-the-earth townie who operates as Tandy’s partner in crime while moonlighting as her boyfriend. But underneath his rough-around-the-edges appearance, Liam has big dreams.
  • Portrayed by James Saito, Dr. Bernard Sanjo has been an emotional cornerstone in Tyrone’s life; they have a most unusual relationship.
  • J.D. Evermore plays Detective Connors, who is a contradiction of a man embracing an intimidating persona that overcompensates for a secret he keeps close to the vest.

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Olivia Holt in ‘Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger season 1 episode 5 (Freeform/Alfonso Bresciani)
Marvel's Cloak & Dagger Season 1 Episode 5 Preview
Aubrey Joseph in ‘Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger’ season 1 episode 5 (Freeform/Alfonso Bresciani)
Marvel's Cloak & Dagger Season 1 Episode 5 Preview
Aubrey Joseph in the “Princeton Offense” episode (Freeform/Alfonso Bresciani)
Marvel's Cloak & Dagger Season 1 Episode 5 Preview
Aubrey Joseph as Tyrone Johnson (Freeform/Alfonso Bresciani)
Marvel's Cloak & Dagger Season 1 Episode 5 Preview
Olivia Holt in season 1 episode 5 (Freeform/Alfonso Bresciani)




‘Preacher’ Season 3 Episode 1 Recap: Jesse, Cassidy and Tulip Arrive in Angelville

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Rebecca Murray
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Preacher Season 3 Episode 1 Recap
Dominic Cooper as Jesse Custer and Ruth Negga as Tulip O’Hare in ‘Preacher’ season 3 episode 1 (Photo Credit: Alfonso Bresciani / AMC / Sony Pictures Television)

AMC’s third season of the twisted dramatic series Preacher begins with an introduction to Angelville. Season three episode one kicks off with a flashback showing Madame Marie L’Angell (Betty Buckley) using a spell to heal an alcoholic. There’s a waiting room full of people anxious to be cured, however her daughter (and assistant), Christine, is distracted by a man demanding the return of some unnamed thing. Another new season three character, TC (Colin Cunningham), saves her and apologizes for letting the man escape in the first place.

Christine’s harboring a secret and attempts to flee Angelville. Unfortunately, she’s caught by Jody (Jeremy Childs) and dragged off a bus. She claims to have only been heading off to see a movie but as Madame Marie tells Jody to search her, Christine swallows a paper she’s been concealing. Madame Marie has Christine held down and cuts her open, retrieving a photo of a baby while Christine begs her to leave Jesse alone.

Madame Marie sentences Christine to life strapped in the machine that fuels Angelville.

Flash-forward to current events and Jesse’s only option to save Tulip (Ruth Negga) is to bring her to his grandmother at Angelville. Jesse (Dominic Cooper) and Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun) arrive and it appears the place is vacant. Cassidy’s still angry Jesse chose letting Tulip die over allowing her to be turned into a vampire. Cassidy strikes a nerve when he reveals he and Tulip slept together. That infuriates Jesse and as they get into a knock-down drag-out fight, Gran’ma (aka Madame Marie) watches unseen from another room.

TC breaks up the fight and then his mood changes when he realizes Jesse has returned home. Gran’ma finally makes her presence known, and Jesse explains Tulip died and he didn’t know what to do. He begs for her help, but Gran’ma decides taking a lunch break is more important.

Gran’ma finally speaks, calling Jesse a betrayer who abandoned his family to be destroyed. Gran’ma refuses to help until Jesse promises he’ll do anything. “Anything? That’s a big word,” says Gran’ma. “You know what I want.”

Jesse slices his hand and drips blood onto a handkerchief. That appears to satisfy Gran’ma.

Meanwhile in Purgatory, Tulip’s seated on a couch in a sparsely decorated living room next to her younger self. The scene looks like a set from a sitcom and as her father arrives dressed in a prison uniform, the studio audience reacts with applause. Young Tulip gives her dad a hug and then her dad hears a noise from the bedroom. It’s Tulip’s mom “working.”

The set switches to show Tulip’s dad in a job interview. He gets the job and then back on the home set, he promises Tulip he’s heading to the store to get her candy. Mom leaves the bedroom long enough to tell young Tulip her dad is a worthless O’Hare – just like every other O’Hare.

Dad arrives back home and takes out his guns. He’s been fired from his job and police sirens can be heard approaching the house. Adult Tulip tells her father it’s okay as he prepares for the shoot-out. Young and adult versions of Tulip join in the gunfight.

In Angelville, Gran’ma assesses Tulip and confirms she’s still fighting to live. She explains Tulip’s in Purgatory but it won’t be long until she’s too far gone to be brought back. Jesse has a list of supplies Gran’ma needs to do the job and heads out with Cassidy to retrieve the items.

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Joseph Gilgun as Cassidy (Photo Credit: Alfonso Bresciani / AMC / Sony Pictures Television)

As they leave, Jesse hands Cassidy a list of Tulip’s favorite things. The items will be used to invite her spirit back to the land of the living. They argue over whether Tulip really preferred a British heavy metal band over Joni Mitchell before Jesse leaves to meet up with Jody, Gran’ma’s muscle and the man who killed his father.

Jesse and Jody’s reunion goes smoother than anticipated, with Jody offering Jesse a hug and a ride into town.

Madame Boyd is Gran’ma’s biggest rival, but they need a specific item only available at her place of business. Jesse stays in the truck while Jody takes on Madame Boyd’s minions. He’s ruthless and incredibly strong, and easily obtains what they need without Jesse even needing to get out of the truck.

Gran’ma begins her spell, collecting toenail clippings and snips of Tulip’s hair and mixing it into a potion. TC sews up Tulip’s wounds just as Cassidy returns with Tulip’s favorite things. Gran’ma eats a scorpion pepper, explaining that if a spirit senses pain it will come back to ease it. She offers Cassidy a pepper and then tells the story of a man she tried to woo as a young woman. Cassidy’s choking on the scorpion pepper, barely able to keep it in his mouth. She continues her story saying her love spell worked and the man wanted her every single day…until she killed him.

Gran’ma thanks Cassidy for bringing Jesse back to her. She assures him all he has to do is ask if he ever wants anything.

Jody and Jesse make it back, but Jody won’t turn over the oil from Madame Boyd until they fight. He taunts Jesse, wondering if Jesse will finally be able to beat him.

Jody doesn’t break a sweat to get the best of Jesse, even though Jesse manages to deliver a few good licks. Jody lifts the truck and is about to set it down on Jesse when Gran’ma stops the fight.

Once more to Purgatory we go, and the young and adult versions of Tulip are seated on the couch once again. Tulip’s dad is dead on the floor and outside a woman from the Department of Family and Protective Services gets on a bullhorn to tell Tulip to come out. Tulip glances at the Kit-Cat clock hanging on the wall and then warns her younger self that it can’t be any worse than what she’s currently going through. Tulip says it’s time to go but then she notices her favorite things are all laid out on the living room table.

Gran’ma mixes up a potion that contains magnesium, mercury, and zinc. She pours it into Tulip’s mouth along with drops of the oil Jody obtained from Madame Boyd.

In Purgatory, Tulip stops eating a bowl of Boo-Berry cereal and takes a battery out of her mouth. She barely has time to register what’s happening as officers begin to break down the front door.

Gran’ma explains Tulip might be taking time to figure out how to get back. She also needs to remember why she wants to return to the living. Jesse gently talks to Tulip’s still-lifeless body, telling her how much he needs her and that he wants her in every part of his life. As he talks, Cassidy begins playing a Joni Mitchell tape.

Tulip paces and is confused about her next step. The police have almost broken through the door and she asks her younger self what to do. The young Tulip tells her to go but adult Tulip’s worried about what would happen if she leaves her. “I’m a reenactor. I work here,” explains the young Tulip.

Just then the phone rings and Tulip answers. Tulip can hear Jesse telling her how much he needs her, but Jesse can’t hear her. As he begs her to come back, Tulip yells, “I need more time!”

She then looks at the clock on the wall again and it’s stopped ticking. She picks up the gun and begins firing before placing the battery into the clock to start it up again.

All of a sudden Tulip finds herself on a dirt road and she smiles as she picks up her pace. She senses someone’s behind her and stops. It’s God (in the Dalmatian costume) telling her he wasn’t the one responsible for bringing her back, but he needs her to do something very important. She’s been chosen to help him fulfill his great design.

God begins to tell her what he wants and suddenly her body lets out a deep breath. Jesse’s overcome with emotion and Cassidy can’t stop smiling. Tulip spots Gran’ma and her first words after being brought back from the dead are, “Who the hell are you?”

Later, Jesse watches over Tulip as she sleeps. He then pours himself a drink and thanks Gran’ma. She reminds him they have a deal. He agrees but adds that he might just kill her – like he should have done years ago. She warns him, “Push me…see what happens.”

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Box Office Report: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Finishes Above Expectations

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Rebecca Murray
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Dinosaurs on the rampage proved an irresistible draw once again as the latest Jurassic Park film, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, opened slightly above pre-release estimates. The sequel to 2015’s Jurassic World rang up $150 million over its first weekend in domestic release. In comparison, Jurassic World had a $208 million opening domestically when it arrived in theaters over the June 12-14, 2015 weekend.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom faced stiff competition from Incredibles 2 which continues to draw in family audiences. The much-anticipated sequel to The Incredibles continued to perform well over its second weekend in theaters. According to Box Office Mojo, Incredibles 2 has entered the top 10 list of the biggest animated films of all-time after just 10 days in theaters.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom will likely retain the top spot at the box office next weekend when it goes up against newcomers Sicario: Day of the Soldado and Uncle Drew. However, dinosaurs and animated superheroes will face stiff competition in two weeks when Ant-Man and the Wasp arrives in theaters.

Box Office Top 10: June 22-24, 2018

  1. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – $150,000,000
  2. Incredibles 2 – $80,928,000
  3. Ocean’s 8 – $11,650,000
  4. Tag – $8,200,000
  5. Deadpool 2 – $5,250,000
  6. Solo: A Star Wars Story – $4,045,000
  7. Hereditary – $3,809,000
  8. Superfly – $3,350,000
  9. Avengers: Infinity War – $2,482,000
  10. Won’t You Be My Neighbor – $1,875,000

The Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Plot: It’s been four years since theme park and luxury resort Jurassic World was destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment. Isla Nublar now sits abandoned by humans while the surviving dinosaurs fend for themselves in the jungles.

When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen (Pratt) and Claire (Howard) mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. Owen is driven to find Blue, his lead raptor who’s still missing in the wild, and Claire has grown a respect for these creatures she now makes her mission. Arriving on the unstable island as lava begins raining down, their expedition uncovers a conspiracy that could return our entire planet to a perilous order not seen since prehistoric times.

With all of the wonder, adventure and thrills synonymous with one of the most popular and successful series in cinema history, this all-new motion-picture event sees the return of favorite characters and dinosaurs—along with new breeds more awe-inspiring and terrifying than ever before. Welcome to Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.”

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Owen (Chris Pratt) meets the vicious T. rex in ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ (Photo © 2018 Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. and Legendary Pictures Productions, LLC)




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