‘Four Weddings’ Series Returns with a Few Surprising Twists

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July 5, 2018

Four Weddings TLC Series — The stars of ‘Four Weddings’ (Photo Credit: TLC)

TLC’s introducing a few special twists to the upcoming new season of Four Weddings. Set to premiere on Saturday, July 21, 2018, Four Weddings will air in a new two-hour format. It will also feature four brides who are either close friends or family members rather than strangers.

“TLC is the premier destination and trusted source for all things wedding, and our passionate fans continue to say ‘I Do’ to our wedding content,” stated Howard Lee, President and General Manager of TLC. “We put this genre on the map with signature long-running franchises like Say Yes to the Dress and we are proud to bring back fan favorite Four Weddings, inviting audiences to fall in love all over again.”

The revival of the fan-favorite series will air on Saturdays at 9pm ET/PT. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite brides during the premiere episode at Facebook.com/FourWeddings.

Details on Four Weddings: “In the series’ new two-hour format, these blushing brides, who are all getting married around the same time, will evaluate each other’s weddings based on six categories: venue, food, dress, entertainment, originality and overall experience. The bride with the highest score will win an all-expenses-paid honeymoon for herself and her husband.

With such a considerable prize on the line, the veils are coming off as the brides engage in some friendly competition and naturally try to one-up each other in their quest to nab the top prize. Fans will tag along with the brides as they plan and shop for every element of their weddings, including the dress, the cake, the decorations and more. From a countryside barn, to a winter wonderland extravaganza, to twists and turns never-before-seen on FOUR WEDDINGS, this season is full of hilarious, emotional and unforgettable moments that will captivate viewers through the last dance.

In the premiere episode, fans will be introduced to four St. Louis brides with strong family ties. Far from traditional, Maggie goes for an outdoor December wedding while her soon-to-be sister-in-law, Ashley, goes full-on glitz and wedding glam. Family friend Lexi is staking it all on her celebrity chef’s extravagant desserts and Cousin Kat believes it’s not a wedding until everyone is on the dance floor! These brides are always there for each other through thick and thin, but will their relationships remain intact after they go head-to-head to win a honeymoon to a surprise destination?”

‘Lodge 49’ TV Show Preview: Photos, Plot, and Cast Details

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Rebecca Murray

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July 4, 2018

AMC’s set to debut the new comedy/drama series Lodge 49 on August 6, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT. The series starring Wyatt Russell (Ingrid Goes West, Black Mirror) will have its season one premiere immediately following the season four premiere of the critically acclaimed Breaking Bad prequel, Better Call Saul.

Lodge 49 was created by Jim Gavin (author, Middle Men). Gavin wrote the 10 episode first season and executive produces along with Peter Ocko (Pushing Daisies), Paul Giamatti (Billions), Dan Carey (Outsiders), and Jeff Freilich (Halt and Catch Fire). Ocko also serves as the showrunner.

In support of the series’ premiere, AMC’s released photos from season one along with details on the cast and characters.

The Plot: Lodge 49 is a modern fable set in Long Beach and centered on Dud (Russell), a likable ex-surfer who attempts to maintain his positive outlook on life while still reeling from the death of his father, the collapse of the family business, and any semblance of the idyllic middle-class life he knew. Dud finds himself deposited by fate at the doorstep of Lodge 49, home to the Ancient and Benevolent Order of the Lynx, a dusty dying fraternal order. Dud finds solace in this dark, mysterious retreat, which offers cheap beer and strange alchemical philosophies. There he meets his mentor, Ernie Fontaine, a “Luminous Knight” of the Order, who sells plumbing supplies by day.

Despite the constant pushback from his more skeptical, pragmatic twin sister, Liz, Dud and Ernie find themselves drawn by the Lodge into some long-buried secrets and modern day conspiracies. Through his newfound connection with the Lodge, its mysteries and its people, Dud comes to find the missing sense of purpose in his life and confront his deepest fears and greatest hopes.

The Cast and Characters:

Sean ‘Dud’ Dudley (Wyatt Russell) – A disarmingly optimistic ex-surfer who has had a terrible year. Stumbling into Lodge 49, a dusty, dying fraternal order, Dud becomes convinced the Lodge will help him find the right path to recover the simple, happy life he’s lost.

Ernie Fontaine (Brent Jennings) – A Navy vet, plumbing supplies salesman, longtime bachelor, working-class Renaissance Man, and member of the Order of the Lynx, Lodge 49.

Liz Dudley (Sonya Cassidy) – Dud’s twin sister — smart, fiercely independent, deeply cynical, and searching for a way to escape her debt while working at a nightmare chain restaurant.

Connie Mills (Linda Emond) – An old-school journalist, a lover of words and smoke-filled taverns, she’s trying to hang on while the world changes around her. Connie has arrived at Lodge 49 thanks to her third husband, Scott Mills.

Blaise St. John (David Pasquesi) – The resident philosopher of the Lynx. He tends bar at Lodge 49 and runs his own pot dispensary.

Scott Mills (Eric Allen Kramer) – Long Beach Port Harbor Patrol officer and straight shooter, who enjoys his personal watercraft and playing drums in a surf-rock cover band.

Lodge 49 Preview — Wyatt Russell as Sean “Dud” Dudley, Brent Jennings as Ernie Fontaine, Linda Emond as Connie Wright, Eric Allan Kramer as Scott Wright, and David Pasquesi as Blaise St John in ‘Lodge 49’ (Photo by James Minchin III / AMC)

‘Halo’ is Definitely Happening at Showtime

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Rebecca Murray

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July 3, 2018

Showtime’s moving forward on a new live-action series based on the Halo video game series. The network also confirmed the upcoming scripted drama is expected to begin production early next year.

Halo has Kyle Killen (Awake, Lone Star) attached as the season one showrunner. He’s also writing the 10 episode first season and will executive produce with Scott Pennington, Justin Falvey, and Darryl Frank. Rupert Wyatt, director of The Escapist and Rise of the Planet of the Apes, will direct some of season one’s episodes and will also serve as an executive producer.

The Halo series is an Amblin Television and Microsoft/343 Industries production.

“Halo is our most ambitious series ever, and we expect audiences who have been anticipating it for years to be thoroughly rewarded,” said David Nevins, President and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. “In the history of television, there simply has never been enough great science fiction. Kyle Killen’s scripts are thrilling, expansive and provocative, Rupert Wyatt is a wonderful, world-building director, and their vision of Halo will enthrall fans of the game while also drawing the uninitiated into a world of complex characters that populate this unique universe.”

“As we think about what it means to bring videogame franchises to movie or TV – the biggest challenge can often be finding the right balance between moments fans have already experienced and moments that have yet to be experienced through a different medium, perspective, or creative lens,” stated Kiki Wolfkill, Head of Transmedia, 343 Industries. “We are excited to navigate these creative waters to bring you something that is both respectful of what you already know and love, but also new and surprising and enthralling.”

More on Halo, Courtesy of Showtime: “Halo reinvented how people think about video games and has grown into a global entertainment phenomenon, having sold more than 77 million copies worldwide and grossing more than $5 billion in sales. In its adaptation for Showtime, Halo will take place in the universe that first came to be in 2001, dramatizing an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant. Halo will weave deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.”

‘The Spy Who Dumped Me’ Debuts a New Clip and Poster

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July 3, 2018

Mila Kunis (A Bad Moms Christmas) and two-time Emmy Award winner Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live) hop in a cab and convince the driver to flee from men shooting at them in the new video clip from The Spy Who Dumped Me. The one-minute video featuring a wild chase scene was unveiled a month out from the film’s theatrical release.

The Spy Who Dumped Me was directed by Susanna Fogel (Life Partners) from a script Fogel co-wrote with David Iserson. The cast also includes Sam Heughan (Outlander), Justin Theroux (The Leftovers), Gillian Anderson (The X-Files), Hasan Minhaj (Rough Night), and Ivanna Sakhno (Pacific Rim: Uprising).

Director Fogel’s behind the scenes team includes director of photography Barry Peterson, editor Jonathan Schwartz, production designer Marc Homes, and costume designer Alex Bovaird. Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer and Erica Huggins produced the comedy film.

Lionsgate is targeting an August 3, 2018 theatrical release. That August date puts it up against a crowded field of new releases that includes the sci-fi thriller The Darkest Minds and Disney’s Christopher Robin starring Robin Williams and all of the classic Winnie the Pooh characters. The thriller Searching with John Cho and Debra Messing also will be opening in theaters on that date.

The Plot: The film tells the story of Audrey (Mila Kunis) and Morgan (Kate McKinnon), thirty-year-old best friends from Los Angeles, who are unexpectedly thrust into an international conspiracy when Audrey’s ex-boyfriend (Justin Theroux) shows up at her apartment with a team of deadly assassins on his trail. Much to their own surprise, the duo jump into action, and find themselves on the run in Europe from the assassins and a suspiciously charming British agent (Sam Heughan), as they hatch a plan to save the world.

The Spy Who Dumped Me Poster — Poster for ‘The Spy Who Dumped Me.’ (Photo Credit: Lionsgate)

‘The 100’ Season 5 Episode 10 Photos and Preview: “The Warriors Will”

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Rebecca Murray

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July 3, 2018

The CW’s The 100 continues season five with an episode directed by one of their own. Henry Ian Cusick (‘Marcus Kane’) takes on double duty to direct season five episode 10 titled “The Warriors Will.” Julie Benson and Shawna Benson wrote “The Warriors Will” script.

Season five episode 10 airing July 17, 2018 marks Cusick’s second time in the director’s chair for the popular sci-fi action series. Cusick previously directed season four episode 11 titled “The Other Side,” which aired on May 10, 2017.

The season five cast includes Eliza Taylor as Clarke Griffin, Paige Turco as Dr. Abigail Griffin, Bob Morley as Bellamy Blake, Marie Avgeropoulos as Octavia Blake, Lindsey Morgan as Raven Reyes, Christopher Larkin as Monty Green, Henry Ian Cusick as Marcus Kane, Richard Harmon as John Murphy, Luisa d’Oliveira as Emori, Chelsey Reist as Harper, Adina Porter as Indra, Ivana Milicevic as Diyoza, Lola Flanery as Madi, and Tasya Teles as Echo.

“The Warriors Will” Plot: — Monty (Larkin) strives to show Wonkru an alternative to war, and to the valley itself. Meanwhile, Abby’s (Turco) health continues to deteriorate, along with McCreary’s (guest star William Miller) patience.

The Season 5 Plot: Over the last four seasons The 100 have fought to survive against unimaginable odds, only to see the world end for a second time. Season five begins six years later, with our heroes still separated: Bellamy’s team in space, Clarke on the ground, and hundreds trapped in the bunker below. But when a massive prison ship descends upon the last survivable place on earth, The 100 must come together to reclaim their home.

As two armies converge on one valley, alliances will shift, friends will become foes, and the march to war threatens to destroy all that’s left of the human race. Can our heroes break the cycle, or is humanity doomed to repeat the past? In this epic battle for survival, one thing is certain: there are no good guys.

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The 100 Season 5 Episode 10 — Eliza Taylor as Clarke and Lola Flanery as Madi in ‘The 100’ season 5 episode 10 (Photo: Jack Rowand © 2018 The CW Network)

The 100 Season 5 Episode 10 Preview — Marie Avgeropoulos as Octavia (Photo: Diyah Pera © 2018 The CW Network)

‘Outcast’ Season 2: Plot Details and Episode Guide

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Rebecca Murray

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July 3, 2018

Outcast star Patrick Fugit — Patrick Fugit in a scene from ‘Outcast’ season 1 (Photo by Kent Smith / HBO)

Cinemax has set a July 20, 2018 premiere date for the second season of Outcast. The horror series starring Patrick Fugit (Gone Girl) and Philip Glenister (Kingdom of Heaven) will air on Fridays at 10pm ET/PT.

The Walking Dead‘s Robert Kirkman created the suspense drama based on his Skybound/Image comics. Kirkman executive produces with Chris Black, David Alpert, Sharon Tal Yguado, and Sue Naegle. Black also serves as the series’ showrunner.

In addition to Patrick Fugit and Philip Glenister, the cast of season two includes Wrenn Schmidt (The Looming Tower), Reg E. Cathay (The Wire), Kate Lyn Sheil (House of Cards), Julia Crockett (Law & Order: Criminal Intent), David Denman (13 Hours), and Brent Spiner (Star Trek: The Next Generation).

The Season 2 Plot: Plagued by demons since childhood, Kyle is on a journey to find answers – but what he uncovers could mean the end of life as we know it. Continuing to probe the mystery of what lies behind the town of Rome’s supernatural manifestations, and why they are drawn to Kyle, the show explores how people cope with extreme circumstances while protecting the ones they love.

Patrick Fugit stars as Kyle Barnes, a young man who has been plagued by demonic possession all his life. With the help of Reverend Anderson, played by Philip Glenister, a preacher who believes he is a soldier in God’s holy war against the forces of evil, Kyle tries to protect those he holds most dear, now that the otherworldly threats prove greater in scope and number than anticipated. His struggle will grow into a fight for all of his hometown, as he discovers the haunting secrets of his own past.

Other cast members in the second season include Wrenn Schmidt as Kyle’s adopted sister, Megan Holter, a child psychologist who makes it her mission to fix the people around her; Reg E. Cathey as Chief Giles, Rome’s chief of police, who has seen enough to know there’s some truth to his friend Rev. Anderson’s assertions about demons; Kate Lyn Sheil as Kyle’s former wife, Allison Barnes, who has lingering doubts about what happened in their marriage; Julia Crockett as Kyle’s mother, Sarah Barnes, whose apparent mental illness tainted his childhood; David Denman as Megan’s husband, Mark Holter, a by-the-book small-town cop whose temper can get him in trouble; and Brent Spiner as Sidney, whose dapper appearance and smiling demeanor hide malevolence.

Outcast Season 2 Episodes:

Episode #11 (season 2, episode 1): “Bad Penny”
Debut date: FRIDAY, JULY 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
After being confronted by the same dark forces plaguing Rome, Kyle (Patrick Fugit) returns to town with his daughter, Amber (Madeleine McGraw), to find a deeply shaken Megan (Wrenn Schmidt), who is stricken by flashbacks of her possession and its dire consequences. Reverend Anderson (Philip Glenister) offers to help Patricia (Melinda McGraw) find Aaron, her missing son, and gravitates to a fringe religious service in an abandoned barn. Giles (Reg E. Cathey) tries to convince Mayor Owen Boyd (Toby Huss) to institute a curfew after a newly possessed man evades his grasp. On the advice of Giles, Kyle and Anderson attempt to track down Sidney (Brent Spiner) through his known associates.
Written by Chris Black; directed by Tricia Brock.

Episode #12 (season 2, episode 2): “The Day After That”
Debut date: FRIDAY, JULY 27 (10:00-11:00 p.m.)
After uncovering possible clues at the scene of a crime, Kyle (Patrick Fugit) visits his mom (Julia Crockett) in the hospital, where he gets an eerie feeling from her doctor. Disheartened by a confession to Patricia (Melinda McGraw), Anderson (Philip Glenister) ends up being an eyewitness to a possession. Giles (Reg E. Cathey) fends off criticism of his recently overzealous police tactics from Owen (Toby Huss). A distraught Megan (Wrenn Schmidt) seeks an end to her painful memories
Written by Adam Targum; directed by Loni Peristere.

Episode #13 (season 2, episode 3): “Not My Job to Judge”
Debut date: FRIDAY, AUG. 3 (10:00-11:00 p.m.)
Kyle (Patrick Fugit) and Amber (Madeleine McGraw) visit Allison (Kate Lyn Sheil) at the facility she’s checked herself into, where Amber encounters a creepy patient. Holly (Callie McClincy) rejects Megan’s (Wrenn Schmidt) attempts to return to normalcy. Sidney (Brent Spiner) poses a challenge to a new convert. Patricia (Melinda McGraw) confronts Giles (Reg E. Cathey) about his investigation of Aaron’s case. Anderson (Philip Glenister) and Kyle track down a mysterious figure behind a spate of Rome abductions.
Written by Jeff Vlaming; directed by Howard Deutch.

Episode #14 (season 2, episode 4): “The One I’d Been Waiting For”
Debut date: FRIDAY, AUG. 10 (10:00-11:00 p.m.)
Kyle (Patrick Fugit) and Anderson (Philip Glenister) learn more about the role Kyle’s father played in Rome’s history of possession. Anderson is taunted by an old foe, who recently resurfaced and is wreaking havoc in town. With nowhere to go, Megan (Wrenn Schmidt) takes Holly (Callie McClincy) to a familiar but forbidding place. Sidney (Brent Spiner) instructs an ally to keep Giles (Reg E. Cathey) in line.
Written by Rebecca Sonnenshine; directed by Alrick Riley.

‘It: Chapter Two’ Begins Filming: Cast Confirmed and Release Date is Set

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Rebecca Murray

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July 3, 2018

It Chapter Two Adult Cast — JESSICA CHASTAIN as Beverly, JAMES McAVOY as Bill, ISAIAH MUSTAFA as Mike, JAY RYAN as Ben, JAMES RANSONE as Eddie, BILL HADER as Richie and ANDY BEAN as Stanley in New Line Cinema’s horror thriller “IT CHAPTER TWO,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. (Photo by Brooke Palmer)

New Line Cinema’s diving back into the terrifying world of Pennywise the Clown with the second part of the horror film, It. It: Chapter Two has just begun shooting, according to the studio, with filming taking place in Toronto, Canada.

The events in It: Chapter Two take place 27 years after the events in the first film. The childhood friends, nicknamed the Losers Clubs, are forced into reuniting as adults after it’s discovered Pennywise has returned to terrorize the town of Derry, Maine.

The young cast from It – Jaeden Lieberher as Bill, Wyatt Oleff as Stanley, Sophia Lillis as Beverly, Finn Wolfhard as Richie, Jeremy Ray Taylor as Ben, Chosen Jacobs as Mike, and Jack Dylan Grazer as Eddie – will be returning for It Chapter Two. The adult cast taking on the characters introduced in the original film but 27 years older are James McAvoy (Split, upcoming Glass) stars as Bill, Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty, Mama) as Beverly, Bill Hader (HBO’s Barry, The Skeleton Twins) as Richie, Isaiah Mustafa (Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments) as Mike, Jay Ryan (Mary Kills People) as Ben, James Ransone (The Wire) as Eddie, and Andy Bean (Allegiant, Power) as Stanley.

Bill Skarsgard is once again slipping into the character of Pennywise the Clown.

Andy Muschietti returns to direct the film adaptation of the second half of Stephen King’s bestselling novel. It screenwriter Gary Dauberman adapted the story for the screen, with Barbara Muschietti, Dan Lin, and Roy Lee on board producing. Marty Ewing, Seth Grahame-Smith, and David Katzenberg are serving as executive producers.

Muschietti’s behind the scenes team includes director of photography Checco Varese (The 33), Oscar-winning production designer Paul D. Austerberry (The Shape of Water), editor Jason Ballantine (It, Mad Max: Fury Road), and Oscar-nominated costume designer Luis Sequeira (The Shape of Water, Mama).

New Line Cinema and Warner Bros Pictures are targeting a September 6, 2019 theatrical release date. The first film opened on September 8, 2017 and grossed $123 million domestically over its opening weekend. It set a new record as the highest grossing R-rated horror film, finally pushing 1973’s The Exorcist out of the top spot in the record books. The critically acclaimed R-rated horror film earned $700 million worldwide before exiting theaters.

‘I Am the Night’ First Trailer: Chris Pine Reunites with Director Patty Jenkins

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Rebecca Murray

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July 3, 2018

TNT’s released the first official trailer for the dramatic limited series, I Am the Night. The six episode season reunites executive producer and director Patty Jenkins with actor and executive producer Chris Pine. Jenkins directed Pine in Wonder Woman and its sequel, Wonder Woman 1984, which is currently in production.

The limited series also stars India Eisley, Jefferson Mays, Leland Orser, Yul Vazquez, Dylan Smith, Golden Brooks, Justin Cornwell, Jay Paulson, and Connie Nielsen. In addition to Pine and Jenkins, Michael Sugar, Sam Sheridan, and Carl Franklin serve as executive producers. Franklin also directed two episodes and Sheridan wrote five of the limited series’ six episodes.

The Plot and Characters: I Am the Night tells the incredible story of Fauna Hodel (Eisley) who was given away at birth. As Fauna begins to investigate the secrets to her past, she follows a sinister trail that swirls ever closer to an infamous Hollywood gynecologist, Dr. George Hodel (Mays), a man involved in the darkest Hollywood debauchery. Pine plays Jay Singletary, a former Marine-turned-hack-reporter/paparazzo.

Fauna Hodel aka “Pat” (Eisley): A naïve young girl growing up outside of Reno, Nevada, who embarks on a desperate quest to discover who she is, a quest that throws her identity into crisis.
George Hodel (Mays): A former child prodigy, now a brilliant doctor who entertained and inspired a Hollywood salon of the avant-garde in the 40’s until a scandal broke and sent his famous friends scurrying.
Billis (Vazquez): A freelancing LAPD sergeant and problem-solver for the brass whose fear has turned to hate. He finds himself caught in the vise of corruption and the interests he has to protect.
Terrence Shye (Cornwell): A gifted young man stuck between an engineering apprenticeship and the streets of Watts.
Sepp (Smith): A struggling artist, Sepp is twisted beyond recognition by guilt and tragedy.
Ohls (Paulson): An LAPD detective and a Korean War vet who owes his life to Jay Singletary; he and Jay share the alienation of warriors coming home.
Jimmy Lee (Brooks): Fauna’s mother, a former lounge singer, still consumed by bitterness from the injustice of Jim Crow Mississippi and a life of missed opportunities and squandered chances.

‘Star Trek: Discovery,’ ‘Charmed’ and ‘Magnum P.I.’ Comic Con Plans Announced

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Rebecca Murray

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July 2, 2018

CBS Television Studios has announced their plans for the 2018 San Diego Comic Con which kicks off on July 18th. CBS will be presenting a panel in Hall H (the largest hall of the convention) with the cast of Star Trek: Discovery, a series that’s a perfect fit with the Comic Con crowd. Stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Shazad Latif, Mary Wiseman, Anthony Rapp, Wilson Cruz, Mary Chieffo and Anson Mount are expected to attend the sold-out event and discuss what’s ahead for season two.

The network will also be showing off their new shows Charmed, Magnum P.I., and Tell Me a Story at this year’s Comic Con. And Crazy Ex-Girlfriend will make its first appearance at Comic Con to promote the critically acclaimed half-hour comedy’s final season.

CBS San Diego Comic Con Panels and Events:

THURSDAY, JULY 19

CHARMED EXCLUSIVE SCREENING AND PANEL, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM, BALLROOM 20
The iconic Charmed is back just in time to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This reboot of the original series centers on three sisters in a college town who, after the tragic loss of their mother, discover they are powerful witches. Between vanquishing supernatural demons, tearing down the patriarchy and maintaining familial bonds, a witch’s work is never done.

Please join series stars Melonie Diaz, Sarah Jeffery, Madeleine Mantock and Rupert Evans, along with producers Jennie Snyder Urman, Jessica O’Toole and Amy Rardin, for an exclusive sneak peek of the first episode of The CW series followed by a panel discussion.

TELL ME A STORY, 12:15–12:45 PM, BALLROOM 20
Step into the world of Tell Me a Story, the latest project from the brilliant mind of Kevin Williamson. In this reimagining of the world’s most beloved fairy tales, see “The Three Little Pigs,” “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Hansel and Gretel” come to life as dark and twisted psychological thrillers interweaving with each other against the backdrop of modern day New York City.

Join executive producer Kevin Williamson, as well as series stars Paul Wesley and James Wolk, for an exclusive sneak peek of the CBS All Access series followed by a panel discussion.

MAGNUM P.I. EXCLUSIVE SCREENING AND PANEL, 4:15–5:30 PM, ROOM 6A
Magnum P.I. is a modern take on the classic series starring Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum has Juliet Higgins and her Dobermans to keep him in line, as well as his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors TC and Rick when he needs backup on a job. With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge, Thomas Magnum is back on the case!

Please join series stars Jay Hernandez and Perdita Weeks and executive producers Peter Lenkov and Eric Guggenheim for an exclusive sneak peak of the premiere episode of the new CBS series followed by a panel discussion.

CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND: THE FINAL CURTAIN CALL, 5:45–6:30 PM, ROOM 6A
As the critically acclaimed CW series enters its final season, come celebrate and take a trip down memory lane with co-creators Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna as they look back on some of the series’ most memorable moments and talk about what’s ahead for Rebecca Bunch. The panel will be moderated by series guest star Michael McMillian and will include a special performance and never-before-seen footage.

FRIDAY, JULY 20

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY PANEL, 1:30–2:30 PM, HALL H
Over 50 years ago, the world was first introduced to what would quickly become a cultural phenomenon. Star Trek inspired developments in science and technology, broke social barriers, and transported viewers around the globe to new adventures and uncharted frontiers.

Last fall, Star Trek: Discovery continued that tradition and followed the voyages of Starfleet aboard the U.S.S. Discovery. Join the cast and producers of this CBS All Access series to look back on season one and find out where the crew is headed as it transports into its second season.

Cast members scheduled to appear include Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Shazad Latif, Mary Wiseman, Anthony Rapp, Wilson Cruz, Mary Chieffo and Anson Mount alongside executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin. The panel will be moderated by series guest star Tig Notaro, who will appear as Chief Engineer Reno.

THE TWILIGHT ZONE MARATHON SCREENING, 7:15–9:15 PM, ROOM 6A
The Twilight Zone new original series will be coming soon to CBS All Access in a modern reimagining of the iconic series that took viewers to another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. It was a journey into a wondrous land of imagination for five years on CBS, from 1959-1964. The godfather of sci-fi series, the show explored humanity’s hopes, despairs, pride and prejudice in metaphoric ways conventional dramas could not. Please join us for a special marathon screening and a look back at some of the fan-favorite episodes from the original series. Concessions and an exclusive giveaway item will be provided.

SATURDAY, JULY 20

CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND LIVE STARRING RACHEL BLOOM, 7:30 PM, BALBOA THEATRE
The cast of the CW’s award-winning musical dramedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is taking their show on the road in this live tour. Join Rachel Bloom, the rest of the cast and the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend songwriters as they bring the show’s songs to life in this very special live concert event. This is a ticketed event and is currently sold out. For more info, please visit: https://sandiegotheatres.org/rachel-bloom/

DETAILS ON ACTIVATIONS AND GIVEAWAYS:

CBS COMEDY CARS – From Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July 22, CBS will offer complimentary rides throughout the Gaslamp District in branded electric cars. Featured shows will include the new fall comedies THE NEIGHBORHOOD and HAPPY TOGETHER. Trailers of the series will be screened for the passengers in those cars as well. Brand ambassadors will distribute giveaways making their debut at Comic-Con, including a variety of collectable emoji squeezies for THE NEIGHBORHOOD and HAPPY TOGETHER.

MAGNUM P.I. TAKEOVER – On Thursday, July 19, CBS will cruise the streets of Comic-Con in a branded Ferrari 488 to promote the return of MAGNUM P.I. Brand ambassadors will distribute red sunglasses and Hawaiian leis.

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY PEDICABS – From Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July 22, CBS will offer free “intergalactic” rides throughout San Diego’s Gaslamp District in pedicabs inspired by the design of the U.S.S. Discovery’s captain’s chair. The pedicabs will feature the chair’s distinctive stitched black seats as well as video monitors built into its armrests, which in this case will screen trailers for the highly anticipated second season of the show. As an added touch, each vehicle will display an illuminated U.S.S. Discovery delta shield on the back.

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY MIRROR UNIVERSE GALLERY TAKEOVER – CBS is creating a fully immersive STAR TREK: DISCOVERY Mirror Universe experience at the Michael J. Wolf Fine Arts Gallery (363 Fifth Avenue, San Diego); Comic-Con badges are not required for entry. The exhibit, scheduled to run from Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July 22, will feature a photo opportunity with Emperor Georgiou’s throne and will showcase props and costumes from the series’ Terran Empire. The gallery will also house an official Star Trek shop with Comic-Con exclusives.

Exhibit Hours:
Thursday – 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday – 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday – 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday – 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

‘Animal Kingdom’ and ‘Claws’ Earn Renewals from TNT

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Rebecca Murray

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July 2, 2018

Animal Kingdom and Claws Renewed — A scene from ‘Animal Kingdom’ season 3 (Photo Credit: TNT)

TNT has officially renewed Claws and Animal Kingdom for seasons three and four, respectively. According to the network, the two-night Animal Kingdom season three premiere was seen by 4.3 million viewers. Claws brought in 1.3 million viewers in the 18-49 age range during its season two premiere, up 38% from season one’s premiere.

Animal Kingdom airs on Tuesdays at 9pm ET/PT. Season three stars Emmy winner Ellen Barkin, Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, Jake Weary, Finn Cole, Molly Gordon, and Carolina Guerra. The series is based on the critically acclaimed independent drama and is executive produced by David Michod, Liz Watts, and John Wells.

The second season of Claws airs on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT. Emmy winner Niecy Nash, Emmy winner Carrie Preston, Judy Reyes, Karrueche Tran, Jenn Lyon, Jack Kesy, Kevin Rankin, Jason Antoon, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Suleka Mathew, SAG winner Harold Perrineau, and SAG nominee Dean Norris star in the dramedy created by Eliot Laurence. Rashida Jones, Will McCormack, Janine Sherman Barrois, and Eliot Laurence executive produce.

The Animal Kingdom Plot: In last season’s shocking conclusion, Baz (Scott Speedman) was shot while on his way to Mexico after framing Smurf (Barkin) for murder. His fate was revealed in the season three premiere, which opens with Smurf still in jail and her grandson J (Cole) in charge of the family business. The Cody men find themselves increasingly divided as they fight for both control and their independence, but have to come together when outside threats emerge. Denis Leary made his series debut as Billy, Deran’s (Weary) drifter dad who comes back to make amends, but may have other motives.

The Claws Plot: Claws follows the rise of five treacherous manicurists working at the Nail Artisans of Manatee County salon, where there is a lot more going on than silk wraps and pedicures. Last season saw Desna (Nash) trade one crime boss for another as the Russian mob took control of both the pain clinic and the salon. With new management comes new problems for the women to handle.

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