Kevin Hart at the ‘Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle’ UK premiere (Photo by Dave J Hogan / Getty Images)
Kevin Hart’s signed on to host and executive produce CBS’s new series TKO: Total Knock Out set to air this summer. The network confirmed the obstacle course competition series’ first season will consist of 10 one-hour episodes.
Mark Burnett and Barry Poznick are also involved as executive producers. TKO: Total Knock Out will be produced by MGM Television and HartBeat Productions.
“This show is perfectly aligned with my global brand,” said Kevin Hart, commenting on his new hosting gig. “The minute Mark Burnett pitched me, I got it and we decided to work together. This show has the potential to make me look tall.”
“TKO: Total Knock Out is a larger-than-life competition series that’s all about having fun,” stated Sharon Vuong, Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming for CBS. “With Kevin’s gift for comedy and passion for fitness, he brings a distinct voice to the show that no one else can.”
“Kevin is a shining global beacon of comedy, of fitness and of fun. He is the perfect star for TKO: Total Knock Out, and I’m so grateful we get to work together on CBS primetime,” added Mark Burnett.
Kevin Hart’s film credits include Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Central Intelligence, Ride Along 2, Get Hard, The Wedding Ringer, About Last Night, and Think Like a Man. He recently wrapped up work on the comedy Night School which he wrote and stars in alongside Tiffany Haddish.
The Plot:TKO: Total Knock Out features people from all walks of life where one player races through daunting obstacles while four other contestants are manning battle stations along the course, firing over-the-top projectiles in an attempt to knock them off and slow them down. It’s a physical and funny “us versus them” scenario, with the top two players advancing to the final showdown to face off for a cash prize.
FX’s dance musical series Pose will make its debut on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 9pm ET/PT. The series was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Steven Canals and features the largest LGBTQ recurring cast in a scripted series, according to the network. Pose will also make history when it debuts as the show with the largest number of transgender actors in series regular roles on a scripted series.
Season one will consist of eight episodes executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Alexis Martin Woodall and Sherry Marsh. In addition, Murphy directed the first season’s episodes one and two.
Pose‘s transgender cast includes Mj Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore, Hailie Sahar, Angelica Ross, Billy Porter, Charlayne Woodard, Ryan Jamaal Swain and Dyllon Burnside. Kate Mara (House of Cards, Megan Leavey), Evan Peters, and James Van Der Beek (Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23) are on board as co-stars.
Evan Peters and series creator Ryan Murphy previously worked together on FX’s critically acclaimed horror anthology series, American Horror Story. Peters, a fan favorite in the series, earned a Best Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series Critics’ Choice Award nomination in 2018. His work in American Horror Story also earned a Saturn Award nomination and a Fangoria Chainsaw Award nomination.
The Plot: Set in the 1980s, Pose explores the juxtaposition of several segments of life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene. Evan Peters and Kate Mara play New Jersey couple “Stan” and “Patty,” who get sucked into the glamour and intrigue of New York City in the 1980s. James Van Der Beek plays Peters’ financial kingpin boss “Matt.”
Indya Moore as Angel in a scene from the pilot of ‘Pose’ (Photo by JoJo Whilden / FX)
Zach Woods, Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, and Thomas Middleditch star in ‘Silicon Valley’ season 5 (Photo: Ali Paige Goldstein / HBO)
HBO has given early renewal orders to half-hour comedy series Barry and Silicon Valley. The official renewal order means Barry will be returning for a second season and Silicon Valley will be back for a sixth season. The first season of Barry and the fifth season of Silicon Valley premiered on March 25, 2018. The current seasons of both shows consist of eight half-hour episodes.
Newcomer Barry was created by Alec Berg and SNL’s Bill Hader. Berg and Hader executive produce, Aida Rodgers and Emily Heller produce, and Hader stars in the title role. The cast of season one also includes Henry Winkler, Sarah Goldberg, Stephen Root, and Paula Newsome.
Season five of Silicon Valley, the first without TJ Miller, stars Thomas Middleditch, Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, Jimmy O’Yang, Matt Ross, and Zach Woods. The critically acclaimed series was created by Mike Judge, John Altschuler, and Dave Krinsky. Judge, Alec Berg, Clay Tarver, Michael Rotenberg, Tom Lassally, Jim Kleverweis, and Jamie Babbit are the executive producers.
“While Barry has delighted audiences with its deft interplay of comedy and drama, Silicon Valley remains as brilliantly and frighteningly prescient as ever,” stated Amy Gravitt, executive vice president, HBO Programming. “We’re thrilled that these two smart, funny shows are returning for another season.”
The Plot of Barry, Courtesy of HBO: “Barry is a dark comedy starring Bill Hader as a depressed, low-rent hitman from the Midwest. Lonely and dissatisfied in his life, he reluctantly travels to Los Angeles to execute a hit on an aspiring actor. Barry follows his ‘mark’ into an acting class and ends up finding an accepting community in a group of eager hopefuls within the LA theater scene. He wants to start a new life as an actor, but his criminal past won’t let him walk away — can he find a way to balance both worlds?”
The Silicon Valley Season 5 Plot: “The future is now. Pied Piper finally has enough funding for proper offices and new employees, and to bring its peer-to-peer internet to the world – but leveling up introduces a whole new class of obstacles. While Richard struggles to lead a larger team and play with the big dogs, the rest of the team adjusts to new staff, new digs and new anxieties. Meanwhile, Hooli rival Gavin Belson has returned to power, but finds the threat of Pied Piper, and its boldness, hard to shake.
The Pied Piper guys are closer to real fame and fortune than ever before, as their new decentralized internet ‘PiperNet’ approaches its debut. But more money brings more problems. As Richard struggles with the responsibilities of being the CEO of a rapidly growing company, along with pressures from investors Monica and Laurie, Dinesh and Gilfoyle adjust to a new team, Jared works his hardest to hold everything together, Big Head continues to stumble his way into good fortune and Jian-Yang proves there’s nothing he won’t do to make some fast cash. Meanwhile, at Hooli, reinstated CEO Gavin’s desire to stay relevant threatens to consume him as he seeks to destroy the competition.”
Timothée Chalamet follows up his hot 2017 with Hot Summer Nights, a romantic thriller which just unveiled a new trailer and poster. The trailer reveals Chalamet stars as a teenager who smokes pot, falls for a girl, and winds up involved in dealing drugs. A new poster for the 2018 film also features Chalamet along with the tagline: “One summer can change everything.”
In addition to Timothée Chalamet, the cast includes Maika Monroe, Alex Roe, and William Fichtner. Elijah Bynum makes his feature film debut as both writer and director of Hot Summer Nights.
A24 is planning a June 28, 2018 release on DirecTV followed by a theatrical release on July 27, 2018.
Timothée Chalamet broke onto the scene in 2017 with starring roles in Call Me By Your Name and Lady Bird, along with a supporting role in 2017’s Hostiles. Chalamet’s performance in the coming-of-age love story Call Me By Your Name earned him a Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Oscar nomination. He also earned Golden Globe, BAFTA, Alliance of Women Film Journalists, Broadcast Film Critics Association, and Screen Actors Guild nominations for that critically acclaimed film.
Chalamet took home wins in the Best Actor category from the Austin Film Critics Association, Boston Online Film Critics Association, Chicago Film Critics Association, Independent Spirit Awards, Florida Film Critics Circle, Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, Kansas City Film Critics Circle, London Critics Circle, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and the New York Film Critics Circle. He also earned Breakthrough awards from the San Diego Film Critics Society, Online Film Critics Society, and the National Board of Review.
The Plot: Set in Cape Cod over one scorching summer, Hot Summer Nights follows Daniel (Timothée Chalamet), a shy out-of-towner who gets in over his head flipping weed with the neighborhood rebel (Alex Roe) while pursuing his new business partner’s enigmatic sister (Maika Monroe). With a hurricane looming in the wings, tensions rise against a backdrop of drive-ins, arcades, and crashed parties as the stakes (and temperatures) grow ever higher.
Poster for ‘Hot Summer Nights’ (Photo Credit: A24)
Kiefer Sutherland in ‘Designated Survivor’ season 2 episode 17 (ABC/Ian Watson)
“What part of unconditional do you not understand?” asks President Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland) to the Ambassador of Kunami as the war and missile strikes continue in season two episode 17 of ABC’s political thriller Designated Survivor.
As episode 17 titled “Overkill” begins, Kirkman addresses the nation about the missile strikes he’s ordered against Kunami, naming them as being responsible for the dirty bomb and murder of six federal agents.
Agent Hannah Wells (Maggie Q), Chuck Russink (Jake Epstein), and Aaron (Adan Canto) work together trying to figure out who the bomber was working with. While reviewing some surveillance video, they discover political advisor Greg Bowen is suspiciously close to where the bomb was planted. They bring him in and Wells warns if he doesn’t talk to her, he will be charged with murder and treason. As she starts to leave the room, Bowen admits he was working for the Emir of Kunami. In order to save his own skin, Bowen’s willing to make a deal and says he knows where the military opposition leader is hiding.
Seth (Kal Penn) deals with the press about the conflict, bringing them up to speed on what they need to know.
Kirkman authorizes the use of special forces to go into Kunami. Boone (Paulo Costanzo) is worried about how it will look to the public and press when they hear American Troops are in Kunami.
In Kunami, Wells is with a SEAL Team when they get ambushed. She and Sgt. Royce ends up separated from the rest of the squad but manages to find the guide who’s supposed to take them to the hiding military leader. The hope is for Kirkman to open up a dialogue with the man and help him overthrow the Emir.
Back in the States, Aaron works with Chuck and Damian Rennett (Ben Lawson) to try to find the hack. Chuck tells Aaron in private he didn’t sign up to work with a traitor who almost got Wells killed. Aaron informs Chuck that Rennett is making good on his part to find the person behind the hack and the faster they do so, the better.
Kirkman and Emily (Italia Ricci) meet with the Ambassador of Kunami and the President makes it perfectly clear that the only thing he will accept from the Emir is his complete, unconditional surrender. Not long after the Ambassador leaves Aaron finds the President to inform him one of their missiles struck a hospital and there are civilian casualties. Kirkman heads over to the command center to learn there are 23 total civilian deaths and a little public backlash. Kirkman tells the generals to continue attacking – but no more hospitals.
Working together, Chuck and Rennett find a lead to the hack and pay her a visit. Chuck poses as an FBI agent and threatens to subpoena her if she doesn’t cooperate. She backs down and gives them the name Gamine.
Over in Kunami, the Arab guide stops to pray and Wells notices by what he uses that he’s actually with the Emir. She tells Sgt. Royce they’re being led into a trap. They confront the false guide who tries to attack Well but is shot dead. Wells uses the Arab guide’s phone to call Aaron and tell him what happened. Aaron tells Wells he wants to pull her out right away, but she refuses because they haven’t come all this way to return empty-handed.
Secret Service Agent Mike Ritter (LaMonica Garrett) tells the President that Boone’s new assistant, Trisha, has a brother in SEAL Team that’s in Kunami. Kirkman says he’ll talk to her when he can.
Aaron meets with the Ambassador of Kunami and learns the Emir is willing to abdicate if he’s guaranteed safe passage and has access to all his bank accounts which the U.S. has frozen. Aaron says he’ll take the proposal to the President.
After hearing the proposal, Kirkman sits with Emily in the Oval Office and questions if he’s the right man to be making these life and death decisions. Emily reassures him that he is and he proves it just by asking the question. He tells her to reach out to the Ambassador, believing they might be able to come to terms and end the war.
Kirkman welcomes Trisha to the Oval Office and thanks her and her brother for their service. She tells the President her brother Royce re-enlisted because of him and that he always does what he needs to in order to keep America safe. Feeling righteous, Kirkman attends a press briefing being handled by Seth and tells him he would like to say a few words. He tells the press America is dedicated to bringing down the Emir who started this war by killing Americans on U.S. soil with his bomb. He asserts war isn’t noble but at times necessary to protect a way of life. After his brief words to the press, Emily and Boone agree Kirkman handled it perfectly.
In Kunami, Wells and Royce find the Arab allies and briefly talk to the military leader. When he steps out, she does a little snooping and finds correspondence that does not make any sense. She leaves with Royce to call the White House.
Kirkman meets with the ambassador of Kunami and reveals he’s now aware he set the bombing attack in motion to get the U.S. to attack Kunami and get the Emir to abdicate so he could take over. The correspondence Wells found confirmed it, along with a little digging by Aaron. The Ambassador is taken away by the authorities.
In the command room, Aaron tells the President the rest of the SEAL Team have resurfaced and found chemical weapons the Emir was going to use on his own people. This provides validation for the attack against the Emir and for sending in ground troops.
In the final scene, the White House staff is gearing down and happy the war with Kunami is at a close when Aaron and the rest get word of a new crisis. It seems the President’s private therapy sessions have been leaked by the mysterious hacker.
Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 17 Review:
Fast-paced, dramatic, and action-packed, episode 17 titled “Overkill” continues the political thriller series on its course of being suspenseful and intriguing. Kiefer Sutherland once again delivers a strong performance as Kirkman, a President determined to keep his country safe and not willing to bargain or negotiate with evil tyrants to achieve peace. He also displays Kirkman’s softer and more human side wonderfully in the scenes with Emily in which he questions if he really is the man for the job.
With Kirkman’s private therapy sessions now leaked to the public, it’s a guarantee that his political adversaries will use this to try to have him removed from office. Here’s hoping Kirkman is up for the fight.
Keri Russell as Elizabeth Jennings and Holly Taylor as Paige Jennings in ‘The Americans’ season 6 episode 3 (Photo by Patrick Harbron / FX)
FX’s final season of The Americans is only three episodes in, but it’s already evident Philip and Elizabeth’s relationship has been greatly damaged by Philip’s retirement from the spy game. Elizabeth has picked up the slack to the detriment of her mental and physical condition. She’s smoking like a chimney, constantly on edge, and has no patience for her husband or for any missteps by their spy-in-training daughter, Paige.
When season six episode three begins, Elizabeth (Keri Russell) is cleaning the blood from her face and hair following the unsuccessful meeting with General Lyle Rennhull which turned into a bloodbath. At home, Paige (Holly Taylor) is clearly upset and her dad (Matthew Rhys) assures her it’s okay to allow herself to feel bad and anxious, according to various meetings he’s attended. That’s better than pretending she’s fine. He admits he’s seen bad things and it’s hard to deal with it sometimes, however, it’s easier because they have Elizabeth.
When Elizabeth arrives home, she’s angry at Paige for not following instructions. Their talk is interrupted by Henry calling home with a hockey update.
Paige explains she was worried about her mom, but Elizabeth won’t cut her any slack. She yells at her daughter that any other team member would be kicked out for disobeying orders. Philip tries to play peacemaker, but he fails. Paige apologizes and even though she wants to spend the night, Elizabeth tells her to go home.
After Paige leaves, Philip tries to have a civil discussion with Elizabeth, but she’s closed off. She does open up enough to reveal that Rennhull had access to a radiation sensor. Elizabeth blames herself for the mission’s failure, saying she didn’t have time to work him. Elizabeth adds there are problems back in Russia. However, she can’t discuss with Philip the particulars of her mission.
Meanwhile, Stan Beeman (Noah Emmerich) pays another visit to Sofia Kovalenko (Darya Ekamasova) and she admits she’s been talking to her new boyfriend about what she’s involved in. Stan worries it’s putting Gennadi (Yuri Kolokolnikov) in danger.
Over at the travel agency, Philip attempts to work out a new payment arrangement with Henry’s school. Expansion of the agency has had a negative impact on the family’s finances, and he’s behind in paying for Henry’s tuition. Fortunately, the school allows him to alter the agreement but warns him he can’t tell any other parents.
Paige and Elizabeth take a walk by the lake and Paige wants to know what happened. Elizabeth, who told Paige General Rennhull took his own life, lies and says the General was troubled and desperate. She goes on to explain that she needed something from him to keep Russia safe, and she was willing to die to help her country. She also advises Paige that she can’t live her life being afraid. Elizabeth assures Paige the job she’s been assigned won’t require her to be involved in the type of operations Elizabeth performs.
Philip gives a pep talk, again, to his employees. He’s enthusiastic…they aren’t.
Stan Beeman and Dennis Aderholt (Brandon J Dirden) go over Gennadi’s mission and Stan wants to pull him out. He thinks something will go wrong since Sofia’s with this new man, Bogden, who’s a senior correspondent at TASS. The topic switches to Rennhull’s suicide and Stan remembers years ago when he brought Rennhull in after he shot a guy who accused him of being a Soviet spy. They both think it’s strange he’s shot himself, given the project he’s working on.
The summit breaks for lunch and a group head out to grab some pizza. Paige follows, as do other operatives.
Baseball and hockey are discussed and Elizabeth (in long dark hair) takes a seat within earshot. Glenn (Scott Cohen) talks about watching a Japanese baseball team with his wife, Erica, when they lived abroad. He gets emotional and the rest of the table picks up the conversation.
Stan meets with Oleg Burov (Costa Ronin) in his hotel room. It’s a surprise visit and Oleg looks none too pleased. Stan explains that he tried to keep Oleg safe in Moscow and apologizes for everything that went down. He then says he’s been switched to a different division of the FBI and asks Oleg about his own change in occupation. They discuss Oleg’s visit to the U.S. to attend a class in urban transport planning. Oleg’s really good at describing what that’s about, but Stan’s not buying it. They briefly talk about Nina and then Oleg says, “They had the tape you made of our conversation and they said they were going to use it against me and my family if I didn’t cooperate.” Stan apologizes again, saying he fought for Oleg.
Oleg doesn’t believe or trust Stan. Stan, however, still feels the need to warn Oleg not to do whatever it is he’s come to America to do.
Claudia (Margo Martindale), Elizabeth, and Paige prepare a Russian stew. Claudia and Elizabeth share memories of home and different favorite foods, and then Claudia sends Paige off to the store. When she’s gone, Elizabeth is given information on a new target who has the sensors they need.
Matthew Rhys as Philip Jennings in ‘The Americans’ season 6 episode 3 (Photo by Patrick Harbron / FX)
Later, Elizabeth brings Philip a container of the stew. He loves the smell but just ate Chinese takeout. She’s about to throw it out (they can’t keep anything Russian in the house), but Philip stops her to take a bite even though he’s full.
Elizabeth explains that she, Paige, and Claudia cook, watch Russian television, and listen to music from home. She’s homesick and hates being in America. Philip shocks her by saying he believes in a few years the relationship between America and Russia will be much better. “They’re talking about opening a Pizza Hut in Moscow,” says Phillip. He thinks young people are changing things and incorporating more Western influences into Russian culture.
Elizabeth claims she doesn’t want to be like an American and neither do the people in Russia. Philip reminds her she hasn’t spoken with anyone back home in 20 years. “Neither have you,” says Elizabeth.
Renee (Laurie Holden) and Stan do the dishes and she’s ranting about her job. She’s jealous he’s so passionate about his work when she dislikes hers. She asks if doing something for America makes him feel proud and Stan admits it does a lot of the time.
Renee then admits she’s also jealous of the fact Elizabeth and Philip work together at the travel agency and have a lot of things to talk about. She expresses a desire to be an FBI agent and Stan agrees she’d be good at it. However, she’s past the cut-off age for new agents. She asks if he can get somebody to make an exception, but he quickly shuts her down and says he can’t.
Elizabeth beats Philip to bed and he stands nearby, staring at her with a look of abject sadness.
The following day, Philip puts on a disguise and arranges a secret meeting.
Elizabeth pretends to be a woman named Tracy and meets with Evan, the new target Claudia pointed out in their hunt for the much-needed sensor. Tracy shows Evan her work ID and demands to see his. She then explains he’s there because the company is conducting a security audit and he’s not in trouble. She claims she’s just evaluating him and needs him to sign a confidentiality agreement, explaining others from his work will be part of this audit but that he can’t discuss this meeting or warn anyone at his work that they may be called in.
Evan signs the forms and Tracy then asks if there are any lapses in the security procedures or any places where the security could be improved. He agrees to answer her questions.
Stan picks up Gennadi at the airport, asking if he wants political asylum. Gennadi is with two other men and he agrees he wants asylum. Gennadi quickly figures out what’s going on and Stan takes him away.
Next, Dennis and other agents show up at Sofia’s place of work and ask if she requested asylum. She also understands what’s going on and goes with the agents despite the fact her boss, Bogden, yells at her to remain seated.
Sofia and Gennadi’s child is picked up at school.
Stan explains to Gennadi that Sofia told someone about their arrangement and they couldn’t risk anything happening to him. Stan also confirms Sofia wants a divorce, and Gennadi asks to speak with her. Stan says they’ll be keeping the couple separated and Gennadi responds by asking to see his child. Stan has to tell Gennadi that he won’t be able to visit Sofia’s location, and Sofia won’t know his location. Gennadi begs Stan to try to fix things with Sofia. He asks Stan to make sure Sofia knows he wants to be with her and he loves her. Stan promises to try and get that through to Sofia.
Evan provides Tracy/Elizabeth with a full rundown of the security procedures, complete with drawings of the facility. She thanks him for his assistance and reminds him not to speak with anyone. He agrees but adds that his girlfriend Theresa works in security and probably already knows about it. Tracy acts as though she knows Theresa, smiling and calling her “great.”
As Evan’s heading to the door, Elizabeth strangles him.
Sony Pictures Animation’s third visit to Hotel Transylvania will find Chrissy Teigen, Joe Jonas and Jim Gaffigan checking in to voice new characters. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation has added Chrissy Teigen as Crystal, the Invisible Man’s invisible girlfriend. Joe Jonas is on board to voice a kraken character and Jim Gaffigan is providing the voice of Dr. Abraham Van Helsing.
The just-announced voice actors join a cast that includes Adam Sandler as Dracula, Andy Samberg as Johnny, Selena Gomez as Mavis, Kevin James as Frank, and David Spade as Griffin. Steve Buscemi is Wayne, Keegan-Michael Key is Murray, Molly Shannon voices Wanda, Fran Drescher is Eunice, and Mel Brooks is Vlad. Kathryn Hahn is providing the voice of Ericka Van Helsing.
The third film of the franchise is directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, director of Hotel Transylvania and Hotel Transylvania 2. Tartakovsky co-wrote the script with Michael McCullers. Michelle Murdocca serves as the producer. Murdocca also produced the first two films of the franchise.
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation is set to open on July 13, 2018.
The Plot: In Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, join our favorite monster family as they embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel. It’s smooth sailing for Drac’s Pack as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions, and catching up on their moon tans. But the dream vacation turns into a nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could destroy all of monsterkind.
E!’s The Royals continues season four with episode six titled “My News Shall Be The Fruit To That Great Feast” airing Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT. Episode five found Liam declaring his support for his brother King Robert who just happened to be eavesdropping on Liam and Cyrus’ conversation. Cyrus wasn’t about to give up on taking down Robert, so Robert decided the best course of action was to banish Cyrus not only from the castle but from the country.
Season four episode five also found Princess Eleanor and Jasper growing closer, with Jasper forced to introduce his girlfriend to his grifter dad who has weaseled his way into the palace. Jasper also learned that King Robert wasn’t the target of an assassination attempt. The shooter was actually aiming for Jasper.
Season four consists of 10 one-hour episodes starring Elizabeth Hurley as Queen Helena, Max Brown as King Robert, Jake Maskall as Cyrus, Tom Austen as Jasper, Alexandra Park as Princess Eleanor, William Moseley as Prince Liam, and Genevieve Gaunt and Wilhelmina. Brian Robbins, Joe Davola (One Tree Hill, Smallville), and Shauna Phela are the executive producers.
E!’s released two clips from the upcoming sixth episode of season four. First up, Jasper and Eleanor are sharing a fun moment in bed when King Robert barges in and interrupts things. The second clip reveals Elizabeth Hurley’s son Damian Hurley is reprising his role as Hansel von Liechtenstein to help celebrate the Queen’s birthday.
The “My News Shall Be The Fruit To That Great Feast” Plot: Tensions rise at a family dinner celebrating the Queen’s birthday as Liam brings a surprising guest and Jasper finds out the identity of the man who shot him.
The Royals Season 4 Plot: Drama about a fictional British Royal family, who inhabit a world of luxury and regal tradition, but one that also involves intrigue and unexpected twists revealing the complexities faced by royals trying to maintain high-profile relationships under scrutiny, and continuing to shine a light on the anarchy in the monarchy.
The fourth season of The Royals picks up after the charming, potentially duplicitous, Prince Robert (Max Brown) is crowned King of England. Prince Liam (William Moseley) and his recently dethroned uncle Cyrus (Jake Maskall) form an unlikely alliance, Queen Helena (Elizabeth Hurley) struggles to control her unruly brood as she figures out her role in the palace. And, after a heated on again-off again relationship, bodyguard Jasper (Tom Austen) tries to capture Princess Eleanor’s (Alexandra Park) heart one more time just as they are about to face their biggest obstacle yet.
Series star Lana Parrilla pulls double duty and steps behind the camera to direct ABC’s Once Upon a Time season seven episode 17. The episode marks her first outing as director on the fantasy series which is nearing the end of its seven year run. Episode 17 titled “Chosen” was written by Paul Karp and Brian Ridings and will air on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 8pm ET/PT.
Season seven stars Lana Parrilla as Regina/Roni, Robert Carlyle as Rumpelstiltskin/Weaver, Colin O’Donoghue as Hook/Rogers, Andrew J. West as Henry Mills, Gabrielle Anwar as Lady Tremaine/Victoria Belfrey, Dania Ramirez as Cinderella/Jacinda, Alison Fernandez as Lucy, Mekia Cox as Sabine/Tiana, and Adelaide Kane as Drizella/Ivy. The season seven episode 17 guest cast includes Rebecca Mader as Zelena/Kelly, Tiera Skovbye as Robin/Margot, Nathan Parsons as Nick Branson/Jack, Daniel Francis as Dr. Facilier/Mr. Samdi, Jeff Pierre as Prince Naveen/Drew, Kip Pardue as Chad, Dan Payne as Ivo, Chilton Crane as The Witch, Seth Isaac Johnson as Young Hansel, and Lily van der Griend as Young Gretel.
The “Chosen” Plot: Kelly comes face-to-face with The Candy Killer after someone she loves is taken hostage. Meanwhile, Samdi uses Drew to execute a deadly plan. In a flashback, Zelena learns a harsh lesson after an encounter with Hansel and Gretel goes awry, on Once Upon a Time.
Lana Parrilla and Rebecca Mader on the set of ‘Once Upon a Time’ season 7 episode 17 (ABC/Jack Rowand)Rebecca Mader and Lana Parrilla in season 7 episode 17 (ABC/Jack Rowand)Lana Parilla directs ‘Once Upon a Time’ season 7 episode 17 (ABC/Jack Rowand)Rebecca Mader in the “Chosen” episode of ‘Once Upon a Time’ (ABC/Jack Rowand)Lana Parrilla in ‘Once Upon a Time’ season 7 episode 17 (ABC/Jack Rowand)
The Orchard’s just debuted the first trailer and poster for American Animals. The dramatic film’s trailer declares it’s not based on true events, instead insisting “this happened.” The first look at the thriller shows four friends pulling off petty crimes before becoming inspired to commit a major heist. The two and a half minute trailer features the foursome talking themselves into pulling off the robbery and shows clips of the planning of the heist.
Orchard’s planning a June 1, 2018 theatrical release for American Animals, and the thriller’s already had a successful festival run. The majority of festival reviews have been positive, with the film currently standing at 79% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Variety calls it a “riveting college-boy crime caper” and The Hollywood Reporter says it’s a “crackerjack real-life heist thriller.”
Bart Layton (The Imposter) wrote and directed American Animals. The cast includes Evan Peters (American Horror Story, X-Men: Days of Future Past), Barry Keoghan (The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Dunkirk), Blake Jenner (The Edge of Seventeen, Everybody Wants Some!), Jared Abrahamson (Travelers), Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, The Leftovers), and Udo Kier (Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot).
The Plot: The extraordinary and thrilling true story of four friends (Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, and Jared Abrahamson) living an ordinary existence who brazenly attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in US history. But not everything is as it seems, and as the daring theft unfolds through each of their perspectives, each of them start to question whether their attempts to inject excitement and purpose into their lives is simply a misguided attempt at achieving the American Dream.
