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‘Shades of Blue’ Season 3 Will Be the Show’s Final Season

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Rebecca Murray
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Shades of Blue Season 3 Premiere Date

NBC has set a Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT premiere for the third season of the dramatic series Shades of Blue. The network also confirmed the cop drama starring Jennifer Lopez will end with the conclusion of season three. According to the official announcement, Shades of Blue season three will bring “Lopez’s complex character to a fitting resolution.”

The third and final season will consist of 10 one-hour episodes. In addition to Lopez, season three’s cast includes Ray Liotta (Goodfellas), Drea de Matteo (Sopranos, Sons of Anarchy), Dayo Okeniyi (Terminator: Genisys, Hunger Games), Vincent Laresca (The Aviator, Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift), Hampton Fluker (Aquarius, The Blind Side), and Sarah Jeffery (Rogue, Wayward Pines). Nick Wechsler (Revenge, Chicago P.D.) is a recurring guest star.


“I have enjoyed producing and starring in this beautifully complicated world and playing such an empowering yet flawed character – a women, a detective, but, first and foremost, a mother,” stated Lopez. “Now looking at it with a little distance, playing Harlee strengthened me and helped me grow into a more self-assured woman. It’s crazy how some parts permeate your soul and change you forever and for that I am grateful. We crafted a poetic three-season arc on how her journey ends, which is true redemption. The way only Harlee could have done it – the hard way, the road less traveled. I thank NBC and all the talented actors, writers, crew and producers for going on this journey with us!”

“We are very proud that this remarkable series attracted iconic stars like the incomparable Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta to broadcast television,” added Lisa Katz, Co-President, Scripted Programming, NBC Entertainment. “We are so grateful for all the hard work and dedication of Jack Orman and his incredible producers as well as the entire cast and crew.”

“This is one of our flagship shows and we’re excited to share the final chapter with viewers who will be on the edge of their seats discovering how Harlee’s story concludes. It has been a supreme pleasure to work with executive producers Jennifer Lopez, Jack Orman, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Ryan Seacrest and Nina Wass,” said Universal Television President Pearlena Igbokwe.

The Plot: Harlee Santos (Jennifer Lopez) is a charismatic single mother and resourceful detective at the heart of a tight-knit crew of Brooklyn detectives, led by enigmatic Lt. Matt Wozniak (Ray Liotta) who often leads the team to step outside the limitations of the law in order to effectively protect their precinct and their own.




‘The Royals’ Season 4 Episode 5 Preview: There’s Daggers in Men’s Smiles Clips and Plot

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Rebecca Murray
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E!’s The Royals season four episode four found London plunged into darkness, apparently at King Robert’s command. Jasper was stuck locked in the back of an ambulance while an angry mob beat at the door until escape arrived in the unlikely form of his dad. Jasper finally managed to make it back to Princess Eleanor who was busy continuing her string of good deeds by inviting regular everyday citizens into the palace while the lights remained off throughout the land.

Up next, season four episode five titled “There’s Daggers in Men’s Smiles.” The new episode airs on April 8, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT and E!’s released two new clips featuring the Royal family. One clip features Liam, Helena, Eleanor, and Cyrus watching the television as King Robert declares the government is unfit and he’s dissolving it. The second clip finds Jasper introducing his girlfriend to his deadbeat dad and she’s surprisingly fine with the fact the criminal is dating her grandmother. The clip also reveals Jasper’s dad and Eleanor have both slept with the same woman!

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.


“There’s Daggers in Men’s Smiles” Plot: In Sunday night’s episode, King Robert makes a decision that affects everyone in the family – and in the kingdom. Count Bellagio, aka Jasper’s criminal father, tries to settle into the palace, and Cyrus and Liam contemplate their next move against King Robert.

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.


‘The Death of Stalin’ Review: A Surprisingly Timely Political Farce

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Rebecca Murray
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Veep series creator Armando Iannucci delivers another politically relevant satire with IFC Films’ The Death of Stalin, an R-rated comedy inspired by true events. The bizarre behind-the-scenes struggle for control immediately following the death of brutal dictator Joseph Stalin is the setting of writer-director Iannucci’s latest venture into the twisted world of politics and power.

Iannucci’s The Death of Stalin is set in Moscow in 1953 and focuses on the events surrounding the sudden passing of Stalin, focusing on the reactions of those seeking to advance their own positions. The knives are out and no one among the Russian elite is safe as different factions vie to fill the void in leadership. Honing their backstabbing abilities seems to be this group’s favorite form of exercise, along with targeting their enemies with biting one-liners.


Despite the fact The Death of Stalin has so many key figures to weave into the story, Iannucci and co-writers David Schneider and Ian Martin did an outstanding job of developing each individual character. Even with a swift 107-minute running time, we’re provided with enough information on their backstories and personalities to understand how they fit into this complex dance of power-hungry Russians. Alliances of opportunity form among the newly deceased Stalin’s Central Committee members and those fluid bonds provide plenty of hilarious moments in this surprisingly timely film.

Iannucci’s assembled a first-rate cast that includes Jeffrey Tambor, Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Jason Isaacs, Adrian McLoughlin, Michael Palin, Paddy Considine, Olga Kurylenko, and Andrea Riseborough. The approach to taking control by the colorful characters portrayed by the talented ensemble varies, and their intricate and complicated maneuverings are incredibly entertaining to watch unfold.

The Death of Stalin is comical look at an all too relatable group of crooked political figures. Even those turned off by the very thought of watching anything political at this point in time will find themselves caught up in this clever political farce.

GRADE: A-

MPAA Rating: R for language throughout, violence and some sexual references

Running Time: 1 hour 47 minutes

Directed By: Armando Iannucci

The Death of Stalin Movie Review
Dermot Crowley as Kaganovich, Paul Whitehouse as Mikoyan, Steve Buscemi as Krushchev, Jeffrey Tambor as Malenkov, and Paul Chahidi as Bulganin in ‘The Death of Stalin’ (Photo by Nicola Dove, Courtesy of IFC Films)




Deadpool Wants Fans to Help Fight Cancer: A Special Pink Costume Could Be Yours

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Rebecca Murray
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20th Century Fox and Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool have teamed up with Omaze to support the nonprofit campaign, F*ck Cancer. In a special minute-long video, Deadpool declared his love for all things pink (but not the pop singer) and announced the opportunity for fans to become superheroes by joining the fight against cancer. The special pink Deadpool suit as well as other memorabilia will be included in a drawing open to anyone who donates at least $10 to the cause.

F*ck Cancer is a nonprofit dedicated to cancer prevention, early detection and providing support to those affected. Per the fundraising campaign’s website: “LetsFCancer believes that people diagnosed with cancer, as well as their families and support network, should have equitable access to early detection, prevention and psychosocial support. This incredible organization creates campaigns around behavior change and promotes scientifically proven routes for cancer prevention. It supports and runs programs around early dectecion and screening, in addition to providing psychosocial support to their community through retreats and events. And it provides the cancer community with a space to be heard, feel connected and unite both digitally and in person. LetsFCancer’s not just an organization, it’s a movement. Thanks for joining.”


The F*ck Cancer sweepstakes began on April 3, 2018 and runs through May 21, 2018 at 11:59pm PT. Winners will be announced on or around May 29th. Enter for a chance to win – and support an important cause – at omaze.com/deadpool.

Deadpool 2 is set to open in theaters on May 18, 2018. In addition to Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool, the cast includes Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, Josh Brolin as Nathan Summers/Cable, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, TJ Miller as Weasel, Zazie Beetz is Domino, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, and Karan Soni as Dopinder.

The Deadpool 2 Plot: After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor – finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World’s Best Lover.




Eric Bana Joins Connie Britton in ‘Dirty John’

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Rebecca Murray
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Eric Bana to Star in Dirty John
Eric Bana will star in ‘Dirty John’ (Photo Credit: Rebecca Bana)

Eric Bana has signed on to star in Bravo Media’s Dirty John, a new anthology series produced by Universal Cable Productions, Los Angeles Times Studios, and Atlas Entertainment. Bana will be starring opposite Connie Britton (Nashville, Friday Night Lights) in the series’ first season.

Dirty John is based on Los Angeles Times reporter Christopher Goffard’s articles and true crime podcast. Alexandra Cunningham (Desperate Housewives, Chance) is writing the first season and is serving as one of the show’s executive producers. Eric Bana and Connie Britton are also executive producing along with Richard Suckle, Charles Roven, Mark Herzog, Christopher G. Cowen, and Chris Argentieri.

A premiere date has not yet been announced.

Dirty John marks Bana’s first starring role in a U.S. scripted television series. Bana’s film credits include King Arthur: Legend of the Sword with Charlie Hunnam, Special Correspondents opposite Ricky Gervais, and the horror film, Deliver Us from Evil. He also starred in Lone Survivor, Closed Circuit, Deadfall, Hanna, The Time Traveler’s Wife, Star Trek, and Lucky You. Bana played The Incredible Hulk/Bruce Banner in 2003’s Hulk.

Bana first came to the attention of American audiences as the star of Chopper, a gritty crime thriller directed by Andrew Dominik (The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford) and released in 2000. Playing Mark “Chopper” Read earned Bana the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role award from the Australian Film Institute. He also won Best Actor awards at the Stockholm Film Festival and the IF Awards.

The Plot: Eric Bana will star as John Meehan, a handsome and romantic charmer who sweeps Debra Newell (Connie Britton) off her feet and pulls her into his web of lies. The series chronicles the true story of how a romance with Meehan spiraled into secrets, denial and manipulation.




‘Cargo’ Trailer: Martin Freeman Deals with the Zombie Apocalypse

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Rebecca Murray
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Netflix debuted the official trailer for Cargo, a dramatic thriller set during a zombie apocalypse. Unlike most zombie films and TV shows, Cargo follows Martin Freeman’s character as he tries to protect his baby daughter after he’s bitten by a zombie. With the clock ticking down, he must find someone to take care of his young daughter once he’s no longer alive to do so.

Cargo is based on a short film of the same name released in 2013. That film was nominated for a Best Editing in a Short Film award from the Australian Screen Editors. The Cargo short film was also a finalist at the 2013 Tropfest Australia. The feature-length adaptation will premiere at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival before launching on Netflix on May 18th.

Martin Freeman (The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Sherlock, Fargo) leads the cast which includes Natasha Wanganeen (Rabbit-Proof Fence, Through My Eyes) and David Gulpilil (The Proposition, Crocodile Dundee). The directing team behind the viral short video – Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke – co-directed the feature film. Yolanda Ramke wrote the short film and the feature film.

Kristina Ceyton, Russell Ackerman, Samantha Jennings, Mark Patterson, and John Schoenfelder served as producers. Geoffrey Simpson was the director of photography, and Dany Cooper and Sean Lahiff edited the horror/thriller which was shot in South Australia.

The Plot: From the producer of The Babadook, and starring Martin Freeman, comes Cargo. Based on the viral short film, this is the story of a man and his infant daughter who are stranded in the middle of a zombie apocalypse in rural Australia. And when he becomes infected, the countdown begins for him to find her protection before he changes forever.

Cargo Movie Trailer
Martin Freeman stars in Netflix’s 2018 dramatic thriller, ‘Cargo.’

Cargo Poster and Trailer
Poster for the 2018 Netflix film, ‘Cargo,’ starring Martin Freeman.




‘Catch-22’ Limited Series Adds Hugh Laurie

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Rebecca Murray
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Hugh Laurie Joins Catch-22

Hulu announced Hugh Laurie (The Night Manager, House M.D.) has signed on to a starring role in their limited series, Catch-22. The series is based on Joseph Heller’s bestselling novel of the same name, with executive producer Luke Davies and executive producer David Michod adapting the book for the series.

Hugh Laurie joins George Clooney and Christopher Abbott in the miniseries. Clooney’s directing the limited series and will executive produce along with his Smokehouse Pictures partner, Grant Heslov. Ellen Kuras is confirmed to direct two episodes and will produce. Anonymous Content’s Richard Brown and Steve Golin will be involved as executive producers.

George Clooney will play Colonel Cathcart and Hugh Laurie is set to play Major de Coverley. Major de Coverley is described as a “squadron executive officer on Pianosa air base. A noble, leonine presence, like some Civil War general, de Coverley dances to the beat of his own drum. Regarded with awe by the men. He spends his time pitching horseshoes, listening to jazz on his phonograph, mixing himself martinis, and hiring apartments for the officers in every new city the Americans take.”


The limited series will consist of six episodes.

The Plot: Catch-22 is the story of the incomparable, artful dodger, Yossarian (Christopher Abbott), a US Air Force bombardier in World War II who is furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. But his real problem is not the enemy, but rather his own army which keeps increasing the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service. Yet if Yossarian makes any attempt to avoid his military assignments, he’ll be in violation of Catch-22, a hilariously sinister bureaucratic rule which specifies that a concern for one’s own safety in the face of dangers which are real and immediate is the process of a rational mind; a man is considered insane if he willingly continues to fly dangerous combat missions, but a request to be removed from duty is evidence of sanity and therefore makes him ineligible to be relieved from duty.




‘The Originals’ Season 5 Episode 1 Preview: Where You Left Your Heart Photos and Plot

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Rebecca Murray
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The CW’s set to kick off the fifth and final season of The Vampire Diaries spinoff, The Originals, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 9pm ET/PT. Season five episode one, which picks up seven years after the season four finale, is titled “Where You Left Your Heart.” Lance Anderson directs from a script by Marguerite MacIntrye.

In support of the fifth season premiere, The CW’s released a batch of photos and the plot description for episode one.


The “Where You Left Your Heart” Plot: Desperate to see her father Klaus (Joseph Morgan) after seven years, Hope (Danielle Rose Russell) resorts to drastic measures to bring her father back to New Orleans. Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) attempts to minimize the fallout from Hope’s actions, but not before news of what she’s done ripples through the city. Meanwhile, Freya’s (Riley Voelkel) guilt over not being able to reunite her family gets in the way of her happiness with Keelin (guest star Christina Moses), while Rebekah (guest star Claire Holt) struggles with her inability to fully commit to Marcel (Charles Michael Davis). Finally, struggling without Elijah (Daniel Gillies) by his side, Klaus’ murderous rampage throughout Europe leads to an unexpected encounter with Caroline Forbes (guest star Candice King).

The Season 5 Plot: The final season of The Originals begins seven years after the core members of the Mikaelson family – Klaus (Morgan), Elijah (Gillies), Rebekah (Holt) and Kol (guest star Nathaniel Buzolic) — each absorb a quarter of the Hollow’s dark energy and flee New Orleans in order to keep both their beloved city and young Hope (guest star Summer Fontana) safe. In the interim, Vincent (Yusuf Gatewood) and Josh (Steven Krueger) preside over a Big Easy almost devoid of conflict, while Hayley (Tonkin) and Freya (Voelkel) watch Hope (Russell) grow into a teenager, eventually opting to send her to the Salvatore School so that Caroline (King) can keep an eye on her. With Marcel (Davis) following Rebekah out of town and Elijah stripped of his memory, the danger seems to be contained… until a sudden tragedy forces the siblings to return home. As the Mickaelsons return to New Orleans, bringing the pieces of a centuries old evil with them, it becomes clear that the closing chapter of this family saga will be as bloody and emotional as ever.

The Originals Season 5 Episode 1 Preview
Candice King as Caroline and Joseph Morgan as Klaus in ‘The Originals’ season 5 episode 1 (Photo: Bob Mahoney © 2018 The CW Network)
The Originals Season 5 Episode 1 Preview
Phoebe Tonkin as Hayley and Danielle Rose Russell as Hope (Photo: Bob Mahoney © 2018 The CW Network)
The Originals Season 5 Episode 1 Preview
Charles Michael Davis as Marcel in ‘The Originals’ season 5 episode 1 (Photo: Bob Mahoney © 2018 The CW Network)
The Originals Season 5 Episode 1 Preview
Danielle Rose Russell as Hope (Photo: Annette Brown © 2018 The CW Network)
The Originals Season 5 Episode 1 Preview
Jedidiah Goodacre as Roman (Photo: Annette Brown © 2018 The CW Network)
The Originals Season 5 Episode 1 Preview
Joseph Morgan as Klaus and Candice King as Caroline (Photo: Bob Mahoney © 2018 The CW Network)

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‘Night School’ Trailer and Poster: Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish Team Up

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Rebecca Murray
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Universal Pictures has released the first official trailer for the 2018 comedy movie, Night School. The two and a half minute trailer sets up Tiffany Haddish as a teacher who attempts to help Kevin Hart’s character make it through night school. Based on the trailer, Haddish’s character has her job set out for her when she tries to guide Hart’s character into learning enough to pass the GED.

Malcolm D. Lee directed from a script by Kevin Hart, Harry Ratchford, Joey Wells, Matt Kellard, Nicholas Stoller, and John Hamburg. Director Lee recently worked with Tiffany Haddish on the critically acclaimed 2017 comedy, Girls Trip. His credits also include Barbershop: The Next Cut, The Best Man Holiday, Scary Movie 5, Soul Men, and Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins.

In addition to Kevin Hart (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) and Tiffany Haddish (If Loving You is Wrong), the cast includes Rob Riggle (12 Strong), Taran Killam (Saturday Night Live), and Romany Malco (Think Like a Man Too). Will Packer and Kevin Hart served as producers, with Malcolm D. Lee, Preston Holmes, and James Lopez executive producing.

Universal Pictures has set a September 28, 2018 theatrical release date.

The Plot: Star Kevin Hart and producer Will Packer, who partnered for the hit Ride Along and Think Like a Man series, bring their signature style to Night School. The comedy from director Malcolm D. Lee follows a group of misfits who are forced to attend adult classes in the longshot chance they’ll pass the GED exam.

Night School trailer and poster
Poster for the comedy film ‘Night School’ starring Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish.




‘How to Talk to Girls at Parties’ Trailer and Poster: Punk Rock and Aliens

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Rebecca Murray
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A new trailer and poster have arrived for A24’s How to Talk to Girls at Parties. The new two and a half minute trailer sets up the world of 1970s punk mixed with a small alien invasion. Directed by John Cameron Mitchell, the twisted romance is based on a short story by Neil Gaiman.

How to Talk to Girls at Parties stars Elle Fanning (The Neon Demon, I Think We’re Alone Now), Alex Sharp (To the Bone), Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies, Killing of a Sacred Deer), Ruth Wilson (The Affair, I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House), and Matt Lucas (Doctor Who, Alice Through the Looking Glass).

A24’s targeting a summer 2018 theatrical release.

The Plot: From the raucous dual imaginations of fantasy laureate Neil Gaiman (American Gods, Coraline) and glam-rock multi-hyphenate John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus) comes the electrifying and singular pop extravaganza film, How to Talk to Girls at Parties. Enn (Alex Sharp) is a shy suburban London teenager in 1977, sneaking out with his best friends to after-hours punk parties. One night they stumble upon a bizarre gathering of sexy teenagers who seem like they are from another planet. In fact, they are from another planet, visiting Earth to complete a mysterious rite of passage. That doesn’t stop Enn from falling madly in love with Zan (Elle Fanning), a beautiful and rebellious alien teenager who, despite her allegiance to her strange colony, is fascinated by Enn.

Together they embark on a delirious adventure through the kinetic punk rock world of 1970s London, inadvertently setting off a series of events that will lead to the ultimate showdown of punks vs. aliens, and test the limits of how far each of them will go for true love.

How to Talk to Girls at Parties Poster and Trailer
Poster for ‘How to Talk to Girls at Parties’




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