‘Into the Badlands’ Season 3 Trailer Premieres at Wonder Con

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March 24, 2018

The cast and Into the Badlands showrunner/writer Alfred Gough took part in a packed Q&A panel at the 2018 Wonder Con, held over the March 23-25, 2018 weekend in Anaheim, CA. The panel included the premiere of the first official trailer for the upcoming third season of the AMC action series as well as a confirmation of the new season’s cast members and plot.

Daniel Wu (Tomb Raider) reprises his role as Sunny, Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead) is back as Bajie, Aramis Knight (Enders Game) returns as M.K., Emily Beecham (Daphne) is The Widow, Orla Brady (Fringe) is Lydia, and Ally Ioannides (Parenthood) is Tilda. Joining the cast as regulars for season three are Lorraine Toussaint (Orange is the New Black), Sherman Augustus (Westworld), Babou Ceesay (Guerilla) and Ella-Rae Smith (Clique). Dean-Charles Chapman (Game of Thrones) and Lewis Tan (Iron Fist) return as guest stars.

Into the Badlands season three will premiere on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT.

The Season 3 Plot: Into the Badlands is a story of survival and dominance set in a future feudal society. Within the territory known as the Badlands, a variety of clans struggle for supremacy over one another. These clans have been formed by the destruction of familial bonds and skirmishes over power. The show’s interwoven themes of martial arts, love and redemption are highlighted by what the show is best known for: its stunning cinematography and striking fight sequences.

Season three finds Sunny (Wu) living off the grid, doing his best to provide for his infant son, Henry, in the wake of Veil’s death. It is only when Henry contracts a mysterious illness that Sunny must join forces with Bajie (Frost) and journey back into the Badlands, where The Widow (Beecham) and Baron Chau (Eleanor Matsuura) are entrenched in a drawn-out war that has destabilized the entire region.

No longer supported by Tilda (Ioannides) or Waldo (Stephen Lang), The Widow must find new allies in Lydia (Brady) and in Nathaniel Moon (Augustus) — the former regent who lost his hand to Sunny and Bajie in Season 2. But when a mysterious nomadic leader called Pilgrim (Ceesay) arrives in the Badlands on a mission to restore Azra and usher in a new era of “peace,” old enemies must band together to defend the Badlands.

Into the Badlands Season 3 Trailer — Daniel Wu as Sunny and Nick Frost as Bajie in ‘Into the Badlands’ (Photo Credit: Aidan Monaghan / AMC)

‘I’m Dying Up Here’ Debuts a Season 2 Trailer

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Rebecca Murray

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March 23, 2018

Showtime has released the first full two-minute trailer for I’m Dying Up Here season two. The network’s set to premiere season two on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT.

The series is set in the world of Los Angeles’ ’70s stand-up comedy scene and was created by executive producer Dave Flebotte, based on the non-fiction book by William Knoedelseder. Jim Carrey, Michael Aguilar, Assembly Entertainment’s Christina Wayne, Cindy Chupack, Adam Davidson and Endemol Shine Studios serve as executive producers.

Season two will consist of ten episodes and stars Oscar winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter) and Ari Graynor (Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist). The cast also includes Clark Duke (Hot Tub Time Machine 2), Michael Angarano (The Stanford Prison Experiment), RJ Cyler (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl), Andrew Santino (The Disaster Artist), Erik Griffin (Blunt Talk), Al Madrigal (About a Boy), and Jake Lacy (Miss Sloane). Jon Daly, Nicole Ari Parker, Xosha Roquemore, Stefania LaVi, and Brad Garrett are the upcoming season’s guest stars.

The Plot: I’m Dying Up Here delves into the inspired, damaged and complicated psyches of a fictional group of competitive but close-knit comedians mentored by Goldie (Leo), a brassy comedy club owner who rules over her business with an iron fist but nurtures her comedians with tough love. The series takes viewers behind the curtain of the comedy scene that birthed the careers of legends such as Richard Pryor, Robin Williams and David Letterman, showing there’s truly no such thing as an easy laugh.

I'm Dying Up Here Season 2 — RJ Cyler as Adam, Ari Graynor as Cassie, Michael Angarano as Eddie, Andrew Santino as Bill and Clark Duke as Ron in ‘I’m Dying Up Here’ season 2 (Photo: Lacey Terrell / Showtime)

‘Krystal’ Trailer Starring Nick Robinson, Grant Gustin and Rosario Dawson

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March 23, 2018

Paladin and Great Point Media just released the official trailer for Krystal, a comedy/drama directed by William H. Macy (Shameless, The Layover). The two minute trailer reveals a teen falling in love with an older woman who’s way out of his league. The trailer describes his object of affection as a woman with “the power to stop hearts, inflame desires, and make a man do crazy things.”

Nick Robinson (Love, Simon, The Fifth Wave) stars as the man who believes he’s found his soulmate. Rosario Dawson (Sin City: A Dame to Kill For) plays the woman he can’t resist. The cast also includes Grant Gustin (The Flash), Tip “TI” Harris (Ant-Man), Jacob Latimore (The Chi), William H. Macy, Felicity Huffman (American Crime), William Fichtner (12 Strong), Rick Fox (Greenleaf), and Kathy Bates (American Horror Story).

Krystal was written by Will Adlis and produced by Rachel Winter and Dan Keston. Krystal will open in

The Plot: Krystal is an ensemble comedic drama about Taylor Ogburn, a young sheltered man from the South with a strange heart condition. Because of his ailment, he can’t go to college – let alone drink or do drugs or experience life in any real way. Upon meeting the woman of his dreams – an ex-hooker-stripper-junkie-alcoholic with a sixteen year old son in a wheelchair – Taylor pretends to be in AA to try and woo her.

His fabulously talented family (who perhaps actually belong in AA) not surprisingly have a thing or two to say about Taylor falling for this beguiling and unpredictable woman. Past transgressions smash head on with young love, causing complications for everyone involved but In order to have even a hint of a chance to come out the other side, Taylor must face his own demons and learn what it means to live without fear and finally become a man.

Krystal Trailer with Nick Robinson and Grant Gustin — Grant Gustin and Nick Robinson star in ‘Krystal.’

‘Gotham’ Season 4 Episode 16 Preview: One of My Three Soups Photos

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March 23, 2018

Fox’s Gotham season four episode 16 finds series star Ben McKenzie stepping behind the camera to direct. Season four episode 16 marks McKenzie’s second time taking on double-duty for a Gotham episode. McKenzie previously directed season three’s 16th episode, “Heroes Rise: These Delicate and Dark Obsessions.”

Gotham season four episode 16 will air on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 8pm ET/PT.

Season four’s main cast features Ben McKenzie as Detective James Gordon, Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock, David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne, Morena Baccarin as Leslie Thompkins, Sean Pertwee as Alfred, Robin Lord Taylor as The Penguin, Erin Richards as Barbara Kean, Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle/the future Catwoman, Cory Michael Smith as Edward Nygma/the Riddler, Jessica Lucas as Tabitha Galavan, Chris Chalk as Lucius Fox, Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean/Solomon Grundy, Alexander Siddig as Ra’s Ah Ghul, and Crystal Reed as Sofia Falcone.

Guest stars for episode 16 include David W. Thompson as Scarecrow, Benedict Samuel as Jervis Tetch, Cameron Monaghan as Jerome Valeska, Kelcy Griffin as Detective Harper, John Treacy Egan as Zachary Trumble, and Shiva Kalaiselvan as Lelia.

The “A Dark Knight: One Of My Three Soups” Plot: Arkham’s “finest” give Gordon and Bullock a run for their money, as they hatch a plan to escape the asylum. Meanwhile, Bruce devises his own strategy to thwart their plans. Also, Barbara gets an offer she can’t refuse in the all-new “A Dark Knight: One Of My Three Soups” episode.

Gotham Season 4 Episode 16 Preview — Benedict Samuel in ‘Gotham’ season 4 episode 16 (Photo by David Giesbrecht © 2018 Fox Broadcasting Co)

‘Shadowhunters’ Season 3 Episode 2 Preview: The Powers That Be Photos and Plot

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Rebecca Murray

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March 23, 2018

Freeform’s fantasy series, Shadowhunters, kicked off its third season on March 20, 2018. The season three premiere introduced the new big bad, Lilith (Anna Hopkins), and found Clary officially becoming a Shadowhunter. To mark Clary’s graduation, Isabelle had the honor of accompanying the new Shadowhunter while she chose her new weapons.

Clary and Jace had some alone time, but unfortunately Jace couldn’t completely relax because he kept having visions of Jonathan returned from the dead and even more disturbing visions of killing Clary. Plus, the fabulous duo struggled to keep Jace’s death and resurrection a secret.

In other news, Alec passed up an opportunity for advancement and opted to stay in New York with Magnus instead. Also, the Seelie Queen branded Simon with something that would have killed anyone other than a Daylighter.

Up next, season three episode two titled “The Powers That Be.” Episode two will air on March 27, 2018 at 8pm PT/ET.

The season three cast includes Katherine McNamara as Clary Fray, Dominic Sherwood as Jace Wayland, Alberto Rosende as Simon Lewis, Emeraude Toubia as Isabelle Lightwood, Matthew Daddario as Alec Lightwood, Isaiah Mustafa as Luke Garroway, and Harry Shum Jr. as Magnus Bane. Guest stars include Alisha Wainwright as Maia Roberts and David Castro as Raphael Santiago. The series is executive produced by Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer, McG, Matt Hastings, Mary Viola, Martin Moszkowicz and Robert Kulzer.

“The Powers That Be” Plot: The Warlocks’ magic is becoming corrupted by a demonic presence while Izzy and Luke try to track down more information on the recent series of possessions.

Shadowhunters Season 3 Episode 2 Preview — Harry Shum Jr and Matthew Daddario in ‘Shadowhunters’ season 3 episode 2 (Freeform/Ian Watson)

‘Impulse’ Teaser Trailer: YouTube’s New ‘Jumper’ Series

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March 22, 2018

The teaser trailer’s finally arrived for the sci-fi thriller Impulse which will air exclusively on YouTube Red. The 10 hour-long episodes of the action drama’s first season are based on the third book in Steven Gould’s Jumper book series.

Series creator Doug Liman’s familiar with the world of Gould’s Jumper novels. Liman directed the feature film Jumper starring Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Diane Lane, Rachel Bilson, and Samuel L Jackson. That 2008 sci-fi film was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews, with 139 critics awarding it a rotten score on Rotten Tomatoes. Jumper had an $85 million budget and grossed $222 million worldwide before exiting theaters.

Impulse stars Maddie Hasson (I Saw the Light), Daniel Maslany (Four in the Morning), Missi Pyle (Another Period), Craig Arnold (Degrassi: The Next Generation), and Callum Keith Rennie (The Man in the High Castle). The series is executive produced by Liman, Gene Klein, and Lauren LeFranc, with LeFranc as the season one showrunner.

YouTube Red will debut the series – which looks more interesting than the 2008 film – this summer.

Steven Gould’s popular book series consists of 1992’s Jumper, 2004’s Reflex, 2013’s Impulse, and 2014’s Exo.

The Plot: Impulse features a rebellious 16-year-old girl who has always felt different from her peers and has longed to escape from her seemingly quaint small town. When a local football player attempts to assault her, she discovers she has the extraordinary ability to teleport. This newfound power confirms her conviction that she really was different from everybody else, but it now makes her the focus of those who want to control her.

Seth Rogen’s Hilarity for Charity 2018 Guests Include Tiffany Haddish and James Corden

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March 22, 2018

Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen’s sixth annual Hilarity for Charity fundraising event will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at The Hollywood Palladium. The special fundraising event will air on Netflix in April and will feature sketches, music, and stand-up comedy routines.

Seth Rogen announced his 2018 lineup of performers via a one-minute video. (See above.) Joining Seth for the fundraising special are Tiffany Haddish, Sarah Silverman, Michelle Wolf, John Mulaney, James Corden, The Muppets, Post Malone, Nick Kroll, Kumail Nanjiani, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeff Goldblum, Michael Che, and Craig Robinson & The Nasty Delicious.

The 2018 Hilarity for Charity marks the first time the comedy special will be broadcast. “We started the Los Angeles variety show six years ago in order to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s, a disease that has touched so many families including my own. Our goal is to educate a younger audience and ultimately create the next generation of advocates for the cause,” said HFC Co-Founder Lauren Miller Rogen. “I am so thrilled to be able to share this year’s show with an even larger audience through our partnership with Netflix and are proud to have them as a partner.”

For more information on the non-profit, visit HilarityForCharity.org. To donate text HILARITY to 41-444.

What is Hilarity for Charity? “In 2012, Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen founded Hilarity for Charity as a resource for the millennial generation, to help bridge the gap in understanding the landscape of Alzheimer’s disease. Using this unique approach, HFC aims to significantly improve outcomes for all family members contending with Alzheimer’s disease by 2020.

Hilarity for Charity and the Home Instead Senior Care network are working together to award in-home care grants to those providing care to their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Hilarity for Charity is proud to have awarded over 211,000 hours of in-home respite care across the United States and Canada.”

‘Riverdale’ Season 2 Episode 17 Preview: The Noose Tightens Photos and Plot

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Rebecca Murray

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March 22, 2018

The CW’s Riverdale season two episode 16 was completely bonkers, even by Riverdale standards. We learned Hal isn’t Chic’s father after Betty confronted him over the results of his DNA test. Andy Cohen showed up to endorse Hermione for mayor. Archie chose Hiram Lodge and all his nefarious activities over his BFF for life, Jughead, and over his own father! Archie’s mom (Molly Ringwald) arrived to help Fred get out of his arrangement with Hiram and then told off her son for disrespected his dad. Oh, and Fred’s decided to run against Hermione for mayor.

Meanwhile, Veronica punched Reggie and then ran for school president…because she’s Veronica. Betty agreed to run as her VP, but then backed out once Ethel spread the truth about Veronica’s knowledge of the prison all over the school. Instead, Betty threw her support behind Jughead. Yes, Jughead decided to run for president after his stint of being chained to Southside High School ended with Archie cutting the chains, basically declaring they’re at war.

However, Cheryl won in the creepiest family competition this episode. It’s possible her mom and uncle poisoned Nana and caused her to fall down the stairs. But that’s not even the worst thing that happened to Cheryl in episode 16. No, that honor goes to being committed to Sisters of Quiet Mercy and signed up for gay conversion therapy.

Up next, season two episode 17 titled “The Noose Tightens” airing March 28, 2018. Alexis Ostrander directed the episode from a script by Britta Lundin and Brian E. Paterson.

The season two cast includes KJ Apa as Archie Andrews, Lili Reinhart as Betty Cooper, Camila Mendes as Veronica Lodge, Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones, Madelaine Petsch as Cheryl Blossom, Marisol Nichols as Hermione Lodge, Mӓdchen Amick as Alice Cooper, Luke Perry as Fred Andrews, Casey Cott as Kevin Keller, Ashleigh Murray as Josie McCoy, Mark Consuelos as Hiram Lodge, and Skeet Ulrich as FP Jones.

The “Chapter Thirty: The Noose Tightens” Plot: UNWELCOMED GUESTS — Just as the town’s mayoral race gets underway, Riverdale High’s own student council election heats up. Archie (KJ Apa) steps up to help after learning that Hiram’s (Mark Consuelos) mobster associates have come to Riverdale to stir up some trouble. Meanwhile, things take a dangerous turn for Alice (Madchen Amick), Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Chic (guest star Hart Denton) when an unexpected guest shows up at the Cooper residence. Finally, Toni (guest star Vanessa Morgan), Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Josie (Ashleigh Murray) team up to solve a strange mystery involving Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch).

More on Riverdale Season 2:
– KJ Apa and Cole Sprouse Interview
– Camila Mendes and Lili Reinhart Interview
– Madelaine Petsch and Ashleigh Murray Interview
– Casey Cott and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Interview

Riverdale Season 2 Episode 17 Preview — Camila Mendes as Veronica and Vanessa Morgan as Toni in ‘Riverdale’ season 2 episode 17 (Photo: Katie Yu © 2018 The CW Network)

‘Deadpool 2’ Trailer: Deadpool Quips, Kisses, and Kicks Butt

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Rebecca Murray

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March 22, 2018

“Prepare for the Second Coming…” The Deadpool 2 trailer is here, loaded with wisecracks, clips of incredible action sequences, and just a tiny bit of romance.

The two-minute trailer features Cable introducing himself and Deadpool assembling a team to protect a kid from being killed by this new super-powerful villain. “We’re going to form a super-duper f*cking group,” explains Deadpool. “We need them tough, morally flexible, and young enough to carry their own franchise for 10 to 12 years. We’ll be known as…X-Force!”

Ryan Reynolds reprises his role as Wade Wilson/Deadpool in Deadpool 2 directed by David Leitch (Atomic Blonde). The sequel’s cast also includes Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, Josh Brolin as Nathan Summers/Cable, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and TJ Miller as Weasel. Zazie Beetz is Domino, Leslie Uggams is back as Blind Al, and Karan Soni returns as Dopinder.

Stan Lee, Jonathon Komack Martin, Kelly McCormick, Rhett Reese, Ethan Smith, Aditya Sood, and Paul Wernick served as executive producers. Ryan Reynolds, Simon Kinberg, and Lauren Shuler Donner produced the 2018 sequel.

20th Century Fox will release the Deadpool sequel in theaters on May 18, 2018. The first live-action Deadpool film opened in theaters on February 12, 2016 and grossed more than $783 million worldwide during its theatrical run.

The Official But Absolutely Not Real Plot Description: 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.

Deadpool 2 Trailer Starring Ryan Reynolds — Ryan Reynold as Deadpool and Josh Brolin as Cable in ‘Deadpool 2’ (Photo Courtesy of 20th Century Fox)

‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!’ Videos Featuring John Legend and Sara Bareilles

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Rebecca Murray

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March 22, 2018

NBC’s continuing their run of live musical productions with the upcoming staging of Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert! starring John Legend as Jesus Christ. The new two-minute video released in support of the rock opera features Legend, Sara Bareilles, Alice Cooper, Brandon Victor Dixon, and Andrew Lloyd Webber discussing their involvement in the 2018 live television event.

NBC will broadcast Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert! on Easter Sunday (April 1st). The musical will air live on the East Coast beginning at 8pm (tape-delayed on the West Coast).

John Legend leads the cast as Jesus Christ, with Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene, Brandon Victor Dixon as Judas, Alice Cooper as King Herod, and Ben Daniels as Pontius Pilate. Norm Lewis plays Caiaphas, Jin Ha is Annas, Jason Tam is Peter, and Erik Gronwall is Simon Zealotes.

The Details: From executive producers Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, Marc Platt, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron comes NBC’s next live musical spectacular, the groundbreaking rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!. Set during the final week of Jesus’ life, the story is told from the perspective of infamous betrayer Judas Iscariot. As more and more followers flock to Jesus, Judas grows concerned that Jesus is becoming arrogant and losing sight of his principles. So when Jesus attacks the money changers in a temple, Judas finally turns on his teacher, setting both on a path to tragedy.

Originally conceived as a concept album that hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts, the show eventually made its way to the stage in 1971 and garnered five Tony nominations in addition to winning a Drama Desk Award for Andrew Lloyd Webber. Now this globally celebrated classic comes to NBC in 2018 for a one-of-a-kind live staging on Easter Sunday that’s sure to amaze with jaw-dropping spectacle, an all-star cast of beloved recording artists and a fresh soundtrack featuring such hits as “Heaven on Their Minds,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Superstar.”

More on Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert! – Neil Meron and Marc Platt Interview

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