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‘Our Cartoon President’ Earns Additional Season 1 Episodes

Our Cartoon President Season 1
Cartoon Donald meeting with members of the media in ‘Our Cartoon President’ Season 1, Episode 6, “Media Strategy” (Photo: Courtesy of Showtime)

Showtime wants more of Our Cartoon President, the animated comedy series set in the White House and featuring animated versions of the Trump family. The half-hour comedy has earned seven additional episodes which will air during the summer of 2018. Our Cartoon President‘s initial series order was set to end its 10 episode run on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 8pm ET/PT. The new episodes were announced by Showtime on March 8, 2018.

Season one of Our Cartoon President has been averaging 2 million viewers per episode. The series premiere which aired on Sunday, February 11th brought in 2.3 million viewers, according to Showtime.

The half-hour animated comedy is executive produced by Emmy Award winner Stephen Colbert, Late Show executive producer Chris Licht, and R.J. Fried. Fried (Problematic with Moshe Kasher) serves as showrunner. Tim Luecke is the show’s lead animator and co-executive produces. Luecke’s Cartoon Trump and Cartoon Hillary premiered on Colbert’s The Late Show and inspired the half-hour series.

The voice cast includes Jeff Bergman as Donald Trump; Cody Lindquist as Melania Trump; Emily Lynne as Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Karen Pence; John Viener as Mike Pence; and Gabriel Gundacker as Donald Trump Jr, Stephen Miller, and Brian Kilmeade. Griffin Newman voices Jared Kushner, Molly Gordon is Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and James Adomian is Ted Cruz and Sean Hannity.

Our Cartoon President Plot: Our Cartoon President follows the tru-ish misadventures of the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, and his merry band of advisors and family members. The first season has already introduced audiences to Trump’s attempts at “winning” the State of the Union address, comforting disaster victims and rolling back President Obama’s accomplishments, as well as his co-dependent relationship with the media.




‘Lucifer’ Season 3 Episode 17 Preview: Let Pinhead Sing! Photos and Plot

Fox’s Lucifer season three episode 16 had Lucifer and Cain cooking up a plan to free Abel’s soul from Hell and place it in a mortal body on Earth. Their plan was meant to reverse the curse placed on Cain by God since Abel would no longer be dead, meaning Cain never killed his brother. Of course, the retrieval and new body placement did not go off as planned and Cain’s still forced into suffering through life as an immortal on Earth.

Up next, Lucifer season three 17 airing on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 8pm ET/PT. The episode titled “Let Pinhead Sing!” features guest stars Jacqueline Obradors as Alexa, Skye Townsend as Aria, Jillian Rose Reed as Cece, and Tom Gallop as Rohan.

Season three stars Tom Ellis as Lucifer, Lauren German as Chloe, DB Woodside as Amenadiel, Lesley-Ann Brandt as Maze, Kevin Alejandro as Dan, Scarlett Estevez as Trixie, Rachael Harris as Linda Martin, Tricia Helfer as Charlotte, Aimee Garcia as Ella, and Tom Welling as Marcus Pierce/Cain.

The “Let Pinhead Sing! Plot: When a superstar singer’s life is threatened, the team is thrust into the world of big-ticket stadium shows, crazed fans and divas, giving Lucifer a run for his money. Meanwhile, Charlotte tries to help Linda and Maze repair their friendship in the all-new “Let Pinhead Sing!” episode.

More on Lucifer Season 3:
Tom Ellis Interview
Kevin Alejandro Interview
Rachael Harris Interview
Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich Interview

Lucifer Season 3 Episode 17 Preview
Tom Ellis and Aimee Garcia in ‘Lucifer’ season 3 episode 17 (Photo by Erik Voake / FOX)
Lucifer Season 3 Episode 17 Preview
Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar in season 3 episode 17 (Photo by Erik Voake / FOX)
Lucifer Season 3 Episode 17 Preview
Lauren German and Tom Ellis (Photo by Erik Voake / FOX)
Lucifer Season 3 Episode 17 Preview
A scene from ‘Lucifer’ season 3 episode 17 (Photo by Erik Voake / FOX)
Lucifer Season 3 Episode 17 Preview
Tom Ellis stars in ‘Lucifer’ (Photo by Erik Voake / FOX)
Lucifer Season 3 Episode 17 Preview
Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar in season 3 episode 17 (Photo by Erik Voake / FOX)




‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Movie Review

“My father is alive,” says Meg (Storm Reid). “We believe he is and the only one who can find him is you,” replies Mrs. Which (Oprah Winfrey), a celestial guide who’s going to try to help Meg find her father in Disney’s adventure film, A Wrinkle in Time.

Meg’s an extremely bright middle school student who’s still feeling lost and heartbroken after the strange disappearance of her father five years ago. A brilliant scientist, he claimed he’d found a way to explore the universe using only his mind.

It’s Meg’s little brother, Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe), who introduces her to three celestial guides – Mrs. Which, Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), and Mrs. Who (Mindy Kaling) – who have come looking for Meg, her brother, and her new friend, Calvin (Levi Miller), in order to help them save the missing scientist. It seems the three guides are going to assist the three children as they travel across the universe to search for, find, and help bring back home Meg’s father (Chris Pine).

A Wrinkle in Time is a science fiction fantasy adventure that’s packed with wonderful messages for children about putting family first and believing in yourself. However, it’s also missing the magic, mystery, wonder, and fun that should be the true spirit of the film. The characters lack any genuinely interesting personalities, and one of the kids who starts off likeable ends up becoming simply annoying.

The pacing of the film is tedious with too much set-up and speeches from the three celestial beings. There’s simply too much time taken with exposition. The celestial guides deliver speeches about the rules and facts of the universe and about the different plants they encounter. This makes what should be an exciting journey into a painfully boring – and long – lecture.

The overuse of CGI and the look and sound of the different planets is unimpressive and unoriginal. In one scene, Mrs. Whatsit says to the children the planet they’re on is her favorite. The planet looks as though they’re out in the green fields and flowers of a countryside. There’s absolutely nothing special or unique to be fascinated by.

Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time, directed by Ava DuVernay and adapted from the beloved Madeleine L’Engle novel, is nothing more than a disappointing yawn of a journey to a forgettable land that won’t leave a lasting impression. Read the book…skip the movie.

GRADE: C-

MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements and some peril

Running Time: 1 hour 49 minutes

Release Date: March 9, 2018

A Wrinkle in Time Movie Review
Mindy Kaling, Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon in a scene from Disney’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time.’




‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 2: New Teaser Trailer and Poster

In honor of International Women’s Day, Hulu has unveiled a short teaser trailer and a new poster for the upcoming second season of The Handmaid’s Tale. The 30 second trailer, which gives nothing away about the second season, features Elisabeth Moss as Offred.

“Wear the red dress. Wear the wings. Shut your mouth. Be a good girl. Roll over and spread your legs. Yes, ma’am. May the Lord open. Seriously, what the actual f…?” asks Offred.


Season two of the critically acclaimed, award-winning dramatic series will premiere on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. The first two episodes will be available to stream on the premiere date.

In addition to Elisabeth Moss, the season two cast includes Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Alexis Bledel, Ann Dowd, Max Minghella, Madeline Brewer, O-T Fagbenle, and Amanda Brugel. The series was created by Bruce Miller, with Miller writing and executive producing. Warren Littlefield, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Ilene Chaiken, and Elisabeth Moss also serve as executive producers.

Season one of The Handmaid’s Tale earned 12 Primetime Emmy nominations, winning eight including Best Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Elisabeth Moss). It also won Emmys in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Ann Dowd), Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Alexis Bledel), Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Reed Morano), and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Bruce Miller). The series also won three Critics’ Choice Awards, a Directors Guild of America Award, a Producers Guild Award, and two Writers Guild of America Awards.

The Plot: The Emmy-winning drama series returns with a second season shaped by Offred’s pregnancy and her ongoing fight to free her future child from the dystopian horrors of Gilead. “Gilead is within you” is a favorite saying of Aunt Lydia. In season two, Offred and all our characters will fight against – or succumb to – this dark truth.

The Handmaid's Tale New Teaser Poster and Trailer
Poster for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 2.




Paramore and Foster the People Announce 2018 Summer Tour Dates

Paramore and Foster the People Tour Dates

Paramore will be back on the road for another lengthy tour beginning on June 12, 2018 in St. Augustine, Florida. Foster the People will be joining Paramore on the “After Laughter Summer Tour (Tour 5)” which is set to stop in 26 cities. Among the stops on the 2018 North American tour are Toronto, Brooklyn, Detroit, Chicago, and San Diego. The “After Laughter Summer Tour” will wrap up on July 24th in Morrison, CO at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Paramore will be touring in support of their fifth studio album After Laughter which dropped in May 2017. The album features the hit singles “Hard Times,” “Told You So,” “Fake Happy” and “Rose-Colored Boy.”

Foster the People is heading out on the road with Paramore after wrapping up their world tour supporting Sacred Hearts Club, their third studio album. They’ve also been keeping busy on the festival circuit including performances at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and Meadows Music and Arts Festival.


Tickets for the “After Laughter Summer Tour” will be available through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program. Registration for the Verified Fan program opened on March 8, 2018 and runs through March 11th at 10pm ET. The presale begins on Wednesday, March 14th at 9pm local time. General public tickets will be available starting Friday, March 16th at 10am local time via LiveNation.com.

Paramore and Foster The People 2018 Tour Dates

    Fri Jun 08 in Manchester, TN at BONNAROO FESTIVAL (Not part of the tour)
    Tue Jun 12 in St. Augustine, FL at St. Augustine Amphitheatre
    Thu Jun 14 in Simpsonville, SC at Heritage Park Amphitheater
    Fri Jun 15 in Raleigh, NC* at Red Hat Amphitheater*
    Sun Jun 17 in Syracuse, NY at Lakeview Amphitheater
    Mon Jun 18 in Toronto, ON at Budweiser Stage
    Wed Jun 20 in Gilford, NH at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
    Thu Jun 21 in Bangor, ME at Darlings Waterfront Pavilion
    Sat Jun 23 in Columbia, MD at Merriweather Post Pavilion
    Sun Jun 24 in Philadelphia, PA at Festival Pier
    Tue Jun 26 in Brooklyn, NY at Barclays Center
    Thu Jun 28 in Columbus, OH at Express Live!
    Fri Jun 29 in Detroit, MI at DTE Energy Music Theatre
    Sun Jul 01 in Indianapolis, IN* at Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park*
    Mon Jul 02 in Chicago, IL at Huntington Beach Pavilion at Northerly Park
    Thu Jul 05 in Minneapolis, MN at The Armory
    Sat Jul 07 in Kansas City, MO at Starlight Amphitheatre
    Sun Jul 08 in Oklahoma City, OK at Zoo Amphitheatre
    Tue Jul 10 in New Orleans, LA at Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square
    Wed Jul 11 in Corpus Christi, TX at Concrete Street Amphitheater
    Fri Jul 13 in Houston, TX at Cynthia Mitchell Woods Pavilion
    Sat Jul 14 in Irving, TX at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
    Wed Jul 18 in Los Angeles, CA at The Forum
    Thu Jul 19 in San Diego, CA at Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
    Sat Jul 21 in Mountain View, CA at Shoreline Amphitheatre
    Mon Jul 23 in Salt Lake City, UT at USANA Amphitheatre
    Tue Jul 24 in Morrison, CO at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

*Foster The People not performing

More on Paramore, Courtesy of Live Nation:
Paramore – 4x GRAMMY® nominees and winner of the “Best Rock Song” trophy at the 57th Annual GRAMMY® Awards – have long established themselves as international rock superstars. Their new album, After Laughter, hit number one on Billboard’s U.S. Top Alternative Albums chart and the U.S. Top Rock Albums chart. Their previous self-titled album Paramore also made a chart topping debut atop the SoundScan/Billboard 200 upon its release marking Paramore’s first #1 album to date and featured two 2x RIAA platinum-certified hits, the top 10 “Still Into You” and the #1 smash, “Ain’t It Fun.”

Paramore has had a truly remarkable run of RIAA certified albums and singles since coming together in Nashville in 2004, from 2005’s gold-certified debut, All We Know is Falling, and 2007’s 2x platinum-certified breakthrough, Riot! (with its 3x platinum-certified hit, “Misery Business,” as well as the platinum-certified singles “crushcrushcrush” and “That’s What You Get”) to 2008’s worldwide platinum Decode (from Chop Shop/Atlantic’s chart-topping Twilight – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) and 2009’s platinum-certified brand new eyes and its GRAMMY®-nominated smash, “The Only Exception.”

Long regarded as an exhilarating live act, Paramore has spent much of the past decade-plus on the road, with highlights including sold out headline arena tours and show-stealing festival sets around the globe. Paramore has consistently drawn both critical acclaim as well as a wide ranging list of international honors and accolades, including a GRAMMY® Award, two People’s Choice Awards, three NME Awards, three MTV Video Music Award nominations, and much much more.

About Foster The People, Courtesy of Live Nation:
Founded in 2009, Foster the People achieved success with the 2011 release of its debut album Torches, which has sold nearly two million albums and over nine million singles worldwide. Torches features the #1 hit single “Pumped Up Kicks,” which was declared “the year’s anthem” by SPIN. Foster the People garnered three Grammy nominations for its monumental debut, including Best Alternative Album, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Pumped Up Kicks” and Best Short Form Music Video for “Houdini.”

Supermodel was the second full-length record from Foster the People. Influenced by frontman Mark Foster’s world travels and shifting perspective, the album was recorded in studios around the world and features fan favorites including “Coming of Age” and “Best Friend.” The band’s third and latest album Sacred Hearts Club, released in July 2017, is a 12-track effort that joyously flexes the group’s creative powers, fusing neo-psychedelia, punk, funk, electronic, dance and hip hop. Foster points to the polarized global climate as being a catalyst towards a more thoughtful approach on the album, inspiring them to make something that was joyful and unifying. The band’s current single “Sit Next To Me” was described as “pure shimmering pop” by the Associated Press, hit Top 5 at Alternative Radio and recently debuted on the Top 40 airplay chart.




‘Six’ Season 2 Sets a Premiere Date

Six Returns for Season 2
Jaylen Moore, Kyle Schmid, Barry Sloane, Walton Goggins, Juan Pablo Raba, Edwin Hodge, and Donny Boaz in ‘Six’ season 1 (Photo by HISTORY / Copyright 2017)

The action drama Six will return to History’s primetime lineup on Memorial Day. The second season of Six will kick off on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT before moving to its normal timeslot of Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT on May 30th.

Season one of History’s dramatic series reached 39 million viewers, according to the network. It also earned the #2 spot among new original series debuting on cable in 2017.


Returning cast members for season two include Kyle Schmid (Copper), Juan Pablo Raba (Narcos), Edwin Hodge (Chicago Fire), Jaylen Moore (The Night Shift), Brianne Davis (Jarhead), Barry Sloane (Revenge), Dominic Adams (Devious Maids), and Nadine Velazquez (Flight). Season two cast additions include Olivia Munn (X-Men: Apocalypse, Office Christmas Party) as a ruthless CIA operative named Gina Cline.

Six season two also stars Eric Ladin (The Killing) and Nikolai Nikolaeff (The OA), along with recurring guest star Erik Palladino (Suits). The series was created and written by William Broyles and David Broyles. William Broyles, David Broyles, Bruce C. McKenna, Alfredo Barrios, Jr., George W. Perkins, Meryl Poster, Arturo Interian, and Barry Jossen executive produce.

The Plot: From A+E Studios, the ten-episode second season of Six follows Navy SEAL Team Six in a mission to destroy the terrorist network responsible for the shooting of their former team leader Richard “Rip” Taggart (Walton Goggins). Led by Joe ‘Bear’ Graves (Sloane), the Navy SEALS will join forces with cunning and tenacious CIA officer Gina Cline (Munn) to scour Eastern Europe, infiltrating hostile territory and terrorist hotspots like Chechnya as they track the mastermind behind Michael’s (Adams) jihadist network. The chase will bring the Navy SEALs to the border of Russia, where the consequences of their actions could spark World War III.




‘Suits’ Spinoff Starring Gina Torres Moves Forward at USA Network

Suits Spinoff Gina Torres
Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson in ‘Suits’ (Photo by Shane Mahood/USA Network)

USA Network is expanding the world of Suits with a new spinoff starring Gina Torres. Torres will be reprising her character, lawyer Jessica Pearson, who will be adjusting “to the dirty world of Chicago politics.”

The Suits spinoff comes from Universal Cable Productions and will be written and executive produced by Suits Aaron Korsh. Daniel Arkin is on board as showrunner and executive producer. Doug Liman, David Bartis, Gene Klein, and Gina Torres are also executive producing the spinoff.

“Gina’s portrayal of Jessica Pearson as one of television’s strongest, most successful businesswomen has made a huge impact with fans,” stated Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. “We can’t wait to explore this next chapter in the Suits legacy – and a brand new world for Jessica.”

“It was an extraordinary pleasure working with Gina on Suits for six years. Beyond her undeniable talent, she is an incredible partner and collaborator, and I always hoped we would work together again,” said Korsh, creator and executive producer. “I am sincerely grateful to USA and UCP for giving Dan Arkin, my producing partners at Hypnotic and me the opportunity to continue Jessica Pearson’s journey in this new series that will encapsulate all that our fans love about her and Suits – but with its own distinct story that will be unique to the franchise.”


“The Suits flagship series has struck a chord with our marketing partners throughout the years as a great platform for advertising and sponsorship opportunities,” added Mark Marshall, Executive Vice President, Entertainment Advertising Sales, NBCUniversal. “This new Gina Torres-led spinoff allows us to provide those same advertisers and audiences with the content we already know they love to watch, and we’re excited to bring them this new chapter in the show’s legacy.”

Suits was renewed in February 2018 for its eight season. Katherine Heigl has been added to the cast which includes Gabriel Macht, Sarah Rafferty, Rick Hoffman, and Dulé Hill.

The Plot: When Suits began more than seven years ago, Jessica Pearson was introduced as managing partner of one of New York City’s top corporate law firms. Through the years she remained a highly respected, formidable lawyer who helped lead her firm through the darkest times. Always putting her professional life first, Jessica left New York to follow her heart to Chicago in last year’s mid-season finale.

She has made many triumphant returns to the Suits world since and will introduce her new journey in the Windy City during the Season 7 finale, airing Wednesday, April 25, where she will rely on her wits and relationships from Pearson Specter Litt to navigate this unknown territory.




‘Riverdale’ Season 2 Episode 15 Preview: There Will Be Blood Photos and Plot

The CW’s Riverdale season two episode 14 found Archie, Jughead, Veronica, and Betty off on a couples’ weekend at the Lodge’s lodge in the woods. Cheryl attempted to derail the weekend after being told she couldn’t come, calling Jughead to let him know she saw Archie and Betty kissing. The alarming news was only one of a series of hiccups the gang encountered as they tried to mend any fractures in their relationships.

Up next, season two episode 15 directed by Mark Piznarski from a script by Aaron Allen. Titled “There Will Be Blood,” episode 15 airs on March 14, 2018.

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 Twenty-Eight: There Will Be Blood” Plot: FAMILY TIES — After learning that his dad is considering running for mayor of Riverdale, Archie (KJ Apa) begins to grow concerned that the Lodges may have found their newest pawn in Fred (Luke Perry). Meanwhile, Betty (Lili Reinhart) becomes increasingly suspicious of Chic’s (guest star Hart Denton) strange behavior and enlists Kevin’s (Casey Cott) help to figure out what Chic is hiding. Finally, Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) and Penelope (guest star Nathalie Boltt) are surprised when they learn that Clifford left a secret will, and Jughead (Cole Sprouse) makes a major discovery in his quest to take down Hiram (Mark Consuelos).

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 15
Tiera Skovbye as Polly, Lili Reinhart as Betty and Lochlyn Munro as Hal in ‘Riverdale’ season 2 episode 15 (Photo: Katie Yu © 2018 The CW Network)
Riverdale Season 2 Episode 15
Camila Mendes as Veronica (Photo: Jack Rowand © 2018 The CW Network)
Riverdale Season 2 Episode 15 Preview
Marisol Nichols as Hermione and Camila Mendes as Veronica (Photo: Jack Rowand © 2018 The CW Network)
Riverdale Season 2 Episode 15 Preview
KJ Apa as Archie (Photo: Jack Rowand © 2018 The CW Network)
Riverdale Season 2 Episode 15 Preview
KJ Apa as Archie, Luke Perry as Fred and Mark Consuelos as Hiram in ‘Riverdale’ season 2 episode 15 (Photo: Jack Rowand © 2018 The CW Network)
Riverdale Season 2 Episode 15 Preview
KJ Apa as Archie and Luke Perry as Fred (Photo: Jack Rowand © 2018 The CW Network)




‘The Grinch’ Official Trailer Arrives Backed by the Classic Grinch Song

One day after Universal and Illumination debuted a new poster for The Grinch, the studios have released the animated film’s official trailer. The two-minute trailer begins with The Grinch waking up annoyed as his alarm clock plays “Happy.” After his faithful dog Max serves him his morning coffee, The Grinch heads into Who-ville where he terrorizes shoppers in a supermarket. He gets his comeuppance when an inflatable snowman delivers a punch to his head.

The Grinch will open in theaters on November 9, 2018.

The Plot: The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, it’s a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.

Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. With a cave rigged with inventions and contraptions for his day-to-day needs, the Grinch only sees his neighbors in Who-ville when he runs out of food.


Each year at Christmas they disrupt his tranquil solitude with their increasingly bigger, brighter and louder celebrations. When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch realizes there is only one way for him to gain some peace and quiet: he must steal Christmas. To do so, he decides he will pose as Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, even going so far as to trap a lackadaisical misfit reindeer to pull his sleigh.

Meanwhile, down in Who-ville, Cindy-Lou Who-a young girl overflowing with holiday cheer-plots with her gang of friends to trap Santa Claus as he makes his Christmas Eve rounds so that she can thank him for help for her overworked single mother. As Christmas approaches, however, her good-natured scheme threatens to collide with the Grinch’s more nefarious one. Will Cindy-Lou achieve her goal of finally meeting Santa Claus? Will the Grinch succeed in silencing the Whos’ holiday cheer once and for all?

The Grinch Movie Poster



‘Star Wars’ Live-Action Series Snags Jon Favreau as Writer

Jon Favreau Star Wars Live-Action Series
Jon Favreau attends Marvel’s’ ‘Iron Man 3’ Premiere (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez / WireImage)

Lucasfilm just announced Jon Favreau has committed to writing a brand new Star Wars live-action series. Favreau will also executive produce the series which will air on Disney’s direct-to-consumer platform.

The series does not have a confirmed premiere date.


Emmy nominee Favreau (Dinner for Five) is already a part of the Star Wars universe. The actor/writer/director/executive producer lent his voice to the animated action adventure series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and has a role in Solo: A Star Wars Story directed by Ron Howard and opening in theaters on May 25, 2018. Solo: A Star Wars Story stars Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Emilia Clarke as Qi’Ra, Woody Harrelson as Tobias Beckett, and Paul Bettany as Dryden Vos.

“I couldn’t be more excited about Jon coming on board to produce and write for the new direct-to-consumer platform,” stated Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. “Jon brings the perfect mix of producing and writing talent, combined with a fluency in the Star Wars universe. This series will allow Jon the chance to work with a diverse group of writers and directors and give Lucasfilm the opportunity to build a robust talent base.”

“If you told me at 11 years old that I would be getting to tell stories in the Star Wars universe, I wouldn’t have believed you. I can’t wait to embark upon this exciting adventure,” said Jon Favreau on his new writing and executive producing gig.

Jon Favreau is currently busy directing Disney’s The Lion King starring Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Keegan-Michael Key, James Earl Jones, and John Oliver. The Lion King is targeting a July 19, 2019 theatrical release date. He’s also set to return to the world of The Jungle Book as the director of Disney’s Jungle Book 2. Favreau directed the sequel’s predecessor, the 2016 critically acclaimed box office hit The Jungle Book.

Favreau’s other directing credits include Chef, Cowboys & Aliens, Iron Man 2, Iron Man, and Elf.




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