The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) just announced the talent set to take the stage to present at the 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards. Among the celebrities confirmed to present are Chris Hemsworth, Julianne Hough, Sarah Hyland, Patty Jenkins, Nick Jonas, Joe Keery, Diane Kruger, Justina Machado, Dacre Montgomery, and Kumail Nanjiani.
Jim Parsons, Jay Pharoah, Norman Reedus, Sebastian Stan, Jaimie Alexander, Anthony Anderson, Sean Astin, Rachel Bloom, Kate Bosworth, Alison Brie, Tituss Burgess, Kaley Cuoco, Natalia Dyer, Joseph Fiennes, Jim Gaffigan, and David Harbour will also present during the celebration of 2017’s outstanding films and television series.
“The talent involved in this year’s show is beyond what we could have hoped for. It is going to be quite an evening, packed with more star power than ever before,” said BFCA President Joey Berlin. “We are looking forward to celebrating with all of the nominees and making it a night they won’t forget!”
This year’s awards show will be hosted by first-time host Olivia Munn. The Critics’ Choice Awards will take place at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica and will air live on the East Coast on The CW Network, beginning at 8pm on January 11, 2018. The show will be tape-delayed on the West Coast, which means all those in the Pacific Time Zone need to be careful of spoilers on Twitter.
In addition to the regular awards categories, the 2018 Critics’ Choice Awards in conjunction with The CW Network and the Association of National Advertisers will honor Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot with the second-ever #SeeHer Award. Gadot will be presented with the honor by Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins. Viola Davis earned the first #SeeHer Award which recognizes a “woman who embodies the values set forth by the #SeeHer movement — to push boundaries on changing stereotypes and recognize the importance of accurately portraying women across the entertainment landscape.”
Gadot was chosen for the #SeeHer Award for being a “powerful voice advocating for women, not only on screen as the iconic Wonder Woman, but in life as well, using her platform to encourage those in the entertainment industry and beyond to strive for fairness and parity across genders.”
Pink Floyd’s “Money” helps set the tone for the trailer to FX’s upcoming dramatic series, Trust. As with the feature film All the Money in the World, Trust deals with John Paul Getty III’s kidnapping and his billionaire grandfather’s refusal to pay the ransom. However, the trailer for Trust seems to focus much more on John Paul Getty III prior to his kidnapping, fleshing out the character more than the movie did over its two-hour running time.
Trust was created by Simon Beaufoy, with Beaufoy, Danny Boyle, and Christian Colson executive producing. Oscar winner Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) also directed the first three episodes.
FX has set a Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 10pm ET/PT premiere.
The Plot: Inspired by actual events, Trust delves into the trials and triumphs of one of America’s wealthiest and unhappiest families, the Gettys. Equal parts family history, dynastic saga and an examination of the corrosive power of money, Trust explores the complexities at the heart of every family, rich or poor.
Told over multiple seasons and spanning the twentieth century, the series begins in 1973 with the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III (Harris Dickinson), an heir to the Getty oil fortune, by the Italian mafia in Rome. His captors banked on a multi-million-dollar ransom. After all, what rich family wouldn’t pay for the return of a loved one? Paul’s grandfather, J. Paul Getty Sr. (Donald Sutherland), an enigmatic oil tycoon and possibly the richest man in the world, is marooned in a Tudor mansion in the English countryside surrounded by a harem of mistresses and a pet lion. He’s busy.
Paul’s father, J. Paul Getty Jr. (Michael Esper), is lost in a daze in London and refuses to answer the phone. Only Paul’s mother, Gail Getty (Hilary Swank), is left to negotiate with the increasingly desperate kidnappers. Unfortunately, she’s broke.
Trust charts the teenage grandson’s nightmare ordeal at the hands of kidnappers who cannot understand why nobody seems to want their captive back. The cast also includes Brendan Fraser, Anna Chancellor, Norbert Leo Butz, Charlotte Riley, and Luca Marinelli.
Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf in ‘Lady Bird’ (Photo by Merie Wallace, Courtesy of A24)
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists (AWFJ) announced the winners of their annual EDA Awards, with The Shape of Water winning in both the Best Film and Best Director (Guillermo del Toro) categories. Sally Hawkins’ performance in the fantasy romance also earned the organization’s Bravest Performance award. Lady Bird was also honored with three wins, two of which went to Greta Gerwig for Best Woman Director and Best Woman Screenwriter.
The Florida Project was also among the films that earned multiple EDA Awards. Willem Dafoe was voted Best Supporting Actor for his outstanding performance as a motel manager, and young Brooklynn Prince earned the AWFJ’s Best Breakthrough Performance award.
In addition to the standard awards categories, the EDA Awards also select winners in special categories including Outstanding Achievement by a Woman in the Film Industry and Hall of Shame. This year the Alliance of Women Film Journalists members* chose to honor all of the women who bravely spoke out against sexual harassment. The Hall of Shame Award went to all of the men who were finally exposed as sexual tormentors including Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey.
“This year was an important year for women to feel empowered to speak out and be heard,” said EDA AWARDS and AWFJ founder and film critic Jennifer Merin. “The need for gender parity and gender diversity in the movie industry is patently clear, and the time to stop sexual harassment in all industries is now. These goals are fundamental to AWFJ’s mission and it’s core values. I am thrilled that for this year’s awards, our AWFJ members voted to honor such a diverse array of talent and to recognize those who are leading with their voices to put an end to long time misconduct making the 2017 EDA Awards particularly relevant when art and film must be the vanguard of social progress.”
AWFJ EDA Award Winners:
‘Best Of’ – These awards are presented to women and/or men without gender consideration:
Best Film
THE SHAPE OF WATER Best Director
Guillermo del Toro – THE SHAPE OF WATER Best Screenplay, Original
GET OUT – Jordan Peele Best Screenplay, Adapted
CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Best Documentary
FACES, PLACES Best Animated Film (Tie)
COCO
LOVING VINCENT Best Actress
Frances McDormand – THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Laurie Metcalf — LADY BIRD Best Actor
Gary Oldman – DARKEST HOUR Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Willem Dafoe – THE FLORIDA PROJECT Best Ensemble Cast – Casting Director
MUDBOUND – Billy Hopkins and Ashley Ingram Best Cinematography
Roger Deakins – BLADE RUNNER 2049 Best Editing
Lee Smith – DUNKIRK Best Non-English-Language Film
THE SQUARE
EDA FEMALE FOCUS AWARDS
These awards honor women only.
Best Woman Director
Greta Gerwig – LADY BIRD Best Woman Screenwriter
Greta Gerwig – LADY BIRD Best Animated Female
Parvana – THE BREADWINNER Best Breakthrough Performance
Brooklynn Prince – THE FLORIDA PROJECT Outstanding Achievement by A Woman in The Film Industry
Rose McGowan, Ashley Judd and all who spoke out against sexual harassment
EDA SPECIAL MENTION AWARDS
Actress Defying Age and Ageism (name actress and film)
AGNES VARDA – FACES,PLACES Most Egregious Age Difference Between The Lead and The Love Interest Award
I LOVE YOU DADDY – Chloe Grace Moretz and John Malkovich Actress Most in Need Of A New Agent (name actress and film)
Kate Winslet for WONDER WHEEL and THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US Bravest Performance (name actress and film) (Tie)
Sally Hawkins – THE SHAPE OF WATER
Margot Robbie – I, TONYA Remake or Sequel That Shouldn’t Have Been Made
THE MUMMY AWFJ Hall of Shame Award
Sexual Tormentors: Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Brett Ratner, et al
(* – I am a member of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists.)
The 2018 BAFTA Awards nominees have been announced and Guillermo del Toro’s romantic fantasy The Shape of Water leads the pack with 12 nominations. BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) voters also recognized Darkest Hour and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri with nine both receive nine nominations, while Blade Runner 2049 and Dunkirk followed with eight.
Del Toro’s The Shape of Water earned nominations in the Best Film, Original Music, Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, Sound, Editing, Special Visual Effects, Best Director, Original Screenplay, Leading Actress (Sally Hawkins), and Supporting Actress (Octavia Spencer) categories. Darkest Hour‘s nine nominations came in the Best Film, Outstanding British Film, Original Music, Cinematography, Production Design, Costume Design, Make Up & Hair, Leading Actor (Gary Oldman), and Supporting Actress (Kristin Scott Thomas) categories.
Golden Globes big winner Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri picked up nominations in the Leading Actress (Frances McDormand), Supporting Actor, (Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson), Best Film, Outstanding British Film, Cinematography, Editing, Best Director (Martin McDonagh), and Original Screenplay categories.
BAFTA’s EE British Academy Film Awards will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Joanna Lumley is this year’s host.
2018 BAFTA AWARDS NOMINEES:
BEST FILM
CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Emilie Georges, Luca Guadagnino, Marco Morabito, Peter Spears
DARKEST HOUR Tim Bevan, Lisa Bruce, Eric Fellner, Anthony McCarten, Douglas Urbanski
DUNKIRK Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas
THE SHAPE OF WATER Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Martin McDonagh
OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM
DARKEST HOUR Joe Wright, Tim Bevan, Lisa Bruce, Eric Fellner, Anthony McCarten, Douglas Urbanski
THE DEATH OF STALIN Armando Iannucci, Kevin Loader, Laurent Zeitoun, Yann Zenou, Ian Martin, David Schneider
GOD’S OWN COUNTRY Francis Lee, Manon Ardisson, Jack Tarling
LADY MACBETH William Oldroyd, Fodhla Cronin O’Reilly, Alice Birch
PADDINGTON 2 Paul King, David Heyman, Simon Farnaby
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Martin McDonagh, Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin
OUTSTANDING DEBUT BY A BRITISH WRITER, DIRECTOR OR PRODUCER
THE GHOUL Gareth Tunley (Writer/Director/Producer), Jack Healy Guttman & Tom Meeten (Producers)
I AM NOT A WITCH Rungano Nyoni (Writer/Director), Emily Morgan (Producer)
JAWBONE Johnny Harris (Writer/Producer), Thomas Napper (Director)
KINGDOM OF US Lucy Cohen (Director)
LADY MACBETH Alice Birch (Writer), William Oldroyd (Director), Fodhla Cronin O’Reilly (Producer)
FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ELLE Paul Verhoeven, Saïd Ben Saïd
FIRST THEY KILLED MY FATHER Angelina Jolie, Rithy Panh
THE HANDMAIDEN Park Chan-wook, Syd Lim
LOVELESS Andrey Zvyagintsev, Alexander Rodnyansky
THE SALESMAN Asghar Farhadi, Alexandre Mallet-Guy
DOCUMENTARY
CITY OF GHOSTS Matthew Heineman
I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO Raoul Peck
ICARUS Bryan Fogel, Dan Cogan
AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk
JANE Brett Morgen
ANIMATED FILM
COCO Lee Unkrich, Darla K. Anderson
LOVING VINCENT Dorota Kobiela, Hugh Welchman, Ivan Mactaggart
MY LIFE AS A COURGETTE Claude Barras, Max Karli
DIRECTOR
BLADE RUNNER 2049 Denis Villeneuve
CALL ME BY YOUR NAME Luca Guadagnino
DUNKIRK Christopher Nolan
THE SHAPE OF WATER Guillermo del Toro
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Martin McDonagh
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
GET OUT Jordan Peele
I, TONYA Steven Rogers
LADY BIRD Greta Gerwig
THE SHAPE OF WATER Guillermo del Toro, Vanessa Taylor
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Martin McDonagh
ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
CALL ME BY YOUR NAME James Ivory
THE DEATH OF STALIN Armando Iannucci, Ian Martin, David Schneider
FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL Matt Greenhalgh
MOLLY’S GAME Aaron Sorkin
PADDINGTON 2 Simon Farnaby, Paul King
LEADING ACTRESS
ANNETTE BENING Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool
FRANCES McDORMAND Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
MARGOT ROBBIE I, Tonya
SALLY HAWKINS The Shape of Water
SAOIRSE RONAN Lady Bird
LEADING ACTOR
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS Phantom Thread
DANIEL KALUUYA Get Out
GARY OLDMAN Darkest Hour
JAMIE BELL Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool
TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET Call Me by Your Name
SUPPORTING ACTRESS
ALLISON JANNEY I, Tonya
KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS Darkest Hour
LAURIE METCALF Lady Bird
LESLEY MANVILLE Phantom Thread
OCTAVIA SPENCER The Shape of Water
SUPPORTING ACTOR
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER All the Money in the World
HUGH GRANT Paddington 2
SAM ROCKWELL Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
WILLEM DAFOE The Florida Project
WOODY HARRELSON Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
ORIGINAL MUSIC
BLADE RUNNER 2049 Benjamin Wallfisch, Hans Zimmer
DARKEST HOUR Dario Marianelli
DUNKIRK Hans Zimmer
PHANTOM THREAD Jonny Greenwood
THE SHAPE OF WATER Alexandre Desplat
CINEMATOGRAPHY
BLADE RUNNER 2049 Roger Deakins
DARKEST HOUR Bruno Delbonnel
DUNKIRK Hoyte van Hoytema
THE SHAPE OF WATER Dan Laustsen
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Ben Davis
EDITING
BABY DRIVER Jonathan Amos, Paul Machliss
BLADE RUNNER 2049 Joe Walker
DUNKIRK Lee Smith
THE SHAPE OF WATER Sidney Wolinsky
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI Jon Gregory
PRODUCTION DESIGN
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer
BLADE RUNNER 2049 Dennis Gassner, Alessandra Querzola
DARKEST HOUR Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer
DUNKIRK Nathan Crowley, Gary Fettis
THE SHAPE OF WATER Paul Austerberry, Jeff Melvin, Shane Vieau
COSTUME DESIGN
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Jacqueline Durran
DARKEST HOUR Jacqueline Durran
I, TONYA Jennifer Johnson
PHANTOM THREAD Mark Bridges
THE SHAPE OF WATER Luis Sequeira
MAKE UP & HAIR
BLADE RUNNER 2049 Donald Mowat, Kerry Warn
DARKEST HOUR David Malinowski, Ivana Primorac, Lucy Sibbick, Kazuhiro Tsuji
I, TONYA Deborah La Mia Denaver, Adruitha Lee
VICTORIA & ABDUL Daniel Phillips
WONDER Naomi Bakstad, Robert A. Pandini, Arjen Tuiten
SOUND
BABY DRIVER Tim Cavagin, Mary H. Ellis, Julian Slater
BLADE RUNNER 2049 Ron Bartlett, Doug Hemphill, Mark Mangini, Mac Ruth
DUNKIRK Richard King, Gregg Landaker, Gary A. Rizzo, Mark Weingarten
THE SHAPE OF WATER Christian Cooke, Glen Gauthier, Nathan Robitaille, Brad Zoern
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Ren Klyce, David Parker, Michael Semanick, Stuart Wilson, Matthew Wood
SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS
BLADE RUNNER 2049 Gerd Nefzer, John Nelson
DUNKIRK Scott Fisher, Andrew Jackson
THE SHAPE OF WATER Dennis Berardi, Trey Harrell, Kevin Scott
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Nominees tbc
WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES Nominees tbc
BRITISH SHORT ANIMATION
HAVE HEART Will Anderson
MAMOON Ben Steer
POLES APART Paloma Baeza, Ser En Low
BRITISH SHORT FILM
AAMIR Vika Evdokimenko, Emma Stone, Oliver Shuster
COWBOY DAVE Colin O’Toole, Jonas Mortensen
A DROWNING MAN Mahdi Fleifel, Signe Byrge Sørensen, Patrick Campbell
WORK Aneil Karia, Scott O’Donnell
WREN BOYS Harry Lighton, Sorcha Bacon, John Fitzpatrick
EE RISING STAR AWARD (voted for by the public)
DANIEL KALUUYA
FLORENCE PUGH
JOSH O’CONNOR
TESSA THOMPSON
TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET
A few months back MTV announced most of the original Jersey Shore housemates are reuniting for a new series titled Jersey Shore Family Vacation. In support of the 2018 series, the network released a 20-second teaser that provides a variety of possible vacation locations for the group, including Miami, Seattle, and Las Vegas. (According to the teaser, the one location they’ll definitely be skipping during the 2018 reunion is The White House.)
Fans of the series can help decide where the gang will vacation by tweeting using the #JSFamilyVacation hashtag.
Jersey Shore regulars getting back together for Jersey Shore Family Vacation include Deena Nicole Cortese, Paul “Pauly D” Delvecchio, Jenni “JWOWW” Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino. 495 Productions Founder and CEO SallyAnn Salsano executive produces along with Nina L. Diaz and Jackie French.
Jersey Shore premiered in 2009 and aired for six seasons before wrapping up in December 2012. The MTV reality series won two Teen Choice Awards and was nominated for a People’s Choice Award in 2011 in the Favorite TV Guilty Pleasure category. It lost to Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
In a 2014 interview with Showbiz Junkies, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino was asked if viewers saw him at his worst during the reality TV series. “You probably saw me at my wildest but as for worst, no, because I was making millions of dollars a year and that wasn’t my worst. But once Jersey Shore ended, that’s when you go home and you sort of have a little bit of time to rebuild your life and see who you are, and see what you really want to do in life. What I really want to do in life is what I love and that’s being in front of the camera.”
The CW’s just released promotional photos from season three episode 10 of Supergirl. The photos include shots of Chris Wood in his new Legion suit as well as a good look at guest star Jesse Rath as Brainiac-5.
The series returns from its midseason break on January 15, 2018 with an episode titled “Legion of Superheroes.” Jesse Warn directed from a script by Derek Simon and Eric Carrasco.
The season three cast includes Melissa Benoist as Kara Danvers/Supergirl, Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers, David Harewood as J’onn J’onzz, Jeremy Jordan as Winn Schott, Mehcad Brooks as James Olsen, Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor, Chris Wood as Mon-El of Daxam, and Odette Annable as Reign. The series is executive produced by Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Robert Rovner, and Jessica Queller.
The “Legion of Superheroes” Plot: MEET THE LEGION – Struggling to heal from her injuries inflicted by Reign (Odette Annable), Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) remains in a dreamlike state, unable to be reached. Mon-El (Chris Wood) recruits one of the Legion members, Brainiac-5 (guest star Jesse Rath), to try to bring her back. Meanwhile, Reign continues her rampage on the city so the DEO teams up with the Legion of Superheroes to try to stop her.
Marvel Studios released a new minute and a half TV spot for the much-anticipated superhero film, Black Panther, during the 2018 Georgia vs Alabama National Championship Game on January 8, 2018. The short trailer features new action sequences with Chadwick Boseman (Captain America: Civil War) as well as a new look at Andy Serkis’ (Planet of the Apes film franchise) character, Ulysses Klaue / Klaw.
In addition to Chadwick Boseman and Andy Serkis, the Black Panther cast includes Michael B. Jordan (Fantastic Four), Lupita Nyong’o (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead), Martin Freeman (Captain America: Civil War), Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out), Letitia Wright (Humans), Winston Duke (Person of Interest), Angela Bassett (American Horror Story), and Forest Whitaker (The Butler). Ryan Coogler (Creed, Fruitvale Station) co-wrote the script with Joe Robert Cole (Amber Lake). Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nate Moore, Jeffrey Chernov, and Stan Lee executive produced.
Marvel’s Black Panther is set to open in theaters on February 16, 2018. Tickets are now on sale.
The Plot: Marvel Studios’ Black Panther follows T’Challa (Boseman) who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.
20th Century Fox just released a new full trailer, five film stills, and a theatrical poster for the thriller, Red Sparrow. The new photos feature the film’s stars Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton, with Lawrence also featured front and center on the striking poster.
Red Sparrow reunites Jennifer Lawrence with her The Hunger Games director Francis Lawrence. In addition to Jennifer Lawrence, the cast includes Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Charlotte Rampling, Mary-Louise Parker, and Jeremy Irons. Justin Haythe adapted Jason Matthews’ book for the screen, and Peter Chernin, Steve Zaillian, Jenno Topping, and David Ready served as producers.
20th Century Fox has set a March 2, 2018 theatrical release date.
The Plot: Dominika Egorova is many things. A devoted daughter determined to protect her mother at all costs. A prima ballerina whose ferocity has pushed her body and mind to the absolute limit. A master of seductive and manipulative combat.
When she suffers a career-ending injury, Dominika and her mother are facing a bleak and uncertain future. That is why she finds herself manipulated into becoming the newest recruit for Sparrow School, a secret intelligence service that trains exceptional young people like her to use their bodies and minds as weapons. After enduring the perverse and sadistic training process, she emerges as the most dangerous Sparrow the program has ever produced. Dominika must now reconcile the person she was with the power she now commands, with her own life and everyone she cares about at risk, including an American CIA agent who tries to convince her he is the only person she can trust.
Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton in ‘Red Sparrow’ (Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox)Jennifer Lawrence stars in ‘Red Sparrow’ (Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox)Jennifer Lawrence stars in ‘Red Sparrow’ (Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox)Jennifer Lawrence stars in ‘Red Sparrow’ (Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox)The cast of 20th Century Fox’s ‘Red Sparrow.’
The cast of ‘Marvel’s Runaways’ season one. (Photo Courtesy of Hulu)
Hulu has announced they’ll be bringing back both Marvel’s Runaways and Future Man for second seasons. The announcement came one day prior to the release of the Marvel’s Runaways season one finale. According to Hulu, Future Man and Marvel’s Runaways will have 13 episode second seasons.
Marvel’s Runaways was written by showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. Schwartz and Savage also served as executive producers with Jim Chory and Marvel’s Head of Television Jeph Loeb. The cast of season one included Rhenzy Feliz (“Alex Wilder”), Lyrica Okano (“Nico Minoru”), Virginia Gardner (“Karolina Dean”), Ariela Barer (“Gert Yorkes”), Gregg Sulkin (“Chase Stein”), Allegra Acosta (“Molly Hernandez”), Annie Wersching (“Leslie Dean”), Ryan Sands (“Geoffrey Wilder”), Angel Parker (“Catherine Wilder”), Ever Carradine (“Janet Stein”), James Marsters (“Victor Stein”), Kevin Weisman (“Dale Yorkes”), Brigid Brannagh (“Stacey Yorkes”), James Yaegashi (“Robert Minoru”), Brittany Ishibashi (“Tina Minoru”), and Kip Pardue (“Frank Dean”).
Future Man stars Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games film franchise), Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings), Derek Wilson (Preacher), Ed Begley Jr. (St. Elsewhere), and Glenne Headly (Don Jon). The sci-fi series was created by Kyle Hunter and Ariel Shaffir (Sausage Party), with Hunter, Shaffier, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Matt Tolmach, James Weaver, and Ben Karlin executive producing.
The Marvel’s Runaways Plot: Every teenager thinks their parents are evil. What if you found out they actually were? Marvel’s Runaways is the story of six diverse teenagers who can barely stand each other but who must unite against a common foe – their parents.
The Future Man Plot:Future Man follows a janitor by day/world-ranked gamer by night who travels through time to prevent the extinction of humanity after mysterious visitors from the future proclaim him the key to defeating the imminent super-race invasion. Josh Hutcherson stars as Josh Futterman, an uninspired and dejected gamer who quickly becomes earth’s unlikely hero.
Jaina Lee Ortiz and Ellen Pompeo in a scene from the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ spinoff. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)
ABC has unveiled details on its midseason primetime lineup which will kick off on Sunday, March 11, 2018 with the return of the singing competition series, American Idol. The network will debut new dramatic shows The Crossing, Deception, For The People, and the Grey’s Anatomy spinoff this midseason. ABC will also premiere the new comedy series Alex, Inc and Splitting Up Together, and has finally set a premiere date for the return of Quantico.
Scandal‘s series finale will air on April 19th, with the season finales of Fresh Off the Boat and Speechless airing on March 20th and March 21st. Plus, ABC confirmed Roseanne will return with a special one-hour premire on Tuesday, March 27th at 8pm ET/PT.
ABC’s Midseason Premiere Dates:
SUNDAY, MARCH 11
8:00-10:00 p.m. “American Idol”
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Deception”
MONDAY, MARCH 12
8:00-10:00 p.m. “American Idol”
TUESDAY, MARCH 13
10:00-11:00 p.m. “For The People”
THURSDAY, MARCH 22
9:00-11:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff (two-hour premiere)
TUESDAY, MARCH 27
8:00-9:00 p.m. “Roseanne” (one-hour premiere)
9:30-10:00 p.m. “Splitting Up Together”
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28
8:30-9:00 p.m. “Alex, Inc.”
THURSDAY, MARCH 29
9:00-10:00 p.m. “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff (time-period premiere)
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Scandal” (new time)
MONDAY, APRIL 2
10:00-11:00 p.m. “The Crossing”
TUESDAY, APRIL 3
8:00-8:30 p.m. “Roseanne” (time-period premiere)
8:30-9:00 p.m. “The Middle” (new time)
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
10:00-11:00 p.m. “Quantico” (Season 3 premiere)
MONDAY, APRIL 30
8:00-10:00 p.m. “Dancing with the Stars” All-Athletes Edition
Alex, Inc.
Based on Alex Blumberg’s successful podcast “StartUp,” comedy series Alex, Inc. is all about the things that happen – the good, the bad and the ugly – when a journalist and family man quits his job to start his own company. He quickly discovers it’s going to be a lot harder than he thought. The series stars Zach Braff as Alex Schuman, Michael Imperioli as Eddie, Tiya Sircar as Rooni Schuman, Hillary Anne Matthews as Deirdre, Elisha Henig as Ben Schuman and Audyssie James as Soraya Schuman.
American Idol
The iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre returns to airwaves at its new home on ABC. Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy(R) Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest will return as host of the beloved series.
The Crossing
Jude Ellis (Steve Zahn) is the sheriff of Port Canaan, a small fishing town, whose plans for a quiet life change instantly when refugees from a war-torn country wash up on his beach seeking asylum, only the country these people are from is America – and the war they are fleeing hasn’t happened yet. As the Feds set out to uncover the truth behind the mysterious migration, Jude will launch an investigation of his own with the help of his loyal sheriff’s deputy, Nestor Rosario (Rick Gomez). Reece (Natalie Martinez) is a refugee but she’s different. She’s an “Apex,” a member of a genetically engineered human population. Her only goal once she arrives in town is to find her daughter, Leah (Bailey Skodje), from whom she is separated during the Crossing.
Leading the investigation for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is Emma Ren (Sandrine Holt), whose pursuit of the truth is complicated by the fact that her boss, DHS Undersecretary Craig Lindauer (Jay Karnes), seems to know a lot more about the migration than he’s telling her. Emma’s second-in-command is Bryce Foster (Luc Roderique), an empathetic agent who comes to find himself in over his head. Another vital member of the government team is Dr. Sophie Forbin (Georgina Haig), who has her own personal reasons for researching the Apex phenomenon and what it could mean to the future of science. Caleb (Marcuis W. Harris) and his wife, Rebecca (Simone Kessell), Hannah (Kelley Missal) and Paul (Rob Campbell) are all survivors from the crossing who come bearing dark secrets and a desperate pursuit for a better life.
Dancing with the Stars All-Athletes Edition
ABC’s Dancing with the Stars sets its sights on the sports world when it returns with a special all-athletes edition. Ten athletes from all corners of the sports world will be teamed up with the show’s professional dancers and compete on the ballroom floor for a chance to win the coveted Mirrorball trophy. Hosted by two-time Emmy-winning host Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews, the special all-athletes edition of Dancing with the Stars will air live. The athletes will perform choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, as well as viewer votes.
Laila Robins, Vinnie Jones, Lenora Crichlow, Jack Cutmore-Scott, Ilfenesh Hadera, Amaury Nolasco, and Justin Chon in ‘Deception’ (ABC/Bob D’Amico)
Deception
When his career is ruined by scandal, superstar magician Cameron Black has only one place to turn to practice his art of deception, influence and illusion – the FBI. Using every trick in the book and inventing new ones, he will help the government catch the world’s most elusive criminals while staging the biggest illusions of his career. The series is from writer/executive producer Chris Fedak (Chuck) and executive producers Greg Berlanti, Martin Gero and Sarah Schechter. Illusionist David Kwong (Now You See Me) will co-produce. Deception stars Jack Cutmore-Scott as Cameron Black, Ilfenesh Hadera as Kay Daniels, Lenora Crichlow as Dina Clark, Amaury Nolasco as FBI Agent Mike Alvarez, Justin Chon as Jordan Kwon, Laila Robins as FBI Agent Deakins and Vinnie Jones as Gunter Gustafsen.
For The People
Set in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (a.k.a. “The Mother Court”), the new Shondaland series show follows six talented young lawyers working on opposite sides of the law and handling the most high-profile and high-stakes federal cases in the country. Best friends Sandra Bell (Britt Robertson) and Allison Adams (Jasmin Savoy Brown) serve as public defenders alongside Jay Simmons (Wesam Keesh) and their boss, Federal Public Defender Jill Carlan (Hope Davis). They face off against prosecutors Seth Oliver (Ben Rappaport), Leonard Knox (Regé-Jean Page), Kate Littlejohn (Susannah Flood) and their supervisor, chief of the Criminal Division in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Roger Gunn (Ben Shenkman).
Our lawyers are joined by Judge Nicholas Byrne (Vondie Curtis-Hall), who rules on some of the court’s most controversial cases, and Tina Krissman (Anna Deavere Smith), the formidable clerk of Court who keeps everyone in line. These young lawyers will be put to the test both personally and professionally as their lives intersect in and out of America’s most prestigious trial court.
Grey’s Anatomy
The latest series from the executive producers of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder follows a group of heroic firefighters at Seattle Fire Station 19 – from captain to newest recruit – as they risk their lives and hearts both in the line of duty and off the clock. These brave men and women are like family, literally and figuratively, and together they put their own lives in jeopardy as first responders to save the lives of others.
The series stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes, Alberto Frezza as Ryan Tanner, Jay Hayden as Travis Montgomery, Okieriete Onaodowan as Dean Miller, Danielle Savre as Maya Bishop and Miguel Sandoval as Captain Pruitt Herrera.
Quantico
It’s been three years since American hero Alex Parrish has had to navigate the dangerous waters of the Central Intelligence Agency and put her life on the line for her country. She has been living a peaceful, anonymous life somewhere in Italy. However, Alex is forced to abandon this idyllic existence when Ryan persuades her to help him rescue Shelby from a notorious international arms dealer known only as The Widow, who is holding her hostage – and in exchange for her release she demands something that only Alex can provide.
Ryan and Alex recruit Owen and Harry to help rescue their friend and defeat the villain. To help the cause, Owen brings in former agent Jocelyn Turner (Marlee Matlin), who has her own dark past with The Widow. A whole new future lies ahead for this team when they agree to work together as an elite black-ops task force. The thrilling, heart-stopping adventures continue. Quantico stars Priyanka Chopra as Alex Parrish, Jake McLaughlin as Ryan Booth, Johanna Braddy as Shelby Wyatt, Russell Tovey as Harry Doyle, Alan Powell as Mike McQuigg, with Marlee Matlin as Jocelyn Turner and Blair Underwood as Owen Hall.
Roseanne
The timeless sitcom that broke new ground and dominated ratings in its original run returns to ABC with all-new episodes. Featuring the complete original cast, new series regulars and notable returning guest stars, the revival will explore life, death and everything in between through the relatable, hilarious and brutally honest lens of the Conner household. With the inimitable Roseanne at its epicenter, fresh stories that tackle today’s issues and even more laughs from a brilliant cast and crew that haven’t missed a beat, audiences old and new will celebrate the homecoming of America’s favorite working-class family.
The series stars Roseanne Barr as Roseanne Conner, John Goodman as Dan Conner, Laurie Metcalf as Jackie Harris, Lecy Goranson as Becky Conner-Healy, Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner, Michael Fishman as D.J. Conner, Emma Kenney as Harris Conner-Healy, Ames McNamara as Mark Conner-Healy and Jayden Rey as Mary Conner. Sarah Chalke, who played the character Becky in later seasons, will also appear in another role.
Oliver Hudson, Van Crosby, Olivia Keville, Sander Thomas and Jenna Fischer in ‘Splitting Up Together’ (ABC/Bob D’Amico)
Splitting Up Together
From executive producers Ellen DeGeneres, Emily Kapnek, Jeff Kleeman and Dean Holland comes Splitting Up Together, the story of Lena (Jenna Fischer) and Martin (Oliver Hudson), whose marriage is reignited by their divorce. Splitting Up Together stars Jenna Fischer as Lena, Oliver Hudson as Martin, Bobby Lee as Arthur, Lindsay Price as Camille, Olivia Keville as Mae, Van Crosby as Mason and Sander Thomas as Milo. Mette Heeno, Mie Andreasen and Hella Joof are also executive producers, along with DeGeneres, Kapnek, Kleeman and Holland, of Splitting Up Together, which is based on the original Danish series of the same name created by Heeno.
