A&E Network has picked up a second season of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. The docuseries’ first season was cable’s #1 new unscripted series among adults 25-54, according to A&E. Season two will consist of 10 new hour-long episodes starring executive producer Remini. Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, Devon Hammonds, Amy Savitsky, and Elaine Frontain Bryant also serve as executive producers.
“The critical and ratings success of this show speaks to television viewers’ increasing thirst for authentic and distinctive storytelling,” stated Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President & Head of Programming, A&E Network. “Through Leah’s passion and perseverance she has boldly empowered so many people to step forward and we’re eager to share more of those compelling stories with a new season.”
“It became clear to us that although we were telling painful stories of former members of the Church of Scientology, this show was resonating strongly with people everywhere. The show is really about standing up for what is right and not letting bullies have their way. I feel it is important for people to know that you can take action to bring about change, both for yourself and for others,” said Leah Remini. “Our intention is to send a clear message to abusers that they will not go unchecked and will not be permitted to continue harming people without being questioned and challenged. We have been deluged with messages from those who have stories to tell who feel the show is a forum where their voices can be heard. We have been overwhelmed with support from well-wishers and fans of the show from around the world. But most importantly we felt compelled to proceed with another season to continue to reveal truths and seek justice for all victims.”
The Plot:Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath follows Leah Remini, along with high level former Scientology executives and Church members, as they delve deep into shocking stories of abuse, heartbreak and harassment experienced by those who have left the church and spoken publicly about their experiences.
Are you ready for another Supergirl/The Flash crossover? Darren Criss guest stars in Supergirl season two episode 16 as the Music Meister, leading into a special musical crossover in The Flash season three episode 17. Episode 16 airing on March 20, 2017 is titled ‘Star-Crossed’ and was directed by John Medlen from a script by Katie Rose Rogers and Jess Kardos.
The season two cast includes Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Chris Wood, Mehcad Brooks, Jeremy Jordan, David Harewood, and Floriana Lima.
The ‘Star-Crossed’ Plot: TERI HATCHER (DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, LOIS & CLARK: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) AND KEVIN SORBO (HERCULES) GUEST STAR; DARREN CRISS (GLEE) MAKES HIS DEBUT AS THE MUSIC MEISTER – A new villain (Hatcher) comes to National City, putting Supergirl (Benoist) on high alert. Meanwhile, Winn’s (Jordan) girlfriend, Lyra (guest star Tamzin Merchant), gets Winn in trouble with the law. Maggie (Lima) attempts to help Winn but old loyalties get in the way. The Music Meister (Criss) attacks Supergirl.
Filming has begun on Winchester starring Oscar winner Helen Mirren (The Queen) and Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty). Described as a supernatural thriller, CBS Films’ Winchester is based on the life of Sarah Winchester, a woman obsessed with continuously adding rooms to her mansion. Production is underway in Melbourne, Australia, with plans to eventually move the shoot to the actual Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, CA.
Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig wrote the screenplay, with Michael directing. The cast also includes Sarah Snook (The Dressmaker) and Angus Simpson (Fargo).
The Plot: The film follows the story of firearm heiress Sarah Winchester (Mirren), who was convinced that she was haunted by the souls killed at the hands of the Winchester repeating rifle. After the sudden deaths of her husband and child, she threw herself into the 24-hours a day, seven days a week construction of an enormous mansion designed to keep the evil spirits at bay. But when skeptical San Francisco psychiatrist Eric Price (Clarke) is dispatched to the estate to evaluate her state of mind, he discovers that her obsession may not be so insane after all. Winchester will take audiences inside the labyrinth like house that is believed to be one of the most haunted places in the world.
Details on the Winchester House:
For nearly 100 years, the Winchester Mystery House has stood as a testament to ingenuity, persistence of vision and lore that surrounds its namesake, Sarah Winchester (heir to the Winchester Repeating Rifle fortune). A true pioneer who crisscrossed the United States via steam train many times during the waning days of the “wild west,” Sarah Winchester lives on in legend as a grieving widow who continuously built onto her small farm house to appease the spirits of those killed by the guns manufactured by her husband’s firearms company.
Sarah Winchester’s grand mansion is renowned for its many architectural curiosities and paranormal activity (In 2008 TIME magazine cited it among the “Top 10 Haunted Places”). From 1884-1922 construction never ceased as the original farm house grew into the world’s most unusual and labyrinth-mansion (24,000 square feet built at a then astronomical cost of $5 million), featuring: 160 rooms (either frozen in a state of arrested decay or resplendent in Victorian grandeur), 2,000 doors, 10,000 windows, 9 kitchens, 13 bathrooms, plus 47 stairways and fireplaces.
The estate is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a California Historic State Landmark, a San Jose City Landmark and one of the leading attractions in the Bay Area. Additional information may be found at www.winchestermysteryhouse.com.
Ricky Whittle and Emily Browning star in ‘American Gods’ (Photo Credit: Starz)A new trailer has arrived for Starz’ upcoming dramatic series American Gods, based on Neil Gaiman’s award-winning novel. The series will premiere on April 30, 2017 at 9pm ET/PT and stars Ricky Whittle as Shadow Moon, Ian McShane as Mr. Wednesday, Emily Browning as Laura Moon, and Pablo Schreiber as Mad Sweeney. The cast also includes Yetide Badaki as Bilquis, Bruce Langley as Technical Boy, Crispin Glover as Mr. World, and Orlando Jones as Mr. Nancy.
Gillian Anderson plays Media, Kristin Chenoweth is Easter, Jonathan Tucker is Low Key Lyesmith, Cloris Leachman is Zorya Vechernyaya, Peter Stormare plays Czernobog, Chris Obi is Anubis, Demore Barnes is Mr. Ibis, Corbin Bernsen is Vulcan, and Mousa Kraish is The Jinn. The series has Bryan Fuller (Hannibal) and Michael Green as writers/showrunners, with Fuller, Green, episode one director David Slade, Craig Cegielski, Stefanie Berk, Adam Kane, and author Neil Gaiman executive producing.
The Plot:American Gods posits a different kind of war brewing – one between Old Gods and New. The traditional Old Gods, with mythological roots from around the world, fear irrelevance as their believers die off or are seduced by the money, technology, and celebrity offered by the New Gods. Shadow Moon (Whittle) is an ex-con who, left adrift by the recent death of his wife, becomes bodyguard and traveling partner to conman Mr. Wednesday (McShane). But in truth, Mr. Wednesday is a powerful old deity, on a cross-country mission to build an army and reclaim his lost glory.
Momentum Pictures just unveiled a new trailer for the thriller Voice from the Stone starring Game of Thrones‘ Emilia Clarke. Voice from the Stone was adapted from Silvio Raffo’s novel by Andrew Shaw and directed by Eric D. Howell. In addition to Clarke, the R-rated drama features Marton Csokas, Caterina Murino, Remo Girone, Edward Dring, and Lisa Gastoni. Voice from the Stone will open in theaters, VOD, and digital HD on April 28, 2017.
Commenting on the film, Clarke said, “It is about these very real deeper human struggles: dealing with grief, with heartache, with the urge to belong. In several different ways, it really gets under your skin.”
“Stone is such a hard, unyielding material and being a sculptor takes not only great physical strength but equally great sensitivity and patience. Understanding that helped me to understand Klaus – his elegance and desire for control,” explained Csokas.
The Plot: A haunting thriller set at an isolated castle in 1950s Tuscany, Voice From The Stone tells the story of Verena, a determined young nurse hired to help the mute young heir within. But the more she observes the boy, the more Verena becomes convinced he has fallen under the spell of a powerful and otherworldly persona trapped in the villa’s stone walls, one that seems to be rapidly entwining with her own.
Missy Peregrym joins ‘Van Helsing’ (Photo Courtesy of Syfy)
Missy Peregrym (Rookie Blue) has joined the cast of Syfy’s Van Helsing season two. Nomadic Pictures announced Peregrym will be playing Scarlett Harker, “a woman with a mysterious past who might help turn the tide against the vampires.” It was also confirmed writer/director Neil LaBute returned as showrunner for season two, and filming is now underway in Vancouver, BC.
Season two will consist of 13 one-hour episodes and is slated to premiere this fall. The cast is led by Kelly Overton (as Vanessa Van Helsing) and Jonathan Scarfe. Neil LaBute, Chad Oakes, Mike Frislev, Evan Tyler, Dave Brown, Zadoc Angell, and Daniel March executive produce.
“We are so lucky and happy to have Missy join the Van Helsing team this season,” said LaBute. “The series thrives on female energy & power and we’re getting two barrels full with Missy’s talents. I can’t wait to see her jump into battle alongside Kelly Overton and the rest of the cast with all we have planned for them in season two.”
“We are excited and privileged that Missy is now part of our extraordinary ensemble,” added Chris Regina, Senior Vice President, Original Co-Productions, Syfy. “We look forward to having our Van Helsing mythology strengthened by her energy, charisma, and talent.”
The Season 1 Plot: After a catastrophic volcano eruption, the last remaining underground vampires rise up through a dark, ash-filled sky to overtake America. Vanessa Van Helsing, a descendant of the legendary line of vampire hunters, awakens from a three-year coma to discover that she’s not only immune to the bloodthirsty predators – but also has the ability to make them human again. With this “cure” threatening the vampire’s existence and a target on her back, can Vanessa save humanity?
Jeremie Harris as Ptonomy Wallace, Rachel Keller as Syd Barrett, and Dan Stevens as David Haller in ‘Legion’ (Photo by Michelle Faye / FX)
FX has officially given Legion starring Dan Stevens (Beauty and the Beast) a second season order. The renewal for season two wasn’t really a surprise as the sci-fi series set in the world of X-Men ranks as one of 2017’s most-watched new cable dramas. In addition to Stevens, the Legion cast includes Rachel Keller, Aubrey Plaza, Jean Smart, Katie Aselton, Jeremie Harris, Amber Midthunder, and Bill Irwin. The critically acclaimed series was created by Noah Hawley (Fargo) who executive produces along with Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg, Jeph Loeb, Jim Chory, and John Cameron.
Season two will premiere in 2018. Season one is currently airing on Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT.
“The first season of Legion was a stunning achievement,” said Eric Schrier, President of Original Programming, FX Networks and FX Productions. “More than a new series, Legion is a wholly original take on the super hero genre. Our thanks to Noah Hawley for taking the creative risks and shattering expectations. It’s a privilege to work again with Noah, his producing partners, the outstanding cast and our partners at Marvel Television on another season of Legion.”
“We are thrilled there will be a new season of Legion. Noah’s spectacular take on David Haller and all the other characters he brought to life makes us ache for more. We’re particularly proud of our partners at FX and the success we share on our first TV series together,” added Head of Marvel Television Jeph Loeb.
The Legion Season 1 Plot:Legion, based on the Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz, is the story of David Haller (Stevens), a troubled young man who may be more than human. Diagnosed as schizophrenic as a child, David has been in and out of psychiatric hospitals for years. Now in his early 30s and institutionalized once again, David loses himself in the rhythm of the structured regimen of life in the hospital: breakfast, lunch, dinner, therapy, medications, sleep. David spends the rest of his time in companionable silence alongside his chatterbox friend Lenny (Plaza), a fellow patient whose life-long drug and alcohol addiction has done nothing to quell her boundless optimism that her luck is about to change. The pleasant numbness of David’s routine is completely upended with the arrival of a beautiful and troubled new patient named Syd (Keller). Inexplicably drawn to one another, David and Syd share a startling encounter, after which David must confront the shocking possibility that the voices he hears and the visions he sees may actually be real.
A haunted man, David escapes from the hospital and seeks shelter with his sister Amy (Aselton). But Amy’s concern for her brother is trumped by her desire to protect the picture perfect suburban life she’s built for herself. Eventually, Syd guides David to Melanie Bird (Smart), a nurturing but demanding therapist with a sharp mind and unconventional methods. She and her team of specialists – Ptonomy (Harris), Kerry (Midthunder) and Cary (Irwin) – open David’s eyes to an extraordinary new world of possibilities.
“I’m not going anywhere until Wally is free,” says Barry Allen (Grant Gustin). “Then be prepared to spend an eternity in here,” replies the Speed Force in the form of Eddie Thawne (Rick Cosnett) as Barry searches for Wally (Keiynan Lonsdale) in The CW’s The Flash season three episode 16.
The episode begins with a voice-over from Barry saying he’s tired of everyone he cares for and loves suffering and their lives being made worse due to his actions. Of course, he’s referring to creating Flashpoint and this new timeline.
Determined to save Wally from wherever he’s trapped, Barry tells Cisco (Carlos Valdes) to get the breach room ready because he’s going into the Speed Force to find Wally. Joe (Jesse L. Martin) questions Barry about it, saying he doesn’t want to lose two sons and reminding him that Barry himself said it was like being in space the last time he was in it. H.R. (Tom Cavanagh) then comes up with a great idea for Cisco to create a tether so that if Barry gets lost or in deep trouble, Cisco can pull him out. Thankfully, Cisco thinks he can handle the task.
Barry pulls Iris (Candice Patton) aside to briefly reassure her he’ll bring Wally back, asking if he’s lost her. Iris, still upset over Barry proposing to her to try to change the future and not just out of pure love, walks off without answering him.
A little while later, Cisco connects the tether to Barry’s lightning bolt symbol on his chest which Julian (Tom Felton) also adjusted so it can monitor Barry’s vitals. Barry hugs Joe and promises he’ll get Wally back and tells Iris he loves her. Cisco vibes Barry into the Speed Force, reminding him that once he lets go he’s on his own. Barry tells Cisco to do it and Cisco takes a second to place both of his hands on Barry, look him in the eye, and wish him luck before he releases his friend.
Next thing Barry knows, he’s looking for Wally in what resembles the CCPD. He heads downstairs and into an office where a figure is standing across the way. “Hello,” says Barry in a questioning tone and the figure turns to face him. “Hey Bar,” replies Eddie Thawne. It’s not really Eddie – remember the Speed Force takes the form of people Barry knows in order to converse with him. However, unlike the last time Barry was in the Speed Force, this time it’s taking the forms of people Barry blames himself for being dead, starting with Eddie. The Speed Force as Eddie warns Barry they’re not going to be as accommodating as last time. It reminds him he lied to them saying he had come to terms with his mother’s death, and after he got his powers back he went back and saved her, creating Flashpoint and its fall out. Barry argues it was because he lost his dad, but Eddie reminds him that actions have consequences and that they can’t allow him to make those kinds of decisions anymore.
The Speed Force shows Barry that Eddie was going to marry Iris but instead sacrificed himself for Barry. Barry is adamant and tells Eddie he won’t leave without Wally. Eddie asks if there’s another reason why Barry came into the Speed Force and Barry says no. Eddie tells Barry if he wants to get to Wally he needs to go through the elevator doors, but first he has to outrun a Time Wraith. After racing up and down the stairs and making a quick reverse move, Barry makes it into the elevator.
Back in the real world, Jesse (Violett Beane) and Cisco are trying to figure out a way to use the blade that Barry broke off from Savitar to find him. Cisco asks her what she’ll do when they are successful, and she admits she plans on going after him solo. Cisco tells her she needs to wait for Barry to get back with Wally. H.R. is listening in on their conversation and looks concerned.
Meanwhile, Joe tries to comfort Iris who’s now afraid she’s made things worse by breaking off the engagement and pushing Barry away. Joe says Barry was going to go after Wally no matter what and it’s not because of their breakup. She agrees, saying, “That’s the kind of hero he is.” Joe also tells her to look deep down into herself and she’ll figure out what’s the right decision for her to make about her relationship with Barry.
Back in the Speed Force, Barry is walking in what looks like S.T.A.R. Labs and hears a baby crying. He starts walking toward the sound and hears a soft, soothing female voice singing a lullaby. Barry recognizes the voice almost immediately and enters the medical lab to find Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) holding a baby in her arms. “Is that a baby girl?” Barry starts to ask but gets cut off by someone saying, “Beautiful, like her mother.”
Barry turns to see Ronnie (Robbie Amell) walking up. “Hello, Barry. We need to talk,” says the Speed Force, now looking like Ronnie. Barry says he’s aware Ronnie is showing him the life he and Caitlin – and their child – would have had if Barry hadn’t created the singularity by mistake and Ronnie ended up sacrificing himself to save Central City and The Flash. Ronnie tells Barry it’s this thought that still haunts him, especially with Caitlin, and asks why he’s there. Again, Barry says he’s come for Wally and Ronnie replies, “Leave, Barry, while you still can.” Barry won’t go and reveals he’s willing to trade places with Wally, a response that seems to anger the Speed Force even more.
Ronnie says he tried to warn him just as the Black Flash (a.k.a Hunter Zolomon) attacks Barry. Barry tries to fight him off and race away, but the Black Flash is too strong and pins Barry down on the ground, with Barry’s body starting to decay. Ronnie reveals Barry’s mistake was trying to avoid his responsibility to stop Savitar and training Wally to do it instead. Barry uses his tether to Cisco against the Black Flash and it causes him to flash white and disappear. Barry has won the fight but now has no way back home.
Back at S.T.A.R. Labs, Team Flash is very upset because they realize they have lost contact with Barry, and just before they lost contact his vitals were extremely bad. Joe asks how they’re going to get Barry and Wally out now, and a wide-eyed Caitlin confesses she doesn’t know if they can.
After Cisco and Jesse realize the blade actually is trying to reconnect with the rest of Savitar’s armor, Jesse decides to use it to find him. H.R. puts his foot in his mouth again, advising her to wait for the ‘real’ Flash as he attempts to talk her out of tracking down Savitar. He even tries to stop her by standing in her way and she responds by giving him a speedster’s left hook before going on her way.
Continuing in the Speed Force, Barry finds himself outside a hospital room door and sees Wally standing still, looking at an empty bed. Barry calls out to him but Wally doesn’t respond and when he tries to enter the room, a blast of cold freezes the door shut. “Visiting hours are over, Barry,” says the Speed Force, this time taking the form of Leonard Snart (Wentworth Miller). Snart tells Barry that Wally is trapped in a loop reliving the worst moment in his life: the death of his mother. Barry once again says he wants to take Wally’s place so that Kid Flash can stop Savitar, but Snart tells Barry he hasn’t learned his lesson yet.
The Speed Force reminds Barry that the real Snart sacrificed himself to save his friends because Barry had inspired him and made him want to be a hero. It’s clear the Speed Force wants it to be Barry who stops Savitar because Barry created him with Flashpoint. Savitar is Barry’s Frankenstein’s monster. Barry, determined to stay and free Wally, says he’s not going to fight anymore and Snart blasts him with his cold gun which sends Barry flying.
Barry is struggling to free himself when Jay Garrick (John Wesley Shipp) shows up and knocks Snart off his feet. “Let’s get you outta here!” says Jay.
Barry asks if it’s really Jay and not the Speed Force testing him and Jay confirms it’s really him. Barry asks how he knew what was happening and Jay tells Barry that Cisco came to Earth-3 and told him what was happening the minute they lost contact with Barry. The two speedsters attempt to free Wally but Speed Force Snart says he can’t allow that and starts to blast Jay. Barry uses his speed to grab Jay’s helmet and use it as a shield against the blast. He tells Snart he’s leaving with Wally and if he doesn’t like it, he can try to stop him. Barry vibrates, breaking the cold off the door. He and Jay head into the room and as they do Speed Force Snart smiles.
Barry is able to snap Wally out of his trance and tells him they’re going home. The two speedsters are about to leave, however, Jay stands still. Barry doesn’t understand what’s happening and Jay reveals he’s there to take Wally’s place. Barry can’t believe he’d remain so that Wally can leave, upset because Jay was already trapped by Zoom once. Jay says he owes this to Barry for saving him from Zoom. Jay adds that it’s time for Barry to step up and beat Savitar. Barry asks how and Jay replies, “Do what you do best. BE The Flash.” Barry promises he’ll come back and get him out and Jay tells him Cisco fixed up his helmet so he can get them back with that.
Meanwhile, Jesse uses the blade to track Savitar. He taunts her, telling her he knew she would come because he’s lived this all before. Savitar says he has big plans for her and Jesse uses her speed to throw lightning at him. He hurls it back at her, knocking Jesse off her feet. As she gets up, Jesse hears H.R. on her intercom. She asks him for some ideas as Savitar starts drawing her close to him by summoning his blade Jesse still has in her hand. H.R. realizes that Savitar must be vulnerable underneath his armor, so he tells Jesse to find an opening and use the blade. She does and causes Savitar to cry out in pain before speeding off.
Back at S.T.A.R Labs, everyone’s happy and relieved to have Barry and Wally back, and Caitlin takes Wally to the medical bay to check him out. Barry tells Team Flash that he learned from the Speed Force he alone needs to take on and beat Savitar. Caitlin tells Barry they can’t leave Jay trapped in the Speed Force and Barry assures her after he stops Savitar they’ll find a way to free Jay.
Jesse lets Wally know she’s made up her mind and is going to Earth-3 to fill the void left since Jay is trapped in the Speed Force. Wally is sad she’s leaving but understands, hugging Jesse and telling her he loves her. Team Flash says goodbye to Jesse, with Barry reminding her they’re right here if she needs them. Jesse stops and thanks H.R. for being a real friend just before she steps through the breach Cisco opened for her. H.R. tells Team Flash they’ve learned that Savitar can feel pain which means underneath all that armor he’s just a man.
The last scene has Barry walking into his apartment where Iris is waiting for him. She’s had time to think while Barry risked his life to save Wally and even though she doesn’t like the fact Barry didn’t propose out of pure love, she still wants to be his wife. Barry tells Iris he loves her but that he’s lived with death most of his life and seeing her die in the future is all-consuming for him. He’s learned he has to be the one to save her, not by changing the future but by embracing it. Confused, Iris asks what that means and Barry confesses he doesn’t see them moving forward until this is over and that what they need are time and space. Upset, Iris says she’ll go to her dad’s but Barry quickly says he’ll stay at Cisco’s.
The Flash Season 3 Episode 16 Review:
Dark, foreboding, and haunting, episode 16 titled “Into the Speed Force” shows Barry struggling with the guilt he still feels (and always will) for those who have sacrificed themselves to save him, and his own determination to sacrifice himself to save Wally from a fate worse than death. This episode is almost a part two to season two episode 21’s “The Runaway Dinosaur” with Barry once again entering the Speed Force but this time instead of it seeming like a purgatory, it looks and feels more like a haunted house filled with ghosts of the past around every corner and demons (Black Flash and Time Wraith) chasing after him.
The stand-out performance once again goes to Grant Gustin for his portrayal of Barry struggling with the guilt he feels for letting Eddie and Ronnie sacrifice themselves to save him and robbing the two most important women in his life – Iris and Caitlin – of normal, happy lives. The strongest scene is the final one in which Barry, realizing he needs to focus on stopping Savitar, doesn’t allow himself to get back together with Iris and instead actually goes through with the breakup. It shows a maturity, seriousness, and a selflessness in Barry that has been sadly lacking for most of this season.
With the realization that Savitar is human and can be hurt, it will be both interesting and exciting to see how Team Flash plan on stopping him in order to save Iris from dying and Caitlin from becoming Killer Frost.
CBS’ Emmy Award-winning series The Amazing Race has come up with a new twist for season 29: the teams will be comprised of strangers. 22 racers will meet for the very first time when they hit the starting line to begin the race. According to CBS, the teams will be chosen on a ‘first impressions’ basis, with a special challenge determining the order of selection.
The Amazing Race season 29 teams will travel to nine countries and 17 different cities, with the winning team traveling more than 36,000 miles over the course of the season. Among the challenges the racers will face will be a 240 bungee jump into the Corinth Canal in Greece and skydiving in Norway. Season 29 will once again be hosted by Phil Keoghan and will kick off on March 30, 2017 at 10pm ET/PT.
“For years, The Amazing Race fans have suggested we line up complete strangers and match them up at the starting line to see what would happen. These newbie racers begin with no pre-existing relationships or emotional baggage, and the excitement of traveling around the world to complete dozens of gut-busting, mind-blowing challenges quickly ignites tension,” said Keoghan.
“The Amazing Race, in scope, is the biggest reality show ever created. It brings people from all walks of life together on a global scale, and traditionally sends teams with established relationships on an adrenaline-packed, exotic adventure. However, this season, we are excited to pair complete strangers and see how they handle the pressure of traveling the world with someone they just met,” stated co-creator and executive producer Bertram van Munster.
The Amazing Race Season 29 Racers:
Ashton Theiss from Fort Worth, TX – Residential Realtor
Floyd Pierce from Boulder, CO – College Drum Major
Brooke Camhi from New York – Criminal Attorney
Liz Espey from Maryville, MO – Auctioneer
Francesca Piccoli from St. Plano, TX – Army Drill Sergeant
Jennifer Lee from Los Angeles, CA – Model
Jessica Shields from Youngstown, OH – K-9 Police Officer
Joey Covino from Saugus, MA – Police Sergeant
Kevin Ng from San Diego, CA – Athletic Trainer
Logan Bauer from Columbus, GA – Surgical Consultant
London Kaye from Brooklyn, NY – Artist
Matt Ladley from Denver, CO – Pro Snowboarder
Michael Rado from Pittsburgh, PA – Butcher
Olive Beauregard from Providence, RI – Firefighter
Becca Droz from Boulder, CO – Rock Climbing Instructor
Redmond Ramos from Murrieta, CA – Former Navy Corpsman
Sara Fowler from St. John, Virgin Islands – Luxury Realtor
Scott Flanary from West Hollywood, CA – Recruiting Manager
Seth Tyler from Seattle, WA – Police Officer
Shamir Arzeno from Jersey City, NJ – Wall Street Banker
Tara Carr from Alexandria, VA – Army Officer
Vanck Zhu from New York – Wall Street Analyst
Pixar’s just released a new teaser trailer for the animated film Coco directed by Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3) and co-directed by Adrian Molina. The voice cast of the 2017 release includes Benjamin Bratt (Star), Gael Garcia Bernal (Mozart in the Jungle), Renée Victor (Weeds), and newcomer Anthony Gonzalez. Disney•Pixar’s Coco will open in theaters on November 22nd.
The Plot: Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.
