‘The Royals’ is Renewed for Season 4

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February 16, 2017

The Royals Season 3 Episode 9 — Max Brown and William Moseley star in ‘The Royals’ (Photo Courtesy of E!)

The Royals season three’s finale will air on February 19, 2017, but thankfully it won’t be the series’ finale. E! has renewed the dramatic series about a dysfunctional fictional British Royal family for a fourth season. Season three’s been averaging 1.1 million viewers and is one of the top five primetime destinations on Sunday nights among women 18-31, according to E!.

Season four of The Royals will consist of 10 one-hour episodes. The hit drama was created by executive producer, writer and director Mark Schwahn and stars Elizabeth Hurley (“Queen Helena”), William Moseley (“Prince Liam”), Alexandra Park (“Princess Eleanor”), Jake Maskall (“King Cyrus”), Tom Austen (“Jasper”), Max Brown (“Prince Robert”), and Genevieve Gaunt (“Wilhelmina”).

“We’re proud to extend our partnership with our friends at E! and Universal Cable Productions, and we’re pleased that the dedicated fans – the ‘Loyals’ – are getting another season of their favorite show,” said Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs. “The Royals is the kind of original and provocative series that has become a Lionsgate trademark, and we look forward to an all-new season of saucy palace intrigue and badly behaved sovereigns.”

“E!, Lionsgate, and Universal Cable productions are wise and benevolent rulers and the Loyals are the true aristocracy,” stated Mark Schwahn. “The writers, cast and crew love making this show, and I’m thrilled to once again play the role of court jester and humbly entertain our dedicated fan base with many more scandalous, sexy, heartfelt and addictive tales from the House of Henstridge.”

Details on Season 3: “The third season has been a fun, sexy romp filled with battles for the throne, unexpected trysts, secret relationships, impossible returns, and complicated reveals from the past. Events have included Queen Helena’s (Hurley) bitter battle against Cyrus (Maskall) to prove Prince Liam (Moseley) and Princess Eleanor (Park) are rightful heirs to the throne after King Simon’s murder; the presumed dead Prince Robert’s (Max Brown) return to the palace; Queen Helena’s obsession with the Crown Prince of Lichtenstein (Hurley) from the Royal & Beautiful television series; Princess Eleanor and her bodyguard Jasper (Austen) taking a romantic turn in their relationship while he struggles to keep his past from catching up to him; and finally, Cyrus fighting for his life and the throne.

Season 3 Episode 10 Clips and Plot

‘Supergirl’ Season 2 Episode 13 Preview: Mr. and Mrs. Mxyzptlk Photos and Trailer

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Rebecca Murray

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February 16, 2017

Supergirl season 2 episode 13 — Peter Gadiot as Mr. Mxyzptlk and Melissa Benoist as Kara in ‘Supergirl’ (Photo: Jack Rowand © 2017 The CW Network)

Just when it looked as if Kara and Mon-El might take their friendship from the ‘friend’ stage to something less platonic, The CW’s Supergirl season two episode 12 threw a monkey wrench into the budding romance. Season two episode 13 titled ‘Mr. and Mrs. Mxyzptlk’ introduces Peter Gadiot as the titular Mr., a rival for Kara’s attention. Directed by Stefan Pleszczynski and written by Jessica Queller and Sterling Gates, episode 13 will air on February 20, 2017.

The season two cast is led by Melissa Benoist as Supergirl and includes Chyler Leigh, Chris Wood, Mehcad Brooks, Jeremy Jordan, David Harewood, and Floriana Lima.

The ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk’ Plot: DC COMICS’ MR. MXYZPTLK HITS NATIONAL CITY – When Mr. Mxyzptlk (guest star Peter Gadiot), a magical imp, shows up on Earth and declares his love for Kara (Benoist), she tries to let him down easy, thinking him harmless. However, he decides it’s a challenge and starts to wreak havoc on National City. Mon-El (Wood) has seen beings like Mr. Mxyzptlk on Daxam and knows how dangerous they can be. He and Kara argue over how to get rid of Mr. Mxyzptlk, further straining their relationship. Meanwhile, Alex (Leigh) and Maggie (Lima) celebrate their first Valentine’s Day together.

‘The Royals’ Season 3 Finale Preview: 2 New Clips and Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray

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February 15, 2017

The Royals Season 3 Episode 10 — William Moseley as Prince Liam in E!’s ‘The Royals’ season 3 episode 10.

Season three of E!’s addictive drama The Royals will finish up with episode 10 titled ‘To Show My Duty in Your Coronation’ airing on February 19, 2017 at 10pm ET/PT. Episode nine found Cyrus on the losing end of the vote and Robert, newly returned from the dead, named the new King of England. The penultimate episode ended with Liam determined to find out the secret about his brother’s plane crash, and Jasper warning him that it’s a game-changer that he won’t be able to ignore.

The Royals season three cast includes Elizabeth Hurley (“Queen Helena”), William Moseley (“Prince Liam”), Alexandra Park (“Princess Eleanor”), Jake Maskall (“King Cyrus”), Tom Austen (“Jasper”), Genevieve Gaunt (“Willow”), Rocky Marshall (“James Hill”), Victoria Ekanoye (“Rachel”), and Andrew Cooper (“Beck”). Max Brown (“Prince Robert”), Jules Knight (“Spencer,” the new Lord Chamberlain) and Damian Hurley, Elizabeth’s son, (“Hansel,” the Crown Prince of Lichtenstein) are also featured in The Royals‘ third season.

The ‘To Show My Duty in Your Coronation’ Plot: In the season finale, Liam finds himself in unexpected places while looking to validate or dismiss the latest palace scandal. Helena is heartbroken over a recent loss, while Jasper makes a final play for Eleanor’s heart. The family occupies a global stage as historic changes assure that nothing will ever be the same behind the palace gates.

Clip 1 – Things get physical between the brothers when Liam demands the truth about Robert’s disappearance:

Clip 2 – The Royal bodyguard vents to pint-sized Sarah Alice about his love for the Princess. Will he tell Eleanor his true feelings?

‘Dean’ Trailer Starring Demetri Martin and Kevin Kline

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Rebecca Murray

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February 15, 2017

Dean star Demetri Martin — Demetri Martin stars in ‘Dean’

CBS Films’ Dean has just unveiled a new trailer featuring the film’s writer, director, and star Demetri Martin. Dean picked up the Founders Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival and will enter theaters on June 2, 2017. In addition to Martin, the cast includes Kevin Kline, Gillian Jacobs, Mary Steenburgen, Reid Scott, Rory Scovel, Christine Woods, Ginger Gonzaga, Peter Scolari, and Briga Heelan.

The Plot: Demetri Martin stars alongside Academy Award winner Kevin Kline in this comedic and heartfelt tale about a father and son coming to terms with love, loss and everything in between. Dean (Martin) is an illustrator whose unwillingness to deal with the recent death of his mother means escaping his hometown of New York for an interview with an ad agency in Los Angeles.

His retired engineer dad Robert (Kline) takes a more regimented approach to grief, including putting the family home up for sale. Both father and son set out on their own paths to find a new normal as unexpected circumstances and potential new love interests threaten to thwart all plans.

Watch the Dean trailer:

‘Tangled: The Series’ Gets an Early Second Season Order

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Rebecca Murray

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February 15, 2017

Tangled: The Series with Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi — Flynn Rider (voiced by Zachary Levi) and Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) in ‘Tangled Before Ever After’ (Disney Channel)

Disney Channel’s sure they have a ratings hit on their hands, awarding Tangled: The Series a second season order before season one debuts. The first season of the family-friendly animated series will premiere on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 7:30pm ET/PT. Mandy Moore (This Is Us) is back as the voice of Rapunzel and Zachary Levi returns to voice Flynn who apparently now goes by the name Eugene. Tangled stars Moore and Levi also reprise their roles from the feature film in the Disney Channel Original Movie Tangled Before Ever After airing on March 10th at 8pm ET/PT.

Announcing the early renewal, Disney Channels Worldwide President and Chief Creative Officer Gary Marsh said, “Tangled is my all-time favorite Disney animated film! And with the blessing of the filmmakers, executive producer Chris Sonnenburg has crafted a terrific new series that embraces the rich characters, the brilliant storytelling and the memorable music of the original. Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi have effortlessly reprised their roles as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, and the legendary songwriters Alan Menken and Glenn Slater have graced the series with a host of memorable songs. This promises to be an absolute treat for kids and families around the world.”

The Plot: Tangled: The Series is set between the stories told in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ acclaimed film Tangled and its short film Tangled Ever After. This visually vibrant animated adventure/comedy series unfolds as Rapunzel acquaints herself with her parents, her kingdom and the people of Corona. Her irrepressible spirit and natural curiosity lead her to realize that there is so much more she needs to learn about the world and herself before she can assume her role as Princess of Corona. Much to the dismay of the king, she boldly postpones her duty as princess to seek out adventure.

Beloved characters from the feature film accompany Rapunzel on her journey, including her partner in life Eugene (FKA Flynn Rider); her loyal chameleon sidekick, Pascal; no-nonsense and dutiful horse, Maximus; and the Snuggly Duckling Pub Thugs. The series will introduce Cassandra, a tough-as-nails lady-in-waiting, who becomes Rapunzel’s good friend and confidante.

‘Outlander’ Season 3 Gets September Premiere, Cast Will Attend Comic Con

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Rebecca Murray

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February 15, 2017

Outlander Season 2 Episode 13 — Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in ‘Outlander’ season 2 episode 13

Starz has finally confirmed the premiere date for season three of Outlander starring Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe. The third season of the popular romantic series will debut in September 2017 and will consist of 13 one-hour episodes. Filming is currently taking place in Scotland but will move to Cape Town, South Africa in March, with production expected to be completed in June. The Outlander production will be using the sets from Starz’ pirate series, Black Sails, for “pivotal sea voyage scenes.”

Starz also confirmed the Outlander cast will once again make the trip to the San Diego Comic Con after missing the 2016 convention.

Outlander is based on Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling books and season three will follow the events in her third novel of the series, Voyager. In addition to Heughan as Jamie and Balfe as Claire, the season three cast includes Tobias Menzies, David Berry, Richard Rankin, Sophie Skelton, John Bell, Charlie Hiett, Gary Young, and Wil Johnson.

“While ‘Droughtlander’ will last just a little longer, we feel it is important to allow the production the time and number of episodes needed to tell the story of the Voyager book in its entirety. The scale of this book is immense, and we owe the fans the very best show. Returning in September will make that possible,” said Starz President of Programming Carmi Zlotnik.

Steve Kent, Senior Executive Vice President, Programming, Sony Pictures Television added, “With the scope of the production and all of the intricate details that go into the Emmy®-nominated sets and costumes, we had to make sure everything is kept to the high standard of the previous seasons and Diana Gabaldon’s beautiful story. We’re so proud of the incredible work that Ron [Moore] and the Outlander team have done.”

The Season 3 Plot: The story picks up right after Claire (Balfe) travels through the stones to return to her life in 1948. Now pregnant with Jamie’s (Heughan) child, she struggles with the fallout of her sudden reappearance and its effect on her marriage to her first husband, Frank (Menzies). Meanwhile, in the 18th century, Jamie suffers from the aftermath of his doomed last stand at the historic battle of Culloden, as well as the loss of Claire. As the years pass, Jamie and Claire attempt to make a life apart from one another, each haunted by the memory of their lost love. The budding possibility that Claire can return to Jamie in the past breathes new hope into Claire’s heart… as well as new doubt.

Separated by continents and centuries, Claire and Jamie must find their way back to each other. As always, adversity, mystery, and adventure await them on the path to reunion. And the question remains: When they find each other, will they be the same people who parted at the standing stones, all those years ago?

Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran to Perform on the iHeartRadio Music Awards

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Rebecca Murray

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February 15, 2017

The new batch of performers just announced for the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards includes Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, and The Chainsmokers. Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus and Big Sean are also confirmed to take the stage during the awards show scheduled to air live on TBS, TNT and truTV on Sunday, March 5th at 5pm PT/8pm ET. Ryan Seacrest is set to host the show which is taking place at the Forum in Los Angeles.

“The biggest artists in music show up each year,” said Ryan Seacrest. “iHeartRadio reaches hundreds of millions of people across the country every day, so this is an opportunity for the fans to have a voice in who’s the best and brightest, and the artists, in turn to show their appreciation. It’s always a lively celebration and an evening of special performances and appearances.”

“2016 was an incredible year in music and the iHeartRadio Music Awards will not only recognize the amazing artists of the past 12 months, but celebrate their success, creativity and innovation,” added Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Group for iHeartMedia. “As a pop culture icon, Ryan Seacrest is a known champion of great music across our radio stations nationwide. We’re thrilled to have him as our master of ceremonies.”

“This is the one night where fans can not only hear the songs that defined the last year in music, but also discover what is coming right out,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “This will be a night of live performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that will carry fans into the new year of music.”

Drake leads this year’s nominees with 12 nominations followed by The Chainsmokers with 11. Music fans can vote for the winners through February 24th at iHeartRadio.com/awards.

Complete List of 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees

‘Everything, Everything’ First Trailer with Amandla Stenberg

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Rebecca Murray

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February 15, 2017

Everything, Everything Photo — Amandla Stenberg as Maddy in Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ ‘Everything, Everything’ (Photo by Doane Gregory)

Warner Bros. Pictures unveiled the first trailer for the romantic drama Everything, Everything starring Amandla Stenberg (The Hunger Games). Directed by Stella Meghie and adapted by Meghie and J. Mills Goodloe from Nicola Yoon’s bestselling book, Everything, Everything also stars Nick Robinson, Ana de la Reguera, and Anika Noni Rose. Warner Bros is targeting a May 19, 2017 theatrical release.

The Plot: What if you couldn’t touch anything in the outside world? Never breathe in the fresh air, feel the sun warm your face…or kiss the boy next door? “Everything, Everything” tells the unlikely love story of Maddy, a smart, curious and imaginative 18-year-old who due to an illness cannot leave the protection of the hermetically sealed environment within her house, and Olly, the boy next door who won’t let that stop them.

Maddy is desperate to experience the much more stimulating outside world, and the promise of her first romance. Gazing through windows and talking only through texts, she and Olly form a deep bond that leads them to risk everything to be together…even if it means losing everything.

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Freeform’s ‘Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger’ Series Adds 6 Cast Members

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Rebecca Murray

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February 14, 2017

Freeform’s upcoming Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger series has just added six additional cast members. Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph were previously announced to star in the title roles and they’ll be joined by Andrea Roth (Rescue Me), Gloria Reuben (Mr. Robot), Miles Mussenden (Bloodline), Carl Lundstedt (Grey’s Anatomy), James Saito (Life of Pi), and J.D. Evermore (The Walking Dead). The comic book inspired series has executive producer Joe Pokaski (Underground, Heroes) on board as showrunner, with Marvel’s Head of Television Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory (Marvel’s Luke Cage) also executive producing. Love & Basketball‘s Gina Prince-Bythewood is directing the first episode.

“We are incredibly excited to be underway on our first Marvel project with such a talented group of actors that really enhance the world that our Cloak & Dagger live in,” said Karey Burke, executive vice president, Programming & Development, Freeform.

“It’s been important to us from day one that Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger is about character and emotion above all. We’re so excited to have assembled a murderers’ row of talented actors who can execute on that, and then some,” added Pokaski.

Character Descriptions:

Andrea Roth will portray Melissa Bowen, Tandy’s mom, who is the eternal optimist despite the struggles to adapt to her new existence. While complex and emotionally composed, her love for her daughter burns bright.
Tyrone’s mother, Adina Johnson, will be played by Gloria Reuben. Mrs. Johnson invests every aspect of her being into giving her son the life she believes he deserves. But she props up and protects Tyrone so much she almost forgets to love him.
Miles Mussenden will star as Tyrone’s father, Michael Johnson, who trudges through his desk job to keep his family safe and happy. Mr. Johnson is a working-class father does what he can to ensure his son will grow up to be a great man.
Liam will be played by Carl Lundstedt, a salt-of-the-earth townie who operates as Tandy’s partner in crime while moonlighting as her boyfriend. But underneath his rough-around-the-edges appearance, Liam has big dreams.
Portrayed by James Saito, Dr. Bernard Sanjo has been an emotional cornerstone in Tyrone’s life; they have a most unusual relationship.
J.D. Evermore will take the part of Detective Connors, who is a contradiction of a man embracing an intimidating persona that overcompensates for a secret he keeps close to the vest.

‘The Flash’ Season 3 Episode 13 Preview: Attack on Gorilla City Photos and Video

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Rebecca Murray

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February 14, 2017

The Flash Season 3 Episode 13 — Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow, Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon and Tom Felton as Julian Albert in ‘The Flash’ (Photo by Jack Rowand © 2017 The CW Network)

Cisco (Carlos Valdes) describes the action in The Flash season three episode 13 as “Speedster vs Super Gorilla. Best worst video game ever.” The CW’s The Flash is taking a one week break between episodes 12 and 13, with episode 13 set to air on February 21, 2017. Titled ‘Attack on Gorilla City,’ the upcoming episode finds Team Flash on Earth-2 and features the return of Grodd. Directed by Dermott Downs, episode 13 was written by Aaron Helbing and David Kob from a story by Andrew Kreisberg.

The season three cast includes Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/The Flash, Tom Cavanagh as Harrison Wells, Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow, Jesse L Martin as Joe West, Keiynan Lonsdale as Wally West, and Tom Felton as Julian.

The ‘Attack on Gorilla City’ Plot: BARRY AND TEAM TRAVEL TO GORILLA CITY AND FACE GRODD – When Jesse Quick (guest star Violett Beane) informs the team that her father (Cavanagh) has been abducted, Barry (Grant Gustin), Caitlin (Panabaker), Cisco (Valdes) and Julian (Felton) voyage to Earth-2 on a rescue mission to save Harry from Gorilla City. As they trek through the forest, Barry and the team are immediately captured and brought to Grodd (voiced by David Sobolov). Grodd tells them he needs their help to stop Solovar (voiced by Keith David), the leader of Gorilla City, as Solovar wants to invade Earth-1.

Meanwhile, back on Earth-1, Jesse and Kid Flash (Lonsdale) hit the streets to stop a metahuman that can control gravity, with H.R. and Joe (Martin) guiding them from S.T.A.R. Labs.