Warner Bros Television to Bring 21 Shows to Comic-Con

June 27, 2016

Tom Ellis in Lucifer — Tom Ellis stars in ‘Lucifer’ (Photo by John P. Fleenor ©2015 Fox Broadcasting Co)

Warner Bros. Television Group always has a huge presence at the San Diego Comic-Con, hosting some of the four-day fanfest’s most popular panels and advance screenings. But this year they’ve set a new record with the number of series that will be represented at the sold-out convention.

WBTVG announced they’re bringing 21 shows including 13 returning series and eight new shows to the San Diego event. Among the celebrities heading to this year’s Con will be Supergirl‘s Melissa Benoist, iZombie‘s Rose McIver, The 100‘s Eliza Taylor, Lucifer‘s Tom Ellis, Arrow‘s Stephen Amell, The Flash‘s Grant Gustin, and Blindspot‘s Jaimie Alexander and Sullivan Stapleton. Also confirmed to attend the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con are Legends of Tomorrow‘s Brandon Routh, Victor Garber, and Caity Lotz; The Vampire Diaries’ Ian Somerhalder; Supernatural’s Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, and Mark A. Sheppard; The Originals’ Joseph Morgan; and Gotham’s Ben McKenzie.

New series that will represented include Powerless, Riverdale, People of Earth, Time After Time, and Frequency, with the pilot episodes of each show premiering on Comic-Con’s preview night.

Warner Bros Television Comic Con Schedule:

SPECIAL SNEAK PEEK PILOT SCREENINGS – WEDNESDAY, JULY 20

6:00–10:00 p.m. Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue our annual Preview Night tradition, with exclusive world premiere screenings of the pilot episodes of five of the most highly anticipated series of the 2016–17 television season — Riverdale, Powerless, People of Earth, Frequency and Time After Time — as well as a brand new episode of Teen Titans Go! and the debut of Justice League Action. Ballroom 20

• Riverdale: Things aren’t always what you expect in Riverdale. Based on the iconic characters from Archie Comics and produced by Berlanti Productions (The Flash, Supergirl, Blindspot, Everwood), this one-hour drama is a bold, subversive take on the surreality of small-town life. As a new school year begins, the town of Riverdale is reeling from the recent, tragic death of high school golden boy Jason Blossom — and nothing feels the same. Archie Andrews (KJ Apa) is still the all-American teen, but the summer’s events made him realize that he wants to pursue a career in music — and not follow in his dad’s footsteps — despite the sudden end of his forbidden relationship with Riverdale’s young music teacher, Ms. Grundy (Sarah Habel). Which means Archie doesn’t have anyone who will mentor him — certainly not singer Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray), who is only focused on her band, the soon-to-be-world-famous Pussycats. It’s all weighing heavily on Archie’s mind — as is his fractured friendship with budding writer and fellow classmate Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse).

Meanwhile, girl-next-door Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart) is anxious to see her crush, Archie, after being away all summer, but she’s not quite ready to reveal her true feelings to him. And Betty’s nerves — which are hardly soothed by her overbearing mother, Alice (Mädchen Amick) — aren’t the only thing holding her back. When a new student, Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes), arrives in town from New York with her mother Hermione (Marisol Nichols), there’s an undeniable spark between she and Archie, even though Veronica doesn’t want to risk her new friendship with Betty by making a play for Archie. And then there’s Cheryl Blossom (Madelaine Petsch) — Riverdale’s Queen Bee is happy to stir up trouble amongst Archie, Betty, and Veronica, but Cheryl is keeping secrets of her own. What, exactly, is she hiding about the mysterious death of her twin brother, Jason?

Riverdale may look like a quiet, sleepy town, but there are dangers in the shadows. Riverdale is from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Blindspot), Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Supergirl, Glee), Sarah Schechter (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Blindspot) and Jon Goldwater (Archie Comics). Riverdale premieres midseason on The CW.

• Powerless: It’s a Super Hero’s world. We just live in it. As the first comedy series set in the DC Universe, Powerless is the story of Emily (Vanessa Hudgens – High School Musical), a young insurance adjuster specializing in regular-people coverage against damage caused when Super Heroes and Super Villains treat the city like their own personal battleground. Taking care of insurance needs one by one, Emily and her team of co-workers might not have any superpowers, but they are out to make a difference in people’s lives and prove that you don’t need to have powers to be powerful! From Warner Bros. Television and executive producer Ben Queen (Cars 2) and based on characters from DC, Powerless premieres midseason on NBC.

• People of Earth: From Emmy® winners Conan O’Brien (Conan) and Greg Daniels (The Office, Parks and Recreation) and creator David Jenkins comes People of Earth, a half-hour single-camera comedy series about a support group for alien abductees. People of Earth centers on skeptical journalist Ozzie Graham (Wyatt Cenac – The Daily Show) who investigates the group to write about its members’ supposed alien encounters. The more he digs into their oddball claims, however, the more he realizes a semblance of truth to their stories and possibly even signs that point to his own alien abduction.

The onetime outsider now finds himself a part of this eclectic group of misfits, all the while struggling with the idea of knowing that life could exist beyond our world. The series is executive produced by O’Brien, Daniels, Norm Hiscock (King of the Hill), Jeff Ross (Conan), David Kissinger (Eagleheart) and Larry Sullivan; Jenkins is co-executive producer. Produced by Conaco LLC in association with Warner Horizon Television, People of Earth is coming this fall to TBS.

• Frequency: Based on the New Line feature film, Frequency is the story of a father and daughter who are supernaturally reunited two decades after his suspicious and untimely death. New York detective Raimy Sullivan was only seven when her father, undercover cop Frank Sullivan, abandoned his family in pursuit of a case that led not only to his family’s breakup, but also his eventual death undercover. Always believing her dad died in disgrace as a corrupt cop, Raimy set forth to surpass him in law enforcement, rising through the ranks to detective. But everything she knows changes when somehow Raimy and Frank connect — across two decades — over Frank’s vintage ham radio in the garage.

Where once Frank was lost in the shadows of his undercover work in 1996, he has now miraculously been found by his now-grown daughter in 2016. As they forge a new relationship while working together in two time periods to close an unsolved serial murder investigation, their emotional connection transcends time to not only repair the broken bonds of their family, but also defy fate and change the course of destiny. From Lin Pictures in association with Warner Bros. Television, Frequency premieres Wednesday, October 5 at 9/8c on The CW.

Jeremy Carver (Supernatural), Toby Emmerich (Frequency film), John Rickard (Horrible Bosses), Dan Lin (Sherlock Holmes films), Jennifer Gwartz (Veronica Mars) and Brad Anderson (Fringe) are executive producers.

• Time After Time: Using the 1979 novel and movie as a launching point, Time After Time chronicles the epic adventures of a young H.G. Wells. At the age of 28, the 19th century scholar has yet to publish any of his landmark science fiction novels, but his idealistic thinking and radical ideas have led him to actually create a time machine. When his longtime friend — the charismatic (and secretly psychopathic) Dr. John Stevenson, aka Jack the Ripper — finds himself cornered by the authorities at Wells’ London home, he escapes to present-day New York City using the time machine.

Naturally, Wells follows, but instead of the Utopian society he imagined would be in the future, he finds a world more aligned to Stevenson’s temperament. Fortunately, Wells meets up with Jane Walker, an assistant curator at a museum staging an exhibition on Wells. As Wells and Jane come together, they will not only play a dangerous endgame with Stevenson, but also find themselves involved with the incredible characters and scenarios that inspired Wells’ War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, The Island of Dr. Moreau and more.

An epic love story charged with danger and adventure, Time After Time gives an unpredictable spin on the mythology of H.G. Wells by looking at the world of today through the eyes of yesterday. Based on the novel written by Karl Alexander and produced by Outerbanks Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television, Time After Time premieres midseason on ABC. Kevin Williamson (The Vampire Diaries) and Marcos Siega (The Following) are executive producers.

• Teen Titans Go!: The Teen Titans are back at it again, in Teen Titans Go!, with all new comedic adventures both in and out of Titans Tower, and we’ll have you covered by screening a brand new episode. Based on characters from DC and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Teen Titans Go! airs Thursdays at 6/5c on Cartoon Network.

• Justice League Action: The world’s greatest Super Heroes return to television in Justice League Action, an all-new quarter-hour animated series. Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman lead the DC Super Heroes against their most infamous foes in adventures packed with relentless thrills, fun and action. Whether defending the Earth, facing invaders from space, or battling the bizarre forces of magic, the always-rotating team of Justice League heroes, are up to any challenge. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based on characters from DC, Justice League Action is coming soon to Cartoon Network.

THURSDAY, JULY 21

10:15–11:15 a.m. Teen Titans Go! Video Presentation and Q&A — When there’s trouble, you know who to call…Teen Titans! When you want an awesome time at Comic-Con, you also know who to call…Teen Titans!!! Join a Titan-sized panel featuring producers Aaron Horvath (MAD) and Pete Michail (Space Racers) along with voice cast members Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton and Tara Strong for a screening and Q&A covering your favorite animated series. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based on characters from DC, Teen Titans Go! airs Thursdays at 6/5c on Cartoon Network. Teen Titans Go!: Season 3 Part 2 will be released on DVD on August 23. Room 6DE

12:00–1:00 p.m. Justice League Action Video Presentation and Q&A — The world’s greatest Super Heroes return to television in Justice League Action, an all-new quarter-hour animated series. Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman lead the DC Super Heroes against their most infamous foes in adventures packed with relentless thrills, fun and action. No need to wait for the good stuff to start; each 11-minute episode jumps in with lightning-paced action and heroics. Whether defending the Earth, facing invaders from space, or battling the bizarre forces of magic, the always-rotating team of Justice League heroes, are up to any challenge.

Join producers Butch Lukic (Justice League), Alan Burnett (Batman: The Animated Series) and voice cast members Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series) and Diedrich Bader (Batman: The Brave and The Bold) for a Q&A and exclusive sneak peek at this highly anticipated new series. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and based on characters from DC, Justice League Action is coming soon to Cartoon Network. Room 25ABC

FRIDAY, JULY 22

10:00–11:00 a.m. Inside The Big Bang Theory Writers’ Room — Join The Big Bang Theory writers as they return to San Diego to take you inside the biggest moments of season nine and behind-the-scenes of TVs #1 comedy! From the wedding to the baby news to Shamy’s big night, find out what goes into making the hit series each week, and how the writers keep things fresh after more than 200 episodes! Join the show’s executive producers and writers as they take you inside the writers’ room for a lively discussion and special video presentation.

From Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television, The Big Bang Theory returns for season 10 on September 19, airing Mondays at 8/7c on CBS. The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Ninth Season will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 13. Ballroom 20‪

12:30–1:30 p.m. The 100 Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Following the climatic events of the season finale, join The 100 as the critically acclaimed series returns to San Diego for its annual appearance at Comic-Con. ALIE has been defeated, and The City of Light destroyed, but The 100’s victory is bittersweet as a new threat comes into focus. With the clock ticking and Earth’s radiation levels rising, our heroes must put aside their differences to save what remains of humanity. Will The 100 go quietly into that good night, or will they find hope and faith in each other, as they face their darkest chapter yet? Be among the first to find out what’s in store for season four.

Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Alloy Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television, The 100 returns midseason with all-new episodes on The CW. The 100: The Complete Third Season will be available on DVD on July 19. Ballroom 20

2:00–2:30 p.m. People of Earth Pilot Screening and Q&A — From Emmy® winners Conan O’Brien (Conan) and Greg Daniels (The Office), and creator David Jenkins comes People of Earth, a half-hour single-camera comedy series about a support group for alien abductees. Join series star Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show), co-executive producer David Jenkins and executive producer Greg Daniels for a screening of the pilot episode followed by a Q&A.

People of Earth centers on skeptical journalist Ozzie Graham (Cenac) who investigates a support group to write about its members’ supposed alien encounters. The more he digs into their oddball claims, however, the more he realizes a semblance of truth to their stories and, possibly, even signs that point to his own alien abduction. The onetime outsider now finds himself a part of this eclectic group of misfits, all the while struggling with the idea of knowing that life could exist beyond our world. Produced by Conaco in association with Warner Horizon Television, People of Earth is coming this fall to TBS. Room 6BCF

2:30–3:00 p.m. Powerless Pilot Screening and Q&A — It’s a Super Hero’s world. We just live in it. Join cast members Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical), Danny Pudi (Community), Alan Tudyk (Suburgatory) along with executive producer Ben Queen (A to Z) and executive producer/director Michael Patrick Jann (Reno 911) for a screening of the pilot episode and Q&A covering the first comedy series set in the DC universe. Powerless is the story of Emily (Hudgens), a young insurance adjuster specializing in regular-people coverage against damage caused when Super Heroes and Super Villains treat the city like their own personal battleground.

Taking care of insurance needs one by one, Emily and her team of co-workers might not have any superpowers but they are out to make a difference in people’s lives and prove that you don’t need to have powers to be powerful! From Warner Bros. Television and based on characters from DC, Powerless premieres midseason on NBC. Room 6BCF

5:30–6:30 p.m. iZOMBIE Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Television’s only Zom-Com-Rom-Dram, returns to San Diego for their third appearance at Comic-Con. After experiencing the heart-pounding season two finale, be among the first to get the scoop on what’s in store for season three! Now that Clive is in the know about zombies, how will his dynamic with Liv change? With Ravi’s cure robbing Blaine of his memories, what will Major decide to do with his borrowed time? Will Peyton continue her efforts to take down crime lord, Mr. Boss? And will Vivian Stoll, new owner of Max Rager, succeed in making Seattle its zombie headquarters?

Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars as well as executive producers Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars) and Diane Ruggiero-Wright (Veronica Mars). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Spondoolie Productions and Warner Bros. Television and based upon characters created by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred for Vertigo from DC Entertainment, iZOMBIE returns midseason with all-new episodes on The CW. iZOMBIE: The Complete Second Season will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on July 12. Ballroom 20

SATURDAY, JULY 23

‪11:00–11:45 a.m. The Vampire Diaries Special Video Presentation and Q&A — The cast and creative team behind The Vampire Diaries return to San Diego, for an exciting eighth appearance at Comic-Con! Series stars will join executive producers on stage for a video screening and Q&A session. From Bonanza Productions Inc., Outerbanks Entertainment and Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, The Vampire Diaries returns Friday, October 21, at 8/7c on The CW, and The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Seventh Season will be released on Blu-ray™ combo pack, DVD and DIGITAL HD on August 16. Ballroom 20

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12:00–12:45 p.m. Blindspot Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Following the shocking first season finale, join Blindspot as the # 1 new series on broadcast TV from the 2015–16 season returns to San Diego for its second appearance at Comic-Con! Sullivan Stapleton and Jaimie Alexander star in this one-hour action thriller from Berlanti Productions and Quinn’s House, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television. Stapleton stars as hardened FBI agent Kurt Weller, who is drawn into a complex conspiracy when a mysterious woman, with no memories of her past, is found in Times Square, her body completely covered in intricate cryptic tattoos.

As Weller and his teammates at the FBI — Edgar Reade (Rob Brown), Tasha Zapata (Audrey Esparza) and the tech-savvy Patterson (Ashley Johnson) — begin to investigate the veritable road map of Jane Doe’s tattoos, they are drawn into a high-stakes underworld that twists and turns through a labyrinth of secrets and revelations — with the information exposing a larger conspiracy of crime, while bringing her closer to discovering the truth about her identity.

Join us for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars Sullivan Stapleton, Jaimie Alexander, Rob Brown, Audrey Esparza, Ashley Johnson and writer/executive producer Martin Gero. Blindspot returns to NBC for its second season on September 14 at 10/9c, before moving to its regular time period of Wednesdays at 8/7c the following week. Blindspot: The Complete First Season will be released on DVD and Blu-ray™ on August 2. Indigo Ballroom

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12:50–1:25 p.m.‪ The Originals Special Video Presentation and Q&A — The Originals returns for a fourth season with more supernatural intrigue, romance and bloodshed in The Big Easy. Join executive producers and series stars for a special video presentation followed by a Q&A. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with My So-Called Company, Alloy Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, The Originals will air midseason on The CW. Indigo Ballroom

1:30–2:05 p.m. Lucifer Special Video Presentation and Q&A — All Hell will break loose when Lucifer returns to heat things up in San Diego. Indulge your deepest desires and be among the first to get the scoop on what’s sure to be a devilishly fun second season! Join us for a sizzling sneak peek at season two, followed by a Q&A with series stars as well as executive producers Joe Henderson (White Collar) and Ildy Modrovich (CSI: Miami).

From Jerry Bruckheimer Television in association with Warner Bros. Television and based upon characters created by Neal Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg for Vertigo from DC Entertainment, Lucifer returns September 19, airing Mondays 9/8c on FOX. Lucifer: The Complete First Season will be released on DVD on August 23. Indigo Ballroom

2:10–3:00 p.m. Gotham Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Gotham’s origin story continues to unfold, and as the show enters its third season, the stakes will be higher than ever! Super Villains are continuing to push Gotham City toward the brink, and while Jim Gordon remains at the forefront of the fight against crime in this dangerously corrupt city, how far will he go to save Gotham? Throughout season two, Gordon’s moral compass wavered more than ever, creating both personal and professional dilemmas in his life as villains emerged from the city’s darkest places, including Arkham Asylum’s secret experimental lab, Indian Hill. Bruce Wayne also began to unravel some of Gotham City’s — and his family’s — deepest secrets, leading him to discover that Wayne Enterprises could be behind some very dangerous schemes poised to tear the city apart.

Be among the first to see what’s in store for season three as Gotham returns to Comic-Con with a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. From Warner Bros. Television and based on characters from DC, Gotham returns September 19 with all-new episodes airing Mondays at 8/7c on FOX. Gotham: The Complete Second Season will be available on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 16. Indigo Ballroom

3:30–4:15 p.m. Supergirl Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Supergirl will be returning for more supercharged adventures in the show’s new home on The CW this fall! Wondering who’s in that pod, or what will be bringing Superman to National City? Join the series’ cast and creative team for a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A where they’ll discuss these season two hot topics and more! From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and based on characters from DC, Supergirl’s second season will premiere Monday, October 10, at 8/7c on The CW. Supergirl: The Complete First Season will be released on DVD and Blu-ray™ on August 9. Ballroom 20

4:15–5:00 p.m. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Special Video Presentation and Q&A — After saving the world — and all of time — from the immortal madman Vandal Savage, then bidding farewell to two of their fellow comrades, Hawkman and Hawkgirl, the Legends received an unexpected visit from a mysterious new ally, Rex Tyler, who tasked the team with a brand new mission. What that mission is, how the Justice Society of America will factor in and who will be aboard the Waverider when The CW’s Super Hero team-up series returns for its second season are questions that the cast and creative team will seek to answer when they descend upon San Diego for their second visit to Comic-Con.

From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and based on characters from DC, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow returns Thursday, October 13, at 8/7c on The CW. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete First Season will be released on Blu-ray™ combo pack, DVD and Digital HD on August 23. Ballroom 20

5:00–5:45 p.m. The Flash Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Parallel universes…and doppelgangers…and man-sharks, oh my! The second season of The CW’s highest-rated series had more than its fair share of twists and turns, but none compared to Barry Allen’s jaw-dropping decision to go back in time and save his mother from his arch-nemesis, Reverse-Flash, a decision that called the entire timeline into question. But fear not, fans, you won’t have to wait until the fall to start getting answers to some of your most pressing questions, as the cast and creative team behind the show make their annual appearance at Comic-Con to begin giving fans insight into the show’s highly anticipated third season.

From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, and based on characters from DC, The Flash returns Tuesday, October 4, at 8/7c on The CW. The Flash: The Complete Second Season will be released on Blu-ray™ combo pack, DVD and Digital HD on September 6. Ballroom 20

5:45–6:30 p.m. Arrow Special Video Presentation and Q&A — In the face of worldwide nuclear destruction at the hands of the maniacal mystic known as Damien Darhk, Oliver Queen (aka Green Arrow) united Star City with a message of hope that allowed him to vanquish the season four Big Bad once and for all. However, our heroes’ triumph came at a cost, and the future of Team Arrow was left hanging in the balance. Now, as the show takes aim on season five, Oliver will set out to save his city from a new threat — one which he personally created — as both the newly appointed Mayor of Star City and as the Green Arrow.

Returning to San Diego Comic-Con for the fifth consecutive year, the cast and creators of the hit CW series will be on-hand for a lively conversation surrounding the upcoming season. From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, and based on characters from DC, Arrow returns Wednesday, October 5, at 8/7c on The CW. Arrow: The Complete Fourth Season will be released on Blu-ray™ combo pack, DVD and Digital HD on August 30. Ballroom 20

6:30 p.m.–7:20 p.m. Riverdale Pilot Screening and Q&A — Things aren’t always what you expect in Riverdale. Based on the iconic characters from Archie Comics and produced by Berlanti Productions (The Flash, Supergirl, Blindspot, Everwood), this one-hour drama is a bold, subversive take on the surreality of small-town life. As a new school year begins, the town of Riverdale is reeling from the recent, tragic death of high school golden boy Jason Blossom — and nothing feels the same. Archie Andrews (KJ Apa) is still the all-American teen, but the summer’s events made him realize that he wants to pursue a career in music — and not follow in his dad’s footsteps — despite the sudden end of his forbidden relationship with Riverdale’s young music teacher, Ms. Grundy (Sarah Habel). Which means Archie doesn’t have anyone who will mentor him — certainly not singer Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray), who is only focused on her band, the soon-to-be-world-famous Pussycats.

It’s all weighing heavily on Archie’s mind — as is his fractured friendship with budding writer and fellow classmate Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse). Meanwhile, girl-next-door Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart) is anxious to see her crush Archie after being away all summer, but she’s not quite ready to reveal her true feelings to him. And Betty’s nerves — which are hardly soothed by her overbearing mother, Alice (Mädchen Amick) — aren’t the only thing holding her back. When a new student, Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes), arrives in town from New York with her mother Hermione (Marisol Nichols), there’s an undeniable spark between she and Archie, even though Veronica doesn’t want to risk her new friendship with Betty by making a play for Archie.

And then there’s Cheryl Blossom (Madelaine Petsch)… Riverdale’s Queen Bee is happy to stir up trouble amongst Archie, Betty, and Veronica, but Cheryl is keeping secrets of her own. What, exactly, is she hiding about the mysterious death of her twin brother, Jason? Riverdale may look like a quiet, sleepy town, but there are dangers in the shadows. Riverdale makes its Comic-Con debut with a screening of the complete pilot episode, followed by a Q&A with series stars and executive producers.

Riverdale is from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Blindspot), Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Supergirl, Glee), Sarah Schechter (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Blindspot) and Jon Goldwater (Archie Comics). Riverdale premieres midseason on The CW. Room 6BCF

7:25–8:15 p.m. Frequency Pilot Screening and Q&A — Based on the New Line feature film, Frequency is the story of a father and daughter who are supernaturally reunited two decades after his suspicious and untimely death. New York detective Raimy Sullivan was only 7 when her father, Frank Sullivan, an undercover cop, abandoned his family in pursuit of a case that led not only to his family’s breakup, but also his eventual death undercover.

Always believing her dad died in disgrace as a corrupt cop, Raimy set forth to surpass him in law enforcement, rising through the ranks to detective. But everything she knows changes when somehow Raimy and Frank connect — across two decades — over Frank’s vintage ham radio in the garage. Where once Frank was lost in the shadows of his undercover work in 1996, he has now miraculously been found by his now-grown daughter in 2016. As they forge a new relationship while working together in two time periods to close an unsolved serial murder investigation, their emotional connection transcends time to not only repair the broken bonds of their family, but also defy fate and change the course of destiny.

Frequency makes its Comic-Con debut with a screening of the complete pilot episode, followed by a Q&A with series stars Peyton List (The Tomorrow People, The Flash), Riley Smith (Nashville, The Messengers) and Mekhi Phifer (Torchwood, ER), along with executive producers Jeremy Carver (Supernatural, U.S. version of Being Human) and Jennifer Gwartz (Lethal Weapon, Veronica Mars). From Lin Pictures in association with Warner Bros. Television, Frequency premieres Wednesday, October 5, at 9/8c on The CW. Room 6BCF

8:20–9:15 p.m. Time After Time Pilot Screening and Q&A — Using the 1979 novel and movie as a launching point, Time After Time chronicles the epic adventures of a young H.G. Wells. At the age of 28, the 19th century scholar has yet to publish any of his landmark science fiction novels, but his idealistic thinking and radical ideas have led him to actually create a time machine. When his longtime friend — the charismatic (and secretly psychopathic) Dr. John Stevenson, aka Jack the Ripper — finds himself cornered by the authorities at Wells’ London home, he escapes to present-day New York City using the time machine.

Naturally, Wells follows, but instead of the Utopian society he imagined would be in the future, he finds a world more aligned to Stevenson’s temperament. Fortunately, Wells meets up with Jane Walker, an assistant curator at a museum staging an exhibition on H.G. Wells, the Father of Science Fiction. As Wells and Jane come together, they will not only play a dangerous endgame with Stevenson, but also find themselves involved with the incredible characters and scenarios that inspired Wells’ War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, The Island of Dr. Moreau and more.

An epic love story charged with danger and adventure, Time After Time gives an unpredictable spin on the mythology of H.G. Wells by looking at the world of today through the eyes of yesterday. Time After Time makes its Comic-Con debut with a screening of the complete pilot episode, followed by a Q&A with executive producers Kevin Williamson (The Vampire Diaries, Dawson’s Creek, The Following, Scream movies) and Marcos Siega (Blindspot, The Following, The Vampire Diaries, Dexter, Cold Case, Veronica Mars) and series stars Freddie Stroma (Harry Potter films, Pitch Perfect, Game of Thrones, 13 Hours, UnREAL) and Genesis Rodriguez (Identity Thief, Man on a Ledge, Entourage, Big Hero 6).

Based on the novel written by Karl Alexander and produced by Outerbanks Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television, Time After Time premieres midseason on ABC. Room 6BCF

SUNDAY, JULY 24

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Supernatural Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Join series stars Jared Padalecki (Friday the 13th [2009]), Jensen Ackles (My Bloody Valentine 3D), Misha Collins (Ringer) and Mark A. Sheppard (Battlestar Galactica), along with executive producers Robert Singer (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) and Andrew Dabb (Supernatural) in Hall H to answer questions from the audience about what’s in store for the 12th season of this exciting series!

Fans will also be treated to an exclusive video presentation featuring series highlights, as well as a portion of the special features from the upcoming Supernatural: The Complete Eleventh Season DVD and Blu-ray™ release on September 6. The 12th season of Supernatural will premiere October 13 in its new Thursday time period at 9/8c on The CW. The series is produced by Kripke Enterprises Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television. Hall H

3:00–4:15 p.m. Animaniacs Live! — It’s time for Animaniacs…LIVE! Join the voice cast of the iconic animated series Animaniacs — Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille and Jess Harnell — along with series songwriter Randy Rogel for a zany, animany and totally insaney afternoon as they perform songs from the beloved cartoon. Animaniacs Live! will be coming to a city near you.

‘Morgan’ Full Trailer Starring Kate Mara and Paul Giamatti

Rebecca Murray

June 27, 2016

Morgan Starring Kate Mara and Toby Jones — Kate Mara and Toby Jones in ‘Morgan.’

20th Century Fox’s showing off the full trailer for Morgan from first time feature film director Luke Scott. The trailer for the sci-fi horror film finds Kate Mara learning about a dangerous AI. The cast also includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Toby Jones, Rose Leslie, Boyd Holbrook, Michelle Yeoh, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Paul Giamatti. Morgan opens in theaters on September 2, 2016.

The Plot: A corporate troubleshooter (Kate Mara) is sent to a remote, top-secret location, where she is to investigate and evaluate a terrifying accident. She learns the event was triggered by a seemingly innocent “human,” who presents a mystery of both infinite promise and incalculable danger.

Watch the Morgan trailer:

‘Star Trek Beyond’ Final Trailer with Rihanna’s Sledgehammer

Rebecca Murray

June 27, 2016

Star Trek Beyond New Trailer — Sofia Boutella as Jaylah in ‘Star Trek Beyond.’

Rihanna’s “Sledgehammer” is featured in the final trailer for the upcoming Star Trek movie, Star Trek Beyond. Directed by Fast and the Furious‘ Justin Lin, Star Trek Beyond stars Chris Pine, Karl Urban, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Zoë Saldana, Anton Yelchin, Sofia Boutella, and Idris Elba. Paramount Pictures is opening Star Trek Beyond in theaters on July 22, 2016.

The trailer marks the first official trailer since the death of actor Anton Yelchin on June 19, 2016. Yelchin, who played Chekov in the Star Trek films, died at the age of 27 after he was pinned by his Jeep after it rolled down his driveway.

The Plot: Star Trek Beyond, the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, created by Gene Roddenberry and reintroduced by J.J. Abrams in 2009, returns with director Justin Lin at the helm of this epic voyage of the U.S.S. Enterprise and her intrepid crew. In Beyond, the Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

Watch the Star Trek Beyond trailer:

Box Office: ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ Fails to Topple ‘Finding Dory’

Rebecca Murray

June 27, 2016

Independence Day Resurgence Liam Hemsworth — Liam Hemsworth stars in ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ (Photo Credit: Claudette Barius © 2016 Twentieth Century Fox)

Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory continues its record-setting ways, snagging the top spot as the animated movie with the highest domestic box office gross over its second weekend in release. The Finding Nemo sequel added $73 million to its domestic box office gross, dropping only 48% from its first weekend. And while Disney has plenty to celebrate, the news isn’t so rosy for the long-awaited Independence Day sequel, Independence Day: Resurgence. The sci-fi action thriller entered theaters without Will Smith and without screening for critics, which is never a good sign. Its $41 million opening weekend was below what was expected and it doesn’t appear the film will have legs over the upcoming weekends when it goes up against new releases including The Legend of Tarzan, The Purge: Election Year, and The BFG.

The June 24 – 26 weekend also found Free State of Jones starring Matthew McConaughey all but ignored by moviegoers. Not even the presence of the charismatic Oscar winner could draw in audiences. However, the weekend was much kinder to Blake Lively and a great white shark. The Shallows performed better than expected, taking in $16 million which is almost the film’s budget.

Box Office Top 10: June 24-26, 2016

Finding Dory – $73,234,740
Independence Day: Resurgence – $41,600,000
Central Intelligence – $18,370,000
The Shallows – $16,700,000
Free State of Jones – $7,772,000
The Conjuring 2 – $7,705,000
Now You See Me 2 – $5,650,000
X-Men: Apocalypse – $2,475,000
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 – $2,400,000
Alice Through the Looking Glass – $2,147,144

‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 Finale Recap: The Winds of Winter, Episode 10

Rebecca Murray

June 26, 2016

Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 10 Finale — Peter Dinklage, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Emilia Clarke in ‘Game of Thrones’ (Photo: courtesy of HBO)

I’m positive mine wasn’t the only stomach that was in turmoil in the half-hour leading up to the season six finale of HBO’s Game of Thrones. The sixth season has delivered one outstanding, gut-wrenching, and game-changing episode after another, and its end was greeted with equal parts excitement and sadness. So good you wish it wouldn’t end, season six has given Game of Thrones fans everything we could have hoped for and more. Jon Snow was not only resurrected but was returned to Winterfell in large part due to Sansa Stark’s newfound confidence and ability to lead. Battle of the Bastards featured one of the most creative, complex, brutal, and realistic battle scenes ever to be seen in either a feature film or a television series. Ramsay received a fitting death – something that doesn’t always happen in the world of Game of Thrones – and the penultimate episode finally unleashed all the dragons to do Daenerys’ bidding. The Mother of Dragons gathered her army and ships, forming an alliance with Yara and Theon Greyjoy to return to Westeros and defeat Euron.

In the week between episodes nine and 10, it appeared most fans were hoping to see inside the Tower of Joy and to find out if R+L=J would be confirmed in the season finale. There was also plenty of speculation as to whether we’d see Cersei unleashing wildfire on the Red Keep, King Tommen dying per the prophecy, Walder Frey sent to hell in a gory death, and Jaime Lannister finally realizing just how sick his lover/sister is and that he’s been backing the wrong horse.

So, how many of those Game of Thrones fans’ wishes were granted? Titled ‘The Winds of Winter’ after George R.R. Martin’s ‘as yet unfinished, seems like it will never be published’ novel, the season six finale actually paid off on each and every one of the most requested must-sees.

Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 10 Recap:

In the “Previously on” montage we return to Dorne, the Tower of Joy is seen, Dany and Yara make their alliance, Margaery reveals she’s not under the High Sparrow’s spell, and Cersei and Loras are told they’ll stand trial. Screams were likely heard in GoT households across the planet as those pivotal scenes from the past played out, guaranteeing the finale will advance all of those stories. Plus, the trailer showed inside Winterfell so the Stark story will also move forward as this season draws to a close.

The episode begins with Cersei (Lena Headey) looking out over King’s Landing while in their separate chambers Queen Margaery (Natalie Dormer), King Tommen (Dean-Charles Chapman), and the High Sparrow (Jonathan Pryce) prepare for the day of trials. All look concerned, serious, and even a tad nervous except for Cersei. She just looks prepared and resolute. The Great Sept of Baelor fills as Loras Tyrell (Finn Jones), who is looking haggard and lost, is brought in for his trial.

Grand Maester Pycelle (Julian Glover) sends the whore out of his chambers as a young boy (one of Qyburn’s sparrows) whispers in his ear.

Loras is escorted into the Great Sept and we see Queen Margaery standing next to her father, Lord Mace Tyrell (Roger Ashton-Griffiths). Loras confesses, freely admitting to his crimes. The High Sparrow asks which crimes, and Loras admits to all of them including laying with other men. “I humble myself before the Seven and accept whatever punishment the gods deem just.” Loras kneels before the High Sparrow, saying his only wish is to devote his life to the Seven. “May I be a living example of their grace for others to witness.” Loras will abandon the Tyrell name, renounce his lordship, never marry, and he’ll never father children, he pledges. The High Sparrow asks him if he’ll fight to defend his faith against heretics, and Loras says he will. The High Sparrow motions for his followers to come forward and they lift Loras’ head, holding it in place while they carve their mark into his forehead.

King Tommen turns to say he’s ready and it’s the Mountain at his door. Tommen tries to pass him but is stopped and kept in his room.

Margaery is angry with the High Sparrow for mutilating her brother, something he did not reveal he’d be doing if she convinced Loras to confess. The High Sparrow says he’ll let him go once Cersei stands trial. And speaking of Cersei, she hasn’t shown up so Lancel and the Faith Militant are sent to get her. Lancel notices a young boy heading into the tunnels under the city and follows him.

Qyburn (Anton Lesser) greats the Grand Maester, apologizing for tricking him. As they speak, the little sparrows arrive armed with knives. Qyburn says, “The old must be put to rest.”

Lancel is still following the other boy as the children stab Grand Maester repeatedly. Blood flies everywhere.

Lancel picks up the torch dropped by the young boy and sees the containers of wildfire. The boy returns and stabs him, leaving Lancel to bleed out with a torch nearby.

Back at the Great Sept, Loras bleeds while Margaery looks on, angry.

Lancel struggles to pull his body down the row of wildfire barrels.

Back at the Sept, Margaery changes from angry to concerned. She senses something is not right.

Underground, Lancel is making slow, painful progress. In the Sept, Margaery tells the High Sparrow there’s something fishy going on because neither King Tommen nor Cersei is in court. Margaery realizes that means Cersei doesn’t intend to suffer the consequences of standing trial and warns them that they all must leave.

Lancel is crawling toward small candles set in wildfire, ready to ignite the crates.

Margaery tells Loras they need to leave, as everyone turns toward the doors. The Faith Militant won’t let Margaery or Loras leave, and Lord Tyrell is also being held back from exiting the Sept.

Margaery turns to look angrily at the High Sparrow.

The wildfire explodes, killing Lancel first before completely destroying the Great Sept. Green flames burst out of every door and window as Cersei watches from the safety of the Red Keep, a wicked smile gracing her face. Tommen is also safe in the Red Keep after being denied exit by the Mountain.

Cersei begins her torture of Septa Unella by repeatedly saying, “Confess.” She tells her to confess that it felt good to beat her, starve her, and humiliate her. She knows Septa Unella did it because it felt good, not for her atonement. Cersei says she killed her husband because it felt good, she f**ks her brother because she likes it, and she lies because she wants to keep her son safe. She tells Septa Unella she killed the High Sparrow and all of his little sparrows because it felt good to watch them burn. Nothing’s given her greater joy. She’s even happy to confess all this to Septa Unella. Cersei reminds her that she told her her face would be the last she saw before she died, and Septa’s fine with that because she’s ready to meet her gods. But, not so fast. Cersei’s not giving her a quick death, instead, Sir Gregor is ushered in. He’ll be the one who tortures her, taking off his helmet and revealing his grotesque face. “This is your god now,” says Cersei. “Shame, shame, shame,” she adds as she leaves the room.

King Tommen looks out over the devastation, knowing Margaery and others are dead. He removes his crown, climbs to the ledge, and throws himself out the window. What the hell?! Did not see that one coming.

Walder Frey (David Bradley) toasts the Frey and Lannister alliance. “The Freys and the Lannisters send their regards,” says Walder. Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) lifts his glass but doesn’t look in the least bit impressed. Bronn (Jerome Flynn) teases Jaime about how easy it is for him to get women, and Jaime introduces the nearby ladies to Bronn who takes off for an evening of sex. Walder heads over to Jaime’s table where he wants to talk about the Blackfish, and Walder makes fun of the fact the legendary Blackfish was taken down by foot soldiers. It’s obvious Jaime hates Walder Frey as Walder jokes the Tullys and Starks mocked him and where are they now. Walder believes he and Jaime are now equal since they’re both kingslayers and that fear is a marvelous thing. Jaime knocks him back down to earth by telling him no one fears the Freys. They fear the Lannisters and he wonders why they need the Freys at all.

Cersei asks Qyburn to show her Tommen’s dead body. He uncovers it and Cersei displays no emotions at first. Then tears barely appear in her eyes as she explains what she wants done with his body after it’s burned. She’s cold as ice as she says she wants his ashes spread where the Sept once stood.

Sam (John Bradley), Gilly, and baby Sam are next up as they have now made their way to the Citadel. Sam delivers his letter of introduction from Lord Commander Snow at Castle Black. Sam also updates the Citadel rep on the happenings at Castle Black, and he’s told the Arch Maester will discuss these irregularities but Sam can use the library while he waits. Gilly and baby Sam can’t however, because women and babies aren’t allowed. Sam is in heaven walking among the rows of books and scrolls and emerging to an incredible, gigantic library with books lining the walls up to the sky.

And now we have made our way to Winterfell… Jon Snow (Kit Harington) strokes a chair in the great dining hall, recalling his days with the family. He explains to Melisandre (Carice van Houten) that he would sit away from the family when they had feasts because he wasn’t accepted at the big table. She tells him that despite that he’s lucky. Davos (Liam Cunningham) walks in and tosses Shireen’s burned stag at Melisandre, demanding she tell Jon who it belonged to and what she did to her. “We burned her at the stake,” she says, obviously upset at the memory. Davos asks why, and Melisandre says it was the only way to keep Stannis’ army together. He tells her her lord is evil and she reminds him Jon Snow is alive because the Lord willed it.

Davos loved Shireen like his own; she was good and kind, and he can’t believe Melisandre killed her. Melisandre isn’t about to take all the blame, telling him Shireen’s mother and father also were in on the burning. Davos says she’s the one who told them what to do. They burned the child because of her, and Davos asks Jon if he can execute her for this crime. Jon Snow asks what she has to say for herself, and Melisandre says she’s ready at any time to die if her lord says to. But, she tells Jon she can help him win the upcoming war. However, Jon’s verdict comes quickly and it’s harsh but not fatal. He tells Melisandre to ride south and if she returns to the North, he’ll hang her as a murderer. Davos tells her he’ll execute her himself if she ever returns. She leaves the stag on the table and rides off, with Jon Snow watching her leave Winterfell’s grounds.

Sansa (Sophie Turner) joins Jon to watch Melisandre leave. Sansa tells him he should take their parents’ room, telling him he’s a Stark to her. He says she deserves the room and the battle would have been lost if the Knights of the Vale hadn’t arrived. He asks if she trusts Littlefinger and of course she doesn’t. She apologizes for not telling him about the Vale, and he says they need to trust each other. They can’t fight amongst themselves when they now have so many enemies and kisses her gently on the forehead. She tells him a white raven came from the Citadel. “Winter is here,” she says. They both smile and Jon looks to the sky as the snow falls. “Well, father always promised, didn’t he?” replies Jon. He and Sansa seem to be in a good place, sibling-wise.

It’s off to Dorne next where Lady Tyrell (Diana Rigg) is meeting with Ellaria Sand (Indira Varma). Lady Tyrell puts the young Sand Snakes in their place before fully turning her attention to Ellaria. Ellaria says they need each other now because the Lannisters have declared war on both their Houses. Dorne is going to give Lady Tyrell her heart’s desire – vengeance and justice. Or as Varys puts it when he enters the meeting, “Fire and blood.” Next season it appears we’ll definitely be seeing the people of Dorne and House Martell unite to fight for Westeros with Daenerys, Mother of Dragons.

And now we’re checking in on Meereen where Daario (Michiel Huisman) tells Dany (Emilia Clarke) her ships are ready to sail. She then delivers the bad news that he’s not going to be joining her in the battle. She wants Daario and the Second Sons to stay and keep the peace in Meereen. “F**k Meereen. F**k the people,” replies Daario. But, Dany commands it. She needs to make alliances in Westeros and the best way to do that is with marriage. Daario asks if she’s a queen or fish bait, obviously not worried she’ll respond by having her dragons turn him into a crispy critter.

Dany says she can’t bring a lover to Westeros, but Daario claims to not care. He doesn’t want a crown, he wants her. “I love you and I make you happy. You know I do. Bring me with you. Let me fight for you,” says Daario, but Dany flatly turns him down. He blames her decision on Tyrion and says no other woman will ever measure up to her. She’s going to leave him with orders to take care of Meereen and the newly renamed Bay of Dragons. Daario doesn’t want to stay, but tells her she’ll get her throne and he hopes it brings her happiness. “I pity the lords of Westeros. They have no idea what’s coming for them,” says Daario. So, is this the last we’ll see of Daario? Quite possibly as there’s no legitimate reason to return to Meereen when all the action has moved on to Westeros. We’ll miss Michiel Huisman.

Dany meets with Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) and he knows it was hard for her to tell Daario he had to stay. Tyrion tells her that self-sacrifice makes for a good ruler, but that doesn’t console her. He reminds her this is all actually happening; she has her dragons, ships, and armies…it’s all hers for the taking. “Are you afraid?” he asks and she replies, “No.” “You’re in the great game now, and the great game is terrifying,” says Tyrion. But then Dany confesses the only thing that frightens her is that she said farewell to a man who loved her and that she thought she loved and yet she felt nothing. Tyrion says Daario wasn’t the first man to love her and he won’t be the last. Tyrion explains that he doesn’t believe in anything, but he believes in her. He’d swear her his sword but he doesn’t own one, and laughing Dany says all she asks for is his counsel. Tyrion says it’s hers now and always. She hands him a gorgeous Hand pin. “Tyrion Lannister, I name you Hand of the Queen.” He bows at her feet.

Walder Frey’s in the middle of another feast when he’s brought more bread. He doesn’t recognize the servant girl and asks after his sons who he hasn’t seen since they returned from Riverrun. The servant tells him they’re there. “They’re already here, my lord,” pointing to his food. They’ve been baked into the pie! She carved them up, confessing that Black Walder wasn’t easy to carve. Holy crap! It’s Arya Stark! Arya (Maisie Williams) takes off her face and tells Walder the last thing he’ll see is a Stark smiling down at him as he dies. She slices his throat and smiles as he bleeds out. Go, Arya!!! That’s one more name she can cross off her list.

Littlefinger (Aidan Gillen) approaches Sansa at the tree where she prayed as a child. Sansa says she was a stupid girl and Littlefinger excuses her behavior by saying she was just a child. She asks what he wants and he says she knows. He always sees her face when he closes his eyes. He also reveals he only does things if it advances him toward the outcome of bringing the picture he sees in his mind – him sitting on the Iron Throne with Sansa at his side – closer to fruition. She says it’s a pretty picture but stops him when he leans in for a kiss. Littlefinger reminds him he’s declared for House Stark and the news of the battle will spread and everyone will know it. He asks who the North should rally behind: a trueborn Stark daughter or a motherless bastard born in the South?

Game of Thrones R+L=J — Robert Aramayo and Aisling Francioso in ‘Game of Thrones’ (Photo: Helen Sloan/courtesy of HBO)

Finally, we’re about to get a visit with Bran which means if episode 10 is going to go to the Tower of Joy, it’ll happen in the next few minutes. Benjen (Joseph Mawle) says he’s leaving Meera (Ellie Kendrick) and Bran (Isaac Hempstead Wright) since he can’t go past the Wall because of its strong magic. While the Wall stands, the dead cannot pass which means he can’t pass. He knows the great war is coming and he’ll help men against the White Walkers as long as he can. He wishes them both good fortune and rides away on his stallion. Meera and Bran are left to take care of themselves. Bran touches the Weirwood tree and says he’s ready for this because he’s the new Three-Eyed Raven. Immediately he sees a young Ned Stark rushing up the stairs at the Tower of Joy. Lyanna Stark is screaming inside. He bursts in and she calls him to her side.

Soaked in blood and lying in bed, Lyanna can’t believe it’s Ned and thinks he’s just a dream. He assures her he’s there and she says she’s missed him. He’s missed her too. “I want to be brave,” she says. “I’m not.” She doesn’t want to die and he tells her she isn’t, even though it’s obvious she is. He calls out for a doctor and she pulls him down to whisper in his ear. “If Robert finds out, he’ll kill him. You know he will. You have to protect him,” gasps Lyanna before uttering the line book readers have known and been waiting to hear said, “Promise me, Ned,” confirming once and for all that Jon Snow is actually the son of Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen. Baby Jon is swaddled and handed to Ned Stark. Just to completely, without a doubt confirm that Jon Snow is the baby, the scene immediately goes from a shot of the baby’s face to a lingering close-up of Jon Snow.

Following the big reveal, the camera pulls back from Jon Snow’s face to reveal a crowded meeting room where an argument between the free folk, the Knights of the Vale, and the different Houses of the North is taking place. Jon tells them the war is not over and the true enemy won’t wait out the storm. “He brings the storm,” says Jon. There’s much discussion of what they should do and if they should just return home to protect their own people when Lady Lyanna Mormont (the scene-stealing Elizabeth Barrett) stands up. She reminds Lord Manderly that he refused the call. Lord Glover also gets called out for refusing to step up and side with the Starks when they were needed. House Mormont remembers and the North remembers, says the brave Lady Mormont. “We know no king but the King in the North whose name is Stark.” She doesn’t care if he’s a bastard; Ned Stark’s blood flows through Jon’s veins and Lady Mormont declares, “He’s my king from this day until his last day.”

Lady Mormont speaks harshly and truly says Lord Manderly. He didn’t commit to their cause and he was wrong. Jon Snow avenged the Red Wedding. “He is the White Wolf – the King in the North.” Glover also apologizes for not fighting beside him in the field. He admits he was wrong and asks for forgiveness, pledging House Glover to House Stark. “I will stand behind Jon Snow. The King in the North!” They all stand and chant, thanks to Lady Mormont’s brilliant speech. Jon looks surprised, overwhelmed, and then quickly accepting. Sansa smiles at her brother and then catches Littlefinger’s eye. The smile is quickly gone from her face.

Jaime and the Lannister army return to King’s Landing where smoke still rises. The townsfolk line the chamber as Cersei and the Mountain walk in. Cersei approaches the Iron Throne as Jaime secretly watches from the side. Qyburn declares Cersei Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Protector of the Seven Kingdoms. He places the crown on her head. She looks straight out over the crowd and then sits down. Only then does she glance toward Jaime. Neither is smiling. “Long may she reign,” says the crowd after being prompted.

Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen) watches his banner fly while standing next to his sister on her ship. They are all sailing toward home with Daenerys, the Unsullied, and the Dothraki. The dragons accompany them, flying over the ships and occasionally dipping their wings into the sea. Dany, Tyrion, Varys, and Missandei stand at the bow of a ship as it heads toward Westeros. The camera pulls back to show the fleet of ships and Dany’s three dragons.

A Brief Summary:

Breathe. Just breathe. It’s over and the expanded 69-minute episode (the series’ longest) will go down as the best season finale in Game of Thrones history. Here are the key events, in brief:

– Cersei and Tommen aren’t present when Sept of Baelor burns, but we lose Queen Margaery, Lord Tyrell, Lancel, Loras, the High Sparrow, all of the Faith Militant, and many of the citizens of King’s Landing.
– Tommen reacts to his mother’s destruction of the Great Sept by jumping to his death.
– Cersei gives Septa Unella over to the Mountain to do with as he pleases. She’ll die a slow, painful death.
– Arya makes her way to The Twins where she serves Walder Frey his sons before slicing his throat, smiling while she holds his head as he bleeds to death.
– Jon Snow banishes Melisandre from the North after Davos makes her confess to burning Princess Shireen Baratheon at the stake.
– The Tyrells and Dorne have now formed an alliance to get revenge on the Lannisters, with help from Varys.
– Littlefinger wants to sit on the Iron Throne with Sansa, but the Northern Houses have now pledged their support to Jon Snow as King of the North thanks to Lady Mormont.
– Jaime Lannister returns to King’s Landing just in time to see his certifiably crazy sister crowned Queen of the Andals.
– However, the biggest reveal was the birth of Jon Snow and the confirmation that R+L=J.

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‘Outlander’ Recap Season 2 Episode 12: The Hail Mary

LRShive

June 25, 2016

Outlander Season 2 Episode 12 Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe — Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe in ‘Outlander’ (Photo © 2016 Sony Pictures Television Inc)

Outlander season two episode 12’s title has several parallel meanings. ‘The Hail Mary’ is about the last-ditch effort to prevent the battle at Culloden Moor. This week also involves two sets of brothers and their relationships before one of the brothers in each pair dies. As we know, this is a horribly difficult period for our dashing Highlander and strong-willed Sassenach. The Jacobite army has traveled to Inverness. They are weakened by lack of food and supplies, by the months of traveling north, and the loss of moral due to the retreat.

Jamie (Sam Heughan), Claire (Caitriona Balfe), Rupert the almost pirate with the eye patch, Dougal (Graham McTavish), Ross (Scott Kyle), Murtagh (Duncan Lacroix), and Fergus (Romann Berrux) all arrive at Inverness to rejoin the army. Jamie sends Dougal after intelligence about the British army. Fergus basically passes out on a desk when Claire sets him down in the chair in front of it. Claire, Murtagh, and Jamie all contemplate the situation at hand. They are but a few miles from Culloden Moor. The situation they now find themselves in was EXACTLY what they have sacrificed, plotted, lied, murdered, and compromised every ounce of their pride to prevent. The date of the battle is now but three days away.Claire goes into Inverness to replenish her medical supplies for the battle she knows is coming. While in the apothecary shop, she finds Mary Hawkins (Rosie Day). Mary informs her that she’s there living with, and taking care of, Alex Randall (Laurence Dobiesz). The tone is unmistakably harsh as Mary hurls the news at Claire that they are to be married. Mary tells her that Alex informed her of Claire’s interference of them being together in Paris. Claire, of course, apologizes for the interference and inquires after Alex’s health. Mary doesn’t know the highly complicated web she has thrown herself into. Claire all but begs to come and see Alex, so Mary informs her of their location in a nearby boarding house.

Back at the camp, a war council has been called for Prince Charles (Andrew Gower) and the other army leaders to determine the next course of action. Jamie does all he can possibly do to deter the Prince from taking the action of battling the British on Culloden Moor. Jamie points out a very sound strategy of divide and conquer, at a later time – and on the ground of THEIR choosing – after some promised French gold arrives. The Jacobites don’t have the arms, men, or supplies to have an open ground battle with the British.

Claire goes to see Alex, and his illness is far advanced. They don’t really say it outright in the show, but in the book Claire knows he has congestive heart failure. Hard to live with any quality of life or long length of years in modern times, rapidly fatal in the day of the Jacobite cause. As Claire goes to the fire to try to brew up something to ease Alex’s cough and chest pain, they all hear a pair of boots enter the room. Claire turns and sees what could be considered the spawn of the devil standing in the doorway. Black Jack Randall (Tobias Menzies) and Claire lock eyes for a second; Claire’s eyes are filled with horror and revulsion. Alex greets his brother with joy, as much as he can muster anyway.

Mary reveals to Claire that Jack is helping to provide for them while they stay at the boarding house. The one decent spot in Jack Randall’s entire being is his affection for his brother. As Claire tries to get out of the room Mary stops her from leaving to ask her when Alex will get well again. Claire has to tell her that Alex cannot get better; he will only get worse. Mary reveals that he must get better because she is pregnant. Claire is relieved that THIS will be Frank’s ancestor, though she does not say so to Mary.

Claire takes her leave of the room, finally, but she’s followed by none other than BJR to beg a request. Claire gets the slightest sliver of pleasure out of the cloud that crosses BJR’s face when she also informs him of Alex’s impending death. Jack begs her, in his own way, to ease his brother’s suffering at the least. Claire agrees but at a cost, she wants to know of the British army’s location. With that trademark BJR smirk firmly placed on his features, Jack remarks at how she can quibble about such things over a poor man’s fate. Claire remarks that she is not the same woman he once met. The inference is that the hard deeds he has put her through brought about this coldness.

As Claire is recounting these events to Jamie back at the encampment, Jamie understandably has an outburst. Claire does reveal the information that she gained about the British army. This calms Jamie, slightly. BJR’s very name is poison to Jamie, and he practically spits his name out each time he says it. Claire wants to go back and help Alex, but Jamie is fully against this risk in BJR’s presence. Claire suggests that Murtagh go with her for protection. In that case, Jamie allows it.

In the book Murtagh knows nothing of any of this, but I do like this change from the novel. I am on Jamie’s side on this one, BJR is NOT to be trusted at all…about anything. Jamie will work to corroborate the intelligence they received while Claire will go back to tend to Alex and try to ease his pain.

Later that night, Colum MacKenzie (Gary Lewis) arrives at the encampment. Colum is in a dire way with his health, too. We knew this from the beginning, given Claire’s knowledge of his illness. Colum insists on a bed, his brother, and his nephew. Claire and Jamie go to see him right away. Claire gives him an exam to assess his situation. They both know the situation is near its end, but not before the pain has gotten so bad in Colum’s body that he makes an amazing request of Claire. Colum sends Jamie out of the room so he can speak with Claire privately. Colum remarks to her that he’s pleased that she and Jamie are happy together. A brief moment of compassion that Colum rarely shows, but he has always had a particular liking for Claire; whether he wanted to or not.

Her healing abilities have given him the greatest help of any other healer he has had in his life. He asks her charity in giving him a more peaceful way of ending his painful torment than the lingering death filled with agonizing pain he now endures. She gives him a vile of yellow jasmine that will end his life at a time of his choosing. Colum does share one ray of light with Claire. Geillis Duncan’s child by Dougal was allowed to be born before she was put to burning after being judged a witch in the first season.

Claire goes back to help Alex at the boarding house. Mary and Jack are there, with Murtagh watching over the activities very carefully. Alex is coughing so much he can hardly breathe. Claire gives him a breathing treatment that might be used for a modern-day asthmatic. His coughing eases off a bit. Jack gets up from the bed to speak to Claire but gets angered (shocker) when she reminds him that she cannot cure Alex, only ease his symptoms temporarily. When BJR puts his hand on Claire’s arm, Murtagh comes across the room like a juggernaut. Murtagh offers to relieve Jack’s frustrations for him. {I bet he would, knowing what this man did to his godson.}

Just then Alex calls for Jack so he rushes back to his brother’s bedside. Alex has a very surprising proposal to make. He wants Jack to wed Mary. Initially, Jack is taken completely by surprise, but Alex knows that the only way to ensure legal protection and position for his love and his child is through marriage to his brother. Jack turns his back and leaves the room. Claire sends Murtagh after Jack because she needs to speak with him. Alex begins his coughs again so she cannot leave to stop Jack herself.

Back at the camp, Dougal arrives after his scouting expedition. Jamie tells him of the intelligence Claire has learned from BJR about the location of the British army. Dougal remarks that it would have been nice to know that before he had taken all that time scouting out their whereabouts. Jamie informs him that Colum has arrived and wants to see him. The look on Dougal’s face is not one of pleasure or excitement.

Claire and Murtagh leave the boarding house to hunt for Jack. Claire is trying to explain to Murtagh the reasons for trying to make Jack wed Mary; Frank’s future is dependent on it. Murtagh is still against giving the poor girl to such a villain as BJR, so he offers to marry her himself. This is not something that is proposed in the book, but I do find it a cute development. We get much more of Murtagh in the show than in the book, and I’m loving every minute of it. I love me a surly Scot! Claire is surprised by the suggestion but tells him how kind and generous his offer is. However, they both know it is not the ideal solution given the war being waged and the fact that Murtagh has no position or home of his own. Jack does have position in the British army, and is son to an English nobleman. Even if Jack were to be killed in the war going on around them, it would give Mary a place to go and a life with the Randall family to raise the child in safety.

Claire goes to the tavern that Jack went to after leaving Alex’s room, asking Murtagh to wait outside. Claire has to convince Jack to do this for his brother. He’s in his cups and feeding on self-pity, again. Jack asks Claire to help him persuade Alex to wed Mary himself. Claire asks what happens to her and the baby when Jack is no longer alive to care for her and Alex is gone. This reminds Jack of the little fact that Claire cursed him with the knowledge of his own death date. She told him he would die on the same day as the battle of Culloden. Show enthusiasts do not know yet if it is during the battle or during other events on that day, but is the day she saw while looking at Frank’s genealogy those few short years ago – and all those centuries ago at the same time.

Claire has a bit of a smug smirk while reminding him of this fact. Jack has to take things back to his torture of Jamie just to hurt Claire with the words. Claire gets up to leave and Jack grabs her by the arm again. She will not entertain his vial sentiments about Jamie. Jack asks Claire if she honestly thinks he can restrain his dark tendencies with Mary. Claire’s last remark to him is that she believes his single tenderness for his brother is what gives her hope that he can control himself with Mary and the baby.

Jamie and Dougal are in the bedchamber with Colum. Dougal thinks that Colum has come to bring the MacKenzies to the rebellion. Colum reveals his purpose of planning for his death, and that his successor will be his son. The boy is not old enough yet so there has to be a guardian for him until the boy is old enough to take the Lairdship. Colum wants Jamie to take this guardian role. This news enrages Dougal, naturally. Dougal has to remind Colum that his son is actually sired by Dougal because Colum was not able to bear a child. Colum knows that Jamie would put his men’s lives above the cause or any other personal drive. Dougal is not able to do the same.

At the boarding house Murtagh and Claire are witnesses to Jack and Mary being wed as Alex watches from his death bed. In the book, Jamie is forced to be a witness, but I like this much better. I never really agreed that Jamie would put aside his hate for Jack enough to stand there and put Mary through this union. I know he understands the impact to Frank, but I still feel his hate would win out. This is my own opinion, but there it is nonetheless.

Back at camp the war council is meeting to discuss the tactics for attacking the British at their encampment just 12 miles away. Jamie has maneuvered the situation to prevent the clash on the Moor. The strategy is agreed upon to have two columns go to take the British by surprise. But one stipulation is placed upon the plot: the Prince and the Quartermaster (Gerard Horan) would lead one column and Jamie and the Lord General Murray (Julian Wadham) lead the other. Jamie was to lead one of them and the General the other, but apparently the Quartermaster wants his page in the history books. Jamie has no choice but to agree.

Dougal enters Colum’s room alone for a private discussion with his brother. Dougal is apparently set to pour out his heart to his dying brother. Colum is even weaker than before. Dougal remarks on and remembers what injured Colum to make his legs begin the process that now causes his death. Something as simple as being thrown from a horse at the age of 10 started Colum down the path of the crippling syndrome that plagued his life. Dougal remarks on how much it wounded him to see his stronger and invulnerable older brother grow weaker and weaker with age because of it. Dougal, ever thinking of himself.

When Colum does not respond, Dougal gets angry and tries to draw his attention, but Colum is beyond it now. Colum is holding the vile that Claire gave him, but he can hear no more of what his brother is saying. When Dougal realizes that his brother is gone he lays his head on his chest in sorrow, but rises accusing him of leaving him alone in the world and causing his words to be stuck in his throat forever.

Back at the boarding house, everyone stands around Alex’s bed listening to him rasp out his last breaths. As the sounds stop you see Mary start to weep and Jack’s face stricken with grief for the first time ever. Jack and Mary look at each other briefly. Then Jack, always going to the shocking and extreme, jumps on his brother and starts pounding him in the chest. Poor Mary turns and practically falls into Claire’s arms. The look of revulsion on Claire’s face is profoundly obvious. Jack finally steps back and straightens his coat and hair, then turns and leaves the room.

At the encampment Claire has to tell Jamie about the marriage, and Jamie is just astonished at all of it. Claire reminds him that Mary will be his widow, not his wife. Jamie tells her that if they succeed that night with the surprise attack on the British, there will not be any Battle of Culloden. Claire then reminds Jamie of her promise to help bleed BJR to death and give Jamie his revenge one way or another.

That night Jamie and the General make it to their position in the surprise attack on the British, but the Prince does not. They got lost and had to turn back. Murtagh had to bring back the grim news, and this means the battle will take place on Culloden Moor as Claire had warned.

Join me for the heart-wrenching season finale on July 9th. Having read the book, I can truly warn you to stockpile Kleenex now!

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‘Mechanic: Resurrection’ Trailer and Poster with Jason Statham, Jessica Alba

Rebecca Murray

June 24, 2016

Jason Statham reprises his role as Arthur Bishop from the 2011 remake of the 1972 action thriller The Mechanic in 2016’s Mechanic: Resurrection. Lionsgate’s finally released an official trailer and poster for the sequel which is heading to theaters on August 26th. Directed by Dennis Gansel (The Fourth State, We Are the Night) from a script by Philip Shelby and Tony Mosher, the cast also includes Jessica Alba (taking a break from running her billion dollar business), Tommy Lee Jones, and Michelle Yeoh.

The Mechanic remake starring Statham, Ben Foster, and Donald Sutherland was directed by Simon West. Opening on January 28, 2011, the film grossed $11.4 million domestically over its opening weekend. Internationally, The Mechanic rang up $62 million in box office business before leaving theaters.

The Plot: Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) returns as the Mechanic in the sequel to the 2011 action thriller. When the deceitful actions of a cunning but beautiful woman (Jessica Alba) force him to return to the life he left behind, Bishop’s life is once again in danger as he has to complete an impossible list of assassinations of the most dangerous men in the world.

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‘Masters of Sex’s Michael Sheen to Play the Green River Killer

Rebecca Murray

June 24, 2016

Masters of Sex star Michael Sheen will make his feature film directorial debut with Green River Killer, a thriller based on the true story of serial killer Gary Ridgway. Sheen will also take on the lead role and he’ll produce the crime drama along with QC Entertainment and Dark Horse Entertainment. The film’s based on Dark Horse’s graphic novel Green River Killer: A True Detective Story by Jeff Jensen, and in addition to directing, producing, and starring in the project, Sheen adapted the novel for the screen.

“Michael has written an elegant script which brings his sophisticated vision to subverting the typical serial killer movie,” said QC Principals Sean McKittrick and Ray Mansfield. “Jensen and Ridgway are terrific roles for both an actor of Michael’s caliber and the actor cast opposite him. As producers who have long championed actors making the move to directing, we couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it.”

“This is a dark story but one that ultimately finds hope and meaning in that darkness,” said Sheen. “The story of Tom and Gary, and how they are bound together in time, pulled me in from the beginning and wouldn’t let go. I hope that by now bringing it to life on screen it can make audiences feel the same way.”

“Green River Killer presents the ultimate insider’s account of America’s most prolific serial killer,” added Dark Horse Entertainment President Mike Richardson. “Michael Sheen’s passion for the material was clear when he insisted on adapting the book on spec. His screenplay proves that Jeff Jensen’s Eisner Award-winning graphic novel is perfectly suited for the screen.”

The Plot: The film is the story of Tom Jensen, the man who spent twenty years looking for the ‘Green River Killer,’ and Gary Ridgway (to be played by Sheen), the man he caught. After a two-decade hunt and forty-nine official murders, the two men are forced to live and work together in a dark alliance to uncover the truth.

‘Lights Out’ Debuts a Creepy New Trailer

Rebecca Murray

June 24, 2016

Lights Out with Teresa Palmer and Gabriel Bateman — Gabriel Bateman and Teresa Palmer in ‘Lights Out’ (Photo © 2016 Warner Bros Entertainment, Ratpac-Dune Entertainment)

Warner Bros Pictures’ original horror film Lights Out has just unveiled an intense, creepy new trailer. Director David F. Sandberg makes his feature film directorial debut with this horror movie based on his short film, with horror veteran James Wan producing. The cast includes Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Billy Burke, Alexander DiPersia, and Maria Bello. Lights Out opens in theaters on July 22, 2016.

The Plot: When Rebecca (Palmer) left home, she thought she left her childhood fears behind. Growing up, she was never really sure of what was and wasn’t real when the lights went out…and now her little brother, Martin (Gabriel Bateman), is experiencing the same unexplained and terrifying events that had once tested her sanity and threatened her safety. A frightening entity with a mysterious attachment to their mother, Sophie (Bello), has reemerged. But this time, as Rebecca gets closer to unlocking the truth, there is no denying that all their lives are in danger… once the lights go out.

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‘American Pastoral’ First Trailer and Poster: Ewan McGregor Stars and Directs

Rebecca Murray

June 24, 2016

Lionsgate’s released the official trailer and film poster for American Pastoral, directed by Ewan McGregor. McGregor (Beginners, The Impossible) makes his feature film directorial debut with the dramatic film based on Philip Roth’s novel. McGregor also leads the cast that includes Jennifer Connolly (Requiem for a Dream, A Beautiful Mind), Dakota Fanning (Every Secret Thing, The Runaways), Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black), and David Strathairn (The Blacklist). American Pastoral will open in theaters on October 21, 2016.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, actor/director McGregor explained why he stepped behind the camera to direct American Pastoral. “I have dreamt of directing a feature for the last 15 years and never found the ‘right’ story. I wanted to direct, not for the sake of being a director, but because there was a story I HAD to tell. Well American Pastoral gave me everything I was looking for. I was incredibly lucky that I had Lakeshore’s trust and incredible talent in front of and behind the camera to make Roth’s story the film I thought it should be. The creative collaboration with the cast and the crew was as thrilling as I had hoped it would be. I was a very happy man making this film and it is the film I wanted it to be,” said McGregor.

The Plot: Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning Philip Roth novel, American Pastoral follows a family whose seemingly idyllic existence is shattered by the social and political turmoil of the 1960s. Ewan McGregor stars as Seymour “Swede” Levov, a once legendary high school athlete who is now a successful businessman married to Dawn (Connelly), a former beauty queen. But turmoil brews beneath the polished veneer of Swede’s life. When his beloved teenage daughter, Merry (Fanning), disappears after being accused of committing a violent act, Swede dedicates himself to finding her and reuniting his family. What he discovers shakes him to the core, forcing him to look beneath the surface and confront the chaos that is shaping the world around him.

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