The first trailer’s arrived for Now We’re Talking, a comedy series from go90, distributed media platform UNINTERRUPTED, and Warner Bros.’s digital studio Blue Ribbon Content. The sports-themed comedy was created by Casual‘s Tommy Dewey and The Office‘s Tug Coker who also serve as executive producers along with Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Jennifer Gore, and Nikki Kessler.
Dewey and Coker lead the cast of the short-form digital series which is set to debut on go90 (a free mobile-first video platform) on September 14, 2016.
Per the official announcement, the seven-episode series will also feature cameos from sports stars including Shawne Merriman, Arian Foster, Lance Briggs, Curt Menefee, and Plaxico Burress. In addition to Dewey and Coker, the cast includes Malcolm Barrett, Molly Ephraim, Fred Melamed, Kevin Bigley, LaMonica Garrett, and Eamon Sheehan.
The Plot: The series follows the careers of former quarterbacks Tug Tanner (Coker) and Tommy Arondall (Dewey), who now find themselves falling from the top of their NFL game to the bottom of their class in sports broadcasting school. Now We’re Talking takes a fresh, comedic approach to Tug and Tommy’s post-football relationship, with the former adversaries now forced to work together to try to find success on a new playing field.
(Edited: The trailer’s no longer available online.)
When we spoke to Jimmy Smits at the 2016 San Diego Comic Con, the 24: Legacy star had only completely the pilot episode. Filming will kick off in September on the remainder of the first season, and Fox has set 24: Legacy to debut in the prime spot following Super Bowl 2017. Smits, who’s a news junkie in real life, says current political events are fascinating to him and he’s interested to see how much of that will bleed through to the world of 24: Legacy.
Jimmy Smits Interview:
Can you talk about your character?
Jimmy Smits: “I play Senator John Donovan, aspiring for higher office let’s say. His spouse – he’s married to Miranda Otto’s character, Rebecca Ingram. Kind of a Washington power couple. As is the case with all of the 24 incarnations that you’ve had, you’ve always had the progressive female proactive characters. Miranda’s character in this incarnation of the show is the head of the CTU and with my character running for office she has had this kind of silent agreement that it’s his turn to do something, but she gets called back in as does Corey (Hawkins’) character – he gets sucked back in. And then the clock starts ticking. That’s pretty much it on my side.”
Have you been a fan of the series?
Jimmy Smits: “Oh yeah, absolutely. Not every single season, but I check in with every show. I think the great thing about this and why I was real happy to jump on board is that the visual tint of the show is so iconic. Real-time, multiple boxes…I think it’s changed the way we watch television in a lot of respects, that whole real-time thing, and has become seminal in a lot of shows that went after it. So, it’s kind of for me – and it’s appropriate that it’s called Legacy – it’s just an extension of the universe, an expansion of this kind of universe that they’ve created. A lot has changed since the episodes first aired in our world, in our real world, and I think that the writers – and a lot of the writing team that was involved in the original incarnation of the show are on board – they’re going to keep that whole (aspect).
It’s not like a reboot. We’re not saying it’s a reboot because a reboot implies it’s replacing something. It’s a whole different rejuvenation of the series in a lot of ways.”
24 was great for diversity in showing that there could be a black president before there was one, but also having a lot of diversity in the rest of the cast. Was that important to you?
Jimmy Smits: “Because the same producers in terms of the executive producers and the writers of the show, that is something that’s definitely going to continue. And if you turn around and look at the two other actors (Miranda Otto and Corey Hawkins) who are up there, you see proof of that. You see something that’s very diverse. It’s reflected in the writers room, I’m happy to say, all around, and with our crew. That’s a nice thing.”
Is the format more rigorous and exhausting than you expected?
Jimmy Smits: (Laughing) “Not for me. Corey’s the one who’s going through all of the action parts. I was just in and out for the pilot episode. It’s kind of just introducing the characters and touching on the relationships. We’ll see what happens from there.”
Carly Chaikin as Darlene in ‘Mr. Robot’ season 2 episode 8 (Photo by Michael Parmelee / USA Network)
After what initially appears to be a major success, everything starts to go wrong for fsociety in season 2, episode 8, of USA Network’s Mr. Robot. Darlene (Carly Chaikin), Mobley (Sunita Mani), and Trenton (Azhar Khan), the core of fsociety, learn about an upcoming FBI conference call as a result of their earlier hack of FBI computers.
They listen in as the FBI agents discuss the fact that they have backdoor access to every smartphone in the US which means that private citizens’ phones are under surveillance with no warrant. The agents also mention that as a result of their efforts to arrest the perpetrators of the 5/9 hack, dubbed Operation Berenstain, they have 16 suspects in the 5/9 hack under surveillance and one is dead. Darlene makes a video using the fsociety mask during which she plays the captured audio and states that “access to our lives is officially denied,” and that “we will destroy you.”
As an aside, there is a theory circulating that the word “Berenstain” in the FBI operation is significant in itself. In “The Mandela Effect,” people have a collective memory of things that never actually happened. In this case, people recall the children’s book series as Berenstein Bears, when in reality it was “Berenstain.” As it relates to this series, there are some who believe it was at one time “Berenstein,” but that we are in a parallel universe where it is now Berenstain. This would move the series into the realm of science fiction. It seems more probable that since Elliot (Rami Malek) is the embodiment of an unreliable narrator, viewers are always wondering what is reality. This questioning of the reliability of what we see extends to scenes where Elliot doesn’t appear. It is definitely an issue in this episode as Darlene does some unbelievable things.
After the fsociety video is released, Mobley becomes very agitated. He believes that they are all under FBI surveillance and that Romero is the dead one the FBI made reference to. While arguing about Mobley staying, the owner of the house they have commandeered, (the lawyer for E Corp, Susan Jacobs), returns home to find all of them there. At first, the group ties her up while they try to find something incriminating in her emails with which to blackmail her into silence. After an altercation with Trenton leads to a head wound for Susan, Darlene goes down to see her. Darlene tells Susan that she first saw her when Darlene was four and Susan laughed when E Corp was cleared of all that it had put her family through following her dad’s death. Darlene zaps her with a stun gun causing Susan to fall into the pool and drown.
Darlene tells Mobley and Trenton that Susan’s death was an accident and asks them to leave so that she and Cisco (Michael Drayer) can wipe down the house. Cisco and Darlene take the body to the pound where they use the crematorium there to dispose of Susan’s body. Mobley and Trenton are clearly frightened; Mobley tells Trenton that they can’t stay there in the city as the FBI, Dark Army, or police could be after them.
Meanwhile, Angela (Portia Doubleday) is at a party and performs a sad Karaoke rendition of Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.” This is intercut with the three fsociety members trying to hack Susan Jacobs’ computer. The lyrics have meaning for Angela as well as Darlene, Mobley, and Trenton: “Welcome to your life, there’s no turning back,” and “all for freedom and for pleasure, nothing ever lasts forever.” Clearly, the fsociety members are on a dangerous path, one that Mobley now calls colossally stupid.
Angela’s goals are not clear. In the last episode, it seemed as though she had positioned herself in the Risk Management department of E Corp in order to get incriminating evidence of the corporations’ nefarious dealings. However, she takes down a man who castigates her for working at a company that “killed her mother,” saying that she is 27 years old and makes a six-figure salary at the biggest conglomerate in the world while he is a 60-year-old plumber. We know from the positive affirmation tapes that Angela listens to that she lacks self-esteem and that she takes pride in her success at E Corp. So, the lyrics, “I can’t stand this indecision, married with a lack of vision,” describes Angela’s predicament: to bring down E Corp as revenge for her mother’s death or to continue to achieve success there.
After Darlene and Cisco dispose of Susan’s body, Darlene is troubled by the fact that she murdered someone. When she wakes later at Cisco’s house, she gets on his computer while he is in the shower. She finds correspondence in Chinese from the Dark Army congratulating him for his work with the femtocell and telling him that the backdoor is in play. Angered at Cisco’s treachery, Darlene smashes his computer and when he comes out of the bathroom she slugs him with a baseball bat.
Even though it is a holiday, FBI agent Dom (Grace Gummer) has been following the trail that ultimately leads to Mobley. His hacker handle is DJ Mobley and it was listed in the handout she found at Romero’s home. She tells him that she isn’t interested in him but wants Tyrell Wellick. Mobley requests a lawyer and is released. He erases all the data on his phone and puts it in the basket of a bike messenger.
Finally, Trenton receives a message from Mobley telling her that they are burned and to meet him at the coffee shop where they first met. Mobley does not show, however.
Even without Elliot or Mr. Robot, this was a very tense and eventful episode. With the dogged Dom DiPierro on the case, things are looking very perilous for fsociety. It is now clear that the Dark Army has been using fsociety to further their aims.
Cole Sprouse took a five year break from acting following the end of The Suite Life on Deck but now he’s back with a starring role in the upcoming The CW series Riverdale. Riverdale is based on the iconic Archie comics and in the series Sprouse will be tackling the role of hamburger-loving Jughead Jones. The CW hasn’t set a premiere date yet for Riverdale, but Archie fans can expect to see it debut as a midseason replacement.
The Plot: “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 (K.J. Apa) is still the all-American teen, but the summer’s events made him realize that he wants to pursue a career in music — 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 her 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…”
The cast took part in the 2016 San Diego Comic Con to promote the new series and to talk about their characters during a Q&A with Comic Con attendees. They also participated in short roundtable interviews in support of the comic book-inspired series. Check out what Sprouse had to say during our brief interview at this year’s Con:
Would you say Jughead as a character is the most unlike the character from the comics?
Cole Sprouse: “He’s definitely an interesting character in this. I think the Jughead we’re closest to in this is the Mark Waid and Fiona Staples Jughead – that’s definitely the one we’re pulling from, the recent reboot of the Archie comics. But there’s also a small little narrative within the old digest in which Jughead is a sleuth, an amateur detective. He’s had a bunch of iterations, but sleuth Jughead is definitely the one we’re kind of going for in this. He’s the narrator. He’s always been an anti-authority non-conformist kind of character. That’s always been Jughead. He still has that fundamentally within the show. He’s also still sardonic and sarcastic. It will eventually reveal itself that he’s still the comic relief. But he’s the point of view character. He’s still the narrator of this film noir dialogue.
It’s going to be interesting seeing him. I know that Roberto (Aguirre-Sacasa) was firm on making Jughead kind of an outsider character, a bit of a weirdo. He’s definitely the black sheep of Riverdale. I’m excited to bring that Jughead to life.
What’s Jughead’s relationship with Archie like in the series?
Cole Sprouse: “So, Archie (played by K.J. Apa) and Jughead were clearly best friends. We wanted to give … My understanding of Jughead and Archie is that we wanted to build a narrative of repair with them where they become super solid friends. Because, one, as an actual writing trope that’s much more interesting. I know if you come into a friendship with Archie and Jughead that’s already super solid – ‘They’re the most solid best friends!’ – that’s close to the comics but it’s not as interesting to watch as a repair or some tension between Jughead and Archie. But, they are definitely going to be working on their friendship. They’re clearly best friends, even in the show still. They’re going to be working on it and that’s more interesting for people to watch.”
Jughead wasn’t near a cheeseburger in the pilot episode. Will that change as the season progresses?
Cole Sprouse: “Actually, it’s funny. He was but it was demolished on his actual plate. I don’t know if the shot showed it too much but he’s still eating quite a bit. We don’t want to beat the ‘Jughead eating a cheeseburger’ over the head for the audience members. Like, ‘Here’s seven cheeseburgers, Jughead!’ But, the remains of an eaten cheeseburger might be there. He might be ordering another, but in terms of a pyramid of cheeseburgers, I don’t know.”
(Interview by Sandy Kraisirideja. Article by Rebecca Murray.)
Phoebe Tonkin says we can expect Hayley to be in full-on protection mode when The CW’s The Originals returns for its fourth season in 2017. Tonkin and her fellow The Originals cast mates Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Charles Michael Davis, Yusuf Gatewood, and Riley Voelkel took part in a jam-packed panel at the 2016 San Diego Comic Con where they answered questions from fans. The cast also sat down for roundtable interviews in a slightly quieter room where they delved further into what’s coming up on the show’s much-anticipated fourth season. Here’s what Tonkin had to say about the upcoming season and where we will picking up with Hayley, Hope, and the Mikaelsons.
Phoebe Tonkin Interview:
How does it feel to be the last original female member of this cast?
Phoebe Tonkin: “I know. Good, but sad. I wish there was some more around. I think the season’s opening up a lot of new doors, new characters are able to come in. And obviously with the 13 episode pick up it just changes the pace of the show. It’s kind of fast this year; storylines are a little more condensed which just changes the show.”
During the time jump, what has Hayley been up to?
Phoebe Tonkin: “I don’t know. I would love to think that she wasn’t just spending 24 hours a day thinking and looking for cures for the Mikaelsons. I would think that maybe she did some fun things with her daughter and went on a holiday or something. She probably didn’t. But you know I think she’s still bonding and getting to know her kid. I think what’s going to be really fun to play is this new character as Hope and what kind of a little girl she is. She may be a little bit like Klaus. Has she got a little bit of a dark side? She is his daughter. I think that’s going to be fun to explore.”
Is she still thinking about all the people in her life who have died?
Phoebe Tonkin: “I think five years have passed so I think it’s enough time. I think she still thinks about the people that she lost but I also think that time has moved on. She also has her kid now and her kid is her sole priority.”
It’s possible Klaus will come back into the picture fairly quickly. How will the reunion be between Hayley and Klaus?
Phoebe Tonkin: “You know, I think she’s been thinking about them for the last five years. I think it’s going to be very weird to see them all again. I think a lot of time has passed and things have changed, but I think he’s going to be really emotional to see that he missed so much of his daughter’s life. I’m sure that would be really hard to leave your daughter when she’s a baby and then come back when she’s a little (girl). She’s like a walking, talking little girl.”
Do you think Hope will take a more important role in the series this season?
Phoebe Tonkin: “Yeah, definitely. I think now that she is seven, she is her own character. She’s got her own storylines. She’s got her own interests and her own maybe, as I said, dark side to her. I think she’s a very powerful witch. She may be a bit of an ally to Freya (Riley Voelkel). She may be able to help Freya with witchcraft and things like that. So, yeah, it’s going to be really interesting.”
Hope’s a werewolf-witch-vampire hybrid. How does Hope balance all of these supernatural traits she has?
Phoebe Tonkin: “I don’t know. We haven’t seen that yet. I would love to see like a little puppy wolf and then like a big wolf running around the woods. That would be really cute.”
Hayley is pretty bad-ass in her own right. Will we see that side of her initially in season four or will she be in straight protection mode for her daughter?
Phoebe Tonkin: “I think it’s probably straight protection mode. You know, she’s never had family and now she does. I think her daughter is the only thing that she loves, the only thing she cares about, and I think she’d do anything to protect Hope.”
Does this mean we’ll see a more mellow side of Hayley?
Phoebe Tonkin: “Yeah. I just think that the world has changed for Hayley now. She’s alone, just her and her daughter. Yeah, I think it’s kind of mellowed – she hasn’t been on a mission in five years. I’m sure when she’s finally able to save them, she will be able to resume some sort of level of normalcy maybe with her daughter.”
What would be the first thing she wants to tell Elijah when she sees him again?
(Daniel Gillies slips into a seat next to her and asks the same question.)
Phoebe Tonkin: “What would be the first thing I’d say to you?” (Daniel teases what he’d say.) […]”Do they have carbs in hell?”
Daniel Gillies: “Wow, wow, wow.”
Phoebe Tonkin: “I can only say that because you’re so fit now. You’re so fit.”
Daniel Gillies: “That’s not what she meant.”
What would Elijah tell Hayley?
Daniel Gillies: “Something kinder than what she said to me. That’s so rude!”
Phoebe Tonkin: “Carbs are good! When were carbs labeled as a bad thing?”
Daniel Gillies: “That’s a terrible way to dig yourself out of this ditch.”
Phoebe Tonkin: “Really?”
Daniel Gillies: “Doesn’t she look gorgeous today? And can we see your shoes? I want to show you (her shoes).”
(Phoebe lifts her leg up above the edge of the table to show off her shoes – it’s on the video below.)
Watch the Phoebe Tonkin interview:
(Interview by Carrie Chavez. Article by Rebecca Murray.)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as Edward Snowden in writer/director Oliver Stone’s Snowden, coming to theaters on September 16, 2016. The new clip features Gordon-Levitt as Snowden acing an aptitude test given as part of the CIA recruitment process. Snowden also stars Rhys Ifans, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto, Tom Wilkinson, Nicolas Cage, Scott Eastwood, Joely Richardson, Timothy Olyphant, and Ben Schnetzer.
The Plot: Academy Award®-winning director Oliver Stone, who brought Platoon, Born on the Fourth of July, Wall Street and JFK to the big screen, tackles the most important and fascinating true story of the 21st century. Snowden, the politically-charged, pulse-pounding thriller starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley, reveals the incredible untold personal story of Edward Snowden, the polarizing figure who exposed shocking illegal surveillance activities by the NSA and became one of the most wanted men in the world. He is considered a hero by some, and a traitor by others. No matter which you believe, the epic story of why he did it, who he left behind, and how he pulled it off makes for one of the most compelling films of the year.
The CW’s The 100 cast once again made the trip down to San Diego for the annual Comic Con, with cast members including Eliza Taylor, Henry Ian Cusick, Marie Avgeropoulos, and Lindsey Morgan showing up at the sold-out convention to talk about the popular sci-fi series. Season three was a real roller coaster ride, and season four doesn’t look to be any easier for all of the surviving The 100 characters.
In addition to a jam-packed Q&A with fans, The 100 cast also took part in roundtable interviews to discuss the events of season three and what we can look forward to with season four. Cusick, who’s quick to laugh, even told us about conversations he had with Michael Beach (‘Charles Pike’) about the similarities between what was going on in season three and what’s happening during America’s current presidential race.
Henry Ian Cusick Interview:
What did you think about your character’s arc last season?
Henry Ian Cusick: “My storyline last year, I liked it. I really enjoyed working with Michael Beach a lot, the Pike storyline. I thought that was kind of an interesting storyline. People said, ‘That could never happen.’ Well, it’s happening. It’s happening now in America. I thought that was cool that they intentionally or unintentionally there was a parallel between that and what’s happening now.
For me, I really enjoyed my season last year. I enjoy working with everyone, but I think it was largely from working with Michael Beach. I loved working with him. He’s a good guy.
[…]He was such a lovely guy. And you know what? He was so passionate about his character. We would have chats about it. I’d say, ‘You’re Trump,’ and he’d go, ‘No! No, but listen…!’ He was fun.”
Did those conversations really go on where you compared him to what’s going on now politically?
Henry Ian Cusick: “Yeah, lightheartedly. We would mess with each other a lot. (Laughing) Why? What do you think we talk about? How’s my hair? How do I look?”
Who is going to be Chancellor now?
Henry Ian Cusick: “Well, Pike was the Chancellor so that’s a vacuum that needs to be filled. I don’t even know who has that pin. That pin’s been moved around so many times. I’m surprised it hasn’t been lost. So that’s something that needs to be filled and that’s kind of addressed in episode one of season four. There’s a power vacuum that needs to be filled there and also in Polis. There’s no leader in Polis.”
How was it doing the more physical scenes last year?
Henry Ian Cusick: “Being crucified you mean? (Laughing) I’ve done that before. That was easy. It was okay. The good thing about TV is we work fast. If that was a movie I’d be up there for days and weeks. On TV it’s like, ‘We have to shoot now, go. Get him up. Let’s do the next scene.’ It’s not too long.”
How was it playing that inner struggle over whether to take the chip?
Henry Ian Cusick: “Yeah, I liked that scene. That was cool. Our show is so plot-driven, so doing a bit more character stuff is a good opportunity. That’s what we want as actors. We want that challenge.”
Are you surprised Kane’s still alive at this point?
Henry Ian Cusick: “Yes and no. I have a contract. (Laughing) I have bills. But, yes. He has no real connection with anyone. Abby (played by Paige Turco) has Clarke. Jaha (Isaiah Washington) had Wells. And then the rest are all connected in some way. Kane was sort of floating free and I think that’s why I kind of latched on to the idea that Bellamy (Bob Morley) could be my son. I needed a hook there. And now I’ve got Abby so there’s a connection. But, yeah, he could have been (killed off). What was he doing? Yes, he could have easily been killed a while ago.”
Season one of Supergirl introduced Melissa Benoist as Kara Zor-El/Kara Danvers and Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers, her tough, take-no-prisoners human sister. The first season of the comic book-inspired series aired on CBS, however the show’s now moved to The CW which makes it much easier to explore crossover opportunities between Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, and Legends of Tomorrow. Sitting down to discuss the upcoming season during the 2016 San Diego Comic Con, Leigh said she’s really hopeful that she’ll finally get the opportunity to work with one member in particular from The CW/DC Comics world. “Definitely Grant (Gustin) as The Flash because I was not invited to their little race and I want to win!” said Leigh, laughing.
The CW’s Supergirl season two will premiere on Monday, October 10th at 8pm ET/PT.
Chyler Leigh Interview:
What can you tease about Alex and J’onn’s working relationship this season?
Chyler Leigh: “Well, this season is really about kind of where we… One of the storylines we left off with last year was Project Cadmus which is a place that at this point we don’t know a tremendous amount about. But, what we do know is that it’s a place that dissects aliens. For us, it’s a major threat. And we know that my father is at Cadmus. So, my journey with Supergirl and with J’onn is to get there and try to find out if my father is still alive. So that’s a big part of the adventure for them at this point in the season.”
What did you think about the big reveal of finding out your boss was the Martian Manhunter?
Chyler Leigh: “Coolest thing ever! David Harewood was so fantastic in that scene and I love him to death. So for him figuring out what we found out – because he knew before we did but just before we did. So finding that out was just amazing and he just nails it. I love him so much. He’s so great.”
Do you get to have any scenes with the new President of the United States, the original Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)?
Chyler Leigh: “Maybe. Maybe I do. Maybe there’s a little undercover action to make sure that certain people are taken care of and protected. Maybe.”
What do you think about the season three scripts thus far?
Chyler Leigh: “It starts off very much with a bang. We break right through the gates and it’s full-fledged. You learn a lot of things very quickly in the first three episodes which really set the stage for some pretty big bads that are coming.”
What do you think about being on a big effects show versus something like Grey’s Anatomy?
Chyler Leigh: “Oh, it’s night and day. It’s the most fun I’ve ever had, genuinely. Melissa and I got thrown into it very quickly as far as the stunts and the fighting and the physicality aspect of it. It’s so fun. It’s so challenging and difficult but I’m very stubborn and I try to do as much as I possibly can. And so physically it was definitely taxing but so rewarding. I have a 12 year-old son who thinks I’m literally the coolest person on the planet. So, I’m good with it. It’s fun.”
Any particular stunts we should be watching out for?
Chyler Leigh: “The first two episodes start with really, really big fights. Supergirl and Alex get to team up and kick some you know what. So, yeah, it’s going to be good.”
Watch the Chyler Leigh interview:
(Interview by Fred Topel. Article by Rebecca Murray.)
Starz has confirmed their hit comedy series Survivor’s Remorse has earned a fourth season. Season three of the series has been averaging 2.9 million viewers which is up more than 20% over season two, according to the network. Glee‘s Mike O’Malley is Survivor’s Remorse‘s showrunner and executive produces. The cast is led by Jessie T. Usher and includes RonReaco Lee, Tichina Arnold, Teyonah Parris, and Erica Ash.
“I’m incredibly proud of the team at Survivor’s Remorse and what we’ve built,” said LeBron James. “The show grew so much this year, attracting new fans and reaching new levels of popularity. I want to thank all the fans who’ve made Survivor’s Remorse a success and the team at Starz for all of their support.”
“We are thrilled to renew Survivor’s Remorse for a fourth season,” said Carmi Zlotnik, managing director of Starz. “Critics have consistently called it one of the smartest and funniest comedies on television and we are delighted to see audiences embracing the characters and the storyline with that same enthusiasm. Mike O’Malley and his tremendously talented team of writers and actors boldly tackle today’s most pressing issues, from race, class, sex, and politics, to love and loss, but with such a deft touch that nothing ever feels heavy-handed. In the Calloways, O’Malley has created a modern family bound by heart and humor, who remain completely relatable despite dealing with the ‘pro-money and pro-problems’ that come with Cam’s position as one of the top basketball stars in the nation.”
The Plot:Survivor’s Remorse follows the life of Cam Calloway (Usher), a hard-working, young basketball star who is thrust into the limelight after signing a huge contract with a pro basketball team in Atlanta. In Season Three, fame and fortune can’t shield pro-basketballer Cam Calloway against tragedy. Each member of the Calloway family copes with the fallout of Uncle Julius’ accident in their own way. Family bonds are tested, as a new season of “Survivor’s Remorse” explores themes of love and loss, the comforts and doubts found in religion, the danger of seeking out ancestral roots, the power of bad parenting, the pitfalls of public utterances, and the pain of dredging up the past.
Amazon Studios and Broadgreen Pictures have released the U.S. trailer for The Dressmaker based on the novel by Rosalie Ham. P.J. Hogan and Jocelyn Moorhouse adapted the book for the screen with Moorhouse also directing the dark comedy set in Australia. Kate Winslet leads a cast that includes Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving, Sarah Snook, Judy Davis, and Caroline Goodall. The Dressmaker will arrive in theaters on September 23, 2016.
The Plot: A glamorous, worldly dressmaker returns to her small Australian hometown to seek the truth behind her notorious reputation. This dark and quirky comedy stars Academy Award winner Kate Winslet as Tilly Dunnage, who cares for her eccentric mother (Academy Award nominee Judy Davis), schemes with the local sergeant (Hugo Weaving) who has secrets of his own, and falls for local farmer Teddy (Liam Hemsworth). As she starts to unravel her scandalous past, she transforms the town’s women with her exquisite creations. Armed with only her sewing machine and haute couture style, Tilly shows she is a force to be reckoned with and that revenge never goes out of style.
