Vertical Entertainment’s Edge of Winter has released a new trailer and poster for the thriller co-written and directed by Rob Connolly. Joel Kinnaman (Suicide Squad, House of Cards) co-stars with the new Spider-Man, Tom Holland, along with Percy Hynes White, Rachelle Lefevre (Under the Dome), Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead), and Rossif Sutherland (Reign). Edge of Winter will be available on VOD on July 26, 2016 followed by a theatrical release on August 12th.
The Plot: Recently divorced and laid off from his job, Elliot Baker (Joel Kinnaman) is desperate to spend more time bonding with his sons, Bradley (Tom Holland) and Caleb (Percy Hynes White). What starts as family day trip to teach his boys how to shoot turns into a nightmare when they become stranded. As they retreat to a desolate cabin, Elliot’s mounting fear of losing custody pushes him to the edge. The brothers quickly realize that the man responsible for keeping them safe has now become their biggest threat.
‘Archer’s Cyril Figgis (voice of Chris Parnell), Malory Archer (voice of Jessica Walter), Pam Poovey (voice of Amber Nash), Agent Sterling Archer (voice of H. Jon Benjamin), Agent Lana Kane (voice of Aisha Tyler), Cheryl (voice of Judy Greer), Agent Ray Gillette (voice of Adam Reed) (Photo: FX)
Cast members from the popular FX animated series Archer are going to be putting on a special one-night only live performance at this year’s Comic Con in San Diego. FX Networks just announced the Archer Live! touring show will have a special performance on the Inspiration Hornblower yacht on Thursday, July 21st with boarding at 6:30pm PT and the show starting at 8pm.
According to FX, the Comic Con event will begin with a live performance featuring the Archer cast. In addition, fans of the popular adults-only animated series will be treated to drinks, food, giveaways, and a photo booth. Fans can visit EventBrite.com to register for tickets to the event. You have to be 21 or older to board the boat.
Among the Archer stars expected to participate in the Archer Live! event are H. Jon Benjamin (Sterling Archer), Aisha Tyler (Lana Kane), Jessica Walter (Malory Archer), Judy Greer (Cheryl Tunt), Chris Parnell (Cyril Figgis), Amber Nash (Pam Poovey), and Lucky Yates (Krieger), and series creator/executive producer Adam Reed (Ray Gillette).
The drama series Kingdom will be sticking around for a third season as just announced by AT&T Audience Network. The series, currently airing season two on Wednesdays at 9pm ET/PT, was created by Byron Balasco who writes, executive produces, and serves as showrunner. The cast of Kingdom includes Nick Jonas, Frank Grillo, Kiele Sanchez, Matt Lauria, Jonathan Tucker, Joanna Going, and Natalie Martinez.
“The success of season 2 of Kingdom proves how captivating this series is and how viewers have invested and connected with the characters’ lives,” stated Christopher Long, senior vice president, Original Content and Production, AT&T. “Byron Balasco has been at the helm of this gritty mixed martial arts family drama since its inception and has showcased heart wrenching topics that no other show on television has had the strength to touch. We couldn’t be happier to have Byron on for another season and have no doubt that he will create a compelling storyline that no one will forget.”
“I’m beyond grateful to AT&T and to Endemol Shine for allowing us to continue on,” said Balasco. “I am in awe of this incredible cast and inspired by the craft and creativity of my crew. We love making the show and feel like we’ve only scratched the surface. We’re already back to work. Scripts are being written. Blood is being shed.”
The Plot: Season 2 continued to put up a fight with all of its players, throwing them back in the ring. In the first half of the second season, troubled brothers Ryan and Nate’s discovery of their drug-overdosed mother, Christina, puts them back in a whirlwind where their brotherly bond is placed in the forefront. Alvey, concerned that Nate will not find his rhythm as an MMA fighter, is blinded by his failing relationship with Lisa and the loss of their infant son. Ryan accepts a challenge that will test not only his physical endurance but also his relationship with his best friend. Nate is eager to get back into the cage to prove that he has what it takes to make it as a fighter. Jay faces another opportunity to defend his lightweight title despite his battle with addiction. Lisa’s return puts both Alvey and the Navy St. MMA gym at stake.
During the second half of season 2, boundaries and relationships are being tested. Nate is ready to return to the cage to prove that he’s still a viable fighter. Ryan continues to demonstrate his dominance at the gym while Nate attempts to drag Jay away from his new life with Ava. Alicia faces a career-defining decision that will alter her relationships with everyone at the gym. Alvey is stuck in a predicament with his connection with Roxanne and Lisa’s return to Los Angeles. Strength and stamina are put to the ultimate test when Jay and Ryan are faced with a rematch, fighting for the title of the lightweight belt.
Singer and actress Ariana Grande (Scream Queens) has joined the cast of NBC’s musical event, Hairspray Live!. According to the network, Grande will play Penny Pingleton, Tracy Turnblad’s best friend. Grande joins a cast that includes Maddie Baillio as Tracy Turnblad, Harvey Fierstein as Edna Turnblad, Kristin Chenoweth as Velma Von Tussle, Martin Short as Wilbur Turnblad, Jennifer Hudson as Motormouth Maybelle, and Derek Hough as Corny Collins.
The live musical is set to air on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 8pm ET (tape delayed on the West Coast). Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will executive produce. Hairspray Live! will be directed by Alex Rudzinski and Kenny Leon (The Wiz Live!), with Harvey Fierstein writing the script and Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots) choreographing.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to round out our all-star Hairspray Live! cast with Ariana Grande, one of the biggest recording artists in the world,” stated Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment. “She’s also a Broadway baby at heart, having debuted on Broadway when she was 15, and will be fantastic in the delightful role of Penny Pingleton. We look forward to her millions of fans seeing yet another side to this multifaceted performer and we welcome her to this incredible ensemble of artists.”
The Plot: Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Hairspray Live! takes place in 1962 Baltimore. Teenager Tracy Turnblad’s dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV program. When, against all odds, Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight and meets a colorful array of characters, including the resident dreamboat, Link; the ambitious mean girl, Amber; an African-American boy she meets in detention, Seaweed; and his mother, Motormouth Maybelle, the owner of a local record store. Tracy’s mother is the indomitable Edna Turnblad, and she eventually encourages Tracy on her campaign to integrate the all-white Corny Collins Show.
Gotham, Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and Time After Time will be represented on the 2016 San Diego Comic Con hotel keycards. Warner Bros Television will be supplying 40,000 limited edition collectible hotel keycards for attendees of this year’s Comic Con, and today they’ve revealed photos of the keycards to be used at nearly 40 participating hotels during the sold-out fanfest. The 2016 keycards mark the eighth time Warner Bros has been the Comic Con hotel keycard sponsor.
The 2016 San Diego Comic Con will be held at the San Diego Convention Center July 21st through July 24th, with a special preview night on July 20th. The shows featured on the keycards will participate in panels on Saturday, July 23rd.
o Arrow (premieres Wednesday, October 5, at 8/7c on The CW): 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.
o DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (premieres Thursday, October 13, at 8/7c on The CW): The CW’s Super Hero team-up series descends upon San Diego for their second visit to Comic-Con as the cast and creative team seek to answer fans questions about its second season.
o The Flash (premieres Tuesday, October 4, at 8/7c on The CW): Fans won’t have to wait until the fall to start getting answers to their 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.
o Gotham (premieres Monday, September 19, at 8/7c on FOX): 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.
o Supergirl (premieres Monday, October 10, at 8/7c on The CW): Join the series cast and creative team for a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A as they discuss season two’s hot topics and the show’s new home on The CW this fall!
o Time After Time (Midseason on ABC): Giving 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 cast and producers.
Filmmaker Woody Allen hasn’t announced the title of his next feature film but he has confirmed the movie’s cast list. Justin Timberlake (soon to be heard in Trolls), Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs), Juno Temple (Vinyl), and James Belushi (Twin Peaks) have signed on to starring roles in Allen’s untitled film.
According to the official announcement, filming’s expected to begin this fall in New York. Allen’s upcoming film is being produced by Edward Walson, Erika Aronson, and Letty Aronson.
Allen’s currently at work on his first television series set up with Amazon. The untitled show will have a six-episode season one and will star Miley Cyrus and Elaine May. Allen is writing, directing, and also starring in the series. He also has Cafe Society heading to theaters in limited release on July 15th. Cafe Society, starring Jeannie Berlin, Steve Carrell, Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Corey Stoll, and Ken Stott, will be available on Amazon Prime after it exits theaters.
Rami Malek as Elliot Alderson and Christian Slater as Mr. Robot (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood / USA Network)
Syfy and USA Network confirmed the list of shows that will be represented with panels at the San Diego Comic Con and it includes a mix of new and returning series. Syfy will be bringing cast members from The Magicians, The Expanse, and Incorporated to San Diego, and USA Network will host panels for Mr. Robot, Falling Water, and Colony. Wynonna Earp was previously announced by Syfy however isn’t on the list of shows taking part in panels at this year’s Con. Fortunately, fans of that entertaining series can expect a separate announcement on that particular show’s presence at Comic Con.
The 2016 San Diego Comic Con will be held at the Convention Center in downtown San Diego. Preview night will be held on Wednesday, July 20th with the Con taking place July 21st through July 24th. For those who can’t make it to San Diego, Syfy will be putting on “Syfy Presents Live From Comic-Con” hosted by Will Arnett and featuring live broadcasts from the Con.
Syfy Comic Con Schedule:
Saturday, July 23:
3:00pm – 4:00pm: THE EXPANSE – Panel Discussion with the Cast and Creators / Moderated by Adam Savage: Get a sneak peek of the new season of Syfy’s critically acclaimed series from the writers of “Children of Men” and “Iron Man,” based on the New York Times bestselling book series. Moderator Adam Savage (“MythBusters,” Tested.com), along with cast members Thomas Jane, Steven Strait, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham, Cas Anvar, Frankie Adams and executive producers Naren Shankar and Mark Fergus, preview the aftermath of season one’s explosive finale. THE EXPANSE is financed and produced by Alcon Television Group (ATG), a division of Alcon Entertainment. Room: Indigo Ballroom
4:00pm – 5:00pm: THE MAGICIANS – Panel Discussion with the Cast and Creators / Moderated by Author Lev Grossman: The acclaimed breakout hit makes its San Diego Comic-Con debut! Join cast members Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Arjun Gupta, Hale Appleman, Summer Bishil, Jade Tailor and Rick Worthy, along with executive producers John McNamara and Sera Gamble, as they tease the anticipated second season of the Syfy series based on Lev Grossman’s bestselling fantasy trilogy. THE MAGICIANS is a production of Universal Cable Productions. Room: Indigo Ballroom
7:00pm – 8:00pm: INCORPORATED – Exclusive Screening: Be the first to see the pilot of Syfy’s newest thriller! Set in a near-future when corporations have unlimited power, INCORPORATED follows a young executive who conceals his true identity to infiltrate a ruthless mega-corporation and save the woman he loves. INCORPORATED is from Matt Damon, Ben Affleck & Jennifer Todd’s Pearl Street Films, CBS Television Studios and Universal Cable Productions. Room: Indigo Ballroom
USA Network Comic Con Schedule:
Thursday, July 21:
1:45pm – 2:45pm: FALLING WATER – World Premiere Screening: Be the first to see USA Network’s highly anticipated new drama series, FALLING WATER, presented by creators Gale Anne Hurd (“The Walking Dead”) and Blake Masters (“Brotherhood”). Ever wondered what would happen if someone could control our dreams? This mind-bending new thriller, starring David Ajala, Will Yun Lee and Lizzie Brochere, explores this question through the lives of three unrelated people who slowly realize they are dreaming separate parts of a single common dream… a dream that just might hold the key to the fate of humanity. FALLING WATER hails from executive producers Gale Anne Hurd of Valhalla Entertainment, Blake Masters and the late Emmy Award-winner Henry Bromell (“Homeland”). The pilot was written and co-created by Masters and Bromell and is from Universal Cable Productions (UCP). Room: 6A
4:45pm – 5:45pm: COLONY – Panel with the Cast and Creators / Moderated by Retta: COLONY fans: whose side are you on — the Collaborators or the Resistance? Join executive producers Carlton Cuse and Ryan Condal, along with series stars; Josh Holloway, Sarah Wayne Callies, Adrian Pasdar, Peter Jacobson and Tory Kittles, for an exclusive inside look at the brand new season. When USA Network’s critically acclaimed series COLONY returns for season two, mysterious intruders are still in control of a near-future Los Angeles. Will, played by Josh Holloway (“Lost”), has been cooperating with the Collaborators, but now that he knows his wife Katie’s (Sarah Wayne Callies, “The Walking Dead”) secret, have they jeopardized any hope of getting their son Charlie back? COLONY is a co-production between Legendary Television and Universal Cable Productions. Room: 6BCF
6:00pm-7:00pm: MR. ROBOT – Panel Discussion with the Cast / Moderated by Chris Hardwick: Hello, friend. USA’s Golden Globe® award-winning series, MR. ROBOT, is making its Comic-Con debut. Go behind the scenes with stars Rami Malek, Christian Slater, Portia Doubleday, Carly Chaikin and Season 2 two newcomer Grace Gummer as they discuss the series’ exciting second season. MR. ROBOT follows Elliot, a cyber-security engineer who becomes involved in the underground hacker group fsociety, after being recruited by their mysterious leader. Season 2 explores the consequences of fsociety’s 5/9 hack on multi-national company Evil Corp… as well as the illusion of control. MR. ROBOT hails from writer and executive producer Sam Esmail (“Comet”), who will be directing all 12 episodes, as well as Anonymous Content executive producers Steve Golin (“True Detective”) and Chad Hamilton (“Breakup at a Wedding”). MR. ROBOT is produced by Universal Cable Productions. Room: 6BCF
Disney’s released the official teaser poster for Beauty and the Beast, a live-action film based on the studio’s beloved animated movie. Directed by Bill Condon, the much-anticipated Beauty and the Beast stars Harry Potter‘s Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Ian McKellen, and Emma Thompson. Beauty and the Beast will be arriving in theaters on March 17, 2017.
The Plot: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is a live-action re-telling of the studio’s animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several new songs. Beauty and the Beast is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within. The film stars Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Oscar® winner Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s eccentric, but lovable father; Josh Gad as Lefou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Golden Globe® nominee Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, the candelabra; Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Oscar nominee Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and two-time Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.
Beauty and the Beast is produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman, with eight-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards® (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the 1991 animated film, providing the score, which will include new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as several new songs written by Menken and three-time Oscar winner Tim Rice.
Lionsgate Premiere has released the official trailer for Imperium, a dramatic thriller based on real events. The film finds Daniel Radcliffe (currently in theaters starring in Swiss Army Man) playing an FBI agent who goes undercover to get close to leaders of a right-wing group. Written and directed by Daniel Ragussis, the cast also includes Toni Collette, Tracy Letts, Seth Numrich, Pawel Szajda, Devin Druid, Chris Sullivan, Nestor Carbonell, Burn Gorman, and Sam Trammell. The R-rated thriller will open in theaters and On Demand on August 19, 2016.
The Plot: Nate Foster (Daniel Radcliffe), a young, idealistic FBI agent, goes undercover to take down a radical right-wing terrorist group. The bright up-and-coming analyst must confront the challenge of sticking to a new identity while maintaining his real principles as he navigates the dangerous underworld of white supremacy.
Sharknado fans were given the opportunity to decide if April Wexler (played by Tara Reid) would live or die, with the social media campaign using either #AprilLive or #AprilDie votes to determine her fate. With the fourth film of the flying shark franchise, Sharknado: The 4th Awakens, set to air on July 31, 2016 at 8pm ET/PT, the fans have spoken and the votes have been tallied. As it turns out, fans want Reid to stick around. #AprilLive’s won and Reid will be reprising her role as April once again.
In addition to announcing the results of the fan voting, Syfy announced the final batch of cameos for Sharknado: The 4th Awakens. Joining Sharknado stars Ian Ziering (‘Fin Shepard’), David Hasselhoff (‘Gil Shepard’), and Ryan Newman (‘Claudia Shepard’), and newcomers Gary Busey, Tommy Davidson, Imani Hakim, Cody Linley, Masiela Lusha and Cheryl Tiegs in the upcoming Sharknado are:
Andre “Black Nerd” Meadows (YouTube star) as a Train Conductor
Carrot Top (“Vegas Headliner”) as an Uber Driver
Chippendales Dancers (“Chippendales”) as themselves
DeStorm Power (You Tube/Vine Star) as a National Guardsman
Dolvett Quince (“The Biggest Loser”) as a Trainer
Erika Girardi (“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”) as Tech Frances
Gilbert Gottfried (comedian) as TODAY Show correspondent
Seth Rollins (WWE Superstar) as AstroTech Lopez
Steve Guttenberg (“Colton West,” “Lavalantula,” “2 Lava 2”) as Car Owner
Hayley Hasselhoff as Supervisor Mary Jane and Taylor-Ann Hasselhoff as Pilot Shaylin
iJustine (You Tube star) as Supervisor Brock
Roy Nelson (MMA fighter) as Donnie the Paparazzo
Stassi Schroeder as Koening and Jax Taylor as a Guardsman (“Vanderpump Rules”); and
Paul Shaffer as himself
Previously announced cameos include:
Benjy Bronk (“The Howard Stern Show”) as a morning show host
Corey Taylor (Slipknot) as a Shark World hotel security guard
Cynthia Bailey (“The Real Housewives of Atlanta”), Robert Herjavec (“Shark Tank”), Kym Johnson (“Dancing with the Stars”), Carrie Keagan (TV host), T’Keyah Crystal Keymah (“In Living Color”) and “Baywatch” stars Gena Lee Nolin and Alexandra Paul as Astro-X rocket scientists and astrophysicists
David Faustino (“Married with Children”) as a Las Vegas gambler
Dr. Drew Pinsky (“Loveline”) as a pastor
Duane Chapman (“Dog the Bounty Hunter”) as a chainsaw dealer
Frank Mir (MMA fighter) as head of security for the Shark World hotel
Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts) as manager of the Shark World hotel
Jedward (Musicians) as Astro Techs
Jillian Barberie (TV Host) as a train passenger
Lori Greiner (“Shark Tank”) as a home shopping guru
Patti Stanger (“Millionaire Matchmaker”) as a reporter
Stacey Dash (actress and pundit) as the Mayor of Chicago
Vince Neil (Motley Crue)
Wayne Newton (aka Mr. Las Vegas)
Todd, Savannah and Grayson Chrisley (“Chrisley Knows Best”)
The Plot:Sharknado: The 4th Awakens takes place five years after the East Coast was ravaged in last summer’s Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!. Fin (Ziering), his family and the cosmos have been blissfully sharknado-free in the intervening years, but now sharks – and ‘nados! – are being whipped up in places (and ways) least expected.
