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Sam Neill Lands the Lead in ‘The Son’

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Rebecca Murray
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AMC has cast Sam Neill (Jurassic Park) in the lead role in the upcoming dramatic series, The Son, based on Philipp Meyer’s novel. Meyer’s involved as he show’s writer and will be an executive producer along with Lee Shipman, Brian McGreevy, and Kevin Murphy (Murphy is also the showrunner). In addition to Neill, the confirmed cast includes Fargo standout Zahn McClarnon, Henry Garrett, Paola Nunez, and Sydney Lucas.


“This is an incredibly talented cast, led by the remarkable Sam Neill, and we can’t wait to see them embody these characters and give life to this unforgettable story,” stated Joel Stillerman, president of original programming and development for AMC and SundanceTV. Filming’s expected to begin this summer in Austin, Texas, with AMC targeting a 2017 premiere for the 10 one-hour episode season one.

Details on The Son, courtesy of AMC: The series is a multi-generational epic telling of the story of America’s birth as a superpower through the bloody rise and fall of one Texas family. Sam Neill will portray Eli, the charismatic patriarch of the McCullough family. As a child, he was kidnapped and raised among the Comanche Native American tribe and applies the brutal Comanche worldview to his business dealings. He was born on the day Texas became an independent Republic, earning the nickname “First Son of Texas” and is a relic of the Wild West, uneasy with the inexorable taming of Texas and the uncertain future of his legacy.

Henry Garrett is Pete McCullough, the eldest son of Eli. He grew up in Eli’s shadow and struggles to make his impossible father proud while still forging his own identity. Zahn McClarnon portrays Toshaway, a Comanche war chief who captures young Eli and becomes his father figure. Paola Nunez will play Maria Garcia, whose family is the last of the wealthy Spanish aristocracy in South Texas. She is college educated and a woman ahead of her time. Tony-nominated actress Sydney Lucas, rounds out the cast in the role of Jeannie McCullough, the strong-willed tomboy daughter of Pete. Despite coming up in a male-dominated world, she rejects her fate of existing solely to marry well and bear children.

‘Outsiders’ Will Return for Season 2

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Rebecca Murray
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Outsiders Cast
The cast of ‘Outsiders’ season one (Photo Credit: WGN America)

WGN America has renewed the drama Outsiders for a second season. The series, created by Peter Mattei, has been averaging 2.8 million viewers since premiering on January 26, 2016 and has been growing in viewers with each episode. It’s also increased the network’s primetime viewership by 42%, making the decision to bring the show back for a second season a no-brainer.

Mattei executive produces along with Peter Tolan and Paul Giamatti. The cast is led by David Morse (Hurt Locker) and includes Ryan Hurst (Sons of Anarchy), Joe Anderson (Across the Universe), Gillian Alexy (The Americans), Thomas M. Wright (The Bridge), Kyle Gallner (American Sniper), Christina Jackson (Boardwalk Empire), Francie Swift (House of Cards), and Phyllis Somerville (The Big C).

Season two will consist of 13 hour-long episodes.

“We are thrilled that Outsiders has connected with fans in such a powerful and palpable way, and met our highest expectations on every possible level, thanks to Peter Mattei, Peter Tolan, our extraordinary cast, creative team and partners at Sony Pictures Television,” said Matt Cherniss, president and general manager, WGN America and Tribune Studios. “We look forward to venturing up Shay Mountain in search of some Farrell wine for a second season.”

“It’s been gratifying to watch the Outsiders audience steadily grow as viewers continue to be drawn in and riveted by this double-edged story of a family fighting to maintain their traditions and way of life,” said Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht, Presidents of Programming and Production, Sony Pictures Television. “We’re looking forward to another season of masterful storytelling from our creative team, Peter Mattei, Peter Tolan and Paul Giamatti, and to continuing our prolific partnership with WGN America.”

“It’s a dream to bring this combustible mash-up of fairy tale, hillbilly gothic, epic drama, current headlines and good old mayhem to life, stated executive producers Mattei and Tolan. “We are thankful to the extraordinary cast, crew and our supportive partners at WGN America and Sony Pictures Television, and the wonderful Farrell fans who tune in each week. We look forward to getting back to Blackburg and Shay Mountain and continuing this journey for a second season – ged-gedyah!”





The CW Renews Everything: ‘The 100,’ ‘Supernatural,’ ‘Reign’ Will Be Back

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Rebecca Murray
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The 100 Alycia Debnam Carey and Eliza Taylor
Alycia Debnam-Carey as Lexa and Eliza Taylor as Clarke in ‘The 100’ (Photo Credit: Diyah Pera © 2016 The CW Network, LLC)

In a surprise move The CW has given renewal orders to its entire roster of scripted series. The powers-that-be at the network have decided to stick with what seems to be working, allowing all of the scripted shows that make up The CW’s primetime lineup at least one more season. All 10 shows that are currently airing received renewal orders plus Reign which has already wrapped up for the season. The only series left hanging is the one yet to premiere: Containment from The Vampire Diaries creator Julie Plec.


The CW President Mark Pedowitz made the announce of the 11 series renewal order, stating, “The CW has become home to some of the most critically-acclaimed shows on broadcast television, with a wide array of fantastic scripted series across the week, ranging from musical comedy, to superhero action, to gritty sci-fi dramas. As we continue to further our strategy of more year-round original programming, picking up these 11 series for the 2016-2017 season puts us in a great position of having proven, high-quality shows to launch in the fall as well as midseason and summer of 2017.”

The renewal order means Crazy Ex-Girlfriend will have a second season to attempt to catch on with viewers the way it has with critics. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow will also have a chance to find its footing with a second season. Jane the Virgin, The Flash, and iZombie all received orders for third seasons. Returning for their fourth seasons will be Reign, The Originals, and The 100. Arrow will be back for season five and The Vampire Diaries earned an eighth season. Supernatural, the longest running scripted series on The CW’s lineup, will continue with a 12th season. The network did not announce the 2016-2017 season premiere dates.

Riz Ahmed and John Turturro Star in HBO’s ‘The Night Of’

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Rebecca Murray
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HBO’s announced The Night Of will premiere this summer starring John Turturro (O Brother, Where Art Thou?) and Riz Ahmed (Nightcrawler). The eight part dramatic series was created by executive producers Steven Zaillian (American Gangster) and Richard Price (The Wire). Zaillian and Price wrote The Night Of and Zaillian also directed all but one episode of the limited series (James Marsh directed episode four). Jane Tranter (Rome), James Gandolfini (Alive Day Memories: Home from Iraq, The Sopranos), and Peter Moffat (Einstein and Eddington) also served as executive producers. The series is based on Peter Moffat’s BBC series, Criminal Justice.


In addition to Turturro and Ahmed, the cast of The Night Of includes Kenneth Williams (Boardwalk Empire), Bill Camp (Birdman), Jeannie Berlin (Inherent Vice), Poorna Jagannathan (Thanks for Sharing), Payman Maadi (A Separation), Glenne Headly (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), Amara Karan (The Darjeeling Limited), Sofia Black-D’Elia (The Immigrant), Paul Sparks (Boardwalk Empire), Ben Shenkman (Royal Pains), Afton Williamson (Banshee), Paulo Costanzo (Road Trip), Ned Eisenberg (Last Man Standing), Mohammad Bakri (Laila’s Birthday), Nabil Elouahabi (Zero Dark Thirty), Ashley Thomas (The Man Inside), Glenn Fleshler (A Most Violent Year), Chip Zien (United 93) and Max Casella (Vinyl).

The Night Of Plot: The limited series delves into the intricacies of a complex New York City murder case with cultural and political overtones. The story examines the police investigation, the legal proceedings, the criminal justice system and the feral purgatory of Rikers Island, where the accused await trial for felony crimes.

James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke Goes Primetime with a New Special

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Rebecca Murray
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James Corden Carpool Karaoke Special

How popular are James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke videos? So popular that CBS will be showcasing them in the one-hour The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special. The special is set to air on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 10pm ET/PT and will feature a new Carpool Karaoke segment with actress/singer Jennifer Lopez. According to CBS, the special will also feature highlights from James Corden’s other karaoke videos along with the late-night talk show host’s favorite moments from year one of his hosting gig.

“I have loved every minute of hosting The Late Late Show. It’s been an incredible year,” said James Corden. “I look forward to this hour on primetime to look at some of my favorite moments and share a couple of great new ones. I can’t wait!”

“We are so excited to be doing this show in primetime on CBS,” said Ben Winston, executive producer of The Late Late Show with James Corden. “It has been the most wonderful first year on air, and to celebrate the season this way is really special. The show will include a mix of fun new moments and some of our favorite bits from this past year.”

“We’re thrilled with the opportunity to introduce a primetime audience to some of the fun we’re having every night after midnight,” stated Rob Crabbe, The Late Late Show with James Corden executive producer. “We can’t wait to share our big opening number and to see what James and Jennifer Lopez get into as they Carpool Karaoke to work.”

Corden’s Carpool Karaoke video with Grammy-winning artist Adele holds the top spot as the most viewed YouTube video among all late night shows. To date the clip’s been watched more than 84 million times, and overall The Late Late Show‘s YouTube channel has amassed more than 800 million views since March 2015. In addition to Adele, Corden’s Carpool Karaoke partners have included Chris Martin of Coldplay, One Direction, Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Elton John, and Carrie Underwood.





Watch the New ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Trailer

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Rebecca Murray
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Kubo and the Two Strings Poster

Laika’s latest animated creation is the action adventure film Kubo and the Two Strings from writers Marc Haimes and Chris Butler and director Travis Knight. Focus Features has just released a new trailer for the fantasy adventure featuring the voices of Art Parkinson (Game of Thrones), Matthew McConaughey (True Detective), Charlize Theron (Mad Mad: Fury Road), Ralph Fiennes (Spectre), Rooney Mara (Carol), George Takei (Star Trek), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Brenda Vaccaro.

Kubo and the Two Strings is opening in theaters on August 19, 2016.

The Plot: Clever, kindhearted Kubo (Parkinson) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (Takei), Akihiro (Tagawa), and Kameyo (Vaccaro). But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Theron) and Beetle (McConaughey), and sets out on a thrilling quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known.

With the help of his shamisen – a magical musical instrument – Kubo must battle gods and monsters, including the vengeful Moon King (Fiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Mara), to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his heroic destiny.

Watch the Kubo and the Two Strings trailer:





‘Angry Birds Movie’ Hatchlings Deliver Easter Greetings

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Rebecca Murray
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Angry Birds Hatchlings Superhero

The Christmas holiday greeting was adorable but this The Angry Birds Movie hatchlings Easter greeting is actually even cuter. The hatchlings talk about hiding eggs and have a heated debate over whether the Easter Bunny is male or female, all while one hatchling concentrates on getting his wings on the chocolate bunny in the Easter basket. And in addition to releasing an Easter greetings video, Sony Pictures also released a photo of the hatchlings dressed up as superheroes.

The animated comedy is based on the popular Rovio game and was directed by Fergal Reilly and Clay Kaytis. The film’s voice cast includes Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph, Peter Dinklage, Kate McKinnon, Keegan-Michael Key, Tony Hale, Tituss Burgess, Ike Barinholtz, Hannibal Buress, Jillian Bell, Danielle Brooks, Romeo Santos, Smosh, and Blake Shelton. The Angry Birds Movie is set to open in theaters on May 20, 2016.

The Plot: In the 3D animated comedy, The Angry Birds Movie, we’ll finally find out why the birds are so angry. The movie takes us to an island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds – or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red (Jason Sudeikis), a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck (Josh Gad), and the volatile Bomb (Danny McBride) have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.

Watch The Angry Birds Movie hatchlings video:





‘The Darkness’ Trailer #2 Ups the Creepiness Factor

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Rebecca Murray
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The Darkness Cast
Radha Mitchell, Lucy Fry and Kevin Bacon in ‘The Darkness’ (Photo Credit: Universal Pictures)

Gotham‘s young breakout star David Mazouz plays a kid who sneaks a relic from the Grand Canyon home after a camping trip which opens the door to otherworldly activity in The Darkness‘ new trailer. Co-written and directed by Wolf Creek‘s Greg McLean, The Darkness also stars Kevin Bacon, Radha Mitchell, Lucy Fry, Matt Walsh, and Jennifer Morrison. The Darkness opens in theaters on Friday, May 13, 2016.

The Plot: As a family returns home from vacation at the Grand Canyon, they innocently bring home a supernatural force that preys off their own fears and vulnerabilities, threatening to destroy them from within, while consuming their lives with terrifying consequences.

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Horror Thriller ‘Hush’ Heads to Netflix

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Rebecca Murray
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A Scene from Hush
A scene from ‘Hush’ (Photo Courtesy of Netflix)

Mike Flanagan’s new horror thriller Hush has been acquired by Netflix prior to its world premiere at SXSW on March 12, 2016. Flanagan (Oculus) and Kate Siegel co-wrote the script, with Siegel starring and Flanagan directing. The cast also includes John Gallagher Jr (10 Cloverfield Lane, The Newsroom), Michael Trucco (Battlestar Galactica), and Samantha Sloyan (Grey’s Anatomy). Blumhouse Productions’ Jason Blum and Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy produced Hush and Michael J. Fourticq Sr., Jeanette Brill, Kate Lumpkin, and Couper Samuelson executive produced.

“We’re excited that Netflix is our platform to connect this movie with audiences around the globe,” said producer Macy, commenting on the acquisition.


“Hush is a great example of what happens when you give an incredible filmmaker like Mike Flanagan creative freedom to tell a fun and original scary story,” added Blum. “We had a great time continuing our relationship with Mike and Intrepid and are psyched to share Mike’s movie with genre lovers all over the world on Netflix.”

Netflix will release the film on April 8th.

The Plot: After losing her hearing as a teenager, author Maddie Young (Siegel) has lived a life of isolation fully retreating into her now silent world. When the masked face of a psychotic killer appears in the window of her secluded home, she must push herself beyond her mental and physical limits in order to survive the night.

Clayne Crawford Snags Mel Gibson’s ‘Lethal Weapon’ Role

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Rebecca Murray
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Lethal Weapon Clayne Crawford and Damon Wayans
Clayne Crawford and Damon Wayans in ‘Lethal Weapon’ (Photo by Darren Michaels © 2016 Fox Broadcasting Co)

Fox has found its Martin Riggs. The network’s tapped Clayne Crawford to star in its Lethal Weapon series, taking on the role of Martin Riggs played by Mel Gibson in the film franchise. Crawford will star opposite Damon Wayans Sr. who’s set to play Roger Murtaugh. The dramatic series also has Jordana Brewster (the Fast and Furious films), Golden Brooks (Heart of Dixie, Blunt Talk), and Kevin Rahm (Bates Motel, Madam Secretary) confirmed as cast members.

Crawford’s credits include Rectify, 24, All Signs of Death, The Baytown Disco, and Justified. He recently completed work on the sci-fi action movie Spectral with James Badge Dale and Emily Mortimer.

Per Fox, Martin Riggs is described as “a former Navy SEAL and Texas cop who suffers the loss of his wife and baby and tries to start anew by moving to Los Angeles and a new job at the LAPD, where he is partnered with Roger Murtaugh (Damon Wayans, Sr.).” The series will be executive produced by Matt Miller, McG, Dan Lin, and Jennifer Gwartz. McG is on board to direct the pilot from a script by Miller.

Mel Gibson and Danny Glover starred in four Lethal Weapon films over an 11 year period. Lethal Weapon opened in 1987 followed by Lethal Weapon 2 in 1989, Lethal Weapon 3 in 1992, and Lethal Weapon 4 in 1998.

 

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