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‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2’ Shows Off a Katniss Motion Poster

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Rebecca Murray
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The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2 Motion Poster

Lionsgate’s unveiled a new motion poster for the final chapter in The Hunger Games franchise, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. The 43 second motion poster shows Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, wind blowing her cape, and standing on the three-fingered symbol for rebellion. The tagline reads: “Unite D13 The Revolution is About All of Us.”


The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 opens in theaters on November 20, 2015.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Plot:

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 now brings the franchise to its powerful fourth chapter in which Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) now fully realizes the stakes are no longer just for survival — they are for the future.

With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale (Chris Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin), and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.

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‘Billions’ First Teaser Trailer with Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti

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Rebecca Murray
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Billions Teaser Trailer with Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti
Damian Lewis as Bobby “Axe” Axelrod in ‘Billions’ (Photo: JoJo Whilden / SHOWTIME)

Homeland‘s Damian Lewis returns to series TV with a starring role in Billions and today Showtime’s released the first teaser trailer for the dramatic series. The series, which doesn’t premiere until next year, also stars Paul Giamatti, Maggie Siff, and Malin Akerman. Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin are writing Billions and are executive producers on the series.

Showtime will premiere Billions in early 2016. Filming is taking place in New York, with season one set to consist of 12 one-hour episodes.

The Plot:

Billions is a bold, contemporary drama that melds the worlds of ultra-wealth, influence and corruption as personified in two highly ambitious opposing figures: hard-charging, blue-blooded, politically connected U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Giamatti) and brilliant, calculating, blue-collar billionaire hedge fund king, Bobby “Axe” Axelrod (Lewis). Set amongst the Machiavellian machinations of New York City power politics and finance, Billions weaves a complex, intricate narrative featuring a high-stakes game of predator-versus-prey.

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‘The Finest Hours’ Trailer and Poster: Chris Pine Stars in the Coast Guard Film

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Rebecca Murray
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The Finest Hours Trailer and Poster
Ray Sybert (Casey Affleck) and Tchuda Southerland (Josh Stewart) in Disney’s ‘The Finest Hours’ (Photo © Disney Enterprises, Inc.)

Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Holliday Grainger, John Ortiz, and Eric Bana star in Disney’s The Finest Hours, directed by Craig Gillespie (Million Dollar Arm) and based on a true story. Disney has just released the official trailer and poster for the action film set on the sea and featuring heroic members of the Coast Guard out on a particularly dangerous rescue mission.


The Finest Hours opens in theaters on January 29, 2016.

The Plot:

A heroic action-thriller, The Finest Hours is the remarkable true story of the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history. Presented in Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D, the film will transport audiences to the heart of the action, creating a fully-immersive cinematic experience on an epic scale. On February 18, 1952, a massive nor’easter struck New England, pummeling towns along the Eastern seaboard and wreaking havoc on the ships caught in its deadly path, including the SS Pendleton, a T-2 oil tanker bound for Boston, which was literally ripped in half, trapping more than 30 sailors inside its rapidly-sinking stern. As the senior officer on board, first assistant engineer Ray Sybert (Affleck) soon realizes it is up to him to take charge of the frightened crew and inspire the men to set aside their differences and work together to ride out one of the worst storms to ever hit the East Coast. Meanwhile, as word of the disaster reaches the U.S. Coast Guard station in Chatham, Massachusetts, Warrant Officer Daniel Cluff (Bana) orders a daring operation to rescue the stranded men. Despite overwhelming odds, four men, led by Coast Guard Captain Bernie Webber (Pine), set out in a wooden lifeboat with an ill-equipped engine and little, if any, means of navigation, facing frigid temperatures, 60-foot high waves and hurricane-force winds.

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‘South Park’ Renewed for Three More Seasons

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Rebecca Murray
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Comedy Central Renews South Park For 3 More Seasons
Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman in ‘South Park’ (Photo Courtesy of Comedy Central)

Comedy Central has renewed South Park for three more seasons and a total of 30 new episodes. The network and South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have agreed to the deal which will take the series through season 23 in 2019. In announcing the renewal, Comedy Central confirmed Parker and Stone will write, direct, and edit all of the new episodes.

Season 19 of South Park will debut on September 16, 2015.

“Nearly two decades later, South Park today remains as important and influential as any series on any platform and has become one of the most recognizable brands to ever come out of television,” stated Doug Herzog, President, Viacom Music & Entertainment Group. “Through South Park Digital Studios we will continue to aggressively expand the reach of the South Park brand by pursuing additional extensions and licensing opportunities worldwide.”

“South Park remains the bedrock of Comedy Central and we are thrilled that new episodes will continue to entertain audiences for years to come,” said Ganeless. “The series remains as urgent and relevant now as the day it premiered and at nearly 20 seasons in it continues to draw generations of new fans.”

“We love working for Doug and with everyone at Comedy Central,” added Stone and Parker. “They’ve given us an insane level of artistic and creative freedom for almost 20 years. They walk the walk.”

Johnny Depp, Richard Branson Team Up on Muscle Shoals Series

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Rebecca Murray
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Johnny Depp, Richard Branson Team Up on Muscle Shoals Series

Johnny Depp and Sir Richard Branson have partnered up on a dramatic series inspired by director Greg Camalier’s documentary film, Muscle Shoals. Depp’s Infinitum Nihil, Branson’s Virgin Produced, and City Entertainment are producing the television series, and Camalier will also involved as a producer. Camalier’s Muscle Shoals about FAME Studios founder Rick Hall premiered in theaters in 2013 following a successful festival run.

“Greg’s film unearthed the poetic mysticism and inspired us to produce a series that utilizes music and narrative in a unique and ground-breaking way,” said CEO of Virgin Produced Jason Felts. “This provocative story about the rich region and pioneering artists that birthed the iconic ‘Muscle Shoals Sound’ fits in with Virgin’s music roots and provides an ideal opportunity to partner with Depp, Infinitum, and City Entertainment.”

“Muscle Shoals is an extraordinary story in which, through adversity, some of the world’s most amazing music was created. It is perfectly suited for Infinitum as it combines Johnny’s love of music and its history with our company’s creative mission to tell these stories,” added Infinitum Nihil President Christi Dembrowski.

The Details:

The series will explore the rich and vast milieu of the tumultuous and often poetically tragic segregated south through its colorful characters, rich cultural and political history and southern gothic settings, which became a unique melting pot of diverse musical & cultural traditions. Weaving a Faulkneresque tale through the stories of Muscle Shoals and the magical and mythical south, the filmmakers will get behind the music to explore the extraordinary stories that birthed this iconic sound.

Elodie Yung is Elektra in Marvel’s Daredevil

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Rebecca Murray
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Elodie Yung Cast as Elektra in Daredevil
Elodie Yung (Photo © Richard Chavez)

Elodie Yung has been cast as Elektra in the second season of Marvel’s Daredevil on Netflix. Yung joins a cast led by Charlie Cox and featuring Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Jon Bernthal, and Rosario Dawson. Season one debuted in April 2015 and is currently available for binge-watching, with season two coming in 2016.

Here’s the official description offered by Netflix: “Yung will play Elektra, a mysterious woman from Matt Murdock’s past whose dangerous and exotic ways may be more than he can handle. The first season of Marvel’s Daredevil made reference to Elektra, but now Yung will portray one of Daredevil’s fan-favorite characters.”

Announcing Yung’s casting, Head of Marvel Television Jeph Loeb said, “After a worldwide search, we found in Elodie the perfect actress to embody both Elektra’s impressive and deadly physicality, as well as her psychological complexity. Paired with Charlie as Matt Murdock, the two will bring one of the most beloved and tumultuous comic book relationships to life with all the accompanying sparks and spectacular action sequences the show is known for.”

Loeb, Doug Petrie, Marco Ramirez, and Drew Goddard are executive producers of the series.

‘Project Runway’ Season 14 Designers and Guest Judges Announced

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Rebecca Murray
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Project Runway Season 14 Designers and Guest Judges Announced
The ‘Project Runway’ season 14 designers (Photo by Barbara Nitke Copyright 2015)

16 new designers will be competing on season 14 of Lifetime’s Project Runway premiering on August 6, 2015. The talented hopefuls will be judged by Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, and Zac Posen, with Tim Gunn returning to mentor the aspiring designers. The network also announced the 12 guest judges (actors, singers, and models) who will be taking part in the upcoming season.

Project Runway Season 14 Designers:

Amanda Perna, 28 – Delray Beach, FL
Ashley Nell Tipton, 23 – San Diego, CA
Blake Patterson, 24 – Chardon, OH and Los Angeles, CA
Candice Marie Cuoco, 27 – San Francisco, CA
David Giampiccolo, 31 – Brussels, Belgium and Los Angeles, CA
Duncan Chambers-Watson, 25 – Christchurch, New Zealand
Edmond Newton, 36 – Union, South Carolina and Atlanta, GA
Gabrielle Arruda, 27 – Brooklyn, NY
Hanmiao Yang, 26 – Chengdu, China and New York, NY
Jake Wall, 35 – San Luis Obispo and San Francisco, CA
Joseph Poli, 37 – San Diego, CA and Las Vegas, NV
Kelly Dempsey, 31 – Monson, MA and Boston, MA
Laurie Underwood, 29 – Chicago, IL
Lindsey Creel, 28 – Austin, TX
Merline Labissiere, 32 – Miami, FL and Savannah, GA
Swapnil Shinde, 33 – Mumbai, India

The Guest Judges:

Bella Thorne (Scream)
Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men)
Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish)
Paula Patton (About Last Night)
Ashley Tisdale (Clipped)
Shiri Appleby and Constance Zimmer (UnREAL)
Singer/songwriter Ciara
Singer and America’s Got Talent judge Mel B
Supermodel Coco Rocha
Fashion designer Lisa Perry
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and host of Lifetime’s Project Runway Junior, Hannah Davis

The Details:

The winner of Project Runway will receive $100,000 to launch his or her business and a Celebrity Cruises® modern luxury vacation for two to almost anywhere in the world. Sally Beauty will supply a year’s worth of products and the opportunity to consult with Sally Beauty to create a limited edition “FingerPaints” nail color collection. Travel and hotel accommodations to inspiring destinations around the world will be provided by Best Western International and from Mary Kay, the winner will receive an entire year’s worth of beauty products for their fashion shows and professional makeup artist services for their debut show.

The winner also receives a 2015 Lexus RC 350 and a complete sewing and crafting studio from Brother Sewing and Embroidery. The winning designer and model will also receive a fashion spread in Marie Claire magazine.




Jai Courtney Joins ‘The Kaiser’s Last Kiss’ with Lily James

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Rebecca Murray
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Lily James and Jai Courtney in Kaiser's Last Kiss
Lily James and Jai Courtney in a scene from ‘Kaiser’s Last Kiss’

Hot off his starring role in Terminator Genisys, Jai Courtney has signed on to star in The Kaiser’s Last Kiss. Courtney joins a cast that includes Lily James and Christopher Plummer, with David Leveaux set to direct. Simon Burke adapted Alan Judd’s novel for the screen.

The Kaiser’s Last Kiss is set up with Egoli Tossell Film and Ostar Enterprises. Bill Haber and Phil Geier are on board as executive producers.

In addition to Terminator Genisys, Courtney’s film credits include Unbroken, The Water Diviner, Divergent, Insurgent, and A Good Day to Die Hard. He’s also currently working on Suicide Squad starring Jared Leto and Will Smith.

The Plot:

The Kaiser’s Last Kiss takes place around the 1940 invasion of Holland which brings the Nazis face to face with their former monarch, Kaiser Wilhelm (Plummer) – exiled to the Netherlands since 1917. In an effort to thwart the Nazis, the Dutch resistance work covertly with Winston Churchill in inserting an agent into the Kaiser’s household. A lethally dangerous love affair ignites between a German officer (Courtney) and a young Jewish Dutch woman (James) with consequences that neither they nor the Kaiser himself could have foreseen. As the Nazis race to identify and eliminate the agent, the threads of history conspire with the recklessness of the heart to dumbfound them.




‘Star Wars’ Han Solo Spinoff Film Gets ‘LEGO Movie’ Directors

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Rebecca Murray
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Star Wars Han Solo Film Gets LEGO Movie Directors
Chris Miller and Phil Lord at WonderCon (Photo by Richard Chavez)

Directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord have just added a Star Wars film to their To-Do lists. Miller and Lord will be directing a Star Wars spinoff film set to focus on a young Han Solo. According to Disney, the Han Solo solo film will “focus on how young Han Solo became the smuggler, thief, and scoundrel whom Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi first encountered in the cantina at Mos Eisley.”

Lawrence Kasdan and Jon Kasdan are writing the screenplay. Lawrence’s credits include Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Big Chill, and Grand Canyon. He also co-wrote The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Force Awakens screenplays. Jon’s credits include The First Time, In the Land of Women, Freaks and Geeks, and Dawson’s Creek.

“This is the first film we’ve worked on that seems like a good idea to begin with. We promise to take risks, to give the audience a fresh experience, and we pledge ourselves to be faithful stewards of these characters who mean so much to us. This is a dream come true for us. And not the kind of dream where you’re late for work and all your clothes are made of pudding, but the kind of dream where you get to make a film with some of the greatest characters ever, in a film franchise you’ve loved since before you can remember having dreams at all,” said Miller and Lord.

Lord and Miller’s directing credits include The LEGO Movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, 21 Jump Street, and 22 Jump Street.

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Harry Shearer Will Return to ‘The Simpsons’ for Seasons 27 and 28

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Rebecca Murray
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The Simpsons Voice Cast Returns
A scene from ‘The Simpsons’ season 26 (Photo © 2015 TCFFC )

After leaving the voice cast over a salary dispute, Harry Shearer is now officially back as a The Simpsons cast member. Fox announced all of the principal voice performers have signed on for the 27th and 28th seasons of the animated series. Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, and Shearer will be reprising the roles they’ve inhabited for the past nearly 30 years.

All of the six main voice cast members have earned Emmy Awards for their work on the popular, long-running series. Overall, The Simpsons has earned 31 Emmys and was the first animated series in history to win a Peabody Award.

The most recent season averaged 7.6 million viewers over all platforms, and continues to rank as one of the top 15 shows on “broadcast television among Male Teens, Men 18-34, and Men 18-49, and ranks among the Top 20 in Adults 18-34,” per Fox.

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