Marvel has unveiled Skye’s new suit for the third season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. Skye (played by Chloe Bennet) was revealed to be Daisy Johnson, also known as Quake, and in the upcoming season of the sci-fi action series she’ll be sporting a brand new tactical suit based on the suit worn in the comics.
Showing off the new suit, Marvel.com said, “Coulson and his team face a host of new challenges this year as more Inhumans appear across the world, giving Daisy plenty of opportunity to flex her new super-powered muscles.” Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will kick off season three on ABC on September 29, 2015 at 9pm ET/PT with an episode titled “Laws of Nature.” Here’s the official synopsis released by the network:
“When Coulson and the team discover a new Inhuman, S.H.I.E.L.D. comes face to face with another organization searching for powered people. And still reeling from Simmons’ dramatic disappearance, Fitz goes to extreme lengths to try to learn how to get her back.”
Sylvester Stallone’s back in a new Rocky movie that shifts the focus to the son of Apollo Creed. Michael B. Jordan plays Apollo’s son, Adonis, in the dramatic film Creed co-written and directed by Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station). The cast also includes Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, and Anthony Bellew, with Warner Bros Pictures aiming for a November 25, 2015 theatrical release.
The Plot:
Adonis Johnson (Jordan) never knew his famous father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there’s no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed’s legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa. Once in the City of Brotherly Love, Adonis tracks Rocky (Stallone) down and asks him to be his trainer. Despite his insistence that he is out of the fight game for good, Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo—the fierce rival who became his closest friend. Agreeing to take him on, Rocky trains the young fighter, even as the former champ is battling an opponent more deadly than any he faced in the ring. With Rocky in his corner, it isn’t long before Adonis gets his own shot at the title…but can he develop not only the drive but also the heart of a true fighter, in time to get into the ring?
Filming will take place this fall on the dramatic movie Cruise starring Emily Ratajkowski (We Are Your Friends) and Spencer Boldman (21 Jump Street) as just announced by AG Capital. Robert Siegel wrote and will direct Cruise, with Alex Garcia, Laura Walker, Holly Brown, and Scott LaStaiti on board as producers.
“Spencer and Emily are emerging talents and we are excited to see them bring Robert Siegel’s vision to life. Cruise is a great addition to AG Capital’s line-up,” said AG Capital’s Alex Garcia, commenting on the casting of Ratajkowski and Boldman.
The Plot:
Set during the summer of ’87, Cruise revolves around working-class Italian-American Gio Marchetti, who has little on his mind but racing cars and chasing girls. That is, until he meets Jessica Weintraub, a nice Jewish girl from Long Island who goes to Gio’s neighborhood for some illicit thrills on the wrong side of the tracks. An affectionate look at the youth culture of a bygone era, Cruise celebrates the joys of muscle cars, Motorola pagers and endless summer nights.
David Alan Grier as Joe Carmichael, Loretta Devine as Cynthia Carmichael, Jerrod Carmichael as Himself, Amber Stevens West as Maxine, and Lil Rey Howery as Bobby Carmichael in ‘The Carmichael Show’ (Photo by: Matthias Clamer / NBC)
NBC has good news and bad news for fans of their summer comedies. The network’s decided to give The Carmichael Show a second season order, however we’ll be saying goodbye to Mr. Robinson after just one summer run. According to NBC, The Carmichael Show averaged 4.7 million viewers and was the most watched summer comedy on ABC, CBS, and NBC since 2007. Those numbers plus positive reviews made giving The Carmichael Show a second season renewal an easy decision for the network.
The half-hour comedy series was inspired by Jerrod Carmichael’s relationship with his father. Carmichael starred in and executive produced the series, with Nick Stoller, Ravi Nandan and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel also executive producing. In addition to Carmichael, the cast of season one included David Alan Grier, Loretta Devine, Amber Stevens West and Lil Rel Howery.
“We’re extremely proud of The Carmichael Show and Jerrod’s voice and point of view is a breath of fresh air in a comedy series,” stated Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment, announcing the renewal. “This show made a big impact with viewers and critics because it’s funny and relatable but also because it’s fearless about discussing issues that are significant in the world today. We appreciate all the hard work that has gone into this new family comedy from the producers, cast, and crew and look forward to bringing it back to the schedule later this season.”
The Season One Plot:
From the comedy of Jerrod Carmichael and Nick Stoller (Neighbors) comes an irreverent sitcom inspired by Jerrod’s relationships with his say-anything contrarian father, therapist-in training girlfriend, ever-hustling brother and mother, who is always, always, always right with Jesus.
Taking the next step and moving in together, Jerrod and his girlfriend, Maxine (Amber Stevens West), are your average young couple trying to make it in the city. They’re smart, motivated and looking to build a fulfilling life together. The only thing standing in their way is family. Between Jerrod’s larger-than-life brother, Bobby (Lil Rel Howery), and his smothering and passionate parents (David Alan Grier, Loretta Devine), Jerrod and Maxine will be put to the test navigating the boundaries of romance, family and sanity.
Starz announced they’ll co-produce the original miniseries Close to the Enemy starring Jim Sturgess, Freddie Highmore, Charlotte Riley, Phoebe Fox, August Diehl, Robert Glenister, Alfie Allen, and Charity Wakefield. The cast of the dramatic thriller also includes Lindsay Duncan, Angela Bassett, and Alfred Molina.
Starz picked up the U.S premiere rights to the six-episode miniseries, which will also air on BBC Two in the U.K., and is planning a 2016 premiere.
Close to the Enemy is written and directed Stephen Poliakoff (Dancing on the Edge). Helen Flint, Hilary Bevan Jones, and Colin Callender executive produce the Little Island production produced in association with Endor Productions and Playground Entertainment and distributed by all3media International.
“We are excited to team up with Little Island, Endor Productions, Playground Entertainment, all3media International and Stephen Poliakoff again as he brings this post-World War II thriller to life in a way our viewers will find extremely compelling,” stated Carmi Zlotnik, Managing Director of Starz.
“We are delighted to announce another significant collaboration with Starz who will release Close to the Enemy to their U.S. subscribers in 2016. Stephen Poliakoff and this wonderful cast of actors are creating a thrilling mini-series that will enthrall audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. We look forward to announcing further international deals in the very near future,” said Stephen Driscoll, SVP Sales, all3media International.
The Plot:
Set in a bomb-damaged London hotel during the aftermath of World War II, Close to the Enemy is a thriller that follows British intelligence officer Captain Callum Ferguson (Sturgess), whose last task for the Army is to ensure that a captured German scientist, Dieter (Diehl), hands over secret cutting-edge military technology crucial to national security. Callum employs unorthodox methods in his attempt to convince Dieter to work for the British, developing a friendship with him, which is soon threatened as the German’s involvement in the Nazi war machine may be more than it initially seems.
In the tradition of Stephen Poliakoff’s other work, Callum encounters a number of other characters whose stories all intertwine. These characters include Victor (Highmore), Callum’s younger brother, struggling to deal with psychological trauma caused by his experiences on the frontlines; Harold (Molina), a Foreign Office official who reveals some startling truths about the outbreak of the war; Rachel (Riley), an enchanting Anglophile American engaged to his best friend; Eva (Bassett), a confident American jazz singer who breathes life into the old hotel with her music; and Kathy (Fox), a tough, young woman working for the War Crimes Unit, fighting to bring war criminals who escaped prosecution to justice.
All of these characters are trying to rebuild and move forward with their lives in the aftermath of a war that scarred them all so deeply.
Amy Paffrath hosts ‘Dating Naked’ on VH1 (Photo Credit: VH1)
Season two of Dating Naked will finish up on September 16, 2015 at 9pm ET/PT, and with the finale of the current season about to air VH1 has announced they’ve ordered a third season of the reality dating show. VH1 also announced casting is now underway for the third season of the popular series (visit lighthearted.com/dating-naked-casting/ for more details).
Season two, hosted by Amy Paffrath, has increased its viewership over season one by 133% among adults. The reality series was created by Lighthearted Entertainment and executive produced by Rob LaPlante, Jeff Spangler, Susan Levison, Jill Holmes, Kristen Kelly, and Tricia Biggio.
The Season Two Plot:
This time around the series features two primary daters, Kerri and Chris, in their search for love on a tropical island paradise. Each week, 2 new men and 2 new women arrive on the island to strip down for a shot at igniting a spark with our primary daters. Now, it’s the season finale, and tension is at its peak. It’s been an emotional journey, and it’s time for Kerri and Chris to make some tough choices and decide who has captured their hearts.
Will it be one of their daters – or have they fallen for each other? Their decisions will shock everyone as their final choices are revealed.
Arnold Schwarzenegger during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on June 24, 2015 (Photo by Douglas Gorenstein / NBC)
Actor/former Mr. Universe/ex-California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has a new gig: hosting NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice. Schwarzenegger takes over for Donald Trump who’s currently busy attempting to become the next United States President. The network made the official announcement today, saying Arnold will be the host when the show returns in 2016.
“We are thrilled to be opening a powerful new chapter in the story of the Apprentice franchise,” stated Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment. “Arnold Schwarzenegger is the epitome of a global brand in entertainment and business, and his accomplishments in the political arena speak for themselves. It was Arnold’s personal passion for the format that Mark Burnett and Donald Trump built over the last decade, as well as his fresh take on how to take it to new heights for today’s audiences, that made him the man to hire. The Celebrity Apprentice … will be back!”
“I have always been a huge fan of The Celebrity Apprentice and the way it showcases the challenges and triumphs of business and teamwork,” said Schwarzenegger. “I am thrilled to bring my experience to the boardroom and to continue to raise millions for charity. Let’s get started!”
“After leaving the show to run for political office, Donald made it clear that he wanted The Celebrity Apprentice to be able to continue to raise millions of dollars annually for worthy causes, and now NBC and I have found an amazing new leader to do just that,” said executive producer Mark Burnett. “Gov. Schwarzenegger will use his vast and highly successful business, political and media experience to drive this hit franchise to new heights.”
Trump took to Twitter to voice his support for and approval of Schwarzenegger as the new Celebrity Apprentice host:
Congrats to my friend @Schwarzenegger who is doing next season’s Celebrity Apprentice. He'll be great & will raise lots of $ for charity.
For those of you who still consider yourselves Twilighters, mark October 6, 2015 on your calendars now. That’s the date Little, Brown Books for Young Readers will release a special 10th anniversary edition of the first book of the Twilight series. The new edition will feature bonus content and will come in an audio version as well as hardcover, ebook, and large print formats.
“It’s amazing to me that ten years have passed since Twilight was first published,” stated author Stephenie Meyer. “For me, this anniversary is a celebration of the fans, with all of their incredible passion and dedication. I’m excited to get to spend time with them again.”
“I felt the same thrill reading this special anniversary edition as I did when I read the manuscript a decade ago,” said Little, Brown Books Executive Vice President and Publisher Megan Tingley. “I’m pleased we have this opportunity for devoted fans to relive the extraordinary Twilight experience, as well as for a new generation of readers to discover it for the very first time.”
Meyer’s sparkly vegetarian vampire book series is made up of Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn, as well as The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella. The books have sold 155 million copies and spawned the five film franchise that starred Robert Pattinson as Edward and Kristen Stewart as Bella. Rumors circulated almost immediately after the final film arrived in theaters in November 2012 that the series would be remade with new actors. However, there hasn’t been any actual confirmed news that Lionsgate has remakes of the Twilight films in the works.
In conjunction with the special anniversary release, Meyer will be heading to New York to appear at the NY Comic Con on October 8th where she’ll be signing autographs and discussing the 10th anniversary edition.
Universal Pictures’ epic action adventure film Everest will be released in IMAX theaters on September 18, 2015 followed by a September 25th release in conventional theaters, and today IMAX has released a special featurette for the PG-13 film. The new behind-the-scenes featurette is brief (2 minutes) but offers a look at the film with interviews from cast members Jason Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Sam Worthington, as well as director Baltasar Kormákur and producer Tim Bevan.
The Everest cast also includes Michael Kelly, Josh Brolin, John Hawke, Robin Wright and Keira Knightley.
The Plot:
Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.
The Bastard Executioner is a blood-soaked, medieval epic that tells the story of Wilkin Brattle (Lee Jones), a 14th century warrior, whose life is forever changed when a divine messenger beseeches him to lay down his sword and lead the life of another man: a journeyman executioner. Set in northern Wales during a time rife with rebellion and political upheaval, Wilkin must walk a tight rope between protecting his true identity while also serving a mysterious destiny. Guided by Annora (Katey Sagal), a mystical healer whose seeming omniscience keeps Wilkin under her sway; manipulated by Milus Corbett (Stephen Moyer), a devious Chamberlain with grand political aspirations; and driven by a deepening connection with the Baroness Lady Love Ventris (Flora Spencer-Longhurst), Wilkin struggles to navigate political, emotional and supernal pitfalls in his quest to understand his greater purpose.
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Sam Spruell as Toran Prichard
Darren Evans as Ash y Goedwig
Danny Sapani as Berber the Moore
Timothy V Murphy as Father Ruskin
Sarah White as Isabel Kiffin
Sarah Sweeney as Jessamy Maddox
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