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‘The Leftovers’ Season 2 Full Trailer

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Rebecca Murray
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The Leftovers Season 2 Official Trailer
Justin Theroux stars in ‘The Leftovers’ (Photo: Paul Schiraldi / HBO)

The small town of Miracle, Texas is at the center of the new season of The Leftovers, with the town a popular destination after reporting zero departures. HBO’s just released a full trailer setting up the season two story in support of its premiere on October 4, 2015 at 9pm ET/PT. Justin Theroux and Amy Brenneman are back in starring roles, and the cast also includes Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler, Carrie Coon, Ann Dowd, Margaret Qualley, Chris Zylka, Regina King, Kevin Carroll, Jovan Adepo, and Janel Moloney.

The Plot:

More than three years ago, 2% of the world’s population inexplicably vanished. 140 million people, gone in an instant. No country, no state, no city was spared, except for one small town in eastern Texas. Population: 9261. Departures: Zero. This is the setting for a tale of two families: the newly-formed Garveys (Kevin, Nora Durst and Margaret), who have moved to this special place, and whose lives were forever changed by the Departure, and the Murphys, a local family, who seem to have been spared from an event that shook the rest of the world.

Also, attracted to this special town and hoping for miracles for his whole family, Matt Jamison has moved with his wife, Mary, who still suffers from consequences of the terrible car accident on October 14. Meanwhile, Kevin’s ex-wife, Laurie Garvey, has left the Guilty Remnant and reunited with her son, Tom, who may have finally discovered a cause to help replace the pain in his heart. And while Meg remains in the Guilty Remnant, it may not be the same cult she originally joined.

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Keiynan Lonsdale Joins ‘The Flash’ as Wally West

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Rebecca Murray
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Keiynan Lonsdale The Flash
Keiynan Lonsdale from ‘The Flash’ at Comic Con 2016 (Photo © Richard Chavez / Showbiz Junkies)

For those of us who aren’t into comics and who assumed The Flash is the fastest man on earth; apparently there’s another speedster out there who will be challenging him for the title. Warner Bros. and The CW have signed up Keiynan Lonsdale (Insurgent) to play Wally West in the second season of The Flash and according to the official announcement, Lonsdale will be a series regular we’ll get to know well over season two.

Wally West becomes Kid Flash in the comics and he’s a fan-favorite character. Commenting on Lonsdale’s addition to the cast, executive producer Andrew Kreisberg said, “Just like when we met Grant for the first time, we instantly knew Keiynan embodied all the heart and courage of a hero. We are so excited to be bringing this much-beloved character onto the show.”

The announcement didn’t say if Wally will actually be Kid Flash in the second season of The Flash. The Flash season two will premiere on October 6, 2015 at 8pm ET/PT.

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Sony Pictures Release Dates Set Through 2019

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Rebecca Murray
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Sony Pictures Film Release Schedule
Kate Beckinsale in ‘Underworld Evolution’

Sony Pictures has revealed release dates for its slate of upcoming films through 2019. The studio’s list includes 16 films, with sequels to Resident Evil, Underworld, The Equalizer, and Bad Boys among the movies included on its schedule. The lineup also includes films the studio hopes will launch franchises: The Dark Tower, Uncharted, and Patient Zero.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Release Date:


Money Monster – 4/8/16
The Shallows – 6/24/16
Ghostbusters – 7/15/16*
Patient Zero – 9/2/16
The Magnificent Seven – 9/23/16*
Underworld 5 – 10/21/16
Passengers – 12/21/16
Jumanji – 12/25/16
The Dark Tower – 1/13/17
Resident Evil 6 – 1/27/17
Bad Boys 3 – 2/17/17
Baby Driver – 3/17/17
Barbie – 6/2/17
Uncharted – 6/30/17*
The Lamb – 12/8/17
Bad Boys 4 – 7/3/19

*Previously slated films with new dates.

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Dennis Quaid and Britt Robertson Will Star in ‘A Dog’s Purpose’

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Rebecca Murray
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Dennis Quaid and Britt Robertson Star in A Dog's Purpose

Dennis Quaid, Britt Robertson, K.J. Apa, Juliet Rylance, and Peggy Lipton have signed on to star in A Dog’s Purpose based on W. Bruce Cameron’s bestselling book. Walden Media just came on board to co-finance/co-produce the film along with DreamWorks Studios, with Lasse Hallstrom (The Hundred-Foot Journey) attached to direct.

Cameron adapted his novel for the screen along with Cathryn Michon and Audrey Wells. Filming is expected to get underway this month in Winnipeg with Alan Blomquist and Mark Sourian executive producing.

“This heartwarming and humorous tale is a great addition to our quality storytelling brand,” stated Michael Wright, CEO of DreamWorks Studios. “Together with our partners at Walden, we believe that with Lasse Hallstrom directing, A Dog’s Purpose will find its way into the hearts of families everywhere.”

“We are proud to once again partner with the great team at DreamWorks on A Dog’s Purpose, a heartfelt and uplifting story that is in great hands with Lasse Hallstrom directing,” commented Frank Smith, President and CEO of Walden Media on their involvement with the production. “This film is a perfect addition as we continue to build and diversify our slate and bring audiences movies that inspire and entertain.”

Synopsis of A Dog’s Purpose, Courtesy of Forge Books:

This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog’s search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, A Dog’s Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to life’s most basic question: Why are we here?

Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey’s search for his new life’s meaning leads him into the loving arms of 8-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog.

But this life as a beloved family pet is not the end of Bailey’s journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders–will he ever find his purpose?

Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog’s Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog’s many lives, but also a dog’s-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man’s best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.


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Grant Gustin Interview – ‘The Flash’ Season Two, Karaoke, and Training

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Fred Topel
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Grant Gustin Interview on The Flash Season 2
Grant Gustin (Barry Allen/The Flash) at the Warner Bros. booth at Comic-Con 2015 (Photo © 2015 WBEI)

Grant Gustin says season two of The CW’s The Flash will find Barry Allen having trouble dealing with the acclaim that came from his heroic deeds in season one. Chatting about the series during roundtable interviews at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con, Gustin said Barry will have a hard time adjusting to this new love from the citizens of Central City.

“He doesn’t really feel like a hero because we’ll kind of see pieces as to what happened with the singularity when we come back and how it affected all of the characters,” offered Gustin. “I think one of the things that’s really weighing heavily on Barry is he knows that Eddie stopped Wells and he was the hero that day, but everyone’s kind of giving the credit to The Flash. And that’s not fun or easy for Barry, so I think that’s one of the harder things he’s dealing with right now. Now he feels he can’t really work with anybody because of the way everything goes down. He feels like he’s jeopardizing everybody and he wants to be a lone wolf for a little bit.”

Now that Gustin has one season of playing The Flash under his belt, he says he’s better equipped at figuring out what to concentrate on when it comes to training. Before season one, Gustin admitted he’s not a fan of running but he’s come to accept the fact that it’s integral to playing the part.

“[Running is] the one thing that’s remained a part of my training consistently over the past year just because…especially these first few months, I know now that it’s hot in Vancouver even though it’s usually cold. Right now it’s hot and I’m in my leather suit and I’m on the treadmill. So I was in LA in 97 degree weather running outside in a hoodie to get ready for season two,” said Gustin, laughing. “I feel much more prepared overall for season two, for sure.”

In addition to physically intense scenes, Gustin says that emotionally it was the scene with Barry Allen’s mom, Nora (played by Michelle Harrison), in season one that hit him the hardest.

“I think that was really well deserved just from the way that Greg and Andrew and the writers developed the whole season. I thought that moment was completely necessary and I thought that it was perfectly crafted. The first time I read that scene I was a mess. Like, I can’t think about it actually without getting a little affected,” explained Gustin.

He added: “After we shot that scene, I hadn’t experienced anything as an actor quite like that since college. Like being in acting class and kind of ‘being there’. I mean, it just really rocked me. I went home that night after shooting that scene – and it took like four or five hours because of logistical things – and I was still sobbing in the shower after that day. I felt very emotional after shooting that scene for days. I felt like I had said good-bye to someone I truly love or someone had died. That scene definitely affected me more than anything else.”

On a lighter note, Gustin admits he’s hopeful there will be more karaoke in Barry’s future. “The one thing I wanted for season two was just to have that episode 12 fun – just because when we come back it is pretty heavy still. Obviously just because of the way the first season was ending we’re having to deal with all that. So it’s out of the gate pretty season one emotional and heavy, but hopefully we’ll have more fun and karaoke at times,” said Gustin. “I even mentioned it, like, ‘Why not frequent that bar and bring Cisco and have that be a thing that we do on a regular basis?’ But, I don’t know. I’m definitely pushing fun for season two.”

The CW’s The Flash season two premieres on October 6, 2015 at 8pm ET/PT.

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Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp Put Out a New Hollywood Vampires Album

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Rebecca Murray
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Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp Bring Back the Hollywood Vampires

The Hollywood Vampires rise from the dead with a new album led by Vampires founding member Alice Cooper. The new Hollywood Vampires album will be released on September 11, 2015 with Cooper handling the lead vocals and Johnny Depp on guitar on most of the tracks. Also featured on the new album from producer Bob Ezrin are Perry Farrell, Dave Grohl, Sir Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Slash, Robbie Krieger, Zak Starkey, Brian Johnson, Joe Perry, and Kip Winger.

The Hollywood Vampires originated back in 1972 at the Rainbow Bar & Grill. “To join the club, one simply had to out drink all of the members,” said Alice Cooper. “I would walk in on a typical night,” Alice added, “and John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, Keith Moon–who would usually be in a costume like a maid or a chauffeur–Bernie Taupin, Jim Morrison and Mickey Dolenz would be there. The next week might be Bernie Taupin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Mickey Dolenz.”

The new album is a tribute to the original Hollywood Vampires and includes a note in the liner from original Vampire Bernie Taupin: “I’m not here to defend their vices. Over-indulgence of any sort does not ultimately constitute for a healthy mind and body. And while on the periphery of those involved, wives may have come and gone, career choices may have been deemed dubious, and heartbreak in some cases stalked a dark corridor, but in the lair of the Hollywood Vampires only joy and laughter reigned.”

“I’m not completely sure what constituted bad behavior back then, but in this lair it existed in a bubble, a hermetically sealed dome of fun. It may not have been the round table at the Algonquin, but these were witty, intelligent guys who often got raucous and loud, but rest assured there were no bystanders or animals hurt in the making of the Hollywood Vampires.”

Artist proceeds from the sale of the album will be donated to MusiCares.

The Hollywood Vampires Track List

The Last Vampire:
Narration: Sir Christopher Lee
Keyboards and Sound Design: Johnny Depp, Bob Ezrin and Justin Cortelyou

Raise The Dead:
(Johnny Depp, Bruce Witkin, Tommy Henriksen, Alice Cooper, Bob Ezrin, Rob Klonel)
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen, Bruce Witkin
Drums: Glenn Sobel
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Background Vocals: Alice Cooper, Tommy Henriksen, Bob Ezrin

My Generation:
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Drums: Zak Starkey
Background Vocals: Tommy Henriksen

Whole Lotta Love:
Vocals: Brian Johnson, Alice Cooper
Guitars: Joe Walsh, Johnny Depp
Orianthi, Tommy Henriksen, Bruce Witkin
Harmonica: Alice Cooper
Drums: Zak Starkey
Bass: Kip Winger
Programming: Tommy Henriksen
Backing Vocals: Alice Cooper, Tommy Henriksen

I Got A Line:
Vocals: Alice Cooper, Perry Farrell
Guitars: Joe Walsh, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen, Bruce Witkin
Drums: Abe Laboriel Jr.
Bass: Kip Winger
Background Vocals: Perry Farrell, Tommy Henriksen, Bob Ezrin

Five to One/Break On Through:
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Robby Krieger, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen
Drums: Abe Laboriel Jr.
Farfisa: Charlie Judge
Bass: Bruce Witkin

One/Jump Into The Fire:
Vocals: Alice Cooper, Perry Farrell
Guitars: Robby Krieger, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen, Bruce Witkin
Drums: Dave Grohl
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Keyboard: Bob Ezrin, Bruce Witkin
Programming: Tommy Henriksen

Come And Get It:
Vocals: Paul McCartney, Alice Cooper
Guitars: Joe Perry, Johnny Depp
Piano: Paul McCartney
Drums: Abe Laboriel Jr.
Bass: Paul McCartney
Background Vocals: Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, Abe Laboriel Jr., Bob Ezrin

Jeepster:
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Joe Perry, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen
Drums: Glenn Sobel
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Programming: Tommy Henriksen
Background Vocals: Bob Ezrin

Cold Turkey:
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Joe Perry, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen
Drums: Glenn Sobel
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Programming: Tommy Henriksen
Background Vocals: Alice Cooper, Tommy Henriksen

Manic Depression:
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Joe Walsh, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen
Drums: Zak Starkey
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Piano: Bob Ezrin

Itchycoo Park:
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen
Drums: Glenn Sobel
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Programming: Tommy Henriksen
Background Vocals: Alice Cooper, Tommy Henriksen, Bob Ezrin

School’s Out / Another Brick In The Wall pt.2:
Vocals: Alice Cooper, Brian Johnson
Guitar: Slash, Joe Perry, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen, Bruce Witkin
Drums: Neal Smith
Bass: Dennis Dunaway
Background Vocals: Kip Winger, Bob Ezrin

Dead Drunk Friends:
(Johnny Depp, Bruce Witkin, Tommy Henriksen, Alice Cooper, Bob Ezrin)
Vocals: Alice Cooper
Guitars: Johnny Depp, Bruce Witkin
Drums: Glenn Sobel
Programming: Tommy Henriksen
Bass: Bruce Witkin
Piano: Bruce Witkin, Bob Ezrin
Background Vocals: Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Tommy Henriksen, Bruce Witkin, Bob Ezrin


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Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley Return as CMA Awards Hosts

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Rebecca Murray
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Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood to Host the 2015 CMA Awards
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood return to host The 49th Annual CMA Awards (Photo Credit: Bob D’Amico / ABC)

Award-winning Country artists Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be back as hosts of this year’s CMA Awards. The 49th Annual CMA Awards will take place in Nashville and will be broadcast live (in some time zones) on ABC on November 4, 2015. This year will mark Paisley and Underwood’s eighth time co-hosting the awards show which is dubbed “Country Music’s Biggest Night™”.

“We are so fortunate to have Carrie and Brad hosting the CMA Awards for the eighth time,” stated Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer, announcing the return of the popular co-hosting pair. “They have real chemistry on stage and bring credibility, comic timing, and critical acclaim to ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night.’”

“Brad and Carrie are great hosts because they are very active collaborators in the process,” added Robert Deaton, Executive Producer of the CMA Awards. “They are heavily invested in the continued success of the CMA Awards while being mindful of the prestige and history. They are not simply setting the bar for hosting an awards show, they are surpassing it every time they step out on our stage.”

Paisley is a 14-time CMA winner and Underwood has earned five CMA Awards, including Female Vocalist of the Year awards three years running. Paisley currently ranks fifth on the list of all-time CMA Awards winners.


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‘Impastor’ – Michael Rosenbaum Interview

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Fred Topel
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Michael Rosenbaum and Mircea Monroe in ‘Impastor’ (Photo Courtesy of TV Land)

Michael Rosenbaum says TV Land’s Impastor is cutting edge and funny, and he’s proud to be a part of the new show created by Christopher Vane (Wings). Impastor marks a return to starring in a TV series for Rosenbaum (Smallville), and at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con, he provided a little insight into why his character Buddy Dobbs is an incredible challenge.

Rosenbaum also talked about taking on a lead role in a dark comedy series, his co-stars, and what audiences can expect from the TV Land series currently airing season one on Wednesday nights at 10:30pm ET/PT.

The Plot:

Impastor is a dark comedy from Christopher Vane (“Wings”) starring Michael Rosenbaum as Buddy Dobbs, a slacker on the run from his gambling debt. Just when he’s about to end his misery and jump off a bridge, a reverend shows up and talks him down. When the reverend slips off the bridge and falls to his death, he leaves Buddy with the unlikely opportunity to steal the man’s identity and pose as the new gay pastor of a small, tight-knight town, leaving his bartender ex-girlfriend Leanne (Aimee Garcia) to clean up the huge mess he left behind.

Buddy begins to settle into his new life as a pastor with the help of his preppy new assistant Dora (Sara Rue), alluring church treasurer Alexa (Mircea Monroe) and enthusiastic secretary Russell (Mike Kosinski) – but the church president, Alden Schmidt (David Rasche) senses that something isn’t quite right. Curing sex crazed teenagers, stealing kids’ weed and reading Bible scripture may not be a bad gig for Buddy after all. Only time will tell how long he can keep up the façade.

Watch the interview with Impastor star Michael Rosenbaum:





David Alan Grier Joins NBC’s ‘The Wiz Live!’

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Rebecca Murray
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David Alan Grier Joins The Wiz Live!
David Alan Grier (Photo by: Chris Haston / NBC)

NBC’s live musical event The Wiz Live! has cast David Alan Grier in the role of the Cowardly Lion. Grier, a three-time Tony Award nominee, joins previously announced cast members Queen Latifah as The Wiz, Mary J. Blige as Evillene (Wicked Witch of the West), and Stephanie Mills as Auntie Em. NBC will be airing the musical live on December 3, 2015.

The Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz opened in 1975 on Broadway. NBC’s production is based on that play and will include new material by Harvey Fierstein (Torch Song Trilogy, Hairspray, La Cage aux Folles) with Neil Meron and Craig Zadan set to executive produce. Tony winner Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun) is the stage director and Matthew Diamond is on board as the TV director.

Grier’s credits include The First, Race, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, Dreamgirls, and In Living Color.

The Plot:

The Wiz tells the classic story hundreds of millions of people have read in the L. Frank Baum books and then saw in the much-beloved 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, but retold in an African-American/multicultural context. Dorothy, a young woman from Kansas, is swept up in a tornado and relocated to a fantasy world that is inhabited by munchkins, good and bad witches, and, of course, flying monkeys. She eventually takes a path down a yellow brick road to find a wizard who can help her go home and along the way meets a scarecrow, tin man and cowardly lion, who all learn to help one another.

‘Deadpool’ Trailers Arrive: The Restricted and Okay for Everyone Else Versions

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Rebecca Murray
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Deadpool Trailers Arrive with Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds stars in ‘Deadpool’ (Photo Courtesy of 20th Century Fox)

Sorry, Thor and Batman. Deadpool has just become my new favorite costumed superhero. 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool trailers confirm February 2016 is too long to wait for the first solo film featuring the Merc with a Mouth, a character who loves to break the fourth wall. Both the restricted and non-restricted trailers provide a little setup of the story before making way for incredible action scenes.

Directed by Tim Miller, Ryan Reynolds leads a cast that includes Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano, and Brianna Hildebrand.

Deadpool will open in theaters on February 12, 2016.

The Plot: Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, Deadpool tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

Watch the slightly less violent trailer minus the curse words:

And now for the redband trailer:

Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool

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