Matthew Rhys as Philip Jennings, Frank Langella as Gabriel, and Marceline Hugot as Theresa in ‘The Americans’ (Photo by Eric Liebowitz/FX Networks)
FX’s dramatic thriller The Americans will return for season three in January 2015 and today the network announced Oscar nominee Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon) has signed on for a recurring role. The spy saga about Russian agents posing as a married American couple stars Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, and Noah Emmerich and was created by former CIA agent Joe Weisberg.
According to FX, Langella will be playing Gabriel, “Philip and Elizabeth’s former KGB handler who comes out of retirement to take back responsibility for overseeing these two KGB operatives from their previous handler, Claudia (Margo Martindale).”
“We’ve been huge fans of Frank’s work for a long time, and it’s been such a pleasure getting to know Frank himself in the beginning stages of working together on the character of Gabriel,” stated executive producers Weisberg and Joel Fields. “We look forward to a great season together, and to what we’re sure will be a phenomenal creative collaboration.”
Filming is currently underway on The Americans‘s third season.
BBC America announced filming is now underway on the third season of critically acclaimed series Orphan Black. Tatiana Maslany, who played five recurring characters in season two, returns to star in the Peabody Award-winning series.
“Season two of Orphan Black not only doubled its audience, it also treated fans to double the number of clones,” says Perry Simon, General Manager, BBC AMERICA. “Our network’s commitment to creating long-lasting original programming that hooks viewers and never lets them go is perfectly illustrated through this buzz-worthy series.”
“We are incredibly proud and delighted to be commencing production on season three of Orphan Black,” commented David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, executive producers of Orphan Black and Co-Presidents of Temple Street Productions. “We’ve been fortunate to work with one of the best cast and crews in the business for the last two seasons. We could not be happier about the success of the show and how it continues to be embraced by audiences around the world.”
Season three will air in the spring of 2015 and will shoot in Toronto through March.
Details on Season 3, Courtesy of BBC America:
Season three plunges the clone sisterhood into unexpected territory with the realization that they’re not alone. Just when they thought they knew their enemies and allies, season three reveals our clones are more vulnerable than ever before. Highly trained, identical male-soldiers raise more questions than answers. Who are these new clones? Who created them? And more importantly, why do they exist? Sarah, Cosima, Alison and Helena are stronger together than they are apart, but this season will put that bond to the test. Will they forge towards their truth, or fall at the feet of those that seek to control them?
Returning in a lead role is Ari Millen, who plays the newly discovered male clones – Mark, the Prolethean cult follower and Rudy, a prisoner of war. Also back this season is Jordan Gavaris as Sarah’s fiery foster brother Felix, Dylan Bruce as Paul, an army officer working for secret forces in the clone world, Maria Doyle Kennedy as Sarah and Felix’s duplicitous foster mother Mrs. S, Evelyne Brochu as Dyad Scientist and Cosima’s lover Delphine, Kevin Hanchard as Art, a detective caught in the clone trap, Michiel Huisman as Cal, father to Sarah’s daughter Kira (Skyler Wexler) and Zoé De Grand Maison as Gracie, a Prolethean escapee.
Chris Hemsworth stars in ‘In the Heart of the Sea’ (Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures)
Warner Bros Pictures and Village Roadshow have released the official teaser trailer for the epic action adventure, In the Heart of the Sea. Based on the true story told in Nathaniel Philbrick’s book, In the Heart of the Sea reunites Ron Howard and his Rush star Chris Hemsworth for the tale of the whaling ship ‘Essex’ and the men who faced down the whale who would inspire Herman Melville’s Moby Dick.
In the Heart of the Sea opens in theaters on March 13, 2015 and stars Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Ben Whishaw, Tom Holland, Brendan Gleeson, and Jordi Mollà.
The Plot:
In the Heart of the Sea reveals the encounter’s harrowing aftermath, as the ship’s surviving crew is pushed to their limits and forced to do the unthinkable to stay alive. Braving storms, starvation, panic and despair, the men will call into question their deepest beliefs, from the value of their lives to the morality of their trade, as their captain searches for direction on the open sea and his first mate still seeks to bring the great whale down.
Netflix will make the third season of Lilyhammer available to subscribers beginning November 21, 2014 at 12:01am PT. Steven Van Zandt returns to star and will make his directorial debut with the third season’s finale.
The entire eight-episode season three will be available for binge-watching on November 21st, and season one and two are available now for those who need to catch up on the comedy/drama.
“Lilyhammer is a funny and fantastic example of programming for a global audience – a comedic culture clash that’s drawn in viewers from around the world,” said Ted Sarandos,chief content officer at Netflix. “We’re especially proud of the many international awards the show has earned, cementing its cross-cultural appeal.”
The Plot:
The one-hour series follows the continuing exploits of former gangster Frank “The Fixer” Tagliano (Van Zandt) as he makes a new life under the federal witness protection program in Lillehammer, Norway.
In season three of Lilyhammer, Roar (Steinar Sagen) travels to Brazil, to meet his Internet bride from a Rio favela. Blinded by love, he finds himself tangled up with the law, and it’s up to Frank and Torgeir (Trond Fausa) to make things right. Assisted by the Norwegian Foreign Ministry, the collaboration between Frank and the foreign minister is anything but smooth. And as if Frank doesn’t have enough challenges with his unruly bunch, a ghost resurfaces from the past – an American “family friend” who sees vast opportunities in Lillehammer for a man of his talents.
The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and Brad Pitt – on the promotional trail stumping for his war movie, Fury – decided to have an unconventional conversation. Instead of communicating verbally, the two met in the basement of 30 Rock and had a “breakdance conversation.”
A brand new trailer has arrived for The Lookalike, the dramatic crime thriller starring Justin Long, Gillian Jacobs, John Corbett, Luiz Guzman, and Jerry O’Connell. Directed by Richard Gray and written by Michele Davis-Gray, The Lookalike is opening in theaters in November.
The Plot:
Drug lord William Spinks has a curious obsession with Sadie Hill, and uses family friends Bobby and Frank (John Corbett and Jerry O’Connell) to get to her. But when Sadie’s death jeopardizes a major deal, Bobby and Frank set out to find a replacement – a lookalike – to fool Spinks. This dubious plan propels an ex-basketball champion, a deaf beauty (Scottie Thompson), an addict (Justin Long), and an aspiring actress (Gillian Jacobs) into an unlikely romance and a desperate quest to start over.
Sabrina Soto and Michael Moloney judge ‘The Great Halloween Fright Fight’ (ABC/Kelsey McNeal)
ABC’s revealed the six families who’ll be competing on the Halloween special, The Great Halloween Fright Fight, airing on October 28, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT. The one-hour special is styled after 2013’s The Great Christmas Light Fight and will be judged by Michael Moloney and Sabrina Soto who’ll pick the best Halloween displays among the chosen families.
The winning family will take home a $50,000 prize.
The Great Halloween Fright Fight Families:
“Hollywood Haunter” – Glendale, CA
Husband and wife duo, Chris and Jeana, are professional set decorators who use their Hollywood know-how to construct an entirely new haunted facade in front of their house every Halloween. This year, they’re hoping to bury the competition with a traditional haunted house design, complete with coffins custom fit for the judges.
“Haunted Overload” – Lee, NH
Eric always loved scaring people, so together with his wife Janice, he built a larger-than-life haunt on a sprawling wooded farm. Using mainly organic materials, giant props are crafted up to four stories high. This haunt is sure to overload your senses.
“Terror at Tee Lake” – Lewiston, MI
On a lakeside cabin resort, Dave and Andy create a handmade drive-thru haunt spanning their 4 acre property with a variety of unique displays from a Day of The Dead area to a carnival zone with clowns. Using Andy’s expert graphic design skills and Dave’s construction know-how, the pair has created a world of eerie neon characters, waiting for you behind every bend.
“The Pirate Ship” – Celebration, FL
Every year the Pirate Ship of Celebration Florida brings thousands of visitors from nearby Disneyworld to enjoy this pirate themed haunt. Creators Neil and Julie construct a life-size pirate ship inhabited by pillaging pirate skeletons that completely covers their house. Prepare to walk the plank!
“Mitchell’s Spider Invasion” – Pensacola, FL
Halloween is a special time of year for Shawn and Lynne, they got married on Halloween and love creating DIY home haunts from scratch every year. This Halloween, the couple is taking arachnophobia to a whole new level as giant mutant spiders invade their home, trapping trick-or-treaters inside their massive webs.
“Haunt for the Hungry” – Wharton, NJ
Horror movie buffs Anthony and Toby, along with their 12 year old daughter Ava, use magic and practical illusions to make their gory backyard maze feel frighteningly real. Scare actors will send you screaming, but if you can slow down enough to not run away, you’ll get to appreciate all of the fascinating details, like a homemade elevator that takes you down a mine shaft to start the tour.
The Hank Williams biopic I Saw the Light has added four actors to its roster. David Krumholtz, Josh Pais, James Dumont, and Wrenn Schmidt are joining Tom Hiddleston (playing Hanks Williams) and Elizabeth Olsen (playing Audrey Mae Williams) in the dramatic movie based on Colin Escott’s biography of Williams.
Marc Abraham wrote the script and is directing the film which begins shooting in Louisiana this week.
Here’s who the latest additions to the cast will be playing, per the official announcement by RatPac Entertainment and Bron Studios:
– David Krumholtz plays James Dolan, an edgy New York journalist who in the course of a tough interview with Williams finds himself toe to toe with the country legend.
– James Dumont is WB Nowlin, the mayor of a town where Williams is headlining, who is forced to strong-arm a performance out of the debilitated singer.
– Josh Pais plays Dore Schary, one-time production president of MGM. Though smooth and savvy, he still can’t convince Williams to be a movie star.
– Wrenn Schmidt will play Bobbie Jett, one of the several women in Williams’ life and the mother of his daughter born five days after his death.
Jennifer Lawrence stars as ‘Katniss Everdeen’ in THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 1. (Photo Credit: Murray Close/Lionsgate)
Lionsgate has just released a brand new one minute trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 titled “Return to District 12”. The new video finds Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) returning to her home District to witness the devastation for herself. Directed by Francis Lawrence, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 opens in theaters on November 21, 2014.
The Plot:
The worldwide phenomenon of The Hunger Games continues to set the world on fire with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, which finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin (Julianne Moore) and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) and a nation moved by her courage.
The Cast:
Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss Everdeen)
Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark)
Liam Hemsworth (Gale Hawthorne)
Woody Harrelson (Haymitch Abernathy)
Elizabeth Banks (Effie Trinket)
Julianne Moore (President Coin)
Philip Seymour Hoffman (Plutarch Heavensbee)
Jeffrey Wright (Beetee)
Sam Claflin (Finnick Odair)
Jena Malone (Johanna Mason)
Stanley Tucci (Caesar Flickerman)
Donald Sutherland (President Snow)
Watch The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 trailer:
Logo for ‘CMA Country Christmas’ (Photo Credit: ABC)
ABC will air the Country music-filled holiday special CMA Country Christmas on December 1, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT. Hosted for the fifth year by Jennifer Nettles, the two-hour musical featuring some of the biggest names in Country music, will be filmed in front of a studio audience on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Among the artists scheduled to perform are Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Sara Evans, Lucy Hale, Hunter Hayes, Little Big Town, Idina Menzel, Nettles, LeAnn Rimes, and Michael W. Smith. Paul Miller is directing the special, David Wild is the writer, and Robert Deaton is executive producing.
Tickets are available now at CMAchristmas.com. Fans in attendance are encouraged to bring a new toy (unwrapped) which the non-profit group Generosity will collect to give to Nashville kids.
