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‘Harry Potter’ Helmer Returns to the World of Wizards

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Rebecca Murray
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Gets David Yates as Director

Variety is reporting Warner Bros Pictures wants four-time Harry Potter director David Yates to tackle the new Harry Potter film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Author J.K. Rowling’s writing the screenplay for the film, which will focus on the Hogwarts textbook and is set 70 years before Harry Potter series. The first film of the planned trilogy will feature characters and creatures not seen in the Harry Potter movies.

On her official website, Rowling spoke about making her screenwriting debut with this Harry Potter story which is neither a sequel or prequel. “It all started when Warner Bros. came to me with the suggestion of turning Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them into a film. I thought it was a fun idea, but the idea of seeing Newt Scamander, the supposed author of Fantastic Beasts, realized by another writer was difficult. Having lived for so long in my fictional universe, I feel very protective of it and I already knew a lot about Newt. As hard-core Harry Potter fans will know, I liked him so much that I even married his grandson, Rolf, to one of my favourite characters from the Harry Potter series, Luna Lovegood. As I considered Warners’ proposal, an idea took shape that I couldn’t dislodge. That is how I ended up pitching my own idea for a film to Warner Bros.”

Both Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through The Ages were published in 2001 to aid Comic Relief, and to date sales of the books have raised more than £17 million.

Warner Bros Pictures will release the film version of Fantastic Beasts on November 18, 2016.

The Book’s Synopsis [Courtesy of Bloomsbury Publishing]:

As featured in the first year set texts reading list in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an extensive introduction to the magical beasts that exist in the magical, non-Muggle world. Some of the animals featured in the A-Z you will have already met in the existing Harry Potter books: for example Hippogriff, Flobberworm, Kappa – others you certainly won’t: read on to find out exactly what a Chizpurfle is, or why one should always beware of the sinister Lethifold . . . As Albus Dumbledore says in his introduction, this set text book by Newt Scamander has given the perfect grounding to many a Hogwarts student. It will be helpful to all Muggles out there too . . . On reading the book you will also find that Harry, Ron and (in one instance) Hermione – couldn’t resist graffitiing the book, and adding their own hand-written opinions.

‘Annabelle’ Trailer #2 is Twice as Creepy as Trailer #1

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Rebecca Murray
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A new trailer is online for Annabelle, the prequel to the 2013 box office hit The Conjuring, and it’s just as disturbing as you’d expect a teaser video for a film about a possessed doll to be. Annabelle focuses on the demonic doll from The Conjuring, telling the story of how she came to be possessed and what she was up to before landing in the locked glass box in the home of Lorraine (played by Vera Farmiga) and Ed Warren (Patrick Wilson).

Warner Bros Pictures is releasing Annabelle in theaters on October 3, 2014.

The Annabelle Plot:

She terrified you in The Conjuring, but this is where it all began for Annabelle.

Capable of unspeakable evil, the actual doll exists locked up in an occult museum in Connecticut—visited only by a priest who blesses her twice a month.

New Line Cinema’s supernatural thriller Annabelle begins before the evil was unleashed.

John Form has found the perfect gift for his expectant wife, Mia—a beautiful, rare vintage doll in a pure white wedding dress. But Mia’s delight with Annabelle doesn’t last long.

On one horrific night, their home is invaded by members of a satanic cult, who violently attack the couple. Spilled blood and terror are not all they leave behind. The cultists have conjured an entity so malevolent that nothing they did will compare to the sinister conduit to the damned that is now…Annabelle.

Annabelle Movie Trailer #2
Annabelle in ‘The Conjuring’ (Photo © Warner Bros Pictures)

Benedict Cumberbatch, Christian Bale and Cate Blanchett Star in ‘Jungle Book: Origins’

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Rebecca Murray
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Benedict Cumberbatch, Christian Bale and Cate Blanchett Join Jungle Book: Origins
Benedict Cumberbatch (Photo by Richard Chavez/Showbiz Junkies)

Impressive. That’s the word that immediately springs to mind when reading the casting announcement for Warner Bros Pictures’ Jungle Book: Origins. And, no, we’re not talking about the Jungle Book film with Jon Favreau at the helm and Bill Murray, Christopher Walken, Ben Kingsley, Lupita Nyong’o, Giancarlo Esposito, Idris Elba, and Scarlett Johansson voicing characters. This Jungle Book, which marks the directorial debut of Andy Serkis, is a 3D production that’s just added Benedict Cumberbatch, Christian Bale, and Cate Blanchett to its cast list.

The award-winning actors will co-star in the film along with Rohan Chand, Peter Mullan, Tom Hollander, Naomi Harris, Eddie Marsan, and Serkis. Harry Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves and Jonathan Cavendish are on board as producers, with Kloves’ daughter, Callie, penning the screenplay based on Rudyard Kipling’s stories.

Per Warner Bros’ announcement, the action film will be a mix of live action and motion capture, which makes sense with performance capture expert Serkis at the helm.

Here’s the roster of who the actors will be playing:

– Benedict Cumberbatch is the fearsome tiger, Shere Khan
– Cate Blanchett is the sinister snake, Kaa
– Christian Bale is the cunning panther, Bagheera
– Andy Serkis is the wise bear, Baloo
– Peter Mullan is the leader of the wolf pack, Akela
– Tom Hollander is the scavenging hyena, Tabaqui
– Naomi Harris is Nisha, the female wolf who adopts the baby Mowgli as one of her cubs
– Eddie Marsan is Nisha’s mate, Vihaan
– Jack Reynor is Mowgli’s Brother Wolf
– Rohan Chand is playing the boy raised by wolves, Mowgli

Warner Bros Pictures has set an October 21, 2016 release date.

The Jungle Book: Origins Plot:

The story follows the upbringing of the human child Mowgli, raised by a wolf pack in the jungles of India. As he learns the often harsh rules of the jungle, under the tutelage of a bear named Baloo and a panther named Bagheera, Mowgli becomes accepted by the animals of the jungle as one of their own. All but one: the fearsome tiger Shere Khan. But there may be greater dangers lurking in the jungle, as Mowgli comes face to face with his human origins.





Eva Longoria Guest Stars on ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’

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Rebecca Murray
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Eva Longoria Guest Stars on Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Eva Longoria (Photo by Richard Chavez/ShowbizJunkies)

Desperate Housewives‘ Eva Longoria has booked a guest starring role on Fox’s hit comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Longoria will be playing a defense attorney who squares off against Jake (Andy Samberg) in court. According to Fox, Longoria will appear in three episodes this fall.

Terrell Owens, Kyra Sedgwick, and Jenny Slate are also set for guest starring roles in the upcoming season.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine kicks off season two on September 28, 2014 at 8:30pm ET/PT.

Details on Season 2:

Season One ended with a surprising twist as Jake was asked to go undercover for a major FBI investigation. He said his goodbyes to the precinct, and finally confessed his “romantic-styles” affection for Detective AMY SANTIAGO (Melissa Fumero), the unit’s honorary straight arrow. In Season Two, Captain RAY HOLT (Andre Braugher) finds himself face-to-face with his longtime nemesis (Sedgwick) as the NYPD goes through administration changes.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ Fan Favorite Julianne Hough Returns

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Rebecca Murray
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Julianne Hough is Dancing with the Stars' Fourth Judge
Julianne Hough (Photo © Richard Chavez)

Dancer/actress/musician Julianne Hough is back on Dancing with the Stars as the fourth judge, as just announced by ABC. Hough will take a seat next to returning judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli when the new season kicks off on September 15, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT.


ABC also announced that the celebrities who’ll be showing off their dancing moves will be revealed on September 4th.

The 12 dancers who’ll be paired up with this season’s celebrities will be Mark Ballas, Cheryl Burke, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Tony Dovolani, Allison Holker, Derek Hough, Keo Motsepe, Peta Murgatroyd, Emma Slater and Karina Smirnoff.

Commenting on her return to the series, Hough said, “I’m so excited to be back with my Dancing with the Stars family again on a regular basis. I’ve always aspired to be an all-around entertainer, whether I’m acting, dancing or singing, and I’m thrilled for this opportunity that will allow me to continue all of those pursuits. Derek and I just finished our Move Live on Tour, which reminded me how much I miss the interaction with the dance fans that have been so supportive of me in my career. I am warming up the paddles and the sass, and I’m ready to have fun in this new role.”

“We are delighted to welcome Julianne back to the DWTS family,” added Executive Producer Rob Wade. “Her blend of ballroom dancing experience and unique judging ability make her the ideal choice for the show, and we are very excited to have her, Carrie Ann, Bruno and Len on board.”

‘Gotham’ Extended Preview Sets Up the Series

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Rebecca Murray
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“Before there was Batman, there was Gotham”

This extended UK trailer for the upcoming dramatic series Gotham explore the world of Gotham City and the cops charged with keeping the peace. Focusing on Detective Gordon (Ben McKenzie), Gotham is an origin story featuring familiar heroes and villains from the world of DC Comics’ Batman before the Dark Knight was created.

Gotham will debut on Fox on September 22, 2014 and stars McKenzie, Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Sean Pertwee, Robin Lord Taylor, Zabryna Guevara, Erin Richards, Camren Bicondova, and Jada Pinkett Smith.

The Plot:

Before there was Batman, there was Gotham. Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world’s greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon’s story and his rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world’s most iconic villains? And what circumstances created them – the larger-than-life personas who would become Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face and The Joker? Gotham is an origin story of the great DC Comics Super-Villains and vigilantes, revealing an entirely new chapter that has never been told.

Gotham Extended Preview
Series stars Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin, Jada Pinkett Smith as Fish Mooney and Cory Michael Smith as Edward Nygma/future Riddler; guest star Clare Foley as Ivy Pepper/future Poison Ivy; and series stars Donal Logue as Detective Harvey Bullock, Ben McKenzie as Detective James Gordon, Camren Bicondova (above, on fire escape) as Selina Kyle/future Catwoman, David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne and Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth in Warner Bros. Television’s Gotham, which is based on the characters from DC Comics. The series will air Mondays at 8/7c on FOX this fall. (Photo Credit: © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc./FOX. All Rights Reserved.)

-By Rebecca Murray

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‘Automata’ Trailer Features Antonio Banderas and Robots

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Rebecca Murray
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A new trailer and poster have arrived for the sci-fi thriller Automata starring Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith, and Dylan McDermott and written and directed by Gabe Ibáñez. Igor Legarreta and Javier Sánchez Donate co-wrote the script for the Millennium Entertainment release that’s set to hit theaters and OnDemand on October 10, 2014.

The Plot:

An insurance agent of ROC robotics corporation routinely investigates the case of manipulating a robot. What he discovers will have profound consequences for the future of humanity.

Automata Movie Poster and Trailer

Details on Nickelodeon’s New Comedy Series ‘Henry Danger’

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Rebecca Murray
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Details on Nickelodeon's Henry Danger

Jace Norman takes on the role of Henry Hart, a normal kid who gets to become a superhero’s sidekick, in Nickelodeon’s new comedy series Henry Danger. The live-action half-hour series follows the adventures of the 13-year-old kid as he becomes a sidekick-in-training to Captain Man (Cooper Barnes).

Created by Dan Schneider and Dana Olsen, Henry Danger will debut on September 13, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT.

Schneider and Olsen also executive produce the comedy series.

The Henry Danger Plot:

After promising to keep his new identity a secret, Henry must navigate a double life balancing the challenges of eighth grade with the crazy adventures of a crime fighter.

In the series premiere, Henry discovers that being a superhero’s sidekick is much harder than he ever thought. Henry desperately struggles to balance the demands of his schoolwork, his family responsibilities, and his new job as Kid Danger — all while keeping his crime-fighting alter ego a secret from everyone he knows, including his two best friends Charlotte (Riele Downs) and Jasper (Sean Ryan Fox) and younger sister Piper (Ella Anderson).

When Henry’s life begins to crumble under the pressure, he turns to Captain Man for help. Captain Man offers Henry the use of an amazing new device that solves Henry’s problems…at first. But it comes with a high cost, as Henry discovers at school the next day.

‘White Bird in a Blizzard’ Debuts a New Poster with Shailene Woodley

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Rebecca Murray
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Divergent and The Fault in Our Stars star Shailene Woodley tops the cast of Magnolia Pictures’ White Bird in a Blizzard coming to theaters on October 24, 2014. And in support of the film’s upcoming release Magnolia’s debuted a brand new poster for the dramatic movie from writer/director Gregg Araki and based on the book by Laura Kasischke.

In addition to Woodley, the cast includes Eva Green, Christopher Meloni, Shiloh Fernandez, Gabourey Sidibe, Thomas Jane, Dale Dickey, Mark Indelicato, Sheryl Lee and Angela Bassett.

The Plot:

Kat Connors is 17 years old when her perfect homemaker mother, Eve, a beautiful, enigmatic, and haunted woman, disappears – just as Kat is discovering and relishing her newfound sexuality. Having lived for so long in a stifled, emotionally repressed household, she barely registers her mother’s absence and certainly doesn’t blame her doormat of a father, Brock, for the loss. In fact, it’s almost a relief. But as time passes, Kat begins to come to grips with how deeply Eve’s disappearance has affected her. Returning home on a break from college, she finds herself confronted with the truth about her mother’s departure, and her own denial about the events surrounding it…

White Bird in a Blizzard Poster


-By Rebecca Murray

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Tony Shalhoub Joins the Cast of ‘Nurse Jackie’

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Rebecca Murray
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Edie Falco and Eve Best in Nurse Jackie
Edie Falco as Jackie Peyton and Eve Best as Dr. O’Hara in ‘Nurse Jackie’ – Photo: Ken Regan/SHOWTIME

Monk star Tony Shalhoub will be joining the cast of Showtime’s Nurse Jackie when it returns for season seven next year. The Emmy winning actor will be playing Dr. Bernard Prince, “a new ER doctor who has a great bedside manner, a special touch with his boss, Gloria Akalitus (Anna Deavere Smith), and who offers Jackie something she desperately needs – a friend.”

The cast of Nurse Jackie is led by Edie Falco and includes Merritt Wever, Dominic Fumusa, Paul Schulze, Betty Gilpin, Ruby Jerins, Stephen Wallem, Mackenzie Aladjem and Peter Facinelli. Clyde Phillips is the series’ showrunner and also executive produces with Tom Straw, Richie Jackson, Liz Flahive and Caryn Mandabach.

Shalhoub’s credits also include Wings, Men in Black, Men in Black II, Big Night, Made Up, Barton Fink, Cars, Cars II, and the current Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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