CBS will be premiering a season full of The Amazing Race all-stars when the new edition of The Amazing Race kicks off on February 23, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT. 11 teams who’ve competed before will return to race around the globe in a quest for the $1 million grand prize. Phil Keoghan returns as host.
CBS also announced the premiere date of the 28th edition of Survivor. Survivor will kick off on February 26, 2014 at 8pm, debuting with a special two-hour premiere (the first two-hour premiere since Feb. 2010). According to the official announcement, this season “castaways will be separated into three distinct tribes — brawn, brains, and beauty.” Seriously? The show is going to have a team put together based on looks?
The 27th season of Survivor averaged 11.58 million viewers.
DreamWorks Pictures takes audiences behind the scenes of the upcoming Need for Speed movie with this new featurette on the film’s muscle cars. Directed by Scott Waugh, Need for Speed stars Breaking Bad‘s Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek, Scott Mescudi, Dakota Johnson, Harrison Gilbertson, and Michael Keaton.
Need for Speed opens in theaters on March 14, 2014.
The Plot:
DreamWorks Pictures’ Need for Speed marks an exciting return to the great car culture films of the 1960s and ’70s, when the authenticity of the world brought a new level of intensity to the action on-screen. Tapping into what makes the American myth of the open road so appealing, the story chronicles a near-impossible cross-country journey for our heroes — one that begins as a mission for revenge but proves to be one of redemption.
Based on the most successful racing video game franchise ever with over 140 million copies sold, Need for Speed captures the freedom and excitement of the game in a real-world setting, while bringing to life the passion for the road that has made our love of cars so timeless.
The film centers around Tobey Marshall (Paul), a blue-collar mechanic who races muscle cars on the side in an unsanctioned street-racing circuit. Struggling to keep his family-owned garage afloat, he reluctantly partners with the wealthy and arrogant ex-NASCAR driver Dino Brewster (Cooper). But just as a major sale to car broker Julia Maddon (Poots) looks like it will save Tobey’s shop, a disastrous race allows Dino to frame Tobey for a crime he didn’t commit and sending Tobey to prison while Dino expands his business out West.
Two years later, Tobey is released and set on revenge — but he knows his only chance to take down his rival Dino is to defeat him in the high-stakes race known as De Leon — the Super Bowl of underground racing. However, to get there in time, Tobey will have to run a high-octane, action-packed gauntlet that includes dodging pursuing cops coast-to-coast as well as contending with a dangerous bounty Dino has put out on his car. With the help of his loyal crew and the surprisingly resourceful Julia, Tobey defies the odds at every turn and proves that even in the flashy world of exotic supercars, the underdog can still finish first.
If you were casually walking down the street minding your own business and you heard a baby crying in a seemingly abandoned stroller, what would you do? The New Yorkers in this ‘Devil Baby Attack’ video will probably never, ever check on a crying baby again. To promote the upcoming release of Devil’s Due, a creepy-looking devil baby was created and placed in a remote controlled stroller with hidden cameras catching the reactions of New Yorkers who stopped to by to help.
The Plot:
After a mysterious, lost night on their honeymoon, a newlywed couple finds themselves dealing with an earlier-than-planned pregnancy. While recording everything for posterity, the husband begins to notice odd behavior in his wife that they initially write off to nerves, but, as the months pass, it becomes evident that the dark changes to her body and mind have a much more sinister origin.
BET Honors, Soul Train Awards, and the BET Hip Hop Awards are among the music-driven specials returning to BET Networks’ lineup in 2014. “We love producing shows that recognize the accomplishments and actions of our people,” stated Stephen G. Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials. “Our specials are designed to be sources of pride and excitement for the BET Audience. We are humbled that they continue to be well received. You keep watching them, we’ll keep making them.”
BET Networks 2014 Specials:
— BET HONORS — The Washington Post says, “The annual Bet Honors have just about perfected the ideal mix of glamour, inspiration, humor and sex appeal.” We could not have said it better! BET HONORS shows the world ‘what extraordinary looks like’ by saluting luminaries whose lives and revolutionary work contribute to and elevate our culture. Airing during Black History Month, BET HONORS is a shimmering night o dynamic performances and tributes that cross genres and generations. In 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama presented Dr. Maya Angelou with her honor. In 2013, Phylicia Rashad conferred the honor upon Halle Berry and Ledisi sang “Everlasting Love” for Chaka Khan. Now that’s extraordinary viewing for the entire family. PREMIERE: 2/24/2014
— CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL — The biggest night that celebrates gospel music, America’s truly original and internationally loved art form only happens on BET. The 14(th) annual CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL is a star-studded gathering of some of the best voices in Gospel and R&B. Impossible to duplicate, this is the only performance show that literally moves your spirit. PREMIERE: 4/6/2014
— BET AWARDS & BET EXPERIENCE — BET AWARDS franchise is the #1 Program in Cable Television History among the Black audience, and is still a top 10 awards show on television (Broadcast & Cable) among total viewers. It continues to hold the leadership position because it gathers the biggest stars in music, sports, Hollywood, and philanthropy all on one stage for one incredible night. The BET AWARDS delivers electrifying performances, moving tributes and the most unforgettable moments on TV. PREMIERE: 6/29/2014
— BET HIP HOP AWARDS — The BET HIP HOP AWARDS returns for its ninth year to highlight hip hop music, with bold performances and breakthrough freestyle cyphers that set social media on fire. This is the one show where the hottest rap stars of today share the stage with the hip-hop icons of tomorrow. PREMIERE: 4Q/14
— BLACK GIRLS ROCK! — BLACK GIRLS ROCK! is the tribute show that has become a movement. This NAACP Image Award-nominated special is both timely and timeless, saluting dynamic leaders in entertainment, business, philanthropy and beyond. Past award honorees include Ruby Dee, Susan L. Taylor, Missy Elliott, Kerry Washington, Taraji P. Henson, Queen Latifah, and Venus Williams. Featuring emerging and legendary talent, touching tributes to present-day role models and soulful, surprising musical performances, “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!(TM)” celebrates the brilliance and beauty of women of color who shape our world and uplift our girls. PREMIERE: 4Q/14
— SOUL TRAIN AWARDS — The hippest trip in America keeps grooving forward. The iconic brand that defined a generation returns for 2014 with its signature awards show. Featuring never before-seen musical collaborations and powerful tributes from world-class performers, the SOUL TRAIN AWARDS brings you the most revered and promising voices in soul and R&B. And since airing on both our networks is always better, the SOUL TRAIN AWARDS is simulcast on Centric and BET. PREMIERE: 4Q/14
Cesar Millan (Photo Credit: Alan Weissmann Copyright: MPH Entertainment)
The Dog Whisperer’s taking on a new show and new out of control dogs with Nat Geo WILD’s Cesar 911. The new series kicks off on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 9pm ET/PT and features Cesar Millan working with neighborhoods hounded by unruly hounds.
The Plot: Each week, Cesar travels to a new neighborhood in desperate need of his help. He is summoned by co-workers, relatives, friends and neighbors who “blow the whistle” on a four-legged menace that has turned their lives upside down. Cesar witnesses firsthand how the dogs wreak havoc on the community sidewalk, dog parks … even restaurants and offices! Whether it’s a spoiled Chihuahua going wild in a family business or an aggressive mutt spreading fear throughout the neighborhood, Cesar uses his unparalleled expertise to bring balance to the dogs and the community.
In most instances, the owners unknowingly reinforce their dog’s problem behavior. Some treat their dogs like spoiled children, ignoring their bad habits or dismissing them as “not that bad.” Others show fear and hesitation when handling their dogs, allowing the dogs to gain the upper hand and “lead” their humans. In one instance, a couple’s relationship woes, and the resulting anxiety and tension transfer directly to their dog and negatively affect his behavior.
When Cesar arrives in the neighborhood, he quickly evaluates the situation at hand and within moments begins to turn the situation around. He’s not a magician. His calm, assertive approach to rehabilitating problem dogs produces rapid results. But in many instances, rehabilitating the dog is not the hard part. Training the humans to be composed, confident pack leaders themselves is the tricky part.
Each episode of Cesar 911 will consist of two stories within one community. Cesar first meets with the whistle-blowers to get briefed on the situation. He then evaluates both the dogs and owners through impromptu visits to the businesses and neighborhood locations where the dogs display their problem behavior.
At times, he can provide quick and effective training right on the street. In more serious situations, he must relocate the dogs to his Dog Psychology Center for more in-depth rehabilitation or invite owners to his new Home Learning Annex to practice and improve upon their leadership skills in a controlled environment.
Cesar uses surveillance cameras after he works with the dogs and owners to track progress and ensure a lasting solution. The final test comes when all parties gather together at a central meeting place within the community; owners equipped with the knowledge and tools only Cesar can provide, and dogs ready to show off the new behaviors they have mastered. The transformations are inspiring, and the positive impacts on the affected communities are extraordinary. Once again, Cesar saves the day as only he can!
Cesar 911 March 2014 Episode Guide
Cesar 911: Family Feud
Premieres Friday, March 7, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Orange County whistle-blower Debi alerts Cesar to her neighbors, the Dong family, who are scared of their first family dog — a black Lab mix named Misty who has bitten every member of the household. Debi and other neighbors have suggested the Dongs do the unthinkable: put Misty to sleep. Cesar immediately notices that Misty is showing signs of insecurity and, after working with the family, suggests taking Misty to his new Dog Psychology Center to help her build confidence around his pack. Will Misty return home a changed dog for the Dongs?
Cesar’s next stop takes him to whistle-blower Brad, who is having major trouble with his sister Nicole’s Shiba Inu mix, Auggie. Auggie constantly attacks Brad’s dog, Kimo, at family outings. Cesar teaches Brad and Nicole about giving dogs boundaries as well as personal space, and points out that their nervous energy leads to aggression in their dogs. But can he arm these siblings with enough skills to end this canine rivalry once and for all?
Cesar 911: Boss with a Bark
Premieres Friday, March 14, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Whistle-blowers Lori Jo and Patti are fed up with their boss Takis’s three unruly bichons frises, collectively named the “Moos,” who constantly disrupt business by barking obsessively, knocking over trash cans and even honking the delivery truck’s horn! Even Takis’s wife, Joanne, has had enough of the unruly Moos, but Takis doesn’t see anything wrong with their uncontrollable behavior. Cesar must convince Takis to change his ways so that his beloved dogs will stop terrorizing everyone around them.
Cesar then heads to the Freedom Writer’s Foundation to meet whistle-blowers Tiffony and Sue Ellen, whose workplace is being disrupted by their boss Ms. G’s Labrador retriever, Beau. Though Ms. G’s work teaching at-risk youth was featured in a major motion picture, she can’t seem to change bad boy Beau’s behavior. Cesar concludes that Beau is a dominant dog that feels the need to protect his environment, due to the fact that Ms. G gives the dog too much affection and too little discipline. Cesar works on exercises with Ms. G to help her write a new chapter for her and her Beau.
Cesar 911: Dog Fight
Premieres Friday, March 21, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
In the posh hills above Sherman Oaks, Calif., whistle-blower Josh needs Cesar’s help with his neighbors Lilly and Nadav, who have no control over their aggressive boxers, Chip and Mocha. These dogs terrorize their neighborhood and have attacked more than 15 other dogs. Lilly and Nadav quickly assert their fears about Mocha, who they consider to be a “silent killer” and the more dangerous of the pair. Next, Cesar meets with whistle-blower Lorraine, a dance instructor who is greatly concerned for her pregnant business partner Stefanie’s fearful and aggressive Chihuahua, Nuts.
Cesar observes Nuts in Stefanie’s arms, trying to bite every student who signs in. He invites Stefanie and her husband to his home training annex where he teaches them how to create boundaries for Nuts. Will they learn the right moves so they can two-step away with a calmer, happier pet?
“We are so excited to receive entrees for our crafts from all over the world,” said Guild President Cabral-Ebert. “We had a wonderful response and over three times as many entries as we anticipated. Thanks to our dedicated committee who viewed all the submissions and made very tough choices. We are proud of our nominees and the work that was submitted this year, which has the best examples of the finest of our craft.”
FEATURE LENGTH MOTION PICTURE (FEATURE FILMS)
BEST CONTEMPORARY HAIR STYLING
Unfinished Song
Aurora Bergere
One Chance
Christine Blundell
Donald Mc Innes
Lee Daniels’ The Butler
Candace Neal
Robert Stevenson
BEST CONTEMPORARY MAKE-UP
Prisoners
Donald Mowat
Pamela Westmore
August: Osage County
Carla White
Bjoern Rehbein
One Chance
Christine Blundell
Donald Mc Innes
BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIR STYLING
American Hustle
Katherine Gordon
Michelle Johnson
The Lone Ranger
Gloria Pasqua Casny
Jules Holdren
Jobs
Nina Paskowitz
Michael Moore
BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKE-UP
Dallas Buyers Club
Evelyne Noraz
Rachel Geary
The Lone Ranger
Joel Harlow
Mike Smithson
3(rd) Petition Robin Beauschesne
The Great Gatsby
Maurizio Silvi
Lesley Vanderwalt
BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS
Bad Grandpa
Stephen Prouty
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
Mike Elizalde
Lufeng Qu
The Hunger Games – Catching Fire
Ve Neill
Nikoletta Skarlatos
TELEVISION and NEW MEDIA SERIES (Episodic Television)
Mr. Peabody, the most accomplished dog in the world, and his mischievous boy Sherman, use their time machine – The WABAC – to go on the most outrageous adventures known to man or dog. But when Sherman takes The WABAC out for a joyride to impress his friend Penny, they accidentally rip a hole in the universe, wreaking havoc on the most important events in world history. Before they forever alter the past, present and future, Mr. Peabody must come to their rescue, ultimately facing the most daunting challenge of any era: figuring out how to be a parent. Together, the time traveling trio will make their mark on history.
Luke Tipple hosts ‘Opposite Worlds’ (Photo by: Patrick Randak/Syfy)
The 12 people who will be competing as members of one of two teams on the new Syfy competition series Opposite Worlds have been revealed, plus Syfy viewers have been asked to vote in two additional players from a list of four. The Syfy reality series will be hosted by Luke Tipple and is set to premiere on January 21, 2014, pitting the two teams against each other in a battle of the future versus the past.
The Set-Up:
On Opposite Worlds, 14 people from all walks of life face off in opposing teams that live in a house separated into two distinctly different worlds: one past and one future, each with its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Adding to the drama is a glass wall dividing the house into the two environments, allowing the teams to watch, envy, and dread each other’s every move.
Every week, as cast members compete in a series of fast-paced challenges, viewers will be asked to participate in real-time on social media and affect the outcome of each player’s fate.
The 12 players are:
· Jeffry Calle, 25, from Suffern, NY (currently resides in Fontana, CA), Non-profit Coordinator
· J.R. Cook, 28, from Pineville, WV (currently living in Knoxville, TN), Attorney
· Samm Murphy, 28, from Jacksonville, FL (currently resides in Marina Del Rey, CA), Medical Supplies Distributor
· Charles Haskins, 39, from New York, NY (currently resides in Orlando, FL), Military Reserve/Youth Boxing Coach
· Rachel Horton, 27, from Sherman Oaks, CA (currently resides in Encino, CA), Multimedia Personality/Professional Gamer
· Angela Lima, 34, from Minneapolis, MN (currently resides in Marina Del Rey, CA), VP at vegan food company
· Danielle Pascente, 25, from Phoenix, AZ (currently resides in Santa Monica, CA), Sports Model/Personal Trainer
· Lisette Resille, 32, from Tuscon, AZ (currently living in Sherman Oaks, CA), Nurse
· Frank Sansonetti, 35, from and currently residing in Staten Island, NY, Firefighter
· Lauren Schwab, 27, from Valley Center, KS (currently living in Marina Del Rey, CA), Fulcrum Adventures Instructor
· Wyatt Werneth, 47, from and resides in Cocoa Beach, FL, Military/Public Safety Diving Specialist
· Jesse Wilson, 34, from Knights Ferry, CA (currently resides in Los Angeles, CA), Model/Photographer
And viewers can vote on Syfy.com to choose the remaining two players from the following four:
· Steve DiCarlo, 24, from Burnt Hills, NY (currently resides in Lomita, CA), Journalist
· Kevin Donoghue, 38, from and currently residing in Monroe, NY, Personal Trainer
· Mercy Ukpolo, 25, from Rancho Cucamonga, CA (currently resides in Bakersfield, CA), Operations Manager
· Natela Valentin, 30, from Sochi, Russia (currently resides in Los Angeles, CA), works in jewelry sales
Cedric the Entertainer and Marlon Wayans in 'A Haunted House 2' (Photo by Will McGarry/Open Road Films)The first official trailer for the comedy sequel A Haunted House 2 has arrived in advance of the film’s April 18, 2014 theatrical release. Produced by and starring Marlon Wayans, A Haunted House 2 was directed by Michel Tiddes and co-stars Jaime Pressly, Gabriel Iglesias, Ashley Rickards, Steele Stebbins, Essence Atkins, Affion Crocket, Dave Sheridan, Hayes MacArthur, Missi Pyle and Cedric The Entertainer.
The Plot:
Crossing new lines and breaking old barriers, A Haunted House 2 is the sequel to the hilarious box-office hit starring Marlon Wayans as Malcolm who, after exorcising the demons of his ex, is starting fresh with his new girlfriend and her two children. After moving into their dream home, Malcolm is once again plagued by bizarre paranormal events. With spine-tingling tension and hilarious punch-lines A Haunted House 2 is inspired by the latest supernatural horror movie franchises and shows that this time… it’s not just the house that’s haunted!
Edi Gathegi as Jean Baptiste and Timothy Olyphant as Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens in 'Justified' (Photo Credit: Guy D'Alama/Copyright 2013 FX Networks. All rights reserved.)
Justified fans, sad news has come from FX President John Landgraf. Landgraf told the TV Critics Association that the popular, critically acclaimed series will be drawing to a close after season six.
Season five of the show starring Timothy Olyphant just kicked off. And although the network apparently wanted to go through at least seven seasons, Olyphant and series creator Graham Yost preferred to finish up the series with the conclusion of season six.
The Plot: This season, Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Olyphant) confronts the Crowes, a deadly, lawless family from Florida intent on settling in Harlan with new criminal enterprises in mind. Meanwhile, Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins) struggles to free his imprisoned fiancée Ava (Joelle Carter) as he partners with the Dixie Mafia’s Wynn Duffy (Jere Burns).