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‘Outlander:’ Season 7 Part 2 Photos Plus ‘Blood of My Blood’ First Pics

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Rebecca Murray
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Outlander Season 7 Part 2
Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in ‘Outlander’ season 7 part 2 (Photo Credit: Starz)

Starz provided a brief respite from Droughtlander with the release of new official Outlander season seven part two photos. The batch of six photos features series stars Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, John Bell, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, and David Berry.

The photos and synopsis confirm the Frasers’ return to Scotland, marking their first trip back since season three.

“Coming off of the first half of Outlander season seven, viewers find Claire (Caitríona Balfe), Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Young Ian (John Bell) leaving the colonies and arriving in their beloved homeland: Scotland. The perils of the Revolutionary War force them to choose between standing by those they love and fighting for the land they have made their new home,” reads Starz’s synopsis. “Meanwhile, Roger (Richard Rankin) and Brianna (Sophie Skelton) face new enemies across time, and must battle the forces that threaten to pull their family apart. As loyalties change and painful secrets come to light, Jamie and Claire’s marriage is tested like never before. With their love binding them over oceans and centuries, can the MacKenzies and Frasers find their way back to each other?”

The second half of season seven consists of eight episodes, premiering on November 22, 2024. The eighth and final 10-episode season is currently in production.

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Jamie Roy and Harriet Slater in ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ (Photo Credit: Starz)

Starz also released the first photos from the Outlander prequel, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, currently filming in Scotland. The 10-episode season focuses on the lives of the parents of Claire and Jamie and is targeting a 2025 premiere.

“Outlander: Blood of My Blood will explore the lives and relationships of Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) and Jamie’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy),” reads Starz’s synopsis. “The series will center on these two parallel love stories set in two different time periods.”

The prequel features two time periods: pre-WWI era England and early 18th century Scottish Highlands. Matthew B Roberts is the showrunner and serves as an executive producer on both series. Additional executive producers include Ronald D. Moore, Maril Davis, and Jim Kohlberg.

Sam Heughan and Steven Cree
Sam Heughan and Steven Cree in season 7 part 2 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Caitriona Balfe and David Berry in season 7
Caitriona Balfe and David Berry in season 7 part 2 (Photo Credit: Starz)
John Bell in season 7
John Bell in season 7 part 2 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Richard Rankin in season 7
Richard Rankin in season 7 part 2 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Sophie Skelton in season 7
Sophie Skelton in season 7 part 2 (Photo Credit: Starz)

OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD PHOTOS:

Jeremy Irvine and Hermione Corfield
Jeremy Irvine and Hermione Corfield (Photo Credit: Starz)
Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy
Harriet Slater and Jamie Roy (Photo Credit: Starz)
Jeremy Irvine and Hermione Corfield
Jeremy Irvine and Hermione Corfield (Photo Credit: Starz)

Hollywood Black: Justin Simien’s Docuseries Premieres August 2024

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Rebecca Murray
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Award-winning filmmaker Justin Simien (Dear White People) examines the history of Black films in MGM+’s four-part documentary series Hollywood Black. The trailer shows filmmakers and actors being asked to define the term, with the docuseries taking a deep dive into Hollywood history.

“Inspired by the book from historian Donald Bogle, Hollywood Black, directed by Justin Simien, chronicles the history of cinema, but from a radically Black perspective,” reads MGM+’s synopsis. “By unearthing personal stories from actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera and on the screen, the series provides a critical reexamination of a quintessentially American story—in brilliant color.”

Featured interviews include W. Kamau Bell, Steven Caple, Jr., Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Issa Rae, LaKeith Stanfield, Gabrielle Union, Lena Waithe, and Forest Whitaker. Showrunner Shayla Harris executive produces along with Culture Machine’s Justin Simien and Kyle Laursen; Significant Productions’ Forest Whitaker and Nina Yang Bongiovi; RadicalMedia’s Dave Sirulnick, Stacey Reiss, and Jon Kamen; and Jeffrey Swartz.

The four-part docuseries premieres on August 11, 2024, with new episodes airing on Sundays through September 1st.

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A scene from ‘Hollywood Black’ (Photo Credit: MGM+)

HOLLYWOOD BLACK EPISODE DESCRIPTIONS:

Episode 1: Built On Our Backs – August 11, 2024
From the silent era to the late 1960s, an emboldened generation of Black actors and directors make films that counter denigrating imagery of Black people and forever change Hollywood’s perception of Black storytellers.

Episode 2: The Defiant Ones – August 18, 2024
Following the unrest of the 1960s, Black filmmakers look to celebrate Black culture on screen. As Hollywood begins to see dollar signs, Black actors and directors try to maintain their dignity without selling out.

Episode 3: The Price of Admission – August 25, 2024
In the 1990s, a new generation of Black filmmakers and megastars are embraced by the studio system. Yet independent and female filmmakers who diverge from mainstream portrayals of Black life still struggle for recognition.

Episode 4: Dear Black People – September 1, 2024
After the election of President Barack Obama, Hollywood offers Black filmmakers more opportunities than ever. From Selma to Get Out to Black Panther, Black filmmakers embrace new genres to critical and commercial success.




CBS Confirms Ghosts, Star Trek, and Everybody Still Hates Chris SDCC Panels

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Rebecca Murray
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Ghosts Season 3 Episode 9 cast
Rose McIver as Samantha, Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jay, Roman Zaragoza as Sasappis, Danielle Pinnock as Alberta, and Rebecca Wisocky as Hetty in ‘Ghosts’ season 3 episode 9 (Photo: Philippe Bosse © 2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

CBS’s lineup of 2024 San Diego Comic-Con panels includes cast members from Ghosts, the new Everybody Still Hates Chris animated series, and Star Trek: Prodigy. The news comes hot on the heels of Paramount+ announcing the Star Trek universe will have a major presence at this year’s SDCC. Trekkies will be treated to panels featuring Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and Star Trek: Section 31.

CBS released the following details on their scheduled panels:

STAR TREK UNIVERSE – Saturday, July 27, 1:45-3:15pm, Hall H
. As previously announced by Paramount+, the fan-favorite Star Trek universe panel returns to San Diego Comic-Con, featuring exclusive back-to-back conversations with cast and producers from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and a Hall H welcome to new cast members from Star Trek: Section 31, plus reveals and surprises! Moderated by award-winning filmmaker, director and executive producer Justin Simien.

STAR TREK: PRODIGY – Sunday, July 27, 10:00–11:00am, Room 6DE
CBS Studios invites you to a special screening of a season two episode of Star Trek: Prodigy, followed by an exclusive conversation with Star Trek legend and voice actor Kate Mulgrew, voice actor Brett Gray, and executive producers Kevin & Dan Hageman to discuss the new season currently streaming on Netflix. Moderated by Ryan Britt, editor at Inverse, the panel will also include a special giveaway item.

GHOSTS – Saturday, July 27, 10:00-10:45am, Ballroom 20
Ghosts, one of television’s top comedies on CBS and Paramount+, follows Samantha and Jay, a couple running a bed and breakfast inhabited by ghosts that only Samantha can see and hear. Please join series stars Utkarsh Ambudkar, Richie Moriarty, Román Zaragoza, Rebecca Wisocky and executive producers Joe Port and Joe Wiseman for a lively and spirited panel conversation discussing the season three cliffhanger and upcoming reveals for what’s ahead in season four.

EVERYBODY STILL HATES CHRIS – Saturday, July 27, 11:15-12:15am, Indigo Ballroom
Inspired by Chris Rock’s experience growing up in Brooklyn during the late 1980s, Everybody Still Hates Chris is a reimagined adult animated series coming to Comedy Central later this year. Join series voice cast Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tim Johnson Jr, Ozioma Akagha, Terrence Little Gardenhigh, Gunnar Sizemore, and executive producer and showrunner Sanjay Shah for an exclusive first look at the series and a panel discussion filled with surprises.




‘Severance’ Season 2 Premieres January 2025: Return to Lumon’s Twisted World

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Rebecca Murray
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Apple TV+ has finally announced the premiere date for season two of the critically acclaimed sci-fi workplace drama Severance. Season one debuted in February 2022, and season two will return audiences to the twisted world of Lumon Industries on January 17, 2025.

New episodes of the 10-episode season will stream on Fridays through March 21st.

Adam Scott returns to lead an ensemble that includes Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Zach Cherry, Jen Tullock, Michael Chernus, Dichen Lachman, Emmy Award winner John Turturro, Academy Award winner Christopher Walken, and Academy and Emmy Award winner Patricia Arquette. Sarah Bock joins the series as a season two regular.

“In Severance, Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “This daring experiment in ‘work-life balance’ is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work… and of himself. In season two, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.”

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Adam Scott stars in ‘Severance’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)

Dan Erickson created the series and serves as writer and executive producer. Ben Stiller executive produces and directed five episodes of season two. Additional directors include Uta Bresiewitz, executive producer Sam Donovan, and Jessica Lee Gagné. Series stars Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette executive produce, along with John Lesher, Jackie Cohn, Mark Friedman, Beau Willimon, Jordan Tappis, Caroline Baron, Richard Schwartz, and Nicholas Weinstock.

Severance‘s first season earned 14 Emmy Award nominations, winning in the Outstanding Music Composition for a Series and Outstanding Main Title Design categories. The drama was also nominated for two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Critics Choice Awards, three Independent Spirit Awards, and won two Writers Guild of America Awards.




Bill Belichick Joins The CW’s ‘Inside the NFL’ Panel for 2024 Season

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Rebecca Murray
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Inside the NFL Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick joins ‘Inside the NFL’ (Credit: Ryan Kang/NFL Films © 2024 NFL Films)

Retired NFL coach Bill Belichick has joined The CW’s Inside the NFL panel for the upcoming 2024 season. Belichick, an eight-time Super Bowl champion, will serve as an analyst when the new Inside the NFL season kicks off on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT. He joins a lineup that includes Emmy Award-winning host/Super Bowl champion safety Ryan Clark, Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson, and two-time Super Bowl champion defensive end Chris Long on the panel, covering important NFL news and trends throughout the season.

“Bill Belichick joining Inside the NFL is a true game-changer for this storied franchise and The CW,” stated Dennis Miller, president, The CW Network. “Not only is he one of the most accomplished coaches in NFL history, but his knowledge and passion for football is truly unmatched. Fans will now get the chance to hear his insights and better understand the nuances of the game from the master himself. We cannot wait for Bill, Ryan, Chad, and Chris to deliver a championship-caliber show all season long.”

Belichick served as the head coach of the New England Patriots for 24 seasons, winning nine AFC Championships and six Super Bowls. As defensive coordinator of the New York Giants, Belichick earned two Super Bowl rings. Off the field, Belichick won an Emmy Award as Outstanding Studio Analyst for his work on NFL Films’ NFL 100 All-Time Team.

“I’m thrilled to join my new team at NFL Films and to work on such a historic television franchise,” said Belichick. “I’ve always appreciated Inside the NFL‘s depth of analysis, and I hope to bring the same detailed insight to The CW by talking real football with real pros – Ryan, Chris and Chad – this coming season.”

Belichick has worked in the National Football League for 50 straight years and is joining Inside the NFL for its 48th season (the second on The CW). The series is executive produced by Ross Ketover, Keith Cossrow, Ken Rodgers, and Jessica Boddy.




‘The Penguin’ Takes Over SDCC 2024: Dive into Gotham’s Iceberg Lounge Experience

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Rebecca Murray
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Colin Farrell stars in ‘The Penguin’ (Photograph by Macall Polay/Max)

Max is transforming part of the San Diego Gaslamp District into Gotham for the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con. The streamer’s The Penguin will make its SDCC debut with a panel, a Gotham Ice truck with free Slush Puppies, and the interactive, immersive Iceberg Lounge experience.

“We are incredibly excited to tap into the rich and passionate fanbase in San Diego this year by introducing them to our new series, The Penguin,” said Pia Barlow, Executive Vice President, Originals Marketing, HBO and Max. “With our in-world activations, fans will have the chance to engross themselves in the underground world of Oz Cobbs’s Gotham, picking up where we left off in Matt Reeves’ The Batman, as we look to generate excitement for the series premiering this September.”

Series stars Cristin Milioti (Sofia Falcone) and Rhenzy Feliz (Victor Aguilar) will make the trek to San Diego for The Penguin panel on Saturday, July 27 in Hall H. Colin Farrell, the titular character and executive producer, will join the panel virtually. Executive producer Matt Reeves, showrunner and executive producer Lauren LeFranc, and executive producer Dylan Clark are scheduled to attend in person and discuss the series as well as launch the release of the series’ official trailer.

The Penguin premieres on Max this September and stars Farrell, Milioti, Feliz, Michael Kelly (Johnny Viti), Shohreh Aghdashloo (Nadia Maroni), Deirdre O’Connell (Francis Cobb), and Clancy Brown (Salvatore Maroni). The cast also includes James Madio (Milos Grapa), Scott Cohen (Luca Falcone), Michael Zegen (Alberto Falcone), Carmen Ejogo (Eve Karlo) and Theo Rossi (Dr. Julian Rush).

MAX’s 2024 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON THE PENGUIN PLANS:

On Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, Max, in partnership with Giant Spoon, will transform the Bloom Nightclub into Gotham’s famed Iceberg Lounge. Upon arrival at “The Iceberg Lounge” Experience, guests will enter the “Iceberg Descent,” created in partnership with BUCK and VT Pro Design, an immersive experience filled with special effects, haptic technology, interactivity and exclusive content displayed on Samsung big screen TVs. This multi-sensorial, subterranean descent drops users into Gotham’s notorious Iceberg Lounge lobby to navigate through the wreckage left by The Riddler at the end of The Batman (2022) film to reach the party deeper within.

Fans will party with Oz’s crew by venturing through the dark corners of the club for a chance to be inducted into the Penguin’s inner circle… if they dare. This multi-room experience offers complimentary drinks, live DJ sets, exclusive giveaways including a Jefferson’s Bourbon tasting, and photo opportunities including Oz’s iconic purple Maserati — giving partygoers an unprecedented glimpse into Gotham’s criminal underworld. By exploring the main club, guests can discover a password that will give them access to the inner sanctum, 44 Below, the club within the club, diving deeper into the world of The Penguin.

Max is providing 21+ adult fans with three ways to get a chance to receive an invitation to “The Iceberg Lounge” from today through Saturday, July 27:

  • Fans can now register on 1iota.com for an exclusive invitation to Gotham’s hottest nightclub, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • From Thursday, July 25 through Saturday, July 27, Max, in collaboration with Map 360 Collective, is partnering with select local establishments to offer specialty cocktails, bespoke swag and a chance to attend “The Iceberg Lounge” Experience through a limited number of scratch-off tickets. Below are the partners and their locations:

    o Gaslamp Pizza | 505 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
    Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m.
    o The Butcher’s Cut | 644 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    Sunday – Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Friday – Saturday: 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    o Osteria Panevino | 722 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    Sunday – Thursday: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
    Friday – Saturday: 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
    o Prohibition 1920 | 548 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
    Monday – Sunday: 8:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

  • From Thursday, July 25 through Saturday, July 27, the Gotham Ice Truck located in Downtown San Diego (exact location to follow) will offer free Slush Puppies to beat the heat. The cups will feature a QR code, providing a chance to receive an invitation to “The Iceberg Lounge” Experience, revealing the truck’s true inspiration in the spirit of Oz Cobb’s dealings himself: guiding patrons to The Penguin’s exclusive nightclub.

    • “The Iceberg Lounge” Experience Location:
    Bloom Nightclub (Iceberg Lounge) 21+ only
    919 Fourth Ave
    San Diego, CA 92101

    “The Iceberg Lounge” Experience Hours:
    Friday, July 26: (Press Preview): 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Friday, July 26: General Admission 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
    Saturday, July 27: General Admission 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

    Gotham Ice Truck Operating Hours:
    Thursday, July 25: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Friday, July 26: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Saturday, July 27: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.




‘We Live in Time’ Trailer: Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield in a Collision of Hearts

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Rebecca Murray
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Oscar nominee Florence Pugh and two-time Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield’s meet-cute is a little more violent than most in A24’s We Live in Time trailer. Pugh literally runs over Garfield, which ultimately leads to love.

“Almut (Florence Pugh, Little Women) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield, tick, tick…BOOM, Hacksaw Ridge) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives,” reads A24’s synopsis. “As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley’s decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.”

Crowley directs from a screenplay by Olivier Award-winner Nick Payne. Adam Ackland, Leah Clarke, and Guy Heeley serve as producers. Executive producers include Benedict Cumberbatch, Anna Marsh, Ron Halpern, and Joe Naftalin. StudioCanal developed the film and is distributing it internationally.

We Live in Time will have its world premiere at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024. A24 will release the romantic comedy-drama domestically in theaters on October 11, 2024.

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Poster for ‘We Live in Time’ (Photo Credit: A24)

ABC Confirms Fall 2024 Premiere Dates

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Rebecca Murray
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Kaitlin Olson in High Potential
Kaitlin Olson stars in ‘High Potential’ (ABC/David Bukach)

ABC’s 2024-2025 primetime season begins this fall with the premiere of Dancing with the Stars season 33 followed by newcomer High Potential starring Kaitlin Olson on Tuesday, September 17th. The Golden Bachelorette with Joan Vassos joins ABC’s The Bachelor franchise roster with its series premiere on Wednesday, September 18th.

The New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers kick off this season of Monday Night Football on September 9th. And The Little Mermaid makes its world television premiere to start a new season of The Wonderful World of Disney. Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and Hocus Pocus 2 will also air during this season of TWWoD.

Will Trent and The Rookie will air midseason, along with The Conners, American Idol, The Bachelor, Celebrity Jeopardy!, What Would You Do?, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

ABC’s FALL 2024 PREMIERE DATES:

SATURDAY, AUG. 24
7:30 p.m. – College Football

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17
8:00 p.m. – “Dancing with the Stars” (simulcast on Disney+)
10:00 p.m. – “High Potential”

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18
8:00 p.m. – “The Golden Bachelorette”

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
9:01 p.m. – “20/20” (two hours)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26
8:00 p.m. – “9-1-1”
9:00 p.m. – “Doctor Odyssey”
10:00 p.m. – “Grey’s Anatomy”

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29
7:00 p.m. – “America’s Funniest Home Videos” Season 35
8:01 p.m. – “The Wonderful World of Disney”

MONDAY, OCT. 7
8:00 p.m. – “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune”
9:00 p.m. – “Press Your Luck” hosted by Elizabeth Banks

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9
9:30 p.m. – “Abbott Elementary”
10:02 p.m. – “Scamanda”

FRIDAY, OCT. 18
8:00 p.m. – “Shark Tank”

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Poster for ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ season 1 (Disney)

Details on ABC’s New Fall Shows

DOCTOR ODYSSEY – From the brilliant mind of Ryan Murphy and starring Joshua Jackson and Don Johnson, comes high-octane procedural Doctor Odyssey. Max (Jackson) is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the staff works hard and plays harder. It’s all hands on deck as Max and his small but mighty medical team navigate unique medical crises and each other, miles from shore.

HIGH POTENTIAL – Joining the beloved competition series Dancing with the Stars on Tuesdays is freshman drama High Potential, from Oscar-nominated writer Drew Goddard and based on the popular French series. The crime procedural stars the incomparable Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, a single mom with an exceptional mind whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.

THE GOLDEN BACHELORETTE – After more than 43 million viewers tuned in to the debut of The Golden Bachelor across platforms last fall, The Golden Bachelorette joins the Wednesday night lineup, where one radiant woman in her golden years will have a second chance at finding love.

SCAMANDA – Based on the No. 1 podcast of the same name, Scamanda tells the story of Amanda Riley — a wife, mother, blogger and Christian — whose tragic cancer tale captivates thousands. But Amanda has a secret that she’s dying to keep, and after an anonymous tip to an investigative reporter, her own words may prove to be her downfall.




SDCC 2024: Prime Video’s Bringing Lord of the Rings, The Boys, and More

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Rebecca Murray
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Charlie Vickers as Annatar in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ season 2 (Photo Courtesy of Prime Video)

Prime Video’s huge plans for the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con include panels featuring The Boys cast, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season two stars, and the cast of From. Prime Video’s also celebrating their animated program lineup with panels promoting Invincible, Hazbin Hotel, The Legend of Vox Machina, and Sausage Party: Foodtopia.

The streamer’s also hosting its first Like a Dragon: Yakuza Comic-Con panel. The live-action series is based on SEGA’s hit game franchise, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and will premiere on Prime Video on October 24th.

With the strikes over and Covid-19 protocols no longer shutting down events, the 2024 SDCC is poised to return to the pre-pandemic level of panels and activations. This year’s Comic-Con runs Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28th at the San Diego Convention Center and surrounding Gaslamp venues.

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Erin Moriarty (Annie January aka Starlight), Laz Alonso (Mother’s Milk), Karl Urban (Billy Butcher), and Tomer Capone (Frenchie) in ‘The Boys’ season 4 (Photo Courtesy of Prime Video)

PRIME VIDEO 2024 COMIC-CON PANELS

THE BOYS – Friday, July 26 at 10am, Hall H
Join showrunner and executive producer Eric Kripke and the series’ stars for a post-season finale celebration. Hear from the cast and creator about the head-exploding, jaw-dropping fourth season, along with behind-the-scenes secrets, favorite moments, and thrilling surprises. Based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, The Boys is a fun and irreverent take on what happens when superheroes, who are as popular as celebrities, abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It’s the powerless against the super-powerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about The Seven.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER – Friday, July 26 at 11:05am, Hall H
Join the series’ showrunners and cast as they give an inside look into the highly anticipated second season, premiering August 29, 2024 on Prime Video. Get ready to experience stunning visuals, thrilling surprises, and unique insight into the darkness that has returned to threaten all of Middle-earth this season.

Adapting Fan Favorites: A Conversation with Prime Video’s Adult Animation Creators – Friday at 1:00pm, Indigo Ballroom
Series: Invincible, Hazbin Hotel, The Legend of Vox Machina, and Sausage Party: Foodtopia
Join executive producers Robert Kirkman (Invincible), Vivienne Medrano (Hazbin Hotel), Travis Willingham (The Legend of Vox Machina), and Kyle Hunter (Sausage Party: Foodtopia) as they discuss adapting some of the most popular comic books, crowdfunded gems, films, and more into successful television series, give sneak peeks into upcoming seasons, and share exclusive news from each of their respective series.

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Poster for ‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza’ (Photo Courtesy of Prime Video)

LIKE A DRAGON: YAKUZA – Friday, July 26 at 2:30pm, 5AB
Join series lead Ryoma Takeuchi, producers, and a surprise A-list star from the cast, as they share an exclusive first look and delve into the creation of this adaptation based on SEGA’s iconic game loved by fans globally. Fans will walk away with an exclusive souvenir from the panel.

BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER – Saturday, July 27 at 2:45pm, 6BCF
Join executive producer Matt Reeves and cast members Hamish Linklater, Jamie Chung, and Minnie Driver for the world-premiere screening of the upcoming and highly anticipated series followed by a moderated Q&A where they will discuss their characters and tease key storylines in the upcoming season. From Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, 6th & Idaho, and based on DC characters, the series is a reimagining of the Batman mythology through the visionary lens of executive producers J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm. Batman: Caped Crusader executive producers also include Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich, and Sam Register.

FROM – Saturday, July 27 at 6:45pm, Indigo Ballroom
MGM+’s From unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter. As the unwilling residents fight to keep a sense of normalcy and search for a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest – including the terrifying creatures that come out when the sun goes down. Join executive producers Jeff Pinkner, Jack Bender, John Griffin, and the stars of the series Harold Perrineau, Elizabeth Saunders, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, and David Alpay for a sneak peek at the new questions and threats that await the townsfolk in Season 3.

A Celebration of Hazbin Hotel, Hosted by Hot Topic – Saturday at 10:00pm, 6BCF
It’s a happy day in Hell! Join Hot Topic for a helluva fun celebration of Prime Video’s Hazbin Hotel with exclusive merch reveals, trivia and prizes, sing-along, and more! Dressing up as your favorite demon is highly encouraged. Plus, special guest appearances you do not want to miss.




‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Review

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Kevin Finnerty
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Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ (Photo Credit: Apple Original Films)

On September 12th, 1962, President John F. Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University stressing the necessity of the U.S. going to the Moon. “We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things not because they are easy but because they are hard,” stated President Kennedy. The speech rallied the nation behind the mission and put NASA on alert that they now had a deadline to put a man on the moon before the decade was over.

That now iconic speech is the inspiration for Sony Pictures and Apple Original Films’ romantic comedy Fly Me to the Moon. Scarlett Johansson plays Kelly Jones, a marketing whiz who gets hired by Moe Berkus (Woody Harrelson) after a fallout with FORD Motor Company. Moe is a shady government operative who wants Kelly to boost NASA’s public image in 1969, years after public interest in putting a man on the Moon has faded.

Kelly believes she’s up to the task and heads down to Cape Canaveral, Florida. While having a drink at a restaurant, she notices a handsome stranger staring at her. He tosses out the pickup line, “You’re on fire,” instantly turning her off. Kelly’s ready to shoot him down when he explains, “No, miss, your book is on fire.” The stranger proves he’s a gentleman by putting out the fire using his own jacket. Kelly tries to buy him a drink as a thanks, but he takes off saying he’s got no time.

The following day, Kelly reports to Cape Kennedy and who does it turn out is the launch control director for Apollo 11? The handsome – and helpful – stranger, Cole Davis (Channing Tatum).

”What are you doing here?” he asks. “I thought we had a connection, so I tracked you down,” replies Kelly with a smile. She adds, “I’m kidding. I work here.” And so, after a fiery meet-cute, sparks fly between the Marketing Queen, who will do whatever she has to do to sell going to the moon to the American public, and the serious, no-nonsense launch director, who she drives up the wall.

It’s not long before the Apollo 11 crew and Cole’s staff warm up to Kelly and enjoy working with her on ad campaigns to promote NASA”s image. Kelly’s work on selling the magic and wonder of going to the moon, and her embrace by NASA personnel, makes it impossible for Cole to ignore the attraction he feels for her, and a romance begins.

However, as NASA moves closer to the launch date, Moe Berkus reappears on the scene. It seems Kelly’s marketing campaigns have worked and now Moe doesn’t want to take a chance on disappointing the public. Moe acknowledges the mission’s importance and proposes filming a fake landing and Moon walk as a backup plan. That backup film will be broadcast, if necessary, but NASA and Cole will need to be kept in the dark.

Charming, slick, and lighthearted, Fly Me to the Moon is a romantic comedy in the style of the rom-coms of the 1960s. Scarlett Johansson sparkles as Kelly Jones, a lovely marketing maven who knows how to manipulate and sweet-talk her clients and the public. It’s another wonderful performance by Johansson, one of the best actresses of her generation.

Channing Tatum delivers a solid performance as Cole Davis, the launch director who is determined to get his astronauts on the Moon and remains haunted by the loss of the astronauts in the Apollo 1 fire. Tatum and Johansson have terrific chemistry in the first half of the film, as she’s getting under his skin with her intrusive marketing ideas. Sadly, that spark disappears in the second half when the two finally engage in a romance. They’ve got more of a friendship vibe, and there isn’t any real sizzle once they move into a romantic relationship.

Woody Harrelson is perfectly cast as Moe Berkus, the shady government operative determined America will put a man on the Moon before Russia does. Even if they have to fake it. Harrelson and Johansson scenes together are some of the best in the movie.

Fly Me to the Moon suffers from an uneven tone, fluctuating between being a sly and engaging comedy to a serious and heartfelt romance. The movie is at its strongest as a light rom-com. That said, with another wonderful performance by Scarlet Johansson and plenty of laughs, Fly Me to the Moon is an enjoyable comedy that takes audiences back to the early years of the space race.

GRADE: B

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some strong language and smoking

Running Time: 2 hours 12 minutes

Release Date: July 12, 2024

Directed By: Greg Berlanti




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