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‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 3 Episode 6 Recap: “Ecotone”

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Rebecca Murray
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Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 Episode 6 Recap
Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky and Tobi Bamtefa as Deverin ‘Bunny’ Washington in ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 3 episode 6 (Credit: Dennis P. Mong Jr./Paramount+)

Paramount+’s Mayor of Kingstown season three episode six opens with Tracy working on a gunshot victim, Bunny’s cousin Rhonda preparing to open her salon, and Mike on the road. “Better Days are Coming” plays, and it seems like a peaceful start to the morning. Of course, that peaceful vibe lasts a nanosecond, shattered by the AB and/or Russians doing a drive-by on the street in front of Rhonda’s salon.

Two Crips are hanging out nearby and one falls in a hail of bullets. Rhonda’s also gunned down and lies dead on the floor of her salon.

Ian (Hugh Dillon) and the cops are already on the scene when Mike (Jeremy Renner) pulls up. Ian quickly warns him that Bunny beat them to the crime scene, and Mike suggests Bunny leave. Bunny (Tobi Bamtefa) realizes his enemies are baiting him, and Mike tells him to be smart.

Ian’s not sure if the four white guys involved are Russian or AB, but it doesn’t really matter at this point. He and Mike agree to meet with the guys at the café. But first, Mike calls Warden Kareem Moore (Michael Beach) and requests that he send Callahan to isolation. Kareem sounds exhausted but claims there’s nothing wrong.

Merle Callahan’s walking with his AB guys and one suggests upping their numbers by bringing in unaffiliated. Callahan’s unimpressed with the idea, telling him to save the “RaHoWa crap for the trailer park.” (I had to research that, and it means racial holy war.)

Roe visits Raphael (D Smoke) in jail, and Raphael believes she should pull their son, Trey, out of school and leave town. It’s too dangerous now, even for civilians. Roe and Raphael briefly touch hands, and the white guards pounce on them, accusing them of passing contraband.

Mike and his guys discuss the situation, and Mike admits he doesn’t know what Bunny’s next move will be. He confirms the Russians and AB are working together, but with Callahan in isolation that should give them 48 hours to figure something out. Carney (Lane Garrison) confirms that Kareem can’t figure out how the Nazis are smuggling in the drugs. Mike orders him to find out how, even if he needs to tear the place apart.

Ian wonders what their plan is for the Russians, and Mike says Konstantin needs to be boxed out. Kyle (Taylor Handley) knows that if they’re going after Konstantin, they have to hit him hard. Robert (Hamish Allan-Headley) agrees, once a warrant is signed.

Mike makes Robert swear they won’t go in guns blazing like they usually do. Kyle’s shocked, since the odds are that the Russians aren’t going down without a gunfight. Mike wants promises since he’s got someone (Iris, but he doesn’t mention her name) implanted as a mole.

“It’s not a raid; it’s not a kill zone. Just serving a warrant. We’re going to do that, and only that,” says Mike.

Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 Episode 6 Recap
Necar Zadegan as Evelyn Foley and Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky in ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 3 episode 6 (Photo Credit: Dennis P. Mong Jr./Paramount+)

Mike advises DA Evelyn Foley (Necar Zadegan) that the Russians and AB have teamed up, and the Russians want to take over everything in Kingstown – including the Crips territory and the prisons. He hopes putting Callahan in isolation and serving a warrant on Konstantin will help calm things down, at least for a day or two. Mike asks Evelyn to help get the warrant signed fast, even tossing in an uncharacteristic “please” with his request.

Mike calls Iris at the Cavo Club and warns her that KPD is coming. If possible, she should take an early lunch. Next, he speaks with Kareem, and Kareem informs him that Callahan has been moved out of general population. However, Kareem didn’t order a cavity search, which Mike thinks is definitely needed. Kareem’s heading to his car as they talk and is strangely distracted.

Carney and the new guard, Jackson, who’s Bunny’s ears on the inside, inspect the cars prisoners are working on in the auto shop. Carney realizes a bumper is off, which makes no sense if you’re just doing an oil change.

After searching for the drugs, Carney, Jackson, and the dirty guard head to isolation to do a cavity search on Callahan. However, the dirty guard insists it’s not necessary. He’s with the AB and so are two other guards who join them. Jackson’s locked in an adjacent hallway as Callahan’s brutally beaten.

SWAT makes their move and enters the Cavo Club, ordering everyone to the ground. Iris didn’t follow Mike’s instructions, and she’s among those in the club when it’s raided. Robert elbows her in the nose when she tries to interfere as they’re placing Konstantin under arrest. Kyle manages to grab her and whispers in her ear not to fight as he places her in handcuffs.

Ian enters with the warrant to search the premises and every occupant.

Kyle calls his brother to confirm that it’s done and no shots were fired. Mike forces him to admit Iris got a little roughed up while she was trying to throw a block for Konstantin. Kyle thinks she played her part a little too well but is just fine and is currently sitting in the back of a squad car.

Ian and Steve interrogate Konstantin who’s cool as a cucumber. He claims any illegal substances at the club belong to his patrons, and also claims he does not know what baby Ian’s talking about when he says the child survived.

Ian warns Konstantin that he has no future in this town. Konstantin wonders exactly who are the cops and who are the criminals.

Meanwhile, Mike reminds Iris she’s supposed to listen when he sends her a warning. Iris points out that if she had left, it would have been very suspicious. If she’s compromised, she’s dead.

Iris reveals she learned Konstantin has girls coming in over the border. They’ll be processed, chipped, and sent to “modeling” agencies.

Callahan calls Mike and sets a meeting for the following day.

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Lane Garrison as Carney and Richard Brake as Merle Callahan in ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 3 episode 6 (Photo Credit: Dennis P. Mong Jr./Paramount+)

A badly beaten Carney calls Mike on his way out of the prison. He confirms the drugs are coming in through the auto body shop and that Callahan was able to call Mike because the guards are AB. Oh, and those guards just tried to kill him.

Carney has cracked ribs and just wants to go check on his dad. They agree every day is a “sh*t f**king day.”

Mike finally gets a few minutes with Bunny, and Bunny confesses he can’t even imagine a life in which he dies of old age in his sleep.

Kyle and Tracy both have 24 hours off and they plan on relaxing with their baby. Tracy had a horrible day at work and even had to speak to the warden about her concerns, but she doesn’t bring that up with Kyle.

The following day, Callahan and Mike meet in the kennels, and Mike brings up the bear he used to feed at the cabin. Mike admits that he asked for Callahan to be put in the hole because Callahan didn’t inform him that the AB is now working with the Russians. Callahan doesn’t deny it and insists the town’s always been this way. Some groups rise, others fall, and then the flow ultimately switches.

Merle describes Kingstown as an ecotone (the episode’s title), a region between two biological communities. It’s where predators feed. Mike knows Konstantin eats his own and wonders what Callahan’s going to do when the Russian turns on him. It’s just a matter of time until that happens.

Callahan insists Konstantin won’t turn on him. They’re both predators. Callahan suggests that if Mike wants balance in the town, he’ll hit Bunny. Mike blows that off, saying he’s a long way from making a hit. Callahan warns that if you’re not a predator, you’re prey.

“Make a decision, Mike,” says Merle, as the episode ends.




‘How to Die Alone’ Sets September Premiere and Unveils a New Poster

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Rebecca Murray
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Poster for ‘How to Die Alone’ (Photo Credit: Hulu)

Two-time Primetime Emmy nominee Natasha Rothwell’s new comedy series How to Die Alone has landed a September premiere date on Hulu. The new half-hour comedy, which will debut on September 13, 2024, also released its first official poster.

Four episodes will drop on September 13, followed by new episodes on Fridays.

“How to Die Alone follows Mel (Natasha Rothwell), a broke, fat, Black JFK airport employee who’s never been in love and forgotten how to dream, until an accidental brush with death catapults her on a journey to finally take flight and start living by any means necessary,” reads Hulu’s synopsis.

In addition to Rothwell (Insecure), season one of the Onyx Collective production also stars Conrad Ricamora as Rory, Jocko Sims as Alex, and KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Terrance. Bashir Salahuddin appears in a recurring guest star role as Brian.

Natasha Rothwell created the series and serves as a co-showrunner with Vera Santamaria. Rothwell, Santamaria, and Desiree Akhavan executive produce. How to Die Alone is produced by ABC Signature in association with Big Hattie Productions.

‘F1’ Starring Brad Pitt Set for Summer 2025 Release

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Rebecca Murray
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Poster for ‘F1’ (Photo Credit: Apple Original Films / Warner Bros)

Oscar winner Brad Pitt’s Formula 1 racing drama has an official title: F1. The action drama, directed by Top Gun Maverick‘s Joseph Kosinski, dropped a teaser poster and confirmed a June 27, 2025 domestic theatrical release date.

F1 is going for pure authentic action, filming during Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends as, per the title announcement press release, the team competes against the titans of the sport. Brad Pitt stars as a former driver who returns to Formula 1, alongside Damson Idris (Snowfall) as his teammate at APXGP, a fictional team on the grid.

Apple Original Films says the film is being shot in collaboration with Formula 1 and the F1 community, including the 10 F1 teams and their drivers, the FIA, and race promoters.

The cast also includes Academy Award nominee Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin), Academy Award winner Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men), Emmy Award winner Tobias Menzies (The Crown), Emmy Award nominee Sarah Niles (Ted Lasso), Kim Bodnia (Killing Eve), and Samson Kayo (Our Flag Means Death).

Director Joseph Kosinski serves as a producer along with Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films; Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B Entertainment; and seven-time Formula One champion Sir Lewis Hamilton under his Dawn Apollo Films banner. Copper CEO Penni Thow executive produces.

The Apple Original Films production is being distributed in theaters and IMAX by Warner Bros Pictures. Warner Bros is planning a June 25, 2025 international release.




‘UnPrisoned’ Season 2 Preview: Cast, Photos, Plot and Trailer

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Rebecca Murray
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Two-time Emmy nominee John Stamos guest stars on UnPrisoned season two, playing a family counselor who tries to help the Alexanders. The trailer for the upcoming season confirms a counselor is definitely necessary, as there are lots of issues to work through.

“The Alexander Family is still a mess – Paige’s therapy practice is in trouble, Finn’s anxiety is through the roof, Edwin is still figuring out how to get his life together outside of prison, and their relationships are more complicated than ever,” reads Hulu’s synopsis. “The family needs help and it’s time to call in a professional – OTHER than Paige. The Alexanders turn to a ‘family radical healing coach’ who throws out all the rules to free them of their issues, old wounds, and family secrets holding them back.”

The cast is led by Kerry Washington as Paige and Delroy Lindo as Edwin. Faly Rakotohavana is Finn, Marque Richardson plays Mal, Jordyn McIntosh is Little Paige, and Jee Young Han is Esti. Washington and Lindo also serve as executive producers along with Pilar Savone, Tracy McMillan, Yvette Lee Bowser, Joy Gorman Wettels, and Jen Braeden.

In addition to John Stamos, season two guest stars include Oliver Hudson, Jamie Chung, and Brandee Evans.

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Kerry Washington, Faly Rakotohavana, Delroy Lindo and John Stamos in ‘UnPrisoned’ season 2 (Disney/Kelsey McNeal)

Season one of the popular comedy sits at 93% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Stephanie Morgan at Common Sense Media says it “strikes the perfect balance between humor and impactful storytelling.” And Variety’s Daniel D’Addario praises Kerry Washington, saying, “Washington’s back to the angle that suits her best — and at the heart of a sweetly intended show of disarming quality.”

All eight episodes will debut on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 on Hulu.

Kerry Washington in season 2
Kerry Washington in season 2 (Disney/Kelsey McNeal)
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Kerry Washington, Faly Rakotohavana, Delroy Lindo, and Brenda Strong in season 2 (Disney/Kelsey McNeal)
Kerry Washington in season 2
Faly Rakotohavana and Kerry Washington in season 2 (Disney/Kelsey McNeal)
John Stamos in season 2
John Stamos in season 2 (Disney/Kelsey McNeal)
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Kerry Washington and Faly Rakotohavana in season 2 (Disney/Kelsey McNeal)




‘Afraid’ Trailer: AI Takes Helping a Family to a Whole New Level

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Rebecca Murray
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A household’s AI brags that it knows what its family likes, and it knows what they do when they’re alone, in the official trailer for Sony Pictures’ Afraid. It seems helpful at first, but the trailer shows how granting it a few permissions escalates into granting the digital assistant permission to take over.

Afraid stars John Cho (The Afterparty), Katherine Waterston (Fantastic Beasts films), Havana Rose Liu (Bottoms), and Lukita Maxwell (Shrinking). The sci-fi horror thriller also features David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) and Oscar winner Keith Carradine (Nashville).

“In Afraid, Curtis (John Cho) and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA,” reads Sony’s synopsis. “Taking smart home to the next level, once the unit and all its sensors and cameras are installed in their home, AIA seems able to do it all. She learns the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing – and no one – gets in her family’s way.”

Oscar nominee Chris Weitz wrote the screenplay and directs. Weitz, Jason Blum, and Andrew Miano serve as producers, with Beatriz Sequeira, Paul O. Davis, Dan Balgoyen, and Britta Rowings executive producing.

The Blumhouse production is hoping to scare audiences in theaters beginning August 30, 2024.

‘MaXXXine’ Review: Ti West Sticks the Trilogy’s Landing

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James Jay Edwards
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MaXXXine Star Mia Goth
Mia Goth in ‘MaXXXine’ (Photo Credit: Justin Lubin / A24)

First, we got director Ti West’s love letter to seventies slashers X. Next, he and leading lady Mia Goth teamed up again for the classic Hollywood tribute bloodbath Pearl. Now, the two complete their trilogy with MaXXXine.

MaXXXine sees X final girl Maxine Minx (Goth) making her splash in the Los Angeles adult film industry. However, never wanting to “accept a life that (she) doesn’t deserve,” Maxine goes after and lands a role in a legitimate film, albeit a B-grade horror sequel. When the people around her start turning up dead, Maxine fears that the life and tragedy she left behind in Texas may have caught up with her in Hollywood.

Ti West has created the perfect conclusion to the Maxine Minx story with MaXXXine. Like the way in which the movie Pearl defined the character of Pearl in X, X defines the character of Maxine in MaXXXine. Maxine is both driven and haunted by the events of her past, and her ambition is admirable. She’s also a very strong character, not the typical horror Final Girl, but a take-no-prisoners type.

This character strength feeds the narrative structure of MaXXXine. The story is part Giallo slasher, part vigilante thriller, part crime drama, and part occult mystery. Although that may sound schizophrenic, it really isn’t. Despite this subgenre mashup, MaXXXine is a very coherent and singular movie. Maxine is at the center of it all, and while she does find herself vulnerable at times, she’s also more than capable of dealing with whatever comes her way. Sometimes in a very brutal and unflinching fashion.

Like X and Pearl before it, MaXXXine is an homage to its time period. It’s set in 1985 amidst the Satanic Panic scare that had parents worried about music, movies, and games. The Night Stalker/Richard Ramirez serial killer case also hangs over every minute of the movie’s plot, seemingly running in tandem with the events of the film. Between West’s snapshot of the social turmoil and the note-perfect soundtrack (which includes bangers by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, ZZ Top, Animotion, and Kim Carnes), MaXXXine is a cool time capsule of the mid-eighties that still manages to feel modern.

Visually, West captures the flamboyant suspense of Italian horror and the neon-soaked style of the Hollywood action thriller, all wrapped up in a slick nod to filmmaking itself. Much of the movie takes place on the Universal movie lot, with Goth being chased down fake streets and through false buildings. She even winds up at the Psycho house up the hill from the Bates Motel at one point. West also throws little winks to everything from Chinatown to The Brain that Wouldn’t Die into the mix, showing that he is, above all, both a fan and a student of classic film.

While Mia Goth is undoubtedly and deservedly the lead, the supporting cast in MaXXXine is one for the ages. Kevin Bacon is a private detective. Giancarlo Esposito is Maxine’s agent. Michelle Monaghan and Bobby Cannavale are police detectives. Elizabeth Debicki is a big-time Hollywood director. Halsey and Lily Collins are fellow actresses. Sophie Thatcher is a makeup FX artist. Everywhere you look in MaXXXine there’s a familiar face.

Just as one might expect from a Ti West movie, MaXXXine is full of brutal, gruesome violence. There’s one scene in particular that will have the entire male audience cringing (and, quite possibly, the entire female audience applauding loudly). The violence is spirited and amusing, almost joyful in its presentation, a fact that is especially poignant with the subtext of censorship in the eighties flowing underneath the surface of the entire movie. MaXXXine is one of the video nasties that would have been banned if it had existed when it was set.

Horror sequels get a bad rap, and honestly, most of them deserve it. But the X/Pearl/MaXXXine trilogy is all quality. And Ti West really sticks the landing with MaXXXine.

GRADE: A

MPAA Rating: R for strong Violence|Graphic Nudity|Gore|Drug Use|Language|Sexual Content)

Running Time: 1 hour 41 minutes

Release Date: July 5, 2024

Studio: A24




BTS Members Jungkook and Jimin Team Up for ‘Are You Sure?!’ Travel Show

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Alison Helms
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Jungkook and Jimin star in ‘Are You Sure?!’ (Photo Credit: Disney+)

Are you ready, ARMY? BTS fans are about to get weekly doses of Jungkook and Jimin on the road in Are You Sure?! Disney+ will release the travel reality show exclusively on the streamer beginning August 8, 2024.

Shot in 2023, Disney+’s Are You Sure?! follows Jimin and Jungkook as they travel around New York, South Korea’s Jeju Island, and Sapporo, Japan. The duo enjoys fun in the sun on the ocean and in the snow at a ski resort. Fans get to see Jimin and Jungkook relaxing while taking in the sights as they explore the three different regions of the world.

As described by HYBE: “The first-ever travel reality show for the duo, Are You Sure?! will give a deeper look into Jimin and Jungkook’s undeniable chemistry and endearing friendship as they bond over a variety of unforgettable moments throughout the trip immersing in different cultures, exploring various action-packed activities, and trying out local cuisines.”

The eight-episode season gives BTS fans a behind-the-scenes look as they “eat, shop, cook, camp, canoe, swim and road trip together.”

New episodes will be released every Thursday through September 19th.

In 2022, Disney+ and HYBE announced they were teaming up on future projects featuring the members of BTS. The projects included docuseries as well as their incredible Permission to Dance on Stage concert film shot during their sold-out LA concert in 2021.

Although six out of seven BTS members are currently serving their mandatory military service for South Korea (Jin has completed his service and was discharged on June 12), the group made sure to film and record plenty of content and music before heading off to the military. The recordings included solo projects and projects featuring the group.




‘Evil’ Season 4 Episode 7 Preview: Photos, Cast, and “How to Bandage a Wound” Plot

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Rebecca Murray
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Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard and Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir in ‘Evil’ season 4 episode 7 (Photo Credit: Alyssa Longchamp/Paramount+)

Paramount+’s Evil season four episode seven is going to “delves into the show’s epistemology,” so says the show’s co-creator Robert King. Episode seven, “How to Bandage a Wound,” will stream on Thursday, July 4, 2024. And, no, there still isn’t any word on a streamer or network swooping in to save the series.

Season four stars Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard, Mike Colter as David Acosta, Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir, Michael Emerson as Leland Townsend, and Christine Lahti as Sheryl. Andrea Martin stars as Sister Andrea, Kurt Fuller is Dr. Boggs, Brooklyn Shuck is Lynn Bouchard, Skylar Gray is Lila Bouchard, Maddy Crocco is Lexis Bouchard, Patrick Brammall is Andy Bouchard, and Dalya Knapp plays Laura Bouchard.

“How to Bandage a Wound” Plot: Ben and David ride along with a train engineer convinced he’s being haunted on the tracks, while Kristen cares for her mother. Ben begins to question his sanity as gaps in his memory create turmoil in his relationship with Renee.

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Mike Colter as David Acosta, Andrea Martin as Sister Andrea, Aasif Martin as Sister Andrea, Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard and Brooklyn Shuck as Lynn Bouchard appearing in season 4 episode 7 (Photo Credit: Alyssa Longchamp/Paramount+)

The Evil Plot, Courtesy of Paramount+

In the new season of Evil, Kristen, David and Ben continue to assess cases that involve wayward technology, possessed pigs, demonic oppression and infestation, a dance muse conjured by alleged witches and an evil relic. Throughout, Leland attempts to lure Kristen into raising a baby antichrist who was conceived with her ovum. David is recruited by the Vatican’s secret service to “remote view” a paranormal ability to see the unseen in order to detect evil. Ben is hit by an ion beam, causing him to see visions of a taunting jinn until he discovers an unusual solution to banish it.

Finally, all three realize they only have a few weeks left to assess cases because the parish has decided to disband the team due to a lack of funds. This culminates in one last confrontation with Leland and the 60 families that make up Evil in the modern world.

The Bouchard Girls in season 4 episode 7
Dalya Knapp as Laura Bouchard, Skylar Gray as Lila Bouchard, Brooklyn Shuck as Lynn Bouchard and Maddy Crocco as Lexis Bouchard in season 4 episode 7 (Photo Credit: Alyssa Longchamp/Paramount+)
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Mike Colter as David Acosta, Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir and Katja Hebers as Kristen Bouchard in season 4 episode 8 (Photo Credit: Alyssa Longchamp/Paramount+)
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Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir, Mike Colter as David Acosta, Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard and Andre Martin as Sister Andrea in ‘Evil’ season 4 episode 7 (Photo Credit: Alyssa Longchamp/Paramount+)
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Michael Emerson as Leland Townsend in season 4 episode 7 (Photo Credit: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+)




‘Jackpot!’ Trailer Starring Awkwafina and John Cena

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Rebecca Murray
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Awkwafina decides it’s okay to trust John Cena since he looks like a bulldog a witch put a spell on and turned into a human in Amazon MGM Studios’ trailer for Jackpot! (formerly known as Grand Death Lotto). Apparently in 2030, California will allow anyone who kills a lottery winner the right to claim their money. And guess who turns out to be an unlucky winner? It’s not the bewitched bulldog.

The cast also includes Simu Liu, Ayden Mayeri, Donald Elise Watkins, Sam Asghari, and Murray Hill. Bridesmaids‘ Paul Feig directs from a screenplay by Rob Yescombe.

“In the near future, a ‘Grand Lottery’ has been newly established in California – the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket,” reads Amazon MGM Studios’ synopsis. “Desperate to survive the hordes of jackpot hunters, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (Cena) who will do everything in his power to get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize. However, Noel must face off with his slick rival Louis Lewis (Liu), who also seeks to collect Katie’s commission at all costs.”

Paul Feig, Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Laura Fischer produce, with John Cena, Michelle Morrissey, Rob Yescombe, and Zack Roth executive producing.

Jackpot! premieres on Prime Video on August 15, 2024.

The trailer launch was accompanied by details on a Jackpot!-inspired sweepstakes running July 2, 2024 through August 15th at 11:59pm ET. Head over to TheJackpotJackpot.com for more details on how to enter for a chance to wing a 10-ounce gold bar, cash, and Buffalo Wild Wings for a decade.

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Poster for Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘The Jackpot!’

 



‘Sirens’ Attracts Kevin Bacon and Glenn Howerton

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Rebecca Murray
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Kevin Bacon and Glenn Howerton join ‘Sirens’ (Credits: Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP and Brian Higbee, Courtesy of Netflix)

Kevin Bacon (City on a Hill) and Glenn Howerton (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) are the newest additions to Netflix’s Sirens, based on series creator Molly Smith Metzler’s play Elemeno Pea. The casting announcement comes just one day after it was announced Julianne Moore (Mary & George), Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus), and Milly Alcock (https://www.showbizjunkies.com/tv/house-of-the-dragon-season-1-episode-1-recap-review/) had joined the cast of Metzler’s limited series.

Metzler is writing, executive producing, and will serve as showrunner. Additional executive producers on the female-driven dark comedy include Dani Gorin, Tom Ackerley, and Margot Robbie for LuckyChap. Emmy winner Nicole Kassell (Watchmen) is on board to direct episodes one and two and will executive produce.

“Devon thinks her sister Simone has a really creepy relationship with her new boss, the enigmatic socialite Michaela Kell. Michaela’s cult-ish life of luxury is like a drug to Simone, and Devon has decided it’s time for an intervention,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “When Devon tracks her sister down to say WTF, she has no idea what a formidable opponent Michaela will be. Told over the course of one explosive weekend at The Kells’ lavish beach estate, Sirens is an incisive, sexy, and darkly funny exploration of women, power, and class.”

Netflix offered this description of the limited series’ characters:

  • Julianne Moore as Michaela Kell: Michaela is a philanthropist and animal activist who runs island high society and is the wife to billionaire Peter Kell. Her relationship with her assistant, Simone, seems too close for comfort.
  • Meghann Fahy as Devon DeWitt: Devon is on a downward spiral back in her hometown. She is funny, resilient, and fiercely protective — especially of her younger sister Simone.
  • Milly Alcock as Simone DeWitt: Simone is Devon’s sharp, charming younger sister who has hit the jackpot working as a personal assistant to a billionaire.
  • Kevin Bacon as Peter Kell: Peter Kell comes from an old money family and is the highest-status person in every room he enters. He’s an avid outdoorsman who enjoys the occasional joint.
  • Glenn Howerton as Ethan Corbin: Ethan Corbin II is a dear friend of the Kells and lifelong bachelor who lives next door. He’s a regular at the yacht club and he’s rapidly burning through his trust fund.




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