It might be billionaire Norman “The Wizard of Wyoming” Lofton to the rescue on the season two finale of Apple TV+’s Loot. In this season two episode 10 clip, it appears that even Molly is intimidated by the prospect of working with this particular financial genius.
The second season finale streams on May 29, 2024.
Maya Rudolph leads the cast as the fabulously wealthy do-gooder Molly Wells. Season two also stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nat Faxon, Ron Funches, and Joel Kim Booster. Benjamin Bratt, Ana Gasteyer, and O-T Fagbenle guest star.
“We Shouldn’t Exist” Plot: While Molly and the Wells Foundation are on the precipice of their greatest success, the team faces big personal decisions.
Maya Rudoph in ‘Loot’ season 2 episode 10 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Loot Season 2 Plot, Courtesy of Apple Tv+:
Loot season two kicks off a year after Molly Well settles her very public divorce from tech billionaire John Novak (Adam Scott), and we find her thriving in her role as the head of her philanthropic organization, the Wells Foundation. Focused mainly on her charity work, Molly has sworn off any new relationships with men and embarks on a wellness journey. Fabulously single but not particularly independent, Molly keeps her trusty assistant Nicholas (Booster) by her side. He diligently caters to her every whim … and occasionally feeds her a kale smoothie spiked with gin.
Sofia Salinas (Rodriguez), the no-nonsense executive director of the Wells Foundation, continues to run things with compassionate efficiency, but her all-business ethos is thrown for a loop when she meets Molly’s charismatic architect friend Isaac (O-T Fagbenle). The bromance between Howard (Funches) and Nicholas also continues to flourish as they support each other in their endeavors both inside and outside the workplace.
Meanwhile, Arthur (Faxon) has moved past his feelings for Molly and has adopted a new devil-may-care attitude on life, a change encapsulated by a very lame leather bracelet. The Wells Foundation team, including Rhonda (Meagen Fay) and Ainsley (Stephanie Styles), must pull together as co-workers and friends as Molly strives to publicly live up to her promise of giving away all of her vast fortune.
Nat Faxon in season 2 episode 10 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Joel Kim Booster in season 2 episode 10 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Stephanie Styles, Joel Kim Booster, Maya Rudolph, Ron Funches and Nat Faxon in the season 2 finale (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 (Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO)
The war between the Greens and the Blacks begins when House of the Dragon returns for season two on June 16, 2024 on HBO and Max. The streamer’s June lineup also includes the new comedy series Fantasmas from writer, director, and comedian Julio Torres, along with the three-part documentary series Ren Faire.
Hacks‘ Hannah Einbinder gets her own comedy special, Dakota Johnson stars in the dramedy Am I Ok?, and Stevie Van Zandt is the focus of a new documentary. Max’s June calendar also features Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse, Here to Climb, One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit, and Breaking New Ground.
SERIES & FILMS ARRIVING ON MAX IN JUNE 2024
JUNE 1
50/50 (2011)
America’s Sweethearts (2001)
American Heist (2014)
Bandits (2015)
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader (2010)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Demolition (2015)
The Disaster Artist (2017)
Evil Dead (2013)
Fright Night (1985)
Generation Por Que? (2021)
Hope Springs (2012)
House at the End of the Street (2012)
Into the Blue (2005)
Into the Blue 2: The Reef (2009)
The Invention of Lying (2009)
Jessica’s Big Little World, Season 1D (Cartoon Network)
Krampus (2015)
Life After (2017)
Mamma Mia! (2008)
Marmaduke (2010)
Minari (2020)
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
Open Water (2003)
Open Water 2: Adrift (2006)
Open Water 3: Cage Dive (2017)
The Other Guys (2010)
Overlord (1975)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015)
Ride Along 2 (2016)
Shadows (2020)
Shining Through (1992)
The Skin I Live In (2011)
Spaceship Earth (2020)
Splice (2009)
Sugar (2008)
The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009)
Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home, Season 1
Uncut Gems (2019)
Urban Legend (1998)
User Zero (2020)
Wanted (2008)
JUNE 2
Craig of the Creek, Season 6A (Cartoon Network)
Mecum Presents: Automotive Archaeology, Season 1 (Motor Trend)
Total Drama Island, Season 1 (Cartoon Network)
Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse, Season 1 (Magnolia) – Chip and Joanna celebrate ten years of Fixer Upper with a brand-new challenge: the overhaul of a severely outdated 1960s lakehouse. Surprising interior design choices and unique outdoor features highlight the property’s dramatic cliffside views.
Ren Faire (HBO Original) – For half a century, 86-year-old George Coulam, known to his employees as King George, has reigned with an iron fist over the Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest such “faire” in the world. He has power, as the elected mayor of the town he incorporated. He has glory, as the undisputed employer and self-proclaimed ruler of thousands. He has vast wealth, as the majority shareholder of the festival. Now, he is ready to give it all up and spend the last years of his life in the quest for a romantic companion. But before he retires, George will finally choose which of his longtime employees will take his crown.
JUNE 3
Battle on the Beach, Season 4 (HGTV)
Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders, Season 1 (ID)
Keanu (2016)
Mini Beat Power Rockers: Composirockers
Unexpected, Season 6 (TLC)
JUNE 4
Deadliest Catch 20th Anniversary Special, Season 1
JUNE 5
Backed by the Bros, Season 1 (HGTV)
Poster for ‘Am I Ok?’ (Photo Credit: Max)
JUNE 6
Am I OK? (2022) – Lucy and Jane have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other. But when Jane announces she’s moving to London, Lucy reveals a long-held secret. As Jane tries to help Lucy, their friendship is thrown into chaos.
JUNE 7
Fantasmas, Season 1 (HBO Original) – Writer, director, and comedian Julio Torres spins a fantastical six-part tale of when he lost a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the precious object, Julio reflects on the offbeat characters he encounters in introspective, often eerie, and always comedic vignettes set in a dreamy, alternate version of New York City. A kaleidoscope of color and surrealism, Fantasmas weaves together stories of people looking for meaning, purpose, and connection in an increasingly isolating world.
JUNE 10
Bellator: Fight Week Dublin, Season 1 (Bleacher Report)
Paranormal Caught on Camera, Season 7 (Travel)
Six Schizophrenic Brothers, Season 1 (Discovery)
JUNE 11
Deadliest Catch, Season 20 (Discovery)
Motel Rescue, Season 2 (Magnolia)
JUNE 13
Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go (Max Original) – In her debut stand-up special, Hacks star Hannah Einbinder takes viewers on a psychedelic thrill ride of storytelling, characters, jokes, and more.
JUNE 16
American Monster, Season 12 (ID)
House of The Dragon, Season 2 (HBO Original) – Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series, set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen.
JUNE 17
Bellator: Fight Camp Confidential Dublin, Season 2 (Bleacher Report)
JUNE 18
Farmhouse Fixer: Camp Revamp, Season 1 (HGTV)
How It Really Happened, Season 8 (CNN)
Here To Climb (HBO Original) – The documentary follows professional climber Sasha DiGiulian rising from child prodigy to a champion sport climber, as she ultimately makes her mark by taking her talents to the biggest walls on the planet with a series of bold, first female ascents. Confronting both physical and mental obstacles head-on, Sasha charts her own course in a sport where a path didn’t exist, enabling her passion to become a viable profession.
JUNE 19
Crimes Gone Viral, Season 5 (ID)
JUNE 20
Slave Play. Not A Movie. A Play. (HBO Original) – Slave Play was one of Broadway’s most celebrated, genre-bending, and daring productions – breaking records and receiving critical acclaim for tackling race, sex, and interracial relationships in a way never before seen on stage. In this playful and provocative documentary, playwright Jeremy O. Harris takes viewers behind the scenes, from run-throughs to performance, as he strips down his own work and directs new actors through workshop rehearsals. As the acting students parse the text and bring meaning to the words on the page, Harris turns his critical eye to the thoughts, inspirations, and creative process that brought the play to life.
JUNE 21
Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood (WT)
JUNE 22
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple (HBO Original) – Stevie Van Zandt, known as New Jersey’s most famous consigliere to Bruce Springsteen and Tony Soprano, takes center stage in this feature documentary, which traces Van Zandt’s career as a producer, musician, songwriter, activist, actor, and more, from the clubs of Asbury Park, N.J. to arena stadiums, to the Bada Bing Club and the Underground Garage.
JUNE 23
Getting Lost with Erin French, Season 1 (Magnolia)
Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines, Season 8 (Magnolia)
JUNE 24
Cris Miro (She/Her/Hers), Season 1 (WB)
JUNE 25
Dolphin Tale 2 (2014)
High Speed Chase, Season 2 (ID)
One South: Portrait Of A Psych Unit (HBO Original) – ONE SOUTH is an inpatient psychiatric unit at Zucker Hillside Hospital in Queens, NY that specializes in treating young adults in acute crisis. It may look more like a college dorm than a psychiatric hospital, but patients arrive every day in acute crisis. They are dealing with a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis, and many have contemplated or attempted suicide.
A team of doctors, social workers, and nurses work together to stabilize the patients and prepare them to return to the outside world, but time is limited and there are many obstacles. The two-part film follows the trajectory of a hospital admission–from intake, through the ups and downs of treatment, to discharge–as a variety of patient and provider stories are blended to create a rich portrait of a unique place.
JUNE 27
Breaking New Ground (Max Original) – Robert Hartwell takes on the challenge of transforming a 200-year-old house with a complicated history into a home filled with love. It’s a renovation story that celebrates the resilience of Robert’s journey, as well as those who came before him.
JUNE 28
Beach Cottage Chronicles, Season 4 (Magnolia)
Problemista (2024) (A24) – Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream. From writer/director Julio Torres comes a surreal adventure through the equally treacherous worlds of New York City and the U.S. Immigration system.
JUNE 30
The Great Food Truck Race, Season 17 (Food Network)
‘Lioness’ season 2 begins shooting (Photo Courtesy of Paramount+)
Production has gotten underway on season two of Paramount+’s spy thriller Lioness starring Zoe Saldana. The streaming service confirmed filming of season two will be taking place in Texas.
Saldana reprises her role as Joe and is also involved again as an executive producer. Additional returning cast members include Laysla De Oliveira, Emmy nominee Michael Kelly, and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman. Oscar winner Morgan Freeman has been upped to a series regular for the new season.
“Lioness, inspired by an actual U.S. Military program, follows the life of Joe (Saldaña) while she attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA’s spear in the war on terror,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis.
Season two’s ensemble also includes Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Thad Luckinbill, and Hannah Love Lanier.
Taylor Sheridan created the series and serves as an executive producer along with Nicole Kidman, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, David Lemanowicz, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman, and Keith Cox. Lioness is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios.
The first season drew in nearly six million viewers in its first week and set a record as the most-watched worldwide series premiere on the streamer.
Sheridan’s collaboration with Paramount+ also includes Tulsa King, Mayor of Kingstown, 1923, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, and 1883. Production is currently underway on Sheridan’s Landman, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, and Jon Hamm.
Garfield, the lasagna-loving, Monday-hating orange tabby, is back on the big screen with an all-new adventure in The Garfield Movie. In the latest Garfield film, Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt) shares the story of how he and Jon (voiced by Nicholas Hoult) first met.
”It was a dark and stormy night,” says the fat tabby, echoing Edward Bulwer-Lytton’s opening line of Paul Clifford, considered the worst opening line ever written. Cut to a flashback featuring Garfield as a little kitten in a tiny box, trying to stay dry and out of the rain while feeling sad and hungry. He gets a whiff of food from the Italian restaurant across the street and cautiously makes his way over. He stares at Jon, who is looking lonely while eating a big pizza. Jon spots the adorable little kitten through the window and quickly lets him in.
The two stare at each other and after Garfield licks Jon’s face, the tabby devours the pizza. The starving kitten then goes on an eating rampage, gobbling up all the food he can while Jon tries to grab him before the restaurant staff catches on.
Jon orders a family-size lasagna dinner and leaves with Garfield hidden in the to-go box. “And that’s how I adopted Jon,” says Garfield while his pal Odie the dog rolls his eyes and sighs.
Garfield’s living the good life with Jon and Odie, getting all the yummy food, sleeping whenever and wherever he feels like it, and just being one spoiled kitty cat. That is, until one night when he and Odie get cat/dognapped by two sketchy street dogs. The furry friends are taken to an abandoned building and left hanging from the rafters.
Garfield and Odie attempts to free themselves are futile. But just as they were losing hope, a figure in a dark cloak emerges from the shadows and comes to their rescue. “C’mon Jr, let’s go,” says the figure, who it turns out is Garfield’s long-lost father, Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson). Vic left him in that small box on that stormy night, and Garfield’s not happy to see him again. Garfield wants nothing to do with Vic, but when he and Odie try to leave, they’re stopped by those pesky dogs that kidnapped them. Oh, and a white cat named Jinx (voiced by Hannah Waddingham).
Our favorite tabby and his dog BFF find themselves caught up in a risky, high-stakes heist. If they ever want to get back to their pampered lives, they’re going to have to become temporary members of Jinx’s gang.
Zany, colorful, and full of slapstick humor, The Garfield Movie has more in common with Looney Tunes cartoons than with the classic Jim Davis comic strip. The heist thrusts the lazy orange tabby off the couch and into a situation similar to the Mission: Impossible films. And it’s not just a coincidence that Ving Rhames voices a character involved in planning the heist.
Chris Pratt does a solid job as the voice of Garfield, sounding at times just like Lorenzo Music, who voiced the fat cat in animated specials including Garfield’s Halloween Adventure and Garfield Goes Hollywood. However, fans of the Davis comic strip and the animated specials might find this Garfield lacking his laziness, cynicism, and smart-aleck ways.
Nicholas Hoult is pitch perfect as Jon, Garfield and Odie’s devoted and naïve owner. Unfortunately, Jon’s missing from most of the action once the heist storyline takes focus.
The film is visually impressive with the use of CGI animation creating a bright and vibrant look. All in all, The Garfield Movie is a fun, frantic, and comical adventure that has enough hijinks and action to keep the kids in the audience entertained and enough humor and cuteness for their parents.
GRADE: B-
MPAA Rating: PG for action/peril and mild thematic elements
Release Date: May 24, 2024
Running Time: 1 hour 41 minutes
Directed By: Mark Dindal
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Warner Bros Pictures’ official trailer for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice begins with a warning from Winona Ryder that what you’re about to see is intense. Ryder’s character, Lydia Deetz, believed the trickster demon was gone forever…but he’s back now and ready to cause more chaos and wreak more havoc.
Oscar nominee Michael Keaton returns in the titular role, and Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek) reprises her role as Delia. Newcomers to Tim Burton’s weird Beetlejuice world include Jenna Ortega (Scream VI) as Astrid and Justin Theroux (The Leftovers) as Rory. The cast also includes Monica Bellucci (Spectre), Arthur Conti (House of the Dragon), and Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe (Poor Things).
“After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened,” reads Warner Bros Pictures’ synopsis. “With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.”
WINONA RYDER as Lydia and MICHAEL KEATON as Beetlejuice in ‘BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE’ (Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)
Tim Burton directs from a screenplay by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (Wednesday), based on characters created by Michael McDowell and Larry Wilson. David Geffen, Marc Toberoff, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Tommy Harper, and Burton serve as producers. Executive producers include Sara Desmond, Katterli Frauenfelder, Gough, Millar, Brad Pitt, Larry Wilson, Laurence Senelick, Pete Chiappetta, Andrew Lary, Anthony Tittanegro, Seth Grahame-Smith, and David Katzenberg.
Burton’s behind the scenes team includes director of photography Haris Zambarloukos, production designer Mark Scruton, editor Jay Prychidny, and costume designer Colleen Atwood. The creature effects and special makeup FX creative supervisor is Neal Scanlan, Danny Elfman is the composer, and Christine Blundell is the hair and makeup designer.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice opens in theaters and IMAX on September 6, 2024.
Zaria, Maia Reficco, Malia Pyles, Chandler Kinney, and Bailee Madison in ‘Pretty Little Liars: Summer School’ episode 4 (Photograph by Karolina Wojtasik/Max)
Things heated up (literally) on Max’s Pretty Little Liars: Summer School episode three as poor Mouse (Malia Pyles) had a terrible birthday. She ended up at an abandoned Chuck E. Cheese-ish restaurant where she was forced to play hide and seek with Bloody Rose Waters. After escaping Rose and a fire, what on earth will episode four put the BFFs through?
Read on for what went down in episode four, “When a Stranger Calls Back.”
The BFFs gather at Pinball Pizza to talk about what happened. Mouse is convinced it really is Bloody Rose Waters. Faran (Zaria) seems to want Rose to bring it on, thinking she can kick her butt. The girls realize they are all “final girls,” and Imogen (Bailee Madison) suggests that no one should answer their phone. However, Faran still doesn’t want to back down because she is in the best shape of her life.
Imogen gives Dr. Sullivan (Annabeth Gish) a ring but gets her voicemail. Mouse questions her grandmother, Lola, about who called and told her to take her to that place. “She said her name was Rose and that she was calling from the other side,” replies Lola.
Sunday, June 8th
Mouse throws out the idea that maybe their summons worked, and that Rose is a ghost. Tabby (Chandler Kinney) is not ready to go down that avenue just yet. Imogen receives a call from Dr. Sullivan’s office and it appears Dr. Sullivan was in a minor accident. The girls don’t believe this could be a coincidence, so they decide to keep their heads down and mouths shut.
Elsewhere, Kelly (Mallory Bechtel) and Greg (Elias Kacavas) practice for the church play. Kelly tries to rewrite some scenes and Pastor Malachi isn’t happy and orders Kelly to come to confession the next day.
Dr. Sullivan informs Imogen that she thinks she was pushed down the stairs.
Tabby gets an unknown call at work and after getting angry with the caller, she learns it’s the chairwoman of the Pittsburgh International Festival of Terror. They would love it if she could submit another short. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have one ready. But fortunately, she has two days to come up with something. Christian (Noah Alexander Gerry) offers to help her get one shot to submit.
Imogen fills the girls in on what happened to Dr. Sullivan. Mouse confesses she thinks she is responsible for creating Bloody Rose. In the early days of Spooky Spaghetti, she posted information on what Archie’s mask looks like and people ran with it. The girls still aren’t convinced this is the real Rose Waters and think they need to track down the real Rose. Mouse thinks they can use Spooky Spaghetti to help with their search.
Tabby shares the news about the festival and enlists everyone’s help to make her new short. The problem is, she has no clue what it is going to be about.
After a brief glimpse of Tabby and Chip with a box full of ideas, Tabby tells Christian she may have an idea: a psychotic projectionist who killed someone in a movie theater 20 years ago. Christian is all in and convinces Tabby to play the lead.
Imogen visits Dr. Sullivan again and while doing a crossword puzzle, she experiences a flashback of being in the hospital with a broken arm and doing a crossword puzzle with her mom.
The girls and their beaus show up at the theater to help Tabby film her short. They have a blast doing it and totally get into the horror film spirit.
Mouse explains exactly what she’s doing to Ash (Jordan Gonzalez) while publishing a post on Spooky Spaghetti seeking Rose Waters.
Noa (Maia Reficco) is at work when the phone rings. Her boss answers and no one responds. He believes it to be another prank call, and Noa freaks out. Jen (Ava Capri) thinks they should do something fun and suggests they head to her dad’s house to go swimming.
Ben Cook and Zaria in ‘Pretty Little Liars: Summer School’ episode 4 (Photograph by Karolina Wojtasik/Max)
Henry (Ben Cook) shows up at the pool with apology flowers for Faran. He feels awful about being upset with her when she didn’t tell him she got the all-clear to dance again.
Noa and Jen have a fun time getting drunk, playing pool, and trying on clothes from a huge closet. Noa asks how her dad got rich, and Jen claims her dad left her mom high and dry. A horrible suggestion’s made that they should take one of the Rolexes he owns and sell it.
Kelly shows up at church for her confession but instead finds her mom and Pastor Malachi sneaking into confession together. Her revenge? Going skinny dipping with Greg.
As Tabby is editing her short, she has a flashback of her and Chip.
Imogen gets a call from her baby’s adopted father asking her to watch baby Estelle. Sadly, his husband’s father passed away and they could use her help. She’s more than happy to watch Estelle, but of course, it doesn’t go smoothly. While she’s babysitting, Mr. Winters calls and says they received an alert on their security system that one of their windows was opened. Now on high alert, Imogen calls Johnny to come hang out with her. She grabs a knife, ready to defend herself against who knows what or who.
Armed with a knife, Imogen sets out to search the house. First up is Estelle’s room where she discovers the bedroom window is open. She heads downstairs, now with tears streaming down her face and holding her baby and a knife. Johnny (Antonio Cipriano) shows up and wonders if she’s in a full-on spiral.
Bailee Madison in ‘Pretty Little Liars: Summer School’ episode 4 (Photograph by Karolina Wojtasik/Max)
Johnny asks if she’s okay and Imogen admits it’s been a crazy couple of days. After she spills the beans on what has been going on, Johnny slips and says something about “most girls he dates,” which Imogen picks up on. Imogen’s having a moment when Mr. Winters calls saying he saw Johnny on the Ring camera.
Faran told Henry she’d teach him to swim after hours, but actually just wanted some alone time for making out. Unfortunately, those plans are put on hold when Kelly and Greg show up at the pool.
Kelly thinks it’s great Henry and Faran are good again. Apparently, Henry has been sharing their problems in a group session. Faran had no idea and becomes upset that other people know their business.
Mouse is excited when her post gets lots of comments about Rose Waters sightings. Ash points out that the list of places is long.
After coming home from her late-night swim, Kelly’s mom channels her inner Margaret White from the horror movie Carrie and calls her a sinner. Kelly begs her mom, “Mama, please! Mama, no!”
Wednesday, June 11th
Kelly wakes up in a room full of crosses and a family photo with her dad’s face scratched out with an X. Her mom is there smiling at her, offering food, and telling her she must stay strong.
When Imogen leaves the next day, she discovers Johnny spent all night in his car making sure she was safe. They share a kiss. Elsewhere, Tabby comes clean to Christian that she had previously bounced this idea for her short off of Chip. Christian doesn’t think she should let Chip (even in death) take this away from her. Tabby rewards him with a kiss.
Noa receives a collect call from Jen who, it turns out, is in jail and needs $2,000 for bail. Noa’s boyfriend, Shawn, thinks they should bail her out.
A quick roundup of a few events: Jen is throwing herself a pity party and Noa goes in for a kiss. Mouse and Ash set out on an adventure to locate Rose. Faran gets a call, and the voice on the other end is the same as the person who called Mouse. The caller taunts Faran and asks if she’s strong enough now. “Or are you the same weak, little broken, scarred Faran?” asks the caller.
Faran heads to an abandoned construction site as instructed. There’s a mannequin with a note that reads, “A final girl can never lose her strength. Lift the girder. If it touches the ground before time runs out, someone you love dies.”
Mouse calls Imogen with news on where Rose Waters might be. Imogen tells her not to do anything yet. She will round up the girls and meet her there.
A split screen shows the girls at a homeless camp and Faran desperately trying to hold on to the girder.
The girls locate Rose and inform her that Archie is alive. In a shocking move, Rose runs past the girls and jumps off a bridge. The girls look for proof that she is Rose Waters and find not just a picture of Angela Waters but her file from the mental institution. It turns out her doctor at Radley Sanitarium was none other than Dr. Sullivan!
Episode four wraps up by upping the creepy factor. An exhausted Faran outlasts the timer, but Bloody Rose is there and they begin to fight. Faran’s arm is slashed but she barely manages to escape Rose.
National Geographic and Hulu’s Cult Massacre: One Day in Jonestown uses interviews with survivors and archival footage to explore the events leading up to the deaths of over 900 people who were blindly following Jim Jones. The three-part documentary series premieres on Hulu on June 17, 2024 and on National Geo on August 14th.
“Cult Massacre: One Day in Jonestown tells the story of an idealistic religious organization led by the infamous Jim Jones, who set out to establish a utopian community in Guyana. What began as a peaceful movement seeking social justice ultimately spiraled into a mass casualty that left 918 dead,” reads Nat Geo’s synopsis. “Told by survivors and eyewitnesses, along with rare footage and rare recordings of Jones, the powerful series takes an immersive look into the final harrowing hours leading up to one of America’s darkest chapters.
Cult Massacre features first-person accounts from former Peoples Temple members, including Thom Bogue, Leslie Wagner Wilson and Yulanda Williams; former member of Congress and aide to U.S. Rep. Leo Ryan Jackie Speier; former Washington Post foreign correspondent Charles Krause; former Special Ops Air Force Sgt. David Netterville, who was among the first of three U.S. service members to enter Jonestown in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy and has never spoken about his experience for a documentary before; and Jim Jones’ son, Stephan Jones.”
Cult Massacre is the third installment in the One Day in America franchise. The docuseries is directed by Marian Mohamed and executive produced by David Glover, Mark Raphael, and Carolyn Payne. 72 Films produces for National Geographic.
Cult Massacre Episode Descriptions:
THE PROMISED LAND
In the tumultuous 1970s America, Jim Jones is a charismatic church leader, preaching social justice to his growing, diverse congregation. To escape the inequities of the U.S., he sets up Jonestown, a utopian commune in the Guyanese jungle, but shocking rumors of abuse make their way to California’s Rep. Ryan and reporters. Within 24 hours of visiting, they discover their presence is unwelcome.
HOW VERY MUCH I’VE LOVED YOU
Tensions in Jonestown are at an all-time high after a knife-wielding Temple member attacks Rep. Ryan. Fearing more violence, the congressman and his group hurry out of Jonestown as quickly as possible. Some Temple members come forward to leave with the visitors, desperate for safe passage out of the remote commune. As the group attempts to leave, Jim Jones has other sinister plans.
PARADISE LOST
Shocking news of the mass murder-suicide in Jonestown reaches the U.S. The White House dispatches the Special Forces to stop the unfolding crisis and locate Jim Jones. Upon arrival, a scene of unimaginable horror confronts them, but hundreds of Jonestown residents are missing, prompting a desperate search for survivors who may have fled into the jungle.
ID’s new clip from Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter shows victim Melissa Schuman struggling with her decision to share her story of being sexually assaulted by Nick Carter. The four-part documentary series takes a deep dive into sexual assault allegations made by three women, including Melissa.
“Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter will delve into the lives of Nick and Aaron Carter. From their outsized fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s to their headline-making struggles in recent years, the docuseries pulls back the curtain on the fraught dynamic of the Carter family and the dark side of such an abrupt rise to fame,” reads ID’s synopsis. “At its core, Fallen Idols explores the accusations of sexual assault against Nick Carter by three women, while also diving into his brother, Aaron Carter’s, struggles with mental health and substance abuse – and the rift that occurred after Aaron decided to support his brother’s accusers.
Over four parts, Fallen Idols explores the dark side of fame and fraught family dynamics but also the intense challenges faced by accusers who come forward against celebrities and pop culture icons in today’s modern world.”
The docuseries premieres on Monday, May 27, 2024 with the release of the first two episodes, beginning at 9pm ET/PT. Episodes three and four follow on Tuesday, May 28th.
The Descendants: The Rise of Red trailer finds the titular character being warned that when she alters the fabric of time, there can be consequences. But does she listen? The trailer reveals the answer is definitely no.
“Former Villain Kid (aka VK) Uma, now Auradon Prep’s newest principal, extends an invite to the school to another VK — Red, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts from Wonderland,” reads Disney+’s synopsis. “After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, Red and Cinderella’s daughter Chloe travel back in time to undo the traumatic event that set Red’s mother down her villainous path.”
Poster for Disney+’s ‘Descendants: The Rise of Red’
Kylie Cantrall stars as Red, Malia Baker is Chloe, Brandy is Cinderella, Rita Ora is the Queen of Hearts, Dara Reneé is Uliana, and Ruby Rose Turner is Bridget/Young Queen of Hearts. Morgan Dudley plays Ella/Young Cinderella, Joshua Colley is Young Hook, Peder Lindell is Morgie, Grace Narducci is Fay/Young Fairy Godmother, Jeremy Swift is Principal Merlin, and Paolo Montalban is King Charming.
The ensemble also includes Leonardo Nam as Maddox Hatter, China Anne McClain as Uma, and Melanie Paxson is Fairy Godmother.
Jennifer Phang directed Descendants: The Rise of Red from a screenplay by Dan Frey and Russell Sommer. Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh executive produce, with Mahita P. Simpson and Phang co-executive producing. Wendy S. Williams serves as a producer, Mark Hofeling is the production designer, Katie Ennis is the editor, and Declan Quinn is the director of photography. Julia Caston and Emilio Sosa are the costume designers.
The new Descendants movie premieres on Friday, July 12, 2024 on Disney+.
Patrick Gibson as Dexter Morgan and Christian Slater as Harry Morgan in ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ (Photo Credit: Patrick Wymore/Paramount+ with Showtime)
The newest series in the expanding Dexter franchise, Dexter: Original Sin, has landed Christian Slater, Patrick Gibson, and Molly Brown in starring roles. Original Sin dives into Dexter’s past, with Patrick Gibson (Shadow and Bone) playing the titular character 15 years before we met Michael C. Hall as the serial killer.
Per Paramount+ with Showtime, Christian Slater (Mr. Robot) will play Dexter’s adoptive father, Homicide Detective Harry Morgan, played by James Remar in the original series. Molly Brown (Senior Year) is on board as Dexter’s sister, Debra Morgan, originally played by Jennifer Carpenter.
“Set in 1991 Miami, Dexter: Original Sin follows Dexter (Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar,” reads Paramount+ with Showtime’s synopsis. “This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.”
Emmy nominee Clyde Phillips (Dexter, Nurse Jackie) guides the series, originally titled Dexter: Origins, as showrunner and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Scott Reynolds, Michael C. Hall, Mary Leah Sutton, Tony Hernandez, and Lilly Burns. Robert Lloyd Lewis produces, and Michael Lehmann (Heathers) is the directing executive producer.
The 10-episode season is produced by SHOWTIME Studios and Counterpart Studios.
Dexter premiered in 2006 and ran for eight seasons, wrapping up in 2013. Michael C. Hall reprised his role for the 10-episode sequel, Dexter: New Blood, which debuted in 2021.
