‘SWAT’ Season 7 Episode 4 Preview: Photos, Cast and “Spare Parts” Promo

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March 1, 2024

CBS’s SWAT season seven episode four is the first part of two-part episode that says goodbye to Alex Russell as Jim Street as a series regular. Episode four, “Spare Parts,” airs on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT, and was directed by Cherie Dvorak from a script by Ryan Keleher.

Shemar Moore leads the cast as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson, Jay Harrington stars as David “Deacon” Kay, David Lim is Victor Tan, Rochelle Aytes is Nichelle Carmichael, and Patrick St. Esprit is Robert ‘Bob’ Hicks. Kenny Johnson recurs as Dominique Luca.

“Spare Parts” Plot: SWAT hunts down a Chilean arms dealer after he kidnaps a woman and her daughter from a party in L.A. with unexpected intentions. Crossing paths with his brother, Tan is forced to come clean to his family about his divorce from Bonnie, while Hondo discovers that Hicks has received a job offer that could lure him away from SWAT, in part one of a two-part episode.

SWAT Season 7 Episode 4 — Shemar Moore as Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson in ‘SWAT’ season 7 episode 4 (Photo: Bill Inoshita © 2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

SWAT Description, Courtesy of CBS:

Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a former Marine and locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson strives to bridge the divide between his two worlds.

‘The Strangers – Chapter 1’ Trailer: Beware Mask-Wearing Strangers

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March 1, 2024

A young couple fight for their lives in the official trailer for Lionsgate’s The Strangers – Chapter 1. What was supposed to be a relaxing getaway turns into a battle with psycho killers in the prequel to 2008’s The Strangers.

The 2024 horror film stars Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale), Froy Gutierrez (Cruel Summer), Gabriel Basso (The Night Agent), and Ema Horvath (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power). Renny Harlin directed from a screenplay by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland, based on The Strangers by Bryan Bertino.

Producers include Courtney Solomon, Mark Canton, Christopher Milburn, Gary Raskin, Alastair Burlingham, and Charlie Dombek.

“After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple (Petsch and Gutierrez) are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin,” reads Lionsgate’s synopsis. “Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers – Chapter 1, the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.”

The first chapter in the new trilogy opens in theaters on May 17, 2024.

The original The Strangers starring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman was released in May 2008. Made for $9 million, the R-rated horror film grossed $82 million during its theatrical run. The Strangers: Prey at Night with Christina Hendricks and Martin Henderson followed 10 years later and was less successful. Directed by Johannes Roberts, the sequel only brought in $31 million before leaving theaters.

The Strangers Chapter 1 Poster — Poster for ‘The Strangers Chapter 1’ (Photo courtesy of Lionsgate)

‘Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars’ Stirs Up a Second Season Order

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Rebecca Murray

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March 1, 2024

Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars has been renewed for season two by Fox. The 10-episode first season premiered in May 2023. The network hasn’t announced a targeted premiere date for season two.

“I’m super happy that Food Stars is returning on Fox for season two,” said Ramsay. “America is full of incredible food and drink entrepreneurs and I can’t wait to see the talent and ingenuity that we discover.”

According to Fox, season one averaged 3.3 million viewers and ranked as the #1 new series among adults over the summer of 2023.

“Simply put, Gordon Ramsay has the golden touch in connecting with viewers and contestants across his impressive slate of shows,” said Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, FOX Entertainment. “Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars was one of television’s strongest unscripted series last year, and we’re happy and honored to bring it back – with this season featuring a tantalizing twist — as our special partnership with Gordon continues to thrive.”

Ramsay hosts and serves as an executive producer. Deborah Sargeant guides the series as showrunner and also executive produces.

“On season two of Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars, Ramsay will take the show global, recruiting a new group of food and beverage industry professionals and put them through a multitude of challenges designed to showcase their skills, as he searches for the next great culinary entrepreneur,” reads Fox’s synopsis.

‘Hacks’ Season 3 Preview: Teaser Trailer, Cast, and Premiere Date

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March 1, 2024

Backed by “I’m Still Standing,” MAX’s Hacks season three’s first teaser trailer shows Deborah striking poses and living her best life. It also shows Deborah and Ava will continue to be in each other’s lives.

Emmy, SAG Award, and Critics Choice Award winner Jean Smart returns to star as Deborah Vance, and Emmy, SAG Award, and Critics Choice Award nominee Hannah Einbinder is back as Ava. Returning cast members also include Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, and Lorenza Izzo.

Season three guest stars include Helen Hunt, Christina Hendricks, Christopher Lloyd, Dan Bucatinsky, George Wallace, and Tony Goldwyn.

Hacks Season 3 — Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart in ‘Hacks’ season 3 (Photo Courtesy of Max)

“A year after parting, Deborah Vance is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles,” reads Max’s synopsis.

Emmy winners Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky created the series and serve as showrunners. Executive producers include Downs and Aniello via their Paulilu banner, First Thought Productions’ Statsky, Fremulon’s Michael Schur, 3 Arts Entertainment’s David Miner, and Morgan Sackett.

Hacks season three will premiere on May 2, 2024 with the release of the first two episodes. Two new episodes of the nine-episode season stream on Thursdays.

‘Ghosts’ Season 3 Episode 4 Preview: Photos, Cast and “Halloween 3” Promo

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February 29, 2024

Caroline Aaron reprises her role as Pete’s ex-wife on CBS’s Ghosts Halloween-themed season three episode four. Directed by Pete Chatmon from a script by Josh Malmuth, episode four – “Halloween 3: The Guest Who Wouldn’t Leave” – will air on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 8:30pm ET/PT.

Rose McIver stars as Sam, Utkarsh Ambudkar is Jay, Brandon Scott Jones is Isaac, and Richie Moriarty is Pete. Danielle Pinnock plays Alberta, Asher Grodman is Trevor, Román Zaragoza is Sasappis, Rebecca Wisocky plays Hetty, and Devan Chandler Long stars as Thorfinn.

“Halloween 3: The Guest Who Wouldn’t Leave” Plot: Pete’s ex-wife, Carol (Aaron), shows up at Woodstone Mansion during Sam and Jay’s Halloween party, where they’re trying to impress some cool friends (John Reynolds and Christine Ko). Also, the ghosts hope to bring Flower back with a seance.

Ghosts Season 3 Episode 4 — Rose McIver, Caroline Aaron, John Reynolds, and Christine Ko in ‘Ghosts’ season 3 episode 4 (Photo: Bertrand Calmeau © 2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Ghosts Description, Courtesy of CBS:

Ghosts is a single-camera comedy about Samantha (Sam) and Jay, a cheerful freelance journalist and up-and-coming chef from the city, respectively, who threw both caution and money to the wind when they decided to convert Woodstone Mansion, which Sam in inherited, into a bed & breakfast – only to find it was inhabited by the many spirits of deceased residents who now call it home.

The departed souls are a close-knit, eclectic group that includes a saucy Prohibition-era lounge singer (Danielle Pinnock); a pompous 18th-century militiaman (Brandon Scott Jones); an overly upbeat ‘80s scout troop leader (Richie Moriarty); a cod-obsessed Viking explorer from 1009 (Devon Chandler Long); a slick ‘90s finance bro (Asher Grodman); a sarcastic and witty native from the 16th-century (Román Zaragoza); and a society woman and wife of a 19th-century robber baron who is Sam’s ancestor (Rebecca Wisocky), to name a few. The opening of the B&B has been a source of intrigue, anxiety and curiosity among the spirits, but they will gladly put up with the commotion as long as they can continue to interact with a living inhabitant.

‘Is It Cake?’ Season 3 Trailer: Bigger Cakes, Bigger Stakes

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Rebecca Murray

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February 29, 2024

Host Mikey Day promises thrills, spills, and mind-blowing cakes on season three of Netflix’s Is It Cake? Season three premieres on March 29, 2024 and will feature guest judges, including Jay Pharoah, Lauren Lapkus, London Hughes, Oscar Nuñez, Jillian Bell, Kamie Crawford, Dulce Sloan, Chris Witaske, Liza Koshy, and Michael Ealy.

Heather McMahan, Beck Bennett, Sam Morril, Danielle Pinnock, Christina P., Sherry Cola, Adam Shapiro, Emma Hernan, Justin Willman, Lana Condor, Taran Killam, Ego Nwodim, Chris Kattan, and Storm Reid will also do their best to figure out the answer to the question: is it cake or is it real?

“The hit series returns with bigger cakes, higher stakes, and wilder bakes! This season, watch as a new batch of bakers push the boundaries of culinary craftsmanship, creating hyper-realistic cakes to trick and deceive their way to the ultimate cash prize,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Once again, you’ll find yourself asking the question – is it real? Or… Is It Cake?”

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Is It Cake Season 3 — Poster for Netflix’s ‘Is It Cake?’

‘Station 19’ Season 7 Episode 1 Preview: Photos, Cast and “This Woman’s Work” Promo

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February 29, 2024

Herrera promises she’ll be the best damn captain the station’s ever seen in the promo for ABC’s Station 19 season seven episode one. The final season kicks off on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT with “This Woman’s Work.”

Season seven stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Dr. Ben Warren, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes, Jay Hayden as Travis Montgomery, and Danielle Savre as Maya Bishop. Boris Kodjoe plays Robert Sullivan, Stefania Spampinato is Dr. Carina DeLuca, Josh Randall is Sean Beckett, Merle Dandridge is Natasha Ross, and Carlos Miranda is Theo Ruiz.

“This Woman’s Work” Plot: Andy steps into the station’s captaincy as Jack’s life hangs in the balance. The team is called to a hostage situation. Natasha fights for her career, and Maya and Carina make a choice.

Station 19 Season 7 Episode 1 — Jason Winston George and Jaina Lee Ortiz in ‘Station 19’ season 7 episode 1 (Disney/James Clark)

Station 19 Description, Courtesy of ABC:

Station 19 follows a group of heroic Seattle firefighters as they put their lives and hearts on the line. From the executive producers of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder, the series takes us inside the tough, tight-knit and sometimes heartbreaking world of the city’s bravest first responders.

‘9-1-1’ Season 7 Episode 1 Preview: Photos, Cast and “Abandon Ships” Promo

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February 29, 2024

The season seven episode one teaser video for 9-1-1, now on its new home on ABC, reveals much, much more about Athena and Bobby’s horrifying honeymoon. Episode one, “Abandon ‘Ships,” kicks off season seven on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT.

Season seven stars Angela Bassett as Athena Grant, Peter Krause as Bobby Nash, Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Buckley, and Oliver Stark as Evan “Buck” Buckley. Kenneth Choi plays Howie “Chimney” Han, Aisha Hinds is Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, Ryan Guzman is Eddie Diaz, and Gavin McHugh is Christopher Diaz.

“Abandon ‘Ships” Plot: Athena and Bobby set off on their honeymoon cruise, but when duty calls, their vacation is put on hold. Meanwhile, a fighter jet traps a civilian, and an unusual incident leaves a couple stuck together.

9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 1 — Angela Bassett and Peter Krause in ‘9-1-1’ season 7 episode 1 (Disney/Chris Willard)

9-1-1 Description, Courtesy of ABC:

The series explores the high-pressure experiences of first responders — including police officers, firefighters and dispatchers — who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking, and heart-stopping situations. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives. The show draws from real-life, high-pressure experiences of first responders who regularly face heart-stopping situations that are often unpredictable, intense, and uplifting at the same time.

‘TRON: Ares’ Shows Off First Photo

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Rebecca Murray

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February 29, 2024

TRON: Ares First Photo — First ‘TRON: Ares’ photo (Photo by Leah Gallo © 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc.)

Disney’s released the first official photo from TRON: Ares, the third film in the TRON franchise. The first photo came without a detailed description of what we’re seeing but with a short statement from director Joachim Rønning (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil).

“I’m excited to be part of the TRON franchise and bring this new film to fans around the world. TRON: Ares builds upon the legacy of cutting-edge design, technology, and storytelling. Now more than ever, it feels like the right time to return to the Grid,” said Joachim Rønning.

Oscar winner Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) leads a cast that includes Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, and Gillian Anderson. Leto, Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Emma Ludbrook, and Steven Lisberger serve as producers. Russell Allen is executive producing.

“TRON: Ares follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings,” reads Disney’s synopsis.

Filming kicked off last month in Vancouver, with Disney targeting a 2025 theatrical release.

The original TRON starring Jeff Bridges opened in theaters in July 1982. With a budget of $17 million, the groundbreaking sci-fi action film grossed $50 million during its theatrical run. TRON: Legacy with Jeff Bridges and Garrett Hedlund had a $170 million budget and grossed $400 million worldwide following its December 2010 release.

Jennifer Lawrence, Dwayne Johnson and Bad Bunny Added to Oscars Presenters

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February 29, 2024

2024 Oscars — 96th Oscars hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. (Disney/Mark Seliger)

Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Lawrence, and Bad Bunny have joined the roster of presenters set to take the stage during the 96th Oscars. Michael Keaton, Regina King, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Catherine O’Hara, Octavia Spencer, and Ramy Youssef are also set to present during this year’s awards show.

The new batch of celebrities join previously announced presenters Mahershala Ali, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Yeoh, and Zendaya.

The announcement of the expanded presenters list comes on the heels of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirming the artists performing the Original Song nominees during the 2024 Oscars. That list includes:

“The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot – Performed by Becky G
Music and Lyric by Diane Warren
“I’m Just Ken” from Barbie – Performed by Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson
Music and Lyric by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt
“It Never Went Away” from American Symphony – Performed by Jon Batiste
Music and Lyric by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson
“Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from Killers of the Flower Moon – Performed by Scott George and the Osage Singers
Music and Lyric by Scott George
“What Was I Made For?” from Barbie – Performed by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell
Music and Lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell

Jimmy Kimmel has agreed to host the show airing live on ABC on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The broadcast will air at a new time: 7pm ET and 4pm PT.

Raj Kapoor is the showrunner and executive produces with Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan.

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