‘The Amazing Race’ Reveals the 13 Teams Racing in Season 36

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February 21, 2024

The Amazing Race Season 36 — The teams competing on ‘The Amazing Race’ season 36 (Photo Credit: CBS)

Firefighters, Air Force pilots, students, and a retired NFL player are among the 13 teams of racers competing on season 36 of CBS’s The Amazing Race. The new season, once again hosted by Phil Keoghan, premieres on March 13, 2024 at 9:30pm ET/PT.

New 90-minute season 36 episodes air on Wednesdays.

“This season of The Amazing Race features a cast of adventurous thrill-seekers. We always want to challenge our cast and surprise our viewers, so we are excited to travel to two new countries along the route,” stated executive producers Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri. “The 90-minute episodes are returning, which really allows us to delve into the countries on the route and get to know our amazing cast. We are ready for a global adventure like never before.”

Season 36 will begin in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. “[…]The 13 new teams must participate in a traditional Mexican rodeo and lasso their way to the finish line without coming in last. The stakes are high because there are no non-elimination legs, and the team to finish last in each leg will be eliminated,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Along the route, Racers will go paragliding in Colombia, rally car racing in Argentina, and visit two new countries – swimming through waterfalls in the Dominican Republic and visiting music superstar Rihanna’s childhood home in Barbados.”

The Amazing Race Season 36 Teams:

Derek (57, retired chief of police) and Shelisa Williams (55, retired sheriff’s lieutenant)
Married, from Alta Loma, Calif.

Danny (27, university resident director) and Angie Butler (55, seventh grade teacher)
Mother and son, from San Diego, Calif., and Walla Walla, Wash.

Rod (46, former NFL player/owner of Gshred Supplements) and Leticia Gardner (38, fitness business owner)
Married, from Lawrenceville, Ga. Rod has played for Washington, Carolina, Green Bay, and Kansas City.

Michelle (39) and Sean Clark (46), owners of Double Dutch Aerobics
Married, from East Point, Ga.

Yvonne Chavez (40, global strategy and operations lead) and Melissa Main (38, investigator for U.S. Navy special operations)
Dating, from San Diego, Calif.

Sunny Pulver (41) and Bizzy Smith (37), firefighters
Best friends, from Edgerton, Wis., and New Berlin, Wis.

Amber Craven (30) and Vinny Cagungun (37), nurse anesthetists
Dating, from Englewood, Colo.

Ricky Rotandi (34, preschool teacher) and Cesar Aldrete (34, food stylist)
Dating, from New York, N.Y.

Juan Villa (29) and Shane Bilek (29), Air Force pilots
Best friends, from Spokane, Wash., and Marine City, Mich.

Anthony (26) and Bailey Smith (26), recruiters
Twin brothers, from Clearwater, Fla.

Kishori Turner (26, senior marketing strategist) and Karishma Cordero (22, student)
Cousins, from Gaithersburg, Md., and Austin, Texas

Maya (20, student) and Rohan Mody (23, master’s student)
Siblings, from Monmouth Junction, N.J.

Chris Foster (60, receptionist) and Mary Cardona-Foster (27, marketing manager)
Father and daughter, from Waltham, Mass.

Meet the 14 Teams Competing on Season 37

‘FBI: International’ Season 3 Episode 3 Preview: Photos, Cast and “Magpie” Promo

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February 21, 2024

The team heads to Monaco to find a murderer on CBS’s FBI: International season three episode three. Directed by Alex Zakrzewski from a script by Hussain Pirani, episode three – “Magpie” – will air on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT.

Luke Kleintank returns to lead the season three cast as Special Agent Scott Forrester. Heida Reed stars as Special Agent Jamie Kellett, Carter Redwood is Special Agent Andre Raines, Vinessa Vidotto plays Special Agent Cameron Vo, Eva-Jane Willis is Europol Agent Megan “Smitty” Garretson, and Christina Wolfe is Special Agent Amanda Tate.

“Magpie” Plot: When an American family’s lavish sweet sixteen celebration is cut short after the mother of the birthday girl is found dead near their European estate, the Fly Team heads to Monaco to find the woman’s murderer. Meanwhile, Vo begins seeing Raines in a new light.

FBI International Season 3 Episode 3 — Eva-Jane Willis as Europol Agent Megan “Smitty” Garretson and Christina Wolfe as Special Agent Amanda Tate in ‘FBI: International’ season 3 episode 3 (Photo: Nelly Kiss © 2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Season 3 Description, Courtesy of CBS:

From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf, fast-paced drama FBI: International is the third iteration of the successful FBI brand that follows the elite operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team. Headquartered in Budapest, they travel throughout Europe with the mission of tracking and neutralizing threats against American citizens wherever they may be, putting their lives on the line to protect the U.S. and its people.

The Fly Team’s Special Agent Scott Forrester, their accomplished and dedicated leader, puts his missions ahead of his personal life. Second in command is Special Agent Jamie Kellett, a heroic and fearless investigator – and her extensive network of informants is a powerful resource. Special Agent Andre Raines shines in the field and makes good use of his accounting background in tracking criminal enterprises’ moving money. Special Agent Cameron Vo, a competitive West Point grad, excels at interrogation and strategy, and Megan “Smitty” Garretson, a streetwise Europol agent with an extensive undercover background, uses her expertise to liaise with each host country they inhabit.

Newly embedded with the Fly Team is Special Agent Amanda Tate, a confident and tech savvy intel analyst, who stays quick on her feet and remains calm in the midst of chaos. Always at the scene where American interests are at risk, FBI: International is a globe-trotting depiction of law enforcement overseas.

‘The Good Doctor’ Season 7 Episode 2 Preview: Photos, Cast and “Skin in the Game” Promo

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Rebecca Murray

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February 21, 2024

Shaun’s patience is tested with the introduction of a new member of his team on ABC’s The Good Doctor season seven episode two. “Skin in the Game” will air on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.

The final season stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman, Fiona Gubelmann as Dr. Morgan Reznick, Will Yun Lee as Dr. Alex Park, Christina Chang as Dr. Audrey Lim, and Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo. Bria Samoné Henderson plays Dr. Jordan Allen, Noah Galvin is Dr. Asher Wolke, and Chuku Modu stars as Dr. Jared Kalu.

“Skin in the Game” Plot: Shaun struggles to accommodate the newest member of his surgical team, Charlie (Kayla Cromer), who interferes in a patient’s relationship with his daughter. Elsewhere, Park tackles a tricky brain tumor, and Lea and Morgan adjust to motherhood.

The Good Doctor Season 7 Episode 2 — Kayla Cromer and Freddie Highmore in ‘The Good Doctor’ season 7 episode 2 (Disney/Jeff Weddell)

Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:

In the farewell season of The Good Doctor, new challenges intermingle with the unresolved past. Following the birth of their son, Steve, Shaun and Lea navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood. Meanwhile, the team continues to deal with the many changes they have faced at the hospital over the past year and must learn to come to terms with them if they want to move forward in their lives and careers.

‘The Rookie’ Season 6 Episode 2 Preview: Photos, Cast and “The Hammer” Promo

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February 21, 2024

The team takes time off from work to help John and Bailey celebrate on ABC’s The Rookie season six episode two. “The Hammer” will air on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT.

Season six stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper, Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen, Eric Winter as Tim Bradford, and Richard T. Jones as Sergeant Wade Grey. Shawn Ashmore plays Wesley Evers, Alyssa Diaz is Angela Lopez, Lisseth Chavez is Celina Juarez, Jenna Dewan is Bailey Nune, and Tru Valentino is Aaron Thorsen.

“The Hammer” Plot: The team comes together to celebrate John and Bailey’s wedding. Meanwhile, Celina discovers a discrepancy in her case, leading to a new discovery. Elsewhere, Lucy and Tim’s relationship is put to the test.

The Rookie Season 6 Episode 2 — Jenna Dewan and Nathan Fillion in ‘The Rookie’ season 6 episode 2 (Disney/Raymond Liu)

Series Description, Courtesy of ABC:

John Nolan, once the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior. Nolan now faces his biggest challenge as a police officer, when he must come to terms with the choices he has made in pursuit of the truth.

‘FBI’ Season 6 Episode 3 Preview: Photos, Cast and “Stay in Your Lane” Promo

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Rebecca Murray

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February 20, 2024

The promo teaser for CBS’s FBI season six episode three shows Maggie’s life is put in danger during a dangerous arrest. Directed by Alex Chapple from a script by Rick Eid and Joe Halpin, episode three – “Stay in Your Lane” – airs on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT.

Season six stars Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell, Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, and Jeremy Sisto as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine. Alana De La Garza plays Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille, John Boyd is Special Agent Stuart Scola, and Katherine Renee Kane stars as Special Agent Tiffany Wallace.

“Stay in Your Lane” Plot: When a local club owner is found dead, the team works quickly to find the motive behind the murder of a seemingly innocent man. Meanwhile, OA is smitten with a new love interest but is concerned that she’s mixed up with the wrong crowd.

FBI Season 6 Episode 3 — Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom ‘OA’ Zidan and Missy Peregrym in ‘FBI’ season 6 episode 3 (Photo: Bennett Raglin © 2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

The Plot, Courtesy of CBS:

From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf and the team behind the Law & Order brand, FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect, and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe.

Born into a multigenerational law enforcement family, Special Agent Maggie Bell commits deeply to the people she works with as well as those she protects. Her partner is Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, a West Point graduate via Bushwick who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being cherry-picked by the FBI. Overseeing them is Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille, who operates under intense pressure and has undeniable command authority.

The team also includes Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, the nerve center of the office whose ability to easily relate to and engage with both superiors and subordinates makes him a master motivator. The smart and outspoken Special Agent Tiffany Wallace, who spent six years with the NYPD, is partner to Special Agent Stuart Scola, an Ivy League-educated Wall Streeter-turned-FBI agent. These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime, and counterintelligence.

‘Sin City Murders’ and ‘Kill or Be Killed’ Join Oxygen True Crime’s Lineup

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Rebecca Murray

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February 20, 2024

Sin City Murders and Kill or Be Killed will debut as part of Oxygen True Crime’s primetime lineup beginning February 25 and March 2, 2024, respectively. They’ll be joining a new season of Cold Justice, which kicks off on February 24 at 8pm ET/PT.

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Oxygen True Crime released the following descriptions of the two new shows debuting in the coming weeks:

Sin City Murders recounts chilling homicide cases ranging from a greed-motivated casino slaying in the heart of the strip to a professional hit on a legendary lounge act to a disappearing influencer found encased in a desert tomb, all unique to this vibrant and popular destination. With first-hand accounts by the investigators, who have one of the highest solve rates across the entire U.S., and families who lived through these cases, each hour-long episode unravels a specific investigation that deeply impacted the surrounding Las Vegas community and ultimately highlights the justice that is brought to the victims and their loved ones.

“Vanishing of a Showgirl” (Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. ET/PT)
When an ambitious Luxor Hotel dancer on the eve of her biggest night misses rehearsal and disappears, Metro detectives investigate an abandoned car, security video and backstage trysts until a grisly discovery stuns the Strip’s close-knit dance community.
“Hip Hop Homicide” (March 3 at 7 p.m. ET/PT)
Metro detectives hunt for clues in grainy surveillance video after a rising rapper is gunned down outside a Las Vegas hot spot, leaving his anguished family seeking answers before a similar attack reveals a cold-blooded pattern and callous murderer.

Kill or Be Killed Poster — Poster for Oxygen True Crime’s ‘Kill or Be Killed’

Kill or Be Killed is the gripping exploration of self-defense murder cases, where law enforcement, prosecutors and defense attorneys unravel every detail, from the harrowing stories, forensics, interrogations and witness statements that led up to the gruesome event in order to find answers. Through the investigation and sparring of dynamic legal teams, every episode provides an immersive journey, exploring both sides of the story, building to confounding verdicts of guilt or innocence in the eyes of the law. The series also exposes the suspenseful journey loved ones of both the slain and the perpetrators take as they navigate the twists and turns of the investigation and are forced to grapple with the truth.

“Grandma’s Gun ” (March 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT)
A teen boy makes a shocking 911 call claiming his grandmother shot him. As detectives investigate, they uncover drugs and deep familial conflicts spanning a generational divide, leaving a jury questioning who to believe.
“Friends ‘Til the End” (March 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT)
After best friends spend an evening Christmas shopping, the night ends with one man fatally shooting the other. The survivor claims self-defense, but his foggy memory, forensic evidence and witness accounts suggest there could be more to the story.

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First Look: ‘Borderlands’ Photos and Poster

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Rebecca Murray

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February 20, 2024

Borderlands Poster — Poster for ‘Borderlands’ (Photo © 2024 Lionsgate)

Lionsgate’s teasing fans of the Borderlands video game franchise with a first look at two photos and a poster from the upcoming film adaptation. The photo drop arrived just a day ahead of the film’s worldwide trailer release.

Written by Eli Roth and Joe Crombie, with Roth directing, the action thriller stars Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Kevin Hart as Roland, Jack Black as Claptrap, Ariana Gleenblatt as Tiny Tina, Florian Munteanu as Krieg, Edgar Ramirez as Atlas, and Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis. Ari Arad, Avi Arad, and Erik Feig serve as producers, with Tim Miller, Ethan Smith, Louise Rosner, Emmy Yu, Lucy Kitada, Christopher Woodrow, K. Blaine Johnston, Randy Pitchford, and Strauss Zelnick executive producing.

Borderlands Cast Photo — Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, Kevin Hart as Roland, Florian Munteanu as Krieg and Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis in ‘Borderlands’ (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate)

“Lilith, an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas, the universe’s most powerful S.O.B. Lilith forms an unexpected alliance with a ragtag team of misfits – Roland, a seasoned mercenary on a mission; Tiny Tina, a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg, Tina’s musclebound protector; Tannis, the oddball scientist who’s seen it all; and Claptrap, a wiseass robot,” reads Lionsgate’s synopsis.

“Together, these unlikely heroes must battle an alien species and dangerous bandits to uncover one of Pandora’s most explosive secrets. The fate of the universe could be in their hands – but they’ll be fighting for something more: each other. Based on one of the best-selling videogame franchises of all time, welcome to BORDERLANDS.”

Borderlands will be released in theaters on August 9, 2024.

Borderlands Cate Blanchett — Cate Blanchett as Lilith (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lionsgate)

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Unveils a Final Trailer

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February 20, 2024

Aang is told he needs to master the Avatar State but admits he has no idea how he can be expected to save the world if he doesn’t know what he’s doing in the latest trailer for Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. The minute-and-a-half final trailer was released just days ahead of the series’ premiere on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

The eight-episode first season stars Gordon Cormier as Aang, Kiawentiio as Katara, Ian Ousley as Sooka, Dallas Liu as Crown Prince Zuko, Ken Leung as Commander Zhao, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Uncle Iroh, and Daniel Dae Kim as Fire Lord Ozai.

“Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and wiped out the Air Nomads, the first step taken by the firebenders towards conquering the world. With the current incarnation of the Avatar yet to emerge, the world has lost hope. But like a light in the darkness, hope springs forth when Aang, a young Air Nomad — and the last of his kind — reawakens to take his rightful place as the next Avatar,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Alongside his newfound friends Sokka and Katara, siblings and members of the Southern Water Tribe, Aang embarks on a fantastical, action-packed quest to save the world and fight back against the fearsome onslaught of Fire Lord Ozai.

But with a driven Crown Prince Zuko determined to capture them, it won’t be an easy task. They’ll need the help of the many allies and colorful characters they meet along the way.”

The live-action series is inspired by Nickelodeon’s animated series and brought to life by writer, executive producer, and showrunner Albert Kim. Additional season one writers include Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Emily Kim, Hunter Ries, Gabriel Llanas, Keely MacDonald, Audrey Wong Kennedy, Christine Boylan, and Joshua Hale Fialkov. Michael Goi, Jabbar Raisani, Roseanne Liang, and Jet Wilkinson direct.

BTS’ j-hope Documentary Series Coming to Prime Video

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Rebecca Murray

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February 20, 2024

Prime Video has set a March 28, 2024 premiere date for BTS‘ j-hope’s documentary series Hope on the Street. Additional episodes of the docuseries will stream on Thursdays and Fridays.

Produced by HYBE, the docuseries will feature songs off of j-hope’s special album Hope on the Street Vol. 1, releasing March 29th. According to Big Hit Music, the album will include six tracks.

“Hope on the Street is a 6-episode docuseries that highlights j-hope’s story and love for dancing as he begins a new journey in his 12th year since debut, returning to his dancer roots,” reads Prime Video’s synopsis. “Accompanied by his former instructor, the popping champion Boogaloo Kin, j-hope explores the streets of Osaka, Seoul, Paris, New York, and Gwangju, meeting inspiring street dancers along the way. Follow j-hope as he pursues a dream connecting his past, present, and future.”

j-hope Hope on the Street Poster — BTS’s j-hope ‘Hope on the Street’ poster (Photo Courtesy of Prime Video)

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‘Civil War’ Trailer #2: Texas, Florida, and California Fight on the Same Side

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Rebecca Murray

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February 20, 2024

A24’s new trailer for Civil War doesn’t move viewers any closer to understanding how, given the history of our country, California would be joining Texas and Florida in seceding from the United States. The idea of a second Civil War is nowhere near as far-fetched as Texas and Florida agreeing with anything California proposes, and vice versa, and writer/director Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation) recently said he wants audiences to ask how that could possibly happen.

“I tend not to spell things out in films. I sometimes feel overly spoon-fed by cinema, and so I probably just react against that,” said Garland in an interview with Empire. “That question, why Texas and California, is a question that I want the audience to ask.”

The film stars Oscar nominee Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Sonoya Mizuno, and Nick Offerman. Spaeny, McKinley Henderson, Offerman, and Mizuno previously starred in Garland’s Devs sci-fi series.

According to A24, the film is “an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride through a near-future fractured America balanced on the razor’s edge.”

Garland’s behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer Caty Maxey, editor Jake Roberts, and costume designer Meghan Kasperlik, with music by Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow.

The R-rated thriller will open in theaters and IMAX on April 12, 2024.

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‘The Amazing Race’ Reveals the 13 Teams Racing in Season 36

The Amazing Race Season 36 Teams:

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BTS’ j-hope Documentary Series Coming to Prime Video

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