The official trailer for Starz’s Mary & George shows the scheming mother and son attempting to trap King James I into a sexual relationship as part of their plot to attain power and wealth. The seven-episode period drama will premiere on Friday, April 5, 2024 at midnight on the Starz app. It’ll debut on the Starz network on 9pm ET/PT in the US and 10pm ET/PT in Canada.
Oscar winner Julianne Moore (Still Alice) stars as Mary Villiers, Nicholas Galitzine (Red, White & Royal Blue) plays George Villiers, and Tony Curran (Mayflies) is King James I. Nicola Walker (The Split) plays Lady Hatton, Niamh Algar (The Wonder) is Sandie, Trine Dyrholm (The Legacy) is Queen Anne, and Sean Gilder (Slow Horses) is Sir Thomas Compton.
The ensemble also includes Adrian Rawlins (Living) as Sir Edward Coke, Mark O’Halloran (The Miracle Club) as Sir Francis Bacon, Laurie Davidson (Masters of the Air) as Earl of Somerset, Samuel Blenkin (The Witcher: Blood Origin) as Prince Charles, and Jacob McCarthy (SAS: Rogue Heroes) as Kit Villiers. Rounding out the cast are Tom Victor (Consent) as John Villiers, Alice Grant (Anthem at Almeida Theatre) as Susan Villiers, Amelia Gething (Emily) as Frances Coke, Mirren Mack (The Nest) as Katherine Villiers, Rina Mahoney (Happy Valley) as Laura Ashcattle, and Simon Russell Beale (The Death of Stalin) as George Villiers.
Inspired by Benjamin Woolley’s nonfiction book The King’s Assassin, D.C. Moore (Killing Eve) wrote the limited series and serves as an executive producer along with Liza Marshall, Sam Hoyle, Oliver Hermanus, and Julianne Moore. Hermanus is the lead director, with Alex Winckler and Florian Cossen also directing.
‘Mary & George’ Poster (Photo Credit: Starz)
Starz released this description of Mary & George:
The series is about a treacherous mother and son who schemed, seduced, and killed to conquer the Court of England and the bed of King James I.
Julianne Moore plays Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, who in 17th century England molded her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover. Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become one of the richest, most titled, and influential players the English court had ever seen, and the King’s most trusted advisors.
Nicholas Galitzine plays her son, George Villiers, a naïve romantic who alongside his ruthless mother was prepared to stop at nothing to get to the top. Tony Curran stars as King James I, the target of Mary & George’s seductive scheming.
Netflix’s golf documentary series Full Swing will return for season two on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 with featured golfers from season one back in the spotlight. The upcoming season focuses on professional golfers Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler, Tom Kim, Joel Dahmen, Matt Fitzpatrick, Alex Fitzpatrick, and Wyndham Clark.
Season two also features Keegan Bradley, Justin Rose, and Ryder Cup captains Luke Donald and Zach Johnson.
“The cameras are back for a second season, as this immersive documentary series follows a diverse group of professional golfers – both returning favorites and new faces – on and off the course across a relentless season of competition on the PGA TOUR, including all four of golf’s Major championships, the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open Championship, and The Open Championship,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “And this season brings even more drama, with an unexpected proposed agreement between the PGA TOUR, the DP World Tour and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, backers of LIV Golf, as well as the Ryder Cup, a biennial event, putting golf on the world stage with a team competition consisting of the best players from the US and Europe.
Full Swing continues to give fans a chance to get to know the players through their wins, their losses, their families & their friends, all throughout a season in professional golf.”
Paul Martin, James Gay-Rees, Box to Box Films’ Warren Smith, and Vox Media Studios’ Chad Mumm and Mark W. Olsen.
Adam Sandler (Photo Credit: Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty / Provided by People’s Choice Awards)
Adam Sandler has been chosen as the recipient of the 2024 People’s Choice Awards Icon Award and will be honored with the special award during the February 18th broadcast. This year’s awards show, hosted by Barbie‘s Simu Liu, will air on NBC, Peacock and E! beginning at 8pm ET/PT.
“Adam Sandler has been a fixture in the industry for decades, entertaining us since he got his start on Saturday Night Live more than 30 years ago,” said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “From Billy Madison to Mr. Deeds, his unforgettable characters have endured the test of time and left their mark on audiences for generations. We’re excited to honor him with this year’s People’s Icon Award.”
Sandler’s resume includes starring roles in The Waterboy, Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, Blended, Murder Mystery, and Hustle. Sandler’s earned five Emmy nominations as well as a Screen Actors Guild, two Critics Choice, and three Grammy nominations. In 2020, he won the Best Male Lead award at the Spirit Awards for his performance in Uncut Gems.
Adam Sandler will next be seen in Spaceman with Carey Mulligan and Paul Dano and directed by Johan Renck.
Netflix has shared the first photo from the romantic comedy Mother of the Bride, directed by Mark Waters (the original Mean Girls). The first photo features Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly)- the Bride – and Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) – the Mother.
The first photo arrived along with the announcement of a May 9, 2024 release date on Netflix.
The cast also includes Benjamin Bratt (Poker Face), Rachael Harris (Lucifer), Sean Teale (Skins), Chad Michael Murray (Sullivan’s Crossing), Michael McDonald (MADtv), Wilson Cruz (My So-Called Life), Tasneem Roc (The Bureau of Magical Things), and Dalip Sondhi (Frayed).
“Lana’s daughter Emma returns from abroad and drops a bombshell: she’s getting married. In Thailand. In a month!” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Things only get worse when Lana learns that the man who captured Emma’s heart is the son of the man who broke hers years ago.”
Robin Bernheim Burger wrote the screenplay and Brad Krevoy produced. Brooke Shields, Oliver Ackermann, Galen Fletcher, Robin Bernheim Burger, Amanda Phillips, Jimmy Townsend, and Vince Balzano served as executive producers.
Paramount+ wants more of the Australian comedy Colin From Accounts and has picked it up for season two. Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer are onboard to write, star in, and executive produce the second season of the critically acclaimed comedy about a craft beer brewery owner, a student nurse, and the border terrier who brought them together.
“We’re SUPER EXCITED that Paramount+ has the good taste and exquisite judgment to renew us for another season,” said Brammall and Dyer.
Season one premiered in the US in November 2023. Production is currently underway in Australia on season two.
“Colin From Accounts quickly won over audiences with its quirky, relatable storylines, and lovable characters,” stated Jeff Grossman, Executive Vice President, Programming, Paramount+. “Patrick and Harriet are crafting another phenomenal season, and we can’t wait to share what is next for Ashley, Gordon and Colin.”
Harriet Dyer as Ashley and Patrick Brammall as Gordon in ‘Colin From Accounts’ (Photo Credit: Lisa Tomasetti / Paramount+)
Dyer stars as Ashley and Brammall plays Gordon. The cast also includes Emma Harvie as Megan, Helen Thomson as Lynelle, Genevieve Hegney as Chiara, Michael Logo as Brett, and Tai Hara as James. Dyer, Brammall, Alison Hurbert-Burns, Lana Greenhalgh, Trent O’Donnell, Rob Gibson, and Ian Collie executive produce season two.
“Colin From Accounts is centered on Ashley and Gordon, two single(ish), complex humans who are brought together by a nipple flash, a car accident and an injured dog,” reads the Paramount+ synopsis. “The series is about flawed, funny people choosing each other and being brave enough to show their true selves, scars and all, as they navigate life together.”
Season one earned three Australian Logie Awards in the Outstanding Comedy Program, Outstanding Actor, and Outstanding Actress categories. Additional awards include Australia’s Screen Producers Awards for Comedy Program or Series Production of the Year, the Best Comedy, and Equity Ensemble Awards Ensemble Award for Best Comedy.
The first season was also nominated for 10 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards.
The trailer for Paramount+’s The Family Stallone shows Sly taking his wife and daughters to Italy, Sly shadowboxing the Pope, and Scarlet introducing her boyfriend to the family. There’s a lot going on in the 10-episode second season set to premiere on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
The docuseries’ second season stars Oscar nominee Sylvester Stallone, his wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone, and daughters Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet.
“This season, after four decades as one of Los Angeles’ most famous families, the Stallones are leaving Hollywood for good and moving east. With daughters Sophia and Sistine following their dreams in New York City and Scarlet navigating college and a new love in Miami, Sly and Jen set up roots in Palm Beach as empty nesters,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “But distance can’t keep this family apart as the season culminates in a life-changing trip to Italy to explore their family history, rekindle love and make a lifetime of memories.”
Benjamin Hurvitz, Nadim Amiry, Julie Pizzi, Farnaz Farjam, and Jonathan Singer executive produce. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and Bunim-Murray Productions.
Sistine, Jennifer Flavin, Sylvester, Scarlet and Sophia Stallone in ‘The Family Stallone’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Art Streiber/Paramount+)
The Stallones:
Sylvester Stallone: To the world, he’s the man, the myth, and the legend – but to his daughters, he’s just Dad. While he headlines box office smash hits, at home he is focused on building for the future and raising three independent and ambitious women.
Jennifer Flavin Stallone: Born and raised in LA, Jennifer is a savvy businesswoman and co-owner of the wellness brand Serious Skin Care.
Sophia Stallone: The eldest of the three Stallone sisters has no interest in following in her father’s acting footsteps. Although Sophia currently hosts a podcast, “Unwaxed,” alongside her sister Sistine, she is still finding her path in life and focusing on her passions.
Sistine Stallone: An actress and model, Sistine is embarking on a new journey as a filmmaker and is currently in development on her first feature film.
Scarlet Stallone: The youngest of the Stallone sisters, and the last to leave the nest, Scarlet has been set on following in her father’s footsteps and becoming an actress since she was a child. She’s now appearing alongside Sly in his series Tulsa King.
Emmy Award nominee Idris Elba (Luther) will return to star in and executive produce a second season of Apple TV+’s Hijack. The first season premiered in June 2023 and followed Elba as Sam Nelson, a passenger on board a plane that’s hijacked. Sam’s negotiating skills were pivotal in bringing about a positive resolution.
The renewal announcement didn’t include any details on what Sam will encounter in season two.
“I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after season one. It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson, but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!” stated Idris Elba.
Created by George Kay (Lupin) and Jim Field (Criminal), the seven-episode first season is one of Apple TV+’s top dramas. It currently sits at 88% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising Elba’s performance in the real-time thriller.
“Global audiences were on tenterhooks watching Idris’s riveting performance in Hijack, and we’re thrilled to be working again with 60Forty and Idiotlamp on an equally compelling season two,” said Jay Hunt, creative director, Europe, Apple TV+.
Season two will be executive produced by Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, and Tom Nash at 60Forty Films, along with Kay and Field Smith’s Idiotlamp Productions. Field Smith is also the lead director.
Eoin Macken as Gavin, Jon Seda as Dr. Sam, and Zyra Gorecki as Izzy in ‘La Brea’ season 3 episode 4 (Photo by: Mark Taylor/NBC)
Fire!!! Apparently, dinosaurs, missing friends, a mysterious military base, and assorted personality clashes just aren’t enough. NBC’s La Brea ups the ante with season three episode four, adding a raging fire mere miles from the fort as yet another problem our trusty time travelers will have to deal with.
Episode four, the appropriately named “Fire Storm,” kicks off in LA in 2021. Ty (Chike Okonkwo) and Sam (Jon Seda) are growing antsy waiting outside a diner for Gavin’s contact to show up. Inside, Gavin (Eoin Macken) is approached by a woman he doesn’t recognize but who seems to know him.
It turns out the woman has canceled Gavin’s real meeting and needs him to go with her if he wants to continue breathing. She almost runs over Ty and Sam, driving out of the parking lot like a bat out of hell.
And now we’re dropped back into 10,000 BC, and Gavin hasn’t totally recovered from being drugged by Maya. As Sam examines him, the laptop springs to life, asking if he’s found Sierra. Gavin replies that he’s found Maya Schmidt. A photo of Eve pops up, confirming this mysterious messenger has Gavin’s wife.
Whoever is typing orders Gavin to find the microchip. Eve’s life depends on it.
Maya explains that the microchip Gavin stole is the key to time travel. The chip contains the code that will allow the government to program a fleet of planes to travel through time. But now it’s gone, and Gavin is the only one who knows its location.
Sam comes up with an insane idea which you just know is the solution. The only real question is why it wasn’t Gavin’s idea. After all, he’s the one who always comes up with crazy plans. Anyway, it’s to use the tar pits to send a message to 2021 Scott. (Because he has friends who work in the La Brea tar pits, of course.)
Izzy arrives with news that a massive fire is approaching the fort. (I guess no one can see the smoke or smell it from inside the fort.) The fort evacuates and heads to the highest peak, while Izzy, Gavin, Maya, and Scott (Rohan Mirchandaney) head to the tar pits with the message.
They’re in the middle of an emergency, but Lucas (Josh McKenzie) takes the time to apologize to Veronica (Lily Santiago) for not supporting her promotion to the council.
Maya (Claudia Ware) reveals she was told to recruit Scott to the project back in 2021.
As the group heads to the peak, Lucas spots a wolf puppy. Sam doesn’t want him to, but Lucas brings the adorable pup along anyway. Veronica approves.
Stick with me here as this episode jumps around between the two time periods a lot. In 2021, Gavin’s phone – which was left behind when he went with the unknown blonde woman – rings, and it’s Scott. Ty recognizes his name immediately when it pops up on the screen.
Ty and Sam visit Scott, and Scott has a difficult time wrapping his head around Ty’s 10,000 BC story. Scott called Gavin’s phone because he received the tar pit message, and obviously, neither Ty nor Sam is Gavin. So, Scott isn’t on board with their story quite yet.
Scott, quite rightly, points out that in movies, the bad guys always claim to be friends with the person who’s trying to be contacted. Plus, Ty does have a British accent. Point, proven.
Ty decides the best way to Scott’s heart is through his stomach.
Zyra Gorecki as Izzy and Eoin Macken as Gavin in ‘La Brea’ season 3 episode 4 (Photo by: Mark Taylor/NBC)
The group’s taken a rest in 10,000 BC as the smoke makes it difficult to breathe. Sam wanders off, and Lucas finds him noticeably upset. Something’s up, and Sam finally confesses that when Riley was 10, a fire destroyed their house. He got his wife and kids out, but this fire’s bringing up painful memories.
Ruth’s scouts say the fire is now headed right at the fort. However, there’s a dam near the fort and if they break it, it will wet the area near the fort and save it from the flames. Veronica, who is pregnant, volunteers, as do Sam, Lucas, and the wolf puppy.
Gavin experiences another flash of memories involving the chip, and in the vision, he sees an arm with a scar made of three parallel-ish lines. And a paper titled “Universal Flora” written by Scott.
In 2021, Gavin’s handcuffed inside a car and his kidnapper introduces herself as Helena. She tells him he willingly signed up to do horrible things to stop something worse from happening. She also talks about fighter jets becoming time machines. Helena was a civilian consultant, and she’s the one who got Gavin on the list as a test pilot. Okay, the story’s finally getting a bit interesting…
Helena and Gavin were trying to dismantle the program from the inside – just the two of them. “We’re the good guys, Gavin,” says Helena, adding that she has proof that will convince him.
Helena uses her thumbprint and asks Gavin for his, too, to open a safe deposit box he knows nothing about. Inside is the microchip he stole.
Once more to 10,000 BC we go, and Scott confirms he wrote “Universal Flora.” That’s enough to confirm Gavin’s memory is real. But Gavin doesn’t know who had the three scars on their arm, and that doesn’t ring a bell with Scott.
Gavin’s choking on the smoke now, so Scott hustles off to fetch Maya down by the river.
Sam’s group arrives at the dam, but the pulley to open the gate is damaged. (Of course, it is.) Veronica suggests they need to use gunpowder to make an explosive to loosen the support beams. It’s a great idea, but Sam and Lucas leave it to Veronica and Ruth’s people because the wolf puppy has chosen just this instant to run off toward the fire.
In LA, Ty’s prepared a lunch that 10,000 BC Scott told him his mom used to make when he needed comforting. Ty also points out Scott has a vase of flowers that, when they saw them in 10,000 BC, caused Scott to become depressed.
Ty knows it’s about a girl, and Scott confirms he lost the best thing in his life and has given up on everyone. Sam delivers one of his patented pep talks and Scott can’t help but give in. He shows them the message he got from the tar pits. It instructs him to call Gavin Harris (with a phone number) and tell him he hid a microchip. Finding it is the only way to save his wife. The note also says Gavin must find a way to get that chip to 10,000 BC.
The note’s signed by Gavin.
Speaking of Gavin, he and Helena arrive by a lake, and she reveals that she’s his half-sister. All of this is linked to their family’s legacy. Their father didn’t care about either of them; he only cared about time travel.
Helena walks Gavin to an aurora and explains the red half goes to 1965, the year the program originated. The blue side goes to 10,000 BC. Ty and Sam race up just as Gavin’s about to go through the aurora. Ty asks about the chip, Gavin confirms he has it, and Ty says the microchip must go to 10,000 BC because Eve’s life depends on it.
Helena’s sorry about that, but they have to go to ’65 to stop the project.
The aurora becomes erratic, and Helena pulls a gun on Ty and Sam. Ty insists he’s family, too, and begs for the chip. He’ll take it back to 10,000 BC since he’s the only one of this foursome who’s been there.
Suddenly, Sam attacks Helena and gets the gun. Gavin gives the chip to Ty, and Ty steps through the aurora.
Back in the past, Sam and Lucas search for the wolf puppy and find him in a small shelter surrounded by flames. Sam has one more confession to make. He forgot to save Riley’s dog and he died in the fire.
Unfortunately, there’s no time to run, and instead, they must hunker down and wait for the fire to move on or go out.
Veronica hits the makeshift explosive on her third shot, and it works as planned. The dam breaks and the water floods the area around the fort, putting out the flames. (Don’t get me started about the CG work.)
Rohan Mirchandaney as Scott and Claudia Ware as Maya in ‘La Brea’ season 3 episode 4 (Photo by: Mark Taylor/NBC)
And now we’re back in 10,000 BC for the final minutes of episode four. Scott realizes Maya is the person with the scar and that she’s been lying. She knows why the program was interested in him because she had his paper.
Maya reacts by doing something we don’t see to Scott. She then catches up with Gavin and Izzy and claims the soldiers took Scott.
Veronica finds Lucas and Sam hiding out from the fire with the wolf puppy. They’re covered with a shirt, and initially, she thinks they’re dead. They aren’t. Veronica’s happy to report the fort was saved.
That night, the celebration of survival is underway when Ty walks up to Sam. They hug and Ty reveals the aurora sent him to 2021. Gavin joins them and can’t believe Ty was able to get the microchip. Ty says all three of them actually did it. Plus, he learned the other side of the aurora goes to 1965. That’s where Josh and Riley are right now.
Maya lurks in the background as Ty, Sam, and Gavin celebrate.
Five-time Emmy winner Jane Lynch returns to host the new season of NBC’s Weakest Link. The game show will kick off season four on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT.
Season four premieres with a Days of our Lives special, with the cast going head-to-head to raise money for charity. Lindsay Arnold, Bryan Dattilo, Galen Gering, Tina Huang, Victoria Konefal, Martha Madison, Eric Martsolf, and Zach Tinker will put their skills to the test while representing the popular long-running daytime soap.
Stuart Krasnow serves as executive producer and guides the series as showrunner. Host Jane Lynch, Aaron Solomon, and BBC Studios’ Ryan O’Dowd also executive produce. Weakest Link is produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The ‘Days of our Lives’ cast on ‘Weakest Link’ (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC)
“In each episode, eight contestants enter the studio as total strangers but must work together to bank the maximum amount of prize money available in each round. The contestants take turns answering general knowledge questions to build chains of correct answers. Consecutive correct answers greatly increase the value of the chain while incorrect answers break the chain and force the contestants to start over from the bottom of the money ladder,” reads NBC’s synopsis. “The top prize increases with each round but contestants must first vote to eliminate the fellow competitor they consider to be the ‘Weakest Link’ in the chain. The contestant who receives the highest number of votes leaves the game as the host declares the iconic phrase, ‘You are the Weakest Link. Goodbye.'”
Michelle Yeoh as Georgiou in ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ (Photo Credit: Jan Thijs/Paramount+)
Production is currently underway in Toronto on Paramount+ ‘s Star Trek: Section 31. Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) stars in the original movie, reprising her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou from Star Trek: Discovery.
Omari Hardwick (Power), Kacey Rohl (Hannibal), Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso), Sven Ruygrok (One Piece), Robert Kazinsky (Pacific Rim), Humberly Gonzalez (Ginny & Georgia), and James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry) have joined the cast as filming begins in Toronto.
“And we’re off to the races! Thrilled to report principal photography has started on Star Trek: Section 31,” said executive producer Alex Kurtzman. “We welcome our incredible cast of new characters as they join our beloved Michelle Yeoh on her next wild adventure across the Trek universe.”
Section 31 will find Emperor Philippa Georgiou joining a secret division of Starfleet. Per Paramount+: “Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.”
“For years, we’ve been looking forward to Michelle Yeoh one day returning to Star Trek,” said David Stapf, president of CBS Studios, when the project was announced in April 2023. “Her powerful performance as Captain and Emperor Georgiou was a pivotal moment for the return of the franchise, and her portrayal resonated with fans around the world in a multitude of ways. We couldn’t be prouder to join forces with Michelle once again as we continue to explore the Star Trek universe, celebrate its legacy, and chart a course for the future of the franchise.”
Olatunde Osunsanmi directs from a screenplay by Craig Sweeny. Sweeny, Osunsanmi, Kurtzman, Aaron Baiers, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, and Michelle Yeoh are executive producing.
Star Trek: Section 31 is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment.
