The trailer for third and final season of Apple TV+’s Physical shows Sheila (Rose Byrne) has met her match in a popular celebrity exercise guru. The New Girl star Zooey Deschanel joins the series as Sheila’s new adversary, Kelli Kilmartin.
Season three also stars Rory Scovel as Danny, Dierdre Friel as Greta, and Paul Sparks as John Breem.
Physical‘s final season kicks off on August 2, 2023 with the release of the first two episodes. New episodes arrive on Wednesdays leading up to the series finale on September 27th.
Annie Weisman created the series and serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Rose Byrne, Stephanie Laing, and Tomorrow Studios’ Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements, and Alissa Bachner executive produce, with Laing directing.
Rose Byrne and Zooey Deschanel in Apple TV+’s ‘Physical’ season 3
The Season 3 Plot, Courtesy of Apple TV+:
Set in the idyllic but fragile beach paradise of 1980s San Diego, Physical follows Sheila Rubin (Byrne) as she transforms from quietly tortured housewife to dominant fitness entrepreneur. In her journey, Sheila battled her way out of an unsatisfying marriage to Danny (Scovel), fostered a dangerous relationship with real-estate mogul John Breem (Sparks), and confronted the dark voices within her own mind that have shamed and suppressed her for so long.
With the help of her loyal friend — and now business partner — Greta (Friel), Sheila has found confidence and inner strength through her work as a teacher and entrepreneur with Body by Sheila.
In the third and concluding season of the series, Sheila finds her status challenged by rising celebrity exercise goddess Kelly Kilmartin (Deschanel), who becomes not only a professional threat, but manages to get in her head. Will Sheila prevail, or will Kelly’s presence in her life undermine the hard-earned healing and stability that Sheila has fought so hard for.
The trailer for Netflix’s Unknown: Cave of Bones opens with the news that 1,500 bones have been discovered in a South African cave. Most importantly, the bones aren’t human.
Cave of Bones is part of a four-part documentary series premiering on the streaming service in July 2023. The four episodes will be released once a week over a four-week period. Part one, The Lost Pyramid, premiered on July 3rd, followed by Killer Robots on July 10th. Cave of Bones streams on July 17th, and the docuseries finishes up with Cosmic Time Machine on July 24th.
Netflix offered this description of the Cave of Bones episode:
“In South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind, Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger has found the world’s oldest graveyard – and it’s not human. If Lee and his team can prove that this ancient, small-brained, ape-like creature practiced complex burial rituals – it will change everything we know about hominid evolution and the origins of belief.”
Max Salomon, Jesse Sweet, Mark Mannucci, and Shai Gal directed, with Dan Cogan, Liz Garbus, Jon Bardin, Mala Chapple, Malvina Martin, and Jonathan Halperin executive producing.
The Unknown Plot, Courtesy of Netflix:
Unknown is a four-part docuseries event that tells breathtaking stories of adventure and exploration in awe-inspiring uncharted territories. Premiering weekly, each film pushes the boundaries of knowledge, ventures into unexplored regions, and unlocks the secrets of our world through the stories of remarkable people and places never before captured on camera.
From unearthing the world’s oldest graveyard to a heart-pounding look at the use of artificial intelligence in warfare, get ready to embark on a thrilling expedition that will broaden your horizons and awaken the adventurer within.
A24’s released the official trailer for Medusa Deluxe, a murder mystery from first-time feature film director Thomas Hardiman. The trailer reveals the twisted behind-the-scenes world of a hairstyling competition, with intricate – and bizarre – hairstyles competing with talk of a murderer in their midst.
The film currently sits at 94% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes following a festival run. Little White Lies’ Cheyenne Bunsie says “Hardiman makes a directorial debut that successfully injects a fresh, vibrant perspective into the murder mystery genre while still employing the dark dread that stands as its trademark.” And Indiewire’s Marisa Mirabal calls it “an arresting and visually stunning achievement.”
Anita-Joy Uwajeh, Clare Perkins, Darrell D’Silva, Debris Stevenson, and Harriet Webb star. The cast also includes Heider Ali, Kae Alexander, Kayla Meikle, Lilit Lesser, Luke Pasqualino, and Nicholas Karimi.
Kae Alexander and Kayla Meikle in ‘Medusa Deluxe’ (Photo Credit: Robbie Ryan)
A24’s releasing Medusa Deluxe in select theaters and on VOD on August 11, 2023.
The Plot: Talented, ambitious, and backstabbing hairstylists gather for a competition in England, only to find one of their own murdered before judging can begin. Winding through neon-lit halls and backstage dressing rooms, competitors unspool long-simmering resentments and secrets as they search for the killer among them in this devilishly funny whodunit from debut filmmaker Thomas Hardiman.
Rosamund Pike’s Moiraine Damodred is front and center on Prime Video’s poster for The Wheel of Time season two. However, she’s not alone as all the key players appear behind her, looking incredibly serious and ready to take on dark forces and protect the world.
Josha Stradowski (Gran Turismo) plays Rand al’Thor, Daniel Henney (Criminal Minds) stars as Lan Mandragoran, Zoë Robins (Power Rangers Ninja Steel) is Nynaeve al’Meara, and Madeleine Madden (Dora and the Lost City of Gold) stars as Egwene al’Vere. Season two also stars Marcus Rutherford (Obey) as Perrin Aybara, Dónal Finn (Rogue Heroes) plays Mat Cauthon, and Ceara Coveney (Young Wallander) is Elayne Trakand.
The Wheel of Time is based on Robert Jordan’s bestselling novels and was adapted for television by Rafe Judkins (Hemlock Grove). Judkins serves as showrunner and executive produces along with Mike Weber, Darren Lemke, Marigo Kehoe, Justine Juel Gillmer, Sanaa Hamri, and Amanda Kate Shuman. Radar Pictures’ Ted Field and iwot Productions’ Larry Mondragon and Rick Selvage are also on board as executive producers.
Season two will premiere on September 1, 2023 on Prime Video.
The Wheel of Time Plot, Courtesy of Prime Video:
Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski) learns he is The Dragon Reborn — a dangerous figure from history destined to save the world … or break it. Desperate to protect him from the Dark One, an army of powerful women must reckon with his burgeoning power and encroaching madness. The Wheel of Time turns, and the Last Battle approaches. Though Rand thought he destroyed the Dark One, evil is not gone from the world.
In Season Two, threats new and very old seek out the young friends from the Two Rivers, now scattered over the world. The woman who found and guided them is now powerless to help, and so they must find other sources of strength. In each other, or themselves. In the Light … or the Dark.
Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, and Kieran Culkin in ‘Succession’ season 4 (Photograph by Claudette Barius/HBO)
The final season of HBO’s Succession earned the most 75th Emmy Awards nominations with 27, including best drama, best actor in a drama (Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin), best actress (Sarah Snook), best supporting actor (Nicholas Braun, Alan Ruck, Matthew Macfadyen, Alexander Skarsgard), and best supporting actress (J. Smith-Cameron). HBO’s critically acclaimed video game adaptation The Last of Us picked up 24 nominations, followed by the network’s The White Lotus with 23, and Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso with 21.
This year marks the highest voter participation in Emmy Awards history, according to the Television Academy.
“We are thrilled with the historic level of participation from our voting members this Emmy season,” said Frank Scherma. “As we approach the remarkable milestone of the Emmy’s 75th anniversary, the Academy is more appreciative than ever of another year of extraordinary content. We are honored to recognize those who have elevated the world’s favorite global medium.”
The Academy also shared that this year’s nominees include 38 first-timers, including The Last of Us‘s Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, Wednesday‘s Jenna Ortega, The Bear‘s Jeremy Allen White, and Daisy Jones & The Six‘s Riley Keough. Pascal’s making his debut on the nominee list with three nominations for his work on The Last of Us, Saturday Night Live, and Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World.
Additional actors with multiple nominations include Murray Bartlett (The Last Of Us and Welcome To Chippendales), Alex Borstein (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Family Guy), Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary and Saturday Night Live), Bill Hader (performance, directing and writing for Barry), Sharon Horgan (performance and writing for Bad Sisters), Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets and The Last of Us), Jason Sudeikis (performance and writing for Ted Lasso), and Ali Wong (BEEF and Tuca & Bertie).
The nominees were selected from shows that aired between June 1, 2022 and May 31, 2023. Winners of the 2023 Emmys are scheduled to be announced live on FOX on Monday, September 18, (8:00-11:00pm ET/5:00-8:00pm PT) from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE. That, of course, may change if the writers or actors are on strike.
2023 Emmys Nominees:
Outstanding Drama Series
Andor (Disney+)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
The Crown (Netflix)
House Of The Dragon (HBO Max)
The Last Of Us (HBO Max)
Succession (HBO Max)
The White Lotus (HBO Max)
Yellowjackets (Showtime)
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
Jeff Bridges – The Old Man
Brian Cox – Succession
Kieran Culkin – Succession
Bob Odenkirk – Better Call Saul
Pedro Pascal – The Last of Us
Jeremy Strong – Succession
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
Sharon Horgan – Bad Sisters
Melanie Lynskey – Yellowjackets
Elisabeth Moss – The Handmaid’s Tale
Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us
Keri Russell – The Diplomat
Sarah Snook – Succession
Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
F. Murray Abraham – The White Lotus
Nicholas Braun – Succession
Michael Imperioli – The White Lotus
Theo James – The White Lotus
Matthew Macfadyen – Succession
Alan Ruck – Succession
Will Sharpe – The White Lotus
Alexander Skarsgård – Succession
Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Jennifer Coolidge – The White Lotus
Elizabeth Debicki – The Crown
Meghann Fahy – The White Lotus
Sabrina Impacciatore – The White Lotus
Aubrey Plaza – The White Lotus
Rhea Seehorn – Better Call Saul
J. Smith-Cameron – Succession
Simona Tabasco – The White Lotus
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Barry (HBO Max)
The Bear (FX)
Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Wednesday (Netflix)
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Christina Applegate – Dead to Me
Rachel Brosnahan – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face
Jenna Ortega – Wednesday
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
Bill Hader – Barry
Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building
Jason Segel – Shrinking
Jason Sudeikis – Ted Lasso
Jeremy Allen White – The Bear
Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
Anthony Carrigan – Barry
Phil Dunster – Ted Lasso
Brett Goldstein – Ted Lasso
James Marsden – Jury Duty
Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear
Tyler James Williams – Abbott Elementary
Henry Winkler – Barry
Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
Alex Borstein – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
Janelle James – Abbott Elementary
Sheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott Elementary
Juno Temple – Ted Lasso
Hannah Waddingham – Ted Lasso
Jessica Williams – Shrinking
Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series
Beef (Netflix)
Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (Netflix)
Daisy Jones & the Six (Prime Video)
Fleishman Is in Trouble (FX)
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+)
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Lizzy Caplan – Fleishman Is in Trouble
Jessica Chastain – George & Tammy
Dominique Fishback – Swarm
Kathryn Hahn – Tiny Beautiful Things
Riley Keough – Daisy Jones & the Six
Ali Wong – Beef
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Taron Egerton – Black Bird
Kumail Nanjiani – Welcome to Chippendales
Evan Peters – Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Daniel Radcliffe – Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Michael Shannon – George & Tammy
Steven Yeun – Beef
Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Murray Bartlett – Welcome To Chippendales
Paul Walter Hauser – Black Bird
Richard Jenkins – Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Joseph Lee – Beef
Ray Liotta – Black Bird
Young Mazino – Beef
Jesse Plemons – Love & Death
Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
Annaleigh Ashford – Welcome To Chippendales
Maria Bello – Beef
Claire Danes – Fleishman Is In Trouble
Juliette Lewis – Welcome to Chippendales
Camila Morrone – Daisy Jones & The Six
Niecy Nash-Betts – Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Merritt Wever – Tiny Beautiful Things
Outstanding Talk Series
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
Late Night With Seth Meyers (NBC)
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (CBS)
The Problem With Jon Stewart (Apple TV+)
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
The Amazing Race (CBS)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1)
Survivor (CBS)
Top Chef (Bravo)
The Voice (NBC)
Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series
Barry – wow – Bill Hader, Director
The Bear – Review – Christopher Storer, Director
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – Four Minutes – Amy Sherman-Palladino, Director
The Ms. Pat Show – Don’t Touch My Hair – Mary Lou Belli, Director
Ted Lasso – So Long, Farewell – Declan Lowney, Director
Wednesday – Wednesday’s Child Is Full Of Woe – Tim Burton, Director
Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series
Andor – Rix Road – Benjamin Caron, Director
Bad Sisters – The Prick – Dearbhla Walsh, Director
The Last Of Us – Long, Long Time – Peter Hoar, Director
Succession – America Decides – Andrij Parekh, Director
Succession – Connor’s Wedding – Mark Mylod, Director
Succession – Living+ – Lorene Scafaria, Director
The White Lotus • Arrivederci – Mike White, Director
Outstanding Animated Program
Bob’s Burgers (FOX)
Entergalactic (Netflix)
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal (Adult Swim)
Rick And Morty (Adult Swim)
The Simpsons (FOX)
Colin Woodell as Winston Scott in ‘The Continental: From the World of John Wick’ (Photo by: Katalin Vermes / Starz Entertainment)
You’ve got to feel sorry for the fine folks at the San Diego Comic-Con. The Covid-19 pandemic shut the popular convention down in 2020, and it was forced into holding a much smaller convention – the “Comic-Con Special Edition” – in November 2021 after being unable to host its normal summertime pop culture event safely. SDCC returned in 2022, but with strict Covid protocols in place.
2023 was thought to be the year the San Diego Comic-Con would spring back to life. But that wasn’t in the cards. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike, which meant many panel participants wouldn’t be able to attend. And then complicating matters, the Screen Actors Guild voted to authorize a strike if they couldn’t come to an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
If the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) can’t reach a deal by midnight on July 12, 2023, a strike would shut down productions and prohibit actors from participating in publicity, including appearing at the San Diego Comic-Con. Given the fluid state of affairs, the following list of television panels scheduled to take place July 20-23 could drastically change.
[UPDATED on July 13th: SAG-AFTRA has gone on strike. No actors will be permitted to attend Comic-Con, which means any panel appearance previously scheduled will not take place.]
Moiraine Damodred played by Rosamund Pike in ‘The Wheel of Time’ (Photo: Amazon Content Services LLC and Sony Pictures Television Inc)
THURSDAY, JULY 20th
4th Annual Hollywood Game Changers: A Conversation with the Women Behind Popular Film and TV Projects – 11am, Room 7AB
“Hollywood Game Changers” is back with a powerhouse of women leading the charge behind your favorite film and television projects. Featuring makeup department head Alisha L. Baijounas (Abbott Elementary), hair department head Jaala Leis Wanless (Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies), production designer Sara K. White (Swarm), voiceover artist and actor Queen Noveen, costume designer Rafaella Rabinovich (The Imperfects), and editor Maura Corey (Kevin Can F*** Himself).
Max Original Animation – 11am, Ballroom 20
Max Original Animation celebrates new and returning animated series’ including an expansion in the Adventure Time universe, Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake; a new animated series, Young Love, based on the characters from Matthew A. Cherry and Sony Pictures Animation’s Oscar-winning animated short, Hair Love; and a preview of the upcoming fourth season for the fan-favorite Harley Quinn. The panel will feature exclusive sneak peeks, surprise panelists, and more.
Ninth Annual Musical Anatomy of a Superhero: Film and TV Composer Panel – 11:15am, Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Moderated by Michael Giacchino (The Batman, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Thor: Love & Thunder), leading Hollywood composers Christophe Beck (Agatha: Coven of Chaos, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania), Laura Karpman (The Marvels, Ms. Marvel, What If . . . ?), Benjamin Wallfisch (The Flash, Shazam!), Christopher Lennertz (The Boys, Agent Carter), and David Russo (Gotham Knights, Pennyworth, Gotham) discuss the challenges of creating the musical landscape of the superhero genre. The composers explain the process through unreleased music and video clips from upcoming and recently released projects.
UPDATED – Ghosts – 12:45pm, Ballroom 20
Join the Ghosts ‘fan-ily’ reunion at the San Diego Convention Center. The event will be hosted by TV host, journalist, “Talking Strange” podcast host Aaron Sagers and will treat fans to a ‘lively’ debate with fans on just who got ‘sucked off’ in this year’s cliffhanger, plus surprises specific to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. The presentation will also screen the season two finale, a video featurette showcasing the past two seasons and an exclusive SDCC behind-the-scenes presentation from CBS Sunday Morning, which was on-set earlier this year.
Fan Favorites: Behind The Scenes of Yellowjackets, Gotham Knights, I’m a Virgo, and More – 1pm, Room 7AB
The creative minds behind some of the biggest TV and movie projects reveal how they bring fan-favorite stories to life. Featuring composer Sherri Chung (Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwal), VFX supervisors at FuseFX Marshall Krasser (Yellowjackets) and Jamie Barty (I’m a Virgo), costume designer Jennifer May Nickel (Gotham Knights), re-recording mixer and supervising sound editor James Parnell (Twisted Metal), and re-recording mixer at Boom Box Post Jeff Shiffman (Transformers: Earthspark).
CANCELED – Roddenberry Presents – 1:30pm, Room 24ABC
Roddenberry Entertainment is warping back into Comic-Con, and resistance is futile. Prepare to be assimilated into the Roddenberry collective as this panel transmits updates on all things Star Trek. Executive producers Rod Roddenberry (Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Prodigy) and Trevor Roth (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Lower Decks) engage in a Q&A session. Get ready to hear about the newest developments in the world of Star Trek (the Prime Universe, of course) as well as Rod and Trevor’s hopes for the future of the franchise.
CANCELED – Behind the Scenes with the Cast of Jury Duty – 1:45pm, Indigo Ballroom
From producers of The Office, The White Lotus, and Bad Trip, the Amazon Freevee Original series Jury Duty chronicles the inner workings of an American jury trial through the eyes of one particular juror, Ronald Gladden, who doesn’t realize that everyone around him is an actor and the entire trial is fake. Get the inside scoop on what was happening behind the scenes during the making of the series from the cast and creative team, and meet San Diego’s own hometown hero, Ronald.
UPDATED – FX’s What We Do in the Shadows – 2pm, Ballroom 20
We’re sending ravens—500 ravens!—to invite you to join America’s favorite vampire roommates at Comic-Con! Be among the first humans to set eyes on a brand-new episode, complete with surprises! What We Do in the Shadows airs Thursdays at 10:00 ET/PT on FX, streaming the next day on Hulu. BAAAaaaaat! (Changed time to 2pm)
CANCELED – The Wheel of Time – 2pm, Ballroom 20
The Wheel continues to turn at Comic-Con, as the cast of Prime Video’s hit series The Wheel of Time gives a sneak peek into the highly anticipated second season. In addition to a discussion about how the show is bringing Robert Jordan’s iconic book series from page to screen, they’ll be revealing exclusive season 2 content, as well as some other exciting surprises for attendees. Season 2 of The Wheel of Time will premiere on September 1.
CANCELED – An Inside Look at Cruel Summer Season 2 – 3pm, Indigo Ballroom
The stars and creative team behind Freeform’s hit series Cruel Summer take you behind the scenes of season 2 and tease all the twists and turns viewers can expect from the shocking final episodes. Fans will be treated to an exclusive sneak peek of the rest of the season and a conversation with stars Lexi Underwood, Sadie Stanley, and Griffin Gluck, alongside executive producers Michelle Purple and Bill Purple.
UPDATED – FX’s Archer: 14th and Final Season Exclusive Screening and Giveaway – 3:15pm, Ballroom 20
FX’s Archer: 14th and Final Season Exclusive Screening and Giveaway
Get ready to party, folks!! Archer, the hit animated comedy series, returns to San Diego in advance of its upcoming 14th and final season, premiering August 30 on FXX. The landscape of the spy world is changing, and The Agency is now finding its way with Lana at the helm. Her goal is to make money while also making the world a better place, but running a spy agency isn’t so cut and dry . . . Come for a can’t-miss screening of the season 13 finale followed by the SDCC-exclusive premiere of the season 14 opener, plus additional surprises..
CANCELED – Peacock’s Original Comedy Series Twisted Metal – 3:15pm, Ballroom 20
Get an exclusive sneak peek at Peacock’s new original comedy series Twisted Metal. Based on the classic PlayStation game series, Twisted Metal is a high-octane action comedy based on an original take by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Deadpool) and written by Michael Jonathan Smith (Cobra Kai), about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
The ten-episode series stars Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Thomas Haden Church, with Will Arnett and Joe Seanoa, and guest stars Neve Campbell and streams only on Peacock on July 27.
CANCELED – Sesame Street Muppets Live! – 5:30pm, Room 6A
Hilarious live readings and performances from your favorite characters including Elmo, Grover, Oscar The Grouch, The Count, and many more. Plus, watch classic Sesame Street moments, and take part in unexpected improv scenes with special guests.
Krapopolis Special Screening – 8pm, Room 5AB
FOX is bringing Krapopolis to Comic-Con for a special screening in advance of the series premiere this fall. Set in mythical ancient Greece, Krapopolis tells the story of a dysfunctional family of humans, gods, and monsters that try their hand at running the world’s first cities—without trying to kill each other, that is. Created and exec produced by Dan Harmon (Rick and Morty), the series features the voices of Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd), Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows), Pam Murphy (Mapleworth Murders), and Duncan Trussell (The Midnight Gospel). Seats will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
FRIDAY, JULY 21st
My Adventures with Superman – 11am, Indigo Ballroom
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman like you’ve never seen him before! Watch a new episode of Adult Swim’s newest comedy adventure and join the heroic cast and crew of My Adventures with Superman as they discuss familiar friends and foes, plus what else you will see in season 1 and beyond.
Teenage Euthanasia: Season 2 – 12pm, Indigo Ballroom
Trophy might be dead and stuck in Florida, but join the very much alive crew in sunny San Diego as they look back at the apocalyptic near-future and share an exclusive look at the new season.
Good Omens: The Ineffable Season 2 – 12:30pm, Ballroom 20
Get a special advanced screening of the first episode of Good Omens Season Two, premiering July 28 on Prime Video. With the Apocalypse thwarted, angel and demon best friends Aziraphale and Crowley are getting back to easy living amongst mortals in London’s Soho, when the archangel Gabriel turns up unexpectedly, with no memory of who he is or how he got there. To solve this mystery and evade Heaven and Hell in the process, the duo will need more than a miracle; they’ll need to once again rely on each other.
The century-spanning saga takes us from before The Beginning to the modern day, with lots of quirky mortal and immortal characters joining in on the adventures along the way. With an entirely original story, expanding on the beloved novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman and 2019 TV adaptation, Good Omens Season Two stars Michael Sheen as angel Aziraphale, David Tennant as demon Crowley, Jon Hamm as archangel Gabriel, Miranda Richardson as demon Shax, Quelin Sepulveda as angel Muriel, Shelley Conn as demon Beelzebub, and Maggie Service and Nina Sosanya as humans Maggie and Nina.
The Walking Dead Universe (AMC/AMC+) – 1pm, Hall H
Fans will get exclusive, first-look access to all things The Walking Dead Universe (AMC/AMC+).
Rick and Morty 10th Anniversary – 2pm, Indigo Ballroom
It hasn’t been 100 years quite yet, but join the cast and crew as they celebrate 10 years of Rick and Morty adventures and family shenanigans! Plus, get a first look at the upcoming seventh season.
Big Nate’s Big Panel – 3pm, Room 25ABC
Calling big fans of Big Nate! In this intimate talk, Lincoln Peirce (author, Big Nate comic strip and book series), Mitch Watson (executive producer, Big Nate animated series), and Ben Giroux (the voice of Nate Wright) will discuss the surprising journey of comics’ most awesome and mischievous middle schooler from page to screen. From Nickelodeon and Paramount+, learn how Nate’s perspective drives the story and the unique visual style of the original series, watch an exclusive sneak peek of footage, and score an exclusive Lincoln Peirce print to inspire your inner comic book artist!
UPDATED – Peacock’s The Continental: From the World of John Wick – 3pm, Ballroom 20
Join the creative team from Peacock’s three-part event The Continental: From the World of John Wick hosted by Collider’s Steven Weintraub, as they reveal behind-the-scenes moments and an exclusive first look at the series. A prequel to the blockbuster action franchise, the series will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins centerpiece of the John Wick universe through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hell-scape of 1970s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.
Solar Opposites – 3pm, Indigo Ballroom Solar Opposites packs up the sci-fi and gets normal . . . for a second. Then it’s back to classic Solar chaos, mayhem in the Wall, and some all-new Silvercops adventures. Join the aliens for a hilarious and out-of-this-world first look at the upcoming fourth season on Hulu.
The Great North – 4pm, Indigo Ballroom
The Tobins are back at Comic-Con! Join your favorite Lone Moose family for a hilarious look at their outrageous Alaskan adventures on The Great North, ahead of its fourth season on FOX.
CANCELED – Gen V – 4:15pm, Ballroom 20
From the world of The Boys, Prime Video reveals its highly anticipated new series Gen V with members of the cast, who will talk about the upcoming college spinoff for the first time. Set at America’s only college exclusively for young adult superheroes (run by Vought International), Gen V explores the lives of hormonal, competitive Supes as they put their physical, sexual, and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the school’s top ranking.
The series stars Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Shelley Conn, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, and Asa Germann. Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Marco Pigossi recur. Michele Fazekas, Tara Butters, Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Ori Marmur, Pavun Shetty, Ken Levin, Jason Netter, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Craig Rosenberg, Zak Schwartz, Erica Rosbe, and Michaela Starr serve as executive producers.
Bob’s Burgers – 5pm, Indigo Ballroom
Always a fan favorite at Comic-Con, the Emmy Award–winning animated series Bob’s Burgers returns to Comic-Con with an exciting first look at an upcoming episode before the series returns to FOX this fall. Sport your best Belcher costume and celebrate with a room full of Bob’s Burgers fans.
UPDATED – A Conversation with the Cast and Creator of Prime Video’s Invincible – 5:45pm, Room 6BCF
Join executive producer Robert Kirkman and members of the cast and crew as they break news and discuss key storylines from the upcoming and highly anticipated second season of Prime Video’s hit animated series Invincible, based on the groundbreaking comic book by Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley. The story revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. [Update: The panel will only feature Robert Kirkman.]
Starring Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers are Kirkman, Catherine Winder, David Alpert, Simon Racioppa, Margaret M. Dean, Rogen, and Evan Goldberg, and co-executive producers are Helen Leigh and Walker.
SATURDAY, JULY 22nd
Snoopy Lives it Up on Apple TV+ – 10:30am, Room 6BCF
Discover the all-new animated Peanuts content in the works at WildBrain Studios for Apple TV+, the home of all Peanuts content. Includes a sneak peek of Camp Snoopy (2024), the adventures (and misadventures) of Snoopy and his Beagle Scouts at summer camp. Plus enjoy an exclusive reveal of some exciting new Peanuts projects. Panelists include Rob “Boots” Boutilier (executive producer/series director, Camp Snoopy, WildBrain Studios), Adam Arsenault (director, WildBrain Studios), Paige Braddock (chief creative officer, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates), Jason Cooper (senior writer, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates), and Melissa Menta (senior vice president, marketing and communications, Peanuts Worldwide).
Futurama – 11am, Ballroom 20
You won’t want to miss the world premiere screening of the beloved sci-fi animated series Futurama before new episodes debut on Hulu on July 24. After a 10-year hiatus, Futurama has sprung triumphantly from the cryogenic tube, its full original cast and satirical spirit intact. New viewers will be able to pick up the series from here, while long-time fans will recognize payoffs to decades-long mysteries, including developments in the epic love story of Fry and Leela, the mysterious contents of Nibbler’s litter box, the secret history of evil Robot Santa, and the whereabouts of Kif and Amy’s tadpoles. Meanwhile, there’s a whole new pandemic in town as the crew explores the future of vaccines, bitcoin, cancel culture, and streaming TV.
CANCELED – Heels Season 2 Preview – 11:15am, Indigo Ballroom
Michael Waldron, Stephen Amell (Arrow), Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) Alison Luff (New Amsterdam), Mary McCormack (Deep Impact), Kelli Berglund (The Goldbergs), Allen Maldonado (House Party), and Chris Bauer (Survivor’s Remorse) discuss Heels, the small-town sports drama series based on a wrestling league in rural Georgia. It is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small-town pro wrestling as two brothers and rivals, Jack Spade (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), are at war over their late father’s legacy while working to find their identity and their individual versions of success.
American Dad! – 12pm, Ballroom 20
Emmy Award–winning animated comedy American Dad! is back in action at Comic-Con for another year! Don’t miss all the fun that the Smith family has in store before all-new episodes return to TBS this fall.
CANCELED – Abbott Elementary Class in Session – 12:30pm, Indigo Ballroom
The stars of ABC’s Abbott Elementary take the stage to discuss the breakout hit.
CANCELED – First Look at Orphan Black: Echoes – 12:30pm, Room 6A
Fans will get exclusive, first-look access to Orphan Black: Echoes (AMC/AMC+).
Family Guy – 12:45pm, Ballroom 20
Award-winning and fan-favorite series, Family Guy returns to Comic-Con for another iconic year. Join in on the Griffin family fun as they celebrate one of the longest-running shows on television, with over 400 episodes and more all-new episodes coming to FOX this fall.
Star Trek Universe – 1:30pm, Hall H
The fan-favorite Star Trek universe panel returns to Comic-Con, featuring exclusive content from Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
UPDATED – Take a Leap into the World of NBC’s Quantum Leap – 1:45pm, Room 6A
A can’t-miss screening of NBC’s Quantum Leap season 1 finale, followed by an exclusive season 2 sneak peek, available to San Diego Comic-Con attendees only. Season 2 premieres on NBC this fall.
TV Guide Magazine’s Fan Favorites 2023 – 1:45pm, Ballroom 20
It’s the ultimate fandom mashup! The official magazine of television brings together stars from some of your genre-TV favorites for a lively hang that’s always a hoot. From personal tales of fan encounters and backstage antics to their own TV obsessions and an expanded audience Q&A, this has been a must-see event of Comic-Con for over a decade!
The Dragon Prince: All Aboard for Season 5 – 2:45pm, Room 6BCF
The next chapter of The Dragon Prince saga sets sail this July on Netflix. Find out what new adventures await you in season 5, then join the cast, crew, and creators for a special community celebration and open Q&A. (WARNING: To reduce the chance of high-seas hijinks, nautical criminals and/or seafaring ne’er-do-wells will not be admitted.)
CANCELED – Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire Season 2 – 3:45pm, Ballroom 20
Fans will get exclusive, first-look access to Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire Season 2.
Season two of Hulu’s critically acclaimed comedy This Fool finds the guys trying to get back on their feet. Their plan? Since Hugs, Not Thugs is kaput, their attention turns to opening a coffee house that will be like Starbucks…but better.
Chris Estrada returns as Julio, Frankie Quinones is back as Luis, and Laura Patalano reprises her role as Esperanza. Julia Vera is Maria, Michael Imperioli is Minister Payne, Michelle Ortiz is Maggie, and Ivana Rojas is Ruby.
Estrada, Pat Bishop, Jake Weisman, and Matt Ingebretson write and executive produce. Jonathan Groff and Fred Armisen are also involved as executive producers.
Hulu’s set a Friday, July 28, 2023 premiere date for season two.
Michael Imperioli, Chris Estrada, and Jamar Malachi Neighbors in ‘This Fool’ season 2 (Photo by Gilles Mingasson / Hulu)
The Plot, Courtesy of Hulu:
This Fool is an irreverent, cinematic half-hour comedy set in working-class South Central Los Angeles. After Julio’s job and love life blew up at the end of last season, this season, new roommates Julio and Luis embark on finding new careers and romances with the help of Minister Payne, Chef Percy, and other former Huggers.
Fox’s fall 2023 primetime schedule is all about game shows, animated comedies, and unscripted series. With the Writers Guild on strike and the possibility of an actors strike looming on the horizon, Fox has come up with a lineup that’s pretty much protected from work stoppages.
September 2023’s schedule includes the series premieres of the game show Snake Oil hosted by David Spade and the animated series Krapopolis from Emmy Award-winner Dan Harmon. The Masked Singer returns for season 10 along with new seasons of the music-driven competitions Name That Tune and I Can See Your Voice. Fox’s fall roster also includes new seasons of Kitchen Nightmares, Hell’s Kitchen, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, and LEGO Masters.
The network’s Animation Domination block kicks off on October 1st with Bob’s Burgers, Family Guy, and The Simpsons.
FOX FALL 2023 PREMIERE DATES
Tuesday, Sept. 19:
8:00-9:00 PM – NAME THAT TUNE (Season Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM – I CAN SEE YOUR VOICE (Season Premiere)
Sunday, Sept. 24 (Immediately Following FOX NFL Doubleheader):
8:00-9:00 PM – KRAPOPOLIS (Special Two-Episode Preview Event)
Fridays (ONGOING)
8:00-10:00 PM – FOX’s WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
Sunday, Oct. 1
8:00-8:30 PM – THE SIMPSONS (Season Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM – KRAPOPOLIS (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-9:30 PM – BOB’S BURGERS (Season Premiere)
9:30-10:00 PM – FAMILY GUY (Season Premiere)
Krapopolis: Set in mythical ancient Greece, Krapopolis tells the story of a dysfunctional family of humans, gods and monsters trying to run one of the world’s first cities, while also trying their best to not kill each other in the process. The series features the voices of Emmy Award-winner Hannah Waddingham, Richard Ayoade, Matt Berry, Pam Murphy, and Duncan Trussell.
The series centers on a flawed family of humans, gods, and monsters attempting to guide humanity out of the savage wilderness and into a new lifestyle experiment they’re calling “civilization.” In the series, Ayoade voices “Tyrannis,” the mortal son of a goddess. He’s the self-involved, narcissistic King of Krapopolis, trying to make do in a city that lives up to its name. Waddingham plays “Deliria,” Tyrannis’ mother, goddess of self-destruction and questionable choices.
Deliria is as petty as she is powerful and only seems interested in defending civilization if it means she’ll get more worshipers out of it than her frenemies up on Mt. Olympus. Berry is “Shlub,” Tyrannis’ father, a mantitaur (half centaur [horse + human], half manticore [lion + human + scorpion]). He’s the self-described life of the orgy. A true pleasure seeker who thinks that everyone should just chill out and, if they need him for anything, he’ll be down at the bar. Murphy voices “Stupendous,” Tyrannis’ half-sister, daughter of Deliria and a cyclops. Trussell plays “Hippocampus,” Tyrannis’ half-brother, offspring of Shlub and a mermaid, and, obviously, a hot mess, biologically speaking.
Snake Oil: In the show’s all-new original format, contestants are pitched unique products by convincing entrepreneurs – some of whom are showcasing real business ventures, while the others are “Snake Oil Salesmen,” whose products are fake. With the help of guest celebrity advisors, contestants must determine which products are real and which are a sham for a chance to win life-changing money.
In each round of Snake Oil, contestants choose a pair of entrepreneurs and learn about their extremely unique (and often bizarre) products through visuals, a custom-made infomercial exclusively produced for Snake Oil, and by quizzing the business representative themselves. With the help of their celebrity advisors, the contestants must then decide who is selling an authentic product and who is hawking a sham.
Will they make the right choice or be duped by snake oil?!
Griffin Gluck in ‘Cruel Summer’ season 2 episode 7 (Freeform/Ricardo Hubbs)
Freeform’s Cruel Summer season two episode seven once again provides no clear answers to any lingering questions. In fact, it doesn’t even narrow the field of possible murderers!
As the clock ticks down and with just a few episodes to go, episode seven concentrates on the following dates:
July 31, 1999
December 31, 1999
July 31, 2000
Summer of 1999
It’s the morning after Luke’s party and Megan (Sadie Stanley) is mortified about the fact she was about to kiss Luke, but he ran off to vomit. Isabella (Lexi Underwood) gives her a pep talk.
And speaking of Luke (Griffin Gluck), he shows up as Megan and Isabella are in the midst of cleaning up after the party. Isabella puts him to work to help clean.
As they clean, Luke confesses some of the party was a blur, especially toward the end of the night. (He’s making excuses for running off.) Luke needs to take off to get the cabin ready for a big storm coming, and Isabella suggests that Megan go with him to help.
Megan finds old walkie-talkies that she and Luke use to play with as children. As they reminisce, they decide to go out on an adventure in the woods and try them out.
After the two frolic through the woods, it appears that Luke is finally seeing Megan in a different light. It looks like they might kiss, but Megan decides to race him to the docks.
Megan and Luke get separated in the woods and communicate via the walkies. She informs him that she and Jeff broke up, and Luke seems surprised. Their conversation is cut off when Ned (Ben Cotton) catches Luke on his property. After helping Luke with his walkie, Ned reminds him that he values his privacy. Ned warns Luke to stay on his own property.
A short while later, Megan and Luke are down by the docks. After Luke shows Megan a scar on his hand, they hold hands. He brings up how things were lousy back when they were little and how she was always there. He can’t picture his world without her. He comes clean about remembering what happened at his party and the almost-kiss. Luke finally kisses her.
Lexi Underwood and Sadie Stanley in ‘Cruel Summer’ season 2 episode 7 (Freeform/Ricardo Hubbs)
Winter of 1999
In episode six, Luke tried to kiss Isabella at the plunge. Now, Megan asks Isabella how the plunge went, and Isabella doesn’t offer up any of that information. She simply says it was fun.
Later, Megan and Luke are doing some shopping for their big New Year’s Eve party when Megan asks what he thinks Isabella was after when she kissed him. Luke claims not to know but throws out there that he thinks Isabella is jealous of his and Megan’s relationship. He thinks she’s possessive over Megan.
Megan seems a bit taken aback by that and claims not to have gotten that vibe from Isabella at all. Luke adds that he feels Isabella likes when he and Megan are in a rough place so she “can swoop in with her cape and be super BFF.”
Megan runs into Ned in the parking lot, and he notices all the New Year’s decorations and becomes visibly upset. He believes in Y2K and warns her this isn’t some joke. He angrily grabs Megan by the shoulders, and Luke comes to her defense, pushing him away. Ned accuses Luke of being just like his father and leaves him with chilling parting words: “You are going to get a very harsh wakeup call, little Chambers, and it might just be your last.”
Megan’s mad at Luke for the fight with Ned, claiming she doesn’t need a protector. After getting news that the party can’t happen at their friend Tim’s house, Luke thinks they can move it to an old cannery his dad just bought.
Luke’s dad, Steve (Paul Adelstein), finds out about the altercation between Luke and Ned. After Steve belittles his son for a few minutes, he reminds him that his actions have consequences for their family.
As Luke leaves his dad’s office, he and his brother have a nice moment. Brent (Braeden De La Garza) gives him the keys to the cannery so he can throw his party there.
Megan takes a pregnancy test and finds out she’s pregnant!
That night, the party’s in full swing and Jeff (Nile Bullock) has his camcorder going, asking people their thoughts on Y2K.
Megan confronts Isabella about trying to kiss Luke, and Isabella does what she does best and guilt trips Megan for believing Luke over her.
It turns out Luke is a sleazeball and Megan overhears him bragging to his friends how he can handle both Megan and Isabella – no problem. He claims to have both wrapped around his finger. He also tells his buddies that he kissed Isabella at the plunge because he needs to get some practice in before college.
After telling Jeff that her new year’s resolution is to take charge of her own destiny, Megan finds Isabella and tells her she’s right and apologizes for not believing her. As Megan tells Isabella that she’s not going to let him get away with this, Jeff catches the girls on camera looking like they’re in a heated discussion.
After Isabella asks what Megan’s thinking, Megan replies, “I want to make Luke wish he never met us.”
Summer of 2000
Megan’s lawyer shows up and delivers the news that she’s being officially charged.
Steve Chambers has hired his own private investigator to find Luke’s killer. Steve tells his only remaining son, Brent, that the PI discovered Megan is some kind of hacker. She breaks into sites, gathers information, and then gets paid for doing it. Steve knows she’s been working with Ned.
Steve claims Ned has been after him for years and that he’s unhinged. He thinks Ned might have killed Luke because of a scuffle they had over Megan.
Megan learns she’s being charged with fraud. It turns out the IT in the police department got into her computer and found the fake IDs she and Jeff made. She’s being charged with a misdemeanor.
Megan realizes she’s going to lose her scholarship, and her lawyer says he can’t do anything about it.
Megan runs into Jeff and he reveals he’s about to take off on a road trip to college. He asks when she’s leaving for college, and Megan explains that’s not going to happen anymore because she was charged with making fake IDs. Jeff confesses that he was the one who told the cops about them. He got busted trying to buy beer with his fake ID and they demanded to know who made them. He threw Megan under the bus.
Brent gives Megan a heads-up that Steve hired a PI and knows she’s been working with Ned. After Megan defends Ned, Brent informs her that Ned stole money from his former employer. Not only that, but he also assaulted his boss and put him in the hospital. Megan seems not to know any of that.
Megan goes to see Ned and asks for help getting this arrest off her record. Unfortunately, he can’t help her. She gives him a heads-up that Steve is investigating him because he’s convinced Ned has something to do with Luke’s death.
As Ned gets to work looking into Steve (since Steve is looking into him), Megan notices a monitor that has several different camera angles covering the outside. She asks if he’s always had the cameras that point toward the road, and he confirms they’ve been there since he moved in. Just then, they see Steve pulling up to Ned’s place and Megan panics. She can’t get caught there. Ned suggests she leave through the back door, and when she does, she runs right into Brent, who looks betrayed. He doesn’t stop her.
Ned confronts Steve, and Steve reveals he thinks he killed Luke because he found out he was doing illegal things. Ned orders him to get off his property.
Megan’s principal calls her and informs her that UW has rescinded her scholarship. Megan drops to the floor with tears in her eyes, devastated.
Episode seven ends in the winter of 1999. The countdown to 2000 is on and as they share a midnight kiss, Megan convinces Luke to go back to his cabin … just the two of them.
Disney+’s new lengthy trailer for Star Wars: Ahsoka provides our first look at a live-action Thrawn. Lars Mikkelsen provided the character’s voice in the animated Star War Rebels series and reprises his role in the latest addition to the Star Wars franchise.
In an interview with EW, Mikkelsen offered a short description of Thrawn.
“He’s a top strategist,” said Mikkelsen. “He’s always seven paces ahead of anybody else. And ruthless, of course. But only when it’s needed, actually. I think he thrives also with the creativity of the surroundings. I mean, he’s not using people in a bad way. He’s using their creativity to reach his goals.”
Rosario Dawson leads the cast in the titular role. The series also stars Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla, Ray Stevenson (who passed away on May 21, 2023) as Baylan Skoll, and Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati. Diana Lee Inosanto plays Morgan Elsbeth, David Tennant is Huyang, and Eman Esfandi is Ezra Bridger.
Dave Filoni, Steph Green, Peter Ramsey, Jennifer Getzinger, Geeta Vasant Patel, and Rick Famuyiwa directed. Filoni also serves as head writer and executive produces along with Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson and Carrie Beck.
Ahsoka will premiere on Disney+ on August 23, 2023 with the release of the first two episodes.
Disney+ offered this very brief description of the series: “Set after the fall of the Empire, Star Wars: Ahsoka follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.”
