The CW Sets Final ‘Riverdale’ and ‘Nancy Drew’ Season Premieres

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January 14, 2023

Riverdale Star Cole Sprouse — Cole Sprouse as Jughead Jones and Erinn Westbrook as Tabitha Tate in ‘Riverdale’ (Photo: Colin Bentley © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)

The seventh and final season of The CW’s Riverdale will premiere on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT. Season seven will take place in the 1950s, with Jughead the only one among the friends who knows they’ve traveled back in time.

The fourth season of Nancy Drew brings the series to an end beginning on Wednesday, May 31st at 8pm ET/PT. The CW’s schedule shows Riverdale and Nancy Drew will air their series finales on Wednesday, August 23rd.

“Riverdale and Nancy Drew are two beloved CW series with some of the most passionate and dedicated fans in all of television, and these final seasons are true gifts to them,” stated Brad Schwartz, President, Entertainment, The CW Network. “As we prepare to say farewell to these iconic characters, there are still plenty of surprises and shocking twists packed into both series as they conclude at the top of their game.”

The CW’s premiere date announcement included new details on the final seasons of both shows:

Riverdale – The seventh season of Riverdale goes where no season of Riverdale has dared to go before – the 1950s! Picking up where last season ended, Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse) finds himself trapped in the 1950s. He has no idea how he got there, nor how to get back to the present. His friends are no help, as they are living seemingly authentic lives, similar to their classic Archie Comics counterparts, unaware that they’ve ever been anywhere but the 1950’s.

Archie Andrews (KJ Apa) is the classic all-American teen, coming of age, getting into trouble, and learning life-lessons; Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart) is the girl next door, starting to question everything about her perfect life – including her controlling mother Alice (Madchen Amick); Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes) is a Hollywood starlet who moved to Riverdale under mysterious circumstances; Cheryl Blossom (Madelaine Petsch) is the Queen Bee with a withering wit and a secret longing; Toni Topaz (Vanessa Morgan) is an activist fighting for the Black students of recently integrated Riverdale High; Kevin Keller (Casey Cott) is a “square” crooner wrestling with his sexual identity; Reggie Mantle (Charles Melton) is a basketball star from farm country; and Fangs Fogarty (Drew Ray Tanner) is a greaser who’s destined to be an Elvis-type star.

It isn’t until Jughead is visited by Tabitha Tate (Erinn Westbrook) – Riverdale’s Guardian Angel – that he learns the cosmic truth about their predicament. Will Jughead and the gang be able to return to the present? Or will our characters be trapped in the 1950s forever? And, if so… is that such a bad thing?

Nancy Drew star Kennedy McMann — Maddison Jaizani as Bess, Kennedy McMann as Nancy and Alex Saxon as Ace in ‘Nancy Drew’ (Photo: Colin Bentley (C) 2022 The CW Network, LLC)

Nancy Drew – Nancy Drew follows the legendary teen detective as she solves mysteries – both earthbound and supernatural – in her haunted hometown of Horseshoe Bay, Maine.

Nancy (Kennedy McMann) leads a sleuthing team of close-knit friends: George Fan (Leah Lewis), whose desire for justice has brought her fighting spirit to the courtroom as an aspiring law school student, a path she must forge despite her disadvantaged background; Ned “Nick” Nickerson (Tunji Kasim), whose broken engagement with George has left him single, back on the dating scene, and focused on becoming a rising star as a local businessman; Bess Marvin (Maddison Jaizani), who is eager to become the town’s guardian of dangerous supernatural secrets, only to encounter a threatening new foe who’s hellbent on leading a witch-hunt to undermine Bess’s mission; and Nancy’s star-crossed love Ace (Alex Saxon), who must confront the deathly curse keeping him and Nancy from acting on their feelings for each other.

Season four of Nancy Drew begins as Nancy launches a new investigation to find a group of missing bodies from Horseshoe Bay’s cemetery that have been dug up and stolen – or have possibly risen. As Nancy is drawn into this ghostly case, a string of unexplained paranormal crimes leads the Drew Crew to believe that the literal sins of the town’s past have returned to haunt the living.

Meanwhile, Nancy struggles with yearning for Ace, the man she loves. But when a slow-burning attraction begins between Nancy and the son of Ryan Hudson’s newest enemy, Nancy must decide whether this love interest is worth the ire of both her father and Ace – whose own heart may also be tempted by a new relationship. Nancy’s exploits this season will bring the Drew Crew numerous standalone cases, stunning twists, humor, and unexpected romances as they are drawn into a season-long mystery unlike any they have had to solve before.

When Nancy’s efforts to protect her seaside hometown from the sins of its past backfire, she must do the unthinkable to save her friends from both the supernatural and earthbound threats coming for them – and it could cost her everything, and everyone, she’s ever loved.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
8:00-9:00pm THE FLASH (Original Episode)
9:00-10:00pm RIVERDALE (Season 7 Premiere)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
8:00-9:00pm NANCY DREW (Season 4 Premiere)
9:00-10:00pm RIVERDALE (Original Episode)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
8:00-9:00pm NANCY DREW (Series Finale)
9:00-10:00pm RIVERDALE (Series Finale)

‘Fantasy Island’ Season 2 Episode 3 Cast, Photos and Plot

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Rebecca Murray

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January 14, 2023

Fox’s Fantasy Island season two episode three serves up a Desperate Housewives reunion with guest stars Teri Hatcher and James Denton. Episode three, “Paymer Vs. Paymer,” will air on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 8pm ET/PT.

Roselyn Sanchez is back as Elena Roarke, a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke played by Ricardo Montalban in the original ’70s series. Kiara Barnes (The Bold and the Beautiful) returns as Ruby Akuda and John Gabriel Rodriguez (Rosewood) returns as Javier.

Andy Richter guest stars.

“Paymer Vs. Paymer” Plot: Empty nesters Dolly and Dutch seek clarity on how to spend their next chapter. Meanwhile, Helene helps Ruby tap into her newfound youth. Javier opens up to Roarke as he wrestles with his new role.

Fantasy Island Season 2 Episode 3 — Guest stars Teri Hatcher and James Denton in ‘Fantasy Island’ season 2 episode 3 (Photo by Laura Magruder / FOX)

Fantasy Island Description, Courtesy of Fox:

A modern drama series, Fantasy Island takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected. Delving into the “what if” questions – both big and small – that keep us awake at night, each episode will tell emotional, provocative stories about people who arrive with dreams and desires and depart enlightened and transformed through the magical realism of Fantasy Island.

Serving as steward of this mysterious island is Elena Roarke (Sanchez), a descendant of the iconic Mr. Roarke. Elena set aside her own ambitions, and even the love of her life, to uphold her family’s legacy. Sophisticated, insightful, and always charming, her calm exterior masks the challenges of the responsibilities she has assumed. Assisting Elena is Ruby Akuda (Barnes), a young woman with an old soul who arrives on Fantasy Island with a terminal illness, and is given a new lease on life there; and pilot Javier (Rodriquez), who also is the head of island transportation and a jack of all trades.

‘Blue Bloods’ Season 13 Episode 11 “Lost Ones” Photos, Cast and Plot

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Rebecca Murray

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January 14, 2023

Blue Blood Season 13 Episode 11 — Jeorge Bennett Watson as Saint Nick, Marisa Ramirez as Det. Maria Baez, and Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan in ‘Blue Bloods’ season 13 episode 11 (Photo © 2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

The murder of a chess hustler becomes incredibly complicated on CBS’s Blue Bloods season 13 episode 11, “Lost Ones.” Directed by Jackeline Tejada from a script by Kevin Reilly and Yasmin Cadet, episode 11 is set to air on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 10pm ET/PT.

The cast is led by Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan, Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan, and Bridget Moynahan as Erin Reagan. Will Estes stars as Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Marisa Ramirez plays Det. Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray is Officer Eddie Janko.

Season 13’s recurring guest stars include Abigail Hawk, Gregory Jbara, Robert Clohessy, Steven Schirripa, Andrew Terraciano, and Roslyn Ruff.

“Lost Ones” Plot: Danny and Baez’s investigation into the death of a chess hustler is complicated by interference from the victim’s son. Also, Erin is offered an endorsement of her run for D.A. by an influential Harlem pastor in exchange for a professional favor; Gormley comes to Frank with a request regarding a disabled officer who has a connection to Danny; and Jamie tries to make amends with a man he regrets putting away as a young officer.

Blue Bloods Series Description:

Blue Bloods is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner, and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as chief.

A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son, Danny, a seasoned detective, family man and Iraq War vet who on occasion uses dubious tactics to solve cases with his partner and new mother, Detective Maria Baez. Erin, the middle daughter, is a New York assistant D.A. who serves as the legal compass for her siblings and father, while also pursuing a run for district attorney. Jamie is the youngest Reagan, a Harvard Law graduate and the family’s golden boy.

Unable to deny the family tradition, Jamie decided to give up a lucrative future in law and follow in the family footsteps as a cop. He’s found a friend and ally in his wife, Eddie, who keeps him on his toes, and has very different reasons than the Reagans for joining the police force.

‘Fire Country’ Episode 11 Photos, Plot and Cast: “Mama Bear”

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Rebecca Murray

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January 13, 2023

Sharon’s in danger from a firefighter seeking revenge plus Billy Burke performs an original song on CBS’s Fire Country season one episode 11. Directed by Anton Cropper from a script by David Gould, episode 11 – “Mama Bear” – will air on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT.

Max Thieriot leads the cast as Bode Donovan. Season one’s regulars include Billy Burke as Vince, Kevin Alejandro as Manny, Diane Farr as Sharon, Stephanie Arcila as Gabriela, Jordan Calloway as Jake, and Jules Latimer as Eve.

Episode 11 guest stars include W Tre Davis, Sabina Gadecki, Michael Trucco, and April Amber Talek. Aaron Pearl, Sydney Bell, Aleks Paunovic, Sean Tyson, Barclay Hope, and Mark Krysco also guest star on “Mama Bear.”

The “Mama Bear” Plot: A former inmate firefighter harboring a grudge against Sharon returns to carry out his revenge.

Fire Country Episode 11 — Billy Burke as Vince Leone and Diane Farr as Sharon Leone in ‘Fire Country’ episode 11 (Photo: Darko Sikman © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Fire Country Season 1 Description:

Fire Country stars Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison release firefighting program in Northern California, where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region. It’s a high-risk, high-reward assignment, and the heat is turned up when Bode is assigned to the program in his rural hometown, where he was once a golden all-American son until his troubles began.

Five years ago, Bode burned down everything in his life, leaving town with a big secret. Now he’s back, with the rap sheet of a criminal and the audacity to believe in a chance for redemption with Cal Fire.

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer and New Photos

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Rebecca Murray

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January 13, 2023

The first teaser for season two of Showtime’s Yellowjackets begins with Natalie’s chilling warning that the survivors brought “darkness” back with them. Whatever was with them while they were stranded is still with them, and Misty warns herself to keep it together and not cry.

The teaser also introduces a new character played by Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency). He’s absolutely not wrong when he says to Misty, “Kidnapping, cults, death, your friendships are a little more complicated than most.”

Season two stars Emmy nominee Juliette Lewis as Natalie, Critics Choice Award winner Melanie Lynskey as Shauna, Emmy nominee Christina Ricci as Misty, and Tawny Cypress as Taissa. Sophie Nélisse is Teen Shauna, Jasmin Savoy Brown is Teen Taissa, Sophie Thatcher is Teen Natalie, Samantha Hanratty is Teen Misty, and Courtney Eaton is Teen Lottie.

The cast also includes Liv Hewson as Teen Van, Steven Krueger as Ben Scott, Warren Kole as Jeff, and Kevin Alves as Teen Travis.

Yellowjackets newcomers Lauren Ambrose (Servant) and Simone Kessell (Obi-Wan Kenobi) will be season two regulars.

Yellowjackets Season 2 Christina Ricci and Elijah Wood — Christina Ricci as Misty and Elijah Wood as Walter in ‘Yellowjackets’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Kailey Schwerman / SHOWTIME)

Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson created the series and serve as showrunners and executive producers with Jonathan Lisco. Creative Engine’s Drew Comins also executive produces.

Season one averaged 5 million viewers and ranks as the second-most streamed Showtime series. Yellowjackets season two premieres via streaming and on demand on Friday, March 24, 2023. It’ll debut on Showtime on Sunday, March 26th at 9pm ET/PT.

Yellowjackets Season 2 Cast — Nuha Jes Izman as Teen Crystal, Samantha Hanratty as Teen Misty, Alexa Barajas as Teen Mari, Sophie Nélisse as Teen Shauna, Courtney Eaton as Teen Lottie, Nia Sondaya as Teen Akilah, Sophie Thatcher as Teen Natalie, Jasmin Savoy Brown as Teen Taissa, Steven Krueger as Ben Scott and Liv Hewson as Teen Van in season 2 (Photo Credit: Kailey Schwerman / SHOWTIME)

The Plot, Courtesy of Showtime:

Equal parts survival epic, psychological horror story and coming-of-age drama, Yellowjackets is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later, proving that the past is never really past and what began out in the wilderness is far from over.

Yellowjackets Season 2 — Melanie Lynskey as Shauna in season 2 (Photo Credit: Colin Bentley / SHOWTIME)

‘Magnum P.I.’ Season 5 Episode 1 Photos, Cast and Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray

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January 13, 2023

Magnum P.I. looked like it was dead in the water after season four. Fortunately, thanks to NBC, CBS Studios, Universal Television, and the support of fans, Magnum P.I. is back for a fifth season on its new home – NBC – and on a new night – Sundays.

Magnum P.I. season five episode one, “The Passenger,” will air on February 19, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT. Episode two, “The Breaking Point,” follows at 10pm.

Jay Hernandez leads the cast as Thomas Magnum, Perdita Weeks is Juliet Higgins, Zachary Knighton stars as Orville ‘Rick’ Wright, Stephen Hill is Theodore TC Calvin, Amy Hill is Kumu, and Tim Kang plays Det. Gordon Katsumoto.

“The Passenger” Plot: Magnum and Higgins weigh the risks of pursuing a relationship. Rick juggles being a new father and running La Mariana. Katsumoto tries to figure out his next move.

“The Breaking Point” Plot: Magnum and Higgins go undercover as lifeguards to solve a murder. Jin Jeong wins a storage unit auction and enlists the help of TC and Rick upon finding a stolen military medal.

Magnum PI Season 5 Episode 1 — Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins and Jay Hernandez as Thomas Magnum in ‘Magnum P.I.’ season 5 episode 1 (Photo by: Zack Dougan/NBC)

The Season 5 Plot, Courtesy of NBC:

Magnum P.I. is a modern take on the classic series centering on Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigator. A charming rogue, an American hero and a die-hard Detroit Tigers fan, Magnum lives in a guest cottage on Robin’s Nest, the luxurious estate where he works as a security consultant to supplement his P.I. business.

The “majordomo” of the property is Juliet Higgins, a beautiful and commanding disavowed MI:6 agent whose second job is to keep Magnum in line, with the help of her two Dobermans. When Magnum needs backup on a job, he turns to his trusted buddies and fellow POW survivors Theodore ‘TC’ Calvin, a former Marine chopper pilot who runs Island Hoppers, a helicopter tour business, and Orville “Rick” Wright, a former Marine door-gunner-turned-impresario of Oahu’s coolest nightclub and the most connected man on the island.

With keys to a vintage Ferrari in one hand, aviator sunglasses in the other, and an Old Düsseldorf longneck chilling in the fridge, Thomas Magnum is back on the case!

‘My Kind of Country’ Competition Series Adds 3 Country Superstars

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Rebecca Murray

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January 13, 2023

My Kind of Music Mickey Guyton, Orville Peck and Jimmie Allen — Country singer-songwriters Mickey Guyton, Orville Peck and Jimmie Allen join Apple TV+’s ‘My Kind of Country’

Country singer/songwriters Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton, and Orville Peck have joined the music competition series My Kind of Country, coming to Apple TV+ on March 24, 2023. Allen, Guyton, and Peck have signed up to act as scouts in charge of searching for the next big Country artist.

The new series features Reese Witherspoon and Kacey Musgraves, with Witherspoon and Musgraves executive producing. Emmy Award winner Adam Blackstone is on board as the music director. Blackstone’s credits include being the music director for the Oscars, the Grammys, The Masked Singer, and the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Additional executive producers include three-time Emmy nominated showrunner Izzie Pick Ibarra (Dancing With the Stars, The Masked Singer), Done + Dusted’s Katy Mullan (John Legend’s A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy), Sandbox Entertainment’s Jason Owen, and Hello Sunshine’s Sara Rea and Lauren Neustadter.

Apple TV+ offered this description of the new music series: “My Kind of Country is a fresh take on a competition series, breaking down barriers in country music by providing an extraordinary opportunity to diverse and innovative artists from around the world. Scouts Allen, Guyton, and Peck each hand-pick a roster of exceptional up-and-coming artists and invite them to the home of country music in Nashville, Tennessee, to showcase their unique sound. The competition winner will receive a life-changing prize from Apple Music, receiving unprecedented support and exposure on the platform.”

Jimmie Allen was named CMA New Artist of the Year in 2021 and received a Best New Artist nomination at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards. Allen also earned an Outstanding New Artist nomination at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.

Mickey Guyton is a four-time Grammy nominee and was named TIME Breakthrough Artist of the Year in 2022. Guyton was the first Black artist to earn a Best Country Album Grammy nomination and was CMT’s 2021 Breakout Artist of the Year.

Orville Peck released his Show Pony EP, featuring a duet with Shania Twain, in 2019. And Lady Gaga chose Peck to be part of her Born This Way 10th Anniversary album.

‘Alert’ Episode 3 Preview: Photos, Cast, and “Zoey” Plot Details

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Rebecca Murray

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January 13, 2023

The hunt is on for a missing student on Fox’s Alert: Missing Persons Unit season one episode three. “Zoey” will air on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT.

Scott Caan (Hawaii Five-0) stars as Jason Grant and Dania Ramirez (Sweet Tooth) stars as Nikki Batista. The season one cast also includes Adeola Role (The Blacklist) as Kemi, Ryan Broussard (Only Murders in the Building) as Mike, and Graham Verchere (Stargirl) as Keith. Fivel Stewart is a recurring guest star as Sydney, and Petey Gibson recurs as C.

John Eisendrath (The Blacklist) guides the series as showrunner and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Jamie Foxx, Datari Turner, J.R. Orci, Adam Kane, and Michael Offer.

“Zoey” Plot: The MPU searches for a college student after she goes missing during a house party. Meanwhile, Sidney and Keith try to adjust to normal life again.

Alert Episode 3 — Dania Ramirez and Scott Caan in ‘Alert: Missing Persons Unit’ episode 3 (Photo by Philippe Bosse © 2022 Fox Media LLC)

The Plot, Courtesy of Fox:

Alert: Missing Persons Unit is a procedural drama set in the Philadelphia Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit (MPU). Each episode features a heart-pounding, life-or-death search for a missing person that runs alongside police officers JASON GRANT (Caan) and NIKKI BATISTA’s (Ramirez) season-long quest to find out the truth about their long-lost son.

Six years ago, while working overseas, Jason received the call that every parent fears – he and Nikki’s son, KEITH (Verchere), had gone missing. From that moment forward, the lives of Jason, Nikki and their daughter, SYDNEY (Stewart), were turned upside down. The frantic search to find Keith began and the mystery about his disappearance continues to this day.

Throughout the search to find Keith, Jason and Nikki’s marriage deteriorated and they grew apart. Jason moved into private security, while Nikki was promoted within the Philly P.D. to Head of the MPU, where she has been able to do for others what she wasn’t able to do for herself, bring a loved one back home.

At the MPU, she leads a team of highly skilled individuals including her current love interest MIKE (Broussard), whom Nikki met when he was assigned to oversee the search for Keith; KEMI (Role), who is proficient in many languages, highly discerning of visual clues, and uses her know-how as a shaman to take a holistic approach to her job; and forensic anthropologist C (Gibson), who is a master at reconstructing the faces of those who have disappeared. Together, the team works to find the missing, abducted, or kidnapped and help reunite them with their loved ones before it’s too late.

Amy Winehouse Biopic Starring Marisa Abela Shares Plot Details and First Photo

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Rebecca Murray

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January 13, 2023

Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse — Marisa Abela stars as Amy Winehouse in director Sam Taylor-Johnson’s ‘Back to Black’ (Credit : Focus Features)

Industry‘s Marisa Abela has been cast as Amy Winehouse in the biopic Back to Black. The film has the blessing of Amy Winehouse’s estate and will be directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson (Fifty Shades of Grey) from a screenplay by Matt Greenhalgh. Taylor-Johnson and Greenhalgh previously worked together on 2009’s Nowhere Boy.

Filming is expected to kick off in London on Monday, January 16, 2023. Studiocanal, Focus Features, and Monumental Pictures are working together on the project.

“We are thrilled that Studiocanal, Focus Features, and Monumental are making this movie celebrating our daughter Amy’s extraordinary music legacy and showcasing her talent in the way that it deserves.” – The Amy Winehouse Estate.

Back to Black will feature Winehouse’s hits and has the support of Universal Music Group and Sony Music Publishing.

“My connection to Amy began when I left college and was hanging out in the creatively diverse London borough of Camden. I got a job at the legendary KOKO CLUB, and I can still breathe every market stall, vintage shop and street… A few years later Amy wrote her searingly honest songs whilst living in Camden. Like with me, it became part of her DNA,” said Taylor-Johnson.

Taylor-Johnson added: “I first saw her perform at a talent show at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in Soho and it was immediately obvious she wasn’t just ’talent’… she was genius. As a filmmaker, you can’t really ask for more. I feel excited and humbled to have this opportunity to realize Amy’s beautifully unique and tragic story to cinema accompanied by the most important part of her legacy – her music. I am fully aware of the responsibility, with my writing collaborator – Matt Greenhalgh – I will create a movie that we will all love and cherish forever. Just like we do Amy.”

Taylor-Johnson will also serve as an executive producer along with Nicky Kentish-Barnes, Joe Naftalin, and Rn Halpern. Monumental Pictures’ Alison Owen and Debra Hayward will serve as producers.

“Amy Winehouse is the greatest musical talent of the 21st century so far. But like so many female icons, the tragedy of her death has seemed to obscure the triumph of her talent…the fun of the noughties, the craziness of Camden, her youth and brilliance – we want to reclaim that for her, with this film,” stated producer Owen.

“It is our enormous pleasure and privilege to produce and bring this movie to audiences. We are incredibly grateful to our partners at The Amy Winehouse Estate, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music Publishing to have the opportunity to tell Amy Winehouse’s story with the use of her extraordinary music – to our partners at Focus Features – and to our amazing director, Sam Taylor-Johnson, and star Marisa Abela, who we are so excited to be working with,” said STUDIOCANAL EVP Global Production Ron Halpern and SVP Global Production Joe Naftalin.

Naftalin added: “Amy Winehouse was a once-in-a-generation talent – and with our producing partners at Monumental Pictures, we will endeavor to do her proud with this movie – and create a music-driven event picture for audiences new and old that will make us all laugh, cry – and to truly celebrate Amy and her genius.”

Studiocanal, Focus Features, and Monumental Pictures released the following description of Back to Black:

“Amy Winehouse is widely considered one of the greatest artists in recent history, selling more than 30 million records worldwide, and today generating more than 80 million streams per month. Her acclaimed produced 2006 album Back To Black, propelled her to global stardom, going on to win a (then) record-breaking 5 Grammy Awards, including Record Of The Year and Song of The Year for hit single Rehab. Back to Black will focus on Amy’s extraordinary genius, creativity, and honesty that infused everything she did.

A journey that took her from the craziness and colour of 90’s Camden High Street to global adoration – and back again, Back to Black crashes through the looking glass of celebrity to watch this journey from behind the mirror, to see what Amy saw, to feel what she felt.”

Focus Features Sets a 2024 U.S. Theatrical Release Date

Morgan Freeman Joins Zoe Saldana in ‘Special Ops: Lioness’

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Rebecca Murray

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January 13, 2023

Special Ops: Lioness Morgan Freeman — Morgan Freeman as Secretary of State Mullins in ‘Lioness’ (Photo Credit: Luke Varley/Paramount+)

Taylor Sheridan has lured in another Oscar winner for one of his original series. Two-time Oscar winner Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves) stars in Yellowstone, Oscar winner Helen Mirren (The Queen) co-stars with Oscar nominee Harrison Ford in 1923, and now Oscar winner Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby) has signed on to Sheridan’s Special Ops: Lioness.

Freeman joins a cast that is led by Zoe Saldana and includes Oscar winner Nicole Kidman and Laysla De Oliveira. Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, and Hannah Love Lanier also star in the dramatic thriller.

The MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios’ production is executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, Zoe Saldana, Nicole Kidman, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone, and John Hillcoat.

Freeman was recently seen on television in a guest-starring role on The Kominsky Method and in the sci-fi anthology series Solos. He also recently hosted the nonfiction series Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman. Recent film roles include Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, Coming 2 America, and Vanquish.

Paramount+ offered this description of Special Ops: Lioness:

“Special Ops: Lioness is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.

Freeman will play Edwin Mullins, the United States secretary of state.”

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