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‘Plane’ Trailer: Gerard Butler and Mike Colter Fight for Their Lives

The trailer for Lionsgate’s Plane seems to give away a lot of what’s in store, showing midair turbulence is the least of the plane’s passengers’ worries. The trailer also shows the pilot (Gerard Butler, Angel Has Fallen) will be forced to team up with a prisoner (Mike Colter, Evil) to save the passengers from certain death.

The cast also includes Yoson An, Daniella Pineda, Paul Ben-Victor, Remi Adeleke, Joey Slotnick, Evan Dane Taylor, Claro de los Reyes, and Tony Goldwyn. Jean-François Richet directed the action thriller from a screenplay by Charles Cumming and J.P. Davis.

Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian, Marc Butan, Gerard Butler, and Alan Siegel produced.

Lionsgate hasn’t announced a theatrical release date.

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Gerard Butler as Brodie Torrance and Mike Colter as Louis Gaspare in ‘Plane’ (Photo Credit: Kenneth Rexach)

The Plot:

In the white-knuckle action movie Plane, pilot Brodie Torrance (Butler) saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island – only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning. When most of the passengers are taken hostage by dangerous rebels, the only person Torrance can count on for help is Louis Gaspare (Colter), an accused murderer who was being transported by the FBI.

In order to rescue the passengers, Torrance will need Gaspare’s help, and will learn there’s more to Gaspare than meets the eye.




‘Servant’ Season 4 Unveils a Twisted Teaser Trailer

The new trailer for the fourth and final season of Apple TV+’s Servant teases there’s a war afoot as the series heads toward what promises to be an epic conclusion. The final season of the psychological thriller will premiere on Friday, January 13, 2023.

The 10-episode fourth season will release a new episode every Friday leading up to the March 17, 2023 series finale.

Returning cast members include Lauren Ambrose as Dorothy Turner, Toby Kebbell as Sean Turner, Nell Tiger Free as Leanne Grayson, and Rupert Grint as Julian Pearce. Executive producer M. Night Shyamalan, Ishana Night Shyamalan, Carlo Mirabella-Davis, Dylan Holmes, Celine Held & Logan George, Kitty Green, Nimrod Antal, and Veronika Franz & Severin Fiala direct final season episodes.

Executive producer and writer Tony Basgallop created the critically acclaimed series, with Ashwin Rajan, Jason Blumenthal, Taylor Latham, Larissa E. Michel, Steve Tisch, and Todd Black executive producing.

The season four writers include Ishana Night Shyamalan, Alyssa Clark, Laura Marks, Devin Conroy, Henry Chaisson, Amy Louise Johnson, and Kara Lee Corthon.

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Toby Kebbell, Rupert Grint and Nell Tiger Free in ‘Servant’ season 4 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)

The Plot:

Following its suspenseful season three finale, season four brings the final chapter of the Turner story to an epic and emotional conclusion. Leanne’s war with the Church of Lesser Saints heightens, threatening Spruce street, the city of Philadelphia, and beyond. Meanwhile, the shattered Turner family must not only confront the increasing threat of Leanne, but the certain reality that Dorothy is waking up.

As the Turner family brownstone continues to crumble, questions are finally answered: who is Leanne Grayson and who is the child in their home?




Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Honors Chadwick Boseman

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A scene from Marvel Studios’ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ (Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios © 2022 MARVEL.)

Rihanna returns to music after a long break with “Lift Me Up,” the lead single off of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. “Lift Me Up” was written by Rihanna, Tems, Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson, and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler and will drop on Friday, October 28, 2022.

The original song is a moving tribute to Chadwick Boseman and was produced by Göransson.

“After speaking with Ryan and hearing his direction for the film and the song, I wanted to write something that portrays a warm embrace from all the people that I’ve lost in my life. I tried to imagine what it would feel like if I could sing to them now and express how much I miss them,” said Tems. “Rihanna has been an inspiration to me so hearing her convey this song is a great honor.”

The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By soundtrack will be released on November 4 by Roc Nation Records/Def Jam Recordings/Hollywood Records. Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis, and Dave Jordan produced the soundtrack. Ludwig Göransson composed and produced The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Original Score which drops on November 11.

The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever cast includes Angela Bassett as Queen Ramonda, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Lupita Nyong’o as War Dog Nakia, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Danai Gurira as Okoye, and Martin Freeman as Everett Ross. Tenoch Huerta plays Talokan’s King Namor. Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena, and Alex Livinalli also star.

Black Panther‘s Ryan Coogler returns to direct the sequel and co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Robert Cole. Kevin Feige and Nate Moore serve as producers.

Marvel’s set a November 11, 2022 theatrical release.

The Plot: In Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Foreve Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye, and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.




‘New Amsterdam’ Season 5 Episode 7 Photos, Plot and Cast: “Maybe Tomorrow”

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade is the focus of what the network describes as a landmark episode of NBC’s New Amsterdam. Season five episode seven, “Maybe Tomorrow,” will air on November 1, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.

Season five cast members include Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin, Janet Montgomery as Dr. Lauren Bloom, Jocko Sims as Dr. Floyd Reynolds, and Tyler Labine as Dr. Iggy Frome. Sandra Mae Frank returns as Dr. Elizabeth Wilder and has been upped to series regular for the final season. Conner Marx guest stars as Ben Meyer.

“Maybe Tomorrow” Plot: The New Amsterdam staff grapple with the aftermath of the recent Supreme Court decision on abortion rights. Wilder counsels a woman whose pregnancy puts her life in danger. At Brantley’s urging, Max endeavors to find a healthcare solution for out-of-state patients. Bloom reveals monumental news to Reynolds.

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Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin and Nora and Opal Clow as Luna in ‘New Amsterdam’ season 5 episode 7 (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC)

Season 5 Description, Courtesy of NBC:

After a tumultuous year in which the leadership of New Amsterdam underwent dramatic change, the idealistic and beloved Max Goodwin is back at the helm.

As Max takes back the reins at New York City’s busiest public hospital, he must first address his own personal life, which was thrown into uncertainty at the conclusion of season four. Max and the team will forge ahead with optimism and a renewed commitment to their own lives – reaching for more joy and forging deeper connections with the people they love.

Dr. Bloom will continue to navigate her own personal journey, including a complicated relationship with her estranged sister, Vanessa. Dr. Frome will tackle the mess he has made of his marriage to Martin. And, after a year full of significant family developments, Dr. Reynolds will continue to sort out the relationship with his long-lost father, Horace.

Finally, Dr. Elizabeth Wilder, who joined the staff last year, will continue to build on her firm foundation as a critical member of the New Amsterdam team and a vital friend and confidante.

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Conner Marx as Ben Meyer, Zoe Mann as Michelle, and Sandra Mae Frank as Dr. Elizabeth Wilder in season 5 episode 7 (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC)
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Jocko Sims as Dr. Floyd Reynolds in season 5 episode 7 (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC)
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Sandra Mae Frank as Dr. Elizabeth Wilder in season 5 episode 7 (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC)
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Janet Montgomery as Dr. Lauren Bloom and Jocko Sims as Dr. Floyd Reynolds in season 5 episode 7 (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC)
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Janet Montgomery as Dr. Lauren Bloom and Jocko Sims as Dr. Floyd Reynolds in season 5 episode 7 (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC)
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Michaela-Jolie Gilliard as Kisha in season 5 episode 7 (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC)




‘The Rookie: Feds’ Episode 6 Photos, Plot and Cast – “The Reaper”

The hunt is on for an assassin called The Reaper on ABC’s The Rookie: Feds season one episode six. Episode six is set to air on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.

Niecy Nash-Betts leads a cast that includes Frankie R. Faison (White Chicks) as Christopher “Cutty” Clark, James Lesure (Las Vegas) as Carter Hope, Britt Robertson (Big Sky) as Laura Stensen, Felix Solis (The International) as Matthew Garza, and Kevin Zegers (Transamerica) as Brendon Acres.

Episode six guest stars include The Rookie‘s Melissa O’Neil, Tom Arnold, and Niecy Nash-Betts’ wife, Jessica Betts.

“The Reaper” Plot: When Simone and Carter go undercover to find an international assassin known as The Reaper, a prisoner seeking bail recognizes Carter and nearly blows his cover. Laura and Brendon trace a lead on The Reaper’s assault rifle while Brendon works to heal his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, Simone’s demanding work schedule puts a strain on her relationship with Dina.

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Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash-Betts in ”The Rookie: Feds’ season 1 episode 6 (ABC/Raymond Liu)

The Plot:

From the executive producers of flagship series The Rookie comes The Rookie: Feds starring Niecy Nash-Betts as Simone Clark, the oldest rookie in the FBI Academy. The spinoff was introduced as a two-part event during the fourth season of The Rookie, where Officer John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and the L.A. division of the FBI enlisted the help of Simone Clark when one of her former students was a suspect in a terror attack.

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Melissa O’Neil, Kevin Zegers and Britt Robertson in episode 6 (ABC/Raymond Liu)
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Nadine Nicole and James Lesure in episode 6 (ABC/Raymond Liu)
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Kevin Zegers, Felix Solis and Britt Robertson in episode 6 (ABC/Raymond Liu)
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Felix Solis, Niecy Nash-Betts, Kevin Zegers, and Britt Robertson in season 1 episode 6 (ABC/Raymond Liu)
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Kevin Zegers, Britt Robertson, Felix Solis, and James Lesure in episode 6 (ABC/Raymond Liu)
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Tom Arnold, Kevin Zegers, and Britt Robertson in episode 6 (ABC/Raymond Liu)
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Niecy Nash-Betts and James Lesure in episode 6 (ABC/Raymond Liu)




‘NCIS: Hawaii’ Season 2 Episode 7 “Vanishing Act” Photos, Plot and Cast

The search for a missing person keeps the team busy on NCIS: Hawaii season two episode seven. Directed by Diana Valentine from a script by Mike Diaz and Jan Nash, episode seven – “Vanishing Act” – will air on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.

Season two stars Vanessa Lachey as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant, Alex Tarrant as Kai Holman, Noah Mills as Jesse Boone, and Yasmine Al-Bustami as Lucy Tara. Jason Antoon plays Ernie Malik, Tori Anderson is Kate Whistler, and Kian Talan stars as Alex Tennant.

Lucian Perez, Adam David Thompson, and Catherine Kresge guest star.

“Vanishing Act” Plot: When the mother of a young boy goes missing, the NCIS team sets out to find her and learns they aren’t the only ones searching for her.

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Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant, Jason Antoon as Ernie Malik, and Noah Mills as Jesse Boone in “The Vanishing Act” episode (Photo © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

NCIS: Hawai’i Season 2 Description, Courtesy of CBS:

The world’s most successful television series continues on the seductive shores of the Aloha State with the #1 new drama, NCIS: Hawai’i, where the first female Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor, Jane Tennant, has thrived and risen through the ranks by equal parts confidence and strategy in a system that has pushed back on her every step of the way. Together with her unwavering team of specialists, they balance duty to family and country while investigating high-stakes crimes involving military personnel, national security and the mysteries of the sun-drenched island paradise itself.

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Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant and Noah Mills as Jesse Boone in ‘NCIS: Hawaii’ season 2 episode 7 (Photo: Karen Neal © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)
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Noah Mills as Jesse Boone and Lucian Perez as Theo in season 2 episode 7 (Photo © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.)
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Tori Anderson as Kate Whistler, Noah Mills as Jesse Boone, and Alex Tarrant as Kai Holman in season 2 episode 7 (Photo © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
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Noah Mills as Jesse Boone and Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant in season 2 episode 7 (Photo: Karen Neal © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
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Yasmine Al-Bustami as Lucy Tara and Vanessa Lachey as Jane Tennant in season 2 episode 7 (Photo: Karen Neal © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
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Yasmine Al-Bustami as Lucy Tara and Tori Anderson as Kate Whistler in “The Vanishing Act” episode (Photo: Karen Neal © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)




‘La Brea’ Season 2 Episode 5 Recap: “The Heist”

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Eoin Macken, Zyra Gorecki, Natalie Zea, and Jon Seda in ‘La Brea’ season 2 episode 5 (Photo by: Sarah Enticknap/NBC)

Gavin, Sam, and Levi make plans to hijack the shipment of black rocks as NBC’s La Brea season two episode five kicks off. Sam (Jon Seda) asks all the right questions – it’s good to see Gavin’s involved him in the planning stage – and they figure out where to spy on the Exiles before they put their plan into action.

Eve (Natalie Zea) says her goodbyes to Ty (Chiké Okonkwo) before she heads out with the group. He’s packing up to move to the fort, and she assures him it’s the right decision. He should be with Paara. Before they part, Ty reminds her it’s worse to let the situation fester; she should make a choice between Levi and Gavin.

Eve and Gavin (Eoin Macken) stop by for a last hug with Izzy (Zyra Gorecki) before taking off. Gavin fills her in on Aldridge’s final words and she’s shocked his mom – who she’s never met because everyone assumed she was dead – is going to help them, even though she’s in 1988.

Izzy demands to go with them to the Exiles’ caves. She won’t take no for an answer.

Finally, the group heads out and it includes the aforementioned people as well as Scott (Rohan Mirchandaney) and Lucas. Scott and Lucas (Josh McKenzie) talk as they walk, and Scott’s upset that now everyone is in danger. He blames himself.

Gavin and Eve also talk, and Gavin wishes he could take back everything that went wrong between the two of them. He’s not going to give up on the possibility they’ll get back together and is sure she still loves him.

Eve says nothing.

Virgil makes quite the entrance, stumbling down a hill. He escaped the Exiles with news that the caves are being shut down and all the prisoners are being taken to a different location. Plus, he saw more guards than he’s ever seen before right before he escaped.

Virgil warns that going back to the caves is a suicide mission.

Of course, that doesn’t deter the group. They climb to a lookout point and watch as the wagon’s loaded with black rocks. The prisoners are being readied for a move inland to a place Virgil describes as hell on earth.

There’s a quick discussion about what to do next and it’s decided they’ll split into two groups. Levi, Scott, and Lucas will work on rescuing the prisoners. Sam, Eve, Gavin, and Izzy will hijack the rock shipment. Virgil will head back to the clearing; he’s been through enough.

Ty makes it to the fort and draws everyone’s attention. Paara assures him they’ll get used to his presence in camp. They’re not used to seeing her with a man since her husband died.

Back at the Exiles’ camp, the hijackers plan to wait until the wagon’s on the road and then pick the perfect moment to launch an attack. However, they’ve only gone a few feet when they fall into a booby trap and the door closes behind them. The cave they’re in is filled with giant spiders!

Gavin finds a hole in the wall as Sam holds the spiders back…sort of…with his lighter. They all make it through the wall and close the hole, safe…for now.

They can’t go through the back exit because it’s been closed off. Instead, they’ll have to go through the main gate. Sam volunteers to go check out the guards while Gavin stays with his family. Izzy thinks this is the exact right time to have a conversation about their family. Izzy reminds them both that the visions weren’t her dad’s fault and now he’s trying to make up for things. Sam picks that moment to return with a possible plan. Four guards remain in the caves and there are more outside the gate.

Their best option is to knock out the four guards, steal their clothes, and walk out the gate. They will then be able to hijack the wagon before the Exiles figure out what’s happening.

They take one guard down and the noise draws the remaining three. With the element of surprise on their side, they knock out the threesome with shovels.

Two more guards arrive as they’re changing but leave without noticing what’s going on.

There’s a moment when Eve and Gavin almost kiss, but they don’t because Eve pulls away.

The rescue group is outnumbered but Levi realizes they’re heading north toward Paara’s village. Maybe they can recruit some fighters to help them free the prisoners. Levi takes off toward the village while Scott and Lucas are left tailing the prisoners.

Scott panics when he realizes his vaping days are over. He’s run out which means he’ll have to endure 10,000 BC clean like everyone else.

Scott and Lucas realize they’re about to lose the prisoners. The guards are marching them toward a raft and once they set sail down the river, they’ll be out of sight. Lucas wants to stop the guards now, but Scott holds him back. Scott explains he lost his brother when he was 13 because he failed to act and has deep anxiety issues. He’s constantly worried he can’t protect the people he loves.

Lucas suggests they can act now and save the prisoners. Scott couldn’t save his brother, but he might be able to save these strangers.

Lucas gets the guards’ attention and then takes off running. Meanwhile, Scott heads over to set the sail on fire. The guards turn their attention from Lucas to Scott as he runs his little legs off. He gets away thanks to Paara’s people’s archery skills.

Levi made it to the fort and Paara’s people came through in the clutch.

And now we check in with the hijacking group. Disguises donned, the foursome load up a wagon and head to the gate. Taamet (Martin Sensmeier) seems suspicious but lets them through anyway. Right after they leave, a guard finds the naked Exiles tied up. Taamet goes with a group to hunt them down.

Five Exiles give chase and Gavin makes a quick decision. They head to the trees and abandon the wagon. When the guards arrive, Sam and Gavin leap into action. Fistfights break out, Izzy takes the legs out from under one guy, and Eve hits one in the back. Unfortunately, although the heroes had the upper hand initially, it’s quickly apparent they’re outmatched.

Fortunately, Levi, Paara, Ty, and their group arrive to help turn the tide. Levi rushes to check on Eve and they hold each other tightly. Gavin can only watch.

Taamet manages to run off and Paara and Ty quickly follow. Paara’s about to shoot him in the back when Taamet turns and faces her. She doesn’t take the shot. Just minutes earlier she told Ty her husband was dead…but he’s very much alive and breathing.

Taamet is her husband. (Raise your hand if you saw that twist coming.)

Ty and Paara return to the reunited hijacking/prisoner-freeing group and confirm Taamet escaped. They also reveal Taamet is Paara’s ex. Apparently, he led a rebellion and was forced out of the group, along with his followers.

Taamet formed the Exiles and Paara considered him dead. Now that they’ve attacked the Exiles, Taamet’s group will want revenge.

The group heads toward the secret building with the wagonload of black rocks. Along the way, Scott’s able to toss his vape pen – freed from his anxiety about losing people at last.

Gavin tells Eve his life is nothing without her. He’ll do whatever it takes to win her back.

They get close enough to finally see the towering building. The doors open in anticipation of the black rock delivery.

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Veronica St. Clair as Riley in ‘La Brea’ season 2 episode 5 (Photo by: Sarah Enticknap/NBC)

In The ‘80s…

Caroline Clark’s stunned to learn she’s Josh’s grandmother, but she can see Isaiah in him. Josh describes his dad as a flawed but brave man. And then Caroline has her own shocking news to deliver – Gavin wasn’t born in 10,000 BC; he was born in the future. She traveled to 10,000 BC as part of an experiment hoping to save her world. She’s in 1988 now attempting to fix mistakes they made in the process.

Caroline reveals her work (and that of her colleagues) caused the sinkholes and tidal wave. She jumped to ’88 looking for specific time travel data to complete her work. Once she’s done, she’s heading back to 10,000 BC to stop the sinkholes.

She heads out but not before planning to meet up in two hours to try and get the word out about the impending tidal wave. (The countdown clock to death and destruction is 72 hours and ticking.) Josh reminds her not to try and find Isaiah or it’ll have the butterfly effect.

Of course, Caroline doesn’t listen and contacts Child Protective Services. She goes looking for Isaiah instead of meeting back up with Josh and Riley.

Josh and Riley make it to CPS and watch as Caroline introduces Isaiah to the people who Josh recognizes as his dad’s adoptive parents. They work with Caroline and she set everything up. Caroline tells Isaiah these people are her friends and he’ll have a great life with them.

Tears in her eyes, she says goodbye to her only child.

Josh and Riley catch up with her outside. She explains that since Josh said his dad’s name is Gavin Harris, she was certain where it was that Isaiah was supposed to go. Josh assures her that her friends did a great job raising his dad.

That taken care of, the threesome turns their attention to stopping the tidal wave.




‘Fleishman Is In Trouble’ Trailer with Claire Danes and Jesse Eisenberg

The trailer for FX’s limited series Fleishman Is In Trouble introduces the titular character as a man struggling to understand pretty much everything about his life. The recently divorced father of two has no idea how he got to this place in his life or what to do moving forward. And, as the trailer teases, he’s going to face the added pressure of trying to figure out why his ex-wife has suddenly disappeared.

Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) stars as Toby Fleishman and three-time Emmy winner Claire Danes (Homeland) plays his ex, Rachel. The cast also includes Meara Mahoney Gross, Maxim Swinton, Lizzy Caplan, and Adam Brody.

Taffy Brodesser-Akner created the series, based on her novel, and serves as writer and executive producer. Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly, and Susannah Grant also executive produce, with Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton directing and executive producing. Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini direct multiple episodes that they also executive produced.

The first two episodes of Fleishman Is In Trouble arrive on Hulu on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

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Meara Mahoney Gross as Hannah Fleishman, Jesse Eisenberg as Toby Fleishman, and Maxim Swinton as Solly Fleishman in ‘Fleishman Is In Trouble’ (Photo Credit: Linda Kallerus/FX)

The Plot:

Fleishman Is In Trouble is the story of recently divorced 41-year-old “Toby Fleishman” (Eisenberg), who dives into the brave new world of app-based dating with the kind of success he never had dating in his youth, before he got married at the tail end of medical school. But just at the start of his first summer of sexual freedom, his ex-wife, “Rachel” (Danes), disappears, leaving him with 11-year-old “Hannah” (Mahoney Gross) and 9-year-old “Solly” (Swinton) and no hint of where she is or whether she plans to return.

As he balances parenting, the return of old friends “Libby” (Caplan) and “Seth” (Brody), a potential promotion at the hospital that is a long time coming — and all the eligible women that Manhattan has to offer — he realizes that he’ll never be able to figure out what happened to “Rachel” until he can finally face what happened to their marriage in the first place.




‘Never Let Me Go’ Gets a Series Order from FX

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‘Never Let Me Go’ cover (Photo Courtesy of Penguin Random House)

Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2005 novel Never Let Me Go is being adapted at FX, with the network confirming they’ve given the adaptation a series order. Melissa Iqbal (The Nevers, Humans) is on board as the showrunner and executive producer. In addition, Iqbal wrote the pilot, which executive producer Marc Munden will direct.

Author Kazuo Ishiguro, Alex Garland (Ex-Machina, Devs), Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, and Maria Fleischer of DNA Productions are also involved as executive producers. Garland adapted Ishiguro’s novel for the 2010 feature film directed by Mark Romanek and starring Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield.

Never Let Me Go is a modern science fiction classic that Melissa Iqbal and the creative team have brilliantly adapted for FX as a drama exploring timely and unsettling themes on life and the ethics of technology,” stated Gina Balian, President, FX Entertainment. “We are honored to partner with Andrew and Allon at DNA Productions, Searchlight Television, Alex Garland, Marc Munden, Kazuo Ishiguro, and the incredible cast on this exciting new project.”

Never Let Me Go will air on Hulu in the United States.

The series will star Viola Prettejohn (The Nevers), Tracey Ullman (Mrs. America), Kelly Macdonald (Boardwalk Empire), Aiysha Hart (Desert Warrior), Spike Fearn (Tell Me Everything), and Shaniqua Okwok (Small Axe). Gary Beadle (Wheel of Time), Kwami Odoom (Death in Paradise), Susan Brown (Game of Thrones), Keira Chanse (The Wheel of Time), and Edward Holcroft (Kingsman: The Secret Service) also star in season one.

FX released the following description of the series:

“In this sci-fi thriller, Thora (Prettejohn), a rebellious teenage clone, escapes from the boarding school where she and her fellow clones are kept hidden from society, but as she starts living undercover in the outside world, she unwittingly sets in motion events that will spark a revolution and test the boundaries of what it means to be human.”

 

Amy Poehler Joins Maya Rudolph to Host ‘Baking It’ Season 2

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Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler get into the holiday mood with ‘Baking It’ season 2 (Photo Courtesy of Peacock)

Executive producer Amy Poehler takes on co-hosting duties with fellow executive producer Maya Rudolph for season two of Peacock’s Baking It. The new season of the holiday-themed baking competition series will debut on December 12, 2022 on Peacock, with a special celebrity episode airing on NBC on Dec. 12th at 10pm ET/PT.

The holiday special features Rudolph and Poehler inviting their celebrity friends to “cele-bake” the holidays. The special episode will raise funds for the celebrities’ favorite charities.

Season two of Peacock’s Baking It marks the first time Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler will co-host a series.

“This season’s coziest cooking competition is Baking It: Season Two! This season has everything: The Grannies, crafty bakes, goofy songs about butter, cash prizes, BFFs, Family, and did we mention butter? And, to make it even more exciting we’ll be hosting this season together!” stated Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler.

Baking It was created by Amy Poehler and Nicolle Yaron, with Poehler, Yaron, Rudolph, Pip Wells, Kate Arend, and Dave Becky executive producing. The new season will consist of five hour-long episodes in addition to the holiday special.

Peacock offered this description of season two:

A new batch of bakers compete in a series of thrilling and hilarious challenges designed by Amy and Maya themselves to test the bakers more than ever for the chance to win some serious money and the adoration of our beloved Baking It judges, the Grandmothers! With Amy joining Maya to co-host this season comes more of Making It’s crafty influence, and this year’s challenges will be filled with explosions, implements of destruction, smashing cakes, and more!




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