Production is officially underway on the highly anticipated sequel, Dune: Part 2. Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve returns to direct the Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures production starring Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica Atreides, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem as Stilgar.
Returning cast members include Oscar nominee Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban Harkonnen, Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling as Reverend Mother Mohiam, and Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat. Joining the cast are Austin Butler (Elvis) as the notorious Feyd Rautha and Christopher Walken (Severence) as the Emperor. Florence Pugh (Black Widow) as Princess Irulan, Léa Seydoux (Crimes of the Future), and Souheila Yacoub (No Man’s Land series) also star.
Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts co-wrote the screenplay, based on Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi novel. Filming will take place in Budapest, Abu Dhabi, Jordan, and Italy.
Villeneuve’s behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Greig Fraser, costume designer Jacqueline West, and makeup, hair and prosthetic designer Donald Mowat. Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer is returning to the Dune world as composer. Production designer Patrice Vermette, editor Joe Walker, visual effects supervisor Paul Lambert, and special effects supervisor Gerd Nefzer are also on board.
Dune opened on October 22, 2021. Dune: Part Two will be released in theaters on November 17, 2023.
Warner Bros released the following description of the Dune sequel:
“This follow-up film will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.”
Episode four of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Room season two featured the catchy pop tune “Angel in Flip Flops,” described as a hit by Charles-Haden Savage way back in 1989 (and only in Germany). Written by series co-creator and star Steve Martin and Kirker Butler, the official music video features an animated Martin singing about an angel in flip flops wearing short shorts and a tank top.
“I am as proud of ‘Angel in Flip Flops’ as I am of any work I’ve done that is not that good,” stated Martin.
“When the notion came up in our writers’ room of Charles-Haden Savage, at the height of his success with his original Brazzos series, maybe having recorded an album that did really well in Germany before the Berlin Wall fell, we knew we had to talk further about it – immediately! And so we did – and when we shared this idea with Steve Martin – well, I think it was a day (if even?) before Steve had a title and a tune making its way through his genius mind and we were more than off and running,” explained co-creator and showrunner John Hoffman. “Steve dove in with Kirker Butler to craft a late 20th century classic and then, incredibly, along came Paul Shaffer to arrange that classic that is now our ‘Angel In Flip-Flops.’ We’re all hoping for a revival of interest in the tune, of course — in Germany, and all parts of the world without walls!”
The critically acclaimed, award-winning series premiered on August 31, 2021. Season two debuted on June 28, 2022, with new episodes of the 10-episode season arriving on Hulu on Tuesdays.
Series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez executive produce along with John Hoffman, This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman, and Jess Rosenthal.
Oliver (Martin Short) and Charles (Steve Martin) in ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (Photo by: Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu)
Hulu’s official OMITB synopsis:
“Following the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger, Charles, Oliver and Mabel race to unmask her killer. However, three (unfortunate) complications ensue – the trio is publicly implicated in Bunny’s homicide, they are now the subjects of a competing podcast, and they have to deal with a bunch of New York neighbors who all think they committed murder.”
Alicia von Rittberg and Jamie Parker in ‘Becoming Elizabeth’ episode 6 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Edward Seymour visits his brother, Thomas, who’s being held in the Tower for attempting to kidnap King Edward as Starz’s Becoming Elizabeth episode six opens. Thomas (Tom Cullen) refuses to explain his actions and Edward’s forced to leave without obtaining any details on his brother’s plan.
Edward Seymour (John Heffernan) joins King Edward (Oliver Zetterstrom) while he’s falconing, and the king’s confused as to why Thomas and Elizabeth would move against him. He’s worried about the extent of the conspiracy and saddened he was betrayed by people he thought loved him.
King Edward also doesn’t understand why his people are rebelling and slitting the throats of the nobles. Edward Seymour’s unable to get him to understand they’re upset about religious reformation.
The King’s in such a rotten mood that he demands the falcon be skinned alive.
Princess Elizabeth (Alicia von Rittberg) has been anxiously awaiting her interrogation and when John Dudley (Jamie Parker) arrives at Chelsea Manor, she demands to know when he’s going to question her. John believes he’s in for a battle of wills and apologizes for delaying her interrogation. He did so so that they could get an unwilling Kat Ashley to confess.
Kat revealed everything she knew about Thomas Seymour’s actions while he was married to Catherine Parr, including how reckless he was around Princess Elizabeth. John Dudley asks what she and Thomas did when there weren’t any witnesses, and Elizabeth claims nothing untoward happened.
Princess Elizabeth denies knowing Thomas Seymour’s plans and says the fact he acted in such a way toward her brother proves she never really knew him. Elizabeth acknowledges she understands she’s in a fight for her life and demands any evidence John Dudley has against her.
John explains he’s aware Thomas wanted to kidnap King Edward and marry her, and Kat confirmed the marriage plans. Elizabeth stands firm in her denials of knowing what Thomas Seymour had planned, but John needs further information proving Thomas is guilty.
Their verbal battle reaches the stage where Elizabeth finally understands that in order to save herself, John Dudley needs hard proof of Thomas’ guilt. Only one of them can be innocent, and John asks for her to say what it is that she needs him to know.
Princess Elizabeth confesses Thomas acted inappropriately around her, and occasionally Catherine joined in. Kat had nothing to do with it and is completely innocent. Elizabeth claims she acted as she saw fit at the time; she can’t deny that.
After Catherine died, Thomas proposed to her but she wanted to obtain the approval of her brother and the council while Thomas did not. If he did what he’s accused of, then Thomas deserves to die.
As John Dudley’s leaving, Elizabeth asks if she proved her innocence. “You told me what I needed to know,” replies John.
Rebels continue to ambush lords and ladies on the road, slitting their throats and stealing their possessions.
The council meets and Henry Grey (Leo Bill) demands justice, citing Thomas’ actions as adding fuel to the rebellion’s fire. John Dudley reveals Princess Elizabeth said Thomas is guilty, and Edward Seymour reacts by ordering Dudley to track down the rebels. As for what will happen to Thomas, Edward hasn’t decided yet.
John Dudley chases after Edward as he leaves the meeting, confused as to why he needs to be the one in charge of stopping the rebels. John believes Edward’s a fool and that he refuses to admit Thomas has committed treason. “He is a villain. Can you not see that?” asks John.
Edward stalks off while John continues to follow, pleading with him to understand the gravity of the situation. They argue over who should squash the rebellion, and John expresses his belief that Edward is responsible for it in the first place because he’s stoked the religious reform. His actions have set the country on fire. John thinks Edward Seymour needs to go do what he does well – fight. He’s not suited for negotiations and diplomacy.
Edward’s heard enough and demands John Dudley obey him. After all, he’s the Lord Protector as well as the king’s uncle. Edward yells an order for John to show mercy to the rebels at John’s retreating back.
Robert Dudley (Jamie Blackley) asks to say goodbye to Elizabeth before they head out. John reluctantly agrees and instructs his son to tell the guards and Elizabeth that she’s free to go.
Elizabeth is shocked to learn it was Robert Dudley who took down Thomas Seymour as he was attempting to escape. Robert suggests Elizabeth not cry for Thomas, and she points out she isn’t crying; she’s just only sad over what’s transpired.
Robert informs Elizabeth she’s no longer under arrest and that he’s leaving to go to Norfolk to put down the rebellion. She begs him not to go and he asks her to look at his bruised, injured face. He hates that she can’t see Thomas for what he is.
Henry Grey, Bishop Gardiner, and other members of the council meet with King Edward while he’s bathing. They call for Thomas Seymour’s execution and have come up with 33 charges against him. King Edward remains in a foul mood and asks what Edward Seymour has to say about this. The order to executive Thomas would require both King Edward’s and the Lord Protector’s signatures.
A few minutes later, King Edward signs the order.
Next, Henry and the men present Edward Seymour with the order. If he doesn’t also sign, then he can step down as Lord Protector. “We have rebellions across the country…we have a war in Scotland…and you’re concerning yourselves with this?” asks an angry Edward.
They suggest if he doesn’t sign, it will be a show of weakness.
Princess Elizabeth pushes her way through guards and bursts into King Edward’s room. Princess Mary (Romola Garai) is already there, and Elizabeth gives her brother a hug before asking him to have goodwill toward her. She assures her brother she didn’t conspire against him and wouldn’t marry without his permission.
Mary calls her sister a fool for not joining her at Framlingham and avoiding this situation. “You are too headstrong,” says Mary. “There’s always a price.”
King Edward believes Thomas should spend his life in the Tower, but Princess Elizabeth is certain traitors deserve death – no matter who they are. Princess Mary appears to reassess her sister and Edward doesn’t respond.
Bishop Gardiner and Henry Grey conspire to remove Edward Seymour from the position of Lord Protector. Henry believes all members of the council should be equal, as per King Henry VIII’s will. But Gardiner has other ideas.
Gardiner leads a secret meeting with Princess Mary and suggests she become the new Lord Protector.
Meanwhile, John Dudley and his sons, along with other men, arrive at Stanfield Hall in Norfolk after passing dead bodies of lords and ladies on the road. John Robsart and his family welcome then to Stanfield, and later over dinner John Dudley declares that the leader of the rebels, Robert Kent, will hang.
John explains the Lord Protector ordered him to show mercy to Robert Kent’s followers. John Robsart’s pretty daughter Amy (who has caught Robert Dudley’s eye) disagrees, wondering if they’re just supposed to ask the people who plow the fields not to murder them.
Amy and Robert flirt after dinner, and John Dudley teases his son about moving on quickly.
John Heffernan and Tom Cullen in ‘Becoming Elizabeth’ episode 6 (Photo Credit: Starz)
Edward Seymour pays another visit to his brother in the Tower. Thomas is in the middle of writing a letter that isn’t a confession but rather what Edward labels as “poetry.” Edward explains there won’t be a trial and Thomas is shocked, demanding to know why not. Edward confirms they spoke to Thomas’ men and have obtained confessions. They know what Thomas had planned, and Edward demands to know what he was going to do with King Edward.
Edward Seymour confirms Thomas has been found guilty of treason and people (including every member of the council) are calling for his head. Thomas doesn’t believe King Edward would allow it, but Edward tells his brother the king has signed the order.
Thomas continues to play the victim and blames his brother for everything that’s happening. He thinks Edward has won again, and then asks if his brother is going to allow them to execute him. Edward says he is, even though the pain of that decision will remain with him every day.
Edward begs his brother to accept what he’s brought upon himself and prepare his soul for death. Edward promises to take care of Thomas’ child after his execution.
After his brother leaves, Thomas writes a note to Elizabeth and hides it in his shoe.
Morning arrives and Thomas’ clothes are laid out for his execution. He whispers a request to his servant, Richard, as he dresses, telling him about the note and requesting he deliver it to Elizabeth after his death.
Princess Mary confronts Edward Seymour as he’s on the way to his brother’s execution. She reminds him of the damage he’s done and the lies he’s told about her. She asks if he’ll attend the execution as a brother or as the Lord Protector. Edward says he’s not allowed to be both so it will be as Lord Protector.
Princess Mary reveals she’s been asked to take over as Lord Protector because the council thinks he’s been compromised. She vows to protect her brother and when she walks away, Edward rushes off and grabs King Edward. The current Lord Protector explains Princess Mary is plotting against them and King Edward isn’t safe in the palace. (It’s ironic he’s doing exactly what his treasonous brother attempted to do.)
Edward Seymour hands his son, Edward, a letter to take to John Dudley in Norfolk as fast as possible.
Princess Mary visits Elizabeth, knowing she shouldn’t be alone during the execution.
Edward Seymour and King Edward make it to the river and board a small boat while simultaneously Thomas Seymour arrives at his execution. A crowd has gathered and they jeer him, and Thomas is saddened his brother didn’t even bother attending the execution. He doesn’t make a final statement but instead reminds Richard to keep his promise and deliver the note.
Richard betrays his trust and tells the guards that Thomas has hidden a letter in his shoe. Thomas goes to his death knowing Elizabeth won’t read his note. It takes two blows from the executioner’s blade to remove Thomas’ head.
Princess Elizabeth quietly cries as the bells toll. Princess Mary says, “What cannot be cured must be endured.” Mary speaks gently to her sister, but Elizabeth doesn’t want to be treated like a child and sends her sister away.
John Dudley’s back at Stanfield Hall after tracking down rebels when young Edward Seymour arrives with his father’s letter.
Robert Kent, the leader of the rebellion, is strung up and Robert Dudley delivers a speech to the captured rebels. Robert says they should share the same fate as their leader but instead they’ve been granted mercy. John Dudley listens to his son’s speech and shakes his head when Robert suggests they thank God for the Lord Protector’s mercy.
The letter has angered John Dudley to such a degree that he orders all of the captured rebels to be hanged.
Robert heads to the barn away from the crowd in disbelief. Amy joins him and doesn’t understand why he’s upset. She thinks John, Robert, and the others just saved her family, and unexpectedly she leans in and kisses Robert. She quickly backs away, begging him not to tell her father.
King Edward blames Edward Seymour for everything that’s happening minutes before John Dudley and his men show up.
The Lord Protector hurries outside and apologizes to John for losing his temper, but John is there to retrieve King Edward and try and set the country right. John promises they’ll work together – he as the new Lord Protector and Edward as the former one.
John Dudley proclaims his duty is to his King and his realm.
King Edward has emerged outside and asks John if he’s his savior. “I’m anything you want me to be, Sire,” replies John. King Edward smiles for the first time in days.
Princess Mary has joined the council as King Edward arrives to meet with his advisors. Her presence confirms Princess Mary and some members of the council have moved to name her Lord Protector. John announces to all that he is the new Lord Protector, backed by King Edward. No one – including those who championed Mary – objects.
Kat Ashley returns to Chelsea Manor and is caught up in a loving embrace by Princess Elizabeth. She explains she needs to leave Elizabeth’s service, and Elizabeth assures her she never betrayed her.
Elizabeth doesn’t need to push her way through the guards to speak to King Edward this time. She collects Robert Dudley in a big hug before joining King Edward and John Dudley, and meeting her brother’s new dog.
The siblings are left alone to speak, and King Edward reveals John Dudley said she’s to be trusted. Edward hands his sister the note from Thomas Seymour, assuring her he hasn’t read it. She holds it for a moment, calls it the last words of a traitor, and tosses it into the fire unread.
King Edward smiles and hugs Elizabeth, holding her tight.
Maddie Phillips stars in ‘The Boys’ spinoff, ‘Gen V’ (Photo Courtesy of Prime Video)
Prime Video’s spinoff of The Boys will now officially be known as Gen V. Prime Video tweeted a one-minute video with the stars of the college-set series in which the cast members claim the spinoff has everything The Boys has including the intensity, the grit, and the humor. They also teased it’ll be a roller coaster and “filled with blood, guts, and everything else.”
“Superheroes, college….what could go wrong?” asks cast member London Thor.
In addition to London Thor, the season one cast includes Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Lizze Broadway. Shelley Conn, Maddie Phillips, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, and Marco Pigossi also star.
The Boys star Jack Quaid responded to the announcement, tweeting: “Welcome to the family, GEN V! I know I’m just an old, decrepit millennial but I can’t wait to watch your show!” And series creator Eric Kripke promised we’re not f**ing ready for this new generation of superheroes.
The spinoff is currently in production. Prime Video hasn’t confirmed a targeted season one premiere date.
Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters are guiding the series as showrunners and executive producers. Additional executive producers include 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.
“Much like Mork & Mindy spun-off from Happy Days—which is an insane and true fact—our spinoff will exist in the Vought Cinematic Universe, yet have a tone and style all its own. It’s our take on a college show, with an ensemble of fascinating, complicated, and sometimes deadly Young Supes,” stated The Boys’ showrunner and executive producer Eric Kripke when the series was initially announced. “Michele and Tara are stone-cold geniuses, we’re thrilled to have them steer this ship, and grateful to Sony and Amazon for the opportunity. We love this show and can’t wait for you to see it. Also, Baywatch Nights spun-off from Baywatch, and it had vampires. Vampires!”
Set at America’s only college exclusively for young-adult superheroes (run by Vought International), Gen V is an irreverent, R-rated series that explores the lives of hormonal, competitive Supes as they put their physical, sexual, and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the best contracts in the best cities. It’s part college show, part Hunger Games – with all the heart, satire, and raunch of The Boys.
Poster for Paramount Pictures’ ‘Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank’
A sweet, naïve dog named Hank (voiced by Michael Cena) who dreams of becoming a samurai finds himself in a town full of cats who can’t stand him because…well…he’s a dog, in the kid-friendly animated movie Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank.
Inspired by Mel Brooks’ 1974 film Blazing Saddles and co-written by the iconic actor, the film begins with Hank tricked by Ika Chu (voiced by animal advocate Ricky Gervais) into believing he’s been made the new samurai by The Shogun (voiced by Mel Brooks). Ika Chu informs Hank he’s now the hero of a small town named Kakamucho in desperate need of a samurai to protect them from intruders. What Hank doesn’t know is that Ika Chu secretly wants to drive out the town’s cats so he can demolish their village and expand his palace.
Hank happily agrees and travels to the town only to find the citizens – all cats – immediately hate him just because he’s a dog.
Without anywhere else to go and desperate to become a true samurai, Hank turns to Jimbo (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson), an overweight cynical cat who was once a real samurai. At first reluctant but eventually won over by the idea of brutally training Hank, Jimbo takes Hank under his tail and begins to train him to be a true samurai.
Full of slapstick and adolescent humor, Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is an animated re-tooling of Brooks’ film Blazing Saddles seemingly mixed with elements of the Kung Fu Panda trilogy. Unfortunately, it’s nowhere near as creative or entertaining as those films. The movie lacks any real heart or originality.
The voice cast is strong, with Ricky Gervais stealing every scene as the voice of the true villain Ika Chu. Gervais has great comedic timing and portrays Ika Chu as a sneaky, backstabbing kitty cat who loves only himself and detests everyone else.
Samuel L. Jackson IS Samuel L. Jackson as the voice of Jimbo, the once mighty samurai who now is a big, lazy, depressed cat who needs to help Hank so he can once again become who he was meant to be…a hero. Jackson uses retooled lines from some of his other films, such as Pulp Fiction and Snakes on a Plane, which is sure to entertain the adults while going right over the heads of the kids in the audience.
The computer animation looks good but isn’t anything moviegoers haven’t seen already. The biggest drawback is that there’s zero effort to try to do anything new or original. The story, jokes, characters…it’s all been done better and bigger before.
Still, with slapstick action, some likable characters, and juvenile jokes, Paramount Pictures’ Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is a mildly entertaining adventure that should provide both kids and adults a little escapist summer fun.
GRADE: B-
MPAA Rating: PG for some language, rude and suggestive humor, action, and violence
Running Time: 1 hour 37 minutes
Release Date: July 15, 2022
Directed By: Mark Koetsier, Chris Bailey, and Rob Minkoff
J-Hope of BTS released his highly anticipated solo album Jack In The Box on Friday, July 15, 2022. The album drop was accompanied by the release of the second lead single, “Arson,” and its official music video.
Jack In The Box is heavily hip-hop influenced and gives off a ’90s hip-hop vibe. The album contains a total of 10 tracks including the first single, “More,” which was released on July 1st, debuting at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track 7 “What If” is sampled from “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” by the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard of the iconic hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Already a fan favorite, “Equal Sign” finds J-Hope showing off his singing voice – a rare treat from the rapper. The song’s powerful lyrics speak to everyone being equal and ask “why is it a sin to be different? Beyond age, Beyond gender, beyond border.”
The smooth flow and narrative in the album can be felt throughout, starting with the first track and concluding with the final track. “J-Hope participated in the overall album making from music, concept, design, and music video, bringing out his own unique colors through the album,” stated Big Hit Music.
Big Hit Music describes the story the album tells as a whole: “The first two tracks, ‘Intro’ and ‘Pandora’s Box,’ tell a story behind the origin of J-Hope’s stage name which comes from Greek and Roman mythology, ‘Pandora’s Box.’ The dual main tracks ‘More’ and ‘Arson’ unfold J-Hope’s authentic stories, from his pure passion to inner shadow and agony, that prove his growth. The album also carries on the essence of BTS who have been validating themselves through music.”
All 10 tracks off of Jack In The Box are currently charting in the top 15 on the All Genres chart on US iTunes, with “Arson” leading the way at number one. Jack In The Box is currently sitting at number two on the All-Genres chart.
J-Hope of BTS releases ‘ Jack in the Box’ (Photo Credit: Big Hit Music)
Shortly after Jack In The Box dropped, Rolling Stone released an interview with J-Hope in which he expresses his nervousness at being the first BTS member to drop a solo album. “Jack in the Box is filled only with things I personally wanted to do, almost to the point where I worry to myself, “Did I focus too much on solely what I wanted to do?” [laughing] I think that’s where the half nervousness comes from. This album is really meaningful to me, and mostly, I feel proud and excited it’s coming out,” said J-Hope during the Rolling Stone interview.
J-Hope collaborated with the talented artist KAWS for the cover artwork of Jack In The Box.
Talking about their first collaboration together, KAWS said, “I was thrilled when J-Hope invited me to collaborate on the cover artwork for his solo project. We have become friendly the last few years and I’m happy our paths will have crossed at this moment in time.”
Jack In The Box is available now on all streaming platforms and will be released via Weverse Albums on July 29th. The Weverse Albums app allows users to download the album, photos, and more through QR codes.
The world-renowned superstar is slated to make his solo stage debut at one of the biggest music festivals in the world, Lollapalooza, where he’ll not just be performing, he’ll be a headliner. J-Hope is set to take the stage on Sunday, July 31, 2022. During a Vlive after his album was released, J-Hope revealed there will be a surprise at Lollapalooza.
Jack In The Box Tracklist
1. Intro
2. Pandora’s Box
3. More
4. STOP
5. = (Equal Sign)
6. Music Box: Reflection
7. What If
8. Safety Zone
9. Future
10. Arson
Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon and Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen in ‘House of the Dragon’ (Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO)
The schedule’s not nearly as crowded as usual but there are still quite a few TV networks and streaming services hosting panels at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con. The CW’s missing from this year’s SDCC after years of bringing all their comic book-inspired series to the Con, and their absence is definitely noticeable – particularly on Sunday’s schedule.
Fortunately, streaming services Prime Video, Apple TV+, Hulu, and Paramount+ are picking up the slack and heading to the San Diego Convention Center with series including The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Severance, For All Mankind, The Orville: New Horizons, Evil, and the Star Trek franchise. And HBO’s panel for House of the Dragon is guaranteed to be one of the biggest draws of the weekend. Plus, AMC’s The Walking Dead says goodbye to the San Diego Comic-Con with one last panel in support of the show’s final season.
The 2022 San Diego Comic-Con kicks off on Wednesday, July 20th with preview night followed by full days of panels Thursday, July 21st through Sunday, July 24th. The following list of television panels includes descriptions provided by SDCC.
Thursday, July 21st
The Rookie & The Rookie: Feds – 10:45am, Ballroom 20
Nathan Fillion and Niecy Nash-Betts join executive producers Alexi Hawley and Terence Paul Winter to discuss how worlds will collide when The Rookie franchise expands.
Ghosts – 1pm, Ballroom 20
TV’s #1 new series and fan-favorite phenomenon Ghosts follows Samantha and Jay, a couple who learn that their new dream house is inhabited by ghosts that only Samantha can see and hear. Series stars Rose McIver, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Brandon Scott Jones, Richie Moriarty, Danielle Pinnock, Asher Grodman, Román Zaragoza, Sheila Carrasco, Rebecca Wisocky, and Devan Chandler Long join executive producers Joe Port and Joe Wiseman for a “spirited” panel conversation and a look at never-before-seen footage.
Rugrats – 1pm, Room 6BCF
Voice talent from the Paramount+ Original Series Rugrats EG Daily (Tommy), Cheryl Chase (Angelica), and Charlet Chung (Kimi), along with executive producer Eryk Casemiro bust out of the playpen to give fans an exclusive look at behind-the-scenes art and sneak peeks of content, perform a live table-read, and provide answers to popular questions. A baby’s gotta do what a baby’s gotta do!
Abbott Elementary – 1:30pm, Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Star and executive producer Quinta Brunson and stars Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis, and Sheryl Lee Ralph join executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker for a LIVE virtual panel to discuss the freshman series breakout hit ahead of its season 2 return on ABC this fall.
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur – 2:15pm, Room 6BCF
The cast and creative team of Disney Channel’s highly anticipated animated series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, based on Marvel’s hit comic books, hold a conversation about this innovative action-comedy series centered on African American teen girl superhero Lunella Lafayette. Panelists include Diamond White, Libe Barer, and Fred Tatasciore, executive producer Steve Loter, supervising producer Rodney Clouden, and producer Pilar Flynn.
National Treasure: Edge of History – 2:15pm, Ballroom 29
The cast and executive producers share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Disney+ Original series National Treasure: Edge of History, which is an expansion of the hit film franchise. Series regulars Lisette Olivera, Jake Austin Walker, Antonio Cipriano, Jordan Rodrigues, Zuri Reed, and Lyndon Smith and executive producers Cormac and Marianne Wibberley gather to discuss this upcoming action-adventure series.
Vampire Academy – 2:45pm, Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Showrunners and executive producers Julie Plec and Marguerite MacIntyre will join series regulars Sisi Stringer (Rose Hathaway), Daniela Nieves (Lissa Dragomir), Kieron Moore (Dimitri Belikov), and Andre Dae Kim (Christian Ozera) to discuss Peacock’s highly anticipated Vampire Academy, based on the internationally bestselling book series—a story of friendship, romance, and danger. In a world of privilege and glamour, two young women’s friendship transcends their strikingly different classes as they prepare to complete their education and enter vampire society. One as a powerful Royal, the other a half-vampire Guardian trained to protect against the savage ‘Strigoi’ who threaten to tear their society apart. That is if Royal infighting doesn’t do the job first.
Cast will partake in a Q&A live panel and give an exclusive first look moderated by Entertainment Weekly’s Sydney Bucksbaum. The series is from Universal Television and will premiere on Peacock on September 15.
Motherland: Fort Salem – 3pm, Room 7AB
Launching from an alternate American history in which the witches of Salem ended their persecution by agreeing to fight for the U.S. government, Motherland: Fort Salem is more than a fantasy show. It’s a bold action series where powerful women are at the forefront. Hear the creator/executive producer Eliot Laurence discuss the new and final season, why witches and magic continue to enthrall us, and more.
Severance – 3:30pm, Ballroom 20
Executive producer and director Ben Stiller, creator and executive producer Dan Erickson, and cast members Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, Dichen Lachman, and Jen Tullock sit down with Patton Oswalt to share “innie” secrets from season 1 of the Apple TV+ critically acclaimed series.
SpongeBob Squarepants – 3:30pm, Room 6BCF
Put on your diving suit and get ready to delve deep into Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants and its two original spinoff series, The Patrick Star Show, and the Paramount+ Original Series, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years. Legendary voice talent from all three series — Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Jill Talley (Karen, Squidina), Kate Higgins (Narlene), and Carlos Alazraqui (Nobby) — and executive producers Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller will take fans on an undersea adventure to explore these iconic shows and characters and reveal what to expect next from SpongeBob and the denizens of Bikini Bottom.
The Wheel of Time: Origins – 4:15pm, Room 6A The Wheel of Time: Origins is the animated digital short companion series to hit, fantasy epic The Wheel of Time on Prime Video. The Wheel of Time: Origins brings fans deeper into the lore of The Wheel of Time and its vast history and subjects. The creative team and a surprise guest behind The Wheel of Time: Origins treat fans to a deep dive conversation into the making of this beloved companion series, along with an exclusive special video presentation that promises to deliver some Comic-Con magic to attendees.
Beavis and Butt-Head – 4:45pm, Ballroom 29 Beavis and Butt-Head creator Mike Judge joins a celebrity moderator as they have a lively conversation about Beavis, Butt-Head, and everything in-between. They’ll discuss the upcoming Beavis and Butt-Head Paramount+ original series, as well as the recently released movie Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe.
Koala Man – 6pm, Room 6BCF
From the creators of Rick and Morty and Pokémon Detective Pikachu, Koala Man makes its debut at Comic-Con with creator, EP, and the Koala himself, Michael Cusack, and EPs Justin Roiland,Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, and Michael Cowap. Learn what the suburban Aussie superhero is all about as the team discusses the Hulu series’ premiere, breaking news, and more.
Solar Opposites – 7:15pm, Room 6BCF
The Solar Opposites co-creators and EPs Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan, with EP Josh Bycel and Danielle Uhlarik, will discuss the newly released season 3 on Hulu and what the aliens are up to later this year. Accompanied by cast members Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone, and Mary Mack, this discussion is sure to be otherworldly.
Norman Reedus, Ross Marquand, Lauren Cohan, and Seth Gilliam in ‘The Walking Dead’ (Photo Credit: Jace Downs/AMC)
Friday, July 22nd
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – 10:30am, Hall H
Prime Video’s new series brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, from the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map.
Meet cast members Morfydd Clark, Charles Edwards, Rob Aramayo, Benjamin Walker, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Charlie Vickers, Nazanin Boniadi, Tyroe Muhafidin, Daniel Weyman, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Trystan Gravelle, Maxim Baldry, Ema Horvath, Lloyd Owen, Leon Wadham, Markella Kavenagh, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Sara Zwangobani, Sophia Nomvete, and Owain Arthur along with showrunners JD Payne, Patrick McKay, and EP Lindsey Weber.
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai – 11am, Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront
Magic, mystery, mayhem, and Mogwai! The cast and crew of Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai answer your questions about the upcoming HBO Max animated prequel series. Executive producers Tze Chun and Brendan Hay, alongside Tara Rueping (art director), Izaac Wang (the voice of Sam), A. J. LoCascio (voice of Gizmo), Gabrielle Neveah Green (voice of Elle), and others will unveil the first clues to unlocking the secrets of the Mogwai that will leave you hungry for adventure (just don’t eat after midnight!). Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation.
Smiling Friends – 12pm, Indigo Ballroom
Michael Cusak and Zach Hadel, the creators behind the new Adult Swim series Smiling Friends, reveal what’s in store for Pim, Charlie, and the rest of the company dedicated to bringing happiness to their bizarre yet colorful world.
Tales of the Walking Dead – 12:30pm, Hall H
Introducing a new series within The Walking Dead Universe, cast and creatives discuss the anthology of life-and-death, high-stakes survival within Tales of the Walking Dead. Cast will appear to discuss their exploration of unique stories within these stand-alone episodes focused on both new and established characters within the walker apocalypse. Creators will share their thoughts on single-episode storytelling, and cast will share behind-the-scenes anecdotes about these stories. Plus, view the premiere of the series’ trailer.
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal – 1pm, Indigo Ballroom
After winning five Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Animated Program, Genndy Tartakovksy’s Primal returns to Adult Swim. Animation legend Genndy Tartakovsky and art director Scott Wills dive deep into the second season of the acclaimed animation adventure.
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder – 1pm, Room 6A
The! Proud! Family! What? Creator and executive producer Bruce W. Smith, executive producer Ralph Farquhar, and series stars Kyla Pratt (Penny) and Alisa Reyes (LaCienega) discuss the revival of the groundbreaking animated series The Proud Family and share a behind-the-scenes look at the first season.
The Walking Dead – 1:30, Hall H
This must-watch panel will feature Scott Gimple, Showrunner and Executive Producer Angela Kang, Executive Producer, Director and Special Effects Makeup Supervisor Greg Nicotero and cast members Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Christian Serratos, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Seth Gilliam, Josh McDermitt, Michael James Shaw, Cailey Fleming and Lauren Ridloff as they answer fan questions, share behind-the-scenes stories about filming the final season, and reveal the highly anticipated trailer for season 11.
Paper Girls – 1:30pm, Ballroom 20
From Amazon Studios, Legendary Television, and Plan B comes Paper Girls, a coming-of-age sci-fi adventure series based on the bestselling graphic novels by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang. The cast, creators, and executive producers present an in-depth look at what to expect from this Prime Video series, debuting on July 29. Paper Girls is a high-stakes personal journey following four paper girls — Erin, Mac, Tiffany, and KJ — who are out on their delivery route in the early morning hours after Halloween 1988 when they become caught in the crossfire between warring time-travelers, changing the course of their lives forever.
Transported into the future, these girls must figure out a way to get back to the past, a journey that will bring them face-to-face with the grown-up versions of themselves and the Old Watch, a militant faction of time-travelers who have outlawed time travel so that they can remain in power. To survive, the girls will need to overcome their differences and learn to trust each other, and themselves.
Rick and Morty: The Vindicators – 2pm, Indigo Ballroom
Calling all Rick and Morty fans! Executive producer Sarah Carbiener joins Rick and Morty producer Nick Rutherford for a first look at the Adult Swim digital series The Vindicators based on breakout characters from Rick and Morty. Be the first to watch Supernova, Vance Maximus, Alan Rails, Crocubot, and Noob Noob fight crime, avert genocides, and yuk it up without Rick and Morty.
Transformers: EarthSpark – 2:15pm, Room 6A
Autobots, roll out! Meet the next generation of heroes in the new original animated series Transformers: EarthSpark. From Nickelodeon and Entertainment One, the Paramount+ Original Series will showcase an insider event that celebrates a new take on the iconic global franchise with a behind-the-scenes look at art, casting, and clips from the series. Featured panelists include all new-series voice talent—Danny Pudi (Bumblebee), Kathreen Khavari (Twitch), and Zeno Robinson (Thrash)—along with co-executive producers Dale Malinowski and Ant Ward.
For All Mankind – 2:45pm, Ballroom 20
Kelly Lawler leads a conversation with creators and executive producers Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi are joined by executive producer Maril Davis and cast members Joel Kinnaman, Shantel VanSanten, Jodi Balfour, Sonya Walger, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, Casey Johnson, Coral Peña, Wrenn Schmidt, and Edi Gathegi to discuss the propulsive third season of the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ alternate reality series.
Bob’s Burgers – 3pm, Indigo Ballroom
The Emmy Award–winning animated FOX series Bob’s Burgers makes its triumphant return to San Diego hot off the critically acclaimed release of The Bob’s Burgers Movie. Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard, executive producer Nora Smith, and director/producer Bernard Derriman will break news about the upcoming season. The always entertaining cast — including H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz, and Larry Murphy — will have you howling with laughter with never-before-seen footage followed by a lively panel discussion and audience Q&A.
Little Demon – 4pm, Indigo Ballroom
It’s been long prophesized that a malevolent force would alter the universe for the rest of time, and you can get a front-row seat! FXX celebrates its newest animated comedy, Little Demon, by heading to the metaphysical realm of San Diego in advance of its premiere later this summer. Thirteen years after being impregnated by Satan (Danny DeVito), a reluctant mother, Laura (Aubrey Plaza), and her Antichrist daughter, Chrissy (Lucy DeVito), attempt to live an ordinary life in Delaware but are constantly thwarted by monstrous forces, including Satan, who yearns for custody of his daughter’s soul.
Actors Danny DeVito, Aubrey Plaza, and Lucy DeVito and creators Darcy Fowler, Seth Kirschner, and Kieran Valla join executive producer Dan Harmon for an exclusive screening, followed by an other-worldly Q&A.
Queer for Fear – 4:45pm, Room 6A Queer for Fear, Shudder’s original documentary series, premieres this fall on Shudder and AMC+. The EPs and key interviewees from the four-part docu-series discuss the history of Queer representation in the thriller/horror genre of television and film. Panelists will discuss the creative process of re-examining genre stories through a Queer lens. Plus, view a sneak peek of the series.
Archer – 5pm, Indigo Ballroom Archer, the award-winning animated comedy series, returns to San Diego in celebration of its upcoming 13th season! This year, Archer and The Agency have been acquired by the spy conglomerate known as IIA and struggle to find their identity. Will they be able to maintain their independence, or will they succumb to their corporate overlords? There will be an exclusive screening of the season 13 opener, followed by a spirited Q&A with H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Chris Parnell, Judy Greer, Amber Nash, and Lucky Yates, plus executive producers Matt Thompson and Casey Willis.
The Great North – 7pm, Room 6BCF
The Tobin family hosts a hilarious conversation about their outrageous Alaskan adventures on FOX’s hit animated series The Great North. Creators and executive producers Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, executive producer Loren Bouchard, and stars Nick Offerman, Dulcé Sloan, Paul Rust, Aparna Nancherla, and Ron Funches discuss what’s to come and preview the upcoming third season with exclusive clips, breaking news and special appearances from star Jenny Slate and more.
Cristin Milioti as Emma and William Jackson Harper as Noah in ‘The Resort’ (Photo by: Peacock)
Saturday, July 23rd
The Ghost and Molly McGee – 10am, Room 6A
Creators/Executive producers Bill Motz and Bob Roth and executive producer Steve Loter hold a joyful celebration of this Disney Channel original series. Cast and crew will talk about their favorite moments, songs, and behind-the-scenes stories from season one, along with some fan surprises and hints at what’s to come in season two!
Evil – 10am, Ballroom 20
It’s the cast of Paramount+’s hit series Evil! Now in its third season, the critically acclaimed psychological mystery examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest and a contractor as they investigate the church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there’s a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.
Series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Christine Lahti, and Kurt Fuller host an exclusive sneak peek of an episode from Season Three followed by a moderated panel discussion.
House of the Dragon – 11:30am, Hall H
Based on George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the HBO Original series House of the Dragon is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and tells the story of House Targaryen. The series debut’s August 21 on HBO and HBO Max.
Panelists include co-creator/executive producer George R. R. Martin, co-creator/co-showrunner/executive producer/writer Ryan Condal, co-showrunner/executive producer/director Miguel Sapochnik, and Paddy Considine (King Viserys Targaryen), Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), Emma D’Arcy (Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen), Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon), Eve Best (Princess Rhaenys Targaryen), Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole), Graham McTavish (Ser Harrold Westerling), Milly Alcock (Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen), and Emily Carey (Young Alicent Hightower).
The Simpsons – 11:30am, Ballroom 20
Writers, animators, and mind-blowing special guests reveal the adventures planned for The Simpsons in season 34 and beyond. Get a sneak peek at Treehouse of Horror XXXIII . . . and the never-before-attempted bonus Halloween episode! That’s right: Two Halloweens in 2022! Secrets will be revealed! Games will be played! And freebies — including original artwork — will be given away! Live in person for the first time since 2019 — come and be astounded at how panelists let our bodies go!
American Dad – 12:30pm, Ballroom 20
It’s a Smith Family Funday with “Steve” (Scott Grimes), “Klaus” (Dee Bradley Baker), and “Jeff Fischer” (Jeff Fischer) plus executive producer and co-creator Matt Weitzman, executive producer Joe Chandler, co-executive producer Nicole Shabtai. Moderated by American Dad! alum Jordan Blum, who will treat American Dad! fans to a first look at scenes from all-new episodes coming soon to TBS.
Apple TV+ Storytellers – 12:30pm, Room 6A
Ronald D. Moore (co-creator, executive producer, For All Mankind), Simon Kinberg (co-creator/showrunner/executive producer, Invasion, See), executive producer and showrunner Jonathan Tropper and creator and executive producer of Mythic Quest, Megan Ganz, talk to Dominic Patten about creating the unique worlds of their series and share exclusive sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. David S. Goyer will also join from the set of Foundation with a special sneak peek at the upcoming second season.
Star Trek Universe – 12:45pm, Hall H
The Star Trek Universe panel returns to Comic-Con, featuring exclusive back-to-back conversations with the casts and executive producers from Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds to discuss the latest seasons of their hit series and tease what’s ahead, along with a few reveals and surprises.
Family Guy – 1:15pm, Ballroom 20
Get an exclusive, first look at the Family Guy season 21 premiere episode and watch the full episode months before the rest of the world! Afterward, you will get a special sneak peek at all of the hilarity and high jinks that will be coming next fall!
Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire – 2pm, Ballroom 20
The highly anticipated first series in AMC Networks’ Anne Rice collection makes its Comic-Con panel debut with Executive Producer Mark Johnson, Creator, Writer and Showrunner Rolin Jones, cast members Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Bailey Bass and Eric Bogosian and Production Designer Mara LePere Schloop discussing this new iteration of Anne Rice’s revolutionary and bestselling novel, stepping into the role of these iconic characters, bringing the world of early 1900s New Orleans to life and debuting a first official series trailer.
Interview’s first season consists of 7 episodes and is an emotionally charged, character-driven series that follows Louis de Pointe du Lac (Anderson), Lestat de Lioncourt (Reid) and Claudia (Bass)’s epic story of love, blood, and the perils of immortality.
The Sandman – 2:30pm, Hall H
Prepare to enter The Dreaming as the live-action adaptation of Neil’s Gaiman’s beloved DC comic series arrives in Hall H of San Diego Comic-Con. There is another world that awaits us when we close our eyes and sleep–a place called the Dreaming, where The Sandman, Master of Dreams (Tom Sturridge), gives shape to our deepest fears and fantasies. But when Dream is unexpectedly captured and held prisoner for a century, his absence sets off a series of events that will change both the dreaming and waking worlds forever.
The Sandman is a rich, character-driven blend of myth and dark fantasy woven together over the course of 10 epic chapters following Dream’s many adventures. Be among the first to find out what’s in store for the groundbreaking series, as well as some Comic-Con exclusives and surprises. This will be a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. From Warner Bros. Television and based on the DC comic, season 1 of The Sandman debuts August 5 on Netflix.
Krapopolis – 2:45pm, Room 6BCF
Creator Dan Harmon (Rick and Morty), executive producer Jordan Young, supervising director Pete Michels, and voice actors Matt Berry, Pam Murphy, and Duncan Trussell discuss their new animated series Krapopolis, and offer a sneak peek of the series. From animation studio Bento Box Entertainment and created by Harmon for FOX, the series is set in mythical ancient Greece, centered on a flawed family of humans, gods, and monsters that tries to run one of the world’s first cities without killing each other. This is the first animated series to be curated entirely on the blockchain.
The Orville: New Horizons – 3pm, Ballroom 20
From Emmy Award–winning executive producer and creator Seth MacFarlane, The Orville is finally back for season 3 and on HULU. The full crew of the U.S.S. Orville — Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, Jessica Szohr, J Lee, Anne Winters, Mark Jackson, and Chad L. Coleman — plus executive producers David A. Goodman and Brannon Braga and co-producer Tom Constantino talk on all things Orville and offer an exclusive first look at an upcoming episode from season 3.
Reginald the Vampire – 3pm, Indigo Ballroom
Featuring an exclusive first look at the new SYFY series coming this October as well as a thirst-quenching discussion with stars Jacob Batalon, Mandela Van Peebles, Em Haine, and Savannah Basley, showrunner Harley Petyon, and executive producers Jeremiah Chechik and Lindsay Macadam. Moderated by Fat Vampire author Johnny B. Truant, which the series is based on.
Mythic Quest – 4pm, Ballroom 20
Creator, executive producer, and star Rob McElhenney joins co-creator, executive producer, and showrunner Megan Ganz, executive producer and star David Hornsby, and cast members Charlotte Nicdao, Danny Pudi, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis, and Ashly Burch dive into the critically hailed Apple TV+ workplace comedy with moderator Craig Mazin and share an exclusive first look at the upcoming third season.
Conjuring Kesha – 4pm, Room 6BCF
Global pop superstar Kesha and some of her famous friends explore the supernatural in Conjuring Kesha, an all-new docuseries from Discovery+ launching July 22. Kesha will be live and in-person with some of her celebrity friends to give fans an exclusive sneak peek into her paranormal adventures. Hear about Kesha’s lifelong fascination with the unknown and personal stories from her skeptical friends while on their cosmic exploration of life’s supernatural mysteries.
Resident Alien – 4:15pm, Indigo Ballroom
The cast of Resident Alien, Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi Fiehler, Elizabeth Bowen, and Judah Prehn, and executive producer/showrunner Chris Sheridan come together for the first time on the same stage to answer your burning questions and give you an out-of-this-world exclusive look into the season 2 return on August 10 on SYFY. Moderated by Ancient Aliens star and co-executive producer (and Resident Alien guest star), Giorgio A. Tsoukalos.
The End is Nye – 4:15pm, Room 6A
Bill Nye the Science Guy is back and hosting an all-new science disaster series The End Is Nye with co-creators Seth MacFarlane and Brannon Braga. Each episode of the Peacock series explores an epic global disaster with engaging VFX spectacles, then demystifies them using science to show how we can survive, mitigate, and even prevent them. Sprinkled with Seth MacFarlane’s signature humor, this timely series explores end-of-the-world scenarios with Bill Nye at the center of it all.
Executive producer Bill Nye, showrunner/EP Brannon Braga, and executive producer Erica Huggins (president, Fuzzy Door) debut the official trailer and share an exclusive sneak peek at their new Peacock series from Universal Television Alternative Studio and UCP.
The Resort – 5:30pm, Indigo Ballroom
Creator Andy Siara joins cast members William Jackson Harper, Cristin Milioti, Nina Bloomgarden, and Luis Gerardo Méndez for a special screening and conversation as they premiere the highly anticipated mystery thriller The Resort. It is a multi-generational, coming-of-age love story disguised as a fast-paced mystery about the disappointment of time. An anniversary trip puts a marriage to the test when the couple finds themselves embroiled in one of the Yucatan’s most bizarre unsolved mysteries that took place 15 years prior.
Hamster & Gretel – 6:45pm, Room 6A
The cast and creative team behind Disney Channel’s Hamster & Gretel present a first look at the hilarious new superhero series before it premieres. Renowned animation veteran and creator Dan Povenmire, co-creator of the hit series Phineas and Ferb, will be joined by co-producer and story editor Joanna Hausmann and select cast members for a discussion about the world and the characters of this new music-filled animated series, moderated by actress and comedian Liza Koshy.
Chucky – 6:45pm, Indigo Ballroom
He’s your friend ‘till the very end! Chucky creator/executive producer Don Mancini joins the voice of the iconic killer doll, Brad Dourif, with surprise guests for a can’t-miss conversation moderated by TV Guide Magazine’s Damian Holbrook and a behind-the-scenes look at season 2 returning this October on USA and SYFY.
JD Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, and Frankie Loyal in ‘Mayans M.C.’ season 4 episode 6 (Photo CR: Prashant Gupta/FX)
Sunday, July 24th
Mayans M.C. – 12pm, Hall H
FX’s fuel-injected drama series Mayans M.C. returns to Comic-Con for a special screening and a live conversation with Elgin James (co-creator/executive producer/director/writer) and series stars JD Pardo (EZ Reyes), Clayton Cardenas (Angel Reyes), Danny Pino (Miguel Galindo), Sarah Bolger (Emily Thomas), Emilio Rivera (Marcus Alvarez), Michael Irby (Obispo “Bishop” Losa), Raoul Max Trujillo (Che “Taza” Romero), Frankie Loyal (Hank “Tranq” Loza), Joseph Lucero (Neron “Creeper” Vargas), Vincent Vargas (Gilberto “Gilly” Lopez), Gino Vento (Nestor Oceteva), and JR Bourne (Isaac Packer).
Mayans M.C. follows the life of Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes, a member of the Mayans M.C. charter on the Cali/Mexi border.
What We Do in the Shadows – 1:15pm, Hall H
FX’s What We Do in the Shadows brings the World’s Greatest Vampire Nightclub to San Diego! Mix it up with the hottest vampires (and their familiar) to come out of Staten Island in hundreds and hundreds of years! Appearing (subject to change): Kayvan Novak (Nandor), Matt Berry (Laszlo), Natasia Demetriou (Nadja), Harvey Guillén (Guillermo), Mark Proksch (Colin Robinson), and Kristen Schaal (The Guide), as well as Paul Simms (executive producer/writer), Stefani Robinson (executive producer/writer), Yana Gorskaya (co-EP/director/editor), and Kyle Newacheck (co-EP/director). Be among the first humans to set eyes on a brand new episode.
What We Do in the Shadows airs Tuesdays at 10:00 pm ET/PT on FX and streams the next day on Hulu. BAAAaaaaat!
‘Alone’ season 9 competitor Karie (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
The History Channel’s Alone season nine episode eight begins with six survivalists remaining in the Labrador wilderness. By the time the episode wraps up, two more contestants have tapped out. One survivalist is forced to leave the game due to medical issues, and the other has multiple injuries and can’t physically continue on his own.
Episode eight, “Gut Feeling,” checks in with all six contestants and moves the season forward from Day 42 to the morning of Day 46.
Karie Lee, Age 57, Sandpoint, ID
Day 42: Karie explains her teeth are turning black because of the cast iron pot she’s using to cook berries. Her fruit leather absorbs the iron, and her teeth are changing color. She uses horsetail to create a tooth powder, hoping it helps. It does, and she’s all smiles as she heads out muskrat hunting.
Karie spends a little time trying to figure out how to hunt in the water without losing her arrow and comes up with a workable solution. She teethers an arrow to her floating line so she can retrieve both it and a muskrat. Karie’s anxious for a meal, but a stationary camera shows a muskrat close by in the water while she’s not paying any attention. (Show of hands of viewers who, like me, yelled at the screen to look up!) Fortunately, she finally notices the animal. Unfortunately, it dives before she gets off a shot.
She returns to her shelter without any food. Karie’s not going to give up on the muskrats but failed on her first hunt.
Karie reminds viewers her goal should she win is to build a wilderness school on land she recently purchased.
Day 43: Karie sings a song she wrote about the area. (The contestants have been doing more singing this season than normal, and I’m not sure that’s a good thing!) She finishes up and turns her attention back to surviving, focusing her attention again on getting a muskrat.
Karie finds a good spot on the bank and waits for any movement. Bubbles appear, and she waits patiently for whatever is about to emerge. A muskrat makes it onto the shore and Karie takes a shot. The arrow hits its mark, and she crawls over to the muskrat while warning it not to go back into the water or bite her.
Karie uses her knife to finish it off and holds up her kill. She’s excited to have dinner, hopes it tastes good, and thanks the animal for its life while stroking the soft fur.
Back at camp, she roasts the muskrat and says it tastes a lot like beaver. (A pound of muskrat has almost 800 calories.) As she eats, snow begins to fall.
Karie’s spent a lifetime preparing for this adventure.
Day 44: Karie’s celebrating Halloween by dressing up as a muskrat, complete with glasses made from muskrat pelvic bone. (Why the glasses? No idea.) She’s created a puppet out of the muskrat fur and performs a little show, confirming the contestants are, in fact, losing their minds.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Tom (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Tom, Age 34, Earlysville, VA
Day 43: Tom took a nasty fall on Day 42 and he wakes on Day 43 still in a lot of pain. His back hurts, and he had a sleepless night because he couldn’t get comfortable. Tom’s worried that if he falls again, he could do serious damage.
He’s lost 38 pounds since the first day, but if he gets a beaver, he’ll have a full belly and be able to rest his back for a few days. Tom has realized the challenge isn’t about traps or hunting, it’s about him; it’s about facing his demons.
Tom heads down in the early morning hours to look for a beaver but doesn’t have any luck. Back at his shelter, he boils Icelandic moss, which is rich in calcium, iodine, and potassium. He’s only had lichens and bunchberries the past three days. If he doesn’t get real food, he’ll be in trouble soon.
Although he really should be resting to heal his back, he works on getting clay to seal gaps in his chimney. And, of course, he takes another tumble. Tom goes down hard and it’s obvious he should tap out. This latest fall injures his back and his knee.
Tom grabs his first aid kit and wraps his swollen knee. He believes that if he had food, he would be able to stick it out. But as it is, he can’t even manage to collect firewood.
A Whiskey Jack perches in a nearby tree as Tom makes the call to tap out. He says the area’s amazing and it’s touched parts of him he didn’t even know existed. He’s not done in his heart and mind, but his body is beaten and he needs to leave.
Tom thanks Labrador and everything it gave him. “I hope to take the lessons that I learned and bring them home to make more of my dreams a reality,” says Tom. His dad taught him a lot and was a big inspiration, and he wishes he were still alive to see him take on this challenge.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Adam (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Adam, Age 36, Fayetteville, AR
Day 43: Adam prepares his costume since tomorrow is Halloween. He loves making his own costumes and this year he’s created a grouse costume, complete with a bill and feather headdress. The bill’s made of tarp covered in charcoal soot, and Adam seems pretty impressed with his creativity.
Adam uses the wooden dock to make insulated shutters for his window to keep out the wind. His carpentry skills are impressive, and the shutters look professionally made.
Day 44: Adam plays both the part of the homeowner and the trick-or-treater as Halloween arrives. He asks and answers questions and offers up berries as a treat. The trick-or-treating Adam teases the homeowning Adam that another house gave him bear meat and warns Adam he’s going to get egged. (Adam has quite the imagination.)
“Does this whole thing make me seem totally insane?” asks Adam. Yes, Adam, it does.
Day 45: Adam wakes feeling extremely homesick and thinks he needs to stay busy to fight it off.
He finds a new river to fish and is excited by the new possibilities it opens up. He then heads into the woods and spots a hare about 20’ away, killing it with his first shot. It’s a huge hare and he plans on cooking rabbit stew.
Later that night, he eats his first-ever wild hare. Snowshoe hares can contain more than 800 calories, so it’s an important meal for Adam. “Today was a caloric gamble that really paid off,” says Adam, adding that it’s been one of the most eventful days of the challenge.
‘Alone’ season 9 competitor Jessie (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Jessie, Age 49, Pagosa Springs, CO
Day 43: Jessie continues to work on Hodge Podge Lodge a month and a half into the challenge. She’s suffering from an upset stomach and burps while she works. She’s felt queasy for a few days but needs to check on the rabbit fur and finish her walls with moss.
Jessie has no idea why she’s belching so much.
A short while later, Hodge Podge Lodge is officially finished! Jessie realizes she spent too much time on her shelter and is down 45 pounds since Day 1.
She feels nauseous as she heads out to check her snares and is worried that she might have giardia. However, she doesn’t have any symptoms other than stomach pain. Jessie thinks she might be feeling the effects of starvation.
None of her snares have anything in them.
Day 44: It’s nighttime and Jessie’s still under the weather. She continues to feel nauseous and doesn’t even feel like drinking water.
She becomes ill and vomits inside Hodge Podge Lodge. Jessie explains she rarely vomits, so she’s concerned she drank water she shouldn’t have or that she has too much acid in her system.
Jessie decides to have a little charcoal to help her stomach before attempting to drink water. It tastes like eating mud but she’s feeling better a while later. She reminds herself to have faith that things will get better and just needs to push through the suffering.
Day 45: Jessie’s miserable again as she hunkers down for the night. Her stomach’s so empty that now she thinks she’s feeling bad due to acid reflux. She consumes more charcoal but it doesn’t help, and she vomits a couple of times.
At 11:48pm she wakes up and vomits again. (I’m surprised she was able to sleep given how loudly her stomach’s rumbling.) This time she vomited just water and now she has a headache from dehydration.
She refuses to tap out and insists she’ll have to be medically pulled. She’s not going to quit.
Day 46: Jessie didn’t confirm her medical check and a safety crew immediately set out to check on her. She’s in bed when they arrive and she claims she’s okay, but if she gets up, she’ll vomit. Jessie explains she can’t keep down water and has vomited nine or 10 times.
Jessie absolutely doesn’t want to quit but her condition makes it impossible for her to remain in the competition. The medical staff believe she has severe inflammation of her stomach lining and it needs to be treated before it does life-threatening damage.
Jessie’s medically pulled from the competition, and she realizes she spent too much time and energy on Hodge Podge Lodge rather than getting food. If she had just tried to connect to nature more, she would have lasted longer.
Jessie’s determined to spend more time on her spiritual growth rather than with her nose to the grindstone in the future.
‘Alone’ Season 9 competitor Teimojin (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Teimojin, Age 31, Montreal, CAN
Day 43: Teimojin holds up his second squirrel, but he isn’t done hunting for the day. He’s focusing on land animals and he’s been hearing lots of noise.
A grouse gets his attention and he heads off to follow the sound. He kills the bird with his first shot and returns to his shelter. Teimojin explains that in order to shoot a grouse, you need to aim, look 45 degrees away so you’re not facing the bird, and then shoot. Apparently, the bird will think you aren’t paying them any attention. (Are birds really that smart?)
Day 44: On Halloween, Teimojin talks about Samhain (the Gaelic harvest festival) and how it’s regarded as a good time to reach out to people beyond the grave. Each contestant was given diamond willow fungus that’s used for smudging, and Teimojin burns it as he says thanks to his ancestors.
‘Alone’ season 9 competitor Juan (Photo by: Brendan George Ko / The History Channel)
Juan Pablo, Age 30, Pinawa, CAN
Day 43: The weather’s turning chilly and Juan’s going to focus on fishing for now. The fish seem to have moved further away from the bank where the temperature’s warmer, and Juan thinks he needs to extend his pier. But is that worth the energy and calories expended?
Ultimately, Juan decides it is worth it and sets to work, hoping he doesn’t regret it.
Juan Pablo wants to be the first non-White to win Alone. “As a Latino, I don’t want to be just a person that you just add for the diversity. I don’t want to be a decoration,” says Juan.
He finishes extending his dock and the effort immediately pays off with a small fish. He reels in a few more brook trout and thanks his catch.
Night falls and he cooks the fish, but, oddly, he doesn’t feel hungry. He eats what he can, but his stomach feels like it doesn’t want food; he can’t believe he doesn’t want to eat. A few hours go by and he doesn’t want to force himself, yet he needs the calories.
Juan’s worried he’s going to get sick and vomit if he eats.
FX just unveiled the official trailer for The Patient, a limited series starring Oscar nominee Steve Carell (Foxcatcher) and Domhnall Gleeson (Run). The 10-episode series is described as a psychological thriller, and the trailer reveals Gleeson’s playing a serial killer with Carell as the unfortunate therapist he’s chosen to tell his secrets to.
The cast also includes Linda Emond, David Alan Grier, Laura Niemi, and Andrew Leeds.
The Patient comes from Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg, the creative minds behind the award-winning The Americans, which wrapped up in 2018 after airing for six incredible seasons on FX. Fields and Weisberg write and executive produce, with series star Steve Carell, Caroline Moore, Victor Hsu, and Chris Long also executive producing.
The Patient premieres on August 30, 2022 on Hulu.
Here’s FX’s official description of the limited series:
“The Patient is a psychological thriller from the minds of Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg about a therapist, Alan Strauss (Carell), who’s held prisoner by a patient, Sam Fortner (Gleeson), who reveals himself to be a serial killer. Sam has an unusual therapeutic demand for Alan: curb his homicidal urges.
In order to survive, Alan must unwind Sam’s disturbed mind and stop him from killing again… but Sam refuses to address critical topics, like his mother Candace (Emond). Alone in captivity, Alan excavates his own past through memories of his old therapist, Charlie (Grier), and grapples with waves of his own repressed troubles – the recent death of his wife, Beth (Niemi), and the painful estrangement from his religious son, Ezra (Leeds).
Over the course of his imprisonment, Alan uncovers not only how deep Sam’s compulsion runs, but also how much work he has to do to repair the rift in his own family. With time running out, Alan fights desperately to stop Sam before Alan becomes complicit in Sam’s murders, or worse – becomes a target himself.”
Two-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan (An Education, Promising Young Woman) and Critics Choice Awards nominee Zoe Kazan (The Big Sick) star in Universal Pictures’ She Said, based on the true story of the New York Times reporters’ investigation into now-convicted felon Harvey Weinstein. The film’s based on She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement written by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, and the new trailer introduces Mullian and Kazan as the reporters who methodically pieced together Weinstein’s decades-long pattern of sexual abuse.
The disgraced former head of Miramax is currently serving 23 years in prison for sexual assault and rape. Additional cases are being brought against the man once thought too powerful to be made to pay for his crimes.
Emmy winner Maria Schrader (Unorthodox limited series) directed from a screenplay by Oscar winner Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Ida). Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner produced, with Megan Ellison and Sue Naegle executive producing.
Universal Pictures will release She Said in theaters on November 18, 2022.
The Plot: Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan star as New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who together broke one of the most important stories in a generation — a story that helped propel the #Metoo movement, shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood and altered American culture forever.
