Chelsea Handler to host the Critics Choice Awards (Photo Credit: Mike Rosenthal / Provided by CCA)
Chelsea Handler has been tapped to host the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards airing live on Sunday, January 15, 2023. The 2023 awards show will mark the first time the comedian and television host has guided the Critics Choice Awards which celebrates the best in movies and television.
The 2023 show will take place at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles and will air on The CW beginning at 7pm ET/PT (tape-delayed on the West Coast).
“We are thrilled to have Chelsea Handler joining us at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards,” said CCA CEO Joey Berlin. “We all know and love her work as a standup comedian, a best-selling author, a podcast host, and actress – and now as host of the Critics Choice Awards! I know this will be the best year yet and can’t wait for everyone to see what we have in store.”
Chelsea Handler hosted the late-night talk show Chelsea Lately for seven years. Handler also wrote six New York Times bestselling books, with Life Will Be the Death of Me set to be adapted into a TV series at Peacock. Handler is attached to star and will executive produce.
Handler received a Grammy nomination for Chelsea Handler: Evolution in the Best Comedy Album category.
Details on the Critics Choice Awards:
“The Critics Choice Awards are bestowed annually to honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement and will continue its combined film and television awards format honoring the best in cinematic, televised, and streaming achievement. Historically, they are the most accurate predictor of Academy Award nominations. The 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards show will be executive-produced by Bob Bain Productions and Berlin Entertainment.”
The Crown‘s season five trailer opens with the Royal Family in crisis. Scandals rock the Royals as Princess Diana and Prince Charles’s marriage disintegrates. Season five promises to be incredibly emotional as the People’s Princess fights back against The Firm.
And can we take a moment to appreciate the incredible casting choices for season five? Netflix’s The Crown always nails it, but the trailer teases we’re in for outstanding performances from the entire ensemble.
Imelda Staunton stars as Queen Elizabeth II, Jonathan Pryce is Prince Philip, Lesley Manville is Princess Margaret, Dominic West plays Prince Charles, and Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana. The cast also includes Claudia Harrison as Princess Anne, Olivia Williams as Camilla Parker Bowles, Jonny Lee Miller as John Major, Salim Daw as Mohamed Al Fayed, and Khalid Abdalla as Dodi Fayed.
The Crown‘s 10 episode fifth season premieres on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
Elizabeth Debicki in ‘The Crown’ season 5 (Photo Credit: Netflix)
The Plot:
Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that shaped her reign.
With the new decade in its stride, the Royal Family are presented with possibly their biggest challenge to date as the public openly question their role in ’90s Britain.
As Queen Elizabeth II (Staunton) approaches the 40th anniversary of her accession, she reflects on a reign that has encompassed nine prime ministers, the advent of mass television and the twilight of the British Empire. Yet new challenges are on the horizon. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the transfer of sovereignty in Hong Kong signals a seismic shift in the international order presenting both obstacles and opportunities. Meanwhile, trouble is brewing closer to home.
Prince Charles (West) pressures his mother to allow him to divorce Diana (Debicki), presenting a constitutional crisis of the monarchy. Rumors circulate as husband and wife are seen to live increasingly separate lives and, as media scrutiny intensifies, Diana decides to take control of her own narrative, breaking with family protocol to publish a book that undermines public support for Charles and exposes the cracks in the House of Windsor.
Tensions are set to rise further, as Mohamed Al Fayed (Daw) arrives on the scene. Driven by his desire for acceptance of the highest order, he harnesses his self-made wealth and power to try and earn him and his son Dodi (Abdalla) a seat at the royal table.
CBS’s FBI is taking a nearly three-week break and will return with season five episode six, “Double Bind,” in a special Sunday night time slot. Directed by Alex Chapple from a script by Claire Demorest, episode six will air on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 8:30pm ET/8pm PT.
Season five stars Missy Peregrym as Special Agent Maggie Bell, Zeeko Zaki as Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, Jeremy Sisto as Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, and Alana De La Garza as Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille. John Boyd plays Special Agent Stuart Scola and Katherine Renee Turner is Special Agent Tiffany Wallace.
Recurring season five guest stars include Shantel VanSanten as Special Agent Nina Chase, Taylor Anthony Miller as Kelly Moran, Vedette Lim as Elise Taylor, and James Chen as Ian Lim.
“Double Bind” Plot: As the team works to rescue a 5-year-old kidnapping victim, Scola suspects the boy’s mother isn’t being forthcoming about why her son was targeted. Also, Nina struggles to open up to Scola about matters in their relationship.
Annika Boras, David Wilson Barnes, Yauhen Brasaus, Brian Sheppard, and Jonathan Castro guest star in episode six.
FBI is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This elite unit brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep New York and the country safe. Born into a multigenerational law enforcement family, Special Agent Maggie Bell commits deeply to the people she works with as well as those she protects. Her partner is Special Agent Omar Adom “OA” Zidan, a West Point graduate via Bushwick who spent two years undercover for the DEA before being cherry-picked by the FBI.
Overseeing them is Special Agent in Charge Isobel Castille, who operates under intense pressure and has undeniable command authority. The team also includes Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jubal Valentine, the nerve center of the office whose ability to easily relate to and engage with both superiors and subordinates makes him a master motivator. The smart and outspoken Special Agent Tiffany Wallace, who spent six years with the NYPD, is partner to Special Agent Stuart Scola, an Ivy League-educated Wall Streeter-turned-FBI agent.
These first-class agents tenaciously investigate cases of tremendous magnitude, including terrorism, organized crime, and counterintelligence.
It’s off to the tropics for Simone and Carter on ABC’s The Rookie: Feds season one episode five. “Felicia” is set to air on Tuesday, October 25, 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.
“Felicia” Plot: Simone and Carter get trapped in the tropics while hunting down a suspect on the run. Simone’s unexpected meet-cute with Dina (Jessica Betts) throws a wrench into Cutty’s love life, and Elena’s high-end fashion splurge cracks open an unsolved murder mystery.
Niecy Nash-Betts in ‘The Rookie: Feds’ season 1 episode 5 (ABC/Eric McCandless)
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 current 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.
Michelle Nunez, Britt Robertson, and Kevin Zegers in season 1 episode 5 (ABC/Eric McCandless)Niecy Nash-Betts and James Lesure in season 1 episode 5 (ABC/Eric McCandless)Britt Robertson and Kevin Zegers in episode 5 (ABC/Eric McCandless)Kevin Zegers, Britt Robertson, and Michelle Nunez in episode 5 (ABC/Eric McCandless)Kevin Zegers in the “Felicia” episode (ABC/Eric McCandless)James Lesure, Felix Solis, and Niecy Nash-Betts in episode 5 (ABC/Eric McCandless)
ABC’s The Rookie season five episode four spelled the end of Rosalind as a threat. Up next, season five episode five – “The Fugitive” – directed by Cherie Nowlan from a script by Diana Mendez Boucher. Episode five airs Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.
Nathan Fillion leads the cast as John Nolan. Eric Winter plays Tim Bradford, Melissa O’Neil is Lucy Chen, Alyssa Diaz plays Angela Lopez, and Richard T. Jones is Wade Grey. Mekia Cox is Nyla Harper, Shawn Ashmore plays Wesley Evers, Tru Valentino is Aaron Thorsen, and Jenna Dewan returns as Bailey Nune.
“The Fugitive” Plot: Officer John Nolan and Officer Celina Juarez are on the hunt for a fugitive after a car incident goes awry. Meanwhile, a past injury comes to haunt Tim and Lucy comes through during his time in need in more ways than one.
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Poster for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 31 (Photo Courtesy of Disney+)
There’s no one better to judge “Michael Bublé Night” on Disney+’s Dancing with the Stars than the Grammy Award-winning artist himself. Bublé will join the judges’ table for the Monday, October 24, 2022 episode featuring the 10 remaining couples.
Michael Bublé will get the episode started with a live performance of “Sway.” The season’s female pros will perform a routine choreographed by Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy. The episode will also feature judge Derek Hough giving a special performance to “Higher” with his fiancé Hayley Erbert and the pro dancers.
“Michael Bublé Night” couples, dance styles, and songs:
Actor and singer Wayne Brady and pro Witney Carson will perform a Quickstep to “I Get A Kick Out Of You” by Michael Bublé
TikTok star Charli D’Amelio and pro Mark Ballas will perform a Foxtrot to “Fever” by Michael Bublé
Heidi D’Amelio and pro Artem Chigvintsev will perform a Samba to “It Had Better Be Tonight (Meglio Stasera)” by Michael Bublé
Country star Jessie James Decker and pro Alan Bersten will perform a Salsa to “Come Dance With Me” by Michael Bublé
TV star Trevor Donovan and pro Emma Slater will perform a Foxtrot to “Come Fly With Me” by Michael Bublé
Daniel Durant and pro Britt Stewart will perform a Foxtrot to “Feeling Good” by Michael Bublé
Vinny Guadagnino and pro Koko Iwasaki will perform a Cha Cha to “Save The Last Dance For Me” by Michael Bublé
Drag queen superstar Shangela and pro Gleb Savchenko will perform a Tango to “Hollywood” by Michael Bublé
Platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks and pro Brandon Armstrong will perform a Foxtrot to “You Make Me Feel So Young” by Michael Bublé
Gabby Windey and pro Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Rumba to “Home” by Michael Bublé
Season 31 of Dancing with the Stars is hosted by Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro. In addition to Hough, the season’s judges are Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli.
Paramount+’s SEAL Team celebrates its 100th episode with season six episode six, “Watch Your 6.” Episode six was directed by Gonzalo Amat from a script by Dana Greenblatt and Stephen Gasper and will stream on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
The cast is led by David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes and includes Max Thieriot as Clay Spenser, Neil Brown Jr as Ray Perry, AJ Buckley as Sonny Quinn, Toni Trucks as Lisa Davis, and Raffi Barsoumian as Omar Hamza.
“Watch Your 6” Plot: Back home from Syria, Bravo unexpectedly finds themselves on a deeply personal mission.
SEAL Team is a military drama that follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions our country can ask of them. Jason Hayes (Boreanaz) is the respected, intense leader of the Tier One team whose home life has suffered as a result of his extensive warrior’s existence. His team includes his trusted confidant, Ray Perry (Brown, Jr.), the longest-tenured operator with whom Jason shares an ingrained shorthand; Sonny Quinn (Buckley), an exceptional, loyal soldier with a checkered past who still combats self-destructive tendencies; Clay Spenser (Thieriot), a young, multilingual second-generation SEAL with insatiable drive and dedication; and Omar Hamza (Barsoumian), a senior chief with fifteen years of experience as a SEAL, the son of Syrian immigrants with a deep understanding of the Middle East.
Vital to the team’s success is Lieutenant Lisa Davis (Trucks), a no-nonsense, take-charge officer. Deployed on clandestine missions worldwide at a moment’s notice and knowing the toll it takes on them and their families, this tight-knit SEAL team displays unwavering patriotism and fearless dedication even in the face of overwhelming odds.
The trailer for season two of Netflix’s Down to Earth with Zac Efron reveals the actor will be taking a deep dive into all things Australia. Zac Efron will be visiting with experts who are attempting to find cleaner, better, and more sustainable ways of living over the course of the eight-episode season.
The trailer’s release was accompanied by a new poster and the announcement that season two will premiere on November 11, 2022.
Netflix released the following description of the new season:
In this new season, Emmy-winning actor Zac Efron travels around Australia with wellness expert Darin Olien in search of healthy, sustainable ways to live. The hosts bring viewers to beautiful locales where they seek out sustainable practices in a way that is both educational and enlightening, embracing local food, culture and customs throughout their journey.
Zac Efron, Brian Volk-Weiss, Michael Simkin, Jason Barrett, Cisco Henson, and Darin Olien serve as executive producers. The series is produced by The Nacelle Company and Ninjas Runnin’ Wild.
Poster for season 2 of ‘Down to Earth with Zac Efron’ (Photo Credit: Netflix)
The trailer for Apple TV+’s Slow Horses reveals the team will be attempting to find Russian sleeper agents embedded in British society. The critically acclaimed drama’s second season is based on Mick Herron’s second novel of the Slow Horses series, Dead Lions.
The cast is led by Oscar-winner Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) and includes Academy Award nominee Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Patient), BAFTA Scotland Award winner Jack Lowden (Dunkirk), Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, Dustin Demri-Burns, Christopher Chung, and Freddie Fox. Chris Reilly, Samuel West, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan, and Oscar nominee Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes) also star.
Will Smith – no, not that Will Smith – adapted Herron’s novel and serves as an executive producer. Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Douglas Urbanski, Gail Mutrux, and Graham Yost are also on board as executive producers. The series is produced by See-Saw Films with Jeremy Lovering directing.
Slow Horses season two premieres on Apple TV+ on December 2, 2022 with the release of the first two episodes.
Jack Lowden in ‘Slow Horses’ season 2 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
The Plot:
In season two, long-buried Cold War secrets emerge which threaten to bring carnage to the streets of London. When a liaison with Russian villains takes a fatal turn, our hapless heroes must overcome their individual failings and raise their spy game in a race to prevent a catastrophic incident.
The darkly humorous espionage drama follows a dysfunctional team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping-ground department of MI5 known un-affectionately as Slough House. Oldman stars as ‘Jackson Lamb,’ the brilliant but irascible leader of the spies, who end up in Slough House due to their career-ending mistakes as they frequently find themselves blundering around the smoke and mirrors of the espionage world.
Fox’s Monarch season one episode six featured the Roman sisters going head-to-head at an award show, with Nicky ultimately emerging victorious. Up next, episode seven – “About Last Night” – airing on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT.
Monarch stars Susan Sarandon as Dottie Cantrell Roman, Anna Friel as Nicolette “Nicky” Roman, Trace Adkins as Albie Roman, and Beth Ditto as Gigi Tucker-Roman. Joshua Sasse plays Luke Roman, Meagan Holder is Kayla Taylor-Roman, Inigo Pascual is Ace Grayson, Martha Higareda is Catt Phoenix, and Emma Milani plays Ana Phoenix.
“About Last Night” Plot: The events leading up to the deadly night are revealed, as is the victim, leaving Albie to clean up a giant mess. Meanwhile, several weeks later, Nicky still tries to prove that she’s good enough to headline a solo tour.
In Monarch, the Roman family is headed by the insanely talented, but tough-as-nails Queen of Country Music DOTTIE CANTRELL ROMAN (Sarandon) and her beloved husband, ‘Texas Truthteller’ ALBIE ROMAN (Adkins). Dottie and Albie have created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. And when their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown NICOLETTE “NICKY” ROMAN (Friel) will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.
Middle child LUKE ROMAN (Sasse) is the CEO of the family’s business, Monarch Entertainment. Luke is the apple of his mother’s eye, but he has a troubled relationship with his father, whose approval he can never get, no matter how hard he tries. Youngest daughter GIGI TUCKER-ROMAN (Ditto) is very close to her older brother and sister, but in a family of superstars, Gigi has always felt like a bit of an outcast, in spite of her incredible singing voice.
Gigi is married to KAYLA ROMAN-TUCKER (Holder), a successful music manager who keeps turning down Luke’s offers to join forces with the family company. Outside business, Kayla’s relationships with the Romans reflect a complicated history, and a secret she is keeping could destroy her marriage to Gigi. ACE GRAYSON (Inigo Pascual) also is part of the family. He is a talented and sensitive 18-year-old who was adopted from an orphanage by Nicky and her husband, struggling British actor CLIVE GRAYSON (guest star Adam Croasdell).
Ace is a phenomenal singer with real swagger on stage and dreams of being a country star like his Grandpa Albie. And just when the Romans’ world couldn’t get more chaotic, enter CATT PHOENIX (Higareda), the stunning and unpredictable mother of 17-year-old ANA PHOENIX (Emma Milani), a talented, wide-eyed young singer who is trying to get signed to the Roman family’s record label.
