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‘Roswell, New Mexico’ Season 4 Episode 5 Recap: “You Get What You Give”

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Rebecca Murray
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Roswell New Mexico Season 4 Episode 5 Recap
Michael Vlamis as Michael Guerin in ‘Roswell, New Mexico’ season 4 episode 5 (Photo: John Golden Britt © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)

After taking a week off for the 4th of July, The CW’s Roswell, New Mexico season four episode five picks up with Max (Nathan Dean) confronting Tezca – still looking like Cam – near Jones’ stolen body. Tezca confirms Jones sent a message via the Lockhart machine and that initially the plan was for them to arrive on Earth to finish what Jones started. However, plans have changed and she wants to teach Max what he’s set to become.

Blue flames devour Jones’ dead body.

Max finally returns home the following morning and the PodSquad’s gathered, including Cam (Riley Voelkel) who’s recovering from being knocked out by Tezca. Max fills them in on his encounter with Tezca and how she shocked him by burning Jones’ body. He doesn’t know what’s going on – or the new triad’s plans – but he’s now connected to Tezca through his handprint after healing her, believing she was Cam.

Liz (Jeanine Mason) wants to sever that connection but Max assures her Tezca doesn’t want to kill him. It’s decided Liz will turn her attention to getting the alien DNA out of Cam’s system, and Max and Michael (Michael Vlamis) will head out to search for Eduardo.

And now we catch up with Kyle (Michael Trevino) in Mexico as he’s interrupted before cutting open Tezca’s pod by the unexpected appearance of Isobel (Lily Cowles). Although she’d love to sample a little of Kyle’s family’s tequila, Kyle says that needs to wait while they work on Tezca’s pod. (Neither Isobel nor Kyle was part of the morning’s PodSquad meeting, so they’re in the dark about Max’s Tezca encounter.)

After they finish up surgery on the pod, Kyle cuts to the chase and asks why Isobel’s really there. Isobel confesses that Anatsa didn’t want to listen when she tried to come clean. “Instead of telling her the truth, I just drove the only good relationship I’ve ever had right off a cliff,” says Isobel, smiling through the pain.

Isobel needed to leave town to clear her head. She tosses out that it’s a relief to be around him and Kyle fumbles his response, unable to say how he really feels.

Isobel snoops around and figures out this place – Xitlali – is owned by Kyle’s family. They read a journal that says on the day Isobel’s family crashed, other objects fell from the sky. They collected all the otherworldly items and kept them in Xitlali. Kyle’s family vowed to protect the items until the Sky Gods came for them.

“Kyle, your family has been protecting my family for the last 75 years!” says Isobel.

They look through the log of all the Valentis who’ve lived at Xitlali, and one name – Sonya Valenti from Santa Fe – piques their interest. Their conversation comes to an abrupt halt when a woman emerges from the other room with a knife. It’s Sonya, Eduardo’s son, and she’s been in Xitlali for eight years waiting for the sky people.

The last alien who showed up shoved her into the empty pod the Valentis had been keeping safe. They figure out the alien is a shapeshifter who named herself Tezca after a shapeshifting Aztec god.

Sonya confirms she wasn’t the one who sent Eduardo the letter telling him to come to Xitlali. She believes the crazy Dr. Allie Meyers did it. Sonya also discovers Tezca stole an alien glass board that is supposed to hold three glass pieces. It was sent to Xitlali from Roswell to keep it safe but now it’s missing.

Meanwhile in Roswell, Maria (Heather Hemmens) watches Dallas (Quentin Plair) work on his alien skills. Dallas reveals when he “flexes his alien muscles,” he triggers memories of his dad. He shows Maria a drawing of a necklace his dad was wearing and he’s confused because he thinks the memory’s from Earth, which doesn’t make sense.

Maria’s seen the symbol in an abandoned church.

Michael knows Max is hiding something from Liz and wants Max to spill the beans while they’re alone and driving around, trying to find Eduardo. Reluctantly, Max explains Liz is worried about another shoe dropping and now he thinks he’s the shoe. Michael is, understandably, confused. (Can we pause a minute here and ask why hasn’t Michael been worried about Alex being out of contact for so long?!)

Max reveals Tezca said he has no choice but to evolve and showed him powers he had no idea he possessed. Suddenly, Max goes limp in the truck as he’s pulled into Tezca’s mindscape. She corrects him and says it’s “their” mindscape, not just hers.

Tezca – still wearing her Cam skin – uses her powers to squeeze his internal organs, making them secrete enzymes that help with his evolution. “You will have the power to change everything,” says Tezca.

Max comes to in the truck and confesses Tezca’s waking up powers that have been dormant. Max is freaked out and doesn’t think Michael should keep trying to get in with Bonnie and Clyde. Michael’s adamant he needs to continue and asks for the third glass cube so he can figure out what it does.

Cam and Liz have a heart-to-heart and Cam wonders when Liz is going to call out Max for keeping secrets. Liz thinks he’ll tell her when he’s ready. Cam, on the other hand, thinks he needs a little kick to get it out of him.

Michael’s in the barn looking for Eduardo when Clyde (Andrew Lees) shows up. Michael proves to be fast on his feet when he says he was looking for Clyde and discovered the chair with ropes around it. Clyde explains Bonnie took the man they held captive – a loose end – and was supposed to get rid of him. However, she’s been gone too long and he can feel that she’s conflicted.

Michael offers to help look for her and Clyde shows him Bonnie’s favorite hideaway. Michael fills Clyde in on his childhood and Clyde reveals he was also ignored and unloved on The Oasis. It wasn’t until Jones found him that he had a path forward. However, it was Bonnie who gave his life meaning. She truly believes their world could change. Clyde still believes The Oasis can be perfect.

They spot flyers for a food truck festival and a music flea market and decide to split up to continue their search.

Max catches up with Cam while Liz is off getting the alien DNA remover ready. Cam demands to know why Max is lying to them and Max finally admits Liz is the one who always tries to save him. This time, he wants to be the one to figure out what Tezca’s up to and save Liz.

Cam, who has to return to her real job tomorrow, swears she’s on Max’s side and confesses she was, at one point, in love with him. Even though they’re not partners anymore, she still wants him to be okay – and to not mess things up with Liz.

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Quentin Plair as Dallas and Heather Hemmens as Maria DeLuca in ‘Roswell, New Mexico’ season 4 episode 5 (Photo: John Golden Britt © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)

Maria and Dallas make it to the not-so-abandoned church (they don’t know it’s where Bonnie and Clyde have been staying) and he spots a stained glass with the symbol from his dad’s necklace. Dallas feels like he’s been there before and has a memory of running around the place with his dad. His dad said that the necklace was “home” and home can be anywhere. He opens the necklace and plants two seeds, telling Dallas that with his gifts he can help it grow.

Dallas comes out of the flashback and enters another building. Inside is a healthy alien tree with fruit from The Oasis. Maria pulls out the drawing from her mom’s wedding album and it matches the tree!

“I think our stories are connected,” says Maria.

Michael finds Bonnie at the flea market and she assures him she didn’t hurt Eduardo. Her dream is here on Earth and she doesn’t care about The Oasis anymore. This planet is where she belongs.

Michael knows Clyde cares for Bonnie and thinks that together they can fight Tezca. Bonnie believes Tezca is set on taking Max with them back to The Oasis. Michael promises to protect her if she reveals Eduardo’s location.

Liz returns with the alien DNA remover and Cam gets her to understand Max is holding back but in trouble. He really needs Liz’s help but won’t ask for it.

After injecting Cam, they head out to Old Sutter’s Farm – Max’s favorite place to clear his head.

Max calls Tezca into his mindscape and demands answers. She says that Max shares Jones’ abilities, including the use of the blue flame. He’s a “giver of life” like Jones, and he asks for her help in controlling the power. Tezca does and Max is able to bring forth the blue flame into his hands.

Now that he knows how to use his power, Max is determined to break their link. The handprint on her leg fades and they’re popped out of the mindscape. Tezca’s at Old Sutter’s Farm now and she’s pissed, picking up a shovel and trying to hit Max.

They fight for a while and seem about equal in strength. Tezca is determined Max will fix their home planet, but Max snarls that Earth is his home – not The Oasis.

Liz and Cam make to the farm, but Cam’s sidelined as the drug takes effect. Tezca is forced into her old body as Liz joins Max, and she confirms Jones was impressed with Liz’s talent. Tezca forces an old car to explode and metal impales Liz’s side.

Tezca leaves as Max turns his attention to healing Liz. Max confesses he should have told her everything and Liz admits she should have pushed the truth out of him.

Night falls and Bonnie, Clyde, and Michael are reunited at the barn. Clyde can feel Bonnie’s at peace and Max presents him with the third crystal. They place it on the board and a 3D map opens up in the sky, complete with The Oasis’ location.

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Michael Trevino as Kyle Valenti and Lily Cowles as Isobel Evans-Bracken in ‘Roswell, New Mexico’ season 4 episode 5 (Photo: John Golden Britt © 2022 The CW Network, LLC)

Over in Mexico, Isobel’s lit candles and prepared drinks for her and Kyle to celebrate all they’ve learned. Isobel thinks this trip is just what she needed and confesses she knew all along that Anatsa wasn’t her “person.”

They toast to revelations about love and aliens. The song changes and Isobel reminds him he owes her a dance. Kyle tries to get out of it, suggesting they get back to the old journals. Isobel’s having none of it and insists they slow dance.

Isobel teases him about his past comments on alien/human relationships being repulsive. Kyle assures Isobel he finds her the opposite of repulsive. (Is this really going to happen?!) They slow dance as Kyle stares into Isobel’s eyes and says she’s beautiful inside and out. (Yes, it is happening!)

They kiss and the sparks fly (not literally).

Maria and Liz finally get a little alone time to catch up on life and Maria breaks the news she doesn’t have visions anymore, thanks to Liz’s cure. Liz realizes that means Maria can’t see her mom anymore and apologizes for not realizing she took that away. Maria stops Liz’s apology to say she gave her something better. “You gave me an actual future,” says Maria.

Maria doesn’t need Liz the Scientist right now. She needs Liz the Friend. They hug and Liz admits she and Max want things to be simpler than they can be. They share a bottle of wine and catch up on life.

Max and Cam are also doing some soul-searching, with Cam warning her friend he needs to be smarter about his relationship with Liz. Max confirms he truly cares for Cam but loves Liz, and Cam completely understands.

Clyde hands Bonnie a guitar and says a little music can’t hurt.

Michael takes the magical board and crystals home and gets a little emotional while staring at the hologram of the planets. He quickly puts it away when Dallas shows up with news he found an alien tree that he and his dad planted decades ago.

Michael explains the abandoned church is where the triad’s been hiding. Plus, the fruit from the tree isn’t food; it’s fuel to get them home. Michael attempts to use his powers to grab a bottle but they don’t work. He becomes dizzy and Dallas realizes Michael’s burning up.

Michael says “aliens don’t get sick” right before passing out.




Chucky, Vampire Academy and Reginald the Vampire Headed to SD Comic-Con

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Rebecca Murray
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Devon Sawa as Lucas Wheeler, Chucky, and Teo Briones as Junior Wheeler in ‘Chucky’ (Photo by: SYFY/USA Network)

Peacock, Syfy, and USA Network have announced their plans for the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con running July 20-24th in downtown San Diego. Syfy’s Resident Alien and Reginald the Vampire will host panels, along with Peacock’s Vampire Academy, The Resort, and The End is Nye. And Syfy and USA Network’s Chucky is teasing special guests are in store for Comic-Con attendees who make it to the show’s Saturday panel.

NBCUniversal is also planning a special “NBCU Corner @ SDCC” featuring NBC’s Quantum Leap and La Brea, along with the shows hosting SDCC panels. The NBCU Corner will be set up at Gaslamp Plaza & Tin Fish Restaurant (across the street from the San Diego Convention Center) and will be open Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 7pm PT, and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

SYFY/USA NETWORK/PEACOCK 2022 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON PANEL LINE-UP:

Vampire Academy – Thursday, July 21, 2:45pm at Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom

Showrunners and executive producers Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Legacies) and Marguerite MacIntyre (The Originals, Legacies) 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 international 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 Sept. 15.

Reginald the Vampire – Saturday, July 23, 3pm: SD Hilton, 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.

The End is Nye – July 23 at 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 MacFarlane’s signature humor, this extremely timely series explores end-of-the-world scenarios with Nye at the center of it all.

Join executive producer Bill Nye, showrunner/EP Brannon Braga (Star Trek, The Orville) and executive producer Erica Huggins (President, Fuzzy Door) as they debut the official trailer and share an exclusive sneak peek at their new Peacock series from Universal Television Alternative Studio and UCP. The End is Nye will premiere on Peacock Aug. 25.

Resident Alien – July 23 at 4:15pm, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom

The cast of Resident Alien – Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi Fiehler, Elizabeth Bowen and Judah Prehn – as well as 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 two return on Aug. 10 on SYFY. Moderated by Ancient Aliens star and co-executive producer (and Resident Alien guest star) Giorgio A. Tsoukalos. The series is from UCP.

The Resort – July 23 at 5:30pm, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom

Join creator Andy Siara (Palm Springs) and castmates William Jackson Harper (The Good Place), Cristin Milioti (Made for Love), Nina Bloomgarden (Hot Pink), and Luis Gerardo Méndez (Narcos: Mexico) for a special screening and conversation as they premiere the highly anticipated mystery thriller The Resort.

The Resort 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 fifteen years prior. The series from UCP will premiere July 28 on Peacock.

Chucky – July 23 at 6:45pm, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom

He’s your friend ‘till the very end! Join Chucky creator/executive producer Don Mancini and surprise guests for a can’t-miss conversation moderated by TV Guide Magazine’s Damian Holbrook and a behind-the-scenes look at season two returning this October on USA Network & SYFY. The hit series is from UCP.

COZI TV ‘ICONIC CHARACTERS’ EXPERIENCE

Thursday, July 21-Sunday, July 24: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on the MLK Promenade (behind the Omni Hotel)

Comic-Con attendees can visit many of TV’s most iconic characters with COZI TV’s Iconic Characters exhibit. The exhibit will be highlighted by a genuine 1962 AMC Rambler American 400, just like the red convertible featured in the Emmy-winning 3rd Rock from the Sun, and an appearance on Friday, July 22 by actor and comedian French Stewart, who played the character Harry Solomon on the hit comedy. Eligible fans will be able to enter for a chance to win the fully restored classic car through the COZI TV 3rd Rock Rambler Sweepstakes, which anyone is available to enter at COZITV.com now through Aug. 31.




‘Nope’ Featurette: Jordan Peele on Shooting in IMAX

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Rebecca Murray
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In the new IMAX featurette for Nope, Oscar-winning filmmaker Jordan Peele describes the epic horror story as the biggest adventure he’s ever tried to tell. The nearly two-minute video focuses on the use of IMAX Film Cameras and reveals never-before-seen footage from writer/director Peele’s thriller.

“I purposed wrote something without any regard to how possible it was,” explained Peele. “Thankfully, the great Hoyte Van Hoytema – one of the best cinematographers and the mastermind behind some of my favorite films and favorite imagery – responded to the script and the challenges.”

Oscar-nominated cinematographer Van Hoytema (Dunkirk) described the experience as always fun and creative. “This is made for a big screen. We shot on IMAX cameras and we were not shy of doing very extreme or crazy things with those cameras,” said Van Hoytema.

Peele added: “When you’re shooting on IMAX you just know you’re doing something cinematically special. The image is so overwhelming it feels like you’re there. I wanted immersion – an awe and a fear and a wonder we all had when we were kids.”

Nope in IMAX

Universal Pictures’ Nope has the distinction of being the first horror epic shot with IMAX Film Cameras as well as Peeles’s first time using the IMAX technology. Audiences watching the film in IMAX theaters will see sequences shot with IMAX Film Cameras “visually expand to fill the screen as creatively designed by the filmmakers, allowing moviegoers to experience more of the image with unprecedented crispness and clarity.”

The cast is led by Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah) and Keke Palmer (Alice, Hustlers) as siblings OJ and Emerald. Oscar nominee Steven Yeun (Minari), Michael Wincott (Westworld), and Brandon Perea (The OA) also star.

Described as an expansive horror epic, the simple synopsis reveals Nope follows “residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.”

Universal Pictures is releasing Nope on July 22, 2022.




‘Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey Joins Showtime’s ‘Fellow Travelers’

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Rebecca Murray
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Fellow Travelers Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey
Matt Bomer as Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller and Jonathan Bailey as Tim in ‘Fellow Travelers’ (Photo Credit: Ben Mark Holzberg/SHOWTIME)

Bridgerton‘s Jonathan Bailey has signed on to star in Showtime’s limited series Fellow Travelers, based on the novel by Thomas Mallon. Showtime greenlit the romantic thriller in April 2022, with Emmy nominee Matt Bomer (The Normal Heart, The Boys in the Band) announced to star and executive produce.

Allison Williams (Get Out, Girls) is also confirmed to star. Filming is expected to begin in Toronto later this month.

The eight-episode limited series comes from Oscar nominee Ron Nyswaner (Philadelphia). Nyswaner executive produces with Bomer, Robbie Rogers, and Daniel Minahan. Minahan (American Crime Story: Versace) will direct episodes one and two.

“As a thrilling and deeply moving exploration of character and American life in the latter half of the past century, Fellow Travelers shines an unprecedented light on stories that are as urgent today as ever,” said Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc. “The series delivers us directly into an insider world of Washington rife with national consequences, while drawing out the intimate moments that are profoundly personal and often heartbreaking.”

Jonathan Bailey will star as Tim Laughlin, “a young Fordham University graduate, earnest about his political and religious convictions and filled with optimism about the post-WWII future.”

Showtime released the following description of Fellow Travelers:

“Fellow Travelers is an epic love story and political thriller chronicling the volatile romance of two very different men who meet in the shadow of McCarthy-era Washington. Handsome and charismatic Hawkins Fuller (Bomer) avoids emotional entanglements – until he meets Tim Laughlin (Bailey), a young man brimming with idealism and religious faith.

They begin a romance just as Joseph McCarthy and Roy Cohn declare war on ‘subversives and sexual deviants,’ initiating one of the darkest periods in 20th-century American history. Over the course of four decades, Hawk and Tim cross paths through the Vietnam War protests of the 1960s, the drug-fueled disco hedonism of the 1970s, and the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, while facing obstacles in the world and in themselves.”

(Updated with production still.)

‘Only Murders in the Building’ Renewed for a Third Season

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Rebecca Murray
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Only Murders in the Building Season 2 Stars
Mabel (Selena Gomez), Oliver (Martin Short), Charles (Steve Martin) and Lucy (Zoe Margaret Colletti) in ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (Photo by: Craig Blankenhorn / Hulu)

Hulu’s award-winning comedy Only Murders in the Building is sticking around to investigate more crimes. Season two premiered on June 28, 2022, and Hulu just announced an early third season renewal after just three episodes have been released.

Selena Gomez celebrated the news on Twitter, tweeting: “So excited for SEASON 3!!!” And Hulu released a special message from the series stars confirming they’ll be back for a third season. (See below.)

The original comedy series was created by writers Steve Martin and John Hoffman (Grace & Frankie). Series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez executive produce along with John Hoffman, This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman, and Jess Rosenthal.

“Only Murders in the Building is the true crown jewel of our slate. Its appeal across generations, the intersection of humor and heart, and its truly original approach are a hallmark of and testament to Dan, John, Steve, Marty, and Selena’s work. We are grateful to be able to continue telling the stories of Charles, Oliver, and Mabel to viewers that have consistently shown us they crave more of this story,” said Craig Erwich, President, Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment.

New season two episodes arrive on Tuesdays.

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.”




‘Day Shift’ Trailer: Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg Slay Vampires

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Rebecca Murray
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Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg take on bloodsuckers in Day Shift, a Netflix action comedy about vampire hunters who are in it for the money. Buffy did it for altruistic reasons but Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg kill vampires for cash in the official trailer for the 2022 film.

Dave Franco stars as a trainee who loses more than just his cool as he enters the world of slayers. The cast also includes Karla Souza, Meagan Good, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Oliver Masucci, Steve Howey, Scott Adkins, and Zion Broadnax.

Stunt coordinator JJ Perry makes his feature film directorial debut with Day Shift. Tyler Tice and Shay Hatten wrote the screenplay and Shaun Redick, Yvette Yates Redick, Chad Stahelski, and Jason Spitz produced. Jamie Foxx, Datari Turner, Charles J.D. Schlissel, Peter Baxter, and Alex Young executive produced.

Netflix’s trailer release was accompanied by new photos and the official poster. Day Shift premieres on Friday, August 12, 2022.

The Plot: Jamie Foxx stars as a hard working blue collar dad who just wants to provide a good life for his quick-witted daughter, but his mundane San Fernando Valley pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income, hunting and killing vampires as part of an international Union of vampire hunters.

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Jamie Foxx as Bud and Snoop Dogg as Big John in ‘Day Shift’ (Photo Credit: Andrew Cooper © 2022 Netflix)
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Jamie Foxx as Bud and Dave Franco as Seth (Photo Credit: Parrish Lewis/Netflix © 2022)
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A vampire in Netflix’s ‘Day Shift’
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Jamie Foxx as Bud, Zion Broadnax as Paige and Meagan Good as Jocelyn in (Photo Credit: Parrish Lewis/Netflix © 2022)
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Zion Broadnax as Paige in ‘Day Shift’ (Photo Credit: Parrish Lewis/Netflix © 2022)
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‘Resident Evil’ Series Shows Off New Footage

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Rebecca Murray
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Netflix welcomes visitors to New Raccoon City with the release of new footage from the video game-inspired sci-fi series, Resident Evil. The just-released footage provides a good look at Lance Reddick as Albert Wesker, a leading biochemist at the Umbrella Corporation.

The cast also includes Ella Balinska (she/her), Tamara Smart (she/her), Siena Agudong (she/her), Adeline Rudolph (she/her), Paola Nuñez (she/her), Ahad Raza Mir (he/him), Connor Gossatti (he/him), and Turlough Convery (he/him).

Andrew Dabb (Supernatural) guides the series as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Writer Mary Leah Sutton, Robert Kulzer, and Oliver Berben also executive produce. The series is a Constantin Film production with CEO Martin Moszkowicz producing.

Season one will consist of eight one-hour episodes. Resident Evil premieres on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

Resident Evil Star Lance Reddick
LANCE REDDICK as ALBERT in ‘RESIDENT EVIL’ (Photo Credit: NETFLIX © 2021)

The Plot: Year 2036 – 14 years after Joy caused so much pain, Jade Wesker (Balinska) fights for survival in a world overrun by the blood-thirsty infected and mind-shattering creatures. In this absolute carnage, Jade is haunted by her past in New Raccoon City, by her father’s chilling connections to the sinister Umbrella Corporation but mostly by what happened to her sister, Billie (Agudong).




‘Becoming Elizabeth’ Episode 5 Recap: “Necessity Compels Me to Plague You”

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Rebecca Murray
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Becoming Elizabeth Episode 5 Recap
Alicia von Rittberg and Tom Cullen in ‘Becoming Elizabeth’ episode 5 (Photo Courtesy of Starz)

Starz’s Becoming Elizabeth episode five opens in the dead of night, with a restless Princess Elizabeth (Alicia von Rittberg) rising from bed. Her Lady-in-Waiting Kat Ashley suggests she return to bed but, instead, Elizabeth looks out the window. She sees that Thomas Seymour remains outside in the pouring rain and requests he be brought inside.

Thomas (Tom Cullen) has spent three nights looking up at her window and although he’s chilled to the bone, he claims his compass always points him back to Elizabeth. She suggests he’s only there because his wife, Catherine, is dead. Elizabeth wonders if Catherine ever asked about her and confesses she felt awful for what they’d done and who she’d become.

Thomas declares his thoughts of Elizabeth would keep him awake. He thinks they came together because they were in love, but Elizabeth says it happened because she was naïve and foolish.

Thomas continues to insist they should be together while Elizabeth stands firm in her refusal to yield.

Meanwhile, Edward Seymour – Duke of Somerset – receives Sir Pedro (Ekow Quartey) and the French ambassador at his home at 3am. Edward (John Heffernan) asks if the French would like Boulogne back at a fair price. The French ambassador knows what game Edward’s playing, trying to save face now that the French have Mary, Queen of Scots.

If France wants Boulogne, then they need to withdraw from Scotland. The ambassador signs off on the deal.

Pedro returns to Framlingham Castle and Princess Mary (Romola Garai) is astonished to learn Edward Seymour sold Boulogne back to France. He did so without King Edward’s permission and Mary believes the country’s falling apart because of the Duke of Somerset’s influence on her brother.

In Norfolk, angry townsfolk gather and form a rebellion against all lords and ladies. “Kill all gentlemen!” says their leader, and the crowd roars in approval.

Princess Elizabeth returns to court and is shocked to encounter Thomas Seymour in the halls. He requests she follow him, and they have a quiet chat. Elizabeth asks if he truly loves her, and Thomas is surprised she didn’t believe it the multiple times he’s told her his feelings.

“If you love someone, you wouldn’t hurt them,” says Elizabeth.

Thomas suggests she’s the liar since she has told him she wants him but now seems not to love him. He was blissfully happy in her presence before and even now as she tortures him, he wants to spend his future with her.

He asks if he can be part of her life forever, and Elizabeth shyly replies yes. (She can’t hide her feelings.) Thomas wants to marry the following day, but Elizabeth believes they need to ask the council’s permission first. Thomas knows that will never happen; his brother wouldn’t allow it.

Thomas thinks they should marry and then present the news to the council as a fait accompli. Elizabeth is unwilling to put herself on the outs again after struggling to get back in her brother’s good graces. She believes Thomas’ brother will accept their marriage, given that she’s the King’s sister. Thomas knows his brother will never believe he’s fit to marry a princess.

“I love you. That makes you fit,” says Elizabeth. “I choose you. That should be enough.”

Thomas remains unconvinced. Elizabeth’s certain King Edward will understand.

Edward Seymour’s at archery practice when Thomas joins him. Thomas begins by thanking his brother for his hospitality but quickly changes the subject and asks for his blessing to marry Elizabeth. Edward reacts with a laugh, thinking this is a joke. It’s not, and Edward realizes that and says no.

Edward stalks off and Thomas grabs a bow and arrow, aiming it at his retreating back. He, quite wisely, decides not to shoot.

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Alicia von Rittberg and Jamie Blackley in ‘Becoming Elizabeth’ episode 5 (Photo Courtesy of Starz)

Robert Dudley (Jamie Blackley) helps Elizabeth from her carriage as she arrives at court after being summoned by her brother. Robert confirms that Princess Mary’s Catholic mass has caused King Edward to hold more prayer meetings in response.

It turns out King Edward didn’t summon Elizabeth; Edward Seymour is the one who requested a meeting. Three portraits are on display in the room and Edward informs Elizabeth her brother wants her to wed. “To remain unmarried is simply too much of a risk, both to the country and to the new church,” says Edward Seymour.

Edward promises they’ll choose the man, and Elizabeth interrupts him to ask if this is his decision. He insists it’s King Edward’s wishes. Elizabeth wonders if he spoke to his brother and he claims he hasn’t.

Robert Dudley runs into Elizabeth after the meeting and they engage in a friendly, flirty chat.

Next, Elizabeth finds Thomas Seymour and informs him his brother wants her married in order to make a foreign alliance. Thomas is shocked and upset and storms off.

King Edward (Oliver Zetterstrom) reluctantly meets with Bishop Gardiner (Alex Macqueen) who is interested in making sure the young King’s aware of all that’s going on. Gardiner has news from Mary that could be interesting, and Pedro joins the men to hand over a note from Princess Mary.

The council gather for a meeting and Thomas Seymour has a seat next to Henry Grey (Leo Bill). They gossip about Edward Seymour but then the room falls silent as King Edward enters. He shares the letter from Princess Mary which accuses the Lord Protector of making a mockery of everything King Henry VIII stood for. A rumble is heard around the table as King Edward reveals Edward Seymour secretly wants to sell Boulogne back to the French.

Henry Grey’s the first to speak up, demanding Edward Seymour answer for his actions. Edward turns his attention solely to King Edward as he states the deal’s already done. They can break the deal and bankrupt the country or fill their coffers with France’s money.

Edward Seymour swears he’s acting in King Edward’s best interest. He grabs his papers and leaves the room, angry at being confronted by the council and his King.

After he leaves, Henry Grey opines that he hopes King Edward will make Edward Seymour pay for abusing his power – once he comes of age. King Edward replies, “The Lord Protector best pray he’s dead before I come of age.”

It’s obvious Thomas Seymour is immediately thinking about how to work this to his advantage.

Thomas whispers to Henry Grey the time’s right to move against Edward Seymour. Henry appears to be considering this until Thomas goes a step too far and suggests they take King Edward into their possession. Henry realizes what Thomas wants to do is both treason and rebellion and tells his friend to go home and go to bed.

“I don’t know if you’re drunk or stupid or mad – but enough,” says Henry.

Henry’s not scared of Edward Seymour, but he is frightened by what Thomas is suggesting. Thomas continues to try and convince Henry that taking control of King Edward is the right move, but Henry doesn’t want to hear another word out of Thomas’ mouth. He begs Thomas to wipe this idea from his mind.

Thomas responds by insulting Henry, which is definitely not a smart move.

Later, John Dudley (Jamie Parker) joins Edward Seymour at his house to discuss how Princess Mary’s spies knew about Boulogne before everyone else did. Edward admits he pays Pedro to spy on Mary, and Pedro told Mary about Boulogne.

John Dudley’s disappointed Edward didn’t let him in on Pedro’s employment as a spy.

Thomas arrives at Chelsea Manor and asks Kat to remain in the room as he requests Princess Elizabeth have patience and give him faith. He has a plan but needs her to have faith in him.

Kat scurries from the room to clear the area of any potential witnesses as Elizabeth invites Thomas to her bedchamber. He accepts the invitation and they’re finally alone. He declares this will be their room as man and wife, reminding her they won’t speak again of Catherine Parr. They’ll only discuss their future.

Their lust and passion take over and Elizabeth declares her love as Thomas holds her against a bed post and enters her. Elizabeth doesn’t look comfortable or to be enjoying herself, but she doesn’t utter a sound.

They lay in bed together until Thomas leaves her side when it’s still pitch black outside, promising to return in the morning.

Elizabeth confides in Kat that she’s sure she’s made the wrong choice. Once again, she’ll be the object of shame and thought of as a whore – just like her mom. Kat disagrees.

“It’s too late for what is good and what is easy, but you can still do what is right,” says Kat. That puts a smile on Elizabeth’s face and she decides they should have music and celebrate – if this is right.

Elizabeth wants musicians, wine, and to celebrate staying alive.

Becoming Elizabeth Episode 5 Recap
Alicia von Rittberg in ‘Becoming Elizabeth’ episode 5 (Photo Courtesy of Starz)

A short while later Elizabeth gets her wish. The wine flows, the music plays, and young women dance in joy.

Meanwhile, Thomas embarks on his dangerous plan to grab King Edward. He only has a couple of associates with him as he heads to Whitehall. His plan is to get King Edward and take him to Elizabeth’s place, Chelsea Manor.

Shots of Thomas arriving at Whitehall are broken up by scenes of Elizabeth dancing and laughing.

Thomas bribes a guard and makes his way into Whitehall while a young man leads his horse away. Thomas sticks to the shadows as he heads to King Edward’s chambers. Either he didn’t know or forgot King Edward has a pet dog as the animal is alerted to his presence, leaves the bedroom, and confronts Thomas in the outer room.

It won’t stop barking – trying to warn its master – and Thomas shoots it dead. (I now fully agree Thomas deserves the punishment coming his way.) Robert Dudley, Guildford Dudley, and King Edward emerge from the bedchamber just as Thomas takes the poor dog’s life.

Thomas blusters out an excuse that he’s simply testing the King’s security, but no one buys it. Thomas promises a guard his neck will snap for allowing him so close to the King. He then hurries out of the room and demands his horse.

Robert Dudley catches up with him and attempts to stop him. Thomas responds by headbutting Robert, causing him to fall down the stairs. He then beats the injured boy before he himself is knocked out by the guards.

Over at Chelsea Manor, Kat gets Elizabeth ready for bed, happy she’s about to marry and set things right.

Morning arrives and Edward Seymour joins the council already gathered and standing silently as King Edward cries over his dead dog. Henry believes Thomas is a madman, but John Dudley suggests that since he had a weapon and a plan, Thomas was attempting to kidnap or kill King Edward.

Edward Seymour is, for once, rendered speechless.

Elizabeth waits for Thomas Seymour, but instead, Anthony Denny arrives with questions. He asks if Elizabeth was in on Thomas’ plans and when she last saw him. Elizabeth lies and says it’s been a while. Anthony demands to know if they were intimate and then quickly explains what Thomas did.

Seconds later, John Dudley and guards arrive with a warrant for Princess Elizabeth and Kat Ashley’s arrests.




‘Ghosts’ Set to Haunt the San Diego Comic-Con

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Rebecca Murray
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Ghosts Rose McIver
Brandon Scott Jones, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Sheila Carrasco, Román Zaragoza, Rebecca Wisocky, Rose McIver, Devan Chandler Long, Asher Grodman, and Richie Moriarty in ‘Ghosts’ (Photo: Cliff LipsonS © 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

CBS’s breakout hit comedy Ghosts will be making its San Diego Comic-Con debut with a panel, “Friend Zone” activation, and the first look at footage from season two. The ensemble cast is making the trek to San Diego for the in-person pop culture event, with the Ghosts panel planned for Thursday, July 21st at 1pm PT.

CBS also has plans for those who can’t make it to the Southern California convention. Beginning July 21st, Ghosts fans can visit Woodstone Mansion via the Metaverse.

According to CBS, fans can take “an immersive journey through the haunted Woodstone Mansion to solve puzzles, undertake quests and earn limited edition, collectible NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). The Ghosts mansion was meticulously recreated using actual blueprints and features surprising interactions with the show’s main characters.”

Season two will premiere on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 8:30pm ET/PT (its new time slot).

Ghosts at San Diego Comic-Con:

Panel – July 21, 2022 in Ballroom 20
The full cast, including “livings” Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar, as well as “ghosts” Brandon Scott Jones, Richie Moriarty, Danielle Pinnock, Asher Grodman, Román Zaragoza, Sheila Carrasco, Rebecca Wisocky and Devan Chandler Long, and executive producers Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, will take part in a panel discussion. The panel will be moderated by series guest star Matt Walsh and will treat fans with never-before-seen footage.

The Activation:
As part of CBS’s “Summer of GHOSTS” immersive marketing campaign honoring the “recently departed” first season and its upcoming sophomore season this fall, Ghosts will show up in San Diego with Pinecone Trooper Pete’s “Friend Zone,” an activation with a campsite feel in honor of scout leader ghost Pete, whose unfortunate archery accident left him with an arrow through his neck for eternity.

The activation will be set up at the Interactive Zone at Petco Park from July 21-24, and will feature a “scare-free” archery activation – but nothing is what it seems at this campsite setup on ‘the lawn’ of The Woodstone Mansion – the show’s setting and home to the ghosts. Fans can connect with Ghosts and ‘the other side’ through psychic mediums and programming that’ll give attendees insight into their past, present, and future lives.




Paramount+ at Comic-Con: Star Trek, Evil, and Teen Wolf the Movie Panels

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Rebecca Murray
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Evil Cast
Aasif Mandvi as Ben Shakir, Mike Colter as David Acosta, and Katja Herbers as Kristen Bouchard in ‘Evil’ season 3 (Photo Credit: Elizabeth Fisher/Paramount+)

Paramount+ is set to make a huge splash at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con, with panels, fan activations, and even an ice cream truck on site celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Evil cast members will take part in an exclusive screening and Q&A with Comic-Con attendees on Saturday, July 23rd. The talent from Teen Wolf returns to SDCC in support of the upcoming film, Teen Wolf the Movie. Plus, Paramount+ will be celebrating all things Star Trek with a “Star Trek Universe” panel featuring cast members from Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek: Lower Decks.

Paramount+’s San Diego Comic-Con plans also include Beavis and Butt-Head, Rugrats, SpongeBob, and Transformers: Earthspark panels and/or activations.

The San Diego Comic-Con kicks off on Wednesday, July 20th with Preview Night and runs through Sunday, July 24. All events take place in and around the San Diego Conventiion Center.

Paramount+ 2022 San Diego Comic-Con Schedule:

Star Trek Universe Panel – Saturday, July 23, 12:45 – 2:15 PM, PT, Hall H
The fan-favorite Star Trek universe panel returns to San Diego 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 as they discuss the latest seasons of their hit series and tease what’s ahead, along with a few reveals and surprises. Moderated by actress and STAR TREK: PICARD season two director, Lea Thompson (“Back to the Future”).

STAR TREK: PICARD cast members scheduled to appear include Patrick Stewart and Gates McFadden, alongside executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Rod Roddenberry.

STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS will feature voice cast members Jack Quaid, Tawny Newsome, Noël Wells and Dawnn Lewis and creator and executive producer Mike McMahan, executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Rod Roddenberry.

STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS will have its Hall H debut with cast members Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding and the latest addition to the cast, Paul Wesley, along with executive producers Henry Alonso Myers, Alex Kurtzman and Rod Roddenberry.

Paramount+ Presents “STAR TREK’S 10 FORWARD: THE EXPERIENCE” – July 21 – July 24; 340 Fifth Ave
For all of you Star Trek fans out there, look no further! Paramount+ is bringing “STAR TREK’S 10 FORWARD: THE EXPERIENCE” to San Diego this July. Step foot inside this one-of-a-kind immersive Star Trek experience with tasty food, intergalactic drinks, a multitude of photo opportunities and interactive activations.

Walk away with exclusive merch you can only buy at the experience. All species are welcome to attend including Vulcans, Kelpians, Saurians, Cardassians, and Humans. The tickets for “10 FORWARD” sold out quickly, but you can still purchase exclusive merch and enjoy a beverage outdoors in the official “STARFLEET OUTPOST” beer garden. Entry is first come, first served. Live long and prosper!

Wrath of P’Khan Coolhaus Ice Cream Truck – Petco Park Interactive Zone
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, women-owned ice cream brand Coolhaus will be bringing fans in San Diego free, limited-edition Wrath of P’Khan ice cream sandwiches via a branded truck. The film-inspired wrapped truck will be visiting fans on Saturday, July 23, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, PT (or while supplies last) Visit WrathOfPKhan.com for more details.

Teen Wolf the Movie

TEEN WOLF THE MOVIE – Thursday, July 21, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, PT, Hall H
Series creator and showrunner Jeff Davis and Teen Wolf the Movie star Tyler Posey, Tyler Hoechlin, and surprise guests preview the upcoming Paramount+ film, while taking a look back at the iconic series that started it all.

BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD – Thursday, July 21, 4:45 – 5:45 PM, PT, Ballroom 20
Join Beavis and Butt-Head creator Mike Judge and 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.

EVIL – Saturday, July 23, 10:15 – 11:30 AM, PT, Ballroom 20
EVIL Exclusive Screening and Panel: Come join 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.

Please join series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Christine Lahti and Kurt Fuller for an exclusive sneak peek of an episode from Season Three followed by a panel discussion moderated by Devan Coggan from Entertainment Weekly.

RUGRATS – Thursday, July 21, 2022, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, PT, Room 6BCF
Nickelodeon’s RUGRATS: The Babies Are Back! The Babies are Back! Hold on to your diapies, throw “Cynthia’s Workout” on the stereo, and HALT! for Reptar – your favorite babies are back and better than ever! Join voice talent from the Paramount+ Original Series Rugrats, EG Daily (Tommy), Cheryl Chase (Angelica), and Charlet Chung (Kimi), along with executive producer Eryk Casemiro as they bust out of the playpen to give fans an exclusive look at behind-the-scenes art and sneak peeks of never-before-seen content, perform a live table-read, and provide answers to popular questions. A baby’s gotta do what a baby’s gotta do!

SPONGEBOB UNIVERSE – Thursday, July 21, 2022, 3:30 – 4:30 PM, PT, Room 6BCF
SpongeBob SquarePants: Dive Into SpongeBob Universe: 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.

TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK – Friday, July 22, 2022, 2:15 – 3:15 PM, PT, Room 6A
Introducing TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK! Autobots, Roll Out! Meet the next generation of heroes in the new original animated series, Transformers: EarthSpark. From Nickelodeon and Entertainment One, the all-new 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 never-before-seen clips and a first time look at the Hasbro toyline inspired by the series.

Featured panelists include all new-series voice talent– Danny Pudi (Bumblebee), Kat Khavari (Twitch) and Zeno Robinson (Thrash)–along with co-executive producer Dale Malinowski and executive producer Ant Ward.

PARAMOUNT+ INTERACTIVE BOOTH SPACE – Booth #3529
Paramount+ will be coming to the convention floor with an interactive booth space for fans to experience “a mountain of entertainment.” Fans can scan a QR code located on a mountain sculpt on the outside of the booth to watch their favorite characters come to life from their phone. Once inside the booth, fans will have the opportunity to experience a mountain climb led by some of their favorite characters from Star Trek, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and HALO. After making the climb, they will be led to a game where they can win different swag as well as take a photo to share on social media.

BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD PHOTO BOOTH – Booth #3729
Step inside Beavis and Butt-Head’s living room for a photo opportunity with the animated duo. New merchandise, including items exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con, available for purchase.




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