‘Survivor’ Season 43 Contestants Announced with Promises of a More Extreme Competition

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August 31, 2022

CBS’s Survivor season 43 contestants announcement teased this upcoming season will be faster and more extreme. What exactly that means wasn’t spelled out, however, the announcement also teased that season 43 launches a “thrilling new chapter” in the reality competition series.

Among the season 43 competitors hoping to outwit, outlast, and outplay their competitors are a pediatric nurse, a teacher, a pet cremator, a psychologist, and a U.S. Paralympian. Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst returns to guide the survivors as host when the season kicks off on September 21, 2022 with a two-hour premiere. New episodes will arrive on Wednesdays at 8pm ET/PT.

Survivor Season 43 Contestants:

Name: Cassidy Clark
Age: 26
Hometown: Plano, Texas
Current Residence: Austin, Texas
Occupation: Designer
Name: Cody Assenmacher
Age: 35
Hometown: Preston, Iowa
Current Residence: Honolulu, Hawaii
Occupation: Elevator sales
Name: Dwight Moore
Age: 22
Hometown: Palo Alto, Calif.
Current Residence: Collierville, Tenn.
Occupation: Graduate student
Name: Elisabeth “Elie” Scott
Age: 31
Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.
Current Residence: Salt Lake City, Utah
Occupation: Clinical psychologist
Name: Geo Bustamante
Age: 36
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Current Residence: Honolulu, Hawaii
Occupation: Project manager
Name: James Jones
Age: 37
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.
Current Residence: Philadelphia, Pa.
Occupation: Event planner
Name: Jeanine Zheng
Age: 24
Hometown: South Hamilton, Mass.
Current Residence: San Francisco, Calif.
Occupation: UX designer
Name: Jesse Lopez
Age: 30
Hometown: Venice, Calif.
Current Residence: Durham, N.C.
Occupation: Political science PhD
Name: Justine Brennan
Age: 29
Hometown: Sunnyvale, Calif.
Current Residence: Marina Del Rey, Calif.
Occupation: Cyber security sales
Name: Karla Cruz Godoy
Age: 28
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
Current Residence: Newark, Del.
Occupation: Educational project manager
Name: Lindsay Carmine
Age: 42
Hometown: Greensboro, N.C.
Current Residence: Downingtown, Pa.
Occupation: Pediatric nurse
Name: Mike ‘Gabler’ Gabler
Age: 52
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Current Residence: Meridian, Idaho
Occupation: Heart valve specialist
Name: Morriah Young
Age: 28
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.
Current Residence: Philadelphia, Pa.
Occupation: Teacher
Name: Nneka Ejere
Age: 43
Hometown: Weatherford, Texas
Current Residence: Weatherford, Texas
Occupation: Pharmacist
Name: Noelle Lambert
Age: 25
Hometown: Londonderry, N.H.
Current Residence: Manchester, N.H.
Occupation: U.S. Paralympian
Name: Owen Knight
Age: 30
Hometown: Bethesda, Md.
Current Residence: New Orleans, La.
Occupation: College admissions director
Name: Ryan Medrano
Age: 25
Hometown: Savannah, Ga.
Current Residence: El Paso, Texas
Occupation: Warehouse associate
Name: Sami Layadi
Age: 19
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev.
Current Residence: Las Vegas, Nev.
Occupation: Pet cremator

Season 43 Details:

After 22 years on television, 646 castaways and 639 torch snuffs, the premiere of season 43 will be the CBS Original series’ 621st episode, launching a new chapter of the groundbreaking reality competition. Survivor continues to evolve when these 18 new players are stranded on the beautiful islands of Fiji and must form a society and adapt to their physical and social surroundings, forcing players to choose between personal risk and reward, while navigating the complex social game and attempting to forge alliances to last another day.

These determined castaways require strong social skills, strategic acumen, and physical endurance. They will be divided into three tribes of six and face a faster, more extreme season from the moment they step on the beach. The moral dilemmas and unpredictable situations will test even the strongest competitor, as food is scarce, rewards and supplies are minimal, and the mental and physical challenges require players to make impossible decisions and adjust their strategies every day.

The individuals competing on season 43 are from diverse backgrounds and bring a fresh perspective to this new era of the game, with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast. And in the end, only one will remain to claim the title of Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize.

‘FBI: International’ Season 2 Episode 1: Photos, Plot, Cast, and Air Date

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Rebecca Murray

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August 31, 2022

FBI International Season 2 Episode 1 — Luke Kleintank as Special Agent Scott Forrester, Heida Reed as Special Agent Jamie Kellett, Vinessa Vidotto as Special Agent Cameron Vo and Eva-Jane Willis as Europol Agent Megan “Smitty” Garretson in ‘FBI: International’ season 2 episode 1 (Photo: Nelly Kiss © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Eva-Jane Willis (London Files) joins the cast of CBS’s FBI: International as a series regular in season two. Willis will be playing Europol Agent Megan “Smitty” Garretson when season two episode one premieres on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT.

Willis joins a season two cast that includes Luke Kleintank as Special Agent Scott Forrester, Heida Reed as Special Agent Jamie Kellett, Carter Redwood as Special Agent Andre Raines, and Vinessa Vidotto as Special Agent Cameron Vo. Episode one, “Unburdened,” was directed by Jonathan Brown from a script by Derek Haas.

Jarreth J Merz, Matthew Bellows, Aude Le Pape, Robert McKewley, and Adam Fidusiewicz guest star.

“Unburdened” Plot: The Fly Team and new Europol liaison Megan “Smitty” Garretson (Willis) investigate when an American police detective on the Federal task force is murdered in Paris while looking into a U.S. company suspected of selling illegal weapons in France and the Middle East.

FBI: International Series Description, Courtesy of CBS:

FBI: International is the third iteration of the successful FBI brand that follows the elite operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team. Headquartered in Budapest, they travel throughout Europe with the mission of tracking and neutralizing threats against American citizens wherever they may be, putting their lives on the line to protect the U.S. and its people. The Fly Team’s Special Agent Scott Forrester, their accomplished and dedicated leader, puts his missions ahead of his personal life and is often accompanied by his trusty Schutzhund dog, Tank.

Second in command is Special Agent Jamie Kellett, a heroic and fearless investigator – and her extensive network of informants is a powerful resource. Special Agent Andre Raines shines in the field and makes good use of his accounting background in tracking criminal enterprises’ moving money; and Special Agent Cameron Vo, a competitive West Point grad who excels at interrogation and strategy. Newly embedded with the Fly Team is Megan “Smitty” Garretson, a streetwise Europol agent with an extensive undercover background who liaises with each host country they inhabit.

‘Harley Quinn’ with Kaley Cuoco Scores a Season 4 Renewal

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Rebecca Murray

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August 31, 2022

HBO Max’s popular comic book-inspired animated series Harley Quinn has been renewed for a fourth season. The official announcement from the streaming service arrived with three new season three episodes still to air.

Kaley Cuoco will return to voice the titular role and Lake Bell is back on board as Poison Ivy. The season three voice cast also includes Ron Funches as King Shark, JB Smoove as Frank the Plant, Alan Tudyk as Clayface/The Joker, and Matt Oberg as Kite Man. Christopher Meloni voices Commissioner Gordon, Andy Daly is Two-Face, Diedrich Bader is Batman/Bruce Wayne, James Adomian is Bane, Sanaa Lathan is Selina Kyle, Briana Cuoco is Batgirl/Barbara Gordon, and Harvey Guillen is Nightwing.

Writer and consulting producer Sarah Peters (Workaholics) will take over as showrunner for season four. Peters has been with the series since the first season.

“Three seasons down and I can’t even begin to think about the new levels of chaos and trouble that Harley, Ivy, and the gang can get into with a fourth season,” said Peter Girardi, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, Warner Bros. Animation. “But I’m grateful to our partners at HBO Max for continuing this insane ride with us so we can all find out.”

Harley Quinn is based on DC characters and was developed by executive producer Justin Halpern, executive producer Patrick Schumacker, and Dean Lorey. Kaley Cuoco, Sam Register, Jessica Goldstein, and Chrissy Pietrosh are also involved as executive producers.

“We are ecstatic that HBO Max wants the story of Harley and Ivy to continue. And we are equally thrilled that this next season will be in great hands with Sarah Peters as our showrunner and Ceci Aranovich overseeing animation production, as they have both greatly influenced the show with their brilliance since the beginning,” stated executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker.

Commenting on the renewal, Billy Wee, Senior Vice President of Comedy & Animation, HBO Max stated: “Patrick Schumacker, Justin Halpern and their incredible team of artists and writers have created something so explosively funny and original and we are thrilled to continue this journey with them and the show’s legion of fans. It has been amazing to watch the show grow and evolve this season and we could not ask for a more talented and dedicated team of collaborators.”

Season three premiered on July 28, 2022, and will wrap up on September 15.

The Season 3 Plot: In season three of the biting and uproarious adult animated comedy series, Harley Quinn (Cuoco) and Poison Ivy (Bell) wrap up their “Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour” and return to Gotham as the new power couple of DC villainy. Along with their ragtag crew – King Shark (Funches), Clayface (Tudyk), Frank the Plant (Smoove) – “Harlivy” strives to become the best version of themselves while also working towards Ivy’s long desired plan of transforming Gotham into an Eden paradise.

‘The Equalizer’ Season 3 Episode 1: Plot, Photos, Cast and Premiere Date

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August 31, 2022

Season three of CBS’s The Equalizer starring Queen Latifah will further explore the intermingling of McCall’s vigilante work with her personal life. Season three episode one, “Boom,” was directed by Eric Laneuville and will air on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at 8:30pm ET/PT.

In addition to Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall, season three stars Tory Kittles as Detective Marcus Dante, Adam Goldberg as Harry Keshegian, Liza Lapira as Melody “Mel” Bayani, and Laya DeLeon Hayes as Delilah. Lorraine Toussaint returns as Viola “Vi” Marsette. Brett Dalton, Gabriel Sloyer, Chris Vance, and Stephen Bishop recur.

In a May 2022 interview, Queen Latifah spoke to Variety about the importance of representation. “Telling these stories is very, very important because we’re representing people who really need to see some justice met. They need to see their stories told and to see the good guys win, and, in this case, the good gal,” said Queen Latifah. “And there’s not a lot of shows on TV that are doing that. That does happen in real life, believe it or not, but we don’t often get to see it, so here’s an opportunity to show it on a regular basis, and some of the difficulties that it requires in order to make things right. Unfortunately, some things are never made right, but we try.”

“Boom.” Plot: In the aftermath of her abduction, the walls between McCall’s family and vigilante life continue to crumble as those closest to her must come together for the first time to save her.

The Equalizer Season 3 Episode 1 — Queen Latifah as Robyn McCall in ‘The Equalizer’ season 3 episode 1 (Photo: Michael Greenberg © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

‘Fire Country’ Episode 1 Preview: Photos, Plot, and Cast

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Rebecca Murray

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August 30, 2022

SEAL Team‘s Max Thieriot stars in CBS’s new drama Fire Country, inspired by Thieriot’s experiences growing up in Northern California. The network’s just released the synopsis for episode one airing on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 9pm ET/PT, along with new photos.

In addition to Thieriot, season one’s regulars include Billy Burke as Vince, Kevin Alejandro as Manny, Diane Farr as Sharon, Stephanie Arcila as Gabriela, Jordan Calloway as Jake, and Jules Latimer as Eve. James Strong directed the series pilot and Marcelo Arroyo, Michelle Choi-Lee, W. Tre Davis, and Aleita Northey guest star.

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

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

James Strong directed the series premiere from a script by Joan Rater and Tony Phelan.

Fire Country Season 1 Episode 1 — Kevin Alejandro as Manny Perez, Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan, W. Tre Davis as Freddy Mills, and Ty Olsson as Cory Walters in ‘Fire Country’ season 1 episode 1 (Photo: Bettina Strauss © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

‘Outlander’ Season 7 Video: “Meet the Hunters”

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August 30, 2022

Starz has served up our first real look at two new key Outlander season seven cast members. The minute-and-a-half video introduces Outlander fans to Joey Phillips as Dr. Denzell Hunter and Izzy Meikle-Small as Rachel Hunter.

Phillips and Meikle-Small play siblings who have a very close, loving relationship. Phillips describes Denzell as a surgeon with a real desire to join the Continental Army because “he believes that liberty is a gift from God.” Rachel’s conflicted about Denzell’s decision but accompanies him anyway because she doesn’t really have anywhere else to go.

In the video, Izzy Meikle-Small confirms their season seven costumes will be very modest because they’re Quakers.

Season seven’s newcomers also include Charles Vandervaart as William Ransom, the secret son of Jamie Fraser. And Starz offers this description of Vandervaart’s character:

“Raised by his stepfather, Lord John Grey (David Berry), William, the ninth Earl of Ellesmere, is a highly anticipated character from the book series. In season seven, William arrives in Wilmington full of patriotic zeal and enthusiasm to join the British Army and help put an end to the escalating tensions in the American Colonies. As fans may remember from season three, William is actually the biological son of Jamie Fraser, though he does not know the truth of his parentage. On the surface, William Ransom is a courteous aristocrat but simmering under the surface is a Highlander’s fire.”

Returning cast members include Caitriona Balfe as Claire Randall Fraser, Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser, Sophie Skelton as Brianna Randall, and Richard Rankin as Roger Wakefield.

Outlander season seven is based on Diana Gabaldon’s An Echo in the Bone. Author Gabaldon’s official website says the seventh book of the Outlander series focuses on four main storylines:

Jamie and Claire Fraser are now in the midst of the American Revolution;
Their daughter Brianna, her husband Roger MacKenzie, and their two children settled at Lallybroch in the 1970′s (finding their feet after their return from the past – but are unaware that that past is just about to leap out at them again);
Lord John Grey and his step-son William (Jamie’s unacknowledged illegitimate son) are embroiled in the Revolution on the British side with William in the army and Lord John on the clandestine side of intelligence; and
Jamie’s nephew Young Ian: his troubled love life is about to take another sharp left turn.

‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Season 4 Episode 1: Photos, Plot, Cast and Premiere Date

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August 30, 2022

FBI Most Wanted Season 4 Episode 1 — Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott in ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ season 4 episode 1 (Photo: Mark Schafer © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Season four of CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted kicks off with an episode that finds the team investigating illegal firearms. FBI: Most Wanted season four episode one, “Iron Pipeline,” was directed by Peter Stebbings and airs on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.

Season four stars Dylan McDermott as Supervisory Special Agent Remy Scott, Alexa Davalos as Special Agent Kristin Gaines, Roxy Sternberg as Special Agent Sheryll Barnes, and Keisha Castle-Hughes as Special Agent Hana Gibson. Rebecca Brooksher recurs as Claire Scott and Catherine Wolf recurs as Betsy Scott.

Episode one guest stars include Chris Mason, Isaiah Dòdó-Williams, Benedict Samuel, Shaun Anthony, Larry Mitchell, and Michael Cram.

“Iron Pipeline” Plot: When a family of four from New York is found dead in a Georgia motel room, the Fugitive Task Force investigates a connection between the victims and the sale of illegal firearms. Also, Barnes struggles with Remy’s leadership style upon her return from maternity leave, and Remy and his sister plan for their mother’s care.

NY Comic Con 2022 Panels: Outlander, Mayfair Witches, and Walking Dead

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August 30, 2022

Outlander Season 6 Episode 7 Recap — Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe in ‘Outlander’ season 6 (Photo Credit: Starz)

Panels have just been announced for the 2022 New York Comic Con, with Sam Heughan confirmed to return to NYCC for an Outlander Q&A and a special ticketed event. The final season of The Walking Dead will get a NYCC sendoff, and AMC’s set to introduce Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches.

Ghosts, V/H/S/99, WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, and Let the Right One In will host panels over the four-day event. Plus, Oscar Isaac (Moon Knight, Dune), R.L. Stine, Leigh Bardugo, Frank Miller, and Anson Mount (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) are also expected to take part in this year’s NYCC.

The 2022 New York Comic Con will be held October 6 – 9 at the Javits Center in NYC. Tickets are currently on sale at the NYCC’s official website. Digital tickets will be available for those unable to make the trek to NYC.

2020 New York Comic Con Programming Highlights:

The Walking Dead – Saturday, Oct. 8, Main Stage
Cast and creatives of the flagship series The Walking Dead discuss the highly anticipated last episodes of the decade-long apocalyptic drama. Celebrate the monumental journey of this beloved series and characters as we follow their arcs in the recently launched final eight episodes of this epic final season on AMC and AMC+. Plus, a look at what is to come for the upcoming final episodes.

V/H/S/99: V/H/S Goes To Hell – Friday, Oct. 7, Room 401
On the heels of last year’s record-breaking V/H/S/94, The Shudder Original Film V/H/S/99 is the latest feature in the hit found footage anthology franchise, V/H/S. Join the directors and producers for an in-depth discussion on all things V/H/S, the epic last year of the 90s, and what’s sure to be the biggest, baddest, and most wildly savage film in the franchise yet!

The fifth installment in the hit horror V/H/S anthology franchise, V/H/S/99 debuts Thursday, October 20 only on SHUDDER. V/H/S/99 harkens back to the final punk rock analog days of VHS, while taking one giant leap forward into the hellish new millennium. In V/H/S/99, a thirsty teenager’s home video leads to a series of horrifying revelations.

Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches – Thursday, Oct. 6, Main Stage
Based on Lives of the Mayfair Witches, the best-selling Anne Rice trilogy, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches is a new contemporary gothic romance series with a propulsive mystery set in a decaying mansion in New Orleans’ Garden District. Join the EPs and cast as they discuss the creative process and bringing these characters from page to screen, as well as share some behind-the-scenes anecdotes from filming in New Orleans. Plus, we will reveal an exclusive asset from the series, which will be debuting in early 2023.

Sunday Morning Tea With Two Highlanders & A Lord – Sunday, Oct. 9, Empire Stage
Calling all Outlander fans! This is one you don’t want to miss! Kick off Sunday morning at New York Comic Con with a trip to the Scottish highlands. Join series stars Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser), Duncan LaCroix (Murtaugh Fraser) and David Berry (Lord John Grey) along with series author Diana Gabaldon as they discuss their time working on such a beloved show and all things Outlander!

Sam Heughan Saturday Evening Q&A (Separately Ticketed Event) – Saturday, Oct. 8, Empire Stage
Calling all Sassenachs – Outlander returns to NYCC, this year with a very special opportunity! For the first time in NYCC history, the one and only Sam Heughan will be doing small group meet & greets, photo ops and a special Q&A on the Empire Stage! There are a variety of different packages and opportunities accessible to all Outlander fans. Sam will be attending the show all day Saturday and part of Sunday! For more information about packages, please visit https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en-us/tickets/sam-heughan-meet-and-greets.html.

Quinta Brunson and Daniel Radcliffe in Weird Al — Quinta Brunson and Daniel Radcliffe in ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ (Photo Courtesy of Roku)

“Let’s Get WEIRD” (The Roku Channel) – Sunday, Oct. 9, Empire Stage
Come join the all-star cast and director of WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story. A Roku Original film streaming free on The Roku Channel this November 4th. MTV & Comedy Central’s Josh Horowitz will join Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood, director Eric Appel, and the legendary man himself, “Weird” Al Yankovic, to take us behind-the-scenes in an exclusive panel about the filming of this outrageously epic biopic.

Let the Right One In – Friday, Oct. 7, Room 405
Special Screening of the new SHOWTIME series, followed by Q&A with cast & creators. This special NYCC event will explore the new SHOWTIME series starring Oscar nominee Demián Bichir and rising star Madison Taylor Baez, Let the Right One In centers on Mark Kane (Bichir) and his daughter Eleanor Kane (Baez) whose lives were changed forever 10 years earlier when she was turned into a vampire. Locked in at age 12, perhaps forever, Eleanor lives a closed-in life, able to go out only at night, while her father does his best to provide her with the human blood she needs to stay alive.

The series also stars Tony winner Anika Noni Rose, Grace Gummer, Kevin Carroll, Ian Foreman, Jacob Buster, and Nick Stahl. With these emotionally charged and terrifying ingredients as a starting point, Let the Right One In will upend genre expectations, turning a naturalistic lens on human frailty, strength and compassion.

Ghosts Season 2 Episode 1 — Richie Moriarty, Roman Zaragoza, Rose McIver, Asher Grodman, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Danielle Pinnock in ‘Ghosts’ season 2 episode 1 (Photo: Bertrand Calmeau © 2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)

Ghosts Exclusive Screening and Panel – Thursday, Oct. 6, Main Stage
Welcome to Woodstone! 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. Please join select cast members and executive producers for an exclusive sneak peek of an episode from Season Two followed by a lively and “spirited” moderated panel discussion.

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Ep. 1 Premiere Event by VIZ – Saturday, Oct 8, Empire Stage
In the must-see panel of NYCC, thousands of lucky fans will get to see episode one of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War ahead of the simulcast! We’ll have special messages and an epic cosplay contest with amazing prizes. Don’t miss it!

VIZ Official Panel Featuring ULTRAMAN – Friday, Oct 7, Room 405
Come experience one of VIZ’s unforgettable panels bursting with energy, games, prizes, and in this case, major announcements! Joining us for the fun are ULTRAMAN manga creators Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi. Find out what it’s like working on this hit manga based on the legendary series!

Batwheels – Sunday, Oct. 9, Room 401
The newest heroes of Gotham City are rolling into New York Comic Con for a special panel and screening featuring the premiere of two never-before-seen episodes of Batwheels. Join series producers and members of the voice cast for a look under the hood of DC’s first-ever Batman preschool animated series coming soon to Cartoonito on Cartoon Network and Cartoonito on HBO Max.

Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! Screening – Friday, Oct. 7, Room 401
Don your Halloween costume, and celebrate the spooky season with Scooby and the Mystery Inc. crew! Join us for an exclusive Scoobtober treat (no tricks, we promise) – the premiere screening of the all-new animated adventure, Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! Enjoy games, goodies, giveaways and more!

‘Chefs vs. Wild’ Trailer Takes Cooking Competitions to a Whole New Level

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August 30, 2022

It’s easy for talented chefs to whip up a five-star meal from ingredients found in a kitchen, but what happens when you challenge those same world-class chefs to forage for ingredients? Hulu’s new cooking competition series Chefs vs. Wild pairs chefs with survivalists and then sends them off into the wilderness to cook up an impressive meal.

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Kiran Jethwa hosts the series and serves as a judge along with wild foods expert Valerie Segrest.

The eight-episode first season premieres on September 26, 2022 with the release of the first two episodes. Two new episodes will be released each week leading up to the October 17th finale.

Hulu released the following description of season one:

“Reaching the peak of the culinary world has never been this demanding. In each episode of Chefs vs. Wild, two different world-class chefs will be dropped into the wilderness where they’ll embark on a grueling and unprecedented mission – survive and forage enough wild ingredients to create a restaurant-worthy, five-star meal. Episodes will culminate in the chefs going head-to-head in a wilderness kitchen, using their foraged ingredients and ingenuity to create savory dishes and, ultimately, impress the judges.”

Season 1 Episode 1 “Smoked Out” Chefs and Survivalists:

Chef Sammy Monsour from Cary, North Carolina – Sammy is a third-generation chef and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. He’s opened restaurants to rave reviews, published cookbooks, and proven himself as an activist in the sustainability field. His work has been recognized by the James Beard foundation, Zagat, and he has received a Michelin Award. Taking food from the wild and making it shine on the plate is his specialty!

Chef Viet Pham from Salt Lake City, Utah – Viet is a classically trained chef and a self-proclaimed “MacGyver” chef. After attending California Culinary Academy, he worked for Laurent Gras and eventually put his name on the map with his own restaurant, Forage. He won Food & Wine’s Best New Chef 2011 and received multiple James Beard nominations. A few of Viet’s favorite wild ingredients are herbs, wild trout, and cooking over a live fire.

Survivalist Robin Lafreniere from Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, CAN – Robin is from Lake Manitoba First Nations and is a survival instructor at the International School of Survival. She is a member of the Anishinaabe First Nations tribe and living off the land is part of her heritage. She is an expert at shelter-building, fire-building, and foraging. Her favorite ingredients are chaga, chanterelles, fiddleheads, and wild onions.

Survivalist David Noel from Hilliardton, Ontario, CAN – David lives off the grid in a 160-square-foot cabin in the woods. He is self-employed and able to dedicate his life to being in nature and his son. Having experience with construction, one of his biggest strengths is being able to build shelters out of different materials. He went to school for culinary arts and business management and loves to cook quirky dishes such as rabbit brain pudding!

Season 1 Episode 2 “Oh Matsutake, Where Art Thou?” Chefs and Survivalists:

Chef Nico Albert from Tulsa, Oklahoma – Nico is a self-taught chef, owner of Burning Cedar Indigenous Foods and Founder of Burning Cedar Sovereign Wellness. As a child, she spent time in her mother’s kitchen preparing meals for her family. Her passion for food and her Cherokee roots inspired her to create contemporary recipes that revitalize Indigenouscuisine and educate her community on healthy eating and food sovereignty.

Chef Alan Bergo from Menomonie, Wisconsin – Alan Bergo is a James Beard Award-winning chef, author, and host of the show Field Forest Feast on Tastemade. He currently resides in rural Wisconsin where he hunts edible plants and mushrooms as a full-time career, testing recipes, writing cookbooks, and crafting once-in-a-lifetime meals. Notably, he was executive Chef of Lucia’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, and SousChef at Heartland Restaurant in St. Paul-an establishment that only served food found within a 200-mile radius of its doors.

Survivalist Greg Chaney from Juneau, Alaska – Greg has lived in Alaska for 40 years. He resides on an off-grid property on a remote island in Southeast Alaska. He loves doing things the “old-school” way and considers himself a minimalist when it comes to survival. Not only can he get his fire and shelter set up, but he’s made his own fishing nets and poles. Now that he’s retired, he has big plans to go on more adventures and expeditions!

Survivalist Baha Mahmutov from Wharncliffe, Ontario, CAN – Baha is originally from Kyrgyzstan and grew up while the country was part of the Soviet Union. He eventually fled the country and came to the US for a better life. He and his wife live in Ontario, Canada where they raise birds, ducks, chickens, turkeys, and live off the land. His biggest strength in survival skills is foraging, particularly for mushrooms, herbs, berries, and wild plants.

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‘Trying’ Succeeds in Scoring a Season 4 Renewal

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Rebecca Murray

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August 30, 2022

Trying Series — Esther Smith and Rafe Spall star in ‘Trying’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)

Apple TV+ has officially renewed the critically acclaimed comedy Trying for a fourth season. The renewal was announced just days ahead of the show’s season three finale.

Esther Smith and Rafe Spall star as Nikki and Jason, a couple who’ve tried for years to have a family. In season three, Nikki and Jason opened their hearts and their home to foster children.

The series’ cast also includes Oliver Chris as Freddy, Sian Brooke as Karen, BAFTA Award winner Darren Boyd as Scott, and Robyn Cara as Jen. Mickey McAnulty plays Tyler and Eden Togwell is Princess.

Andy Wolton created the series and serves as writer and executive producer. Director Jim O’Hanlon and Josh Cole also executive produce.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Rafe Spall talked about the show’s appeal. “I think that one of the things that keeps the show going is a rich, varied landscape of characters. You need the show to move beyond its original conceit of a couple trying to adopt to a group of people that an audience member wants to hang out with once a year. And I think Andy has done a really good job of creating a rich cast of people that are all spinning plates that can all go in different directions,” said Spall.

Spall added: “All of my favorite shows have got that. And even though Nikki and Jason are at the center of this show, it’s been really fun to see all of the different characters come to the fore. If we go on and do more of this show, I look forward to seeing what else comes and what else he’s up to.”

Season 3’s Plot: The third season finds Nikki, played by BAFTA Award nominee Esther Smith, and Jason, played by SAG Award nominee Rafe Spall, waking up as new parents to two children they are still getting to know. Now they just have to keep hold of them, which proves to be trickier than they initially thought. Thrown straight into the parental deep end, Nikki and Jason’s relationships with each other and with their nearest and dearest are tested as they desperately try to navigate the ups and downs of parenting – while hanging onto their kids, and their sanity.

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